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Compuprint 914
Compuprint Information Thanks for choosing this printer. Your printer is a reliable working equipment that will be very useful in your daily job. Our printers have been designed to be compact and respectful of the work environment. They offer a wide range of features and multiple functions that confirm the high technological level reached by the Compuprint S.p.A .
FCC Notes FCC Notes This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
How to Use This Manual This manual will help you to familiarize yourself with your printer so that you make the best use of its functions.Each operation is described in a separate chapter, for a quick and easy reference of the information that you need. If you are installing the printer, it is advisable to read the entire guide-book before beginning. Chapter 1: gives you information regarding to the printer features, appearance and technical characteristics.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................... 1 Getting To Know Your Printer ........................................................... 1.2 Features ..................................................................................... 1.3 Unpacking Your Printer...................................................................... 1.4 Printers Parts ............................................................................. 1.
Table of Contents Pull Tractor Position ...........................................................................................3.32 Loading Envelopes (Friction Feed Mode).................................3.35 Auto Paper Loading ..................................................................3.36 Switching From Fanfold Paper to Single Sheet (Paper Park Function) .....................................................................3.38 Tear Off Function ...................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces you to your new printer. After reading about its features, follow the unpacking procedure and then familiarize yourself with the printer parts. The printer specification table will give you a technical description of the printer’s characteristics. This chapter concludes by informing you about software driver selection. Getting To Know Your Printer ..................................................................1.2 Features ..................................
Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your Printer 1.
Chapter 1 Features The following list details the capabilities of your printer: ❑ 24 needle printer with parallel or serial (option) interfaces ❑ High-speed printing 180 cps (at 10 cpi) and 216 cps (at 12 cpi) in Draft printing mode ❑ High-speed quality printing at 60 cps (at 10 cpi) and 72cps (at 12cpi) in Letter Quality printing mode ❑ High-resolution graphics printing (360 dpi (H) x 360 dpi (V)) ❑ IBM Proprinter XL24/XL24E/XL24AGM and EPSON LQ850/1050 emulations.
Chapter 1 Unpacking Your Printer Temporarily place the printer on a flat surface until a suitable permanent location can be chosen. Check that everything is present and with no shipping damage. Notify any damage to your supplier. 1. Take out the accessories from the box. 2. Identify the printer accessories. Tractor Unit Paper Stand Fanfold Paper Guide User Manual Ribbon Cartridge 1.
Chapter 1 Printers Parts Sheet Guide Gap Set Lever Carrier Cover Platen Knob Operator Panel Power Switch Front View A78401745-001 1.
Chapter 1 Friction Release Lever Rear Cover Interface Connector Rear View 1.
Chapter 1 Printer Specifications Printing Method Bidirectional with logic-seeking Print Head Life 100 million of characters Print Matrix Draft 12 horizontal x 24 vertical at 10 cpi 10 horizontal x 24 vertical at 12 cpi Quality 36 horizontal x 24 vertical at 10 cpi 30 horizontal x 24 vertical at 12 cpi Print Speed Draft 180 cps at 10 cpi 216 cps at 12 cpi 135 cps at 15 cpi 154 cps at 17.1 cpi 180 cps at 20 cpi Letter Quality 60 cps at 10 cpi 72 cps at 12 cpi 90 cps at 15 cpi 103 cps at 17.
Chapter 1 Printing Attributes Double height Double s trike Double width Emphasized Italics Overscore Subscript Superscript Underline Resident Fonts Draft, Roman, Sans Serif, Courier, Prestige,Script, Gothic and Bold PS (Proportional Spacing). The Bold PS font prints out the proportional spacing only when Proportional value has been set in the printer Setup Paper Handling Paper Loading 1.8 Friction Feed Mode width: 101 to 419 mm (4 to 16.
Chapter 1 Input buffer 8 Kbytes (optional 32 Kbytes) Options Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF) RS232C Serial Interface (dealer installable) 32 Kbytes Input Buffer (dealer installable) Power Supply (two versions) 120 VAC +/- 10%, 60 Hz US.
Chapter 1 Software Driver Selection When you wish to configure your system using your application package, you should select the name of your printer, that is, Compuprint 914.
Chapter 2 Installation After unpacking your printer, you need to find a suitable location for it; the first part of this chapter provides criteria for making this decision. You can then begin the installation process by assembling the printer and its accesories. You should next print a test document to verify that the printer is functioning correctly. Finally, you can connect the printer to the host computer. Choosing a Suitable Location ............................................................. 2.
Chapter 2 Choosing a Suitable Location Consider the following points when you choose the location for your printer: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ The distance between the printer and the host computer must not exceed the length of the interface cable; The location must be sturdy, horizontal and stable; Your printer must not be exposed to direct sunlight, extreme heat, cold, dust or humidity (see "Printer Specifications", in chapter 1); You need an AC power outlet compatible with the plug of the printer’s power cord.
Chapter 2 Printer Assembly ☞ Make sure that the printer is turned OFF. Paper Stand Installation 1. Locate the paper stand among the accessories. 2. Install the paper stand in the printer. Ribbon Cartridge Installation 1. Locate the ribbon cartridge among the accessories. A78401745-001 2.
Chapter 2 2. Remove the carriage cover, then manually move the carriage to the center of the printer. Set the gap set lever to its rearmost position 6 to p rovid e th e m ax imum distance between the print head and the platen for smooth installation (see forward "Gap Adjustment Between The Print Head And Platen", in this chapter..) Carrier Cover Gap Set Lever 3. Before installing the ribbon car trid ge, turn the ribbon winding knob in the direction of the arrow to take up slack in the ribbon. 4.
Chapter 2 5. Return the carrier cover on the printer. Set the gap set lever to proper position according to the paper thickness you are using. See "Adju sting the Gap Between the Print Head and Platen" described in this chapter. Tractor Unit Installation Find the tractor unit among the accessories. Tractor Unit Installation in Push Tractor Position 1. Open the rear cover. A78401745-001 2.
