Model 3850 User’s Manual GEK-01003
Safety Information A. Never remove any printer cover except to install a printer accessory and as expressly described in this manual. B. Please store the printer covers in a safe place. The covers must be reinstalled if you decide to remove any printer accessory. The following areas of the printer should be covered for safety reasons: R e ar Tracto r A ssem b ly C o ve rs ASF Area C overs The above openings must always be protected with their covers when the corresponding option is not installed.
Table of Contents Safety Information................................................ ii Table of Contents ................................................ iii Getting to Know Your Printer .............................. 1 Printer Features......................................................... 1 Unpacking Your Printer ............................................. 2 Printer Parts............................................................... 3 Front View ......................................................
Selecting the Test Mode ....................................103 Selecting a Stored Format.................................106 Paper Handling ....................................................107 Paper Paths............................................................ 107 Paper Specifications.............................................. 108 Fanfold Paper .....................................................108 Paper Loading .........................................................
Getting to Know Your Printer Printer Features • 24 Needle Print Head • 136 columns • Draft printing at 500 cps, LQ printing at 133 cps • IBM Proprinter XL24E-XL24, EPSON LQ 1050, GENICOM ANSI emulations • Multiple copies (1 original and 5 copies) all paths • Easy print function selection and printer configuration via operator panel or SW commands • Additional Front Push Tractor Assembly (option) • Rear Pull Tractor Assembly (option) • Automatic Sheet Feeder (option) that handles cut sheets and envelopes • U
Unpacking Your Printer Together with the CD-Rom with this User’s Manual, the following items are included in the box: Notify any damage to your supplier.
Printer Parts Front View O p era to r P ane l P a pe r K no b Fro nt Tra ctor A ssem blie s C over P o w er S w itch 3
Rear View R e ar Pap er Slo t Top C o ve r R e ar Pull Tracto r Assem bly C o ve r P a pe r K n o b In te rfa ce C o nn ecto rs A SF A re a C ove r P o w er C ab le C o nn ecto r 4 R e ar Pull Tracto r Attach m e nt A re a C ove rs
Setting Up Your Printer Choosing a Suitable Location Consider the following points when you choose the location for your printer: • The distance between the printer and the host computer must not exceed the length of the interface cable; • The location must horizontal and stable; be 8 0 cm 3 1 .5 in . sturdy, • Your printer must not be exposed to direct sunlight, extreme heat, cold, dust or humidity (see P Prriinntteerr SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnss later in this User’s Manual); 1 39 00 .
Printer Assembly Removal of the Shipment Locks Open all the printer covers and make sure that you remove the two shipment locks from the printer.
Ribbon Cartridge Installation Make sure that you are using only original consumables. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2.
3. Open the top cover using the small handles on either side of the top cover. 4. Turn the printer on. The print carriage prepares for ribbon cartridge installation.
5. Before installing the ribbon cartridge turn the ribbon winding knob in the arrow direction (located on the cartridge) to take up slack in the ribbon. R ib b on W ind in g K no b C a rtridg e S up po rt To avoid damage to the ribbon, do not turn the winding knob in the wrong direction. 6. Align the left and right cartridge supports with the printer locking points.
7. Slide and insert the ribbon guide between the print head and the ribbon guide mask holding it perpendicular to the print head. Make sure that the ribbon is inserted correctly between the print head and the print head mask. NO OK 8. If the color kit option is installed in the printer, insert the white plastic snap arm onto the color kit ribbon shifter as shown in this figure.
9. Turn the ribbon winding knob in the arrow direction (located on the cartridge) to take up slack in the ribbon. R ib b on W ind in g Kno b C a rtridg e S up po rt 10. Push the cartridge down gently until it clips into place at all locking points: two on each side for the black ribbon, one on each side for the color and the extended life ribbon. 11. Turn the ribbon winding knob again in the direction of the arrow to take up slack in the ribbon. 12.
Host Computer Connection This printer can be connected to the host computer via two available interfaces. The interface connectors are located on the rear of the printer. • A bidirectional IEEE1284 parallel interface • A RS-232C/422A serial interface Before connecting the interface cable, make sure that the printer and the host computer are turned OFF. Insert the parallel interface cable into the parallel connector and fasten it by means of the clips.
Software Driver Selection At this point it is necessary to configure the printer for the application package. The installation procedures depend upon the host environment. In a WINDOWS 95/98/2000® environment the printer supports the Plug & Play feature. Install the printer driver following the instructions on the CD-Rom: 1. Insert the CD-Rom into the CD drive. 2. Select the language you prefer and press the Next => button. 3. Select Install Printer Driver, then press the Next => button. 4.
Power Connection The power outlet must be compatible with the plug of the printer’s power cord. Always use a grounded outlet. 1. Make sure the power outlet is near the printer location and easily accessible. 2. Make sure that the power switch is in 0 position (OFF).
3. Insert the power cable plug into the printer connector and the other power cable end into a convenient outlet (the figure shows the European power cable). 1 2 4. If you need to turn the printer on, press the power switch in the I position (ON).
Selecting the Display Language The display messages for the printer can be displayed in five different languages: English (Default), French, German, Italian and Spanish. To select the language, that you prefer, proceed as follows: 1. Hold the MENU key down on power up. The display shows: STARTING UP 2. Shortly after the power comes up, the LCD displays the following message: SYSTEM MENU 3. Release the MENU key. The LCD displays the first menu item: CHARACTER SET 4.
Configuring the Printer Operator Panel Presentation The operator panel enables you to perform many of the printer functions including paper path selections, font selection and the printer setups.
LEDs Indicate the On line status, fault condition and the current paper path. On , when the printer is On line. Blinking, when data is present in the input buffer and printer is in WAIT condition. Off , when printer is Off line. Located above ON LINE key. On, when printer is in any menu. Off , when printer in not in any menu. Located above MENU key.
Key Functions The operator panel keys have different functions depending on the printer's mode of operation. The modes of operation are: • OFF LINE Mode • ON LINE Mode • MENU Mode • POWER ON Mode • TEAR OFF Mode Some keys may be "locked" or have no function in a given mode. See S Seelleeccttiin ngg K Keeyy L Loocck koou utt in the System Menu.
ON LINE CLEAR STATUS FUNCTION Off Line Puts the printer in ON LINE condition. The ON LINE led is turned on and the LCD displays the name of the currently active format (FORMAT # x) or displays CURRENT if no format has been selected. In an error condition, if you press this key, the printer will clear the error and the LCD will display OFF LINE, if you press this key again the printer goes ON LINE. On Line Puts the printer in OFF LINE condition.
STATUS FUNCTION On Line A configuration status report is displayed on the LCD by cycling through the current FONT STYLE, CPI, LPI, FORM LENGTH, EMULATION, PAPER PATH and INTERFACE. Off Line The printer will enter the Operational Menu and display the first menu item: FONT STYLE. (See T Thhee O Oppeerraattiioonnaall M Meennuu for details in this User’s Manual). Menu Exits Menu and the printer goes OFF LINE.
PR IO R FF LO AD STATUS FUNCTION On Line If the paper is loaded it will move to the top of the next form. If the paper has not been loaded, the paper will be loaded from the currently selected paper path. Off Line Same as if ON LINE. Menu Will cause the display to go back to the next higher level of the menu at the point it was entered.
