Fujitsu Isotec 001M33331A Dot Matrix Printer User Manual 1

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FUJITSU DL3750+
DOT MATRIX PRINTER
USER'S MANUAL
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
for United States Users
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15B 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 radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measure:
•
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTES
1. Testing of this equipment was performed on model number M33331A.
2. The use of a nonshielded interface cable with the referenced device is
prohibited. The length of the parallel interface cable must be 3 meters (10
feet) or less. The length of the optional serial interface cable must be 15
meters (50 feet) or less.
3. The length of the power cord must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less.
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Notice for Canadian Users
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Notice for German Users
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/die/das
• M33331B
in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der
• EN 45014 (CE)
funk-entstört ist.
Der Deutschen Bundesport wurde das inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätes
angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie auf Einhaltung der
Bestimmungen eingeräumt.
• Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18.01.1991:
Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß
EN 27779-1991.
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Energy Saving
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, FUJITSU LIMITED has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an
international program that promotes energy saving through the use of
computers and other office equipments. The program backs the development
and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy
consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can
participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as
computers, displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and
logos are uniform among participating nations.
CE Declaration
This product sold in Europe conforms to the standard in accordance with EC
Directives.
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The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice and without
obligation to incorporate changes and improvements into units already
shipped.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information included here is
complete and accurate at the time of publication; however, Fujitsu cannot be
held responsible for errors and omissions.
Printer model specifications differ with the power supply input voltage (100120 or 220-240 VAC).
C147-E046-01EN Jan 2004
Copyright © 2004 FUJITSU LIMITED
Printed in Japan. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced or translated, stored in a database or retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of
Fujitsu Limited.
TRADEMARK
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
FUJITSU is a registered trademark and Fujitsu Creative Faces is a trademark
of Fujitsu Limited. Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer
Coporation. IBM PC and IBM Proprinter XL24E are trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation. ESC/P2 is a trademark of
Seiko Epson Corporation. Microsoft is a registered trademark and MS-DOS
and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Nimbus Sans is a
registered trademark of URW Unternehmensberatung Karow Rubow Weber
GmbH, Hamburg.
Other product names mentioned in this manual may also be trademarks of
their respective companies.
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for buying the Fujitsu DL3750+ dot matrix printer. You can
expect years of reliable service with very little maintenance. This manual
explains how to use your printer to full advantage. It is written for both new
and experienced printer users.
This manual describes how to install, set up, and use your printer and printer
options. It also explains how to keep the printer in good working condition
and what to do should something go wrong. Detailed procedures are provided
for first-time users. Experienced users can skip some of the details, using the
table of contents and chapter introductions to locate information.
This manual has several appendixes, a glossary, and an index. Appendix A
lists supplies and additional documentation and information available from
your dealer or authorized Fujitsu representative. Fujitsu offices are listed at
the end of the manual.
PRINTER MODELS AND
OPTIONS
This manual covers model DL3750+, an 80-column printer. This model has a
100-120 VAC or 220-240 VAC power supply. A serial interface is a factory
add-on option. You must specify these when purchasing the printer.
Unless otherwise stated, the information given here applies to both models.
However, illustrations are of either model.
DL3750+
Basic specifications
Print line at 10 cpi: 80 columns
Interface: Centronics parallel
Centronics parallel + RS-232C
Centronics parallel + USB
Alternative specification
Power supply: 100–120 VAC or 220–240 VAC
User add-on option
RS-232C serial interface (for Centronics parallel model only)
cpi: characters per inch
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ORGANIZATION
This manual is organized as follows:
Quick Reference summarizes everyday printer operations. After you become
familiar with the printer, use this section as a memory aid.
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces the printer and identifies key features
and options that enhance the printer’s capabilities.
Chapter 2, Setting Up, gives step-by-step procedures for setting up the
printer for immediate use and identifies the main parts of the printer. If this is
your first printer, you should read the entire chapter before attempting to use
the printer.
Chapter 3, Paper Handling, explains how to load and use paper with your
printer.
Chapter 4, Printing, covers basic printing operations. This chapter describes
everyday operations from the printer’s control panel, such as loading paper
and selecting print features, in detail. After you become more familiar with
the printer, use Quick Reference at the beginning of the manual to refresh
your memory as needed.
Chapter 5, Using Setup Mode, describes how to change the printer’s optional
settings, such as print features, hardware options, and top-of-form. Most
settings only affect print features such as the typestyle and page format. Note
that certain settings directly affect hardware and software compatibility. Refer
to this chapter as indicated in Chapter 2 or as required.
Chapter 6, Maintenance, explains basic maintenance procedures for this
printer.
Chapter 7, Trouble-Shooting, describes problem-solving techniques. Before
you contact your dealer for help, check the list of problems and solutions
provided in this chapter.
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At the end of this manual, you will find several appendixes, a glossary, and an
index. Appendix A gives order numbers for printer supplies, options, and
publications. Other appendixes provide additional technical information about
the printer.
CONVENTIONS
Special information, such as warnings, cautions, and notes, are indicated as
follows:
WARNING
A WARNING indicates that personal injury may result if you do not follow a
procedure correctly.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates that damage to the printer may result if you do not
follow a procedure correctly.
NOTE
A NOTE provides “how-to” tips or suggestions to help you perform a
procedure correctly. NOTEs are particularly useful for first-time users.
For Experienced Users:
If you are familiar with this printer or with dot matrix printers in general, this
information will help you use the manual effectively.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Quick Reference ...................................................... QR–1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Features ..................................................................... 1–1
CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP
Selecting a Good Location .......................................... 2–1
Unpacking THE PRINTER .......................................... 2–3
Checking Options and Supplies ............................. 2–5
Assembling the Printer ................................................ 2–6
Installing the Cut Sheet Stand ................................ 2–6
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge ............................... 2–7
Getting Acquainted With Your Printer ........................ 2–10
Connecting the Power Cord ...................................... 2–11
Testing the Printer (Offline) ....................................... 2–13
Loading Paper for the Self-Test ........................... 2–13
Printing the Self-Test ............................................ 2–14
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer ........................... 2–19
Selecting a Parallel Interface Cable ..................... 2–19
Selecting a Serial Interface Cable ........................ 2–19
Connecting the Interface Cable ............................ 2–20
Selecting an Emulation ............................................. 2–21
Printing a Sample Page (Online) ............................... 2–25
Installing the Printer Driver ................................... 2–28
CHAPTER 3 PAPER HANDLING
Selecting Paper ........................................................... 3–1
Overview of Paper Operations .................................... 3–2
Adjusting for Paper Thickness .................................... 3–4
Using Single Sheets .................................................... 3–5
Loading a Single Sheet of Paper............................ 3–5
Adjusting the left margin ........................................ 3–6
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USING CONTINUOUS FORMS ................................. 3–8
Ejecting Single Sheets ........................................... 3–8
Positioning the Paper Stack ................................... 3–9
Loading Continuous Forms .................................. 3–10
Adjusting the left margin ...................................... 3–11
Adjusting the TEAR OFF position ........................ 3–13
Unloading Continuous Forms .............................. 3–14
Tearing Off Continuous Forms ............................. 3–14
Feeding and positioning paper .................................. 3–15
Line Feed/Form Feed .......................................... 3–15
Micro Feed ........................................................... 3–16
Load Position Adjust ............................................ 3–16
SWITCHING PAPER TYPES .................................... 3–16
Switching to Single Sheets ................................... 3–16
Switching to Continuous Forms ........................... 3–18
Tips on PAPER HANDLING ...................................... 3–18
General Tips ........................................................ 3–18
Multipart Forms .................................................... 3–18
Envelopes ............................................................ 3–19
Labels .................................................................. 3–19
CHAPTER 4 PRINTING
Selecting Print Features .............................................. 4–1
Using Commercial Software .................................. 4–2
Using the Control Panel ......................................... 4–2
Selecting MENU1 or MENU2 ................................. 4–3
STARTing or STOPPING Printing ............................... 4–5
Starting Printing...................................................... 4–5
Stopping Printing .................................................... 4–5
Resuming from a Paper-Out .................................. 4–5
Printing the remaining lines on a page ................... 4–6
Continuing printing after supplying paper ............... 4–6
Resuming from an Area Over ................................ 4–7
Removing Printed Pages ............................................ 4–8
Removing Single Sheets ........................................ 4–8
Removing Continuous Forms ................................ 4–8
Clearing the Print Buffer .............................................. 4–8
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CHAPTER 5 USING SETUP MODE
How to Use This Chapter ............................................ 5–1
Entering Setup Mode .................................................. 5–2
Overview of Setup Mode ............................................. 5–4
Setup Mode Example............................................. 5–6
Points to Remember .............................................. 5–9
Printing a List of Selected Options ............................ 5–10
Deciding Which Options to Change .......................... 5–12
Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options ................... 5–14
Procedure ............................................................ 5–27
Resetting MENU1 and MENU2 ............................ 5–28
Changing Hardware Options ..................................... 5–29
Procedure ............................................................ 5–33
Changing Print Position Adjustment Options ............. 5–34
Procedure ............................................................ 5–38
Changing Configuration Options ............................... 5–39
Procedure ............................................................ 5–45
Exiting and Saving .................................................... 5–46
Procedure ............................................................ 5–46
Resetting Defaults..................................................... 5–47
Resetting Power-On Defaults............................... 5–47
Resetting Factory Defaults ................................... 5–47
Resetting Factory Defaults in MENU1 and MENU2 ...... 5–47
Using the Diagnostic Functions ................................. 5–48
Printing the Self-Test ............................................ 5–49
Procedure ............................................................ 5–49
Printing Hex Dumps ............................................. 5–50
Procedure ............................................................ 5–51
Checking Vertical Print Alignment (V-ALMNT) ..... 5–53
Procedure ............................................................ 5–53
Setup Mode Reference ............................................. 5–55
DPL24C PLUS ORGANIZATION ......................... 5–56
Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation ... 5–58
Differences in Epson ESC/P2 Emulation ............. 5–59
Online Setup MODE ................................................. 5–60
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Maintenance
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE
Cleaning ...................................................................... 6–1
Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer ...................... 6–1
Replacing the Ribbon .................................................. 6–3
Cleaning the Platen and Paper Bail Rollers ........... 6–3
Replacing the Print Head ............................................ 6–7
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE-SHOOTING
SOLVING PROBLEMS ............................................... 7–1
Print Quality Problems ........................................... 7–1
Paper Handling Problems ...................................... 7–4
Tips for clearing a jammed sheet from the printer .. 7–6
Operating Problems ............................................... 7–7
Printer Failures ...................................................... 7–9
Diagnostic functions .................................................. 7–10
Getting Help .............................................................. 7–10
APPENDIX A SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS
SUPPLIES .................................................................. A-1
USER OPTIONS ......................................................... A-1
APPENDIX B PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Specifications ................................................ B–1
Functional ................................................................... B–2
Specifications .............................................................. B–2
Performance specifications ......................................... B–4
Paper specifications .................................................... B–6
Print Area ............................................................... B–6
Paper Thickness .................................................... B–8
APPENDIX C COMMAND SETS
Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS ............................................... C–2
Factory Default Settings ...................................... C–14
IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation ............................. C–17
Epson ESC/P2 Emulation ........................................ C–22
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APPENDIX D INTERFACE INFORMATION
Parallel Interface ........................................................ D–1
USB Interface ............................................................ D–2
Specification......................................................... D–2
Compatible Mode .................................................. D–3
Nibble Mode .......................................................... D–5
Data Transmission Timing .................................... D–7
Serial Interface ........................................................... D–8
Serial Options ....................................................... D–9
Cable Wiring ......................................................... D–9
Serial Protocols .................................................... D–11
APPENDIX E CHARACTER SETS
Character Sets 1 and 2
(DPL24C plus and IBM XL24E Emulation) ............. E–1
Italic and Graphics Character Sets
(ESC/P2 Emulation) ............................................... E–2
National Character Sets
(All Emulations) ...................................................... E–4
National Character Sets
(DPL24C PLUS and IBM XL24E Emulation) ........ E–14
National Character Sets
(ESC/P2 Emulation) ............................................. E–15
National Character Sets and Supported Resident Fonts
(All Emulations) .................................................... E–18
APPENDIX F RESIDENT FONTS .......................................................... F–1
GLOSSARY OF TERMS ........................................................................ GL–1
INDEX ..................................................................................................... IN–1
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QUICK REFERENCE
Normal mode operation includes everyday operations, such as paper handling
and font selection. The printer comes up in normal mode when turned on. To
enter setup mode, press the TEAR OFF and ONLINE buttons at the same time
while the ONLINE indicator is off (not lit).
Introduction
Quick Reference is written for experienced users —
users who are familiar with how the printer works,
but who may need to refresh their memory
occasionally. Only the printer’s normal (non-setup)
mode is covered. For details on setup mode, see Chapter 5.
Quick
Reference
QUICK REFERENCE
Setting Up
Paper
Handling
Control panel
The table on the next page lists normal mode opeprations with online
and offline conditions and gives the required user response.
Operations are listed alphabetically.
Printing
Setup Mode
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Printer Operations (Normal Mode)
√
: Operation can be performed when the printer is in this state.
—
: Operation cannot be performed when the printer is in this state.
N/A : Does not apply.
Operation
Online Offline
Required Response
Clear print buffer
—
√
Press MENU and TEAR OFF.
Eject single sheets
√
√
Press LF/FF.
Enter normal mode
N/A
N/A
Enter setup mode
—
√
Press TEAR OFF and ONLINE.
Exit to normal mode
—
√
Press ONLINE, then press TEAR OFF or MENU.
Form feed (forward)
√
√
Press and hold LF/FF until the operation starts.
Line feed (forward)
√
√
Press ONLINE and LORD.
Load paper
√
√
Press LOAD.
Micro feed (backward)
—
√
Press ONLINE and TEAR OFF.
Micro feed (forward)
—
√
Press ONLINE and LF/FF.
Place printer offline
√
—
Press ONLINE.
Place printer online
—
√
Press ONLINE.
√
√
Turn printer off, then on.
Resume printing after paper end
—
√
Press ONLINE.
Save adjusted load positions
—
√
Press ONLINE and MENU.
Select MENU1 or MENU2
—
√
Press MENU.
Start/stop/resume printing
√
√
Start: Send print command.
Stop/resume: Press ONLINE.
Self-test printing
√
√
Start: Turn printer off. Press LF/FF while
turning printer on.
Pause/resume: Press TEAR OFF .
Exit: Press ONLINE.
Tear off forms
(Continuous forms only)
√
√
Press TEAR OFF. Tear off forms, then
press any button to retract forms.
Unload paper to park position
(Continuous forms only)
√
√
Press LOAD.
Reset power-on defaults
QR-2
Turn printer on. (Press I on the power switch.)
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INTRODUCTION
Quick
Reference
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing this printer. This
printer is a compact, versatile printer that offers
maximum compatibility with today’s software
packages and personal computers.
The 24-wire print head provides crisp, clear printing for business, office, and
home environments. This printer is also easy to install and use.
Setting Up
Paper
Handling
Dot matrix printer
Key printer features and options are listed in the next two sections.
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Software compatibility. This printer, which operates primarily
with the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS command set, is compatible with the IBM
Proprinter XL24E command set and the Epson ESC/P2 command set.
Various character sets. As basic character sets, IBM PC character sets 1