Chapter 2 ☞ Move the left tractor to the leftmost position before installing the tractor unit 2. Install the tractor unit in the rear of the printer. 3. Pr es s th e tr actor unit downward until it clicks.Turn the platen knob to ensure that the tractor pins also rotate Platen Knob 4. The push tractor unit can be easily removed by lifting it up. 2.
Chapter 2 Tractor Unit Installation in Pull Tractor Position 1. Remove the carriage cover. Tractor unit 2. Place the tractor unit onto the Gear printer with the gears of the tractor unit facing down. Move the left tractor to the leftmost position before installing the tractor unit. 3. Press the tractor unit downward until it clicks. Turn the platen knob to ensure that the tractor pins also rotate.Install the carriage cover. Platen Knob A78401745-001 2.
Chapter 2 4. The tractor pull tractor unit can be easily removed by pressing it rearward. Adjusting The Gap Between The Print Head And Platen Adjusting the gap between the print head and platen allows the optimum print quality. The gap set lever is located at the right front side of the printer. When the gap set lever is moved forward, the gap becomes wider. When it is moved backward, the gap becomes narrower. Before printing, select the gap set lever position as follows: 2.
Chapter 2 Turning The Printer On Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet and turn the printer on by pressing the power switch, located on the right side of the printer The ON/OFF status of the printer can be checked by the POWER indicator on the operation panel. Printing Your First Documents Self-Test Printing The Self Test printout allows you to check the print quality and printer operations before connecting to the host computer. Proceed as follows: 1. Load the paper into the printer. 2.
Chapter 2 Self-test printout: Carrier Movement Test The Carrier test allows you to check the carrier movement.Proceed as follows: 1. Unload the paper from the printer 2. Turn the power switch ON while pressing and holding the PITCH key. The carrier starts to move from one end of the carrier shaft to the other end. The test continues until the power switch is turned OFF. 2.
Chapter 2 Host Computer Connection Choosing The Connection This printer can be connected to your host computer via two available interfaces: ◆ ◆ A 8-bit parallel interface A RS-232C serial interface (available as an option) The interface connectors are located on the left front side of the printer Parallel Connection Make sure that the printer and the host computer are turned OFF before connecting the interface cable.
Chapter 2 Hexadecimal Printing The Hex dump function allows you to print the data received from the host computer in the hexadecimal format. After connecting the printer to the host computer, you can print the hexadecimal dump of the data to verify the data received from the host computer. Proceed as follows: 1. Load the paper into the printer. 2. Turn the power switch ON while pressing and holding the LOAD/PARK key. 3.
Chapter 3 Operation The operator panel on your printer enables you to access many of your printer’s functions. This chapter introduces you to the operator panel, showing you how to use it, both in configuring your printer and in day-to-day usage. Additionally, you will learn how to load paper correctly for any of your daily printing needs. General Overview .................................................................................. 3.2 Display Messages ...............................................
Chapter 3 General Overview The operator panel enables you to perform many of the printer functions including pitch, font and printer setup selection.
Chapter 3 The following list describes the printer status messages in alphabetical order: EJECT ERR This message is displayed when a paper eject error has ocurred (ERROR indicator is blinking). If the VALID value is selected in the BUZZER function, the alarm sounds. To clear the error, press the FORM FEED/↓, LOAD-PARK/→ or ON LINE/← key to eject the paper. CA POSITION ERR This message is displayed when a carrier position error has ocurred (ERROR indicator is blinking).
Chapter 3 Indicators Lit when the printer power is ON. Lit when the printer is in the Setup mode. Lit when the printer is in the on line status Unlit when it is in the off line status. Blinks when an error has occurred. These indicators indicate the character pitch currently selected by the combination of them as shown below. ¡ = off, ® Pitch 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi 17 cpi 20 cpi Proportion al 3.
Chapter 3 These indicators show the current font selected by the combination of them: ¡ Font Draft Roman Sans Serif Courier Prestige Script Gothic Bold = off, ® = on Font Indicators ¡ ¡ ¡ ® ¡ ¡ ¡ ® ¡ ¡ ¡ ® ® ® ¡ ¡ ® ® ® ¡ ® ® ® ® A78401745-001 3.
Chapter 3 Function Keys The Function Keys can be activated in the Normal and in the Set Up modes Normal Mode When this key is pressed in the off-line status, the printer enters the Setup mode. Pressing this key in the on-line status, alternates the Quiet mode ON/OFF. Pressing this key together with the ON LINE/← key and the PITCH/EXIT MENU key, when the printer is off line clears the buffer except the download buffer and initializes the printer. Setup Mode: Invalid.
Chapter 3 when the paper is at the tear off position and the printer is offline, moves the tear off position downwards by increments of 1/180 inch. Pressing this key together with the QUIET/ENTER MENU and the PITCH/EXIT MENU key, when the printer is offline clears the buffer except the download buffer and initializes the printer. ◆ Setup menu When this key is pressed, the printer enters the Function Selection Mode. Normal Mode P Pressing this key in the off-line status feeds the paper by one line.
Chapter 3 Pressing this key together with the ON LINE/← key: ◆ ◆ ◆ when the printer is offline, the paper is moved downwards by increments of 1/180 of inch. when the printer is online, it is possible to move down the position of the first printable line after an automatic loading. when the paper is at the tear off position and the printer is offline, moves the tear off position downwards by increments of 1/189 inch. Setup Mode Pressing this key scans backwards the functions or the values.
Chapter 3 Normal Mode Pressing this key selects the font. Setup Mode Invalid Buzzer This printer is provided with a buzzer to indicate specific conditions. The buzzer signal changes according to the error detected. The buzzer only sounds when the BUZZER function is set to ON (see "The Printer Setup" described before).
Chapter 3 The Printer Setup The Printer Setup procedure allows you to set most of the printer’s functions.You can perform this Printer Setup procedure via the operator panel. The keys scan and select the available functions and their values while the display shows the related messages. Entering Printer Setup ◆ Turn the printer on and the basic check is performed.
