4247 Printer Model A00 IBM User’s Guide SA24-4404-02
4247 Printer Model A00 IBM User’s Guide SA24-4404-02
Note! Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” on page xiii.
Contents Notices . . . . . . Electronic Emissions . Trademarks and Service Safety Information . . . . . . . . Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii . xiii . xv . xvi Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix How to Use this Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Push Pull Forms Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Manual Sheet Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 iv Chapter 3. Setting Up Another Forms Path . . . . . . . . Summarizing Forms Path Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing to a Different Forms Path . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifying Existing Forms Path . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifying New Forms Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing Existing Forms Tractor. . . . . . . . . . . .
Another Path . . . . . . . . Additional Entry Point to Power On Hexadecimal Printing . . . . . Store Mode . . . . . . . . . Printing Program Configuration Setup . . . . . . . . Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 5. Attaching Your Printer . . . . Attaching to Your Computer . . . . . . . Attaching Parallel Cable . . . . . . . Attaching Serial Cable . . . . . . . . Installing Printer Drivers . . . . . . . . AIX Operating Systems Installation . . .
Appendix A. Specifications . . . . . Site Location . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental Requirements . . . . . Operating Environment . . . . . . Nonoperating Environment . . . . . Shipping Environment . . . . . . . Storage Environment . . . . . . . Physical Requirements . . . . . . . Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . Plugs and Receptacles by Country . .
Form Feed (FF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carriage Return (CR) . . . . . . . . . . . Shift Out (SO) / Double-Wide Print . . . . . . Shift In (SI) / Condensed Print . . . . . . . . Device Control 1 (DC1) / Select or XON . . . . Device Control 2 (DC2) / Select 10 CPI . . . . Device Control 3 (DC3) / Deselect or XOFF . . . Device Control 4 (DC4) / Cancel Double-Wide Print Cancel (CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Escape (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Space (SP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
viii Set Default Tabs (ESC R) . . . . . . . . . Begin Subscript / Superscript Mode (ESC S) . . End Subscript/Superscript Mode (ESC T) . . . . Set Print Direction (ESC U) . . . . . . . . . Double-Wide Continuous Mode (ESC W) . . . . Set Horizontal Margins (ESC X) . . . . . . . Dual Density Bit Image Graphics Type 2 (ESC Y) . High Density Bit Image Graphics (ESC Z) . . . Print All Characters (ESC \) . . . . . . . . . Reverse Line Feed (ESC ]) . . . . . . . . . Print Single Character (ESC |). . . . . . . .
Shift In (ESC SI) / Condensed Print . . . . . . . . Device Control 1 (ESC DC1) / Select or XON . . . . Device Control 2 (ESC DC2) / Cancel Condensed Print Device Control 3 (ESC DC3) / Deselect or XOFF . . . Device Control 4 (ESC DC4) / Cancel Double-Wide Print Cancel (ESC CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turn Auto Sheet Feeder On or Off (ESC EM) . . . . Set Intercharacter Spacing (ESC SP) . . . . . . . Master Select (ESC !) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cancel MSB Control (ESC #) . . . . . . . . . .
x Select Vertical Tabs in Channels (ESC b) . Move Right n/120 (ESC d) . . . . . . Move Left n/120 (ESC e) . . . . . . . Set 15 CPI (ESC g) . . . . . . . . . Feed Paper n/216 Reverse (ESC j) . . . Select NLQ Font (ESC k). . . . . . . Set Left Margin (ESC l) . . . . . . . Turn Proportional Mode On/Off (ESC p) . Quiet Printing (ESC s) . . . . . . . . Select Character Table (ESC t) . . . . Double High Printing (ESC w) . . . . . Select NLQ or DP Print Quality (ESC x) . Buffer Terminating Conditions . . . . . .
Epson Extended Character Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM options cards.
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DANGER <3> To avoid personal risk, do not install or reconfigure a communication port or a teleport during a lightning storm. CAUTION: <1> The printer (without optional features attached) weighs approximately 24.9 kilograms (55 pounds). Before attempting to lift the printer, get help from another person. CAUTION: <2> The printhead may get hot during operation. Be careful when removing or replacing the ribbon cartridge. CAUTION: <3> The paper feed motor may get hot during operation.
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Preface The 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide describes the operating procedures for the IBM 4247 Printer Model A00. This guide should be read and used by those who install or operate the printer, or supervise printer operations. You can use the printer for many different types of applications. This guide includes the procedures necessary for you to put together step-by-step instructions tailored to your operation.
Related Publications The following publications provide information about the 4247 Printer. Contact your IBM marketing representative to order a publication. v 4247 Printer Model A00 Quick Reference Guide (SA24-4405). This guide shows the key functions and the available configuration values, and the process for setting the values. This item is often shipped with the printer. v 4247 Printer Models A00, 001, and 002 Maintenance Information Manual (SA24-4400).
Chapter 1. Printer Setup Information Necessary for Printer Setup . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing Packing Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Operator Panel Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Wire Forms Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locating Operator Accessible Areas and Controls . . . . . . . Operator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operator Panel Display . . . . . .
You can configure the printer for any one of five forms paths; the Front Push, the Rear Push, the Dual Push, the Rear Pull, or the Push Pull forms paths. One forms tractor is supplied with the printer; this allows you to setup the Front Push, the Rear Push, or the Rear Pull forms path. If you are setting up either the Dual Push or the Push Pull forms path, install a second (optional) forms tractor. Contact your IBM marketing representative to order this option.
Additionally, you can order the following options. Contact your IBM marketing representative. v Automatic Sheet Feeder - Allows feeding of envelopes or from as many as three additional cut sheet forms paths v Printer stand - Especially helpful when using Dual Push forms path Setting Up Your Printer The next few steps guide you through removing all packing materials, installing the operator panel overlay, and installing the wire forms guide. Removing Packing Materials 1.
4. Remove the packing from each side in the front tractor area. Packing 5. Close the front tractor cover. Installing Operator Panel Overlay To install the operator panel overlay, perform the following: 1. Remove the paper from the back of the operator panel overlay. 2. Align the bottom of the overlay; align each side. 3. Press the overlay in place at the bottom below the keys and then continue working upwards until the overlay is pressed into place.
xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx x x xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxx Installing Wire Forms Guide The wire forms guide helps direct the forms for stacking in the Front Push and Rear Push forms paths. 1. Open the acoustic cover and tilt it all the way back until it lays flat on the top cover. 2. Insert one end of the wire forms guide into the hole on the right hinge block of the acoustic cover. See orientation in Figure 1. 3.
Operator Panel The operator panel consists of 6 status indicators, a one-line 16-character display, 12 function keys, and an audible alarm. Figure 2 on page 7 illustrates the operator panel.
Figure 2. Operator Panel Throughout this book, procedures instruct you to view the display on the operator panel, to view a status indicator, or to press a function key. The procedure then describes the correct response.
Figure 3. Status Indicators Table 1.
Table 1. Operator Panel Status Indicators (continued) Status Indicators Front Push and Rear Pull (Push Pull) Continuously Lighted Blinking In Push Pull mode, both indicators operate together (this is one forms path, with one set of forms loaded). Push Pull selected v End of forms (EOF) v Forms jam Function Keys 2 beginning on page 10 describes the 12 function keys shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5 on page 10. You often will see them referred to as keys.
Figure 5. Four Function Keys with Two Functions Each v The ↑, the ↓, the ←, and the → keys are active only during Power On Configuration mode or Program Configuration mode to allow menu scrolling. See “Chapter 4. Configuring Your Printer” on page 79 for configuration information. Table 2. Operator Panel Function Keys Function Key Description Condition 1 If forms are not present in the current path and the printer is in a wait condition (not ready), press Path to select a different forms paths.
Table 2. Operator Panel Function Keys (continued) Function Key Description Condition 1 Press Park, if continuous forms are loaded in the print area. The message 94 PARK:SURE? displays. Press Park again (within 3 seconds), to park the continuous forms that are in the Front Push, Rear Push, or Push Pull forms path or to eject the forms in the Rear Pull path. Before parking a form in the Front Push or Rear Push forms path, press Tear and then tear the form at the tear bar.
Table 2. Operator Panel Function Keys (continued) Function Key Description Function 1 Micro ↓ Press this key to adjust forms. The message MICRO FEED DOWN displays, and the forms move down in micro steps at increasing speed (reduced speed when the cover is open and the printer is offline). Hold down Micro ↓ to continuously feed forms. For safety reasons, when the cover is open and the printer is offline, only Micro ↑ and Micro ↓ are operational.
Table 2. Operator Panel Function Keys (continued) Function Key Description Condition 1 (power on initialization) Enters test mode and prints the self test printout. Condition 2 (test mode) Stops the self test printout. Condition 3 (wait) v Makes the printer ready if no error condition appears on the display. v Clears status messages from the display and turns off the alarm. v If an EOF condition exists, prints the data buffer when forms are loaded.
The front forms-tractor and rear forms-tractors are interchangeable. Either forms tractor can be used in either location after you have set it for the forms path you have selected. Setting Up Front Push Forms Path (Default) Figure 6 shows the Front Push forms path with the Manual Sheet Feed forms path. Figure 6. Front Push Forms Path (with Manual Sheet Feed) Setting Front Push Tractor The Front Push forms tractor should be set to position (2), as shown in Figure 7 on page 15.
Figure 7. Setting the Front Push Tractor to Straight (Viewed From Bottom) Installing Front Push Tractor Install the tractor in the Front Push forms path, as follows: 1. Ensure the printer is powered off (O). 2. Lift the bottom edge of the front tractor cover into the open position. Figure 8. Opening Front Tractor Cover CAUTION: <3> The paper feed motor may get hot during operation. Avoid contact when installing or removing the front tractor. 3. Rotate the hinged gear-protector cover forward and down.
Figure 9. Opening Gear Protector Cover 4. If it is in place, remove the (black protective) cap from the electrical connector on the tractor. Save this cap for future storage or shipping of the forms tractor. 5. Stand facing the front of the printer, holding the forms tractor with the tractor doors facing up and the electrical connector tab on the right. 6.
Installing Ribbon Cartridge Note: IBM recommends that you use the IBM ribbon cartridge (Part Number 1053685). To order ribbon cartridges, contact your place of printer purchase or call Lexmark at 1-800-438-2468. To install the ribbon cartridge, follow these steps: 1. Remove the ribbon cartridge from the package. Locate the ribbon guide, snap arm, ribbon advance knob, and the ribbon mounting pins. 2. Turn the ribbon advance knob in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack in the ribbon.
7. Align the ribbon mounting pins on the left and right side of the ribbon cartridge with the slots in the cartridge supports. Snap the ribbon cartridge down into place. 8. Turn the ribbon advance knob again in the direction of the arrow to take up slack in the ribbon. 9. Slide the printhead back and forth to ensure that the ribbon guide runs freely along the ribbon. 10. If the ribbon is not running freely, or to ensure you have installed the ribbon cartridge correctly, check that: a.
1. The power switch is located on the lower left side of the printer. Ensure the printer is powered off (O). DANGER <1> The construction of this printer provides extra protection against the risk of electric shock by grounding appropriate metal parts. The extra protection may not function unless the power cord is connected to a properly-grounded outlet. This printer has a grounding-type (3-wire) power cord because grounding is necessary.
Stacking Forms for Front Push Forms Path Before you load forms into the printer you must consider the stacking of forms after they pass through the printer. See Figure 12 for forms stacking recommendation for the Front Push forms path. The top of the input forms stack must be lower than the bottom of the printer when parking forms. Consider ordering the optional printer stand designed specifically for your printer. Contact your IBM marketing representative for information. Figure 12.
7. Move the forms supports to be approximately equidistant between each other and the tractors. 8. Lift the inner edge of each tractor to open the tractor doors. 9. Place the left edge of the form on the left tractor pins so that the form engages about three left tractor pins. Close the left tractor door. 10. Move the right tractor to the left and under the forms until the holes along the right edge of the form engage the same number of pins on the right tractor.
12. Close the front tractor cover. 13. Power on (|) the printer.
14. After the printer warms up, if the Front Push indicator is not blinking, press Path until the Front Push indicator is blinking and the message 01 END OF FORMS displays. 15. Press Load/Form Feed to feed the forms. 16. Press Online to make the printer ready. Creating Print Test Sample (Self Test Printout-with Firmware Level) Note: This pattern is intended for 14-inch forms. For optimum analysis, if available load full-width [14 in. (355.6 mm)] forms before printing the Print Test Sample.
Tearing Off Forms The forms can be advanced to position the perforation at the serrated, top-cover tear line on the tear bar either automatically or by pressing Tear. Pressing Tear moves continuous forms up to the top cover tear line and allows you to tear off your printout. The forms move back to the print position after a 10-second delay.
Note: If the printer is configured for FRONT TEAR=NO or REAR TEAR=NO, you cannot back up the forms to park them. Break the forms at a perforation ahead of where they enter the printer. Press Park twice, and the forms will move forward until ejected from the printer. Choosing Tear-Off Option You can choose one of three tear-off options for the Front Push and the Rear Push forms paths. NORM (default) Pressing TEAR moves the form to the tear line.
