Compuprint POLLUX Printer User Manual Manual Part 2
Compuprint SpA Printer Manual Part 2
Contents
- 1. Manual Part 1
- 2. Manual Part 2
- 3. Manual Part 3
Manual Part 2
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The default values of the various functions are indicated in bold.
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Press the PROGRAM key when the printer is turned on and is offline or online without printing.
The following message will be displayed:
PRINT OUT? NO
The following figure shows the structure and how to move inside the Program Setup.
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Main Structure
Print out? Yes
Macro# 1
Line sp. 6 lpi
...
Next Macro? No
Config. Menu Yes
Hex Dump Yes
Tear adjust: …
Cut adjust: …
Line sp. ...
Next Macro? Yes
Macro#4
Low. Jam Sensor Y
Upp. Jam Sensor Y
Print out? No
User Macro
Config. Menu No
Hex Dump No
Tear adjust: 0
Cut adjust:0
MACRO PARAMETER BLOCK
CONFIGURATION MENU BLOCK
…
Parall. Interface
Serial Interface
The items define the following parameters:
• Four user macros
• The direct access to the Power-On Configuration
• Hexadecimal printout
• Tear-Off adjustment
• Cut adjustment
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Printout of the Printer Settings
PRINT OUT? NO → or ← PRINT OUT? YES
↓
USER MACRO
PRINT OUT? NO The Setup is not printed.
PRINT OUT? YES The printer setup is printed. The printout starts as soon as you select this
value.
NOTE: The Program setup printout indicates:
• the currently selected values,
• the current selected macro is marked with the #x# symbols (USER MACRO #x#),
• the current firmware release.
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USER MACRO
The USER MACRO item allows to prepare four printing environments (MACRO#1, MACRO#2,
MACRO#3 and MACRO#4). Each macro is composed of a group of parameters which define a
configuration that can then be recalled to easily set the printer for four printing environments.
SELECTION OF THE USER MACRO
PRINT OUT? NO USER MACRO
↓ ↑
USER MACRO → MACRO # 1 → or ←
↓ MACRO # 2 → or ←
CONFIG MENU NO MACRO # 3 → or ←
MACRO # 4 → or ←
↓
LINE SP. 6 LPP
Selection of the macro for which you intend to set the parameters.
When a new macro is selected and the fanfold paper is present in the paper path set in the
previous macro, it will be automatically parked (TEAR IF NECESS/PARK PAPER is displayed).
Tear off this fanfold paper to avoid paper jams and press PARK key.
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USER MACRO PARAMETERS
Macro #1 Macro #2
Line sp. 6 lpi
Line sp. Lock No
Length 1 Line
Top of Form 0
Skipover 0
Draft Mode Best
Quality LQ
Font Draft
Pitch 5 cpi
Pitch Lock No
Left Margin 0
Macro #3 Macro #4
Line sp. ...
Line sp. Lock Yes
Length ...
Top of Form ...
Skipover …
Draft Mode Norm
Font …
Pitch …
Pitch Lock Yes
Left Margin …
User macro
Quality …
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Path Lower Push
Tear normal
VT:FF+Cut
Strong impact
Perfor. Safe No
Autogap 0
Tuning: Horiz 0
Tuning: Vert 0
Macro-> MFG No
Next macro? No
Path ...
Tear …
VT: ...
Soft impact
Perfor. Safe Yes
Autogap ...
Tuning: Horiz ...
Tuning: Vert ...
Macro-> MFG Yes
Next macro? Yes
Config. Menu No
Right Margin 2 Right Margin …
Slash Zero No Slash Zero Yes
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Line Spacing
MACRO # 1
↑
MACRO# 1 → LINE SP. 6 LPI → or ←
LINE SP. 8 LPI → or ←
LINE SP. 12 LPI → or ←
LINE SP 3L/30MM → or ←
LINE SP 4L/30MM → or ←
LINE SP 6L/30MM → or ←
LINE SP 8L/30MM → or ←
LINE SP 12L/30MM → or ←
↓
LINE SP LOCK NO
These values define the line spacing in lines/inch (6, 8, 12) or in lines per 30 mm (3, 4, 6, 8, 12).