EN TER LF STATUS FUNCTION On Line Causes the paper to advance one line at the currently selected line spacing increment, if you hold down this key more than one second a continuous line slew will occur at maximum rate. Menu Causes the Menu selection to go into the next lower level of the menu.
PATH PAR K This key performs both "PARK" and "PATH SELECT" functions. STATUS FUNCTION On Line A first press will cause the current path to park the paper if another press of the key is not made within 1.5 seconds. The second key press within 1.5 seconds will cause the path selection to cycle with each additional press of the key and after 1.5 seconds of no key action, the paper will park in the current path, switch to the new path, and paper will be loaded.
TE AR STATUS FUNCTION On Line Causes the paper to advance to the Tear position from the current print position. If ASF is installed, then additional distance will be added (if necessary) to ensure tear off position. LCD will display PLEASE TEAR OFF. The paper will automatically retract to the current print position after a preset time. Off Line Same as ON LINE.
PAP ER STATUS FUNCTION On Line Advances the paper by 1/180" (one step). If you press and hold this key more than 1 sec. the paper feed speed increases. The printer (similar to turning the paper knob) does not memorize paper advance using this key. Off Line Same as ON LINE function. Menu At the non-selection level, will cycle backward through the menu structure of each level of the menu. When you are on a "fixed" selection item, pressing this key will increase value (such as 1.0 to 1.
PAP ER STATUS FUNCTION On Line Reverses the paper by 1/180" (one step). If you press and hold this key more than 1 sec. the paper feed speed increases. The printer (similar to turning the paper knob) does not memorize paper reverse using this key. Off Line Same as ON LINE function. Menu At the non-selection level, will cycle forward through the menu structure of each level of the menu. When you are on a "fixed" selection item, pressing this key will decrease the value (such as 1.5 to 1.
FO RMAT STATUS FUNCTION On Line Same as OFF LINE. Off Line Basically, each key depression will toggle through the stored format numbers/names in order to allow user to simply change from one format to another. • The first press will cause the LCD display to indicate SELECT CURRENT. • If the key is not pressed again within 3 sec., the printer exits Format selection. • If the key is pressed again within 3 sec., then the next format number/name will be displayed.
STATUS FUNCTION Menu In the FORM THICKNESS (AUTO or FIXED) function (see A Addjjuussttiinngg ffoorr tthhee T Thhiicckknneessss ooff Y Yoouurr F Foorrm mss for details in this User’s Manual), press the FORMAT key, the printer prints 3 rows of "H's". Pressing any other key will cause the tear position to move back to the original print line. Power Up No action. Tear Off No action. Some keys may be "locked" or have no function in a given mode.
Printer Setups The main printer setup parameters can be selected via the operator panel. The setup parameters are divided into three printer setups: the System Menu, the Operational Menu and the Initial Set-up Menu. System Menu Allows configuration of parameters that are not used on a dayto-day basis. For example, printer response to CR code, interfaces type and code page selection. Operational Menu Allows you to set various print mode parameters that are useful in your day-to-day job.
Menu Structure The menus are structured in an outline format: Primary level for main headings Secondary levels for parameter selection In the LCD: • The primary "level" of the menu is in the leftmost and successive "levels" are tabbed accordingly. • The flashing serves to indicate that you are at the "selection" or "change" level. • The mark " >" (greater than) symbol in the display message indicates the current default value.
The Initial Set-Up (ISU) Menu There are three primary headings in the Initial Set Up Menu as shown below. Each primary heading has one or two levels below it: 1. INITIALIZE 2. ALIGNMENT 3. SENSOR TUNE Entering Initial Set-Up Menu To enter the Initial Set-Up Menu, proceed as follows: 1. Turn off the printer's power. 2. Press and hold the LINE FEED and FF/LOAD keys. 3. While holding these keys, turn on the printer's power.
Selecting the Initialization This function restores all System and Operational Menu values to the factory default settings: NO: no changes made. INT: initializes all menu values to the International settings. DOM: initializes all menu values to the US settings. AFP initializes all menu values of special applications.
Tuning the Paper Sensors This function checks the ambient light level of the optical paper sensors and stores a reference value. Y: checking takes place (Sensors Tuning message is displayed). N: no checking takes place. SENSOR TUNE TUNE>N TUNE:Y ENTER ↓ ↓ Before selecting this function (TUNE>Y), make certain that paper is removed from all paper paths. Failure to remove paper during tuning will result in incorrectly tuned sensors.
The System Menu There are 16 primary headings in the System Menu as shown below. Each primary heading has one or two levels below it: 1. CHARACTER SET 2. NATIONAL SET 3. CHARACTER TABLE 4. LCD LANGUAGE 5. IBM OPTIONS 6. ANSI OPTIONS 7. OTHER OPTIONS 8. BUFFER SETUP 9. INTERFACE 10. PARALLEL OPTIONS 11. SERIAL OPTIONS 12. KEY LOCKOUT 13. PATH OPTIONS 14. PATH/FORMAT 15. PROGRAM UNITS 16.
Entering System Menu To enter the System Menu, proceed as follows: 1. Hold the MENU key down on power up. 2. Shortly, after the power comes up, the LCD displays the following message: SYSTEM MENU 3. Release the MENU key. The LCD displays the first menu item: CHARACTER SET Moving within the System Menu 1. Press the ENTER key to go into the next lower level of the menu. 2. Use ↑ or the ↓ keys to scroll within a level as well as to change parameter value display at the selection level. 3.
Selecting the Character Set for an Emulation Select a character set for emulation: EPSON, IBM or ANSI.
Selecting the National Set for an Emulation Select a national set for the EPSON and ANSI emulations only.
ANSI Emulation To change the character set in the ANSI emulation, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below: NATL: ANSI NATL:A>USA NATL:A:GERMANY NATL:A:FRANCE A NATL:A:FRANCE B NATL:A:FREN/CANA NATL:A:DUTCH NATL:A:ITALY NATL:A:UK NATL:A:SPAIN NATL:A:DAN/NOR A NATL:A:DAN/NOR B ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ NATL:A:DAN/NOR C NATL:A:DAN/NOR D NATL:A:SWE/FIN A NATL:A:SWE/FIN B NATL:A:SWE/FIN C NATL:A:SWE/FIN D NATL:A:SWISS NATL:A:YUGOSLAV NATL:A:UK A NATL:A:TURKEY NATL:A:G
Selecting Character Table for an Emulation Select a character table for emulation: EPSON, IBM or ANSI.
