Performax User's Manual Part Number 103263 Rev.
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.
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Printer Overview …………………………………........................................ Quick Start Up Procedure …………………………….................................. Chapter 1: Installation And Start Up Unpacking The Printer ……………………………..................................... Selecting A Site For The Printer …………………………............................. Printer Parts …………………………………….............................................. Shipping Material Removal …………………………................................ Shipping Thumbscrews ……………………………. .........
LCD Display ……………………………………............................................... 3-6 Chapter 4: Features and Profiles Features ………………………………………….................................................. Profiles …………………………………………................................................... Secondary Key Functions ……………………………….................................. LCD Display ………………………………………............................................. Profile Feature Listing ……………………………………....................................
Printer Characteristics ………………………………..................................... Emulations …………………………………................................................ Font Specifications ………………………………........................................ Paper Feed Specifications …………………………….................................. Forms Mode Change ………………………………...................................... Communications Interface ……………………………................................. Operator Panel Functional Description ……………………….......................
Feature Highlights: A straight paper path 18 wire ballistic printhead Demand document printing Auto-tear off feature Paper parking and reloading of fan fold forms at the touch of a key Four individual, user-defined print profiles to speed printer setup when changing forms Epson FX, DEC LA120, IBM Graphics printer, IBM Proprinter XL, DS-180, and DPCL emulations Optional Cut Sheet paper path Ribbon Life Monitor feature that tracks usage rate of ribbon 1 Quick Start Up Proc
2. Remove shipping thumb screws (see figure on page 1-6). 3. Remove clip securing carriage belt (see figure on page 1-7). 4. Use the printhead adjustment lever on the top right hand side of the printer to move printhead away from the platen. 5. Install ribbon cartridge. 6. Install power cord. WARNING CONNECT 115V UNITS TO 115V OUTLETS ONLY!! 7. Turn printer on. 8. Position left tractor. Align pins with first mark (see page 2-5).
3 Chapter 1: Installation and Start Up Unpacking the Printer Remove all items from the shipping carton: Dot Matrix Printer Ribbon Cartridge
Power Cord Accessory Kit: User's Manual Programmer's Manual Three-Ring Binder 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 is to be shipped. CAUTION SHIPPING THE PRINTER IN ANY CONTAINER OTHER THAN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING MAY RESULT IN SHIPPING DAMAGE AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY.
The printer weighs approximately 47 pounds and must be located on a sturdy printer stand. Sufficient ventilation must be provided. Leave a minimum of 4 inches of space at the back of the printer and a minimum of 1 inch of space on either side.
Locate the printer near a grounded power receptacle. Do not use an extension cord to connect the printer. Do not plug any other equipment into the same receptacle.
Use the following illustrations to locate all of the major printer parts. CAUTION REMOVE REAR COVER SHIPPING SCREWS (2) BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE REAR COVER SET.
CAUTION REMOVE CLIP SECURING CARRIAGE BELT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE PRINTER.
The following must be removed from the printer prior to operation. Shipping Thumbscrews Remove the two thumbscrews located on either side and rear bottom of the printer. Locate cover latches on each side of printer. Simultaneously press each latch and slide rear cover toward the rear of printer.
Make sure the bottom half of the access cover is fully closed. Pull on the top access cover and pivot the cover toward the front of the printer to expose the printhead and carriage assembly. Remove shipping clip from carriage belt.
1. Set the power switch to OFF. 2. Install the power cord into the printer as shown. WARNING CONNECTING THIS EQUIPMENT TO AN UNGROUNDED POWER RECEPTACLE CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK. 3. Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded AC outlet. The voltage of the AC power receptacle must match the voltage rating on the power cord receptacle label. A grounded outlet must be used.
To install a ribbon cartridge: 1. Take the printer off-line. 2. Press in on the latches at the sides of the printer to release the rear cover and slide the rear cover back. 3. Rotate the tear bar as shown and rest it on top of the rear cover. 4. Slide the forms adjustment lever toward front of printer as shown. This moves the printhead away from the paper. 5.
recess area. 6. For units with the cut sheet option, move shift lever toward front of the printer. 7. Remove the ribbon guide from printhead and remove existing ribbon cartridge from printer (if installed). 8. Remove the ribbon guide from the new ribbon cartridge. 9. Remove the two shipping tabs BEFORE installation. 1-10 10.
plate located in the area behind the pinch rollers. 11. Lower the ribbon cartridge into the printer. Ensure that the ribbon loop is in front of the platen and that the ribbon is not twisted. Press the ribbon cartridge down onto the ribbon plate. 12. If the ribbon cartridge does not rest squarely on the ribbon plate, rotate the ribbon advance knob in the direction indicated by the arrow on the cartridge until the cartridge drops into place on the ribbon drive. 13.
