FUJITSU DL9300/9400 DOT MATRIX PRINTER USER'S MANUAL
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement for United States Users NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notice to Canadian Users This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice to German Users Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/die/das • M33021B/M33011B in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der • “CE” funk-entstört ist.
The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice and without obligation to incorporate changes and improvements into units already shipped. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information included here is complete and accurate at the time of publication; however, Fujitsu cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions. Printer model specifications differ with the print column (80 or 136) and the power supply input voltage (100-120 or 220-240 VAC).
ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for buying the Fujitsu DL9300/9400 dot matrix printer. You can expect years of reliable service with very little maintenance. This manual explains how to use your printer to full advantage. It is written for both new and experienced printer users. This manual describes how to install, set up, and use your printer and printer options. It also explains how to keep the printer in good working condition and what to do should something go wrong.
ORGANIZATION This manual is organized as follows: Quick Reference summarizes everyday printer operations. After you become familiar with the printer, use this section as a memory aid. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces the printer and identifies key features and options that enhance the printer’s capabilities. Chapter 2, Setting Up, gives step-by-step procedures for setting up the printer for immediate use and identifies the main parts of the printer.
Chapter 8, Installing Options, describes the options available for the printer and explains how to install them. At the end of this manual, you will find several appendixes, a glossary, and an index. Appendix A gives order numbers for printer supplies, options, and publications. Other appendixes provide additional technical information about the printer.
Maintenance TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Reference ............................................................ QR–1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Features ........................................................................... Options ............................................................................ 1–1 1–3 Selecting a Good Location ........................................... Unpacking the Printer .................................................... Checking Options and Supplies ....................
CHAPTER 3 PAPER HANDLING Selecting Paper .............................................................. Overview of Paper Operations ..................................... Selecting Paper Path ..................................................... Paper Path and feed Directions .............................. Adjusting for Paper Thickness ........................................ Using Single Sheets ......................................................... Loading a Single Sheet of Paper .......................
How to Use This Chapter ................................................ Entering Setup Mode ..................................................... Overview of Setup Mode .............................................. Setup Mode Example ............................................... Points to Remember .................................................. Printing a List of Selected Options ................................ Deciding Which Options to Change ...........................
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE-SHOOTING Solving Problems ............................................................. 7–1 Print Quality Problems ............................................... 7–1 Paper Handling Problems ......................................... 7–4 Operating Problems .................................................. 7–7 Printer Failures ............................................................ 7–9 Diagnostic functions....................................................... 7–10 Getting Help........
Parallel Interface ............................................................ Data Transmission Timing .......................................... Serial Interface ................................................................ Serial Options ............................................................. Cable Wiring .............................................................. Serial Protocols ...........................................................
vi User's Manual
QUICK REFERENCE Quick Reference is written for experienced users — users who are familiar with how the printer works, but who may need to refresh their memory occasionally. Only the printer’s normal (non-setup) mode is covered. For details on setup mode, see Chapter 5. Normal mode operation includes everyday operations, such as paper handling and font selection. The printer comes up in normal mode when turned on.
QUICK REFERENCE Printer Operations (Normal Mode) √ : Operation can be performed when the printer is in this state. — : Operation cannot be performed when the printer is in this state. N/A : Does not apply. Operation Online Offline Clear print buffer — √ Press LOAD and LF/FF. Eject single sheets √ √ Press LF/FF. Enter normal mode N/A N/A Enter setup mode — √ Press ↑MICRO and ↓MICRO. Exit to normal mode — √ Press ONLINE, then press ↑MICRO or ↓MICRO.
INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION Dot matrix printer FEATURES Key printer features and options are listed in the next two sections. • Software compatibility. This printer, which operates primarily with the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS command set, is compatible with the IBM Proprinter XL24E command set and the Epson ESC/P2 command set. • Various character sets.
INTRODUCTION • Multiple fonts. The printer has eighteen resident fonts: Nine bitmap fonts — Courier 10, Pica 10, Prestige Elite 12, Boldface PS, OCR-B 10, OCR-A 10, Correspondence, Compressed, and Draft and nine outline fonts — Timeless, Nimbus Sans, and Courier, each in upright, italic, and bold. • High-speed printing. At 10 cpi, print speed ranges from 100 cps for letter quality to 360cps for draft quality. • Large print buffer.
INTRODUCTION • Auto paper thickness control. Features as standard equipment. • Dual interfaces and auto interface selection. The printer has the dual interface connectors and automatically selects the interface proper to the occasion. • DLMENU. You can control the printer using the remote setup utility program, DLMENU, stored in the floppy disk which is furnished with the printer. • Maintenance-free. The printer only requires periodic cleaning and changing of the ribbon cartridge.
INTRODUCTION 1-4 User's Manual USER'S MANUAL
SETTING UP SETTING UP Your new printer is easy to install and set up. This chapter tells you how to set up the printer and start printing right away. If this is your first printer, you should read the entire chapter before attempting to use the printer.
SETTING UP √ Do not expose the printer to extremes of temperature and humidity. √ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer or recommended by your dealer. Do not use an extension cord. √ Do not plug the printer into a power outlet that is shared with heavy industrial equipment, such as motors, or appliances, such as copiers or coffee makers. Such equipment often emits electrical noise or causes power degradation.
SETTING UP UNPACKING THE PRINTER Unpack the printer as follows: 1. Open the carton and remove the printer and its components. Make sure that you have all of the items shown below. Note that the power cord supplied depends on the printer model (100-120 or 220-240 VAC power supply).
SETTING UP 2. Carefully examine each item for damage. Report any problems to your dealer or shipping agent. 3. Place the printer where you plan to use it. 4. Remove the tapes and cushions securing the printer. Open the front cover and remove the shipping restraint cardboard that holds the print head carriage in place (shown below). Cardboard Front cover Removing the shipping restraint cardboard 5. Store the original shipping carton and packaging materials for future use.
SETTING UP Checking Options and Supplies The following options and supplies, if ordered, are shipped separately: • Cut sheet feeder (option) • Tractor unit (option) • Extra monochrome ribbon cartridges Make sure that you received all the options you ordered. Installation of options is described in Chapter 8. User's Manual 2-5 Setting Up Once you are sure you have everything, you are ready to assemble the printer.
SETTING UP ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER This section explains how to install the rear stacker and ribbon cartridge. Installing the Rear Stacker The rear stacker enables smooth feeding of both single sheets and continuous forms. Install the rear stacker as described below: 1. Referring to the following figure, located stacker guides and upper and lower stacker grooves at either side of the printer. 2. Locate the front and rear mounting pins on each side of the rear stacker. 3.
SETTING UP To place the rear stacker in its down position, place the front mounting pins beneath the stacker guides and slide the rear mounting pins into the lower stacker grooves. (Adjust the letter C labeled on the rear stacker to the letter C labeled on the printer. Insert the stacker in the direction of the arrow.) The rear stacker is put in this position when a cut sheet feeder is to be attached to the rear of the printer or using the front tractor.
SETTING UP Setting the Paper Table Lower the paper table until it is in the horizontal position, as shown in the figure below. The paper table has two modes depending on how the printer is used. (Normal mode) Normal mode is used for manual feeding of cut sheets from the paper table and feeding continuous forms from the front or rear tractor. The following figure shows the paper table in normal mode. (Stack mode) Stack mode is used when a cut sheet feeder option is attached to the rear of the printer.
SETTING UP NOTE When lifting the paper table, keep it located against the printer side by pushing gently towards the printer. If this is not done, the flaps may come free. 2. Lower the paper table to down position (normal mode) and pull the paper table forward. Flaps Setting Up Paper table 3. Tilt the paper table in the direction of the arrow below.
SETTING UP 4. Keeping to the path of the guide slot, push the paper table sloping downwards to locate in position. NOTE When the paper table is set for stack mode, the cut sheet feeder option cannot be attached to the front of the printer. Installing the Ribbon Cartridge WARNING To avoid personal injury, do NOT connect the printer to a power source before installing the ribbon cartridge. 1. Open the front cover of the printer.
SETTING UP 2. Rotate the paper thickness indicator upwards until head gap is at maximum R. Move to R Setting Up Preparing the printer to install the ribbon cartridge 3. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its package. Push in the two ribbon release tabs. The tabs snap into the cartridge and the ribbon feed mechanism engages. Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to be sure that it feeds properly. Ribbon feed knob Turn clockwise to tighten.
SETTING UP 4. Locate the two ribbon release levers on either side of the ribbon cartridge. Each ribbon release lever has a mounting pin on the side. Place the mounting pins on the ribbon support bracket of the print head cartridge. Insert the ribbon so that the ribbon falls between the nose of the print head and the plastic print guide. Head carrier Print guide Print head Triangle mark Installing the ribbon cartridge 5.
SETTING UP GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR PRINTER Now that your printer is assembled, take a moment to become familiar with its major parts. Looking at the printer from the front right side, you can see the parts of the printer shown in the figure below.
SETTING UP CONNECTING THE POWER CORD Before you plug in the printer: √ Make sure that the printer power is switched off. The side marked “|” on the power switch should be raised. √ Make sure that the power outlet is properly grounded. √ Make sure that you use the power cord shipped with the printer. This cord is designed to minimize radio frequency interference. To plug in the power cord: 1. Plug one end of the power cord into the power connector on the rear of the printer. 2.
SETTING UP 3. Make sure that the power cord is securely connected. 4. Turn on the power by pressing the side marked “|” on the power switch. Within a few seconds, the POWER indicator on the printer control panel will light, the print head will move to its home position, and the ONLINE indicator will light (green). NOTE If no forms are loaded, the printer beeps and the red PAPER OUT indicator lights and the ONLINE indicator will not light.
SETTING UP TESTING THE PRINTER (OFFLINE) At this point, load paper and run the printer self-test. The self-test checks printer performance and print quality before you connect the printer to the computer. Use either single sheets or continuous forms (see Chapter 3). This section describes the self-test procedure using single sheets. Loading Paper for the Self-Test To print the self-test, use paper wider than 215.9 mm (8.
SETTING UP 3. Place the paper table in normal mode position. Insert a sheet of paper (A4 or larger) into the printer, keeping it aligned with the paper guide on the left hand side of the paper table. The sheet will automatically be pulled into the printing start position. Printing the Self-Test The printer has a built-in self-test program. The self-test prints the firmware version, the names of the printer’s resident emulations, and all of the characters available in the emulations.
