Fujitsu Isotec 001M33331A Dot Matrix Printer User Manual 2

Fujitsu Isotec Limited Dot Matrix Printer 2

User Manual 2

MaintenanceUser's Manual 6-1MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCEYour printer requires very little care. Occasionalcleaning and replacement of the ribbon cartridgeare all that is required.Lubrication of the printer is not usually necessary.If the print head carriage does not move smoothly back and forth, clean theprinter as described in this chapter. If the problem continues, contact yourdealer to determine whether lubrication might be needed.The front and back covers, the ejection cover, and the acoustic cover of theprinter help protect against dust, dirt, and other contaminants. However,paper produces small particles that accumulate inside the printer. Thissection explains how to clean and vacuum the printer and how to clean theplaten and paper bail rollers.It is easier to clean the printer when the front cover, the ejection cover, andthe cut sheet stand and back cover are removed.Cleaning and Vacuuming the PrinterWARNINGTo avoid any possibility of injury, before cleaning the printer, turn off thepower to both the printer and the computer, and unplug the printer.Use the following procedure to clean and vacuum the printer as required:1. Remove any paper from the printer. Make sure that the power is off,and then disconnect the printer power cord.2. Using a soft vacuum brush, vacuum the exterior of the printer. Besure to vacuum the air vents at the front, left sides, and bottom of theprinter. Also vacuum the cut sheet stand or feeder.CLEANING6
User's Manual6-2MAINTENANCE3. Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the printer, includingthe covers and separator. A mild detergent may be used.CAUTIONDo not use solvents, kerosene, or abrasive cleaning materials thatmay damage the printer.4. Open the front cover of the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge.Using a soft vacuum brush, gently vacuum the platen, print headcarriage, and surrounding areas. You can easily slide the print head tothe left or right when the power is off. Be careful not to press too hardon the flat ribbon cable that extends from the print head carriage.Flat cablePrinter interior5. Re-install the ribbon cartridge. Close the front cover.6. Open the ejection cover. Vacuum the rollers, paper entry slot, andsurrounding areas.7. Raise the cut sheet stand and the back cover. Vacuum the formstractors and surrounding areas.
MaintenanceUser's Manual 6-3MAINTENANCECleaning the Platen and Paper Bail RollersClean the platen and rollers about once a month to remove excess ink. Usethe platen cleaner recommended by your supplier and proceed as follows:1. Apply a small amount of platen cleaner to a soft cloth. Avoidspilling platen cleaner inside the printer.CAUTIONDo not use alcohol to clean the platen. Alcohol may cause therubber to harden.2. Place the cloth against the platen and manually rotate the platenknob.3. To dry the platen, place a dry cloth against the platen and manuallyrotate the platen knob.4. Gently wipe the rollers using the cloth moistened with the platencleaner. Dry the rollers using a dry cloth.There are two ways of replacing the ribbon. You can install a new ribboncartridge in the printer or refill the old ribbon cartridge with new ribbon froma ribbon subcassette. Appendix A lists order numbers for ribbon cartridgesand ribbon subcassettes. The following procedure is for ribbon cartridges.For ribbon subcassettes, refer to the instructions shipped with thesubcassette.To replace the ribbon cartridge:1. Turn off the printer.2. Open the front cover of the printer. For easy installation, slide theprint head carriage to a position where it does not face a roller.CAUTIONThe print head may be hot if you have been printing recently.REPLACING THE RIBBON
User's Manual6-4MAINTENANCERemoving the ribbon cartridgePrint guidePrint head3. Move the paper thickness lever to position D.Paper thickness lever4. To remove the ribbon cartridge, press the ribbon release levers locatedon either side of the cartridge and carefully lift the cartridge out of theprinter.Paper thickness leverMove to D.
MaintenanceUser's Manual 6-5MAINTENANCE5. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its package. Push in the sidesof the two ribbon release tabs. The tabs will snap into the cartridgeand the ribbon feed mechanism will engage.Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to be sure that it feeds properly.Ribbon feed knobTurn clockwiseto tighten.Ribbon release tabsPreparing the new ribbon cartridge6. Place the two mounting pins on the ribbon support brackets of thehead carrier. The two mounting pins are located on the sides of theribbon release levers.) Insert the ribbon so that the ribbon fallsbetween the nose of the print head and the plastic print guide.Munting pinPrint guidePrint headInstalling the new ribbon cartridge
User's Manual6-6MAINTENANCE7. Press the ribbon release levers until the mounting pins snap into theholes on the ribbon support brackets. Gently pull on the cartridge toverify that the pins are securely positioned in the holes.8. Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to tighten the ribbon.9. Move the paper thickness lever back to its original position. Forsingle sheet printing, the correct position is 1. Table 3.2 in Chapter 3gives other paper thickness lever settings.10. Close the front cover of the printer.
MaintenanceUser's Manual 6-7MAINTENANCEHead lock wireREPLACING THE PRINTHEADThe print head is easy to replace.CAUTIONThe print head may be hot if you have been printing recently.To remove the print head:1. Turn off the printer.2. Open the front cover of the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge.3. Pull the right end of the head lock wire forward to release it from thehook at the right of the print head carriage. Then release the wirefrom the center hook.4. Remove the print head from the connector on the carriage, as shownin the figure below.Replacing the print head
User's Manual6-8MAINTENANCETo install the print head:1. Carefully fit the mounting guide grooves of the print head on thelocating studs on the carriage.2. Push the print head into the connector and hook the wire into place inthe reverse order of removal.
User's Manual 7-1Trouble-shootingTROUBLE-SHOOTINGTROUBLE-SHOOTINGYour printer is extremely reliable, but occasionalproblems may occur. You can solve many ofthese problems yourself, using this chapter.If you encounter problems that you cannot resolve,contact your dealer for assistance.This chapter is organized as follows:•Solving problems•Diagnostic functions•Getting helpThe tables in this section describe common printer problems and theirsolutions. The following types of problems are considered:•Print quality problems•Paper handling problems•Operating problems•Printer failuresPrint Quality ProblemsPoor print quality or other printing problems are often caused by incorrectprinter setup or incorrect software settings. A gradual decrease in printquality usually indicates a worn ribbon. Table 7.1 identifies common printquality problems and suggests solutions.SOLVING PROBLEMS7
TROUBLE-SHOOTING7-2 User's ManualTable 7.1 Print Quality Problems and SolutionsProblem SolutionPrinting is too Make sure that the ribbon cartridge islight or too dark. properly installed and that the ribbon feeds smoothly.Make sure that the paper thickness lever is set for thethickness of your paper. See Table 3.2 in Chapter 3.Check ribbon wear. Replace the ribbon if necessary.Stains or smudges Make sure that the paper thickness lever is setappear on the for the thickness of your paper. See Table 3.2 inpage. Chapter 3.Check ribbon wear. Replace the ribbon if necessary.Check whether the tip of the print head is dirty.Clean the head with a soft cloth if necessary.The page is blank. Make sure that the ribbon cartridge is properlyinstalled.Printing is erratic Make sure that the interface cable is securelyor the wrong connected to both the printer and computer.characters areprinted. Many Make sure that the printer emulation selected in"?" characters are your software is the same as the emulationprinted. selected on the printer. See the section Selecting anEmulation in Chapter 2.If you are using an RS-232C serial interface, makesure that the serial settings required by your softwareor computer are the same as the settings on theprinter. See the section Changing HardwareOptions in Chapter 5.
User's Manual 7-3Trouble-shootingTROUBLE-SHOOTINGTable 7.1 Print Quality Problems and Solutions (Cont.)Problem SolutionPrinting is Use the printer’s V-ALMNT function tovertically check the vertical print alignment. If necessary,misaligned adjust the print alignment. See the section(jagged). Using the Diagnostic Functions in Chapter 5.The top margin is The top margin is the sum of the top-of-formwrong. setting, the software-specified top margin, and theprinter’s TOP-MRG setting. Proceed as follows:•Make sure that the top-of-form setting iscorrect. The factory default is 25.4 mm (1inch). See the section Changing Top-ofForm in Chapter 5.•Check the software-specified top margin.Refer to your software documentation.•Check the printer’s TOP-MRG setting. Seethe section Changing MENU1 and MENU2Options in Chapter 5.Lines are double Check the line spacing setting in your software.spaced instead ofsingle spaced. Change the CR-CODE setting in the printer setupmode to CR ONLY. See the section ChangingMENU1 and MENU2 Options in Chapter 5.The printer Change the CR-CODE setting in the printeroverprints on the setup mode to CR & LF. See the sectionsame line. Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options inChapter 5.The next print line Change the LF-CODE setting in the printerstarts where the setup mode to LF & CR. See the sectionprevious line Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options inended instead of Chapter 5.at the left margin.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING7-4 User's ManualPaper Handling ProblemsTable 7.2 describes common paper handling problems and suggests solutions.See Chapter 3 for detailed procedures on loading and using paper.Table 7.2 Paper Handling Problems and SolutionsProblem SolutionPaper cannot be Make sure that the paper select lever is setloaded or fed. correctly. Move the lever backward for continuousforms and forward for single sheets.Make sure that the paper covers the paper-out sensor,i.e., the left paper edge is within 52 mm for singlesheets or 41 mm for continuous forms from the leftedge of the platen. (This problem cannot occur ifyou use the forms tractor unit or insert a single sheetwith its left edge in contact with the left paperguide.)Make sure that the paper holder is closed and formstractors are positioned correctly to match the widthof your paper.
User's Manual 7-5Trouble-shootingTROUBLE-SHOOTINGTable 7.2 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions (Cont.)Problem SolutionPaper jams while Turn off the printer and remove the jammedloading. paper. Remove any obstructions from the paperpath.Make sure that the paper thickness lever is set for thethickness of your paper. See Table 3.2 in Chapter 3.Make sure that the paper is not folded, creased, ortorn.Reload the paper.Paper jams while Turn off the printer and remove the jammedprinting. paper. Remove any obstructions from the paperpath.Make sure that the paper thickness lever is set for thethickness of your paper. See Table 3.2 in Chapter 3.For continuous forms, make sure that the incomingand outgoing paper stacks are correctly placed.Paper should feed straight.Paper slips off the Make sure that the forms tractors are positionedforms tractors or correctly for the width of your paper and thatthe perforated the perforated holes of the paper fit directly overholes of the paper the tractor sprockets.tear duringprinting.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING7-6 User's ManualTips for clearing a jammed sheet from the printerIf a sheet of paper is jammed between the print head and the platen andcannot be removed, clear it as follows:1. Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord from thereceptacle.2. Push up the locking levers to rlease the forms tractors and open thepaper holders.3. Move the paper thickness lever to position D.4. Move the print head so that you can remove the jammed sheet easilyand clear the sheet.NOTEThe print head is hot immediately after printing. Move it after makingsure that it gets cool.•If you cannot clear thejammed sheet by theabove procedure, setfourfold continuousforms paper on theforms tractors and turnthe platen knob to feedthe paper forward. Thejammed paper is pushedout. Before operation, be sure to position the print head at thecenter of the jammed paper.