15. Remove any slack from the ribbon by turning the ribbon advance knob in the direction of the arrow marked on the ribbon cartridge. 16. Replace the tear bar. Make sure power is ON before closing the rear cover. 17. The following message should appear in the 18. Press Setup key to reset ribbon usage value. Refer to Appendix E for additional information on Ribbon Life Monitor. Ribbon Replaced? Y=Setup N=On Line display.
Refer to Chapter 2 for Forms Loading. For instructions on Bottom Feed Path, see page 2-4. For instructions on Front Feed Path, see page 2-9. After paper is loaded in printer: 1. Set the power switch to ON. 2. After the printer initializes, press the Load/Park key to load paper. 3. Set right and left margins. See page 2-8 CAUTION IMPROPER MARGIN SETTINGS CAN LEAD TO PRINTHEAD DAMAGE!! DO NOT PRINT OVER TRACTOR HOLES OR OFF PAPER EDGE. 4.
This test is used to verify printer operation. Once started, it will continuously print the printer's character set. To start the test: 1. Press the Off Line key. 2. Press the Setup key to enter setup mode. 3. Press the Feature key once. 4. Press the Enter key. When the Enter key is pressed, the printer will begin printing the test. 5. The self-test may be stopped by pressing the On/Off Line key.
The three types of industry standard interfaces offered by the printer are: RS-232 serial interface, RS-422 serial interface and TTL level 8-bit IBM/Centronics compatible, parallel interface. Serial and parallel interface connectors are provided at the back of the printer. The 25-pin serial connector is compatible for both RS-232 and RS-422. 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.
4. first group will appear on the top line of the display with the first feature of the group appearing on the bottom line. Form Length 66 Press the Group key until you have accessed Group 4. The display will appear as shown. G4 Serial Ctrl Baud Rate 9600 The printer is factory set for RS-232 serial interface. If you are using the RS-232 interface, proceed to step 9. If you wish to select the RS-422 serial interface, proceed as follows: 5. Press the Feature key one time.
exit setup mode. The "Save Profide?"message will be displayed. 12. 13. Y=Enter N=Setup Press the Enter key to save the profile setting. Press the On Line key to place the printer back on line.
1-18 Chapter 2: Forms Handling
Recommended Types, Sizes and Weights CAUTION IMPROPER MARGIN SETTINGS CAN LEAD TO PRINTHEAD DAMAGE!! DO NOT PRINT OVER TRACTOR HOLES OR OFF PAPER EDGE. Continuous Forms Width - 3 to 15 inches Individual Pan Thickness - .005 inch maximum Total Form Thickness - .021 inch maximum Number of Copies - original plus 5 copies Individual parts of a multi-part should not exceed .005 inches without factory approval. Carbonless forms over 4 parts by factory approval only.
2-2 Paper Paths
All printers provide a bottom feed path for continuous forms. Models which are so equipped also provide a front feed path for manually fed cut sheets.
The bottom feed path is used whenever continuous forms are being used. To access the tractors and load a continuous form, proceed as follows: 1. Raise the front access cover. 2. Slide the forms adjustment lever toward front of print- eras shown. This moves the printhead away from the paper. 3. Raise the inner paper platform (on units so equipped). Open both tractor doors. 4.
pushing down on the locking levers (left tractor shown). 5. Align left tractor pins with left most mark on base. Place the right tractor at the approximate forms width. Lock left tractor in place. CAUTION IMPROPER TRACTOR LOCATION RESULTING IN PRINT ING PAST THE EDGE OF THE FORM CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRINTHEAD. 6. Position the right and left paper supports next to the right and left tractors, respectively. Position the remaining support near the center of the paper to be loaded.
tractor. Compare position of paper in left and right tractors and adjust as necessary to keep paper even. Improper alignment of paper feed holes will result in paper jam. Close tractor door. 9. If necessary, move the right tractor to the right to tension the paper. Lock the tractor in this position. CAUTION IMPROPER PAPER TENSION MAY CAUSE PAPER JAMS. PAPER SHOULD BE TENSIONED SUFFICIENTLY TO BE RELATIVELY FLAT BETWEEN THE TRACTORS, WHILE AVOIDING DISTORTION OF THE PAPER FEED HOLES.
