User guide T2150 T2250 Matrix printer
User guide Table of contents Table of contents Introduction Printer features Symbols used 1 1 1 Printer at a glance Printer in tractor mode Printer in single-sheet mode Paperway 2 3 3 4 Installation Unpacking the printer Placing your printer Checking the printer voltage Connecting the printer Switching on the printer 5 5 6 7 8 9 The control panel The LC display Online mode Offline mode Setup mode Messages in the LC display Key functions when turning on the printer 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 Changing the
Table of contents User guide Paper handling Changing the paper type Changing the paper type in the setup menu Selecting character density and font Loading paper Fanfold paper Single sheets Paper transport Moving the paper to the tear position Removing paper 27 27 28 29 30 30 34 36 37 37 Settings Setting the print head gap Setting the tear position Setting the first printing line (TOF) 38 38 39 40 The Menu Programming via the control panel Enabling access to menu mode Calling up the menu Menu configura
User guide Table of contents Bidirectional printing (Bidir) Settings for interfaces (I/O) Serial interface (Serial) Data transmssion rate (Baud) Data format (Format) Further Settings (Special) Error handling (ErrMode) Block end character (Blockend) Signal feedback (Remote) Transparence (Handthr) Protocol (Protocol) Signal Processing (DTR) Selecting interface (Interf.
Table of contents User guide Local copy (screen print) from a Coax or Coax/IPDS (FFaftLC) Enable/Disable Paper Handling Features (Paphand) Menu settings (example) 73 74 75 Advanced menu 77 Test functions 77 Printer self-test (Rolling ASCII) 78 Exiting Rolling ASCII test mode 79 Interface test (Hex-Dump) 80 Printout in Hex-Dump 80 Terminating Hex-Dump 81 Advanced settings 82 Form length (Forml) 84 Automatic gap adjustment (AGA) 85 Paper handling (Paphand) 85 Increasing the printhead gap (Head up) 86 Pape
User guide Table of contents Paper jam (fanfold paper) Paper jam (single sheets) Paper does not move to tear off position Problems with the print quality Print is too pale Smudged print Prints undefined characters The first line is not completely printed out at the top Dots within characters are missing Error messages via the display Additional display messages 97 98 98 99 99 99 99 99 99 100 103 Care and maintenance Replacing the fuse Cleaning the housing Cleaning the interior Cleaning the platen Ribbon
Table of contents User guide Control codes The $$ procedure Example: How are escape sequences used? MTPL Example in BASIC Example in Pascal Printout List of available control codes PJL commands Barcode List of available barcodes US Postnet barcode Royal Mail Customer barcode KIX barcode USPS Intelligent Mail barcode LC printing List of additional control codes VI 126 126 126 127 127 127 127 127 128 138 139 139 140 140 141 141 142 143 Interfaces Parallel interface Connector assignment Serial interface V
User guide Table of contents Tractor 3, rear Serial interface adapter Optional paper support Pocket Ethernet interface Serial interface RS232/TTY Others Accessories Ribbon cassettes Programmer’s application manuals Index 151 151 151 151 151 151 152 152 152 153 VII
User guide Introduction Introduction Printer features Your printer has outstanding product features, e.g. high printing speed and print quality plus flexible paper management, making it a highly professional solution for many industrial sectors – particularly those which use continuous paper and generate large volumes of print on a daily basis. Symbols used Important information is highlighted in this manual by two symbols.
Printer at a glance 1 User guide Printer at a glance Paper support Front cover ll pu ll pu o to o to n pe n pe Power switch Control panel Bottom cover Ribbon cassette Top cover Latches Single sheet feeder closed Power inlet and fuse Tear edge Print head Rear cover 2 Interface connector
User guide Printer at a glance Printer in tractor mode ll pu o to n pe Tractor 1 Printer in single-sheet mode Single sheet feeder open 3
Printer at a glance User guide Paperway ` Fanfold paper mode Standard printer: Tractor 1 Single sheet Options: AS AS F-R 3 Tractor Tractor 2 and tractor 3: option, modular 4 F-F Tr ac tor 1 t hee le s Sing Tractor 2 Tractor 3 ASF-F ASF-R Tractor 2 If you install the ASF-Ffeeder, the paper sources Trac2 and Single are omitted.
User guide 2 Installation Installation Unpacking the printer Place your printer on a solid surface (see Placing your printer, page 6). Make sure that the “Up” symbols point in the correct direction. ➃ Open the packaging, take out the accessory cassette and unpack it. Pull the printer out of the cardboard box towards you and remove the remaining packaging material. Check the printer for any visible transport damage and completeness.
Installation User guide Placing your printer Place the printer on a solid, flat, surface, ensuring that the printer is positioned in such a way that it can not topple, and that there is easy access to the control panel and paper input devices. Also ensure that there is sufficient space for the printed output. If you expect that frequent forward and reverse feeds will occur, you should place the printer as shown in the figure, if possible.
User guide Installation Checking the printer voltage STOP Make sure that the device has been set to the correct voltage (e.g. 230 V in Europe, 120 V in the USA). To do this, check the type plate above the power inlet at the back of the printer. Contact your dealer if the setting is incorrect. Never switch on the printer if the voltage setting is incorrect, since this may result in severe damage. You can set the printer to the correct mains voltage yourself.
Installation User guide Connecting the printer Connect the power cable to the power inlet of the printer. Connect the power cable plug to a mains socket. Make sure that the printer and the computer are switched off and connect the data cable between the printer and the computer. The printer by default is provided with a parallel interface. For further information about the interfaces, refer to the section Interfaces, page 145.
User guide Installation Switching on the printer The power switch for switching on the printer is located at the bottom right at the front of the printer when viewed from the front.
The control panel 3 User guide The control panel The control panel keys are used for controlling your work with the printer. The control panel is located on the front right side of your printer and consists of a two-line LC display and six keys. The functions of the keys depend on the printer’s current mode (status). There are four basic modes. ` The Online mode is the printer’s normal operating mode. Data from your computer can be received and printed.
User guide The control panel The LC display The LC display tells you all the important printer settings and informs you which functions are currently assigned to which keys. The upper line informs you that the printer is either in online or offline mode (in the example below the printer is in the Online mode), and the selected paperpath (below: Tractor1 = tractor mode).
The control panel User guide Online mode Online 1 2 After switching on, the printer is automatically set to online mode. Only in this mode can it receive data from the computer. Tractor1 Tear 3 4 Online Setup ` Tear key (4): Activates the tear function when fanfold paper is loaded, see (see Moving the paper to the tear position, page 37). If Load is displayed above this key, no paper is loaded in the printer or the printer is in park position.
User guide The control panel Setup mode Adjust Menu 1 2 In this mode, the following settings are available: Paperway Char 3 4 Online Setup ` Setup key: Sets the printer to setup mode, in which the following settings can be selected: ` Menu key (1): Other menu settings. Acces may be disabled by the manufacturer (see note below). ` Adjust key (2): Sets the Tear position, first printing line and print head gap. ` Paperway key (3): Sets the Paper path.
The control panel Messages in the LC display 14 User guide If the printer detects an internal fault or user error or if it expects you to do something, a message will appear in the LC display. It also displays the status during an operation (e.g. Initializing). Below you will find a list of messages with brief descriptions of each message. The messages are described in greater detail in the chapter (see Error messages via the display, page 100).