User's Manual 7-7Trouble-shootingTROUBLE-SHOOTINGOperating ProblemsIf any of the errors listed in Table 7.3 occurs, the PAPER OUT LED lightsup, and an alarm beeps, and the printer goes offline.In such cases, the buttons on the control panel can be used in the samemanner as those when the printer is in the offline state.Table 7.3 Operating Problems and SolutionsPaper end (PE) errorPaper end is detected. (*1)-Insert and load thepaper in the paper tray.Eject jam errorPaper end is not detected- Eject forms or sheets.even after a large amount- Press the online buttonof continuous forms or cutto turn the printer online.sheets were ejected.Continuous form/In continuous form loading- Switch the continuous cut sheet switch status, the continuous form/form/cut sheet switch lever error cut sheet switch lever islever back to its originalswitched to cut sheet mode.position.In cut sheet loading status,- Remove the loadedthe continuous form/cutpaper.sheet switch lever is switched to continuous form mode.If the error occurs, allbuttons are disabled.Load jam errorAfter the tractor PE sensor- Execute the loadingdetected the form at continuousoperation.form loading, the TOF sensor- Press the online buttondoes not detect the top of theto turn the printerform even after line feed isonline.executed a certain number of - When the cut sheets aretimes.loaded, remove theAfter the set sensor detects thesheets once, andsheet at cut sheetthen insert them again.loading, the TOF sensorThey are then loadeddoes not detect he top ofautomatically.the sheet even after linefeed is executed a certainnumber of times.Error name Error description Recovery method
TROUBLE-SHOOTING7-8 User's ManualError name Blink LightONLINE AREA OVER PAPER OUTPaper end *Eject jam error * *Continuous form/cut sheet switch * *lever errorLoad jam error **1 If the setup item PPR-OUT:IGNORE is specified, paper end is notdetected.LED statusLEDs light up depending on the following error types.
User's Manual 7-9Trouble-shootingTROUBLE-SHOOTINGPrinter FailuresA user cannot generally resolve a problem involving defective printerhardware. On detecting a fatal error, the printer will:•Stop printing•Beep four times•Turn the ONLINE indicator off•Blink the PAPER OUT indicator (see Table 7.4 for the error type).Table 7.4 Printer FailuresError LED states<Lit> <Blinking>+34 V undervoltage error ONLINE PAPER OUTLeft end sensor error MENU1 PAPER OUTOverload printing error MENU2 PAPER OUTRAM error AREA OVER PAPER OUTThe following errors cause the printer to turn off the power:•Print head error•Space motor error•Line feed motor error•+34 V overvoltage errorNo error condition is displayed if any of these errors occurs.Turn the printer off and back on, then rerun the same job to check if the errorwas transient. If the error recurs, contact your dealer.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING7-10 User's ManualThe printer diagnostic functions are SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, andV-ALMNT.•SELF-TST tells you whether the printer hardware is functioningcorrectly. If the printer hardware is functional, any problems you arehaving are probably caused by incorrect printer settings, incorrectsoftware settings, the interface, or the computer.•HEX-DUMP allows you to determine whether the computer issending the correct commands to the printer, and whether the printeris executing the commands correctly. This function is useful toprogrammers or others who understand how to interpret hex dumps.•V-ALMNT allows you to check and, if necessary, correct the printer’svertical print alignment.For details on using these functions, all of which are available in the printersetup mode, see the section Using the Diagnostic Functions in Chapter 5.If you are not able to correct a problem using this chapter, contact your dealerfor assistance. Be prepared to provide the following information:•Your printer model number, serial number, and date of manufacture.Look for this information on the rating label on the left side of theprinter.•Description of the problem•Type of interface you are using•Names of your software packages•List of the printer default settings. To print the default settings, seethe section Printing a List of Selected Options in Chapter 5.DIAGNOSTICFUNCTIONSGETTING HELP
User's Manual A-1SuppliesSUPPLIES AND OPTIONSThis appendix lists the supplies, options, andprogrammer’s manuals available for the printer.Contact your dealer for information on orderingany of these items.Supplies Order NumberRibbon cartridgesBlack ribbon CA02374-C104Ribbon subcassetteBlack ribbon CA02374-C204Print head CA02281-E718Option Order Number DescriptionRS-232C serial interface board.SUPPLIESAUSER OPTION
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SpecificationsUser's Manual B-1PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONSBAPPENDIXPHYSICALSPECIFICATIONSPRINTER AND PAPERSPECIFICATIONSThis appendix gives the physical, functional, andperformance specifications for the printer.It also gives detailed paper specifications.Dimensions Height: 120 mm (4.72 in)Width: 415mm (16.3 in)Depth: 330 mm (13 in)Weight: 7.5 kg (16.5 lb)AC power requirementsModel: M33331A100 to 120 VAC ±10%; 50/60 HzModel: M33331B220 to 240 VAC –10%, +6%; 50/60 HzPower consumption Average 120 VAMaximum 240 VAHeat generation Average 65 kcal/hInterface Centronics parallelCentronics parallel and RS-232C serialCentronics parallel and USBData buffer size 0, 256, 2K, 8K, 24K, 32K, 96K or 128K bytesDownload buffer Maximum 128K bytes(128K minus data buffer size)Operating environment 5 to 38½C (41 to 100½F)30% to 80% RH (no condensation)Wetbulb temperature, less than 29½C (84½F)Storage environment –15 to 60½C (–4 to 140½F)10% to 95% RH (no condensation)Acoustic noise Average 49 dBA when printing in letterqualityISO 7779 (Bystander Position Front)B
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONSB-2 User's ManualFUNCTIONALSPECIFICATIONSPrint method Impact dot matrix with a 0.2 mm, 24-wireheadPrint direction Bidirectional logic-seeking or unidirectionalseekingCharacter cell Horizontal ¥ verticalLetter (10 cpi): 36 ¥ 24 dotsLetter (12 cpi): 30 ¥ 24 dotsReport: 18 ¥ 24 dotsDraft: 12 ¥ 24 dotsHigh-speed draft: 9 ¥ 24 dotsPaper handling Standard: Friction-feed platen (cut sheets)Push tractors (rear feed of continuous forms)Paper loading by LOAD buttonAdvancing perforations to tear-off edge byTEAR OFF buttonParking continuous forms when using cutsheetsPaper type 1-to 5-part side-glued or paper-stapledfanfolded continuous forms or label sheetswith sprocket holes1-to 5-part top-glued cut sheets andenvelopesPaper sizeContinuous Width: 102–267 mm(4–10.5 in)Length: 102 mm (4 in)or greaterCut sheets Width: 102–267 mm(4–10.5 in)Length: 76–364 mm(3–14.3 in)Paper thickness Up to 0.35 mm (0.014 inch)
SpecificationsUser's Manual B-3PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONSPaper lengthBy software Programmable in one line or inch incrementsin all emulationsBy control panel Depends upon emulations. Default is 11inches for all emulations.DPL24C+/XL24E: 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 11.6, 12, 14,or 18 inchesESC/P2: 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, ..., 11, 11.5, ..., 22 inchesNumber of copies Up to 5, including the originalCommand sets (emulations)Resident Fujitsu DPL24C PLUSIBM Proprinter XL24EEpson ESC/P2Character setsDPL24C+/XL24E: •IBM PC character sets 1 and 2•IBM PS/2 character sets (code pages 437,850, 852, 855, 860, 863, 865, 866, andDHN)IBM 437 and 851ISO 8859-1 and ECMA 94Total of 59 national character sets•Fujitsu character sets (691 characters)ESC/P2: •Italic character setGraphics character sets 1 and 2•IBM PS/2 character sets (code pages 437,850, 852, 855, 860, 863, 865, 866, andDHN)IBM 437 and 851ISO 8859-1 and ECMA 94Total of 63 national character sets
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONSB-4 User's ManualFontsResident Eighteen fonts availableBit map: Courier 10, Pica 10, OCR-B 10, OCR-A 10,Prestige Elite 12, Boldface PS, Correspond-ence, Compressed, Draft, and High-speedDraftOutline: Courier, Timeless, and Nimbus Sans ®;each in normal, bold, and italic stylesDownloaded Available from independent vendorsLine spacing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 lines per inch.Programmable in 1/360 inch or variousincrements for image graphics.Character pitch 2.5, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 17.1, 18, or 20 cpi,or proportional spacing.Programmable in 1/360 inch or variousincrements for image graphics.Characters per line10 cpi: 80 cpl12 cpi: 96 cpl15 cpi: 120 cpl17.1 cpi: 136.8 cpl18 cpi: 144 cpl20 cpi: 160 cpplcpi: characters per inchcpl: characters per linePrint speed 10 cpi 12 cpiLetter: 113 cps 135 cpsReport: 225 cps 270 cpsCorrespondence: 225 cps 270cpsDraft: 360 cps 432 cpsHigh-speed draft: 400 cps 480 cpscpi: characters per inchcps: characters per secondLine feed speed 80 ms per line at 6 lines per inchPERFORMANCESPECIFICATIONS
SpecificationsUser's Manual B-5PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONSForm feed speed 5.6 inches per secondRibbon lifeUp to 5.0 million charactersCertificationSafety:Model Regulation CountryM33331A UL 1950-D3 United States(for 100 to 120 VAC)CSA C22.2/950 Canada(for 100 to 120 VAC)M33331B TÜV EN60950 Germany(for 220 to 240 VAC) Europe EMI regulation:Model Regulation CountryM33331A FCC Part 15B class B United States(for 100 to 120 VAC)ICES-003 class B Canada(for 100 to 120 VAC)M33331B EN 55022 class B Europe(for 220 to 240 VAC)AS/NZS 3548 class B Australia and(for 220 to 240 VAC) New ZealandM33331A CNS 13438 class B Asia(for 100 to 120 VAC)M33331B CNS 13438 class B Taiwan(for 220 to 240 VAC)
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONSB-6 User's ManualPAPER SPECIFICATIONS Print AreaThis section illustrates the recommended print area for single sheets andcontinuous forms.Print area for single sheetsMay be decreased to 4.23 mm (1/6 inch).However, line spacing may be uneven.May be decreased to 8.5 mm (1/3 inch).However, line spacing may be uneven.Print area may be off the paper, depending on paper setting or width.25.4 mm (1 inch)25.4 mm (1 inch)Print area5.08 mm or more(0.2 inch or more)HHHH102-266.7 mm (4-10.5 in)76-364 mm (3-14.3 in)5.08–32 mm (0.2–1.26 in)
SpecificationsUser's Manual B-7PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONSPrint area for continuous formsPrint areaMay be decreased to 4.23 mm (1/6 inch).However, line spacing may be uneven.Perforation5.08 mm or more(0.2 inch or 102 mm(4 inches)or morePaper end25.4 mm (1 inch)Print area may be off the paper, depending on paper setting or width.Print area102-266.7 mm (4-10.5 in)5.08-25.4 mm (0.2-1 in)Approx. 80 mm (3.2 inches) 25.4 mm (1 inch)25.4 mm (1 inch)Print head position when paper end is detected, selectable by setup mode.Printing resumableApprox. 4.7 mm (0.18 inches):Resume printing is allowableto single-part paper only andselectable by setup mode.