IBM Emulation To change the character table in the IBM emulation, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below: TBL: IBM TBL:I>CODE437 TBL:I:CODE850 TBL:I:CODE851 TBL:I:CODE852 TBL:I:CODE853 TBL:I:CODE855 TBL:I:CODE858 TBL:I:CODE860 TBL:I:CODE863 TBL:I:CODE864 TBL:I:CODE865 TBL:I:CODE866 TBL:I:CODE867 TBL:I:ISO-1 TBL:I:ISO-2 ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ TBL:I:ISO-3 TBL:I:ISO-4 TBL:I:ISO-5 TBL:I:ISO-6 TBL:I:ISO-7 TBL:I:ISO-8 TBL:I:ISO-9 TBL:I:ISO-15 TBL:I:MAZOWIA
ANSI Emulation To change the character table in the ANSI emulation, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below: TBL: ANSI TBL:A>CODE437 TBL:A:CODE850 TBL:A:CODE851 TBL:A:CODE852 TBL:A:CODE853 TBL:A:CODE855 TBL:A:CODE858 TBL:A:CODE860 TBL:A:CODE863 TBL:A:CODE864 TBL:A:CODE865 TBL:A:CODE866 TBL:A:CODE867 TBL:A:ISO-1 TBL:A:ISO-2 ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ TBL:A:ISO-3 TBL:A:ISO-4 TBL:A:ISO-5 TBL:A:ISO-6 TBL:A:ISO-7 TBL:A:ISO-8 TBL:A:ISO-9 TBL:A:ISO-15 TBL:A:MAZOW
Selecting the LCD Language Select the desired language of your choice from the list below. LCD LANGUAGE To change the LCD language selection, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below: LCD LANGUAGE LCD>ENGLISH LCD:FRANCAIS LCD:DEUTSCH LCD:ITALIANO LCD:ESPANOL ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ Go back to the top level of the menu with the PRIOR key and press the ↓ key to select the next menu item (IBM OPTIONS displays).
Compressed Character Pitch If the printer receives a command (SI) from the host to print in compressed pitch, then the printer will print in 17, 20 or 24 cpi. IBM OPTIONS IBM: COMP CHR IBM:COMP CHR>17 IBM:COMP CHR:24 IBM:COMP CHR:20 ENTER ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ Automatic Carriage Return If the printer receives a command (LF) from the host to perform a line feed, then the printer will (Y) or will not (N) append a carriage return based upon your selection.
Selecting the ANSI Emulation Options Select ANSI emulation specific options as shown below. ANSI OPTIONS To change the ANSI options, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below. There are 12 options that can be specified: Reset Enable If the printer receives a command (ESC c) from the host to reset the printer, then the printer will (Y) or will not (N) reset the current configuration to the power-up configuration.
Auto Carriage Return If the printer receives a command (LF) from the host to perform a line feed then the printer will (Y) or will not (N) append a carriage return based upon your selection. ANS: AUTO CR ANS:AUTO CR>N ANS:AUTO CR:Y ENTER ↓ ↓ Prime on Delete If the printer receives a command (DEL) from the host, then the printer will (Y) or will not (N) perform a prime (reset) based upon your selection.
Vertical Expansion This setting defines the vertical expansion from the baseline up (Y) or from the top line down (N). ANS: EXPAND UP ANS:EXPAND UP>Y ANS:EXPAND UP:N ENTER ↓ ↓ AGM If is selected N: the 6-bit graphics horizontal densities are multiplies of 72. If is selected Y: the 6-bit graphics horizontal densities are multiplies of 60.
ENQ Code Enable 1: enables printer response to and enables type 1 download sequence. 2: enables printer response to and enables type 2 download sequence. NO: printer does not respond to code. See "ANSI Emulation Commands" for additional information in the Programmer’s Manual on the CD-Rom. ANS: ENQ CODE ANS:ENQ CODE>NO ANS:ENQ CODE:1 ANS:ENQ CODE:2 ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ Superscript/Subscript Character Enable The printer will (Y) or will not (N) respond to ESC [2 m and ESC [3 m commands.
VT Code In this setting the VT code received without tab set will yield line feed (Y) or will be ignored (N). ANS: VT NOT SET ANS:VT NOT SET>Y ANS:VT NOT SET:N ENTER ↓ ↓ Go back to the top level of the menu with the PRIOR key and press the ↓ key to select the next menu item (OTHER OPTIONS).
Selecting Global Emulation Options Select emulation non-specific options as shown below. OTHER OPTIONS To change the options that pertain to all emulations, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below. There are 23 options that can be specified: Automatic Line Feed If the printer receives a command (CR) from the host to execute a carriage return, then the printer will (Y) or will not (N) also execute a line feed based upon your selection.
Automatic Wrap If the printer receives printable data from the host, and such data exceeds the current line length (right margin), then the printer will (Y) or will not (N) continue to print the remaining data on the following line based upon your selection. If you disable auto wrap by selecting N, then the data beyond the right margin is discarded up to the next line terminator.
Retract Timer If you have pressed the TEAR key to move paper to the tear-off position, then the length of time that the printer waits before retracting the paper is variable from one second to 98 seconds. If the value saved is "99" then paper retract will occur only if TEAR key is pressed or if data is received from host. You can increase or decrease the retract timer by pressing the ↑ or the ↓ keys respectively. The default retract time is 10 seconds.
Non-volatile RAM Save Y: The current Operational Menu values are retained when the printer is powered-off and re-established as the “active” values at the next power-up. N: The current Operational Menu values are cleared when the printer is powered off. Factory default values or Format assigned to current paper path values are used at the next power-up. OPT: NVRAM SAVE OPT:NVRAM SV>Y OPT:NVRAM SV:N ENTER ↓ ↓ Clear Margin Clears (Y) or preserves (N) top and bottom margins on form length changes.
2 Box Option This function will be displayed only if the optional Front2 Push tractor assembly has been installed, see T Th hee F Frroon ntt22 P Pu ussh hT Trraaccttoorr A Asssseem mbbllyy in this User’s Manual. Whenever the current continuous forms push paper path becomes empty, the printer will (Y) or will not (N) automatically switch to and load the other continuous forms push paper path and resume printing, based upon your selection.
Barcode Guard Bar Enable The printer will (Y) or will not (N) include left, right and center Guard bars of the barcode styles which use Guard bars based upon your selection. The Guard bars extend into the human readable line of the barcode symbol when it is enabled. OPT: GUARD BAR OPT:GUARD BR>N OPT:GUARD BR:Y ENTER ↓ ↓ Slash Zero Enable The printer will print a zero character with (Y) or without (N) a diagonal slash through the character based upon your selection.
Epson OGM Y: Enables line spacing multiples of n/216 (ESC 3 and ESC J) or n/72 (ESC A) in Epson emulation. N: Enables line spacing multiples of n/180 (ESC 3 and ESC J) or n/60 (ESC A) in Epson emulation. OPT: EPSON OGM OPT:EPSON OGM>N OPT:EPSON OGM:Y ENTER ↓ ↓ Native Extension Escape Sequence Based upon your selection, the printer will (Y) or will not (N) respond to the following escape sequences: [[3 n, [[G n m, [[x n, [[y n, and //n//.
On Line after Paper Load Sequence The printer will enter the online (Y) or offline (N) condition following a paper load sequence based upon your selection. OPT: ONLIN AT LOD OPT:ONLIN LOAD>N OPT:ONLIN LOAD:Y ENTER ↓ ↓ Ribbon Type Selection Informs the firmware which type of ribbon is installed (not affected by ISU). If PROCESS (process ribbon) or RED/BLK (red/black ribbon) are selected, then the printer will respond to receive color select commands.