Chapter 3 Leaving the Printer Setup When you wish to leave the current Printer Setup procedure, press the the new function/value settings will be stored and you exit the Setup mode.
Chapter 3 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ AUTOFEED XT (*) Serial Protocol (**) Baud Rate (**) Data Bits (**) Parity Bit (**) Stop Bits (**) CTS Control (**) (*) If Parallel interface is selected (**) If Serial interface is selected The factory default settings are: No Function Default value 01 02 03 DF. SET SELUSER CHG USER OFF 1 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 EMUL PAGE-L LPI MARGIN CPI FONT PW ON QUIET LOAD DIRECT. BUF FUL CR CODE LF CODE CAN PE DETECT SKIP ZERO BUFFER ASF RIBBON 3.
Chapter 3 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 TEAR OFF TEAR OFF PAPER INT BUZZER CHR SET CODE PAGE IBM AGM CHR TBL CHR SET I/F SLCT IN AUTO XT PROT BAUD DATA BITS PARITY STOP BIT CTS OFF 1 OFF ON SET1 437 OFF ITAL USA PARALLEL INVAL INVAL R/B 9600BPS 8 NONE 1 INVALID OFF 1 OFF ON SET1 437 OFF ITAL USA PARALLEL INVAL INVAL R/B 9600BPS 8 NONE 1 INVALID OFF OFF ON SET1 OFF ITAL USA PARALLEL INVAL INVAL R/B 9600BPS 8 NONE 1 INVALID This printer can store the data functions in each User s
Chapter 3 Function 03 CHANGE USER Specifies which user setting to change. 01 1 User 1 02 2 User 2 03 3 User 3 Function 04 EMULATION Selects IBM or EPSON emulation. 01 IBM (IBM Proprinter XL24/XL24E/XL24 AGM) 02 EPSON (EPSON LQ-850/1050) Function 05 FORM LENGTH Selects the default form length.(in inches) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 3.14 3 " 3.5 " 4 " 5 " 5.5 " 6 " 7 " 8 " 8 1/3 " 8.
Chapter 3 Function 06 LINE SPACING Selects the default line spacing( in inches). 01 6 (1/6 Inches) 02 8 (1/8 Inches) Function 07 LINE LENGTH Selects the default print margin(in characters) 01 02 03 04 05 06 20 40 80 110 115 136 Function 08 CHARACTER PITCH Selects the default character pitch. (in cpi) 01 02 03 04 05 10 12 15 17.1 Proportional Function 09 FONT STYLE Selects the default font.
Chapter 3 Function 11 QUIET MODE Sets the power-on condition to the quiet mode or not. 01 OFF 02 ON Function 12 AFTER AUTOLOADING Selects the printer condition to the on-line or off-line status after autoloading the paper by the LOAD-PARK/→ key.
Chapter 3 Function 16 LF CODE Adds a carriage return code to every line feed code. 01 LF+CR 02 LF Function 17 CANCEL CODE Sets the function of the CAN (cancel) code. 01 VALID (the printer will cancel all the information in the input buffer when the CAN code is received). 02 INVALID (the CAN code is ignored). Function 18 PAPER EMPTY SENSOR Sets the paper empty sensor. When the paper empty sensor is OFF, you will not be warned that the printer is out of paper.
Chapter 3 Function 21 SELECTION OF RAM Selects the capacity of the input buffer. (Selects the download command enable/disable.) 01 PRINT (print buffer) 02 D. LOAD (downloaded buffer) Function 22 ASF Selects the ASF installed or not installed. 01 INVALID (not installed) 02 VALID (installed) Function 23 RIBBON MODE Selects the black ribbon. 01 BLACK Function 24 AUTO TEAR OFF Selects the timing for the auto tear-off function (in seconds).
Chapter 3 Function 26 PAPER INITIALIZATION Selects fanfold paper initialization. If the paper has already been loaded when the power is turned ON. The printer will park and then auto-loads the paper to the initial printing position, this function is only valid in Push Tractor Mode. 01 OFF 02 ON Function 27 BUZZER Enables or disables the printer’s buzzer. 01 ON 02 OFF Function 28 IBM CHARACTER SET This selects a character set in the IBM mode.
Chapter 3 Function 31 CHARACTER TABLE Specifies the 80H-FFH character table used in the EPSON mode. 01 ITAL Italic 02 GRA.1 Graphic 1 (Code Page function enable) 03 GRA 2 Graphic 2 (Code Page function disable) Function 32 INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER TABLE Selects a special foreign character set in the EPSON mode.
Chapter 3 Function 50 INTERFACE Selects the parallel or serial interface. 01 PARALLEL 02 SERIAL Function 51 SELECT-IN SIGNAL Enables the function of the SELECT IN pin in the parallel interface. (EPSON mode only). 01 VALID 02 INVALID Function 52 AUTOFEED-XT SIGNAL Enables the function of the AUTOFEED XT pin in the parallel interface. (EPSON mode only). 01 VALID 02 INVALID Function 53 PROTOCOL Selects the serial protocol.
Chapter 3 Function 56 PARITY BIT Selects the parity for the serial interface. 01 02 03 04 NONE ODD EVEN IGNORE Function 57 STOP BIT LENGTH Selects the number of stop bits for the serial interface 01 1 02 2 Function 58 CTS Overrides CTS (clear to send) control on the serial interface. 01 INVALID 02 VALID When you wish to leave the current Printer Setup procedure, press the key, the new function/value settings will be stored and you exit the Setup mode.
Chapter 3 Paper Handling Paper Specifications Use the correct paper in your printer. This is an essential starting point for obtaining good results in your printout.
Chapter 3 Width Length Weight Single Sheets 101 - 420 mm (4 - 16.5 inches) 127 - 304 mm (5 - 12 inches ) 60 - 90 g/m2 Setting The Friction Release Lever The friction release lever is located at the left rear side of the printer, its functions are as follows: Friction position Select this position when using the single sheets (Friction Feed Mode) or the Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF).
