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  • Page 1 SLV-DAT-PRO User’s Guide Part #107337 Rev. A...

  • Page 3: Impact Printer

    SLV-DAT-PRO Impact Printer User’s Guide Installation and Start Up Keypad Configuration Forms Handling Features and Profiles Troubleshooting and Maintenance Specifications Default Tables System Administration Features ASCII Conversion Charts ASCII Characters Sets Escape Sequence Quick Reference PCL Emulation www.bradyid.com...
  • Page 4 Brady Corporation. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Brady assumes no liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements resulting from negligence, accident, or any other cause.
  • Page 5 User’s Guide Preface Thank you for selecting the SLV-DAT-PRO Single Tractor V-Throat printer. Some of the procedures in this guide contain special notices that highlight important information: NOTES Indicate information that you should know to help your printer run properly and efficiently. CAUTIONS Indicate guidelines that, if not followed, can cause damage to equipment.
  • Page 6 User’s Guide Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 7 User’s Guide NOTE When connecting the printer to a host computer system, always use shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded interface cables is a violation of the FCC emissions limits for a Class A computing device. Do not leave unterminated interface cables connected to the printer.
  • Page 8 User’s Guide BESCHEINIOUNG DES HERSTELLERS/IMPORTEURS ß Hiermit wird bescheinigt, da der/die/das SLV-DAT-PRO (Gerdt, Typ, Bezeichnung) in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der Vfg 1046 (DIN-DVE-Norm bzw, EN-Norm bzw, BMPT-AmstblVfg 242/1991, 46/1992) funkentstört ist. Dem Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprufung der Serie auf die Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.
  • Page 9 User’s Guide CAUTION The printer must have the correct line fuse installed for the selected input voltage. VORSICHT ß Im Drucker mu eine, der gewählten Eingangsspannung entsprechende Sicherung installiert sein. PRECAUCION El fusible instalado en la línea de la impresora debe ser el apropriado para la tensíon de entrada.
  • Page 10 User’s Guide WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. WARNUNG Abänderungen oder Modifizierungen dieses Geräts dürfen nur mit ausdrücklicher ß Genehmigung der für die Zulassung verantwortlichen Stelle vorgenommen werden. Verstö dagegen könnten den Widerruf der Zulassung des Geräts zur Folge haben.
  • Page 11 User’s Guide WARNING The printhead gets hot during use. Wait until the printhead is cool before handling the printhead. WARNUNG Der Druckkopf erhitzt sich, während das Gerät in Betrieb ist. Bevor Arbeiten am Druckkopf durchgeführt werden, warten, bis dieser abgekühlt ist. ADVERTENCIA La cabeza impresora se recalienta con el uso.
  • Page 12 User’s Guide WARNING Make certain the printer is disconnected from the A.C. power supply before reaching into the printer to perform any cleaning or maintenance task. WARNUNG ß Die Stromversorgung des Druckers mu unterbrochen sein, ebe irgendwelche Reinigungs- oder Wartungsarbeiten vorgenommen werden. ADVERTENCIA Asegúrese de que la impresora esta desconectada de la corriente altema AC antes de introducer la mano en su interior para cualquier labor de limpieza o mantenimiento.

  • Page 13: Technical Support

    User’s Guide Brady Warranty Brady products are sold with the understanding that the buyer will test them in actual use and determine for him or herself their adaptability to his/her intended uses. Brady warrants to the buyer that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship, but limits its obligations under this warranty to replacement of the product shown to Brady’s satisfaction to...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    User’s Guide Table of Contents Title Page 1. Installation and Start Up .................1-1 1.1 Introduction .......................1-1 1.2 Quick Start Up Procedure..................1-2 1.3 Unpack the Printer.....................1-4 1.4 Choosing a Place for the Printer................1-5 1.5 Printer Parts .......................1-6 1.6 Install the Power Cord ....................1-9 1.7 Install the Ribbon Cartridge ..................1-11 1.8 Printer Self Test.......................1-18 1.9 Interfacing .......................1-20...
  • Page 16 User’s Guide 4. Features and Profiles................4-1 4.1 Features ........................4-1 4.2 Profiles ........................4-2 4.3 Setup Mode Key Functions..................4-4 4.4 LCD Display ......................4-6 4.5 Profile Feature Listing ....................4-7 4.6 Changing Features in a Profile.................. 4-8 4.7 User Programmable Features .................. 4-11 5.
  • Page 17 User’s Guide Page Appendices A. Printer Specifications................A-1 A.1 Printer Characteristics ....................A-1 A.2 Emulations........................A-1 A.3 Font Specifications ....................A-2 A.4 Paper Feed Specifications..................A-4 A.5 Forms Mode Change ....................A-5 A.6 Communications Interface..................A-5 A.7 Operator Panel Functional Description ..............A-6 A.8 Ribbon Cartridge/Drive ....................A-6 A.9 Physical ........................A-6 A.10 Electrical........................A-7 A.11 Shock and Vibration ....................A-7...
  • Page 18 User’s Guide D. System Administration Features ............D-1 D.1 Features Available In System Control Menu............D-1 D.2 Menu 10: System Control ..................D-2 D.3 Key Functions That Can Be Locked ................ D-5 E. ASCII Conversion Chart................. E-1 F. ASCII Character Sets................F-1 ASCII Character Sets....................F-1 7 Bit ASCII Character Set..................F-2 IBM Code Page 437 Symbol Set ................F-4...

  • Page 19: Installation And Start Up

    User’s Guide Installation and Start Up Introduction This dot matrix impact printer provides high-speed performance, plus a rugged, round-the- clock duty cycle, and flexibility to handle a number of printing applications. Feature Highlights • Straight through pin feed paper path for optimum forms handling. •...

  • Page 20: Quick Start Up Procedure

    User’s Guide Quick Start Up Procedure The following is an abbreviated installation and start up procedure provided for users who are already familiar with printer products. If you are not experienced with printers, follow all the instructions in Chapter 1 for setting up the printer. Place the printer on a suitable stand or countertop.
  • Page 21 User’s Guide CAUTION IMPROPER MARGIN SETTING LEAD TO PRINTHEAD DAMAGE! NOT PRINT OFF THE EDGE OF THE FORM. 11. Press the Feature Key. LCD should display “Self Test”. 12. Press the Enter Key. When the Enter Key is pressed, the self test will begin printing. The self test may be stopped by closing the Keypad Door or pressing the Enter Key.

  • Page 22: Unpack The Printer

    User’s Guide Unpack the Printer Remove the following from the shipping carton: • Dot Matrix Printer • Power Cord • Accessory Kit: User's Manual Warranty Card If any items are missing, please contact your distributor. Save the shipping carton and all packing materials.

  • Page 23: Choosing A Place For The Printer

    User’s Guide Choosing a Place for the Printer The printer weighs approximately 45 pounds. Its dimensions are: • 17.0 inches (431 mm) wide x 15.7 inches (398 mm) deep x 11.3 inches (287 mm) high (Standard model). Location To permit air flow and proper cooling, do not place anything closer than 2 inches (50mm) to the printer.