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONSB-8 User's ManualPaper ThicknessPaper thickness is given by the weight of the paper in either grams persquare meter (g/m2) or in pounds per bond (lbs/bond). The followingtable shows the allowable paper thickness for one-part paper or for eachsheet of multipart paper. The total thickness must not exceed 0.35 mm(0.014 inch).The weight of carbonless or carbon-backed paper may vary, dependingupon the paper manufacturer. When using paper of borderline thickness,test the paper before running a job.Type of Paper Number of Parts ThicknessOne-part Single 47-81 g/m2 (40-70 kg or 12-22 lb)CarbonlessTop 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb)Bottom 40-81 g/m2 (34-70 kg or 11-22 lb)Top 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb)Middle 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb)Bottom 40-81 g/m2 (34-70 kg or 11-22 lb)Top 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb)Middle 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb)Middle 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb)Bottom 40-81 g/m2 (34-70 kg or 11-22 lb)Top 40-52 g/m2 (34-45 kg or 11-17 lb)Middle 40-52 g/m2 (34-45 kg or 11-17 lb)Middle 40-52 g/m2 (34-45 kg or 11-17 lb)Middle 40-52 g/m2 (34-45 kg or 11-17 lb)Bottom 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb)5P4P3P2Pkg: Weight in kilograms of 1000 sheets of 788 ¥ 1091 mm paper(1.16 g/m2)lb: Weight in pounds of 500 sheets of 17 ¥ 22 inch paper (3.76 g/m2)
SpecificationsUser's Manual B-9PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONSType of Paper Number of Parts ThicknessCarbon-backed Do not use in high humidity environments.Top 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb)Bottom 40-81 g/m2 (34-70 kg or 11-22 lb)Top 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb)Middle 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb)Bottom 40-81 g/m2 (34-70 kg or 11-22 lb)Top 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb)Middle 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb)Middle 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb)Bottom 40-81 g/m2 (34-70 kg or 11-22 lb)Top 40-52 g/m2 (34-45 kg or 11-14 lb)Middle 40-52 g/m2 (34-45 kg or 11-14 lb)Middle 40-52 g/m2 (34-45 kg or 11-14 lb)Middle 40-52 g/m2 (34-45 kg or 11-14 lb)Bottom 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb)Carbon- Avoid using carbon-interleaved single sheets.interleavedTop 35-64 g/m2 (30-55 kg or 9-17 lb)Carbon Counted as one sheetBottom 35-81 g/m2 (30-70 kg or 9-22 lb)Top 35-52 g/m2 (30-45 kg or 9-14 lb)Carbon Counted as one sheetMiddle 35-52 g/m2 (30-45 kg or 9-14 lb)Carbon Counted as one sheetBottom 35-64 g/m2 (30-55 kg or 9-17 lb)kg: Weight in kilograms of 1000 sheets of 788 ¥ 1091 mm paper(1.16 g/m2)lb: Weight in pounds of 500 sheets of 17 ¥ 22 inch paper (3.76 g/m2)3P2P5P5P4P4P3P3P2P2P5P4P3P2P
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONSB-10 User's Manual
C-1CommandSetsUser's ManualCOMMAND SETSCCOMMAND SETSThis appendix describes printer commands andtheir parameters.This printer has three resident command sets:•Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS (native command set for Fujitsu DL seriesprinters)•IBM Proprinter XL24E•Epson ESC/P2Select the same emulation on the printer and in your software. If yoursoftware emulations include DPL24C PLUS, select DPL24C PLUS foroptimum performance.
C-2 User's ManualCOMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS)FUJITSU DPL24CPLUSThis section describes the printer commands for the DPL24C PLUS com-mand set which is the native command set of this printer.Function CommandPrint Mode ControlDouble-strike (bold) printing on ESC GDouble-strike (bold) printing off ESC HEmphasized (shadow) printing on ESC EEmphasized (shadow) printing off ESC FItalic printing on ESC 4Italic printing off ESC 5Select character style and screening ESC e S (n1) (n2)n1 = 0: Normal1: Outline2: Shaded3: Outline and shaded4: Thin outline5: Thin shaded6: Thin outline and shadedn2 = 0: Transparent1: Light dot matrix2: Heavy dot matrix3: Vertical bars4: Horizontal bars5: Slants6: Back slants7: LatticeOne-line double width characters on SO or ESC SOOne-line double width characters off DC 4Double width characters on/off ESC W (n) (on: n = 1, off: n =0)
C-3CommandSetsUser's ManualCOMMAND SETSFunction CommandDouble-height characters on/off ESC V (n) (on: n = 1, off: n =0) This command does not adjust the line spacing.Multiwidth and height printing ESC u (n) (h1) (h2)n = 0: Not adjusted (v1) (v2)1: Character pitch multiplied2: Line spacing multiplied3: Character pitch and line spacingmultipliedh1: Tens digit of horizontal multipleh2: Units digit of horizontal multiplev1: Tens digit of vertical multiplev2: Units digit of vertical multiple (0 < h1 h2 or v1 v2 < 11)Condensed characters on SI or ESC SICondensed characters off DC2Subscript or superscript printing on ESC S (n) (subscript: n=1, superscript: n=0)Subscript and superscript printing off ESC TSelect underline type ESC e U (n)n = 0: Single line1: Bold single line2: Extremely bold single line3: Double line4: Bold double line5: Extremely bold double lineUnderline on/off ESC – (n) (on: n=1, off: n=0)Overline on/off ESC e o (n) (on: n=1, off: n=0)
C-4 User's ManualCOMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS)Function CommandSelect printing style ESC ! (n)This command allows you to combinevarious printing styles. The value of n isthe sum of the values of the styles youwant to combine.n = 0: Pica pitch1: Elite pitch4: Condensed8: Shadow16: Bold32: Double width64: ProportionalSelect image overlay type ESC e I (n)This command allows you to overlay apattern on characters.n = 1: Light dot matrix2: Heavy dot matrix3: Vertical bars4: Horizontal bars5: Slants6: Back slants7: LatticeImage overlay printing on/off ESC e L (n)(on: n=1, off: n=0)Horizontal ControlSpace SPBackspace BSCarriage return CRElite pitch (12 cpi) ESC MPica pitch (10 cpi) ESC PProportionally spaced characters on/off ESC p (n)(on: n=1, off: n=0)Set character pitch to (n-1)/120 inch ESC US (n)(1 - n - 127)Set character pitch to n/180 inch ESC h (n)(0 - n - 255)
C-5CommandSetsUser's ManualCOMMAND SETSFunction CommandSet character offset to n/120 inch ESC DC1 (n)Cancelled by CR or ESC x.(0 - n - 63) (64 - n - 127)Set character pitch to n/360 inch ESC e H(0 - n1 n2 n3 - 999) (n1) (n2) (n3)n1, n2, and n3 are the hundreds, tens, andunits digits.Vertical ControlLine feed LFReverse line feed ESC LFForm feed FFAdvance paper n/180 inch (0 - n - 255) ESC J (n)Reverse paper n/180 inch (0 - n - 255) ESC j (n)Advance paper n/360 inch ESC e J(0 - n1 n2 n3 - 999) (n1) (n2) (n3)n1, n2, and n3 are the hundreds, tens, andunits digits.Reverse paper n/360 inch ESC e j(0 - n1 n2 n3 - 999) (n1) (n2) (n3)n1, n2, and n3 are the hundreds, tens, andunits digits.Set line spacing to 1/8 inch (8 lpi) ESC 0Set line spacing to n/180 inch ESC 3 (n)(0 - n - 255)Set line spacing to 7/60 inch ESC 1Set line spacing to n/60 inch ESC A (n)(0 - n - 127)Set line spacing to 1/6 inch (6 lpi) or to the ESC 2value set with the ESC A command.The preset line spacing command isESC A (n).Set line spacing to n/360 inch ESC e V(0 - n1 n2 n3 - 999) (n1) (n2) (n3)n1, n2, and n3 are the hundreds, tens, and units digits.Set line spacing to n/360 inch FS 3 (n)(1 - n - 255)
C-6 User's ManualCOMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS)Function CommandTabulationHorizontal tab execution HTSet horizontal tabs ESC D (n1) ... (nk)The values of n1 to nk in this command NULare the ASCII values of the printcolumns (at the current character width)at which tabs are to be set.(1 - n - 255) (1 - k - 255)Move to print column n (1 - n - 255) ESC HT (n)Move dot column n/360 inch ESC $ (n1) (n2)(n = n1 + n2 x 256)The value below is for 136-column printers.(0 - n1 255) (0 - n2 - 19)(0 - n2 x 256 + n1 - 4895)Horizontal relative move by n/360 inch ESC e R (s)(–999 - n1 n2 n3 - +999) (n1 ) (n2) (n3)n1, n2, and n3 are the hundreds, tens, andunits digits of the distance. s is a plusor minus ( + or –) sign.Vertical tab execution VTSet vertical tabs ESC B (n1) ... (nk)The values of n1 to nk in this command NULare the ASCII values of the lines (at thecurrent line spacing) at which tabs areto be set.(1 - n - 255) (1 - k - 64)Move to line n (1 - n - 255) ESC VT (n)Page FormattingSet right margin (0 - n - 255) ESC Q (n)Set left margin (0 - n - 255) ESC l (n)Set perforation skip by n lines ESC N (n)(1 - n - 127)Perforation skip off ESC OSet page length to n lines ESC C (n) or(1 - n - 127) ESC e C (n) orESC FF (n)
C-7CommandSetsUser's ManualCOMMAND SETSFunction CommandSet page length to n inches ESC C NUL (n) or(1 - n - 22) ESC e C NUL (n) orESC FF NUL (n)Set page length to n/360 inch ESC e f (n1) (n2)(n = n1 ¥ 256 + n2)(0 - n1 n2 - 255)(1 - n1 ¥ 256 + n2 - 7920)Character Set ControlSelect character set 1 ESC 7Appendix E gives the character setsSelect character set 2 ESC 6Appendix E gives the character sets.Select international character set ESC R (n)n = 0: USA1: France2: Germany3: United Kingdom4: Denmark 1/Norway5: Sweden/Finland6: Italy7: Spain8: Denmark 2Clear print buffer CANSelect printer DC1Deselect printer (ignore input) DC3Force most significant bit to 1 ESC >Force most significant bit to 0 ESC =Cancel control over most significant bit ESC #