Euro Currency Symbol Substitution in the ISO Code Pages and Page Code 850 This function allows selection of the alternate access to the Euro Currency symbol ( ) in the ISO Code Pages and in the Code Page 850. Y: This setting enables the Euro symbol substitution. The Euro symbol will appear as designated in the appropriate sets: the location is A4 in all ISO 8859 character sets other than ISO 8859-15 and ISO 8859-5 (Cyrillic), for the PC Code Page 850, the location is CF.
Selecting the Input Buffer Configuration Select input buffer options as shown below. BUFFER SETUP To change the input buffer options, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below. There are 4 options that can be specified: Download Buffer Based upon the selection, the printer will (Y) or will not (N) reserve space in memory for characters downloaded from the host in the Epson and IBM emulations.
Input Buffer Data received from the host is stored in the input buffer memory. Based upon your selection, the amount of space reserved for the input buffer is determined. The maximum input buffer size is 32 Kbytes. The increment is 1 byte for the range 256-1Kbyte and 1Kbyte for the range 1Kbyte-32 Kbytes. BUFF: BUFF SIZE BUFF:SIZE>32K ENTER ↓ High Trip The default buffer full trip point will be 95% of currently selected size. The range is from 2 % to 99% (default 95%).
Selecting the Interfaces Select the parallel and the serial interface as shown below. INTERFACE Press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level. Selecting the Interface Types This function allows selection of the interface types: PARALLEL: Actives parallel interface. SERIAL: Activates both RS232 and RS422 signals, BOTH: The printer will respond to data on either interface. See Interface section for interface pin and signal definitions in the Programmer’s Manual on the CD-Rom.
Selecting Parallel Interface Options Select the parallel interface options as shown below. PARALLEL OPTIONS To change the parallel interface options, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below. There are 10 options that can be specified: Auto Feed External (AFXT) Signal The printer will or will not respond to the AFXT signal on the parallel interface.
DC1/DC3 Control Y: The printer will respond to a received DC1/DC3, which causes the printer to be selected/deselected. If the printer is deselected, the LCD will show STAND BY until DC1 is received or until you put the printer ON LINE by depressing the ON LINE key once. N: Received DC1/DC3 ignored. PAR: RCV DC1/DC3 PAR:DC1/DC3>Y PAR:DC1/DC3:N ENTER ↓ ↓ Init Signal Y: Enables parallel interface INIT signal to reset printer. N: Disables parallel interface INIT signal.
ACK Timing BEF and AFT: ACK leading edge occurs before trailing edge of BUSY. ACK trailing edge occurs after trailing edge of BUSY. AFT: ACK leading and trailing edges occur after trailing edge of BUSY. DUR: ACK leading edge occurs before and trailing edge occurs at trailing edge of BUSY. PAR: ACK TIMING PAR:ACK TIME>BEF PAR:ACK TIME:AFT PAR:ACK TIME:DUR ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ STROBE Polarity -: Printer latches data on falling edge of strobe signal. +: Printer latches data on rising edge of strobe signal.
SELECT Polarity +: When the printer is selected, the SELECT signal is high. -: When the printer is selected, the SELECT signal is low. PAR: SLCT POLARIT PAR:SELECT POL>+ PAR:SELECT POL:- ENTER ↓ ↓ PE Polarity +: When a paper out condition exists, then the PE signal is high. -: When a paper out condition exists, then the PE signal is low.
Selecting Serial Interface Options Select the serial interface options as shown below. SERIAL OPTIONS To change the serial interface options, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below. There are 12 options that can be specified: Baud Rate The data transmission rate (in bits per second) of the serial interface between the printer and the host computer is determined by this parameter.
Number of Data Bits The number of data bits per character used in data transmission on the serial interface between the printer and the host computer is determined by this parameter. After making your selection from the list below, please make certain the host computer is set for the same baud rate.
ETX/ACK Protocol When set to Y, the EXT/ACK protocol is enabled. This protocol is used to verify the receipt of blocks of data sent from the host to the computer. SER: ETX/ACK SER:EXT/ACK>N SER:EXT/ACK:Y ENTER ↓ ↓ Robust Xon Y: When enabled, the printer will output DC1 when buffer is empty and printer is on line. N: Disables this function. SER: ROBUST XON SER:ROBST XON>Y SER:ROBST XON:N ENTER ↓ ↓ XON/XOFF Status BUFF: Reflects buffer status only. FAULT: Reflects fault status only.
DTR (Data Terminal Ready) Signal Status FA/BU: Reflects fault and buffer status. NONE: Never change from static state. ONLN: Reflects online status only. BUFF: Reflects buffer status only. FAULT: Reflects fault status only. ON/BU: Reflects online and buffer status. SER: DTR STATUS SER:DTR>FA/BU SER:DTR:NONE SER:DTR:ONLN SER:DTR:BUFF SER:DTR:FAULT SER:DTR:ON/BU ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ RTS (Request to Send Signal) Signal Status FA/BU: Reflects fault and buffer status. NONE: Never change from static state.
SRTS (Second Request to Send Signal) Status FA/BU: Reflects fault and buffer status. NONE: Never change from static state. ONLN: Reflects online status only. BUFF: Reflects buffer status only. FAULT: Reflects fault status only. ON/BU: Reflects online and buffer status. SER: SRTS STATUS SER:SRTS>FA/BU SER:SRTS:NONE SER:SRTS:ONLN SER:SRTS:BUFF SER:SRTS:FAULT SER:SRTS:ON/BU ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ DTR (Data Terminal Ready) Polarity HI: (HIGH) actives > + 3V. LO: (LOW) actives < - 3V.
RTS (Request to Send Signal) Polarity HI: (HIGH) actives > + 3V. LO: (LOW) actives < - 3V. SER: RTS POLARITY SER:RTS POL>HI SER:RTS POL:LO ENTER ↓ ↓ SRTS (Second Request to Send Signal) Polarity HI: (HIGH) actives > + 3V. LO: (LOW) actives < - 3V. SER: SRTS POLARIT SER:SRTS POL>HI SER:SRTS POL:LO ENTER ↓ ↓ Go back to the top level of the menu with the PRIOR key and press the ↓ key to select the next menu item (KEY LOCKOUT displays).
Selecting Key Lockout Select any key to be locked-out as shown below. KEY LOCKOUT Key lockout controls which operator panel keys (see K Keeyy F Fuunnccttiioonnss in this User’s Manual) are active in order to prevent inadvertent operator key depression from interrupting normal printer function. To select keys for lockout, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level. ON (Online): Prevents key response only while printer is online.
FF/LOAD key KEYLOCK: FF/LOAD KEY:FF/LOAD>NEV KEY:FF/LOAD:ONL KEY:FF/LOAD:ALW ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ LF key KEYLOCK: LINEFEED KEY:LINEFEED>ONL KEY:LINEFEED:ALW KEY:LINEFEED:NEV ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ MENU key The MENU key cannot be locked out during power on.