Chapter 3 ☞ Make sure that the paper stand is installed on the printer. 2. Adjust the sheet guide according to the left margin that you desire. 3. Load the paper into the printer by aligning the left edge of the paper to the sheet guide. Press the LOAD-PARK/→ key to feed the paper Inserting Fanfold Paper (Tractor Feed Mode) The use of the tractor unit is recommended when printing on fanfold paper.
Chapter 3 Paper Paths Tractor Pull Tractor (Rear Path) Push Tractor Pull Tractor (Bottom Path) 3.
Chapter 3 Push Tractor Position In Push tractor position, the paper is pushed by the tractor from the rear of the printer. ☞ When printing in the pull tractor position, use the paper stand 1. Set the friction release lever to the tractor position Tractor position 2. Move the tractor set lever of the left tractor forward to unlock the tractor. Move the left tractor so that the printing starts from y ou r d es ired print start position.
Chapter 3 ☞ Make sure that the paper is correctly aligned with the left and right tractors. 4. Close the left and right tractor covers.Slide the right tractor to take up any slack in the paper. Move the tractor set lever of the right tractor to lock the tractor. 5. Rotate the platen knob to feed the Platen knob paper forward slightly as shown below. When loading chemical multicopy fanfold paper in push tractor you should install the fanfold paper guide Proceed as follows: 1.
Chapter 3 2. Position the fanfold paper guide on the paper stand. ☞ Remove the fanfold paper guide when loading single sheets. Pull Tractor Position In the Pull tractor position, the paper is pulled by the tractor from the rear or the bottom of the printer. Loading Paper From The Rear Paper Path 1. Move the tractor set lever of the left tractor forward to unlock the tractor. Move the left tractor so that the printing starts from your desired print start position.
Chapter 3 2. Move the right tractor to adjust Tractors the tractor to the paper width. Open the left and right tractor covers. Move the gap set lever to position 6. Insert the paper under the rear cover. Load the paper and align the paper holes with the tractor pins of the left and the right tractor, respectively. ☞ Make sure that the paper is correctly aligned with the left and right tractors. 3. Close the left and right tractor covers.Slide the right tractor to take up any slack in the paper.
Chapter 3 Loading Paper From The Bottom Paper Path Tractor set 1. Move the tractor set lever of the left tractor forward to unlock the tractor. Move the left tractor so that the printing starts from your desired print start position. Move the tractor set lever of the left tractor rearward to lock the tractor. Move the tractor set lever of the right tractor forward to unlock the tractor. 2. Move the right tractor to adjust the tractor to the paper width. Open the left and right tractor covers.
Chapter 3 Before loading the crimped form (If the crimped form is not correctly loaded, a paper jam may occur), check the correct direction of the form Loading Envelopes (Friction Feed Mode) The envelopes must be only inserted from the top of the printer (Top insertion). Select the suitable gap set lever position according to the thickness of the envelope to be loaded (i.e., if the thickness of the envelope is 0.35 mm (0.014 inches), set the gap set lever to Position 5 or 6.).
Chapter 3 ☞ When moving the friction release lever at the same time put your fingers on the top edge of the envelope to prevent it from being moved. After doing that, if the envelope is pulled out from the printer, do step 2 again. Press the LOAD-PARK/→ key to feed the envelope to its print start position an then, press the ON LINE/← key to make the printer ready for printing.
Chapter 3 Single Sheet (ASF) The Single Sheet can be loaded from the ASF automatically when the LINE FEED/↑, the LOAD-PARK/→ or the FORM FEED/↓ TOF key is pressed and the following conditions are performed: Printer in Off-line status. Paper empty condition. The friction release lever is set at the Friction position. Printer in Auto Sheet Feeder mode.
Chapter 3 2. The adjustable range is 1/6" to +1" from the factory default position. If the adjusted position is out of this range, the setting will be ignored (the buzzer sounds.) 3. Press the ON LINE/← key to save the new Auto Loading position. 4. To cancel the Auto Loading Position Adjustment Mode, press the FORM FEED/ ↓ key.
Chapter 3 Tear Off Function This function allows to feed the fanfold paper to the tear-off position This function is valid when the printer is in Push tractor mode and the AUTO TEAR OFF function is set to ON (1 SEC), ON(3 SEC) or ON (15 SEC) in the Printer Setup. Tear-off operation The tear-off function is valid both in the on-line and off-line status.
Chapter 3 Tear-off position adjustment The tear-off position can be adjusted by following the procedure below: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Select the 1 value in the TEAR OFF POSITION function in the Printer Setup. Set the printer in off-line status. Perform the tear-off operation. Adjust the tear-off position by pressing both the ON LINE/ ← and the LINE FEED/↑,keys or the ON LINE/← and the.FORM FEED/↓.keys The paper is fed while the above keys are pressed.
Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter contains information about printer maintenance, including cleaning operations and problem solving tips. Cleaning The Printer .................................................................................. 4.2 Replacing The Ribbon Cartridge ................................................... 4.2 Error Handling ..................................................................................... 4.4 Error Message Description .............................................
Chapter 4 Cleaning The Printer ☞ Make sure the printer has been turned off for at least 15 minutes before starting any cleaning operations. Periodic cleaning will help keep your printer in top condition so that it will always provide optimal performance. ◆ ◆ ◆ Use a neutral detergent or water solution on a soft cloth to clean dirt and grease from the cabinet of the printer. Do not use an abrasive cloth, alcohol, paint thinner or similar agents because they may cause discoloration and scratching.
Chapter 4 2. Set the gap set lever to its rearmost position 6 to provide the maximum distance between the print head and the platen for smooth removal. Position 6 3. Remove the ribbon cartridge by pressing the two plastic clips on both sides inward of the ribbon cartridge. Return the carriage cover on the printer. A78401745-001 4.
Chapter 4 Error Handling When an error condition exits: the ERROR indicator blinks, the buzzer sounds if the BUZZER funtion is set to ON in the Printer Setup mode and the display will show the error message. Error Message Description PAPER EMPTY ERR Indication: Printer runs out of paper. Solution: Load paper into the printer and press the ON LINE/ ← key to make the printer on-line. ☞ This error is only indicated when the PE DETECT function , is set to ON in the Printer Setup mode.