12. Make certain the continuous forms are located directly under the tractors. The paper must hang straight. Incorrect positioning of the forms, as shown in the right figure, may cause the forms to “walk” out of the tractors and cause a paper jam. 13. Set the power switch to ON. 14. After the printer initializes, press the Load/Park key to load paper. 15. Set right and left margins. See below.
To set margins, first measure the printed width of the form (in inches). Multiply the measured forms width by the font pitch. Set the right margin to this number. To set the right margin, press the Setup key, then press the feature down key until “RIGHT MARGIN” appears in the display. Use the value key to change the margin setting and press the Enter key. Press the Setup key and then the Enter key to save margin setting.
4. Press the Load/Park key. The continuous forms will be backed down out of the paper path and held in the forms tractors. The display will appear as shown. 5. Open the paper platform door. 6. Place a cut sheet on the inner paper platform. Use the left edge guide for positioning only. 7. Insert paper into the front feed path until you feel it resting squarely against the front stops. The printer will assist you in this task by activating the paper feed motor.
The lower pinch rollers will close after a predefined time (see Load Time feature), and you may release the paper. The printer will automatically feed the paper up the platen. The cut sheet may also be loaded into the printer by pressing the Load/Park key. See Load Time in Chapter 4. CAUTION IMPROPER MARGIN SETTINGS CAN DAMAGE PRINTHEAD. SEE PAGE 2-8. REFER TO FORMS THICKNESS ADJUSTMENT ON PAGE 2-13 PRIOR TO RUNNING PRINTER.
5. This adjustment is automatically saved in memory for the current profile and will be applied the next time forms are loaded. Tear Off Adjustment The printer can be used in demand document application. A tear off distance is set so the forms come to rest as shown 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.
The distance from the printhead to the platen must be changed to accommodate the thickness of the forms being used. When single part forms are used, the printhead must be closer to the platen. When multi-part forms are used, the printhead must be further away from the platen or printhead damage may occur. The adjustment control is located on the top of the printer cover above the keypad. CAUTION IMPROPER FORMS THICKNESS ADJUSTMENT CAN DAMAGE THE PRINTHEAD. To correctly set the printhead-to-platen gap: 1.
4. Run the printer self-test (Maintenance Troubleshooting section). 5. Inspect the print sample. The characters should be easily read with no missing dots. Make certain you check the last copy of multi-part forms for properly formed characters. 6. If the print quality is unacceptable, move the print- head closer by one detent position and run another print sample (step 4). NOTE There is not a direct correlation between detent position and the number of parts in a multi-part form (e.g.
If continuous forms are presently loaded in the printer, you may change to single cut sheets by proceeding as follows: 1. Press the Off Line key. 2. Press the Tear Off key to advance the form to the tear off point. 3. Remove the last printed form. 4. Press the Load/Park key. The continuous forms will be backed down out of the paper path and held in the forms tractors. The display will appear as shown. < Parking Forms > Please Wait 5.
printer will indicate a paper out condition. Refer to Bottom Feed Path on page 2-4 for loading continuous forms. 4. Press the On Line key. The printer is on line and ready to print. Paper Out When Using Continuous Forms When the printer runs out of paper, the following message will appear in the display: < Paper Out > Use Load Key The printer will automatically go off line when the paper supply is depleted. To recover from a paper out condition when using continuous forms: 1.
2-16 Chapter 3: Keypad Operation Arrangement of Keys and Indicators
The purpose of this chapter is to familiarize you with the operator panel. The locations of all keys and indicators are illustrated below.
on - Printer is on line. off - Printer is off line. blinking - Printer is off line and is retaining unprinted data in the print buffer. on - Printer has experienced a non-recoverable error. You should contact your distributor or service representative. off - No errors are present. blinking - This indicates the printer has experienced a recoverable error. The specific error such as < Paper Out> will be listed in the keypad display.
Primary Key Functions The primary function is the function which is printed directly on the key. Primary key functions are used for normal operation. Secondary key functions are used in setup mode and are explained in Chapter 4. Pressing this key switches the printer between the on line state and the off line state. This key is used in conjunction with the On Line indicator which provides an indication of the printer state. The On/Off Line key is also used to continue after clearing an error condition.
