5525B/31/32 Line Matrix Printer User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Setting Up the Printer
- 3 Operating the Printer
- 4 The Configuration Menus
- Configuration Overview
- CONFIG. CONTROL
- ACTIVE EMULATION
- EMULATION
- PCL-II Emulation
- LinePrinter Plus Emulations
- Optional Emulations
- PCL-II Emulation
- LinePrinter Plus Emulation
- P-Series Emulation
- Proprinter XL Emulation
- Epson FX Emulation
- IGP/PGL Submenu
- Features
- Configuring the Emulation with the Control Panel
- Define CR Code (Carriage Return)
- Define LF Code (Line Feed)
- Autowrap
- Select SFCC
- PI Slew Range
- CR Edit
- Select Font
- Select LPI
- Auto Uppercase
- Skip Command Prefix
- Power On IGP/PGL
- Extended Execute Copy
- UPC Descenders
- Compressed CPI
- Ignore Character
- IGP100 Compatbl.
- Optimized Ratio
- IGP/VGL Emulation
- MAINT / MISC
- HOST INTERFACE
- ETHERNET PARAMETERS
- PRINTER CONTROL
- DIAGNOSTICS
- RIBBONMINDER
- 5 Interfaces
- Overview
- Dataproducts Long Line Interface
- IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
- RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces
- Host System Configuration
- Internal Ethernet Adapter Configuration
- Configuring the Internal Ethernet Adapter for TCP/IP
- Host Software
- Compiling Host Software
- Computer-aided Configuration with ezsetup or npconfig
- Configuration Through the Network with ARP
- Configuration Through the Network with RARP
- Configuration Through the Network with BOOTP
- Restoring Factory Defaults
- Host Configuration
- Direct Printing Without Spooler
- Printing Via the Spooler
- Custom Interface Scripts
- BSD UNIX
- System V UNIX
- npd Pseudo-device Interface
- Other TCP/IP Methods
- Configuring The Internal Ethernet Adapter For Novell
- Configuring the Internal Ethernet Adapter for Windows
- 6 Troubleshooting
- A Printer Specifications
- B Downloading Firmware
- C ASCII Character Set
- D Communication and Trademark Information
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1 Introduction
Printer Overview
This chapter provides a general overview of your printer and the
conventions used within this manual.
The Printer Family
The Compaq series of line matrix printers consist of 500, 1000, and
1500 lines per minute (lpm) models packaged in various configurations.
All of the models offer software versatility and the latest refinements in
line matrix printing technology. The print mechanisms are housed in
sound-insulated cabinets which make the printer family among the
quietest printers in the world.
Most line matrix printers have specialized architectures, which enable
the printer to emulate, or behave like, another printer. These
specialized architectures are restricted. Your printer, however, has a
flexible architecture that allows new features and emulations to be
added as they become available.
PCL
®
-II is the standard emulation. LinePrinter Plus
®
is also included
with each printer. LinePrinter Plus includes the Epson
®
FX-1050,
Printronix
®
P-Series, and IBM
Proprinter
®
III XL emulations. The
IGP
®
/PGL
®
and IGP/VGL graphics enhancement emulations are
available as optional upgrades. No matter what emulation is installed,
your printer is easy to use. The message display and lights on the
control panel communicate with you directly and clearly. You can select
every function on your printer at the control panel, or you can send
commands from the host computer.