Jiangmen Dascom Computer Peripherals TDPRN70 Dot Matrix Printer User Manual Part1

Jiangmen Dascom Computer Peripherals Co.,Ltd. Dot Matrix Printer Part1

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User manual

Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 Important Safety Instructions (English) Read the following instructions thoroughly before starting up your printer. xNever carry out maintenance or repair work yourself. Always contact a qualified service technician. xKeep this Operator’s Manual in a place which is easily accessible at all times. xPlace the printer on a solid and even base so that it cannot fall. xNever place the printer in the vicinity of inflammable gas or explosive substances. xEnsure the printer is connected to a socket with the correct mains voltage. xAlways disconnect the printer from the mains before opening the device to perform maintenance work or remedy errors. xDo not expose the printer to high temperatures, direct sunlight or dust. xKeep all liquids away from the printer. xProtect the printer from shock, impact and vibration. Make sure that the printer and computer are switched off before connecting the data cable. xThe print head will become very hot during printing; avoid contact with the print head after printing has finished. xDo not perform any operation or action in any way other than those provided in this manual. When in doubt, contact your dealer or your customer support. The device and mains-socket must all times be easily accessible. I
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (German) Lesen Sie bitte diese Sicherheitshinweise durch, bevor sie den Drucker in Betrieb nehmen. xFühren Sie Wartungsarbeiten und Reparaturen keinesfalls selbst aus, sondern verständigen Sie immer einen qualifizierten Servicetechniker. xBewahren Sie diese Dokumentation an einem jederzeit zugänglichen Ort auf. xDen Drucker auf stabilem und ebenem Untergrund so aufstellen, dass er nicht zu Boden fallen kann. xStellen Sie den Drucker keinesfalls in der Nähe von leicht entzündlichen Gasen oder explosiven Stoffen auf. xDen Drucker nur an eine Steckdose mit der richtigen Spannung anschließen. xWenn Sie den Drucker vom Netz trennen wollen, den Drucker ausschalten und immer den Netzstecker an der Steckdose ziehen. xDen Drucker weder hohen Temperaturen noch direktem Sonnenlicht und Staub aussetzen. xKeine Flüssigkeiten mit dem Drucker in Berührung bringen. xDen Drucker keinen Erschütterungen, Stößen oder Vibrationen aussetzen. xSicherstellen, dass der Drucker und der Computer ausgeschaltet sind, bevor das Datenkabel angeschlossen wird. xDer Druckkopf wird während des Druckens heiß. Vor dem Berühren deshalb einige Zeit abkühlen lassen. xWeichen Sie bei der Bedienung des Druckers nicht von den Anweisungen in der Dokumentation ab. Bei Unklarheiten wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren Händler oder Ihren Kundendienst. xMaschinenlärminformations – Verordnung – 3.GPSGV, der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779. Das Gerät und die Netzsteckdose müssen jeder Zeit leicht zugänglich sein. II
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 Consignes importantes de sécurité (French) Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes avant de mettre l’imprimante en service. xNe jamais effectuer soi-même les travaux d’entretien et de réparations. Contacter toujours un dépanneur qualifié. xPlacer l’imprimante sur un support stable de façon à ce qu’elle ne puisse pas tomber. xNe jamais placer l’imprimante à proximité de sources de gaz aisément inflammables ou de substances explosives. xNe connecter l’imprimante à une prise que lorsque la tension est correcte. xPour déconnecter l’imprimante de l’alimentation principale, mettre l’imprimante hors tension et toujours débrancher le connecteur secteur de la prise murale. xNe pas exposer l’imprimante à des températures élevées, à la lumière directe du soleil ou à la poussière. xNe pas mettre l’imprimante en contact avec des liquides. xNe pas exposer l’imprimante à des chocs, impacts ou vibrations. xS’assurer que l’imprimante et l’ordinateur sont hors tension avant de connecter le câble de données. xLa tête d’impression est brûlante pendant l’impression. C’est pourquoi laissez-la refroidir quelques instants avant d’y toucher. xN'exécutez aucune opération ni action d'une autre manière que celle indiquée dans ce manuel. En cas de doute, veuillez contacter votre distributeur ou service après-vente. Le dispositif et la prise principale doivent toujours être accessibles facilement. III
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 Indicazioni di sicurezza importanti (Italian) Prima di mettere in funzione la stampante, leggere attentamente le seguenti indicazioni. x Non eseguire mai da sé gli interventi di manutenzione e riparazione, ma rivolgersi sempre a un tecnico di assistenza qualificato. xConservare le presenti istruzioni per l’uso in un luogo sempre accessibile. xCollocare la stampante su una superficie stabile, per evitare che cada a terra. xNon collocare la stampante in prossimità di gas facilmente infiammabili o di sostanze esplosive. xCollegare la stampante a una presa di corrente con tensione adeguata. xPer scollegare la stampante dalla rete di alimentazione, spegnere la stampante e disinserire sempre il connettore di rete dalla presa. xNon esporre la stampante ad elevate temperature né alla luce solare diretta e alla polvere. xEvitare il contatto della stampante con liquidi. xNon esporre la stampante a colpi, scosse o vibrazioni. xVerificare che la stampante e il computer siano spenti prima di collegare il cavo di trasmissione dati. xDurante la stampa, la testina si surriscal-da notevolmente. Prima di toccarla, se necessario opportuno quindi lasciarla raffreddare qualche istante. xNon eseguire alcuna operazione o azione se non nella maniera descritta nel presente manuale. In caso di dubbio, contattare il rivenditore o dalla società incaricata dell’assistenza. Il dispositivo e la presa di corrente devono essere sempre facilmente accessibili. IV
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 Instrucciones de seguridad importantes (Spanish) Lea las siguientes instrucciones con esmero antes de poner la impresora en servicio. xNunca lleve a cabo trabajos de mantenimiento o reparación Ud. mismo, sino consulte a un técnico de servicio calificado. xGuarde las presentes instrucciones de servicio en un lugar de fácil acceso en cualquier momento. xPonga la impresora sobre un base estable de manera que no pueda caer al suelo. xNunca coloque la impresora en la vecindad de gases de fácil inflamabilidad o sunstancias explosivas. xAsegure conectar la impresora sólo a un enchufe con un voltaje correcto. xCuando quiera desconectar la impresora de la red, apague la impresora y siempre tire la clavija de alimentación del enchufe. xNo exponga la impresora a temperaturas altas, a la luz solar directa y al polvo. xNo ponga la impresora en contacto con fluidos. xNunca exponga la impresora a sacudidas, choques o vibraciones. xAsegúrese de que la impresora y el ordenador estén apagdos antes de conectar el cable de datos. xLa cabeza de impresión se pone muy caliente durante la impresión. Por lo tanto, deje enfriarlo algún tiempo antes de tocarla. xNo permita que se realice cualquier operación o acción de una forma diferente a lo que se señala en el manual. En caso de duda, póngase en contacto con su comerciante o con su servicio post-venta. El dispositivo y la toma de corriente deben estar ubicados de forma que sea fácil acceder a ellos. V
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 ɉɪɚɜɢɥɚɩɨɬɟɯɧɢɤɟɛɟɡɨɩɚɫɧɨɫɬɢ (Russian)ɉɪɨɱɢɬɚɣɬɟɩɨɠɚɥɭɣɫɬɚɢɧɫɬɪɭɤɰɢɸɩɨɬɟɯɧɢɤɟɛɟɡɨɩɚɫɧɨɫɬɢɩɟɪɟɞɜɤɥɸɱɟɧɢɟɦɜɪɚɛɨɬɭɩɪɢɧɬɟɪɚxɇɟɜɵɩɨɥɧɹɣɬɟɬɟɯɧɢɱɟɫɤɢɟɪɚɛɨɬɵɢɪɟɦɨɧɬɬɟɯɧɢɤɢɫɚɦɨɫɬɨɹɬɟɥɶɧɨɧɨɫɨɨɛɳɚɣɬɟɨɧɟɢɫɩɪɚɜɧɨɫɬɹɯɤɜɚɥɢɮɢɰɢɪɨɜɚɧɧɵɦɫɟɪɜɢɫɧɵɦɬɟɯɧɢɤɚɦxȾɚɧɧɚɹɢɧɫɬɪɭɤɰɢɹɞɨɥɠɧɚɛɵɬɶɜɫɟɝɞɚɞɨɫɬɭɩɧɚɤɚɠɞɨɦɭɩɨɥɶɡɨɜɚɬɟɥɸxɍɫɬɚɧɨɜɢɬɟɩɪɢɧɬɟɪɧɚɪɨɜɧɨɦɢɫɬɚɛɢɥɶɧɨɦɦɟɫɬɟɬɚɤɱɬɨɛɵɨɧɧɟɫɦɨɝɭɩɚɫɬɶɧɚɩɨɥxɇɢɜɤɨɟɦɫɥɭɱɚɟɧɟɫɬɚɜɶɬɟɩɪɢɧɬɟɪɜɛɥɢɡɢɥɟɝɤɨɜɨɫɩɥɚɦɟɧɹɸɳɢɯɫɹɝɚɡɨɜɢɜɡɪɵɜɱɚɬɵɯɜɟɳɟɫɬɜxȼɤɥɸɱɚɣɬɟɩɪɢɧɬɟɪɜɪɨɡɟɬɤɭɬɨɥɶɤɨɫɫɨɨɬɜɟɬɫɬɜɭɸɳɢɦ  ɧɚɩɪɹɠɟɧɢɟɦxȿɫɥɢȼɵɯɨɬɢɬɟɨɬɤɥɸɱɢɬɶɩɪɢɧɬɟɪɨɬɧɚɩɪɹɠɟɧɢɹɫɧɚɱɚɥɚɜɵɤɥɸɱɢɬɟɩɪɢɧɬɟɪɫɚɦɢɡɚɬɟɦɜɵɧɶɬɟɲɬɟɤɟɪɢɡɪɨɡɟɬɤɢ xȻɟɪɟɝɢɬɟɩɪɢɧɬɟɪɨɬɧɚɝɪɟɜɚɧɢɹɨɬɩɨɩɚɞɚɧɢɹɧɚɧɟɝɨɩɪɹɦɵɯɫɨɥɧɟɱɧɵɯɥɭɱɟɣɢɩɵɥɢxɇɟɞɨɩɭɫɤɚɣɬɟɩɨɩɚɞɚɧɢɹɠɢɞɤɨɫɬɢɧɚɩɪɢɧɬɟɪxɇɟɥɶɡɹɩɨɞɜɟɪɝɚɬɶɩɪɢɧɬɟɪɬɪɹɫɤɟɭɞɚɪɚɦɢɜɢɛɪɚɰɢɢxɍɛɟɞɢɬɟɫɶɱɬɨɩɪɢɧɬɟɪɢɤɨɦɩɶɸɬɟɪɜɵɤɥɸɱɟɧɵɬɨɥɶɤɨɩɨɫɥɟɷɬɨɝɨɫɨɟɞɢɧɢɬɟɩɪɢɧɬɟɪɫɤɨɦɩɶɸɬɟɪɨɦxɉɟɱɚɬɚɸɳɚɹɝɨɥɨɜɤɚɧɚɝɪɟɜɚɟɬɫɹɜɨɜɪɟɦɹɪɚɛɨɬɵɩɪɢɧɬɟɪɚɉɨɷɬɨɦɭɩɨɞɨɠɞɢɬɟɤɚɤɨɟ-ɬɨɜɪɟɦɹɩɪɟɠɞɟɱɟɦɞɨɬɪɨɧɭɬɶɫɹɞɨɧɟɟxɉɨɥɶɡɭɣɬɟɫɶɩɪɢɧɬɟɪɨɦɬɚɤɤɚɤɷɬɨɧɚɩɢɫɚɧɨɜɞɨɤɭɦɟɧɬɚɰɢɢȿɫɥɢɭȼɚɫɜɨɡɧɢɤɚɸɬɧɟɹɫɧɨɫɬɢɨɛɪɚɳɚɣɬɟɫɶɫɜɨɩɪɨɫɚɦɢɤȼɚɲɢɦɩɪɨɞɚɜɰɚɦɢɥɢɜɫɟɪɜɢɫɧɵɣɰɟɧɬɪ ɍɫɬɪɨɣɫɬɜɨɢɪɨɡɟɬɤɚɞɨɥɠɧɵɛɵɬɶɜɫɟɝɞɚɥɟɝɤɨɞɨɫɬɭɩɧɚVI
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 Instruções Importantes sobre Segurança (Portuguese) Leia as instruções de segurança antes de usar a impressora. xConsulte sempre um técnico qualificado para executar uma reparação . xColoque a impressora sobre uma base sólida e nivelada, para que ela não sofra quedas. xJamais instale a impressora nas proximidades de lugares onde haja gás inflamável ou substâncias explosivas. xAssegure-se de conectar a impressora à tomada elétrica com a voltagem apro-priada. xQuando desligar a impressora da rede, desligue sempre a impressora e retire o cabo da tomada. xNão exponha a impressora a temperaturas altas ou luz solar direta. xNão aproxime substâncias líquidas da impressora. xProteja a impressora de choques, impactos e vibrações. xDesligue a impressora e o computador antes de conectar o cabo da rede. xA cabeça da impressora pode ficar muito quente . Portanto, espere algum tempo antes de tocá-la. xNão faça nenhuma operação ou ação além das recomendadas neste manual. Em caso de dúvida, contate seu revendedor ou companhia de serviço. A impressora e a tomada devem ser facilmente em todos os momentos acessíveis. VII
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 Önemli Güvenlik Talimatları (Turkish) Lütfen, yazıcıyı iúletime geçirmeden önce bu güvenlik talimatlarını bütünüyle dikkatle okuyun. xBakım ve tamir çalıúmalarını kesinlikle ve hiçbir surette kendi baúınıza yapmayın; her zaman kalifiyebir uzman servis-teknisyenine haber verin. xYazıcıyı, üzerinden yere düúmesi mümkün olmayacak sabit ve düz bir zemine yerleútirin. xYazıcıyı kesinlikle ve hiçbir surette kolayca yanabilecek gaz veya patlayıcı maddeler içeren nesnelerin yakınına koymayın. xYazıcı akım kablosunu sadece do÷ru gerilime sahip bir prize takın. xYazıcıyı úebeke a÷ından ayırmak istedi÷inizde, yazıcıyı kapatın ve a÷-fiúini her zaman prizden çıkartın. xYazıcıyı ne yüksek ısılı ne de do÷rudan güneú ıúı÷ına ve toza mâruz kalan mekânlarda bulundurun. xYazıcı hiçbir sıvı maddeyle temasta olmamalıdır. xYazıcı hiçbir sarsıntıya, darbeye veya titreúime mâruz kalmamalıdır. xVeri kablosu ba÷lanmadan önce hem yazıcının hem de bilgisayarın kapalıolduklarından emin olmalısınız. xYazıcının baúı basma esnasında yüksek ısıya ulaúıyor. Bu yüzden lütfen dokunmadan önce kısa süre so÷umasını bekleyin. xYazıcının iúletimi ve kullanımında bu dokümantasyondaki talimatların hiç dıúına çıkmayın. Sorunlu görünen hususlarda lütfen imâlatçınıza veya müúteri hizmetleri servisinize baúvurun. Cihaz YHHOHNWULNSUL]LQLQKHU]DPDQNROD\FDHULúLOHELOLUROPDVÕJHUHNLU VIII
