DOCUMAX 3300 SERIES User’s Guide Part No. 104431 Rev.
Documax 3300 Series Impact Printer User’s Guide Installation and Start Up Keypad Configuration Forms Handling Features and Profiles Troubleshooting and Maintenance Specifications Default Tables System Administration Features ASCII Conversion Charts ASCII Characters Sets Escape Sequence Quick Reference DGCL Emulation Document No. 104431 Revision G AMT Datasouth Corp. www.amtdatasouth.
User’s Guide Preface Thank you for selecting the Documax printer. There are four standard models available. Some sections of this manual are not applicable to all models.
User’s Guide Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS UNIT NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
User’s Guide NOTE When connecting the printer to a host computer system, always use shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded interface cables is a violation of the FCC emissions limits for a Class A computing device. Do not leave unterminated interface cables connected to the printer. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
User’s Guide BESCHEINIOUNG DES HERSTELLERS/IMPORTEURS Hiermit wird bescheinigt, da ß der/die/das Documax Model A3300 (Gerdt, Typ, Bezeichnung) in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der Vfg 1046 (DIN-DVE-Norm bzw, EN-Norm bzw, BMPT-AmstblVfg 242/1991, 46/1992) funkentstört ist. Dem Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprufung der Serie auf die Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.
User’s Guide CAUTION The printer must have the correct line fuse installed for the selected input voltage. VORSICHT Im Drucker muß eine, der gewählten Eingangsspannung entsprechende Sicherung installiert sein. PRECAUCION El fusible instalado en la línea de la impresora debe ser el apropriado para la tensíon de entrada. ADVERTISSEMENT L’imprimante doit être munie d’un fusible adapté au voltage d’entrée choisi.
User’s Guide WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. WARNUNG Abänderungen oder Modifizierungen dieses Geräts dürfen nur mit ausdrücklicher Genehmigung der für die Zulassung verantwortlichen Stelle vorgenommen werden. Verstö ße dagegen könnten den Widerruf der Zulassung des Geräts zur Folge haben.
User’s Guide WARNING The printhead gets hot during use. Wait until the printhead is cool before handling the printhead. WARNUNG Der Druckkopf erhitzt sich, während das Gerät in Betrieb ist. Bevor Arbeiten am Druckkopf durchgeführt werden, warten, bis dieser abgekühlt ist. ADVERTENCIA La cabeza impresora se recalienta con el uso. Esperar hasta que se enfríe antes de tocarta. ATTENTION La tête d' impression chauffe pendant l' usage. Attendre que la tête d'impression soit froide avant de la manipuler.
User’s Guide WARNING Make certain the printer is disconnected from the A.C. power supply before reaching into the printer to perform any cleaning or maintenance task. WARNUNG Die Stromversorgung des Druckers muß unterbrochen sein, ebe irgendwelche Reinigungsoder Wartungsarbeiten vorgenommen werden. ADVERTENCIA Asegúrese de que la impresora esta desconectada de la corriente altema AC antes de introducer la mano en su interior para cualquier labor de limpieza o mantenimiento.
User’s Guide Table of Contents Title Page Chapter 1. Installation and Start Up 1.1 Introduction........................................................................................................1-1 1.2 Quick Start Up Procedure ...................................................................................1-2 1.3 Unpack the Printer..............................................................................................1-4 1.4 Choosing a Place for the Printer................................
User’s Guide Chapter 4. 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Chapter 5. 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Features and Profiles Features.............................................................................................................4-1 Profiles ..............................................................................................................4-2 Setup Mode Key Functions..................................................................................4-4 LCD Display......................................
User’s Guide Title Page Appendix A. Printer Specifications A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 A.5 A.6 A.7 A.8 A.9 A.10 A.11 A.12 A.13 Printer Characteristics.......................................................................................A-1 Emulations .......................................................................................................A-1 Font Specifications ...........................................................................................A-2 Paper Feed Specifications.....................
User’s Guide Title Page Appendix D. System Administration Features D.1 Features Available In System Control Menu.......................................................D-1 D.2 Menu 10: System Control.................................................................................D-2 D.3 Key Functions That Can Be Locked...................................................................D-5 Appendix E. ASCII Conversion Chart Appendix F. ASCII Character Sets F.1 F.2 F.3 F.4 F.5 F.6 F.7 F.8 F.
User’s Guide 1. Installation and Start Up 1.1 Introduction This dot matrix impact printer provides high-speed performance, plus a rugged, round-theclock duty cycle, and flexibility to handle a number of printing applications. Feature Highlights • Straight through pin feed paper path for optimum forms handling. • Nine wire ballistic printhead and flat metal print platen to assure legibility on every copy. • Demand document printing. • Automatic Form Thickness adjustment.
User’s Guide 1.2 Quick Start Up Procedure The following is an abbreviated installation and start up procedure provided for users who are already familiar with printer products. If you are not experienced with printers, follow all the instructions in Chapter 1 for setting up the printer. 1. Place the printer on a suitable stand or countertop. 2. Install ribbon cartridge and power cord. WARNING CONNECT 115V OUTLETS ONLY! WILL RESULT! UNITS TO 115V PRINTER DAMAGE 3. Turn printer on 4.
User’s Guide CAUTION IMPROPER MARGIN SETTING CAN LEAD TO PRINTHEAD DAMAGE! DO NOT PRINT OFF THE EDGE OF THE FORM. 11. Press the Feature ▲ Key. LCD should display “Self Test”. 12. Press the Enter Key. When the Enter Key is pressed, the self test will begin printing. The self test may be stopped by closing the Keypad Door or pressing the Enter Key.
User’s Guide 1.3 Unpack the Printer Remove the following from the shipping carton: • Dot Matrix Printer • Ribbon Cartridge • Power Cord • Accessory Kit: User's Manual Warranty Card If any items are missing, please contact your distributor. Save the shipping carton and all packing materials. These items will be needed in the event the printer must be shipped.
User’s Guide 1.4 Choosing a Place for the Printer The printer weighs approximately 45 pounds. Its dimensions are: • 17.0 inches (431 mm) wide x 15.7 inches (398 mm) deep x 12.3 (312 mm) inches high (Dual tractor, top roller versions). • 17.0 inches (431 mm) wide x 15.7 inches (398 mm) deep x 11.3 inches (287 mm) high (Standard model). • 17.0 inches (431 mm) wide x 16.7 inches (424 mm) deep x 12.3 inches (312 mm) high (Cut Sheet model). Location 1.
User’s Guide 1.5 Printer Parts Four basic models of the printer are available: • Standard straight tractor paper path with standard access cover. • Straight tractor paper path with top roller set and sound reduction access cover. • Dual tractor path (straight and 45 °) with top roller set and sound reduction access cover. • Straight tractor path and cut sheet (Friction Feed) path with top roller set and sound reduction access cover.
User’s Guide Figure 1-1: External Printer Parts (Dual Path and Sound Reduction Access Cover) (Sheet 2 of 2) Keypad Configuration 1-7
User’s Guide NOTE Keypad assembly is not shown in order to identify the printhead.
User’s Guide NOTE Keypad assembly is not shown in order to identify the printhead.
User’s Guide Figure 1-3: Back Printer Parts 1-10 Keypad Configuration
User’s Guide 1.6 Install the Power Cord 1. Set the power switch to Off. (See Figure 1-4). 2. Install the power cord into the printer as shown in Figure 1-4. 3. Verify that voltage setting is correct for the application (115V-U.S.) (See Figure 1-4). WARNING CONNECTING THIS EQUIPMENT TO AN UNGROUNDED POWER RECEPTACLE CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK. 4. Install the plug end of the power cord into a grounded AC outlet.
User’s Guide Figure 1-4: Install Power Cord 1-12 Keypad Configuration
User’s Guide 1.7 Install the Ribbon Cartridge To prolong ribbon life, the printer is shipped without the cartridge installed. The following procedure is written for both initial installation and ribbon replacement. 1. Press the On/Off Line key to display "off line" status. NOTE If paper is loaded, press PARK key to park the form in the tractors. 2. Open top access cover and lift roller assembly on models so equipped.
User’s Guide Figure 1-5: Open Access Cover (Both Options) 1-14 Keypad Configuration
User’s Guide 3. Check the Form Thickness Adjustment Knob to be sure that it is in the first position as shown in Figure 1-6. NOTE If replacing the ribbon, the Form Thickness Adjustment Knob will automatically move away from the form when the paper is parked in the tractors.
User’s Guide NOTE Steps 4 and 5 are not required for initial ribbon installation. 4. Remove the ribbon guide from printhead (lift up and rotate towards front). 5. Remove ribbon cartridge from printer. 6. Figure 1-7: Remove Ribbon Guide Move the printhead to the center of the printer.
User’s Guide WARNING PRINTHEAD GETS HOT DURING USE. USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE PRINTHEAD. 7. Tighten ribbon. 8. Snap on ribbon guide. 9. Remove slack from ribbon.