SETTING UP 3. Allow printing to continue for a dozen or more lines of repeat printing. To exit the self-test mode, press the ONLINE button. Then press the LOAD button to remove the test page. 4. Examine the self-test page. It should look like the sample on the next page. Check that printing is uniform and that there are no light, dark, or smudged areas. If the print quality is good, go to step 5. Otherwise, try to correct the problem as follows: • Make sure that the ribbon is installed correctly.
SETTING UP Setting Up Sample self-test page 5. To exit the self-test mode, press the ONLINE button. The printer will return online.
SETTING UP NOTE The printer can also print a special “demo pattern” that illustrates some of the printer’s capabilities. To print the demo pattern: 1. Load a sheet of paper (A4 or larger). 2. Turn the printer off . 3. While pressing the FRONT DIR button, turn the printer back on. The printer will start printing the demo pattern. 4. The demo pattern stops printing after one page. To pause or restart the demo during printing of a page, press the ONLINE button. 5. To exit demo mode, turn the printer off.
SETTING UP Setting Up Demo pattern User's Manual 2-21
SETTING UP CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO YOUR COMPUTER Your printer has a Centronics parallel interface and an RS-232C serial interface. The parallel interface connector has wire clips. The serial interface connector has tapped holes. Cables for both interfaces are available from dealers, cable manufacturers, and other suppliers. For detailed interface specifications, see Appendix D. This printer communicates with the interface from which it first receives data.
SETTING UP √ The cable length can be up to 15 meters (50 feet). This type of length is required in many networking and shared-printer configurations. Connecting the Interface Cable To connect the interface cable: 1. Turn off both the printer and the computer. 2. Attach the interface cable to the connector.
SETTING UP 3. To secure a parallel interface cable, flip the fastener clips located on the printer into the notches on the cable connector. To secure a serial interface cable, tighten the screws in the cable connector. 4. Attach the other end of the interface cable to your computer. Gently pull on the cable to verify that it is secure.
SETTING UP INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Installing the Printer Driver for Windows 3.1 To be able to print from a Windows application you need a printer driver installed on your PC. The printer driver controls document printing. It has several dialog boxes where you choose the page size, the orientation of the paper, and so on. Each printer driver is specific to the type of printer that you want to use. To install the printer driver for Windows 3.1: 1. Turn your computer on. 3.
SETTING UP Plug and Play Printer Detection 1. Windows 95 automatically detects the printer when Windows 95 is installed or during Windows 95 the boot process. Please ensure the printer is connected to the parallel port and is ONLINE. 2. Plug and Play detection code will prompt the user for the appropriate files if they are not resident in the Windows directory, by displaying the “New Hardware Found” dialog box. 3.
SETTING UP 4. Click “Have Disk” from the next dialog and the “Install from disk” dialog box is displayed prompting the user to select the drive and directory containing the installation disk. 5. Inset the Printer driver installation disk into the A: drive and using the “Browse” button to select sub-directory PREDV95 of drive A: and click “OK” push-button. 6. A dialog box displays the model-name “Fujitsu DL9300” and “Fujitsu DL9400”. Select model of choice and click “Next>” to continue. 8.
SETTING UP SELECTING AN EMULATION Before printing with your software, verify that the correct emulation is selected on your printer. This section describes the available emulations and their selection. For Experienced Users: The printer’s preselected factory setting is the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS emulation. If this emulation is acceptable, you may skip this section. An emulation is a set of commands used by your software to communicate with the printer.
SETTING UP √ If you are using more than one software package, determine which emulation is supported by the software you use most frequently. Select that emulation. √ If your software supports more than one emulation, select the DPL24C PLUS emulation if possible. This emulation has the greatest capabilities. To select an emulation, proceed as follows: 1. Turn the printer on and load a sheet of paper. To change a single printer setting, such as the emulation, you can use a single sheet paper.
SETTING UP 2. Enter setup mode. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline. Then, press the ↑MICRO button and the ↓MICRO button. As the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the following information: Function <> menu Red cursor on print guide Initial printout in setup mode Check that the <> menu is printed at the bottom of the page.
SETTING UP 3. Select the MENU1 function. Locate the red cursor (two red lines) on the plastic print guide. Initially, this cursor should be positioned on SAVE & END at the beginning of the <> menu.
SETTING UP 5. Exit MENU1. Press the ONLINE button to exit the MENU1 function and reprint the <> menu. 6. Exit setup mode to save the emulation. To exit setup mode and save the new emulation, make sure that the red cursor is positioned under SAVE & END. Then press the ↑MICRO button or the ↓MICRO button. The printer selects SAVE & END and then goes online. To change other printer settings using the printer setup mode, see Chapter 5.
SETTING UP 4. Use your software printer selection menus or the printer setup mode (described in Chapter 5) to make required changes in the page layout or other print features. If the printer does not print or prints the wrong characters, proceed as follows: • Make sure that the interface cable is properly connected. • Make sure that the printer emulation selected in your software is the same as that selected on the printer. You can change the serial settings on either the printer or your computer.
SETTING UP Using MS-DOS to Specify Serial Interface Settings For an IBM PC or compatible device, use the following MSDOS MODE commands to set the computer serial settings to match the printer factory settings: MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P MODE LPT1:=COM1 To activate these settings whenever you turn the computer on, write the MODE commands in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Make sure that the MODE.COM file is included in your root directory.
SETTING UP INSTALLING DLMENU (REMOTE SETUP UTILITY) Generally, the printer driver controls the printer. You can also controls the printer using the remote setup utility program, DLMENU, stored in the DLMENU floppy disk which is furnished with the printer. This section focuses on the DLMENU. The DLMENU allows you to easily change your printer’s features directly from your computer display and keyboard in place of the printer’s control panel.
SETTING UP Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the DLMENU disk in the floppy disk drive (e. g. A). Type A: then press ENTER. Type DLMENU\INSTALL then press ENTER. To run DLMENU, type DLMENU then press ENTER. The following main menu is displayed if the printer has no error after the opening screen is displayed.
SETTING UP 6. To end the DLMENU and exit to DOS or your application, choose the item “Exit” in the “File” menu or select the EXIT button in the main menu. (The DLMENU displays a message asking if the options are to be saved.) For information about the factory defaults and other options, see Chapter 5.
SETTING UP 2-38 User's Manual
PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING This chapter explains how your printer uses paper. Topics covered are: 3 • • • • • Selecting paper Overview of paper operations Adjusting for paper thickness Using single sheets Using continuous forms (front-tractor feed and rear-tractor feed) • Feeding and positioning paper • Switching paper types Tips for paper handling are given at the end of this chapter. Check that section if you are using multipart forms, envelopes, or labels.
PAPER HANDLING OVERVIEW OF PAPER OPERATIONS The following buttons are used in paper handling: • LF/FF, TEAR OFF, PAPER PATH, ↑MICRO, ↓MICRO and LOAD buttons on the control panel (A different function is enabled when each button is pressed in conjunction with the ONLINE button.
PAPER HANDLING Table 3.1 Buttons Used for Paper Handling Button Purpose Change the printer mode Stop/resume printing Press ONLINE to place the printer online or offline. LOAD Load/unload paper Save adjusted load point Press LOAD to load paper or to retract continuous forms to the “park position.” Press LOAD and ONLINE to permanently store the load position adjusted by micro feeding. LF/FF Form feed Press and hold LF/FF to execute a form feed. Continuous forms are fed forward by one page.
PAPER HANDLING SELECTING PAPER PATH This printer has a variety of paper paths and feed directions. Paper Paths and Feed Directions : Cut sheet : Continuous forms (2) (3) (1) (1) (3) (2) NOTE The number of cut sheets stacked in the printer may be reduced depending on printing conditions and enviroments. When printing thin paper, multipart copy paper, or large size paper, frequently remove the paper from the rear stacker or the paper table.
PAPER HANDLING (1) Paper table → Platen →Paper table (normal mode) or Rear stacker (2) Front tractor → Platen →Rear ejection (3) Rear tractor → Platen →Front ejection (4) Front cut sheet feeder → Platen →Paper table (normal mode) or Rear stacker (5) Rear cut sheet feeder → Platen →Paper table (stack mode) or Rear stacker Avairiable combinations of paper paths and feed directions are below: User's Manual (1)+(2)+(3) (1)+(2)+(3)+(5) (1)+(3)+(4) (1)+(3)+(4)+(5) When loading the paper from the rear cut
PAPER HANDLING ADJUSTING FOR PAPER THICKNESS The printer can handle paper of different thicknesses, including multipart forms with up to eight parts (original plus seven copies). For details on paper thickness specifications, see Appendix B. The printer automatically adjusts for different paper thicknesses. The paper thickness setting can be read from the paper thickness indicator. You can use the paper thickness indicator as a dial to adjust the paper thickness manually.
PAPER HANDLING Table 3.2 Paper Thickness Indicator Settings Number of Copies (Including the Original) *1 1 copy 2 copies 3 copies 4 copies 5 copies 6 copies 7 copies 8 copies Envelops Slips Ribbon replacement Setting *2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A B, C, D R USING SINGLE SHEETS This section describes how to load paper from the paper table or cut sheet feeder. The paper table allows paper to be loaded manually, one sheet at a time. A cut sheet feeder allows paper to be loaded automatically from the paper bin.
PAPER HANDLING 4. Press the FRONT DIR button to select the direction of ejecting single sheets. • Front ejection FRONT indicator lights. • Rear ejection FRONT indicator doesn’t lights. 5. Adjust the left margin. On the left hand side of the paper table, a scale graduated in units of 0.1 inch. When the paper guide is positioned all the way to the right, the left margin is 5 mm (0.2 inch). The arrow on the paper table indicates the location of the first character.
PAPER HANDLING 7. Press the LOAD button. The paper will advance to the top-ofform position. The top-of-form position is the first line on which printing can start. To adjust the position of the paper slightly, press the ↑MICRO button or the ↓MICRO button. The paper will move forward or backward in 1/180-inch increments. After loading paper, the printer goes into online mode. Paper Handling Loading a sheet a paper 8. Print a sample page and check the page margins.
