Fujitsu Isotec 003M33333A Dot Matrix Printer User Manual 2

Fujitsu Isotec Limited Dot Matrix Printer Users Manual 2

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Users Manual 2

Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-1QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode5USING SETUP MODEYour printer has two modes: normal and setup. Normal mode is used for everyday printer opera-tions and is explained in Chapters 3 and 4.Setup mode serves two purposes. It enables you to:• Select the printer’s optional settings• Help diagnose printer problemsThese setup mode functions can be done either offline, using the printercontrol panel (offline setup), or remotely, using a setup program in yourcomputer system or software (online setup). Primarily, this chapter explainshow to use the offline setup mode. The online setup mode, which is reviewedbriefly at the end of this chapter, is valid in all emulations. For details, refer tothe programmer's manuals.Optional settings on the printer include the emulation, fonts, pitch, page lengthand page width, serial interface options, and the top-of-form setting. Whenyou save your settings in the printer’s permanent memory, they become thenew settings or defaults. These defaults are invoked whenever you turn on theprinter. For example, if you save DPL24C PLUS as the default emulation,DPL24C PLUS is invoked when you turn on the printer.The printer diagnostic functions are SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, andV-ALMNT. These functions are helpful for printer trouble-shooting, asdescribed in Chapter 7.The sections in this chapter are presented in logical sequence. If you are afirst-time user, be sure to read the following sections first:• Entering Setup Mode• Overview of Setup ModeHOW TO USE THIS CHAPTER
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-2These sections will familiarize you with how setup mode works. Once youunderstand the basics, use the following sections to select printer options thatare compatible with your computer system’s hardware and software setup:• 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 SavingTo 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-ALMNTfunctions, see the section Using the Diagnostic Functions later in thischapter.For Experienced Users:Once you are familiar with setup mode, you may want to use the flowchart atthe end of this chapter for quick reference. The flowchart lists all printersetup functions, items, and options.Before entering setup mode, load continuous forms paper into the printer asdescribed in Chapter 3. Several sheets of paper may be required to make all ofyour setup mode selections.To enter setup mode, follow these steps:1. Make sure that continuous forms paper is loaded and that the paperselect lever is set backward.2. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline.ENTERING SETUP MODE
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-3QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode3. Press the TEAR OFF and ONLINE buttons simultaneously until theprinter beeps.Initial printout in setup modeEntering setup modeIf you do not hear a beep or hear an alarm beep (beeps four times), youare not in setup mode. Place the printer offline and try again.4. When the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the followinginformation.<<FUNCTION>> menuFunctionRed cursor on print guide
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-4Select Function SAVE & END Exits setup mode and saves any changes madewhile in setup mode.MENU1 and Assigns print features to MENU1 andMENU2 MENU2 on the printer control panel.HARDWRE Changes the printer hardware options.ADJUST Changes the print position adjustment options.CONFIG Changes the configuration options.The initial printout contains a header, help menu, and <<FUNCTION>>menu. The header tells you that the printer is offline and in setup mode. Thehelp menu provides a quick summary of how to use setup mode. The<<FUNCTION>> menu lists all of the functions available to you in setupmode. Note that the red cursor on the plastic print guide is initially positionedbelow the SAVE & END function.Setup mode can also be entered by turning off the printer, then turning theprinter back on while pressing the TEAR OFF and ONLINE buttons simulta-neously until the printer beeps.When you enter setup mode, the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:OVERVIEW OF SETUPMODE<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNTTable 5.1 summarizes the purpose of each function.Table 5.1 Setup Mode FunctionsType Function Purpose
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-5QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeSelect DEFAULTResets factory defaults in MENU1 and MENU2.Sub Function 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.Table 5.1 Setup Mode Functions (Cont.)To select a function from the <<FUNCTION>> menu:1. Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position thered cursor on the plastic print guide under the function you require.The LOAD button moves the cursor to the next option and the LF/FFbutton moves the cursor to the previous option.2. Press the TEAR OFF button or the MENU button to select thefunction. If the function has items and options, the printer prints thefirst item and its options. The MENU1, MENU2, HARDWRE,ADJUST, and CONFIG functions contain items that have selectableoptions. The other functions have neither items nor options.The first three MENU1 items and their options are shown below.Items are enclosed in single brackets < >.Type Function Purpose<EMULATE> DPL24C+ XL24E ESC/P2<FONT> 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 TIMLS-N TIMLS-B TIMLS-I DOWNLD0 DOWNLD1<QUALITY> LETTER REPORT DRAFT HI-DRAFTSelf DiagnosticFunction
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-6To select an option from the <item> menu:1. Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position thered cursor on the plastic print guide under the option you require.2. Press the MENU button to select the option. The printer prints thenext item and its options. You can press MENU to select the option.Then, the printer prints the previous item and its options.3. After selecting the desired options, press the ONLINE button toreprint the <<FUNCTION>> menu.For each item, the short-underlined option is the current default option(the option currently saved in the printer’s permanent memory). In theprevious example, the default options are Fujitsu DPL24C PLUSemulation, Courier 10 font, and letter print quality.The chart on the next page summarizes how to select options such asemulation, font, and print quality and how to use functions that do nothave options.Setup Mode ExampleTo become familiar with setup mode, try the following example. Thisexample shows how to change the font and pitch in MENU2 to Prestige Elite12 and 12 cpi.1. Load continuous forms paper.2. Enter setup mode.Press the TEAR OFF and ONLINE buttons simultaneously until theprinter beeps.3. Select the MENU2 function.Wait for the printer to stop printing and press the LOAD button or theLF/FF button twice to position the red cursor on the print guide underMENU2. Press the TEAR OFF button or the MENU button to selectthe MENU2 function and print the <EMULATE> item and its options.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-7QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeSummary of setup mode