  • Page 24: Printer Parts

    User’s Guide Printer Parts Four basic models of the printer are available: • Standard straight tractor paper path with standard access cover. Use the following illustrations to locate the major printer parts for each model. The standard model is used to illustrate most of the procedures in this manual. Figure 1-1: External Printer Parts (Standard Model)
  • Page 25 User’s Guide NOTE Keypad assembly is not shown in order to identify the printhead. Figure 1-2: Internal Printer Parts (Standard Model)
  • Page 26 User’s Guide Figure 1-3: Back Printer Parts...

  • Page 27: Install The Power Cord

    User’s Guide Install the Power Cord Set the power switch to Off. (See Figure 1-4). Install the power cord into the printer as shown in Figure 1-4. Verify that voltage setting is correct for the application (115V-U.S.) (See Figure 1-4). WARNING CONNECTING THIS EQUIPMENT TO AN UNGROUNDED POWER RECEPTACLE...
  • Page 28 User’s Guide Figure 1-4: Install Power Cord 1-10...

  • Page 29: Install The Ribbon Cartridge

    User’s Guide Install the Ribbon Cartridge The following procedure is written for both initial installation and ribbon replacement. Press the On/Off Line key to display "off line" status. NOTE If paper is loaded, press PARK key to park the form in the tractors. Open top access cover and lift roller assembly on models so equipped.
  • Page 30 User’s Guide Figure 1-5: Open Access Cover (Both Options) 1-12...
  • Page 31 User’s Guide Check the Form Thickness Adjustment Knob to be sure that it is in the first position as shown in Figure 1-6. NOTE If replacing the ribbon, the Form Thickness Adjustment Knob will automatically move away from the form when the paper is parked in the tractors.
  • Page 32 User’s Guide NOTE Steps 4 and 5 are not required for initial ribbon installation. Remove the ribbon guide from printhead (lift up and rotate towards front). Remove ribbon cartridge from printer. Move the printhead to the center of the printer. Figure 1-7: Remove Ribbon Guide 1-14...
  • Page 33 User’s Guide WARNING PRINTHEAD GETS HOT DURING USE. USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING THE PRINTHEAD. Tighten ribbon. Snap on ribbon guide. Remove slack from ribbon. Figure 1-8: Position Ribbon Cartridge In Printer 1-15...
  • Page 34 User’s Guide 10. Lower ribbon cartridge towards slots in printer. Ensure that ribbon loop is in front of platen and that ribbon is not twisted. 11. Drop the ribbon cartridge into the ribbon alignment slots. 12. If the ribbon cartridge does not seat squarely on the ribbon drive, rotate the Ribbon Advance Knob in the direction indicated by the arrow on the knob until the cartridge drops into place on the ribbon drive.
  • Page 35 User’s Guide Figure 1-9: Install Ribbon Cartridge 1-17...

  • Page 36: Printer Self Test

    User’s Guide Printer Self Test This test is used to verify printer operation. Before performing the printer self-test, refer to Section 3.3 Load Forms Page 3-3 for instructions on loading paper in the printer. To start the test: CAUTION MARGINS ARE SET FOR 8.5” PAPER. PRINTING OFF OF FORM WILL LEAD TO PRINTER DAMAGE.
  • Page 37 User’s Guide Figure 1-10: Self-Test Sample 1-19...

  • Page 38: Interfacing

    User’s Guide Interfacing The three types of interfaces offered by the printer are RS-232 serial, RS-422 serial, and TTL level 8-bit PC compatible, parallel interface. Serial and parallel interface connectors are provided on the rear of the printer. The 25-pin serial connector is compatible for both RS-232 and RS-422.
  • Page 39 User’s Guide Refer to the documentation for your computer to determine the type of shielded interface cable needed and any unique pin-out configuration that may be required. This information should be given to your dealer or distributor to determine the correct cable for your use. WARNING BEFORE CONNECTING THE CABLE, MAKE CERTAIN BOTH THE HOST...

  • Page 40: And Rs-422 Serial Interface Configuration

    User’s Guide 1.10 RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Configuration Set the power switch to On. Open the Keypad Door. The first menu will appear on the display. M1 PAGE FORMAT Press the Next Menu key until you have accessed Menu 5 M5 SERIAL CNTRL Press the Feature Key one time to select Baud Rate Feature.
  • Page 41 User’s Guide Press ‘Profile’ To Save Settings 12. Press the Profile key to permanently save the profile setting. 13. Press the On/Off Line Key to place the printer back on line. On Line Profile 1 1-23...
  • Page 42 User’s Guide 1-24...

  • Page 43: Keypad Configuration

    User’s Guide Keypad Configuration Keypad Configuration This chapter describes the keypad, Ready LED, and LCD display. The locations of all keys and their functions are illustrated below. Figure 2-1: Keypad Configuration...

  • Page 44: Ready Led

    User’s Guide Ready LED The printer is equipped with one green LED indicator to signify READY status. Function of the Ready indicator is as follows: • On – Printer is on line and ready to accept data. • Off – Printer cannot accept data for any of the following reasons: a.

  • Page 45: On/Off Line Key Function

    User’s Guide On/Off Line Key Function On/Off Line key functions are the functions printed on the Keypad Door encircling the keypad. Primary key functions are used for normal operation. Setup Mode functions are active when the Keypad Door is raised and are explained in Chapter 4. Figure 2-3: Primary Keys...
  • Page 46 User’s Guide Pressing this key switches the printer between on line and off line status. This key is used in conjunction with the LCD display. The On/Off Line key is also used to continue after clearing an error condition or to acknowledge tearing off a form on a paper path change.
  • Page 47 User’s Guide Pressing this key moves the form downward 1/144 inch for precise form alignment. When the key is pressed for more than ½ second, the paper reverse feeds continuously until the key is released. Pressing this key advances forms up to the tear bar so that the last printed form can easily be removed.

  • Page 48: Lcd Display

    User’s Guide LCD Display The printer signals various messages through the LCD display. Examples are shown below: Features and Values: Left Margin xxx On Line Display: On Line Profile 1 Off Line Display: Off Line Profile 1 Paper Out Conditions: <Paper Out Main>...

  • Page 49: Forms Handling

    User’s Guide Forms Handling Recommended Types and Sizes The following are guidelines for recommended paper types and sizes for use with the printer. Continuous Forms (Main Paper Path) Width – 3 ½ to 10 5/8 inches (88.9mm to 269.8 mm) NOTE For small paper sizes, you need to remove the rear paper supports.

  • Page 50: Paper Paths

    User’s Guide Paper Paths For best results, use the main paper path for thicker, stiffer forms. Figure 3-1: Paper Feed Paths...