C-8 User's ManualCOMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS)Function CommandSelect code table ESC e C (n)n = 0: Code page 4371: Code page 8502: Code page 8603: Code page 8634: Code page 8655: ISO 8859-1/ECMA 94Select extended character by character ESC e Enumber (n1) (n2) (n3) (0 £ n1n2n3 £ 664)n1, n2, and n3 are the hundreds, tens, andunits digits.Word ProcessingLine justification on ESC mAutomatically center printing ESC cReset word processing features ESC xFont Selection and DownloadingSelect font m with source and style set by n ESC % (m) (n)•m (bits 0 and 1: Font device selection)Bit 1 Bit 0 Selection of font0 0 Resident font0 1 Downloaded font1 0 Resident font•m (bits 2 and 3: Print quality specificationBit 3 Bit 2 Print quality0 0 Original quality of font0 1 Letter quality (360 dpi)1 0 Correspondencequality (180 dpi)1 1 Draft quality (120 dpi)
C-9CommandSetsUser's ManualCOMMAND SETSFunction Command• n (bit 0 to 2: Specification of font number)(1) Resident fontsnm = 0, 0 m = 1, 00 Courier 10 OCR-B1 Prestige elite 12 OCR-A2 Draft3 Compressed4 Boldface PS5 Pica 106 Correspondence7 High-speed draft(2) Downloaded fontsn = 0: Downloaded font 01: Downloaded font 1Select print quality (font attributes) ESC e q (n)n = 0: Letter (360 ¥ 180 dpi)1: Correspondence (180 ¥ 180 dpi)2: Draft (120 ¥ 180 dpi)3: High-speed Draft (90 ¥ 180 dpi)Select spacing mode (font attributes) ESC e s (n)n = 0: Fixed pitch font1: Proportional spacing fontSelect character pitch (n/360 inch, font ESC e p (n1) (n2)attributes)(0 - n1 - 255) (1 - n2 - 255)(n = n1 ¥ 256 + n2)Ex. n = 36: 10 pitch30: 12 pitch24: 15 pitch21: 17 pitchCondense/enlarge vertically (font attributes)ESC e A (n)n = 1: Executed0: Not executedSelect point size (n/1200 inch, font attributes)ESC e v (n1) (n2)(0 - n1 - 255) (0 - n2 - 255)(n = n1 ¥ 256 + n2)Ex. n = 166: 10 point
C-10 User's ManualCOMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS)Function CommandSelect character style (font attributes) ESC e i (n)n = 0: Upright1: ItalicSelect stroke weight (font attributes) ESC e w (n)n = 249: –7 (reserved)251: –5 (reserved)253: –3 (light)0: 0 (medium)3: 3 (bold)5: 5 (black)7: 7 (ultrablack)Select typeface (font attributes) ESC e t (n)n = 1: Pica3: Courier (bitmap)4: Nimbus Sans ®5: Timeless8: Prestige23: Boldface130: OCR-A131: OCR-B134: Courier (scalable)Select font by I.D. (font attributes) ESC e F (n)nQuality Spacing Pitch Point Typeface1 LQ Fixed 10 cpi 12 pt Courier (bitmap)2 LQ Fixed 12 cpi 10 pt Prestige3LQ PS –12 pt Boldface4 LQ Fixed 10 cpi 12 pt Pica9 LQ Fixed 10 cpi 12 pt OCR-A10 LQ Fixed 10 cpi 12 pt OCR-B32 CQ Fixed 10 cpi 12 pt Courier (bitmap)34 DQ Fixed 12 cpi 11 pt Gothic128 LQ PS –10 pt Timeless129 LQ PS –10 pt Timeless Italic130 LQ PS –10 pt Timeless Bold132 LQ PS –10 pt Nimbus Sans ®133 LQ PS –10 pt Nimbus Italic134 LQ PS –10 pt Nimbus Bold140 LQ Fixed 10 cpi 10 pt Courier (scalable)141 LQ Fixed 10 cpi 10 ptCourier Bold (scalable)142 LQ Fixed 10 cpi 10 ptCourier Italic (scalable)
C-11CommandSetsUser's ManualCOMMAND SETSFunction CommandCopy resident font to download area ESC : NUL (m) (n)m = 0: Courier 101: Prestige Elite 122: Draft3: Compressed4: Boldface PS5: Pica 106: Correspondence7: High-speed Draftn = 0: Downloaded font 01: Downloaded font 1Create download font ESC & (m) (Cs)•m (bits 4 and 5: Specifies the quality of (Ce) (data)characters to be registered)Bit 5 Bit 4 Font quality selection0 1 Letter (360 dpi)1 0 Correspondence (180 dpi)1 1 Draft (120 dpi)•m (bit 0: Specifies external font numberto be registered)Bit 0 Font number selection Remarks0 Downloaded font 0 At power on, resident font 0 isautomatically downloaded.1 Downloaded font 1 At power on, resident font 1 isautomatically downloaded.•m (bits 1, 2, 3, 6, 7) Not used (don’t care)•Cs (Download start character, ASCII code)•Ce (Download end character, ASCII code)Decimal 0 - Cs, Ce < 255Hex 00 - Cs, Ce - FF Precaution: Ce • Cs•data (More than one byte of datacontaining bit map data)(Reserved) ESC e D (data);
C-12 User's ManualCOMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS)Function CommandBit Image GraphicsGraphics type m graphics ESC * (m)(n1) (n2) (data)Graphics type m graphics ESC e b (m)(n1) (n2) (data) orESC e B (m)(n1) (n2) (data)Single-density graphics ESC K (n1) (n2) (data)Double-density graphics ESC L (n1) (n2) (data)High-speed double-density graphics ESC Y (n1) (n2) (data)Quadruple-density graphics ESC Z (n1) (n2) (data)360 dot per inch 24-pin graphics FS Z (n1) (n2) (data)Initialize PrinterReset printer ESC @Reset printer ESC CR PInitialize printer ESC SUB IBar Code PrintingPrint bar code ESC DC4 (b) Rb: Total number of parameters (c) (w) (h) (a)R: (fixed) (ch1) ... (chn) (To be continued)
C-13CommandSetsUser's ManualCOMMAND SETSFunction Commandc: Type of bar codeASCII Decimal Hex Type of bar code1 49 31 Codebar (nw-7)2 50 32 EAN 133 51 33 EAN 84 52 34 Code 3 to 95 53 35 Industrial 2 of 56 54 36 Interleaved 2 of 57 55 37 Matrix 2 of 5A 65 41 UPC type AB 66 42 Code 128a 97 61 UPC type A withcheckdigit printingw: Width of narrow bar in 1/1440inch unitsh: Height of bar codea: Defines check characters and OCRcharactersch1 ...chn: Bar code charactersMiscellaneousSound bell BELEnable paper-out sensor ESC 9Ignore paper-out sensor ESC 8Typewriter mode on/off ESC i (n)(on: n=1, off: n=0)Move print head to home position ESC <Unidirectional printing on/off ESC U (n)(on: n=1, off: n=0)Select CR code definition ESC e r (n)n = 0: CR = CR only1: CR = CR + LFSelect LF code definition ESC e l (n)n = 0: LF = LF only1: LF = LF + CREnter online setup mode ESC e ONLINE(data)Move print head (unit: 1/180 inch) ESC e h (n1) (n2)(0 - n1 - 255) (0 - n2 - 255)
C-14 User's ManualCOMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS)Factory Default SettingsThe following table describes the printer commands used to control optionsof the items that can be selected in printer setup mode. Commandparameters are omitted.Item Selectable options in setup mode CommandEmulate DPL24C+, XL24E, ESC/P2 Controllable inonline setupmodeFont COUR 10, PRSTG 12, COMPRSD, ESC e tBOLDFCE, PICA 10, CORRESP, ESC e FCOUR-N, COUR-B, COUR-I, ESC %TIMLS-N, TIMLS-B, TIMLS-I,N.SAN-N, N.SAN-B, N.SAN-I. OCR-B,OCR-A, DOWNLD 0, DOWNLD 1Quality LETTER, REPORT, DRAFT, HI-DRFT ESC e qPitch 2.5, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 17, 18, 20 CPI ESC e por PROP SP ESC e HESC hESC USESC MESC PESC pESC iESC e sLine 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, LPI ESC e Vspace ESC 0ESC 1ESC 2ESC 3ESC ACharacter NORMAL, 2 TIMES, 4 TIMES ESC Wwidth SO or ESC SO(DC4)ESC uESC !Character NORMAL, 2 TIMES, 4 TIMES ESC Vheight ESC uUnderline: Factory default( ): Cancel command
C-15CommandSetsUser's ManualCOMMAND SETSItem Selectable options in setup mode CommandAttributes NONE, ITALICS, CONDNSD, ESC 4 (ESC 5)SHADOW, BOLD SI or ESC SI(DC2)ESC E (ESC F)ESC G (ESC H)ESC e iESC !Page 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, ESC C NULlength 8.5, 11.0, 11.6, 12.0, 14.0, 18.0 IN ESC e C NULESC FF NULESC CESC e CESC FFLeft end 1 , 2, 3, ... , 41 COLM Controllable inonline setupmodeTop 1 , 2, 3, ... , 10 LINE Controllable inmargin online setupmodeLanguage USA, UK, GERMAN, FRENCH, ESC RITALIAN, SPANISH, SWEDISH, ESC e CFINNISH, DANISH1, DANISH2,NORWEGN, PAGE437, PAGE850,PAGE860, PAGE863, PAGE865ISO8859, ECMA94PG852, PG852-T, PG855, PG866, UncontrollableHUNGARY, HUNG-T, SOLV, by commandsSOLV-T, POLISH, POLSH-T, butMAZOWIA, MAZOW-T, LATIN7, controllable inLATIN2, LATN2-T, KAMENIC, online setupKAMEN-T, TURKY, TURKY-T, modeCYRILIC, IBM437, IBM851, ELOT928,PG-DHN, LATIN-P, ISO-LTN,LITHUA1, LITHUA2, MIK, MACEDON,ABG, ABY, PG-MAC, ELOT927,DEC-GR, GREEK 11, PG862, HBR-OLD,HBR-DEC, ISO-TUK, RUSCII, LATIN-9Underline: Factory default( ): Cancel command
C-16 User's ManualCOMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS)Item Selectable options in setup mode CommandCharacter SET 1, SET2 ESC7set ESC6Perfora- SKIP, NO-SKIP ESC N (ESC O)tion skipPaper 8.0 IN Controllable inwidth online setupmodeZero font NO-SLSH, SLASH Controllable inonline setupmodeDC3 ENABLE, DISABLE Controllable inonline setupmodeCR code CR-ONLY, CR & LF ESC e rLF code LF-ONLY, LF & CR ESC e lRight WRAP, OVR-PRT Controllable inend wrap online setupmodePaper-out CNTONLY, DETECT, IGNORE ESC 9 (ESC 8)Print BI-DIR, UNI-DIR ESC UdirectionUnderline: Factory default( ): Cancel command