4. Open the acoustic cover, grasp one side of the form, pull it toward you, and break the perforation against the serrated edge of the top cover. Figure 13. Tear-Off Location. Shown With 11-Inch Long Forms The perforation should align with the top cover tear line, and the tear should be clean. 5. Close the acoustic cover.
2. Press → and STORE=SAVE displays. 3. Press Menu/Enter again to save your change. To quit without saving your change: 1. Press Menu/Enter. STORE=QUIT displays. 2. Press Menu/Enter to quit without saving any changes. Checking Configuration Printer configuration consists of Power On Configuration and Program Configuration. “Chapter 4. Configuring Your Printer” on page 79 discusses printer configuration. If you change the forms path, you will need to configure the printer for your selected forms path.
Figure 14. Power On Configuration Printout Printing Program Configuration Setup IBM recommends that you print the Program Configuration at initial setup and after you have changed your configuration. Save this printout for future reference. You can save the configuration settings for as many as five forms paths. To print the Program Configuration: 1. Press Menu/Enter. The printer goes offline, and the message PRINT OUT=NO displays. 2. To print the settings on the printer, press →.
Figure 15. Program Configuration Printout After printing the Program Configuration, the display returns to PRINT OUT=NO. Press Menu/Enter twice to exit configuration mode. Parking Continuous Forms Parking forms means that a forms type unloads from the print area, but still remains on the tractors. When the forms in one forms path are parked, another forms path or the Manual Sheet Feed can be selected, and the forms in that path will be loaded in the print area.
For additional information, see “Parking One Continuous Form and Loading Another (Dual Push)” on page 59. Setting Up Manual Sheet Feed Path The 4247 Printer provides the ability to print on either single-part or multiple-part, cut-sheet forms using the Manual Sheet Feed forms path. Manual Sheet Feed can be used with the Front Push, the Rear Push, and the Dual Push forms paths. See Figure 18 on page 41 for a depiction of the various paths.
4. Push the paper into the printer until it covers the black patch on the input shelf. Ensure the paper is straight against the left cut-sheet paper guide (shown as shaded in the drawing). 5. To verify printer operation, print the Program Configuration as described in “Printing Program Configuration Setup” on page 28. Chapter 1.
6. With Automatic Load set to YES in the Power On Configuration menu, after a three-second timeout the paper is fed automatically into the printer, and your job is printed. 7. When you are finished using the Manual Sheet Feed, return to Front Push by pressing Path until the Front Push indicator is blinking, and the message 01 END OF FORMS displays. Optional Printer Stand The optional printer stand supports the printer and provides easier access to some of the forms paths.
Chapter 2. Considering Other Forms Paths Choosing Other Forms Paths . . . . . Choosing a Forms Path for Your Needs . Choosing a Forms Path for Special Forms Other Considerations for Forms . . . . Description of Each Forms Path . . . . Front Push Forms Path . . . . . . Rear Push Forms Path . . . . . . Dual Push Forms Paths . . . . . . Rear Pull Forms Path . . . . . . . Push Pull Forms Path . . . . . . . Manual Sheet Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 17. 4247 Printer Forms Paths For the Dual Push forms paths or the Push Pull forms path, you will need to have ordered and installed the optional, second forms tractor. Also consider ordering the optional printer stand (see “Optional Printer Stand” on page 32). Contact your IBM marketing representative for details or to order either item. Choosing a Forms Path for Your Needs Note: IBM recommends that whenever possible you use the Front Push forms path for all your printing needs.
Choosing a Forms Path for Special Forms Note: IBM recommends selecting first the Front Push then the Rear Push as your choices for forms paths. The 4247 Printer can print on various sizes, dimensions, and weights of forms. IBM recommends you test all forms for your application before ordering large quantities. Use the following table when you are choosing which path to use for special forms or paper. Table 4.
v For forms stacking convenience, consider ordering the optional printer stand. See “Optional Printer Stand” on page 32, or contact your IBM marketing representative to order. v Consider the following when using the optional Automatic Sheet Feeder: – You cannot use Rear Pull or Push Pull with the optional Automatic Sheet Feeder installed. – To improve access, remove the ASF when loading the Rear Push forms path.
Rear Pull Forms Path Push Pull Forms Path The Push Pull forms path is a combination of the Front Push and the Rear Pull forms paths. Unlike the Dual Push paths into which you can load two forms, the Push Pull forms path is one path. Manual Sheet Feed Manual Sheet Feed can be used with the Front Push, the Rear Push, and the Dual Push forms paths. It is shown here in use with the Dual Push forms path, which is a combination of the Front Push and the Rear Push forms paths. Chapter 2.
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Chapter 3. Setting Up Another Forms Path Summarizing Forms Path Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing to a Different Forms Path . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifying Existing Forms Path . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifying New Forms Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing Existing Forms Tractor. . . . . . . . . . . . Removing Front Forms Tractor. . . . . . . . . . . . Removing Rear Forms Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing Printer for Selected Forms Path . . . . . . . . .
Table 5. Review of Forms Paths Settings (continued) Forms Path Forms Guide Deflector Push-Pull Selector Paper Bail Push-Pull Closed Pull Installed Forms Tractor Rear, 1 Front, 2 Manual Open —* Installed —* Note: * Your choice is not affected by these settings. Table 6 summarizes the configuration settings for all the forms paths. Table 6.
Figure 18. Tractors and Forms Paths Changing to a Different Forms Path To change the forms path, you will perform the following tasks: 1. Identify the existing forms path (see “Identifying Existing Forms Path” on page 42). 2. Identify the new forms path (see “Identifying New Forms Path” on page 42). 3. Remove the existing forms tractor, if necessary (see “Removing Existing Forms Tractor” on page 42). 4. Prepare the new forms path (see “Preparing Printer for Selected Forms Path” on page 44). Chapter 3.
If your printer has an optional Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF) installed, see the 4247 Printer Automatic Sheet Feeder Guide for any information concerning this option. Figure 19 illustrates the Automatic Sheet Feature. Figure 19. Automatic Sheet Feeder Identifying Existing Forms Path Figure 20 illustrates the five forms paths and the Manual Sheet Feed. It also depicts the forms tractors used in each forms path.
2. Open the front tractor cover. CAUTION: <3> The paper feed motor may get hot during operation. Avoid contact when installing or removing the front forms tractor. 3. While holding both sides of the forms tractor by the round shaft, release the lever on each side of the forms tractor. Lift out the forms tractor. CAUTION: <4> Close the gear protector cover immediately after removing the front forms tractor. 4. Close the gear protector cover and the front tractor cover. 5.
4. Close the forms guide and the top cover. 5. Reinstall the black protective cap on the electrical connector if you are not installing this forms tractor into the printer. Store the forms tractor. Preparing Printer for Selected Forms Path You must perform the following procedures for the forms path you have chosen: 1. “Setting Forms Guide Deflector” 2. “Setting Push-Pull Selector” on page 46 3. “Removing or Installing Paper Bail” on page 47 4.
Figure 21. Forms Guide Figure 22 on page 46 shows the two settings for the forms guide deflector. Use the open position for push, and the closed position for pull (see Table 7 on page 44). Chapter 3.
Figure 22. Forms Guide Deflector 3. Grasp the forms guide deflector with one hand and the plastic rib on the forms guide with the other hand. 4. While pulling the forms guide deflector and the plastic rib apart, move first the right side then the left side of the forms guide deflector to be either above or below the metal pins. The correct position is noted in Table 7 on page 44. Figure 22 shows the forms guide deflector being moved from the closed (pull) position to the open (push) position. 5.
Figure 23. The Push-Pull Selector. The arrows and words “Push” and “Pull” are provided here for clarity. Set the Push-Pull selector as follows: 1. Press Online to take the printer offline. 2. Open the top cover and the forms guide, and locate the Push Pull selector. Use Table 8 on page 46 to help you set the selector. Push position—Slide the Push-Pull selector down and to the rear. Ensure that the upper and the lower gears are correctly positioned, as shown for push.
Removing Paper Bail 1. Open the top cover and the forms guide. 2. Remove the ribbon cartridge. See “Removing Ribbon Cartridge” on page 133. 3. Move the printhead to the far right. 4. Grasp the paper bail and rotate it toward the front of the printer until it snaps loose. Some force is required. Figure 24. Rotating the Paper Bail 5. Using care not to damage the thin plastic strip on the paper bail, lift the paper bail up and out of the printer. Figure 25. Removing the Paper Bail 6.
6. Using care not to damage the plastic strip on the paper bail, insert the ends of the bail into the printer frame as shown in Figure 26. Figure 26. Installing the Paper Bail 7. Rotate the paper bail, moving the top toward the rear, as shown in Figure 27. Ensure the paper bail snaps into place. e61z5303 Figure 27. Rotating the Paper Bail into Position 8. Ensure that the paper bail (level 1 or level 2) is installed correctly. Press on the areas that are identified by arrows in Figure 28 on page 50.
Figure 28. Correct Installation of Either a Level 1 or a Level 2 Paper Bail 9. Install the ribbon cartridge. See “Installing Ribbon Cartridge” on page 17. 10. Close the forms guide and the top cover. Setting Forms Tractors See Table 10 and Figure 29 on page 51 for the correct tractor settings for each forms path. Table 10. Setting the Tractors. Numbers in Table Match Numbers in Figure 29 on page 51.
Figure 29. Setting Forms Tractors If a forms tractor is not set to the desired position, perform the following: 1. With the forms tractor positioned as shown in Figure 29, move the release levers in the direction indicated and move the edge of the forms tractor to the new position. 2. Ensure that the forms tractor fully locks into position. Position 1 is for the Rear Pull forms tractor in either the Rear Pull or Push Pull mode. Next, you will perform the following tasks for your selected forms path. 1.
Table 11 directs you to information about the forms path of your choice. Table 11.
e. Press Menu/Enter to save the settings and exit Power On Configuration mode. This takes a few seconds. Do not press any keys until this completes. f. Press Path until the Front Push indicator is blinking and the message 01 END OF FORMS displays. g. Press Online to quiet the alarm and put the printer online. 4. Perform the steps in “Loading Forms into Front Push Forms Path” on page 20. Your 4247 Printer is ready to print.
3. Stand facing the front of the printer. Hold the forms tractor with the tractor doors toward you, and the electrical connector tab on the left pointing down. 4. Use both hands to support the forms tractor by the tractor shaft. Position the electrical connector tab above the rear tractor electrical connector on the left side of the printer and the two lowest pins on the right. The forms tractor will rest on the lowest pin on the right, and lock onto the next higher pin. Figure 32.
Loading Forms For Rear Push Note: IBM recommends you remove the Automatic Sheet Feeder before loading forms into the Rear Push forms path. The Rear Push forms path can accept up to 4-part forms with a maximum thickness of 0.35 mm (0.014 in.). 1. Stack the forms as shown in Figure 33. The top of the input forms stack should be lower than the bottom of the printer. Figure 33. Stacking Forms for Rear Push. See page 32 if your printer uses the optional printer stand.
11. From the back of the printer, insert the forms (with the print side facing down) through the rear tractor door. Guide the forms over the forms tractors. Figure 34. Installing Forms at the Rear of the Printer 12. From the front of the printer, place the left edge of the form under the forms jam sensor, and on the left tractor pins so that the form engages about three left tractor pins. Close the left tractor door. 13.
Figure 35. Aligning Forms for Rear Push Forms Path 15. Close the forms guide and the top cover. 16. Press Load/Form Feed to load the forms. 17. Press Online to make the printer ready. Your 4247 Printer is ready to print. See “Printing Power On Configuration Setup” on page 27 and “Printing Program Configuration Setup” on page 28 to print the configuration.
Figure 36. Dual Push Forms Paths with Manual Sheet Feed Ensure the correct settings are made for the Dual Push forms path. Refer to the tables in “Summarizing Forms Path Set Up” on page 39. Preparing Dual Push Forms Paths Because this forms path configuration lets you alternate (either manually or automatically) between the Front Push and Rear Push forms paths, you will load forms into both forms paths. 1. Stack the forms as shown in Figure 37.
Go to “Configuring Printer for Linking Dual Push” if you intend to load the same forms in both the Front Push and the Rear Push forms paths. Go to “Parking One Continuous Form and Loading Another (Dual Push)” if you intend to load different forms in the Front Push forms path than in the Rear Push forms path.
Park forms as follows: 1. Press Tear and tear off forms at the top cover tear line. 2. Press Park and 94 PARK:SURE? displays. 3. Press Park immediately again to park the forms. If the printer is configured for FRONT TEAR=NO or REAR TEAR=NO, you cannot back up the forms to park them. Break the forms at a perforation before they enter the printer. Press Park twice, and the forms will move forward until ejected from the printer. Switching the Forms Path Follow these steps to select another forms path: 1.
Figure 38. Rear Pull Forms Path Ensure the correct settings are made for the Rear Pull forms path. Refer to the tables in “Summarizing Forms Path Set Up” on page 39. Additionally, you will need to perform the following tasks: 1. “Installing Rear Pull Tractor” 2. “Configuring Forms Path for Rear Pull” on page 63 3. “Loading Forms For Rear Pull” on page 64 Installing Rear Pull Tractor Install the forms tractor in the Rear Pull forms path as follows (see Figure 38): 1. Power off (O) the printer. 2.