Chapter 4 PULL UNIT ERR Indication: A pull tractor error has occurred during the printing in the pull tractor unit. Solution: Install the tractor unit properly and press the ON LINE/ ← key to make the printer on-line. PAPER LEVER ERR Indication:The friction release lever has been moved while the printer was powered on and the paper was loaded. Solution:Return the friction release lever to its original position and press the ON LINE/ ← key to make the printer on-line.
Chapter 5 Options This chapter describes the installation of the available printer option: the Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). Automatic Sheet Feeder.........................................................................5.2 Description .........................................................................................5.2 Unpacking...........................................................................................5.2 Installation ................................................................
Chapter 5 Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF) Description This Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF) provides fast and automatic single sheet feeding. This option is quickly and easily installed onto the printer by the operator. No tools or special equipment are necessary. Operation of the sheet feeder is relatively simple and with proper installation and care, it will provide long and trouble-free service. The single sheets are cointained into an adjustable paper feed bin and are fed by the feeder .
Chapter 5 Installation Make sure that the printer is turned OFF and the paper is not present Select the ASF mode via the operator panel: select the VALID value in the ASF function (see "The Printer Setup" in Chapter 3). 1. Remove the rear cover. 2. From the rear of the printer, insert the tabs on both sides of the ASF into the grooves of the side frame. Push the ASF in the direction indicated by the arrow. A78401745-001 5.
Chapter 5 3. Ensure that both tabs of the ASF Unit are securely caught by the side frame. 4. Move the friction release lever to the Friction position. 5. Install the two single sheet stands anywhere between the left and right paper guides. 5.
Chapter 5 Paper Specifications The following paper specifications should be adhered to in order to assure reliable feeder operation. Paper not conforming to these specifications may be used in the ASF, however, the results cannot be guaranteed. A brief test of out-of-specification paper should be conduced prior to regular use.
Chapter 5 Paper Loading Make sure that all preliminary operations described before have been executed, then follow the sequence: 1. Push the left and right paper guides downward all the way until they stop 2. Move the left paper guides so that the printing starts from your desired print start position. ☞ 5.
Chapter 5 3. Load the paper, aligning the left edge of the paper to the left hopper. Move the right paper guide until it aligns with the right edge of the paper. ☞ Make sure that the paper is placed straight in the ASF. 4. Move the left and right levers forward. 5. Install the paper stand on the printer. A78401745-001 5.
Chapter 5 ☞ Do not add paper into the ASF when some sheets remain loaded. If you wish to load additional paper, first remove all paper from the ASF, then load again paper correctly. ASF Removal If you want to remove the ASF from the printer, press both ends of the ASF in the direction of the arrow. 5.
Appendix A Commands This appendix provides information about the commands supported by your printer. The commands are organized by function groups. Each command has both a brief and a detailed description. Introduction ..........................................................................................D.2 General Overview..............................................................................D.2 Command Summary..........................................................................D.
Appendix A Introduction General Overview This section is designed for technical users that wish to program the printer’s operation. It describes the control commands that can be included in the data sent to the printer. The commands described in this section are grouped according to their functions. Some commands control paper feeding while others allow the programmer to select printing attributes. Each command has the following structure: ◆ ◆ Name and function description.
Appendix A ESC b {m} {n1}... NUL Sets vertical tab stop in one of the 8 Vertical Format Unit (VFU) channels available (EPSON mode). A.11 ESC / {m} Select the Vertical Format Unit (VFU) channel (only EPSON mode) A.12 VT Advances paper to the next vertical tap stop of the selected VFU channel. A.12 ESC b {m} NUL Cancels all current vertical tab stops set in the specific VFU channel (only EPSON mode). A.12 ESC R Sets horizontal and vertical tab stops to default values (only IBM mode). A.
Appendix A ESC ? {n} {m} Reassign the graphics mode.(only EPSON mode) A.24 ESC : NUL {n} NUL Copies the character generator in ROM to RAM (only EPSON mode) A.24 ESC & NUL {n}{m}{w0}{w1}{w2}{d0}... {dn} {w0}.. Defines down-line loaded characters (only EPSON mode).A.25 ESC % {1} Selects the use of downloaded character set in RAM (only EPSON mode). A.25 ESC % {0} Re-selects the character generator in ROM (only EPSON mode). A.26 ESC = {n} {m} {35} {p} {q} Defines down-line loaded character (only IBM mode). A.
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Appendix A Commands Description Setting Form Length ESC C {n} Sets form length in number of lines. 1B 43 {n} 27 67 {n} 1 ≤ n ≤ 127 This command sets the form length to the number of lines specified by {n} at the current vertical spacing. The form length is memorized as physical position on the page. The current paper position is assumed as top of the form. ESC C NUL {n} Sets form length in inches.
Appendix A Setting Margins ESC l {n} Sets left margin (only EPSON mode). 1B 6C {n} 27 108 {n} 0 ≤ n ≤ 229 This code sets the left margin at the current horizontal spacing. It must be sent at the beginning of the line. {n} is the number of columns. The left margin must be smaller than the right margin. ESC Q {n} Sets the right margin (only EPSON mode). 1B 51 {n) 27 81 {n} 1≤ n ≤ 255 This code specifies the line length required at the current horizontal spacing.
Appendix A Setting Spacings ESC P Sets horizontal spacing to 10 or 17 cpi (only EPSON mode) 1B 50 27 80 Terminator code. The spacing is set to 17 cpi if the compressed printing has been previously selected by SI or ESC SI command. ESC M Sets horizontal spacing to 12 or 20 cpi (only EPSON mode.) 1B 4D 27 77 Terminator code. The spacing is set to 20 cpi if the compressed printing has been previously selected by SI or ESC SI command. ESC : Sets horizontal spacing to 12 cpi (only IBM mode).