Line Spacing Lock
LINE SP. 6 LPI
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LINE SP. LOCK NO → or ←
LINE SP. LOCK YES → or ←
↓
LENGTH xxx
LINE SP. LOCK NO Setting this item, the value set for vertical spacing can be changed by software
or operator panel.
LINE SP. LOCK YES Setting this item, the value set for vertical spacing cannot be changed by
software but only by operator panel.
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Page Length
LINE SP. LOCK NO
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LENGTH 1 LINE → or ←
LENGTH . .. LINES → or ←
LENGTH 244 LINES → or ←
LENGTH A5 → or ←
LENGTH A4 → or ←
LENGTH A3 → or ←
LENGTH A2 → or ←
LENGTH LEGAL → or ←
LENGTH LETTER → or ←
↓
TOP OF FORM 0
These items set the page length for fanfold paper in number of lines depending on the current
vertical spacing. For the single sheets the page format can be specified in number of lines or the
standard formats LETTER, LEGAL, A2, A3, A4, A5. Default value is 66 lines.
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Top of Form
LENGTH Xx
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TOP OF FORM 0 → or ←
TOP OF FORM ... → or ←
TOP OF FORM xxx → or ←
↓
SKIPOVER 0
These items set the top of form. The values range between 0 and the page length - 1.
Skip Over Perforation
TOP OF FORM 0
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SKIPOVER 0 → or ←
SKIPOVER ... → or ←
SKIPOVER xxx → or ←
↓
DRAFT MODE NORM
These items set the skipover perforation. The values range between 0 and the page length - 1.
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Draft Print Mode
SKIPOVER 0
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DRAFT MODE NORM → or ←
DRAFT MODE BEST → or ←
↓
QUALITY LQ
DRAFT MODE NORM The printer performs the draft printing at high speed.
DRAFT MODE BEST The printer performs the draft printing at low speed to obtain better quality
print.
Quality Print Mode
DRAFT MODE NORM
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QUALITY LQ → or ←
QUALITY HS_ LQ → or ←
QUALITY NLQ → or ←
QUALITY HS_ NLQ → or ←
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FONT Draft
QUALITY LQ The printer performs the Letter Quality printing.
QUALITY HS_ LQ The printer performs the Letter Quality printing at high speed.
QUALITY NLQ The printer performs the Near Letter Quality printing.
QUALITY HS_ NLQ The printer performs the Near Letter Quality printing at high speed.
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Font Selection
QUALITY LQ
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FONT Draft → or ←
FONT Courier → or ←
FONT Gothic → or ←
FONT OCR-B → or ←
FONT OCR-A → or ←
FONT Script → or ←
↓
PITCH 10 CPI
Selects the fonts. OCR-A is displayed only if a non proportional pitch has been selected.
Pitch Selection
FONT Draft
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PITCH 5 CPI → or ←
PITCH 6 CPI → or ←
PITCH 7.5 CPI → or ←
PITCH 8.5 CPI → or ←
PITCH 10 CPI → or ←
PITCH 12 CPI → or ←
PITCH 15 CPI → or ←
PITCH 17.1 CPI → or ←
PITCH 20 CPI → or ←
PITCH 24 CPI → or ←
PITCH PROP → or ←
↓
PITCH LOCK NO
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These items set the horizontal spacing in characters per inch. The PROP item sets proportional
character spacing.
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Pitch Lock
PITCH 10 CPI
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PITCH LOCK NO → or ←
PITCH LOCK YES → or ←
↓
LEFT MARGIN 0
PITCH LOCK NO Setting this item, the pitch can be changed by software or operator panel.
PITCH LOCK YES Setting this item, the pitch can be changed ONLY by operator panel.
Left Margin
PITCH LOCK NO
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LEFT MARGIN 0 → or ←
LEFT MARGIN ... → or ←
LEFT MARGIN xxx → or ←
↓
RIGHT MARGIN 136
The Left Margin is set in number of columns (depending on the current pitch) starting from the
physical left edge.
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Right Margin
LEFT MARGIN 0
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RIGHT MARGIN. 2 → or ←
RIGHT MARGIN. ... → or ←
RIGHT MARGIN. xxx → or ←
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SLASH ZERO NO
The Right Margin is set in number of columns (depending on the current pitch) starting from the
physical left edge. The default value is 136.