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS “IBM” is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. “EPSON” is a trademark of Epson America Incorporated. “DEC” is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. “Centronics” is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. “DOS” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. “SAP” is a trademark of SAP AG. “Windows”, “Windows 7”,”Windows 8”, “Windows 95”, “Windows 98“, “Windows NT”, “Windows 2000”, “Windows 2003/2008/2013 Server”, “Windows XP” and “Windows Vista” are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names and company names appearing in this manual are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the individual companies. IX
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Printer at a glance.................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Unpacking the printer ...................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Remove transport locks ................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Prepare your printer......................................................................................................................... 2 1.4 Parts description ............................................................................................................................... 4 2 Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 5 2.1 Placing the printer............................................................................................................................ 5 2.2 Connecting the printer..................................................................................................................... 5 2.2.1 Parallel interface (IEEE 1284) ............................................................................................... 6 2.2.2 USB 2.0 (Full Speed) ............................................................................................................. 6 2.2.3 Ethernet................................................................................................................................... 6 2.2.4 Serial Interface (RS-232C) as option ................................................................................... 7 2.2.5 Connecting the power........................................................................................................... 7 2.2.6 Switch on the printer............................................................................................................. 7 2.3 Installing the ribbon cartridge........................................................................................................ 8 3 Installing the paper................................................................................................................................ 10 3.1 Adjusting the print gap for various form thicknesses .............................................................. 10 3.2 Paper path introduction................................................................................................................. 11 3.2.1 Cut sheet paper handling (front friction only)................................................................. 11 3.2.2 Fanfold paper handling....................................................................................................... 12 3.2.3 Top-Of-Form adjustment .................................................................................................... 16 4 Control Panel Operation............................................................................................................................ 17 4.1 Operation of the LED Panel ................................................................................................................ 17 4.1.1 Keys and Indicators ................................................................................................................. 17 4.1.2 Online Operations................................................................................................................ 19 4.1.3 Offline Operations................................................................................................................ 20 4.1.4 Power-On Operations .......................................................................................................... 22 4.2 Operation of the LCD Panel................................................................................................................ 23 4.2.1 The LC display...................................................................................................................... 23 4.2.2 Online mode......................................................................................................................... 24 4.2.3 Offline mode......................................................................................................................... 24 4.2.4 Setup mode .......................................................................................................................... 25 4.2.5 Power on functions ............................................................................................................. 25 5 Setting parameters for the printer............................................................................................................. 26 5.1 Setting the parameters through the LED Panel ......................................................................... 26 5.1.1 Fine tuning the TOF and Tear positions ............................................................................. 26 5.1.2 Select a font .......................................................................................................................... 27 5.1.3 Settings within Menu .......................................................................................................... 28 5.2 Setting the parameters through the LCD Panel......................................................................... 29 5.2.1 Enabling access to menu mode ........................................................................................ 29 5.2.3 Menu configurations........................................................................................................... 30 5.2.4 Menu handling..................................................................................................................... 32 5.2.5 Selecting the LC display language.................................................................................... 33 5.3 Menu structure ............................................................................................................................... 35 5.4 Full list parameters setting............................................................................................................... 36 5.4.1 Menu Configuration list...................................................................................................... 36 5.4.2 Advanced Menu................................................................................................................... 43 5.5 Display messages .......................................................................................................................... 47 5.5.1 Messages LED Panel ........................................................................................................... 47 5.5.2 Messages LCD Panel ........................................................................................................... 48 6 Web Panel and Internal Ethernet Interface ........................................................................................ 49 6.1 Summary......................................................................................................................................... 49 6.1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 49 6.1.2 Supported Environments.................................................................................................... 49 1
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 6.1.3 Network Interface and Cabling .......................................................................................... 49 6.1.4 Connecting the Printer ........................................................................................................ 49 6.1.5 Network Interface Status .................................................................................................... 49 6.2 IP Configuration.............................................................................................................................. 50 6.2.1 Network IP Configuration ................................................................................................... 50 6.2.2 Assigning the IP Address.................................................................................................... 50 6.3 WebPanel......................................................................................................................................... 52 6.3.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 52 6.3.2 Web Browser ........................................................................................................................ 52 6.3.3 Access to WebPanel & Control Tool................................................................................... 53 6.3.4 Printer Status........................................................................................................................ 54 6.3.5 Printer Configuration........................................................................................................... 55 6.3.6 Printer Actions...................................................................................................................... 58 6.3.7 Load Configuration.............................................................................................................. 59 6.3.8 Save Configuration.............................................................................................................. 60 6.3.9 Retrieve Configuration From Printer................................................................................. 60 6.3.10 Send Configuration to Printer.......................................................................................... 61 6.3.11 Report .................................................................................................................................. 