PAPER DOWN key KEYLOCK: KEY:PAPER KEY:PAPER KEY:PAPER PAPER DN DN>ONL DN:ALW DN:NEV ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ TEAR OFF key KEYLOCK: TEAROFF KEY:TEAROFF>NEV KEY:TEAROFF:ONL KEY:TEAROFF:ALW ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ PARK/PATH key KEYLOCK: PRK/PATH KEY:PRK/PATH>NEV KEY:PRK/PATH:ONL KEY:PRK/PATH:ALW ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ FORMAT key KEYLOCK: FORMAT KEY:FORMAT>ONL KEY:FORMAT:ALW KEY:FORMAT:NEV ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ Go back to the top level of the menu with the PRIOR key and press the ↓ key to select the next menu item (PATH OPTIONS displays).
Selecting the Path Options Select paper path options as shown below. PATH OPTIONS This function will be displayed only if the optional Rear Pull tractor assembly or the optional automatic sheet feeder (ASF) has been installed. To change the path options, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below. There are five path-feeding modes: Push, Push-Pull, ASF1(1BIN), ASF2 (2BIN), ASF3 (3BIN). PULL/PUSH Paths PUSH: Enables Front push path.
Assigning a Format to a Paper Path Any of the four formats may be assigned to any of the six paper paths as shown below. PATH/FORMAT This function assigns the Format indicated to the Paper Path. The same Format may be assigned to all Paper Paths. The Format changes: a) if the paper path changes. or b) if another Format is selected from the menu or from the host. To change format-to-path selections, press the ENTER key as shown above to move from the top level to the second level.
PSHPL Path/Format (displayed if the optional Rear Pull tractor is installed) P/F: PSHPL ENTER P/F:PSHPL>CURRNT ↓ P/F:PSHPL:FORM#1 ↓ P/F:PSHPL:FORM#2 ↓ P/F:PSHPL:FORM#3 ↓ P/F:PSHPL:FORM#4 ↓ ASF1 Path/Format (displayed if the optional ASF bin 1 is installed) P/F: ASF1 ENTER P/F:ASF1>CURRNT ↓ P/F:ASF1:FORM#1 ↓ P/F:ASF1:FORM#2 ↓ P/F:ASF1:FORM#3 ↓ P/F:ASF1:FORM#4 ↓ ASF2 Path/Format (displayed if the optional ASF bin 2 is installed) P/F: ASF2 ENTER P/F:ASF2>CURRNT ↓ P/F:ASF2:FORM#1 ↓ P/F:ASF2:FORM#2 ↓ P/F:ASF2:FO
Selecting Fixed or Numeric Program Units Select the Program units as shown below. PROGRAM UNITS To change the Program units, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below: Program Units Choose the type of Program units for menu selection of the following parameters: - Top reference: Form Length - Left print reference: Top/Bottom/Left/Right margins. FIXED: The menu items listed will be input in "columns at the current cpi" or in "lines at the current lpi" as applicable.
Printing the Contents of the Menus Changes to the System Menu can be listed using the print status feature. The printer displays the message below when this item is on the top level: PRINT STATUS There are three different menu listings that can be obtained: SYSTEM, CONFIG and FORMATS. Print Status CONFIG: This selection prints the contents of the current configuration. FORMATS: This selection prints the contents of the current configuration and the four formats.
CURRENT CONFIGURATION PRINTOUT CURRENT ---------FONT STYLE CHARS PER INCH TOP REF LINES/INCH FORM LENGTH TOP MARGIN BOT MARGIN LEFT MARGIN RGHT MARGIN LEFT REF BOLD UNDERLINE FWIDTH UL DOUBLE HI OVERSCORE PROPORT IMPACT MODE QUIET MODE REDUCE SLEW LABELS TEXT DIRECT GRAPH DIRCT EMULATION FRONT1 FRONT2 DRAFT 10 0/90 6 66 0 0 0 136 0/120 NO NO YES NO NO NO HIGH NO NO NO BI BI EPSON LQ FORMAT GAP CURRENT CURRENT AUTO 0 AUTO 0 80
- CURRENT CONFIGURATION AND FORMAT PRINTOUT CURRENT FORMAT 1 FORMAT 2 FORMAT 3 FORMAT 4 FONT STYLE CHARS PER INCH TOP REF LINES/INCH FORM LENGTH TOP MARGIN BOT MARGIN LEFT MARGIN RGHT MARGIN LEFT REF BOLD UNDERLINE FWIDTH UL DOUBLE HI OVERSCORE PROPORT IMPACT MODE QUIET MODE REDUCE SLEW LABELS TEXT DIRECT GRAPH DIRCT EMULATION DRAFT 10 0/90 6 66 0 0 0 136 0/120 NO NO YES NO NO NO HIG NO NO NO BI BI EPSON LQ COURIER 10 0/90 6 66 0 0 0 136 0/120 NO NO YES NO NO NO HIG NO NO NO BI BI EPSON LQ COURIER 1
FIRMWARE CODE: SYSTEM CONFIGURATION PRINTOUT Ver. 1.
OTHER OPTIONS BUFFER SETUP INTERFACE PARALLEL OPTIONS AUTO LF DOUBLE LF AUTO WRAP AUTO TEAR RETRACT TIME CONFIRM PARK INTERLOCK NVRAM SAVE CLEAR MARGIN 2 BOX OPTION CAN CODE BACKUP GUARD BAR SLASH ZERO BELL ENABLE EPSON OGM NATIVE COMND ONLIN DFAULT ONLIN AT LOD RIBBON TYPE GAP ASSIGN EURO SUBST.
SERIAL OPTIONS KEY LOCKOUT PATH OPTIONS PATH/FORMAT PROGRAM UNIT ALIGNMENT FLT POLARITY SLCT POLARIT PE POLARITY BAUD RATE DATA BITS PARITY TYPE ETX/ACK ROBUST XON XON/XOF STAT DTR STATUS RTS STATUS SRTS STATUS DTR POLARITY RTS POLARITY SRTS POLARIT ONLINE FF/LOAD LINEFEED MENU PAPER UP PAPER DN TEAROFF PRK/PATH FORMAT TRACTOR ASF TYPE FRONT1 FRONT2 FIXED O + + 9600 8 NONE NO YES BUFF FA/BU FA/BU FA/BU HI HI HI NEV NEV ONL NEV ONL ONL NEV NEV ONL PUSH NONE CURRENT CURRENT 84
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The Operational Menu There are 13 primary headings in the Operational Menu as shown below. Each primary heading has one or two levels below it: 1. FONT STYLE 2. CPI 3. PAGE SETUP 4. LINE SETUP 5. PRINT MODES 6. SPECIAL MODES 7. FORM THICKNESS 8. EMULATION 9. SAVE TO FORMAT 10. PRINT STATUS 11. CLEAR BUFFER 12. TEST MODE 13.
Entering Operational Menu To enter the Operational Menu, proceed as follows: 1. Hold the MENU key down in the off line state. The LCD displays the following message: OPERATIONAL MENU 2. Then, the first menu item: FONT STYLE Moving within the Operational Menu 1. Press the ENTER key to go into the next lower level of the menu. 2. Use ↑ or ↓ keys to scroll within a level as well as to change parameter value display at the selection level. 3.
Selecting the Font Style Select the font styles as shown below. The font styles stored in Font card will be displayed after the FONT:DRAFT function.