Zero Character Printing
RIGHT MARGIN 136
↑
SLASH ZERO NO → or ←
SLASH ZERO YES → or ←
↓
PATH LOWER PUSH
You can select the Zero character printing with or without a slash.
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Paper Path Selection
This function defines the default paper path for the current macro.
SLASH ZERO NO
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PATH LOWER PUSH → or ←
PATH UPPER PUSH (9078D plus only) → or ←
PATH MANUAL FORM (9078 plus only) → or ←
PATH PUSH PULL → or ←
CUT + LOWER PUSH (9078 plus only) → or ←
CUT + FRONT PSHPUL (9078 plus only) → or ←
PATH ASF 1 → or ←
PATH ASF 2 → or ←
PATH ASF 3 → or ←
↓
TEAR NORMAL
PATH LOWER PUSH Paper loading with the lower push tractor.
PATH UPPER PUSH Paper loading with the upper push tractor (9078D plus model only).
PATH MANUAL FORM Paper loading using the manual single sheet path (9078 plus model only).
PATH PUSH PULL Paper loading using the lower push tractor and the rear pull tractor.
CUT + LOWER PUSH Paper loading using the manual paper path in overlay over the paper
loaded with the lower push tractor. The paper overlay function must be set
to PAPER OVERLY YES (9078 plus model only).
CUT + FRONT PSHPUL Paper loading using the manual paper path in overlay over the paper
loaded with the push-pull tractors. The paper overlay function must be set
to PAPER OVERLY YES (9078 plus model only).
PATH ASF1 Paper loading from the first bin of the ASF, if installed.
PATH ASF2 Paper loading from the second bin of the ASF, if installed.
PATH ASF3 Paper loading from the third bin of the ASF, if installed.
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Tear-Off Mode
PATH LOWER PUSH
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TEAR NORMAL → or ←
TEAR AUTOMATIC → or ←
LABEL → or ←
TEAR NO → or ←
ENABLE CUTTER → or ←
↓
VT: FF+CUT
TEAR NORMAL The Tear-Off Function is performed pressing the ONLINE key when the printer
is offline.
TEAR AUTOMATIC
When the printer is not receiving any data, the paper is moved to the Tear-Off
position. It is returned to the Tear-Off position as soon as it receives printing
data.
LABEL This item must be set when printing on labels, in order to avoid paper jams.
The paper does not execute any backward movement. When pressing the PARK
key, the paper is ejected.
TEAR NO The paper does not execute any backward movement.
ENABLE CUTTER This selection enables the cutter option and appears only, if the cutter option is
installed.
See also “How to Use the Tear-Off Function” later in this chapter.
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Cutter mode
This selection appears only if the cutter option is installed.
TEAR NORMAL
↑
VT: FF + CUT → or ←
VT: LF+CUT → or ←
VT: VT → or ←
CUT EACH PAGE → or ←
CUT PAPER CHANGE → or ←
↓
STRONG IMPACT
VT: FF + CUT When the printer receives a VT command, it performs a form feed and then
cuts the paper.
VT: LF + CUT When the printer receives a VT command, it performs a line feed and then
cuts the paper.
VT: VT When the printer receives a VT command, it performs a vertical tabulation.
CUT EACH PAGE Selecting this item, the printer cuts the paper at the end of each page
according to the selected page length.
CUT PAPER CHANGE Selecting this item, the printer cuts the paper when it receives a paper path
change command and passes over to the new paper path.
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Print Impact Strength
VT: FF + CUT
↑
STRONG IMPACT → or ←
SOFT IMPACT → or ←
↓
PERFOR. SAFE NO
STRONG IMPACT The impact strength of the print head is set for printing on multicopy paper.
SOFT IMPACT The impact strength of the print head is set for printing on single paper or few
copies. The printing noise is reduced.
Paper Perforation
This function allows to move the print head aside the paper when the fanfold paper perforation
passes between the mylar and the print bar, to avoid paper jams. If the use of single sheets is
selected, this item is not displayed.