User guide Key functions when turning on the printer The control panel If you keep one of the following keys pressed during power-on until the printer has completed initialisation, the corresponding function is activated: ` If you keep the Online key depressed while turning on the printer, you enter the printer’s advanced menu mode. The advanced menu mode is described in the section (see Advanced menu, page 77) of this manual.
Changing the ribbon cassette 4 User guide Changing the ribbon cassette The ribbon consists of a dense synthetic fabric saturated with ink. When printing, the needles hit the ribbon and transfer the ink particles on to the paper. After printing several million characters, the ink is consumed and the fabric worn out. Remove all the paper from the printer and make sure that the printer is switched off before opening the cover.
User guide Changing the ribbon cassette Raise the printer bar cover. Remove the used cassette. We recommend use of genuine ribbon cassettes only. Turn the coloured ribbon feed knob at the right of the new ribbon cassette in the direction of the arrow in order to take up slack of the ribbon.
Changing the ribbon cassette User guide Slightly tilt the ribbon cassette forwards in such a way that it is parallel to the housing top and thread in the ribbon in front of the print head. Locate the two projections in the left and right guide rails of the printer and gently press down on both sides until it clicks into place. In this way, the cartridge is automatically positioned correctly. Use the knob on the right side of the cassette to take up slack of the ribbon again.
User guide 5 Printer drivers Printer drivers You need to install a printer driver so that the printer can process the data from your application programs. An original driver offers the best conditions for optimal printing results. All available printer drivers can be found on the CD-ROM enclosed with the printer, as well as on our Internet site, from which you can also download updated versions as necessary.
Printer drivers User guide Then click on Next. 7 Select the port to which your printer is connected, then click on Next. 8 Click on Data Carrier, then click on Browse. 9 Select the CD-ROM drive and open the directory n:\driver (“n“ stands for the letter of your PC drive). 10 Open the folder 32Bit or 64Bit. 11 Select the printer type. Click on Next. 12 If required, edit the name of the default printer and specify whether you wish to use the printer as a default printer by clicking on the relevant option.
User guide Printer drivers Installing a printer driver in Windows 7 The online CD-ROM contains printer drivers for the most common Windows applications. To install the printer driver, proceed as follows. 1 Insert the supplied online CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2 Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar. 3 Click on Devices and Printers to open the printer folder. 4 Click on Add a Printer in the menu bar.
Printer drivers User guide Installing a printer driver in Windows Vista The online CD-ROM contains printer drivers for the most common Windows applications. To install the printer driver, proceed as follows. 1 Insert the supplied online CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2 Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar. 3 Click on All Programs. 4 Click on Devices and Printers to open the printer folder. 5 Click on Printers in the menu window. 6 Click on Add a Printer in the menu bar.
User guide Printer drivers 15 Specify whether you wish to print out a test page (recommended) by selecting the relevant option and click on Finish. The printer driver will now be installed. Other operating systems The printer can also be used with other operating systems such as Linux or Unix. In this case, set the printer to one of the Epson emulations (LQ-2550/LQ-2170) or IBM emulations (Proprinter XL 24e/ Proprinter XL 24e + AGM) for which default drivers are available in most operating systems.
Printer drivers Changing printer settings User guide You can make permanent changes to the printer settings using the control panel of the printer (see The Menu, page 41). Various printer settings can also be entered in the operating system of your PC, however. 1 Click on the Start button in the Windows taskbar. 2 Windows 95/98/ME: move the mouse to Settings and click on Printers to open the printer folder. Windows 2000/2003/XP: click on Printers and Faxes to open the printer folder.
User guide Printer drivers Loading optional firmware STOP If you download new firmware as described below, all menu settings will be overwritten. For this reason you should print a menu dump in orto be able to reestablish the previous settings if necessary (see Printing out menu configurations (Print), page 47). To load new firmware, proceed as follows. The most current version of the firmware can be downloaded from our internet page. Online 1 2 3 4 2 Press keys 1, 4 and Online.
User guide 6 Paper handling Paper handling This section describes how to set the paper type, load fanfold paper and single sheets, transport paper and move the paper to the tear position. Changing the paper type Offline Tractor1 Park Load 1 2 3 4 Online Setup You can change the paper type either from an application program, by means of the paper path quick selection feature or in the Setup menu.
Paper handling Changing the paper type in the setup menu User guide If you wish to change the paper type in the setup menu, proceed as follows. ` Press the Setup key followed by Next (4) and Paperway (3). ` Select the desired paper type with the key < (2) or > (3). ` Press the Set (1) key to confirm your selection.
User guide Paper handling Selecting character density and font Adjust Menu 1 2 Adjust Menu 1 2 10 CPI Set < 1 2 ROMAN Set < 1 2 Adjust Menu 1 2 Paperway Char 3 4 Paperway Char 3 4 > * Exit 3 4 > NLQ Exit 3 4 Paperway Char 3 4 You can use the CPI (Character Per Inch) key in setup mode to select the number of characters per inch to be printed. You can use the Font key to select resident fonts. Press the Setup key, then the Char (4) key.
Paper handling Loading paper User guide Your printer can process both fanfold paper and single sheets. For informations on allowable paper formats, refer to the section Paper specifications (page 114). Only use dust-free or low-dust paper. Many paper qualities are suitable for this printer. For more information, please refer to the section Paper specifications (page 114). Fanfold paper Remove the paper support for single sheets. Make sure that the printer is set for fanfold paper printing.
User guide Paper handling Insert fanfold paper into the left-hand tractor. Make sure that at least three paper transport holes are positioned on the tractor pins. Close the tractor flap. Open the coloured latch lever and align the tractor so that the first printing position on the paper matches the X mark on the printer housing. Lock the lever again. Align the right-hand tractor to the width of the paper and insert the paper.
Paper handling User guide Close the tractor flap and slide the tractor to the right until the paper is slightly tensioned. Do not tension the paper excessively to avoid tearing the perforation holes; do not allow excessive slack since in this case the paper will bulge and there may be problems in the feeding process. Then lock the tractor.
User guide Paper handling Make sure that the paper stack is aligned in parallel to the printer and that the paper supply cannot be obstructed. Online 1 2 Tractor1 Load 3 4 Lower the front cover. Online Setup Switch the printer on. The active paper source (Tractor1) appears in the display. The paper is automatically loaded when the printer is in online mode and receives data from the computer. Press the Load (4) key only to load paper before starting the printout.
Paper handling User guide Single sheets If required, install the paper support. Make sure that the printer is set to single sheet mode. If necessary, change the paper type, see Changing the paper type (page 27). Press the latch at the middle of the front cover. The single sheet input tray opens downwards. Align the left paper guide with the mark on the left of the single sheet input tray marking the first printing position. Adjust the right paper guide to the width of the paper used.
User guide Paper handling Insert the single sheet into the input tray as far as possible. Online 1 2 Single Load 3 4 Online Setup Press the Online key to set the printer to ready status. The sheet is automatically loaded when the printer is in online mode and receives data from the computer. Press the Load (4) key only to load paper before starting the printout.
Paper handling User guide Paper transport Offline Tractor1 Park LF/FF 1 2 3 4 Loaded paper (fanfold paper/single sheets) can be transported in the printer in several ways. Online Setup Make sure that the printer is in offline mode; press the Online key, if necessary. ` Key Park (1) If fanfold paper is loaded in the printer, it is fed to the park position or the tear position. If a single sheet is loaded, it is ejected. ` Key (2) Short keypress: Paper is transported upwards step by step.