User’s Guide 10. Lower ribbon cartridge towards slots in printer. Ensure that ribbon loop is in front of platen and that ribbon is not twisted. 11. Drop the ribbon cartridge into the ribbon alignment slots. 12. If the ribbon cartridge does not seat squarely on the ribbon drive, rotate the Ribbon Advance Knob in the direction indicated by the arrow on the knob until the cartridge drops into place on the ribbon drive. See Figure 1-9. 13.
User’s Guide Figure 1-9: Install Ribbon Cartridge Keypad Configuration 1-19
User’s Guide 1.8 Printer Self Test This test is used to verify printer operation. Before performing the printer self-test, refer to Section 3.3 Load Forms Page 3-3 for instructions on loading paper in the printer. To start the test: CAUTION MARGINS ARE SET FOR 8.5” PAPER. PRINTING OFF OF FORM WILL LEAD TO PRINTER DAMAGE. 1. Load 8-1/2" forms. 2. Open the Keypad Door. 3. Press the Feature ▲ Key once. LCD will show "RUN SELF TEST". 4. Press the Enter Key. Printer self test will start (Figure 1-10).
User’s Guide Figure 1-10: Self-Test Sample Keypad Configuration 1-21
User’s Guide 1.9 Interfacing The three types of interfaces offered by the printer are RS-232 serial, RS-422 serial, and TTL level 8-bit PC compatible, parallel interface. Serial and parallel interface connectors are provided on the rear of the printer. The 25-pin serial connector is compatible for both RS-232 and RS-422.
User’s Guide Refer to the documentation for your computer to determine the type of shielded interface cable needed and any unique pin-out configuration that may be required. This information should be given to your dealer or distributor to determine the correct cable for your use. WARNING BEFORE CONNECTING THE CABLE, MAKE CERTAIN BOTH THE HOST COMPUTER AND THE PRINTER ARE POWERED OFF. Attach one end of the cable to the proper connector on the printer and the other end to the host computer.
User’s Guide 1.10 RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Configuration 1. Set the power switch to On. 2. Open the Keypad Door. The first menu will appear on the display. M1 PAGE FORMAT 3. Press the Next Menu key until you have accessed Menu 5 M5 SERIAL CNTRL 4. Press the Feature ▲ Key one time to select Baud Rate Feature. 5. Press the Value ▲ or Value ▼ to change baud rate to match host computer. 6. Press the Enter Key to save your selection. 7. Press the Feature ▼ key to select Serial RS-232. 8.
User’s Guide 11. Close the Keypad Door to exit Setup Mode. Display will alternate: Press ‘Profile’ To Save Settings 12. Press the Profile key to permanently save the profile setting. 13. Press the On/Off Line Key to place the printer back on line.
User’s Guide 1-26 Keypad Configuration
User’s Guide 2. Keypad Configuration 2.1 Keypad Configuration This chapter describes the keypad, Ready LED, and LCD display. The locations of all keys and their functions are illustrated below.
User’s Guide 2.2 Ready LED The printer is equipped with one green LED indicator to signify READY status. Function of the Ready indicator is as follows: • On – Printer is on line and ready to accept data. • Off – Printer cannot accept data for any of the following reasons: a. Printer is off line. b. Printer is in an error condition. c. Printer FIFO is full. d. Printer is powered off. • Blinking – Printer is receiving data and printing. This light indicates the Ready/Busy state of the interface.
User’s Guide 2.3 On/Off Line Key Function On/Off Line key functions are the functions printed on the Keypad Door encircling the keypad. Primary key functions are used for normal operation. Setup Mode functions are active when the Keypad Door is raised and are explained in Chapter 4.
User’s Guide Pressing this key switches the printer between on line and off line status. This key is used in conjunction with the LCD display. The On/Off Line key is also used to continue after clearing an error condition or to acknowledge tearing off a form on a paper path change. Pressing this key will load paper into the main or alternate feed paths when paper is not already loaded. When continuous forms are loaded, pressing this key advances the paper to the top of the next form.
User’s Guide Pressing this key moves the form downward 1/144 inch for precise form alignment. When the key is pressed for more than ½ second, the paper reverse feeds continuously until the key is released. Pressing this key advances forms up to the tear bar so that the last printed form can easily be removed. Pressing the key a second time moves the form back into print position. To change the tear off position, press the Tear Off key, press Adjust ▲ or ▼, and press the Tear Off key again.
User’s Guide 2.4 LCD Display The printer signals various messages through the LCD display.
User’s Guide 3. Forms Handling 3.1 Recommended Types and Sizes The following are guidelines for recommended paper types and sizes for use with the printer. Continuous Forms (Main Paper Path) Width – 3 ½ to 10 5/8 inches (88.9mm to 269.8 mm) Individual Part Thickness - .005 inch maximum (.127mm) Total Form Thickness - .028 inch maximum (.711mm) Number of copies – 1 original plus 8 copies Maximum Printable Width – 8.8 inches (223 mm) Continuous Forms (Alternate Paper Path) Width – 3 to 10 ½ inches (76.
User’s Guide 3.2 Paper Paths For best results, use the main paper path for thicker, stiffer forms.
User’s Guide 3.3 Load Forms NOTE To load the main tractor path on Dual Path printer, place alternate path tractors in center position. Main tractor doors cannot be opened with alternate tractors aligned in front. (Hint: Use least frequently changed paper in main tractors and frequently changed paper or narrow stock in the alternate path.) If both paths are used, main tractor path must be loaded first.
User’s Guide CAUTION IMPROPER TRACTOR LOCATION RESULTING IN PRINTING PAST THE EDGE OF THE FORM CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRINTHEAD. 3. Position the front paper guides and rear paper supports equally across width of form. (Hint: For easy movement, grab the front paper guides and push up while sliding.) NOTE Proper position of paper supports will help prevent jams. 4. Open the left tractor door and place the left side of the form in the left tractor. Close tractor door.
User’s Guide 5. Open the right tractor door and load the paper into the right tractor. Compare position of paper in left and right tractors and adjust as necessary to keep paper even. Improper alignment of paper feed holes (Figure 3-3) will result in paper jam. Close tractor door. 6. If necessary, move the right tractor to the right to slightly tension the paper. Lock the tractor in this position. CAUTION IMPROPER PAPER TENSION MAY CAUSE PAPER JAMS.
User’s Guide Figure 3-3: Forms Loading (Sheet 1 of 2) 3-6 Forms Handling
User’s Guide Figure 3-3: Forms Loading (Sheet 2 of 2) Forms Handling 3-7
User’s Guide 7. Make sure the continuous forms are located directly under the tractors. The paper must hang straight. Incorrect positioning of the forms may cause a paper jam.
User’s Guide 8. Set the power switch to On. (For cut sheet forms, go directly to Step 10). Figure 3-5: Turn On Power 9. After the printer initializes, press the Load key to load paper. When the load key is pressed, the Form Thickness Adjustment knob will automatically move to the correct location. Go to Step 11.
User’s Guide 10. Set left paper guide window at the “0” mark. Grab form in center with one hand and align left edge of form against left paper guide. (Do not fully insert form.) Use other hand to snug right paper guide against right edge of form. (Do not buckle forms between paper guides.) Push in form until leading edge is squarely against rollers. (Care should be taken to keep form straight.) Printer will automatically load form and go on line.
User’s Guide NOTE If forms length is between 4.5” and 6.0”, verify that the Vertical Gap Position Feature is set to 0.0” (located under M8 Form Thickness in the setup mode). See Section 4.6 for further instructions on how to change this setting. Failure to set Vertical Gap for these forms may cause trailing edge of form to catch under guide during loading.
User’s Guide 11. Set form length, right and left margins. To set form length, first measure the length of the form (in inches) and multiply this value by the vertical lines per inch. For example: if the form length is 11 inches and the vertical pitch is 6 lines per inch, then the form length would be: 11 inches x 6 lines per inch = form length 66 lines To set the form length, open the keypad door and press the Quick Access key until “Form Length” appears in the display.
User’s Guide 3.4 Top of Form Adjustment (Adjusting First Printline Location) NOTE Perform this adjustment immediately after loading paper to determine where the first line will print. Making this adjustment while printing on the page allows fine alignment without resetting line count. When paper is loaded into the printer, the printer automatically positions the paper to print on the first line of the form.
User’s Guide Figure 3-9: Set First Print Line 3-14 Forms Handling
User’s Guide 3.5 Tear Off Adjustment In a demand document application, the form will be advanced to a tear off position when the Tear Off key is pressed. When the forms are in this position, the last printed form may be removed by pulling the perforation against the tear edge of the cover. If the perforation does not come to rest at the tear edge, the tear off distance may be adjusted as follows: 1. Press the Tear Off key. The form should move up to the current tear location.
User’s Guide NOTE For cut sheet units, to avoid excessive opening and closing of the Top Exit Cover when alternating between short cut sheet forms and continuous tractor forms, adjust the tear bar (metal edge located immediately above top rollers) by using this procedure. (The value will be about 1-40/144 inches.) NOTE The function of the Tear Off key is affected by the Manual Tear feature located in the Forms Control Menu. Refer to Chapter 4 for a description of this feature.