C-17CommandSetsUser's ManualCOMMAND SETSThis section describes the printer commands for the IBM Proprinter XL24Eemulation. Asterisks in the “Function” column indicate extendedcommands that are not supported by the original printer.IBM PROPRINTER XL24EEMULATIONFunction CommandPrint Mode ControlDouble-strike (bold) printing on ESC GDouble-strike (bold) printing off ESC HEmphasized (shadow) printing on ESC EEmphasized (shadow) printing off ESC FOne-line double-width characters on SO or ESC SOOne-line double-width characters off DC4Double-width characters on/off ESC W (n) (on: n = 1, off: n = 0)Double-height/double-width characters ESC [ @ (n1) (n2) n1 = 4, n2 = 0, m1 = 0, m2 = 0 (m1) ... (m4) m3 controls character height and line spacing:m3Height Spacing0 Unchanged Unchanged1 Normal Unchanged2 Double Unchanged16 Unchanged Single17 Normal Single18 Double Single32 Unchanged Double33 Normal Double34 Double Double m4 controls character width:m4Width0 Unchanged1 Normal2 Double
C-18 User's ManualCOMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS)Function CommandCondensed characters on SI or ESC SICondensed and elite characters off DC2Subscript or superscript printing on ESC S (n) (subscript: n = 1, superscript: n = 0)Subscript and superscript printing off ESC TUnderline on/off (on: n = 1, off: n = 0) ESC - (n)Overline on/off (on: n = 1, off: n = 0) ESC (n)Horizontal ControlSpace SPBackspace BSCarriage return CRElite characters on ESC :Proportionally spaced characters on/off ESC P (n) (on: n = 1, off: n = 0)Vertical ControlLine feed LFForm feed FFAdvance paper n/216 inch (1 - n - 255) ESC J (n)Advance paper n/180 inch (in AG mode) ESC J (n) (1 - n - 255)Set line spacing to 1/8 lines ESC 0Set line spacing to 7/72 inch ESC 1Set line spacing to n/216 inch ESC 3 (n) (0 - n - 255)Set line spacing to n/180 inch (in AG mode) ESC 3 (n) (0 - n - 255)Preset line spacing to n/72 inch ESC A (n) (1 - n - 255)Preset line spacing to n/60 inch (in AG mode)ESC A (n) (1 - n - 255)Set line spacing to 1/6 inch or to the value ESC 2 preset by line spacing command ESC A (n)COMMAND SETS (IBM XL24E)
C-19CommandSetsUser's ManualCOMMAND SETSFunction CommandChange graphics line spacing base to ESC [ \ (m1) (m2) 1/216 or 1/180 inch (for ESC J and ESC 3) (t1) ... (t4) m1 = 4, m2 = 0 0 - t1 - 255, 0 - t2 - 255, t3 = 0 t4 = 180 or 216TabulationHorizontal tab execution HTSet horizontal tabs ESC D (n1) ... The values of n1to nk in this command (nk) NUL are the ASCII values of the print columns (at the current character width) at which tabs are to be set. (1 - n - 255) (1 - k - 28)Clear all horizontal tabs ESC D NULMove print position right by n/120 inch ESC d (n1) (n2) (0 - n1, n2 - 255) (n = n1 + n2 ¥ 256)Vertical tab execution VTSet vertical tabs ESC B (n1)... The values of n1to nk in this command (nk) NUL are the ASCII values of the lines (at the current line spacing) at which tabs are to be set. (1 - n - 255) (1 - k - 64)Clear all vertical tabs ESC B NULReset tabs to default values ESC RPage FormattingSet left margin at column n and right ESC X (n) (m) margin at column m (0 - n, m - 255)Set perforation skip by n lines ESC N (n) (1 - n - 255)Perforation skip off ESC OSet page length to n lines (1 - n - 255) ESC C (n)Set page length to n inches (1 - n - 22) ESC C NUL (n)Set top of form ESC 4
C-20 User's ManualCOMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS)Function CommandCharacter Set ControlSelect character set 1 ESC 7Select character set 2 ESC 6Print n1 + n2 ¥ 256 characters from all- ESC \ (n1) (n2) character set (chars.) (chars.: codes of characters to print, 0 - chars. - 255)Print a character from all-character set ESC ^ (char.) (char.: a code of character to print, 0 - char. - 255)Select code page table n ESC [ T (n1) (n2) (0 - n1, n2 - 255) (n = n1 + n2 ¥ 256) 0 0 (c1) (c2)c1c2Code page ID0 0 Ignore command1 181 Code page 4373 82 Code page 8503 92 Code page 8603 95 Code page 8633 97 Code page 865Clear input buffer CANSelect printer DC1Deselect printer (ignore input) ESC Q #DownloadingSelect resident or downloaded font ESC I (n)Ex. n = 0: Resident Draft2: Resident Courier4: Downloaded Draft6: Downloaded CourierCreate download font ESC = (n1) (n2)ID (m1) (m2) (data)COMMAND SETS (IBM XL24E)
C-21CommandSetsUser's ManualCOMMAND SETSFunction CommandBit Image GraphicsSingle-density graphics ESC K (n1) (n2) (data)Double-density graphics ESC L (n1) (n2) (data)High-speed double-density graphics ESC Y (n1) (n2) (data)Quadruple-density graphics ESC Z (n1) (n2) (data)High-resolution graphics ESC [ g (n1) (n2)(m) (data)Select graphics mode (in AG mode only) ESC * (m) (c1) (c2)(data)MiscellaneousSound the bell BELUnidirectional printing on/off ESC U (n) (on: n = 1, off: n = 0)Add a carriage return to all line feeds ESC 5 (n) (on: n = 1, off: n = 0)Printer offline ESC jEnter online setup mode* ESC e ONLINE(data)Select default settings ESC [ K (n1) (n2)(i) (ID) (p1) (p2)
C-22 User's ManualCOMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS)This section describes the printer commands for the Epson ESC/P2emulation. Asterisks in the “Function” column indicate extended commandsthat are not supported by the original printer.Function CommandPrint Mode ControlDouble-strike (bold) printing on ESC GDouble-strike (bold) printing off ESC HEmphasized (shadow) printing on ESC EEmphasized (shadow) printing off ESC FItalic printing on ESC 4Italic printing off ESC 5Select character style ESC q (n)n = 0: Normal1: Outlined2: Shaded3: Outlined and shadowedOne-line double-width characters on SO or ESC SOOne-line double-width characters off DC4Double-width characters on/off ESC W (n)(on: n = 1, off: n = 0)Double-height characters on/off ESC w (n)(on: n = 1, off: n = 0)Condensed characters on SI or ESC SICondensed characters off DC2Subscript or superscript printing on ESC S (n)(subscript: n = 1, superscript: n = 0)Subscript and superscript printing off ESC TUnderline on/off ESC - (n)(on: n = 1, off: n = 0)EPSON ESC/P2EMULATIONCOMMAND SETS (ESC/P2)
C-23CommandSetsUser's ManualCOMMAND SETSFunction CommandSelect line ESC ( - (n1) (n2)n1 = 3, n2 = 0, d1 = 1 (d1) (d2) (d3)d2 = 0: Ignore command1: Underline2: Strike through3: Overscored3 = 0 or 4: Cancel line selection1: Single line2 or 3: Double line5: Single-dotted line6 or 7: Double-dotted lineSelect printing style ESC ! (n)This command allows you to combinevarious printing styles. The valueof n is the sum of the values of thestyles you want to combine.n = 0: Pica pitch1: Elite pitch2: Proportional spacing4: Condensed8: Shadow16: Bold32: Double-width64: Italics128: UnderlineHorizontal ControlSpace SPBackspace BSCarriage return CRSet elite pitch ESC MSet pica pitch ESC PSet 15 CPI ESC gProportionally spaced characters on/off ESC p (n)(on: n = 1, off: n = 0)Set inter-character space to n/120 inch (for ESC SP (n)draft) or n/180 inch (for letter andproportional) (0 - n - 127)
C-24 User's ManualCOMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS)Function CommandSet character pitch to (n1 + n2 ¥ 256)/360 inch ESC c (n1) (n2)(0 - n1 - 255) (0 - n2 - 4)Select character pitch (specify unit o pitch) ESC ( U (n1) (n2) (d)n1 = 1, n2 = 0d = 10 to 19: 10/3600 inch = 1/360 inchd = 20 to 29: 20/3600 inch = 1/180 inchd = 30 to 39: 30/3600 inch = 1/120 inchd = 40 to 49: 40/3600 inch = 1/90 inchd = 50 to 59: 50/3600 inch = 1/72 inchd = 60 to 69: 60/3600 inch = 1/60 inchVertical ControlLine feed LFForm feed FFAdvance paper n/180 inch (1 - n - 255) ESC J (n)Set line spacing to 1/8 inch ESC 0Set line spacing to n/180 inch (0 - n - 255) ESC 3 (n)Set line spacing to n/60 inch (0 - n - 127) ESC A (n)Set line spacing to 1/6 inch ESC 2Set line spacing to n/360 inch (0 - n - 255) ESC + (n)TabulationHorizontal tab execution HTSet horizontal tabs ESC DThe values of n1to nk in this (n1) ... (nk) NULcommand are the ASCII values of theprint columns (at the current characterwidth) at which tabs are to be set.(1 - n - 255) (1 - k - 32)Move print position n/60(*1) inch right from ESC $ (n1) (n2)left margin (n = n1 + n2 ¥ 256)Move print position n/120(*1) inch (for draft) ESC \ (n1) (n2)or n/180(*1) inch (for letter) left or rightfrom the current position(n = n1 + n2 ¥ 256)Vertical tab execution VT*1 This pitch is the default, but can be changed by the ESC ( U commandbeforehand.COMMAND SETS (ESC/P2)
C-25CommandSetsUser's ManualCOMMAND SETSFunction CommandSet vertical tabs ESC B (n1) ...The values of n1to nk in this (nk) NULcommand are the ASCII values of thelines (at the current line spacing)at which tabs are to be set.(1 - n - 255) (1 - k - 16)Move to dot line (d1 + d2 ¥ 256)/360(*1) inch ESC ( V (n1) (n2)n1 = 2, n2 = 0 (d1) (d2)(0 - d1 - 255) (0 - d2 - 127)Vertical relative move by (d1 + d2 ¥ 256)/360(*1) ESC ( v (n1) (n2) inch (d1) (d2)n1 = 2, n2 = 0(0 - d1 - 255) (0 - d2 - 127)–32768 - d1 + d2 ¥ 256 - 32768Page FormattingSet right margin to column n ESC Q (n)(1 - n - 255)Set left margin to column n ESC l (n)(0 - n - 255)Set top and bottom margins from top of page ESC ( c (n1) (n2)n1 = 4, n2 = 0 (t1) (t2) (b1) (b2)• Top margin = (t1 + t2 ¥ 256)/360(*1) inch(0 - t1 - 255) (0 - t2 - 127)• Bottom margin = (b1 + b2 ¥ 256)/360(*1) inch(0 - b1 - 255)(0 - b2 - 127)Set perforation skip by n lines ESC N (n)(1 - n - 127)Perforation skip off ESC OSet page length to n lines (1 - n - 127) ESC C (n)Set page length to n inches (1 - n - 22) ESC C NUL (n)Set page length to (d1 + d2 ¥ 256)/360(*1) inch ESC ( C (n1) (n2)n1 = 2, n2 = 0 (d1) (d2)(0 - d1 - 255) (0 - d2 - 127)*1 This pitch is the default, but can be changed by the ESC ( U commandbeforehand.