PAPER HANDLING Loading Paper from the Cut Sheet Feeder (Option) A cut sheet feeder allows automatic printing on single sheets without the need to manually insert the sheets one-by-one. This can save you a lot of time when printing long files using single sheets. The 80-column printer uses an SF930 cut sheet feeder; the 136-column printer uses a SF940 cut sheet feeder. See Chapter 8 for more infomation on cut sheet feeders.
PAPER HANDLING To load paper from the cut sheet feeder: 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and continuous forms are retracted to the park position. (For details, see the section Unloading Continuous Forms later in this chapter.) 2. Press the PAPER PATH button to select CUT SHEET (the indicator lights). 3. Press the FRONT DIR button to select the direction of ejecting cut sheets. • Front ejection FRONT indicator lights. • Rear ejection FRONT indicator doesn’t lights. Paper Handling 4.
PAPER HANDLING Preparing the cut sheet feeder (Rear) • Remove the rear tractor (if present). • Place the rear stacker in its lower position (the guide pins are located in the lower groove on the rear of the printer). (Adjust the letter C labeled on the rear stacker to the letter C labeled on the printer. Insert the stacker in the direction of the arrow.) NOTE Do not place the rear stacker under the stacker guides of the printer.
PAPER HANDLING • Attach the cut sheet feeder above the rear stacker, locating it on the guide pins. (Adjust the letter A labeled on the cut sheet feeder to the letter A labeled on the printer.) Guide pin Paper Handling • Put the paper table in its stacker mode (inclined position).
PAPER HANDLING 5. Adjust the left margin. To help align the left paper guide, use the inch-based ruler located behind the paper guides. The ruler is graduated in 10 columns per inch. For example, setting the left paper guide 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) from the left gives a left margin of 6.3 mm (0.25 inch) plus the left margin specified by your software or the printer setup mode. Right paper guide Left paper guide Make sure that the left edge of your paper falls within this area.
PAPER HANDLING Bin lever Loading the cut sheet feeder (Front feed) Paper Handling Bin lever Loading the cut sheet feeder (Rear feed) 7. Readjust the right paper guide, leaving a slight gap between the paper guide and the right edge of the paper. Slide the guide to the approximate width of the paper, or the paper will not be loaded properly. Pull the right locking lever forward. 8. Push the bin lever down to the “SET” position.
PAPER HANDLING 9. Load paper to the top-of-form position using either of the following methods: • Load the paper manually. Press the LOAD button. The paper will advance to the top-of-form position. Adjust the position of the paper as needed by the ↑MICRO button or the ↓MICRO button (micro feed). • Load the paper using your software. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. Load paper according to the instructions in your software documentation. Most software packages load paper automatically.
PAPER HANDLING Positioning the Paper Stack Place the stack of continuous forms paper directly below the rear of the printer or below the front of the printer.
PAPER HANDLING Loading Continuous Forms (Front Feed) This section explains how to use continuous forms as the tractor unit is installed at the front of the printer. The tractor unit pushes continuous forms. This condition applies when you first purchase the printer. Up to 8-ply media can be fed by the front tractor unit. You can use continuous forms paper even if you have a cut sheet feeder installed at the rear of the printer. To load continuous forms paper: 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.
PAPER HANDLING 4. Release the tractor locking levers by pulling them up. Open the tractor paper holders. See the following figure. 5. Position the left tractor. Push the left locking lever down to secure the tractor. Center the middle forms support. Locking lever Middle forms support Release Positioning the tractors 6. Adjust the left margin. Below the left tractor, there is a tractor guide, short inch-based ruler graduated in 10 columns per inch. Use the ruler to help position the tractor.
PAPER HANDLING 7. Fit the paper feed holes onto the left and right tractor pins. Adjust the right tractor to the width of the form. Close the paper holders. Paper holders Adjusting paper tension 8. Pull the right tractor to stretch the paper taut. Push the right locking lever down to secure the tractor in place. 9. Lower the paper table to the down position (normal mode). Paper table Lowering the cut sheet stand CAUTION • Before lowering the paper table, make sure that the paper holders are closed.
PAPER HANDLING 10. Put the rear stacker in its down position. 11. Press the LOAD button to advance the paper to the top-of-form position. Top-of-form is the first line on which printing can start. After loading paper, the printer goes into online mode. 12. Print a sample page and check the page margins. Make the following adjustments, as necessary: • Horizontal alignment. Move the forms tractors as required. • Top-of-form setting (see Chapter 5). • Margin settings.
PAPER HANDLING 2. Locate the tractor unit on the mounting pins as shown below. Gently push the unit and down until it clicks into position. (Adjust the letter B labeled on the cut sheet feeder to the letter B labeled on the printer.) Left side mounting pin (from rear) Installing the tractor unit (for rear feeding) 3. Press the PAPER PATH button to select REAR TRACTOR (the indicator lights). 4. Set the continuous forms. Go to step 4~9 in the section Loading Continuous Forms (Front Feed) in this chapter.
PAPER HANDLING Unloading Continuous Forms To unload continuous forms: 1. Make sure that the FRONT TRACTOR or REAR TRACTOR indicator lights. 2. Press the LOAD button. The continuous forms paper is retracted to the park position. If the paper cannot be retracted in one operation, continue to press the LOAD button until the paper is parked. NOTE The printer can retract continuous forms paper a maximum of 55.8 cm (22 inches) per operation. 3.
PAPER HANDLING NOTE If the bottom perforation of your paper is not positioned at the tear-off edge, the length of your paper may not be specified correctly in your software or the printer setup mode. Check that the paper length is specified correctly. For information on specifying page length using setup mode, see Chapter 5. 2. Tear the paper off at the perforation. Tearing off continuous forms (front feed) Tearing off continuous forms (rear feed) 3.
PAPER HANDLING FEEDING AND POSITIONING PAPER Line Feed/Form Feed Use the line feed/form feed function to move paper forward. Pressing and holding down the LF/FF button feeds one sheet of paper. Pressing the LF/FF button once advances the paper one line (do not hold the button more than three seconds). Micro Feed Use the micro feed function to fine tune the position of the paper. Press the ↑MICRO/↓MICRO button to feed paper by 1/180 inch in the direction of the arrow.
PAPER HANDLING TIPS ON PAPER HANDLING General Tips • Use high-quality paper. Do not use paper that is wrinkled or curled at the edges. • Do not use paper with staples or metal parts. • Do not use paper with unpredictable variations in thickness, such as paper with partial multilayers, paper with embossed printing, and labels with the backing sheet exposed. • Store paper in a clean, dry environment. Multipart Forms • Avoid using carbon-interleaved single sheets if possible.
PAPER HANDLING Labels • Be careful to check operating conditions when using labels. Labels are sensitive to temperature and humidity. • Only use labels mounted on continuous forms backing sheets. Do not print labels mounted on single sheet backing. Labels mounted on single sheet backing tend to slip and printing becomes crooked. • Do not feed labels backwards using the LOAD button from the control panel. Jamming may occur. • Do not use the printer tear-off feature when printing labels.
PAPER HANDLING 3-28 User's Manual
PRINTING CHAPTER PRINTING This chapter describes the following everyday printing operations: • • • • USING MULTIPART FORM (MULTI COPY MODE) 4 PRINTING Using multipart form (multi copy mode) Starting, stopping, or resuming printing Removing printed pages Clearing the print buffer Instructions for loading paper are given in Chapter 3. This printer has enough capability to print multipart form. When superior copy capability is required, use the multi copy mode.
PRINTING STARTING OR STOPPING PRINTING Starting Printing To start printing, press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. Then start your software. Stopping Printing To stop printing immediately, press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline. You can also use your software to stop printing, but there will be a slight delay before printing stops. Any data sent to the print buffer but not yet printed is stored until you resume printing.
PRINTING Resuming from a Paper-Out PRINTING The printer can “sense” when paper runs out. Depending upon how PPR-OUT (paper-out) is set in setup mode, the printer either: • Stops printing and lights the red PAPER OUT indicator, or • Continues printing until no more data remains in the printer. See Chapter 5 for details on setting PPR-OUT. The factory default is to stop printing if continuous forms paper or single sheet paper runs out.
PRINTING Continuing printing after supplying paper 1. Install paper on the forms tractors, on the paper table, or in the cut sheet feeder bin, as described in Chapter 3. 2. To load the first sheet of paper, press the LOAD button. The PAPER OUT indicator will turn off. 3. The printer goes online and resumes printing. NOTE For continuous forms paper, the page where printing stopped and the page where printing resumes may be incorrectly printed. In this case, wait for the entire job to finish printing.
PRINTING REMOVING PRINTED PAGES This section describes the best methods for removing single sheets or PRINTING continuous forms paper after printing. Removing Single Sheets When you print using software, the printer automatically ejects each sheet of paper when the end of the printed page is reached.
PRINTING CLEARING THE PRINT BUFFER Press the LOAD and LF/FF buttons simultaneously to clear all data from the print buffer. This method is useful when you cancel a print operation and do not want to continue printing data already sent to the printer. This method does not change or clear MENU1 and MENU2 settings, paper loading position settings, and downloaded fonts.
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Your printer has two modes: normal and setup. Normal mode is used for everyday printer operations and is explained in Chapters 3 and 4. 5 Setup mode serves two purposes. It enables you to: • • Select the printer’s optional settings Help diagnose printer problems These setup mode functions can be done either offline, using the printer control panel (offline setup), or remotely, using a setup program in your computer system or software (online setup).
USING SETUP MODE These sections will familiarize you with how setup mode works.
USING SETUP MODE 3. Press the ↑MICRO and ↓MICRO buttons simultaneously until the printer beeps. POWER PAPER OUT FRONT TRACTOR REAR TRACTOR CUT SHEET ONLINE PAPER PATH SAVE TOP MULTI LOAD MULTI COPY LF / FF FRONT FRONT DIR TEAR OFF MICRO MICRO SET UP Entering setup mode If you do not hear a beep or hear an alarm beep (beeps four times), you are not in setup mode. Place the printer offline and try again. 4. When the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the following information.