User’s Guide Figure 3-10: Printer Located Under Countertop Forms Handling 3-17
User’s Guide 3.6 Form Thickness Adjustment The distance from the printhead to the paper is automatically changed to accommodate the thickness of the forms whenever the unit is powered up or paper is loaded. The adjustment can be manually changed using the knob on the right-hand side of the printer, or adjusted automatically by changing the feature setting as outlined below: CAUTION IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT PRINTHEAD. FORM THICKNESS CAN DAMAGE THE 1.
User’s Guide b. Press the Next Menu key to access Menu 8, Form Thickness. M8 FORM THICKNESS c. Press Feature ▼ key to obtain this display. Adj Form Gap 4. XX Use the Value keys to adjust the form thickness gap. Form thickness setting will be stored in memory. a. Press the Value ▲ key once or twice to reduce the form gap (moves the printhead closer to the form) if there is light print. b.
User’s Guide 6. Run another print sample. Return to Step 2 and repeat until print quality is acceptable. 7. Manually adjust the form thickness setting as follows (temporary adjustment, not stored in memory): a. Turn knob clockwise one click until print quality is acceptable. b. If smudging occurs, thickness gap is too small. counterclockwise until print quality is acceptable.
User’s Guide 3.7 Heavy Forms Adjustment The Heavy Forms feature allows the printhead to be positioned horizontally on the form to avoid labels, paper perforations or other variations in form thickness that can cause paper handling issues. This feature becomes active when the paper moves more than 0.5 inches. The default location of the printhead is 2 inches from the left side of the printer. To change the location of the printhead from the default value, follow these steps: 1.
User’s Guide 3.8 Changing From Main Paper Path to Alternate Path If continuous forms are presently loaded in the printer, you may change to the alternate paper path by proceeding as follows: (For cut sheet models, just insert the form. executed by the printer.) The following steps will be automatically 1. Press the On/Off Line key to take printer off line. 2. Press the Tear Off key to advance the form to the tear off point. 3. Remove the last printed form. 4. Press the Park key.
User’s Guide Figure 3-12: Main and Alternate Paper Paths (Cut Sheet not Shown) Forms Handling 3-23
User’s Guide 3.9 Changing From Alternate Paper Path to Main Paper Path If paper is loaded in the alternate printer path, you may change to the Main Paper Path by proceeding as follows: 1. Press the On/Off Line key to take printer off line. 2. Press the Tear Off key to advance form to tear off point. Remove last printed form. 3. Press the Park key. The continuous forms will be backed down out of the paper path and held in the tractors. The display will appear as shown: 4.
User’s Guide 3.10 Paper Out Condition When the printer runs out of paper, the following messages will appear in the display depending on paper path selected: or 1. Remove last printed form from paper path by using Form Feed key. 2. Load continuous forms. Refer to Page 3-3. 3. Press the On/Off Line key to go back on line. The alternating display indicates which path (Main, Alt) is empty and which form to reload.
User’s Guide 3.11 Automatically Changing Paper Paths On Paper Out The printer may be configured to automatically change paper paths during a paper out condition. NOTE This may be useful in applications where the printer is unattended or installed at a remote location. If this feature is enabled, the same forms must be loaded in both paper paths. After changing paths, the printer will attempt a load. If paper is found, printing will continue.
User’s Guide 3.12 Selecting Paper Paths Using the Profile Key Each Profile contains a ‘Path’ feature which specifies the (Main, Alt, Either) paper path. When a profile is selected, the paper path may be automatically changed or the operator may be asked to load a new form in the currently selected paper path. The action taken depends on the value of the ‘Path’ feature setting (located in Menu 2 Forms Control).
User’s Guide Example using same path: The current profile is named “Invoices” and the paper path selected by that profile is alternate. The new profile named “Memos” specifies the same path (Alt). After selecting profile “Memos” and the printer has successfully parked the invoices, the following message will be displayed: < Load Memos in > < Alt Paper Path > After loading memos into the alternate path, press the Load key. The printer will load the memos and resume normal operation.
User’s Guide 3.13 Selecting Paper Paths From the Host Computer Using DPCL Command In demand document applications, the paper path may be selected by using Downline Printer Control Language (DPCL) sequences to select the active Profile 1-4. This command is available in all emulation modes. Indicating a profile using DPCL commands will allow paper path selection from the host computer. For more information on configuring features and profiles, see Chapter 4.
User’s Guide The DPCL sequence to change profiles is active in all emulations. Select Profile (form) CODE FORMAT ASCII: ESC DECIMAL: HEXADECIMAL: ESC$$E1.I18;.X. $ $ E 1 . I 1 8 ; . X . 27 36 36 69 49 46 73 49 56 59 n 46 88 46 1B 24 24 45 31 2E 49 31 38 3B n 2E 58 2E Description: This command is used to select Profile n where values of n range from 1 to 4.
User’s Guide 4. Features and Profiles 4.1 Features This chapter describes and explains the various user programmable features of the printer. Using the keypad, the printer can be easily configured to operate in a variety of host environments and provide print for common applications such as reports, checks, invoices, and labels. The printer’s features are grouped into the following 10 categories: Menu Name Feature Examples M1 PAGE FORMAT Line/Inch, Form Length, Margins, etc.
User’s Guide 4.2 Profiles A unique benefit of this printer is its ability to store the feature settings for commonly used applications in what is called a Profile. Up to four profiles may be named, stored in the printer’s non-volatile memory, and recalled with a few key strokes. This avoids time consuming setup and reprogramming each time the application changes.
User’s Guide In this sample, change from printing “Reports” to “Checks” as follows: 1. Take printer off line by pressing the On/Off Line key. 2. Park current form. 3. Change to desired profile, in this case “checks”. 4. Load the appropriate forms (“checks”). 5. Place unit on line. For an application that is not stored in a profile, call up the profile whose features most closely match the application and reprogram only the features requiring change.
User’s Guide 4.3 Setup Mode Key Functions To change features, open the Keypad Door to enter Setup Mode. Figure 4-1 shows the Setup Mode keys and their respective functions.
User’s Guide The Next Menu key provides access to a specific group of features. Pressing this key steps through the printer features by menu. This prevents having to “cycle through” the entire list using the Feature key in order to get to the desired feature. This key provides immediate access to typical features required for quick setup. These include font, margins, form length, and lines/inch. The features accessed by this key can be changed to correspond to the user’s needs.
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User’s Guide 4.5 Profile Feature Listing To print a listing of the feature settings of a particular profile, follow the steps below: 1. Make certain 20 column or wider paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Press the On/Off Line key to take the printer off line. 3. Before entering Setup Mode, press the Profile key until it displays the profile you wish to print. 4. Open the Keypad Door and use the Next Menu key to go to Menu 9. The display will read: M9 DIAGNOSTICS 5.
User’s Guide 4.6 Changing Features in a Profile Feature settings in a profile may be changed through the keypad by following the steps below: 1. Press the On/Off Line key to take the printer off line. 2. Press Park key to park paper. 3. Press the Profile key to select profile being changed. 4. Open the Keypad Door. 5. Press the Next Menu key, as necessary, to scroll through the feature menus until you reach the menu containing the feature you wish to change. 6.
User’s Guide 9. Repeat Steps 5 through 8 as necessary until all features are correctly set for your application. 10. Close the Keypad Door to exit Setup Mode. The alternating display will read: Press ‘Profile’ To Save Settings To answer “Yes”, press the Profile key. This will permanently record the change in non-volatile memory for that profile. To answer “No”, press any other key. This will make the change temporary, thus not changing the original profile setting.
User’s Guide As an example, assume the profile you are presently using defines the lines per inch as 6. To permanently change the lines per inch to 8, proceed as follows: 1. Press the On/Off Line key to take the printer off line. 2. Press Park key to park paper. 3. Open the Keypad Door to enter Setup Mode. 4. Press the Feature ▲ key to select Lines/Inch. 5. Press the Value ▼ key to change the Lines/Inch to 8 lines. 6. Press the Enter key to save the new Lines/Inch value. 7.
User’s Guide 4.7 User Programmable Features Menu 1: Page Format Printer Displays Lines/Inch ### Form Length Top Margin Bottom Margin Left Margin Right Margin ### ### ### ### ### Values 1 2 3 4 6 8 12 1 . . 200 1 . . . 200 1 . . . 200 1 . . MLL LM . . MLL Description Vertical pitch for printing text in lines per inch. Lines per page resets top and bottom margins. Value cannot exceed bottom margin. Number of lines from the top-of-form and the first print line. Value cannot exceed form length.
User’s Guide Menu 1: Page Format (Cont’d) Printer Displays Values Description Clear Horz Tabs Clear Horizontal Tabs Horz Tab Pressing the Enter key will clear all horizontal tabs. Horizontal Tabs ### xxx Set/Clr Pressing the Value key selects the column (#) where a horizontal tab may be set or cleared. Pressing the Enter key will Set or Clr (clear) a tab in that column Clear Vert Tabs Clear Vertical Tabs Pressing the Enter key will clear all horizontal tabs.