Selecting the Character Pitch Select the character spacing in characters per inch. CHARS PER INCH To change the character spacing, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below. CHARS PER INCH CPI>10 CPI:8.5 CPI:8.3 CPI:7.5 CPI:6 CPI:5 CPI:24 CPI:20 CPI:17.1 CPI:16.7 CPI:15 CPI:12 ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ (ANSI mode only) ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ (ANSI mode only) Go back to the top level of the menu with the PRIOR key and press the ↓ key to select the next menu item (PAGE SETUP displays).
Selecting the Page Setup Select page setup as shown below. PAGE SETUP To change the page setup, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below. There are five page setup selections: Top Print Reference When using pre-printed forms, it may be desirable to begin printing at a particular position on the first form and at the same position on successive forms. To do so, adjust the top print reference (also known as load offset).
Form Length Select the form length in 1 line increments at the currently selected lpi or in inches PRROOGGRRAAMM UUNNIITTSS). depending upon System Menu (P The maximum form length is 24 inches. PAGE: FORM LENGTH PAGE:LNGTH:1-144 PAGE:LNGTH:A4 ENTER ↓ or ↑ (66 lpi default) ↓ Top Margin Select the top margin in 1 line increments at the currently selected lpi or in inches PRROOGGRRAAMM UUNNIITTSS). depending upon System Menu (P The maximum top margin value is FL-BM-1 (Form Length-Bottom Margin-1).
Selecting the Line Setup Select line setup as shown below. LINE SETUP To change the line setup, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below. There are three line setup selections: Left Margin Select the left margin (up to 13.4 inches) in CPI or in inches depending upon System Menu PRROOGGRRAAMM UUNNIITTSS). The maximum left margin value is RM-1.
Selecting the Print Modes Select the print modes as shown below. PRINT MODES To change the print mode parameters, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below. There are six print mode selections: Bold Mode Y: Enables bold print mode. N: Disables bold print mode. PRINT MODES PRINT: BOLD PRINT:BOLD>N PRINT:BOLD:Y Underline Mode ENTER ENTER ↓ ↓ Y: Enables underline print mode. N: Disables underline print mode.
Double High Mode Y: Enables double high print mode. N: Disables double high print mode. PRINT: DOUBLE HI ENTER PRINT:DBLHI>N ↓ PRINT:DBLHI:Y ↓ Overscore Mode Y: Enables overscore print mode. N: Disables overscore print mode. PRINT: OVERSCORE ENTER PRINT:O-SCORE>N ↓ PRINT:O-SCORE:Y ↓ Proportional Mode Y: Enables proportional print mode. If enabled and the draft font is selected, then subsequent printing will be in proportional Courier Letter Quality.
Selecting the Special Modes Select the special modes as shown below. SPECIAL MODES To change the special mode parameters, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below. There are six print mode selections: Impact Mode HIG: increases print wire drive pulse width. For heavier multi-part forms you may choose to select HIGH (print wire) impact mode. LOW: decreases print wire drive pulse width. For lighter forms or for quieter printing, you may choose to select LOW impact.
Reduce Vertical Slew N: Forward and reverse vertical slew occurs at full speed. Y: Forward and reverse vertical slew occurs at half speed. For heavier multipart forms or for label stock, you may select REDUCE SLEW (Y). SPEC: REDUCE SLEW SPEC:RED SLEW>N SPEC:RED SLEW:Y ENTER ↓ ↓ Labels Y: Inhibits a backward motion, inhibits tear off and parks in forward direction. In order to prevent reverse feeding (and thus reduce chance of label peeling), you may select LABELS:Y. N: Sets normal operation.
Graphic Direction BI: All graphics modes are printed in bi-directional mode. UNI: All graphics modes are printed in uni-directional mode. In order to obtain even higher line-to-line column alignment, you may select uni-directional (UNI) graphics mode. SPEC: GRAPH DIRCT SPEC:GRAPH>BI SPEC:GRAPH:UNI ENTER ↓ ↓ Go back to the top level of the menu with the PRIOR key and press the ↓ key to select the next menu item (FORM THICKNESS displays).
Automatic Gap Adjust This, the easiest method, causes the printer to automatically make the adjustment based upon the form thickness selected. This is the recommended method. An "offset" to this automatic adjustment may be selected in order to fine-tune the gap to your forms. The range of the offset is from -3/+5. With or without an offset, the printer will automatically make the adjustment each time you load a new set of forms.
Fixed Print Adjust This method sets the gap and fine tunes it at the same time. This method is recommended for forms of varying thickness such as shipping notices and envelopes. The range of the fixed gap is from 0.3 to 8.6. A selection of 1.0 is the best for single part 20lbs. (75 g/m2). A selection of 6.0 is the best lightweight 6-part forms. Higher selections should be used for heavier or higher part count forms. FORM: FIXED FORM:FIXED>0.
Selecting the Emulation Select the emulation as shown below. EMULATION To change the emulation, press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below. EMULATION EMUL>EPSON LQ EMUL:IBMXL24e EMUL:1220ANSI EMUL:3850ANSI ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ Go back to the top level of the menu with the PRIOR key and press the ↓ key to select the next menu item (SAVE TO FORMAT displays). Saving Current Format Settings to a Stored Format Select the Save to Format function as shown below.
Up to four formats can be defined and the format parameters stored in NVRAM: SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE TO FORMAT TO>NONE TO:FORM#1 TO:FORM#2 TO:FORM#3 TO:FORM#4 FORM#1 FORM#2 FORM#3 FORM#4 ENTER ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ The savable parameters are: Font Style, Character per inch, Lines per inch, Print Modes, Special Modes, Form Length, Left Margin, Right Margin, Top Margin, Bottom Margin, Top Print Reference, Left Reference, Form Thickness, Emulation.
Printing the Contents of the Menus Changes to the Operational Menu can be listed using the print status feature below. The printer displays the message below when this item is on the top level: PRINT STATUS There are three different menu listings that you can obtain: SYSTEM, CONFIG and FORMATS: CONFIG: This selection prints the contents of the current configuration. SYSTEM: This selection prints the contents of the System configuration.
Clearing Contents of the Input Buffer Select the clear buffer function as shown below. CLEAR BUFFER Data received from the host and as yet unprinted will be erased (Y) or not (N) based upon your selection. Press the ENTER key to go from the top level to the second level as shown below. CLEAR BUFFER CLEAR BUFFER>N CLEAR BUFFER:Y ENTER ↓ ↓ Go back to the top level of the menu with the PRIOR key and press the ↓ key to select the next menu item (TEST MODE displays).
Test Mode Y: Enabling this mode causes the printer to print a rolling ASCII pattern (with the right margin value established by the PPAAPPEERR WWIIDDTTHH setting or user established value). The LCD displays: TEST MODE and the Menu is exited. The printer will be in the off line state while the test pattern is printing. • Pressing the MENU key and going back into the menu can interrupt printing. • Printing parameters can be changed at this time and printing will resume when the MENU key is pressed.
Hexadecimal Dump Mode Y: Enabling this mode causes the printer to print the hexadecimal value of each character received. When finished using the Hex Dump feature, it is necessary to disable it by selecting N or by turning power off. While in the Hex Dump mode, the printer will not respond to any control or escape codes since it will print out the value of those codes instead.