User guide Paper handling Moving the paper to the tear position Online 1 2 Tractor1 Tear 3 4 You can use the Tear key to move the paper to the tear position. The tear edge is located at the front side of the paper output opening (see Printer at a glance (page 2). Online Make sure that the printer is in online mode. If necessary, press the Online key. Setup Press the Tear (4) key. The printer moves the perforation edge of the fanfold paper to the tear edge.
Settings 7 User guide Settings This section describes how to set the print head gap, the tear position and the first printing line. Setting the print head gap The printer features automatic print head gap adjustment to the thickness of the paper used. In setup mode, you can enter a correction value to modify the head gap determined automatically. This correction is useful for modifying the appearance of the type face. The AGA (automatic gap adjustment) function must be set to On.
User guide Settings Setting the tear position Adjust Menu 1 2 Paperway Char 3 4 If the tear position of the paper is not aligned with the tear edge of the printer, you can adjust it. Inserted paper needs to be torn off if necessary and retracted to park position. Press the Setup key. The printer changes to setup mode. Online Setup Press the Tear (4) key. TOF Head 1 Tear 2 3 4 TearAdj= 00/72"* Set < > Exit 1 2 3 Press the Adjust (2) key.
Settings User guide Setting the first printing line (TOF) You can use the TOF function for setting the position of the first printing line for each paper source and each menu individually. Before using the TOF function (if fanfold paper is used), you should first set the tear position; see Setting the tear position (page 39). Adjust Menu 1 2 Paperway Char 3 4 Press the Setup key. The printer changes to setup mode. Online Setup Press the TOF (3) key.
User guide 8 The Menu The Menu Programming via the control panel Apart from being able to control your printer via the applications software you use, you can also program the printer directly. There are two programming options you can use: ` Programming via the control panel. ` Programming via the interface using Escape sequences or control codes. Settings made by escape sequences have priority over settings made in menu mode; therefore they will override these.
The Menu User guide Menu configurations Every printer is shipped with factory default settings. Basic settings such as emulation, character size, form length etc., which many applications make use of, are set. At the end of this chapter you will find a menu printout (page 75) which shows you the printer’s default settings. Your printer allows you to set and use five independent menu configurations.
User guide Menu handling The Menu You can navigate in the current menu using the four function and selection keys arranged below the LC display field. Each function and parameter displayed in the LCD is executed or selected by the corresponding key below, respectively. Usually two parameter groups are combined at one level. In the following example, these are the LPI and Skip parameter groups.
The Menu User guide Selecting the LC display language This section describes how to make settings in the menu, using the selection of the national language as an example. In this user guide all LC display messages are shown in english language. Your printer offers also the possibility to show the display messages in German, French, Italian, Spanish or Turkish language. This example shows how to change from the English language to the German language.
User guide German Set < 1 2 The Menu > * Exit 3 4 Online Setup Save your selection by pressing the Set key (1). An acoustic signal verifies this action. You can exit Parameter mode without saving a setting by pressing the Exit key (4), the old setting is retained. After saving your setting (Set), the display in our example indicates the following text: Ges.Men Sprache Rück Vor 1 2 3 4 Online Setup This setting is retained even after switching off your printer.
The Menu User guide Menu structure Back Next MENU The menu structure of your printer may be slightly different from the example shown here, depending on the printer software. Paphand Print Menu LeftMrg RightMrg Reset Quietm. FFmode PapOpt Font CPI Barcode Barmode LPI Skip ESCChar Emulate Bidir I/OInterf. Width Serial 1) Special CG-Tab Paper AutoTear Single4) Trac1 3) ASF-F Interf.
User guide The Menu Menu parameters Online 1 2 Adjust Menu 1 2 Tractor1 Tear 3 4 Paperway Char 3 4 The following section introduces and explains all the possible menu settings. Press Setup key. Online Setup Press Menu (1) key. Online Setup Printing out menu configurations (Print) Print Menu Back Next 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Load Menu=1 * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 Prints the menu configurations using the active paper feed; see Menu settings (example) (page 75).
The Menu User guide Reset to default values (Reset) The current menu returns to the default values (factory settings). Press Reset (2) key. Reset Back 1 2 Quietm. Next 3 4 2 3 Setup Press the No (1) or Yes (2) key to select the desired setting. Reset Menu1 No Yes 1 Online Online 4 Setup STOP All manually altered settings in the current menu are lost when it is reset to the default settings. We therefore recommend that you print out the menu first.
User guide The Menu Selecting font (Font) Font CPI Back Next 1 2 Draft Set < 1 2 3 4 > * Exit 3 4 This parameter selects the character style and its quality permanently. Press Font (2) key. Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Online Setup Setting Options: see table below Default Setting: Draft Character styles marked with an I (for example Courier I LQ) are IBM compatible fonts.
The Menu User guide Setting character density (CPI) Font CPI Back Next 1 2 10 CPI Set < 1 2 3 4 > * Exit 3 4 Sets the characters per inch (character pitch). The higher the parameter the smaller the character spacing. Press CPI (3) key. Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Online Setup Setting Options: 5 CPI, 6 CPI, 7.5 CPI, 8.6 CPI, 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI, 17.1 CPI, 20 CPI Default Setting: 10 CPI Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
User guide The Menu Skiping perforation (Skip) LPI Back 1 2 Skip Next 3 4 Skip= 0.0 Inch * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 Press Skip (3) key. Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Online Setup Selecting start signal for escape sequence (ESCChar) ESCChar Back 1 2 Emulate Next 3 4 ESCChar=ESC * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 Skips the perforation; 7 different values (in inches) can be defined. Setting Options: 0.0 to 3.5 Inch in steps of 0.5 inch Default Setting: 0.
The Menu User guide Selecting emulation (Emulate) Selects the emulation. When a printer understands the control set written for another printer type, it is said to emulate the other printer. MTPL is also active in IBM or Epson emulation mode. ESCChar Back 1 2 Emulate Next 3 4 Epson LQ-2550 * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 Press Emulate (3) key. Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Online Setup Setting Options: Epson LQ-2550, Epson LQ-2170, IBM Propr.
User guide The Menu Settings for interfaces (I/O) Bidir Back 1 2 Press I/O (3) key. I/O Next 3 In this parameter group, you can choose various settings for the printer interfaces. See also Interfaces (page 145). 4 Online Setup Serial interface (Serial) This parameter group only is valid, if an optional serial interface module is installed. STOP Serial Interf. Back Next 1 2 3 4 Press Serial (2) key.
The Menu User guide Data format (Format) Baud Format Back Next 1 2 8bit No Set < 1 2 3 4 1Stop* > Exit 3 4 This parameter serves to define the number of data bits, the parity check for received data bytes and the number of stop bits per data byte. Press Format (3) key. Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
User guide The Menu Further Settings (Special) Special Protocol Back Next 1 2 3 4 Press Special (2) key. Online Setup Error handling (ErrMode) ErrMode Blockend Back Next 1 2 3 4 ErrMode=Off * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 This parameter subgroup only appears if the serial port is used and the ENQ/STX, ETX/ACK or ACK/NAK protocol is activated. On replaces the incorrect character with ?, Off deletes the entire block. Press ErrMode (2) key.