User’s Guide Menu 2: Forms Control Printer Displays Load ###/144” Load Crg Mov Values Description 0 0/144 . . . . . Current Form Length In Inches This feature is used to align the first printline of a form and the printhead. This feature is normally set using the Adjust Form key. This feature is active only during paper loading. ### Increments are in inches or 1/144th of an inch. This feature determines if the print head moves during a Load function. This feature is only used during paper loading.
User’s Guide Menu 2: Forms Control (Cont’d) Printer Displays Manual Tear xxx Manual Time ###s Auto Tear Values FF 4-14 Features and Profiles The printer will perform a form feed before moving to the tear position after pressing the Tear Off key. TOF The printer will move to the tear position after printing crosses the next forms boundary after pressing the Tear Off key. No FF This value will move the paper the tear distance only. No form feeds are performed.
User’s Guide Menu 2: Forms Control (Cont’d) Printer Displays Auto Time ###s HF: Pos crg x.x” Values Description 1 . . . . . . 30 0.0” 0.1” 0.2” . . . 9.8” The time in seconds that the form will be in the tear position after more data is sent to the printer. HF: xxxxxxxxxxxx This feature works only when the Auto Tear feature is ON. Specifies the position of the carriage, when the Heavy Forms feature is enabled. The maximum value is dependent on the current value of the Horz Adj xxx/144” feature.
User’s Guide Menu 2: Forms Control (Cont’d) Printer Displays Path xxxxx Paper Speed ### 4-16 Features and Profiles Values Either Main Alt. 3 . . . . 15 Description Allows the current profile to be paper path specific. This feature controls the paper feed speed in inches per second. Slower speeds may improve paper handling of certain forms.
User’s Guide Menu 3: Personality Printer Displays Emulate xxxxxxxx Values IBM Pro IBM Grph. LA 120 Epson FX DS-180 Display Font xxxxxxxxxx DP 10 DP 12 DP 13.2 DP 15 DP 16 DP 16.5 DP 17.16 DP 18 DP 20 Description This feature selects the desired emulation. Escape sequences for each emulation are listed in the “Programmer’s Manual.” Hex display feature, see “Troubleshooting and Maintenance” for further information. Data processing fonts. Italic print quality will vary when using DP fonts.
User’s Guide Menu 3: Personality (Cont’d) Printer Displays Set xxxxxxxxx 7 Bit ASCII DEC Supplmt1 IBM Code 437 IBM Code 850 Epson Italic Epson Graph Epson Ital/Gr USA UK France Germany Italy Switzerland Canadian Fr Japan Latin Am Spain Denmark Norway Finland Sweden Spain II Denmark II Sp/Lat Am Nor/Den Swed/Fin 1 or 2 Nat. xxxxxxxx IBM CHAR Set Print Zero as Values # 4-18 Features and Profiles Description Refer to “Programmer’s Manual” for character tables.
User’s Guide Menu 4: Printer Control Printer Displays Auto LF xxx Auto CR xxx Wrap Print xxx xxxxxxxx Auto Path SW Vert Graphic Horz Graphic Values xx xxx xxx Description Disable No line feed with carriage return. Enable Performs a line feed with carriage return. Disable No carriage return with line feed. Enable Performs a carriage return with line feed. Disable Printable data past the right margin is ignored.
User’s Guide Menu 4: Printer Control (Cont’d) Printer Displays Buffer Size Window Size xxxx xxxx Ribbon Dble Strike xxx 4-20 Features and Profiles Values 512 . . . . . Max 256 . . . . . . Max Size Less 1024 ##% Used Description Specifies the size of the data buffer. Lower limit of this range may be limited by “Window Size” feature.
User’s Guide Menu 4: Printer Control (Cont’d) Printer Displays DGCL xxxxxxx Exit Mode xxxxxx Command Char xxx Values Description Disable Disables recognition of Barcode Transparency commands Enable Enable recognition of Barcode Transparency Commands Adjust the form to the next logical line feed boundary upon exiting the Barcode Task mode. Adjust Return Return the form to the last active vertical position upon exiting the Barcode Task mode.
User’s Guide Menu 5: Serial Control Printer Displays Baud Rate Serial Parity Data Bits xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxx 4-22 Features and Profiles Values Description 110 300 600 1200 1800 2400 4800 9600 19.2k RS-232 Refer to the documentation of your host computer to determine the baud rate. RS-422 Cable must be configured to match. See Appendix B Selects serial configuration OFF Selecting OFF disables both serial configurations.
User’s Guide Menu 5: Serial Control (Cont’d) Printer Displays DTR Handshk X-ON Ctrl X-OFF Ctrl Modem Ctrl Values xxxxxxx xxxxxxx Description Hardware Handshaking Enable DTR (Data Terminal Ready) Busy on when: Buffer filled to high water mark Printer off line Paper out condition Error conditions Busy off when: Buffer below low water mark Disable Will remain high at all times.
User’s Guide Menu 6: Parallel Control Printer Displays Handshk on xxxx Values Busy < or > Ack Ack xxxxxx 8th Bit Busy xxxxxxx Parallel xxxxxxx 4-24 Features and Profiles After Description Parallel interface handshaking Active when: Buffer filled to high water mark Printer off line Paper out condition Error conditions Inactive when: Buffer below low water mark Ack will occur after busy. Before Ack will occur before busy. Enable Printer will honor the 8th bit.
User’s Guide Menu 7: Profile Control Printer Displays Rename: xxxxxxxx Values Description 0 ….. 9 Profile Name A ….. Z This feature allows you to give the current profile a customized name. a ….. z Space To change the current name: 1. Press the Value key until the desired “flashing” character is displayed. 2. Press the Enter key to store that character and skip to the next character. This new name will be displayed next to On Line/Off Line when Setup Mode is exited.
User’s Guide Menu 7: Profile Control (cont’d) Printer Displays Max Profile xx Values Description 1 This feature is used to limit the number of active profiles, thus eliminating the need to cycle through unused profiles. 2 3 4 4-26 Features and Profiles This feature is universal and can be changed in any profile.
User’s Guide Menu 8: Form Thickness Control Printer Displays Values Auto Form Gap Description Allows the user to perform an immediate automatic form thickness adjustment. Thickest part of form should be used when making this adjustment. Quiet or Whisper Adj. Form Gap High Medium Low xxx 0-198 Units This feature determines method and impact of a print line. Quiet – the printer prints at full character per second values.
User’s Guide Menu 9: Diagnostics Printer Displays Values Print Profile Description Pressing the Enter key will print the current profile features. Paper must be loaded in the printer before pressing the Enter key. to stop test, close the Keypad Door or press the Enter key. P/N: ###### xx Test Printhead Firmware revision number Pressing the Enter key will result in testing each printwire in the printhead. Paper must be loaded in the printer before pressing the Enter key.
User’s Guide Menu 10: System Control NOTE Refer to Appendix D for instructions on accessing Menu 10.
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User’s Guide 5. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5.1 Scheduled Maintenance This chapter provides scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting procedures that can be performed by the operator. A qualified technician should perform any troubleshooting or maintenance beyond the level presented in this chapter. WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THE PRINTER IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE AC POWER SUPPLY BEFORE REACHING INTO THE UNIT TO PERFORM ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE TASK.
User’s Guide Use a small vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the carriage, platen, paper tractors, paper out sensors, and printer throat. A dry, lint-free cloth may be used to clean accumulated dirt from the carriage shafts and the platen.
User’s Guide 5.2 Error Message Paper Out Condition (Main Tractors) When the printer runs out of paper, the following message will appear in the display: < Paper Out: Main> The printer will automatically go off line when the paper supply is depleted. To recover from a paper out condition: 1. Load paper into the main tractors. 2. Press the Load key to load forms. 3. Press the On/Off Line key to go back on line. The error message will be cleared from the display after paper is loaded.
User’s Guide Paper Out Conditions (Alternate Tractors) < Paper Out: ALT > When the alternate tractors run out of paper, the following message will appear in the display: 1. Load paper into Alternate tractors. 2. Press Load key to load forms. 3. Press On/Off Line key to continue. The error message will be cleared from the display after paper is loaded.
User’s Guide Paper Jam Paper jams may occur for several different reasons including: incorrect forms loading, form thickness adjustment set too close, or form out of specification. Check the value of the features that may affect form thickness adjustment: horizontal gap, vertical gap, heavy forms, and adjust form gap. To clear a paper jam: 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Manually rotate the Form Thickness Adjustment Knob counterclockwise so that the printhead is the maximum distance away from the platen.
User’s Guide Carriage Jam If the carriage is unable to move because of foreign objects in the printer or because of mechanical failure, the following messages will alternate in the display: < Carriage Jam > Press On/Off Line Key To recover from this error condition: 1. Press the On/Off Line key to take the printer off line. 2. Open the Access Cover. 3. Clear the obstruction and make certain the carriage can move freely. WARNING PRINTHEAD MAY BE HOT. 4. Close the access cover. 5.
User’s Guide Keypad Lockout The following message is displayed momentarily after pressing a key which has been locked out or delayed: >> Key Locked << This feature can be changed by using the instructions located in Appendix D.