  • Page 51: Load Forms

    User’s Guide Load Forms NOTE To load the main tractor path on Dual Path printer, place alternate path tractors in center position. Main tractor doors cannot be opened with alternate tractors aligned in front. (Hint: Use least frequently changed paper in main tractors and frequently changed paper or narrow stock in the alternate path.) If both paths are used, main tractor path must be loaded first.
  • Page 52 User’s Guide CAUTION IMPROPER TRACTOR LOCATION RESULTING IN PRINTING PAST THE EDGE OF THE FORM CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRINTHEAD. Position the front paper guides and rear paper supports equally across width of form. (Hint: For easy movement, grab the front paper guides and push up while sliding.) NOTE Proper position of paper supports will help prevent jams.
  • Page 53 User’s Guide Open the right tractor door and load the paper into the right tractor. Compare position of paper in left and right tractors and adjust as necessary to keep paper even. Improper alignment of paper feed holes (Figure 3-3) will result in paper jam. Close tractor door. If necessary, move the right tractor to the right to slightly tension the paper.
  • Page 54 User’s Guide Figure 3-3: Forms Loading (Sheet 1 of 2)
  • Page 55 User’s Guide Figure 3-3: Forms Loading (Sheet 2 of 2)
  • Page 56 User’s Guide Make sure the continuous forms are located directly under the tractors. The paper must hang straight. Incorrect positioning of the forms may cause a paper jam. Figure 3-4: Placement of Continuous Forms...
  • Page 57 User’s Guide Set the power switch to On. (For cut sheet forms, go directly to Step 10). Figure 3-5: Turn On Power After the printer initializes, press the Load key to load paper. When the load key is pressed, the Form Thickness Adjustment knob will automatically move to the correct location.
  • Page 58 User’s Guide 10. Set left paper guide window at the “0” mark. Grab form in center with one hand and align left edge of form against left paper guide. (Do not fully insert form.) Use other hand to snug right paper guide against right edge of form. (Do not buckle forms between paper guides.) Push in form until leading edge is squarely against rollers.
  • Page 59 User’s Guide 11. Set form length, right and left margins. To set form length, first measure the length of the form (in inches) and multiply this value by the vertical lines per inch. For example: if the form length is 11 inches and the vertical pitch is 6 lines per inch, then the form length would be: 11 inches x 6 lines per inch = form length 66 lines To set the form length, open the keypad door and press the Quick Access key until...

  • Page 60: Top Of Form Adjustment

    User’s Guide Top of Form Adjustment (Adjusting First Printline Location) NOTE Perform this adjustment immediately after loading paper to determine where the first line will print. Making this adjustment while printing on the page allows fine alignment without resetting line count. When paper is loaded into the printer, the printer automatically positions the paper to print on the first line of the form.
  • Page 61 User’s Guide Figure 3-9: Set First Print Line 3-13...

  • Page 62: Tear Off Adjustment

    User’s Guide Tear Off Adjustment In a demand document application, the form will be advanced to a tear off position when the Tear Off key is pressed. When the forms are in this position, the last printed form may be removed by pulling the perforation against the tear edge of the cover.
  • Page 63 User’s Guide NOTE For cut sheet units, to avoid excessive opening and closing of the Top Exit Cover when alternating between short cut sheet forms and continuous tractor forms, adjust the tear bar (metal edge located immediately above top rollers) by using this procedure. (The value will be about 1-40/144 inches.) NOTE The function of the Tear Off key is affected...
  • Page 64 User’s Guide Figure 3-10: Printer Located Under Countertop 3-16...

  • Page 65: Form Thickness Adjustment

    User’s Guide Form Thickness Adjustment The distance from the printhead to the paper is automatically changed to accommodate the thickness of the forms whenever the unit is powered up or paper is loaded. The adjustment can be manually changed using the knob on the right-hand side of the printer, or adjusted automatically by changing the feature setting as outlined below: CAUTION IMPROPER...
  • Page 66 User’s Guide b. Press the Next Menu key to access Menu 8, Form Thickness. M8 FORM THICKNESS Press Feature key to obtain this display. Adj Form Gap Use the Value keys to adjust the form thickness gap. Form thickness setting will be stored in memory.
  • Page 67 User’s Guide Run another print sample. Return to Step 2 and repeat until print quality is acceptable. Manually adjust the form thickness setting as follows (temporary adjustment, not stored in memory): a. Turn knob clockwise one click until print quality is acceptable. b.

  • Page 68: Heavy Forms Adjustment

    User’s Guide Heavy Forms Adjustment The Heavy Forms feature allows the printhead to be positioned horizontally on the form to avoid labels, paper perforations or other variations in form thickness that can cause paper handling issues. This feature becomes active when the paper moves more than 0.5 inches. The default location of the printhead is 2 inches from the left side of the printer.

  • Page 69: Changing From Main Paper Path To Alternate Path

    User’s Guide Changing From Main Paper Path to Alternate Path If continuous forms are presently loaded in the printer, you may change to the alternate paper path by proceeding as follows: (For cut sheet models, just insert the form. The following steps will be automatically executed by the printer.) Press the On/Off Line key to take printer off line.
  • Page 70 User’s Guide Figure 3-12: Main and Alternate Paper Paths (Cut Sheet not Shown) 3-22...

  • Page 71: Changing From Alternate Paper Path To Main Paper Path

    User’s Guide Changing From Alternate Paper Path to Main Paper Path If paper is loaded in the alternate printer path, you may change to the Main Paper Path by proceeding as follows: Press the On/Off Line key to take printer off line. Press the Tear Off key to advance form to tear off point.

  • Page 72: Paper Out Condition

    User’s Guide 3.10 Paper Out Condition When the printer runs out of paper, the following messages will appear in the display depending on paper path selected: <Paper Out: Main> <LOAD CHECKS> <Paper Out: Alt> <LOAD PROFILE 2> Remove last printed form from paper path by using Form Feed key. Load continuous forms.

  • Page 73: Automatically Changing Paper Paths On Paper Out

    User’s Guide 3.11 Automatically Changing Paper Paths On Paper Out The printer may be configured to automatically change paper paths during a paper out condition. NOTE This may be useful in applications where the printer is unattended or installed at a remote location.

  • Page 74: Selecting Paper Paths Using The Profile Key

    User’s Guide 3.12 Selecting Paper Paths Using the Profile Key Each Profile contains a ‘Path’ feature which specifies the (Main, Alt, Either) paper path. When a profile is selected, the paper path may be automatically changed or the operator may be asked to load a new form in the currently selected paper path.
  • Page 75 User’s Guide Example using same path: The current profile is named “Invoices” and the paper path selected by that profile is alternate. The new profile named “Memos” specifies the same path (Alt). After selecting profile “Memos” and the printer has successfully parked the invoices, the following message will be displayed: <...

  • Page 76: Selecting Paper Paths From The Host Computer Using Dpcl Command

    User’s Guide 3.13 Selecting Paper Paths From the Host Computer Using DPCL Command In demand document applications, the paper path may be selected by using Downline Printer Control Language (DPCL) sequences to select the active Profile 1-4. This command is available in all emulation modes.
  • Page 77 User’s Guide The DPCL sequence to change profiles is active in all emulations. Select Profile (form) <n> ESC$$E1.I18;<n>.X. CODE FORMAT ASCII: <n> DECIMAL: 36 36 69 49 46 73 49 56 59 46 88 46 HEXADECIMAL: 24 24 45 31 2E 49 31 38 3B 2E 58 2E Description: This command is used to select Profile n where values of n range from 1 to 4.

  • Page 79: Features And Profiles

    User’s Guide Features and Profiles Features This chapter describes and explains the various user programmable features of the printer. Using the keypad, the printer can be easily configured to operate in a variety of host environments and provide print for common applications such as reports, checks, invoices, and labels.