The Menu User guide Signal feedback (Remote) Remote Handthr Back Next 1 2 3 Remote=Off Set < > 1 2 3 Press Remote (2) key. Online 4 * Exit Signal feedback; On = RDY/BUSY available, Off = No RDY/BUSY control. Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Online 4 Setting Options: On/Off Default Setting: Off Setup Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
User guide The Menu Protocol (Protocol) Special Protocol Back Next 1 2 3 XON/XOFF Set < > 1 2 3 4 * Exit 4 This parameter serves to select the type of protocol, i.e. a certain set of rules and procedures for ensuring error-free data exchanges between computer and printer. Press Protocol (3) key. Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
The Menu User guide Selecting interface (Interf.) Serial Back 1 2 Interf. Next 3 4 Interf.= Share* Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 Selects the interface. Printer is configured either for parallel, Ethernet or optional serial connection or in automatic change for the parallel or the optional serial interface (Shared). Press Interf. (3) key. Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Online Setup Setting Options: Share, Parallel, Serial Default Setting: Share Interf.
User guide The Menu Ethernet interface (ETH-EXT) option ETH-EXT Next Back 1 2 3 4 In this parameter group you can choose settings for the optional external Pocket Ethernet interface. Press ETH-EXT (3) key. Online Setup Selecting character set (CG-Tab) CG-Tab Charset Back Next 1 2 3 4 CG-Tab=Graphic * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 For more informations refer to the Installation CD-ROM of the interface. Only available for Epson LQ 2550/LQ2170 emulation.
The Menu User guide National character set (Country) Selects the national character set. These character sets can be used according to the selected emulation. The character sets are not necessarily available for all fonts; see also Available character sets and fonts (page 122). Country Sl.Zero Back Next 1 2 3 E-US ASCII Set < > 1 2 3 4 * Exit 4 Press Country (2) key. Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
User guide The Menu Automatic carriage return (Auto-CR) Auto-CR Auto-LF Back Next 1 2 3 Auto-CR=On Set < > 1 2 3 4 * Exit 4 Switches the automatic carriage return on or off after receiving the signal LF (lne feed). Press Auto-CR (2) key. Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Online Setting Options: Off/On Default Setting: On Setup Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
The Menu User guide Menu lock (MenLock) MenLock Language Back Next 1 2 3 4 MenLock=Menu * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 With MenLock = Off, all functions and settings are accessible without restriction in Online, Offline and Setup mode.
User guide The Menu Paper parameters (Paper) Selects the paper parameters Formlen (form length), FormAdj (first printing position) and Head (printhead gap, only if AGA=Off) separately for each paper source in the current menu. Non-installed and with the parameter PapOpt activated options cannot be selected. Paper AutoTear Back Next 1 2 3 4 Single Trac1 Back Next 1 2 3 4 Press Paper (2) key.
The Menu User guide 6 LPI =72 Set < > 1 2 3 * Exit 4 Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Online Setup Setting Options: 6 bis 144 Default Setting: 72 Sets the form length via line formats. Please note that the adjustment in Lines depends on the selected LPI. For example 8 LPI at a selected line number of 96 lines results in a formlength of 12 inches (96 lines/[8lines/inch]) = 12 inches). The selectable range is between 3 and 21 inches, i.e.
User guide The Menu First printing position (FormAdj) Sets the first print position of a form in n/72 inch, separately adjustable for each paper path. The settings made here reduce the height of the printable area. Forml FormAdj Back Next 1 2 3 4 FormAdj= 12/72"* Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 Press FormAdj (3) key. Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
The Menu User guide Printhead gap manually (Head) This parameter is ignored if the automatic gap adjustment (AGA) is activated; see Automatic gap adjustment (AGA) (page 85). Adjusts the printhead gap manually; separately adjustable for each paper path. Press Head (2) key. Head Back 1 2 Next 3 Head= 18 Set < > 1 2 3 4 * Exit 4 Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
User guide The Menu View and tear position (AutoTear) The auto tear function or the auto view function can be selected as desired. When auto view is switched on, the last printed text is visible. As soon as data is received the paper moves to the “normal” print position. After printing the printer waits for the given interval to bring the paper once more to the auto view position.
The Menu User guide Line length (Width) Press Width (2) key. Width Back 1 2 Next 3 4 Width=13.6Inch * Set < > Exit 1 2 Selects the line length in inches. With the setting of 8 Inch, the printer operates like a printer with a width of only 8 inches. 3 4 Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Online Setup Setting Options: 8 Inch, 13.2 Inch, 13.6 Inch Default Setting: 8 Inch (narrow printer) 13.
User guide The Menu Normal characters and barcode (Barmode) Barcode Barmode Back Next 1 2 Secured Set < 1 2 3 4 > * Exit 3 4 Allows printing of normal characters on the left and right of the barcode. Press Barmode (3) key. Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Online Setup Setting Options: Secured/Unsecured Default Setting: Unsecured In secured mode, the space which the barcode characters require is “protected”.
The Menu User guide Form feed mode (FFmode) FFmode Back 1 2 PapOpt Next 3 FFmode=Off Set < > 1 2 3 4 * Exit 4 Specifies whether a form feed is to be performed when the paper reaches the top print line. Press FFmode (2) key. Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Online Setup Setting Options: On/Off Default Setting: Off FFmode = On: If the paper is positioned in the first printing line (TOF), form feeds will be ignored.
User guide The Menu Setting and activating options (PapOpt) FFmode Back 1 2 PapOpt Next 3 4 Press PapOpt (3) key. Online Setup Activation of tractors (AutoTra) AutoTra Back 1 2 AutoASF Next 3 4 AutoTra=Off * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 For setting the optional automatic sheet feeders (ASFs) and optional tractors; see Paperway (page 4). Also regulates the activation of ASFs and/or optional tractors. This parameter only appears if at least one optional tractor is installed.
The Menu User guide Activation of automatic sheet feeder (AutoASF) AutoTra Back 1 2 AutoASF Next 3 4 AutoASF=Off * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 This parameter only appears if an optional automatic sheet feeder is installed. This feature is only available for the option ASF-R. It regulates the activation of automatic sheet feeders when there is no more paper left in one of them. Press AutoASF (3) key. Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
User guide The Menu Setting the right margin (RightMrg) LeftMrg RightMrg Back Next 1 2 3 4 RightMrg=136/10* Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 The right print margin can be set to a fixed value. Press RightMrg (3) key. Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Online Setup Setting Options: 2–80/10“ (narrow printer) 2–136/10“ (wide printer) Default Setting: 80/10“ or 136/10“ The value may not fall below the LeftMrg value. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
The Menu User guide Enable/Disable Paper Handling Features (Paphand) FFaftLC Back 1 2 Paphand Next 3 Paphand=ON Set < > 1 74 2 3 4 * Exit 4 In the advanced menu, Paper handling (Paphand), are several possibilities to improve the paper handling of the printer even with critical paper and forms. This menu parameter enables or disables the set features in the current active menu. Press Paphand (3) key. Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
User guide The Menu Menu settings (example) 75
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User guide 9 Advanced menu Advanced menu The advanced menu consists of test functions and advanced settings. Test functions Various tests to check proper operation of the printer are available at any time. With these tests it is possible to check the print quality, proper operation of the printhead and the mechanics, as well as efficient data transmission from the computer to the printer. The extended menu contains three test functions (ASCII 80, ASCII 136 (only wide printer), H-Dump).
Advanced menu User guide Printer self-test (Rolling ASCII) Testmode Initializing ... 1 2 3 4 ASCII80 ASCII136 Back Next 1 2 Adjust Menu 1 2 3 4 Paperway Char 3 4 To check operational readiness, your printer contains a self-test routine which allows testing of the printer configuration, the print quality and correct operation of your printer. Online Before performing a self-test, your printer must be switched off. Ensure that paper is inserted.
