User guide T2265+ T2280+ Matrix printer
User guide Table of contents Table of contents Introduction Printer features Symbols used About this manual 1 1 1 2 Printer at a glance Printer in tractor mode Printer in single-sheet mode Paperway 3 4 4 5 Installation Unpacking the printer 7 7 Placing your printer Checking the printer voltage Connecting the printer Switching on the printer 8 9 9 10 Inserting the ribbon cassette Installing the ribbon cassette the first time Changing the ribbon cassette 11 11 17 Printer drivers Installing a print
Table of contents User guide Offline mode Setup mode Messages in the LC display Key functions when turning on the printer Paper handling Changing the paper type Changing the paper type in the setup menu Loading paper Fanfold paper Single sheets Paper transport Moving the paper to the tear position Removing paper 37 37 38 39 39 41 43 44 45 Settings Setting the print head gap Setting the tear position Setting the first printing line (TOF) Selecting character density and font 47 47 48 49 50 2T model Intr
User guide Table of contents Menu parameters Printing out menu configurations (Print) Loading menu configurations (Menu) Reset to default values (Reset) Quietmode (Quietm.
Table of contents User guide Paper parameters (Paper) Form length (Forml) First printing position (FormAdj) Printhead gap manually (Head) View and tear position (AutoTear) Line length (Width) Barcode (Barcode) Normal characters and barcode (Barmode) Form feed mode (FFmode) Setting and activating options (PapOpt) Activation of tractors (AutoTra) Activation of automatic sheet feeder (AutoASF) Setting the left margin (LeftMrg) Setting the right margin (RightMrg) Local copy (screen print) from a Coax or Coax/
User guide Table of contents Settings for paper with dark back (Pap.
Table of contents User guide Specifications Printer specifications 131 Interface specifications 135 Paper specifications 136 Character sets VI 131 139 MTPL standard character set 140 MTPL, international substitution characters 141 OCR-A character set 142 OCR-B character set 143 Available character sets and fonts 144 Emulations 147 General 147 Escape sequences 147 What are escape sequences? MTPL sequences Control codes The $$ procedure Example: 148 148 148 148 148 How are escape
User guide Table of contents Interfaces Parallel interface Connector assignment Ethernet interface Hardware Supported operating systems Supported protocols Designation of IP address Configuration Status Management Setup Physical printer port in Ethernet with TCP/IP Example of a printer connected to a computer in an Ethernet Example of several devices in an Ethernet Optional serial interface V.
Table of contents User guide Accessories Ribbon cassettes Programming manuals Index VIII 177 177 177 179
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.
Introduction About this manual User guide The user guide contains a detailed description of the printer, its characteristic features and additional information. ` Chapter 1 Printer at a glance lists all the parts of the printer. ` Chapter 2 Installation contains start-up instructions and points to note. ` Chapter 3 Inserting the ribbon cassette provides step-by-step instructions for changing the ribbon cassette.
User guide 1 Printer at a glance Printer at a glance Soundproofing cover Control panel Top cover Front cover Bottom cover Power switch Interface connectors Power cord connector and fuse 3
Printer at a glance User guide Printer in tractor mode Tractors Printer in single-sheet mode Paper support Rear cover Paper guide Single sheet feeder, open 4
User guide Printer at a glance Paperway ` Fanfold paper mode Standard printer: Tractor 1 Single sheet* Options: Tractor 2 Tractor 3, only for 2T model, integrated Single sheet feeder front (ASF-F) Single sheet feeder rear (ASF-R) Tractor 3 Tract o r2 Tractor 1 ` Single sheet mode Single sheet * Not available on some models.
User guide 2 Installation Installation Unpacking the printer Place your printer on a solid surface (see Placing your printer, page 8). Make sure that the “Up” symbols point in the correct direction. 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 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. 12 0V STOP Never switch on the printer if the voltage setting is incorrect, since this may result in severe damage.
Installation User guide Switching on the printer The power switch for switching on the printer is located at the bottom left at the front of the printer when viewed from the front. SDRAMTEST 20000 55AA ok 1 2 3 Online 4 48979A 01 Initializing ... 1 10 2 3 4 After switching on, the printer passes through a memory test during the initialization phase. In the display appears temporary the message "SDRAMTEST XXXXX XX ok".