User’s Guide 5.3 Printer Diagnostics Printer Diagnostics The following printer diagnostics are available to aid in troubleshooting printer malfunctions. They are accessed while in the Setup Mode under Menu 9: Diagnostics. To initiate these diagnostics, perform Steps 1-5 . NOTE Paper must be loaded prior to performing printer diagnostics. 1. Open the Keypad Door to access Setup Menu. 2. Press Next Menu key until the display appears as shown. M9 DIAGNOSTICS 3.
User’s Guide Print Profile This test will print a complete listing of feature settings for the current profile. This is normally used to obtain a quick list of the printer feature settings that can be compared with the computer system.
User’s Guide Figure 5-4 (cont’d): Print Profile 5-10 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
User’s Guide P/N: 104217 – xx (Firmware Part Number) This test is normally used by service personnel to determine what level and type of firmware is installed in the printer. The test is included in the “Print Profile ” feature, Figure 5-4, M9 Diagnostics.
User’s Guide Test Printhead This test verifies that the individual printhead impact wires and the controlling electronics are operating properly. It may be used to identify the cause if dots are missing on the print out. In this test, one complete line is printed using each wire in the printhead. The wire is noted in the test print out. NOTE To prevent print off the page, 80 column paper should be used for this test.
User’s Guide Run Mode Test This test (requiring 80 column paper) will print the current Symbol set in all fonts available in the printer.
User’s Guide Run Self Test This test (requiring 80 column paper) will print an ASCII ripple pattern and will test the internal logic of the printer. If this test runs, the printer has passed all internal diagnostics.
User’s Guide Display Mode This test (requiring 80 column paper) is accessed while in Setup Mode under M3 Emulate. It is used to aid in program debugging or problem isolation. When Enabled, all data being sent to the printer from the computer is passed through the normal printer logic and printed in a hex dump format. Escape sequences and control codes are not executed. The output from the display mode can be compared to the control codes and escape sequences listed in the “Programmer’s Manual”.
User’s Guide 5.4 Troubleshooting NOTE Please read this section before continuing to symptom analysis. The following diagnostic tests are used to aid in isolating possible printer malfunctions. These tests will assist the operator in determining printer/host problems. Additional information for printer error recovery is described under Error Messages.
User’s Guide 5.5 Troubleshooting Table Symptom No Host Communication Serial Corrective Action Verify properly selected profile. Check interface cable (pin outs), cable connections, or try a new cable. Verify emulation selected. Verify baud rate, serial type (RS-232, RS-422), parity, data bits, DTR, handshaking Is serial port disabled? Reset profile and re-setup the printer. No Host Communication Parallel Verify properly selected profile.
User’s Guide Symptom Paper Feeding Problems Tractors Corrective Action Verify power plug connection to the printer. Verify paper tension. Adjust tractors if paper is too tight or too loose causing buckling (See Section 3.3) Make sure the paper holes are aligned properly in tractors. Equally space rear paper supports and front paper guides between tractors. Verify forms are hanging straight down from the tractors and the front of the printer is aligned with the edge of the table top or stand.
User’s Guide Symptom Paper Feeding Problems Cut Sheet * Corrective Action Remove any paper jams by pressing Line Feed and Adjust ▲ or ▼. Turn power off, open Access Cover and remove any foreign objects. Adjust the right edge guide to the correct width and reload paper. (See Section 3.3) If form is 4.5 inches to 6.0 inches long, verify that the Vertical Gap position is set to 0.0 inches (located under M8: Form Thickness. See Sections 4.6 – 4.7) Reduce Paper Speed (located under M2: Forms Control.
User’s Guide Symptom Carriage Jam Corrective Action Turn off power, open front Access Cover, and check for foreign objects. Verify label is not stuck to the ribbon guide. Verify form thickness setting. No Print Verify installation of ribbon and ribbon guide. Run a self-test. See “Diagnostic Tests” Verify form thickness setting as described under the “Form Thickness Adjustment” of this manual. Short Ribbon Life Inspect failed ribbon. Ribbon should have two distinct wear bands.
User’s Guide Symptom Prints Garbage Serial Corrective Action Verify properly selected profile. Check interface cable (pin outs), cable connections, or try a new cable. Verify emulation selected. Verify baud rate, serial type (RS-232, RS-422), parity, data bits, DTR, handshaking. Reset profile and re-setup the printer. Loss of Data Buffer Overflow Parallel Check interface cable (pin outs), cable connections, or try a new cable Verify emulation selected.
User’s Guide Symptom Printer Will Not Switch Paths Corrective Action Change the Path Value to “Either” under M2: Forms Control. (See Section 3.8 – 3.13). Verify the Config feature in M10 matches the configuration of the printer. First Print Line Location is Wrong Readjust the first print line using the instructions in Section 3.4. Print Contrast on Last Sheet is Too Light Verify the forms thickness setting is correct for the form being used.
User’s Guide A. Printer Specifications A.1 Printer Characteristics • Printhead: 9 wire with a rated life of 200,000,000 draft characters. • Maximum Line Length: Main Tractor Path 8.8 inches (223mm) (88 columns @ 10 cpi) Alternate Tractor Path 8.8 inches (223mm) (88 columns @ 10 cpi) • Vertical Pitch: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 12 lines per inch and variable spacing, depending on the emulation. A.
User’s Guide A.3 • Font Specifications Available Fonts/Typefaces: Pitches Matrix (H x W) Print Speed (CPS) 10, 12*, 13.2, 15, 16.5, 17.16, 18, 20 9 x 10 300 10, 12, 13.2, 15, 16, 16.5, 17.
User’s Guide • International Character Sets : Epson Nationalities DEC Nationalities USA USA France U. K. Germany Finland U. K.
User’s Guide A.4 • Paper Feed Specifications Paper Types: Main Tractor: 3 ½ inches to 10 5/8 inches (88.9 mm to 269.8 mm), 1 to 9 part, .028 inches (.127 mm) max. thickness. Individual parts not to exceed .005 inches (.711 mm) thickness without factory approval. Alternate Tractor: 3 inches to 10 ½ inches (76.2 mm to 266 mm), 1 to 9 part, .28 inches (.127 mm) max. thickness. Individual parts not to exceed .005 inches thickness (.711 mm) without factory approval. Cut Sheet: 2 ¾ inches to 10 5/8 inches (69.
User’s Guide A.5 • Forms Mode Change Parking Forms : The forms are reverse fed into the tractors, so that the alternate paper path may be selected. The new forms are then reloaded to the previously set top-of-form and top margin. • Tear Off: A key may be used to advance the forms a predefined distance, so the last printed form can be removed without wasting the next form. The distance advanced is programmable by the user.
User’s Guide A.7 • Operator Panel Functional Description Display Description: 1 line by 16 character LCD. In addition, an LED is used to indicate READY (On Line) status. • Keyswitch Layout: 8 keys A.8 Ribbon Cartridge/Drive Stationary cartridge with an average life of 7-10 million characters (depending upon printing application). A.9 Physical 17.0 inches (431mm) wide x 15.7 inches (398mm) deep x 12.3 inches (312mm) high (Dual Tractor Top Roller version) 17.0 inches (431mm) wide x 15.
User’s Guide A.10 Electrical • Power Requirements: 97 V to 132 V, 57 to 63 Hz 195 V to 264 V, 47 to 53 Hz A.11 Shock and Vibration The printer meets NSTA pre-shipment requirements. A.12 Environmental • Temperature: Non-operating: -30° to 180° F (-34° to 82° C) Operating: 40° to 104° F (5° to 40° C) up to 7,000 ft. Derate linearly from 78° to 104° F (25° to 40° C) between 7,000 and 10,000 ft.
User’s Guide A.13 Compliances This unit will comply with the following at the time of production. • Safety: UL 1950 CSA C22.
User’s Guide B. Interface Specifications B.1 Parallel Interface • Data Transmissions: 7 or 8 bit • Synchronization: Externally supplied Data Strobe • Handshaking: Acknowledge (Busy before Acknowledge or Busy after Acknowledge) Busy (Acknowledge before Busy or Acknowledge after Busy) • Logic Level: Input data and all interface signals are TTL compatible. Two output signals control the handshaking on the parallel interface, the BUSY signal and the ACKNOWLEDGE signal.
User’s Guide SIGNAL CONDITION +BUSY +PAPEREND +SELECT -ERROR READY LOW LOW HIGH HIGH FIFO FULL HIGH LOW HIGH HIGH PAPER OUT HIGH HIGH LOW LOW CRG JAM HIGH LOW LOW LOW OFF LINE HIGH LOW LOW HIGH FATAL ERROR HIGH LOW HIGH LOW + Active high - Active low B-2 Interface Specifications
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User’s Guide The following diagram illustrates the signal timing of the parallel interface when Acknowledge is issued after busy.
User’s Guide The following diagram illustrates the signal timing of the parallel interface when Acknowledge is issued before busy.
User’s Guide B.2 Parallel Interface Enable/Disable 1. Set the power switch to On. 2. Press the On/Off Line key. 3. Open the Keypad Door. The first menu will appear on the display. 4. Press the Next Menu key until you have accessed Menu 6. The display will appear as shown: M6 PARALLEL CONTROL 5. Press the Feature ▲ key to select the Parallel feature. 6. Press the Value ▼ key to select enable/disable. 7. Press the Enter key to accept your selection.