User guide Advanced menu Example of an ASCII test printout If you selected a proportional font (PS font) , the printed length of the lines varies. This test can also be used to determine and set the optimal printhead gap (see the section Setting the print head gap (page 38). Exiting Rolling ASCII test mode The self-Rolling ASCII test mode test mode can only be terminated by switching off your printer. For this operation the printer must be Offline.
Advanced menu User guide Interface test (Hex-Dump) With the interface test (Hex-Dump/H-Dump) you can test data transmission from the computer to the printer. During this test, the data from the computer is printed out in two columns. The text in the left column is printed in hexadecimal format and in the right column in ASCII format. Printout in Hex-Dump Put the printer into advanced menu mode by pressing the key Online while switching on the printer.
User guide Terminating Hex-Dump Advanced menu Hex-Dump mode can only be terminated by switching off the printer. If you want to stop the Hex-Dump printout before switching off the printer, press the key Online and then the key LF/FF (4) once.
Advanced menu Advanced settings User guide In the advanced menu, there are other settings available besides the test functions. ` With the function PMS you have the possibility of activating the automatic paper motion sensor (PMS) in case of a paper jam. ` With the functon Forml you can adjust the form length. ` The function AGA switches the automatic printhead gap function on or off.
User guide Advanced menu H-Dump Back W Interface test Next W Forml AGA Back Next W Paphand CX-bid Back Next Wrap Sound Back Next Single Back Setting default form length and the Automatic Gap Adjustment for the print head Settings to facilitate handling paper of poor quality and the parallel interface W Pap.back Next Einzel Back Back Setting line wrap and sound when paper empty W HvyForm Pap.
Advanced menu User guide Enter Extended menu mode by pressing the key Online while switching on the printer. Testmode Initializing ... 1 2 3 Online 4 Setup Form length (Forml) Formlen AGA Back Next 1 2 3 4 Formlen=12" * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 The display shows Test mode for approx. 1 second and then automatically changes to display ASCII 80 ASCII 136 (only wide printer). The Formlen function allows you to set the basic form length to meet your requirements.
User guide Advanced menu Automatic gap adjustment (AGA) Formlen AGA Back Next 1 2 3 AGA=always Set < > 1 2 3 4 * Exit 4 This function allows you to switch the Automatic Gap Adjustment (AGA) off or on. Select the AGA menu (3). Online Setup Online Setup Setting options: Off/once/always Default setting: always AGA=always: The printer checks the paper thickness: – after power-on – in single-sheet mode: every sheet – in fanfold paper mode: each time the paper path is changed and atpaper end.
Advanced menu User guide Increasing the printhead gap (Head up) Head up=Off * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 With this function you can increase the printhead gap before and after the perforation of the form. Setting options: On/Off Default setting: Off Online Setup 2 If the parameter is set to On, the printhead gap increases during form feed and line feed four lines before and after the perforation on the form (= protected zone).
User guide Advanced menu Left-hand area (Leftzon) Leftzon Rightzo Back Next 1 2 3 4 Leftzon=Off * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 Select the Leftzon menu (2) (stands for left zone). Online Setup Online 1 2 3 4 Rightzo=Off * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 Setting options: On/Off Default setting: Off Confirm your settings with the Set key (1).
Advanced menu User guide Physical left margin (Physlm) Select the Physlm menu (2). Physlm Back 1 2 Physlm= Set < 1 2 Next 3 4 0/10" * > Exit 3 4 Online Setup Online Setup Setting options: 0 to 30 in 1/10 inch steps Default setting: 0/10 Inch Permanent (physical) setting of the left margin. This parameter cannot be changed by emulation-dependent margin settings. Margin setting values entered by ESC sequences are added to the Physlm.
User guide Advanced menu Line wrap (Wrap) Wrap Back 1 2 Wrap=On Set < 1 2 Sound Next 3 4 > * Exit 3 4 Select the Wrap menu (2). Online Setup Online Setup Setting options: On/Off Default setting: On Wrap = On: If more characters than can be printed are transmitted per line, the characters which cannot be printed on this line are printed at the beginning of next line.
Advanced menu User guide Deactivate single sheet feeder (Single) Single Back 1 2 Pap.back Next 3 Single=Off Set < > 1 2 3 4 * Exit 4 Some printer models are designed for fanfold paper operation only and therefore do not feature a single sheet feeder. To prevent erroneous selection of the single sheet paper source, all sequences referring to the single sheet feeder can be deactivated by setting the Single menu option to Off. Select the Single menu (2).
User guide Advanced menu Setting for printing copy paper (HvyForm) HvyForm Next Back 1 2 3 4 HvyForm=Off * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 If you set HvyForm = ON, the printer prints the same line twice at double strike. This setting ensures that copy paper produces optimum results. Select the HvyForm menu (3). Online Setup Online Setup Setting options: Default setting: On/Off Off With the Copy Draft, NLQ and LQ print qualities, the line is printed twice, however, at single strike.
Advanced menu Serial number (SerialN) User guide With the SerialN function you have the possibility to change the 10 digit serial number of the printer. The number can be written with any ASCII character between hex 20 and hex 7E. Select the SerialN (2) menu. Setting options: 10 digits of all ASCII characters (hex 20 to 7E) Default setting: factory set To change a digit select one character with the > or < key and press the Set (1) key. Press < or > key to decrement or increment the selected character.
User guide Advanced menu Graphic Print Speed (GrSpeed) This parameter allows improved Graphic Speed independently to the driver. It affects only the print speed of graphic printouts at 180 x 180 dpi. Select the GrSpeed (2) menu. GrSpeed GrFreq Setting options: Normal/High Default setting: High GrSpeed=High Normal means 180 dpi normal print speed (full space) and High means 180 dpi double speed (half space). Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key.
Advanced menu User guide Activate PJL language (Jobcntl) Jobcntl HS-Draft Back Next 1 2 3 4 Jobcntl=Off * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 This parameter activates the printer language PJL (Printer Job Language). Mandatory prerequisite therefore is that a TallyComm III Ethernet (or compatible) interface is installed. Select the Jobcntl (2) menu. Online Setup Online Setup Setting options: Default setting: Off/On Off On activates the PJL printer language (see PJL commands (page 138).
User guide 10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Many of the faults and problems which may occur while using the printer are minor problems which you can solve yourself. The following chapter should help you to distinguish between a simple operating error and a major malfunction. This chapter provides information on the rectification of faults without the assistance of specially trained personnel. Follow the advice and tips in this chapter if your printer is not working correctly.
Troubleshooting User guide General print problems Problem Corrective action The display remains dark The printer is switched on, but nothing happens (nothing is displayed, no noise). Switch off the printer and proceed as follows: 1 Check that the power plug is correctly connected to the socket on the printer. 2 Check that the power plug is seated properly in the wall socket. 3 Switch on the printer again.
User guide Troubleshooting Problem Corrective action Problems with the paper feed The paper is not fed in 1 Check that the display shows the correct paperway, if necessary select the correct paperway (single sheet or fanfold) with the key Park. See Changing the paper type, (page 27). If you wish to use optional paper types, make sure they are correctly installed. 2 Make sure that the paper guide is correctly adjusted at the side. 3 When using single sheets, push the paper fully into the paper feed.
Troubleshooting User guide Problem Corrective action Paper jam (single sheets) Open the top cover and remove the paper manually or with the functions LF (line feed)/FF (form feed) in Offline mode from the printer. Before you replace the single sheet, refer to the instructions in the section Single sheets, (page 34). Pay attention to the following points: ` Set single sheet feed to the corresponding paper width. ` Insert the paper straight as far as possible.