User guide 3 Inserting the ribbon cassette Inserting the ribbon cassette Installing the ribbon cassette the first time When delivered, no ribbon cassette is installed. When you switch on the printer the first time, the printers display shows the message: Now insert the supplied ribbon cassette. STOP During the process of initialization after powering on, the printer checks if a ribbon cassette is installed. It also checks during the execution of a print job the operativeness of the ribbon cassette.
Inserting the ribbon cassette User guide Cautiously slide the print head carriage to the left stop (viewed from the printer front). Move the coloured friction tabs to the left and right (direction of the arrows) as shown in the figure and raise the friction mechanism.
User guide Inserting the ribbon cassette Raise the coloured insertion tongue A. A Remove the coloured protections A and B. Insert the coloured ribbon tension knob into the right-hand front location of the new ribbon cassette. Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in order to take up slack of the ribbon.
Inserting the ribbon cassette User guide Slightly tilt the ribbon cassette forwards and thread in the ribbon between the coloured insertion tongue and the ribbon support (transparent plastic plate). Align and insert the cassette into the guides on the left and right, then press down until it clicks into place. Insert the coloured tension knob into one of the two locations. Turn the tension knob to take up slack in the ribbon until it is seated correctly at the bottom in the ribbon support.
User guide Inserting the ribbon cassette Press down the coloured insertion tongue A. A Move the print head carriage back and forth several times. If the ribbon is correctly seated, there must be no perceptible resistance. The ribbon should be transported during the travel from left to right. If this is not the case, you should check that the ribbon cassette is correctly inserted on the right.
Inserting the ribbon cassette User guide Press the friction mechanism down until it clicks into place. Close the top cover.
User guide Changing the ribbon cassette Inserting the ribbon cassette STOP During the process of initialization after powering on, the printer checks if a ribbon cassette is installed. It also checks during the execution of a print job the operativeness of the ribbon cassette. These functions mandatory require the use of the manufacturers original ribbon cassettes (see Accessories, page 177). If other ribbon cassettes were used, the message Check Ribbon appears in the display, it is impossible to print.
Inserting the ribbon cassette User guide Move the coloured friction tabs to the left and right (direction of the arrows) as shown in the figure and raise the friction mechanism. Remove the used cassette.
User guide Inserting the ribbon cassette Raise the coloured insertion tongue A. A Remove the coloured protections A and B. Insert the coloured ribbon tension knob into the right-hand front location of the new ribbon cassette. Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in order to take up slack of the ribbon.
Inserting the ribbon cassette User guide Slightly tilt the ribbon cassette forwards and thread in the ribbon between the coloured insertion tongue and the ribbon support (transparent plastic plate). Align and insert the cassette into the guides on the left and right, then press down until it clicks into place. Insert the coloured tension knob into one of the two locations. Turn the tension knob to take up slack in the ribbon until it is seated correctly at the bottom in the ribbon support.
User guide Inserting the ribbon cassette Press down the coloured insertion tongue A. A Move the print head carriage back and forth several times. If the ribbon is correctly seated, there must be no perceptible resistance. The ribbon should be transported during the travel from left to right. If this is not the case, you should check that the ribbon cassette is correctly inserted on the right.
Inserting the ribbon cassette User guide Press the friction mechanism down until it clicks into place. Close the top cover.
User guide 4 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 57). 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 63). 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 5 The control panel 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.
The control panel User guide 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: Trac1 = Tractor 1 = tractor mode).
User guide The control panel 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. Trac1 Tear 3 4 Online Setup ` Tear key (4): Activates the tear function when fanfold paper is loaded, see Moving the paper to the tear position (page 44). If Load is displayed above this key, no paper is loaded in the printer or the printer is in park position.
The control panel User guide 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.
User guide Messages in the LC display The control panel 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 Error messages via the display (page 122).
The control panel Key functions when turning on the printer User guide 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 Advanced menu (page 97) of this manual.
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 Park 1 2 Trac1 Load 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 Loading paper Paper handling Your printer can process both fanfold paper and single sheets. For informations on allowable paper formats, refer to the section Paper specifications (page 136). 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 136). Fanfold paper Make sure that the printer is set for fanfold paper printing.
