Jiangmen Dascom Computer Peripherals TDPRN70 Dot Matrix Printer User Manual Part1

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

Contents

User manual

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ɉɪɚɜɢɥɚɩɨɬɟɯɧɢɤɟ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ɨɬɩɨɩɚɞɚɧɢɹ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
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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.
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Önemli
Güvenlik Talimatları (Turkish)
Lütfen,
yazıcıyı
i
ú
letim
e
geçirmeden
önce bu
güvenlik talimatlarını bütünüyle
dikkatle okuyun.
x
Ba
k
ı
m
ve
tamir çalıúmalarını kesinlikle
ve
hiçbir
surette kendi
baúınıza yapmayın; her
zaman kalifiye
bir
uzman se
r
v
i
s
-teknisy
enin
e
haber verin.
x
Yazıcıyı, üzerinden
yere düúmesi
mümkün olmayacak
sabit ve düz bir zemine yerleútirin.
x
Yazıcıyı 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.
x
Yazıcıyı
úebeke
a÷ından ayırmak is
te
d
i
÷
i
n
i
z
de,
yazıcıyı kapatın
ve
a÷-fiúini
her zaman
prizden
çıkartın.
x
Yazıcıyı
ne yüksek
ısılı
ne de
do÷rudan
güneú
ıúı÷ına
ve toza
mâruz
kalan
mekânlarda bulundurun.
x
Yazıcı
hiçbir sıvı maddeyle
temasta
olmamalıdır.
x
Yazıcı hiçbir sarsıntıya, darbeye
veya t
i
tre
ú
ime
mâruz
kalmamalıdır.
x
Veri kablosu ba÷lanmadan
önce hem
yazıcının
hem de
bilgisayarın
kapalı
olduklarından
emin
olmalısınız.
x
Yazıcının baúı
basma
esnasında
yüksek
ısıya ulaúıyor.
Bu yüzden lütfen
dokunmadan
önce kısa süre
so÷umasını
bekleyin.
x
Yazıcının iúletimi
ve
kullanımında
bu
dokümantasyondaki talimatların
hiç
dıúına çıkmayın.
Sorunlu
görünen hususlarda
lütfen
imâlatçınıza
veya
müúteri hizmetleri se
r
v
i
s
iniz
e baúvurun.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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1.3 Prepare your printer
Front View
Rear View
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For Fanfold
For Cut Sheets
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1.4 Parts description
1
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
Sliding it down unfolds the cut sheet support.
3
Unlocking the front cover unfolds the cut sheets
support.
4
Turns on and off the printer.
5
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
At slanted position, it stacks cut sheets; at flat position,
it separates fanfold printouts from incoming forms.
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Protect the internal parts and reduce the noise.
8
Adjusts the gap between the print head and various
form thickness.
9
Selects various paper sources.
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Guides the form when cut sheets or fanfold forms are
used.
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A power cord is plugged into the socket to supply the
power.
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The interface cable of the host computer is plugged into
one of the interfaces.
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You must open it before you open the top cover 1.
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Utilizes 24 needles to strike on ink ribbon and paper.
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Holds the ink ribbon fabric.
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Holds and transports fanfold forms.
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Sliding the guides varies the form width and the left
margin on a cut sheet.
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A flat surface supports a sheet or multi-part form.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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3.2 Paper path introduction
3.2.1 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.
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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.
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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.
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3.2.2.2 Rear tractors for fanfold
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3.2.2.3 Top pull tractors for fanfold
For the steps ĸ and Ĺ, please refer to the
2.3
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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).
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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.
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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.
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4.1.2 Online Operations
Function
Name
Switch
Operation Function Description
Offline
{S1}
LED light ON: Online; LED light OFF: Offline;
Load/Eject
{S2}
z
Load: 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.
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4.1.3 Offline Operations
Function
Name
Switch
Operation zFunction Description.
Online
{S1}
z
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.
Speed
{S3}
zToggle Between HS-Draft /Draft or NLQ/LQ.
LF/FF
{S4}
z
Brief press: Linefeed, Longer hold: Formfeed.
Setup Menu
[S2] +[S3]
z
Enter Printer Setup Menu.
Clear Buffer
and Reset
[S1] +[S2]
zClears the print buffer.
z
Initializes the printer to power on configuration.
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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.
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4.1.4 Power-On Operations
Function Name
Switch Operation
Function Description
Technical
Setup
[S1]
z
Start 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
Pressing
ɋLoad/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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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:
ƹProgramming via the control panel.
ƹProgramming 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
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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).
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
MENU
Back
ė
ĕNext
Print
Menu
Reset
Font
CPI
LPI
Skip
ESCChar
Emulate
Bidir
I/O
Serial1)
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
Quietm
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5.4 Full list parameters setting
In 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
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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).
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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.
Protoco
l
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. Ether
net
or optional serial connection or in
automatic change for the parallel or
the optional serial interface (Shared).
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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.
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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.
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access the Online/Offline, Load/Park,
Pape
r 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.
Languag
e
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
pa
per 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
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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 pap
er 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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
Hv
yForm=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
Gr
Speed=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.
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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.
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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
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6 Web Panel and Internal Ethernet Interface
6.1 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/LPD
6.1.3 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 status
Options to change the Online / Offline state, network configuration and the virtual
control panel for your printer are all accessed from this page.
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