  • Page 80: Profiles

    User’s Guide Profiles A unique benefit of this printer is its ability to store the feature settings for commonly used applications in what is called a Profile. Up to four profiles may be named, stored in the printer’s non-volatile memory, and recalled with a few key strokes. This avoids time consuming setup and reprogramming each time the application changes.
  • Page 81 User’s Guide In this sample, change from printing “Reports” to “Checks” as follows: Take printer off line by pressing the On/Off Line key. Park current form. Change to desired profile, in this case “checks”. Load the appropriate forms (“checks”). Place unit on line. For an application that is not stored in a profile, call up the profile whose features most closely match the application and reprogram only the features requiring change.

  • Page 82: Setup Mode Key Functions

    User’s Guide Setup Mode Key Functions To change features, open the Keypad Door to enter Setup Mode. Figure 4-1 shows the Setup Mode keys and their respective functions. A brief description of each key function follows: Figure 4-1: Setup Mode Keys...
  • Page 83 User’s Guide The Next Menu key provides access to a specific group of features. Pressing this key steps through the printer features by menu. This prevents having to “cycle through” the entire list using the Feature key in order to get to the desired feature.

  • Page 84: Lcd Display

    User’s Guide LCD Display In Setup Mode, the LCD display provides the following information: Form Length 88 Feature Name and Value: M1 PAGE FORMAT Menu Names: Self Test Diagnostic Tests:...

  • Page 85: Profile Feature Listing

    User’s Guide Profile Feature Listing To print a listing of the feature settings of a particular profile, follow the steps below: Make certain 20 column or wider paper is loaded in the printer. Press the On/Off Line key to take the printer off line. Before entering Setup Mode, press the Profile key until it displays the profile you wish to print.

  • Page 86: Changing Features In A Profile

    User’s Guide Changing Features in a Profile Feature settings in a profile may be changed through the keypad by following the steps below: Press the On/Off Line key to take the printer off line. Press Park key to park paper. Press the Profile key to select profile being changed.
  • Page 87 User’s Guide Repeat Steps 5 through 8 as necessary until all features are correctly set for your application. 10. Close the Keypad Door to exit Setup Mode. The alternating display will read: Press ‘Profile’ To Save Settings To answer “Yes”, press the Profile key. This will permanently record the change in non-volatile memory for that profile.
  • Page 88 User’s Guide As an example, assume the profile you are presently using defines the lines per inch as 6. To permanently change the lines per inch to 8, proceed as follows: Press the On/Off Line key to take the printer off line. Press Park key to park paper.

  • Page 89: User Programmable Features

    User’s Guide User Programmable Features Menu 1: Page Format Printer Displays Values Description Lines/Inch Vertical pitch for printing text in lines per inch. Form Length Lines per page resets top and bottom margins. Value cannot exceed bottom margin. Top Margin Number of lines from the top-of-form and the first print line.
  • Page 90 User’s Guide Menu 1: Page Format (Cont’d) Printer Displays Values Description Clear Horz Tabs Clear Horizontal Tabs Pressing the Enter key will clear all horizontal tabs. Horz Tab ### xxx Set/Clr Horizontal Tabs Pressing the Value key selects the column (#) where a horizontal tab may be set or cleared.
  • Page 91 User’s Guide Menu 2: Forms Control Printer Displays Values Description Load ###/144” 0 0/144 This feature is used to align the first printline of a form and the printhead. This feature is normally set using the Adjust Form key. This feature is active only during paper loading.
  • Page 92 User’s Guide Menu 2: Forms Control (Cont’d) Printer Displays Values Description Manual Tear The printer will perform a form feed before moving to the tear position after pressing the Tear Off key. The printer will move to the tear position after printing crosses the next forms boundary after pressing the Tear Off key.
  • Page 93 User’s Guide Menu 2: Forms Control (Cont’d) Printer Displays Values Description Auto Time ###s The time in seconds that the form will be in the tear position after more data is sent to the printer. This feature works only when the Auto Tear feature is ON.
  • Page 94 User’s Guide Menu 2: Forms Control (Cont’d) Printer Displays Values Description Path xxxxx Either Allows the current profile to be paper path Main specific. Alt. Paper Speed This feature controls the paper feed speed in inches per second. Slower speeds may improve paper handling of certain forms.
  • Page 95 User’s Guide Menu 3: Personality Printer Displays Values Description Emulate xxxxxxxx IBM Pro This feature selects the desired emulation. IBM Grph. LA 120 Escape sequences for each emulation are listed Epson FX in the “Programmer’s Manual.” DS-180 Display Hex display feature, see “Troubleshooting and Maintenance”...
  • Page 96 User’s Guide Menu 3: Personality (Cont’d) Printer Displays Values Description Set xxxxxxxxx 7 Bit ASCII Refer to “Programmer’s Manual” for DEC Supplmt1 character tables. IBM Code 437 IBM Code 850 Epson Italic Epson Graph Epson Ital/Gr Nat. xxxxxxxx All nationalities are available in all symbol sets, fonts, and emulations (except OCR A France and B) using Setup Mode.
  • Page 97 User’s Guide Menu 4: Printer Control Printer Displays Values Description Auto LF Disable No line feed with carriage return. Enable Performs a line feed with carriage return. Auto CR Disable No carriage return with line feed. Enable Performs a carriage return with line feed. Wrap Disable Printable data past the right margin is ignored.
  • Page 98 User’s Guide Menu 4: Printer Control (Cont’d) Printer Displays Values Description Buffer Size xxxx Specifies the size of the data buffer. Lower limit of this range may be limited by “Window Size” feature. Depends on buffer option installed Window Size xxxx Window (FIFO size) Specifies how many bytes of data must be...
  • Page 99 User’s Guide Menu 4: Printer Control (Cont’d) Printer Displays Values Description DGCL xxxxxxx Disable Disables recognition of Barcode Transparency commands Enable Enable recognition of Barcode Transparency Commands Exit Mode xxxxxx Adjust Adjust the form to the next logical line feed boundary upon exiting the Barcode Task mode.
  • Page 100 User’s Guide Menu 5: Serial Control Printer Displays Values Description Baud Rate xxxx Refer to the documentation of your host computer to determine the baud rate. 1200 1800 2400 4800 9600 19.2k Serial xxxxx RS-232 Selects serial configuration RS-422 Cable must be configured to match. See Appendix B Selecting OFF disables both serial configurations.
  • Page 101 User’s Guide Menu 5: Serial Control (Cont’d) Printer Displays Values Description xxxxxxx Hardware Handshaking Enable DTR (Data Terminal Ready) Busy on when: Buffer filled to high water mark Printer off line Paper out condition Error conditions Busy off when: Buffer below low water mark Disable Will remain high at all times.
  • Page 102 User’s Guide Menu 6: Parallel Control Printer Displays Values Description Handshk on xxxx Parallel interface handshaking Busy Active when: < or > Buffer filled to high water mark Printer off line Paper out condition Error conditions Inactive when: Buffer below low water mark Ack xxxxxx Busy After...
  • Page 103 User’s Guide Menu 7: Profile Control Printer Displays Values Description Rename: xxxxxxxx 0 ….. 9 Profile Name A ….. Z This feature allows you to give the current profile a customized name. a ….. z To change the current name: Space 1.
  • Page 104 User’s Guide Menu 7: Profile Control (cont’d) Printer Displays Values Description Max Profile This feature is used to limit the number of active profiles, thus eliminating the need to cycle through unused profiles. This feature is universal and can be changed in any profile.
  • Page 105 User’s Guide Menu 8: Form Thickness Control Printer Displays Values Description Auto Form Gap Allows the user to perform an immediate automatic form thickness adjustment. Thickest part of form should be used when making this adjustment. Quiet or Whisper High This feature determines method and impact of Medium a print line.
  • Page 106 User’s Guide Menu 9: Diagnostics Printer Displays Values Description Print Profile Pressing the Enter key will print the current profile features. Paper must be loaded in the printer before pressing the Enter key. To stop test, close the Keypad Door or press the Enter key. P/N: ###### Firmware revision number Test Printhead...
  • Page 107 User’s Guide Menu 10: System Control NOTE Refer to Appendix D for instructions on accessing Menu 10. 4-29...