63 6.3.12 Reset Printer ....................................................................................................................... 63 6.3.13 Panel Lock On/Off .............................................................................................................. 63 6.3.14 Download Firmware.......................................................................................................... 63 6.3.15 TallyCom Status ................................................................................................................. 66 6.3.16 Advanced Configuration................................................................................................... 67 6.3.17 General................................................................................................................................ 68 6.3.18 TCP/IP .................................................................................................................................. 69 6.3.19 SNMP................................................................................................................................... 70 6.3.20 Password ............................................................................................................................ 71 6.3.21 User Name.......................................................................................................................... 71 6.3.22 Resetting Password ........................................................................................................... 71 6.3.23 Email Notification .............................................................................................................. 72 6.3.24 Logical Printers .................................................................................................................. 74 6.3.25 String Replacement Example Plain Text......................................................................... 75 6.3.25 Logout of TallyCom............................................................................................................ 76 6.3.26 Restart TallyCom................................................................................................................. 76 6.3.27 Virtual Control Panel ......................................................................................................... 77 7 Addendum................................................................................................................................................. 78 7.1 Character Set ................................................................................................................................... 78 7.2 Control Codes Summary ............................................................................................................... 83 7.2.1 PJL commands ..................................................................................................................... 92 7.2.2 Barcode.................................................................................................................................. 92 7.2.3 List of available MTPL barcodes ........................................................................................ 93 7.2.4 US Postnet barcode ............................................................................................................. 93 7.2.5 Royal Mail Customer barcode ............................................................................................ 94 7.2.6 KIX barcode........................................................................................................................... 94 7.2.7 USPS Intelligent Mail barcode ........................................................................................... 94 7.2.8 LC printing............................................................................................................................. 95 7.2.9 List of additional control Codes ......................................................................................... 96 7.3 Interfaces Specifications................................................................................................................ 97 7.3.1 Parallel I/O IEEE 1284 ........................................................................................................... 98 7.3.2 Ethernet I/O 10/100 Mulitprotocol ...................................................................................... 99 7.3.3 USB 2.0 I/O – Full Speed....................................................................................................100 7.3.4 Optional Serial Interface RS232C.....................................................................................101 8 Options and accessories.......................................................................................................................... 106 8.1 Options ..........................................................................................................................................106 8.2 Consumables ................................................................................................................................107 8.3 Accessories ...................................................................................................................................107 2
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 9 General Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 108 9.1 Printer Specifications .....................................................................................................................108 9.2 Non-Scalable Fonts, Code Pages and National Character Sets ............................................ 112 9.3 Paper Specifications .................................................................................................................... 114 9.3.1 Standard Tractor (Front, Rear and Pull position) – narrow and wide versions......... 114 9.3.2 Front Feed / Manual Insertion – Narrow and wide versions ....................................... 115 9.3.3 Paper Weights..................................................................................................................... 115 10 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................116 10.1 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................... 116 10.1.1 Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer............................................................................. 116 10.1.2 Cleaning the Paper Rollers ............................................................................................. 116 10.2 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 117 10.2.1 Print Quality Problems and Solutions .......................................................................... 117 10.2.2 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions ..................................................................... 118 10.2.3 Operating Problems and Solutions............................................................................... 118 FCC STATEMENT.....................................................................................................................................120 DASCOM REPRESENTATIVES...............................................................................................................121 Symbols used Important information is highlighted in this manual by two symbols. CAUTION highlights information which must be observed in order to prevent injuries to user and damage to the printer.NOTE highlights general or additional information about a specific topic. 3
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 1 Printer at a glance 1.1 Unpacking the printer Besides this manual, the package will contain: a power cord, a ribbon cartridge, a tractor, a CD and 6 pieces of U-wire paper support. 1.2 Remove transport locks 1
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 1.3 Prepare your printer Front View Rear View 2
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 For Fanfold For Cut Sheets 3
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 1.4 Parts description 1 Control Panel LED: The 2-line LED with 4 keys panel indicates the operating status and allows simple settings of the printer; LCD: A LCD display and two keys indicates the operating status and allows simple settings of the printer. 2 Latch Sliding it down unfolds the cut sheet support. 3 Front Cover Unlocking the front cover unfolds the cut sheets support. 4 Power Switch Turns on and off the printer. 5 Hand Wheel Turn the knob to load or clear the paper. It should be inserted the full way until you can hears some sort of “Click”. 6 Paper Support At slanted position, it stacks cut sheets; at flat position, it separates fanfold printouts from incoming forms. 7 Top Covers 1&2 Protect the internal parts and reduce the noise. 8 Head Gap Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and various form thickness. 9 Paper Path Lever Selects various paper sources. 10 Upper Friction Guides the form when cut sheets or fanfold forms are used. 11 Power Socket A power cord is plugged into the socket to supply the power. 12 Interfaces The interface cable of the host computer is plugged into one of the interfaces. 13 Mute Cover Latch You must open it before you open the top cover 1. 14 Print Head Utilizes 24 needles to strike on ink ribbon and paper. 15 Ribbon Cartridge Holds the ink ribbon fabric. 16 Tractors Holds and transports fanfold forms. 17 Paper Guides Left/Right Sliding the guides varies the form width and the left margin on a cut sheet. 18 Cut Sheet Support A flat surface supports a sheet or multi-part form. 4
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 2 Installation 2.1 Placing the printer Place the printer on a solid, flat, stable surface such that the printer sits firmly and cannot move. Select an environment with sufficient ventilation, easy access to the control panel and paper input areas as well as the printed output. When selecting the printer location, observe the following additional requirements: 1) Never place the printer near to any flammable gas or explosive substances. 2) Do not expose the printer to direct sunlight. If you cannot avoid placing the printer near a window, protect it from the sunlight with a curtain. 3) When connecting a computer to the printer, make sure the maximum recommended cable length is not exceeded. 4) Ensure sufficient distance between the printer and any heating devices/radiators. 5) Avoid exposing the printer to extreme temperature or air humidity fluctuations. Above all, avoid dusty environments. 2.2 Connecting the printer This printer is configured with a Parallel, USB and Ethernet interface as standard. An optional Serial interface can be installed additionally. 5