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-84. Select the current emulation.Since you do not want to change the emulation, press the MENUbutton to select the current emulation and print the next item,<FONT> and its options.5. Change the font to Prestige Elite 12.Press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button once to position thecursor beneath PRSTG12. Press the MENU button to selectPRSTG12 and print the next item, <QUALITY>, and its options.6. Select the current print quality.Since you do not want to change the print quality, press the MENUbutton to select the current print quality and print the next item,<PITCH>, 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 thecursor under 12 CPI. Since you do not want to make any otherchanges in MENU2, press the ONLINE button to select 12 CPI andexit MENU2. The <<FUNCTION>> 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 orthe TEAR OFF button to select SAVE & END. The printer savesPrestige Elite 12 and 12 cpi as the new power-on defaults in MENU2.The printer then exits setup mode and returns online. These settingsremain in effect until changed.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-9QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModePoints to Remember• Load continuous forms paper before entering setup mode. In setupmode, the LF/FF button cannot be used to feed paper. To adjust theline position of paper in setup mode, use the platen knob.• Whenever you enter setup mode, short help menus are printedat the top of the page. Help menus are also printed when you selectthe SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, or V-ALMNT functions. Use helpmenus for quick reference while in setup mode.• When printing the items and options for each function, you can onlyprint one item at a time. However, you can move either forward orbackward in the item list. To move forward (print the next item), pressthe MENU button. To move backward (print the previous item), pressthe TEAR OFF button.• While in the <<FUNCTION>> menu or when selecting a function thatcontains items and selectable options, press the ONLINE button toreprint the <<FUNCTION>> menu.• A short underline under the first two letters of an option indicates thatit is the current default setting. For example, 12 CPI indicates that 12characters per inch is the default pitch.To change the default, select and save a new pitch setting.• While in setup mode, you can use the LIST function to print out a listof the currently selected options (see the next section for details).• To exit setup mode and permanently save your changes, select eitherthe SAVE & END function. For details, see the section Exiting andSaving later in this chapter. To exit setup mode without saving yourchanges, turn the printer off. Your previous power-on defaults areactive when you turn the printer on again.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-10PRINTING A LIST OFSELECTED OPTIONSThe 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 entersetup mode or just before you exit. To print a list of options, load continuousforms paper and then proceed as follows:1. Enter setup mode.Place the printer offline. Press the TEAR OFF button and theONLINE button simultaneously until the printer beeps. Wait for theprinter to stop printing and check that the following <<FUNCTION>>menu is printed:2. Select the LIST function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position thered cursor under LIST. Next press the TEAR OFF button or theMENU button to select the LIST function. The printer starts to print alist 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<<FUNCTION>> menu.NOTETo remove the printout, turn the platen knob until the paper canbe torn off at the perforation. In setup mode, you cannot use theprinter 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 redcursor is positioned beneath SAVE & END, then press the MENUbutton or the TEAR OFF button.<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-11QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode*1 LOADTIM is printed after this line when AUTO option is selected forCUTLOAD.Printout of factory defaults using LIST(*1)
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-12MENU1 EMULATE The emulation selected on the printermust be the same as the emulationselected in your software. If you selectedan emulation when you set up theprinter (Chapter 2), you do not need tochange the EMULATE option unless youwant to change to a different emulation.The emulation assigned to MENU1 is thedefault when you turn the printer on.See the section Changing MENU1 andMENU2 Options later in this chapter.MENU2 None If you use MENU2, the emulation selectedfor MENU 2 must be the same as theemulation selected in your software.See the section Changing MENU1 andMENU2 Options later in this chapter.DECIDING WHICHOPTIONS TO CHANGEThe previous page shows a printout of the printer’s factory default settings. Inthis 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. However, some options must be selected correctly for theprinter to work properly with your hardware and software. For eachfunction, Table 5.2 lists items whose options must be selected correctly forsystem and printer accessory compatibility.Table 5.2 Required OptionsFunction Item Option
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-13QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTable 5.2 Required Options (Cont.)HARDWRE FORMAT If you have a serial interface, the serialBAUD-RT interface options selected on the printerPROTOCL must be the same as the settings youDSR selected using your software or yourDUPLEX computer operating system. If the settingsCTS are not the same, the printer will notCD print or will print garbage.See the section Changing HardwareOptions later in this chapter.ADJUST None If you are not using software to specifythe top margin of the page, use theprinter’s default top-of-form setting,1 inch (25.4 mm) from the top of thepaper. If you are using software tospecify the top margin of the page,change the default setting to 1/6 inch(4.2 mm).See the section Changing Print PositionAdjustment Options later in thischapter.CONFIG None If you are using paper that is dark-colored or preprinted with dark colors,you may need to disable the AREAOVER detection function.See the section Changing ConfigurationOptions later in this chapter.Function Item Option
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-14CHANGING MENU1 ANDMENU2 OPTIONSThe MENU1 and MENU2 functions allow you to change the print optionsassigned to MENU1 and MENU2 on the printer control panel. In normal(nonsetup) mode, you can easily switch between the menus for printing, asdescribed 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 theemulations are not the same, the printer will not work correctly with yoursoftware. If you plan to use two different emulations on a regular basis, assignthe most frequently used emulation to MENU1. Assign the second emulationto MENU2. All of the other settings available for MENU1 and MENU2 areoptional. Some of the items and options will vary with the emulation.To determine which features your software supports, refer to your softwaredocumentation.Table 5.3 describes the MENU1 and MENU2 items and options. Bothfunctions offer the same items and options. The items in Table 5.3 are listedin the order in which they are printed. Not all items are defined for allemulations and some options vary with the emulation.The procedure for changing the MENU1 and MENU2 options is describedafter Table 5.3.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-15QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTable 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and OptionsNOTES:• Underlined options are the factory defaults.• Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.MENU1 andMENU2 Items<EMULATE>Select the same emulation as is selected inyour software. See the section Selecting anEmulation in Chapter 2 for information onselecting an emulation.DPL24C+ Fujitsu DL-series printers(DPL24C PLUS command set)XL24E IBM Proprinter XL24E printersESC/P2 Epson printers using the ESC/P2command setNOTE: When you change theemulation, all MENU1 or MENU2options are reset to the factorydefaults for that emulation.<FONT> For each of the following fonts, therecommended pitch settings are givenafter the font name. When you change thefont, be sure to also change the pitch, ifrequired.COUR 10PRSTG12COMPRSDBOLDFCEPICA 10CORRESPOCR-BOCR-ACOUR-NCOUR-BCOUR-IN.SAN-NN.SAN-BN.SAN-IOptions Description