USING SETUP MODE The initial printout contains a header, help menu, and <> menu. The header tells you that the printer is offline and in setup mode. The help menu provides a quick summary of how to use setup mode. The <> menu lists all of the functions available to you in setup mode. Note that the red cursor on the plastic print guide is initially positioned below the SAVE & END function.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.1 Setup Mode Functions (Cont.) Function Purpose DEFAULT Resets factory defaults in MENU1 and MENU2. LIST Prints a list of all currently selected options. SELF-TST Runs the self-test. HEX-DUMP Prints hex dumps. V-ALMNT Checks and corrects vertical print alignment. To select a function from the <> menu: 1. Repeatedly press the “←” or “→” button to position the red cursor on the plastic print guide under the function you require. 2.
USING SETUP MODE To select an option from the - menu: 1. Repeatedly press the “←” or “→” button to position the red cursor on the plastic print guide on the option you require. 2. Press the “↓” button to select the option. The printer prints the next item and its options. You can press “↑” to select the option. Then, the printer prints the previous item and its options. 3. After selecting the desired options, press the ONLINE button to reprint the <> menu.
USING SETUP MODE Enter setup mode: Press ↑MICRO and ↓MICRO Reprint <> menu Printer prints<>menu Select function: Press “←” or “→” to position the cursor, then press “↑” or “↓” Desired function is selected Press ↑MICRO or ↓MICRO Printer saves changes and exits setup mode Press ONLINE SAVE&END MENU1,MENU2,HARDWRE, ADJUST, CONFIG, and GAP-ADJ Select options: Press “←” or “→” to position cursor, then press “↑” or “↓” Press ONLINE LIST, DEFAULT SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP Press ↑MICRO or ↓
USING SETUP MODE 4. Select the current emulation. Since you do not want to change the emulation, press the “↓” button to select the current emulation and print the next item, and its options. 5. Change the font to Prestige Elite 12. Press the “←” or “→” button once to position the cursor on PRSTG12. Press the “↓” button to select PRSTG12 and print the next item, , and its options. 6. Select the current print quality.
USING SETUP MODE Points to Remember • Whenever you enter setup mode, short help menus are printed at the top of the page. Help menus are also printed when you select the SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, or V-ALMNT functions. Use help menus for quick reference while in setup mode. • When printing the items and options for each function, you can only print one item at a time. However, you can move either forward or backward in the item list. To move forward (print the next item), press the “↓” button.
USING SETUP MODE PRINTING A LIST OF SELECTED OPTIONS The LIST function prints a list of all the printer’s currently selected options. This function is useful for checking the printer settings when you first enter setup mode or just before you exit. To print a list of options, load continuous forms paper and then proceed as follows: 1. Enter setup mode. Press the ↑MICRO button and the ↓MICRO button simultaneously until the printer beeps.
USING SETUP MODE (*1) (*2) (*3) FORMAT to DUPLEX are not printed when PARALEL OPTION is selected for INTRFCE. *2 *3 PIN-18 is not printed when SERIAL option is selected for INTRFCE. TEAR-EN is printed when AUTO option is selected for TEAROFF.
USING SETUP MODE DECIDING WHICH OPTIONS TO CHANGE The previous page shows a printout of the printer’s factory default settings.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.2 Required Options (Cont.) Function Item HARDWRE FORMAT BAUD-RT PROTOCL DSR DUPLEX Option If you have a serial interface, the serial interface options selected on the printer must be the same as the settings you selected using your software or your computer operating system. If the settings are not the same, the printer will not print or will print garbage. See the section Hardware Items and Options later in this chapter.
USING SETUP MODE MENU1 AND MENU2 ITEMS AND OPTIONS The MENU1 and MENU2 functions allow you to change the print options assigned to MENU1 and MENU2 on the printer control panel. In normal (nonsetup) mode, you can easily switch between the menus for printing, as described in Chapter 4. MENU1 is invoked when you first turn the printer on. Select the same emulation on the printer as is selected in your software. If the emulations are not the same, the printer will not work correctly with your software.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. MENU1 and Options MENU2 Items Description Select the same emulation as is selected in your software. See the section Selecting an Emulation in Chapter 2 for information on selecting an emulation.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. MENU1 and Options MENU2 Items (continued) Description TIMLS-N TIMLS-B TIMLS-I DOWNLD# Font 0 or font 1 in the printer’s download RAM See Appendix F for font examples.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. MENU1 and MENU2 Items Options Description ## CPI 2.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. MENU1 and MENU2 Items Options Description Change also the line spacing if 2 TIMES or 4 TIMES is selected.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. MENU1 and MENU2 Items Options ## IN Description Specifies the length of the page in inches. For DPL24C PLUS and IBM XL24E emulations: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, 11.0 (letter size), 11.6 (A4 size), 12.0, 14.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. MENU1 and Options MENU2 Items Description Specifies the number of space lines for the top margin. The resultant blank space is the setting minus 1 line.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. MENU1 and MENU2 Items Options Description The first listing is common to all emulations. Options specific to each emulation are skipped. See the subsequent listings (*3) and(*4).
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. MENU1 and MENU2 Items Options Description (*3) LF ONLY No carriage return is added to a line feed. LF & CR A carriage return is added to each line feed.
USING SETUP MODE Resetting MENU1 and MENU2 To reset the factory defaults for both MENU1 and MENU2, select the DEFAULT function. For more information, see the section Resetting Defaults later in this chapter. The DEFAULT function cannot reset those options which are handled by the HARDWRE, ADJUST, CONFIG, and GAP-ADJ functions.
USING SETUP MODE HARDWARE ITEMS AND OPTIONS The HARDWRE function defines the printer’s hardware operating conditions. If you are using the RS-232C serial interface, the serial interface options must be set properly for the printer to function correctly with your system hardware. Table 5.4 describes the HARDWRE items and options . Items are listed in the order in which they are printed. The procedure for changing the options is reffered to Setup Mode Example. Table 5.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. HARDWRE Items Options BI-DIR UNI-DIR Bidirectional printing. The printer prints in either direction while seeking the next print direction for a shorter print time. Unidirectional printing. Unidirectional printing is used for printing vertical lines in tables even if vertical alignment is not adjusted. Unidirectional printing is slower than bidirectional printing.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. HARDWRE Items Options (continued) Description NOTE: • 0BYTE option is recommended only for graphics application. • With 96KB selected, the printer cannot accept any download font data. N/C: +5V Does not out put +5V to pin 18 of the Centronics cable. Outputs +5V to pin 18 of the Centronics cable. Selects the type of the interface to the computer.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. HARDWRE Items Options 7SPACE 1 7EVEN 2 7ODD 2 Description Number of data bits 7 7 7 Parity bit Space Even Odd Number of stop bits 1 2 2 The data format also includes a start bit. The mark is logical 1. The space is logical 0. 150 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 The baud rate is in bps (bits per second). Select the same baud rate as used by your computer or modem.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. HARDWRE Items <==END==> Options Description Indicates the end of the HARDWRE item list. Press the ↓MICRO button to print the first item, which is . Press the ↑MICRO button to print the previous item. Press the ONLINE button to reprint the <> menu.
USING SETUP MODE PRINT POSITION ADJUSTMENT ITEMS AND OPTIONS When you print using ruled paper, you often want to adjust the print position so that the print sits properly on the ruled lines. The ADJUST function allows you to: • • • • Set top-of-form position Fine-tune top-of-form position Fine-tune left print start column (left margin) Adjust for accumlative line spacing error in a page The first three items are provided separately for cut single sheets and continuous forms.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.5 ADJUST Items and Options NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. ADJUST Items Options Description Sets the top-of-form for continuous forms in increments of 1/6 inch (4.2␣mm) from the physical top of the page. 1/6 IN : 6/6 IN : 66/6 IN The default is recommended if your top margin is not softwarespecified. A setting of 1/6 inch is preferable when your top margin is software-specified. Fine-tunes the top-of-form position for continuous forms.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.5 ADJUST Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. ADJUST Items Options Fine-tunes the left print start position for continuous forms. -10/90, ..., 0/90, ..., 10/90 Moves the position left or right in increments of 1/90 inch (0.28 mm). Compensates the line spacing pitch on the basis of the spacing error accumulated for feeding single sheets by10 inches. -22/360, ..., 0/360, ...
USING SETUP MODE CONFIGURATION ITEMS AND OPTIONS The CONFIG function defines the printer’s primary configuration. You can set the following options to ensure that the printer meets your requirements: • • • • Tear off for continuous forms Autoloading of single sheets Direct decoding of certain commands Settings for feeding, printing and ejecting Table 5.6 describes the CONFIG items and options. Items are listed in the order they are printed.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Items Options Description Note: For both settings, tearoff positioning will fail if the page length setting does not match the actual perforation spacing. The following item is printed when TEAROFF:AUTO is specified for the item. 0 sec 1 sec 2 sec 4 sec 6 sec 5-36 Tearoff enabled time (offset time).
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Items Options AUTO BUTTON Description Single sheet autoloading. Single sheet paper is automatically loaded a certain time after you set the paper. Single sheet paper can be loaded by pressing the LOAD button. The following item is printed when CUTLOAD:AUTO is specified for the item. 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 2.5, 3.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Items Options OFF LINE ONLINE FRONT REAR SINGLE MULTI FRONT REAR POSN1 POSN2 Description POST-loading status in offline mode. Remains offline after paper loading. Goes into online after paper loading. Ejection direction. Front ejection. FRONT indicator lights. Rear ejection. FRONT indicator does not light. Printing pressure.
USING SETUP MODE HEAD GAP ADJUSTMENT ITEMS AND OPTIONS The GAP-ADJ function adjusts the gap between the print head and the paper. The automatic paper thickeness control (APTC) feature is built in this printer. If you adjust the gap manually or fix the gap, change the option of GAP-ADJ function. For the procedure for changing the options,reffer to the section Setup Mode Example ealier in this chapter. Table 5.7 GAP-ADJ Items and Options NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.
USING SETUP MODE EXITING AND SAVING This section describes how to exit setup mode save any changes you made: To exit setup mode immediately, select the SAVE & END function. Any settings changed while in setup mode are saved as the new power-on defaults for the printer. The new defaults remain active until you change them again. NOTE The only way to exit setup mode without saving your changes is to turn off the printer. When you turn the printer back on, the previous default settings are used.
USING SETUP MODE RESETTING DEFAULTS This section describes how to reset the printer’s power-on defaults, all of the factory defaults, or the factory defaults only for MENU1 and MENU2. Resetting Power-On Defaults Power-on defaults are the settings saved in the printer’s permanent memory. The defaults are enabled whenever you turn the printer on. The easiest way to reset the power-on defaults is to turn the printer off and then on again.