User’s Guide B.3 RS-232 Serial Interface • Data Transfer Rates (Baud Rate ): 110 2400 300 4800 600 9600 1200 19200 1800 • Synchronization: Start-Stop Bits • Data Format: Start Bit: 1 Data Bits: 7 or 8 Parity: Odd, even or no parity Stop Bit: 1 for reception 1 for transmission If the host serial interface is configured for 7 Bit data with no parity, data from host computer must contain two stop bits.
User’s Guide When the printer is ready for more data, it will transmit the DC1 (X-ON) character. ETX/ACK: The host will include the ETX character at the end of a string of data. When the printer detects the ETX character, it transmits an ACK character to the host, indicating it is ready for more data. ENQ/ACK: The host will include the ENQ character at the end of string of data. When the printer detects the ENQ character, it transmits an ACK character to the host, indicating it is ready for more data.
User’s Guide SIGNAL DTR P/N NO MODEM CONTROL MODEM CONTROL 20 When the printer is ready to accept data, this line will be high (+EIA LEVEL). This line will go low (-EIA LEVEL) when: When the printer is ready to accept data, this line will be high (+EIA LEVEL). This line will go low (-EIA LEVEL) when: a. Print buffer is nearly full (within 512 bytes) a. Print buffer is nearly full (within 512 bytes) b. Paper out condition exists. b. Paper out condition exists. c. Carriage jam condition detected.
User’s Guide B.4 Serial Interface Selection 1. Set the power switch to On. 2. Press the On/Off Line key. 3. Open the Keypad Door. The first menu will appear on the display. 4. Press the Next Menu key until you have accessed Menu 5. The display will appear as shown: M5 SERIAL CNTRL 5. Press the Feature ▼ ▲ keys to select the Serial feature. 6. Press the Value ▼ key to select RS-232, RS-422, or disable. 7. Press the Enter key to accept your selection.
User’s Guide RS-232 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignment PIN SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL DIRECTION 1 2 Frame Ground Transmitted Data Out 3 Received Data In *4 Request to send Out *5 Clear to Send In *6 Data Set Ready In 7 Signal Ground *8 Data Carrier Detects 9 No Connect 10 No Connect 11 Data Terminal Ready 12 No Connect 13 No Connect 14 Reserved 15 Reserved 16 Reserved 17 Reserved 18 Reserved 19 Reserved 20 Data Terminal Ready 21 No Connect 22 No Connect 23
User’s Guide RS-422 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignment PIN SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL DIRECTION 1 2 Frame Ground Reserved 3 Reserved 4 Reserved 5 Reserved 6 Reserved 7 Signal Ground 8 Reserved 9 No Connect 10 No Connect 11 No Connect 12 No Connect 13 No Connect 14 Transmitted Data (+) Out 15 Transmitted Data (-) Out 16 Received Data (+) In 17 Received Data (-) In 18 Data Terminal Ready (+) Out 19 Data Terminal Ready (-) Out 20 Reserved 21 No Connect 22 No Co
User’s Guide C. Default Tables Profiles are user definable sets of default parameters that can be used to setup the printer for predetermined function(s). All profiles reside in the non-volatile printer memory and are retained when the printer is powered off. Upon power up, the last selected profile configuration is loaded into the printer control system. All profiles are defaulted to the same factory settings. C.
User’s Guide C.2 Menu 2: Forms Control Feature Defaults Load 0 Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 sec sec sec sec sec sec sec sec Profile 3 Profile 4 72/144” Load Crg Mov On Horz Adj 0/144” *Tear x x/144” Manual Tear FF Manual Time 15s Auto Tear OFF Auto Time 5s HF: Pos Crg 2.0” HF: On Feed> 0.5” Path Either Paper Speed 15 * Varies depending on Top Access cover configuration. C.
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User’s Guide C.5 Menu 5: Serial Interface Feature Defaults Baud Rate Profile 1 Profile 3 Profile 4 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 9600 Serial RS-232 Parity None Data Bits 8 DTR Enable Handshk X-On/X-Off X-On Ctrl Single X-Off Ctrl Single Modem Ctrl OFF C.
User’s Guide C.7 Menu 7: Profile Control Feature Defaults Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 Save Profile ********** ********** ********** ********** Reset Profile ********** ********** ********** ********** Rename: Profile 1 SER Prt OFF PAR Prt OFF Port Time 8s Max Profiles 4 *** These features cannot be user defined. C.8 Menu 8: Form Thickness Control Feature Defaults Auto Form Gap Quiet High Adj. Form Gap 4.0” Hor Gap Pos 2.0” VR Gap Pos 1.
User’s Guide C.9 Menu 9: Diagnostics Feature Defaults Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 ********** ********** ********** ********** ********** ********** ********** ********** Test Printhead ********** ********** ********** ********** Run Mode Test ********** ********** ********** ********** Run Self Test ********** ********** ********** ********** Print Profile P/N: ##### xx *** These features cannot be user defined.
User’s Guide C.10 Menu 10 System Control Feature Defaults Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx Reset NVRAM Key, Lockout All Unlocked Reset Quick List • Font • Lines/Inch • Form Length • Left Margin • Right Margin DP 10 6 66 1 80 Add Quick Ftr Delete Quick Ftr Ribbon Life 10M Replace Rib 95% Check Rib 85% *Config * Depends on mechanical configuration. Resets to ‘Tractor’ only when new firmware is installed.
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User’s Guide D. System Administration Features D.1 Features Available In System Control Menu This appendix describes how to access features that are not normally available while the printer is in Setup Mode. These features are found in Menu 10: System Control. By accessing this menu you can: • Reset all profiles and system information to factory defaults. • Reset the Key Lock Out feature to factory defaults.
User’s Guide D.2 Menu 10: System Control Displayed Function Values Reset Printer NVM Description of Features Pressing the Enter key will reset all profiles to their factory defaults. This will also set top-of-form to the current position and the printhead to platen default position. To complete the printer’s reset: 1. Unload any installed paper. 2. Cycle the printer power. The LCD will momentarily display “Resetting NVRAM” and after reset is complete “NVRAM Reset” when the Enter key is pressed.
User’s Guide Menu 10: System Control Displayed Function Values Key Lock Functions Description of Features Load/FF Use the Value up/down keys to scroll through the available key list. If the Enter key is pressed, the Values “lock” or “unlock” will toggle, respectively. The selected values are automatically saved. Setup This feature can be set or reset from any profile. Adj Up Any Key Functions necessary to clear an error, such as Paper Out, Carriage Jam, etc.
User’s Guide Menu 10: System Control Displayed Function Values Description of Features Reset Quick List Resets the list of features accessed by the Quick Access key to the default features. Add Quick FTR Use Value ▲ ▼ keys to select feature to add to Quick Access key. Press Enter key. This feature can now be accessed using Quick Access key. Up to seven features can be available with the Quick Access key. Use Value ▲ ▼ keys to select feature to delete to Quick Access key. Press Enter key.
User’s Guide D.3 Key Functions That Can Be Locked Displayed Function Off Line Description of Function Disables the ability to place the printer Off Line. This function is disabled only when paper is properly installed in the printer. Profile Select and Park keys are also disabled because they are only active when the printer is off line. Park/Path Disables the ability to Park the form. Adj Up Disables the ability to make minor adjustments in the print position.
User’s Guide D-6 System Administration Features
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User’s Guide ASCII Conversion Chart (Cont’d) ASCII CHR DECIMAL VALUE HEX VALUE ASCII CHR DECIMAL VALUE HEX VALUE 2 50 32 K 75 4B 3 51 33 L 76 4C 4 52 34 M 77 4D 5 53 35 N 78 4E 6 54 36 O 79 4F 7 55 37 P 80 50 8 56 38 Q 81 51 9 57 39 R 82 52 : 58 3A S 83 53 ; 59 3B T 84 54 < 60 3C U 85 55 = 61 3D V 86 56 > 62 3E W 87 57 ? 63 3F X 88 58 @ 64 40 Y 89 59 A 65 41 Z 90 5A B 66 42 [ 91 5B C 67 43 \ 92
User’s Guide ASCII Conversion Chart (Cont’d) ASCII CHR DECIMAL VALUE HEX VALUE ASCII CHR DECIMAL VALUE HEX VALUE d 100 64 r 114 72 e 101 65 s 115 73 f 102 66 t 116 74 g 103 67 u 117 75 h 104 68 v 118 76 i 105 69 w 119 77 j 106 6A x 120 78 k 107 6B y 121 79 l 108 6C z 122 7A m 109 6D { 123 7B n 110 6E | 124 7C o 111 6F } 125 7D p 112 70 ~ 126 7E q 113 71 DEL 127 7F ASCII Conversion Chart E-3
User’s Guide F. ASCII Character Sets F.1 ASCII Character Sets A Character Set is a collection of characters (i.e. letters, numbers, and symbols) organized into a “Set” where each character is assigned a unique code. Documax supports the following Character Sets that are selected automatically when the emulation is selected. To select a Character Set different from the default select the emulation then character set.