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-16Table 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.<FONT> TIMLS-N(continued) TIMLS-BTIMLS-IDOWNLD# Font 0 or font 1 in the printer’s downloadRAMSee Appendix F for font examples.<QUALITY> Select the print quality that most oftenmeets your needs.LETTER Letter print quality. This option providesthe highest resolution but the slowestprint speed. It cannot be used with thecompressed font.REPORT Report print quality. This option provideslower resolution than letter quality, but attwice the speed. If you want only thedouble speed, regardless of fonts, use thecorrespondence font. The quality of thecorrespondence font is higher than that ofreport.DRAFT Regular draft print quality. This optionprovides lower resolution than reportquality, but at 3.2 times letter speed.HI-DRFT High-speed draft print quality. Thisoption provides lower resolution thandraft quality, but at 3.5 times letter speed.MENU1 andMENU2 Items Options Description
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-17QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTable 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.MENU1 andMENU2 Items<PITCH> ## 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 percharacter space)<LINE SP> ## LPI 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 lpi(lines per vertical inch)6 lpi 3 lpi (double spacing)ABCD ABCDABCDABCD ABCDABCDABCD ABCDABCD<CHAR-W> Change also the pitch 2 TIMES or 4TIMES is selected.NORMAL Standard character width2 TIMES Double character width4 TIMES Quadruple character width(*1)Options Description
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-18MENU1 andMENU2 Items<CHAR-H> Change also the line spacing if 2 TIMESor 4 TIMES is selected.NORMAL Standard character height2 TIMES Double character height4 TIMES Quadruple character height(*1)<ATTRIB> Selects an attribute to add emphasis toyour documents.Only one attribute may be selected ata time.NONEITALICSCONDNSD(*1)SHADOWBOLDTable 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.Options Description
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-19QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeMENU1 andMENU2 Items<PAGE LG> Specifies the length of the page ininches.## IN For DPL24C PLUS and IBM XL24Eemulations: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 inchesFor Epson ESC/P2 emulation:4.0, 4.5, 5.0, ..., 11.0, 11.5, ...,22.0 inches<LFT-END> Specifies the print start column forchanging the left margin. Printingstarts at the position given by thiscolumn plus your software-specified leftmargin.## COLM Column 1, 2, 3, ..., 41Table 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.Options DescriptionLET-ENDSoftware-specifiedmargin
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-20MENU1 andMENU2 Items<TOP-MRG> Specifies the number of space lines forthe top margin. The resultant blankspace is the <TOP-MRG> setting minus1 line.The total size of your top margin is theabove resultant value plus the followingtwo settings: top-of-form (default = 1inch) and the software-specified topmargin. If you are using software tospecify the top margin, use the default(1 line) for <TOP-MRG>.## LINE 1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 linesTable 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.Options DescriptionTop-of-formTop marginsetting
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-21QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeMENU1 andMENU2 Items<LANGUGE> Selects a language. Appendix E showsthe character sets for each language.Two-pass means that diacritical marksare printed separately from their lettersand that letters are printed without anyreduction.The first listing is common to allemulations. Options specific to eachemulation are skipped. See thesubsequent listings (*2) and(*3).USA American English(Same as code page 437)UK British EnglishGERMAN GermanSWEDISH SwedishPAGE437 Code page 437PAGE850 Code page 850PAGE860 Code page 860PAGE863 Code page 863PAGE865 Code page 865ECMA94 ECMA 94ISO8859 ISO 8859-1PG852 Code page 852PG852-T Code page 852 two-passPG855 Code page 855PG866 Code page 866HUNGARY HungarianHUNG-T Hungarian two-passTable 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.Options Description
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-22MENU1 andMENU2 Items<LANGUGE> SLOV Slovenian(continued) SLOV-T Slovenian two-passPOLISH PolishPOLSH-T Polish two-passMAZOWIA MazowianMAZOW-T Mazowian two-passLATIN2 Latin 2LATIN2-T Latin 2 two-passKAMENIC KamenickyKAMEN-T Kamenicky two-passTURKY TurkishTURKY-T Turkish two-passCYRILIC CyrillicIBM437 IBM 437IBM851 IBM 851ELOT928 ELOT 928PG-DHN Code page DHNLATIN-P Latin PolishISO-LTN ISO LatinLITHUA1 Lithuanian1LITHUA2 Lithuanian2MIKMACEDON MacedonianPG-MACELOT927ABGABYDEC GRHBR-OLDPG862HBR-DECGREEK 11ISO-TUK ISO TurkishRUSCIILATIN-9Table 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.Options Description
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-23QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeMENU1 andMENU2 Items<LANGUGE> (*2)(continued) FRENCH FrenchITALIAN ItalianSPANISH SpanishDANISH1 Danish IDANISH2 Danish IIFINNISH FinnishNORWEGN Norwegian(*3)DANISH1 Danish IITALIAN ItalianSPANSH1 Spanish ISPANSH2 Spanish IIJAPAN JapaneseNORWEGN NorwegianLATIN A Latin AmericanFRENCH FrenchDANISH2 Danish IIKOREA KoreaLEGAL LegalTable 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.Options Description
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-24MENU1 andMENU2 ItemsTable 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.<CHR-SET> SET 1 IBM character set 1SET 2 IBM character set 2If a downloaded (soft) font is used, thecharacter set for that font overrides the<CHR-SET> setting.(*3)ITALIC Italic characters are available.GRAPHIC Graphics characters (ruled lines) areavailable.<PRF-SKP> For continuous forms, this optionspecifies whether an inch is skippedaround the perforation. If you are notusing software to specify a bottommargin, select SKIP when using thicker,multipart forms.SKIP One inch is skipped around the perfora-tion.NO-SKIP The perforation is not skipped. Printingcontinues in the bottom margin of thepage.<WIDTH> 13.6 IN 13.6-inch page width(*5) 11.4 IN 11.4-inch page width11.0 IN 11-inch page width8.0 IN 8-inch page width<ZEROFNT> Specifies whether to print the number(*2) zero with a slash. This is useful todistinguish the capital letter “O”from the number “0”.Invalid for some soft fonts.NO-SLSH 0SLASH 0/Options Description
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-25QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeMENU1 andMENU2 ItemsTable 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.Options Description<DC3-CDE> ENABLE Enables the DC1 and DC3 codes.(*4) Any data received between DC3 andthe next DC1 is ignored.DISABLE Disables the DC1 and DC3 codes. Thesecodes are then ignored.<CR-CODE> CR ONLY No line feed is added to a carriagereturn.CR & LF A line feed is added to each carriagereturn.<LF-CODE> LF ONLY No carriage return is added to a line(*3) feed.LF & CR A carriage return is added to each linefeed.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-26MENU1 andMENU2 ItemsTable 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.Options Description<RGHTEND> WRAP End-of-line wrap. Causes a carriagereturn plus a line feed.OVR-PRT Characters are overprinted at the end of aline.<==END==> Indicates the end of MENU1 items. Pressthe MENU button to print the first item,<EMULATE>. Press the TEAR OFFbutton to print the previous item,<RGHTEND>. Press the ONLINE buttonto reprint the <<FUNCTION>> menu.*1 Unavailable in the IBM XL24E emulation*2 Unavailable in the Epson ESC/P2 emulations*3 Available only in the Epson ESC/P2 emulations*4 Available only in the DPL24C+ emulation*5 Available only for 136-column printers
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-27QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode3. Select an emulation.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe cursor under the emulation you require. Then do either of thefollowing:• Press the MENU button to select the emulation and print the nextMENU1 or MENU2 item. (As shown in Table 5.3, this is the<FONT> item).• Press the TEAR OFF button to select the emulation and print<==END==>. Press the TEAR OFF button again to print the lastMENU1 or MENU2 item. (As shown in Table 5.3, this is the<RGHTEND> item). The TEAR OFF button is convenient whenthe options you need to change are near the end of the list ofitems.ProcedureTo change the options assigned to MENU1 or MENU2, make sure thatcontinuous forms paper is loaded and then proceed as follows:1. Enter setup mode.Place the printer offline. Press the TEAR OFF button and theONLINE button simultaneously until the printer beeps. Wait for theprinter to stop printing. The following <<FUNCTION>> menu isprinted:<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT2. Select the MENU1 or MENU2 function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe red cursor under either the MENU1 or MENU2 function. Pressthe TEAR OFF button or the MENU button to select the function andprint the following <EMULATE> options:<EMULATE> DPL24C+ XL24E ESC/P2