USING SETUP MODE 1. Enter setup mode. Press the ↑MICRO button and the ↓MICRO button simultaneously until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing and check that the following <> menu is printed: <> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT GAP-ADJ CONFIG DEFAULT 2. Select the DEFAULT function. Repeatedly press the “←” or “→” button to position the red cursor on DEFAULT.
USING SETUP MODE Printing the Self-Test The SELF-TST function prints test pages to check how the printer operates independently of your computer. The self-test does not check the interface between the computer and the printer. The self-test prints the printer’s firmware version, its resident emulations, and all of the characters available in the currently selected character set. If the DPL24C PLUS emulation is selected for MENU1, the self-test is printed using the settings currently assigned to MENU1.
USING SETUP MODE 2. Select the SELF-TST function. Repeatedly press the “←” or “→” button to position the red cursor on SELF-TST, and then press the “↑” button or the “↓” button. The printer selects SELF-TST and starts printing. A short help menu is printed at the top of the page, followed by the self-test. Note that the printer is not online during self-test printing. 3. Examine the self-test page. A sample self-test page is shown in Chapter 2.
USING SETUP MODE Procedure To print hex dumps, make sure that continuous forms paper is loaded into the printer. Then proceed as follows: 1. Enter setup mode. Press the ↑MICRO button and the ↓MICRO button simultaneously until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing and check that the following <> menu is printed: 2. Select the HEX-DUMP function.
USING SETUP MODE Sample hex dump 4. Exit the HEX-DUMP function. Exit the HEX-DUMP function in either of the following ways: • To remain in setup mode, press the FRONT DIR button. The <> menu is then reprinted. For details on other functions, see other sections in this chapter. • To return to online normal mode, press the ONLINE button. If you press the ONLINE button while the hex dump is printing, printing. The printer immediately switches to normal online mode.
USING SETUP MODE Checking Vertical Print Alignment (V-ALMNT) The V-ALMNT function corrects the vertical character displacement that sometimes occurs with bidirectional printing. Characters printed from left to right are not aligned with characters printed from right to left as shown below: This example shows how printing looks when characters are vertically misaligned. Note that the left margin is not straight.
USING SETUP MODE 2. Select the V-ALMNT function. Repeatedly press the “←” or “→” button to position the red cursor under V-ALMNT, then press the “↑” button or the “↓” button to select the V-ALMNT function. The printer prints the help menu then starts printing rows of parallel bars using letter quality speed. 3. Adjust the vertical print alignment at letter quality speed. Examine the parallel bars. If the bars are aligned (not jagged), go to step 4.
USING SETUP MODE 6. Exit the V-ALMNT function. Press the ONLINE button to exit the V-ALMNT function and save the new vertical alignment settings. The printer exits setup mode and returns online. NOTE To exit the V-ALMNT function, you must exit setup mode. SETUP MODE REFERENCE User's Manual The following flowchart shows how setup mode is organized for the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS emulation. Differences in the IBM Proprinter XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations are summarized after the flowchart.
USING SETUP MODE DPL24C PLUS ORGANIZATION SETUP MODE Note: Asterisks (*) indicate default settings at shipment. FUNCTIONS ITEMS & OPTIONS or Move red cursor on the print head. or Select function. or Move red cursor on the print head. Select option, print previous item. ONLINE Select option, print next item.
USING SETUP MODE HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT GAP-ADJ AMOUNT: AUTO* 1-PLY 2-PLY TEAROFF: MANUAL* AUTO ➤ CNT-ORG: 1/6 IN : 6/6 IN* : 66/6 IN DECODE: DIRECT* ON-LOAD: OFFLINE ONLINE* QUEUED CNTFINE: 0/180* 1/180 : 29/180 PRT-DIR: BI-DIR* UNI-DIR EJECT: FRONT* COPY: SINGLE* CSF1BIN: FRONT* SENSOR: POSN1* REAR MULTI REAR POSN2 == END == CNT-ORG: 1/6 IN CUTFINE: 0/180* CNT-LFT: -10/90 CUT-LFT: -10/90 -9/90 -9/90 : 1/180 : : 6/6 IN* : 0/90* 0/90* : 29/180 : : 66/6 I
USING SETUP MODE Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation In the IBM Proprinter XL24E emulation, MENU1 and MENU2 differ from the DPL24C PLUS emulation in the following ways: • The following options are different: CHAR-W: NORMAL * 2 TIMES CHAR-H: NORMAL * 2 TIMES ATTRIB: NONE * ITALIC SHADOW BOLD • The AGM item is provided: CHR-SET: SET 2 * SET 1 AGM: OFF * ON PRF-SKIP: NO-SKIP * SKIP Differences in Epson ESC/P2 Emulation In the Epson ESC/P2 emulation, MENU1 and MENU2 differ from the DPL24C PLU
USING SETUP MODE ONLINE SETUP MODE The preceding sections describe offline setup mode. This section introduces online setup mode. The tedious task of setting up printer features one-by-one from the control panel and printing and checking the desired options on paper can be avoided by using online setup mode. In online setup mode, printer features are set via the computer rather than the printer control panel.
USING SETUP MODE 5-54 User's Manual
MAINTENANCE Your printer requires very little care. Occasional cleaning and replacement of the ribbon cartridge are all that is required. Maintenance MAINTENANCE 6 Lubrication of the printer is not usually necessary. If the print head carriage does not move smoothly back and forth, clean the printer as described in this chapter. If the problem continues, contact your dealer to determine whether lubrication might be needed.
MAINTENANCE 3. Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the printer, including the cover, paper table, and rear stacker. A mild detergent may be used. CAUTION Do not use solvents, kerosene, or abrasive cleaning materials that may damage the printer. 4. Open the front cover of the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge. Using a soft vacuum brush, gently vacuum the platen, print head carriage, and surrounding areas. You can easily slide the print head to the left or right when the power is off.
MAINTENANCE Clean the platen about once a month to remove excess ink. Use the platen cleaner recommended by your supplier and proceed as follows: 1. Apply a small amount of platen cleaner to a soft cloth. Avoid spilling platen cleaner inside the printer. CAUTION Do not use alcohol to clean the platen. Alcohol may cause the rubber to harden. 2. Place the cloth against the platen. 3. To dry the platen, place a dry cloth against the platen. REPLACING THE RIBBON There are two ways of replacing the ribbon.
MAINTENANCE 3. Move the paper thickness indicator to position R to widen the head gap if the indicator is not positioned at R. Paper thickness indicator 4. To remove the ribbon cartridge, press the ribbon release levers located on either side of the cartridge and carefully lift the cartridge out of the printer.
MAINTENANCE Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to be sure that it feeds properly. Ribbon feed knob Turn clockwise to tighten. Ribbon release lever Munting pin Ribbon release tabs Preparing the new ribbon cartridge User's Manual 6-5 Maintenance 5. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its package. Push in the sides of the two ribbon release tabs. The tabs will snap into the cartridge and the ribbon feed mechanism will engage.
MAINTENANCE 6. Place the two mounting pins on the ribbon support brackets of the head cartridge. (The two mounting pins are located on the sides of the ribbon release levers.) Insert the ribbon so that the ribbon falls between the nose of the print head and the plastic print guide. Print guide Installing the new ribbon cartridge 7. Press the ribbon release levers until the mounting pins snap into the holes on the ribbon support brackets.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD The print head is easy to replace. CAUTION The print head may be hot if you have been printing recently. To remove the print head: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the front cover of the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge. 3. Pull the left end of the head lock wire forward to release it from the hook at the left of the print head carriage. Then release the wire from the center hook. 4. Release the wire (under the head) on the left side. 5.
MAINTENANCE To install the print head: 1. Carefully fit the mounting guide grooves of the print head on the locating studs on the carriage. 2. Push the print head into the connector and hook the wire into place in the reverse order of removal.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING 7 Troubleshooting Your printer is extremely reliable, but occasional problems may occur. You can solve many of these problems yourself, using this chapter. If you encounter problems that you cannot resolve, contact your dealer for assistance. This chapter is organized as follows: • • • SOLVING PROBLEMS Solving problems Diagnostic functions Getting help The tables in this section describe common printer problems and their solutions.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Table 7.1 Print Quality Problems and Solutions Problem Printing is too light or too dark. Solution Make sure that the ribbon cartridge is properly installed and that the ribbon feeds smoothly. Check ribbon wear. Replace the ribbon if necessary. Stains or smudges Check ribbon wear. Replace the ribbon if appear on the necessary. page. Check whether the tip of the print head is dirty. Clean the head with a soft cloth if necessary. The page is blank.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Table 7.1 Print Quality Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Problem Use the printer’s V-ALMNT function to check the vertical print alignment. If necessary, adjust the print alignment. See the section Using the Diagnostic Functions in Chapter 5. The top margin is The top margin is the sum of the top-of-form wrong. setting, the software-specified top margin, and the printer’s TOP-MRG setting. Proceed as follows: • Make sure that the top-of-form setting is correct. The factory default is 25.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Paper Handling Problems Table 7.2 describes common paper handling problems and suggests solutions. See Chapter 3 for detailed procedures on loading and using paper. Table 7.2 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions Problem Paper cannot be loaded or fed. Solution Make sure that the paper path indicator (FRONT TRACTOR, REAR TRACTOR, CUT SHEET) lights correctly. Press the PAPER PATH button to select the paper path. Make sure that the paper covers the paper-out sensor, i.e.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Table 7.2 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Problem Paper jams while loading. Solution If you are using a cut sheet feeder, make sure that the bin lever is set to the “CLOSED” position. (The bin lever is on the left side of the feeder.) Make sure that the paper is not folded, creased, or torn. Reload the paper. Make sure that the paper table is normal mode. Set the paper table to normal mode. Paper jams while printing. Turn off the printer and remove the jammed paper.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Table 7.2 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Problem Paper slips off the forms tractors or the perforated holes of the paper tear during printing. 7-6 Solution Make sure that the forms tractors are positioned correctly for the width of your paper and that the perforated holes of the paper fit directly over the tractor sprockets.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Operating Problems Table 7.3 identifies common operating problems and suggests solutions. If you cannot resolve a problem, contact your dealer. Problem The power does not turn on. Troubleshooting Table 7.3 Operating Problems and Solutions Solution Make sure that the “1” on the printer power switch is toggled up. Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to both the printer and the outlet. Make sure that the power outlet is functional. Turn the power off.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Table 7.3 Operating Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Problem Solution The printer is on If you are using an RS-232C serial interface, but it will not make sure that the serial settings required by print (continued). your software or computer are the same as the settings on the printer. See the section Hardware Items and Options in Chapter 5. The cut sheet feeder does not operate. Make sure that the cut sheet feeder is firmly mounted on the printer.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Printer Failures A user cannot generally resolve a problem involving defective printer hardware. On detecting a fatal error, the printer will: Stop printing Beep four times Turn the ONLINE indicator off Blink the PAPER OUT indicator Troubleshooting • • • • The following errors cause the printer to turn off the power: • • • • Print head error Space motor error Line feed motor error +34 V overvoltage error No error condition is displayed if any of these errors occurs.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS The printer diagnostic functions are SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, and V-ALMNT. • SELF-TST tells you whether the printer hardware is functioning correctly. If the printer hardware is functional, any problems you are having are probably caused by incorrect printer settings, incorrect software settings, the interface, or the computer.
INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING OPTIONS The installation of options allows, you to expand the capabilities of your printer. Options available for the printer include: 8 • Cut sheet feeder • Tractor unit Options can be purchased from your dealer and installed by you. Order numbers for options are given in Appendix A. This chapter describes what to do after installing each option. User's Manual 8-1 Options A cut sheet feeder allows you to automatically feed single sheet.
INSTALLING OPTIONS • When attaching the cut sheet feeder to the front of the printer, remove the tractor unit and put the paper table in the normal position (horizontal). • When attaching the cut sheet feeder to the rear of the printer, put the rear stacker in its lower position. • For both front and rear, the cut sheet feeder can handle a max. of 5-ply multipart media. • When installing the front and rear cut sheet feeders, the printer assigns the first bin to the front feeder.
SUPPLIES, OPTIONS, AND PUBLICATIONS This appendix lists the supplies, options, and programmer’s manuals available for the printer. Contact your dealer for information on ordering any of these items.
SUPPLIES, OPTIONS, AND PUBLICATIONS A-2 User's Manual
APPENDIX B PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS This appendix gives the physical, functional, and performance specifications for the printer. It also gives detailed paper specifications. Dimensions PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS 80 columns Height: 250 mm (9.8 in) Width: 456 mm (17.9 in) Depth: 300 mm (11.8 in) Weight: 12 kg (26.4 lb) B 136 columns 250 mm (9.8 in) 598 mm (23.5 in) 300 mm (11.8 in) 14 kg (30.
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Print method Impact dot matrix with a 0.
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Up to 0.65 mm (0.025 inch) Paper thickness Paper length By software By control panel DPL24C+/XL24E: ESC/P2: Up to 5, including the original (normal mode) Up to 8, including the original (multi copy mode) Number of copies Paper stack Cut sheet 100 sheets (A4 size, 1p, 55 kg/m ) (The stack of cut sheets may decrease, depending upon the various paper conditions such as quality, the extent of curl, and storage environment.
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Fonts Resident Bit map: Outline: Downloaded Line spacing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 lines per inch. Programmable in 1/360 inch or various increments for image graphics. Character pitch 2.5, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 17.1, 18, or 20 cpi, or proportional spacing. Programmable in 1/360 inch or various increments for image graphics. Characters per line 10 cpi: 12 cpi: 15 cpi: 17.
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Line feed speed 60 ms per line at 6 lines per inch Form feed speed 6 inches per second Ribbon life Up to 5.0 million characters Certification Safety: Model Regulation M33021A/M33011A UL 1950+D3United States (for 100 to 120 VAC) M33021B/M33011B Country United States CSA C22.
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Print Area This section illustrates the recommended print area for single sheets and continuous forms. 55-266.7 mm (2.16-10.5 in) for 80-column printer 55–420 mm (2.16–16.5 in) for 136-column printer H H 70-364 mm (3-14.3 in) for 80-column printer 70–420 mm (3–16.5 in) for 136-column printer May be decreased to 4.23 mm (1/6 inch). However, line spacing may be uneven. 4.73 mm (0.18 inch) Print area H H 4.73 mm (0.18 inch) 5.08-38 mm (0.2-1.
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS 101.6-266.7 mm (4-10.5 in) for 80-column printer 101.6-422 mm(4–16.5 in) for 136-column printer 4.73 mm (0.18 in) 102 mm (4 inches) or more Print area May be decreased to 4.23 mm (1/6 inch). However, line spacing may be uneven. 4.73 mm (0.18 in) Perforation 4.73 mm (0.18 in) Print area Specifications Approx. 89 mm (3.5 inches) for push-tractor feed Approx. 80 mm (3.14 inches) for pull-tractor feed Paper end 5.08-38 mm (0.2-1.5 in) Print area may be off the 5.
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Paper Thickness Paper thickness is given by the weight of the paper in either grams per square meter (g/m2) or in pounds per bond (lbs/bond). The following table shows the allowable paper thickness for one-part paper or for each sheet of multipart paper. The total thickness must not exceed 0.65 mm (0.025 inch). The weight of carbonless or carbon-backed paper may vary, depending upon the paper manufacturer.
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Type of Paper Number of Parts Thickness Carbonless 7P 8P Top Middle (2-6p) Bottom 40-52 g/m2 (34-45 kg or 11-14 lb) 40-52 g/m2 (34-45 kg or 11-14 lb) 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) Top Middle (2-7p) Bottom 40-52 g/m2 (34-45 kg or 11-14 lb) 40-52 g/m2 (34-45 kg or 11-14 lb) 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) Carbon-backed Do not use in high humidity environments.
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Type of Paper Number of Parts Thickness Carbon-backed Do not use in high humidity environments. 7P 8P Carboninterleaved Top Middle (2-6p) 40-52 g/m2 (34-45 kg or 11-14 lb) 40-52 g/m2 (34-45 kg or 11-14 lb) Bottom 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) Top Middle (2-7p) Bottom 40-52 g/m2 (34-45 kg or 11-14 lb) 40-52 g/m2 (34-45 kg or 11-14 lb) 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) Avoid using carbon-interleaved single sheets.
COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS This appendix describes printer commands and their parameters. C This printer has three resident command sets: • Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS (native command set for Fujitsu DL series printers) • IBM Proprinter XL24E • Epson ESC/P2 Separate programmer’s manuals are available for these emulations. See Appendix A for order information. Select the same emulation on the printer and in your software. If your software emulations include DPL24C PLUS, select DPL24C PLUS for optimum performance.
COMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS) FUJITSU DPL24C PLUS This section describes the printer commands for the DPL24C PLUS command set which is the native command set of this printer. See the Programmer’s Manual (DPL24C PLUS) for detailed information on using these commands.
COMMAND SETS Function Double-height characters on/off (on: n = 1, off: n =0) This command does not adjust the line spacing.
COMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS) Function Select printing style This command allows you to combine various printing styles. The value of n is the sum of the values of the styles you want to combine. n = 0: Pica pitch 1: Elite pitch 4: Condensed 8: Shadow 16: Bold 32: Double width 64: Proportional Select image overlay type This command allows you to overlay a pattern on characters.
COMMAND SETS Function Set character offset to n/120 inch Cancelled by CR or ESC x. (0 ≤ n ≤ 63) (64 ≤ n ≤ 127) Set character pitch to n/360 inch (0 ≤ n1 n2 n3 ≤ 999) n1, n2, and n3 are the hundreds, tens, and units digits.
COMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS) Function Tabulation Horizontal tab execution Set horizontal tabs The values of n1 to nk in this command are the ASCII values of the print columns (at the current character width) at which tabs are to be set. (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) (1 ≤ k ≤ 255) Move to print column n (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) Move dot column n/360 inch (n = n1 + n2 x 256) The value below is for 136-column printers.
COMMAND SETS Function Set page length to n inches (1 ≤ n ≤ 22) Set page length to n/360 inch (n = n1 × 256 + n2) (0 ≤ n1 n2 ≤ 255) (1 ≤ n1 × 256 + n2 ≤ 7920) Character Set Control Select character set 1 Appendix E gives the character sets Select character set 2 Appendix E gives the character sets.
COMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS) Function Select code table n = 0: Code page 437 1: Code page 850 2: Code page 860 3: Code page 863 4: Code page 865 5: ISO 8859-1/ECMA 94 Select extended character by character number (0 ≤ n1 n2n3 ≤ 664) n1, n2, and n3 are the hundreds, tens, and units digits.
COMMAND SETS Function Command • n (bit 0 to 2: Specification of font number) (1) Resident fonts n m = 0, 0 m = 1, 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Courier 10 OCR-B Prestige elite 12 OCR-A Draft Compressed Boldface PS Pica 10 Correspondence High-speed draft User's Manual ESC e q (n) ESC e s (n) ESC e p (n1) (n2 ) Command Sets (2) Downloaded fonts n = 0: Downloaded font 0 1: Downloaded font 1 Select print quality (font attributes) n = 0: Letter (360 × 180 dpi) 1: Correspondence (180 × 180 dpi) 2: Draft (120 × 1
COMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS) Function Command Select character style (font attributes) n = 0: Upright 1: Italic Select stroke weight (font attributes) n = 249: –7 (reserved) 251: –5 (reserved) 253: –3 (light) 0: 0 (medium) 3: 3 (bold) 5: 5 (black) 7: 7 (ultrablack) Select typeface (font attributes) n = 1: Pica 3: Courier 4: Nimbus Sans ® 5: Timeless 8: Prestige 23: Boldface 130: OCR-A 131: OCR-B Select font by I.D.