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 2.2.1 Parallel interface (IEEE 1284) Make sure that the printer and the computer are switched off and connect the parallel cable between the printer and the computer. Lock the connector with the 2 clips on the printer interface connector; tighten up the 2 screws on the other end connecting to the computer. 2.2.2 USB 2.0 (Full Speed) Plug in the USB cable to the printer and the computer. 2.2.3 Ethernet 6
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 2.2.4 Serial Interface (RS-232C) as option 2.2.5 Connecting the power Plug in the power cord to the printer power socket as shown in the diagram. Connect the printer to the correct voltage power source. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. 2.2.6 Switch on the printer Switch on the printer as shown in the diagram. 7
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 2.3 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1) Switch off the power. 2) Unfold the top cover and follow the steps 1.2.3.4 in the below picture. 3) Flip the upper friction assembly 8
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 4) Insert the ribbon cartridge till it is tightly locked in position. 5) Insert the ribbon fabric in between the print head and ribbon mask. 6) Turn the knob on the left hand side several times in order to tighten the fabric, and the fabric will slide downwards into the correct position between printhead and ribbon mask after the moving. 7) Restore the upper friction assembly to its original position. Print head may be hot, please move the printhead by moving the carriage. 9
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 3 Installing the paper The printer can handle either single sheets or continuous forms. The printer is able to print up to 5 copies (original plus 5). To ensure the print quality and protect the print head, set a proper print gap by the gap lever (see 3.1) for the form thickness and do not load folded, damaged, wrinkled, or curled paper. 3.1 Adjusting the print gap for various form thicknesses The print gap lever is on the left side of the printer inside the top cover. Take care to adjust the print gap lever to a suitable position whenever you change the number of copies being printed. Using the wrong print gap may cause print head damage or paper jams. The recommended gap lever position for different form thickness is: Paper type Lever position 1-part 1 Original + 1 copy 2 Original + 2 copies 3 Original + 3 copies 4 Original + 4 copies 5 Original + 5 copies 6 The position “Ribbon” only is suitable for loading the ribbon. When the lever is set higher than appropriate it will result in poor print. The ribbon and head life will be shortened. 10
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 3.2 Paper path introduction3.2.1 Cut sheet paper handling (front friction only) 1) Place the paper path lever to the cut sheet position. 2) Unlock the front cover with the latch to unfold the cut sheet support. 3) Adjust the gap lever if necessary; see 3.1. 4) It is recommended to align the left paper guide exactly to the mark > I <. This marks the left edge of the stationery. Slide the right guide to the position of the right edge of the stationery. 5) Insert the stationery straightly all the way into the guided slot until it stops. 6) Press the load key to feed the paper to the correct print position, automatically. The printer clears the Paper End condition and goes into the ready or online state. 11
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 3.2.2 Fanfold paper handling 3.2.2.1 Front push tractors for fanfold 1) Close the front cover if previously opened. Switch the paper path lever to one of the desired tractor positions. 2) Move the paper path lever to the desired position. 3) Adjust the head gap lever if necessary. 4) Open the front cover by tilting the cover from bottom to the top, and make sure it’s locked in place (see below pictures). Lock the front cover in the way that is shown in the pictures. Make sure the front cover is locked. 12
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 5) If you do not need to adjust the left margin go to the next step. Open the right and left tractor flaps, insert fanfold paper into the left-hand tractor, and make sure that at least three paper transport holes are positioned on the tractor pins, close the tractor flap, open the latch lever and align the tractor so that the first printing position on the paper matches the IIIIXIIII mark on the printer housing, then lock the lever again. 6) Align the right-hand tractor to the width of the paper and insert the paper (Make sure that it is inserted by the same length as on the left-hand tractor in order to avoid any paper jam). Then close the tractor flap and slide the tractor to the right until the paper is slightly tensioned, then lock the tractor. 7) Lower the front cover, switch the printer on. For LCD: The active paper source (TrFront) appears in the display, the paper will automatically load when the printer is in online mode and receives data from the computer. Also, you can press the load key (key 4) only to load paper before starting the printout. For LED: The paper will automatically load when the printer is in online mode and receives data from the computer. Also, you can press the load key (key 2) only to load paper before starting the printout. 13
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 3.2.2.2 Rear tractors for fanfold 14
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 3.2.2.3 Top pull tractors for fanfold For the steps ĸ and Ĺ, please refer to the 2.3 15
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 3.2.3 Top-Of-Form adjustment For pull tractor (PullTr), follow the steps below to adjust the first print position: 1) Remove Paper from printer. 2) Power on the printer. 3) Lift the Top Cover so you can see the transparent ribbon guide in front of the print head. 4) Install the paper into the pull tractor. 5) Move the paper with the hand wheel so the perforation of the fanfold paper lies exactly at the top of the transparent ribbon guide. 6) Close the Top Cover. 7) Press the Load key on the panel. 8) The printer now moves the paper to the correct first print position on a page (TOF). 16
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 4 Control Panel Operation General functions for the keys are clearly designated on the Panel label. Some other special settings need pressing multiple switches simultaneously or holding some keys when powering on the printer. This Chapter will describe the functions of the keys and display (LEDs or LCD) on the Panel. 4.1 Operation of the LED Panel 4.1.1 Keys and Indicators On the Panel, there are four keys, each with its name from left to right:ɋOnlineɌ,ɋLoad/EjectɌ, ɋSpeedɌandɋTearɌ. The names of five indicators from left to right are:ɋOnlineɌ,ɋTractorɌ, ɋSpeedɌ,ɋPaper OutɌandɋPower/ErrorɌabove. Please refer to the below diagram for the Panel layout: Below describes the function of each key/indicator: ƹ Indicators 1)ɋOnlineɌlights up to indicate online and turns off to indicate off-line. 2)ɋTractorɌlights up to indicate utilizing tractors and turns off to indicate front friction state. 3)ɋSpeedɌSpeed lights up to indicate higher print speed or is off if printing in higher quality based on selected Font. 4)ɋPaper OutɌlights up to indicate out-of-paper warning and turns off to indicate paper loaded. 5)ɋPower/ErrorɌnormally lights up to indicate power on state. Please refer to 5. Error Indications on LED for the description on flashing of this indicator. 17
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 䕺 Keys 1)ɋOnlineɌ a) Every press on this switch toggles the status between Online and Offline. When the printer is Online, it receives data from the host; while it is Offline, it stops the printing and signals the host to stop sending data. b) Press the keyɋOnlineɌfor the below operations: zBefore and after special setup: Most of the special setup requires Offline operation. A press onɋOnlineɌkey brings the printer Offline to carry out the special setup; after that, pressingɋOnlineɌbrings the printer back online. zHalt the printing for error recovery: PressingɋOnlineɌbrings the printer Offline for error recoveries like paper jam and so on. After the recovery, pressɋOnlineɌto continue the printing. 2)ɋLoad/EjectɌ If paper is already loaded: Single sheet - - > The printer ejects the paper; Tractor front and rear - - > The printer moves the paper in to Park position. If paper is not loaded: Transport the paper to the first print position (TOF). 3)ɋSpeedɌ Toggles between high speed and high quality print depending on menu settings. 4)ɋTearɌ When fanfold stationery are installed in an active tractor path, a press of this key advances the perforation of the stationery to the cutting edge of the tear-bar. This key is invalid for cut sheets and Top Pull Tractor. 18
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 4.1.2 Online Operations Function Name Switch Operation Function Description Offline {S1} LED light ON: Online; LED light OFF: Offline; Load/Eject {S2} zLoad: Load the paper from active paper path to first print position. zEject: Either park the fanfold paper or eject cut sheet paper. Tear Off {S4} This is valid for tractor mode only. It feeds the form to the tear-off position. After tearing off the form, printing starts on the next TOF (top of form) by: zpressing S4 once, or zreceiving print data from the host. 19
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 4.1.3 Offline Operations Function Name Switch Operation zFunction Description. Online {S1} zLED light ON: Online; LED light OFF: Offline. Load/Eject {S2} zLoad: Load the paper from active paper path to first print position. zEject: Either park the fanfold paper or eject cut sheet paper. Speed {S3} zToggle Between HS-Draft /Draft or NLQ/LQ. LF/FF {S4} zBrief press: Linefeed, Longer hold: Formfeed. Setup Menu [S2] +[S3] zEnter Printer Setup Menu. Clear Buffer and Reset [S1] +[S2] zClears the print buffer. zInitializes the printer to power on configuration. 20
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 Detailed descriptions of the above functions: 䕺 Speed If LQ font is currently set in the configuration, lighting up of theɋSpeedɌLED forces NLQ font printouts; turning offɋSpeedɌindicates LQ printouts. If Draft is currently set in the configuration, lighting up of theɋSpeedɌLED forces HS Draft printouts; turning offɋSpeedɌindicates Draft printouts. 䕺 Setup Menu See Chapter 5 for details. 䕺 Clear Buffer and Reset The printer has high capacity storage (buffer) to store the data from the host computer. Sometimes it is required to halt the printing to clear a fault. Resuming the printing at this point may cause erratic printouts because some of the un-processed data in the buffer may be truncated. Therefore, it is recommended clearing the buffer after the recovery with following procedures: (Turning off the printer is an alternative) 1) Terminate the print job in the host. 2) Press theɋOnlineɌkey to bring the printer off-line. The printing will stop, but un-processed data still resides in the buffer. 3) HoldɋOnlineɌand ɋLoad/EjectɌkeys simultaneously. The buffer will be cleared and the printer will automatically warm boot. 4) Probably you need to repeat step 2-3 times as the print job in the host spooler may be very large. 21