4. To install the rear forms tractor, support the tractor with both hands on the round tractor shaft. Position the electrical connector tab above its connector on the left side of the printer and the two lowest pins on the right. 5. Adjust the forms tractor until it clicks on both sides and the electrical connector tab is fully seated in the connector.
6. Close the forms guide and top cover. Configuring Forms Path for Rear Pull To configure the printer for the Rear Pull forms path: 1. Enter Power On Configuration mode: a. Press and continue to hold Menu/Enter while powering on (|) the printer, until (1) the message STARTING UP appears, (2) the boxes on the operator panel display are solidly filled in, and (3) the printhead stops. This takes about fifteen seconds. Do not release the key or press any other keys until this completes. b.
4. Press Menu/Enter to save the settings and exit Power On Configuration mode. This takes a few seconds. Do not press any keys until this completes. 5. Press Path until the Rear Pull indicator is blinking and the message 01 END OF FORMS displays. Loading Forms For Rear Pull The Rear Pull forms path can accept up to 8-part forms with a maximum thickness of 0.64 mm (0.025 in.). 1. Stack the forms as shown in Figure 39. The top of the input forms stack should be lower than the bottom of the printer.
8. Lock the left locking lever. 9. Open both tractor doors. 10. Lift open the front tractor cover. Chapter 3.
11. Insert the forms through the front tractor opening and slide them from side to side as you push them into the forms path. 12. Grasp the first form as it appears from under the ribbon, and pull it up onto the rear forms tractor. 13. Place the left edge of the form on the left tractor pins so that the form engages about three left tractor pins. Close the left tractor door.
14. Move the right tractor to the left and under the form until the holes along the right edge of the form engage the same number of pins as the left tractor. Close the right tractor door. 15. If necessary, slide the right tractor either left or right to remove any slack in the form, ensuring that the left and right tractor pins are centered in the holes of the form. Chapter 3.
16. While holding the right tractor in place, lock the right locking lever. 17. Move the forms supports along the tractor shaft to support the width of the forms. 18. Press Micro ↑ until the first perforation advances to be visible behind the ribbon. Note: If the perforation behind the ribbon is not plainly visible to you, you may want to remove the forms, mark the first perforation, and reload the forms into the printer. 19. Close the front tractor cover. 20. Close the forms guide and the top cover.
21. Press Online. 22. Press Load/Form Feed to feed the forms. Ensure the forms pass under the forms jam sensor. The printer senses a forms jam when the forms are not under the forms jam sensor. 23. Ensure the forms exit through the rear tractor door (see Figure 40 on page 70). Chapter 3.
Figure 40. Forms Exiting Rear of Printer Your 4247 Printer is ready to print. See “Printing Power On Configuration Setup” on page 27 and “Printing Program Configuration Setup” on page 28 to print the configuration. If you do not want to use the printer defaults for forms settings (such as Line Spacing, Page Length, or Top of Form), see “Program Configuration” on page 106.
Figure 41. Push Pull Forms Path Ensure the correct settings are made for the Push Pull forms path. Refer to the tables in “Summarizing Forms Path Set Up” on page 39. Additionally, you will need to perform the following tasks: 1. “Installing Push Pull Tractors” 2. “Configuring Forms Path for Push Pull” 3.
Loading Forms For Push Pull Notes: 1. Before you start this procedure, see Figure 42 for information on stacking height limits, and “Forms Specifications” on page 151 for information on acceptable forms thickness and weight. 2. The Push Pull forms path can accept up to 8-part forms with a maximum thickness of 0.64 mm (0.025 in.). To load forms for the Push Pull forms path: 1. Stack the forms as shown in Figure 42. The top of the input forms stack should be lower than the bottom of the printer. Figure 42.
6. Unlock the locking levers on the rear tractors. Move the right tractor to the extreme right. 7. Move the left tractor to the tractor alignment mark. 8. Lock the left locking lever. 9. Open both tractor doors. 10. If necessary, press Micro ↑ to feed enough forms to cover the first four holes of the rear tractors. 11. While rotating the square tractor shaft, align the holes of the form with the pins of the left tractor. Chapter 3.
12. While holding the form in place, close the left tractor door. 13. Move the right tractor to the left and under the form until the holes along the right edge of the form engage the same number of pins as the left tractor. Close the right tractor door.
14. If necessary, slide the right tractor either left or right to remove any slack in the form, ensuring that the left and right tractor pins are centered in the holes of the form. 15. While holding the right tractor in place, lock the right locking lever. 16. Move the forms supports along the tractor shaft to support the width of the forms. 17. Ensure that all four tractors are aligned. Chapter 3.
18. Close the front tractor cover. 19. Close the forms guide and the top cover. 20. Press Online. 21. If the forms are not exiting through the rear tractor door, press Load/Form Feed to feed the forms.
Ensure the forms pass under the forms jam sensor. The printer senses a forms jam when the forms are not under the forms jam sensor. 22. Ensure the forms exit through the rear tractor door (see Figure 43). Figure 43. Forms Exiting Rear of Printer Note: When loading the form into the rear forms tractor, do not open the front tractor door or hold the form with your hand. Press Micro ↑ to advance the forms to the rear forms tractor. Your 4247 Printer is ready to print.
configuration. If you do not want to use the printer defaults for forms settings (such as Line Spacing, Page Length, or Top of Form), see “Program Configuration” on page 106.
Chapter 4. Configuring Your Printer Operator Panel Function Keys Used for Configuration Entering Printer Configuration . . . . . . . . . Exiting Printer Configuration. . . . . . . . . . Power On Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . Power On Configuration Menu Tree . . . . . . Pull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jam Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interface Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select-In Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . Data Bits . . . . . . . . .
Impact Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perforation Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic Forms Thickness (AFTA) . . . . . . . Horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vertical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Form Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line Spacing Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Top of Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perforation Skipping . . .
Figure 44. Function Keys with Two Functions The printer has two configuration modes, Power On Configuration mode and Program Configuration mode. The values for these parameters are stored in the printer nonvolatile memory (NVM), an internal printer storage location that is not erased when the printer is powered off or unplugged. Updating storage can take as long as 15 seconds to complete.
2. Press Menu/Enter. The printer goes offline (not ready). For more information about program configuration values, see “Program Configuration” on page 106. To move within the Power On or Program Configuration menus, use the ↑, ↓, ←, and →. Exiting Printer Configuration Power On Configuration: After having set the desired values in the Power On Configuration menu, press Menu/Enter to exit. The new values will be saved automatically.
Power On Configuration Menu Tree Figure 45 provides a view of the path you can take through the Power On Configuration menus. An emulation other than Native 4247 provides other choices.
Pull This category selects the physical printer configuration of the forms handling. You can set Pull to one of the following values: No (default) Enables the Front Push path or the Rear Push path. If a second optional tractor is installed, PULL=NO configures the printer for both a tractor in the Front Push and a tractor in the Rear Push position. Yes Enables the Rear Pull forms path. Push+Pull Enables the Front Push and Rear Pull forms path to handle the same continuous form.
v v v v v Select-In Signal Data Bit Buffer Size Emulation Character Sets v v v v v Print Language Automatic Carriage Return on Line Feed Automatic Line Feed on Carriage Return 20 CPI NLQ Interface Type You can set the system interface to match the interface that is attached to your printer. v CX Parallel (default) v 1284 Byte v 1284 Nibble To change or check the Interface Types: 1. Ensure the printer is powered off (O). 2. Press and hold Menu/Enter while powering on (|) the printer.
7. To exit from Power On Configuration, press Menu/Enter. Your new value is stored in NVM. Data Bits You can set the data bit to either of the following values: v 8 (default) v 7 To change or check the Data Bits: 1. Ensure the printer is powered off (O). 2. Press and hold Menu/Enter while powering on (|) the printer. The message STARTING UP displays. 3. After start-up is complete, release Menu/Enter and the message PRINT OUT=NO displays. 4. Press ↓ until the message PARALLEL INTF displays. 5.
v 4202 III XL v 2381 v Epson FX To change or check the Emulation type: 1. Ensure the printer is powered off (O). 2. Press and hold Menu/Enter while powering on (|) the printer. The message STARTING UP displays. 3. After start-up is complete, release Menu/Enter and the message PRINT OUT=NO displays. 4. Press ↓ until the message PARALLEL INTF displays. 5. Press → until the message INTF=xxxxxxxxxxx displays, where xxxxxxxxxxx can be CX PARALLEL, 1284 BYTE, or 1284 NIBBLE. 6.
Cyrillic (ISO 8859-5) Cyrillic 2 (Personal Computer) Cyrillic Windows Danish/Norwegian Estonian Estonian (Personal Computer) Farsi (Personal Computer) Greek/Latin (ISO 8859-7) Hebrew Icelandic Latin 1 (ISO 8859-1) Latin 2 (ISO 8859-2) Latin 2/ROECE Latin 3 (ISO 8859-3) Latin 4 (ISO 8859-4) Latin 5 (ISO 8859-9) Latin 6 (ISO 8859-6) Latin 8 (ISO 8858-8) Latvian (Personal Computer) Lithuanian (Personal Computer) Mulitlingual New Greek OCR-A OCR-B Old Greek Portuguese Thai Turkish 1 Turkish 2 Urdu USA (Personal
1. Ensure the printer is powered off (O). 2. Press and hold Menu/Enter while powering on (|) the printer. The message STARTING UP displays. 3. After start-up is complete, release Menu/Enter and the message PRINT OUT=NO displays. 4. Press ↓ until the message PARALLEL INTF displays. 5. Press → until the message INTF=xxxxxxxxxxx displays, where xxxxxxxxxxx can be CX PARALLEL, 1284 BYTE, or 1284 NIBBLE. 6.
3. After start-up is complete, release Menu/Enter and the message PRINT OUT=NO displays. 4. Press ↓ until the message PARALLEL INTF displays. 5. Press → until the message INTF=xxxxxxxxxxx displays, where xxxxxxxxxxx can be CX PARALLEL, 1284 BYTE, or 1284 NIBBLE. 6. Press ↓ until the message AUTO LF=xxx displays, where xxx can be NO, YES, or HOST. If you want to select a value other than the one displayed, press ← or →. 7. To exit from Power On Configuration, press Menu/Enter.
5. Press → until the message INTF=xxxxxxxxxxx displays, where xxxxxxxxxxx can be CX PARALLEL, 1284 BYTE, or 1284 NIBBLE. 6. Press ↓ until the message NLQ=xxxxxxx displays, where xxxxxxx can be COURIER or GOTHIC. If you want to select a value other than the one displayed, press ← or →. 7. To exit from Power On Configuration, press Menu/Enter. Your new value is stored in NVM. Serial Interface Select this category if your printer is connected to your host computer through an RS-232C or RS-422A interface.
Baud Rate You can set baud rate to any of the following values: v 300 v 600 v 1200 v v v v v 2400 4800 9600 (default) 19200 38400 To change or check the Baud Rate: 1. Ensure the printer is powered off (O). 2. Press and hold Menu/Enter while powering on (|) the printer. The message STARTING UP displays. 3. After start-up is complete, release Menu/Enter and the message PRINT OUT=NO displays. 4. Press ↓ until the message SERIAL INTERFACE displays. 5.
Parity You can set parity to any of the following values: v None (default) v Odd v Even v Mark v Space To change or check the Parity: 1. Ensure the printer is powered off (O). 2. Press and hold Menu/Enter while powering on (|) the printer. The message STARTING UP displays. 3. After start-up is complete, release Menu/Enter and the message PRINT OUT=NO displays. 4. Press ↓ until the message SERIAL INTERFACE displays. 5.
Remote Printer is connected remotely to a host computer through an external modem. To change or check the Connection Type: 1. Ensure the printer is powered off (O). 2. Press and hold Menu/Enter while powering on (|) the printer. The message STARTING UP displays. 3. After start-up is complete, release Menu/Enter and the message PRINT OUT=NO displays. 4. Press ↓ until the message SERIAL INTERFACE displays. 5.
1. Ensure the printer is powered off (O). 2. Press and hold Menu/Enter while powering on (|) the printer. The message STARTING UP displays. 3. After start-up is complete, release Menu/Enter and the message PRINT OUT=NO displays. 4. Press ↓ until the message SERIAL INTERFACE displays. 5. Press → until the message INTF=xxxxxxxxx displays, where xxxxxxxxx can be SERIAL NO, RS-232C, or RS-422A. 6.
Estonian (Personal Computer) Farsi (Personal Computer) Greek/Latin (ISO 8859-7) Hebrew Icelandic Latin 1 (ISO 8859-1) Latin 2 (ISO 8859-2) Latin 2/ROECE Latin 3 (ISO 8859-3) Latin 4 (ISO 8859-4) Latin 5 (ISO 8859-9) Latin 6 (ISO 8859-6) Latin 8 (ISO 8858-8) Latvian (Personal Computer) Lithuanian (Personal Computer) Mulitlingual New Greek OCR-A OCR-B Old Greek Portuguese Thai Turkish 1 Turkish 2 Urdu USA (Personal Computer)* CP1116 CP1098 CP813 CP862 CP861 CP819 CP912 CP852 CP913 CP914 CP920 CP1089 CP916 CP
3. After start-up is complete, release Menu/Enter and the message PRINT OUT=NO displays. 4. Press ↓ until the message SERIAL INTERFACE displays. 5. Press → until the message INTF=xxxxxxxxx displays, where xxxxxxxxx can be SERIAL NO, RS-232C, or RS-422A. 6. Press ↓ until the message LANG=xxxxxxxx displays, where xxxxxxxx can be CP437 through CP1098 when emulation is set Native 4247, 4202 III XL, or 2381 or where xxxxxxxx can be USA through CP1098 when emulation is set to Epson FX.