STRONG IMPACT
↑
PERFOR. SAFE NO → or ←
PERFOR. SAFE YES → or ←
↓
AUTOGAP 0
PERFOR. SAFE NO The function is disabled. The print head remains in its position, when the
perforation of the paper passes.
PERFOR. SAFE YES The function is enabled. The print head is moved aside, when the perforation
passes.
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Adjusting the Print Head Distance
PERFOR. SAFE NO
↑
AUTOGAP -5 → or ←
AUTOGAP ... → or ←
AUTOGAP +3 → or ←
MANUAL GAP → or ←
FIXED GAP 0.3 → or ←
FIXED GAP ... → or ←
FIXED GAP 9.3 → or ←
↓
TUNING.HORIZ 0
AUTOGAP xxx Selecting one of these values sensing the paper thickness. Negative values reduce
the distance between the print head and the paper. Default value is AUTOGAP 0.
MANUAL GAP Selecting this item, the print head must be adjusted manually.
FIXED GAP xxx Selecting one of these values the printer adjusts the print head gap to a fixed
distance.
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Horizontal Character Tuning
AUTOGAP 0
↑
TUNING.HORIZ 0 → or ←
TUNING.HORIZ ... → or ←
TUNING.HORIZ 60 → or ←
↓
TUNING.VERT 0
These values adjust the distance between the left paper margin and the first print character.
The values correspond to 1/120 inch units, i.e. the tuning ranges between 0 and 0,5 inch.
Vertical Character Tuning
TUNING.HORIZ 0
↑
TUNING.VERT. -30 → or ←
TUNING.VERT. ... → or ←
TUNING.VERT. 360 → or ←
↓
MACRO -> MFG NO
These values adjust the distance between the top paper margin and the first printable line. The
values correspond to 1/180 inch units, i.e. the tuning ranges between -1/6 and 2 inch. 0 is the
default value.
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Resetting the Macro Parameters to the Factory Defaults
TUNING.VERT. 0
↑
MACRO -> MFG NO → or ←
MACRO -> MFG YES → or ←
↓
NEXT MACRO? NO
MACRO -> MFG NO The new values set for the macro parameters will be the used.
MACRO -> MFG YES The values set for the macro parameters will be reset to their factory
defaults.
Selecting Another Macro
MACRO -> MFG NO
↑
NEXT MACRO? NO → or ← NEXT MACRO? YES
↓ ↓
CONFIG MENU NO MACRO # 1
To pass over to another macro, select NEXT MACRO YES. Pressing the ↓ or ↑ key the item
MACRO#1 is displayed, then press the → key to pass over to MACRO#2 (MACRO CHANGING is
displayed).
When passing over from one macro to another, the fanfold paper loaded from the paper path,
selected in the previous macro, will be automatically parked (TEAR IF NECESS/PARK PAPER is
displayed). Tear off this fanfold paper and press the PARK key.
You can now set the parameters for Macro#2 as described above. In this way you prepare the
second printing environment .
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Passing over from one macro to the other then sets two different printing environments.
Passing over to the Power-On Configuration
At this point of the menu, it is possible to pass over to the Power On Configuration Functions
Setting.
NEXT MACRO NO
↑
CONFIG MENU NO → or ← CONFIG MENU YES
↓ ↓
HEX DUMP NO PARALL INTERFACE
These items are self-explaining.
Hexadecimal Dump
CONFIG MENU NO
↑
HEX DUMP NO → or ← HEX DUMP YES
↓
TEAR ADJUST: xxxx
If you select HEX DUMP YES, press the PROGRAM key to set this item. The hexadecimal printing
continues, until the HEX DUMP NO item is selected, entering again into the Program Setup.
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Adjusting the Tear-Off Position
HEX DUMP NO
↑
TEAR ADJUST: - 30 → or ←
TEAR ADJUST: ... → or ←
TEAR ADJUST: +360 → or ←
↓
CUT ADJUST xxx
TEAR ADJUST: xxxx These values adjust the distance between the Tear-Off Perforation and the
Tear-Off Bar. The values correspond to 1/180 inch units, i.e. the tuning
ranges between -1/6 and 2 inch. 0 is the default value.
See also “How to Use the Tear-Off Function”, later in this Chapter.
Adjusting the Cut Position
This selection appears only if the cutter option is installed.
TEAR ADJUST xxx
↑
CUT ADJUST: - 30 → or ←
CUT ADJUST: ... → or ←
CUT ADJUST: +360 → or ←
↓
STORE? QUIT
CUT ADJUST: xxxx These values adjust the position in which the paper is cut. The values correspond
to 1/180 inch units, i.e. the tuning ranges between -1/6 and 2 inch. 0 is the
default value.
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Storing the values
CUT ADJUST: xxxx
↑
STORE? QUIT → or ←
STORE? SAVE → or ←
STORE? CURRENT → or ←
PROG
EXIT
STORE? QUIT This setting does not save any of the new values set. The values set previously
will be used.
STORE? SAVE The values set are stored permanently (in the NVM) and will be used until
they are changed by the operator.
STORE? CURRENT The values set are valid until the printer is turned off. When you turn the
printer on again, the values set in the preceding menu setup will be used.
At this point the Program Configuration Setup is finished. You exit pressing the PROGRAM key.
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The paper can be loaded into the printer using different paper paths. The messages indicating
the paper paths are shown only if the corresponding loading device is installed on the printer.
Proceed as follows:
1. Press the READY key to put the printer offline (the READY indicator is unlit).
2. Press the PATH key, according to the installed devices the following messages are displayed:
LOAD LOWER PUSH For the lower push tractor paper path.
LOAD UPPER PUSH For the upper push tractor paper path (9078D Model only).
LOAD MANUAL For the manual cut sheet paper path (9078 Model only).
LOAD PUSH-PULL For the paper path using the lower push tractor and the optional rear pull
tractor.
LOAD ASF1 Loading a cut sheet from the first bin of the automatic sheet feeder.
LOAD ASF2 Loading a cut sheet from the second bin of the automatic sheet feeder.
LOAD ASF3 Loading a cut sheet from the third bin of the automatic sheet feeder.
• To load fanfold paper go to “Loading Paper Using the Lower Tractor” or “Loading Paper
Using the Upper Tractor”.
• To load manual cut sheets go to “Loading Cut Sheets”.
• For using paper with the Automatic Sheet Feeder option, consult the documentation you
receive together with the option.
When a new paper path is selected, the paper loaded in the printer is automatically
parked/ejected.
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This function is used to match the paper perforation with the tear-off bar. For this function the
following values must be set:
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1. Press the PROGRAM key when the printer is disabled or enabled without printing to enter the
Program Setup.
2. Press the ↓ key and the following message appears:
USER MACRO
3. Press the → key to select the macro for which you want to set the paper size (MACRO#1,
MACRO#2, MACRO#3 or MACRO#4).
4. Once the desired macro is displayed press the ↓ key until the following parameter is
displayed:
LENGTH xx
5. Press the → or ← key until the desired page size is displayed.
6. Press again the PROGRAM key to exit the menu end set the new value.
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The default value for the Tear-Off Function is TEAR NORMAL. To check the Tear-Off Position
proceed as follows:
1. To move the paper to the Tear-Off position, press the ON LINE key when the printer is
disabled or enabled without printing.
2. Check if the paper perforation matches the tear-off bar on the printer.
If it does not:
1. Press the PROGRAM key to enter the Program Setup.
2. Press the ↓ key until the following message appears:
USER MACRO
3. Press the → key until the macro for which you want to adjust the tear-off is displayed (#1,
#2, #3 or #4):
MACRO # x
4. Press the ↓ key until the following message is displayed:
TEAR ADJUST xxx
5. Press the → or ← key to scroll the values of this function.
The values below 0 move the tear-off position downwards, values above 0 move the paper
upwards. The values can be set between -30 and 360 at 1/180 inches (-1/6 to 2 inches).
6. When the desired value is displayed, press the PROGRAM key. The storage options are
displayed.
7. Press the → or ← key, until the following message is displayed:
STORE? SAVE
8. Press the PROGRAM key to exit from the menu.
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It is now possible to select the Tear-Off Mode.
1. Press the PROGRAM key when the printer is disabled or enabled without printing to enter the
Program Setup.
2. Press the ↓ key. The following message is displayed:
USER MACRO
3. Press the → key to select the macro for which you want to set the tear-off mode MACRO#1,
MACRO#2, MACRO#3 or MACRO#4).
4. Press the ↓ key, until the following message is displayed:
TEAR NORMAL
Pressing the → or ← key it is now possible to decide how to execute the tear off function:
TEAR NORMAL Pressing the ON LINE key the paper is moved to the tear-off position.
Pressing again the ON LINE key, the paper is moved to the printing position.
If the ON LINE key is not pressed for 10 seconds, the paper moves automatically
back to the print position.
TEAR AUTOMATIC If the printer is not receiving data, the paper is moved automatically to the tear
position.
LABEL The ON LINE key is disabled for the tear-off function. This selection is useful
when printing on labels. Pressing the PARK key, the printer ejects the paper
towards the back of the printer.
TEAR NO The Tear-Off function is disabled
5. Press the PROGRAM key to exit the setup.
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To prevent not expertise persons changing the printer setup parameters, it is possible to
lock/unlock the access to the printer setups as follows:
• Press ON LINE, MACRO and SHIFT keys at the same time and keep them pressed while powering
the printer on. As soon as these keys are released, the following messages will be displayed:
9078 plus or 9078D plus
then,
LOCKED MENU
Now the access to the printer setups is locked. If the PROGRAM key is pressed, the LOCKED MENU
message is displayed (the PROGRAM key is disabled).
• If you decide to unlock the printer setup, turn the printer off, then press the ON LINE, MACRO and
SHIFT keys at the same time and keep them pressed while powering the printer on again. As soon
as these keys are released, the following messages will be displayed:
9078 plus or 9078D plus
then,
UNLOCKED MENU
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According to the setting of the TEAR item in the Program Setup, the paper parking procedure is
performed in different ways. See the following description:
If TEAR NO is selected:
• When the paper is positioned at the first
printable line and the paper path is changed
(changing the Macro or pressing the PATH
key) or the PARK key is pressed, the printer
performs automatically the parking
procedure.
• If at least one line has been printed, or the
paper has been fed forward at least 1 line
and the paper path is changed (changing the
Macro or pressing the PATH key) or the
PARK key is pressed, the display shows TEAR
IF NECESS./PARK PAPER.
If the paper to be parked is longer than 18"
tear it off and press the PARK key again to
perform the parking procedure.
TEAR NO
PARKING TEAR IF NECESS.
PARK PAPER
PARKING
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
PARK
Other paper position
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
1st printable line
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If TEAR NORMAL is selected:
• When the paper is positioned at the
first printable line and the paper
path is changed (changing the
Macro or pressing the PATH key) or
the PARK key is pressed, the
printer performs automatically the
parking procedure.
• If at least one line has been
printed, or the paper has been fed
forward at least 1 line and the
paper path is changed (changing
the Macro or pressing the PATH
key) or the PARK key is pressed,
the paper is moved to the tear-off
position and the display shows
TEAR IF NECESS./PARK PAPER.
If the paper to be parked is longer
than 18" tear it off and press the
PARK key again to perform the
parking procedure.
• If the ON LINE key is pressed after
a print job and the paper has
moved in the tear-off position,
when pressing the PARK key the
printer performs automatically the
parking procedure.
TEAR NORMAL
PARKING
1st printable line Other paper position
ON LINE
Paper is moved to
tear-off position
PARKING
PARK
Paper is moved to
tear-off position
TEAR IF NECESS.
PARK PAPER
PARKING
PARK
Print job
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
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If TEAR AUTOMATIC is selected:
• When the paper is positioned at the
first printable line and the paper path
is changed (changing the Macro or
pressing the PATH key) or the PARK key
is pressed, the printer performs
automatically the parking procedure.
• If at least one line has been printed, or
the paper has been fed forward at least
1 line and the paper path is changed
(changing the Macro or pressing the
PATH key) or the PARK key is pressed,
when the paper did not yet move to the
tear position, the display shows TEAR
IF NECESS./ PARK PAPER. If the
paper to be parked is longer than 18"
tear it off and press the PARK key again
to perform the parking procedure.
• If at least one line has been printed, or
the paper has been fed forward at least
1 line and the paper path is changed
(changing the Macro or pressing the
PATH key) or the PARK key is pressed
when the paper is already in the tear
position, the printer performs
automatically the parking procedure.