Paper handling User guide Open the coloured latch lever of the right-hand tractor and align it to the paper width. Insert the fanfold paper into the right-hand tractor. Make sure that it is inserted by the same length as on the left-hand tractor in order to avoid any paper jam. Close the tractor flap and lock the tractor by turning the tractor lever to the rear.
User guide Paper handling Single sheets Some printer models are designed for fanfold paper operation only and therefore do not feature a single sheet feeder. The front cover can therefore not be opened on these models. Make sure that the printer is set to single sheet mode. If necessary, change the paper type, see Changing the paper type (page 37). Press the latch at the middle of the front cover. The single sheet input tray opens downwards.
Paper handling User guide Insert the single sheet into the input tray as far as possible. 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. The printer reports a paper out condition by displaying Load paper from single and beeping. Online 1 42 2 Single Load 3 4 Online Setup Press the Load (4) key only to load paper before starting the printout.
User guide Paper handling Paper transport Offline Park 1 2 Trac1 LF/FF 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.
Paper handling User guide Moving the paper to the tear position Online 1 2 Trac1 Tear 3 4 Online Setup You can use the Tear key to move the paper to the tear position. Swing the soundproofing cover towards the front (see below). The tear edge is located at the front side of the paper output opening. Make sure that the printer is in online mode. If necessary, press the Online key. Press the Tear (4) key. The printer moves the perforation edge of the fanfold paper to the tear edge.
User guide Paper handling Removing paper Offline Park 1 2 Trac1 Load 3 4 STOP Online Setup Never use force to remove the paper from the printer. Otherwise the mechanical components may be damaged. Make sure that the printer is in offline mode; press the Online key, if necessary. Press the Park (1) key. If fanfold paper is loaded in the printer, it is fed to the tear position. The text Tear paper off appears in the display. Now remove the paper from the tractor. Then press any key.
User guide 7 Settings Settings This section describes how to set the tear position, the first printing line, the print head gap as well as the font and the character density. 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.
Settings User guide 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.
User guide Settings 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 48). Adjust Menu 1 2 Paperway Char 3 Online Press the Setup key. The printer changes to setup mode. 4 Setup 1 Online Tear 2 Press the Adjust (2) key. Press the TOF (3) key.
Settings User guide Selecting character density and font Adjust Menu 1 2 Font 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. Online Setup Press the Font (2) or CPI (3) key (in our example, press CPI).
User guide 8 2T model 2T model Introduction This section describes how to handle the rear tractor (paper feed from the rear), which is only available and permanently installed in the 2T printer model in addition to the primary tractor (paper feed from the front).
2T model Loading paper into the rear tractor User guide To place fanfold paper into the rear tractor, proceed as follows. Swing the noise absorbing element towards the front, raise the rear cover vertically and remove it. Open both the right-hand and left-hand tractor flaps. Release the coloured latch lever of the lefthand tractor and align the tractor in such a way that the first printing position on the paper matches the X mark on the printer housing. Then fix the coloured lever again.
User guide 2T model Release the coloured latch lever of the righthand tractor and align it to the paper width. Insert the fanfold paper into the right-hand tractor. Make sure that the paper form is inserted straight in order to avoid any paper jam. Close the tractor flap and lock the tractor by turning the lever towards the rear.
2T model User guide Paper guiding bracket STOP Important: It is absolutely necessary to mount the paper guiding bracket when using the rear tractor. It serves to protect the mains and interface cables from being damaged by the paper in the rear tractor. Hook the paper guiding bracket at the bottom of the printer as shown in the figure and then raise it until it clicks into place by exerting gentle pressure.
User guide 2T model Online 1 2 Trac3 Load 3 4 Online Setup Press the Online key to select the printer. When the printer receives data from the computer, the single sheet will be loaded automatically. To load the single sheet before starting the printout, press the Load key (4). The fanfold paper can be kept in the inactive tractor when changing the paper path. The printer will move it automatically to the park position.
User guide 9 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 94) 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) Paper Interf.
User guide The Menu Menu parameters Online 1 2 Adjust Menu 1 2 Trac1 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 94).