6. Press ↓ until the message AUTO LF=xxxx displays, where xxxx can be NO or YES. If you want to select a value other than the one displayed, press ← or →. 7. To exit from Power On Configuration, press Menu/Enter. Your new value is stored in NVM. 20 CPI You can set the printer to allow 20 CPI condensed print from the data stream. For more information, see “Shift In (SI) / Condensed Print” on page 190.
7. To exit from Power On Configuration, press Menu/Enter. Your new value is stored in NVM. Functions This category defines forms condition variables that can be set, as well as other miscellaneous conditions available on the printer.
Rear Tear Mode This parameter selects the tear-off function for forms that are loaded in the Rear Push forms path. (See “Checking and Adjusting Tear-Off Position” on page 25 for more information about adjusting the tear-off position.) Your choices are: Norm (default) This is the default option. Press Tear to move the form to the tear line. After a 10 second delay the forms will back down into the printer. Press Tear again to move the forms back without waiting for the 10-second delay.
2. If Paper Overlay is set to YES, when loading cut-sheet paper into the printer, hold the paper firmly in place until it is fed into the printer. To 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. change or check the Paper Overlay value: Ensure the printer is powered off (O). Press and hold Menu/Enter while powering on (|) the printer. After start-up is complete, release Menu/Enter and the message PRINT OUT=NO displays. Press ↓ until the message FUNCTIONS displays.
6. Press ↓ until the message SEQUENCE=xxxxxx displays, where xxxxxx can be NONE, FR+RR ASF1+2, ASF123. If you want to select a value other than the one displayed, press ← or →. 7. To exit from Power On Configuration, press Menu/Enter. Your new value is stored in NVM. Alarm The audible alarm will sound after you interrupt a ready condition. You can stop the alarm after it begins sounding by pressing a key.
7. To exit from Power On Configuration, press Menu/Enter. Your new value is stored in NVM. Display Language You can choose the language in which the operator panel display appears. Your choices are: v English (default) v Italiano v Francais v Espanol v Deutsch v Portugues v Dansk v Nederlands To change or check the Display Language value: 1. Ensure the printer is powered off (O). 2. Press and hold Menu/Enter while powering on (|) the printer. The message STARTING UP displays. 3.
5. Press ↓ until the message SENSOR TUNE=xxx displays, where xxx can be NO or YES. If you want to select a value other than the one displayed, press ← or →. If you set SENSOR TUNE=YES, press ↓. The sensors will be tuned and the message SENSOR TUNE=NO will display indicating completion. 6. To exit from Power On Configuration, press Menu/Enter. Your new value is stored in NVM.
new values selected will be stored in NVM. If YES is selected, you exit from the Power On Configuration Menu and all values are restored to those set at the factory. Printing Power On Configuration Setup Once you have made all your configuration changes, IBM recommends that you print your changes and save the printout for future reference. To print the power on configuration: 1. Ensure the printer is powered off (O). 2.
Program Configuration This section lists the categories available and the manufacturing defaults for the Program Configuration menu. Notes: 1. Each category is described in detail in the sections following the chart. 2. After you make configuration changes, IBM recommends that you print your changes and save the printout for future reference. For more information, see “Printing Program Configuration Setup” on page 121. 3.
Program Configuration Menu Tree Figure 46 provides a view of the path you can take through the Program Configuration menus. Main Menu Submenus PRINT OUT *NO YES TEAR POS.
Tear Position Adjustment This category adjusts the tear off position for your forms. You can select either of the following parameters. See “Checking and Adjusting Tear-Off Position” on page 25 for the full tear-off adjustment procedure. v Front Path v Rear Path Note: When either tear position (Front Path or Rear Path) is adjusted, you must adjust the Vertical configuration item in the opposite direction. For example, if you adjust the tear position to 24, you must adjust the Vertical to -24.
Once you change the value and save it, press Tear to verify the new tear off position. If this position is still not where you want it, repeat the above steps to change the value. 1 Form Per Path You can set this category to either of the following values: 1 Form Per Path (default) When forms are loaded from the operator panel or by the software, those forms will use the parameters that are defined for the forms path that is selected in the Paper Paths category.
by the Rear Pull tractor. If this path is selected, the Rear Push and Push+Pull paths are not available. See “Pull” on page 84 for more information. Push+Pull Forms feed from the Front Push tractor and are pulled by the rear tractor. This path is only available if a second tractor is installed and PUSH+PULL was selected in the Power On Configuration menu. If this path is selected, the Rear Push and Rear Pull forms paths are not available. ASF1 Forms feeding from the Automatic Sheet Feeder Tray 1.
Perforation Safety You can set perforation safety to either of the following values: No (default) The printhead is not parked all the way to the right of the print line while the perforation of the form is passing through the mylar opening. Yes The printhead is parked all the way to the right of the print line so that the perforation of the form can advance through the mylar without the printhead touching the form. This setting is recommended for thick multiple-part forms.
4. To exit from Program Configuration, press ↓ until the message STORE=QUIT displays. If you want to exit without saving the new value, press Menu/Enter. If you want to save the new value, press ← or → to select either STORE=SAVE (new value is stored in NVM) or STORE=CURRENT (new value remains valid until the printer is powered off (O)). Press Menu/Enter to save the new value. Horizontal Note: You can find similar information in “Left Margin” on page 117 and “Right Margin” on page 117.
4. Press ↓ until the message VERT ADJUST=xxx displays, where xxx can be -24 to 24. If you want to select a value other than the one displayed, press ← or →. 5. To exit from Program Configuration, press ↓ until the message STORE=QUIT displays. If you want to exit without saving the new value, press Menu/Enter. If you want to save the new value, press ← or → to select either STORE=SAVE (new value is stored in NVM) or STORE=CURRENT (new value remains valid until the printer is powered off (O)).
Line Spacing Lock You can set this value to: No (default) The host can override the vertical spacing value (lines per inch or lines per 30 mm). Yes The host cannot override the vertical spacing value (lines per inch or lines per 30 mm) that was set through the operator panel. To 1. 2. 3. change or check the Line Spacing Lock value: Press Menu/Enter. The message PRINT OUT=NO displays. Press ↓ until the message FORM SETTING displays.
1. Press Menu/Enter. The message PRINT OUT=NO displays. 2. Press ↓ until the message FORM SETTING displays. 3. Press → until the message LINE SP=xxxxxxx displays, where xxxxxxx can be 6 LPI, 8 LPI, 12 LPI, 3L/30MM, 4L/30MM, 6L/30MM, 8L/30MM, or 12L/30MM. 4. Press ↓ until the message TOP OF FORM=xxx displays, where xxx can be 0 to 660. If you want to select a value other than the one displayed, press ← or →. 5. To exit from Program Configuration, press ↓ until the message STORE=QUIT displays.
If you want to save the new value, press ← or → to select either STORE=SAVE (new value is stored in NVM) or STORE=CURRENT (new value remains valid until the printer is powered off (O)). Press Menu/Enter to save the new value. Pitch You can set the horizontal spacing (characters per inch) on your printer to any of the following values: v 5 CPI v 6 CPI v 7.5 CPI v 8.5 CPI v 10 CPI (default) v 12 CPI v v v v 15 CPI 17.
If you want to save the new value, press ← or → to select either STORE=SAVE (new value is stored in NVM) or STORE=CURRENT (new value remains valid until the printer is powered off (O)). Press Menu/Enter to save the new value. Left Margin Note: You can find similar information in “Horizontal” on page 112 and “Right Margin”.
v v v v v 2 2 2 2 2 to to to to to 136 163 204 233 272 (at (at (at (at (at 10 CPI and Prop) 12 CPI) 15 CPI) 17.1 CPI) 20 CPI) To 1. 2. 3. change or check the Right Margin: Press Menu/Enter. The message PRINT OUT=NO displays. Press ↓ until the message FORM SETTING displays. Press → until the message LINE SP=xxxxxxx displays, where xxxxxxx can be 6 LPI, 8 LPI, 12 LPI, 3L/30MM, 4L/30MM, 6L/30MM, 8L/30MM, or 12L/30MM. 4.
3. Press → until the message LINE SP=xxxxxxx displays, where xxxxxxx can be 6 LPI, 8 LPI, 12 LPI, 3L/30MM, 4L/30MM, 6L/30MM, 8L/30MM, or 12L/30MM. 4. Press ↓ until the message RESTORE MFG=xxx displays, where xxx can be NO or YES. If you want to select a value other than the one displayed, press ← or →. 5. To exit from Program Configuration, press ↓ until the message STORE=QUIT displays. If you want to exit without saving the new value, press Menu/Enter.
If you want to save the new value, press ← or → to select either STORE=SAVE (new value is stored in NVM) or STORE=CURRENT (new value remains valid until the printer is powered off (O)). Press Menu/Enter to save the new value. Hexadecimal Printing You can set hexadecimal printing to either of the following values: v No (default) v Yes If set to YES, any character sent to the printer will be printed in a hexadecimal value.
Printing Program Configuration Setup Once you have made all your configuration changes, IBM recommends that you print your changes and save the printout for future reference. You can save up to five different forms paths. To print the program configuration: 1. Press Menu/Enter. The printer goes offline, and the message PRINT OUT=NO displays. 2. To print the settings on the printer, press →. The message PRINT OUT=YES displays and the program configuration setup printout is printed.
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Chapter 5. Attaching Your Printer Attaching to Your Computer . . . . . . . Attaching Parallel Cable . . . . . . . Attaching Serial Cable . . . . . . . . Installing Printer Drivers . . . . . . . . AIX Operating Systems Installation . . . OS/400 Operating Systems Installation. . OS/2 and Windows Operating Environment AIX Driver Installation . . . . . . . . OS/400 Printer Object Installation. . . . OS/2 or Windows Printer Driver Installation Attaching Network Print Server . . . . .
DANGER <3> To avoid personal risk, do not install or reconfigure a communication port or a teleport during a lightning storm. To attach a parallel cable: 1. Power off (O) the printer. Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle. 2. Standing behind the printer, insert the parallel interface cable into the lower connector at the bottom left of the printer. 3. Push the clips at each end of the connector into the notches on the parallel cable. 4.
DANGER <3> To avoid personal risk, do not install or reconfigure a communication port or a teleport during a lightning storm. To attach a serial cable: 1. Power off (O) the printer. Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle. 2. Standing behind the printer, insert the serial interface cable into the upper connector at the bottom left of the printer. 3. Tighten the two locking screws to hold the cable in place. 4.
AIX Operating Systems Installation Use the Printer Driver Diskette shipped with your printer. The files in the AIX subdirectory enable the user to add a 4247 as a printer device and add virtual printers in three emulation modes: v IBM 2381 Personal Printer v IBM 4202 Proprinter III XL v Epson FX To use the printer driver, establish a virtual printer queue for each emulation desired. OS/400 Operating Systems Installation Use the Printer Driver Diskette shipped with your printer.
Use the more or pg command to view the license agreement in the license.txt file, and the installation instructions in the 4247.txt file. You must understand and agree to the terms and conditions stated in the license.txt file before installing the AIX driver. OS/400 Printer Object Installation The OS/400 printer object files reside on a DOS-formatted diskette in the OS400 subdirectory. The files are: license.txt OS/400 printer objects license statement. read.
Attaching Network Print Server The Network Print Server feature eliminates the need for third party Token-Ring and Ethernet attachments. The servers contain the intelligence needed to make your printer fully accessible to all network users. Its multiple protocol support lets you print from Novell NetWare, IBM LAN Server, IBM AIX, and other TCP/IP networks.
1. Make sure your printer parallel interface is set to CX PARALLEL. To change or check the Interface Type: a. Power off (O) the printer. b. Press and hold Menu/Enter while powering on (|) the printer. The message STARTING UP displays. c. After start-up is complete, release Menu/Enter and the message PRINT OUT=NO displays. d. Press ↓ until the message PARALLEL INTF displays. e. Press → until the message INTF=xxxxxxxxxxx displays. Where xxxxxxxxxxx can be CX PARALLEL, 1284 BYTE, or 1284 NIBBLE.
4. Connect the external power supply to an approved power source. The PACKET indicator will flash during power-on and self-test. When the indicator stops flashing and remains unlighted, the Network Print Server is ready for use. 5. Power on (|) the printer. Make sure forms are loaded in the printer. 6. Press and hold the TEST button until the PACKET indicator starts to flash, then release the button to print a print test sample.
Token-Ring UTP or STP DANGER <2> To prevent serious personal injury from electrical shock when connecting or disconnecting the interface cable, power off (O) the printer and disconnect the power cord from the power source at the receptacle. DANGER <3> To avoid personal risk, do not install or reconfigure a communication port or a teleport during a lightning storm. 1. Make sure your printer parallel interface is set to CX PARALLEL. To change or check the Interface Type: a. Power off (O) the printer. b.
f. To exit from Power On Configuration, press Menu/Enter. Your new value is stored in NVM. 2. Power off (O) the printer. 3. Attach the Network Print Server to your parallel port. Note: With this server attached, the printer is supplied by two power cords. One is the 4247 Printer power cord and the other is the Network Print Server power cord. 4. Connect the external power supply to an approved power source. The NETWORK indicator will flash during power-on and self-test.