TEAR AUTOMATIC
PARKING
1st printable line Other paper position
TEAR IF NECESS.
PARK PAPER
PARKING
PARK
Paper moved to
tear-off position
PARKING
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
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If LABEL is selected:
• When the paper is positioned at the first
printable line and the paper path is
changed (changing the Macro or pressing
the PATH key), or the PARK key is
pressed the printer automatically ejects
the paper towards the rear of the printer.
• If at least one line has been printed, or
the paper has been fed forward at least 1
line and the paper path is changed
(changing the Macro or pressing the
PATH key) or the PARK key is pressed,
the display shows TEAR IF
NECESS./EJECT PAPER. If the paper to
be ejected is longer than 18" tear it off
and press the PARK key again to perform
the paper ejection.
LABEL
EJECTING
1st printable line Other paper position
TEAR IF NECESS.
EJECT PAPER
EJECTING
PARK
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
MACRO or
PATH or
PARK
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If at power on the paper is already loaded in a paper path that is different to the paper path
used by the macro which is valid at power-on, independently from the setting of the TEAR
function, the display shows TEAR IF NECESS./EJECT PAPER. If the paper to be ejected is
longer than 18" tear it off and press the PARK key again to perform the paper ejection.
In all the above cases the parking procedure may be interrupted pressing the SHIFT key. The
display shows OPER. INTERRUPTED.
If in any of the above cases you do not tear off the paper and the printer is not able to park it,
because it is too long, the display shows TEAR OFF PAPER/PARK PAPER. Tear off the paper and
press again the PARK key.
During the parking procedure the display shows PARKING. If the printer is ejecting the paper
(see LABEL selection) the display shows EJECTING.
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Push-Pull Path
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Manual Path
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Base Configuration
With Installed Options
Lower Push Path
(9078 plus and 9078D plus)
Automatic Sheet Feeder
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Lower Push Tractor
(9078 plus and 9078D plus)
Lower Push Tractor
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Cutter
(9078 plus and 9078D plus)
Upper Push Tractor
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Cutter
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Loading Mode Lower Tractor Upper Tractor
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Push-Pull
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Width 76 to 432 mm
3 to 17 inches 76 to 432 mm
3 to 17 inches 76 to 432 mm
3 to 17 inches
Length 76 to 609 mm
3 to 24 inches 76 to 609 mm
3 to 24 inches 76 to 609 mm
3 to 24 inches
Thickness max.0.635 mm
0.025 inches max. 0.635 mm
0.025 inches max. 0.635 mm
0.025 inches
Copies 1 + 7 1 + 7 1 + 7
Weight (g/m2):
- Original 55 to 150 55 to 150 55 to 150
- Other sheets 45 to 75 45 to 75 45 to 75
- Carbon Paper 35 35 35
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Loading Mode Manual Feeding
Length 102 to 559 mm (4 to 22 inches)
Thickness Max. variations 3 mm (0.013 inches)
Types USA 6 (165 x 92 mm)
USA 10 (241 x 105 mm)
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Loading Mode Manual Loading
Width 114 to 432 mm (4.5 to 17 inches)
Length 101 to 559 mm (4 to 22 inches)
Weight Original: 50-120 g/m2
Multiparts: First Sheet: 55-75 g/m2
Other Sheets: 45 - 75 g/m2
Carbon Paper: 14 - 35 g/m2
Formats A5 149 x 210 mm Portrait & Landscape
A4 210 x 297 mm Portrait & Landscape
A3 297 x 420 mm Portrait & Landscape
A2 420 x 554 mm Portrait
Letter 8.5 x 11 inches Portrait & Landscape
Legal 8.5 x 14 inches Portrait & Landscape
Executive 7.25 x 10.5 inches Portrait & Landscape
Thickness max. 0.635 mm (0.025 inches)
Copies 1 Original + 7 Copies
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9078 plus model
Cut sheet loading mode is only available for the 9078 plus model.
Cut sheets can be loaded manually, one at a time using the front manual paper path (manual or
automatic loading) or automatically using the ASF option for large quantities of paper.