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 4.1.4 Power-On Operations Function Name Switch Operation Function Description Technical Setup [S1] zStart Technical Setup / Advanced Menu (This also includes Self Test Mode). Menu Unlock [S2]+[S3] zOverride Menu Lock Function if Menu is locked. Status Page [S4] zPrint Status Page. Load Defaults [S1]+[S2]+ [S3]+[S4] zLoad Default Settings. Detail descriptions of the above functions: 䕺 Technical Setup See Chapter 5 for details. 䕺 Menu Unlock PressingɋLoad/EjectɌandɋSpeedɌkeys simultaneously overrides. Menu unlock function if menu is locked. 䕺 Status Page Print the setup of the printer (Menu). 䕺 Load Defaults Print the setup of the menu and the parameters. 22
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 4.2 Operation of the LCD Panel 䕺 The Online mode is the printer’s normal operating mode. Data from your computer can be received and printed. 䕺 In the Offline mode the link between printer and computer is interrupted, i.e. no data can be received and printed. 䕺 In the Setup mode you can either select the printer menu or carry out the quick-switch function. The quick-switch option was included so that you can change the most important parameters (for example adjustments, character density, font, paper path, adjustments directly without having to enter them via the menu. The settings for the parameters character density and font are lost when the printer is switched off. They can be selected permanently in the menu mode of the printer. 䕺 In the Menu mode further printer settings (line spacing, size of the interface buffer etc.) can be altered and saved permanently. 4.2.1 The LC display The LC display tells you all the important printer settings and informs you which functions are currently assigned to which keys. The upper line informs you that the printer is either in online or offline mode (in the example below the printer is in the Online mode), and the selected paper path (below: TrFront = tractor front mode). 23
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 4.2.2 Online mode After switching on, the printer is automatically set to online mode. Only in this mode can it receive data from the computer. 䕔㻌Online key: Toggle between Online and Offline mode. 䕔㻌Tear key (4): Activates the tear function when fanfold paper is loaded. If Load is displayed above this key, no paper is loaded in the printer or the paper is in park position. In this case the display switches between Online and Park Position. Press the key to feed paper to the printing position. 䕔㻌Setup key: Sets the printer to setup mode. 4.2.3 Offline mode Only in this mode is it possible to perform step, line, or form feeds from the control panel, however, data cannot be received. 䕔 Park key (1) If fanfold paper is loaded in the printer, it is fed to the park position or the tear position. If a single sheet is loaded, it is ejected. 䕔㻌© key (2) Each press: Paper is transported upwards step by step. Holding: Continuous transport upwards. 䕔㻌ª key (3) Each press: Paper is transported downwards step by step. Holding: Continuous transport downwards. 䕔㻌ª LF/FF (4) Paper in the printer: Each press: performs a line feed (LF). Holding: performs a form feed (FF). 䕔㻌Load key (4) No paper in the printer: The press on this key loads the paper to the first print position. 䕔㻌Setup key: Sets the printer to setup mode. 䕔㻌Online key: Sets the printer to online mode. 24
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 4.2.4 Setup mode In this mode, the following settings are available: 䕔㻌Setup key: Sets the printer to setup mode, in which the following settings can be selected. 䕔㻌Menu key (1): Other menu settings. Access may be disabled by menu settings (see note below). 䕔㻌Adjust key (2): Sets the Tear position and first printing line (TOF). If you have the PullTr (Pull - Tractor) selected Adjust is not available. 䕔㻌Char key (4): Sets the font and the number of characters per inch temporarily. Access to the other menu settings (Menu) may be disabled by the manufacturer. Proceed as follows to release this lock temporarily. 1) Switch off the printer for approx. 5 seconds. 2) Switch the printer on again keeping the Setup key pressed. 4.2.5 Power on functions If you keep one of the following keys pressed during power-on until the printer has completed initialization, the corresponding function is activated: 䕺 If you keep the Online key depressed while turning on the printer, you enter the printer’s advanced menu mode. The advanced menu mode is described in the section 5.4.2 of this manual. 䕺 If you keep the Setup key depressed while turning on the printer, you regain access to the printer menu if you had locked it before with the help of the Menu Lock function. 䕺 If all four function keys (keys 1 to 4) are depressed simultaneously while turning on the power, all printer settings are reset to the default values, except the Forml (Form length) setting in advanced menu mode. 䕺 Holding Function key 4 while turning on the printer prints out the parameter settings. 25
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 5 Setting parameters for the printer (Programming via the control panel)Apart from being able to control your printer via the applications software you use, you can also program the printer directly. There are two programming options you can use:ƹProgramming via the control panel.ƹProgramming via the interface using Escape sequences or control codes. Settings made by escape sequences have priority over settings made in menu mode; therefore they will override these.Programming via the interface gives you far greater freedom for designing your printed pages, however, it is also a more sophisticated method and requires some experience with programming languages and printer control systems. All programming via the interface is lost after you turn off the printer, whereas the programming carried out using the control panel is saved and stored even after you turn off the printer. 5.1 Setting the parameters through the LED Panel This chapter describes the handing of the operator’s panel without optional display. Firstly bring the printer Offline. PressingǏLoad/EjectǐandǏSpeedǐkeys simultaneously activates the parameters setting operation. 5.1.1 Fine tuning the TOF and Tear positions Below describes how to set TOF demonstrating the general procedures of parameters configuration via an LED panel (This procedure is valid for front (TrFront) and rear tractor (TrRear) only): 1) First load fanfold paper in one of the tractors and bring the printer Offline. Pressing ǏLoad/EjectǐandǏSpeedǐkeys simultaneously activates the parameters setting operation. The printer prints out 2 lines of key assignments valid for the parameter setting operation. Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Menu Adjust Char 2) PressǏLoad/Ejectǐ(i.e. Key 2 in the listed assignment) to enter the operation. The printer then lists the below line. TOF Tear 3) ĀTOFāsets the first printing position from the top edge of the page. “Tear” sets the desired perforation position. PressǏSpeedǐ(i.e. Key 3) to activate the TOF setting. The printer responds with the below line. FormAdj 12/72” * Set < > Exit 4) The printer feeds the form to a position where the bottom edge of the first printing line (TOF) is aligned with the tear edge of the printer. PressǏLoad/EjectǐorǏSpeedǐto 26
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 increment or decrement the TOF value. After adjustment, press Key 1 (Set) to save the change. Set the Tear position in the same way. Move the perforation of the stationery exacly to the Tear Edge. 5.1.2 Select a font Below example demonstrates how to select Roman LQ font type under the Char setting. 1) First, load fanfold paper to one of the tractors and bring the printer Offline. Pressing ǏLoad/EjectǐandǏSpeedǐkeys simultaneously activates the parameters setting operation. The printer prints out 2 lines of key assignments valid for the parameter setting operation. Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Menu Adjust Char 2) PressǏTearǐ(i.e. Key 4 in the listed assignment) to enter the Character setting. The printer then lists the below line: Font CPI 3) “Font” allows selecting desired font type and “CPI” allows setting desired character pitch. PressǏLoad/Ejectǐ(i.e. Key 2) to enter the Font submenu. The printer responds with the below line: HS-Draft * Set < > Exit 4) HS-Draft * indicates the current selection. Set means to save the change. < selects the previous item. > selects the next item. Exit exits the menu. Here, pressǏSpeedǐ(i.e. Key 3) to show the next font. Keep pressingǏSpeedǐuntil the print shows Roman: Roman LQ Set < > Exit 5) PressǏOnlineǐto save the change of font type to Roman. The printer sounds the buzzer and prints the below line to confirm successful change. Roman LQ * Set < > Exit Modify the CPI in a similar way if desired (these two are only temporarily stored). 27
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 5.1.3 Settings within Menu Below example demonstrates how to select an Emulation within the Menu. 1) First load fanfold paper to one of the tractor and bring the printer Offline. Pressing ǏLoad/EjectǐandǏSpeedǐkeys simultaneously activates the parameters setting operation. The printer prints out 2 lines of key assignments valid for the parameter setting operation. Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Menu Adjust Char 2) PressǏOnlineǐ(i.e. Key 1) to get into Menu operation. The printer prints: Back Print Menu Next 3) PressǏTearǐ(i.e. Key 4) repeatedly till “Emulation” appears on the printout: Back ESCChar Emulation Next 4) PressǏSpeedǐ(i.e. Key 3) to get into emulation configuration. The printer prints: Epson LQ-2550 * Set < > Exit 5) Epson LQ-2550 * indicates the current emulation is LQ-2550. Set means to save the change. < selects the previous item. > selects the next item. Exit leaves the menu. Press ǏSpeedǐ(i.e. Key 3) to show the next emulation: Epson LQ-2170 Set < > Exit 6) Press ǏOnlineǐ (i.e. Key 1) to save the selection of Epson LQ-2170 emulation. The printer sounds the buzzer and prints the below line to confirm successful change. Epson LQ-2170 * Set < > Exit See 5.4.1 for a full list of valid settings. 28