Chapter 6. Operator Tasks About This Chapter . . . . . . . Changing Ribbon Cartridge . . . . Removing Ribbon Cartridge . . . Installing Ribbon Cartridge . . . Cleaning Printer . . . . . . . . Cleaning Inside of Printer. . . . Cleaning Covers . . . . . . . Clearing Forms Jams and Restarting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Slide the printhead to the center of the printer. 4. Pull the ribbon cartridge up until each end snaps free from the cartridge support. 5. Push and hold the lever away from the ribbon lift assembly, and remove the ribbon cartridge from the printer.
Lever Snap Arm Ribbon Cartridge Ribbon Lift Assembly Installing Ribbon Cartridge Note: IBM recommends that you use the IBM ribbon cartridge (part number 1053685). To order ribbon cartridges, contact your place of purchase or call Lexmark at 1-800-438-2468. To install the ribbon cartridge, follow these steps: 1. Remove the ribbon cartridge from the package. Locate the ribbon guide, snap arm, ribbon advance knob, and the ribbon mounting pins. 2.
5. Slide the printhead to the center of the printer. e61a5310 Figure 47. Sliding the Printhead to the Center of the Printer 6. With the snap arm raised higher than the ribbon lift assembly, insert the ribbon guide between the ribbon shield and the printhead. Position the snap arm with the small lever up onto the ribbon lift assembly. Push the snap arm down onto the ribbon lift assembly until the snap arm snaps into place. 7.
a. The left and right ribbon mounting pins are securely snapped into the cartridge supports b. There are no twists or folds in the ribbon c. The ribbon is not catching on the printhead d. The ribbon moves when you turn the ribbon advance knob in the direction of the arrow. If the ribbon does not move, replace the ribbon cartridge. Contact your place of ribbon cartridge purchase. 11. Close the forms guide and the top cover. 12. Power on (|) the printer. 13. Press Online to make the printer ready.
1. If the printer is powered on (|), and the Online indicator is lighted, press Online to make the printer not ready. 2. Open the top cover. 3. Tear off the forms at a perforation ahead of where they enter the printer. 4. Open the tractor doors and remove the forms from the tractors. 5. Remove the ribbon cartridge. See “Removing Ribbon Cartridge” on page 133. Attention: In the next step, if you cannot easily move the printhead, do not force it. 6. Move the printhead to the far right. 7.
Chapter 7. Resolving Printer Problems About This Chapter . . . . . . . Status Codes and Messages . . . Various Problems . . . . . . . Printed Output Problems . . . . Other Problems . . . . . . . Print Quality and Ribbon Problems Configuration Problems . . . . Miscellaneous Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Clear the jammed or torn forms. See “Clearing Forms Jams and Restarting a Print Job” on page 137. 2. Ensure the paper bail and the forms guide deflector are in the correct positions. See Table 5 on page 39. 3. If you are printing using the Rear Push, Rear Pull, or Push Pull forms path, make sure the rear paper door is open for the forms to pass through. 4. Press Online to clear the error message. If the message still displays, call for service.
4. If the message displays again, call for service. 35 MARGIN ERROR Message: An error occurred because the Horizontal Adjustment value that was set in the Program Configuration menu is too large and would cause the printhead to hit the right side of the printer frame. Recovery: 72 SW ERR x y zz Message: An error was detected by the Print Manager Module software. Recovery: 1. Power off (O) the printer. 2. Wait 10 seconds. Power on (|) the printer. 3. If the message displays again, call for service. 1.
Recovery: No action required. 92 EJECT: SURE? Message: Displays the confirmation that Park was pressed, and one of the following conditions exists on the printer: v Forms are loaded in the front path and FRONT TEAR=NO is selected in the Power On Configuration menu. or 96 COVER OPEN Message: Displays when the printer is in an Online ready state and the top cover is open. The audible alarm also will beep if ALARM is set to YES in the Power On Configuration menu. Recovery: Close the top cover.
Table 12. Printed Output Problems (continued) Problem Page Forms do not stack 146 Cut-sheet form fed from the Manual Sheet Feed does not overlay continuous 147 form properly Table 13.
2: The ribbon is getting caught on the forms. Solution: Check the ribbon for twists or folds. 3: The Push-Pull selector is not set to the correct position. Solution: If the forms tractor is in the Front Push or the Rear Push position, set the push-pull selector to the push position. If the forms tractor is in the rear pull or push-pull position, set the push-pull selector to the pull position. See “Setting Push-Pull Selector” on page 46. 4: The printer is failing. Solution: Power off (O) the printer.
Solution: Move the forms supply to the floor or to a shelf that is below the level of the printer. Consider using the optional printer stand mentioned in “Optional Printer Stand” on page 32. 6: The forms supply is not aligned with the printer. Solution: Reposition the forms supply so that the forms feed evenly. Depending on your forms path, see “Loading Forms into Front Push Forms Path” on page 20 or the appropriate section in Chapter 3. Setting Up Another Forms Path.
advance knob. If the ribbon advance knob does not turn, replace the ribbon. See “Removing Ribbon Cartridge” on page 133. 3: The printer forms path was not configured. Solution: Set the correct forms path setting in the Power On Configuration Menu. See Chapter 4. Configuring Your Printer. 4: The message 02 FORMS JAM CHECK PATH displays on the operator panel, but there are no forms jam in any forms path. Solution: The sensors need to be tuned. See “Sensor Tune” on page 103.
Note: Up to 101.6 mm (4 in.) of forms may stack on the table behind the printer without degradation to forms stacking. v Check for obstructions to the forms path (cables, cords, or other items). If you find an obstruction, remove or relocate it. For more information, see “Loading Forms into Front Push Forms Path” on page 20 or the appropriate section in Chapter 3. Setting Up Another Forms Path. 2: The forms do not meet IBM specifications. Solution: The forms may be outside nominal specifications.
2: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) setting needs to be decreased. Solution: See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness setting through the operator panel under “Automatic Forms Thickness (AFTA)” on page 111. 3: Poor quality multiple-part forms. Solution: Try new forms. Problem: Missing dots or irregular characters 1: The ribbon is worn. Solution: Check the ribbon for wear; replace it if necessary. See “Changing Ribbon Cartridge” on page 133.
Solution: Replace the ribbon cartridge. See “Changing Ribbon Cartridge” on page 133. 4: The ribbon is over-inked. Solution: Replace the ribbon. See “Changing Ribbon Cartridge” on page 133. Problem: Printing is too light or partial characters print 1: The Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) setting needs to be changed. Solution: See the procedure for adjusting the forms thickness setting through the operator panel under “Automatic Forms Thickness (AFTA)” on page 111.
4: The printhead is catching on the ribbon. Solution: Call for service. Problem: Ribbon moves continuously 1: The ribbon drive circuit is failing. Solution: Call for service. Problem: Line-to-line horizontal misregistration 1: The dot registration of the characters printed is not aligned. Solution: Perform the Bidirectional Adjustment test in the Power On Configuration menu. See “Bidirectional Adjustment” on page 104.
Chapter 8. Supplies, Forms, and Cables Ordering Ribbon Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . Forms Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ordering Signal Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RS-232C Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . RS-422A Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . Attachment Cables for PCs and Compatible Serial Ports Attachment Cables for AS/400 Workstation Controllers . Attachment Cable for RISC System/6000 . . . . . .
Forms Paths Continuous Forms Paper Criteria Dimensions Front Push, Rear Pull, Push Pull Characteristics Width Cut Sheet Rear Push Manual Feed 76.2 to 431.8 mm 76.2 to 431.8 mm 114.3 to 444.5 mm 3 to 17 in. 3 to 17 in. 4.5 to 17.5 in. (Note 8) Length 76.2 to 609.6 mm 76.2 to 609.6 mm 101.6 to 609.6 mm 3 to 24 in. 3 to 24 in. 4 to 24 in. (Note 8) Single Part 55 to 150 g/m2 55 to 80 g/m2 50 to 120 g/m2 15 to 40 lb 15 to 21 lb 13.3 to 32 lb 0.08 mm 0.08 mm 0.08 mm 0.003 in. 0.
Forms Paths Continuous Forms Paper Criteria Characteristics Front Push, Rear Pull, Push Pull Rear Push Cut Sheet Manual Feed Notes: Continuous Forms 1. Test forms less than 152.4 mm (6 in.) in length or width for satisfactory stacking. These forms may require additional operator attention. 2. For optimum performance, restrict the printable area to be within 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) from all edges, holes, or folds on the forms. 3.
A signal cable connects the printer to other controllers or computers. The printer does not come with a signal cable. It is your responsibility to obtain, install, and maintain the signal cable. In addition, it is your responsibility to ensure the cabling meets the applicable local, state, and federal building codes. The cables are available in bulk sizes or in precut lengths. You can purchase components or preassembled cables from IBM. Use the information on the following pages to order the correct cable.
Interface Type Cable Part Number IBM Standard Length RS-232C 8509386 6.1 m (20 ft) RS-422A 70X8652 15.2 m (50 ft) Attachment Cables for AS/400 Workstation Controllers The table below lists part numbers to use when ordering a cable. Note: Before you place an order for a cable, IBM recommends you contact your IBM marketing representative to verify the current part number. Interface Type Cable Part Number IBM Standard Length RS-232C 21F4342 12.2 m (40 ft) RS-422A 21F4346 30.
Local Duplex – DTR or XON/XOFF Pacing Computer Printer SG (7) (7) SG TXD (2) (2) TXD RXD (3) (3) RXD CTS (5) or DSR (6) (20) DTR (5) CTS (6) DSR (4) RTS Local Duplex – DTR or XON/XOFF Pacing Computer SG (7) Printer (7) SG TXD (2) (2) TXD RXD (3) (3) RXD CTS (5) (20) DTR RTS (4) (5) CTS DTR (20) (6) DSR DSR (6) (4) RTS Note: This configuration is compatible with IBM cable part number 8509386.
Local Duplex – XON/XOFF Pacing Computer Printer SG (7) (7) SG TXD (2) (2) TXD RXD (3) (3) RXD DTR (20) (20) DTR DSR (6) (6) RTS (4) (4) RTS CTS (5) (5) CTS DSR RS-422A Printer Computer - TXD + TXD (15) - RXD - RXD (19) - TXD + RXD (25) + T X D (17) + R X D IBM Parallel Attachment The 4247 Printer supports the IBM Parallel printer interface. A single, 36-pin connector is mounted on the adapter card.
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Appendix A. Specifications Site Location . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental Requirements . . . . . Operating Environment . . . . . . Nonoperating Environment . . . . . Shipping Environment . . . . . . . Storage Environment . . . . . . . Physical Requirements . . . . . . . Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . Plugs and Receptacles by Country . .
2. For additional information on stacking, see “Setting Up Manual Sheet Feed Path” on page 30 or “Chapter 3. Setting Up Another Forms Path” on page 39, depending on your forms path. Environmental Requirements The printer operates best in business offices. Attention: To prevent printer damage, do not power on (|) the printer immediately after the printer has been moved from an environment that does not meet the following operating requirements.
Storage Environment The following table shows the storage environment requirements for the printer. Variable Range or Value Temperature 1° to 60°C (34° to 140°F) Relative humidity 5% to 80% Maximum wet bulb temperature 30°C (86°F) Note: Extended exposure to temperatures in excess of 41°C (105°F) degrades ribbon performance and print quality. Physical Requirements Dimensions Table 17 provides the dimensions of the printer. Table 17. Printer Dimensions Dimensions Standard With ASF Width 679.
Weight CAUTION: <1> The printer (without optional features attached) weighs approximately 24.9 kilograms (55 pounds). Before attempting to lift the printer, get help from another person. Electrical Requirements Use the following tables to plan your site power requirements. The tables list the voltage inputs, grounding, plugs, and receptacles necessary for your new printer. All voltages are single-phase.
VOLTAGE RANGE COUNTRY 125 V Bermuda VOLTAGE RANGE 250 V L COUNTRY 125 V 250 V Netherlands A Bolivia E New Guinea A Brazil E New Zealand B Brunei L Nicaragua Bulgaria A Nigeria L Burma J Norway A Oman L J Canada E E Channel Islands L Pakistan Chile M Panama China LB Paraguay B Colombia B Peru C Philippines C Costa Rica E E Cyprus L Poland A Denmark G Polynesia L Dominican Republic E Portugal A Ecuador E Qatar L El Salvador E Romania A E
Plug and Receptacle Depictions The following chart shows the power cord part numbers and their corresponding power plugs and receptacles that are used with the printer. The current rating is that of the power cord or plug, whichever is less.
Power Cord Position the printer so the power cord can plug into the power receptacle without putting stress on the power cord. The standard power cord length in the U.S.A. and in all other countries is 2.74 m (9 ft). A 1.83 m (6 ft) power cord also is available in the U.S.A. Branch Circuits and Grounding A machine must be properly grounded. It is recommended that an insulated green-wire ground, the same size as the phase wire, be installed between the branch circuit panel and the receptacle.