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 167). 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-INT) Press ETH-INT (2) key. ETH-INT Back 1 2 In this parameter group you can choose settings for the internal Ethernet interface. Next 3 4 Online Setup Setting IP address (IP Addr) IP Addr Back 1 2 OCTET 1 Back 1 2 Gateway Next 3 4 OCTET 2 Next 3 4 OCTET 1= 0 * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 Input of the IP address of the printer. Press IP Addr (2) key.
The Menu User guide OCTET 1= 0 * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired digit. Online Setup Setting Options: 0 to 255 Default Setting: 0 Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1). Set the remaining three digit groups in the same way. Press the Next key (4) to access the next group of parameters.
User guide The Menu IP address administration (IP Get M) Subnet Back 1 2 IP Get M Next 3 4 IP Get M=Static* Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 Selects the way of administrating the IP address. Press IP Get M (3) key. Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting. Online Setup Setting Options: Static, DHCP, BOOTP Default Setting: DHCP Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
The Menu User guide Selecting character set (CG-Tab) CG-Tab Charset Back Next 1 2 3 4 CG-Tab=Graphic * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 Only available for Epson LQ 2550/LQ2170 emulation. Either the Epson character set Italics or the IBM graphics character set or a DLL (download) character set, as defined before, can be activated in the code range from hex. A0 to hex. FE. Press CG-Tab (2) key. Online Setup Use the < (2) or > (3) key to select the desired setting.
User guide The Menu 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 144). 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.
The Menu User guide 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).
User guide The Menu 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.
The Menu User guide 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.
User guide The Menu 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 - 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.
The Menu User guide 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.
User guide The Menu Printhead gap manually (Head) This parameter is ignored if the automatic gap adjustment (AGA) is activated; see Automatic gap adjustment (AGA) (page 105). 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.
The Menu User guide 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.
User guide The Menu 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 Setting Options: 8 Inch, 13.2 Inch, 13.6 Inch Default Setting: 13.6 Inch Setup Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
The Menu User guide 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”.
User guide The Menu 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.
The Menu User guide 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 5). Also regulates the activation of ASFs and/or optional tractors. This parameter only appears if at least one optional tractor is installed.
User guide The Menu 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.
The Menu User guide 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: 2–136/10“ Default Setting: 136/10“ The value may not fall below the LeftMrg value. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set key (1).
User guide The Menu Enable/Disable paper handling features (Paphand) FFaftLC Back 1 2 Paphand Next 3 Paphand=ON Set < > 1 2 3 4 * Exit 4 In the Advanced menu 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.
The Menu Menu settings (example) 94 User guide
User guide The Menu 95
User guide 10 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, 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 47). 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 PMS Next Interface test and activating the paper motion sensor W Forml AGA Back Next Setting default form length and the Automatic Gap Adjustment for the print head W Paphand CX-bid Back Next W Wrap Sound Back Next Single Back Settings to facilitate handling paper of poor quality and the parallel interface W Pap.back Next Einzel Back Setting line wrap and sound when paper empty 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 4 Online Setup Automatic paper motion sensor (PMS) ASCII80 ASCII136 Back Next 1 2 H-Dump Back 1 2 PMS=On Set < 1 2 3 4 The display shows Test mode for approx. 1 second and then automatically changes to display ASCII 80 ASCII 136. You can use this function to activate or deactivate the paper motion detection feature.
User guide Advanced menu Form length (Forml) Formlen AGA Back Next 1 2 3 4 Formlen=12" * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 The Formlen function allows you to set the basic form length to meet your requirements. 11 inches are usual in the USA, as opposed to 12 inches in Europe. Select the Forml menu (2).
Advanced menu User guide Paper handling (Paphand) The Paphand group of menus improves the possibilities for the troublefree printing of paper with properties likely to cause problems (perforations etc.) or paper of poor finish. Put the printer into Test mode by pressing the key Online while switching on the printer. The display shows ASCII80 ASCII136. Change to the parameter group Formlen AGA by pressing the key Next three times.
User guide Advanced menu Paper width (Pagewid) Head up Pagewid Back Next 1 2 3 4 Pagewid=136/10"* Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 This parameter determines the actual paper width. Select the Pagewid menu (3) Online Setup Online Setup Setting options: From 20 to 136 in 1/10 inch steps Default setting: 136/10 inch (136 characters at 10 characters/inch) If Head up = On, the printhead moves to the calculated centre of the paper during the time the paper is moving in the protected zone.