User guide Troubleshooting Problems with the print quality Problem Corrective action Print is too pale 1 The ribbon is used up or the ribbon cassette is not correctly fitted. Refer to the section Changing the ribbon cassette, (page 16). 2 The printhead to platen gap is not correctly set, refer to the section Setting the print head gap, (page 38). 3 For printers with the AGA = ON: Enter a correction value <0. See the section Setting the print head gap, (page 38).
Troubleshooting User guide Error messages via the display Message Eject Error Possible cause Corrective action The printer cannot eject the paper or cannot place the paper in the park position. Check the following: ` Whether the paper path is blokked by a foreign object. ` Whether the paper is damaged. ` Whether the upper friction is down and clicked into place. ` Whether the printhead gap is too small; see section Setting the print head gap, (page 38).
User guide Message Paper Jam Hardware Alarm Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Paper jam. ` Eliminate the paper jam detected by the paper motion sensor. For the procedure, see Paper jam (fanfold paper), (page 97) or Paper jam (single sheets), (page 98). Internal hardware error. ` Try switching off and on. ` Check if changes to options have been previously carried out. ` Note down the display message. Contact your dealer.
Troubleshooting Message Head Hot User guide Possible cause Corrective action The printer prints at lower speed. ` No action required. When this message comes up even in a “cold” printer, please contact your technical service. Check Ribbon The ribbon misses, is damaged and blocked or a non-genuine ribbon is installed. ` Only use genuine ribbon cassettes of the manufacturer. ` Replace the ribbon. ` Check that the print head carriage moves easily.
User guide Troubleshooting Additional display messages These are not error messages, they give operating instructions and information from the printer to the user. Message Possible cause Corrective action — ` To proceed press any key. Loading Default The factory-set parameters are loaded and are written into all menus. ` No action required. Only available in Epson Mode Functions which have no meaning in this emulation have been selected.
User guide 11 Care and maintenance Care and maintenance The printer is designed to operate with minimal maintenance. It is advisable to clean the inside of the printer from time to time with a vacuum cleaner. STOP Before cleaning, turn off the printer, wait 5 to 10 seconds and disconnect the power cable. STOP Do not oil or grease the printer, especially the sliderails and shafts. Replacing the fuse The printer is provided with a power supply fuse which is accessible directly from the outside.
Care and maintenance Cleaning the housing User guide Clean the printer housing with mild detergent (use a dishwashing agent, if necessary, or a plastic cleaning agent) and a soft lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Never use solvents. Cleaning the interior Remove paper and dust with a soft brush. Check that any paper has been removed from the tractors. For optimal function of the print head the interior of the printer has to be as dust free as possible.
User guide Care and maintenance Cleaning the platen Switch off the printer and open the upper cover after 4 to 5 seconds. Remove the ribbon. Carefully clean the platen with platen roller cleaner (available from dealers). STOP Ribbon Avoid touching parts and components in the printer interior. Check whether the ribbon is worn or damaged. The ribbon must be replaced if it is frayed, see Changing the ribbon cassette, (page 16) and Error messages via the display, (page 100).
Care and maintenance User guide Cleaning the upper friction Clean the rollers of the upper friction as necessary with a mild cleaning agent and a soft, lintfree cloth. Carriage shafts 108 STOP Carriage shafts must not be oiled or greased; otherwise damage will occur on the printer.
User guide A Specifications Specifications Printer specifications Printer system Serial impact matrix printer Printhead with 24 needles (2 x 12; parallel) 0.25 mm bidirectional printing Print speed and character matrices DPQ = Draft (Data Print Quality) 600 cps / 10.0 cpi 12 x 12 720 cps / 12.0 cpi 12 x 10 900 cps / 15.0 cpi 08 x 08* 900 cps / 15.0 cpi 12 x 08 514 cps / 17.1 cpi 12 x 12 1030 cps / 17.1 cpi 12 x 07** 600 cps / 20.0 cpi 12 x 10 1200 cps / 20.
Specifications User guide Character pitch 5 / 6 / 7.5 / 8.6 / 10 / 12 / 15 / 17.1 / 20 cpi Character size Height 3.32 mm (incl. descenders) Width 2.19 mm, max. 2.
User guide Specifications Continuous operation Throughput (ECMA 132) MTBF >14 000 pages/month DPQ 482 pages/hour >10 000 h; 25% DC Mains voltage 120 V ±10% oder 220–240 V -10%, +15% 50/60 Hz, depending on the printer version Power consumption 40 VAmax with Sleepmode = On ≤10 W Fuse T 2,5 AH/250 V Approvals cULus certification, CE certification, FCC Class B certification, VDE-GS certification Dimensions Narrow printer Wide printer Width 424 mm 600 mm Height 300 mm 300 mm Depth 399 mm
Specifications User guide Environmental conditions Operation Temperature +10° to +35°C Rel. humidity 16 to 73% Climate IEC 721-3-7, Class 7K1 Storage Temperature -5° to +45°C Rel. humidity 5 to 95% Climate IEC 721-3-1, Class 1K3 Transport Temperature -40° to +70°C Rel.
User guide Specifications Interface specifications Parallel interface bidirectional Type of data transmission 8-bit parallel interface (Centronics compatible) IEEE-1284; Nibble mode Transmission rate Max. 30 KHz Signal status Low: 0.0 V to +0.4 V High: +2.4 V to +5.0 V Connection cable Material: AWG 28 at least Length: up to 2.0 m Twisted-pair cable with double-shield, acc.
Specifications User guide Paper specifications Maximum printing width for all paper paths narrow printer: wide printer: 203,20 mm 345,44 mm Continuous paper tractor 1, singlelayer Weight 60 to 120 g/m2 Paper width 76 to 278 mm (narrow printer) 76 to 420 mm (wide printer) Form length 76 to 559 mm Continuous paper tractor 1, multilayer (to be tested individually) Copies 1+5 Weight of original 45 to 65 g/m2 Weight of copies 45 to 56 g/m2 Weight of last sheet 45 to 65 g/m2 Thickness (max.
User guide Specifications Envelopes Width 76 to 420 mm Length 76 to 305 mm Thickness 0.32 mm Printing paper Recycling paper made of 100% waste paper (to DIN 19 309) can be processed Set of forms Sets of forms may be used only if the top edge is bound. The binding edge should be as soft as possible. A wavy binding edge may hamper the smooth feeding of these sets. Multi-part forms have to be inserted with the glued top facing down. Multi-part forms should be tested for suitability.
User guide B Character sets Character sets This chapter shows the MTPL character sets and contains a list of all available character sets which can be selected via control panel or by escape sequences. Note that MTPL sequences are available in all emulation modes. The following example shows you how to find the hexadecimal value for a character from the symbol set tables.