Airflow The printer uses two fans to cool its internal parts. Ensure that you do not block the air vents. Lack of correct cooling and ventilation can cause printer failures and improper operation. Declaration of IBM Product Noise Emission Values The following tables show the noise emission values for the 4247 Printer. Table 19. 4247 Printer Model A00 Impulsive Noise Prominent Discrete Tones No No Table 20. Sound Emission Levels - 4247 Standard Covers Sound Emission Category Operating Idling LWAd 7.
Symbol Depicts Power cord Figure 49. Clearance - Base Printer Appendix A.
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Appendix B. Optional Features Available options for your printer are listed below: v Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF) includes cover, stacker, and one input bin For additional information on the ASF, see 4247 Printer Automatic Sheet Feeder Guide.
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Appendix C. Native 4247 Commands Native Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bar Code Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SELECT Command Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRINT Command Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bar Code Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Example 1: Printing a single EAN-8 bar code . . . . . Example 2: Printing two 3 of 9 bar codes on a single line . Valid Bar Code Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reinitialize Printer Command . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Hex Name DC4 DC4 ESC ! {HT} 24 {HR} EM 14 14 1B 21 {HT} 18 {HR} 19 Select POSTNET Bar Code DC4 DC4 ESC ( GS {O₁} {data₁} GS {O₂} {data₂}... EM 14 14 1B 28 1D {O₁} {data₁} 1D {O₂} {data₂}...
Bar Code Commands To print bar codes with the Native 4247 commands, use the SELECT and PRINT commands. Both commands are required. Command Purpose SELECT v Select the type of bar code to be printed. v Determine the bar code height. v Determine whether or not to print human readable information. PRINT v Causes the bar code to print on the paper v Determines the position on the line at which the bar code will print.
HT Byte HT of the SELECT command sets the height of the bar code to be printed. HT is a one-byte hexadecimal number that specifies the height of the bar code symbol in units of 1/6 inches. RANGE: 01 to 0C (hexadecimal), 1 to 12 (decimal) EFFECT: 1/6 inch to 12/6 inch (approx. 0.423 cm to 5.08 cm) bar code height, with a maximum height of 2 inches (approx. 5.08 cm) BT Byte BT is used to select the bar code type.
PRINT Command Format ASCII DC4 DC4 ESC ( GS O₁ data₁ GS O+ data+ EM 1D O+ data+ 19 29 O+ data+ 25 ... HEX 14 14 1B 28 1D O₁ data₁ ... DECIMAL 20 20 27 40 29 O₁ data₁ ... Multiple bar codes may be printed using multiple field sets: GS O₁ data₁, GS O₂ data₂,... GS O+ data+. Terminate the command with EM after the last data field to be printed. Note: Bar code symbols will print over any descenders in the previous character box, if any text is present. O₁...
Bar Code Examples Example 1: Printing a single EAN-8 bar code SELECT Command Select an EAN-8 bar code symbol with human readable characters. ASCII: DC4 DC4 ESC ! ETX SOH SOH EM HEX: 14 14 1B 21 03 01 01 19 DECIMAL: 20 20 27 33 3 1 1 25 PRINT Command Print an EAN-8 bar code symbol of 1/2-inch height, one inch from the left margin, and with the data set of 12345678.
* ABC+0123 * *1234 * 1 inch e61a9991 Result margin Valid Bar Code Data Valid Characters (ASCII) Valid First/Last Characters Bar Code Type Number of Characters EAN-8 Must be 8 digits, including check digit 0 through 9 Check Digit (required, rightmost position) EAN-13 Must be 13 digits, including check digit 0 through 9 Check Digit (required, rightmost position) UPC-A Must be 12 digits, including the first/last characters 0 through 9 System Digit (in leftmost position) Check Digit (require
Bar Code Type Number of Characters Valid Characters (ASCII) Code 128 (See Note 1) Any number Any ASCII character with hex equivalent of 00 through 7F, except X’19’ and X’1D’ Valid First/Last Characters Code start subset A, B, or C (in leftmost position coded) Check digit (required, rightmost position) POSTNET Any number, but must include a check digit 0 through 9 (See Note 2) Check digit (required, rightmost position) Note: 1.
LM Byte LM defines the number of lines per 30 mm as the vertical spacing between lines. The possible values for LM are: ASCII 1 3 4 6 8 Hex 31 33 34 36 38 Decimal 49 51 52 54 56 Number of Lines per 30mm 12 3 4 6 8 Character (Horizontal) Spacing This command sets the character spacing, in characters per inch. ASCII DC4 DC4 ESC A CS HEX 14 14 1B 41 CS DECIMAL 20 20 27 65 CS CS CS specifies the character spacing value.
FP FP selects the forms path for loading, parking, or ejecting a form. The possible values for FP are: ASCII 4 5 8 9 N T Hex 34 35 Decimal 52 53 38 39 4E 54 56 57 78 84 Result Single sheet loaded from ASF bin 3 Single sheet ejected (cutsheet), or single form feed (continuous) Single sheet loaded from ASF bin 1 Single sheet loaded from ASF bin 2 Loads or Parks form from rear path Loads or Parks form from front path LP LP causes the form to load or park in the path specified by FP.
SE SE specifies the emulation mode. The possible values for SE are: Hex 01 02 05 Decimal Epson FX 1050 2 5 Emulation Mode 4202 Proprinter III XL Native 4247 or 2381 Select AFTA in Column This command selects the column at 10 CPI where Automatic Forms Thickness Adjustment (AFTA) will be made. ASCII DC4 DC4 ESC Z AA HEX 14 14 1B 5A AA DECIMAL 20 20 27 90 AA AA The value for AA is the column number. This value should not exceed the maximum number of columns in the line.
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Appendix D. Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS) About This Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . Print Job Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Printing Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graphic and Control Character Sequences . . . . PPDS Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . One-Byte Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . Null (NUL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell (BEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backspace (BS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horizontal Tab (HT) . . .
Select n/72 Inch Line Spacing (ESC A) . . . . Set Vertical Tabs (ESC B) . . . . . . . . . Set Page Length (ESC C) . . . . . . . . . Set Horizontal Tabs (ESC D) . . . . . . . . Begin Emphasized Print (ESC E) . . . . . . . End Emphasized Print (ESC F) . . . . . . . Begin Double-Strike Print (ESC G) . . . . . . End Double-Strike Print (ESC H) . . . . . . . Change Font (ESC I) . . . . . . . . . . . Relative Move Baseline (ESC J) . . . . . . . Normal Density Bit Image Graphics (ESC K) . .
Program Configuration parameter values can be changed at any time; however, to obtain predictable results, changes to operator panel configuration parameter values should be made before the print job is sent to the printer and after the previous print job has completed printing. Changing configuration parameter values while a print job is in progress may cause unpredictable results.
n CPP = 1 CPL = 1 TOF Physical Page LM RM SOP PL n CPP Current Print Position (LM ≤ CPP ≤ RM). CPL Current Print Line TOF Top of Form LM Left Margin RM Right Margin SOP Skip Over Perforation PL Page Length Notes: 1. The host should set the limits of the presentation surface if the default or previous values are not acceptable. 2. The operator should align the physical paper so that it matches the logical presentation surface.
LM 0 inches (Column 1) RM Operator panel setting SOP Operator panel setting HT Horizontal tabs are set at each 8th column, starting with column 9 (9, 17, 25, 33, and so on) VT Vertical tabs are all cleared Graphic and Control Character Sequences PPDS uses an ASCII encoding scheme to define controls and printable graphics. Multiple code pages for printable graphics are supported. Control characters are interpreted based on the environment established by any preceding control characters and signals.
– X'80' to X'FE' – X'FF' (required space) Note: All characters are treated as printable graphic characters when they are part of a Print Single Character or Print All Characters control. PPDS Compatibility PPDS is supported in Native 4247 mode and in IBM 2381 Personal Printer and IBM 4202 Proprinter III XL emulation modes. When Native 4247 mode is selected, PPDS control codes are supported in the same manner as if emulating the IBM 2381 Personal Printer.
Bell (BEL) 07 This control causes the audible alarm to sound, if enabled. The alarm may be disabled or enabled from the Power On Configuration menu. Backspace (BS) 08 This control moves the print position horizontally one character width to the left. If the current print position is at the left margin, the printer ignores this command. Horizontal Tab (HT) 09 This control moves the print position to the next horizontal tab stop.
Carriage Return (CR) 0D This control moves the current horizontal print position to the left margin. The vertical print position does not change unless automatic line feed mode is active (see “Set Auto Line Feed (ESC 5)” on page 197). Shift Out (SO) / Double-Wide Print 0E This control causes the printer to start double-width printing. Double-width printing prints the characters twice as wide as the current character spacing. This results in half as many characters per inch.
printed before the setting is changed. The current print position becomes the next printable column at the new character-per-inch setting. CPI can be changed within a print line. Device Control 3 (DC3) / Deselect or XOFF 13 This control has different meanings depending upon the currently active interface. v Parallel interface (Deselect): DC3 is treated as a NUL. v Serial interface (XOFF): DC3 is treated as a NUL if received from the host.
192 Control Hex Name ESC LF 1B 0A Line Feed ESC VT 1B 0B Vertical Tab ESC FF 1B 0C Form Feed ESC CR 1B 0D Carriage Return ESC SO 1B 0E Shift Out (Double-Wide Print) ESC SI 1B 0F Shift In (Condensed Print) ESC DC1 1B 11 Device Control 1 (Select, XON) ESC DC2 1B 12 Device Control 2 (Set 10 CPI) ESC DC3 1B 13 Device Control 3 (Deselect, XOFF) ESC DC4 1B 14 Device Control 4 (Cancel Double-Wide Print) ESC CAN 1B 18 Cancel ESC EM 1B 19 Turn Automatic Sheet Feeder On or Off
Control Hex Name ESC R 1B 52 Set Default Tabs ESC S 1B 53 Begin Subscript/Superscript ESC T 1B 54 End Subscript/Superscript ESC U 1B 55 Set Print Direction ESC W 1B 57 Double-Wide Continuous Mode ESC X 1B 58 Set Horizontal Margins ESC Y 1B 59 Dual Density Bit Image Graphics Type 2 ESC Z 1B 5A High Density Bit Image Graphics ESC \ 1B 5C Print All Characters ESC ] 1B 5D Reverse Line Feed ESC | 1B 5E Print Single Character ESC _ 1B 5F Continuous Overscore ESC d 1B 64 Re
This control moves the print position to the next horizontal tab stop. If there are no tab stops to the right, or if the next tab stop is beyond the current right margin, the control is ignored. Line Feed (ESC LF) 1B 0A This control advances the paper one line. The horizontal position does not change unless automatic carriage return mode is activated from the operator panel Configuration menu.
Double-Wide Continuous Mode, or Cancel Double-Wide Print with vertical movement specified cancels the Shift Out control code. Shift In (ESC SI) / Condensed Print 1B 0F This control prints graphic characters in condensed pitch (17.1 CPI or 20 CPI). Shift In is a buffer terminating control; if printable data at a different character-per-inch setting is buffered, that data is printed before the setting is changed.
Device Control 4 (ESC DC4) / Cancel Double-Wide Print 1B 14 This control cancels double-wide printing if double wide was selected with the Shift Out control. The characters-per-inch setting returns to the previous value. Cancel (ESC CAN) 1B 18 This control purges all data in the preceding print buffer. Any data received after Cancel is processed normally. Cancel does not change the current print position.
The application program is responsible for keeping track of the vertical position on the current page relative to the current line spacing. Changing the line spacing within a print job without changing the page length can cause printing on the page perforation. For additional information, see “Set Page Length (ESC C)” on page 200. Set 7/72 Inch Line Spacing (ESC 1) 1B 31 This control sets the line spacing to 7/72 inch.
automatic line feed if off, a carriage return is processed normally. This control overrides the automatic line feed mode set in the operator panel Configuration menu. If NN is 1, the printer turns automatic line feed mode on. If NN is 0, the printer turns automatic line feed mode off. Select PC Character Set 2 (ESC 6) 1B 36 This control selects PC character set 2 as the active character set.
FF is the format byte and must equal X'13'. LF is a one-byte font identifier that specifies the previously initialized or selected font to be modified. See “Change Font (ESC I)” on page 201. W is a one-byte value that specifies the width of the character cells in options. For DP fonts, the value is X'0A'. For fixed pitch DP Text and NLQ fonts, the value is X'14'. For DP Text and NLQ, proportional fonts values may vary.
It also is recommended that image data bits for the last vertical column of NLQ character patterns be all zeros. The last vertical column will be clipped if NLQ character patterns are expanded for graphics printing. Resident NLQ text character patterns do not contain image data (dots) in the last column of the character box. Select n/72 Inch Line Spacing (ESC A) 1B 41 NN This control stores the line spacing value, in units of 1/72 inch, which is later selected by Invoke Text Line Spacing (ESC 2).