Advanced menu User guide Right-hand area (Rightzo) Leftzon Rightzo Back Next 1 2 3 4 Rightzo=Off * Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 If the parameter is On, the print head travels from the right-hand perforation area towards the centre of the paper while the paper is moving. The Pagewid option must be correctly set in this case, see Paper width (Pagewid) (page 107). Select the Rightzo menu (3).
User guide Advanced menu Bidirectional parallel interface (CX-bid) Paphand CX-bid Back Next 1 2 3 CX-bid=On Set < > 1 2 3 4 * Exit 4 Select the CX-bid menu (3). Online Setup Online Setup Setting options: On/Off Default setting: On CX-bid = ON sets the parallel interface of the printer to bidirectional mode (IEEE 1284, Nibble mode), e.g. for Windows Plug & Play. CX-bid = OFF sets the interface to compatibility mode in order to ensure reliable operation with special external boxes.
Advanced menu User guide Beep at paper end (Sound) Wrap Back 1 2 Sound Next 3 Sound=On Set < > 1 2 3 4 * Exit 4 Select the Sound menu (3). Online Setup Online Setup Setting options: On/Off Default setting: On When Sound = On, a beep is generated every second to notify that paper is empty. Confirm the setting by pressing the Set (1) key. Change to the next parameter group with the Next key (4). Deactivate single sheet feeder (Single) Single Back 1 2 Pap.
User guide Advanced menu Settings for paper with dark back (Pap.back) Compmod Pap.back Back Next 1 2 3 4 Pap.back=normal* Set < > Exit 1 2 3 4 Select the Pap.back (3) menu. Online Setup Online Setting options: normal/dark Default setting: normal Pap.back = normal is the standard for normal paper. Setup Pap.back = dark can be set to process paper with a grey back. Paper with a completely black back side cannot be used if the ink is carbon-based.
Advanced menu User guide Automatic paper width detection (APW) APW Back 1 2 APW=On Set < 1 2 The automatic paper width detection feature APW prevents the printer from printing beyond the paper edge. This is useful to prevent the printer from printing on the platen, for example, because of an incorrect driver setting. Select the APW (2) menu.
User guide Advanced menu You can now either cancel the print job or load suitable paper. In the latter case, the printer will resume the print job upon pressing the Online key. If you press the Online key without having changed the paper, another line is printed until reaching the measured paper-end position. The sensor interprets dark areas with a width of 13 mm or more as the right-hand paper edge.
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: Normal 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) Select the Jobcntl (2) menu. Jobcntl Back 1 2 Next 3 4 Jobcntl=Off * Set < > Exit 1 2 This parameter activates the printer language PJL (Printer Job Language). Mandatory prerequisite therefore is that a TallyComm III Ethernet (or compatible) interface is installed. 3 4 Online Setup Online Setup Setting options: Default setting: Off/On Off On activates the PJL printer language (see PJL commands (page 160).
User guide 11 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 37). 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 41). 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 17). 2 The printhead to platen gap is not correctly set, refer to the section Setting the print head gap, (page 47). 3 For printers with the AGA = ON: Enter a correction value <0. See the section Setting the print head gap, (page 47).
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 47).
User guide Message Paper Jam Cover open 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 119) or Paper jam (single sheets), (page 120). Top cover is open. ` Close the top cover. 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 Overrun Error User guide Possible cause Corrective action Received data which has not yet been printed is overwritten with new data. ` If an optional serial interface is installed: Check that the correct busy protocol (e.g. XON XOFF) is set in the menu Serial interface, protocol, see Protocol (Protocol), (page 73). ` Check the interface cable, see section Connecting the printer, (page 9) and Interfaces, (page 167).
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 12 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 line fuse accessible from the exterior.
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 dust and possible ink remains carefully from the platen. 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 17) and Error messages via the display, (page 122). The service life of the ribbon is 20 million characters.
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 130 STOP Carriage shafts must not be oiled or greased; otherwise damage will occur on the printer.