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User’s Guide 7 Bit ASCII Character Set (Cont’d) ASCII Character Sets F-3
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User’s Guide IBM Code Page 437 Symbol Set (Cont’d) ASCII Character Sets F-5
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User’s Guide IBM Code Page 850 Symbol Set (Cont’d) ASCII Character Sets F-7
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User’s Guide Epson Italic Symbol Set (Cont’d) ASCII Character Sets F-9
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User’s Guide Epson Graphics Symbol Set (Cont’d) ASCII Character Sets F-11
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User’s Guide Epson Italic Graphic Symbol Set (Cont’d) ASCII Character Sets F-13
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User’s Guide DEC Supplemental Symbol Set (Cont’d) ASCII Character Sets F-15
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User’s Guide G. Escape Sequence Quick Reference G.1 Epson FX The following is a listing of the commands and their functions. For complete sequence, see the Programmer’s Manual. ASCII Command Epson FX Command Description NUL Terminates horizontal and vertical tab escape sequences. BEL Sounds the printer buzzer. BS Backspace. HT Horizontal tab. LF Line feed. VT Vertical tab. FF Form feed. CR Carriage return. SO Shift out. Selects enlarged mode for the current line. SI Shift in.
User’s Guide Epson FX (Cont’d) ASCII Command Epson FX Command Description ESC ! Master Print mode selection ESC # Cancel Most Significant Bit (MSB) function. ESC % Select character set from ROM or from RAM. ESC & Define User-defined characters in RAM ESC * Select Graphic mode. ESC – Select/Cancel underlining. ESC / Select Vertical Tab Channel. ESC 0 Set line spacing to 1/8 inch. ESC 1 Set line spacing to 7/72 inch. ESC 2 Set line spacing to 1/6 inch.
User’s Guide Epson FX (Cont’d) ASCII Command Epson FX Command Description ESC @ Resets printer. ESC A Set line spacing to n/72 inch. ESC B Set vertical tabs. ESC C Set forms length in lines. ESC C Set forms length in inches when first variable is a null. ESC D Set horizontal tab. ESC E Select emphasized printing. ESC F Cancel emphasized printing. ESC G Select double-strike printing. ESC H Cancel double-strike printing.
User’s Guide Epson FX (Cont’d) ASCII Command Epson FX Command Description ESC T Cancel Superscript or Subscript characters. ESC U Select/Cancel Unidirectional print mode. ESC W Select/Cancel Enlarged print mode. ESC Y Select high speed double-density graphics. ESC Z Select quadruple-density graphics. ESC ^ Select 9-pin graphics. ESC b Set up vertical tabs for Vertical tab channel c. ESC l Set left margin. ESC j Perform an immediate reverse line feed of n/216 inch.
User’s Guide G.2 IBM Proprinter ASCII Command IBM Proprinter Command Description NUL Terminates horizontal and vertical tab escape sequences. BEL Sounds the printer buzzer. BS Backspace. HT Horizontal tab. LF Line feed. VT Vertical tab. FF Form feed. CR Carriage return. SO Shift out. Selects Double wide mode for the current line. SI Shift in. Selects condensed printing. DC1 Device control 1. Enable printer DC2 Device control 2. Selects 10 character per inch (10 cpi).
User’s Guide IBM Proprinter (Cont’d) ASCII Command IBM Proprinter Command Description ESC 5 Select/Cancel automatic line feed. ESC 6 Select character set 2. ESC 7 Select character set 1. ESC 8 Disable paper out detector. ESC 9 Enable paper out detector. ESC : Select 12 characters per inch. ESC < Enable one line unidirectional printing. ESC = Start downloading characters. ESC A Set line spacing to n/72 inch. ESC B Set vertical tabs. ESC C Set forms length in lines.
User’s Guide IBM Proprinter (Cont’d) ASCII Command IBM Proprinter Command Description ESC N Set perforation skip to n lines. ESC O Disable perforation skip mode. ESC P Select/Cancel proportional printing. ESC Q Disable the printer. ESC R Reset tabs to default settings. ESC S Select Superscript or Subscript characters. ESC T Cancel Superscript or Subscript characters. ESC U Select/Cancel Unidirectional print mode. ESC W Select/Cancel Double-wide print. ESC X Set left and right margins.
User’s Guide G.3 DEC LA-120 ASCII Command DEC LA-120 Command Description NUL Null character. BEL Sounds the printer buzzer. BS Backspace. HT Horizontal tab. LF Line feed. VT Vertical tab. FF Form feed. CR Carriage return. CAN Cancel. Cancel text in the print buffer. ESC Introduces an escape sequence. ESC (A Select UK character set language. ESC (B Select USA character set language. ESC (C Select Finland character set language. ESC (E Select Norway character set language.
User’s Guide DEC LA-120 (Cont’d) ASCII Command DEC LA-120 Command Description ESC H Set horizontal tab at current column. ESC J Set vertical tab at current line. ESC 2 Clear all horizontal tabs. ESC [4 Clear all vertical tabs. ESC [n a Advance by n columns. ESC [c Request for product ID. ESC [0c Request for product ID. ESC [n d Go to line number n. ESC [n e Advance by n lines. ESC [g Clear horizontal tab at current column. ESC [0g Clear horizontal tab at current column.
User’s Guide DEC LA-120 (Cont’d) ASCII Command DEC LA-120 Command Description ESC [;n s Set right margin to n. ESC [0;n s Set right margin to n. ESC [n u Set horizontal tab at column n. ESC [n1;n2..;n16u Set horizontal tabs at column n1….n16. ESC [n v Set vertical tab at line n. ESC [n1;n2..;n16v Set vertical tabs at line n1….n16. ESC [w Select 10 characters per inch. ESC [0w Select 10 characters per inch. ESC [1w Select 10 characters per inch. ESC [2w Select 12 characters per inch.
User’s Guide DEC LA-120 (Cont’d) ASCII Command DEC LA-120 Command Description ESC [5z Select 3 lines per inch. ESC [6z Select 4 lines per inch. ESC [n‘ Go to column n. ESC L Set horizontal tab at current column. ESC [nt Set form length to n. DEL Cause no printer operation.
User’s Guide G.
User’s Guide TI-885 (Cont’d) ASCII Command TI-885 Command Description ESC b Select Bidirectional Print ESC u Cancel Bidirectional Print ESC [Ns Set Left Margin ESC [; Ns Set Right Margin ESC [N1 ;N2 ;s Set Left and Right Margin ESC [Nr Set Top Margin ESC [;Nr Set Bottom Margin ESC [N1 ;N2 ;r Set Top and Bottom Margin ESC [Nt Set Form Length ESC C n or ESC 2 n Set Form Length ESC P L O ESC \ or Load Default Form ESC @ ESC H Set Horizontal Tab At Current Print Column ESC [g or ESC [0g
User’s Guide TI-885 (Cont’d) ASCII Command TI-885 Command Description ESC [Nv Set A Vertical Tab ESC [N1 ;N2 ;Nk v Set Vertical Tabs ESC [4g Clear All Vertical Tabs ESC [Nd Tab To Line N ESC [Ne Advance Paper N Lines ESC 2 Set Line Spacing To 1/6 Inch ESC 0 Set Line Spacing To 1/8 Inch ESC A Set Line Spacing To n/72 Inch ESC 3 Set Line Spacing To n/216 Inch ESC K Select Single-Density Graphics (60 dpi) ESC L Select Double-Density Graphics (120 dpi) ESC @ Reset Printer ESC [c Prod
User’s Guide G.5 DS-180 ASCII Command DS-180 Command Description NUL Null Character BEL Sound The Printer Bell BS Backspace HT Horizontal Tab LF Line Feed VT Vertical Tab FF Form Feed CR Carriage Return SO Select Double Wide Print SI Cancel Double Wide Print ESC Escape DEL Delete ENQ or FS Enter Anadex Graphics ACK or GS Exit Anadex Graphics With No Forms Correction ESC [5w Select 5-Pitch Characters ESC [6w Select 6-Pitch Characters ESC [7w Select 6.
User’s Guide DS-180 (Cont’d) ASCII Command DS-180 Command Description ESC [3w Select 13.2-Pitch Characters ESC [4w Select 16.