Appendix A DC2 Resets compressed spacing. 12 or 1B 12 18 or 27 Terminator code. In IBM mode, the compressed horizontal 18 spacing is reset to 10 cpi. In EPSON mode, the 17 cpi compressed spacing is reset to 10 cpi while the 20 cpi compressed spacing is reset to 12 cpi. ESC p {n} Sets or cancels proportional printing (only EPSON mode). 1B 70 {n} 27 112 {n} Terminator code. If {n} = {1}, proportional printing is set. If {n} = {0r}, proportional printing is reset.
Appendix A ESC 0 Sets vertical spacing to 1/8 inch. 1B 30 27 48 ESC 1 Sets vertical spacing to 7/72 inch (only IBM mode). 1B 31 27 49 ESC 3 {n} Sets vertical spacing to n/216 or n/180 inch.
Appendix A HT Moves logically the print carriage to next horizontal tab stop. 09 or 1B 09 9 or 27 9 ESC B {n1}...{nx} NUL Sets vertical tab stops. 1B 42 {n1}...{nx} 00 27 66 {n1}...{nx} 00 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 Sets vertical tab stops in the 0 Vertical Format Unit (VFU) channel (EPSON mode). In IBM mode, this code sets up to 64 vertical tab stops at the line number specified by {n1}, {n2} and so on. The tab stops are memorized as logical positions.
Appendix A ESC / {m} Select the Vertical Format Unit (VFU) channel (only EPSON mode) 1B 2F {m}. 27 47 {m} 0≤ m ≤ 7 The {m} parameter specifies the VFU channel number. VT Advances paper to the next vertical tap stop of the selected VFU channel. 0B 11 In IBM mode, this code will be executed like a LF code, if the tab stop follows the bottom of form position or if the current position is beyond the last tab stop or if no tab stop has been sent by the ESC B.
Appendix A Setting Print Attributes SO or ESC SO Sets double width printing. 0E or 1B 0E 14 or 27 14 DC4 Cancels double width printing. 14 20 ESC W {n} Sets or cancels double width printing. 1B 57 {n} 27 87 {n} In IBM mode, if {n} = {odd number}, double width printing is set. If {n} = {even number}, double width printing is rese, the range is 0 ≤ n ≤ 255. In EPSON mode if {n} = {1}, double width printing is set. If {n} = {0}, double width printing is reset. ESC [ @ {l} {h} {m1}...
Appendix A m3 00 01 02 16 17 18 32 33 34 Selection No change Standard character height Double character height Single line feed, no change Single line feed, standard character height Single line feed, double character height Double line feed, nh change Double line feed, standard character height Double line feed, double character height The {m4} high nibble is discarded; the {m4} low nibble specifies the width multiplier: m4 00 01 02 ESC w {n} Selection No change Standard character width Double charact
Appendix A ESC G Sets double strike printing. 1B 47 27 71 ESC H Cancels double strike printing. 1B 48 27 72 ESC S {n} Sets subscript or superscript printing. 1B 53 {n} 27 83 {n} In IBM mode if {n} = {odd number}, subscript printing is set.. If {n} = {even number}, superscript printing is set. In EPSON mode if {n} = {1}, subscript printing is set.. If {n} = {0}, superscript printing is set. ESC T Cancels subscript or superscript printing.
Appendix A ESC _ {n} Sets or cancels overscore printing ( only IBM mode). 1B 5F {n} 27 95 {n} 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 If {n} = {odd number}, overscore printing is set. If {n} = {even number}, overscore printing is reset. ESC q {n} Select character style (only EPSON mode) 1B 71 {n} 27 113 {n} 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 This command is valid for all characters. See the following table: n 0 1 2 3 ESC ! {n} Character Style Normal Outline Shadow Outline with Shadow Select printing mode (only EPSON mode).
Appendix A ESC ( - Select the score line (only EPSON mode).
Appendix A ESC 5 {n} Sets an automatic line feed after a carriage return (only IBM mode). 1B 35 {n} 27 53 {n} 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 If {n} is equal to {odd number}, this command sets an automatic line feed on receiving a CR code. If {n} is equal to {even number}, this command cancels the automatic line feed. FF Advances paper to the top of next page. 0C or 1B 0C 12 or 27 12 Terminator code. It advances the paper to the first printable line of the next form. ESC J {n} Advances paper n/216 or n/180 inch.
Appendix A ESC 6 Selects Character Set 2. 1B 36 27 54 ESC t {n} Selects Character table (only EPSON mode). 1B 74 {n} 27 116 {n} 0≤n≤2 If {n} is equal to {0}, this code selects the EPSON Standard Italic Character set. If {n} is equal to {1}, this code selects the IBM Standard extended Character Set. If {n} is equal to {2}, this code remaps DLL characters from position 0-127 to position 128-255. ESC R {n} Selects national character set (only EPSON mode).
Appendix A ESC k {n} Selects character typestyle. 1B 6B {n} 27 107 {n} 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 This sequence allows you to select the typestyle. The {n} parameter specifies the typestyle number. See the following table: n 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 ESC [ T Font Roman San Serif Courier Prestige Script Gothic Bold PS Selects code page (only IBM mode). 1B 5B 54 {n1} ....{n6} 27 91 84 {n1} ....{n6} This sequence allows the printer to change the ID of the current code page.
Appendix A When the ASF is enabled, paper is loaded when the printer receives a string of data or the CR, LF, VT or FF codes. The reception of a FF code when the paper is already loaded, however, causes the paper to be ejected (the same action as FORM FEED key). ESC EM R Ejects paper and disables printer (offline) once (only EPSON mode). 1B 19 52 27 25 82 Printing Dot Graphics ESC K {n1} {n2} {p1}...{px} Prints normal density dot graphics (60 dpi). 1B 4B {n1} {n2} {p1}...{px} 27 75 {n1} {n2} {p1}...