User guide A Specifications Specifications Printer specifications T2265+ Printer system T2265+MC T2280+ Serial impact matrix printer Printhead with 24 needles, ∅ 0.25 mm bidirectional printing Print speed and character matrices HSQ (High Speed Quality) DPQ (Data Print Quality) CPQ (Copy Print Quality) NLQ (Near Letter Quality) 700 cps / 10,0 cpi, 12 x 10 640 cps / 10.0 cpi, 12 x 10 800 cps / 10,0 cpi, 12 x 10 840 cps / 12,0 cpi, 12 x 08 800 cps / 12.
Specifications LQ (Letter Quality) User guide T2265+ T2265+MC T2280+ 100 cps / 10,0 cpi, 24 x 36 90 cps / 10.0 cpi, 24 x 36 111 cps / 10,0 cpi, 24 x 36 120 cps / 12,0 cpi, 24 x 30 110 cps / 12.0 cpi, 24 x 30 133 cps / 12,0 cpi, 24 x 30 150 cps / 15,0 cpi, 16 x 24* 133 cps / 15.0 cpi, 16 x 24* 167 cps / 15,0 cpi, 16 x 24* 150 cps / 15,0 cpi, 24 x 18 133 cps / 15.0 cpi, 24 x 18 167 cps / 15,0 cpi, 24 x 18 170 cps / 17,1 cpi, 24 x 18 150 cps / 17.
User guide Specifications T2265+ Panel T2265+MC T2280+ LCD display, 2 x 16 digits Online, Setup, 4 softkeys Noise Sound pressure level LPA = ≤55 dB(A) in HS mode (ISO 7779[1988]) LPA = ≤55 dB(A) im HSModus (ISO 7779[1988]) LPA = ≤57 dB(A) in HS mode (ISO 7779[1988]) Sound power level LWAd = 72 dB(A) in HS mode (ISO 7779[1988]) LWAd = 72 dB(A) im HSModus (ISO 7779[1988]) LWAd = 72 dB(A) in HS mode (ISO 7779[1988]) Workload 40 000 pages/month 40 000 pages/month 50 000 pages/month Throughput
Specifications Optional User guide T2265+ T2265+MC T2280+ Automatic single sheet feeder front and rear Automatic single sheet feeder front and rear Automatic single sheet feeder front and rear Tractor 2 (front) Tractor 2 (front) Tractor 2 (front) Service life Print head 500 Mio. / DPQ, 12 x 12 Matrix Ribbon 20 Mio. characters Environmental conditions Operation Temperature +10° to +35°C Rel. humidity 15 to 75% Climate IEC/EN 60721-3-3, class 3K2 Storage Temperature -5° to +45°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. IEEE Std 1284 – 1294 Voltage supply of external devices on pin 18 U = +5 V ±10% I = 0.
Specifications User guide Paper specifications Continuous paper Single part forms Tractor 1 Weight 60 to 120 g/m2 Width 76 to 420 mm Form length 76 to 559 mm Continuous paper Multi part forms Tractor 1 (to be tested individually) Copies T2265+ 1 + 6 max. Continuous paper Tractor 3 single part forms Continuous paper Multi part forms Tractor 3 (to be tested individually) Cut sheet insertion via front feed/manual Single part forms 136 T2265+MC 1 + 8 max. T2280+ 1 + 5 max.
User guide Cut sheet insertion via front feed/manual Multi part forms (to be tested individually) Envelopes Specifications Copies Standard printer 2T model 1 + 5 max. 1 + 3 max. Weight of original 50 to 60 g/m2 Weight of copies 45 to 56 g/m2 Weight of bottom sheet 50 to 60 g/m2 Thickness (max.) 0.6 mm Width 76 to 420 mm Form length 76 to 305 mm Width 76 to 420 mm Length 76 to 305 mm Thickness 0.32 mm Sets of forms Sets of forms may be used only if the top edge is bound.
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 141
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 152 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 154 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 156 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 158 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 The following PJL commands can be used either with the internal Ethernet interface or with a TallyCom III interface (or compatible). 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 printer offers by default the possibility of operating either via a parallel, an Ethernet or via an optional serial interface. This chapter informs you about the parallel Centronics compatible interface, the Ethernet interface and the optional serial interface and describes the communication between your computer and the printer. The parallel and the optional serial interface are linked to form a socalled shared interface.