3-3 This key functions as a Park key when continuous forms are already in print position. Pressing this key will reverse feed the paper and park it in the tractors. Forms do not have to be removed after they have been parked. Paper which is parked will be held by the tractors in a ready position and may be reloaded by pressing the Load/Park key. When the printer is off line, this key is pressed to enter and to exit setup mode. This key works in conjunction with the Setup indicator.
Pressing this key moves the form downward 1/144 inch for precise form alignment. If the key is pressed for more than 1/2 second, the paper will reverse continuously until the key is released. Pressing this key advances the forms up so the last printed form can be removed. Pressing the key a second time will move the form back down into print position. Pressing this key once will advance the paper by one line.
3-5 This key allows you to quickly select a profile without entering setup mode. To use this key, place the printer off line. Then press the Profile Select key. Available profile names will be displayed in the display window each time the Profile Select key is pressed. This key may be used only when the printer is off line. For more information about profiles, see Chapter 4. After changing profiles, it is suggested that the user park and load the paper to reset the top-ofform.
3-6 Chapter 4: Features and Profiles Features This chapter describes the various user programmable features of the printer. Through the keypad, the printer can be 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 seven categories: Group Name Feature Examples 1. Forms Control Form length, margin settings 2.
4-1 The following shows how profiles can be named and how features may be programmed to suit the particular application. For example, to change from printing reports to checks, simply press the Off Line key, the Profile Select key (2 times), and the On Line key. Load the appropriate forms (checks) and you are ready to print. 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.
4-2 When the printer is in setup mode, the Feature keys are used to select a specific feature. As shown on the feature chart, pressing the Feature key will move the display up the features list. Pressing the Feature key will move the display down the features list. When in setup mode, the Value keys are used to change the value of a feature. As shown on the feature chart, pressing the Value key will decrease feature values. Pressing the Value key increase feature values.
4-3 The Group key provides quick access to a specific group of features. When the printer is in setup mode, pressing this key steps through the printer features by group. This prevents having to “cycle through” the entire feature list in order to get to the desired feature. The Enter key is used to accept new values for the printer features. After the value of a feature has been changed, or after a Profile has been modified, the Enter key is pressed to save the new settings into memory.
3. Press the Setup key and follow the previously described procedures for changing features. Go to Group 7. The display will read: Print Profile 4. Make certain 8 ½ inch or wider paper is loaded in the printer. 5. Press the Enter key. The printer will print a listing of the profile feature settings. 6. Press the Setup key to exit setup mode. 7. Press the On Line key to return to normal operation.
4-5 6. Press the Enter key to record the new value. The bell will sound once. 7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 as necessary until all features are correctly set for your application. 8. Press the Setup key to exit setup mode. The display will read: Save Profile? Y=Enter N=Setup To answer “Yes”, press the Enter key. This will record the change in non-volatile memory for that profile. To answer “No”, press the Setup key. This will make the change temporary, thus not changing the original profile setting.
4. Press the Value key to change the Lines/inch to 8 lines. GI Forms Control Lines/Inch 8 4-6 5. Press the Enter key to save the new Lines/Inch value. The bell will sound once. 6. Press the Setup key to exit setup mode. The “Save Profile” message will be displayed. G1 FormsSave Control Profile? Lines/Inch Y=Enter N=Setup 8 7. Press the Enter key. This records the change into the profile. Profile One G1P1 Forms Control Font DP10 Lines/Inch 8.
4-7 User Programmable Features Group 1: Forms Control CAUTION IMPROPER MARGIN SETTINGS CAN LEAD TO PRINTHEAD DAMAGE.
4-8 Group 1: Forms Control (Cont’d)
4-9 Group 1: Forms Control (Cont’d)
4-10 Group 1: Forms Control (Cont’d)
4-11 Group 2: Personality
4-12 Group 2: Personality (Cont’d)
4-13 Group 3: Printer Control
4-14 Group 3: Printer Control (Cont’d)
4-15 Group 3: Printer Control (Cont’d) 4-16
Group 4: Serial Control 4-17
Group 4: Serial Control (Cont’d)
4-18 Group 5: Parallel Control
4-19 Group 6: Profile Control
5-20 Group 7: Diagnostics 4-21
Group 7: Diagnostics (Cont’d) 4-22
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance This chapter provides scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting procedures which may be performed by the operator. These procedures require no special knowledge of electronics or printers. Any troubleshooting or maintenance beyond the level presented in this chapter should be performed by a qualified technician.