Selecting a Stored Format Recalls one of the formats stored by the SSAAVVEE TTOO FFOORRMMAATT section of the Operational Menu. All current configuration parameters will be over-written with the values from the format selected. You can also use the FORMAT key to achieve the same result.
Paper Handling Paper Paths Front1 P ush Path Base C onfiguration W ith Installed Option Front2 P ush Path Pu sh-Pu ll P ath 107 Au tom a tic S heet Feeder plus Front1 P ush Tractor
Paper Specifications It is important to use the correct paper for obtaining the best performance. See the information table below: Fanfold Paper Loading Mode Front1 Tractor Front2 Tractor (option) Push-Pull (option) Width 76 to 432 mm 3 to 17 inches 76 to 432 mm 3 to 17 inches 76 to 432 mm 3 to 17 inches Length 76 to 609 mm 3 to 24 inches 76 to 609 mm 3 to 24 inches 76 to 609 mm 3 to 24 inches max. 0.635 mm 0.025 inches max. 0.635 mm 0.025 inches max. 0.635 mm 0.
Paper Loading Loading Paper Using the Front1 Push Tractor Assembly 1. Open the Front tractor assemblies cover turning is upwards and lay it on the top of the printer.
2. Unlock the tractor sets of the Front1 Push tractor assembly moving the levers down. Slide the left tractor set to the first printing column. 3. Space the paper guides along the tractor bar. Open the left and right tractor set covers.
4. Hold the fanfold paper in front of the tractor sets and insert the paper perforation on the left tractor set pins and close the left tractor set cover. 5. Insert the paper on the right tractor set pins. Close the right tractor set cover.
6. Match the left tractor set with the ninth mark on the support and lock it in place moving the lever up. Adjust the right tractor set gently to remove slack from the paper and lock it in place moving the lever up. 9 Make sure the paper is not taut. 7. Close the Front tractor assemblies cover. To select the Front1 Push paper path, press the PATH key until the Front 1 led is turned on. The paper will load automatically to the first print line position.
8. The paper must be loaded as shown in figure. If paper starts to load but is not successful, and the error message PAPER OUT: FRONT1 is displayed, then the paper sensor may require ‘tuning’ to the ambient lighting conditions in your office (the paper sensors used are light sensitive devices and improve paper loading accuracy). Please refer to T Tu un niin ngg tth hee P Paap peerr S Seen nssoorrss in the Initial Set-Up Menu.
Printer Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Printer Make sure the printer has been turned off for at least 15 minutes before starting any cleaning operations. Periodic cleaning will help keep the printer in top condition so that it will always provide optimal performance. • Use a neutral detergent or water solution on a soft cloth to clean dirt and grease from the cabinet of the printer.
Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off for at least 15 minutes. Pay attention to the print head because it becomes hot during operation. 2. Open the top printer cover. R ib b on G uide L ever 3. Slide the ribbon guide out of the print head.
Printing the Self Test To determine any printer setting, and to check if the printer is working well, print the self-test. Proceed as follows: 1. Press the ON LINE key to disable the printer. The ON LINE led should go out and the LCD displays: OFF LINE 2. Press the MENU key to enter the Operational Menu. The LCD displays: OPERATIONAL MENU 3. After a time out of a few seconds, the first menu item is displayed: FONT STYLE 4. Now, press the ↑ key until the LCD displays: TEST MODE 5. Press the ENTER key.
Error Handling When an error condition occurs: • the printer enters in WAIT state. • the display will show the first message indication the error. Then, another second message will be displayed giving more specific information about the error condition. After you have alleviated the error condition, press always the ON LINE key to reset the error condition. Error Message Description Messages Indication Solution A.G.
Messages Indication Solution INTERLOCK ERROR CHECK INSERTION At power on, the rear pull tractor assembly or the rear cover has not been correctly inserted. Press the ON LINE key to clear the error condition. OVERRUN ERROR CHARACTER LOST An overflow condition has occurred in the buffer and the data has been lost. Press the ON LINE key to clear the error condition.
Messages Indication Solution RIBBON BLOCKED CHECK RIBBON The ribbon is blocked. Check that the ribbon is correctly inserted. Turn the tension knob to make sure that the ribbon is not jammed. Check for proper installation of the ribbon guide on the print head. Riibbbboonn C See "R Caarrttrriiddggee IInnssttaallllaattiioonn" for details. Press the ON LINE key to clear the error condition.
Options The Front2 Push Tractor Assembly An optional second front push tractor assembly can be installed on the printer. This tractor assembly allows the handling of a second fanfold paper. Installing/Removing the Front2 Push Tractor Assembly This second push tractor assembly can be installed in front position on the Front1 Push tractor assembly.
1. Install the Front2 Push tractor assembly aligning both its latches with the Front1 Push tractor pins and inserting them into the corresponding pins. Push the Front2 tractor assembly until it is fully engaged. Insert the connector cable in the electrical connector, located in the Front1 Push tractor.
2. The Front2 Push tractor assembly must be installed as shown in figure. To select the Front2 Push paper path, press the PATH key until the Front 2 led is turned on. 1. To remove the Front2 Push tractor assembly, turn the printer off. 2. Take the connector cable off and press on the push buttons (located in the Front2 Push tractor latches) to disengage the tractor assembly.
Loading Paper Using the Front2 Push Tractor Assembly (Option) 1. Open the Front tractor assemblies cover turning is upwards and lay it on the top of the printer.
2. Unlock the tractor sets of the Front2 tractor assembly moving the levers down. Slide the left tractor set to the first printing column. 3. Space the paper guides along the tractor bar. Open the left and right tractor set covers.
4. Hold the fanfold paper in front of the tractor sets and insert the paper perforation on the left tractor set pins and close the left tractor set cover. 5. Insert the paper on the right tractor set pins. Close the right tractor set cover.
6. Position the left tractor set for the printing and lock it in place moving the lever up. Adjust gently the right tractor set to remove slack from the paper and lock it in place moving the lever up. Make sure the paper is not taut. 7. Close the Front tractor assemblies cover. To select the Front2 Push paper path, press the PATH key until the Front 2 led is turned on.
8. The paper must be loaded as shown in figure. If paper starts to load but is not successful, and the error message PAPER OUT: FRONT2 is displayed, then the paper sensor may require ‘tuning’ to the ambient lighting conditions in your office (the paper sensors used are light sensitive devices and improve paper loading accuracy). Please refer to T Tu un niin ngg tth hee P Paap peerr S Seen nssoorrss in the Initial Set-Up Menu.
Loading Paper Using the Front1 Push Tractor Assembly when the Front2 Push Tractor Assembly (Option) is Installed When the Front2 Push tractor assembly is installed and you need load paper on the Front1 Push tractor assembly follow this paper loading procedure: 1. Open the Front tractor assemblies cover turning is upwards and lay it on the top of the printer. 2. Rotate the Front2 Push tractor assembly outside the printer. 3.
4. When the fanfold paper has been loaded on the Front1 Push tractor assembly, reposition the Front2 Push tractor assembly in its initial position before closing the Front tractor assemblies cover. 5. To select the Front1 Push paper path, press the PATH key until the Front 1 led is turned on (the Front 2 led turns off). The paper will load automatically in the Front1 Push paper path.