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-28NOTEWhenever you select a new emulation, all MENU1 or MENU2options 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 theoption you want to select. Press the MENU button to select theoption and print the next item listed in Table 5.3. Press the TEAROFF 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<<FUNCTION>> 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 thischapter. To exit setup mode and save your changes, make sure thered cursor is positioned beneath SAVE & END, and then press theTEAR OFF button or the MENU button.Resetting MENU1 and MENU2To reset the factory defaults for both MENU1 and MENU2, select theDEFAULT function. For more information, see the section ResettingDefaults later in this chapter. The DEFAULT function cannot reset thoseoptions which are handled by the HARDWRE, ADJUST, and CONFIGfunctions.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-29QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeCHANGING HARDWAREOPTIONSThe HARDWRE function defines the printer’s hardware operating condi-tions. If you are using the optional RS-232C serial interface, the serialinterface options must be set properly for the printer to function correctlywith your system hardware.Table 5.4 describes the HARDWRE items and options . Items are listed inthe order in which they are printed. The procedure for changing thehardware options is described after Table 5.4.Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and OptionsNOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.<PPR-OUT> Specifies how the printer respondswhen you run out of paper.CNTONLY The printer detects paper-out onlyfor continuous forms. Printing stopsand the PAPER OUT indicator lightsred.DETECT The printer detects paper-out forboth continuous forms and singlesheets. Printing stops and thePAPER OUT indicator lights red.IGNORE The printer ignores paper-out forboth continuous forms and singlesheets. Printing continues until nomore data remains. No PAPEROUT warning is displayed.HARDWRE Items Options Description
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-30Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.HARDWRE Items<PRT-DIR> BI-DIR Bidirectional printing. The printer printsin either direction while seeking the nextprint direction for a shorter print time.UNI-DIR Unidirectional printing. Unidirectionalprinting is used for printing vertical linesin tables even if vertical alignment is notadjusted. Unidirectional printing isslower than bidirectional printing.<BUZZER> Enables or disables the printer statusbuzzer.ON Buzzer on (recommended).The printer beeps to indicate paper-out or other conditions.OFF Buzzer off under any conditions.<WORD-LG> To determine the required wordlength, refer to your computerdocumentation. Select 8-BIT to print bitimage graphics.8 BIT 8-bit word length (used by mostcomputers)7 BIT 7-bit word length (MSB = 0)<BUFFER> Assigns buffer memory to input data anddownloaded font data.Print buffer Download bufferNONE 0 byte 128K bytes256BYTE 256 bytes 127.75K bytes2KBYTE 2K bytes 126K bytes8KBYTE 8K bytes 120K bytes24KBYTE 24K bytes 104K bytes32KBYTE 32K bytes 96K bytes96KBYTE 96K bytes 32K bytes128KBYT 128K bytes 0K bytesOptions Description
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-31QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTable 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.HARDWRE Items Options Description<BUFFER> NOTE:(continued) • 0BYTE option is recommendedonly for graphics application.• With 128KB selected, the printercannot accept any download fontdata.<INTRFCE> Selects the type of the interface to thecomputer.PARALEL Centronics parallel interfaceSERIAL RS-232C serial interfaceUSB USB interfaceAUTO-2S Auto interface selection modeAUTO-4S • Both interfaces are ready forAUTO-6S communication.AUTO10S • Specify the timing regarding theAUTO15S selected interface as being inactive.AUTO20S To switch the interface to the optionalLAN interface, mount the LAN card withthe setup mode set to "AUTO-XS" or"AUTOXXS" under "INTERFCE," whichin turn is under "HARDWRE" Theinterface will automatically switch to theoptional LAN interface.To switch the interface to something otherthan the optional LAN interface, do eitherof the following:• To return the setup mode to"INTERFCE" under "HARDWRE,"remove the LAN card.• To switch the interface to a fixedinterface, set PARALEL,USB with theLAN card mounted, and the setup modeset to "INTERFCE" under"HARDWRE."Serial Interface or USB interface Items. The following <FORMAT> to<DUPLEX> items are not printed when you select the PARALEL option for the<INTRFCE> item. Be sure that the options selected on the printer are the same asthe options selected using your computer operating system or your software.Refer to the documentation provided for your computer and software.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-32<FORMAT> Number of Number ofdata bits Parity bit stop bits8NONE 1 8 None 18NONE 2 8 None 28EVEN 1 8 Even 18ODD 1 8 Odd 17EVEN 1 7 Even 17ODD 1 7 Odd 17MARK 1 7 Mark 17SPACE 1 7 Space 17EVEN 2 7 Even 27ODD 2 7 Odd 2The data format also includes a startbit. The mark is logical 1. The spaceis logical 0.HARDWREItems Options DescriptionTable 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-33QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTable 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.HARDWRE Options Description Items<BAUD-RT> 150 The baud rate is in bps (bits per300 second). Select the same baud rate as600 used by your computer or modem.120024004800960019200<PROTOCL> Indicates data transmission protocol.XON/XOF The DC1 and DC3 codes are used.DTRThe Data Terminal Ready signal is used.REV-CHL The Reverse Channel signal is used.<DSR> IGNORE DSR is ignored by the printer.DETECT DSR is detected by the printer.<DUPLEX> FULL Simultaneous data transmission occurs inopposite directions.HALF Data transmission occurs in eitherdirection, but not simultaneously.<CTS> IGNORE CTS is ignored by the printer.DETECT CTS is detected by the printer.<CD> IGNORE CD is ignored by the printer.DETECT CD is detected by the printer.<==END==>Indicates the end of the HARDWREitem list. Press the MENU button to print thefirst item, which is <PPR-OUT>. Press theTEAR OFF button to print the previous item.Press the ONLINE button to reprint the<<FUNCTION>> menu.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-34ProcedureTo change the printer’s hardware options, make sure that continuous formsare loaded and then proceed as follows:1. Enter setup mode.Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneouslyuntil the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing andcheck that the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:2. Select the HARDWRE function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe red cursor under HARDWRE. Press the MENU button to selectthe HARDWRE function and print the first item and its options, asshown below:3. Select an option for the selected item.Press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to move the cursor to theoption you require. Press the MENU button to select the option andprint the next item.NOTETo print the previous item, press the TEAR OFF button.4. Repeat step 3 until all required options are changed.5. Exit the HARDWRE function.Press the ONLINE button to exit the HARDWRE function andreprint the <<FUNCTION>> menu.<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT<PPR-OUT> CNTONLY DETECT IGNORE