Character sets User guide MTPL standard character set hex dec 0 0 1 NUL 0 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F SP 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 17 33 49 65 81 97 113 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241 18 34 50 66 82 98 114 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242 35 51 67 83 99 115 131 147 163 179 195 211 227 243 148 164 180 196 212 228 244 DC1 1 1 2 STX 3 ETX 2 3 DC3 19 IND 4 4 5 ENQ 6 ACK 7 BEL 8 BS
User guide Character sets MTPL, international substitution characters dec 35 36 64 91 92 93 94 96 123 124 125 126 hex 23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E US ASCII UK ASCII Swedish German Portuguese French Italian Spanish Norwegian 119
Character sets User guide OCR-A character set hex dec 0 0 1 NUL 0 3 4 5 6 7 SP 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 17 33 49 65 81 97 113 18 34 50 66 82 98 114 19 35 51 67 83 99 115 20 36 52 68 84 100 116 21 37 53 69 85 101 117 22 38 54 70 86 102 118 23 39 55 71 87 103 119 24 40 56 72 88 104 120 25 41 57 73 89 105 121 26 42 58 74 90 106 122 27 43 59 75 91 107 123 28 44 60 76 92 108 124 29 45 61 77 93 109 125 30 4
User guide Character sets OCR-B character set hex dec 0 0 1 NUL 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 SP 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 17 33 49 65 81 97 113 18 34 50 66 82 98 114 19 35 51 67 83 99 115 20 36 52 68 84 100 116 21 37 53 69 85 101 117 22 38 54 70 86 102 118 23 39 55 71 87 103 119 24 40 56 72 88 104 120 25 41 57 73 89 105 121 26 42 58 74 90 106 122 27 43 59 75 91 107 123 28 44 60 76 92 108 124 29 45 61 77 93 109 125 30
Character sets User guide Available character sets and fonts ID for ESC R/ESC ( Draft Draft Copy Roman Sans Serif Courier (incl. Courier IBM) OCR-B OCR-A Prestige Script Orator Gothic Souvenir The following list includes all the character sets you can select from the control panel or via ESC sequences and specifies the fonts in which they are available.
OCR-B OCR-A Prestige Script Orator Gothic Souvenir - - - - - - - - - - - - - - X - - - - - - - - X X X X X X X X X X X - X - - - - - - - - X X X X X X X X X X X X 88 X X - X - - - - - - - - CP852 Latin 2 87 X X - X X - - - - - - - CP857 Turkish 8D X X - X X - - - - - - - CP858 (IBM with €) 9E X X X X X X X X X X X X CP860 Portugal 84 X X X X X X X X X X X X CP861 Icelandic 94
Draft Draft Copy Roman Sans Serif Courier (incl.
User guide C Emulations Emulations General When a printer understands the control set written for another printer type, it is said to emulate the other printer. Your printer emulates, i.e. “understands” the Epson LQ-2550 in its standard version. Escape sequences Escape sequences or control codes tell the printer that the following transmitted code is a printer command and not a printable character. They allow the selection of printer functions or the changing of printer parameters from the computer.
Emulations What are escape sequences? User guide An escape sequence consists of an ESCape control character (ESC = decimal 27 or hexadecimal 1B) followed by one or more characters, which represent commands to the printer. Please note that this escape character has nothing to do with the ESC key on your computer keyboard. For example, the control character ESC followed by the character “4” tells your printer to print the subsequent text in italics.
User guide How are escape sequences used? Emulations Escape sequences are transmitted to the printer by your computer software via the printer driver. Experienced users and programmers can also control the printer directly via control sequences, however before you start working with escape sequences and control codes, we recommend that you study the computer software manual. To enter control codes the Ctrl key and an ASCII character must be pressed simultaneously.
Emulations User guide List of available control codes The following table shows sequences marked by a if they are available in the various emulations. The MTPL sequences can be used within all emulation modes. The corresponding sequences are marked by a . If you want to know more about control codes, we recommend our Programmer’s Application Manual on this CD-ROM.
User guide MTPL IBM XL24 Emulations IBM AGM Epson Epson Code LQ-2550 LQ-2170 Function (.
Emulations MTPL 130 IBM XL24 User guide IBM AGM Epson Epson Code LQ-2550 LQ-2170 Function *<4> Set graphics print to 80 dpi *<40> Set graphics print to 360 dpi *MI>F Assign character set G2 - Underlining ON/OFF / Select vertical tab channels . Printing raster graphics : Condensed printing 12 cpi ON :<0> Copy ROM character set < Unidirectional printing for 1 line = Set bit 8 = 0 =...
User guide MTPL IBM XL24 Emulations IBM AGM Epson Epson Code LQ-2550 LQ-2170 Function [?7l Line overrun = Truncating data outside of the printing area [?~ Change emulation [@ ... Set double height [\ ...
Emulations MTPL 132 IBM XL24 User guide IBM AGM Epson Epson Code LQ-2550 LQ-2170 Function [16m Font 6 Default: HQ in actual font [17m Font 7 Default: HQ in actual font [18m Font 8 Default: HQ OCRB [19m Font 9 Default: HQ OCRA [1 g Clear vertical tab at current position [ 1 SP k Printout in Royal Mail customer barcode [1 SP L Set vertical spacing to 4 lpi [1 SP p Initiate US Postnet Barcode [1 SP X Print quality medium or HQ [1w Se
User guide MTPL IBM XL24 Emulations IBM AGM Epson Epson Code LQ-2550 LQ-2170 Function [4m Underline ON [4 SP L Set vertical spacing to 8 lpi [4w Set 10 cpi [4y Selecting NLQ or HS printing quality at 10 cpi [4z Line density 8 lpi (= line spacing 1/8 inch) [5{ Select fanfold paper mode tractor 1 [6{ Select fanfold paper mode tractor 2 [50m Proportional font OFF [50{ Page at print position [51{ Page at tear off position (perforation)
Emulations MTPL 134 IBM XL24 User guide IBM AGM Epson Epson Code LQ-2550 LQ-2170 Function [g <2> Set graphics print to 120 dpi [g <3> Set graphics print to 240 dpi [g <8> Set graphics print to 60 dpi [g <9> Set graphics print to 120 dpi [j Position paper back 1/180" [ f Set absolute horizontal and vertical position [+w Interface holding time n = 1 - 30 s [+x Head position horizontal in n/720", also p
User guide MTPL IBM XL24 Emulations IBM AGM Epson Epson Code LQ-2550 LQ-2170 Function [ v Set vertical tab [\ Perform relative horizontal step \; Transparent mode for the characters following ^ Transparent mode for the character following _ Overline ON/OFF 0 Set line feed to 1/8 inch 1 Set line feed to 7/72 inch 2 Set line feed to 1/6 inch 2 Set line feed to n/72 inch 3 Set line feed to n/180 inch 3>n>
Emulations MTPL 136 IBM XL24 User guide IBM AGM Epson Epson Code LQ-2550 LQ-2170 Function E Bold ON 0 Deselect single sheet operation 1 Bin 1 rear (ASF-R), option 2 Bin 2 front ( ASF-F), option 4 Select single sheet operation R Print page F Bold OFF g Set character pitch to 15 cpi G Set double stroke H Reset double stroke H Set horizontal tab at current printhead position I n = 0, 8: Draft; n =
User guide MTPL IBM XL24 Emulations IBM AGM Epson Epson Code LQ-2550 LQ-2170 Function Double-wide printing ON Set character spacing t Select character set T Superscript or subscript OFF U Unidirectional print ON/OFF Un Unidirectional print ON/OFF W Continuous double width ON/OFF w Double height print ON/OFF x Set print quality (PQ) x<0> sets Draft or HS x<1> sets LQ or HQ X Font selection ac
Emulations PJL commands User guide If a TallyCom III (or compatible) Ethernet interface is installed, you can use the following PJL commands. This functionality may be activated via the parameter Jobcntl in the Advanced Menu.
User guide Emulations Barcode Even the standard version of your printer has the possibility of using up to 23 different barcode types. Barcode mode can be accessed within every emulation. The user can decide whether barcode is activated permanently or activated depending on the situation by means of an escape sequence.