User’s Guide DS-180 (Cont’d) ASCII Command DS-180 Command Description ESC [nt Set Form Length ESC 1 Set Horizontal Tab At Current Print Column ESC [g or ESC [0g Clear Horizontal Tab At Current Print Column ESC [nu Set A Horizontal Tab ESC [n1;n2;n16u Set Horizontal Tabs ESC [2g Clear All Horizontal Tabs ESC [3g Clear All Horizontal Tabs ESC 2 Clear All Horizontal Tabs ESC3 Set Vertical Tab At Current Print Line ESC [1g Clear Vertical Tab At Current Print Line ESC [nv Set A Vertical T
User’s Guide DS-180 (Cont’d) ASCII Command DS-180 Command Description ESC [3z Set Line Spacing To 12 Lines Per Inch ESC [n‘ Set Print Column ESC [na Advance Print Column By “n” Columns ESC [nd Set Print Line To Line “n” ESC [ne Advance Print Line By “n” Lines ESC E Execute Carriage Return And Line Feed ESC D Perform Line Feed ESC $ 8 or ESC $ N Perform Reverse Half Line Feed ESC $ 7 or ESC $ P Perform Half Line Feed ESC $ S n or ESC $ s n Set DS-180 Discrete (boolean) Feature ESC $ C
User’s Guide G.6 DPCL Command Sequence Summary ASCII Command DPCL Emulation Command Description ESC$$EE1 . DPCL entry mode X. DPCL exit mode I1;P1 . Forms Length I2;P1 . Vertical Pitch I3;P1 . Top Margin I4;P1 . Bottom Margin I5;P1 . Left Margin I6;P1 . Right Margin I7;P1 . Manual Tear Time I8;P1 . Automatic Tear Time I10;P1 . Paper Slew Speed I11;P1 . Buffer Size Control I13;P1 . DGCL or Bar Code Command Character I15;P1 . Coax Maximum Print Position I16;P1 .
User’s Guide DPCL Command Sequence Summary (Cont’d) ASCII Command DPCL Emulation Command Description I27;P1 . Cut Sheet Timeout I28;P1 . Cut Sheet Calibration I29;P1 . Horizontal Gap Position I30;P1 . Vertical Gap Position A1;P1;P2;P32. Set Horizontal Tabs A2;P1;P2;P32. Clear Horizontal Tabs A3;P1;P2;P32. Set Vertical Tabs A4;P1;P2;P32. Clear Vertical Tabs F2;P1 . Tractor Horizontal Adjust Distance F5;P1 . Tear Off Distance R1;P1 . Clear All Horizontal Tabs R2;P1 .
User’s Guide DPCL Command Sequence Summary (Cont’d) ASCII Command DPCL Emulation Command Description B2;P1 . Automatic Line Feed B3;P1 . Automatic Carriage Return B4;P1 . Automatic Line Wrap B5;P1 . Unidirectional Print B7;P1 . Power Up On Line B8;P1 . Quiet Mode (Not available on Quiet Option) B9;P1 . DGCL/Barcode Recognition B10;P1 . One Dot Overlap B11;P1 . Twinax/Coax Command Pass Through B12;P1 . Twinax Font Lock B13;P1 . Twinax Margin Lock B14;P1 .
User’s Guide DPCL Command Sequence Summary (Cont’d) ASCII Command DPCL Emulation Command Description B26;P1 . Print Suppression B27;P1 . Paper Out Detection Defeat B28;P1 . Auto Path Switch (Documax Dual Tractor) B29;P1 . Vertical Graphics B30;P1 . Horizontal Graphics B31;P1 . High Impact B32;P1 . DIGL Auto Form Feed B34;P1 . Double Wide B37;P1 . Ignore FF at TOF (COAX only) E1;P1 . Manual Tear E2;P1 . Emulation Mode E3;P1 . Font/Pitch E4;P1 . Symbol Set E5;P1 .
User’s Guide DPCL Command Sequence Summary (Cont’d) ASCII Command DPCL Emulation Command Description E14;P1 . Coax Mono/Dual Case Printing E15;P1 . Coax Single/Double Spacing E16;P1 . Coax International Character Set E17;P1 . Coax Paper Out Timer E18;P1 . Baud Rate (ASCII Only) E19;P1 . Serial Configuration (ASCII Only) E20;P1 . Parity (ASCII Only) E21;P1 . Serial Handshake Mode (ASCII Only) E22;P1 . Parallel Handshake Mode (ASC II Only) E23;P1 . Parallel Acknowledge Mode E24;P1 .
User’s Guide G-24 Escape Sequence Quick Reference
User’s Guide H. DGCL H.1 Datasouth Graphics Command Language The Datasouth Graphics Command Language contains a powerful set of graphics and text commands which can be accessible by the user from all emulation modes. The DGCL structure consists of two distinct levels: a Transparency level (or mode) and a Task level. The Transparency level can be accessed from any emulation mode by simply entering the up caret PY command sequence (^PY).
User’s Guide The DGCL Recognition feature gives the user the ability to enable and disable recognition of the Datasouth Graphics Command Language. When the feature is ‘enabled’, the DGCL entrance command ‘^PY’ will be recognized and executed thus giving the user access to all the DGCL commands. When the feature is ‘disabled’, the DGCL entrance command ‘^PY’ will be ignored thus locking out user access to the DGCL mode.
User’s Guide H.2 Transparency Mode Whenever the printer senses a ^PY command (and the ‘DGCL Recognition’ feature is enabled), the printer will enter DGCL Transparency mode. In this mode, the printer will screen incoming data for valid DGCL commands. When a valid DGCL command is encountered, it will be processed by the Transparency Mode Command Processor (see Table H-1). All other data will be passed through and processed by the active emulation mode.
User’s Guide Table H-1 Transparency Mode Command Sequences Command DGCL Command Description ^SP NUL ^! SOH ^~ STX ^# ETX ^$ EOT ^% ENQ ^& ACK ^` BEL ^( BS ^) HT ^* LF ^+ VT ^, FF ^- CR ^.
User’s Guide Table H-1 Transparency Mode Command Sequences (Cont’d) Command DGCL Command Description ^6 SYN ^7 ETB ^8 CAB ^9 EM ^: SUB ^; ESC ^< FS ^= GS ^> RS ^? US ^A Disable data suppression. ^E ***CCW Landscape mode. ^F Enable control code suppression. ^G General purpose terminator ^J Nested Vert. Repeat terminator. ^M Portrait mode. ^N Change command character. ^O Disable control code suppression. ^PN Exit DGCL mode. ^R Vertical Repeat ^S Horizontal Repeat.
User’s Guide Table H-1 Transparency Mode Command Sequences (Cont’d) Command DGCL Command Description ^V ***CW Landscape mode. ^X Enable data suppression. ^Y Numeric Variables. ^Z Vertical Repeat terminator. ^a Disable double dot density. ^b Enable double dot density. ^g Disable unidirectional printing. ^h Enable unidirectional printing. ^j Enable one dot overlap barcode printing. ^k Disable one dot overlap barcode printing.
User’s Guide H.3 Task Mode Whenever one of the commands ^E, ^M, ^U or ^V is sensed in the Transparency mode, control is handed over to the Task Mode Command Processor. Active emulation commands are not recognized in the Task mode and will be interpreted according to this mode. In Task mode you enter commands to create barcodes, draw lines and expand characters. All data received during a particular task session is decoded and processed as a unit (or task).
User’s Guide The following is a summary of some DGCL Task mode features and their values upon entering the Task mode.
User’s Guide Table H-2 Task Mode Command Sequences Command DGCL Command Description ^*^+^,^- Task terminators- Exit task mode and print data. Return control to transparency mode. ^A Disable data suppression ^B Select a horizontal barcode. ^D Turn descender mode On/Off. ^F Enable Control Code Suppression. ^G General purpose terminator. ^H Set character height. ^J Set vertical positioning. ^KF Turn vertical double-density On/Off. ^Lb Draw a box. (four types available) ^Ll Draw a line.
User’s Guide H.4 Sample Program for AIAG Label This sample program generates the following AIAG label using the Datasouth Graphics Command Language. ^PY^X ^F^X ^M0000000^X ^D^X ^LB0500040012^X ^J120^T0000^LS05000001^X ^J120^T0300^LS00020110^X ^J230^T0000^LS04000001^X ^J230^T0400^LS00020170^X ^J310^T0000^LS04000001^X ^S3^X ^J002^T0010PART NO.
User’s Guide Transparency Mode H-11
User’s Guide H-12 Transparency Mode
User’s Guide Index A Alternate Paper Path, 3-1, 3-24 ASCII Character Sets, F-1 ASCII Conversion Chart, E-1 Automatically Changing Paper Paths, 3-27 Available Fonts/Typefaces, A-2 B Baud Rate, 1-24, 4-1, 4-23, A-5, B-7, C-4, G-23 Bottom Margin, 4-12, G-13, G-16, G-19 F Features, 2-8, 4-1, 4-9, 4-12, 5-17, C-6, D-1, D-3 Features Available In System Control Menu, D-1 Feed Direction, A-4 Font Specifications, A-2 Form Thickness Adjustment, 1-5, 1-15, 3-4, 3-10, 3-19, 3-21, 5-5, 5-21, G-20 Form Thickness Contr
User’s Guide L LCD Display, 2-8, 4-7 Load Forms, 1-20, 3-4 Q Quick Start Up, 1-2 M Main Paper Path, 3-1, 3-23, 3-25 Maximum Line Length, A-5 O R Ready LED, 2-1 Ribbon Cartridge/Drive, A-7 RS-232/RS-422 Serial Interface, 1-24, A-5 Run Mode Test, 5-14, C-6 Run Self Test, 4-29, 5-8, 5-15, C-6 S On/Off Line Key Function, 2-4 Operator Panel Functional Description, A-7 P Page Format, 4-12, C-14 Paper Access, A-4 Paper Feed Specifications, iii, A-4 Paper Jam, 5-5 Paper Out Condition, 2-8, 3-26, 5-3, 5-4 Pa
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