C-26 User's ManualCOMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS)Function CommandCharacter Set ControlSelect character set 1 ESC 7Select character set 2 ESC 6Select character set table ESC t (n)n = 0: Italics character set1: Graphics character set2: Downloaded character set3: Graphics character setSelect international character set ESC R (n)n = 0: USA1: France2: Germany3: United Kingdom4: Denmark 15: Sweden6: Italy7: Spanish 18: Japan9: Norway10: Denmark 211: Spanish 212: Latin America13: Korea64: LegalCOMMAND SETS (ESC/P2)
C-27CommandSetsUser's ManualCOMMAND SETSFunction CommandAssign a character set to active character set ESC ( t (n1) (n2)number 0 to 3 (d1) (d2) (d3)n1= 3, n2 = 0d1 = 0: Active character set number 01: Active character set number 12: Active character set number 23: Active character set number 3d2 = 0: Italic 1: PC 437 (USA) 3: PC 850 (Multilingual)7: PC 860 (Portugal)8: PC 863 (Canada-French)9: PC 865 (Norway)d3 = 0Print n1 + n2 ¥ 256 characters from all- ESC ( ^ (n1) (n2)character set (character codes)(0 - n1 - 255) (0 - n2 - 127)(0 - n1 + n2 ¥ 256 - 255)(0 - character codes - 254)Clear input buffer CANDelete a character DELForce most significant bit to 1 ESC >Force most significant bit to 0 ESC =Cancel control over most significant bit ESC #Font Selection and DownloadingSelect fontESC % (n)n = 0: Resident character set1: Downloaded character setSelect letter or draft quality ESC x (n)n = 0: Draft1: Letter
C-28 User's ManualCOMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS)Function CommandSelect type style•Bitmap font: ESC k (n)n = 0: Courier1: Courier2: Courier3: Prestige4: Courier5: OCR-B6: OCR-A7: Courier8: Courier9: Courier•Scalable font:n = 0: Timeless1: Nimbus Sans ®2: Courier3: Timeless4: Timeless5: Timeless6: Timeless7: Timeless8: Timeless9: TimelessSet scalable font mode ESC X m (n1) (n2)•m sets character pitch.m = 0: Keep previous pitch1: Set proportional space modem • 5: Select character pitch(m/360 inch)(Reset proportional space mode)•n1 and n2 set point size of font.Point size = (n1 + n2 ¥ 256) ¥ 0.5 point(0 - n1 - 255) (0 - n2 - 127)Copy resident character set to download area ESC : NUL (n) (s)Create download font ESC & NUL (n1) (n2)(d0) (d1) (d2) (data)COMMAND SETS (ESC/P2)
C-29CommandSetsUser's ManualCOMMAND SETSFunction CommandBit Image GraphicsGraphics type m graphics ESC * (m) (n1) (n2)(data)Bit image mode definition ESC ? (s) (n)Single-density graphics ESC K (n1) (n2) (data)Double-density graphics ESC L (n1) (n2) (data)High-speed double-density graphics ESC Y (n1) (n2) (data)Quadruple-density graphics ESC Z (n1) (n2) (data)Select raster image graphics ESC ( G (n1) (n2) (d)n1 = 1, n2 = 0d = 1: Raster image graphics modePrint raster image graphics ESC . (c) (v) (h) (m)(n1) (n2) (data)MiscellaneousSound the bell BELMove print head to home position ESC <Unidirectional printing on/off ESC U (n) (on: n = 1, off: n = 0)Initialize printer ESC @Enter online setup mode * ESC e ONLINE(data)* Indicates extended commands not supported by the original printer.
C-30 User's ManualCOMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS)COMMAND SETS (ESC/P2)
InterfaceD-1User's ManualINTERFACE INFORMATIONINTERFACE INFORMATIONThis printer can communicate with a computerthrough a Centronics parallel interface,a RS-232C serial interface, or a USB interface. You can specify the interfaceselection mode so that the printer uses which interface or it can automaticallyselect the interface from which it first receives data.This appendix provides information you may need for wiring your owninterface cables or for programming computer-to-printer communications.Most users do not need the information in this appendix. To simply connectyour printer to your computer, follow the instructions in Chapter 2.This parallel interface can operate in the following two modes:•Unidirectional (forward channel) mode or conventional mode: Thisprinter supports a conventional Centronics interface.•Bidirectional (forward/reverse channel) mode or nibble mode: Thisprinter supports a bidirectional communication per Nibble mode of theIEEE 1284 Standard.The cable connector at the printer side should be a shielded, Amphenol DDK57FE-30360 or equivalent.The connector pin assignments are given in the following tables by modes. Inthe tables:•“Input” denotes a signal from the computer to the printer.•“Output” denotes a signal from the printer to the computer.•The return lines specified in the second column represent twistedpairs, with one side connected to signal ground.•The standard signal levels are 0.0 to +0.4 V (low), and +2.4 to +5.0 V(high).DPARALLEL INTERFACE
User's ManualD-2INTERFACE INFORMATIONUSB INTERFACE CableThis printer supports the USB 1.1 Full speed specification. To connect to thehost, use USB 2.0-compliant INF cables (5 meters or shorter). (Use theshielded cables.)Connector pin alignmentNo.Signal line nameFunction1 vbus Power supply2 D- Data transfer3 D+ Data transfer4 GND Signal groundShell Shield- Connector specificationPrinter side Type B receptacle (female)Upstream portCable side Type B plug (male) Specification- Basic specification USB interface compliantNoteIt does not guarantee all operations on hosts.- Power control Self-power device- Transmission mode Full speed (Maximum 12 Mbps +0.25%)
InterfaceD-3User's ManualINTERFACE INFORMATIONPin Return Signal Direc- DescriptionNo. Pin No. name tion1 19 Data Strobe Input This signal is a strobe pulse(DSTB) for reading data (Data 1 to 8).The printer reads data when thissignal is low. The pulse widthmust be 1 µs or more at thereceiving terminal.2–9 20--27 Data 1 to 8 Input Data 8 (pin 9) is the mostsignificant bit; however, this pinis not used in 7-bit ASCIIcommunications.Logical 1 signals must go high atleast 1 µs before the falling edgeof the Data Strobe signal andmust stay high for at least 1 µsafter the rising edge.10 28 Acknowledge Output This pulse signal indicates(ACK) that the printer has received dataand is ready to accept the next setof data.This signal is also sent when theprinter is switched from offline toonline.11 29 Busy Output Data cannot be received whenthis signal is high. This signal ishigh during data entry, when theprinter is offline, when the bufferis full, or when an error occurs.12 30 Paper Empty Output This signal is high when the(PE) printer is out of paper.Compatible Mode
User's ManualD-4INTERFACE INFORMATIONPin Return Signal Direc- DescriptionNo. Pin No. name tion13 –Select Output This signal is high when the(SLCT) printer is online.14 –Auto Feed XT Input Not used15 – – –No connection16 –Signal Ground –Logic ground level (0 V)17 –Frame Ground –Printer chassis ground line. FGand SG are connected.18 –+5V Output +5 V source (up to 300 mA)19––Signal Ground –Twisted pair return lines3031 –Input Prime Input If this signal is low for more(INPRM) than 50 µs, the printer is reset tothe initial condition and is placedonline.32 –Fault Output This signal is low when theprinter is offline, paper is out, orwhen there is a printer error.33 –Signal Ground –Logic ground level (0 V)34 – – –No connection35 –+5 VR Output Pulled up to +5 V through a3.3 ký resistor36 –SLCT-IN Input Not used
InterfaceD-5User's ManualINTERFACE INFORMATIONNibble ModePin numbers 2 to 9, 15 to 31, and 33 to 35 are the same as the conventionalmode.Pin Return Signal Direc- DescriptionNo. Pin No. name tion1 19 Host Clock Input This signal is set high when thehost requests the reverse datatransfer phase (nibble mode).10 28 Printer Clock Output Reverse data transfer phase:This signal goes high when databeing sent to the host isestablished.Reverse idle phase:This signal is set low then goeshigh to interrupt the host,indicating that data is available.11 29 Printer Busy Output Reverse data transfer phase:Data bit 3, data bit 7, thenforward path (host to printer)busy status12 30 Ack Data Req Output Reverse data transfer phase:Data bit 2, then data bit 6Reverse idle phase:This signal is set high until thehost requests data and, after that,follows the Data Available signal.13 –X Flag Output Reverse data transfer phase:Data bit 1, then data bit 5
User's ManualD-6INTERFACE INFORMATIONPin Return Signal Direc- DescriptionNo. Pin No. name tion14 –Host Busy Input Reverse data transfer phase:This signal is set low when thehost can receive data, and goeshigh when the host has receiveddata. Following a reverse datatransfer, the interface enters thereverse idle phase when the HostBusy signal goes low and theprinter has no data.Reverse idle phase:This signal goes high when thePrinter Clock signal goes low sothat the interface re-enters thereverse data transfer phase. If itgoes high with the 1284 Activesignal low, the 1284 idle phase isaborted and the interface returnsto the compatibility mode.32 –Data AvailableOutput Reverse data transfer phase:This signal is set low when theprinter is ready to send data tothe host. During the datatransfer, it is used as data bit 0(LSB), then data bit 4.Reverse idle phase:This signal is used to indicatethat data is available.36 –1284 Active Input This signal goes high to cause theprinter to enter the reverse datatransfer phase (nibble mode).
InterfaceD-7User's ManualINTERFACE INFORMATIONData Transmission TimingIn unidirectional mode (conventional Centronics interface), this printerguarantees the received data when the Data and Data Strobe signals from thecomputer have the following timing with respect to the Busy andAcknowledge signals from the printer.➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤T5 T6T1, T2, T3 > 1 µs T4 < 1 µs0 µs < T5 < 3 µs2 µs < T6 < 6 µsT1Data 1 to Data 8Data StrobeBUSYAcknowledgeT2 T3T4In bidirectional mode (nibblemode), this printer can send data to thecomputer. Data is sent in units of four bits (nibble) using four output signallines as data paths. The following outlines one byte of data sent duringreverse data transfer phase in nibble mode.Data Available (*)X FlagAck Data ReqPrinter BusyHost Busy(from CPU)Printer ClockData bit 4Data bit 5Data bit 6Data bit 7Data bit 0Data bit 1Data bit 2Data bit 31284 Active(from CPU)* Data Available is assigned for the cable.
User's ManualD-8INTERFACE INFORMATIONSERIAL INTERFACE RS-232C is the standard serial interface for data terminal equipment. Thecable connector at the printer side should be a D-subminiature Cannon orCinch DB-25P male connector or equivalent that conforms to EIA standards.The table that follows shows the pin assignments commonly used by mostcomputers. In the table:•“Input” denotes a signal from the computer to the printer.•“Output” denotes a signal from the printer to the computer.•The signal level for mark state (logical 1) is -3 V or lower; for spacestate (logical 0), it is +3 V or higher.Pin Signal Direc- DescriptionNo. Name tion1FG –Frame Ground2 TD Output Transmitted Data. This pin carries informationfrom the printer to the computer.3 RD Input Received Data. This pin carries information fromthe computer to the printer.4 RTS Output Request To Send. Spaces are sent when theprinter is ready to transmit data.5 CTS Input Clear To Send. Spaces are sent when thecomputer is ready to receive data.6 DSR Input Data Set Ready. Spaces are sent when thecomputer has been powered on and is ready toreceive or transmit data.7SG –Signal Ground (common return)8 CD Input Carrier Detect. Spaces are sent when thecomputer allows the printer to receive data.11 RC Output Reverse Channel. This signal is used instead ofthe DTR signal in the RC protocol. Spaces aresent when the printer is ready to receive ortransmit data.20 DTR Output Data Terminal Ready. Spaces are sent when theprinter has been powered on and is ready toreceive or transmit data.