IN is a one-byte hexadecimal number that specifies the page length in inches. IN is present only if parameter LL equals 0. Valid values for IN are X'01' to X'71'. If IN is greater than the maximum value, the maximum value is used. If both LL and IN are zero, the control is ignored. Set Horizontal Tabs (ESC D) 1B 44 TT .. TT 00 This control sets the horizontal tab stops. The maximum number of tab stops supported is 28. The sequence terminates with the NUL control code.
the Power On Configuration menu, if the emulation mode is set to 4202 III XL, the Change Font control code selects fonts compatible with the 4202 Proprinter III XL. If the emulation mode is set to 2381 or Native 4247, Change Font selects the fonts compatible with the 2381 Personal Printer. Supported local font identifiers are shown in the following table. Local Font Identifier (Hex) Native 4247 and 2381 Emulation Mode 4202 III XL 00 Default (op.
Normal Density Bit Image Graphics (ESC K) 1B 4B LL HH NN .. NN This control prints the supplied bit image data at 60 horizontal pel by 72 vertical pel. Bit image data can be mixed with text data on the same line. A two-byte count (LL HH) indicates the number of bytes that follow in this control. LL is the least significant byte of the count; HH is the most significant byte. (The number of bytes that follows should equal HH × 256 + LL.) If the count equals X'0000', the control is ignored. NN ..
Proportional Space Mode (ESC P) 1B 50 NN This control starts or stops proportional space mode. NN is a one-byte hexadecimal value that sets proportional space mode on or off.
End Subscript/Superscript Mode (ESC T) 1B 54 This controls stops subscript and superscript printing. Set Print Direction (ESC U) 1B 55 NN This control specifies bidirectional or unidirectional printing. v If NN is 1, unidirectional printing is selected. v If NN is 0, bidirectional printing (default) is selected. Double-Wide Continuous Mode (ESC W) 1B 57 NN This control turns double-wide printing on or off.
Dual Density Bit Image Graphics Type 2 (ESC Y) 1B 59 LL HH NN .. NN This control prints the supplied bit image data at 120 horizontal pel by 72 vertical pel. Bit image data can be mixed with text data on the same line. Horizontally adjacent dots are not allowed and will be removed if specified. A two-byte count (LL HH) indicates the number of bytes that follow in this control. LL is the least significant byte of the count; HH is the most significant byte.
Note: If AUTO CR=YES is set in the Power On Configuration menu, the next print position is print position 1 at the left margin. If AUTO CR=NO, the next print position is the current print position. Print Single Character (ESC |) 1B 5E This control specifies that the next character to follow is to be interpreted as a graphic character, including those characters that occur in the space normally reserved for controls.
X'02' Strikethrough X'03' Overscore The values for N2 are: X'00' Cancel X'01' Single Line X'02' Double Line Set Presentation Highlight (SPH) (ESC [ @) 1B 5B 40 LL HH M1 M2 M3 M4 SPH activates or deactivates double wide, double high, and italic printing. This command is supported in Native 4247, 4202 III XL, and 2381 emulation with some exceptions, as noted. Once these highlights are active, they remain active until terminated, either by another SPH command or an initialization.
X'01' Turn double wide off X'02' Turn double wide on X'10' Single line feeds (2381 and 4247 only) X'20' Double line feeds (2381 and 4247 only) Set Font Global (SFG) (ESC [ I) 1B 5B 49 02 00 HF LF This control selects font and pitch based on the values of HF and LF. (Supported in Native 4247 or 2381 emulation mode only.
ID P1 X'FE' Initializes printer to user-defined settings; downloaded fonts are initialized. Settings are saved in non-volatile memory (NVM). X'FF' Initializes printer to factory settings; downloaded fonts are initialized. Settings are saved in non-volatile memory (NVM).
v Serial Interface: – Interface Types, Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity, Pacing, Connection Type, Buffer Size, and Emulation v Functions: – Front Tear, Rear Tear, Paper Overlay, Sequence, Automatic Load, and Display Language v Bidi Adjust Program Configuration Menu: v Tear Position Adjustment: – Front Path, Rear Path v Paper Path(s) Setup – 1 Form per Path, One Form Only v Perforation Safety v Adjustments: – AFTA, Horizontal, Vertical v Form Setting: – Line Spacing Lock, Top of Form, Perforation Skipping, and
HC LC Character Set 03 6A CP874 Thai 03 6C CP876 OCR-A 03 6D CP877 OCR-B 03 90 CP912 Latin 2 (ISO 8859-2) 03 91 CP913 Latin 3 (ISO 8859-3) 03 92 CP914 Latin 4 (ISO 8859-4) 03 93 CP915 Cyrillic (ISO 8859-5) 03 94 CP916 Latin 8 (ISO 8859-8) 03 98 CP920 Latin 5 (ISO 8859-9) 03 99 CP921 Baltic Multilingual 03 9A CP922 Estonian 03 EE CP1006 Urdu 04 16 CP1046 Arabic Extended 04 41 CP1089 Latin 6 (ISO 8859-6) 04 4A CP1098 Farsi (Personal Computer) 04 5C CP1116 Esto
Hex Function X'00' No change (Default) X'01 - 3F' Low quality level (highest speed) X'40 - 7F' Medium quality level (medium speed) X'80 - FE' High quality level (lowest speed) X'FF' Printer Initialization (Default) Buffer Terminating Conditions The following controls cause buffered data to be released for printing: v Carriage Return v Line Feed v Reverse Line Feed v Form Feed v Horizontal Tab (if there is printhead movement) v v v v v Vertical Tab Backspace Set 1/8 Inch Line Spacing Set 7/72 In
v v v v Set Initial Conditions Select Score Line (2381 and 4247 only) Unidirectional Printing Set Horizontal Margins The following conditions also cause buffered data to be released for printing: v Serial BREAK or parallel -INIT v Automatic Line Wrap An automatic line wrap consists of a carriage return and line feed inserted after the maximum number of characters has been printed on a line. The next character is then printed at the left margin on the following line.
Appendix E. Epson FX-1050 Data Stream About This Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Print Job Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Printing Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . One-Byte Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Null (NUL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell (BEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backspace (BS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horizontal Tab (HT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line Feed (LF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Select Italic Mode (ESC 4) . . . . . . . . . Cancel Italic Mode (ESC 5) . . . . . . . . . Printable Code Area Expansion (ESC 6) . . . . Cancel Printable Code Area Expansion (ESC 7) . Copy ROM into Ram (ESC : NUL) . . . . . . Select Unidirectional Mode (one line only) (ESC <) Set MSB to 0 (ESC =) . . . . . . . . . . . Set MSB to 1 (ESC >) . . . . . . . . . . . Reassign Graphics Mode (ESC ?) . . . . . . Initialize Printer (ESC @) . . . . . . . . . . Select n/72 Inch Line Spacing (ESC A) . . . .
Unsupported Command Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 About This Appendix If you are using the Epson FX-1050 data stream commands, you use the commands in this appendix, as well as those in Appendix C. Native 4247 Commands. When the 4247 Printer is in Epson emulation mode, the printer can print files coded for the Epson FX-1050 printer using the Epson ESC/P printer control language. Use the Power On Configuration menu to select Epson FX emulation mode as the active printer configuration.
As a job prints, the printer controller maintains both the logical position and the physical position on the page. If a print job does not end with a proper job terminator (for example, Form Feed), then: v All data for the current page may not print v The next print job may be misaligned on the form v Residual data from a previous job could print with the new job. Page Presentation Many Epson ESC/P commands (tabs, margins, line spacing, for example) are described in terms of the presentation surface.
RM Right Margin SOP Skip Over Perforation PL Page Length Notes: 1. The host should set the limits of the presentation surface if the default or previous values are not acceptable. 2. The operator should align the physical paper so that it matches the logical presentation surface. Also created with this surface is a pair of numbers (CPL and CPP) which specify the line number and column number where the next graphic will be printed.
Control Hex Name DC2 12 (92) Device Control 2 (Cancel Condensed Print) DC3 13 (93) Device Control 3 (Parallel Deselect, Serial XOFF) DC4 14 (94) Device Control 4 (Cancel Double-Wide Print) CAN 18 (98) Cancel SP 20 Space DEL 7F Delete Character Null (NUL) 00 This control terminates the Set Horizontal Tab and Set Vertical Tab control codes. The printer ignores NUL by itself. Bell (BEL) 07 This control causes the audible alarm to sound.
Vertical Tab (VT) 0B This control causes the vertical presentation position to be advanced to the next vertical tab stop. The horizontal position is not affected unless automatic carriage return mode is activated from the operator panel Configuration menu. If there are no tab stops past the current vertical presentation position, Vertical Tab is treated as a Line Feed. Form Feed (FF) 0C This control causes a new page to be started.
Device Control 1 (DC1) / Select or XON 11 This control has different meanings depending upon the currently active interface. v Parallel interface (Select): DC1 selects the printer. v Serial interface (XON): DC1 is treated as a NUL if received from the host. The printer sends DC1 (XON) to the host to control data pacing if XON/XOFF pacing is selected. Device Control 2 (DC2) / Cancel Condensed Print 12 This control cancels or ends condensed (17.1 or 20 CPI) printing.
Delete Character (DEL) 7F This control removes the last text character on the print line and does not affect control codes. Escape Sequence Controls Escape sequence controls have an ESC followed by one or more control parameters.
224 Control Hex Name ESC 5 1B 35 Cancel Italic Mode ESC 6 1B 36 Printable Code Area Expansion ESC 7 1B 37 Cancel Printable Code Area Expansion ESC : NUL 1B 3A Copy ROM to RAM ESC < 1B 3C Set Unidirectional Mode (1 line only) ESC = 1B 3D Set MSB to 0 ESC > 1B 3E Set MSB to 1 ESC ? 1B 3F Reassign Graphics Mode ESC @ 1B 40 Initialize Printer ESC A 1B 41 Select n/72 Inch Line Spacing ESC B 1B 42 Set Vertical Tabs ESC C 1B 43 Set Page Length (Lines or Inches) ESC D 1B 44
Control Hex Name ESC l 1B 6C Set Left Margin ESC p 1B 70 Turn Proportional Mode On/Off ESC s 1B 73 Quiet Printing ESC t 1B 74 Select Character Table ESC w 1B 77 Double High Printing ESC x 1B 78 Select NLQ or DP Print Quality Escape (ESC) 1B This control is a prefix used in combination with supplementary control bytes to provide an extended set of control functions. Null (ESC NUL) 1B 00 The printer ignores the NUL control by itself.
If skip perforation mode is active and the bottom margin is crossed, the vertical position on the new page following the automatic form feed will be the top-of-form position. If skip perforation is not active, the vertical position on the new page is the point immediately following the previous print line. Vertical Tab (ESC VT) 1B 0B This control causes the vertical presentation position to be advanced to the next vertical tab stop.
Device Control 1 (ESC DC1) / Select or XON 1B 11 This control has different meanings depending upon the currently active interface. v Parallel interface (Select): DC1 selects the printer. v Serial interface (XON): DC1 is treated as a NUL if received from the host. The printer sends DC1 (XON) to the host to control data pacing if XON/XOFF pacing is selected. Device Control 2 (ESC DC2) / Cancel Condensed Print 1B 12 This control cancels or ends condensed (17.1 or 20 CPI) printing.
The following values are used for NN: 0 Disable ASF. Ejects any form loaded from bin 1, 2, or 3, and selects Manual Sheet Feed forms path. 1 Selects bin 1 if no forms are loaded; otherwise, the next form is loaded from bin 1 when data is received. 2 Selects bin 2 if no forms are loaded; otherwise, the next form is loaded from bin 2 when data is received. 3 Selects bin 3 if no forms are loaded; otherwise, the next form is loaded from bin 3 when data is received.
Cancels the most significant bit (MSB) control. Set Absolute Print Position (ESC $) 1B 24 N1 N2 This control specifies the distance that subsequent characters are to be printed from the set left margin in 1/60 inch units. Where the total number of dots equals N1 + (N2 × 256). If the position is beyond the right margin, the control is ignored and the previous setting remains active. If the position is within the right margin, subsequent characters will be printed at (N1 + [N2 × 256])/60 inches.
Select Graphics Mode (ESC *) 1B 2A MM N1 N2 This control selects the graphics mode MM from the table below. The total number of columns equals N1 + (N2 × 256). Option Alternate Code MM Horizontal Density (dots/in.
Set 7/72 Inch Line Spacing (ESC 1) 1B 31 This control sets the line spacing to 7/72 inch. The application program is responsible for keeping track of the vertical position on the current page relative to the current line spacing. Changing the line spacing within a print job without changing the page length can cause printing on the page perforation. For additional information, see “Set Page Length (ESC C)” on page 233.
This control enables codes X'80' through X'9F' from the active character set to become printable characters instead of control characters. Cancel Printable Code Area Expansion (ESC 7) 1B 37 This control cancels Printable Code Area Expansion (ESC 6). Copy ROM into Ram (ESC : NUL) 1B 3A 00 00 00 This control copies the characters in ROM into RAM. Specific characters may be redefined.
Option Alternate Code NN Horizontal Density (dots/in.) Quadruple-Density * ESC Z 3 240 CRT I NONE 4 80 Plotter (1:1) NONE 5 72 CRT II NONE 6 90 Double-Density Plotter NONE 7 144 Note: (*) Adjacent dots cannot be printed in this mode Initialize Printer (ESC @) 1B 40 This control resets all print-related parameters to values previously saved and clears the buffer of printable data.