The Rear Pull Tractor An optional rear pull tractor assembly can be installed on the printer. This tractor assembly s useful to handle particularly heavy paper. Installing/Removing the Rear Pull Tractor Assembly This tractor assembly can be installed in rear pull position for Push-Pull path paper loading. 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Remove the ASF area cover, the rear pull tractor assembly cover and the two small tractor attachment area covers.
4. Insert the Rear Pull tractor assembly and the corresponding attachment area covers (with the slot) as shown in figure. 5. Turn the printer on. 6. To select the Push-Pull paper path, press the PATH key until the Front 1 led is turned on. To remove the Rear Pull tractor assembly: 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Push the lever on the Rear Pull tractor down and lift the tractor assembly out of the printer. 3.
Loading Paper Using the Front1 Push Tractor Assembly and the Rear Pull Tractor Assembly (Option) Once the Rear Pull tractor assembly is installed, the fanfold paper can be loaded only in PushPull mode using the Front1 Push tractor and the Rear Pull tractor assemblies (the Front 1 led is turned on.) 1. Load the fanfold paper on the Front1 Push tractor assembly following the sequence L Looaaddiinngg P Paappeerr U Ussiinngg tthhee F Frroonntt11 T Trraaccttoorr A Asssseem mbbllyy described before. 2.
4. Close the tractor set covers and lock the tractor sets moving the levers down. 5. Press the ON LINE key to confirm that the paper loading is finished. The Rear Pull tractor assembly engages. 6. The figure shows the correct paper loading. 8. To select the Push-Pull paper path, press the PATH key until the Front1 led is turned on ,then select the PATH:TRACT:PSHPL parameter in the P PA AT TH HO OP PT TIIO ON NSS function in the System Menu.
Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF) The optional Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF), located in the rear of the printer, provides fast and automatic single sheet and envelopes loading. The ASF includes: • A paper stacker, which automatically collects the output paper. • A single bin for single sheets (A5, A4, Letter, Legal. Executive) and envelopes. • A 2nd and 3rd optional bins are also available. Please find the installation instructions for the ASF on the corresponding manual.
Pedestals For better paper handling, use the printer pedestal. Two printer floor pedestals are available: Three Levels Floor Pedestal for large paper quantity and dual fanfold handling. Two Levels Floor Pedestal with inclining printer level for document on demand application.
Printer Specifications Printing Characteristics Print Head Matrix 24 pins Print Head Life 500 mil characters (draft) Print Speed (cps) Draft LQ Quality 10 cpi 500 133 12 cpi 600 160 15 cpi 600 200 Throughput ECMA 132 (pages/hour) Fanfold Form Letter Draft 440 Letter Quality 215 Graphic (90/180) 85 Spread 17 235 Spread 10 290 136
Character Matrix (dots per inch) Draft LQ 10 cpi 12 x 24 36 x 24 12 cpi 10 x 24 30 x 24 15 cpi 8 x 16 24 x 16 Character Pitch (characters per inch) Basic (**) 10 - 12 - 15 Compressed (**) 16.7 – 17.1 – 20 - 24 Double-Wide (**) 5 - 6 - 7.5 - 8.3 - 8.
Bit Image Density (dot per inch) Horizontal (**) 360, 240, 180, 120, 90, 80, 60 Vertical (**) 180, 144, 72, 60 (**) Emulation dependent Print Styles Draft – Courier - Gothic - Prestige - Script – Orator - OCR A - OCR B Bar Codes UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-EAN 2, UPC-EAN 5, MSI Plessey, Code 128, Code 11, Code 3/9, Code 93, Codabar, 2/5 Bidirectional, 2/5 Interleaved, 2/5 Industrial, 2/5 Matrix, Postnet Emulations - EPSON LQ 1050 - IBM XL24E-XL24 138 GENICOM ANSI
Characters Sets Standard PC IBM Character Sets CS1 and CS2 IBM All Character Sets ANSI Emulation EPSON Italic Character Set EPSON National Variations USA, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Denmark-1, Sweden, Italy, Spain-1, Japan, Norway, Denmark-2, Spain-2, Latin America, Korea, Legal, Netherlands, Anglo-Universal, Spanish-America, Portugal, Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, Greece, Yugoslavia, Cyrillic Character Codes Tables USA/Western Europe (CP437), Multilingual (CP850), Greek (CP851), Eastern Europe (C
Paper Handling Base Configuration 1 FRONT1 PUSH TRACTOR Fanfold Width: 76 to 432 mm (3 to 17 inches) Fanfold Length: 76 to 609 mm (3 to 24 inches) Copies: 1 original + 5 copies 0,635 mm (0.025 inches) 2 Weight (g/m ) Max. Thickness: Original: 55 to150 Other Sheets: 45 to 75 Carbon Paper: 35 With Installed Options 1 FRONT2 PUSH TRACTOR (option) Fanfold Width: 76 to 432 mm (3 to 17 inches) Fanfold Length: 76 to 609 mm (3 to 24 inches) Copies: 1 original + 5 copies 0,635 mm (0.
Standard Functions • Automatic print head gap adjustment (AGA) • Automatic paper path switching via operator panel or S/W commands • Paper parking • Plug & Play capability • Bar Code printing • Automatic fanfold positioning for tear-off • Setting and storage of paper format and print conditions for each paper path in the non volatile memory Physical and Electrical Characteristics Interfaces Parallel Centronics Compatible Bi-directional (IEEE-1284) nibble and byte modes - 36 pin Amphenol connector, 7/8 dat
Power Supply UNIVERSAL From 100 to 230 VAC -10 ÷ +15% 50/60 Hz Power Output Max.
Physical dimensions Height 320 mm (12,6 inches) Width 670 mm (26,38 inches) Depth 460 mm (18,11 inches) Weight 21 kg (46,35 lbs) Consumables Black Ribbon 1A3000B01 Use with color kit option: 4 Color Process Ribbon 1A3000B02 Red/Black Ribbon 1A3000B03 Extended Life Black 1A3000B04 Options Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF) 1A3003B01 ASF Extension Modules 1A3003B02 Additional 4 Pin Front Push Tractor Assembly 1A3003B10 Additional 4 Pin Rear Pull Tractor Assembly 1A3003B12 Stationary Pedestal 1A3
Compliance Statements FCC Compliance Statement (USA) This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Compliance Statement (Canada) This digital apparatus is in conformity with standard NMB-003 of Canada. Cet appareil numérique est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Übereinstimmungserklärung (Deutschland) Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs: Hiermit wird bescheinigt, dass der Drucker der Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18.01.1991 entspricht: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß EN27779-1991.
International Compliance EN55022:1998 Emissions Series EN 61000-3-2:1995 Power line harmonics EN 61000-3-3:1995 Power line flicker EN55024:1998 Immunity Characteristics EN61000-4-2:1995 E.S.D. EN61000-4-3:1995 Radiated Susceptibility EN61000-4-4:1995 E.F.T EN61000-4-5:1995 Surge EN61000-4-6:1996 R.F. Common mode EN61000-4-11:1994 Voltage dips and interruptions Trademark Acknowledgements GENICOM is a registered trademark of GENICOM L.L.C.