Use a vacuum cleaner with a plastic nozzle to remove dirt from the carriage and the platen. Make certain the paper out sensor is not blocked by dirt and dust. A dry, lint-free cloth may be used to clean accumulated dirt from the carriage shafts and the platen. Use a vacuum cleaner with a plastic nozzle to remove dirt and dust from the cut sheet tray and throat.
Error Messages Paper Out Condition When the printer runs out of paper, the following message will appear in the display: < Paper Out > Use Load Key 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 tractors. 2. Press the Load/Park key to load forms. 3. Press the On Line key to go back on line. The error message will be cleared from the display after paper is loaded.
1. Press in on the latches at the side of the printer to release the cover. Flush the rear cover back to open. After opening the rear cover, the display will shown: appear as 2. Clear Jam 3. Close Cover 2. Move the forms adjustment lever so the printhead is the maximum distance away from the platen. 3. Pull up on the window assembly to unlatch it from the cover. 4. Pull the front access/window assembly forward to remove it from the printer. 5-4 5.
upper pinch rollers may be removed by opening the rollers and removing the paper. Make certain you place the pinch rollers back in their normal position. 6. Paper that has not reached the platen may be removed by opening the tractors and pulling the paper straight down. 7. Remove all paper fragments. Make certain no paper fragments are left on the platen, ribbon guide, or on any paper sensor. Make certain ribbon and guide are in the correct position. 8. Replace the window assembly in reverse order. 9.
When all cover sections are closed, the display will appear as shown: Ribbon Replaced? Y = Setup N = On Line 10. Press the On Line key. When the On Line key is pressed, the printer resets the carriage, checks the paper path, and the error message is cleared from the display. The printer will indicate a paper out condition if paper needs to be reloaded. If the ribbon is replaced, press the Setup key. This will reset the ribbon life monitor. 11. Reload paper. 12.
lever so the printhead is the maximum distance away from the platen. 3. Pull up on the window assembly to unlatch if from the cover. 4. Pull the window assembly forward to remove it from the printer. 5. Clear the obstruction and make certain the carriage can move freely. 6. Replace the window assembly in reverse order. 7. Close the rear access cover.
The display will appear as shown: Ribbon Replaced? Y = Setup N = On Line 8. Make certain all sections of the cover set are closed or the printer will not exit the carriage jam mode. 9. Press the On Line key. When the On Line key is pressed, the printer resets the carriage, checks the paper path, and the error message is cleared from the display. The printer will indicate a paper out condition if the paper needs to be reloaded. If the ribbon was replaced, press the Setup key.
first group will appear on the top line of the display, with the first feature of the group appearing on the bottom line. Form Length 66 3. Press the Group key until you have accessed Group 4. The display will appear as shown. G4 Serial Ctrl Serial RS-232 4. Press the Feature key to select parity. G4 Serial Ctrl Parity 5. Press the Value key to select the desired parity. G4 Serial Ctrl Parity 6. Press the Enter key to save your selection. G4 Serial Parity 7.
When the ribbon usage value reaches 0%, all printing will stop and the following message will appear in the display: < Ribbon Life End> 1. Open Cover To recover from this error, replace the ribbon as follows: 1. Open rear cover. The display will change to the message as shown. 2. Replace ribbon cartridge and close the cover. The display will change to the message as shown. 3. 2. Replace Ribbon 3.
Access Open The following message is displayed when the unit is out of paper and the front access door is open: < Access Open > Close to Cont. Cut sheets cannot be loaded in this condition. To recover from this condition, close the access door. Cut sheets may now be loaded if desired. Keypad Lockout The following message is displayed momentarily after pressing a key which has been locked out or delayed.
Firmware Test This test is normally used by service personnel. Scrolling this feature displays the firmware part numbers to determine what level and type of firmware is installed in the printer.
Printhead Test This test (requiring 80 column paper) is used to test the printhead print wires. The printer prints one complete line using each wire. This test is normally run when missing dots are noticed on a printout. The Forms Adjustment Lever must be set correctly for the forms being used, or a false indication may result. Refer to Chapter 2 for this adjustment.
This test (requiring 80 column paper) will print the current Symbol set in all fonts available in the printer.