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 5.2 Setting the parameters through the LCD Panel This chapter describes the handling of the operator’s panel with optional display. 5.2.1 Enabling access to menu mode The menu can be locked by default to protect it from accidental or unauthorized access. Proceed as follows to release this lock temporarily. 1) Switch off the printer for approx. 5 seconds. 2) Switch the printer on again keeping the Setup key pressed. Calling up the menu You can access the menu in the following way: Press the Setup key. The printer switches to Setup mode. (The Setup mode can be selected both in the Online and Offline mode) To access the printer menu, press the key directly underneath the word Menu (1). 29
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 5.2.3 Menu configurations Every printer is shipped with factory default settings. Basic settings such as emulation, character size, form length etc., which many applications make use of, are set. At the end of this chapter you will find a menu printout which shows you the printer’s default settings. Your printer allows you to set and use five independent menu configurations. If one of your applications, for example, requires an IBM printer while another program works better with an EPSON printer, you can set an IBM emulation configuration with the desired settings, and set the second configuration as an EPSON emulation. The active menu is always the one you used last. When you switch on the printer for the very first time, menu no. 1 is loaded. Menu no.1 only remains active until you load another menu. The last active menu is stored even after the printer is switched off and is reloaded automatically when the printer is switched on again. For example, to change from menu no. 1 to menu no. 3: Press Setup key. Press Menu (1) key. Press Menu (3) key. Now the following message appears in the LC display: Now press the < (2) or > (3) key repeatedly until Load Menu=3 appears. Then select menu no. 3 as the current setting using the Set key (1). The currently active setting is marked with an asterisk (*). If changing menus it is possible that the printer initializes due to different emulation settings. 30
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 Menu Printout 31
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 5.2.4 Menu handling You can navigate in the current menu using the four function and selection keys arranged below the LC display field. Each function and parameter displayed in the LCD is executed or selected by the corresponding key below, respectively. Usually two parameter groups are combined at one level. In the following example, these are the LPI and Skip parameter groups. If you do not wish to change one of the two parameters you can either press the Next key (to access the two following parameter groups in the menu), or you can press the Back key (to access the two previous parameter groups in the menu). If you want to change a setting, (e.g. the line density), then press the LPI key (LPI = lines per inch) to access the actual parameter level. The currently valid setting is marked by an asterisk (in the example below the current setting is 6 lpi). With the < and > keys you can view the other parameters available for this setting. Example: Save settings Once the desired parameter is displayed on the LC display, you can save it by pressing the Set key. The parameter is then set and the printer automatically displays the parameter groups again. With the Exit key you can leave the sublevel without saving your changes. 32
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 5.2.5 Selecting the LC display language This section describes how to make settings in the menu, using the selection of the national language as an example. In this user guide all LC display messages are shown in English language. Your printer offers also the possibility to show the display messages in German, French, Italian, Spanish or Turkish language. This example shows how to change from the English language to the German language. The same procedure applies to the other languages (French, Italian, Spanish and Turkish). Select the Setup mode by pressing the Setup key. Setup mode and Menu mode may be disabled. Hold down the Setup key while switching on the printer to enable menu mode. If you want to enable access to this mode permanently, you need to change the appropriate setting in the menu. Press the next key (4) several times until the display indicates Language. Press the Language key (3). The display now changes to Parameter mode and indicates English in the top line. The lower line displays Set and Exit. The two arrows < (2) and > (3) represent the symbols for parameter selection (“<” indicates descending and “>” ascending). Press the < (2) or > (3) key until the desired language is displayed, in our example German. Save your selection by pressing the Set key (1). An acoustic signal verifies this action. You can exit Parameter mode without saving a setting by pressing the Exit key (4), the old setting is retained. After saving your setting (Set), the display in our example Ges.Men indicates the following text: 33
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 This setting is retained even after switching off your printer.Terminating Setup mode press either the Setup key to change into Offline mode or the Online key to change to Online mode. 34
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 5.3 Menu structure The menu structure of your printer may be slightly different from the example shown here, depending on the printer software. 1) Only with optional serial interface 2) Only if ENQ/STX, ETX/ACK or ACK/NAK protocol is selected MENUBackė ĕNext PrintMenuResetFontCPILPISkipESCCharEmulateBidirI/OSerial1) Interf. Buffer ETH-INT Baud1) Format1) Special1) 2) Protocol1) DTR1) CG-Tab CharSet Paper Single Tr Front Tr Rear Pull Tr Auto Tear Barcode Barmode FFmode LeftMrg RightMrg Country Sl.Zero Auto-CR Auto-LF MenLock Language Width Eject Quietm35
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 5.4 Full list parameters settingIn order to meet individual requirements of printer functionality, users may modify the printer configuration settings accordingly as follows: start by pressing [Load/Eject] + [Speed] in offline mode. The printer will enter Main Menu settings setup mode. Follow the instructions printed on how to do the required setting changes. When a new setting is saved, it becomes effective, even when printer is power cycled. 5.4.1 Menu Configuration list Menu Valid Settings Function Adjust TOF Tear Setting the tear position. Setting the first printing line (TOF). Print Print the menu settings. Menu Load Menu=1 Load Menu=2 Load Menu=3 Load Menu=4 Load Menu=5 A menu is loaded, you can choose between five menus. Reset Reset Menu Yes No Press the No (1) or Yes (2) key to select the desired setting. All manually altered settings in the current menu are lost when it is reset to the default settings. We therefore recommend that you print out the menu first. Quietm Off On Switches between normal and quiet mode printing. For all printing modes, the print-out is made with the bidirectional method in quiet mode printing. In the first step the first row of pins is activated, during the second step the second row is used. Font HS-Draft Draft Roman NLQ This parameter selects the character style and its quality permanently. Roman LQ Roman PS NLQ Roman PS LQ CourierNLQ Sans Serif NLQ Sans Serif LQ Courier LQ S Serif PS NLQ S Serif PS LQ 36
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 Prestige NLQ Prestige LQ Script NLQ Script LQ OCR-B NLQ OCR-B LQ OCR-A NLQ OCR-A LQ Orator NLQ Courier I NLQ Courier I LQ Orator LQ Souvenir NLQ Courier I PS NLQ Gothic NLQ Souvenir LQ Courier I PS LQ Gothic LQ CPI 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI, 17.1 CPI, 20 CPI, 5 CPI, 6 CPI, 7.5 CPI, 8.6 CPI. Sets the characters per inch (character pitch). The higher parameter the smaller character spacing. LPI 6 LPI, 8 LPI, 12 LPI, 2 LPI, 3 LPI, 4 LPI. Sets the lines per inch (line density). The higher parameter the smaller line spacing (random LPI can be selected via the ESC sequences). Skip Skip=0.0 Inch, Skip=0.5 Inch, Skip=1.0 Inch, Skip=1.5 Inch, Skip=2.0 Inch, Skip=2.5 Inch, Skip=3.0 Inch, Skip=3.5 Inch. Skips the perforation; 7 different values (in inches) can be defined. ESCChar ESC ESC+$$ Selects the start signal for control sequences. Setting ESC: Only character Escape can be used. Setting ESC+$$: Character Escape or alternatively two $ characters ($$) can be used. Emulate Epson LQ-2550 Epson LQ-2170 IBM Propr. XL24 IBM ProXL24+AGM MTPL Selects the emulation. When a printer understands the control set written for another printer type, it is said to emulate the other printer. Bidir Bidir=On Bidir=Off Setting On: Printer prints in both directions (bidirectional). Setting Off: Printer prints only in one direction (from left to right). I/O Serial Baud Baud=9600 Baud=9200 Baud=600 Baud=1200 Baud=2400 Selects the data transmission rate (baud rate) (baud=bit per second). 37
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 Baud=4800 Format 8Bit No 1Stop 8Bit No 2Stop 8Bit Even 1Stop 8Bit Odd 1Stop 8Bit Mark 1Stop 8Bit Spc 1Stop 7Bit No 2Stop 7Bit Even 1Stop 7Bit Odd 1Stop 7Bit Odd 2Stop 7Bit Mark 1Stop 7Bit Spc 1Stop 7Bit Mark 2Stop 7Bit Spc 2Stop This parameter serves to define the number of data bits, the parity check for received data bytes and the number of stop bits per data byte. Protocol XON/XOFF Robust- XON/XOFF ENQ/STX ETX/ACK ACK/NAK This parameter serves to select the type of protocol, i.e. a certain set of rules and procedures for ensuring error-free data exchanges between computer and printer. DTR DTR=DTR DTR=Ready Defines the conductor to which the DTR signal is connected (DTR=Data Terminal Ready). Interf. Interf.=Share Interf.=Parallel Interf.=Serial Selects the interface. Printer is configured either for parallel. Ethernet or optional serial connection or in automatic change for the parallel or the optional serial interface (Shared). 38
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 Buffer Buffer=0 KB Buffer=32 KB Buffer=64 KB Buffer=96 KB Buffer=128 KB Buffer=160KB Buffer=192KB Buffer=224KB Buffer=256KB Selects the size of the interface buffer. ETH-INT IP-Addr Octets 1-4 0 to 255 Input of the IP address of the printer This menu level offers the possibility to set the IP address, which is divided into four digit groups (octet 1 to 4). Gateway Octets 1-4 0 to 255 Input of the Gateway address of the printer. Subnet Octets 1-4 0 to 255 Input of the Subnet mask address of the printer. IP Get M DHCP BOOTP Static Selects the way of administrating the IP address. Banner Off On Specifies whether a banner page is to be printed out, when using the LPD/LPR protocol. EthSpeed Auto-Sense The transmission speed is detected automatically. 10Mbit Half Sets the transmission speed to 10 MBit half duplex per second. 10Mbit Full Sets the transmission speed to 10 MBit full duplex per second. 100Mbit Half Sets the transmission speed to 100 MBit half duplex per second. 100Mbit Full Sets the transmission speed to 100 MBit full duplex per second. CG-Tab Graphic DLL Italic Only available for Epson LQ-2550/LQ-2170 emulation. Either the Epson character set Italics or the IBM graphics character set or a DLL (download) character set, as defined before, can be activated in the code range from hex. A0 to hex. FE. CharSet Extended Standard Selects the IBM standard characters or the extended IBM characters. Country E-USASCII E-France E-German Selects the national character set. 39