COMMAND SETS Function Command 5: Pica 10 6: Correspondence 7: High-speed Draft n = 0: Downloaded font 0 1: Downloaded font 1 Create download font ESC & (m) (Cs) (Ce) (data) • m (bits 4 and 5: Specifies the quality of characters to be registered) Bit 5 0 1 1 Bit 4 1 0 1 Font quality selection Letter (360 dpi) Correspondence (180 dpi) Draft (120 dpi) • m (bit 0: Specifies external font number to be registered) Bit 0 Font number selection 0 Downloaded font 0 1 Downloaded font 1 Remarks At power o
COMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS) Function Bit Image Graphics Graphics type m graphics Single-density graphics Double-density graphics High-speed double-density graphics Quadruple-density graphics 360 dot per inch 24-pin graphics ESC * (m) (n1) (n2) (data) ESC e b (m) (n1) (n2) (data) or ESC e B (m) (n1) (n2) (data) ESC K (n1 ) (n2) (data) ESC L (n1) (n2) (data) ESC Y (n1) (n2) (data) ESC Z (n1) (n2) (data) FS Z (n1) (n2) (data) Cut Sheet Feeder Control Feed a sheet from bin 1 Feed a sheet from bin 2 Feed a sh
COMMAND SETS Function Miscellaneous Sound bell Enable paper-out sensor Ignore paper-out sensor Typewriter mode on/off (on: n=1, off: n=0) Move print head to home position Unidirectional printing on/off (on: n=1, off: n=0) Select CR code definition n = 0: CR = CR only 1: CR = CR + LF Select LF code definition n = 0: LF = LF only 1: LF = LF + CR Enter online setup mode Move print head (unit: 1/180 inch) (0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255) (0 ≤ n2 ≤ 255) Command BEL ESC 9 ESC 8 ESC i (n) ESC < ESC U (n) ESC e r (n) ESC e l (n)
COMMAND SETS (IBM XL24E) COMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS) IBM PROPRINTER XL24E EMULATION This section describes the printer commands for the IBM Proprinter XL24E emulation. Asterisks in the “Function” column indicate extended commands that are not supported by the original printer.
COMMAND SETS Function Condensed characters on Condensed and elite characters off Subscript or superscript printing on (subscript: n = 1, superscript: n = 0) Subscript and superscript printing off Underline on/off (on: n = 1, off: n = 0) Overline on/off (on: n = 1, off: n = 0) Horizontal Control Space Backspace Carriage return Elite characters on Proportionally spaced characters on/off (on: n = 1, off: n = 0) User's Manual SI or ESC SI DC2 ESC S (n) ESC T ESC - (n) ESC (n) SP BS CR ESC : ESC P (n) LF FF
COMMAND SETS (DPL24C (IBM XL24E) PLUS) Function Change graphics line spacing base to 1/216 or 1/180 inch (for ESC J and ESC 3) m1 = 4, m2 = 0 0 ≤ t1 ≤ 255, 0 ≤ t2 ≤ 255, t3 = 0 t4 = 180 or 216 Tabulation Horizontal tab execution Set horizontal tabs The values of n1to nk in this command are the ASCII values of the print columns (at the current character width) at which tabs are to be set.
COMMAND SETS Function Character Set Control Select character set 1 Select character set 2 Print n1 + n2 × 256 characters from allcharacter set (chars.: codes of characters to print, 0 ≤ chars. ≤ 255) Print a character from all-character set (char.: a code of character to print, 0 ≤ char.
COMMAND SETS (DPL24C (ESC/P2) PLUS) Function Downloading Select resident or downloaded font Ex.
COMMAND SETS EPSON ESC/P2 EMULATION This section describes the printer commands for the Epson ESC/P2 emulation. Asterisks in the “Function” column indicate extended commands that are not supported by the original printer.
COMMAND SETS (ESC/P2) (DPL24C PLUS) Function Select line n1 = 3, n2 = 0, d1 = 1 d2 = 0: Ignore command 1: Underline 2: Strike through 3: Overscore d3␣ = 0 or 4: Cancel line selection 1: Single line 2 or 3: Double line 5: Single-dotted line 6 or 7: Double-dotted line Select printing style This command allows you to combine various printing styles. The value of n is the sum of the values of the styles you want to combine.
COMMAND SETS Function Set character pitch to (n1 + n2 × 256)/360 inch (0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255) (0 ≤ n2 ≤ 4) Select character pitch (specify unit o pitch) n1 = 1, n2 = 0 d = 10 to 19: 10/3600 inch = 1/360 inch d = 20 to 29: 20/3600 inch = 1/180 inch d = 30 to 39: 30/3600 inch = 1/120 inch d = 40 to 49: 40/3600 inch = 1/90 inch d = 50 to 59: 50/3600 inch = 1/72 inch d = 60 to 69: 60/3600 inch = 1/60 inch Vertical Control Line feed Form feed Advance paper n/180 inch (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) Set line spacing to 1/8 inch Set line s
COMMAND SETS (ESC/P2) (DPL24C PLUS) Function Set vertical tabs The values of n1to nk in this command are the ASCII values of the lines (at the current line spacing) at which tabs are to be set.
COMMAND SETS Function Character Set Control Select character set 1 Select character set 2 Select character set table n = 0: Italics character set 1: Graphics character set 2: Downloaded character set 3: Graphics character set Select international character set n = 0: USA 1: France 2: Germany 3: United Kingdom 4: Denmark 1 5: Sweden 6: Italy 7: Spanish 1 8: Japan 9: Norway 10: Denmark 2 11: Spanish 2 12: Latin America Command ESC 7 ESC 6 ESC t (n) ESC R (n) Command Sets User's Manual C-23
(DPL24C PLUS) COMMAND SETS (ESC/P2) Function Assign a character set to active character set number 0 to 3 n1= 3, n2 = 0 d1 = 0: Active character set number 0 1: Active character set number 1 2: Active character set number 2 3: Active character set number 3 d2 = 0: Italic 1: PC 437 (USA) 3: PC 850 (Multilingual) 7: PC 860 (Portugal) 8: PC 863 (Canada-French) 9: PC 865 (Norway) d3 = 0 Print n1 + n2 × 256 characters from allcharacter set (0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255) (0 ≤ n2 ≤ 127) (0 ≤ n1 + n2 × 256 ≤ 255) (0 ≤ character c
COMMAND SETS Function User's Manual ESC k (n) ESC X m (n1 ) (n2) ESC : NUL (n) (s) ESC & NUL (n1) (n2) (d0) (d1) (d2) (data) C-25 Command Sets Select type style •Bitmap font: n = 0: Courier 1: Courier 2: Courier 3: Prestige 4: Courier 5: OCR-B 6: OCR-A 7: Courier 8: Courier 9: Courier •Scalable font: n = 0: Timeless 1: Nimbus Sans ® 2: Courier 3: Timeless 4: Timeless 5: Timeless 7: Timeless 8: Timeless 9: Timeless Set scalable font mode • m sets character pitch.
COMMAND SETS (ESC/P2) (DPL24C PLUS) Function Bit Image Graphics Graphics type m graphics Bit image mode definition Single-density graphics Double-density graphics High-speed double-density graphics Quadruple-density graphics Select raster image graphics n1 = 1, n2 = 0 d = 1: Raster image graphics mode Print raster image graphics Command ESC * (m) (n1) (n2) (data) ESC ? (s) (n) ESC K (n1 ) (n2) (data) ESC L (n1 ) (n2) (data) ESC Y (n1 ) (n2) (data) ESC Z (n1 ) (n2) (data) ESC ( G (n1) (n2) (d) ESC .
This printer can communicate with a computer through either a Centronics parallel interface or an RS-232C serial interface. D This appendix provides information you may need for wiring your own interface cables or for programming computer-to-printer communications. Most users do not need the information in this appendix. To simply connect your printer to your computer, follow the instructions in Chapter 2. PARALLEL INTERFACE The Centronics interface is the industry-standard parallel interface.
INTERFACE INFORMATION Pin Return No. Pin No. 1 2–9 D-2 19 Signal name Data Strobe (DSTB) 20--27 Data 1 to 8 Direction Description Input This signal is a strobe pulse for reading data (Data 1 to 8). The printer reads data when this signal is low. The pulse width must be 1 µs or more at the receiving terminal. Input Data 8 (pin 9) is the most significant bit; however, this pin is not used in 7-bit ASCII communications.
INTERFACE INFORMATION User's Manual Signal name Direction – – No connection Interface Pin Return No. Pin No. Description 15 – 16 – Signal Ground – Logic ground level (0 V) 17 – Frame Ground – Printer chassis ground line. FG and SG are connected. 18 – – – No connection 19– 30 – Signal Ground – Twisted pair return lines 31 – Input Prime (INPRM) Input 32 – Fault Output This signal is low when the printer is offline, paper is out, or when there is a printer error.
INTERFACE INFORMATION Data Transmission Timing The Centronics interface of this printer guarantees the received data when the Data and Data Strobe signals from the computer have the following timing with respect to the Busy and Acknowledge signals from the printer.
INTERFACE INFORMATION User's Manual Direction – Interface Pin Signal No. Name Description 1 FG Frame Ground 2 TD 3 RD 4 RTS Output Request To Send. Spaces are sent when the printer is ready to transmit data. 5 CTS Input Clear To Send. Spaces are sent when the computer is ready to receive data. 6 DSR Input Data Set Ready. Spaces are sent when the computer has been powered on and is ready to receive or transmit data. 7 SG – 8 CD Input 11 RC Output Reverse Channel.
INTERFACE INFORMATION Serial Options The serial options for the computer and the printer must match. Use the printer control panel, the computer operating system, or your software to change options specified as “selectable.
INTERFACE INFORMATION TD RD DSR DTR RTS CTS CD SG (Pin 2) (Pin 3) (Pin 6) (Pin 20) (Pin 4) (Pin 5) (Pin 8) (Pin 7) 1 2 # # # # # Interface Host Printer TD RD DSR DTR (RC) RTS CTS CD SG # indicates an open wire. Wire 1 is unnecessary for the DTR (or RC) protocol. Some computers may not require wire 2 . DSR-enabled control enables communication using an RS-232C interface. The CTS and DSR input control signals are enabled; CD is ignored. DSR must be high when the printer receives data.
INTERFACE INFORMATION Serial Protocols A protocol is a set of instructions that control the way data is transmitted between devices such as a computer and printer. The protocol ensures that the computer does not send information to the printer faster than the information can be processed. By telling the computer when the printer can receive data, the protocol prevents the printer’s buffer from overflowing.
CHARACTER SETS E Below are character sets 1 and 2 of Code Page 437, available in the DPL24C PLUS command set and the IBM Proprinter XL24E emulation. Characters enclosed in boxes differ for sets 1 and 2. Characters in set 2 also vary with the national character set. Code Page 437 is for the USA character set.