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    User’s Guide Troubleshooting and Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance This chapter provides scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting procedures that can be performed by the operator. A qualified technician should perform any troubleshooting or maintenance beyond the level presented in this chapter. WARNING MAKE CERTAIN PRINTER DISCONNECTED FROM THE AC POWER...
  • Page 110 User’s Guide Use a small vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the carriage, platen, paper tractors, paper out sensors, and printer throat. A dry, lint-free cloth may be used to clean accumulated dirt from the carriage shafts and the platen. Figure 5-1: Cleaning the Printer...

  • Page 111: Error Message

    User’s Guide Error Message Paper Out Condition (Main Tractors) When the printer runs out of paper, the following message will appear in the display: < Paper Out: Main> The printer will automatically go off line when the paper supply is depleted. To recover from a paper out condition: Load paper into the main tractors.
  • Page 112 User’s Guide Paper Out Conditions (Alternate Tractors) < Paper Out: ALT > When the alternate tractors run out of paper, the following message will appear in the display: Load paper into Alternate tractors. Press Load key to load forms. Press On/Off Line key to continue. The error message will be cleared from the display after paper is loaded.

  • Page 113: Paper Jam

    User’s Guide Paper Jam Paper jams may occur for several different reasons including: incorrect forms loading, form thickness adjustment set too close, or form out of specification. Check the value of the features that may affect form thickness adjustment: horizontal gap, vertical gap, heavy forms, and adjust form gap.
  • Page 114 User’s Guide Carriage Jam If the carriage is unable to move because of foreign objects in the printer or because of mechanical failure, the following messages will alternate in the display: < Carriage Jam > Press On/Off Line Key To recover from this error condition: Press the On/Off Line key to take the printer off line.

  • Page 115: Keypad Lockout

    User’s Guide Keypad Lockout The following message is displayed momentarily after pressing a key which has been locked out or delayed: >> Key Locked << This feature can be changed by using the instructions located in Appendix D.

  • Page 116: Printer Diagnostics

    User’s Guide Printer Diagnostics Printer Diagnostics The following printer diagnostics are available to aid in troubleshooting printer malfunctions. They are accessed while in the Setup Mode under Menu 9: Diagnostics. To initiate these diagnostics, perform Steps 1-5 NOTE Paper must be loaded prior to performing printer diagnostics.
  • Page 117 User’s Guide Print Profile This test will print a complete listing of feature settings for the current profile. This is normally used to obtain a quick list of the printer feature settings that can be compared with the computer system. Figure 5-4: Print Profile...
  • Page 118 User’s Guide Figure 5-4 (cont’d): Print Profile 5-10...
  • Page 119 User’s Guide P/N: 104217 – xx (Firmware Part Number) This test is normally used by service personnel to determine what level and type of firmware is installed in the printer. The test is included in the “Print Profile” feature, Figure 5-4, M9 Diagnostics.
  • Page 120 User’s Guide Test Printhead This test verifies that the individual printhead impact wires and the controlling electronics are operating properly. It may be used to identify the cause if dots are missing on the print out. In this test, one complete line is printed using each wire in the printhead. The wire is noted in the test print out.
  • Page 121 User’s Guide Run Mode Test This test (requiring 80 column paper) will print the current Symbol set in all fonts available in the printer. 5-13...
  • Page 122 User’s Guide Run Self Test This test (requiring 80 column paper) will print an ASCII ripple pattern and will test the internal logic of the printer. If this test runs, the printer has passed all internal diagnostics. 5-14...

  • Page 123: Display Mode

    User’s Guide Display Mode This test (requiring 80 column paper) is accessed while in Setup Mode under M3 Emulate. It is used to aid in program debugging or problem isolation. When Enabled, all data being sent to the printer from the computer is passed through the normal printer logic and printed in a hex dump format.

  • Page 124: Troubleshooting

    User’s Guide Troubleshooting NOTE Please read this section before continuing to symptom analysis. The following diagnostic tests are used to aid in isolating possible printer malfunctions. These tests will assist the operator in determining printer/host problems. Additional information for printer error recovery is described under Error Messages. For host to printer communication problems, it is suggested that the operator read the Interface Functional Description of this manual prior to symptom analysis.

  • Page 125: Troubleshooting Table

    User’s Guide Troubleshooting Table Symptom Corrective Action No Host Communication Verify properly selected profile. Serial Check interface cable (pin outs), cable connections, or try a new cable. Verify emulation selected. Verify baud rate, serial type (RS-232, RS-422), parity, data bits, DTR, handshaking Is serial port disabled? Reset profile and re-setup the printer.
  • Page 126 User’s Guide Symptom Corrective Action Paper Feeding Problems Verify power plug connection to the printer. Tractors Verify paper tension. Adjust tractors if paper is too tight or too loose causing buckling (See Section 3.3) Make sure the paper holes are aligned properly in tractors. Equally space rear paper supports and front paper guides between tractors.
  • Page 127 User’s Guide Symptom Corrective Action Paper Feeding Problems Remove any paper jams by pressing Line Feed and Adjust Cut Sheet * Turn power off, open Access Cover and remove any foreign objects. Adjust the right edge guide to the correct width and reload paper. (See Section 3.3) If form is 4.5 inches to 6.0 inches long, verify that the Vertical Gap position is set to 0.0 inches (located under M8: Form Thickness.
  • Page 128 User’s Guide Symptom Corrective Action Carriage Jam Turn off power, open front Access Cover, and check for foreign objects. Verify label is not stuck to the ribbon guide. Verify form thickness setting. No Print Verify installation of ribbon and ribbon guide. Run a self-test.
  • Page 129 User’s Guide Symptom Corrective Action Prints Garbage Verify properly selected profile. Serial Check interface cable (pin outs), cable connections, or try a new cable. Verify emulation selected. Verify baud rate, serial type (RS-232, RS-422), parity, data bits, DTR, handshaking. Reset profile and re-setup the printer. Loss of Data Check interface cable (pin outs), cable connections, or try Buffer Overflow...
  • Page 130 User’s Guide Symptom Corrective Action Printer Will Not Switch Paths Change the Path Value to “Either” under M2: Forms Control. (See Section 3.8 – 3.13). Verify the Config feature in M10 matches the configuration of the printer. First Print Line Location is Readjust the first print line using the instructions in Wrong Section 3.4.

  • Page 131: Printer Specifications

    User’s Guide A. Printer Specifications A.1 Printer Characteristics • Printhead: 9 wire with a rated life of 200,000,000 draft characters. • Maximum Line Length: Main Tractor Path 8.8 inches (223mm) (88 columns @ 10 cpi) Alternate Tractor Path 8.8 inches (223mm) (88 columns @ 10 cpi) •...