This control sets the physical page length in lines or inches and resets skip perforation mode. LL is a one-byte hexadecimal number that specifies the page length in lines. The value is converted to inches based upon the current line spacing. Valid values for LL are X'01' to X'FF', but the resulting page length in inches must be less than 113.8 inches (2890 mm). If LL equals 0, then parameter II (length is inches) is used. IN is a one-byte hexadecimal number that specifies the page length in inches.
Printable Code Area Expansion (ESC I) 1B 49 This control defines whether codes X'00' through X'1F' and codes X'80' through X'9F' are printable characters or control characters of the active character set. When NN equals X'01', the codes become printable characters, which allows them to be used as user-defined characters. When NN equals X'00', the codes are returned to non-printable characters.
Select 12 CPI (ESC M) 1B 4D This control selects 12 characters-per-inch printing. Begin Skip Perforation (ESC N) 1B 4E NN This control sets the number of lines to be skipped at the bottom of each page. Once this function is activated, it stays active until the End Skip Perforation (ESC O) or Set Page Length (ESC C) control is received, or the printer is initialized. NN is a one-byte hexadecimal value that specifies the number of lines to skip at the bottom of each page.
Hex Codes N Character Set 23 24 40 5b 5c 5d 5e 60 7b 7c 7d 7e 4 Denmark I # $ @ Æ Ø Å | ‘ æ ø å ˜ 5 Sweden # ¤ É Ä Ö Å Ü é ä ö å ü 6 Italy # $ @ ° \ é | ù à ò è ì 7 Spain I s $ @ ¡ Ñ ¿ | ‘ ..
value is half of the single character value). For tabs, the font width is not doubled (tab distance is based upon single character width). NN is a one-byte hexadecimal value that turns double-wide printing on or off. v If NN is an odd value (1, 3, 5, ...), double-wide printing is turned on. v If NN is an even value (0, 2, 4, ...), double-wide printing is turned off. Note: Double-Wide Continuous Mode does the same function as Shift Out, except double wide printing is not canceled when a new line begins.
formula. The printhead will move (N1 + [N2 × 256])/120 inches relative to the current print position. The control is ignored if it would move the printhead beyond the page margins. Set Letter Quality Justification (ESC a) 1B 61 NN This control selects print justification according to the following values of NN: 0 Selects left justification 1 Selects center justification 2 Selects right justification 3 Selects full justification Notes: 1. Left justification is the default setting (NN = 0). 2.
Set 15 CPI (ESC g) 1B 67 This control prints any data stored in the print buffer, and initializes following text to print at 15 CPI. Feed Paper n/216 Reverse (ESC j) 1B 6A This command causes fanfold paper to feed backwards n/216 of an inch. Select NLQ Font (ESC k) 1B 6B NN This control selects an NLQ font based on the following values of NN: 0 Courier 1 Gothic This control affects only NLQ.
0 Set Quiet Mode Off 1 Set Quiet Mode On Select Character Table (ESC t) 1B 74 NN This control selects italic characters from the Epson Italic character set. The characters selected are ASCII codes 128 to 255 (X'80' through X'FF'). The following values of NN are: X'0' Select Epson Italic character set X'1' Selects Epson Extended Graphics Italic character set (actually Code Page 437) X'2' Remap DLL character set from positions 0 - 127 to 128 - 255.
v v v v v Backspace Set 1/8 Inch Line Spacing Set 7/72 Inch Line Spacing Set 1/6 Inch Line Spacing Set n/216 Inch Line Spacing v v v v v v v Set n/72 Inch Line Spacing Invoke Text Line Spacing (if the line spacing is changed) Move Right n/120 Move Left n/120 Feed Paper n/216 Reverse Relative Move Baseline Shift Out/Double-Wide Print v v v v v v Device Control 4/Cancel Double-Wide Print Begin Subscript/Superscript End Subscript/Superscript Begin Double-Strike Print End Double-Strike Print Begin Emphasiz
Unsupported Command Processing The following Epson controls are not supported by the 4247 Printer. If any of these commands are received, they are ignored. v Select 9-Pin Graphic Mode (ESC |) v Disable Paper-Out Sensor (ESC 8) v Enable Paper-Out Sensor (ESC 9) v Select Color (ESC r) v Assign Character Table (ESC (t) Appendix E.
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Appendix F. Code Pages ASCII Code Pages . . . . . . . . USA (Personal Computer) . . . . Greek/Latin (ISO 8859-7). . . . . Latin 1 (ISO 8859-1) . . . . . . Multilingual . . . . . . . . . . Old Greek . . . . . . . . . . Latin 2/ROECE . . . . . . . . Turkish . . . . . . . . . . . Cyrillic. . . . . . . . . . . . Turkish . . . . . . . . . . . Portuguese . . . . . . . . . . Icelandic . . . . . . . . . . . Hebrew . . . . . . . . . . . Canadian French. . . . . . . . Arabic . . . . . . . . . . . . Danish/Norwegian .
246 Code Page Character Set Name See Page 813 Greek/Latin (ISO 8859-7) 248 819 Latin 1 (ISO 8859-1) 249 850 Multilingual 250 851 Old Greek 251 852 Latin 2/ROECE 252 853 Turkish 253 855 Cyrillic 254 857 Turkish 255 860 Portuguese 256 861 Icelandic 257 862 Hebrew 258 863 Canadian French 259 864 Arabic 260 865 Danish/Norwegian 261 866 Cyrillic 2 (Personal Computer) 262 869 New Greek 263 874 Thai 264 876 OCR-A 265 877 OCR-B 266 912 Latin 2 (ISO 8859-
USA (Personal Computer) Appendix F.
Greek/Latin (ISO 8859-7) 248 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
Latin 1 (ISO 8859-1) Appendix F.
Multilingual 250 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
Old Greek Appendix F.
Latin 2/ROECE 252 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
Turkish Appendix F.
Cyrillic 254 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
Turkish Appendix F.
Portuguese 256 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
Icelandic Appendix F.
Hebrew 258 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
Canadian French Appendix F.
Arabic 260 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
Danish/Norwegian Appendix F.
Cyrillic 2 (Personal Computer) 262 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
New Greek Appendix F.
Thai 264 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
OCR-A Appendix F.
OCR-B 266 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
Latin 2 (ISO 8859-2) Appendix F.
Latin 3 (ISO 8859-3) 268 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
Latin 4 (ISO 8859-4) Appendix F.
Cyrillic (ISO 8859-5) 270 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
Latin 8 (ISO 8859-8) Appendix F.
Latin 5 (ISO 8859-8) 272 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
Baltic Multilingual Appendix F.
Estonian 274 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
Urdu Appendix F.
Arabic Extended 276 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
Latin 6 (ISO 8859-6) Appendix F.
Farsi (Personal Computer) 278 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
Estonian (Personal Computer) Appendix F.
Latvian (Personal Computer) 280 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
Lithuanian (Personal Computer) Appendix F.
Cyrillic Windows 282 4247 Printer Model A00 User’s Guide
Epson FX-series Code Pages The following Epson code charts provide information on the character tables available for Epson FX-series emulation mode.
Epson Extended Character Variables The following table shows characters that vary, by language, from the Epson Extended Character Graphics set. The code points shown are the only ones that vary. For example, in the United Kingdom, only code point X'23' is different from the basic Epson table shown on 283.
Glossary The following terms are defined as they apply to the 4247 Printer documentation. Italicized text indicates terms found elsewhere in this glossary. If you do not find the term you need, refer to the index or to the IBM Dictionary of Computing , ZC20-1699. A A2-size paper. Paper that measures 420 by 594 mm (16.5 x 23.4 in.). A3-size paper. Paper that measures 297 by 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.). A4-size paper. Paper that measures 210 by 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.). A5-size paper.
character set. (1) A finite set of different characters that is complete for a given purpose; for example, the character set in ISO Standards 646, “7-bit Coded Character Set of Information Processing Interchange.” (2) A group of characters used for a specific reason; for example, the set of characters a printer can print. character set. code page. A font library member that associates code points and character identifiers. code point.
E Electronic Industries Association (EIA). A business association whose members set standards for electrical and electronic equipment. enable. To make functional. Contrast with disable. end-of-forms. A condition sensed by the printer that assumes it is time to add forms to the input area of the printer. EPROM. erasable programmable read-only memory. Ethernet.
I IBM branch office. The local IBM sales or service office. IBM customer engineer (CE). An IBM representative who services IBM products. IBM marketing representative. An IBM representative who takes product orders. IBM service representative. An IBM representative who services IBM products. See also customer engineer (CE). icon. A pictorial representation of an object. impact printer. A printer in which printing is the result of mechanical impacts. input.
lpi. lines-per-inch. A measure of the number of lines per vertical inch of paper. M Manual Sheet Feed option. This option allows you to feed into the printer a single sheet of paper or a single, multi-part form. manufacturing default. A value, attribute, or option that is set or chosen at the time of manufacture. Synonymous with factory default. MB. Megabyte; 1 048 576 bytes. menu. A list of procedures or actions available for selection. microcode. Refers to the microprogramming stored in the printer.
pitch. A unit of measurement for the width of type (or a printed character), based on the number of characters that can be set (or printed) in one linear inch; for example, 10-pitch has 10 characters-per-inch. Uniformly-spaced fonts are measured in pitch. point. A unit of measurement for describing type sizes. There are 12 points to a pica, about 72 points to 1.008 inches. power off. The action you take to remove power from the printer. power on. The action you take to provide power to the printer.
sheet. In reference to print media, a single, two-sided page of print media like paper or labels. shielded twisted-pair (STP). A transmission medium of two twisted conductors with a foil or braided shield. Contrast with unshielded twisted pair. sizing. A process where paper is treated to give it resistance against penetration of liquids. skew. Refers to the angle that the paper is taking while going through the forms path. This will cause the printing lines to not be aligned properly. software.
V variable data. Data that can vary. Examples are the names and addresses in form letters. Contrast with constant data. X xerographic paper. A paper that is manufactured specifically for the xerographic process, in which key paper qualities are carefully controlled. Z zero tear. Conserves forms by not requiring the operator to tear off any of the forms when parking or changing forms types.
Index A adjustments automatic forms thickness (AFTA) 111 bidirectional 104 fixed AFTA 111 forms guide deflector 46 horizontal 112 sensor tune 103 tear off position 25, 108 vertical 112 advance knob 17, 135 airflow specifications 166 alarm configure 102 purpose 7 quiet 102 alignment mark forms tractor 20, 55 manual sheet feed 30 attaching Network Print Server ethernet 128 token-ring (UTP or STP) 131 parallel cable 123, 157 parallel interface 84 serial cable 124, 154 serial interface 91 to computer 123 automa
configuring front push forms path 52 linking dual push forms paths 59 push pull forms path 71 rear pull forms path 63 rear push forms path 54 your printer 80 connecting ethernet 128 power 18 token ring 131 connector pin assignments, parallel cable consumption, power 165 cord, power ethernet 128 getting started 2 Network Print Server 128 plugging 18 specifications 162 token-ring (UTP and STP) 131 creating print test sample 23 F 157 D data stream commands Epson FX-1050 217, 245 personal printer data stream
front push forms path (continued) setting up 3, 52 stacking forms 20 function keys ↑ 11 → 12 ↓ 12 ← 11 Font 11 for configuration 80 Line Feed 12 Load/Form Feed 12 locations 9 Menu/Enter 13 Micro ↑ 11 Micro ↓ 12 Online 13 Park 11 Path 10 Pitch 12 Quiet 10 Tear 10 functions alarm 7, 102 automatic load 102 bidirectional adjustment 104 display language 103 front tear mode 99 paper overlay 100 rear tear mode 100 restore manufacturing defaults 118 sensor tune 103 sequence 101 FX-1050 data stream 217, 245 G getti
locking levers, tractor 20, 55, 64 M maintenance cleaning printer covers 137 inside 137 installing ribbon cartridge 17, 135 removing ribbon cartridge 133 manual sheet feed description 30 setting up 30 uses 37 menu trees power on configuration 84 program configuration 107 messages error 7 status 139 N native 4247 commands 171, 183 Network Print Server attaching 128 new forms path, identifying 42 noise emissions 166 nonoperating environment 160 nonvolatile memory (NVM) 81 O operating environment 160 opera
print test 23 print test sample starting 23 stopping 13 printer cleaning 137 dimensions 161 driver installation 125 set up 3 stand 32 status codes 139 unpacking 2 weight 162 printing firmware level 23 first document 23 hexadecimal 120 impact 110 power on configuration 27, 105 program configuration 28, 121 self test printout 23 test sample 23 printouts power on configuration setup 27, 105 program configuration setup 28, 121 self test 23 problem determination status codes and messages 139 without status code
serial interface (continued) print language 95 service clearance 161, 166 setting up dual push forms paths 57 forms guide deflector 44 forms path 13, 42 forms tractors 14, 50 front push forms path 14 manual sheet feed 30 new forms path 41 paper bail 48 printer 3 push pull forms path 70 push-pull selector 46 rear pull forms path 60 rear push forms path 53 setup attaching to computer 123 configuring 27 forms tear off adjustment 25 forms tractor 14 installing overlay 4 installing ribbon cartridge 17 installing
IBMR Part Number: 63H6366 SA24-4404-02 63H6366 Printed in the United States of America on recycled paper containing 10% recovered post-consumer fiber.