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 E-UK E-Denmark I E-Sweden These character sets can be used according to the selected emulation. E-Italy E-Spain I E-Japan E-Norway E-Denmark II E-Spain II E-L.America E-Korea E-Legal ISO8859-1 ISO8859-1 SAP ISO8859-2 ISO8859-5 ISO8859-7 ISO8859-9 ISO8859-15 ELOT-928 BRASCII Abicomp Roman8 US-ASCII French German Italian Swedish Norwegian Spanish Portuguese Greek DEC Cro-ASCII Coax/Twinax Table 437 New-437 Table 737 775 Baltic Table 850 New-Dig 850 Table 851 Table 852 Table 857 Table 858 Table 860 Table 861 Old-Code 860 Table 863 Flarro 863 Table 865 865 Hebrew Table 866 866 Bulgaria 866 Ukraine 866 Kazakhst Kamenicky Mazovia Siemens Turk DEC Turkish Table 1250 Table 1251 Table 1252 Table 1253 Table 1254 Table 1257 Sl.Zero Sl.Zero=Off Sl.Zero=On Selects if normal zero (0) or the slashed zero (Ø) is printed. AutoCR On Off Switches the automatic carriage return on or off after receiving the signal LF (line feed). AutoLF Off On Switches the automatic line feed (LF) on or off after receiving the signal CR (carriage return). Menlock Off Menu All With MenLock=Off, all functions and settings are accessible without restriction in Online, Offline and Setup mode. If MenLock=Menu is activated, all functions and settings are still accessible in Online and Offline mode, however, in Setup mode you can only access the parameter groups Adjust (setting the print head gap [Head], top of form [TOF] and tear position [Tear]), Paperway (setting the paper path), Font (setting the font) and the character spacing (CPI), while access to Menu mode (Menu key) is disabled. If you select MenLock=All, you can 40
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 access the Online/Offline, Load/Park, Paper and Paper Feed (LineFeed/Form Feed, / ) functions in Online and Offline mode while Setup mode is disabled. In this case, the Setup menu can only be called up by holding the key Setup while switching on the printer. Language English German French Italian Spanish Turkish The menu can be shown in six languages. Paper Single TrFront TrRear PullTr Selects the paper parameters Formlen (form length), FormAdj (first printing position/TOF) separately for each paper source in the current menu. Formlen Lines =6 – 132 Default 6LPI = 66 Single:3ü22 inches TrFrontǃTrRear ǃ PullTr˖1ü22 inches Sets the form length via line formats. Please note that the adjustment in Lines depends on the selected LPI. For example 8 LPI at a selected line number of 96 lines results in a form length of 12 inches (96lines/[8lines/inch]) = 12 inches. The selectable range is between 3 and 21 inches, i.e. for 2 LPI from 6 to 42 lines and for 12 LPI from 24 to 262 lines. If the form length is set it will not be changed by changing the LPI later on. Standard No format DIN A3 (420 mm) DIN A4 (297 mm) DIN A5 (210 mm) DIN B5 (250 mm) DIN B6 (176 mm) DIN C6 (162 mm) Executive 10.5" Letter 11" Fanfold 12” Legal 14" Selects the form length by standard formats. Using Standard, different paper formats can be selected directly, e.g. DIN A4, Legal, Letter. The Menu indicates No format if a value is selected by the Line function or ESC sequences, which does not correspond to a standard format. FormAdj FormAdj=0 -220/72” Default 12/72” Sets the first print position of a form in n/72 inch, separately adjustable for each paper path. Autotear ViewTear =Off View=1s/3s/6s The auto tear function or the auto view function can be selected as desired. When auto view is switched on, the 41
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 Tear=1s/3s/6s Tear at TOF last printed text is visible. As soon as data is received the paper moves to the “normal” print position. After printing the printer waits for the given interval to bring the paper once more to the auto view position. The paper is in the tear off position when auto tear is switched on, the perforation of the positioned at the tear off edge of the printer. If data is received, the paper returns to the normal print position. After printing, the printer waits for the given interval to bring the paper once more to the tear off position. If the tear off edge does is not aligned with the perforation of the paper then this can be corrected. Width Width=13.6Inch Width=8Inch Width=13.2Inch Selects the line length in inches. With the setting of 8 Inch, the printer operates like a printer with a width of only 8 inches. Eject Eject=Top Eject=Front This is valid for single sheet mode only. It controls the exit direction of the friction sheet paper. Barcode Off On With this function selected it is possible to print different barcodes and LCP (Large Character Printing). Barmode Unsecured Secured Allows printing of normal characters on the left and right of the barcode. FFmode Off On Specifies whether a form feed is to be performed when the paper reaches the top print line. LeftMrg Wide: LeftMrg=0 - 134/10” Narrow: LeftMrg=0 - 78/10” The left print margin can be set to a fixed value. RightMrg Wide: RightMrg=2 - 136/10” Narrow: RightMrg=2 - 80/10” The right print margin can be set to a fixed value. 42
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 5.4.2 Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Valid Settings Function ASCII80 8 inch wide print of test pattern To check operational readiness, your printer contains a self-test routine which allows testing of the printer configuration, the print quality and correct operation of your printer. ASCII136 13.6 inch wide print of test pattern (only 2610) H-Dump With the interface test (Hex-Dump/H-Dump) you can test data transmission from the computer to the printer. During this test, the data from the computer is printed out in two columns. The text in the left column is printed in hexadecimal format and in the right column in ASCII format. Formlen 12” 11” The Formlen function allows you to set the basic (default) form length to meet your requirements. 11 inches are usual in the USA, as opposed to 12 inches in Europe. Paphand Physlm Physlm=0 - 30/10” Permanent (physical) setting of the left margin. This parameter cannot be changed by emulation dependent margin settings. Margin setting values entered by ESC sequences are added to the Physlm. PLM On Off Parameter “PLM”. This item’s full name is Paper Load Mode. It is located beneath the already existing menu item “Paphand” (Paper Handling). This setting enables (on) / disables (off) a horizontal carriage movement in order to flatten the paper so it finds its way into the upper friction. However the movement is determined by the menu items Pagewid & Widthcon. If Widthcon = Off ฀ ฀ Narrow: The movement of carriage goes all the way = 8” Wide: The movement of carriage goes all the way = 13.6” If Widthcon = On Narrow/Wide: The movement of 43
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 carriage goes rightmost to Pagewid Position This function is ON by default and is valid for Rear Tractor only. Pagewid 2610: 20ü136 /10” 2600/PRN-7:20ü80 /10” Parameter “Pagewid”. This item’s full name is Pagewidth. It is located beneath the already existing menu item “Paphand” (Paper Handling). This setting tells the printer logic the width of the installed paper and is valid for all paper ways. By default this parameter is maximum width. 2600/PRN-7: 80 Characters (80/10”) 2610: 136 Characters (136/10”) The value can be changed in 1/10” in a range between 20 and 136 (80). Widthcon Off OnParameter “Widthcon”. This item’s full name is Width Control. It is located beneath the already existing menu item “Paphand” (Paper Handling). This setting enables (on) / disables (off) the possibility to define the position of the carriage during loading & ejecting paper. If Off ฀ 2600/PRN-7:the carriage’s position is 4” 2610: the carriage’s position is 5.3” If On ฀ 2600/2610/PRN-7:Half of Value defined in Pagewid This function is OFF by default and is valid for all paper ways. CX-bid CX-bid=ON CX-bid=OFF CX-bid=ON sets the parallel interface of the printer to bidirectional mode (IEEE 1284, Nibble mode), e.g. for Windows Plug & Play. CX-bid=OFF sets the interface to compatibility mode in order to ensure reliable operation with special external boxes. Wrap Wrap=On Wrap=Off Wrap=On: If more characters than can be printed are transmitted per line, the characters which cannot be printed on this line are printed at the 44
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 beginning of next line. Wrap=Off: If more characters than can be printed are transmitted per line, the characters which cannot be printed on this line are cut off. Sound Sound=On Sound=Off When Sound=On, a beep is generated every second to notify that paper is empty. 45
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 Pap.back Pap.back=normal Pap.back=dark Pap.back=normal is the standard for normal paper. Pap.back=dark can be set to process paper with a grey back. Paper with a completely black back side cannot be used if the ink is carbon-based. However, the printer can handle aniline- based black paper (undefined colors). Hvy Form HvyForm=ON HvyForm=OFF If you set HvyForm=ON, the printer prints the same line twice at double strike. This setting ensures that copy paper produces optimum results. SerialN factory set With the SerialN function you have the possibility to change the 12 digit serial number of the printer. The number can be written with any ASCII character between hex 20 and hex 7E. LED Panel: The Serial Number cannot be set via menu instead you need to use the WebPanel. AssetN 10 digits empty With the AssetN function you have the possibility to change the 10 digit asset number of the printer. The number can be written with any ASCII character between hex 20 and hex 7E. LED Panel: The Asset Number cannot be set via menu instead you need to use the WebPanel. GrSpeed GrSpeed=Normal GrSpeed=High This parameter allows improved Graphic Speed independently to the driver. It affects only the print speed of graphic printouts at 180 x 180 dpi. Jobcntl Jobcntl=On Jobcntl=Off This parameter activates the printer language PJL (Printer Job Language) in connection with the internal Ethernet interface (ETH-INT) or the external TallyCom III interface (ETH-EXT). UltraDr UltraDr=on UltraDr=off Ultra Draft=on, speeds up 17.1 and 20 cpi. Precondition is HS-Draft needs to be activated. 46