Appendix A ESC L {n1} {n2} {p1}...{px} Prints double density dot graphics at half speed (120 dpi). 1B 4C {n1} {n2} {p1}...{px} 27 76 {n1} {n2} {p1}...{px} 0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255 0 ≤ n2 ≤ 6 Terminator code. See ESC K description. ESC Y {n1} {n2} {p1}...{px} Prints double density dot graphics at normal speed (120 virtual dpi). 1B 59 {n1} {n2} {p1} {p2}...{px} 27 42 {n1} {n2} {p1} {p2}...{px} 0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255 0 ≤ n2 ≤ 6 Terminator code. See ESC K description. ESC Z {n1} {n2} {p1}...
Appendix A m 0 1 2 3 4 6 Mode Normal density Dual density Dual speed, dual density Quadruple density CRT Graphics I CRT Graphics II dpi 60 120 120 (virtual) 240 (virtual) 80 90 The following table shows you the 24 needles dot graphics modes available on your printer (EPSON LQ and IBM Proprinter XL24 AGM modes): m 32 33 38 39 40 Mode Single density Double density CRT Graphics III Triple density Hex density dpi 60 120 90 180 360 (virtual) ESC [ g {l} {h} {m}{n1}...
Appendix A The {n1}, {n2} up to {nk} parameters are dot graphics data. If you select the 8 needle dot graphics mode, one byte data is needed for each column so that the formulas {h}*256 +{l} = {number of columns} +{l} is valid. If you select the 24 needle dot graphics mode, three bytes data are needed for each column so that the formulas {h}*256+{l} = {number of columns*3}+{l} is valid. ESC ? {n} {m} Reassign the graphics mode.
Appendix A ESC & NUL {n}{m}{w0}{w1}{w2}{d0}... {dn} Defines down-line loaded characters ( only EPSON {w0}.. mode). 1B 26 00 {n} {m} {w0} {w1} {w2} {d0} ...... {dn} {w0} 27 38 0 {n} {m} {w0} {w1} {w2} {d0} ...... {dn} {w0} The down-line loading of characters is the printer feature which allows the definition of special characters not present in the character sets. Do not forget to select the BUFFER FULL function in the Printer Setup procedure.
Appendix A ESC % {0} Re-selects the character generator in ROM (only EPSON mode). 1B 25 {00} 27 37 {0} This sequence causes downloaded character redefinitions to be ignored and selects the character generator in the ROM. ESC = {n} {m} {35} {p} {q} Defines down-line loaded character (only IBM mode). 1B 3B {n} {m} {23} {p} {q} 27 61 {n} {m} {35} {p} {q} This sequence allows to design and then down-line load special character not present in the character set in use.
Appendix A Bit 5 to 0 Bit 5 to 9 {11} not supported All graphic characters are 30 dot high, even though anly 24 dots are defined for each column. An underscored character is defined as a blank graphic character (all zeros) and it is automatically generated by the printer. A shading character repeats dots 1-6 of each column as dots 25 through 30 respectively. A line drawing character repeats dots 23 and 24 as the pairs 25 and 26,27 and 28, and 29 and 30.
Appendix A Miscellaneous BEL Sounds the buzzer. 07 7 This command sounds the buzzer for about 1 seconds. BS Moves the printer carriage one character to the left. 08 8 Terminator code. This code causes the printing to be continued from one column to the left of the current carriage position. CAN Cancels data on same line. 18 24 This command causes the printer to delete data in the same line before the CAN code. Commands except SO and ESC SO are not affected.
Appendix A DC 1 Selects printer. 11 17 In IBM mode, this command causes the printer to be enabled after it has been disabled by an ESC Q {35} command. In EPSON mode, this command causes the printer to be enabled after it has been disabled by DC3 code (the SELECTIN signal was HIGH). The SELECT signal goes high and the characters between DC3 and DC1 codes are discarded. If you selected SLCT IN (VALID set) in the Printer Setup, the DC1 code is ignored. DC 3 Deselects printer (only EPSON mode).
Appendix A n 0 2 3 4 6 7 8 10 12 14 16. 18 20 22 Selection 10 cpi Draft 10 cpi Quality Proportional Quality DLL 10 cpi Draft DLL 10 cpi Quality DLL Proportional Quality 12 cpi Draft 12 cpi Quality DLL 12 cpi Draft DLL 12 cpi Quality 17 cpi Draft 17 cpi Quality DLL 17 cpi Draft DLL 17 cpi Quality The setting of this command overrides any selection made from the operator panel. ESC \ {n} {m} Prints characters from IBM PC Character Set (only IBM mode).
Appendix A ESC U {n} Sets and cancels monodirectional printing. 1B 55 {n} 27 85 {n} In IBM, if the parameter {n} is equal to {odd number}, this sequence causes subsequent data to be printed monodirectionally, from left to right, instead of bidirectionally. To cancel monodirectional printing and return to bidirectional printing, {n} must be equal to {even number}..
Appendix A {n1} and{n2} The {n1} and{n2} parameters specify the number of bytes in the escape sequence normally, n1 n2 1,3 or 4 Always 0 {init} The {init} parameter specifies to which condition the printer should initialize, normally {init} = 0,1,4, 5, 254 and 255.The first four values definitions affect the mode settings (i.e.
Appendix A Bit 3 Auto L 2 Form Length 1 Slashed Zero 0 Character Set OFF No LF with CR 11 inch form length Normal Zero Character Set 1 ON Auto LF with CR 12 inch form length Select Slashed Zero Character Set 2 {parm 2} The {parm 2} parameter specifies which printer function is enable (on) or disable (off).
Appendix A ESC SP {n} Sets intercharacter space (only EPSON mode). 1B 20 {n} 27 32 {n} 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 This command sets the intercharacter space to n/120 inch in Draft and n/180 inch in Quality. ESC $ {n} {m} Sets absolute dot position (only EPSON mode). 1B 24 {n} {m} 27 36 {n} {m} 0 ≤ n, m ≤ 255 The dot position is calculated as {m}*256+{n}. ESC \ {n} {m} Sets relative dot position (only EPSON mode).