This test (requiring 80 column paper) will print an ASCII ripple pattern. This will test the internal logic of the printer. It can also be used in the Forms Adjustment Lever procedure (Chapter 2) when setting up new forms. If this test runs, the printer has passed all internal diagnostics.
This test (requiring 80 column paper) is accessed while in setup mode under G2 Emulation. 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”.
‘G7 Diagnostics’ ‘Print Profile’ and compare the output to your desired configuration. If no changes are needed, rerun the print job. If problem persists, go to the Symptom Table and locate the symptom that best describes the problem you are experiencing. Perform the corrective actions listed for the symptom.
5-18 Troubleshooting Table (Cont’d)
5-19 Troubleshooting Table (Cont’d)
5-20 Appendix A: Printer Specifications
Printer Characteristics Printhead: 18 wire with a rated life of 300,000,000 draft characters. Maximum Line Length: Cut Sheet: 16 inches 160 characters @ 10 cpi 192 characters @ 12 cpi 212 characters @ 13.3 cpi 240 characters @ 15 epi 256 characters @ 16 cpi 262 characters @ 16.4 cpi 273 characters @ 17.1 cpi 288 characters @ 18 cpi 320 characters @ 20 cpi Tractor: 14.875 inches 148 characters @ 10 cpi 178 characters @ 12 cpi 200 characters @ 13.
Graphic Densities: Horizontal Dots/In 60 72 80 90 120 240 Vertical Dots/In 72 dots/inch and variable spacing, depending on emulation.
Data Processing 10, 12, 13.3, 16, 18, 20 pitch Draft 10, 12, 15, 16.4, 17.1, 20 pitch Courier 10 pitch Prestige 12 pitch OCR-A and OCR-B 10 pitch International Character Sets: US ASCII UKASCII German French Swedish Danish Italian Spanish Japanese Symbol Sets: IBM USA 1 IBM USA 2 IBM Multinational 1 IBM Multinational 2 Epson DEC DEC Supplemental Paper Feed Specifications Paper Types: Tractor – 3” to 15”, 1 to 6 part, .021” max. thickness. Individual parts not to exceed .
Bottom - Tractor paper Feed Direction: Forward - Continuous Reverse - Up to 22 inches Forms Tear Off: Zero forms tear off. Paper Slew: Slew speed is 15 IPS. Reverse slew is 4 IPS. Forms Mode Change Parking Forms: The forms are backed down into the tractors out of the front paper path, so that cut sheet or card stock may be used. The continuous forms are reloaded to the TOF and top margin previously set.
Protocol Types: BUSY, ACK Operator Panel Functional Description Display Description: 2 line by 16 character LCD. In addition, the following LED’s are used: On/Off Line Error Setup Mode Keyswitch Layout: 12 keys Ribbon Cartridge/Drive Stationary harmonica cartridge with an average life of 15 million characters, minimum. Physical 26.25” W x 9.00” H x 18.14” D Weight: 47 lbs. Electrical Power Requirements: 115V at 50/60 Hz. 230V at 50/60 Hz.
Operating: 20 to 80% RH non-condensing Noise Level: 53.1 to 56.4 dbA per ISO 7779 depending on font style selected. Frequency: 50/60 hz +/-2 Hz Electrostatic Discharge: Will withstand 25kV discharge with shielded cables. Shock And Vibration Shock: Operating: 1/4 g on any axis Vibration: Frequency: 10-500 Hz Amplitude: .000078 inches (.02mm). Not to exceed 10 g acceleration. Exposure: 3 minute linear sweep of each axis.
Data Transmission: 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. An incoming DATA STROBE will cause BUSY to go high.
Active low B-2
The following diagrams illustrate the signal timing of the parallel interface when Acknowledge is issued before Busy.
The following diagrams illustrate the signal timing of the parallel interface when Acknowledge is issued before Busy.
Parallel Interface Connector Pin Assignment B-5
Parallel Interface Enable/Disable 1. Set the power switch to ON. P1 Profile One Font DP10 2. Press the Off Line key. P1 Profile One Font DP10 3. Press the Setup key. The first group will appear on the top line of the display, with the first feature of the group appearing on the bottom line. G1 Forms Ctrl Form Length 66 4. Press the Group key until you have accessed Group 5. The display will appear as shown. G5 Parallel Ctrl Handshake Busy 5. Press the Feature key to select the Parallel feature.
9. Press the Enter key to save the setting in non-volatile memory. 10. Press the On Line key to place the printer back on line.