  • Page 132: Font Specifications

    User’s Guide A.3 Font Specifications • Available Fonts/Typefaces: Print Speed Pitches Matrix (H x W) (CPS) 10, 12*, 13.2, 15, 16.5, 9 x 10 17.16, 18, 20 Draft 10, 12, 13.2, 15, 16, 16.5, 9 x 12 17.16, 18, 20 Courier 18 x 24 Prestige...
  • Page 133 User’s Guide • International Character Sets: Epson Nationalities DEC Nationalities France U. K. Germany Finland U. K. Sweden Denmark I Norway/Denmark Sweden Germany Italy France Spain I Japan Norway Denmark II Spain II Latin America...

  • Page 134: Paper Feed Specifications

    User’s Guide A.4 Paper Feed Specifications • Paper Types: Main Tractor: 3 ½ inches to 10 5/8 inches (88.9 mm to 269.8 mm), 1 to 9 part, .028 inches (.127 mm) max. thickness. Individual parts not to exceed .005 inches (.711 mm) thickness without factory approval.

  • Page 135: Forms Mode Change

    User’s Guide A.5 Forms Mode Change • Parking Forms: The forms are reverse fed into the tractors, so that the alternate paper path may be selected. The new forms are then reloaded to the previously set top-of-form and top margin. •...

  • Page 136: Operator Panel Functional Description

    User’s Guide A.7 Operator Panel Functional Description • Display Description: 1 line by 16 character LCD. In addition, an LED is used to indicate READY (On Line) status. • Keyswitch Layout: 8 keys A.8 Ribbon Cartridge/Drive Stationary cartridge with an average life of 7-10 million characters (depending upon printing application).

  • Page 137: Electrical

    User’s Guide A.10 Electrical • Power Requirements: 97 V to 132 V, 57 to 63 Hz 195 V to 264 V, 47 to 53 Hz A.11 Shock and Vibration The printer meets NSTA pre-shipment requirements. A.12 Environmental • Temperature: Non-operating: -30° to 180° F (-34° to 82° C) Operating: 40°...

  • Page 138: Compliances

    User’s Guide A.13 Compliances This unit will comply with the following at the time of production. • Safety: UL 1950 CSA C22.2 No 950M-1989 EN 60950 IEEE587 EN 50082-1 • EMI: FCC Class A EN 55022 Class A VDE Class B...

  • Page 139: Interface Specifications

    User’s Guide B. Interface Specifications B.1 Parallel Interface • Data Transmissions: 7 or 8 bit • Synchronization: Externally supplied Data Strobe • Handshaking: Acknowledge (Busy before Acknowledge or Busy after Acknowledge) Busy (Acknowledge before Busy or Acknowledge after Busy) • Logic Level: Input data and all interface signals are TTL compatible.
  • Page 140 User’s Guide SIGNAL CONDITION +BUSY +PAPER- +SELECT -ERROR READY HIGH HIGH FIFO FULL HIGH HIGH HIGH PAPER OUT HIGH HIGH CRG JAM HIGH OFF LINE HIGH HIGH FATAL ERROR HIGH HIGH + Active high - Active low...
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  • Page 142 User’s Guide The following diagram illustrates the signal timing of the parallel interface when Acknowledge is issued after busy. Figure B-2: Signal Timing Pattern (Sheet 1)
  • Page 143 User’s Guide The following diagram illustrates the signal timing of the parallel interface when Acknowledge is issued before busy. Figure B-2: Signal Timing Pattern (Sheet 2)

  • Page 144: Parallel Interface Enable/Disable

    User’s Guide B.2 Parallel Interface Enable/Disable Set the power switch to On. Press the On/Off Line key. Open the Keypad Door. The first menu will appear on the display. Press the Next Menu key until you have accessed Menu 6. The display will appear as shown: M6 PARALLEL CONTROL Press the Feature...

  • Page 145: Serial Interface

    User’s Guide B.3 RS-232 Serial Interface • Data Transfer Rates (Baud Rate): 2400 4800 9600 1200 19200 1800 • Synchronization: Start-Stop Bits • Data Format: Start Bit: Data Bits: 7 or 8 Parity: Odd, even or no parity Stop Bit: 1 for reception 1 for transmission If the host serial interface is configured for 7 Bit data with no parity, data from host...
  • Page 146 User’s Guide When the printer is ready for more data, it will transmit the DC1 (X-ON) character. ETX/ACK: The host will include the ETX character at the end of a string of data. When the printer detects the ETX character, it transmits an ACK character to the host, indicating it is ready for more data.
  • Page 147 User’s Guide SIGNAL NO MODEM CONTROL MODEM CONTROL When the printer is ready to When the printer is ready to accept data, this line will be high accept data, this line will be high (+EIA LEVEL). This line will go (+EIA LEVEL).

  • Page 148: Serial Interface Selection

    User’s Guide B.4 Serial Interface Selection Set the power switch to On. Press the On/Off Line key. Open the Keypad Door. The first menu will appear on the display. Press the Next Menu key until you have accessed Menu 5. The display will appear as shown: M5 SERIAL CNTRL Press the Feature...
  • Page 149 User’s Guide RS-232 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignment SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL DIRECTION Frame Ground Transmitted Data Received Data Request to send Clear to Send Data Set Ready Signal Ground Data Carrier Detects No Connect No Connect Data Terminal Ready No Connect No Connect Reserved Reserved...
  • Page 150 User’s Guide RS-422 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignment SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL DIRECTION Frame Ground Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Signal Ground Reserved No Connect No Connect No Connect No Connect No Connect Transmitted Data (+) Transmitted Data (-) Received Data (+) Received Data (-) Data Terminal Ready (+) Data Terminal Ready (-)

  • Page 151: C. Default Tables

    User’s Guide C. Default Tables Profiles are user definable sets of default parameters that can be used to setup the printer for predetermined function(s). All profiles reside in the non-volatile printer memory and are retained when the printer is powered off. Upon power up, the last selected profile configuration is loaded into the printer control system.

  • Page 152: Forms Control

    User’s Guide C.2 Menu 2: Forms Control Feature Defaults Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 Load 0 72/144” Load Crg Mov Horz Adj 0/144” *Tear x x/144” Manual Tear Manual Time Auto Tear Auto Time HF: Pos Crg 2.0”...

  • Page 153: Printer Control

    User’s Guide C.4 Menu 4: Printer Control Feature Defaults Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 Auto LF Disable Auto CR Disable Wrap Enable Print Bidirect Auto Path SW Vert Graphic Horz Graphic Power Up On Line Buffer Size Window Size Dble Strike DGCL...