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 5.5 Display messages If the printer detects an internal fault or user error or if it expects you to do something, a message will appear in the LC display (LED’s display message reference below table 5.6.1). It also displays the status during an operation (e.g. Initializing). Below you will find a list of messages with brief descriptions of each message. 5.5.1 Messages LED Panel LED Messages Error/Power ON Online Tractor Speed Pap.Out Power/Err. Hardware Alarm blink blink blink blink blink Switch Paper lever (intermediate beep) Off normal normal blink blink Paper Width Error blink off blink blink blink EEPROM Error blink blink off blink blink Serial Interface Error blink blink blink off blink “Printhead Hot” Message blink off off blink blink “Check Ribbon” Message blink off off off blink Serial Boot Mode on on off on Off Parallel Boot Mode on off off on off RAM Error off on on on off Missing FPGA off on on on on Monitor Mode for ROM Debugger on on on off off Wrong Header (temporary) on off off off off Sensor Controller (ST8) Error off off on on off Firmware Download Is Running One lit LED is moving around in a circle, the others are off If one of the messages cannot be removed by power cycling the printer call your service. 47
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 5.5.2 Messages LCD Panel LCD Messages Meaning Eject error The printer cannot eject the paper/advance it to park position. Hardware Alarm Internal hardware error, contact your dealer or service technician. Head hot The print head is too hot. The printer will reduce its print speed. Initializing This message appears during the printer’s initializing phase after switching on the printer. Load error The printer fails to load the paper. Loading default Factory defined parameters will be reloaded in all available menus after switching on the printer. Load paper from The printer has detected paper end during operation/printer was switched on with no paper loaded. Parity error A parity error during data transmission is indicated. Park position Printer was switched on with no paper loaded. Press any key The user is requested to press any key. Selftest After power-on, the printer executes a short hardware self-test. Tear Paper off The user is requested to tear off paper which has been advanced to the tear. Switch Paper Lever Choose correct paper path. Turn paper lever 48
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 6 Web Panel and Internal Ethernet Interface6.1 Summary 6.1.1 Introduction It is assumed you have the following: 䕺 A working knowledge of your network system and related utilities.䕺 Access to the supervisor or administrator account as a network administrator.6.1.2 Supported Environments The built-in network interface supports the following platforms and protocols: 䕺 Microsoft® Windows® NT 4.0, 2000, XP,7,8, Server 2003/2008/2012䕺 Linux – Red Hat®, SuSE®䕺 Unix® – Sun Solaris®, HP-UX®, IBM AIX®䕺 TCP/IP, HTTP, LPR/LPD6.1.3 Network Interface and Cabling The printer requires: 䕺 Ethernet 10Base-TX or 100Base-TX interface.䕺 Category 5e or 6 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 socket connectors.6.1.4 Connecting the Printer Connect the Ethernet cable to the network interface port RJ-45 connector on the rear center of the printer. 6.1.5 Network Interface Status There are two status lights (LEDs) next to the RJ-45 connector on the rear panel. 䕺 Right green light (Link Status) is solid: This shows the printer is connected to the network.䕺 Right green light is blinking: Shows network activity.䕺 Left yellow light (Duplex Status) is solid: Shows network interface is in full duplex mode. Unless the link status light is green, the printer will not be able to connect to the Network. 49
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 6.2 IP Configuration 6.2.1 Network IP Configuration The network interface of the printer requires an IP address. There are several ways to assign an IP address to the printer:䕺 DHCP (A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server assigned IP address.)䕺 Static (An IP address obtained from your network administrator added to the printer manually.)䕺 BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol server assigned IP address.)6.2.2 Assigning the IP Address If the printer menu is locked, please see the 4.2.5. 1. Automatic DHCP IP address assignment: 䕺 Press <Setup>, then <Menu>.䕺 Press <Next> until the I/O selection appears. Select <I/O>.䕺 Press <Next> until the ETH-INT selection appears. Select <ETH-INT>.䕺 Press <Next> until the IP Get M selection appears. Select <IP Get M> Select <DHCP>.䕺 Verify that your printer was assigned an IP address by printing the “Current Settings” configuration page or in the operator panel menu. 1) At power-up, the printer network interface broadcasts a DHCP request for an IP address. If a DHCP server is present, the request will be processed, and an IP address will be returned to the printer network interface. Upon receipt of the IP address, the printer accepts and uses this new IP address (and subnet mask, and default gateway, if any). 2) Once an IP address has been assigned, the printer network interface will no longer broadcast DHCP requests. The printer will broadcast a DHCP request each time you turn on the printer. 3) The DHCP server may grant a temporary IP address, called a temporary lease or temporary reservation, which expires later, or may grant a permanent or unlimited time lease or reservation, which does not expire. 4) Devices such as the printer that are granted a temporary lease will be notified before the lease expires and asked if they would like to extend the lease. The printer network interface will continue extending its lease indefinitely (unless prohibited by your DHCP server configuration), and thus maintain a consistent IP address. 5) If the printer is not turned on or is not connected to the network when the DHCP server is sending requests to extend the lease, the lease will not be extended. The DHCP server will cancel the lease and may assign the IP address to another device. Therefore, it is highly recommended to explicitly specify the printer lease as permanent or unlimited in your DHCP server configuration. 50
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 2. Static assignment using the operator panel: 䕺 Press < Setup >, then < Menu >.䕺 Press < Next > until the I/O selection appears. Select < I/O >.䕺 Press < Next > until the ETH-INT selection appears. Select < ETH-INT >, then< IP Addr >䕺 Enter the value for Octet 1by pressing < OCTET 1 >. Use the forward and backward arrows to increment/decrement the number. When finished with each entry press < Set > which will set the currently displayed value. To exit out without changing the value press < Exit >. Enter the Octet 2 value in the same way, pressing < OCTET 2 >. To get to Octet 3 and Octet 4, select < Next > and then select <OCTET 3> and < OCTET 4 >. 䕺 Enter the default Gateway and Subnet mask in the same way. < Gateway > is available from the screen you are returned to. Press < Next > to select < Subnet >.䕺 Enter the IP address get method under the selection <IP Get M>. Select <Static>.3. BOOTP IP address assignment:䕺 Press <Setup>, then <Menu>.䕺 Press <Next> until the I/O selection appears. Select <I/O>.䕺 Press <Next> until the ETH-INT selection appears. Select <ETH-INT>.䕺 Press <Next> until the IP Get M selection appears. Select <IP Get M> Select <BOOTP>䕺 Obtain the Ethernet MAC address by printing the “Current Settings” configuration page, Turn off printer. 䕺 Configure your BOOTP server with desired IP address and MAC address.䕺 Turn on printer.䕺 Verify that the printer network interface received an IP address by printing the “Current Settings” configuration page or in the operator panel menu. 51
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 6.3 WebPanel 6.3.1 Introduction WebPanel is an intuitive browser interface that allows you to remotely manage your network attached printer. From WebPanel, you can do virtually everything you can do from the printer's control panel. In addition, WebPanel provides full access to all of the TallyCom networking features. Before using WebPanel, you must configure your printer with an IP address, using one of the three methods discussed in the Assigning the IP Address section above. The screenshots that are used in this document to demonstrate the functionality may vary depending on the printer model. 6.3.2 Web Browser WebPanel is accessed from the printer through a web browser, i.e.Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc. The browser needs to be configured with cache and history empty, and the browser set up to check for new pages every time, to insure that connections to WebPanel will produce the latest data. WebPanel does not work through a proxy server. Therefore, the web browser must be setup to NOT use the Proxy Server for local IP addresses. Disclaimer: Dascom WebPanel runs in conjunction with third party software, notably web browsers, which are designed to run independently of the Dascom software. Dascom cannot control the third party output or how it behaves from release to release. The above browser versions have been tested with WebPanel and while there is full functionality, there will undoubtedly be visual differences and anomalies between products and versions with which Dascom has no control. 52
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 6.3.3 Access to WebPanel & Control Tool 6.3.3.1 Access to WebPanel Once an IP address has been set up, you can access WebPanel by typing the printer's IP address into your browser address box. The current status of your printer is displayed on the right hand side of the screen. This is refreshed every 20 seconds, whenever you refresh the page or click Printer Status. The left side allows you to query the printer, configure it and access network options. If you try to access the printer after power on the printer it may last up to one minute until the printer is visible in the network. 53
Tally Dascom 2600/2610/PRN-7 6.3.3.2 Access to Config Tool The software interface for is shown as below. Click “Connect” to select the related interface. (After the Configuration Tool is connected, the operation interface is similar to the WebPanel, thus the operation instruction not be started again). 6.3.4 Printer Status Selecting this option refreshes the status display. Displayed on this page are: 䕺 Processing state䕺 Loaded menu䕺 Error state䕺 Firmware level䕺 Serial number 䕺 Asset number䕺 Panel lock statusOptions to change the Online / Offline state, network configuration and the virtual control panel for your printer are all accessed from this page. 54

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