Appendix A ESC e {n} {m} Spaces backwards relative dot position (only IBM mode). 1B 65 {n} {m} 27 101 {n} {m} 0 ≤ n, m ≤ 255 This command causes the print head to be moved to a dot position calculated as {n+m*256}/120 inch on the left of its current dot position. If the selected position is outside the current left margin, it is forced to first column. ESC [ \ {l} {h} {m1}...{m4} Sets vertical units (only IBM mode). 1B 5B 5C {l} {h} {m1}...{m4} m1 = ignored 27 91 92 {l} {h} {m1}...
Appendix B Tables This appendix contains selected character sets and the hexadecimal to decimal conversion table. Character Sets ...................................................................................... B.2 Character Set 1 (CS1) ..................................................................... B.2 Character Set 2 (CS2) ..................................................................... B.3 IBM PC Character Set (All Printable Character Table).................. B.
Appendix B Character Sets Character Set 1 (CS1) B.
Appendix B Character Set 2 (CS2) A78401745-001 B.
Appendix B IBM PC Character Set (All Printable Character Table) B.
Appendix B IBM National Variations USA (CP 437) A78401745-001 B.
Appendix B Multilingual (CP 850) B.
Appendix B Portugal (CP 860) A78401745-001 B.
Appendix B Canada/France (CP 863) B.
Appendix B Denmark/Norway (CP 865) A78401745-001 B.
Appendix B EPSON National Variations B.
Appendix B Hexadecimal to Decimal Conversion Table 00 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 A0 B0 C0 D0 E0 F0 00 0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 01 1 17 33 49 65 81 97 113 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241 02 2 18 34 50 66 82 98 114 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242 03 3 19 35 51 67 83 99 115 131 147 163 179 195 211 227 243 04 4 20 36 52 68 84 100 116 132 148 164 180 196 212 228 244 05 5 21 37
Appendix C Interface This appendix provides technical information for the parallel and serial interfaces. Parallel Interface .................................................................................. C.2 Serial Interface ..................................................................................... C.5 A78401745-001 C.
Appendix C Parallel Interface The parallel interface is an 8-bits per byte TTL-compatible interface. It uses 7- or 8-bit data transfer code without parity check. You can select the parallel interface via the Printer Setup procedure (see I/F function in Chapter 3). ◆ Drive Capability ◆ Up to 15 feet (5 m) on AWG26 min. wire size of twisted conductors on TTL receiver.
Appendix C Signal Name Pin Number Source S i g n a l Return Wire Wire PE 12 - PRT SELECT 13 - PRT AUTOFEEDXT 14 - HOST NC GND 15 - - - 16,33 - CHASSIS GROUND NC GND - 17 - 18 - - 30 - - INIT 31 30 HOST ERROR 32 - PRT NC NC +5VDC 33 - - 34 - - 35 - PRT A78401745-001 Description Active HIGH level. Indicates that a paper out (Paper Empty) con dition has occurred. Active HIGH level. Indicates that the printer is ready to receive and print data.
Appendix C Signal Name SELECTIN C.4 Pin Number Source S i g n a l Return Wire Wire 36 - HOST A78401745-001 Description Active HIGH level. Indicates that it is p os sible the data entry control.
Appendix C Serial Interface This printer provides a RS-232/C serial interface. You can select it via the Printer Setup procedure (see I/F function in Chapter 3). The remote or local connection can be used with all its control signals. ◆ Transmission Type ◆ Data is sent and received in start/stop (asynchronous) transmission.
Appendix C This table lists the RS-232/C interface signals (Data RDY/BSY System): Signal Name Pin Source Number Local Connect. 1 FRAME GND TXD RXD 2 3 PRT HOST GND 7 14 ERROR DTR 20 - PRT Description Remote Connect. The printer is shipped with pin 1 connected to th e frame ground (protective ground). PRT Not used. D A T A Receive data. SET This pin is the common ground signal. PRT Active LOW level. Indicates that the printer is disabled because of a paper out condition or printer malfunction.
Appendix C Signal Name DSR Pin Source Number Local l onnect. 6 HOST GND 7 - DCD 8 HOST 14 ERROR DTR 20 - PRT Description Remote Connect. DATA Active HIGH (ON) level SET signal. Indicates that the host or data set is connected to the printer and is ready for data transfer. This pin is the common ground signal. DATA Active HIGH (ON) level SET signal. Indicates that the host is transmitting or the data set is receiving the Data Carrier signal. PRT Active LOW level.
Appendix D Glossary This appendix is a glossary that contains explanations of unfamiliar terms regarding the printer. Glossary.................................................................................................D.2 A78401745-001 D.
Appendix D ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standard code used to represent characters in 8-bit code to allow communication between the computer and another type of device. AUTOMATIC SHEET FEEDER (ASF) Equipment that automatically loads single sheets into the printer. BAUD RATE Baud rate is the rate at which information is transferred between the computer and the printer. Baud is a unit of transmission speed based upon the number of signals per second.
Appendix D DECIMAL This represents an ASCII character put into the decimal form equal to its 7- or 8-bit binary code. DEFAULT A value which has been set to be active when the printer is turned on and/or when the printer is reinitialized by software. DOT GRAPHICS A drawing created by dot matrix. DOT MATRIX Printing method in which groups of dots are used to compose symbols. DOUBLE STRIKE Printing attribute.
Appendix D HEXADECIMAL The numbers are represented to the base 16. The digits range from 0 to 9 and then from A to F in hexadecimal symbols are used in programming because they are compact. HORIZONTAL SPACING Horizontal spacing is the spacing reserved for each character There are two types of spacing: fixed and proportional. With fixed spacing the amount of space available for the characters will remain the same during the printing session.
Appendix D POWER CABLE This is the cable which effects the connection between the computer and the main power supply. PRINT HEAD The mechanism that moves horizontally along the carriage bar to execute the printing. PROPORTIONAL PRINTING This type of printing will assign a space to the character such that it is proportional to the character width. QUALITY A type of printing whose quality is quite high due to the increased number of dots which make up a character.