Emulations US Postnet barcode User guide Postnet is a special US-American type of barcode. It is printed in character size. Numeric values from 0 to 9 are printable. After activating this barcode type, numeric characters from 0 (hex. 30) to 9 (hex. 39) are interpreted as barcode figures. All other characters terminate the Barcode mode. Exception: the TAB function (hex. 09) is allowed within Barcode mode. The Postnet sequence is accessible in every emulation.
User guide KIX barcode Emulations The KIX barcode prints numeric values from 0 to 9 and alphanumeric values from A to Z as barcode characters. After activating this barcode type, numeric characters from 0 (hex. 30) to 9 (hex. 39) and alphanumeric values from A (hex. 41) to Z (hex. 5A) are interpreted as barcode figures. Lower cases from a (hex. 61) to z (hex. 7a) are automatically converted to capital characters. Control characters from hex. 0 (dec. 0) to hex.1F (dec. 31) terminates this barcode mode.
Emulations User guide LC printing Certain professional applications may require unusually large character sizes. Therefore your printer has the possibility of scaling standard size characters up to factor 99 by means of control sequences (LCP*). The Header sequence defines the parameters (e.g. height) once. This definition remains until the printer is switched off. The printable LCP* information is transmitted in an LCP “bracket” (SI).
User guide List of additional control codes Emulations You can use both the ESC sequences and the control codes.
User guide D Interfaces Interfaces Your matrix printer offers the possibility of operating either via a parallel or via a optional serial interface. This appendix informs you about the parallel Centronics compatible interface and the serial interface type RS232C/V.24 and describes the communication between your computer and the printer. These interfaces are linked to form a so-called shared interface. Your printer can be configured to use only one interface or both alternately.
Interfaces Parallel interface User guide The bidirectional parallel interface offers the so called “nibble” mode of the IEEE1284 interface norm. This enables installation in accordance with Windows “Plug & Play”. The standard parallel interface is able to transfer data at a speed of max. 30,000 bytes per second. When the receiving buffer is full, the data input is blocked until the data buffer is empty. This guarantees data transmission in blocks of 1 KB. Connector assignment Connector no.
User guide Serial interface V.24/RS232C Interfaces Your printer’s serial interface supports the RS232C specification. The signals are received and transmitted by a 9 pin connector. Basically 3 lines are already enough for exchanging information between computer and printer (one receive line, one send line, one line for common grounding). Type RS232C interface Synchronization Asynchronous Transmission rate 600 Baud to 19.200 Baud Signal status OFF (log.1) –3 V to –15 V ON (log.
Interfaces Interface cable (serial interface) User guide The cables used must be shielded. The cable shield must be connected to the connector shield on both ends. PC/AT (9-pin) Printer (9-pin) RxD 2 3 TxD TxD 3 2 RxD CTS 8 4 DTR/RDY SG 5 5 SG DSR 6 DTR 4 PC/AT (25-pin) Printer (9-pin) FG 1 FG TxD 2 2 RxD RxD 3 3 TxD CTS 8 4 DTR/RDY SG 5 5 SG DSR 6 DTR 4 It depends on the menu setting whether DTR or RDY is active at pin 4.
User guide Interfaces Protocols Memory mode XON/XOFF The received characters are stored in a FIFO buffer (first in/first out). The characters are processed in this buffer. The buffer capacity can be adjusted from 0 to 128 Kb. If the buffer is full, the interface signals NOT READY (signal acknowledgement: Level 1, -12 V) and XOFF (hex. 13, dec. 19). This results in stopping the data transmission. When the FIFO buffer is empty again, the interface signals READY (level 0, +12 V) and XON (hex. 11, dec. 17).
Interfaces ENQ/STX protocol User guide In addition to this XON/XOFF message, the possibility exists of requesting a status byte from the printer using the ENQ code (hex. 05, dec. 5). The STX code (hex 02, dec. 2) is used to clear any error messages (parity error, buffer overflow).
User guide E Options and accessories Options and accessories Options The following options can be ordered for your printer. Automatic cut sheet feeder, front (ASF-F) The automatic sheet feeder is suitable for single sheets. Paper formats with a width of 150 to 365 mm may be used. Each format in between can be set. The cut sheet feeder cannot be used in conjunction with the optional tractor front. Part no.: 061797 (narrow printer) Part no.
Options and accessories User guide Accessories Ribbon cassettes The following ribbon cassettes may be ordered: Ribbon cassette black, narrow printer Part no.: 060426 Ribbon cassette black, wide printer Part no.: 060425 Programmer’s application manuals Programmer’s application manual Epson Part no.: 379302 Programmer’s application manual IBM Part no.: 379306 Programmer’s application manual MTPL Part no.: 379298 Programmer’s application manual Barcode Part no.
User guide Index Index Symbols Auto-CR 61 $$ procedure 126 Auto-LF 61 Automatic carriage return (Auto-CR) 61 A Automatic cut sheet feeder, front (ASF-F) 151 Access to menu mode 41 Automatic cut sheet feeder, rear (ASF-R) 151 Accessories 151, 152 Programmer’s application manuals 152 Ribbon cassettes 152 Automatic gap adjustment (AGA) 85 Activate PJL langugage 94 Activation of automatic sheet feeder (AutoASF) 72 Activation of tractors (AutoTra) 71 Additional control codes 143 Additional display me
Index Changing ribbon cassette 16 User guide Changing printer settings 24 Emulations 125 Escape sequences 125 General 125 Changing the paper type 27 Enable/Disable Paper Handling Features 74 Character density Setting 29 ENQ/STX 150 Character set Available character sets and fonts 122 MTPL 118 MTPL, international substitution characters 119 OCR-A 120 OCR-B 121 Character sets 117 CharSet 59 Checking the printer voltage 7 Cleaning Carriage shafts 108 Housing 106 Interior 106 Platen 107 Printer 106 Uppe
User guide GrSpeed 93 Index LC printing 142 Left-hand area 87 H LeftMrg 72 Handthr 56 Leftzon 87 Head 66 Line length 68 Head up 86 Line wrap (Wrap) 89 Hex-Dump 80 Loading menu configurations (Menu) 47 HS-Draft 94 Loading optional firmware 25 HvyForm 91 Loading paper 30 I Local copy (screen print) from a Coax or Coax/IPDS 73 I/O 53 IBM character set (CharSet) 59 Improvement of graphic and barcode print quality 93 LPI 50 M Increased print speed for 17.
Index Form feed mode 70 Form length 63 Further settings 55 IBM character set 59 Interface buffer 58 Language 62 Line length 68 Loading menu configurations 47 Local copy from a Coax or Coax/IPDS 73 Menu lock 62 National character set 60 Normal characters and barcode 69 Paper parameter 63 Print head gap manually 66 Printing out menu configurations 47 Protocol 57 Quietmode 48 Reset to default values 48 Selecting character set 59 Selecting emulation 52 Selecting font 49 Selecting interface 58 Selecting start si
User guide Index PapOpt 71 Q Parallel interface 146 Quietm.
Index User guide Serial interface RS232/TTY 151 T Serial number 92 Tear position 37 SerialN 92 Tear position (AutoTear) 67 Setting and avtivating options (PapOpt) 71 Terminating Setup mode 45 Setting character density (CPI) 50 Test functions 77 Interface test 80 Printer self-test 78 Setting for printing copy paper (HvyForm) 91 Setting line spacing (LPI) 50 Setting the first printing line 40 Setting the left margin 72 Setting the print head gap 38 Setting the right margin 73 Setting the tear posi
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