Inserting a cut sheet, the fanfold paper is automatically parked with a reverse movement (if the
overlapping is not selected).
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1. Lift the cut sheets support until it locks in horizontal position.
2. Position the left paper guide on the cut sheet support for the first printing column (position 0).
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3. Insert a cut sheet along the left paper
guide. Match the right paper guide with
the sheet margin.
4. The loading mode of the cut sheet depends on the value set for the QUICK function in the
Power-On Configuration:
Manual loading mode
(QUICK NO) Make sure that the printer is disabled. Insert a cut sheet onto the
front paper support and press the LOAD/FF key to feed the paper.
Press the ON LINE key to enable the printer.
Automatic loading mode
(QUICK YES) Insert a cut sheet onto the front paper support, the paper will be
loaded automatically after 2 seconds. The LOAD/FF key can be used
to load the paper into the printer, before the 2 seconds have passed.
5. To lower the paper feed support, free the
paper support holder below the support
and replace the support in its initial
position.
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If your printer is the 9078 plus model, make sure that the cut sheets support is closed before
loading the fanfold paper.
1. To select the lower tractor paper path press the PATH key until the display shows:
LOAD LOWER PUSH
• If you have been using a different path, the display shows:
PATH CHANGING
• If you have been using fanfold paper in the upper tractor paper path (9078D model only),
the printer automatically starts the parking procedure. The display shows alternately:
TEAR IF NECESS. and PARK PAPER
• Tear off the fanfold loaded with the upper tractor (if it is longer than 18 inches) and press
the PARK key. The display shows:
PARKING
followed by
LOAD LOWER PUSH
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2. Open the tractor area cover turning is upwards and lay it on the top of the printer.
• If your printer is the 9078D plus
model and it is installed the upper
tractor, rotate the upper tractor out
of the printer.
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3. Unlock the sprockets of the Lower
tractor moving the sprocket levers up.
Slide the left sprocket to the first
printing column.
4. Space the paper guides along the tractor
bar. Open the sprocket covers of the left
and right sprocket
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• If your printer is the 9078D plus
model, insert the fanfold paper
between the lower and the upper
tractor.
5. Hold the fanfold paper in front of the
sprockets and insert the paper
perforation on the left sprocket pins
and close the sprocket cover.
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6. Insert the paper on the right sprocket
pins, make sure the paper goes under
the paper sensor and close the sprocket
cover.
7. Match the left sprocket for the first printing position with the ninth position and lock it in
place. Adjust the right sprocket gently to remove slack from the paper.
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• If your printer is the 9078D plus model,
reposition the upper tractor in its initial
position
8. Close the tractor area cover. Press the LOAD/FF key to load the paper into the printer.
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9. The paper must be loaded as shown in figure (i.e. 9078D plus model).
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Fanfold paper loading mode through the upper tractor is only available for the 9078D plus model.
To load paper in this way, it is necessary to install the upper tractor. See before "Upper Push
Tractor Installation" section.
1. To select the upper tractor paper path press the PATH key until the display shows:
LOAD UPPER PUSH
• If you have been using a different path, the display shows:
PATH CHANGING
• If you have been using fanfold paper in the lower tractor paper path, the printer
automatically starts the parking procedure. The display shows alternately:
TEAR IF NECESS. and PARK PAPER
• Tear off the fanfold loaded with the lower tractor (if it is longer than 18 inches) and press
the PARK key. The display shows:
PARKING
followed by
LOAD UPPER PUSH
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2. Open the tractor area cover turning is upwards and lay it on the top of the printer.
3. Unlock the upper tractor sprockets moving
the sprocket levers up. Slide the left sprocket
to the first printing column.
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4. Space the paper guides along the tractor bar.
Open the sprocket covers of the left and right
sprocket.
5. Hold the fanfold paper in front of the
sprockets and insert the paper perforation
on the left sprocket pins and close the
sprocket cover.
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Insert the paper on the right sprocket pins,
make sure the paper goes under the paper
sensor and close the sprocket cover.
7. Position the left sprocket for printing and lock it in place. Adjust gently the right sprocket to
remove slack from the paper.
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8. Close the tractor area cover. Press the LOAD/FF key to load the paper into the printer.
9. The paper must be loaded as shown in figure.