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-35QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode6. 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 redcursor is positioned under SAVE & END, then press the MENUbutton or the TEAR OFF button.When you print using ruled paper, you often want to adjust the print positionso that the print sits properly on the ruled lines. The ADJUST functionallows 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 pageThe first three items are provided separately for cut single sheets andcontinuous 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 topof the page, as “understood” by the printer when loading paper, is called thetop-of-form. Printing starts at this position. Note that printing actually startsat the position obtained by adding the following:• Top-of-form, default = 1.8/6 inch (7.6mm)• Top margin specified by your software• Printer TOP-MRG (top margin setting), default = 1 lineTable 5.5 describes the ADJUT items and options. Items are listed in theorder they are printed. The procedure for changing top-of-form is describedafter Table 5.5.CHANGING PRINTPOSITION ADJUSTMENTOPTIONS
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-36Table 5.5 ADJUST Items and OptionsNOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.<CNT-ORG> Sets the top-of-form for continuousforms in increments of 1/6 inch(4.2 mm) from the physical top ofthe page.1/6 IN The default is recommended if1.8/6 IN your top margin is not software- : specified. A setting of 1/6 inch 6/6 IN is preferable when your top : margin is software-specified.66/6 IN<CNTFINE> Fine-tunes the top-of-form positionfor continuous forms.0/180, ..., 29/180 Increases top-of-form in incrementsof 1/180 inch(0.14 mm).<CNT-ORG> Sets the top-of-form for singlesheets in increments of 1/6 inch(4.2 mm) from the physical top ofthe page.1/6 IN The default is recommended if1.8/6 IN your top margin is not software- : specified. A setting of 1/6 inch6/6 IN is preferable when your top : margin is software-specified.66/6 IN<CUTFINE> Fine-tunes the top-of-formposition for single sheets.0/180, ..., 29/180 Increases top-of-form in incrementsof 1/180 inch (0.14 mm).ADJUSTItems Options Description
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-37QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTable 5.5 ADJUST Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.ADJUSTItems<CNT-LFT> Fine-tunes the left print startposition for continuous forms.–10/90, ..., 0/90, Moves the position left or..., 10/90 right in increments of 1/90inch (0.28 mm).<CUT-LFT> Fine-tunes the left print startposition for single sheets.–10/90, ..., 0/90, Moves the position left or..., 10/90 right in increments of1/90 inch (0.28 mm).<CUT-ADJ> Compensates the line spacingpitch on the basis of thespacing error accumulated forfeeding single sheets by10inches.Decreases or increases inincrements of 1/360 inch intotal.<CNT-ADJ> Compensates for the formsfeed error accumulatedthrough feeding of continuousforms.<CNTADJL> Compensates for the formsfeed error accumulatedthrough feeding of continuousforms. (Last page)*1:When printing graphics, selecting "GRAPHIC" may result in theprinting of clearer graphics.Options Description–21/360, –14/360,–7/360, 0/360,7/360, 14/360, 21/360,GRAPHIC (*1)–28/360, –21/360,–14/360, –7/360, 0/360,7/360, 14/360, 21/360,28/360, GRAPHIC (*1)–21/360, –14/360,–7/360, 0/360,7/360, 14/360, 21/360,GRAPHIC (*1)
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-38Table 5.5 ADJUST Items and Options (Cont.)ADJUSTItems<==END==> Indicates the end of theADJUST item list. PressMENU to print the first item,which is <CNT-ORG>. PressTEAR OFF to print the lastitem, which is <CUTADJL>.Press ONLINE to reprint the<<FUNCTION>> menu.Options Description
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-39QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeProcedureBefore adjusting a print position, you should carefully measure the amountof 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 forcontinuous forms.1. Enter setup mode.Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneouslyuntil the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing andcheck that the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT2. Select the ADJUST function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe red cursor under ADJUST. Press the MENU button or the TEAROFF button to select the ADJUST function and print the following<CNT-ORG> options:<CNT-ORG> 1/6IN 1.8/6IN 2/6IN 3/6IN 4/6IN 5/6IN 6/6IN 7/6IN 8/6IN 9/6IN 10/6IN 11/6IN ....3. Select an option from 1/6IN to 66/6IN.Press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to move the cursor to therequired option. Press the MENU button to select the option andprint the <CNTFINE> item. If necessary, fine-tune the top-of-formposition now. Otherwise, go to step 4.4. Exit the ADJUST function.Press the ONLINE button to exit the ADJUST function and reprintthe <<FUNCTION>> menu.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-40CHANGINGCONFIGURATION OPTIONS5. Exit setup mode, saving the top-of-form setting.Make sure that the red cursor is positioned beneath SAVE & END,then press the MENU button or the TEAR OFF button.6. Check the top-of-form setting.Load your paper and check the adjustment by printing a sample pageusing your software. If necessary, reenter setup mode and fine-tunethe top-of-form position by changing the <CNTFINE> option.The CONFIG function defines the printer’s primary configuration. You canset 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 indicatorTable 5.6 describes the CONFIG items and options. Items are listed in theorder they are printed. The procedure for changing the configuration optionsis described after Table 5.6.Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and OptionsNOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.CONFIG Items Options Description<TEAROFF> Auto or manual tearoff feed.MANUAL Automatic tearoff feed is invalid,and tearoff feed must be done using theTEAR OFF button.AUTO Automatic tearoff feed is valid but onlyfor continuous forms. Tearoff feed canalso be done using the TEAR OFFbutton.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-41QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTable 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.<TEARPOS> Tearoff position.VISIBLE Select this option when your softwarepositions forms to the next top-of-formafter printing the last data. The printerperforms tearoff feed without adding aform feed when data transfer hasstopped.ALWAYS Select this option when your softwarestops after printing the last data. Theprinter performs tearoff feed afteradding a form feed when data transferhas stopped.Note: For both settings, tearoffpositioning will fail if the page lengthsetting does not match the actualperforation spacing.The following <TEAR-EN> item is printed when TEAROFF:AUTO isspecified for the <TEAROFF> item.<TEAR-EN> Tearoff enabled time (offset time).0 SEC The offset time is from when data1 SEC transfer stops to when the printer2 SEC performs automatic tearoff feed.4 SEC If the printer receives data again6 SEC within the offset time, the printer doesnot perform automatic tearoff feed.CONFIG Items Options Description