  • Page 154: Serial Interface

    User’s Guide C.5 Menu 5: Serial Interface Feature Defaults Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 Baud Rate 9600 Serial RS-232 Parity None Data Bits Enable Handshk X-On/X-Off X-On Ctrl Single X-Off Ctrl Single Modem Ctrl C.6 Menu 6: Parallel Interface Feature Defaults Profile 1...
  • Page 155 User’s Guide C.7 Menu 7: Profile Control Feature Defaults Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 Rename: Profile 1 Save Profile ********** ********** ********** ********** Reset Profile ********** ********** ********** ********** SER Prt PAR Prt Port Time Max Profiles *** These features cannot be user defined.
  • Page 156 User’s Guide C.9 Menu 9: Diagnostics Feature Defaults Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 Print Profile ********** ********** ********** ********** P/N: ##### ********** ********** ********** ********** Test Printhead ********** ********** ********** ********** Run Mode Test ********** ********** ********** ********** Run Self Test **********...
  • Page 157 User’s Guide C.10 Menu 10 System Control Feature Defaults Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 Reset NVRAM Key, Lockout All Unlocked Reset Quick List xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx • Font DP 10 • Lines/Inch • Form Length • Left Margin •...
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  • Page 159: System Administration Features

    User’s Guide D. System Administration Features D.1 Features Available In System Control Menu This appendix describes how to access features that are not normally available while the printer is in Setup Mode. These features are found in Menu 10: System Control. By accessing this menu you can: •...

  • Page 160: Menu 10 System Control

    User’s Guide D.2 Menu 10: System Control Displayed Function Values Description of Features Reset Printer NVM Pressing the Enter key will reset all profiles to their factory defaults. This will also set top-of-form to the current position and the printhead to platen default position.
  • Page 161 User’s Guide Menu 10: System Control Displayed Function Values Description of Features Key Lock Functions Use the Value up/down keys to scroll through the available key list. If the Enter key is pressed, the Off Line Values “lock” or “unlock” will toggle, respectively. Load/FF The selected values are automatically saved.
  • Page 162 User’s Guide Menu 10: System Control Displayed Function Values Description of Features Reset Quick List Resets the list of features accessed by the Quick Access key to the default features. Add Quick FTR Use Value keys to select feature to add to Quick Access key.

  • Page 163: Key Functions That Can Be Locked

    User’s Guide D.3 Key Functions That Can Be Locked Displayed Function Description of Function Off Line Disables the ability to place the printer Off Line. This function is disabled only when paper is properly installed in the printer. Profile Select and Park keys are also disabled because they are only active when the printer is off line.
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  • Page 165: E. Ascii Conversion Chart

    User’s Guide ASCII Conversion Chart ASCII DECIMAL ASCII DECIMAL VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE Space " &...
  • Page 166 User’s Guide ASCII Conversion Chart (Cont’d) ASCII DECIMAL ASCII DECIMAL VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE < >...
  • Page 167 User’s Guide ASCII Conversion Chart (Cont’d) ASCII DECIMAL ASCII DECIMAL VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE...

  • Page 169: Ascii Character Sets

    User’s Guide ASCII Character Sets ASCII Character Sets A Character Set is a collection of characters (i.e. letters, numbers, and symbols) organized into a “Set” where each character is assigned a unique code. SLV-DAT-PRO supports the following Character Sets that are selected automatically when the emulation is selected. To select a Character Set different from the default select the emulation then character set.

  • Page 170: Bit Ascii Character Set

    User’s Guide 7 Bit ASCII Character Set...
  • Page 171 User’s Guide 7 Bit ASCII Character Set (Cont’d)

  • Page 172: Ibm Code Page 437 Symbol Set

    User’s Guide IBM Code Page 437 Symbol Set...
  • Page 173 User’s Guide IBM Code Page 437 Symbol Set (Cont’d)

  • Page 174: Ibm Code Page 850 Symbol Set

    User’s Guide IBM Code Page 850 Symbol Set...
  • Page 175 User’s Guide IBM Code Page 850 Symbol Set (Cont’d)

  • Page 176: Epson Italic Symbol Set

    User’s Guide Epson Italic Symbol Set...
  • Page 177 User’s Guide Epson Italic Symbol Set (Cont’d)

  • Page 178: Epson Graphics Symbol Set

    User’s Guide Epson Graphics Symbol Set F-10...
  • Page 179 User’s Guide Epson Graphics Symbol Set (Cont’d) F-11...

  • Page 180: Epson Italic Graphics Symbol Set

    User’s Guide Epson Italic Graphics Symbol Set F-12...
  • Page 181 User’s Guide Epson Italic Graphic Symbol Set (Cont’d) F-13...

  • Page 182: Dec Supplemental Symbol Set

    User’s Guide DEC Supplemental Symbol Set F-14...
  • Page 183 User’s Guide DEC Supplemental Symbol Set (Cont’d) F-15...

  • Page 184: Nationality Overlay Character Set

    User’s Guide Nationality Overlay Character Set F-16...

  • Page 185: Escape Sequence Quick Reference

    User’s Guide G. Escape Sequence Quick Reference G.1 Epson FX The following is a listing of the commands and their functions. For complete sequence, see the Programmer’s Manual. ASCII Epson FX Command Command Description Terminates horizontal and vertical tab escape sequences. Sounds the printer buzzer.
  • Page 186 User’s Guide Epson FX (Cont’d) ASCII Epson FX Command Command Description ESC ! Master Print mode selection ESC # Cancel Most Significant Bit (MSB) function. ESC % Select character set from ROM or from RAM. ESC & Define User-defined characters in RAM ESC * Select Graphic mode.
  • Page 187 User’s Guide Epson FX (Cont’d) ASCII Epson FX Command Command Description ESC @ Resets printer. ESC A Set line spacing to n/72 inch. ESC B Set vertical tabs. ESC C Set forms length in lines. ESC C Set forms length in inches when first variable is a null. ESC D Set horizontal tab.
  • Page 188 User’s Guide Epson FX (Cont’d) ASCII Epson FX Command Command Description ESC T Cancel Superscript or Subscript characters. ESC U Select/Cancel Unidirectional print mode. ESC W Select/Cancel Enlarged print mode. ESC Y Select high speed double-density graphics. ESC Z Select quadruple-density graphics. ESC ^ Select 9-pin graphics.

  • Page 189: Ibm Proprinter

    User’s Guide G.2 IBM Proprinter ASCII IBM Proprinter Command Command Description Terminates horizontal and vertical tab escape sequences. Sounds the printer buzzer. Backspace. Horizontal tab. Line feed. Vertical tab. Form feed. Carriage return. Shift out. Selects Double wide mode for the current line. Shift in.
  • Page 190 User’s Guide IBM Proprinter (Cont’d) ASCII IBM Proprinter Command Command Description ESC 5 Select/Cancel automatic line feed. ESC 6 Select character set 2. ESC 7 Select character set 1. ESC 8 Disable paper out detector. ESC 9 Enable paper out detector. ESC : Select 12 characters per inch.
  • Page 191 User’s Guide IBM Proprinter (Cont’d) ASCII IBM Proprinter Command Command Description ESC N Set perforation skip to n lines. ESC O Disable perforation skip mode. ESC P Select/Cancel proportional printing. ESC Q Disable the printer. ESC R Reset tabs to default settings. ESC S Select Superscript or Subscript characters.