and 2 are available for the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS command set and the
IBM Proprinter XL24E emulation, and the italic character set and graphics
character sets 1 and 2 are available for the Epson ESC/P2 emulation. As
national character sets, a total of 57 or 61 national character sets
(depending on the emulation), including IBM PS/2 character sets, are
available.
Printing
FEATURES
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Multiple fonts. The printer has nineteen resident fonts: Ten bit-map
fonts — Courier 10, Pica 10, Prestige Elite 12, Boldface PS, OCR-B 10,
OCR-A 10, Correspondence, Compressed, Draft, and High-speed Draft
and nine outline fonts — Timeless, Nimbus Sans, and Courier, each in
upright, italic, and bold.
•
High-speed printing. At 10 cpi, print speed ranges from 113 cpsfor letter
quality to 400 cps for high-speed draft quality.
•
Large print buffer. 128K bytes are available in total for storing input
data and downloading fonts. A large input data buffer allows you to send
files to the printer and return to work in your application. A large
download buffer allows you to use custom fonts.
•
80-column print line. 80-column printers are best suitable for printing in
landscape mode using letter- or A4- size paper.
•
Simple switching of paper types. The ability to "park" continuous forms
makes it easy to switch between continuous forms and single sheets.
•
Auto tearoff. Continuous forms are fed automatically up to the tear-off
position at the end of each job.
•
Maintenance-free. The printer only requires periodic cleaning and
changing of the ribbon cartridge.
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SETTING UP
Unpack, assemble, and select a good location for the printer
Identify the printer’s major parts
Connect the power cord and the interface cable
Test the printer before connecting it to your computer
Select an emulation and print a sample page using your software
Installing the printer driver
Setting Up
•
•
•
•
•
•
Introduction
Your new printer is easy to install and set up.
This chapter tells you how to set up the printer
and start printing right away. If this is your first
printer, you should read the entire chapter before
attempting to use the printer.
In this chapter, you will learn how to:
Quick
Reference
SETTING UP
If you have a problem while setting up the printer, review the section Solving
Problems in Chapter 7. If the problem persists, contact your dealer.
This printer is suitable for most business, office, and home environ-ments. To
obtain peak performance from the printer, select a location that meets the
following guidelines:
Paper
Handling
SELECTING A GOOD
LOCATION
√ Place the printer on a sturdy, level surface.
√ Ensure easy access to the front and rear of the printer by leaving
several inches of space around the printer. Do not block the air vents
on the front, left, and right sides of the printer.
Setup Mode
√ Do not place the printer in direct sunlight or near heaters.
√ Make sure that the room is well-ventilated and free from excessive
dust.
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√ Place the printer near a well-grounded AC power outlet.
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√ Do not expose the printer to extremes of temperature and humidity.
√ Use only the power cord supplied with the printer or recommended by
your dealer. Do not use an extension cord.
√ Do not plug the printer into a power outlet that is shared with heavy
industrial equipment, such as motors, or appliances, such as copiers or
coffee makers. Such equipment often emits electrical noise or causes
power degradation.
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SETTING UP
Unpack the printer as follows:
Ribbon cartridge
Cut sheet stand
Introduction
1. Open the carton and remove the printer and its components. Make
sure that you have all of the items shown below. Note that the power
cord supplied depends on the printer model (100-120 or 220-240 VAC
power supply).
Quick
Reference
UNPACKING THE PRINTER
Setting Up
(Black)
Printer
Paper
Handling
Setup disk
Printing
Power cord
Setup Mode
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2. Carefully examine each item for damage. Report any problems to your
dealer or shipping agent.
3. Place the printer where you plan to use it.
4. Remove the tapes securing the front cover, ejection cover, and back
cover. Open the front cover and remove the shipping restraint
cardboard that holds the print head carriage in place (shown below).
Front cover
Cardboard
Removing the shipping restraint cardboard
5. Store the original shipping carton and packaging materials for future
use. For example, the original packaging is ideal for use when you
move or ship your printer to another location.
NOTE
The interface cable is not included with the printer. You must purchase it
separately. Connection of the interface cable is described later in this
chapter.
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Quick
Reference
Checking Options and Supplies
The following options and supplies, if ordered, are shipped separately:
• Extra monochrome
Introduction
The RS-232C serial interface is a user-installable option. If you ordered a
printer with the interface, the board is already installed in the printer.
Make sure that you received all the options you ordered.
Once you are sure you have everything, you are ready to assemble the printer.
Setting Up
Paper
Handling
Printing
Setup Mode
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ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER
This section explains how to install the cut sheet stand and ribbon cartridge.
Installing the Cut Sheet Stand
The cut sheet stand enables smooth feeding of both single sheets and continuous forms. Install the cut sheet stand as described below:
1. Referring to the following figure, locate the two grooved notches on
the top of the printer, behind the top cover. Note that each notch has a
front groove and a rear groove.
2. Locate the two mounting pins on each side of the cut sheet stand.
Mounting pins
Cut sheet stand
Installing the cut sheet stand
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Introduction
To rotate the cut sheet stand to its down position, grasp it at the sides
and lift it up until the two upper mounting pins fall into the rear
grooves of the notches. This position is used for printing most
continuous forms.
Quick
Reference
3. Hold the cut sheet stand at an angle over the top of the printer. Slide
the mounting pins into the long, front grooves of the notches. This is
the cut sheet stand's up position, used for printing single sheets.
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
Setting Up
The printer uses a black ribbon cartridge. To install the ribbon cartridge:
1. Open the front cover of the printer. For easy installation, slide the
print head carriage so that it does not face a bail roller.
2. The paper thickness lever, located on the right of the printer, has nine
positions. Before you install the ribbon cartridge, move this lever to D.
Paper
Handling
Printing
Paper thickness lever
Setup Mode
Move to D.
Preparing to install the ribbon
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3. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its package and push in the two
ribbon release tabs. The tabs snap into the cartridge and the ribbon
feed mechanism engages.
Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to be sure that it feeds properly.
Ribbon feed knob
Turn clockwise to tighten.
Ribbon release lever
Mounting pin
Ribbon release tabs
Preparing the ribbon cartridge
4. Locate the two ribbon release levers on either side of the ribbon
cartridge. Each ribbon release lever has a mounting pin on the side.
As shown below, place the mounting pins on the ribbon support
bracket of the head carrier. Insert the ribbon so that the ribbon falls
between the nose of the print head and the plastic print guide.
Print head
Print guide
Head carrier
Installing the ribbon cartridge
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Quick
Reference
5. Press the ribbon release levers inward until the mounting pins snap
into the holes of the ribbon support brackets. Gently pull on the
cartridge to be sure that the pins are secure in the holes.
7. Move the paper thickness lever back to position 1, which is the correct
setting for printing most single sheets.
Introduction
6. Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to take up any slack in the
ribbon.
8. Close the front cover.
Setting Up
NOTE
A Fujitsu ribbon cartridge is recommended. Dont't use other cartridges.
If other cartridges are used, operating problems or damage of print head
may be caused.
Paper
Handling
Printing
Setup Mode
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SETTING UP
GETTING ACQUAINTED
WITH YOUR PRINTER
Now that your printer is assembled, take a moment to become familiar with its
major parts.
Looking at the printer from the front right side, you can see the parts of the
printer shown in the figure below.
Printer components (front and right)
The printer control panel has the buttons and indicators used to load and feed
paper (see Chapter 3) and select print features (see Chapter 4). The control
panel also allows you to change the printer’s optional settings (see Chapter 5).
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Looking at the printer from the back with the cut sheet stand and back cover
removed, you can see the following parts of the printer:
Acoustic cover
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Power
connector
Forms tractors
Paper select lever
Paper
Handling
Back cover
Printer components (rear)
CONNECTING THE POWER
CORD
Before you plug in the printer:
√ Make sure that the power outlet is properly grounded.
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√ Make sure that you use the power cord shipped with the printer. This
cord is designed to minimize radio frequency interference.
Printing
√ Make sure that the printer power is switched off. The side marked “1”
on the power switch should be raised.
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connector
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To plug in the power cord:
1. Plug one end of the power cord into the power connector on the
rear of the printer.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the power outlet.
Connecting the power cord
3. Make sure that the power cord is securely connected.
4. Turn on the power by pressing the side marked “1” on the power
switch. Within a few seconds, the POWER indicator on the printer
control panel will light, the print head will move to its home position,
and the ONLINE indicator will light (green).
NOTE
If no forms are loaded, the printer may beep and the red PAPER OUT
indicator may light and the ONLINE indicator will not light if the paper
select lever is set backward to the continuous forms position. Move the
paper select lever forward to the single sheet position (as described in the
next section). The PAPER OUT indicator will go out. This condition is a
result of the factory default settings and poses no problem.
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At this point, load paper and run the printer self-test. The self-test checks
printer performance and print quality before you connect the printer to the
computer. Use either single sheets or continuous forms (see Chapter 3). This
section describes the self-test procedure using single sheets.
To print the self-test, use paper wider than 215.9 mm (8.5 inches) and set the
left paper guide all the way to the right to avoid clipping the test pattern.
Standard letter or A4 size paper can be used lengthwise (portrait mode).
1. Make sure that the paper thickness lever (located on the top right of
the printer) is at position 1. Make sure that the paper select lever
(located on the top left of the printer) is set to the front, as shown
below.
Setting Up
Before loading paper, make sure that the printer is on. Then, proceed as
follows:
Introduction
Loading Paper for the Self-Test
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TESTING THE PRINTER
(OFFLINE)
Paper
Handling
Printing
Setup Mode
Loading a sheet of paper
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2. Raise the cut sheet stand. Move the left paper guide all the way to the
right. Insert the sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand. Letter or A4
size paper, inserted lengthwise (portrait mode) with this setting, will
not result in clipping.
Adjust the right paper guide so that the paper lies flat on the cut sheet
stand.
3. Slide the paper along the cut sheet stand until its bottom edge touches
the platen. Then press the LOAD button. The paper will be loaded to
the top-of-form position.
Printing the Self-Test
The printer has a built-in self-test program. The self-test prints the firmware
version, the names of the printer’s resident emulations, and all of the
characters available in the emulations. The self-test prints 80 characters per
line.
To print a self-test page, make sure that a sheet of paper is loaded. Then
proceed as follows:
1. Turn the printer off.
2. While pressing the LF/FF button, turn the printer back on. Keep the
LF/FF button pressed until the printer beeps. Self-test printing will
start.
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Setting Up
Starting the self-test
4. Examine the self-test page. It should look like the sample on the next
page.
• Make sure that the ribbon is installed correctly.
• Make sure that the paper thickness lever is set to position 1.
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Check that printing is uniform and that there are no light, dark, or
smudged areas. If the print quality is good, go to step 5. Otherwise,
try to correct the problem as follows:
Printing
NOTE
Do not try to use the LF/FF (line feed/form feed) button to eject the
paper. In self-test mode, LF/FF cannot be used to feed paper forward.
Paper
Handling
3. Allow printing to continue for a dozen or more lines of repeat
printing. To stop printing, press the TEAR OFF button. Manually
turn the platen knob clockwise to remove the test page.
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• Insert a new sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand. Turn the platen
knob to manually advance the paper until the top edge has moved
past the paper bail rollers.
• Press the TEAR OFF button to restart printing. If the print quality
remains poor, turn off the printer and contact your dealer for
assistance.
Sample self-test page
5. To exit the self-test mode, press the ONLINE button. The printer will
return online.
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NOTE
The printer can also print a special “demo pattern” that illustrates some of
the printer’s capabilities. To print the demo pattern:
1. Load a sheet of letter or A4 size paper.
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2. Turn the printer off .
3. While pressing TEAR OFF button, turn the printer back on. The
printer will start printing the demo pattern.
5. To exit demo mode, turn the printer off.
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4. The demo pattern stops printing after one page. To pause or restart
the demo during printing of a page, press the ONLINE button.
Paper
Handling
Printing
Setup Mode
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Selecting a Parallel Interface Cable
For the parallel interface, use a cable that meets the following specifications:
For the serial interface, use a cable that meets the following specifications:
√ At the printer end, use a 25-pin male connector, such as a Cannon DB25P or its equivalent.
√ The cable length can be up to 15 meters (50 feet). This type of length
is required in many networking and shared-printer configurations.
√ When the USB interface is used to connect to the host computer, the
parallel interface and the serial interface (factory add-on option) cannot
be connected simultaneously.
√ The USB interface does not guarantee all connections of USBsupported devices.
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√ To determine the type of connector your computer requires, refer to
your computer user manual or ask your dealer.
Printing
Selecting a Serial Interface Cable
Paper
Handling
√ At the printer end, use a shielded male Centronics connector, such as
an Amphenol DDK 57FE-30360 or its equivalent. To prevent RFI
(radio frequency interference), the connector cover must be connected
to the cable shield.
√ At the computer end, most computers (including IBM PCs) require a
male DB-25P connector. Some computers, however, require a
Centronics connector. To determine the type of connector your
computer uses, refer to your computer user manual.
√ Make sure that the cable length does not exceed 3 meters (10 feet).
Setting Up
The parallel interface connector has wire clips. The serial interface connector
has tapped holes. Cables for these interfaces are available
from dealers, cable manufacturers, and other suppliers. For detailed interface
specifications, see Appendix D.
Introduction
Your printer supports one of the following interface options:
• Centronics parallel interface only
• Centronics parallel interface+RS-232C serial interface
• Centronics parallel interface+USB interface
The RS-232 serial interface is a user-installed add-on option for a Centronics
parallel interface model. Installation of the serial option provides a dual
interface feature enabling the connection of either interface but inhibiting the
operation of both interfaces at the same time.
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CONNECTING THE PRINTER
TO YOUR COMPUTER
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Connecting the Interface Cable
To connect the interface cable:
1. Turn off both the printer and the computer.
2. Pull the shutter on the left side of the printer upward as far as it will go.
Shutter
Opening the shutter
3. Attach the interface cable to the connector. Centronics connector and
RS-232C serial interface can be connected simultaneously. A USB
cable, however, cannot be connected to either Centronics connector
or RS-232C serial interface simultaneously.
Centronics parallel
Centronics parallel + RS-232C
Centronics parallel + USB
Connecting the interface cable
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6. Close the shutter.
SELECTING AN EMULATION
Before printing with your software, verify that the correct emulation is
selected on your printer. This section describes the available emulations and
their selection.
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5. Attach the other end of the interface cable to your computer.
Gently pull on the cable to verify that it is secure.
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4. To secure a parallel interface cable, flip the fastener clips located on
the printer into the notches on the cable connector. To secure a serial
interface cable, tighten the screws in the cable connector.
Setting Up
For Experienced Users:
The printer’s preselected factory setting is the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS
emulation. If this emulation is acceptable, you may skip this section.
Printing
• Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS (for Fujitsu DL-series printers)
• IBM Proprinter XL24E
• Epson ESC/P2
Paper
Handling
An emulation is a set of commands used by your software to communicate
with the printer. There are many different emulations available for printers.
Each emulation has unique features and capabilities. This printer offers three
resident emulations:
Resident emulations are stored in the printer’s permanent memory.
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Here are some points to help you determine which emulation to select:
√ Determine which emulations your software supports. (Refer to your
software documentation.) Since most software programs support this
printer, try to run a program with the factory default emulation first.
(DPL24C PLUS emulation is the factory default.) Try this emulation
even if you are not sure of which emulation to choose. See Chapter 5
for detailed information about how your printer communicates with
your software.
√ If you are using more than one software package, determine which
emulation is supported by the software you use most frequently.
Select that emulation.
√ If your software supports more than one emulation, select the
DPL24C PLUS emulation if possible. This emulation has the greatest
capabilities.
√ If you want to use an emulation that is not supported by your software,
contact your software manufacturer or printer dealer and ask whether
support is available. You may be able to obtain a printer driver that is
not shipped with the original software package.
To select an emulation, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the printer on and load a sheet of paper.
To change a single printer setting, such as the emulation, you can use
a single sheet paper. To change several printer settings as described in
Chapter 5, you must load continuous forms paper. See Chapter 3 for
paper loading instructions.
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Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline. Then, press the
TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button.
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2. Enter setup mode.
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As the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the following
information:
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<> menu
Paper
Handling
Function
Red cursor on print guide
Initial printout in setup mode
Printing
Check that the <> menu is printed at the bottom of the
page.
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3. Select the MENU1 function.
Locate the red cursor on the plastic print guide. Initially, this cursor
should be positioned under SAVE & END at the beginning of the
<> menu. Press the TEAR OFF button repeatedly to
position the red cursor beneath MENU1, as shown below:
<>
SAVE&END
MENU1
MENU2
ADJUST
CONFIG
DEFAULT
LIST
SELF-TST
HEX-DUMP
V-ALMNT
Press the TEAR OFF button to
position
the red cursor.
Press the MENU button to select MENU1 and print the following
 options:

DPL24C+
XL24E
ESC/P2
The currently selected emulation is indicated by a short underline. In
the figure shown above, the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS emulation is
selected.
4. Select an emulation.
Press the TEAR OFF button repeatedly to position the red cursor under
the required emulation. Press the MENU button to select the emulation
and print the next MENU1 item.
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Press the ONLINE button to exit the MENU1 function and reprint the
<> menu.
To exit setup mode and save the new emulation, make sure that the red
cursor is positioned under SAVE & END. Then press the MENU
button. The printer selects SAVE & END and then goes online.
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6. Exit setup mode to save the emulation.
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5. Exit MENU1.
To change other printer settings using the printer setup mode, see Chapter 5.
Setting Up
PRINTING A SAMPLE PAGE
(ONLINE)
Once the self-test verifies that the printer is functioning correctly, try printing
using one of your software packages. This exercise will ensure that the printer
is correctly connected to your computer.
Paper
Handling
Printing
If you are using a parallel interface, the printer usually prints the correct
characters automatically. However, you may need to adjust the page layout or
various print features using your software or the printer setup mode. If you are
using a serial interface, the printer may not work at all or it may print a lot of
“?” characters. In this case, the serial settings on the printer do not match
those of your computer or your software. Before changing any settings, use
the procedure described below to try printing using the printer’s preselected
factory settings.
Test communication between the printer and computer as follows:
2. Check that the printer is online. If the ONLINE indicator is not green,
press the ONLINE button.
3. Try to print using your word processor, a programming language, or
other software.
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1. Load a sheet of paper.
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4. Use your software printer selection menus or the printer setup mode
(described in Chapter 5) to make required changes in the page layout
or other print features.
If the printer does not print or prints the wrong characters, proceed as
follows:
• Make sure that the interface cable is properly connected.
• Make sure that the printer emulation selected in your software is
the same as that selected on the printer.
• If you are using a serial interface, make sure that the printer
serial interface settings are the same as those on the computer. The
printer’s preselected factory settings are 8 data bits, no parity, 1
stop bit, 9600 baud, and XON/XOFF protocol.
You can change the serial settings on either the printer or your
computer. To change the printer settings, see Chapter 5. To
change the computer settings, use the selection menus provided by
your software or the commands of your computer operating system.
The following example uses the MS-DOS operating system:
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Introduction
Using MS-DOS to Specify Serial Interface Settings
For an IBM PC or compatible device, use the following MS-DOS
MODE commands to set the computer serial settings to match the
printer factory settings:
MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P
MODE LPT1:=COM1
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To activate these settings whenever you turn the computer on, write
the MODE commands in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Make sure
that the MODE.COM file is included in your root directory.
If the printer still doesn’t work, consult your dealer or someone
experienced in serial interface communications.
Paper
Handling
You are now finished setting up and testing the printer. To familiarize
yourself with everyday printer operations, such as loading paper, selecting
print features, and printing, see Chapters 3 and 4.
Printing
Setup Mode
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER
A printer driver is required for using the printer in a Windows environment.
Special printer drivers for Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, XP, and 2003 are
provided with the DL3750+ printer.
Besides the standard drivers, a high quality driver is provided to enable
printings without dividing barcodes or characters smaller than 24 dots.
For information about how to install printer drivers, refer to Readme.txt of the
printer driver to be installed.
· These printer drivers run with DLP24C+ emulation. Be sure to specify
DLP24C+ emulation for the printer mode.
· The DL3750+ printer driver is a printer driver for monochrome
printing.
The color data printing result may differ from its print preview or the
monochrome data printing result.
DL3750+ Driver Disk
Readme.txt
This file contains an explanation of the program.Read this file first.
UTILITY
This folder stores the printer utility.
Setup.exe
Drivers
This folder stores the printer drivers.
DL3750+
This folder stores the printer drivers.
Win95
Readme.txt
Win98Me
Readme.txt
Winnt40
Readme.txt
Win2kxp
Readme.txt
Win2003
Readme.txt
Native
This folder stores the printer driver for Windows 95.
This file contains an explanation of the program.
This folder stores the printer driver for Windows 98/Me.
This file contains an explanation of the program.
This folder stores the printer driver for Windows NT 4.0.
This file contains an explanation of the program.
This folder stores the printer driver for Windows 2000/XP.
This file contains an explanation of the program.
This folder stores the printer driver for Windows Server 2003.
This file contains an explanation of the program.
This folder stores the Native printer driver.
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Readme.txt
Winnt40
Readme.txt
Win2k
Readme.txt
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This printer utility setup program installs the status monitor and remote panel.
This folder stores the printer driver for Windows 95/98/Me.
This file contains an explanation of the program.
This folder stores the printer driver for Windows NT 4.0.
This file contains an explanation of the program.
This folder stores the printer driver for Windows 2000, XP, and 2003.
This file contains an explanation of the program.
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This chapter explains how your printer uses paper.
Topics covered are:
Introduction
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Selecting paper
Overview of paper operations
Adjusting for paper thickness
Using single sheets
Using continuous forms
Feeding and positioning paper
Switching paper types
Setting Up
Tips for paper handling are given at the end of this chapter. Check that
section if you are using multipart forms, envelopes, or labels.
SELECTING PAPER
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PAPER HANDLING
Paper
Handling
The printer can handle either single sheets or continuous forms. Single sheets,
also called cut sheets, include envelopes and noncontinuous, multipart forms.
Continuous forms include labels and multipart forms fed into the printer using
the forms tractors.
For best results, use paper that meets the specifications listed below. (See
Appendix B for detailed specifications.) If you are unsure of the suitability of
a particular paper, try testing the paper or consult your dealer.
Width
Single sheets: 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in)
Continuous forms: 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in)
Thickness
0.35 mm (0.014 in) maximum total thickness.
Copies
1 to 5 copies, including the original.
For carbon-interleaved paper, the carbon counts as a copy.
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Single sheets: 76 to 364 mm (3 to 14.3 in)
Continuous forms: 102 mm (4 in) or greater
Printing
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OVERVIEW OF PAPER
OPERATIONS
The following levers and buttons are used in paper handling:
• Paper select lever at the top left corner of the printer
• Paper thickness lever at the top right corner of the printer
• LF/FF, TEAR OFF, LOAD, and MENU buttons on the control panel
(A different function is enabled when each button is pressed in
conjunction with the ONLINE button.)
The following figure shows the location of each lever and button:
Menuindicators
Buttons
Printer levers and buttons
Table 3.1 summarizes the use of levers and buttons in paper handling. More
detailed information is provided later in this chapter.
NOTE
To load or feed paper, the printer must be:
• Online but not receiving or printing data
• Offline but not in setup mode
To micro-feed paper, which is done with the ONLINE button, the printer
must be:
• Offline but not in setup mode.
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Table 3.1 Levers and Buttons Used for Paper Handling
Lever/Button
LF/FF
Purpose
Form feed
Forward micro
feed
Load/unload
Press LORD to load paper or to retract
continuous forms to the "park position".
Reverse micro
feed
Press LORD and ONLINE to feed
paper backward by 1/180 inch.
MENU
Save adjusted
load point
Press NEMU and ONLINE to permanently store the load position adjusted by
micro feeding
Paper
select
lever *
Select paper
path
Paper
thickness
lever
Adjust for
paper thickness
or number of
copies
Move the paper select lever forward for
single sheets (cut sheet stand or feeder).
Move the paper select lever backward for
continuous forms.
Select the number corresponding to the
number of copies (including the original).
Vary the setting up or down (including A
to D) to optimize printing. Select D when
replacing ribbon or clearing a paper jam.
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LOAD
Printing
Press TEAR OFF to advance the forms
perforation to the tear-off edge. Tear off
the forms, then press any button to
retract the remaining forms.
Paper
Handling
Advance forms
for tear-off
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Press and hold LF/FF to execute a form
feed. Continuous forms are fed forward
by one page. Single sheets are ejected.
Press LF/FF within three seconds to feed
paper forward by one line.
Press LF/FF and ONLINE to feed paper
forward by 1/180 inch.
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Line feed
Action
The following graphics are engraved on the cover.
: Continuous forms
: Cut sheets
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ADJUSTING FOR PAPER
THICKNESS
The printer can handle paper of different thicknesses, including multipart
forms with up to five parts (original plus four copies). For details on paper
thickness specifications, see Appendix B.
The paper thickness lever, located at the top right corner of the printer, allows
you to adjust for different paper thicknesses. Be sure to adjust the paper
thickness lever whenever you change the number of copies being printed.
The paper thickness lever has nine settings: 1 to 5 and A to D. Use Table 3.2
to determine the appropriate setting for your paper; then, move the paper
thickness lever to the appropriate position.
Paper thickness lever
Move to D.
Adjusting the paper thickness lever
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Table 3.2 Paper Thickness Lever Settings
Number of Copies
(Including the Original) *1
Setting *2
2 copies
3 copies
4 copies
5 copies
Ribbon replacement
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1 copy
USING SINGLE SHEETS
Paper
Handling
NOTE
If printing is messy, the ribbon misfeeds, or the paper jams, move the
lever one setting higher.
Setting Up
*1 For carbon-interleaved paper, the carbon counts as one copy.
*2 Vary the setting up or down (including A to D) to optimize printing.
Select D when replacing a ribbon or clearing a paper jam. For labels
and envelopes, use trial-and-error to determine a satisfactory setting.
This section describes how to load paper in the cut sheet stand.
The cut sheet stand allows paper to be loaded manually, one sheet at a time.
Printing
Loading a Single Sheet of Paper
To load a sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand:
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1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Check that rear-fed
continuous forms are retracted to the park position. (For details, see
the section Unloading Continuous Forms later in this chapter.)
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2. If necessary, reset the paper thickness lever. (See the section
Adjusting for Paper Thickness earlier in this chapter.)
3. Move the paper select lever forward. (This lever is at the top left of
the printer.)
4. Raise the cut sheet stand. Position the left paper guide. Note that its
movable range is limited.
Adjusting the left margin
Below the left paper guide, the cut sheet stand has a scale graduated in units of
0.1 inch. When the left paper guide is positioned all the way to the right, the
left margin is 5 mm (0.2 inch). To help align paper, also use the two inchbased rulers on the ejection cover of the printer. The gradations on the ruler
are for 10 columns per inch.
Left margin
(minimum)
Preparing to load a sheet of paper
5. Insert a sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand. Make sure that the
bottom edge of the paper engages snugly with the platen. Adjust the
right paper guide.
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6. Press the LOAD button. The paper will advance to the top-of-form
position. The top-of-form position is the first line on which printing
can start. To adjust the position of the paper slightly, simultaneously
press the ONLINE button and the LF/FF button or the LORD button.
The paper will move forward or backward in 1/180-inch increments.
Introduction
Setting Up
Paper
Handling
Printing
Loading a sheet of paper
• Horizontal alignment. Readjust the paper guides if required.
• Top-of-form setting (see Chapter 5).
• Margin settings. Use your software or the printer setup mode (see
Chapter 5).
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7. Place the printer online. Print a sample page and check the page
margins. Make the following adjustments, as necessary:
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Ejecting Single Sheets
If you print using software, each sheet is ejected automatically when the end of
the printed page is reached. To manually eject sheets of paper, use either of
the following methods:
• Press and hold down the LF/FF button to execute a forward form
feed.
• Turn the platen knob clockwise.
USING CONTINUOUS
FORMS
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Continuous forms paper, fanfolded at the horizontal perforations, is ideal for
printing rough drafts and long files. The paper is fed into the printer using the
forms tractors. The forms tractors unit at the rear of the printer pushes paper
from the rear to the platen. This is called push-tractor feeding.
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Place the stack of continuous forms paper directly below the rear of the
printer. After the paper is installed in the printer, the paper path should look
like this:
Introduction
Good placement
Push-feed, from rear slot with
paper-stapled multipart forms
Setting Up
Push-feed, from rear slot
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Positioning the Paper Stack
Paper
Handling
Pull-feed, from bottom slot
Printing
Bad placement
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Placement of continuous forms
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Loading Continuous Forms
This section explains how to use continuous forms. The tractor unit pushes
continuous forms.
To load continuous forms paper:
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Remove any single- sheet
paper from the printer.
2. If necessary, readjust the paper thickness lever for continuous forms.
(See the section Adjusting for Paper Thickness earlier in this
chapter.)
3. Move the paper select lever to the rear of the printer.
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Introduction
5. Position the right tractor (as seen from the rear of the printer). Push
the right locking lever down to secure the tractor. Center the middle
forms support.
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4. Release the tractor locking levers by pulling them up. Open the tractor
paper holders. See the following figure.
Setting Up
Paper
Handling
Printing
Positioning the tractors
Below the right tractor, as seen from the back, there is a tractor guide, short
inch-based ruler graduated in 10 columns per inch. Use the ruler to help
position the tractor. When the paper edge is positioned to the left most line,
the left margin is 12mm (0.5 inch) including perforation area.
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Adjusting the left margin
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6. Fit the paper feed holes onto the left and right tractor pins. Adjust the
left tractor (as seen from the rear of the printer) to the width of the
form. Close the paper holders.
Paper holders
Adjusting paper tension
7. Pull the left tractor (as seen from the rear) to stretch the paper taut.
Push the left locking lever down to secure the tractor in place.
8. Install the cut sheet stand. For installation, see the section Installing
the Cut Sheet Stand in Chapter 2.
9. When using paper-stapled multipart forms, raise the cut sheet stand to
the up position. For other continuous forms paper, lower the cut sheet
stand to the down position.
Cut sheet
stand
Lowering the cut sheet stand
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• Horizontal alignment. Move the forms tractors as required.
• Top-of-form setting (see Chapter 5).
• Margin settings. Use your software or the printer setup mode (see
Chapter 5).
Adjusting the TEAR OFF position
Adjustment procedure :
Paper
Handling
When the TEAR OFF button is used to advance the paper to cut it, the paper
cut position and the perforation position may not match. In such cases, adjust
their positions by using the following procedure.
Setting Up
If the paper cut position and the perforation position do not fit, adjust
them by using the following procedure.
Introduction
11. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. Print a
sample page and check the page margins. Make the following
adjustments, as necessary:
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10. Press the LOAD button to advance the paper to the top-of-form
position. Top-of-form is the first line on which printing can start.
1. Use the TEAR OFF button to advance the paper to its cut position.
(Keep holding down the TEAR OFF button.)
3. When the cut position is adjusted, release the TEAR OFF button.
The paper feed amount at the end of the adjustment is stored as the
amount by which the paper will be fed when the TEAR OFF button is
pressed.
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- The adjustment range is plus or minus 63/180 inches
(approximately 9 mm). When it is exceeded, an alarm beeps.
Printing
2. While holding down the TEAR OFF button, adjust the cut position by
using the LF/FF button or LOAD button.
- LF/FF button: Pressing this button once extends the paper feed
amount by 1/180 inches.
- LOAD button: Pressing this button once reduces the paper feed
amount by 1/180 inches.
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Unloading Continuous Forms
NOTE
Continuous forms paper that is fed by the pull-tractor cannot be
unloaded.
To unload continuous forms:
1. Make sure that the paper select lever is set to the rear position.
2. Press the LOAD button. The continuous forms paper is retracted to
the park position. If the paper cannot be retracted in one operation,
continue to press the LOAD button until the paper is parked.
NOTE
The printer can retract continuous forms paper a maximum of
55.8 cm (22 inches) per operation.
3. To remove the paper, raise the tractor paper holders and lift out the
paper.
Tearing Off Continuous Forms
Your printer has a special “tear-off edge” that allows you to tear off printed
pages without wasting paper. The tear-off edge is located on the ejection
cover.
To tear off continuous forms using the tear-off edge:
1. Press the TEAR OFF button. The bottom perforation of the last page
advances to the tear-off edge. If you specified TEAR OFF: AUTO
using the HARDWRE function in setup mode, the paper
automatically advances to the tear-off edge at the end of each job (or
when the printer has printed all the data received).
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Introduction
2. Tear the paper off at the perforation.
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NOTE
If the bottom perforation of your paper is not positioned at the
tear-off edge, the length of your paper may not be specified
correctly in your software or the printer setup mode. Check that
the paper length is specified correctly. For information on
specifying page length using setup mode, see Chapter 5.
Setting Up
Paper
Handling
Tearing off continuous forms
3. Press any button to retract the forms back to the top-of-form position.
Printing
FEEDING AND
POSITIONING PAPER
Line Feed/Form Feed
The printer does not allow you to execute “reverse” form or line feeds from
the control panel. To feed paper backward, manually rotate the platen knob.
Remember that the top-of-form will slip from the original setting.
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Use the line feed/form feed function to move paper forward. This function is
valid when the printer is online or offline. Pressing and holding down the LF/
FF button feeds one sheet of paper. Pressing the LF/FF button once advances
the paper one line (do not hold the button more than three seconds).
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Micro Feed
Use the micro feed function to fine tune the position of the paper. This
function is valid when the printer is offline. Press the ONLINE and LF/FF
buttons simultaneously to micro-feed paper forward. Press the ONLINE and
LOAD buttons simultaneously to micro-feed paper backward.
Remember that the top-of-form will slip from the original setting.
Load Position Adjust
Use also the micro feed function to adjust the load position of the paper. This
function is valid when the printer is offline. When this function is used
immediately after the LOAD button is pressed, the adjusted position is
retained temporarily as the new load position until the power is turned off.
Pressing the ONLINE and MENU buttons simultaneously saves the new load
position permanently. Load positions are saved separately for single sheets
and continuous forms.
SWITCHING PAPER TYPES
If you have more than one type of job, it is often necessary to switch between
continuous forms and single sheets. This section explains how to switch
between paper types. It is not necessary to remove the continuous forms paper
from the printer.
Switching to Single Sheets
To switch from continuous forms to single sheets:
1. Tear off your printed pages.
2. Retract the forms paper to the park position by pressing the LOAD
button. The PAPER OUT indicator turns red.
CAUTION
Failure to retract the forms paper will cause paper jams.
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You are now ready to print using single sheets.
Introduction
4. Mount the cut sheet stand. (For details, see the section Using Single
Sheets earlier in this chapter.) If you are using the cut sheet stand,
press the LOAD button to advance the paper to the top-of-form
position.
Quick
Reference
3. Move the paper select lever forward to the single sheet position.
Setting Up
Paper
Handling
Printing
Setup Mode
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Switching to Continuous Forms
To switch from single sheets to continuous forms:
1. If a sheet of paper is loaded, remove the paper by turning the platen
knob or pressing and holding down the LF/FF button.
CAUTION
Failure to remove paper may cause a paper jam.
2. Move the paper select lever to the rear to the continuous forms
position.
3. Press the LOAD button. The continuous forms paper advances to the
top-of-form position.
You are now ready to print using continuous forms paper.
TIPS ON PAPER HANDLING
General Tips
• Use high-quality paper. Do not use paper that is wrinkled or curled at
the edges.
• Do not use paper with staples or metal parts.
• Do not use paper with unpredictable variations in thickness, such as
paper with partial multilayers, paper with embossed printing, and
labels with the backing sheet exposed.
• Store paper in a clean, dry environment.
Multipart Forms
• Avoid using carbon-interleaved single sheets if possible. Printing
tends to become misaligned on the bottom sheet.
• To ensure smoother feeding of paper-stapled, multipart forms,
raise the cut sheet stand to support the forms.
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When printing envelopes, use the cut sheet stand or the manual feed slot of the
cut sheet feeder. Note the following:
Labels
Setting Up
Paper
Handling
Printing
• Be careful to check operating conditions when using labels. Labels
are sensitive to temperature and humidity.
• Only use labels mounted on continuous forms backing sheets.Do not
print labels mounted on single sheet backing. Labels
mounted
on single sheet backing tend to slip and printing becomes crooked.
• Set the paper thickness lever to best accommodate label thickness.
• Do not feed labels backwards using the LOAD button from the
control panel. Jamming may occur.
• Do not use the printer tear-off feature when printing labels. If the
labels are retracted, the backing may peel off and the labels may jam in
the printer.
• Do not leave labels loaded in the printer. If labels curl around the
platen, jamming may occur when printing is resumed.
• Test-print labels before running a job. If jams occur, set the paper
thickness lever to a wider position. If jamming problems continue, try
a different type of label.
Introduction
• Set the paper thickness lever to best accommodate envelope thickness.
• When loading envelopes, make sure that the envelope flaps face
forward. Otherwise, the envelopes may jam in the printer.
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Envelopes
Setup Mode
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PRINTING
This chapter describes the following everyday
printing operations:
PRINTING
Introduction
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•
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CHAPTER
Selecting print features
Starting, stopping, or resuming printing
Removing printed pages
Clearing the print buffer
Instructions for loading paper are given in Chapter 3.
Setting Up
SELECTING PRINT
FEATURES
The print features you select determine how your printed pages will look.
Print features include the following:
Print quality
Fonts
Pitch (characters per horizontal inch)
Page length and width
Line spacing (lines per vertical inch)
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If your software has limited options, you can use the printer control panel to
select print features. Sometimes, the control panel enables you to select
features not available through your software. For example, you can select
downloaded fonts not supported by your software.
Printing
To select print features, you can use either commercial software or the printer
control panel. The method you use depends on the capabilities of your
software. If your software has most of the features you require, you may
rarely – if ever – have to use the control panel. In fact, your software often
overrides the printer settings.
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Handling
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Using Commercial Software
Many commercial software packages offer a wide variety of print features,
including some features that are not supported by this printer. For example,
software often provides a wider range of font sizes than the printer can
accommodate. Software also allows you to specify multiple fonts on a page.
To determine which features your software supports and how to select them,
refer to your software documentation.
Using the Control Panel
Use the MENU button to directly select one of the two menus.
Printer control panel
The MENU button specifies MENU1 or MENU2, either of which allows you
to specify different sets of options in advance. Some of the print features
include emulation, print quality, character pitch, and line spacing.
When you first turn the printer on, the MENU 1 indicator is lit; that is, all of
the print features assigned to MENU1 are enabled. However, you can easily
switch to MENU2 before printing. You can also select a resident font other
than the fonts assigned to MENU1 and MENU2.
NOTE
For easy reference, keep a list of your current MENU 1 and MENU 2
settings near the printer. To print a list of current settings, see the section
Printing a List of Selected Options in Chapter 5. You may also want to
use the space provided in Table 4.1 to record your settings.
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Reference
Selecting MENU1 or MENU2
PRINTING
When you first turn the printer on, MENU1 is selected. To change to MENU2
or back to MENU1, proceed as follows:
2. Repeatedly press the MENU button. The lighted indicator (1 or 2)
shows the menu selected. When the menu selection is changed, the
font (font, pitch, and quality) assigned in the selected menu becomes
valid.
Introduction
1. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline.
Setting Up
Paper
Handling
Printing
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Table 4.1 MENU1 and MENU2 Settings
Setting
Print Feature
Default Settings
For easy reference, check (š) or record
your default settings in the space below.
MENU1
MENU2
Emulation
Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS
IBM Proprinter XL24E
Epson ESC/P2
Font
Courier 10
Prestige Elite 12
Compressed 17
Boldface PS
Pica 10
Correspondence
OCR-B 10
OCR-A 10
Courier Normal 10 (outline)
Courier Bold 10 (outline)
Courier Italic 10 (outline)
Nimbus Sans Normal PS (outline)
Nimbus Sans Bold PS (outline)
Nimbus Sans Italic PS (outline)
Timeless Normal PS (outline)
Timeless Bold PS (outline)
Timeless Italic PS (outline)
Downloaded font 0
Downloaded font 1
Print quality
Letter
Report
Draft
High-speed draft
Pitch
2.5, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12
15, 17, 18 or 20 cpi
Proportional spacing
Other features:
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3. Press the ONLINE button to return online. You are ready to print
PRINTING
using the selected menu.
Starting Printing
Before you start to print, make sure that paper is loaded. Also, verify that the
paper thickness lever is set to the appropriate position (1 to D).
To start printing, press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. Then
start your software.
To stop printing immediately, press the ONLINE button to place the printer
offline. You can also use your software to stop printing, but there will be a
slight delay before printing stops. Any data sent to the print buffer but not yet
printed is stored until you resume printing. Data in the print buffer is lost if
you turn the printer off.
Printing
Resuming from a Paper-Out
See Chapter 5 for details on setting PPR-OUT. The factory default is to stop
printing if continuous forms paper runs out and to continue printing if single
sheet paper runs out.
To resume printing when paper runs out, use either of the methods described
below:
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The printer can “sense” when paper runs out. Depending upon how PPROUT (paper-out) is set in setup mode, the printer either:
• Stops printing and lights the red PAPER OUT indicator, or
• Continues printing until no more data remains in the printer.
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Handling
To resume printing, press the ONLINE button again. To cancel printing, use
the cancel commands provided by your software or computer. To clear the
print buffer, place the printer offline and press the MENU and TEAR OFF
buttons. Any data sent to the print buffer before you canceled printing will be
lost.
Setting Up
Stopping Printing
Introduction
STARTING OR STOPPING
PRINTING
PRINTING
Printing the remaining lines on a page
This method is convenient to continue printing under the paper-out condition.
1. Press the ONLINE button. The printer returns to online mode, prints
or feeds one line, and the PAPER OUT indicator lights up again.
2. Repeat this procedure until the full page is printed. Line spacings,
however, may be uneven.
CAUTION
When using the cut sheet stand or when printing remaining lines, be careful
not to print on the platen. Printing on the platen may damage both the
platen and the print head.
Continuing printing after supplying paper
1. Install paper on the forms tractors, or on the cut sheet stand.
2. To load the first sheet of paper, press the LOAD button. The PAPER
OUT indicator will turn off.
3. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. The printer
resumes printing.
NOTE
For continuous forms paper, the page where printing stopped and
the page where printing resumes may be incorrectly printed. In
this case, wait for the entire job to finish printing. Then reprint
the incorrect pages.
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Resuming from an Area Over
PRINTING
The AREA OVER indicator functions when AREACNT (area control) is set
to ENABLE in setup mode. See Chapter 5 for information on setting
AREACNT. The factory default is not to sense the edges. If paper is darkcolored or preprinted, the printer may not be able to sense the edges correctly.
In this case, disable the sensor.
1. Stop your software and press the ONLINE button to place the printer
offline.
Paper
Handling
2. Adjust the horizontal position of the paper or change the margin
settings in the printer setup menu or your software.
Setting Up
To resume printing when the AREA OVER indicator is on:
Introduction
The printer senses the left and right edges of paper and stores their positions
when the paper is loaded. If your software will print data past either edge, the
printer ignores that data but does not stop printing. Rather, the AREA OVER
indicator lights to call your attention to the loss of data.
3. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. Restart the
software from the page that includes the lost data.
Printing
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REMOVING PRINTED
PAGES
This section describes the best methods for removing single sheets or
continuous forms paper after printing.
Removing Single Sheets
When you print using software, the printer automatically ejects each sheet of
paper when the end of the printed page is reached. To eject sheets manually,
use one of the following methods:
• Press and hold down the LF/FF button to execute a form feed,
or
• Turn the platen knob clockwise.
Removing Continuous Forms
To avoid wasting paper, use the printer tear-off function to remove continuous
forms paper. Press the TEAR OFF button to advance the perforation to the
tear-off edge. Tear the paper off, and then press any button to retract the paper
back to the top-of-form position. See Chapter 3 for more detailed instructions.
CLEARING THE PRINT
BUFFER
Press the MENU and TEAR OFF buttons simultaneously to clear all data from
the print buffer. This method is useful when you cancel a print operation and
do not want to continue printing data already sent to the printer.
This method does not change or clear MENU1 and MENU2 settings, paper
loading position settings, and downloaded fonts.
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Introduction
Your printer has two modes: normal and setup.
Normal mode is used for everyday printer operations and is explained in Chapters 3 and 4.
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USING SETUP MODE
Setup mode serves two purposes. It enables you to:
• Select the printer’s optional settings
• Help diagnose printer problems
Setting Up
Optional settings on the printer include the emulation, fonts, pitch, page length
and page width, serial interface options, and the top-of-form setting. When
you save your settings in the printer’s permanent memory, they become the
new settings or defaults. These defaults are invoked whenever you turn on the
printer. For example, if you save DPL24C PLUS as the default emulation,
DPL24C PLUS is invoked when you turn on the printer.
Paper
Handling
The printer diagnostic functions are SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, and
V-ALMNT. These functions are helpful for printer trouble-shooting, as
described in Chapter 7.
Printing
The sections in this chapter are presented in logical sequence. If you are a
first-time user, be sure to read the following sections first:
Setup Mode
Mode
Setup
HOW TO USE THIS CHAPTER
These setup mode functions can be done either offline, using the printer
control panel (offline setup), or remotely, using a setup program in your
computer system or software (online setup). Primarily, this chapter explains
how to use the offline setup mode. The online setup mode, which is reviewed
briefly at the end of this chapter, is valid in all emulations. For details, refer to
the programmer's manuals.
• Entering Setup Mode
• Overview of Setup Mode
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These sections will familiarize you with how setup mode works. Once you
understand the basics, use the following sections to select printer options that
are compatible with your computer system’s hardware and software setup:
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Printing a List of Selected Options
Deciding Which Options to Change
Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options
Changing Hardware Options
Changing Print Position Adjustment Options
Changing Configuration Options
Exiting and Saving
To restore the printer default settings (factory defaults or power-on defaults),
see the section Resetting Defaults later in this chapter.
For information on using the SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, and V-ALMNT
functions, see the section Using the Diagnostic Functions later in this
chapter.
For Experienced Users:
Once you are familiar with setup mode, you may want to use the flowchart at
the end of this chapter for quick reference. The flowchart lists all printer
setup functions, items, and options.
ENTERING SETUP MODE
Before entering setup mode, load continuous forms paper into the printer as
described in Chapter 3. Several sheets of paper may be required to make all of
your setup mode selections.
To enter setup mode, follow these steps:
1. Make sure that continuous forms paper is loaded and that the paper
select lever is set backward.
2. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline.
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Quick
Reference
3. Press the TEAR OFF and ONLINE buttons simultaneously until the
printer beeps.
Introduction
If you do not hear a beep or hear an alarm beep (beeps four times), you
are not in setup mode. Place the printer offline and try again.
Setting Up
Entering setup mode
4. When the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the following
information.
Paper
Handling
Printing
Setup Mode
Mode
Setup
<> menu
Function
Red cursor on print guide
Initial printout in setup mode
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The initial printout contains a header, help menu, and <>
menu. The header tells you that the printer is offline and in setup mode. The
help menu provides a quick summary of how to use setup mode. The
<> menu lists all of the functions available to you in setup
mode. Note that the red cursor on the plastic print guide is initially positioned
below the SAVE & END function.
Setup mode can also be entered by turning off the printer, then turning the
printer back on while pressing the TEAR OFF and ONLINE buttons
simultaneously until the printer beeps.
When you enter setup mode, the following <> menu is printed:
OVERVIEW OF SETUP
MODE
<>
SAVE&END
MENU1
MENU2
HARDWRE
ADJUST
CONFIG
DEFAULT
LIST
SELF-TST
HEX-DUMP
V-ALMNT
Table 5.1 summarizes the purpose of each function.
Table 5.1 Setup Mode Functions
Type
Select Function
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Function
Purpose
SAVE & END
Exits setup mode and saves any changes made
while in setup mode.
MENU1 and
MENU2
Assigns print features to MENU1 and
MENU2 on the printer control panel.
HARDWRE
Changes the printer hardware options.
ADJUST
Changes the print position adjustment options.
CONFIG
Changes the configuration options.
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Table 5.1 Setup Mode Functions (Cont.)
Select
Sub Function
SAVE & END
Exits setup mode and saves any changes made
while in setup mode.
DEFAULT
Resets factory defaults in MENU1 and MENU2.
LIST
Prints a list of all currently selected options.
SELF-TST
Runs the self-test.
HEX-DUMP
Prints hex dumps.
V-ALMNT
Checks and corrects vertical print alignment.
Self Diagnostic
Function
Purpose
Setting Up
Function
Introduction
Type
To select a function from the <> menu:
The first three MENU1 items and their options are shown below.
Items are enclosed in single brackets < >.
DPL24C+
XL24E
ESC/P2

COUR 10
PRSTG12
COMPRSD
BOLDFCE
PICA 10
CORRESP
OCR-B
OCR-A
COUR-N
COUR-I
N.SAN-N
N.SAN-B
N.SAN-I
TIMLS-N
TIMLS-B
TIMLS-I
DOWNLD0
DOWNLD1
LETTER
REPORT
DRAFT
HI-DRAFT

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Printing
2. Press the TEAR OFF button or the MENU button to select the
function. If the function has items and options, the printer prints the
first item and its options. The MENU1, MENU2, HARDWRE,
ADJUST, and CONFIG functions contain items that have selectable
options. The other functions have neither items nor options.
Paper
Handling
1. Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position the
red cursor on the plastic print guide under the function you require.
The LOAD button moves the cursor to the next option and the LF/FF
button moves the cursor to the previous option.
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To select an option from the  menu:
1. Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position the
red cursor on the plastic print guide under the option you require.
2. Press the MENU button to select the option. The printer prints the
next item and its options. You can press TEAR OFF to select the
option. Then, the printer prints the previous item and its options.
3. After selecting the desired options, press the ONLINE button to
reprint the <> menu.
For each item, the short-underlined option is the current default option
(the option currently saved in the printer’s permanent memory). In the
previous example, the default options are Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS
emulation, Courier 10 font, and letter print quality.
The chart on the next page summarizes how to select options such as
emulation, font, and print quality and how to use functions that do not
have options.
Setup Mode Example
To become familiar with setup mode, try the following example. This
example shows how to change the font and pitch in MENU2 to Prestige Elite
12 and 12 cpi.
1. Load continuous forms paper.
2. Enter setup mode.
Press the TEAR OFF and ONLINE buttons simultaneously until the
printer beeps.
3. Select the MENU2 function.
Wait for the printer to stop printing and press the LOAD button or the
LF/FF button twice to position the red cursor on the print guide under
MENU2. Press the TEAR OFF button or the MENU button to select
the MENU2 function and print the  item and its options.
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Setup
Summary of setup mode
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4. Select the current emulation.
Since you do not want to change the emulation, press the MENU
button to select the current emulation and print the next item,
 and its options.
5. Change the font to Prestige Elite 12.
Press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button once to position the
cursor beneath PRSTG12. Press the MENU button to select
PRSTG12 and print the next item, , and its options.
6. Select the current print quality.
Since you do not want to change the print quality, press the MENU
button to select the current print quality and print the next item,
, and its options.
7. Change the pitch to 12 cpi and exit the MENU2 function.
Press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button once to position the
cursor under 12 CPI. Since you do not want to make any other
changes in MENU2, press the ONLINE button to select 12 CPI and
exit MENU2. The <> menu is then reprinted.
8. Exit setup mode, saving the new font and pitch.
Since the cursor is under SAVE & END, press the MENU button or
the TEAR OFF button to select SAVE & END. The printer saves
Prestige Elite 12 and 12 cpi as the new power-on defaults in MENU2.
The printer then exits setup mode and returns online. These settings
remain in effect until changed.
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• Load continuous forms paper before entering setup mode. In setup
mode, the LF/FF button cannot be used to feed paper. To adjust the
line position of paper in setup mode, use the platen knob.
• Whenever you enter setup mode, short help menus are printed
at the top of the page. Help menus are also printed when you select
the SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, or V-ALMNT functions. Use help
menus for quick reference while in setup mode.
Introduction
• When printing the items and options for each function, you can only
print one item at a time. However, you can move either forward or
backward in the item list. To move forward (print the next item), press
the MENU button. To move backward (print the previous item), press
the TEAR OFF button.
Setting Up
• A short underline under the first two letters of an option indicates that
it is the current default setting. For example, 12 CPI indicates that 12
characters per inch is the default pitch.
To change the default, select and save a new pitch setting.
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Mode
Setup
• To exit setup mode and permanently save your changes, select either
the SAVE & END function. For details, see the section Exiting and
Saving later in this chapter. To exit setup mode without saving your
changes, turn the printer off. Your previous power-on defaults are
active when you turn the printer on again.
Printing
• While in setup mode, you can use the LIST function to print out a list
of the currently selected options (see the next section for details).
Paper
Handling
• While in the <> menu or when selecting a function that
contains items and selectable options, press the ONLINE button to
reprint the <> menu.
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PRINTING A LIST OF
SELECTED OPTIONS
The LIST function prints a list of all the printer’s currently selected options.
This function is useful for checking the printer settings when you first enter
setup mode or just before you exit. To print a list of options, load continuous
forms paper and then proceed as follows:
1. Enter setup mode.
Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneously
until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing and check
that the following <> menu is printed:
<>
SAVE&END
MENU1
MENU2
HARDWRE
ADJUST
CONFIG
DEFAULT
LIST
SELF-TST
HEX-DUMP
V-ALMNT
2. Select the LIST function.
Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position the
red cursor under LIST. Next press the TEAR OFF button or the
MENU button to select the LIST function. The printer starts to print a
list of the currently selected options. The preselected factory settings,
also called factory defaults, are shown on the opposite page.
When the printer finishes printing the list of options, it reprints the
<> menu.
NOTE
To remove the printout, turn the platen knob until the paper can
be torn off at the perforation. In setup mode, you cannot use the
printer tear-off feature (TEAR OFF button).
3. Do either of the following:
• Select another function, or
• Exit setup mode, saving any changes you made.
For details about other functions, see the other sections in this chapter.
To exit setup mode and save your changes, make sure that the red
cursor is positioned beneath SAVE & END, then press the MENU
button or the TEAR OFF button.
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Reference
Introduction
Setting Up
Paper
Handling
Printing
FORMAT to CD are not printed when the serial interface option is not installed
or when PARALEL option is selected for INTRFCE.
*2
TEAR-EN is printed after TEARPOS when AUTO option is selected for
TEAROFF.
*3
LOADTIM is printed after this line when AUTO option is selected for
CUTLOAD.
Printout of factory defaults using LIST
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DECIDING WHICH OPTIONS
TO CHANGE
The previous page shows a printout of the printer’s factory default settings. In
this printout, options are listed by functional group:
•
•
•
•
•
Menu 1 settings (MENU1 function)
Menu 2 settings (MENU2 function)
Hardware settings (HARDWRE function)
Print position adjustment settings (ADJUST function)
Configuration settings (CONFIG function)
Most selectable options only alter print features, such as the typestyle,
page format, and color selection. However, some options must be selected
correctly for the printer to work properly with your hardware and
software. For each function, Table 5.2 lists items whose options must be
selected correctly for system and printer accessory compatibility.
Table 5.2 Required Options
Function
MENU1
Item
EMULATE
Option
The emulation selected on the printer
must be the same as the emulation
selected in your software. If you selected
an emulation when you set up the
printer (Chapter 2), you do not need to
change the EMULATE option unless you
want to change to a different emulation.
The emulation assigned to MENU1 is the
default when you turn the printer on.
See the section Changing MENU1 and
MENU2 Options later in this chapter.
MENU2
None
If you use MENU2, the emulation selected
for MENU 2 must be the same as the
emulation selected in your software.
See the section Changing MENU1 and
MENU2 Options later in this chapter.
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Quick
Reference
Table 5.2 Required Options (Cont.)
Function
HARDWRE
Item
If you have a serial interface, the serial
interface options selected on the printer
must be the same as the settings you
selected using your software or your
computer operating system. If the settings
are not the same, the printer will not
print or will print garbage.
Setting Up
See the section Changing Hardware
Options later in this chapter.
ADJUST
None
Paper
Handling
If you are not using software to specify
the top margin of the page, use the
printer’s default top-of-form setting,
1 inch (25.4 mm) from the top of the
paper. If you are using software to
specify the top margin of the page,
change the default setting to 1/6 inch
(4.2 mm).
None
If you are using paper that is darkcolored or preprinted with dark colors,
you may need to disable the AREA
OVER detection function.
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Setup Mode
Mode
Setup
See the section Changing Configuration
Options later in this chapter.
Printing
See the section Changing Print Position
Adjustment Options later in this
chapter.
CONFIG
Introduction
FORMAT
BAUD-RT
PROTOCL
DSR
DUPLEX
CTS
CD
Option
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CHANGING MENU1 AND
MENU2 OPTIONS
The MENU1 and MENU2 functions allow you to change the print options
assigned to MENU1 and MENU2 on the printer control panel. In normal
(nonsetup) mode, you can easily switch between the menus for printing, as
described in Chapter 4.
MENU1 is invoked when you first turn the printer on.
Select the same emulation on the printer as is selected in your software. If the
emulations are not the same, the printer will not work correctly with your
software. If you plan to use two different emulations on a regular basis, assign
the most frequently used emulation to MENU1. Assign the second emulation
to MENU2. All of the other settings available for MENU1 and MENU2 are
optional. Some of the items and options will vary with the emulation.
To determine which features your software supports, refer to your software
documentation.
Table 5.3 describes the MENU1 and MENU2 items and options. Both
functions offer the same items and options. The items in Table 5.3 are listed
in the order in which they are printed. Not all items are defined for all
emulations and some options vary with the emulation.
The procedure for changing the MENU1 and MENU2 options is described
after Table 5.3.
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Options
Description
Select the same emulation as is selected in
your software. See the section Selecting an
Emulation in Chapter 2 for information on
selecting an emulation.

Fujitsu DL-series printers
(DPL24C PLUS command set)
XL24E
ESC/P2
IBM Proprinter XL24E printers
Epson printers using the ESC/P2
command set
Setting Up
DPL24C+
For each of the following fonts, the
recommended pitch settings are given
after the font name. When you change the
font, be sure to also change the pitch, if
required.
Printing
Setup Mode
Mode
Setup
COUR 10
PRSTG12
COMPRSD
BOLDFCE
PICA 10
CORRESP
OCR-B
OCR-A
COUR-N
COUR-B
COUR-I
N.SAN-N
N.SAN-B
N.SAN-I
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Paper
Handling
NOTE: When you change the
emulation, all MENU1 or MENU2
options are reset to the factory
defaults for that emulation.

Introduction
MENU1 and
MENU2 Items
Quick
Reference
Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options
NOTES:
• Underlined options are the factory defaults.
• Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson
ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
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Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.)
NOTES:
• Underlined options are the factory defaults.
• Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson
ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
MENU1 and
MENU2 Items

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Options
Description
TIMLS-N
TIMLS-B
TIMLS-I
DOWNLD# Font 0 or font 1 in the printer’s download
RAM
See Appendix F for font examples.

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Select the print quality that most often
meets your needs.
LETTER
Letter print quality. This option provides
the highest resolution but the slowest
print speed. It cannot be used with the
compressed font.
REPORT
Report print quality. This option provides
lower resolution than letter quality, but at
twice the speed. If you want only the
double speed, regardless of fonts, use the
correspondence font. The quality of the
correspondence font is higher than that of
report.
DRAFT
Regular draft print quality. This option
provides lower resolution than report
quality, but at 3.2 times letter speed.
HI-DRFT
High-speed draft print quality. This
option provides lower resolution than
draft quality, but at 3.5 times letter speed.
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NOTES:
• Underlined options are the factory defaults.
• Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson
ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.

Description
## CPI
2.5, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 17, 18, or 20 cpi
(characters per horizontal inch)
PROP SP
Proportional spacing (1/12 inch per
character space)
## LPI
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 lpi
(lines per vertical inch)
ABCD
Change also the pitch 2 TIMES or 4
TIMES is selected.
NORMAL
Standard character width
2 TIMES
Double character width
4 TIMES
(*1)
Quadruple character width
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Mode
Setup
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ABCD
Printing

3 lpi (double spacing)
ABCD
Paper
Handling
6 lpi
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
ABCD
Setting Up

Options
Introduction
MENU1 and
MENU2 Items
Quick
Reference
Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.)
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Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.)
NOTES:
• Underlined options are the factory defaults.
• Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson
ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
MENU1 and
MENU2 Items
Options

Description
Change also the line spacing if 2 TIMES
or 4 TIMES is selected.
NORMAL
Standard character height
2 TIMES
Double character height
4 TIMES
(*1)
Quadruple character height

Selects an attribute to add emphasis to
your documents.
Only one attribute may be selected at
a time.
NONE
ITALICS
CONDNSD
(*1)
SHADOW
BOLD
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NOTES:
• Underlined options are the factory defaults.
• Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson
ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
Options

## IN
Description

## COLM
Paper
Handling
For Epson ESC/P2 emulation:
4.0, 4.5, 5.0, ..., 11.0, 11.5, ...,
22.0 inches
Specifies the print start column for
changing the left margin. Printing
starts at the position given by this
column plus your software-specified left
margin.
Setting Up
Specifies the length of the page in
inches.
For DPL24C PLUS and IBM XL24E
emulations:
3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 8.5,
11.0 (letter size), 11.6 (A4 size), 12.0,
14.0, or 18.0 inches
Introduction
MENU1 and
MENU2 Items
Quick
Reference
Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.)
Column 1, 2, 3, ..., 41
Printing
LET-END
Softwarespecified
margin
Setup Mode
Mode
Setup
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Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.)
NOTES:
• Underlined options are the factory defaults.
• Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson
ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
MENU1 and
MENU2 Items
Options

Description
Specifies the number of space lines for
the top margin. The resultant blank
space is the  setting minus
1 line.
The total size of your top margin is the
above resultant value plus the following
two settings: top-of-form (default = 1
inch) and the software-specified top
margin. If you are using software to
specify the top margin, use the default
(1 line) for .
## LINE
1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 lines
Top-of-form
Top margin
setting
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NOTES:
• Underlined options are the factory defaults.
• Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson
ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
Options

Description
Selects a language. Appendix E shows
the character sets for each language.
The first listing is common to all
emulations. Options specific to each
emulation are skipped. See the
subsequent listings (*2) and(*3).
Paper
Handling
USA
Printing
American English
(Same as code page 437)
UK
British English
GERMAN
German
SWEDISH Swedish
PAGE437
Code page 437
PAGE850
Code page 850
PAGE860
Code page 860
PAGE863
Code page 863
PAGE865
Code page 865
ECMA94
ECMA 94
ISO8859
ISO 8859-1
PG852
Code page 852
PG852-T
Code page 852 two-pass
PG855
Code page 855
PG866
Code page 866
HUNGARY Hungarian
HUNG-T
Hungarian two-pass
Setup Mode
Mode
Setup
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Two-pass means that diacritical marks
are printed separately from their letters
and that letters are printed without any
reduction.
Introduction
MENU1 and
MENU2 Items
Quick
Reference
Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.)
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Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.)
NOTES:
• Underlined options are the factory defaults.
• Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson
ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
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MENU1 and
MENU2 Items
Options

(continued)
SLOV
SLOV-T
POLISH
POLSH-T
MAZOWIA
MAZOW-T
LATIN2
LATIN2-T
KAMENIC
KAMEN-T
TURKY
TURKY-T
CYRILIC
IBM437
IBM851
ELOT928
PG-DHN
LATIN-P
ISO-LTN
LITHUA1
LITHUA2
MIK
MACEDON
PG-MAC
ELOT927
ABG
ABY
DEC GR
HBR-OLD
PG862
HBR-DEC
GREEK 11
ISO-TUK
RUSCII
LATIN-9
Description
Slovenian
Slovenian two-pass
Polish
Polish two-pass
Mazowian
Mazowian two-pass
Latin 2
Latin 2 two-pass
Kamenicky
Kamenicky two-pass
Turkish
Turkish two-pass
Cyrillic
IBM 437
IBM 851
ELOT 928
Code page DHN
Latin Polish
ISO Latin
Lithuanian1
Lithuanian2
Macedonian
ISO Turkish
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NOTES:
• Underlined options are the factory defaults.
• Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson
ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
Options

(continued)
(*2)
FRENCH
ITALIAN
SPANISH
DANISH1
DANISH2
FINNISH
NORWEGN
French
Italian
Spanish
Danish I
Danish II
Finnish
Norwegian
(*3)
DANISH1
ITALIAN
SPANSH1
SPANSH2
JAPAN
NORWEGN
LATIN A
FRENCH
DANISH2
KOREA
LEGAL
Danish I
Italian
Spanish I
Spanish II
Japanese
Norwegian
Latin American
French
Danish II
Korea
Legal
Introduction
MENU1 and
MENU2 Items
Quick
Reference
Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.)
Description
Setting Up
Paper
Handling
Printing
Setup Mode
Mode
Setup
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Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.)
NOTES:
• Underlined options are the factory defaults.
• Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson
ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
MENU1 and
MENU2 Items

Options
SET 1
SET 2
Description
IBM character set 1
IBM character set 2
If a downloaded (soft) font is used, the
character set for that font overrides the
 setting.
(*3)
ITALIC
GRAPHIC

SKIP
NO-SKIP

(*2)
For continuous forms, this option
specifies whether an inch is skipped
around the perforation. If you are not
using software to specify a bottom
margin, select SKIP when using thicker,
multipart forms.
One inch is skipped around the perforation.
The perforation is not skipped. Printing
continues in the bottom margin of the
page.
Specifies whether to print the number
zero with a slash. This is useful to
distinguish the capital letter “O”
from the number “0”.
Invalid for some soft fonts.
NO-SLSH
SLASH
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Italic characters are available.
Graphics characters (ruled lines) are
available.
0/
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NOTES:
• Underlined options are the factory defaults.
• Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson
ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.

(*4)
Options
ENABLE
DISABLE
No line feed is added to a carriage
return.
CR & LF
A line feed is added to each carriage
return.
LF ONLY
No carriage return is added to a line
feed.
LF & CR
A carriage return is added to each line
feed.
Printing
CR ONLY
Paper
Handling

(*3)
Enables the DC1 and DC3 codes.
Any data received between DC3 and
the next DC1 is ignored.
Disables the DC1 and DC3 codes. These
codes are then ignored.
Setting Up

Description
Introduction
MENU1 and
MENU2 Items
Quick
Reference
Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.)
Setup Mode
Mode
Setup
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Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.)
NOTES:
• Underlined options are the factory defaults.
• Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson
ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
MENU1 and
MENU2 Items

<==END==>
*1
*2
*3
*4
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Options
Description
WRAP
End-of-line wrap. Causes a carriage
return plus a line feed.
OVR-PRT
Characters are overprinted at the end of a
line.
Indicates the end of MENU1 items. Press
the MENU button to print the first item,
. Press the TEAR OFF
button to print the previous item,
. Press the ONLINE button
to reprint the <> menu.
Unavailable in the IBM XL24E emulation
Unavailable in the Epson ESC/P2 emulations
Available only in the Epson ESC/P2 emulations
Available only in the DPL24C+ emulation
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Quick
Reference
Procedure
To change the options assigned to MENU1 or MENU2, make sure that
continuous forms paper is loaded and then proceed as follows:
Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneously
until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing. The
following <> menu is printed:
Introduction
1. Enter setup mode.
<>
MENU1
MENU2
HARDWRE
ADJUST
CONFIG
DEFAULT
LIST
SELF-TST
HEX-DUMP
V-ALMNT
2. Select the MENU1 or MENU2 function.

DPL24C+
XL24E
ESC/P2
Paper
Handling
Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position
the red cursor under either the MENU1 or MENU2 function. Press
the TEAR OFF button or the MENU button to select the function and
print the following  options:
Setting Up
SAVE&END
3. Select an emulation.
• Press the TEAR OFF button to select the emulation and print
<==END==>. Press the MENU button again to print the last
MENU1 or MENU2 item. (As shown in Table 5.3, this is the
 item). The TEAR OFF button is convenient when
the options you need to change are near the end of the list of
items.
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Mode
Setup
• Press the MENU button to select the emulation and print the next
MENU1 or MENU2 item. (As shown in Table 5.3, this is the
 item).
Printing
Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position
the cursor under the emulation you require. Then do either of the
following:
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NOTE
Whenever you select a new emulation, all MENU1 or MENU2
options are reset to the factory defaults for that emulation.
4. If necessary, change the other MENU1 or MENU2 options.
Press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to move the cursor to the
option you want to select. Press the MENU button to select the
option and print the next item listed in Table 5.3. Press the TEAR
OFF button to select the option and print the previous item.
5. Exit MENU1 or MENU2.
Press the ONLINE button to exit the selected function and reprint the
<> menu.
6. Do either of the following:
• Select another function, or
• Exit setup mode, saving your changes.
For details about other functions, see the other sections in this
chapter. To exit setup mode and save your changes, make sure the
red cursor is positioned beneath SAVE & END, and then press the
TEAR OFF button or the MENU button.
Resetting MENU1 and MENU2
To reset the factory defaults for both MENU1 and MENU2, select the
DEFAULT function. For more information, see the section Resetting
Defaults later in this chapter. The DEFAULT function cannot reset those
options which are handled by the HARDWRE, ADJUST, and CONFIG
functions.
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The HARDWRE function defines the printer’s hardware operating
conditions. If you are using the optional RS-232C serial interface, the serial
interface options must be set properly for the printer to function correctly
with your system hardware.
Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options
Introduction
Table 5.4 describes the HARDWRE items and options . Items are listed in
the order in which they are printed. The procedure for changing the
hardware options is described after Table 5.4.
Quick
Reference
CHANGING HARDWARE
OPTIONS
NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.
Options

Setting Up
HARDWRE
Items
Description
Specifies how the printer responds
when you run out of paper.
CNTONLY
Printing
IGNORE
Paper
Handling
DETECT
The printer detects paper-out only
for continuous forms. Printing stops
and the PAPER OUT indicator lights
red.
The printer detects paper-out for
both continuous forms and single
sheets. Printing stops and the
PAPER OUT indicator lights red.
The printer ignores paper-out for
both continuous forms and single
sheets. Printing continues until no
more data remains. No PAPER
OUT warning is displayed.
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Mode
Setup
NOTE: For cut sheet feeders, printing
stops and the PAPER OUT indicator
lights red, regardless of the PPR-OUT
setting.
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Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.)
NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.
HARDWRE
Items

Options
BI-DIR
UNI-DIR

Bidirectional printing. The printer prints
in either direction while seeking the next
print direction for a shorter print time.
Unidirectional printing. Unidirectional
printing is used for printing vertical lines
in tables even if vertical alignment is not
adjusted. Unidirectional printing is
slower than bidirectional printing.
Enables or disables the printer status
buzzer.
ON
OFF

Buzzer on (recommended).
The printer beeps to indicate paperout or other conditions.
Buzzer off under any conditions.
To determine the required word
length, refer to your computer
documentation. Select 8-BIT to print bit
image graphics.
8 BIT
7 BIT

8-bit word length (used by most
computers)
7-bit word length (MSB = 0)
Assigns buffer memory to input data and
downloaded font data.
NONE
256BYTE
2KBYTE
8KBYTE
24KBYTE
32KBYTE
96KBYTE
128KBYT
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Description
Print buffer
0 byte
256 bytes
2K bytes
8K bytes
24K bytes
32K bytes
96K bytes
128K bytes
Download buffer
128K bytes
127.75K bytes
126K bytes
120K bytes
104K bytes
96K bytes
32K bytes
0K bytes
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Quick
Reference
Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.)
NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.
HARDWRE
Items
Options
Description

Selects the type of the interface to the
computer.
Centronics parallel interface
RS-232C serial interface
USB interface
Auto interface selection mode
• Both interfaces are ready for
communication.
• Specify the timing regarding the
selected interface as being inactive.

Parity bit
None
None
Even
Odd
Even
Odd
Mark
Space
Even
Odd
Number of
stop bits
The data format also includes a start
bit. The mark is logical 1. The space
is logical 0.
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Mode
Setup
8NONE 1
8NONE 2
8EVEN 1
8ODD 1
7EVEN 1
7ODD 1
7MARK 1
7SPACE 1
7EVEN 2
7ODD 2
Number of
data bits
Printing
Serial Interface or USB interface Items. The following  to
 items are not printed when you select the PARALEL option
for the  item. Be sure that the options selected on the printer
are the same as the options selected using your computer operating system
or your software. Refer to the documentation provided for your computer
and software.
Paper
Handling
PARALEL
SERIAL
USB
AUTO-2S
AUTO-4S
AUTO-6S
AUTO-10S
AUTO-15S
AUTO-20S
Setting Up
NOTE:
• 0BYTE option is recommended
only for graphics application.
• With 128KB selected, the printer
cannot accept any download font
data.
Introduction

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Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.)
NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.
HARDWRE
Items

Options
150
300
600
1200
2400
4800
9600
19200

The baud rate is in bps (bits per
second). Select the same baud rate as
used by your computer or modem.
Indicates data transmission protocol.
XON/XOF
DTR
REV-CHL
The DC1 and DC3 codes are used.
The Data Terminal Ready signal is used.
The Reverse Channel signal is used.

IGNORE
DETECT
DSR is ignored by the printer.
DSR is detected by the printer.

FULL
Simultaneous data transmission occurs in
opposite directions.
Data transmission occurs in either
direction, but not simultaneously.
HALF

IGNORE
DETECT
CTS is ignored by the printer.
CTS is detected by the printer.

IGNORE
DETECT
CD is ignored by the printer.
CD is detected by the printer.
<==END==>
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Description
Indicates the end of the HARDWRE
item list. Press the MENU button to print the
first item, which is . Press the
TEAR OFF button to print the previous item.
Press the ONLINE button to reprint the
<> menu.
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To change the printer’s hardware options, make sure that continuous forms
are loaded and then proceed as follows:
Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneously
until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing and
check that the following <> menu is printed:
SAVE&END
MENU1
MENU2
HARDWRE
ADJUST
CONFIG
DEFAULT
LIST
SELF-TST
HEX-DUMP
V-ALMNT
Setting Up
<>
Introduction
1. Enter setup mode.
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Reference
Procedure
2. Select the HARDWRE function.

CNTONLY
DETECT
IGNORE
Press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to move the cursor to the
option you require. Press the MENU button to select the option and
print the next item.
Setup Mode
Mode
Setup
NOTE
To print the previous item, press the TEAR OFF button.
Printing
3. Select an option for the selected item.
4. Repeat step 3 until all required options are changed.
5. Exit the HARDWRE function.
Press the ONLINE button to exit the HARDWRE function and
reprint the <> menu.
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Paper
Handling
Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position
the red cursor under HARDWRE. Press the MENU button to select
the HARDWRE function and print the first item and its options, as
shown below:
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6. Do either of the following:
• Select another function, or
• Exit setup mode, saving your changes.
For details on other functions, see the other sections in this chapter.
To exit setup mode and save your changes, make sure that the red
cursor is positioned under SAVE/END, then press the MENU button
or the TEAR OFF button.
CHANGING PRINT
POSITION ADJUSTMENT
OPTIONS
When you print using ruled paper, you often want to adjust the print position
so that the print sits properly on the ruled lines. The ADJUST function
allows you to:
•
•
•
•
Set top-of-form position
Fine-tune top-of-form position
Fine-tune left print start column (left margin)
Adjust for accumlative line spacing error in a page
The first three items are provided separately for cut single sheets and
continuous forms. The last item is available for single sheets only.
The top edge of your paper is the physical top of the page. The logical top
of the page, as “understood” by the printer when loading paper, is called the
top-of-form. Printing starts at this position. Note that printing actually starts
at the position obtained by adding the following:
•
•
•
Top-of-form, default = 1 inch (25.4 mm)
Top margin specified by your software
Printer TOP-MRG (top margin setting), default = 1 line
Table 5.5 describes the ADJUT items and options. Items are listed in the
order they are printed. The procedure for changing top-of-form is described
after Table 5.5.
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Reference
Table 5.5 ADJUST Items and Options
NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.
ADJUST
Items
Options
Sets the top-of-form for continuous
forms in increments of 1/6 inch
(4.2 mm) from the physical top of
the page.

0/180, ..., 29/180
Sets the top-of-form for single
sheets in increments of 1/6 inch
(4.2 mm) from the physical top of
the page.

The default is recommended if
your top margin is not softwarespecified. A setting of 1/6 inch
is preferable when your top
margin is software-specified.
Printing
1/6 IN
1.8/6 IN
6/6 IN
66/6 IN
Increases top-of-form in increments
of 1/180 inch (0.14 mm).
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Setup
Fine-tunes the top-of-form
position for single sheets.
0/180, ..., 29/180
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Fine-tunes the top-of-form position
for continuous forms.
Increases top-of-form in increments
of 1/180 inch
(0.14 mm).
Paper
Handling

The default is recommended if
your top margin is not softwarespecified. A setting of 1/6 inch
is preferable when your top
margin is software-specified.
Setting Up
1/6 IN
1.8/6 IN
6/6 IN
66/6 IN
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Description
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Table 5.5 ADJUST Items and Options (Cont.)
NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.
ADJUST
Items
Options

Fine-tunes the left print start
position for continuous forms.
–10/90, ..., 0/90,
..., 10/90

Moves the position left or
right in increments of 1/90
inch (0.28 mm).
Fine-tunes the left print start
position for single sheets.
–10/90, ..., 0/90,
..., 10/90

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Description
Moves the position left or
right in increments of
1/90 inch (0.28 mm).
Compensates the line spacing
pitch on the basis of the
spacing error accumulated for
feeding single sheets by10
inches.
–21/360, –14/360,
–7/360, 0/360,
7/360, 14/360, 21/360
Decreases or increases in
increments of 1/360 inch in
total.

–28/360, –21/360,
–14/360, –7/360, 0/360,
7/360, 14/360, 21/360,
28/360
Compensates for the forms
feed error accumulated
through feeding of continuous
forms.

–21/360, –14/360,
–7/360, 0/360,
7/360, 14/360, 21/360
Compensates for the forms
feed error accumulated
through feeding of continuous
forms. (Last page)
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Table 5.5 ADJUST Items and Options (Cont.)
ADJUST
Items
Description
Indicates the end of the
ADJUST item list. Press
MENU to print the first item,
which is . Press
TEAR OFF to print the last
item, which is .
Press ONLINE to reprint the
<> menu.
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Options
Setting Up
Paper
Handling
Printing
Setup Mode
Mode
Setup
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Procedure
Before adjusting a print position, you should carefully measure the amount
of adjustment required for any paper that demands precise print registration.
To adjust a print position, make sure that continuous forms paper is loaded.
The following example shows how to adjust the top-of-form setting for
continuous forms.
1. Enter setup mode.
Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneously
until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing and
check that the following <> menu is printed:
<>
SAVE&END
MENU1
MENU2
HARDWRE
ADJUST
CONFIG
DEFAULT
LIST
SELF-TST
HEX-DUMP
V-ALMNT
2. Select the ADJUST function.
Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position
the red cursor under ADJUST. Press the MENU button or the TEAR
OFF button to select the ADJUST function and print the following
 options:

1/6IN
1.8/6IN
10/6IN
11/6IN
2/6IN
3/6IN
4/6IN
5/6IN
6/6IN
7/6IN
8/6IN
9/6IN
....
3. Select an option from 1/6IN to 66/6IN.
Press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to move the cursor to the
required option. Press the MENU button to select the option and
print the  item. If necessary, fine-tune the top-of-form
position now. Otherwise, go to step 4.
4. Exit the ADJUST function.
Press the ONLINE button to exit the ADJUST function and reprint
the <> menu.
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Make sure that the red cursor is positioned beneath SAVE & END,
then press the MENU button or the TEAR OFF button.
Load your paper and check the adjustment by printing a sample page
using your software. If necessary, reenter setup mode and fine-tune
the top-of-form position by changing the  option.
The CONFIG function defines the printer’s primary configuration. You can
set the following options to ensure that the printer meets your requirements:
•
•
•
•
Tear off for continuous forms
Autoloading of single sheets
Direct decoding of certain commands
Enabling of the AREA OVER indicator
Paper
Handling
Table 5.6 describes the CONFIG items and options. Items are listed in the
order they are printed. The procedure for changing the configuration options
is described after Table 5.6.
Setting Up
CHANGING
CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
Introduction
6. Check the top-of-form setting.
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Reference
5. Exit setup mode, saving the top-of-form setting.
Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options
NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.
Options

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Description
Auto or manual tearoff feed.
Automatic tearoff feed is invalid,
and tearoff feed must be done using the
TEAR OFF button.
Automatic tearoff feed is valid but only
for continuous forms. Tearoff feed can
also be done using the TEAR OFF
button.
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Mode
Setup
AUTO
Printing
CONFIG Items
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Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.)
NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.
CONFIG Items
Options

VISIBLE
ALWAYS
Description
Tearoff position.
Select this option when your software
positions forms to the next top-of-form
after printing the last data. The printer
performs tearoff feed without adding a
form feed when data transfer has
stopped.
Select this option when your soft-ware
stops after printing the last data. The
printer performs tearoff feed after
adding a form feed when data transfer
has stopped.
Note: For both settings, tearoff
positioning will fail if the page length
setting does not match the actual
perforation spacing.
The following  item is printed when TEAROFF:AUTO is
specified for the  item.

0 SEC
1 SEC
2 SEC
4 SEC
6 SEC
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Tearoff enabled time (offset time).
The offset time is from when data
transfer stops to when the printer
performs automatic tearoff feed.
If the printer receives data again
within the offset time, the printer does
not perform automatic tearoff feed.
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Reference
Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.)
NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.
CONFIG Items
Options
In some application programs, data
transfer may stop temporarily due
to internal processing. This setting can
avoid an undesired tearoff feed by
waiting for up to six seconds each time
data transfer stops.
AUTO
BUTTON
Single sheet autoloading.
Single sheet paper is automatically
loaded a certain time after you set
the paper.
Single sheet paper can be loaded by
pressing the LOAD button.
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0.5, 1.0,
1.5, 2.0
2.5, 3.0SEC
DIRECT
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Mode
Setup
QUEUED
Command decode timing.
The printer decodes certain commands
immediately after receiving data.
Example:
ESC SUB I, ESC CR P (DPL24C+)
ESC Q # (IBM XL24E)
The printer decodes commands after
storing all data (including commands)
in the input buffer. This speeds data
reception because the printer does not
require decoding time during data
reception.
Printing

Autoload start time.
Autoloading starts when this
amount of time passes after you set
single sheet paper.
Paper
Handling
The following  item is printed when CUTLOAD:AUTO is
specified for the  item.

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(continued)
Description
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Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.)
NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.
CONFIG Items
Options

ENABLE
DISABLE

OFFLINE
ONLINE

NONE
SETUP
ALL

DISABLE
ENABLE
Description
Area-over detection control.
Detects the left and right edges of
paper when loading the paper.
The printer does not print data beyond
the edges, but turns on the AREA
OVER indicator.
Does not detect the edges. Select this
option when you are using colored or
preprinted paper.
Printer status after loading paper in
offline mode.
Remains offline after paper loading.
Goes into online after paper loading.
Lock function of setup mode.
Enables all buttons on the control
panel.
Disables the setup-related buttons to
keep the printer from entering setup
mode during the offline state.
Disables the setup-rlated buttons and
the LOCK, FONT, and MENU buttons.
Effectiveness of the Cut Sheet Selection
command (//S//).
Makes the command ineffective.
Makes the command effective.
Note: The Cut Sheet Selection command
(//S//) changes the paper source to the
paper table and waits for manual
insertion of a cut sheet.
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Reference
Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.)
NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.
CONFIG Items
Options
TRACTOR
EDGE
ENABLE
DISABLE
Setting of retracting control at
canceling TEAR OFF of continuous
forms.
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Printing
SPEED
The precision-prioritized retracting
control is executed.
It retracts a certain amount of paper
(the top part of the paper which
hangs out from the TOFS), and then
moves back to the position before
TEAR OFF. If TOFS detects paper
end when a certain amount of paper
is retracted, it executes the
continuous forms save operation and
then executes the paper loading
operation.
The speed-prioritized retracting
control is executed.
It retracts the paper by the amount
the paper was advanced.
Paper
Handling
CUT-CTL
Setting of ribbon protective control
at a line feed on continuous forms
The protective control is executed.
The protective control is not
executed. For information about the
function, see Section 13.8.
Setting Up
GATHER
Detection of end of continuous forms.
Paper end is detected by the sensor on
the tractor unit.
Paper-end unprinted area:
Continuous forms: About 80 mm
Botom feeding: About 35 mm
Regardless of paper end, printing
continues near to the edge of paper.
Paper-end unprinted area:
About 4.7 mm for both continuous forms and bottom feeding
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Description
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Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.)
NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.
CONFIG Items
Options
SKIP-PR
Setting of printing speed change
processing (skip)
ENABLE
The skip processing is executed.
When a certain amount of blank
spaces are found in a line, it changes
the printing speed for the blank
spaces.
DISABLE
The skip processing is not executed.
It does not change the printing speed
for the blank spaces.
- If the printing speed of the printing
data varies before and after the
blank spaces (such as LQ
characters + blank space + CG
characters), it changes printing
speeds regardless of this setting.
STATUS
ENABLE
DISABLE
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Description
Setting of the asynchronous status
function
The status information is stored in the
send buffer by a nibble mode request.
The status information is not stored in
the send buffer by a nibble mode
request.
Indicates the end of the CONFIG
item list. Press the MENU button to print
the first item, which is .
Press the TEAR OFF button to print the
previous item. Press the ONLINE button
to reprint the <> menu.
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Quick
Reference
Procedure
To change the printer configuration options, make sure that continuous
forms paper is loaded and then proceed as follows:
Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneously
until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing and
check that the following <> menu is printed:
Introduction
1. Enter setup mode.
<>
SAVE&END
MENU1
MENU2
HARDWRE
ADJUST
CONFIG
DEFAULT
LIST
SELF-TST
HEX-DUMP
2. Select the CONFIG function.
Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position
the red cursor under CONFIG. Press the MENU button to select the
CONFIG function and print the following  options:
MANUAL
Paper
Handling

Setting Up
V-ALMNT
AUTO
3. Select an option.
4. Exit the CONFIG function.
Printing
Press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to move the cursor to
either MANUAL or AUTO. Press the MENU button to select the
option and print the  item. If other items must be
specified, do so now. Otherwise, go to step 4.
Press the ONLINE button to exit the CONFIG function and reprint
the <> menu.
• Select another function, or
• Exit setup mode, saving your changes.
For details on other functions, see the other sections in this chapter.
To exit setup mode and save your changes, make sure that the red
cursor is positioned under SAVE & END, then press the MENU
button or the TEAR OFF button.
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Mode
Setup
5. Do either of the following:
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EXITING AND SAVING
This section describes how to exit set up mode save any changes you made:
To exit setup mode immediately, select the SAVE & END function.
Any settings changed while in setup mode are saved as the new power-on
defaults for the printer. The new defaults remain active until you change them
again.
NOTE
The only way to exit setup mode without saving your changes is to turn off
the printer. When you turn the printer back on, the previous default
settings are used.
Procedure
To exit setup mode and save your changes using SAVE/END, proceed as
follows:
1. Print the <> menu.
The <> menu should be the last printed line on the
page. If the menu is not printed, press the ONLINE button to print the
menu. If you are using the SELF-TST or HEX-DUMP function, press
the LF/FF button instead of the ONLINE button to print the menu.
The <> menu is shown below.
<>
SAVE&END
MENU1
MENU2
HARDWRE
ADJUST
CONFIG
DEFAULT
LIST
SELF-TST
HEX-DUMP
V-ALMNT
2. Select the SAVE/END function.
Make sure that the red cursor is positioned under SAVE & END.
Press the MENU button or the TEAR OFF button to select SAVE &
END. The printer exits setup mode and returns online (the ONLINE
indicator lights green). Any changes you made while in setup mode
are saved.
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This section describes how to reset the printer’s power-on defaults, all of the
factory defaults, or the factory defaults only for MENU1 and MENU2.
Quick
Reference
RESETTING DEFAULTS
Resetting Power-On Defaults
Factory defaults are those settings preselected at the factory. For a list of the
printer’s factory defaults, see the section Printing a List of Selected
Options earlier in this chapter. To reset the factory defaults for all functions,
proceed as follows:
2. While pressing the MENU, TEAR OFF, and ONLINE buttons, turn
on the printer. Continue to press all three buttons until the printer
beeps.
Paper
Handling
1. Turn off the printer.
Setting Up
Resetting Factory Defaults
Introduction
Power-on defaults are the settings saved in the printer’s permanent memory.
The defaults are enabled whenever you turn the printer on. The easiest way
to reset the power-on defaults is to turn the printer off and then on again.
This method is useful if you have made changes in setup mode that you do
not want to save.
The factory defaults are now reset.
Printing
Resetting Factory Defaults in MENU1 and MENU2
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Mode
Setup
This method resets factory defaults for MENU1 and MENU2 options, listed
in Table 5.3, but does not reset the printer hardware, print position
adjustment, and configuration options. To reset the factory defaults in
MENU1 and MENU2, proceed as follows:
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1. Enter setup mode.
Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneously
until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing and
check that the following <> menu is printed:
<>
SAVE&END
MENU1
MENU2
HARDWRE
ADJUST
CONFIG
DEFAULT
LIST
SELF-TST
HEX-DUMP
V-ALMNT
2. Select the DEFAULT function.
Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position
the red cursor under DEFAULT. Press the TEAR OFF button or the
MENU button to select the DEFAULT function. The printer reprints
the <> menu. The default values in MENU1 and
MENU2 are now reset.
3. Do either of the following:
• Select new options for MENU1 or MENU2.
• Exit setup mode, saving the factory defaults.
See the section Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options. To exit
setup mode and save the new defaults, make sure that the red cursor
is positioned under SAVE & END, then press the TEAR OFF button
or the MENU button.
USING THE DIAGNOSTIC
FUNCTIONS
This section describes how to use the following diagnostic functions:
• SELF-TST
• HEX-DUMP
• V-ALMNT
These functions are used for checking print quality and diagnosing printer
problems. HEX-DUMP also provides useful information for programmers.
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The SELF-TST function prints test pages to check how the printer operates
independently of your computer. The self-test does not check the interface
between the computer and the printer.
This procedure assumes that you are in setup mode. To print the self-test,
make sure that continuous forms paper is loaded into the printer. Then
proceed as follows:
Setting Up
Procedure
Introduction
The self-test prints the printer’s firmware version, its resident emulations,
and all of the characters available in the currently selected character set. If
the DPL24C PLUS emulation is selected for MENU1, the self-test is printed
using the settings currently assigned to MENU1.
Quick
Reference
Printing the Self-Test
1. Print the <> menu.
SAVE&END
MENU1
MENU2
HARDWRE
ADJUST
CONFIG
DEFAULT
LIST
SELF-TST
HEX-DUMP
Printing
<>
Paper
Handling
The <> menu should be the last printed line on the
page. If the menu is not printed, press the ONLINE button to print
the menu. If you are using the HEX-DUMP function, press the LF/
FF button instead of the ONLINE button to print the menu. The
following <> menu is printed:
V-ALMNT
Setup Mode
Mode
Setup
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2. Select the SELF-TST function.
Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position
the red cursor under SELF-TST, and then press the MENU button or
the TEAR OFF button. The printer selects SELF-TST and starts
printing. A short help menu is printed at the top of the page,
followed by the self-test. Note that the printer is not online during
self-test printing.
3. Examine the self-test page.
A sample self-test page is shown in Chapter 2. To pause during selftest printing, press the MENU button or the TEAR OFF button. To
resume self-test printing, press the FONT button or the MENU
button again.
4. Exit the SELF-TST function.
Exit the SELF-TST function in either of the following ways:
• To exit SELF-TST and remain in setup mode, press the LF/FF
button. The <> menu is then reprinted.
• To exit SELF-TST and return online, press the ONLINE button.
The printer permanently saves any changes made while in setup
mode and returns online.
The self-test can also be started by turning off the printer, and then pressing
the LF/FF button while turning the printer back on. As described in Chapter
2, this method is useful when you first set up the printer.
Printing Hex Dumps
The HEX-DUMP function prints data and commands in hexadecimal
characters and abbreviated control codes. The IBM character set 2 is used
for printing (see Appendix E). The HEX-DUMP function is useful for
checking whether your computer is sending the correct commands to the
printer and whether the printer is executing the commands correctly. It is
also useful for debugging software programs.
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To print hex dumps, make sure that continuous forms paper is loaded into
the printer. Then proceed as follows:
Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneously
until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing and
check that the following <> menu is printed:
SAVE&END
MENU1
MENU2
HARDWRE
ADJUST
CONFIG
DEFAULT
LIST
SELF-TST
HEX-DUMP
V-ALMNT
Setting Up
<>
Introduction
1. Enter setup mode.
Quick
Reference
Procedure
2. Select the HEX-DUMP function.
Paper
Handling
Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position
the red cursor under HEX-DUMP, then press the TEAR OFF button
or the MENU button to select the HEX-DUMP function. The printer
goes online and prints a header and a short help menu.
3. Print the hex dump.
NOTE
When hex dump printing stops, the printer remains online in
setup mode (the ONLINE indicator is green). To print another
hex dump, send another file to the printer.
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Mode
Setup
Press the MENU button or the TEAR OFF button to pause during
hex dump printing. To resume hex dump printing, press the button
again.
Printing
To start hex dump printing, send your file or program to the printer.
The printer goes online and prints the hex dump.
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Sample hex dump
4. Exit the HEX-DUMP function.
Exit the HEX-DUMP function in either of the following ways:
• To remain in setup mode, press the LF/FF button. The
<> menu is then reprinted. For details on other
functions, see other sections in this chapter.
• To return to online normal mode, press the ONLINE button. If
you press the ONLINE button while the hex dump is printing, The
printer immediately switches to normal online mode. Any data
that was sent to the printer but not printed is discarded (cleared).
You can also enter hex dump mode, by turning off the printer, and then
turning the printer back on while simultaneously pressing the ONLINE
button and the LF/FF button until the printer beeps.
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This example shows how printing looks
when characters are vertically
misaligned. Note that the left
margin is not straight.
Procedure
Paper
Handling
Make sure that continuous forms paper is loaded in the printer. If possible,
use forms at least 216 mm (8.5 inches) wide to avoid printing on the platen.
See the section Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options for details. Then
proceed as follows to check and correct vertical print alignment:
Setting Up
If you notice misaligned printing, use the following procedure to check and
correct the vertical print alignment.
Introduction
The V-ALMNT function corrects the vertical character displacement that
sometimes occurs with bidirectional printing. Characters printed from left to
right are not aligned with characters printed from right to left as shown
below:
Quick
Reference
Checking Vertical Print Alignment (V-ALMNT)
1. Enter setup mode.
<>
SAVE&END MENU1
V-ALMNT
MENU2
HARDWRE
ADJUST
CONFIG
DEFAULT
LIST
SELF-TST
Printing
Press the MENU button and the TEAR OFF button simultaneously
until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing and
check that the following <> menu is printed:
HEX-DUMP
Setup Mode
Mode
Setup
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2. Select the V-ALMNT function.
Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position
the red cursor under V-ALMNT, then press the MENU button or the
TEAR OFF button to select the V-ALMNT function. The printer
prints the help menu then starts printing rows of parallel bars using
letter quality speed.
3. Adjust the vertical print alignment at letter quality speed.
Examine the parallel bars. If the bars are aligned (not jagged), go to
step 4. If the bars are offset to the left, repeatedly press the LOAD
button until the bars are aligned. If the bars are offset to the right,
repeatedly press the LF/FF button until the bars are aligned. (In the
following figure, the first line is assumed to be printed from left to
right.)
Bars offset to the left
Bars offset to the right
4. Adjust the vertical print alignment at correspondence speed.
Press the TEAR OFF button to switch from letter speed to correspondence speed.
Examine the parallel bars and adjust the vertical print alignment as
described step 3.
5. Adjust the vertical print alignment at draft speed.
Press the TEAR OFF button to switch from correspondence speed to
draft speed.
Examine the parallel bars and adjust the vertical print alignment as
described step 3.
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Press the ONLINE button to exit the V-ALMNT function and save
the new vertical alignment settings. The printer exits setup mode and
returns online.
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6. Exit the V-ALMNT function.
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NOTE
To exit the V-ALMNT function, you must exit setup mode.
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The following flowchart shows how setup mode is organized for the Fujitsu
DPL24C PLUS emulation. Differences in the IBM Proprinter XL24E and
Epson ESC/P2 emulations are summarized after the flowchart.
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Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation
In the IBM Proprinter XL24E emulation, MENU1 and MENU2 differ from
the DPL24C PLUS emulation in the following ways:
• The following options are different:
CHAR-W: NORMAL *
2 TIMES
CHAR-H: NORMAL *
2 TIMES
ATTRIB: NONE *
ITALIC
SHADOW
BOLD
• The AGM item is provided:
CHR-SET: SET 2 *
SET 1
AGM: OFF *
ON
PRF-SKIP: NO-SKIP *
SKIP
• The LF-CODE item’s default is set to the other option:
LF-CODE: LF & CR
LF ONLY *
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Differences in Epson ESC/P2 Emulation
In the Epson ESC/P2 emulation, MENU1 and MENU2 differ from the
DPL24C PLUS emulation in the following ways:
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• The ZEROFNT and LF-CODE items are not defined.
• The following options are different:
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KAMENIC
KAMEN-T
TURKY
TURKY-T
CYRILIC
IBM437
IBM851
ELOT928
PG-DHN
LATIN-P
ISO-LTN
LITHUA1
LITHUA2
MIK
MACEDON
PG-MAC
ELOT927
ABG
ABY
DEC GR
HBR-OLD
PG862
HBR-DEC
GREEKII
ISO-TUK
KOREA
LEGAL
RUSCII
LATIN-9
CHR-SET: ITALIC *
GRAPHIC
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LANGUGE: USA
UK
GERMAN
SWEDISH
DANISH1
ITALIAN
SPANSH1
SPANSH2
JAPAN
NORWEGN
LATIN A
FRENCH
PAGE437*
PAGE850
PAGE860
PAGE863
PAGE865
ECMA94
DANISH2
ISO8859
PG852
PG852-T
PG855
PG866
HUNGARY
HUNG-T
SLOV
SLOV-T
POLISH
POLSH-T
MAZOWIA
MAZOW-T
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ONLINE SETUP MODE
The preceding sections describe offline setup mode. This section introduces
online setup mode. The tedious task of setting up printer features one-by-one
from the control panel and printing and checking the desired options on paper can
be avoided by using online setup mode. In online setup mode, printer features are
set via the computer rather than the printer control panel.
Put the printer in online setup mode, in either of the following two ways:
• Turn the printer off and then turn the printer back on while pressing
the MENU button. Hold down the button until the printer beeps.
• Issue the printer command ESC e ONLINE. This command is valid
in any emulation.
Send setup data from the computer in any of the following three ways:
• Enter setup data directly from the computer keyboard before starting
your job. With MS-DOS, hold down the Ctrl key and type P. Data
entered from the keyboard is sent directly to the printer. When data
entry is complete, hold down the Ctrl key again and type P. This
method is useful when just a few settings need to be changed.
• Use an editor program to prepare a setup data file and then send the
file to the printer using a command before starting your job. With
MS-DOS, use the COPY command. This method is useful when
settings are used repeatedly.
• Write a program that enables interactive entry of setup data on the
CRT screen. This method is the most useful of the three. Check with
your dealer for currently available programs.
To exit from online setup mode, send EXIT as the last setup data.
For details of setup data and its format, refer to the programmer's manual for
each emulation.
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