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-42Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.CONFIG Items Options Description<TEAR-EN> In some application programs, data(continued) transfer may stop temporarily dueto internal processing. This setting canavoid an undesired tearoff feed bywaiting for up to six seconds each timedata transfer stops.<CUTLOAD> Single sheet autoloading.AUTO Single sheet paper is automaticallyloaded a certain time after you setthe paper.BUTTON Single sheet paper can be loaded bypressing the LOAD button.The following <LOADTIM> item is printed when CUTLOAD:AUTO isspecified for the <CUTLOAD> item.<LOADTIM> Autoload start time.0.5, 1.0, Autoloading starts when this1.5, 2.0 amount of time passes after you set2.5, 3.0SEC single sheet paper.<DECODE> Command decode timing.DIRECT The printer decodes certain commandsimmediately after receiving data.Example: ESC SUB I, ESC CR P (DPL24C+) ESC Q # (IBM XL24E)QUEUEDThe printer decodes commands afterstoring all data (including commands)in the input buffer. This speeds datareception because the printer does notrequire decoding time during datareception.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-43QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTable 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.CONFIG Items Options Description<AREACNT> Area-over detection control.ENABLE Detects the left and right edges ofpaper when loading the paper.The printer does not print data beyondthe edges, but turns on the AREAOVER indicator.DISABLE Does not detect the edges. Select thisoption when you are using colored orpreprinted paper.<ON-LOAD> Printer status after loading paper inoffline mode.OFFLINE Remains offline after paper loading.ONLINEGoes into online after paper loading.<LOCK>Lock function of setup mode.NONE Enables all buttons on the control panel.SETUP Disables the setup-related buttons to keepthe printer from entering setup mode duringthe offline state.ALL Disables the setup-related buttons and theMENU button.Once this setting has been selected, setupmode cannot be entered from the controlpanel. To cancel this setting, turn thepower on while simultaneously pressing theMENU, TEAROFF, and LF/FF buttons.<//S//> Effectiveness of the Cut Sheet Selectioncommand (//S//).DISABLE Makes the command ineffective.ENABLE Makes the command effective.Note: The Cut Sheet Selection command(//S//) changes the paper source tothe paper table and waits formanual insertion of a cut sheet.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-44Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.CONFIG Items Options Description<CONT-PE> Detection of end of continuous forms.TRACTOR Paper end is detected by the sensor onthe tractor unit.Paper-end unprinted area:Continuous forms: About 80 mmEDGE Regardless of paper end, printingcontinues near to the edge of paper.Paper-end unprinted area:About 4.7 mm for both continu-ous formsGATHER Setting of ribbon protective controlat a line feed on continuous formsENABLE The protective control is executed.DISABLE The protective control is notexecuted.CUT-CTL Setting of retracting control atcanceling TEAR OFF of continuousforms.PRCISIN The precision-prioritized retractingcontrol is executed.It retracts a certain amount of paper(the top part of the paper whichhangs out from the TOFS), and thenmoves back to the position beforeTEAR OFF. If TOFS detects paperend when a certain amount of paperis retracted, it executes the continu-ous forms save operation and thenexecutes the paper loading opera-tion.SPEED The speed-prioritized retractingcontrol is executed.It retracts the paper by the amountthe paper was advanced.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-45QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTable 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.CONFIG Items Options DescriptionSKIP-PR Setting of printing speed changeprocessing (skip)ENABLE The skip processing is executed.When a certain amount of blankspaces are found in a line, it changesthe printing speed for the blankspaces.DISABLE The skip processing is not executed.It does not change the printing speedfor the blank spaces.- If the printing speed of the printingdata varies before and after theblank spaces (such as LQcharacters + blank space + CQcharacters), it changes printingspeeds regardless of this setting.STATUS Setting of the asynchronous statusfunctionENABLE The status information is stored in thesend buffer by a nibble mode request.DISABLE The status information is not stored inthe send buffer by a nibble moderequest.BANDCTL Setting of reducing backward linefeeds as much as possible. Backwardline feeds occur when printing verticalenlargement characters or multi-pathcharacters which involve severalprinting paths for a print activation.ENABLE Reduce control is performed.DISABLE Reduce control is not performed.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-46Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.CONFIG Items Options DescriptionTOF-CTL Setting of priority on TOF control toa printer driver specification or asetup specification. TOF controldetermines the amout of the topmargin when paper is fed to the homeposition.DRIVER Driver specification is given priority.SETUP Setup specification is given priority.<==END==> Indicates the end of the CONFIGitem list. Press the MENU button to printthe first item, which is <TEAROFF>.Press the TEAR OFF button to print theprevious item. Press the ONLINE buttonto reprint the <<FUNCTION>> menu.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-47QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode2. Select the CONFIG function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe red cursor under CONFIG. Press the MENU button to select theCONFIG function and print the following <TEAROFF> options:<TEAROFF> MANUAL AUTO3. Select an option.Press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to move the cursor toeither MANUAL or AUTO. Press the MENU button to select theoption and print the <TEARPOS> item. If other items must bespecified, do so now. Otherwise, go to step 4.4. Exit the CONFIG function.Press the ONLINE button to exit the CONFIG function and reprintthe <<FUNCTION>> menu.5. 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 redcursor is positioned under SAVE & END, then press the MENUbutton or the TEAR OFF button..ProcedureTo change the printer configuration options, make sure that continuousforms paper is loaded and then proceed as follows:1. Enter setup mode.Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneouslyuntil the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing andcheck that the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-48<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT2. 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 ONLINEindicator lights green). Any changes you made while in setup modeare saved.This section describes how to exit the setup mode save any changes youmade:To exit setup mode immediately, select the SAVE & END function.Any settings changed while in setup mode are saved as the new power-ondefaults for the printer. The new defaults remain active until you change themagain.NOTEThe only way to exit setup mode without saving your changes is to turn offthe printer. When you turn the printer back on, the previous defaultsettings are used.ProcedureTo exit setup mode and save your changes using SAVE & END, proceed asfollows:1. Print the <<FUNCTION>> menu.The <<FUNCTION>> menu should be the last printed line on thepage. If the menu is not printed, press the ONLINE button to print themenu. If you are using the SELF-TST or HEX-DUMP function, pressthe LF/FF button instead of the ONLINE button to print the menu.The <<FUNCTION>> menu is shown below.EXITING AND SAVING
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-49QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeRESETTING DEFAULTS This section describes how to reset the printer’s power-on defaults, all of thefactory defaults, or the factory defaults only for MENU1 and MENU2.Resetting Power-On DefaultsPower-on defaults are the settings saved in the printer’s permanent memory.The defaults are enabled whenever you turn the printer on. The easiest wayto 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 donot want to save.Resetting Factory DefaultsFactory defaults are those settings preselected at the factory. For a list of theprinter’s factory defaults, see the section Printing a List of SelectedOptions earlier in this chapter. To reset the factory defaults for all functions,proceed as follows:1. Turn off the printer.2. While pressing the MENU, TEAR OFF, and ONLINE buttons, turnon the printer. Continue to press all three buttons until the printerbeeps.The factory defaults are now reset.Resetting Factory Defaults in MENU1 and MENU2This method resets factory defaults for MENU1 and MENU2 options, listedin Table 5.3, but does not reset the printer hardware, print position adjust-ment, and configuration options. To reset the factory defaults in MENU1and MENU2, proceed as follows:
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-50 <<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT1. Enter setup mode.Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneouslyuntil the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing andcheck that the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:2. Select the DEFAULT function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe red cursor under DEFAULT. Press the TEAR OFF button or theMENU button to select the DEFAULT function. The printer reprintsthe <<FUNCTION>> menu. The default values in MENU1 andMENU2 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 exitsetup mode and save the new defaults, make sure that the red cursoris positioned under SAVE & END, then press the TEAR OFF buttonor the MENU button.This section describes how to use the following diagnostic functions:• SELF-TST• HEX-DUMP• V-ALMNTThese functions are used for checking print quality and diagnosing printerproblems. HEX-DUMP also provides useful information for programmers.USING THE DIAGNOSTICFUNCTIONS
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-51QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModePrinting the Self-TestThe SELF-TST function prints test pages to check how the printer operatesindependently of your computer. The self-test does not check the interfacebetween the computer and the printer.The self-test prints the printer’s firmware version, its resident emulations,and all of the characters available in the currently selected character set. Ifthe DPL24C PLUS emulation is selected for MENU1, the self-test is printedusing the settings currently assigned to MENU1.ProcedureThis procedure assumes that you are in setup mode. To print the self-test,make sure that continuous forms paper is loaded into the printer. Thenproceed as follows:1. Print the <<FUNCTION>> menu.The <<FUNCTION>> menu should be the last printed line on thepage. If the menu is not printed, press the ONLINE button to printthe menu. If you are using the HEX-DUMP function, press the LF/FF button instead of the ONLINE button to print the menu. Thefollowing <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-522. Select the SELF-TST function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe red cursor under SELF-TST, and then press the MENU button orthe TEAR OFF button. The printer selects SELF-TST and startsprinting. A short help menu is printed at the top of the page,followed by the self-test. Note that the printer is not online duringself-test printing.3. Examine the self-test page.A sample self-test page is shown in Chapter 2. To pause during self-test printing, press the MENU button or the TEAR OFF button. Toresume self-test printing, press the FONT button or the MENUbutton 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/FFbutton. The <<FUNCTION>> menu is then reprinted.• To exit SELF-TST and return online, press the ONLINE button.The printer permanently saves any changes made while in setupmode and returns online.The self-test can also be started by turning off the printer, and then pressingthe LF/FF button while turning the printer back on. As described in Chapter2, this method is useful when you first set up the printer.Printing Hex DumpsThe HEX-DUMP function prints data and commands in hexadecimalcharacters and abbreviated control codes. The IBM character set 2 is usedfor printing (see Appendix E). The HEX-DUMP function is useful forchecking whether your computer is sending the correct commands to theprinter and whether the printer is executing the commands correctly. It isalso useful for debugging software programs.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-53QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeProcedureTo print hex dumps, make sure that continuous forms paper is loaded intothe printer. Then proceed as follows:1. Enter setup mode.Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneouslyuntil the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing andcheck that the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT2. Select the HEX-DUMP function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe red cursor under HEX-DUMP, then press the TEAR OFF buttonor the MENU button to select the HEX-DUMP function. The printergoes online and prints a header and a short help menu.3. Print the hex dump.To start hex dump printing, send your file or program to the printer.The printer goes online and prints the hex dump.Press the MENU button or the TEAR OFF button to pause duringhex dump printing. To resume hex dump printing, press the buttonagain.NOTEWhen hex dump printing stops, the printer remains online insetup mode (the ONLINE indicator is green). To print anotherhex dump, send another file to the printer.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-54Sample hex dump4. 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 <<FUNC-TION>> 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. Ifyou press the ONLINE button while the hex dump is printing, Theprinter immediately switches to normal online mode. Any datathat was sent to the printer but not printed is discarded (cleared).You can also enter hex dump mode, by turning off the printer, and thenturning the printer back on while simultaneously pressing the ONLINEbutton and the LF/FF button until the printer beeps.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-55QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeChecking Vertical Print Alignment (V-ALMNT)The V-ALMNT function corrects the vertical character displacement thatsometimes occurs with bidirectional printing. Characters printed from left toright are not aligned with characters printed from right to left as shownbelow:This example shows how printing looks when characters are verticallymisaligned. Note that the left margin is not straight.If you notice misaligned printing, use the following procedure to check andcorrect the vertical print alignment.ProcedureMake sure that continuous forms paper is loaded in the printer. If possible,use forms at least 216 mm (8.5 inches) wide for 80 column printers or356mm (14inches) wide for 136 colmun prnters to avoid printing on theplaten.However, you can also use letter or A4 size forms if you set the WIDTHoption in MENU1 to 8 inches.See the section Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options for details. Thenproceed as follows to check and correct vertical print alignment:1. Enter setup mode.Press the MENU button and the TEAR OFF button simultaneouslyuntil the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing andcheck that the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-562. Select the V-ALMNT function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe red cursor under V-ALMNT, then press the MENU button or theTEAR OFF button to select the V-ALMNT function. The printerprints the help menu then starts printing rows of parallel bars usingletter quality speed.3. Adjust the vertical print alignment at letter quality speed.Examine the parallel bars. If the bars are aligned (not jagged), go tostep 4. If the bars are offset to the left, repeatedly press the LOADbutton 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 thefollowing figure, the first line is assumed to be printed from left toright.) Bars offset to the left Bars offset to the right4. Adjust the vertical print alignment at correspondence speed.Press the TEAR OFF button to switch from letter speed to corre-spondence speed.Examine the parallel bars and adjust the vertical print alignment asdescribed step 3.5. Adjust the vertical print alignment at draft speed.Press the TEAR OFF button to switch from correspondence speed todraft speed.Examine the parallel bars and adjust the vertical print alignment asdescribed step 3.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-57QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeCorrect vertical print alignmentThe following flowchart shows how setup mode is organized for the FujitsuDPL24C PLUS emulation. Differences in the IBM Proprinter XL24E andEpson ESC/P2 emulations are summarized after the flowchart.SETUP MODE REFERENCE6. Exit the V-ALMNT function.Press the ONLINE button to exit the V-ALMNT function and savethe new vertical alignment settings. The printer exits setup mode andreturns online.NOTETo exit the V-ALMNT function, you must exit setup mode.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-58DPL24C PLUS ORGANIZATIONThis menu is not displayed on the DL3750+ printer.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-59QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-60Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E EmulationIn the IBM Proprinter XL24E emulation, MENU1 and MENU2 differ fromthe DPL24C PLUS emulation in the following ways:• The following options are different:CHAR-W: NORMAL *2 TIMES CHAR-H: NORMAL *2 TIMES ATTRIB: NONE *ITALICSHADOWBOLD• 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 & CRLF ONLY *