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 a 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.
Serial Interface Enable/Disable 1. Set the power switch to ON. P1 Profile One Font DP10 2. Press the Off Line key. P1 Profile One Font DP10 3. Press the Setup key. The first group will appear on the top line of the display, with the first feature of the group appearing on the bottom line. G1 Forms Control Form Length 66 4. Press the Group key until you have accessed Group 4. The display will appear as shown. G4 Serial Ctrl Baud Rate 9600 5. Press the Feature key to select the Serial feature.
10. Press the Enter key to accept your selection. G4 Serial Ctrl Serial RS-422 Determine the baud rate of the host computer. The printer is factory set for 9600 baud. If the baud rate for the printer must be changed, proceed as follows: 11. Press the Feature key to select Baud Rate. G4 Serial Ctrl Baud Rate 9600 12. Press the Value key to select desired baud rate, (19.2K for this example). G4 Serial Ctrl Baud Rate 19.2K 13. Press the Enter to save your selection. G4 Serial Ctrl Baud Rate 19.
RS-232 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignment B-11
RS-422 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignment B-12
Appendix C: Default Tables All profiles are defaulted to the same factory settings.
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C-4 Appendix D: System Administration Features This appendix describes how to access features which are not normally available while the printer is in Setup Mode. These features are found in a hidden group called “G8 System Ctrl”. By accessing this hidden group, you may: Reset all profiles to factory defaults and reset the Key Lock Out feature to factory defaults. Selectively lock out or delay individual keypad functions such as “Setup Mode” using the Key Lock Out feature.
3. The printer will automatically enter Setup Mode and Group 8 may now be found using the “Group Key”.
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Appendix E: Ribbon Life Monitor Feature This feature provides the ability to control the usage level of the ribbon and helps prevent inadvertent usage past its functional life. The printer displays a “Check” or “Replace” message on the keypad at user designated limits. If the ribbon reaches the end of it's life, the printer will stop printing and indicate the ribbon must be replaced.
This message indicates that the ribbon cartridge is approaching the life limit and should be checked for wear. The user should install a new ribbon, if it needs to be replaced. This message will appear from the keypad display whenever the user takes the printer off line. It will then be displayed only at power up. Replace Ribbon If the current ribbon cartridge is left in the printer after the “Check Ribbon” message, printing will continue until the ribbon usage exceeds the “Replace Ribbon” value.
Ribbon Replaced? Y = Setup N = No ****This message will be displayed whenever the rear access cover is opened and then closed. Pressing the Setup key (Y) in response to this message will cause the printer to reset the ribbon usage feature to 0%, reset the carriage, and resume operation. Pressing the On Line (N) in response to this message will cause the printer to reset the carriage and resume operation without effecting the ribbon usage value.
E-4 Appendix F: ASCII Conversion Chart
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Appendix G: ASCII Character Sets DEC Character Chart G-1
Epson Character Chart G-2
Epson Character Chart (Cont’d) G-3
IBM Multinational All Characters Chart G-4
IBM Multinational All Character Chart (Cont’d) G-5 IBM Multinational Character Set 1
G-6 IBM Multinational Character Set 1 (Cont’d)
G-7 IBM Multinational Character Set 2
G-8 IBM Multinational Character Set 2 (Cont’d)
G-9 IBM ASCII All Character Chart
G-10 IBM ASCII All Character Chart (Cont’d)
G-11 IBM ASCII Character Set 1
G-12 IBM ASCII Character Set 1 (Cont’d)
G-13 IBM ASCII Character Set 2
G-14 IBM ASCII Character Set 2 (Cont’d)
G-15 Epson International Selection
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DEC LA-120 International Selection G-17
DEC Supplement Character Set G-18
Appendix H: Escape Sequence Quick Reference Epson FX Quick Reference H-1 Epson FX Quick Reference (Cont’d)
H-2 Epson FX Quick Reference (Cont’d)
H-3 IBM Proprinter Quick Reference
H-4 IBM Proprinter Quick Reference (Cont’d)
H-5 IBM Proprinter Quick Reference (Cont’d)
H-6 DEC LA-120 Quick Reference
H-7 DEC LA-120 Quick Reference (Cont’d)
H-8 DS-180 Quick Reference
H-9 DS-180 Quick Reference (Cont’d)
H-10 DS-180 Quick Reference (Cont’d)
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