InterfaceD-9User's ManualINTERFACE INFORMATIONSerial OptionsThe serial options for the computer and the printer must match. Use theprinter control panel, the computer operating system, or your software tochange options specified as “selectable.”Transmission mode: Asynchronous, full duplex, or half duplex(selectable)Speed: 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200baud (selectable)Data bits: 7 or 8 bits (selectable)Parity bit: Odd, even, mark, space, or none (selectable)Start bit: 1 bitStop bit: 1 or 2 bits (selectable)Protocol: XON/XOFF (DC1/DC3), DTR (Data TerminalReady), or RC (Reverse Channel) (selectable)Buffer size: 256, 2K, 8K, 24K, 32K, 96K, or 128K bytes(selectable)Cable WiringThis printer allows two types of serial communication control: DSR-enabledand DSR-disabled. The type of control required is determined by yourcomputer requirements. The type of control also affects the way the interfacecable is wired. To determine whether you need DSR-enabled control or DSR-disabled control, use the printer HARDWRE function (see Chapter 5).DSR-disabled control offers simpler cabling and communication than doesDSR-enabled control. DSR-disabled control can be used to interface with anIBM PC and most other personal computers. With DSR-disabled control, theinput control signals DSR, CTS, and CD are always considered high,regardless of their actual states. Therefore, no wire connection for these pinsis required. The following figure shows the wiring required for connection toan IBM PC.
User's ManualD-10INTERFACE INFORMATIONTDRDDSRDTRRTSCTSCDSGHost Printer(Pin 2)(Pin 3)(Pin 6)(Pin 20)(Pin 4)(Pin 5)(Pin 8)(Pin 7)TDRDDSRDTR (RC)RTSCTSCDSG###### indicates an open wire.Wire q is unnecessary for the DTR (or RC) protocol.Some computers may not require wire w.qwDSR-enabled control enables communication using an RS-232C interface.The CTS and DSR input control signals are enabled; CD is ignored. DSRmust be high when the printer receives data. If the printer has data to betransmitted to the computer, the printer transmits the data when both DSR andCTS are high.When using DSR-enabled control, use a straight-through cable to connect to aDCE (data communications equipment) device. Use a null-modem cable toconnect to a DTE (data terminal equipment) device, as shown below.TDRDDSRDTRRTSCTSCDSGHost (DTE) Printer (DTE)(Pin 2)(Pin 3)(Pin 6)(Pin 20)(Pin 4)(Pin 5)(Pin 8)(Pin 7)TDRDDSRDTRRTSCTSCDSG
InterfaceD-11User's ManualINTERFACE INFORMATIONSerial ProtocolsA protocol is a set of instructions that control the way data is transmittedbetween devices such as a computer and printer. The protocol ensures thatthe computer does not send information to the printer faster than theinformation can be processed. By telling the computer when the printer canreceive data, the protocol prevents the printer’s buffer from overflowing.This printer offers a choice of four different protocols for connection to avariety of computers: XON/XOFF, DTR, and RC. If you computerdocumentation does not recommend a particular protocol, try DTR. Thefollowing table describes the three protocols.Protocol DescriptionXON/XOFF When the printer is ready to receive data, it sends the(DC1/DC3) XON (DC1) code (hex 11). When fewer than 255 bytes ofspace remain in the buffer (or when the printer is takenoffline), the printer sends the XOFF (DC3) code (hex 13).(When the input buffer is configured for 256 bytes, thebuffer limit is reduced from 255 bytes to 63 bytes.) Thecomputer must stop transmitting data within 255 (63)characters of receiving the XOFF code, or information maybe lost. If paper runs out, the printer sends an NAK code(hex 15).DTR DTR is a hardware protocol; that is, the DTR signal oninterface cable pin 20 is used to control the flow of datarather than transmission of a character code. When theprinter is ready to receive data, pin 20 is high. When fewerthan 255 (63) bytes of space remain in the buffer (or whenthe printer is taken offline), pin 20 is low. The computermust stop transmitting data within 255 (63) characters ofDTR being low, or information may be lost.RC The RC protocol is the same as the DTR protocol, exceptthat the Reverse Channel signal (pin 11) is used instead ofthe Data Terminal Ready signal (pin 20).
User's ManualD-12INTERFACE INFORMATION
User's Manual E-1CharacterSetsCHARACTER SETSCHARACTER SETSBelow are character sets 1 and 2 of Code Page 437,available in the DPL24C PLUS command set andthe IBM Proprinter XL24E emulation. Charactersenclosed in boxes differ for sets 1 and 2.Characters in set 2 also vary with the national character set.Code Page 437 is for the USA character set.Code Page 437 Character Set 1CHARACTER SETS 1AND 2(DPL24C PLUS ANDIBM XL24EEMULATION)ECode Page 437 Character Set 2
E-2 User's ManualCHARACTER SETSThe following shows character sets available in the Epson ESC/P2 emulation.Characters differ in codes 128 to 255 (hex 80 to FF).Italic Character SetITALIC AND GRAPHICSCHARACTER SETS (ESC/P2 EMULATION)Graphics Character Set 1
User's Manual E-3CharacterSetsCHARACTER SETSGraphics Character Set 2
E-4 User's ManualCHARACTER SETSBelow are the 50 national character sets available for all emulations of thisprinter. These character sets support different characters and symbols specificto different languages. Note that these tables are for Courier 10, a residentfont, and that some national character sets do not have some characters andsymbols whose use depends on resident fonts. For details, see the table at theend of this appendix.NATIONAL CHARACTERSETS (ALLEMULATIONS)PAGE437/USA (Code Page 437/USA) UK (British English)GERMAN (German) SWEDISH (Swedish)
User's Manual E-5CharacterSetsCHARACTER SETSISO8859/ECMA94 (ISO 8859-1/ECMA94)PAGE850 (Code Page 850(Multilingual))PAGE852/PG852-T (Code Page 852) PAGE855 (Code Page 855)
E-6 User's ManualCHARACTER SETSPAGE865 (Code Page 865(Nordic)) PAGE866 (Code Page 866(Cyrillic))PAGE860 (Code Page 860(Portugal))PAGE863 (Code Page 863 (Canada-French))
User's Manual E-7CharacterSetsCHARACTER SETSHUNGARY/HUNG-T (Hungarian) SLOV/SLOV-T (Slovenian)POLISH/POLSH-T (Polish) MAZOWIA/MAZOW-T (Mazowian)
E-8 User's ManualCHARACTER SETSTURKY/TURKY-T (Turkish) CYRILIC (Cyrillic)LATIN2/LATN2-T (Latin2) KAMENIC/KAMEN-T (Kamenicky)
User's Manual E-9CharacterSetsCHARACTER SETSIBM437 (IBM 437) IBM851 (IBM 851)ELOT928 (ELOT 928) PG-DHN (Code Page DHN)
E-10 User's ManualCHARACTER SETSLATIN-P (Latin Polish) ISO-LTN (ISO Latin)LITHUA1 (Lithuanian 1) LITHUA2 (Lithuanian 2)
User's Manual E-11CharacterSetsCHARACTER SETSMIK MACEDON (Macedonian)ABG ABY
E-12 User's ManualCHARACTER SETSDECGR GREEK 11PG-MAC ELOT927
User's Manual E-13CharacterSetsCHARACTER SETSPAGE862 HBR OLDHBR DEC ISO-TUK
E-14 User's ManualCHARACTER SETSThe following character sets differ from those of Code Page 437 (USA),available in the DPL24C PLUS command set and the IBM Proprinter XL24Eemulation.NATIONAL CHARACTERSETS (DPL24C PLUS ANDIBM XL24E EMULATION)FRENCH (French) ITALIAN (Italian)SPANISH (Spanish) FINNISH (Finnish)
User's Manual E-15CharacterSetsCHARACTER SETSDANISH1/NORWEGN (Danish1/Norwegian)DANISH2 (Danish2)NATIONAL CHARACTERSETS (ESC/P2 EMULATION)The following character sets differ from the graphics character sets available inthe Epson ESC/P2 emulation.DANISH1 (Danish1) SPANSH1 (Spanish1)
E-16 User's ManualCHARACTER SETSITALIAN (Italian) SPANSH2 (Spanish2)JAPAN (Japanese) LATIN A (Latin American)
User's Manual E-17CharacterSetsCHARACTER SETSNORWEGN (Norwegian) FRENCH (French)DANISH2 (Danish2) KOREA (Korea)
E-18 User's ManualCHARACTER SETS(Continued on the next page)* USA is the same as Code Page 437.** These are scalable and provided with upright, italic, and bold as residentfonts.*** H-draft stands for high-speed draft.√: SupportedLEGAL (Legal)In all emulations, this printer supports 50 national character sets forcharacters and symbols specific to different languages. Some nationalcharacter sets, however, do not have some characters and symbols and maynot be usable, depending on resident fonts. The following tables show whichof the resident fonts are supported for each national character set:NATIONAL CHARACTERSETS AND SUPPORTEDRESIDENT FONTS (ALLEMULATIONS)USA * USA √√√√√√√√√√√√United Kingdom UK √√√√√√√√√√√German GERMAN √√√√√√√√√√√Resident fontNationalcharacter setName insetup menuOCR-AOCR-BH-draft***CorrespondenceNimbus Sans **Timeless **Courier scalable**Pica 10Bold PSDraftCompressElite 12Courier 10
User's Manual E-19CharacterSetsCHARACTER SETSSwedish SWEDISH √√√√√√√√√√√√ISO 8859-1 ISO8859 √√√√√√√√√√√√ECMA94 ECMA94 √√√√√√√√√√√√Code Öage 437 * ÖAGE437 √√√√√√√√√√√√√Code Öage 850 ÖAGE850 √√√√√√√√√√√√Code Öage 852 ÖAGE852 √√√√√√√√√√√Code two-Öass ÖAGE852-T √√√√√√√√√√√Code Öage 855 ÖAGE855 √√√√ √√√Code Öage 860 ÖAGE860 √√√√√√√√√√√√Code Öage 863 ÖAGE863 √√√√√√√√√√√√Code Öage 865 ÖAGE865 √√√√√√√√√√√√Code Öage 866 ÖAGE866 √√√√ √√√Hungarian HUNGARY √√√√√√√√√√√Hungarian HUNG-T √√ √√√√√√ √√√ two-ÖassSlovenian SLOV √√ √√√√√√ √√√√Slovenian SLOV-T √√ √√√√√√ √√√ two-ÖassÖolish ÖOLISH √√ √√√√√√ √√√Öolish two-Öass ÖOLSH-T √√ √√√√√√ √√√Mazovian MAZOWIA √√ √√√√ √√Mazovian MAZOW-T √√ √√√√ √√ two-ÖassLatin 2 LATIN2 √√ √√√√√√ √√√Latin 2 two-Öass LATIN2-T √√ √√√√√√ √√√Resident fontNationalcharacter setName insetup menuOCR-AOCR-BH-draft***CorrespondenceNimbus Sans **Timeless **Courier scalable**Pica 10Bold PSDraftCompressElite 12Courier 10(Continued on the next page)* USA is the same as Code Page 437.** These are scalable and provided with upright, italic, and bold as residentfonts.*** H-draft stands for high-speed draft.√: Supported
E-20 User's ManualCHARACTER SETSKamenicky KAMENIC √√ √√√√√√ √√√Kamenicky KAMEN-T √√ √√√√√√ √√√ two-ÖassTurkish TURKY √√ √√√√√√ √√√Turkish two-Öass TURKY-T √√ √√√√√√ √√√Cyrillic CYRILIC √√ √ √ √√ √IBM 437 IBM437 √√ √ √ √√ √ √IBM 851 IBM851 √√ √ √ √√ √ √ELOT 928 ELOT928 √√ √ √ √Code Öage DHN ÖG-DHN √√ √√√√ √√Latin Öolish LATIN-Ö√√ √√√√ √√ISO Latin ISO-LTN √√ √√√√ √√Lithuanian 1 LITHUA1 √√ √ √Lithuanian 2 LITHUA2 √√ √ √MIK MIK √√ √ √ √√ √Macedonian MACEDON √√ √ √ √√ √ABG ABG √√ √ √ √√ √ABY ABY √√ √ √ √√ √Code Öage MAC ÖG-MAC √√ √ √ √√ √ELOT927 ELOT927 √√ √ √ √√ √DEC Greek DEC GR √√ √ √ √√ √Greek 11 GREEK 11 √√ √ √ √√ √Code Öage 862 ÖG862 √√ √√√√Hebrew Old HBR-OLD √√ √√√√Hebrew DEC HBR-DEC √√ √√√√ISO-Turkish ISO-TUK √√ √√√√RUSCIILATIN-9Resident fontNationalcharacter setName insetup menuOCR-AOCR-BH-draft***CorrespondenceNimbus Sans **Timeless **Courier scalable**Pica 10Bold PSDraftCompressElite 12Courier 10* USA is the same as Code Page 437.** These are scalable and provided with upright, italic, and bold as residentfonts.*** H-draft stands for high-speed draft.√: Supported