CHARACTER SETS ITALIC AND GRAPHICS CHARACTER SETS (ESC/P2 EMULATION) The following shows character sets available in the Epson ESC/P2 emulation. Characters differ in codes 128 to 255 (hex 80 to FF).
CHARACTER SETS Graphics Character Set 2 Character Sets User's Manual E-3
CHARACTER SETS NATIONAL CHARACTER SETS (ALL EMULATIONS) UK (British English) GERMAN (German) E-4 Below are the 49 national character sets available for all emulations of this printer. These character sets support different characters and symbols specific to different languages. Note that these tables are for Courier 10, a resident font, and that some national character sets do not have some characters and symbols whose use depends on resident fonts.
CHARACTER SETS PAGE852/PG852-T (Code Page 852) PAGE850 (Code Page 850(Multilingual)) PAGE855 (Code Page 855) Character Sets PAGE437/USA (Code Page 437/USA) User's Manual E-5
CHARACTER SETS PAGE860 (Code Page 860(Portugal)) PAGE865 (Code Page 865(Nordic)) PAGE863 (Code Page 863(Canada-French)) PAGE866 (Code Page 866(Cyrillic)) E-6 User's Manual
CHARACTER SETS HUNGARY/HUNG-T (Hungarian) POLISH/POLSH-T (Polish) Character Sets SLOV/SLOV-T (Slovenian) User's Manual MAZOWIA/MAZOW-T (Mazowian) E-7
CHARACTER SETS LATIN2/LATN2-T (Latin2) TURKY/TURKY-T (Turkish) KAMENIC/KAMEN-T (Kamenicky) CYRILIC (Cyrillic) E-8 User's Manual
CHARACTER SETS ELOT928 (ELOT 928) IBM851 (IBM 851) PG-DHN (Code Page DHN) Character Sets IBM437 (IBM 437) User's Manual E-9
CHARACTER SETS LATIN-P (Latin Polish) ISO-LTN (ISO Latin) E-10 LITHUA1 (Lithuanian 1) LITHUA2 (Lithuanian 2) User's Manual
CHARACTER SETS PG-MAC MIK ELOT 927 Character Sets MACEDON (Macedonian) User's Manual E-11
CHARACTER SETS ABG DEC GR ABY HBR-OLD E-12 User's Manual
PAGE 862 (Code Page 862) GREEK 11 Character Sets HBR-DEC User's Manual E-13
CHARACTER SETS NATIONAL CHARACTER SETS (DPL24C PLUS AND IBM XL24E EMULATION) The following character sets differ from those of Code Page 437 (USA), available in the DPL24C PLUS command set and the IBM Proprinter XL24E emulation.
CHARACTER SETS DANISH1/NORWEGN (Danish1/Norwegian) DANISH2 (Danish2) Character Sets NATIONAL CHARACTER SETS (ESC/P2 EMULATION) DANISH1 (Danish1) User's Manual The following character sets differ from the graphics character sets available in the Epson ESC/P2 emulation.
CHARACTER SETS ITALIAN (Italian) SPANSH2 (Spanish2) JAPAN (Japanese) LATIN A (Latin American) E-16 User's Manual
CHARACTER SETS NORWEGN (Norwegian) FRENCH (French) Character Sets DANISH2 (Danish2) User's Manual E-17
CHARACTER SETS NATIONAL CHARACTER SETS AND SUPPORTED RESIDENT FONTS (ALL EMULATIONS) In all emulations, this printer supports 49 national character sets for characters and symbols specific to different languages. Some national character sets, however, do not have some characters and symbols and may not be usable, depending on resident fonts.
CHARACTER SETS National character set HUNGARY HUNG-T √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ SLOV SLOV-T √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ POLISH POLSH-T MAZOWIA MAZOW-T √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ LATIN2 LATIN2-T KAMENIC KAMEN-T √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ TURKY TURKY-T CYRILIC IBM437 IBM851 ELOT928 PG-DHN LATIN-P ISO-LTN √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
CHARACTER SETS National character set Lithuanian 1 Lithuanian 2 MIK Macedonian ABG ABY DEC GR ELOT 927 GREEK 11 PG 862 HBR-DEC HBR-OLD PG-MAC Name in setup menu LITHUA1 LITHUA2 MIK MACEDON ABG ABY DEC GR ELOT 927 GREEK 11 PG 862 HBR-DEC HBR-OLD PG-MAC OCR-A OCR-B Correspondence Nimbus Sans ** Timeless ** Courier OL** Pica 10 Bold PS Draft Compress Elite 12 Courier 10 Resident font √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
RESIDENT FONTS This appendix provides print samples of the printer's eighteen resident fonts.
RESIDENT FONTS COURIER (OUTLINE) Normal Bold Italic NIMBUS SANS ® (OUTLINE) Normal Bold Italic TIMELESS (OUTLINE) Normal Bold Italic F-2 User's Manual
GLOSSARY OF TERMS GLOSSARY OF TERMS A standard paper size used in Japan and other countries. Paper is 210 × 295 mm (8.25 × 11.6 inches). Application software Software programs that perform tasks on a computer. Such programs include word processing, database management, and accounting, for example. APTC See Automatic paper thickness control. ASCII The acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Carriage return (CR) The return of the print head carriage to the beginning of the next line. Centronics interface A type of parallel interface. See Parallel interface. Column A vertical section on a printed page. This printer can print 136column pages at 10-pitch (10 characters per inch). Command set A set of print and format commands used to control the printer. Each printer has its own resident command sets embedded in the printer firmware.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS The grid used to print characters on a dot matrix printer. Each dot corresponds to a wire in the print head. Downloading Transferring soft fonts from the computer to the printer’s memory. Downloading allows you to use fonts not resident in the computer. dpi Dots per inch. Emulation A command set that allows one printer to print like another printer. This printer has three resident emulations: Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS (native command set), IBM proprinter XL24E, and Epson ESC/P2.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Hex dump A hexadecimal printout of control codes and data. Hex dumps are used to debug computer programs and to troubleshoot printer malfunctions. To print a hex dump on the printer, use the HEX-DUMP function in setup mode. Interface A connection that allows communication from one part of a system to another. For example, electrical signals are transferred between the computer and printer over an interface cable. K byte Kilobyte. 1K byte equals 1024 bytes.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS When the printer is online, it is ready to receive or is receiving commands from the computer. The printer must be online to print. Parallel interface A standard computer interface. Information is transferred between devices over separate wires, allowing all of the bits that make up the character to be transmitted simultaneously (in parallel). Park position The position in which continuous forms paper is retracted or “parked” on the tractors.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Protocol A set of instructions that control how data is transmitted between devices such as a computer and printer. Rear feed The feeding of paper through the tractor unit attached at the rear of the printer. Resident fonts Fonts present (resident) in the printer’s permanent memory. For this printer, the resident fonts are Courier 10, Prestige Elite 12, Pica 10, OCR-B 10, OCR-A, Boldface PS, Compressed font, Correspondence, and Draft.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Fonts downloaded from a disk to the printer memory. Soft fonts are also referred to as downloaded fonts. Unlike resident fonts, soft fonts are available only when in the printer memory. Software Programs that control the computer and printer to perform specified tasks, such as word processing, database management, and preparation of spreadsheets. Software is sometimes referred to as application software. Top margin The total space at the top of the printed page.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS GL-8 User's Manual
INDEX A Adjustments left margin ................................ 3-8, 3-14, 3-19 paper select lever ............................. 2-11, 3-3 paper thickness ..........................................3-6 top-of-form............................................... 5-34 AGM (Alternate Graphics Mode) ..... 5-23, 5-52 AMOUNT ...................................................... 5-39 ATTRIB .......................................................... 5-18 Attributes, font ............................................
INDEX Cut sheet feeder installing ......................................................8-1 loading ...................................................... 3-10 Epson ESC/P2 commands ................................................ C-19 selecting ........................................... 2-28, 5-15 Exiting setup mode ...................................... 5-40 D F DC1/DC3 commands .................................. 5-24 DC3-CDE .......................................................
G-H L GAP-ADJ function ....................................... 5-39 Glossary of terms ......................................... GL-1 Hardware (options) in setup mode .......................................... 5-27 installing ......................................................8-1 order numbers .......................................... A-1 HARDWRE function .................................... 5-27 Help menus ......................................................5-9 Help, where to get ...................
INDEX MULTI COPY ......................................... 4-1, 5-38 Multipart paper ............................. 3-26, 4-1, B-8 N National character sets all emulations ............................................ E-4 DPL24C PLUS/IBM XL24E ................... E-14 ESC/P2 ..................................................... E-15 Number of copies .................................... 3-1, B-3 O ONLINE button .......................................... 2-32, 3-2, 5-7 indicator .............................
User's Manual Publications .................................................... A-1 Q QUALITY ....................................................... 5-16 Quick Reference, operation ....................... QR-1 R Rating label ........................................... 2-13, 7-10 RC protocol ..................................................... D-8 Rear stacker ......................................................2-6 Removing printed pages ................................4-5 Replacing ribbon ...........
INDEX Select (DC1)/Deselect (DC3) commands . 5-23 Self-test, printer ................................... 2-17, 5-43 SELF-TST function ....................................... 5-43 SENSOR ......................................................... 5-38 Serial (RS-232C) interface cable connection ...................................... 2-23 optional settings (setup) ............... 2-32, 5-29 specifications ............................................ D-4 Setup mode DPL24C PLUS flowchart .......................
Soft (downloaded) fonts .............................. 5-16 Software, using ............................................. 2-32 Specifications interface ..................................................... D-1 paper ........................................................... B-6 printer ......................................................... B-1 Supplies ........................................................... A-1 Switching MENU1 and MENU2 ...................4-5 T Tearing off forms ...................
INDEX IN-8 User's Manual
FUJITSU OFFICES Please send your comments on this manual or on Fujitsu products to the following addresses (arranged alphabetically): FUJITSU COMPUTER PRODUCTS OF AMERICA, INC. 2904 Orchard Parkway, San Jose CA 95134-2022, U.S.A. TEL: (1-408) 432-6333 FAX: (1-408) 894-1709 FUJITSU ITALIA S.p.A. Via Melchiorre Gioia No. 8 20124 Milano, ITALY TEL: (39-2) 6365-1 FAX: (39-2) 6572-257 FUJITSU CANADA INC.