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 Interfaces Ethernet interface The Ethernet interface affords the printer to connect to local area networks. It's attributes are: Hardware Supported operating systems Supported protocols Designation of IP address Configuration ` LAN/Ethernet: RJ45, Ethernet 100BaseTX with 100 Mbps (IEEE802.3u), 10Base-T with 10 Mbps (IEEE802.
Interfaces User guide Physical printer port in Ethernet with TCP/IP When using your printer in a local network with Ethernet connections and the TCP/IP protocol, you have to assign several address informations. STOP Address information for the Ethernet port can only be made available by your network administrator, who has the necessary rights to install printers on the network and/or make any changes. ` The assumed address space corresponds to the TCP/IP adress, class C, 192.168.1.xxx.
User guide Optional 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.
Options and accessories Paper basket User guide Paper basket for pedestal to create proper output paper stacks. Part no.: 060 833 Cable cover For the 2T model only. Part no.: 061 909 ESD brush ESD brush to be installed on top friction (contact your service technician). Part no.: 061 191 Interface modules Optional firmware 176 The following interface modules are available. Name Part no.
User guide Options and accessories Accessories Ribbon cassettes Programming manuals Ribbon cassettes are available in the following versions. Name Part no. Ribbon cassette, black 062 471 The following programming manuals are available. You can download the manuals from our internet page. Name Part no.
User guide Index Index Symbols Right-hand area 108 Serial number 114 Setting for printing copy paper 111 Settings for paper with dark back 111 $$ procedure 148 Numerics 2T model 51 loading paper into the rear tractor 52 paper guiding 54 Rear tractor paper path 51 selecting the rear tractor 54 AED 113 AGA 105 APW 112 Asset number 114 AssetN 114 A AutoASF 91 Access to menu mode 57 Auto-CR 80 Accessories 175, 177 Programming manuals 177 Ribbon cassettes 177 Autocut facility 175 Automatic carriage r
Index Royal Mail Customer 162 US Postnet 162 USPS Intellitent Mail barcode 163 Barmode 88 User guide Cleaning the printer 128 Connecting the printer 9 Control codes 148, 150 Baud 69 Control panel 31 Programming via 57 Beep at paper end (Sound) 110 Country 79 Bidir 68 CPI 66 Bidirectional parallel interface (CX-bid) 109 CX-bid 109 Bidirectional printing (Bidir) 68 Block end character (Blockend) 71 D Blockend 71 Data format (Format) 70 Buffer 74 Data transmission rate (Baud) 69 Deactivate singl
User guide Index FFmode 89 Installing the ribbon cassette the first time 11 Firmware Loading 29 Troubleshooting 29 Interf.
Index User guide M Printing out menu configurations 63 Protocol 73 Quietmode 64 Reset to default values 64 Selecting character set 78 Selecting emulation 68 Selecting font 65 Selecting interface 74 Selecting start signal for escape sequence 67 Serial interface 69 Setting and avtivating options 90 Setting character density 66 setting Gateway address 75 setting IP address 75 Setting line spacing 66 Setting Subnet mask 76 Setting the left margin 91 Setting the right margin 92 Settings for interfaces 69 Sign
User guide Index Optional firmware 176 Physlm 108 Options 175 ASF-F 175 ASF-R 175 Autocut facility 175 Cable cover 176 ESD brush 176 Face down insertion 175 Interface modules 176 Optional firmware 176 Paper basket 176 Printer pedestal 175 Tractor 2, front 175 PJL commands 160 Output signals 172 P Pagewid 107 Pap.
Index Q Quietm. 64 Quietmode 64 User guide Connector assignment 171 Input signals 172 Interface cable 172 Output signals 172 R Serial interface (Serial) 69 Rear tractor loading paper 52 selecting 54 Serial interface V.
User guide Index Sound 110 Special 71 Specifications 131 Interface specifications 135 Subnet 76 Switching on the printer 10 T Tear position 44 Tear position (AutoTear) 86 Terminating Setup mode 61 Test functions 97 Interface test 100 Printer self-test 98 TOF Setting the first printing line 49 Tractor 2 front 175 Transparence (Handthr) 72 Troubleshooting 117 Additional display messages 125 Error messages via the display 122 General print problems 118 Problems with the print quality 121 U Unpacking the pr
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