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-61QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeDifferences in Epson ESC/P2 EmulationIn the Epson ESC/P2 emulation, MENU1 and MENU2 differ from theDPL24C PLUS emulation in the following ways:• The ZEROFNT and LF-CODE items are not defined.• The following options are different:PAGE LG: 4.0 IN 4.5 IN 5.0 IN 5.5 IN 11.0 IN11.5 IN * 22.0 INLANGUGE: USAUKGERMANSWEDISHDANISH1ITALIANSPANSH1SPANSH2JAPANNORWEGNLATIN AFRENCHPAGE437*PAGE850PAGE860PAGE863PAGE865ECMA94DANISH2ISO8859PG852PG852-TPG855PG866HUNGARYHUNG-TSLOVSLOV-TPOLISHPOLSH-TMAZOWIAMAZOW-TLATIN2LATN2-TKAMENICKAMEN-TTURKYTURKY-TCYRILICIBM437IBM851ELOT928PG-DHNLATIN-PISO-LTNLITHUA1LITHUA2MIKMACEDONPG-MACELOT927ABGABYDEC GRHBR-OLDPG862HBR-DECGREEKIIISO-TUKKOREALEGALRUSCIILATIN-9CHR-SET: ITALIC *GRAPHIC
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-62The preceding sections describe offline setup mode. This section introducesonline setup mode. The tedious task of setting up printer features one-by-onefrom the control panel and printing and checking the desired options on paper canbe avoided by using online setup mode. In online setup mode, printer features areset 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 pressingthe MENU button. Hold down the button until the printer beeps.• Issue the printer command ESC e ONLINE. This command is validin any emulation.Send setup data from the computer in any of the following three ways:• Enter setup data directly from the computer keyboard before startingyour job. With MS-DOS, hold down the Ctrl key and type P. Dataentered from the keyboard is sent directly to the printer. When dataentry is complete, hold down the Ctrl key again and type P. Thismethod is useful when just a few settings need to be changed.• Use an editor program to prepare a setup data file and then send thefile to the printer using a command before starting your job. WithMS-DOS, use the COPY command. This method is useful whensettings are used repeatedly.• Write a program that enables interactive entry of setup data on theCRT screen. This method is the most useful of the three. Check withyour 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 foreach emulation.ONLINE SETUP MODE
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.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 Exit 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 6-5MAINTENANCECAUTIONDo not turn the ribbon feed knob in counterclockwise direction..6. Verify that the power to the printer is off.(Make sure that the circle mark on the power switch is pressed.).Installing the ribbon cartridge7. Move the paper thickness lever to the D position.8. Open the front cover.Turn the knobclockwise.5. Using the procedure below, release the roller from the LOCK positionand turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to take up any ribbon slack.Push in the gray ribbon release tabs on the side of the ribbon cartridgeto release them, and slide the roller from the LOCK position to theFREE position.Ribbon feed knobPreparing the ribbon cartridge RollerReleasetabs
User's Manual6-6MAINTENANCE9. Align the print head position with the dot mark (green) on the printerejection cover.Dot mark (green)WARNINGAvoid touching the print head while using or immediately after using theprinter, as doing so may lead to burns. Wait until the print head coolsdown before touching it.10. Thread the ribbon between the print head and the print guide, thengently press down on the ribbon cartridge against the printer until itclicks into place.(Make sure that the ribbon feed knob is facing upward.)11. Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to take up any ribbon slack.12. 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.13. Close the front cover of the printer.Print guidePrint headRibbonPrint guideTip of print head Ribbon cartridge
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 if youuse the forms tractor unit or insert a single sheet withits left edge in contact with the left paper guide.)Make sure that the paper holder is closed and formstractors are positioned correctly to match the width ofyour paper.Make sure that the printer does not detect the paperafter you have ejected the loaded paper manually.If the printer detects paper even though it has alreadybeen ejected, press the LOAD button and have theprinter perform the paper ejection operation, then loadthe paper again.Table 7.1 Print Quality Problems and Solutions (Cont.)Problem SolutionIf an error occurs If an error occurs during printing with Windows,during printing with execute reset from the control panel or turn off theWindows, simply printer, then print the page again.printing the pageagain will cause theprinted charactersto be garbled.
User's Manual 7-5Trouble-shootingTROUBLE-SHOOTINGTable 7.2 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions (Cont.)Problem SolutionPaper jams while Move the paper thickness lever to position D.loading. Turn off the printer and remove the jammedpaper. 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 Move the paper thickness lever to position D.printing. Turn off the printer and remove the jammedpaper. 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 the recepta-cle.2. Push up the locking levers to release 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) error Paper end is detected. (*1) - Insert and load thepaper in the paper tray.Eject jam error Paper end is not detected - Eject forms or sheets.even after a large amount - Press the online buttonof continuous forms or cut to turn the printersheets were ejected. online.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 is lever back to itsswitched to cut sheet mode. original position.In cut sheet loading status, - Remove the loadedthe continuous form/cut paper.sheet switch lever isswitched to continuous form mode.If the error occurs, allbuttons are disabled.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.Table 7.3 Operating Problems and Solutions (Cont.)Load jam error After the tractor PE sensor - Execute the loadingdetected the form at operation.continuous form loading, - Press the online buttonthe TOF sensor does not to turn the printerdetect the top of the form online.even after line feed is - When the cut sheetsexecuted a certain number are loaded, remove theof times. sheets once, andAfter the set sensor detects then insert them again.the sheet at cut sheet They are then loadedloading, the TOF sensor automatically.does not detect he top ofthe sheet even after linefeed is executed a certainnumber of times.Error name Error description Recovery method
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<Light> <Blink>+34 V undervoltage error ONLINE PAPER OUTLeft end sensor error MENU1 PAPER OUTOverload error MENU2 PAPER OUTRAM error AREA OVER PAPER OUTHight voltage error - PAPER OUTandAREA OVERThe 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:• The printer number is on the rating label on the right side of theprinter. The serial number and date of manufacture are on the labelon the rear of the printer.• 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 8-1INSTALLING OPTIONSOptionsINSTALLING OPTIONSThe installaion of options allows you to expandthe capabilities of your printer. Options availablefor the printer include: • LAN card • RS-232C serial interface boardThe LAN card is a uset installable option, but can be installed only on aprinter model with the parallel and USB interfaces. For information on theinstallation procedure, refer to the manual that comes with the LAN card.Note that the RS-232C serial interface is a factory or dealer installable option.Options can be purchased from your dealer. Order numbers for options aregiven in Appendix A.8
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