User's Manual F-1FontsRESIDENT FONTSRESIDENT FONTSThis appendix provides print samples ofthe printer's nineteen resident fonts.COURIER 10DRAFT 12FPRESTIGE ELITE 12COMPRESSEDPICA 10CORRESPONDENCE 10HIGH-SPEED DRAFT 12BOLDFACE PSOCR-B 10OCR-A 10
F-2 User's ManualRESIDENT FONTSCOURIER (SCALABLE)NormalBoldItalicNIMBUS SANS ®(SCALABLE)NormalBoldItalicTIMELESS (SCALABLE)NormalBoldItalic
User's Manual GL-1GlossaryGLOSSARY OF TERMSGLOSSARY OF TERMSA standard paper size used in Japan and other countries. Paper is 210¥ 295 mm (8.25 ¥ 11.6 inches).Software programs that perform tasks on a computer. Such programsinclude word processing, database management, and accounting, forexample.The acronym for American National Standard Code for InformationInterchange. ASCII is a set of 256 codes (numbered 0 to 255) used tocommunicate information between a computer and another devicesuch as a printer.The speed, in bits per second, at which data is transmitted to a devicesuch as a printer. Baud rates apply to serial data only. 1200 baudequals approximately 120 characters per second.Alternate printing of lines from left to right and right to left.Bidirectional printing is faster than unidirectional printing becausethere are no carriage returns.The smallest unit of information in computer memory. A bit is asingle digit, either a 1 or a 0, in the binary numbering system. Eightbits equal one byte.A storage area for data in the printer or computer. The printer’sbuffer consists of a print buffer and a download buffer. The printbuffer holds data to be printed. The download buffer holdsdownloaded data such as download (soft) fonts.A byte consists of eight bits that constitute one symbol. A byterepresents a single character, such as number, letter, or specialcontrol character.A4 sizeApplication softwareASCIIBaud rateBidirectional printingBitBufferByte
GL-2 User's ManualGLOSSARY OF TERMSThe return of the print head carriage to the beginning of the next line.A type of parallel interface. See Parallel interface.A vertical section on a printed page. This printer can print 80-columnpages at 10-pitch (10 characters per inch).A set of print and format commands used to control the printer. Eachprinter has its own resident command sets embedded in the printerfirmware. These command sets are actuated by codes sent from thehost computer. Print that uses “condensed” characters. Condensed characters arenarrower than regular characters. Using condensed print increases thenumber of characters per line.Connected, fan-folded sheets of paper that are fed into the printerusing forms tractors. The fan-folded sheets are separated by tearingthem at their perforations.A panel containing the printer indicators and buttons. The controlpanel is used to control printer operations, such as loading paper,selecting print features, and changing setup options.Characters per horizontal inch. Also referred to as pitch. Forexample, 12-pitch means 12 cpi.Characters per second.See Single sheets.Settings selected automatically by the printer when power is turnedon. Enter setup mode to change the defaults to ensure compatibilitywith your system hardware and software.The grid used to print characters on a dot matrix printer. Each dotcorresponds to a wire in the print head.Carriage return (CR)Centronics interfaceColumnCommand setCondensed printContinuous formsControl panelcpicpsCut sheetsDefaultsDot matrix
User's Manual GL-3GlossaryGLOSSARY OF TERMSTransferring soft fonts from the computer to the printer’s memory.Downloading allows you to use fonts not resident in the computer.Dots per inch.A command set that allows one printer to print like another printer.This printer has three resident emulations: Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS(native command set), IBM proprinter XL24E, and Epson ESC/P2.A complete set of printable characters having the same size and style.For example, Courier 10 and Prestige Elite 12 are commonly usedfonts.A signal to the printer to advance the paper forward one page. Formfeeds can be executed either by your software or by holding down theLF/FF button on the printer control panel.Controlling the print head wires (dots) individually to produce apicture or an image on the page.A base-16 numbering system (also commonly referred to as hexnumbers). Since a base-16 system requires 16 digits, numbers 0through 9 and letters A through F are used. Expressing binarynumbers in hexadecimal uses fewer digits.A hexadecimal printout of control codes and data. Hex dumps areused to debug computer programs and to troubleshoot printermalfunctions. To print a hex dump on the printer, use the HEX-DUMP function in setup mode.A connection that allows communication from one part of a system toanother. For example, electrical signals are transferred between thecomputer and printer over an interface cable.Kilobyte. 1K byte equals 1024 bytes.DownloadingdpiEmulationFontForm feed (FF)Graphics printingHexadecimalHex dumpInterfaceK byte
GL-4 User's ManualGLOSSARY OF TERMSA standard paper size used in the United States and other countries.Paper is 8-1/2 ¥ 11 inches (215.9 ¥ 279.4 mm).A signal to the printer that advances the paper forward one line. Linefeeds can be executed either by your software or by pressing the LF/FF button on the printer control panel.The vertical spacing between lines, measured in lines per inch.Lines per inch. Used to measure line spacing.Character spacing in which each printed character has the same width.Also called fixed pitch, monospacing is the opposite of proportionalspacing. Typewriter or computer-printed text is typicallymonospaced.Fonts not present (resident) in the printer’s permanent memory. Softfonts and fonts on font cards are examples of nonresident fonts.One of the printer’s two operating modes. In normal mode, thecontrol panel can be used to perform everyday printer operations,such as loading and unloading paper, feeding paper, and selectingprint features. See also Setup mode.When the printer is offline, it receives commands from the printercontrol panel rather than from the computer. “Offline” indicates thatthe printer is not “online” with the computer.When the printer is online, it is ready to receive or is receivingcommands from the computer. The printer must be online to print.A standard computer interface. Information is transferred betweendevices over separate wires, allowing all of the bits that make up thecharacter to be transmitted simultaneously (in parallel).The position in which continuous forms paper is retracted or “parked”on the rear forms tractors. When continuous forms paper is loaded, itmoves forward from the park position to the platen.Letter sizeLine feed (LF)Line spacinglpiMonospacingNonresident fontNormal modeOfflineOnlineParallel interfacePark position
User's Manual GL-5GlossaryGLOSSARY OF TERMSMemory that retains information even when power is turned off. Theprinter’s permanent memory retains the default settings specifiedusing the printer setup mode.Characters per horizontal inch (cpi).A hard rubber cylinder that moves paper forward during printing.Character spacing in which wide characters occupy more space thando narrow characters. For example, characters such as “W” or“M”occupy more horizontal space than do characters such as “i” or“l.” Many soft fonts are proportionally spaced. Sometimesdesignated PS, proportional spacing is the opposite of monospacing.A set of instructions that control how data is transmitted betweendevices such as a computer and printer.In rear feed, paper is fed from the rear of the printer. The formstractor unit pushes paper into the printer.Fonts present (resident) in the printer’s permanent memory. For thisprinter, the resident fonts are Courier 10, Prestige Elite 12, Pica 10,OCR-B 10, OSR-A 10, Boldface PS, Compressed font,Correspondence, Draft, and High-speed Draft. Unlike soft fonts,resident fonts can always be accessed.A type of serial interface. See Serial interface.A test that determines whether the printer is working correctly. Testpages are printed to show print quality and verify whether allcharacters print. The self-test only tests the printer. It does not testhow thecomputer works with the printer.A standard computer interface. Information is transferred betweendevices over a single wire (although other wires are used for control).A serial interface can use an interface cable greater than 3 meters (10feet). A long cable is often necessary in networking environments,where the printer may be shared.Permanent memoryPitchPlatenProportional spacingProtocolRear feedResident fontsRS-232C interfaceSelf-testSerial interface
GL-6 User's ManualGLOSSARY OF TERMSOne of the printer’s two operating modes. In setup mode, thecontrolpanel can be used to select the printer default settings, such asprint features, hardware options, and top-of-form. Setup mode alsoprovides some diagnostic functions. See also Normal mode.Shadow printing prints characters twice for emphasis. Charactersprinted the second time are shifted slightly to the right.Single sheets are sheets of paper, envelopes, and noncontinuousmultipart forms fed into the printer using the cut sheet stand oroptional cut sheet feeder. Single sheets are also called cut sheets.Fonts downloaded from a disk to the printer memory. Soft fonts arealso referred to as downloaded fonts. Unlike resident fonts, soft fontsare available only when in the printer memory.Programs that control the computer and printer to perform specifiedtasks, such as word processing, database management, andpreparation of spreadsheets. Software is sometimes referred to asapplication software.The total space at the top of the printed page. The top margin is thesum of the top-of-form setting, the software-specified top margin, andthe printer’s TOP-MRG setting.The logical top of the physical page, as “understood” by the printerwhen loading paper. The default TOF settings are 1 inch (25.4 mm)for both cut sheets and continuous forms.A method for feeding continuous forms forward for printing. Holeson the sides of the forms fit over sprockets on two tractors locatedinside the printer. The forms are pulled for bottom feeding andpushed for rear feeding.Setup modeShadow printingSingle sheetsSoft fontsSoftwareTop marginTop-of-form (TOF)Tractor feed
User's Manual GL-7GlossaryGLOSSARY OF TERMSUnidirectional printingUSB interfacePrinting is performed in one direction only, left to right.Unidirectional printing is slower than bidirectional printing, butthe vertical alignment is more accurate. Unidirectional printing isuseful when precise vertical alignment is required, as in ruledtables.A serial bus standard. An abbreviation of Universal SerialBus.HotSwap using Plug&Play is available. The maximumcable length is five meters.The transmission mode is 12 Mbps + 0.25% at full speed.
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