  • Page 192: Dec

    User’s Guide G.3 DEC LA-120 ASCII DEC LA-120 Command Command Description Null character. Sounds the printer buzzer. Backspace. Horizontal tab. Line feed. Vertical tab. Form feed. Carriage return. Cancel. Cancel text in the print buffer. Introduces an escape sequence. ESC (A Select UK character set language.
  • Page 193 User’s Guide DEC LA-120 (Cont’d) ASCII DEC LA-120 Command Command Description ESC H Set horizontal tab at current column. ESC J Set vertical tab at current line. ESC 2 Clear all horizontal tabs. ESC [4 Clear all vertical tabs. ESC [n a Advance by n columns.
  • Page 194 User’s Guide DEC LA-120 (Cont’d) ASCII DEC LA-120 Command Command Description ESC [;n s Set right margin to n. ESC [0;n s Set right margin to n. ESC [n u Set horizontal tab at column n. ESC [n1;n2..;n16u Set horizontal tabs at column n1….n16. ESC [n v Set vertical tab at line n.
  • Page 195 User’s Guide DEC LA-120 (Cont’d) ASCII DEC LA-120 Command Command Description ESC [5z Select 3 lines per inch. ESC [6z Select 4 lines per inch. ESC [n‘ Go to column n. ESC L Set horizontal tab at current column. ESC [nt Set form length to n.

  • Page 196: Optional

    User’s Guide G.4 TI-885 (optional) ASCII TI-885 Command Command Description Null Character Sound The Printer Bell Backspace Horizontal Tab Line Feed Vertical Tab Form Feed Carriage Return Select Enlarged Mode (By Line) Escape ESC PC ESC \ Select 10-Pitch Characters ESC 6 Select 10-Pitch Characters ESC P D ESC \...
  • Page 197 User’s Guide TI-885 (Cont’d) ASCII TI-885 Command Command Description ESC b Select Bidirectional Print ESC u Cancel Bidirectional Print ESC [Ns Set Left Margin ESC [; Ns Set Right Margin ESC [N Set Left and Right Margin ESC [Nr Set Top Margin ESC [;Nr Set Bottom Margin ESC [N...
  • Page 198 User’s Guide TI-885 (Cont’d) ASCII TI-885 Command Command Description ESC [Nv Set A Vertical Tab ESC [N Set Vertical Tabs ESC [4g Clear All Vertical Tabs ESC [Nd Tab To Line N ESC [Ne Advance Paper N Lines ESC 2 Set Line Spacing To 1/6 Inch ESC 0 Set Line Spacing To 1/8 Inch...

  • Page 199: G.5 Ds-180

    User’s Guide G.5 DS-180 ASCII DS-180 Command Command Description Null Character Sound The Printer Bell Backspace Horizontal Tab Line Feed Vertical Tab Form Feed Carriage Return Select Double Wide Print Cancel Double Wide Print Escape Delete ENQ or FS Enter Anadex Graphics ACK or GS Exit Anadex Graphics With No Forms Correction ESC [5w...
  • Page 200 User’s Guide DS-180 (Cont’d) ASCII DS-180 Command Command Description ESC [3w Select 13.2-Pitch Characters ESC [4w Select 16.5-Pitch Characters ESC $ 1 Enable Continuous Underline ESC $ 2 Disable Continuous Underline ESC (A Select Character Set – United Kingdom ESC (B Select Character Set –...
  • Page 201 User’s Guide DS-180 (Cont’d) ASCII DS-180 Command Command Description ESC [nt Set Form Length ESC 1 Set Horizontal Tab At Current Print Column ESC [g or ESC [0g Clear Horizontal Tab At Current Print Column ESC [nu Set A Horizontal Tab ESC [n1;n2;n16u Set Horizontal Tabs ESC [2g...
  • Page 202 User’s Guide DS-180 (Cont’d) ASCII DS-180 Command Command Description ESC [3z Set Line Spacing To 12 Lines Per Inch ‘ Set Print Column ESC [n ESC [na Advance Print Column By “n” Columns ESC [nd Set Print Line To Line “n” ESC [ne Advance Print Line By “n”...

  • Page 203: Dpcl Command Sequence Summary

    User’s Guide G.6 DPCL Command Sequence Summary ASCII DPCL Emulation Command Command Description ESC$$EE DPCL entry mode DPCL exit mode I1;P Forms Length I2;P Vertical Pitch I3;P Top Margin I4;P Bottom Margin I5;P Left Margin I6;P Right Margin I7;P Manual Tear Time I8;P Automatic Tear Time I10;P...
  • Page 204 User’s Guide DPCL Command Sequence Summary (Cont’d) ASCII DPCL Emulation Command Command Description I27;P Cut Sheet Timeout I28;P Cut Sheet Calibration I29;P Horizontal Gap Position I30;P Vertical Gap Position A1;P Set Horizontal Tabs A2;P Clear Horizontal Tabs A3;P Set Vertical Tabs A4;P Clear Vertical Tabs F2;P...
  • Page 205 User’s Guide DPCL Command Sequence Summary (Cont’d) ASCII DPCL Emulation Command Command Description B2;P Automatic Line Feed B3;P Automatic Carriage Return B4;P Automatic Line Wrap B5;P Unidirectional Print B7;P Power Up On Line B8;P Quiet Mode (Not available on Quiet Option) B9;P DGCL/Barcode Recognition B10;P...
  • Page 206 User’s Guide DPCL Command Sequence Summary (Cont’d) ASCII DPCL Emulation Command Command Description B26;P Print Suppression B27;P Paper Out Detection Defeat B28;P Auto Path Switch (SLV-DAT-PRO Dual Tractor) B29;P Vertical Graphics B30;P Horizontal Graphics B31;P High Impact B32;P DIGL Auto Form Feed B34;P Double Wide B37;P...
  • Page 207 User’s Guide DPCL Command Sequence Summary (Cont’d) ASCII DPCL Emulation Command Command Description E14;P Coax Mono/Dual Case Printing E15;P Coax Single/Double Spacing E16;P Coax International Character Set E17;P Coax Paper Out Timer E18;P Baud Rate (ASCII Only) E19;P Serial Configuration (ASCII Only) E20;P Parity (ASCII Only) E21;P...
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  • Page 209: Pcl

    User’s Guide H. PCL H.1 Printer Command Language The Printer Command Language contains a powerful set of graphics and text commands which can be accessible by the user from all emulation modes. The DGCL structure consists of two distinct levels: a Transparency level (or mode) and a Task level. The Transparency level can be accessed from any emulation mode by simply entering the up caret PY command sequence (^PY).
  • Page 210 User’s Guide The DGCL Recognition feature gives the user the ability to enable and disable recognition of the Printer Command Language. When the feature is ‘enabled’, the DGCL entrance command ‘^PY’ will be recognized and executed thus giving the user access to all the DGCL commands.

  • Page 211: Transparency Mode

    User’s Guide H.2 Transparency Mode Whenever the printer senses a ^PY command (and the ‘DGCL Recognition’ feature is enabled), the printer will enter DGCL Transparency mode. In this mode, the printer will screen incoming data for valid DGCL commands. When a valid DGCL command is encountered, it will be processed by the Transparency Mode Command Processor (see Table H-1).
  • Page 212 User’s Guide Table H-1 Transparency Mode Command Sequences Command DGCL Command Description ^&...
  • Page 213 User’s Guide Table H-1 Transparency Mode Command Sequences (Cont’d) Command DGCL Command Description ^< ^> Disable data suppression. ***CCW Landscape mode. Enable control code suppression. General purpose terminator Nested Vert. Repeat terminator. Portrait mode. Change command character. Disable control code suppression. Exit DGCL mode.
  • Page 214 User’s Guide Table H-1 Transparency Mode Command Sequences (Cont’d) Command DGCL Command Description ***CW Landscape mode. