24-pin Dot-matrix Printer FB-900 OWNER'S MANUAL
Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can raditae frequency energy and, if not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can raditae frequency energy and, if not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
FB-900 OWNER'S MANUAL 24-pin Wide-Carriage Dot Matrix Printer As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SEIKO Precision Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. - Outline of the International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment.
How to use this maunal This manual describes the operation procedures for the 24-Pin Wide-Carriage Dot Matrix Printer. Read through this manual before using the printer. Keep this manual near the printer and refer to it whenever necessary. Precautions for use Sections 1 and 2 describe the basic procedures, including unpacking, setup and key operations. Install and setup the printer as described in these sections. Section 3 and subsequent sections describe the functions and software commands of the printer.
How to use this maunal Symbols used in this manual The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings. ! CAUTION Caution This symbol indicates that personal injury may occur if this caution warning is ignored. A caution symbol Care should be taken in order to operate the printer correctly. This symbol indicates a note that is useful for operation. 1. 2. These item numbers show the sequence of operation. Perform the operations in the order shown. 3.
Contents Preface How to use this manual Cautions for use Organization of this manual Symbols used in this manual ● Major functions..................................... i ● Cautions................................................. iv Safety Cautions............................ iv Cautions in setting up.................. iv Cautions in operation................... iv ● Unpacking the printer......................... v Unpacking the printer................. vi ● Dimensions.......................................
Contents #24 National font (EPSON).................. #25 Code page...................................... #26 Alternate graphics mode (AGM) (IBM).................................. #27 CR code function............................ #28 LF code function............................ #29 Accent character............................ #30 Zero font style................................ #31 Horizontal tab................................ #32 Locking page length...................... #33 Locking font.....................
Contents (7) Starting the bar code data sequence.... (8) Ending the bar code data sequence.... (9) Bar code data sequence......................... (10) Printing density.................................... (11) Guide bar expansion............................ (12) Start and stop characters..................... (13) Barcode rotational angle...................... (14) Disabling HRI of the start and stop characters................... (15) Value input mode..................................
Contents Handshaking protocol................ 7-8 DTR (READY/BUSY) protocol.................. 7-8 X-ON/X-OFF (I)/(II) protocol. 7-9 Special notes............................ 7-10 ETX/ACK protocol................. 7-11 Baud rate................................. 7-11 Serial data organization........... 7-11 Automatic serial/parallel selection.......................... 7-11 8. Software commands..................... 8-1 ● EPSON Software command........... 8-1 ● IBM Software command.................
● Major functions This printer provides a wide range of print functions, as shown below: ◆ High-speed printing Prining mode DRAFT (10 cpi) LQ (10 cpi) NLQ (10 cpi) HQDR (10 cpi) S.D. (12 cpi only) S.S.D.
● Major functions ◆ Zooming function (Batch enlargement or reduction printing) ◆ Cut sheet paper manually loading ◆ Skew sensor A built-in skew sensor detects any cut sheets that are skewed when loaded and ejects them. ◆ Automatic head adjustment The printer employs an automatic paper thickness detection sensor, instead of the conventional paper thickness adjust lever, for optimum printing on all form sets.
◆Dual paper parking If the optional rear tractor is used, two different types of fanfold paper may be used. Software command or the PAPER PATH key can be used for selection. ◆ Large 512KB communication buffer ◆ Setup memory for setting various functions on the LCD ◆ Ten resident fonts ◆ Line feed speed adjustment Standard, 1/2 or 1/3 line feed speed is selectable for stable paper feeding even when multipart paper is used. ◆ Vertical alignment function ◆ Serial data transfer at a maximum rate of 38.
● Caution Safety Cautions ! CAUTION ★ Do not touch the print head immediately after printing because it is too hot. ★ Do not put your finger under the tractor cover while loading fanfold paper. Cautions in setting up ★ ★ ★ ★ Caution Unpack the printer. Make sure that the printer body and all accessories are included in the package and no parts are damaged. Do not use the printer in a location exposed to direct sunlight or close to a heater or other heat generating equipment.
● Unpacking the printer Unpacking the printer ● The printer body weights approximately 24 kg [52.9 lbs.]. It should be taken out of the package by two or more persons. Make sure that no parts of the printer are damaged.
● Unpacking the printer ● Check the carton for the following items: ■Printer ■Ribbon cassette #SBP-1051 ■Top paper rack Attach the top paper rack to eject paper to the top of the printer. Sheets of paper are stacked on this rack. ■Power cord Connect this power cord to an AC outlet. Caution 24-pin Dot-matrix If some part is not included in the package, contact the dealer where you purchased the printer. Keep the carton and packaging material.
● Dimensions ● The following drawings show the outside dimensions of the printer. 505mm 630mm 395mm Caution 300mm 250mm 442mm 520mm The weight of the printer including the ribbon cassette is approximately 24 kg [52.9 lbs.]. Two persons should carry the printer.
● Components and functions Appearance of the printer 1. Paper Guide (for Manual Feeding) 2. Paper Stacker (for Cut Sheet Feeder) 3. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 4. Control Panel 7. Front Cover Lock Release Button 5. Paper Rack LCD: PAPER RACK 6. Paper Support Guide (for Manual Feeding) 8. Front Cover LCD: FRONT COVER 9. Ribbon Cassette 10. Print Head 11. Power Switch 13. Top Paper Rack 20. Paper Cutter 12. Tractor 14. Top Cover LCD: TOP COVER 15. Rear Cover LCD: REAR COVER 16.
● Components and functions Components and functions The names and functions of the printer components are shown below. Name (See drawing on left.) 1. Paper guide 2. Paper stacker 3. Liquid crystal display (LCD) 4. Control panel 5. Paper rack 6. Paper Support Guide 7. Front Cover Lock release button 8. Front cover 9. Ribbon cassette 10. Print head 11. Power switch 12. Tractor 13. Top paper rack 14. Top cover 15. Rear cover 16. AC receptacle 17. Serial connector 18. Parallel connector 19.
● Components and functions Control panel explanation 1 State display LCD F . TR REA R1 1 . 5 x 1 5 IN OUT FORM PAPER PATH State display Lamps 1 2 DATA 3 4 ERROR ONLINE POWER 1 TEAR OFF 2 RESET 3 PAPER PATH 4 TOF SET 5 EJECT/LOAD 6 QUALITY 7 SET UP ONLINE 12 PAPER FORM 13 FORM FEED 14 LINE FEED 15 State display lamps 1 2 3 4 x Blinks while data is transferred. Lights while data is processed except during communication or when the input buffer contains data.
● Components and functions Control panel explanation 2 State display LCD Paper Width (Fanfold Paper) 15: 15 inches 12: 12 inches 10: 10 inches 5: 5 inches Orientation (Cut Sheet Paper) p: Portrait l: Landscape F . TR R E AR 1 1 . 5 x 1 5 Page Length (Fanfold Paper) Paper Size (Cut Sheet Paper) Paper In F. TR R. TR MAN CSF Paper Out : Front Tractor : Rear Tractor : Manual : Cut Sheet Feeder REAR : Rear TOP : Top FRNT : Front 2 : 2 inches 16.5 : 16.
● Options and consumables Cut sheet feeder #FB-84009 The cut sheet feeder feeds cut sheets automatically and continuously. A maximum of 150 sheets of paper (55 kg paper) may be set in the holder of the cut sheet feeder. For attaching the cut sheet feeder, see pages 1-22 to 1-26. Ribbon cassette #SBP-1051 For attaching the ribbon cassette, see pages 1-2 and 1-3. RS-422A interface unit #FB-84010 This unit enables data to be transferred through an RS-422A interface.
● Maintenance Periodic maintenance and inspection is recommended to keep the printer in good condition. ● Remove paper particles or dust adhered to the detection sensor cover upper surfaces (three locations) inside the printer and to the paper jam sensor surface (one location), by wiping with a soft clth or a cotton bud. The paper particles or dust on the sensor surfaces may cause faulty operation.
1. Setting up the printer Caution Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet of the voltage designated on the rating plate on the back of the pirnter. ● Connecting the printer to Power ● Make sure that the power switch is set to off. Connect the printer with the supplied power cord to an AC outlet. To AC outlet ● The AC outlet shall be installed near the printer and shall be easily accessible. Once the printer is turned off, wait for three seconds or more before turning it on again.
● Installing the ribbon cassette Installing the ribbon cassette Approximately 15 seconds after the printer is rutned on, the print head will move to the left. Caution 1. Use the specified ribbon cassette . When power is turned off, data in the buffer is lost. Output all data before turning off the printer. Turn the ribbon feed knob on the ribbon cassette counterclockwise to stretch the ribbon tight. Ribbon feed knob Str etc 2. h th e ri bbo n Turn off the power. Open the front cover.
● Installing the ribbon cassette 4. Slide the ribbon toward the print head so that the ribbon is lightly in contact with the projection of the print head. Projection Slide Slide 5. Attach the cassette firmly to the mounting plate. Turn the ribbon feed knob counterclockwise. Fit the right and left projections on the mounting plate to the holes in the bottom of the ribbon cassette. Ribbon feed knob 6. Close the front cover.
● Paper path Path of fanfold paper The three fanfold paper paths shown below are available. For selecting a paper path, See pages 1-6 and 1-7. Front tractor 2 ✩ Inside of the printer viewed from the right. 1 Liquid crystal display Paper loading direction 1. Front loading, rear ejection F . T R 1 1 x 1 5 REAR This paper path applies a smaller load to the paper. This is recommended for printing on thick paper (such as multipart paper or label sheets). 2. Front loading, top ejection F .
● Paper path Path of cut sheet paper The five cut sheet paper paths shown below are available. Manual paper feeding ●Sheets of paper are loaded manually one at a time. 3 ✩ Inside of the printer viewed from the right. 1 2 Paper loading direction 1. Front loading, front ejection M A N F RN T A4 p This paper path applies a lighter load on feeding paper. It is recommended for printing on thick paper (such as multipart paper, postcards, and envelopes). 2.
● Selecting the Paper path The following shows an example of changing the paper path for reference. The example shown below changes front tractor loading and rear ejection to the front tractor loading and top ejection. Selecting the paper path 1. Press the PAPER PATH key. The paper path currently selected is displayed. F . TR REAR IN OUT 1 1 x 1 5 PAPER PATH 2. PA TH : F . T R . - > RE AR FORM PAPER PATH Continue to press the PAPER PARH key until “PATH: F. TR. -> TOP ” is displayed.
● Selecting the paper path ◆Fanfold paper F . TR REAR EJECTION CEJE N TIO 1 LO AD F . TR ◆Fanfold paper (Optional rear tractor) CEJE N TIO TOP R .
● Paper When fanfold paper is used, set the page length (#4 PAGE LENGTH) and paper width (#5 PAPER WIDTH) on the SETUP MODE. For setting, see page 1-12. Printing area on fanfold paper 5, 10, 15 inches (#5 PAPER WIDTH on SETUP MODE) 0/60 inch - 63/60 inches 2.5 - 16.
● Paper Printing area on cut sheet paper 2 mm or more Specify the paper size of cut sheet paper using #4 PAGE LENGTH on the SETUP MODE. For setting, see page 1-19. 2 mm or more Glued portion Approx. 0.5 mm Horizontally loaded size A5 sheets and postcards cannot be ejected upward. (#4 PAGE LENGTH on SETUP MODE) Non-carbon, middle carbon and back carbon multipart paper can be used. The thickness of the bound portion is the sum of the paper thickness and 0.25 mm or less.
● Selecting the paper form Paper form selection 1 Sizes of up to six frequently-used forms may be stored in MEMO 1 to MEMO 6 in the internal memory. Any of the stored sizes may be read out of the memory with the PAPER FORM key whenever necessary. See page 1-31. Factory default setting F .
● Selecting the paper form Paper form selection 2 The following shows an example of setting form size for reference. The example below shows how to change the size stored in MEMO 3 ( page length: 11 inches, paper width: 15 inches) to an A5 portrait form. Specifying form size 1. Press the PAPER FORM key. The paper size currently selected is displayed. F . TR IN R EAR OUT 1 1 x 1 5 I N IN PAPER FORM PAPER FORM PAPER PATH 2.
● Loading fanfold paper (Front tractor) This section describes how to set fanfold paper for front loading and rear ejection or front loading and top ejection. Before setting fanfold paper, it is necessary to specify the page length, paper width, etc. on the SETUP MODE. Fanfold paper setting procedures 1 1. Check the rating of the fanfold paper to be used that is marked on the side of the package. Fanfold paper rating marked on side of package (Example) Rating 10 Paper width 2. F.
● Loading fanfold paper (Front tractor) Fanfold paper setting procedures 2 3. Specify the page length using #4 PAGE LENGTH on the SETUP MODE as shown below. F.TR REAR A5 p 1. MULTIPART SIZE: A5 p* 4. PAGE LENGTH PAGE: 11 INCH SET UP 1. MULTIPART PAGE: 11 INCH ENTER PAGE: 11 INCH* 4. PAGE LENGTH 4. Then specify the paepr width using #5 PAPER WIDTH on the SETUP MODE as shown below. 4.PAGE LENGTH WIDTH: 15 INCH* WIDTH: 10 INCH ENTER 5.PAPER WIDTH WIDTH: 10 INCH SAVE?: YES ENTER F.
● Loading fanfold paper (Front tractor) Fanfold paper setting procedures 3 Caution Open the front cover by pressing both side locks with both hands. Hold both sides with both hands to raise it upward slowly. When closing the front cover, hold both sides with both hands to pull it down slowly. Press the front cover to lock it. 5. 6. Open the front cover. Lift to release the tractor lock lever. Move the left tractor to the triangle mark. Then push down on the lever.
● Loading fanfold paper (Front tractor) Fanfold paper setting procedures 4 7. By default, paper is fed to the 14/60 inch (approximately 6 mm) position from the top. This position may be freely adjusted on the SETUP MODE between 0/60 inch (0 mm) and 63/60 inches (approximately 26.7 mm) from the top of paper or the perforation at a pitch of 1/60 inch. Open the tractor covers on both sides. Fit the sprocket holes on both sides of the fanfold paper to the tractor pins. Then close the tractor covers.
● Loading fanfold paper (Rear tractor) Dual paper parking is available if the optional rear tractor is used. This funcion enables two types of fanfold paper of different formats to be set together and selected with the PAPER PATH key on the printer or by issuing a setup command from the computer. Paper setting procedures usig rear tarctor 1 1. Pull the upper part of the rear printer cover to the front to detach it from the printer.
● Loading fanfold paper (Rear tractor) Paper setting procedures usig rear tarctor 2 3. Adjust the tractor guides so that they are located at almost the same interval. Lift and release the tractor lock levers. Move the left tractor to the triangle mark, then push down the lever. In order to load less than 8 inch width fanfold paper, remove one or two tractor guides. 1 Caution Tractor guide Triangle mark Push the lock levers of both tractors to the LOCK positions firmly. Release Lock 4.
● Loading fanfold paper (Rear tractor) Paper setting procedures usig rear tarctor 3 5. Enter the EXTENDED SETUP MODE. Select the rear tractor on this menu so that the printer recognizes that the rear tractor is in use. F.TR REAR 11 x 10 20. EMULATION NOT INSTALL* 60. OPTION OPTION: REAR Tr. SET UP ALT INITIAL F.TR REAR 11 x 10 60. OPTION OPTION: REAR Tr. EXIT ENTER INITIAL OPTION: REAR Tr.* 60. OPTION 6. 7. 1-18 —1. Setting up the printer— Press the PAPER PATH key to select REAR Tr FRONT.
● Loading cut paper (manual paper feeding) Select Manual feeding procedures 1 This section describes how to load cut sheet paper, showing an example of using an A5 portrait form. Before loading a cut sheet, it is necessary to specify the paper size on the SETUP MODE. Be sure to load cut sheet paper one sheet at a 1. Check the rating of the cut sheet paper to be used that is marked on the side of the package. Cut sheet paper rating marked on side of package (Example) Rating A5 Form size 2. 3.
● Loading cut paper (manual paper feeding) Select Manual feeding procedures 2 MAN F RNT EJECTION AA AA AA AAAAAA AA AA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA A AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AAAAAA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AAAAAAAAAAAAAA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA LOAD MAN REAR MAN TOP aaaa aaaa aaaa aaaa a aaaaaaa aaaaaaaa aaa a aaaaaaaa aaaaaaaa aaaaaaaa aaaaaaaa aaa aa aaaa aa aaaa aaa
● Loading cut paper (manual paper feeding) Select Manual feeding procedures 3 5. Insert a sheet of paper straight along the paper guide. If paper is inserted at a skewed angle, the skew sensor detects and the paper is ejected. When using wide paper, insert the paper using the paper support guide attached to the left end of the paper rack. Caution Insert sheets of paper one at a time along the paper guide. Only one sheet at a time can be set on the paper rack.
● Printing using the cut sheet feeder (Option) Printing procedures using CSF 1 An optional cut sheet feeder is available for this printer. The cut sheet feeder is useful for continuous printing on cut sheets. The paper holder of the cut sheet feeder accommodates a maximum of 150 sheets (of 55 kg paper). Normal paper and multipart paper can be used. 1. 2. Press the EJECT/LOAD key to move back the fanfold paper.
● Printing using the cut sheet feeder (Option) Printing procedures using CSF 2 4. Attach the hoppers and center support to the cut sheet feeder. Center support Hopper 5. Attach the cut sheet feeder to the back of the printer. ! CAUTION CSF Use two hands and hold firmly at each end when lifting the cut sheet feeder. Personal injury can occur if the CSF unit is dropped. 1 1 —1.
● Printing using the cut sheet feeder (Option) Printing procedures using CSF 3 6. Shuffle the paper as show below. Caution 7. Be sure to shuffle sheets sufficiently before setting them. Otherwise, several sheets of paper may be fed at the same time resulting in a paper jam. Turn the CSF release levers to the front to release the paper bins. CSF release lever 1-24 —1.
● Printing using the cut sheet feeder (Option) Printing procedures using CSF 4 8. Adjust the paper guide to remove the gap between the paper and the paper guide, ensuring that the paper does not press too tightly against the paper guide to avoide faulty feeding. Turn the paper guide lock levers to the RELEASE positions to adjust the paper Paper guide lock lever width. Postcard changeover lever Lock Release When printing on postcards, turn this lever down.
● Printing using the cut sheet feeder (Option) Printing procedures using CSF 5 10. 11. CSF TOP A4 p 12. 1-26 —1. Setting up the printer— Move the CSF release levers to the back to fix the paper bins. Press the PAPER PATH key to select CSF FRONT or CSF TOP. CSF FRNT A4 p Press the ENTER key to select the displayed paper path.
● Running self-test It is recommended that a self-test of the printer be performed before connecting the printer to the computer. The printer can execute the self-test by itself to check on printing quality, printing pressure, and any printer troubles. 1. Turn on the printer power while keeping the LINE FEED key, or LINE FEED and ONLINE keys depressed. After initialization, the printer enters the self-test mode and starts the self-test.
● Connecting the printer to the computer Connecting the priter to the computer The printer has a Centronics parallel interface and an RS-232S serial interface as standard features. Select the appropriate interface according to the computer and application software to be used. Parallel Interface 1. Make sure that the power switch is turned to off. Connect the signal cable to the printer and computer. Latches Close the latches to secure the connector. 13 25 2.
● Connecting the printer to the computer Serial Interface 1. Make sure that the power switch is turned to off. Connect the signal cable to the printer and computer. 13 25 1 14 Tighten the screws on both sides of the connector. 2. Specify the following serial interface parameters on the EXTENDED SETUP MODE. Specify the following serial interface parameters on the EXTENDED SETUP MODE. EXTENDED SETUP MODE #70. INTERFACE #71. SELECT IN ENABLE #72. PARITY BIT #73. DATA LENGTH #74. STOP BIT #75.
● Input data hexadecimal dump The printer can print an input data hexadecimal dump list, which contains all input data in hexadecimal codes and corresponding ASCII characters. It is possible to use this dump list to check whether data is being transferred in the proper format by the computer to the printer when printing is not performed properly. Outputting the hexadecimal dump list 1. Turn on the printer power while keeping the FORM FEED key or FORM FEED and ONLINE keys depressed.
● Link between paper path (PATH) and paper form (MEMO) When PATH is changed, MEMO used in a newly set PATH will be changed automatically. There are six types of MEMO: MEMO1 through MEMO6. Each MEMO stores the settings of #1 to #18 on the SETUP MODE. PAPER PATH [ IN ] [ OUT ] FRONT TRACTOR REAR TOP MANUAL FRONT TOP REAR REAR TRACTOR FRONT CSF FRONT TOP MEMO 6 MEMO 5 MEMO 4 MEMO 3 MEMO 2 MEMO 1 1. MULTIPART 2. HEAD ADJUST 3. TOP ADJUST 4. PAGE LENGTH 5. PAPER WIDTH 6. TOP MARGIN 7. BOTTOM MARGIN 8.
2. Control panel operations The liquid crystal display (LCD) on the control panel displays the processing conditions of the printer and the settings of the functions. The keys on the control panel provide various functions.
● Control panel operations Function Keys 2 3 PAPER PATH PAPER PATH Press the PAPER PATH key to change the paper path. When the PAPER PATH key is pressed, the currently selected paper path is displayed. Every press of the PAPER PATH key alternates the LCD display as shown below. TOF SET ♦When no options are installed F. T R RE AR MAN RE AR MAN T OP F. T R T OP M A N FRN T ♦When the option rear tractors are installed F. T R RE AR F. T R T OP M A N FRN T R.
● Control panel operations Function Keys 3 4 (ALT + PAPER PATH keys) TOF SET PAPER PATH TOF SET ALT 5 EJECT/LOAD EJECT/LOAD QUALITY 6 • The TOF SET key is valid only when paper is loaded. When the TOF SET key is pressed, the current printing position is regarded as the TOF position. • The TOF ADJUST option on the SETUP MODE specifies the position when loading paper. The TOF SET key becomes valid after paper has been loaded.
● Control panel operations Function Keys 4 7 The following functions are executed by pressing the corresponding key while you press the ALT key. ALT LINE FEED REVERSE LF SET UP EJECT/LOAD PAPER PATH TEAR OFF ENTER ALT 8 ONLINE 9 PAPER FORM ONLINE PAPER FORM 10 FORM FEED FORM FEED 11 LINE FEED LINE FEED MICRO LF MICRO RLF EXTENDED SET UP QUALITY TOF SET RESET Press the ONLINE key to change the printing enabled (online) state and printing disabled (offline) state.
● Control panel operations Liquid Crystal Display Paper Width (Fanfold Paper) 15 :15 inches 12 :12 inches 10 :10 inches 5 : 5 inches F . TR Paper In Orientation (Cut sheet Paper) p : Portrait l : Landscape R EA R 1 1 . 5 x 1 5 Page Length (Fanfold Paper) Paper Size (Cut sheet paper) Paper Out REAR : Rear F. TR : Front Tractor TOP : Top R. TR : Rear Tractor FRNT : Front MAN : Manual CSF : Cut Sheet Feeder 2 : 2 inches 16.5 A3 A4 A5 LT HLT LG EX GLT GLG LD F4 PC C6 C10 MN DL C5 Page Length : 16.
3.Setup options The printer has setup modes, i.e., function setting modes that are unique to this printer. The setup modes enable various printer functions to be set up with the function keys on the operation panel. This section provides an the outline of the setup modes and the details of the setup functions. Outline of the setup modes The setup modes consist of the SETUP MODE and EXTENDED SETUP MODE. The SETUP MODE is used to set the parameters that can be saved in the format memories (memo 1 to memo 6).
● Operations in the setup modes Keys used for setting The keys shown below are used in the setup modes. 1 F . TR RE AR 1 1 . 5 x 1 5 IN OUT Menu selection keys (Used with the EJECT/LOAD or FORM FEED key.) FORM These keys are used to change the displayed menus. They change only the display and do not change the setting. The menus is changed rapidly when the or key is depressed and held for a second or more.
● Operations in the setup modes Setting example in the EXTENDED SETUP MODE The following example shows how to select "OPTION: CSF" in the EXTENDED SETUP MODE. 1. Press SET UP key while depressing the ALT key. F. TR REAR 11 x 15 SET UP ALT 20. EMULATION 2. 3. 4. 5. Select #60 OPTION with the or key. Press the key to display "OPTION: CSF" on the LCD. Press the ENTER key. "CSF" is marked with an asterisk, indicating that the CSF is selected. Press the EXIT key.
● Setup mode summary(1) The astarisk (*) indicates the factory default setting. SETUP MODE 1 2 3 4 TOF ADJUSTMENT HEAD ADJUSTMENT MULTIPART PAGE LENGTH REGULAR SIZE TOP OF FORM AUTO: n CLICK -2 ≤ n ≤ 5 NORMAL* DARK 1 DARK 2 AUTO 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.
● Setup mode summary(2) EXTENDED SETUP MODE 35 QUALITY LOCK NO * YES 42 36 37 CHR TBL LOCK NO * YES YES * NO 43 LARGE CHAR. SIZE SIZE: 1 * SIZE: 1.5 SIZE: 2 SIZE: 2.5 SIZE: 1 SIZE: 2 SIZE: 4 SIZE: 8 * SIZE: 12 SIZE: 16 SIZE: 24 SIZE: 32 NO SCROLL * 0.
● Factory default setting Printing #01 #02 #15 #16 #17 #18 #66 : MULTIPART : HEAD ADJUSTMENT : PAPER FASTENER : PERFORATION : FANFOLD FEED : PAPER QUALITY : LF SPEED Factory Default Setting Page ➞ NORMAL 3-8 ➞ AUTO 0 CLICK 3-9 NO 3-22 NO 3-22 YES 3-23 NOT GOOD 3-23 NORMAL 3-44 Form selection ➞ F.Tr.->REAR 3-40 : QUALITY ➞ LQ : FONT SELECT ➞ ROMAN : CHARACTER PITCH ➞ 10CPI : CHARACTER TABLE (HP) ➞ ROMAN-8 : CHARACTER TABLE (EPSON) ➞ ITALIC : CHARACTER TABLE (IBM) ➞ SET 1 : NATIONAL FONT (EPSON) ➞ U.S.A.
● Factory default setting Lock function #32 #33 #34 #35 #36 #92 #93 Factory Default Setting Page ➞ NO ➞ NO ➞ NO ➞ NO ➞ NO ➞ NO ➞ NO 3-31 3-32 3-32 3-33 3-33 3-56 3-56 ➞ MODE 1 ➞ CODE 39 ➞1 ➞8 3-36 3-37 3-39 3-39 ➞ MEMO 1 ➞ MEMO 1 ➞ EPSON ➞ VALID ➞ PCL 3+ ➞ NOT INSTALL ➞ NO SCROLL ➞ YES ➞ YES ➞ YES ➞ ANY POS ➞ ENGLISH ➞ YES ➞ PATH & FORM 3-24 3-24 3-25 3-40 3-40 3-41 3-42 3-43 3-43 3-44 3-45 3-55 3-57 3-57 : INTERFACE ➞ PARALLEL : SELECT IN ENABLE ➞0 : PARITY BIT (SERIAL I/F) ➞ NON : DATA LENGTH (SE
Function #1 ~ #9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 #01 Multipart This function improves the printing capability on multipart paper. Use multipart paper consisting of an original plus eight noncarbon sheets or copying paper up to 0.59 mm thick. Setting procedures 1 MULTIPART COPY: NORMAL COPY: DARK 1 COPY: DARK 2 COPY: AUTO Supplementary notes Printing capabilities on multipart paper are selectable as shown below.
This function adjusts the gap between the print head and platen. #1 ~ #9 02 # Head adjustment This function has FIX and AUTO modes: The gap is fixed in the FIX mode, and the gap is automatically adjusted in the AUTO mode. Setting procedures 2 HEAD ADJUST AUTO : n CLICK -2 < n < +5 FIX : n CLICK -5 < n < +25 DEFAULT : AUTO : 0 CLICK The smaller the number, the smaller the gap between the head and platen. Supplementary notes Every click changes the gap by 0.04 mm.
Function #1 ~ #9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 #03 TOF adjustment This function specifies the top of form (TOF) position. When paper is loaded, the printer detects the end of the paper and determines the printing start position based on the detected paper end. That position is the top of the form (TOF).
This function specifies the page length of the form to be used. Thirty types of page lengths, from 2 to 16.5 inches in 0.5 inch steps, plus seventeen standard sizes are available as shown below. Setting procedures 4 PAGE LENGTH PAGE: 2 IN PAGE: 12.5 IN SIZE: EXECUT p PAGE: 2.5 IN PAGE: 13 IN SIZE: EXECUT l PAGE: 3 IN PAGE: 13.5IN SIZE: G.LETTER p PAGE: 3.5 IN PAGE: 14 IN SIZE: G.LETTER l PAGE: 4 IN PAGE: 14.5 IN SIZE: G.LEGAL p PAGE: 4.5 IN PAGE: 15 IN SIZE: G.
Function Paper width #1 ~ #9 This function specifies the width of fanfold paper. #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 05 This function specifies the width of fanfold paper in inches.
This function specifies the length of the area at the top of the paper where printing is disabled in units of 6 LPI from the TOF position. Setting procedures 6 TOP MARGIN T.M. : 0 LINE T.M. : 15 LINE n = 0 ~ 15 Supplementary notes The top margin is specified in units of 6 LPI (lines per inch) within the range from 0 (minimum) to 15 (maximum) from the TOF position.
Function #1 ~ #9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 07 # Bottom margin This function specifies the length of the area at the bottom of the paper where printing is disabled in units of 6 LPI from the TOF position of the following page. Setting procedures 7 BOTTOM MARGIN B.M. : 0 LINE n = 0 ~ 15 B.M.
This function specifies the length of the area on the left side of the paper where printing is disabled from the left end of the printable area. Setting procedures 8 LEFT MARGIN L.M. : 0 COL L.M. : 63 COL n = 0 ~ 63 Supplementary notes The left margin is specified by the number of columns (1/10") within the range from 0 to 63 columns from the left end of the printable area as shown below.
Function #1 ~ #9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 09 # Right margin This function specifies the length of the area on the right side of the paper where printing is disabled from the right end of the printable area. Setting procedures 9 RIGHT MARGIN R.M. : 0 COL n = 0 ~ 63 R.M.
#1 ~ #9 10 Character quality This function specifies character quality. # Setting procedures 10 QUALITY QLTY: LQ QLTY: NLQ QLTY: HQDR QLTY: DRAFT QLTY: S.D. QLTY: S.S.D Supplementary notes This option has the same function as the QUALITY key (i.e., EJECT/LOAD key while depressing ALT key). Priority is given to the most recent setting made with the QUALITY key or in the SETUP MODE. When "LQ" is not selected, 180/36/120/240-dpi graphics are printed at high speed with lower bit density.
Function #1 ~ #9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 # 11 Character font This function specifies the typeface of the font characters. The following ten fonts are available: Roman, Sans Serif, Courier, Prestige, Script, OCR-B, OCR-A, Gothic, Orator, and Orator-s. Setting procedures 11 FONT SELECT FONT : ROMAN FONT : S.
This function specifies the character pitch. 12 # The available pitches are: 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 16,7 cpi, 17.1 cpi, 20 cpi, 24 cpi, and proportional. Setting procedures 12 CHARACTER PICH PITCH : 10 CPI PITCH : 17.1 CPI PITCH : 12 CPI PITCH : 20 CPI PITCH : 15 CPI PITCH : 24CPI PITCH : 16.7 CPI PITCH : PROP. Supplementary notes If the PITCH LOCK option is set to NO in the EXTENDED SETUP MODE, the character pitch can be changed by a software command.
Function #1 ~ #9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 13 Line feed pitch This function specifies the line feed pitch as shown below. LF: 6 LPI...... 1/6 inch pitch LF: 8 LPI...... 1/8 inch pitch LF: 9 LPI...... 1/9 inch pitch # LF: 3 LPI...... 1/3 inch pitch LF: 4 LPI...... 1/4 inch pitch (LPI = Line Per Inch) Setting procedures 13 3-20 — 3.
This function specifies the magnification enlargement (zoom in) or reduction (zoom out). It can enlarge or reduce data as needed according to the form size. It is used, for example, to print documents prepared for the A4 paper on A3 paper.
Function #1 ~ #9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 15 Paper fastener mode setting This function sets the mode for stable paper feeding with multipart fanfold paper bound by paper fasteners. When the multipart fanfold paper is bound by paper fasteners or paper staples rather than glue, paper slippage or paper jam error may occur.
This setting specifies whether or not to also use the friction rollers when feeding fanfold paper. When multipart forms are used, the friction rollers should be set to be used (FRICTION: YES). When the thin single fanfold paper is used, the friction rollers should be set to be not used (FRICTION: NO).
Function #1 ~ #9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 19 Saving data in format memory This function writes the data of the format memory currently in use to the specified memo. # Setting procedures 19 SAVE MEMO SAVE : MEMO 1 SAVE : MEMO 4 SAVE : MEMO 2 SAVE : MEMO 5 SAVE : MEMO 3 SAVE : MEMO 6 Supplementary notes Format memory The format memory saves six setup parameters.
The printer has three types of emulations shown below. 20 # Emulation compatible with the EPSON LQ-2550 TM Emulation compatible with the IBM 2391™ Emulation compatible with the Hewlett Packard Rugged Writer 480 TM (PCL3) TM Setting procedures 20 Function 21 # EMULATION EML : EPSON Selecting emulation EPSON EML : IBM Selecting emulation IBM EML : HP Selecting emulation HP Character table (HP) This function specifies the character table used in the HP mode.
Function #1 ~ #9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 22 Character table (EPSON) This function specifies the character table used in the EPSON mode. # Setting procedures 22 CHR TB EPSON TBL : ITALIC TBL : GRAPHIC TBL : DOWN LD TBL : CODE PG Supplementary notes The values specified here serve as the default values.
The printer has sixteen national fonts as shown below: 24 # U.S.A., France, Germany, U.K., Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Japan, #1 ~ #9 National font (EPSON) Norway, Denmark 2, Spain 2, Latin America, Korea, Turkey, and Legal Setting procedures 24 NATIONAL FONT CNTRY: USA CNTRY: ITALY CNTRY: SPAIN 2 CNTRY: FRANCE CNTRY: SPAIN CNTRY: LATN AM CNTRY: GERMANY CNTRY: JAPAN CNTRY: KOREA CNTRY: U.K.
Function Code page #1 ~ #9 The printer has eleven code pages shown below: #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 25 # (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) Code page 437: U.S.A.
This function specifies whether or not to feed a line when the printer receives a carriage return (CR) command. Setting procedures 27 CR SETTING CR : CR ONLY Carriage return without a line feed CR : CR + LF Carriage return with a line feed CR : AUTOFEED AUTO FEED signal enabled Supplementary notes 1. EPSON mode If AUTOFEED is selected, the printer checks the AUTO FEED signal during initialization. It executes a carriage return with a line feed when the AUTO FEED signal is low.
Function #1 ~ #9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 29 Accent character This function specifies the method of printing accent characters. # Setting procedures 29 ACCENT CHR. (Printing Example) ~ PRINT: SIMPLE PRINT: COMPO. A~ A Supplementary notes When SIMPLE is selected, the accent character of the resident font is printed. When COMPO.
The actual position of the horizontal tab depends on the processing of the selected emulation. # Setting procedures 31 TABULATION TAB: 2 CHAR TAB: 8 CHAR TAB: 4 CHAR TAB: 10 CHAR TAB: 6 CHAR TAB: 12 CHAR Output data can be printed within the printable area of the form by adjusting the tab when outputting nested program lists. Function 32 # Locking page length This function specifies whether or not to change the page length specified in the SETUP MODE by a software command.
Function #1 ~ #9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 33 # Locking font This function specifies whether or not to change the typeface of font selected in the SETUP MODE by a software command. Setting procedures 33 Function 34 # FONT LOCK LOCK: NO Software command is valid. LOCK: YES Software command is invalid.
This function specifies whether or not to change the character quality selected in the SETUP MODE by a software command. Setting procedures 35 QLTY LOCK Function 36 # LOCK: NO Software command is valid. LOCK: YES Software command is invalid. Locking character table This function specifies whether or not to change the character table selected in the SETUP MODE by a software command. Setting procedures 36 CHR TBL LOCK LOCK: NO Software command is valid. LOCK: YES Software command is invalid. — 3.
Function #1 ~ #9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 37 # FF code set at TOF position This function specifies whether or not FF (Form Feed) is executed at TOF. When “YES” is set, the FF code performs Form Feed even if the present position is at TOF. When “NO” is set, the FF code is ignored when the present position is at TOF.
#1 ~ #9 38 # Setting the graphic printing speed 120DPI, 180DPI, 240DPI and 360 DPI graphic printing speeds are set. Setting procedures 38 GR QLTY QLTY : MODE1 QLTY : MODE2 QLTY : MODE3 Supplementary notes Graphic MODE Printing speed Quality MODE 1 Slow Fine MODE 2 Normal Normal MODE 3 Fast Coarse The graphic printing speed setting selects the character quality in the panel setting and is effective only when "Quality : NORMAL LQ" is selected. — 3.
Function #1 ~ #9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 40 # Validity of bar code and enlarged character This function specifies whether or not to activate the bar code and enlarged character function. If MODE 1 or MODE 2 is selected, the bar code and enlarged character can be printed. See page 5-1 for details of the bar code. See page 5-16 for details of the enlarged character. Setting procedures 40 BC / L.
41 This function specifies one of thirteen available types of bar code. The bar code type specified here is regarded as the default setting, which can be changed by a software command.
#1 ~ #9 Bar code specifications #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 The table below shows the specifications of thirteen types of bar codes available for the printer. Bar code printing examples are shown on the previous page.
Bar code size 42 # #1 ~ #9 This function specifies the default bar code size. Setting procedures 42 BC SIZE BC SIZE : 1 BC SIZE : 1.5 BC SIZE : 2 BC SIZE : 2.5 Supplementary notes The tables below show bar code sizes and attributes. SIZE NARROW BAR WIDE BAR NARROW SPACE WIDE SPACE INTER CHARA. GAP BAR HEIGHT 1 2/120inch 6/120inch 2/120inch 6/120inch 2/120inch 8/12inch HRI PRINT HRI FONT CHECK CHARACTER PRINT DENSITY Function 43 # 1.
Function #1 ~ #9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 44 # Software setup This function specifies whether or not to accept the software set up command. Setting procedures 44 SETUP COMMAND SETUP: VALID Setup can be specified by a software command. SETUP: IGNORED 1 SETUP: IGNORED 2 Supplementary notes The setup command is ignored when "IGNORED 1" is selected. The setup command and paper path command are ignored when "IGNORED 2" is selected.
#1 ~ #9 51 Secondary character table (HP) This function specifies the symbol set of the secondary character set in the HP mode. # Setting procedures 51 Function # 60 CHR TB2 HP TBL: LINE LINE DRAW TBL: MATH MATH-7 Setting Option This function specifies whether or not to install option. Setting procedures 60 OPTION NOT INSTALL OPTION: CSF The CSF can be used. OPTION: REAR Tr. The rear tractor can be used.
Function #1 ~ #9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 61 # Paper path This function selects the paper path from among eight available selections. This option has the same function as the PAPER PATH key on the control panel. Setting procedures 61 PAPER PATH PATH: MAN REAR TOP PATH: R.Tr FRNT PATH: MAN FRNT PATH: CSF FRNT PATH: MAN TOP PATH: CSF TOP PATH: F.Tr REAR PATH: F.
This function specifies whether or not to perform paper bottom detection. When NO is selected, printing continues for the page length that is specified and out-of-paper is ignored even when the paper is out. Setting procedures 63 P.OUT DTCT DETECT: YES DETECT: NO Out-of-paper detection is performed. Out-of-paper detection is not performed. Supplementary notes This function should be set to NO when printing on paper with binding holes or when using paper on which a pattern is printed on the back.
Function #1 ~ #9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 65 # Paper jam detection This function specifies whether or not to perform the paper jam detection. If YES is selected, the printer automatically stops printing in case of paper jamming. Setting procedures 65 P.JAM DTCT Function 66 DETECT: YES DETECT: NO Paper jam detection is performed. Paper jam detection is not performed. Line feed speed This function specifies the line feed speed.
Set the position for executing auto-scrolling. In the case of "TOF ONLY" : Auto-scrolling is performed only when the present position is at TOF . "ANY POS" : If the perforation is between the paper cutter and printing head position, auto-scroll is performed at any position after a prescribed time after the printing. Setting procedures 67 SCROLL POS. SCROLL : ANY POS SCROLL : TOF ONLY — 3.
Function Interface #1 ~ #9 This function selects the parallel or serial interface. Setting procedures See page 7-5 for details of the serial interface. Setting procedures 70 INTERFACE I/F: PARALLEL Parallel interface is selected. I/F: SERIAL RS-232C serial interface is selected. I/F: AUTO Parallel and serial interfaces are switched automatically. Supplementary notes The functions shown below are available according to the interface type.
This function specifies whether or not to perform the printer select command. Setting procedures 71 SLCT IN ENBL Function 72 # SLCT IN: 1 SLCT IN: 0 SLCT IN: I/F Printer select command is always accepted. Printer select command is always ignored. Printer select command is accepted when SELECT IN signal is set high. It is ignored when SELECT IN signal is set low. Parity bit (Serial I/F) This function specifies the parity bit when the serial interface is used.
Function Data length (Serial I/F) #1 ~ #9 This function specifies the data length when the serial interface is used. #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 73 # Setting procedures 73 DATA LENGTH LENGTH: 8 BITS Data length is set to 8 bits. LENGTH: 7 BITS Data length is set to 7 bits. Supplementary notes Select the data length: 8 bits or 7 bits.
#1 ~ #9 75 # Protocol (Serial I/F) This function specifies the protocol for the serial interface. Setting procedures 75 Function # 76 PROTOCOL PROT: DTR DRT (ready/busy) protocol is selected. PROT: XON/OF1 X-ON/X-OFF protocol (I) is selected. PROT: XON/OF2 X-ON/X-OFF protocol (II) is selected. PROT: ETX/ACK EXT/ACK protocol is selected. Baud rate (Serial I/F) This function specifies the data transmission rate for the serial interface..
Function Serial error (Serial I/F) #1 ~ #9 This function specifies whether or not to print asterisk ‘✻’ when a serial data transmission error occurs during communication via the serial interface. #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 77 # The serial data transmission error includes a parity error, framing error and over-run error. Setting procedures 77 SERIAL ERROR S. ERROR: PRINT Asterisk (✽) is printed in case of error. S.
This function specifies whether or not to validate the CD (carrier detect) signal. The CD signal indicates whether or not a modem is connected to a communication line. Setting procedures 79 CD ENABLE CD: NO CD signal is ignored. CD: YES CD signal is valid. Supplementary notes If this option is set to NO, the printer processes the received data as valid data regardless of the CD signal status. If this option is set to YES, the printer checks the CD signal status to receive data from the computer.
Function #1 ~ #9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 # 81 Input buffer size This function specifies the size of the input buffer. The buffer sizes shown below are provided. Setting procedures 81 BUFFER SIZE B.SIZE: 512 KB Buffer size of512KB selected. B.SIZE: 8 KB Buffer size of 8KB selected. B.SIZE: 128 B Buffer size of 128 bytes selected. Supplementary notes The buffer sizes shown below are provided.
This function specifies the timing of the BUSY and ACK signals transmitted via the parallel interface. Setting procedures 82 BUSY/ACK ACK signal TIMING: TYPE 1 Rising edge TIMING: TYPE 2 Center TIMING: TYPE 3 Falling edge Timimg Type TYPE 1 BUSY ACK TYPE 2 BUSY ACK TYPE 3 BUSY ACK Function # 83 #1 ~ #9 82 # Busy/ACK signal timing (Parallel I/F) Data latch timing(Parallel I/F) This function specifies the timing to latch DATA 1 ~ 8 at the falling edge (TYPE F.) or rising edge (TYPE R.
Function Error status signal output setting #1 ~ #9 (parallel interface) #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 84 # This function specifies whether or not to output the parallel interface error status signal (PE, ERROR, SELECT) when an error occurs. 84 ERROR STATUS ERROR STATUS: YES ERROR STATUS: NO When NO is selected, the status of the PE, ERROR, and SELECT signals does not change even if the printer is in out-of-paper, error, or offline state.
The three printing directions shown below are available. PRE-DIRECTION: Bi-directional printing 1 Printing is done in the shortest distance through logical seeking. When double striking, vertical double-size character printing, or other special effect printings require several passes, they are carried out in the same direction as the first pass.
Function Locking panel keys #1 ~ #9 This function specifies whether or not to validate the keys other than the RESET key (i.e., ALT + TEAR OFF keys) and ONLINE key in the ONLINE state. #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #50, #51 #60 ~ #67 #70 ~ #79 #80 ~ #84 #90 ~ #95 92 # Setting procedures 92 KEY LOCK Function KEY LOCK: NO KEY LOCK: YES Pressing a key is valid in the ONLINE state. Pressing a key is ignored in the ONLINE state.
This function sets the power conservation standby mode. When this mode is valid, if the standby mode continues about 14 minutes after printing, the power conservation mode is engaged. The normal mode is effective when any print action is performed. Setting procedures 94 SLEEP MODE SLEEP MODE : YES SLEEP MODE : NO Function 95 # Printing setup list This function prints the list of the parameters specified in the setup mode.
4. Functions High-speed printing The printer has both standard and high-speed print modes. The following table shows the print modes. Selected with the QUALITY key or with #10 QUALITY in the SETUP MODE. SET UP ESC x 1 LQ is selected. ESC x 0 Draft is selected. LQ NLQ HQDR DRAFT S.D. S.S.D. LQ NLQ LQ LQ S.D. S.S.D Draft Draft HQDR Draft S.D. S.S.D Printing speed Print mode LQ (10 cpi) 180 CPS NLQ (10 cpi) 240 CPS HQDR (10 cpi) 360 CPS DRAFT (10 cpi) 603 CPS S.D. (12 cpi) 723 CPS S.S.D.
● Functions Enhancing the copying capability for multipart forms The printer has an enhanced printing mode for printing on multipart forms. With this function, the printer can print data on a multipart form consisting of an original sheet and up to eight sheets. Operation procedures Select a mode with #1 MULTIPART in the SETUP MODE. See page 3-8. Setting the printing start position This function specifies the printing start position from the top of paper, from 0/60 to 63/60 inches, as shown below.
● Functions Feeding perforation to the cutter position This function feeds the perforation of paper to the paper cutter position to cut the paper easily. It is useful for ejecting paper to the top of the printer when the front or rear tractor is used. Operation procedures Press the TEAR OFF key to feed the perforation to the paper cutter. Cut the paper, then press the TEAR OFF key again. The paper is fed back to the previous position. See page 2-1.
● Functions More stable paper feeding This function controls the line feed speed to feed thick copying paper more stably. In the 1/2 or 1/3 mode, line feeding is always carried out at 1/3 or 1/2 speed. This function is useful for printing data on multipart forms. Operation procedures Select the mode using #66 LF SPEED in the EXTENDED SETUP MODE. See page 3-44. When the multipart forms are bound by paper staples or paper fasteners, select FASTENER MODE: YES in the #15 paper fastener mode setting.
● Functions EEPROM initialization 1 Used for restoring settings made in the setup mode to the factory default settings. This operation initializes all parameters on the SETUP MODE and EXTENDED SETUP MODE. Operation procedures 1. Keep the LINE FEED, EJECT/LOAD, PAPER PATH and PAPER FORM keys depressed, and turn on the printer. 2. The message shown below is displayed on the LCD. The EEPROM is initialized.
● Functions Correcting vertical misalignment The printer has two printing adjustment modes to correct misalignment due to printer instrumentation error or aging deterioration: printing start position adjustment mode (mode A), and bi-directional printing position adjustment mode (mode B). These two modes allow the printing position to be corrected properly. The printing start position adjustment mode (mode A) corrects misalignment in the printing start positions for printing at different speeds.
● Functions 4. Press the ENTER key and the timing pattern in mode A (or mode B) will be printed. Numbers marked with asterisks indicate the currently set timing numbers. In mode A, modes 1 to 11 are printed. In mode B, modes 0 to 11 are printed. In each mode, 13 timing patterns are printed. 5. 6. 7. Select a speed mode number to be changed in the printed patterns. A-MODE 1: NO.6 Select with or key. A-MODE 3: NO.6 For example, mode 1 is changed to mode. 3.
● Functions Using various types of paper The printer has six memories for saving data on forms: MEMO 1 to MEMO 6. The following shows an example of storing the sizes of three forms used in the manual mode in MEMO 1 to MEMO 3. Operation procedures 1. Press the PAPER PATH key to select MANUAL → FRONT. 2. 3. Press the PAPER FORM key to select MEMO 1. Specify the A5 portrait form with #4 PAGE LENGTH in the SETUP MODE, then save the setting as shown below. F.TR.
● Functions Executing test printing The printer can execute test printing. Operation procedures 1. Keep the ONLINE and REVERSE LF keys depressed and turn on the printer. 2. The following message will be displayed on the LCD. The printer starts test printing. DEMO PRINT LQ 3. To terminate test printing, turn the power switch to off.
● Functions Setting the application software About Printer driver Printer Driver is a section of your software that automatically translates instructions from the software to your printer. For example, when using some application softwares, if you want to boldface or underline a word, the printer driver automatically translates your specific boldface or underline instruction on your application software to printer control command. Different printers use different control codes for designating print styles.
● Functions Installing the Windows Printer Driver The diskette provided with your printer contains the software you need to operate your printer with Windows applications. Before you install the printer driver, we recommend you to read the README.TXT file on the diskette. The README.TXT file contains all the information necessary to install the printer driver, as well as all other pertinent information regarding this software.
● Functions Connecting the printer in the HP environment Introduction The HP emulation of the printer provides full compatibility with the HP2235A RuggedWriter 480 printer. The printer also provides features and capabilities beyond those ever provided by the HP RuggedWriter printer. SEIKO Precision Inc. has provided a means for you to access these extra capabilities for any new applications that you may chose to print on the printer.
● Functions Extra Capabilities for new Applications Listed below is a summary of the expanded command sets available for new applications. Refer to the HP software commands for details of using the expanded command sets.
● Functions Serial I/O -Configuring Term Types 18, 19, 21, 22, or 26 The printer may be attached as a spooled printer on your system. It supports I/O status checking by responding to the interrogation string ESC ? DC1 and indicates its status concerning whether paper is loaded, printer covers are closed, and whether or not the printer is ONLINE. Use the printer's EXTENDED SETUP MODE to configure the following parameters to match your host system settings: 4-14 — 4.
5. Bar code and enlarged character The printer can print bar codes and enlarged characters. To activate the bar code and enlarged character function, set #40 BARCODE/ENLARGED CHAR to MODE 1 or MODE 2 in the EXTENDED SETUP MODE. This function is applicable to the EPSON or IBM or HP mode. This section describes the outline and details of the bar code and enlarged character function. See page 3-36. Outline of bar code function The printer has 14 types of bar codes.
Presettable bar code function list (Example) CODABAR Inter Character Gap Wide Space Narrow Space START Character STOP Character Wide Bar Barcode Height ● Bar code function Check Character Narrow Bar HRI Bar code command list Function (1) DC4 DC4 T Command 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
● Bar code function (2) Element width: DC4 DC4 E Format: ASCII Hex Decimal DC4 DC4 14 14 20 20 E 45 69 n1 n2 n1 n2 n1 n2 Function: Specifies the n2/120” or n2/180” width of the element n1. (1 ≤n 2 ≤ 127) 120” or 180” is specified with the DC4 DC4 D command. n1 = 0: Narrow bar 3: Wide space 1: Wide bar 4: Inter-character gap 2: Narrow space The narrow bar width or narrow space is used as the element width for Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, and UPC-E.
● Bar code function (5) HRI font: DC4 DC4 F Format: ASCII Hex Decimal DC4 14 20 DC4 14 20 F 46 70 n n n C 43 67 See pages 5-12 and -13. n n n Function: Selects the font of printing the HRI. n = 0: Currently selected font 1: OCR-A 2: OCR-B This setting is not valid for Postnet or Element. (6) Check character: DC4 DC4 C Format: ASCII Hex Decimal DC4 14 20 DC4 14 20 Function: Specifies whether to add a check character automatically. n = 0: No check character is added.
● Bar code function (8) End of the bar code data sequence: ESC SO Format: ASCII Hex Decimal Function: SO 0E 14 Indicates the end of a bar code data sequence. This command is valid only when #40 BARCODE/ENLARGED CHAR is set to MODE 2 in the EXTENDED SETUP MODE. (9) Bar code data sequence: DC4 DC4 B Format: ASCII Hex Decimal Function: ESC 1B 27 DC4 14 20 DC4 14 20 B 42 66 n n n d1 d2 ... dk Specifies the number (“n”) of data to be regarded as bar code data.
● Bar code function (12) Start and stop characters: DC4 DC4 N Format: ASCII Hex Decimal DC4 14 20 DC4 14 20 N 4E 78 n1 n1 n1 n2 n2 n2 Function: Specifies the Codabar start or stop character. n1 selects the start or stop character. n2 specifies a code of the start or stop character as shown below. n1 = 0: Start character 1: Stop character n2 = a, b, c, d, t, n, ✽, or e. When power is turned on, “a” is selected as the start or stop character.
● Bar code function (16) Initializing the bar code mode: DC4 DC4 @ Format: ASCII Hex Decimal DC4 14 20 DC4 14 20 @ 40 64 Function: Initializes the bar code mode. The following show the default settings for bar code.
● Bar code function Printing bar codes 5-8 ● Bar codes are printed at normal LQ 10 cpi (158 cps) print speed when the printing density is 120 dpi or at Dark 1 LQ 10 cpi (79 cps) print speed when the printing density is 180 dpi. This does not apply to printing paths involving HRI printing or duty control. ● Bar codes and normal characters are printed separately. When the bar code data sequence is processed, print data other than bar code data contained in the buffer is printed.
● Bar code function HRI ● The HRI is adjusted to the center of the bar code symbol width and printed at 10 cpi unless EAN or UPC guard bar expansion is executed. If EAN or UPC guard bar expansion is executed, an HRI is printed at the equal space between the center guard bar and the left or right guard bar. If the HRI width is greater than the bar code symbol width, the HRI printing pitch is reduced to print the HRI in the same width as the bar code symbol width.
● Bar code function Error processing 5-10 ● If a character code that is not valid for the selected bar code type is input, the character code is not converted into a bar code symbol but is printed as a character. If the bar code has a start or stop character added to the HRI, the start or stop character is printed. ‘ ’ is printed instead of an invalid character.
● Bar code function Code 128 subset transition rule ● The following shows the transition conditions from subset A to subset B. 1. Input a character code unique to subset B (60H to 7FH) when subset A is selected. 2. Then input a character code unique to subset B (60H to 7FH) without inputting a character code unique to subset A (00H to 1FH). (If a character code unique to subset A is input in this step, subset B is not selected.
● Bar code function UPC-E conversion rule ● NSC, manufacturer’s codes (M1 M2 M3 M4 M5), and product item codes (X1 X2 X3 X4 X5) are input data. 1. 2. NSC must be 0 or 1. When the manufacturer’s code data is input, the rule is determined and zero checking of the product item codes is performed.
● Bar code function • Modulus 11 a. Data characters are weighed from the right to the left, as, example,1, 2, ..., 10, 1, 2 ... 10, 1, 2 and so forth. The sum of the data character values is determined. (The symbol ‘-’ has a character value of 10.) b. A character having a character value equal to the remainder of dividing the value determined in step a by 11 is the first check character (C). c. Data characters are weighed from the right to the left, beginning with C, as, for example, 1, 2, ..., 9, 1, 2 ...
● Bar code function • Modulus 47 a. Data characters are weighed from the right to the left, as, for example, 1, 2, ..., 20, 1, 2 ... 20, 1, 2 and so forth. The sum of the data character values determined.. b. The character with a character value equal to the remainder of dividing the value determined in step a by 47 is the first check character (C). c. Data characters are weighed from the right to the left, beginning with C, as, for example, 1, 2, ..., 15, 1, 2 ... , 15, 1, 2 and so forth.
● Bar code function Element printing [Example] The following shows a BASIC program for printing Code 39 bar codes using the element printing function. This example shows how to print “CODE39”. (Replace NB, WB, NS and WS in the data statements in the following example with 0, 1, 2 and 3, respectively.
● Enlarged character function If #40 BARCODE/ENLARGED CHAR is set to MODE 1 or MODE 2 in the EXTENDED SETUP MODE, enlarged characters can be printed. The enlarged character function is valid for the EPSON or IBM or HP mode. See page 3-36. Outline of enlarged character function When the enlarged character mode is selected with the DC4 DC4 I 1 command, any commands other than those shown below are ignored. Only three print codes are available: LF, CR and FF.
● Enlarged character function (1) Executing backspacing: BS Format: Function: ASCII Hex Decimal BS 08 08 Executes backspacing. When the BS command is executed, the printing position moves to the previous character position on the left. The BS command is valid up to the left margin. A BS command issued on the left margin is ignored. When a BS command is issued when there is a character on the left with proportional printing selected, the printer backspaces to that character.
● Enlarged character function (3) Executing form feeding: FF Format: Function: ASCII Hex Decimal FF 0C 12 Executes form feeding. This command feeds the page to the next TOF position. If there are still enlarged characters to be printed, they are printed, then form feeding is executed. (4) Executing carriage return: CR Format: Function: ASCII Hex Decimal CR 0D 13 Executes carriage return. This command moves the printing position to the left margin without printing any characters.
● Enlarged character function (6) Arrangement of enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 a Format: ASCII Hex Decimal DC4 14 20 DC4 14 20 a 61 97 n n n Function: Specifies the standard position for adjusting enlarged characters in the vertical direction. n = 00H,30H: Base line is adjusted to the N’th dot from the top. (N = 20 x cell expansion) 01H,31H: Descender is adjusted to the N’th dot from the top. (N = 24 x cell expansion) 02H,32H: Center is adjusted to the N’th dot from the top.
● Enlarged character function (8) All-character set for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 d Format: ASCII Hex Decimal DC4 14 20 DC4 14 20 d 64 100 n n n d1 d1 d1 d2...dn d2...dh d2...dn Function: Specifies the all-character set for enlarged characters. 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 0 ≤ d ≤ 255 Data with a number specified with the parameter “n” is processed as character codes. If n = 0, this sequence is ignored.
● Enlarged character function (10) Height expansion for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 h Format: ASCII Hex Decimal DC4 14 20 DC4 14 20 h 68 104 n n n Function: Specifies the height expansion of enlarged characters. 0 ≤ n ≤ 127 The MSB of the parameter is masked. If n = 0, the expansion specified in the setup mode is selected. Enlarged character cell expansion takes priority over height expansion.
● Enlarged character function (12) VMI for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 j Format: ASCII Hex Decimal DC4 14 20 DC4 14 20 j 6A 106 n1 n1 n1 n2 n2 n2 Function: Specifies the VMI (vertical motion index) of enlarged characters. 0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255 0 ≤ n2 ≤ 127 The VMI indicates the distance between two lines, i.e., the length the print head moves after printing one line. The VMI is (n1 + n2 x 256)/180”. The MSB of parameter n2 is masked. The VMI can be set to zero.
● Enlarged character function (14) Enlarged character cell offset: DC4 DC4 o Format: ASCII Hex Decimal DC4 14 20 DC4 14 20 o 6f 111 n n n Function: Specifies the cell offset for enlarged characters. 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 This command specifies the cell offset for the enlarged characters in 1/180”. The cell offset is used to execute a line feed (LF) command. In the enlarged character mode, the line is fed by a pitch of (24 + cell offset)/180” x cell expansion.
● Enlarged character function (16) Enlarged character quality: DC4 DC4 q Format: ASCII Hex Decimal DC4 14 20 DC4 14 20 q 71 113 n n n Function: Specifies the quality of enlarged characters as shown below. n = 00H,30H: Standard quality 01H,31H: High-speed 1 quality 02H,32H: High-speed 2 quality The MSB of the parameter is masked. Any sequences other than the above parameters are ignored. The character quality is specified at the beginning of a line.
● Enlarged character function (18) Setting and canceling enlarged character smoothing: DC4 DC4 s Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 s Hex Decimal 14 20 14 20 73 115 n n n Function: Sets and cancels smoothing of enlarged characters. n = 00H,30H: Cancels smoothing. 01H,31H: Sets smoothing. The MSB of the parameter is masked. Any sequences other than the above parameters are ignored. Smoothing is set by default.
● Enlarged character function (20) Setting and canceling underscores for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 u Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 u n Hex 14 14 75 n Decimal 20 20 117 n Function: Sets and cancels the underscore function. n = 00H,30H: Cancels underscoring. 01H,31H: Specifies the underscoring. The MSB of the parameter is masked. Any sequences other than the above parameters are ignored. An underscore is drawn on the 25th pin line at a thickness of (1 dot x length expansion of the character).
● Enlarged character function If parameter m is different than shown above, this sequence is ignored. The absolute print position is based on the left margin. If the specified position exceeds the right margin, the print position is located at the right margin. If a relative lefthand printing position to the left of the left margin is specified, left margin becomes the printing position.
● Enlarged character function Enlarged character print samples This page shows examples of a BASIC program for printing enlarged characters and the printed enlarged characters (actual size).
6.Troubleshooting When the printer is used for continuous printing, its protective function may be invoked to prevent malfunctions. If the printer does not recover from a functional error, please contact the dealer. Functional error messages (displayed on the LCD) When a funtional error occurs, the ERROR lamp blinks and the buzzer sounds for five seconds. In this case, turn off the power once and remove the cause of the error. CARRIAGE ERROR CARRIAGE ERROR • The print head is not in place.
● Error messages and countermeasures HEAD ADJUSTMENT ERROR 2 HA.S. ERROR • Contact of the print head with the platen or paper when the print head moved from the standard position toward the platen during head adjustment was not confirmed. Turn off the power then turn it back on. If the printer does not recover from the error, contact the dealer. HOME S. ERROR HOME SENSE ERROR • The home position cannot be detected properly when home sensing is executed.
● Error messages and countermeasures Front Tractor PAPER OUT: F.TR. Rear Tractor PAPER OUT: R. TR. OUT-OF-PAPER ERROR • This error message indicates that paper feeding has failed in the CSF mode or that no paper is set in the fanfold paper or manual paper loading mode. The ERROR lamp lights, the buzzer sounds for one second, and the printer enters the offline state. The ONLINE, PAPER PATH, EJECT/LOAD, FORM FEED, LINE FEED and other keys are effective. Resetting is also effective.
● Error messages and countermeasures SKEW ERROR PAPER IS SKEWED • This error occurs if the printer detects that cut sheet paper was loaded on the skew manually. The ERROR lamp blinks, and the buzzer sounds three times. The paper is ejected and the printer enters the offline state. Load paper again. If it is loaded straight, the printer enters the online state. COVER OPEN ERROR FRONT COVER OPEN • This error occurrs if the front cover is opened. The ERROR lamp lights, and the ONLINE lamp blinks.
● Error messages and countermeasures REMOVE REAR PAP. These messages are displayed alternately at 3 second interval. PRESS ONLINE SW JAM.S LEVEL ERR FLAP SWITCHING ERROR • This error occurs if the flap is not located at the proper position. The ERROR lamp lights, and the buzzer sounds three times, and the printer enters the offline state. Any keys are ignored except the ONLINE key. When the rear paper is removed and the ONLINE key is pressed, the paper path is changed.
● Troubleshooting Symptoms POWER lamp fails to light. • Power cord not connected. • Malfunction of the power supply in the printer Contact the dealer. See page 1-1. Error lamp does not light.(Out-of-paper error not detected.) • The paper sensor is clogged by paper dust. Clean the paper sensor. • Malfunction of the paper sensor Contact the dealer. See page 6-3. Printer stops or slows down on printing. • The print head has overheated. Wait until it has cooled down. See page 6-3.
● Troubleshooting Symptoms Paper jam Cause and Solution • Paper is curled. Carefully remove the jammed paper. • Head adjustment is not set correctly. (*1) • Push down the lock lever of tractors to the LOCK position. • When using the printer in an environment where it is exposed to a direct light or sunlight, make sure that the paper jam sensor is not directly exposed to the light. • There is some obstruction in the paper path or ejection path. • The paper jam sensor is clogged by paper dust.
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● Parallel interface Data Input Timing chart TROBE ATA 1~8 BUSY ACK 1µs (MAX) 1µs 1~50µs (MIN) 0µs 4~6µs 4~6µs (MIN) 7~10µs 1µs (MIN) Initialization INITIAL BUSY ACK 50µs (MAX) 4~6µs 4~6µs 50µs(MIN) Input/output conditions 7~10µs Output Signals Input Signals +5V • DATA1 ~ DATA8 • AUTO FEED • SELECT IN 2.2K Ω Input Terminal To printer (74LS04 or equivalent) • BUSY • ACK • PE • ERROR • SELECT Output Terminal +5V 2.2K Ω To printer (7406,7407 or equivalent) +5V • STROBE 2.
● Parallel interface Signal explanations Input signals to the printer [DATA1 to DATA8] Each of these signals is an 8-bit data signal. It is high when the signal is logic 1 and low when the signal is logic 0. DATA1 is the LSB, and DATA8 is the MSB. See page 3-53. [STROBE] This is a strobe signal for reading an 8-bit data signal. Data is read in at the falling or rising edge of the STROBE signal. See page 3-53.
● Parallel interface Output signals from the printer [BUSY] This signal indicates that the printer is in the busy state. While it is high, no external data is accepted. This signal is set to high in any of the following cases: (1) Initialization is being performed. (2) The STROBE signal is issued and data is input. (3) The self-test printing is being performed. (4) The printer is in the offline state. (5) The printer cover is open. (6) The printer is in an error state.
● Serial interface Serial interface Input connector (25-pin serial connector) 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 Pin configuration PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 CHASSIS GND TXD RXD RTS CTS DSR SIGNAL GND CD NC NC SRTS NC NC IN/OUT OUT IN OUT IN IN IN OUT PIN SIGNAL 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 NC NC NC NC NC NC DTR NC NC NC NC NC IN/OUT OUT (1) NC means "not connected". (2) The CHASSIS GND and SIGNAL GND are connected inside the printer.
● Serial interface Input signals to the printer [RXD (Receive data)] Serial input data, which consists of a start bit, data bits, (parity bit), and stop bit. The data length (7 or 8 bits), use of the parity bit, and even or odd parity are specified in the EXTENDED SETUP MODE. See pages 3-47 and 3-48. [CTS (Clear to send)] A data transmission control signal, which indicates that data can be sent to the computer. Whether or not to use this signal to control data transmission is specified in the setup mode.
● Serial interface [CD (Carrier detect)] This signal indicates whether the modem is connected with the communication line. If data is sent to the printer when this signal is active, the data is processed as valid data. Data received when this signal is inactive is ignored as invalid data. By default, this signal is not used, and all data sent by the computer is processed as valid data (i.e., the default setting causes the same operation as when the CD signal is active).
● Serial interface Handshaking protocol Any of four handshaking protocols is selected in the extended setup mode. - DTR protocol - X-ON/X-OFF (I) protocol - X-ON/X-OFF (II) protocol - ETX/ACK protocol See page 3-49. Control of these serial protocols is based on the free area in the data buffer. There are two protocol control points based on the data buffer: CIN, where the ready state changes to the busy state, and CRN, where the busy state changes to the ready state.
● Serial interface X-ON/X-OFF (I)/(II) protocol In this protocol, the printer sends the X-ON(11)H and XOFF(13)H codes to the computer to indicate the printer state. In the X-ON/X-OFF protocol, the printer sends X-OFF(13)H to the computer once when the ready state changes to the busy or offline state, once when 64 bytes of data have been received since this point in time, and once when the free area in the buffer becomes zero.
● Serial interface Special notes (1) If the ONLINE key is pressed in the offline state and the free area in the buffer is over the CIN value, 1) The printer sends X-ON and enters the online ready state if it was in the ready state. 2) The printer sends no signal and enters the online busy state if it was in the busy state. (2) If the ONLINE key is pressed in the offline state and the free area in the buffer is less than the CIN value, the printer sends no signal and enters the online busy state.
● Serial interface ETX/ACK protocol Upon reception of ETX(03)H, the printer sends ACK(06)H to the computer to indicate that it is ready. If the printer is busy, it does not send ACK to indicate that it is busy. If the free area in the buffer is less than the CIN value when the printer receives ETX, the printer does not send ACK immediately. It sends ACK when the free area in the buffer becomes greater than the CRN value.
Code Symbol Decimal Hex BEL BS HT LF (07)D (08)D (09)D (10)D (07)H (08)H (09)H (0A)H VT (11)D (0B)H FF (12)D (0C)H CR (13)D (0D)H SO SI (14)D (15)D (0E)H (0F)H DC1 (17)D (11)H DC2 DC3 (18)D (19)D (12)H (13)H DC4 CAN (20)D (24)D (14)H (18)H DEL ESC ESC SO ESC SI ESC EM n (127)D (27)D (27)D(14)D (27)D(15)D (27)D(25)D n (7F)H (1B)H (1B)H (0E)H (1B)H (0F)H (1B)H (19)H n Function Activates the printer buzzer. Moves the printing position leftward by one character.
● EPSON Software commands Symbol ESC SP n ESC ! n Code Decimal Hex (27)D(32)D n (1B)H (20)H n (27)D(33)D n (1B)H (21)H n Function Specifies the space between characters.(0 ≤ n ≤ 127) The dot density differs with the printing mode, as shown below.
● EPSON Software commands Symbol Code Decimal Hex ESC ( n1 n2 m d1 d2 (27,40,45)D n1 n2 m d1 d2 (1B,28,2D)H n1 n2 m d1 d2 ESC ( ^ n1 n2 ESC ( t n1n2 d1 d2 d3 (27,40,94)D n1 n2 (27,40,116)D n1 n2 d1 d2 d3 (1B,28,5E)H n1 n2 (1B,28,74)H n1 n2 d1 d2 d3 ESC + n ESC n (27)D(43)D n (27)D(45)D n (1B)H (2B)H n (1B)H (2D)H n ESC m ESC ESC ESC n ESC ESC ESC 4 5 6 (27)D(47)D m (27)D(48)D (27)D(50)D (27)D(51)D n (27)D(52)D (27)D(53)D (27)D(54)D (1B)H (2F)H m (1B)H (30)H (1B)H (32)H (1B)H (33)H n (1B)H (34
● EPSON Software commands Symbol Code Decimal ESC = ESC > ESC ? nm (27)D(61)D (27)D(62)D (27)D(63)D nm ESC @ 8-4 (27)D(64)D Function Hex (1B)H (3D)H (1B)H (3E)H (1B)H (3F)H nm (1B)H (40)H — 8. Software commands — Specifies MSB 0 Specifies MSB 1 Converts the graphic modes. (n= "K","L","Y","Z", m = 0 ≤ m ≤ 40) Converts the ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y or ESC Z graphic mode into the ESC * graphic mode.
● EPSON Software commands Code Symbol Decimal Hex ESC A n ESC B n1 n2 ••• nk NUL ESC C n (27)D(65)D n (27)D(66)D n1 n2 ••• nk NUL (27)D(67)D n (1B)H (41)H n (1B)H (42)H n1 n2 ••• nk NUL (1B)H (43)H n ESC C NUL n (27)D(67)D NUL n (1B)H (43)H NUL n ESC D n1 n2 ••• nk NUL ESC E ESC F ESC G ESC H ESC J ESC K n1 n2 d1 d2 ••• dk ESC L n1 n2 d1 d2 ••• dk ESC M (27)D(68)D n1 n2 ••• nk NUL (27)D(69)D (27)D(70)D (27)D(71)D (27)D(72)D (27)D(74)D (27)D(75)D n1 n2 d1 d2 ••• dk (27)D(76)D n1 n2 d1 d2 ••• dk (2
● EPSON Software commands Symbol ESC R n Code Function Decimal Hex (27)D(82)D n (1B)H (52)H n n NATION 0 U.S.A. 1 FRANCE 2 GERMANY 3 U.K. 4 DENMARK 5 SWEDEM 6 ITALY 7 SPAIN 8 JAPAN 9 NORWAY 10 DENMARK II 11 SPAIN II 12 LATIN AMERICA 13 KOREA 31 TURKEY 64 LEGAL 23 Selects a national character type. (0 ≤ n ≤ 13, 31, 64) 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E ESC S n (27)D(83)D n (1B)H (53)H n Specifies superscript or subscript. n = 00, 30: Specifies superscript.
● EPSON Software commands Symbol Code Decimal ESC \ n1 n2 (27)D(92)D n1 n2 Hex (1B)H (5C)H n1 n2 Function Specifies the relative printing position. Specifies where to start printing of the next data in relation to the current position as shown below. If (n1+n2×256) is less than 32768 [8000H], the printing position moves to the right of the current position by (n1+n2×256).
● EPSON Software commands Symbol Code Decimal Hex ESC l n (27)D(108)D n (1B)H (6C)H n ESC p n (27)D(112)D n (1B)H (70)H n ESC q n (27)D(113)D n (1B)H (71)H n ESC t n (27)D(116)D n (1B)H (74)H n ESC w n 27)D(119)D n (1B)H (77)H n ESC x n (27)D(120)D n (1B)H (78)H n 8-8 — 8. Software commands — Function Specifies the left margin. This command sets the left margin at the “n”th character by the character width when the command is executed (including double- width and inter-character SP).
Code Symbol Decimal Hex BEL BS HT LF (07)D (08)D (09)D (10)D (07)H (08)H (09)H (0A)H VT (11)D (0B)H FF CR (12)D (13)D (0C)H (0D)H SO SI (14)D (15)D (0E)H (0F)H DC1 (17)D (11)H DC2 (18)D (12)H DC4 CAN (20)D (24)D (14)H (18)H ESC ESC EM n (27)D (27)D(25)D n (1B)H (1B)H (19)H n Function Activates the printer buzzer. Moves the printing position to the left by one character. Moves the printing position to the following horizontal tab.
● IBM Software commands Symbol Code Decimal ESC ✽ (27)D (42 )D (1B)H (2A)H m m m n1 n2 n1 n2 n1 n2 d1 d2 d1 d2 d1 d2 m (printing density) = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 32, 33, 38, 39, 40 ... dk ... dk ...
● IBM Software commands Code Symbol Decimal Hex ESC A n (27)D(65)D n (1B)H (41)H n ESC B d1 d2 ••• dk NUL ESC C n (27)D(66)D d1 d2 ••• dk (00)D (27)D(67)D n (1B)H (42)H d1 d2 ••• dk (00)H (1B)H (43)H n ESC C NUL n (27)D(67)D (00)D n (1B)H (43)H (00)H n ESC D d1 d2 ••• dk NUL ESC E ESC F ESC G ESC H ESC I n (27)D (68 )D d1 d2 ••• dk (00)D (27)D(69)D (27)D(70)D (27)D(71)D (27)D(72)D (27)D(73)D n (1B)H (44)H d1 d2 ••• dk (00)H (1B)H (45)H (1B)H (46)H (1B)H (47)H (1B)H (48)H (1B)H (49)H n ESC J
● IBM Software commands Symbol Code Decimal Hex ESC N n (27)D(78)D n (1B)H (4E)H n ESC O ESC P n (27)D(79)D (27)D(80)D n (1B)H (4F)H (1B)H (50)H n ESC Q n (27)D(81)D n (1B)H (51)H n ESC R (27)D(82)D (1B)H (52)H ESC S n (27)D(83)D n (1B)H (53)H n ESC T ESC U n (27)D(84)D (27)D(85)D n (1B)H (54)H (1B)H (55)H n ESC W n (27)D(87)D n (1B)H (57)H n ESC X nm ESC Y n1 n2 d1 d2 ••• dk (27)D(88)D nm (27)D(89)D n1 n2 d1 d2 ••• dk (1B)H (58)H nm (1B)H (59)H n1 n2 d1 d2 ••• dk ESC Z n1 n2 d1 d
● IBM Software commands Code Symbol Decimal Function Hex ESC [ @ n1 n2 (27,91,64)D n1 n2 (1B, 5B, 40)H n1 n2 m1 m2 m3 m4 m1 m2 m3 m4 m1 m2 m3 m4 ESC [ K n1 n2 m1 m2 m3 m4 (27,91,75)D n1 n2 m1 m2 m3 m4 (1B, 5B, 4B)H n1 n2 m1 m2 m3 m4 Specifies or cancels double-width, double-height printing. n1+n2 × 256 indicates the number of following data. Normally, n1=4 and n2=0.
● IBM Software commands Code Symbol Decimal ESC [ I n1 n2 Hf Lf Hs Ls Sm 00 Hc Lc (27,91,73)D n1 n2 Hf Lf Hs Ls Sm 00 Hc Lc (1B, 5B,49)H n1 n2 Hf Lf Hs Ls Sm 00 Hc Lc Hf Lf (00)H (0B)H (01)H (EB)H (01)H (EC)H (01)H (ED)H (01)H (EE)H (01)H (1E)H (00)H (AB)H COURIER COURIER COURIER COURIER COURIER COURIER COURIER 10CPI 12CPI 15CPI 17CPI 20CPI 24CPI PROP (00)H (0C)H (01)H (EF)H (01)H (F0)H (01)H (C9)H (01)H (CA)H (01)H (1F)H (00)H (A4)H PRESTIGE PRESTIGE PRESTIGE PRESTIGE PRESTIGE PRESTIGE PRESTIGE 1
● IBM Software commands Function Hf Lf (00)H (57)H (00)H (6D)H (00)H (6E)H (00)H (9D)H (00)H (A2)H (00)H (DE)H (00)H (F1)H GOTHIC GOTHIC GOTHIC GOTHIC GOTHIC GOTHIC GOTHIC 12CPI 12CPI 12CPI PROP PROP 15CPI 10CPI (00)H (F2)H GOTHIC 10CPI (00)H (F3)H GOTHIC 10CPI (00)H (FF)H GOTHIC (01)H (19)H GOTHIC 17.
● IBM Software commands Symbol Code Decimal ESC [ T n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6 (27,91,84)D n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6 (1B, 5B, 54)H n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6 ESC [ \ n1 n2 m1 m2 m3 m4 (27,91,92)D n1 n2 m1 m2 m3 m4 (1B, 5B, 5C)H n1 n2 m1 m2 m3 m4 ESC [ d n1 n2 n3 (27,91,100)D n1 n2 n3 (1B, 5B, 64)H n1 n2 n3 ESC [ g n1 n2 m d1 d2 ••• dk (27,91,103)D n1 n2 m d1 d2 ••• dk (1B, 5B, 67)H n1 n2 m d1 d2 ••• dk 8-16 Function Hex — 8. Software commands — Selects the code page.
● IBM Software commands Symbol Code Decimal Hex ESC \ n1 n2 d1 d2 •••dk ESC ] (27)D (92)D n1 n2 d1 d2 •••dk (27)D (93)D (1B)H (5C)H n1 n2 d1 d2 •••dk (1B)H (5D)H ESC ^ n (27)D (94)D n (1B)H (5E)H n ESC _ n (27)D (95)D n (1B)H (5F)H n ESC d n1 n2 ESC j (27)D (100)D n1 n2 (27)D (106)D (1B)H (64)H n1 n2 (1B)H (6A)H Function All-character set {0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255}{0 ≤ n2 ≤ 255} Prints n1 + n2 × 256 characters in the all-character character set. Reverse line feeding.
HP Software commands ● HP Software commands Code Symbol Decimal Hex BEL BS HT LF FF CR SO SI ESC SP DEL ESC & a #C ESC & a #H ESC & a #L ESC & a #M ESC & a #R ESC & a #V ESC & d #D ESC & d #@ ESC & k #E ESC & k #F (07)D (08)D (09)D (10)D (12)D (13)D (14)D (15)D (27)D (32)D (127)D (27,38,97,#, 67)D (27,38,97,#, 72)D (27,38,97,#, 76)D (27,38,97,#, 77)D (27,38,97,#, 82)D (27,38,97,#, 86)D (27,38,100,#, 68)D (27,38,100,#, 64)D (27,38,107,#, 69)D (27,38,107,#, 70)D (07)H (08)H (09)H (0A)H (0C)H (0D)H (0E)H
● HP Software commands Symbol Code Decimal Hex ESC & k #V (27,38,107,#, (1B,26,6B,#, 86)D 56)H ESC & k #W (27,38,107,#, (1B,26,6B,#, 87)D 57)H ESC & l #A (27,38,108,#, (1B,26,6C,#, 65)D 41)H ESC & l #C (27,38,108,#, (1B,26,6C,#, 67)D 43)H ESC & l #D (27,38,108,#, (1B,26,6C,#, 68)D 44)H ESC & l #E (27,38,108,#, (1B,26,6C,#, 69)D 45)H ESC & l #F ESC & l #H (27,38,108,#, 70)D (27,38,108,#, 72)D (1B,26,6C,#, 46)H (1B,26,6C,#, 48)H Function Designates/Cancels automatic scroll mode.
● HP Software commands Symbol Code Decimal ESC & l #L (27,38,108,#, (1B,26,6C,#, 76)D 4C)H ESC & l #P ESC & p #X ESC & s #C (27,38,108,#, 80)D (27,38,112,#, 88)D (27,38,115,#, 67)D (1B,26,6C,#, 50)H (1B,26,70,#, 58)H (1B,26,73,#, 43)H ESC ( id ESC ) id (27,40,id)D (1B,28,id)H (27,41,id)D (1B,29,id)H ESC ( # (27,40,#, @ 64)D (1B,28,#, 40)H ESC ( 0 (27,40,48, X 88)D ESC ) 0 (27,41,48, X 88)D (1B,28,30, 58)H (1B,29,30, 58)H 8-20 Function Hex — 8.
● HP Software commands Symbol Code Decimal Hex ESC ( s (27,40,115,#, #B 66)D ESC ) s (27,41,115,#, #B 66)D (1B,28,73,#, 42)H (1B,29,73,#, 42)H ESC ( s (27,40,115,#, #H 72)D ESC ) s (27,41,115,#, #H 72)D (1B,28,73,#, 48)H (1B,29,73,#, 48)H ESC #P ESC #P ESC #Q ESC #Q ESC #S ESC #S ESC #T ESC #T (1B,28,73,#, 50)H (1B,29,73,#, 50)H (1B,28,73,#, 51)H (1B,29,73,#, 51)H (1B,28,73,#, 53)H (1B,29,73,#, 53)H (1B,28,73,#, 54)H (1B,29,73,#, 54)H ( s (27,40,115,#, 80)D ) s (27,41,115,#, 80)D ( s (27,40,115,#,
● HP Software commands Code Symbol Decimal ESC ( #U ESC ) #U ESC ( #V ESC ) #V ESC ( #W DATA s (27,40,115,#, 85)D s (27,41,115,#, 85)D s (27,40,115,#, 86)D s (27,41,115,#, 86)D s (27,40,115,#, 87)D DATA Function Hex (1B,28,73,#, 55)H (1B,29,73,#, 55)H (1B,28,73,#, 56)H (1B,29,73,#, 56)H (1B,28,73,#, 57)H DATA Sets super/subscript. # = + 1 (2BH,31H) :Designates superscript # = 0 (30H) :Cancels super/subscript # = - 1 (2DH,31H) :Designates subscript Sets character point size.
● HP Software commands Symbol Code Decimal Function Hex ESC ) s (27,41,115,#, (1B,29,73,#, #W 87)D 57)H DATA DATA DATA Download font descriptor. ESC ) s 0 W command resistors a blank LQ font. The format is as follows.
● HP Software commands Symbol Code Decimal Function Hex ESC * c (27,42,99,#, (1B,2A,63,#, #E 69)D 45)H Set download character code. ESC * c (27,42,99,#, (1B,2A,63,#, #F 70)D 46)H Download font control Controls download font as follows. # = 0 (30H) :Delete all download font # = 3 (33H) :Delete data of current download code. # = 6 (36H) :Copy ROM font to download font.
9. Software setup functions The commands shown below are valid only when the software setup function is activated in the setup mode. If the software setup function is not activated in the setup mode, these commands are processed as normal data. Software setup is activated when the setup start command is issued and deactivated when the setup end command is issued. When the setup start command is accepted, any other software commands and print data are ignored until the setup end command is accepted.
● Command Control code Code HD + EM + n Corresponding setup function Hexadecimal (1B,7C,60,02,00,19,n)H (1) Paper path specification (PAPER PATH key) (Setup Function #61) n = 00H 01H 02H 10H 11H 12H 13H 4H Front loading and rear ejection of fanfold paper Front loading and front ejection of manually inserted paper CSF loading and front ejection (Optional) Front loading and upward ejection of fanfold paper Front loading and upward ejection of manually inserted paper Front loading and rear ejection of manu
● Command Control code Code Corresponding setup function Hexadecimal HD + @ (1B,7C,60,01,00,40)H (5) Reset (RESET key) If the printer is reset without saving data, it enters the condition set when power was turned on. HD + G + n (1B,7C,60,02,00,47,n)H (6) Printing pressure adjustment n=0 Normal 1 Normal 2 Dark 1 3 Dark 2 4 Auto (Setup Function #01) See page3-8. This command specifies the printing pressure in the currently selected format memory.
● Command Control code Code Hexadecimal HD + C + m + n (1B,7C,60,03,00,43,m,n)H Corresponding setup function (Setup Function #04) (9) Page length setting See page 3-11. m = 0 Fanfold paper m = 1 Cut sheet paper m=0 n = 00H 01H 02H 03H 04H 05H 06H 07H 08H 09H 11.0" 2.0" 2.5" 3.0" 3.5" 4.0" 4.5" 5.0" 5.5" 6.0" n = 0AH 6.5" 0BH 7.0" 0CH 7.5" 0DH 8.0" 0EH 8.5" 0FH 9.0" 10H 9.5" 11H 10.0" 12H 10.5" 13H 11.0" n = 14H 15H 16H 17H 18H 19H 1AH 11.5" 12.0" 12.5" 13.0" 13.5" 14.0" 14.
● Command Control code Code HD + W + n Corresponding setup function Hexadecimal (1B,7C,60,02,00,57,n)H (Setup Function #05) (10) Width of fanfold paper n=0 1 2 4 See page 3-12. 15 inches 10 inches 5 inches 12 inches This command is valid when m = 0 or fanfold paper is specified in the page length setting (9) above. This command specifies the paper width in the currently selected format memory.
● Command Control code Code HD + k + n Corresponding setup function Hexadecimal (1B,7C,60,02,00,6B,n)H (14) Character font selection n = 00H 01H 02H 03H 04H 05H 06H 07H 08H 09H 0AH ROMAN ROMAN SANS SERIF COURIER PRESTIGE SCRIPT OCR-B OCR-A LETTER GOTHIC ORATOR ORATOR-S (Setup Function #11) See page 3-18. This command specifies the font in the currently selected format memory. HD + P + n (1B,7C,60,02,00,50,n)H (15) Character pitch selection n=0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 CPI 10 CPI 12 CPI 15 CPI 17.
● Command Control code Code HD + SI + n Corresponding setup function Hexadecimal (1B,7C,60,02,00,0F,n)H (Setup Function #14) (17) Zoom in/out n=00H 01H 02H 03H 04H 0AH 0BH 0CH 100% 91% 83% 79% 66% 116% 120% 141% n=10H 200% n=1AH 1200% n=12H 400% n=1CH 1400% n=14H n=16H 600% 800% n=1EH 1600% n=18H 1000% This command specifies the zoom in/out in the currently selected format memory. See page 3-21.
● Command Control code Code Corresponding setup function Hexadecimal HD + M + 01H + n (1B,7C,60,03,00,4D, 01,n)H (21) Saving data in format memory n=0 1 2 3 4 5 (Setup Function #19) Saves data in format memory 1. Saves data in format memory 2. Saves data in format memory 3. Saves data in format memory 4. Saves data in format memory 5. Saves data in format memory 6. This command saves data in the currently selected format memory into specified memory. See page 3-24.
● Command Control code Code Hexadecimal HD + t + m + n (1B,7C,60,03,00,74, m,n)H Corresponding setup function (24) Character table selection (Setup Function #21, #22, #23, #51) See pages 3-25, 3-26 and 3-41.
● Command Control code Code HD + R + n Corresponding setup function Hexadecimal (1B,7C,60,02,00,52,n)H (25) National font selection (EPSON) (Setup Function #24) n = 0H 1H 2H 3H 4H 5H 6H 7H USA France Germany U.K. Denmark Sweden Italy Spain 8H 9H AH BH CH DH EH FH Japan Norway Denmark2 Spain2 Latin America Korea Turkey Legal See page 3-27. HD + i + n (1B,7C,60,02,00,69,n)H (26) Code page selection (Setup Function #25) See page 3-28.
● Command Control code Code HD + 0 + n Corresponding setup function Hexadecimal (1B,7C,60,02,00,30,n)H (Setup Function #30) (31) Zero font style n = 0 No-slashed 1 Slashed HD + w + n (1B,7C,60,02,00,77,n)H "0" "0" See page 3-30. (Setup Function #31) (32) Horizontal tab interval See page 3-31.
● Command Control code Code HD + ] + n + n Corresponding setup function Hexadecimal (1B,7C,60,03,00,5D, 6E,n)H See page 3-37. n=0H 1H 2H 3H 4H 5H 6H HD + ] + x + n (1B,7C,60,03,00,5D, 78,n)H (1B,7C,60,03,00,5D, 58,n)H (1B,7C,60,02,00,41,n)H 7H 8H 9H AH BH CH DH CODE128 EAN-8 EAN-13 UPC-A UPC-E POSTNET ELENENT (Setup Function #42) See page 3-39. 1 1.5 2 2.5 (40) Enlarged character size (Setup Function #43) See page 3-39. n= 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 HD + A + n INDSTRAL-2.
● Command Control code Code HD + < + e + n Corresponding setup function Hexadecimal (1B,7C,60,03,00,3D, 65,n)H (42) PCL mode (HP) (Setup Function #50) See page 3-40. n=0 PCL3+ 1 PCL 2 PCL3+D HD + o + m + n (1B,7C,60,03,00,6F, m,n)H (43) Setting option (Setup Function #60) See page 3-41. m=0 : CSF n =0 : No CSF 1 : CSF used (with no rear tractor) m=0 : Rear tractor n =0 : No rear tractor 1 : Rear tractor used (with no CSF) The CSF and rear tractor cannot be used together.
● Command Control code Code HD + I + p + n Corresponding setup function Hexadecimal (1B,7C,60,03,00,49, 70,n)H (47) Interface n= 0 1 2 Parallel Serial Auto (Setup Function #70) See page 3-46. This setting becomes valid after the setup command mode is terminated. HD + I + 0 + DC0 + n (1B,7C,60,04,00,49, 30,10,n)H (48) Printer select command n= 0 1 2 Valid Invalid SLCT IN signal (Setup Function #71) See page 3-47. This setting becomes valid after the setup command mode is terminated.
● Command Control code Code Corresponding setup function Hexadecimal HD + I + 1 + 3 + n (1B,7C,60,04,00,49, 31,33,n)H (52) Protocol (SERIAL I/F) n= 0 1 2 3 DTR X-ON/X-OFF 1 X-ON/X-OFF 2 ETX/ACK (Setup Function #75) See page 3-49. This setting becomes valid after the setup command mode is terminated.
● Command Control code Code Hexadecimal HD + I + 1 + DC1 + n (1B,7C,60,04,00,49, 31,11,n)H Corresponding setup function (56) CD signal (SERIAL I/F) n=0 1 YES (ENABLE) NO (Setup Function #79) See page 3-51. This setting becomes valid after the setup command mode is terminated. HD + I + 1 + DC2 + n (1B,7C,60,04,00,49, 31,12,n)H (57) DSR signal (SERIAL I/F) (Setup Function #80) See page 3-51. n=0 1 YES (ENABLE) NO This setting becomes valid after the setup command mode is terminated.
● Command Control code Code HD + I + 0 + 3 + n Corresponding setup function Hexadecimal (1B,7C,60,04,00,49, 30, 33,n)H (61) Error status signal output n= 0 1 HD + U + n (1B,7C,60,02,00,55,n)H (62) Printing direction n=0 1 2 3 HD + z + n (1B,7C,60,02,00,7A,n)H (1B,7C,60,03,00,3E, 67, n)H Pre-direction Pre-direction Uni-direction Bi-direction (63) Display language on LCD n= 0 1 2 3 4 HD + > + g + n YES NO ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ESPANOL ITALIANO (Setup Function #84) See page 3-54.
● Command Control code Code HD + q + n HD + 2 + n HD + # + n HD + S + FF + n HD + e + n Corresponding setup function Hexadecimal (1B,7C,60,02,00,71,n)H (67) Paper Quality (1B,7C,60,02,00,32,n)H n = 0 GOOD 1 NO GOOD (68) FF CODE AT TOF (1B,7C,60,02,00,23,n)H n = 0 NO 1 YES (69) Graphic Quality (1B,7C,60,03,00,53, FF,n)H (1B,7C,60,02,00,65,n)H n = 0 MODE 0 1 MODE 1 2 MODE 2 (70) Auto scroll position n = 0 ANY POS 1 TOF ONLT (71) Sleep mode n= 0 1 9-18 — 9.
10. Specifications Printing specifications Printing Method Serial impact dot matrix Print Head 24-pin movable (Parallel/Staggered orientation) Emulation EPSON LQ-2550 TM IBM 2391 TM Hewlett Packard Rugged Writer 480 TM (PCL3) TM Bar code function Enlarged character mode Print Mode 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 16.7 cpi, 17.
● Print mode specifications Print mode specifications Print mode Mulipart mode Normal 10cpi Dark 1 Dark 2 Normal 12cpi Dark 1 Dark 2 Normal 15cpi Dark 1 Dark 2 Normal Draft 16.7cpi Dark 1 Dark 2 Normal 17cpi Dark 1 Dark 2 Normal 20cpi Dark 1 Dark 2 Normal 24cpi Dark 1 Dark 2 Normal Proportional Dark 1 (IBM,HP) Dark 2 Normal Speed Draft 12cpi Dark 1 (SD) Dark 2 Normal S.
● Print mode specifications Mulipart mode Print mode Normal Dark 1 Dark 2 Normal 24cpi Dark 1 (EPSON) Dark 2 Normal 24cpi Dark 1 (IBM,HP) Dark 2 Normal Proportional Dark 1 Dark 2 Normal 1/2 Prop.
● Print mode specifications Mulipart mode Print mode Normal Dark 1 Dark 2 Normal 12cpi Dark 1 Dark 2 Normal 15cpi Dark 1 Dark 2 Normal 16.7cpi Dark 1 Dark 2 Normal 17cpi Dark 1 Dark 2 Normal 20cpi Dark 1 Dark 2 Normal 24cpi Dark 1 Dark 2 Normal Proportional Dark 1 (IBM,HP) Dark 2 10cpi HQDR Dot pitch Max. No. Character structure Print speed (V × H) (cps) (inch) of Col. 1/120 136 24 × 36 1/144 163 24 × 12(+3) 1/180 204 24 × 12 1/240 227 24×12(+2.
● specifications Graphic printing specifications Graphic type Density Pins 60dpi 8/24 Horizontal dot pitch 1/60inch 80dpi 8 1/80inch 90dpi 8/24 1/90inch 120dpi 8/24 1/120inch 120dpi 8/24 1/60inch 120dpi 8 1/60inch 180dpi 24 1/120inch 180dpi 24 1/90inch 24 1/60inch 240dpi 8 1/120inch 240dpi 8 1/60inch 360dpi 24 1/120inch 360dpi 24 1/90inch 24 1/60inch (High speed 1,2) (High speed 1) 180dpi (High speed 2) (High speed 1,2) (High speed 1) 360dpi (High speed 2) Print
● specifications Paper specifications Available paper sizes ●Fanfold paper Paper width: 3 ~ 16 inches (Front tractor) 3 ~ 16.5 inches ( Rear tractor) Paper thickness: 0.08 ~ 0.12 mm Paper weight: 55 ~ 90 kg 17 ~ 28 lbs 64 ~ 105 g/m2 Paper quality: Wood-free paper ●Fanfold paper Number of sheets: 9 or less (Dark 2) (multipart forms) Paper thickness: 0.12 ~ 0.59mm Paper weight: 34 kg original +8 non-carbon equivalent ●Cut sheet paper 0.08 ~ 0.
11. Character set table EPSON Italic table H L 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) (112) 7 (128) (144) (160) A (176) (192) (208) (224) (240) B C D E F (15) (31) (47) (63) (79) (95) (111) (127) (143) (159) (175) (191) (207) (223) (239) (255) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Select this character table with ESC t 0.
● Character set table EPSON international font table HEX 23 Country 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E U.S.A FRANCE GERMANY U.K DENMARK SWEDEN ITALY SPAIN JAPAN NORWAY DENMARK2 SPAIN2 LATIN AMERICA KOREA TURKEY LEGAL Select this character table with ESC R.
● Character set table IBM character set table 2 H L 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) (112) 7 (128) (144) (160) A (176) (192) (208) (224) (240) B C D E F (15) (31) (47) (63) (79) (95) (111) (127) (143) (159) (175) (191) (207) (223) (239) (255) Select this character table with ESC 6.
● Character set table Code 00H ~ 7FH (Common) Code page 437 (U.S.A.) Code page 850 (Multilingual) Code page 857 (Turkish) 11-4 — 11.
● Character set table Code page 858 (Multilingual-Euro) Code page 860 (Portuguese) Code page 861 (Icelandic) Code page 863 (Canadian French) — 11.
● Character set table Code page 865 (Nordic) BRASCII ABICOMP ISO-1 (ISO-8859-1) 11-6 — 11.
● Character set table HP mode ROMAN-8 character set L/H 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PC-8 (Danish / Norwegian) character set 9 A B C D E F L/H 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 A A B B C C D D E E F F 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F The (00)H-(1F)H and (7F)H normally function as control code.
● Character set table L/H 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F The character of (A0)H-(FF)H are, respectively, the same as those of (20)H -(7F)H. ISO ID ASCII FRANCE 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E 69 1F FRANCE 2 - 0F GERMANY 21 1G GERMANY 2 - 0G U.K.
INDEX Symbol , , , Key............................3-2 A Accent character.............................................3-30 ALT key ............................................................2-4 Alternate graphics mode (AGM) (IBM) ...........3-28 AUTO FEED signal ................................3-29, 7-3 Automatic scrolling .................................3-42, 4-4 Automatic serial/parallel ................................7-11 B Bar code function Code 128 subset transition rule .........
Index All-character set ...............................5-20 Form feeding .....................................5-18 Line feeding .......................................5-17 Rotational angle ................................5-24 Initializing the enlarged character mode ...........................................5-18 Setting and canceling the enlarged character mode ...........................5-22 Selecting an enlarged character font...5-20 Vertical printing position ....................
Index P Paper ..............................................................1-8 PAPER FORM key .........................................2-4 Paper jam detection ......................................3-44 PAPER PATH key ..........................................2-2 Parallel interface AUTO FEED signal .............................7-3 ACK signal ..........................................7-4 BUSY signal ........................................7-4 ERROR signal .....................................
Software command list Code Symbol Function EPSON command list Decimal BEL BS HT LF VT FF CR SO SI DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 CAN DEL ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC (07)D (08)D (09)D (10)D (11)D (12)D (13)D (14)D (15)D (17)D (18)D (19)D (20)D (24)D (127)D (27)D SO (27)D(14)D SI (27)D(15)D EM (27)D(25)D SP (27)D(32)D ! (27)D(33)D # (27)D(35)D $ (27)D(36)D % (27)D(37)D & (27)D(38)D ✽ (27)D(42)D ( (27,40,45)D
● EPSON command list Code Symbol Function Decimal ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC E F G H J K L M N O P Q R S T U W Y Z \ a b g j k l p q t w x (27)D(69)D (27)D(70)D (27)D(71)D (27)D(72)D (27)D(74)D (27)D(75)D (27)D(76)D (27)D(77)D (27)D(78)D (27)D(79)D (27)D(80)D (27)D(81)D (27)D(82)D (27)D(83)D (27)D(84)D (27)D(85)D (27)D(87)D (27)D(89)D (27)D(90)D (27)D(92)D (27)D(97)D (27)D(98)D (27)D(103)D (27)D(106)D (27)D(
● IBM command list Code Symbol Function IBM command list Decimal Hexadecimal BEL (07)D (07)H Activates the printer buzzer. BS (08)D (08)H Moves the printing position to the left by one character. HT (09)D (09)H Moves the printing position to the next horizontal tab. LF (10)D (0A)H Single-line feeding VT (11)D (0B)H Vertical tab FF (12)D (0C)H Form feed (Always moves the printing position to the left margin.
● IBM command list Code Symbol Function Decimal Hexadecimal ESC K (27)D(75)D (1B)H (4B)H Specifies the 8-dot single-density graphic mode. ESC L (27)D(76)D (1B)H (4C)H Specifies the 8-dot double-density graphic mode. ESC N (27)D(78)D (1B)H (4E)H Specifies the bottom margin. ESC O (27)D(79)D (1B)H (4F)H Cancels the bottom margin. ESC P (27)D(80)D (1B)H (50)H Specifies or cancels proportional printing.
● HPcommand list Code Function Symbol HP command list Decimal BEL BS HT LF FF CR SO SI ESC SP DEL ESC & ESC & ESC & ESC & ESC & ESC & ESC & ESC & ESC & Hexadecimal (07)D (08)D (09)D (10)D (12)D (13)D (14)D (15)D (27)D (32)D (127)D C (27,38,97,#,67)D H (27,38,97,#,72)D L (27,38,97,#,76)D M (27,38,97,#,77)D R (27,38,97,#,82)D V (27,38,97,#,86)D D (27,38,100,#,68)D @ (27,38,100,#,64)D E (27,38,107,#,69)D (07)H (08)H (09)H (0A)H (0C)H (0D)H (0E)H (0F)H (1B)H (20)H (7F)H (1B,26,61,#,43)H (1B,26,61,#,48)H
● HP command list Code Symbol ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ( s # H ) s # H ( s # P ) s # P ( s # Q ) s # Q ( s # S ) s # S ( s # T ) s # T ( s # U ) s # U ( s # V ) s # V ( s # W ) # @ ) s # W * b # M * b # W * b # X * b # Y * c # E * c # F * p # X * p # Y * r # A * r B * r K * r # S * t # R 9 = ? DC1 E Y Z ESC z Decimal Hexadecimal (27,40,115,#,72)D (27,41,115,#,72)D (27,40,115,#,80)D (2
Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18.01.1991: Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäß ISO 7779. This unit complies with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. Dies Gerät entspricht den Bedingungen der Niederspannungs-Vorschrift 73/23/EEC und dem EMVG nach 89/336/EEC.
PRINTER DIVISION 1-1-1, AKANEHAMA, NARASHINO-SHI, CHIBA 275-8558 JAPAN
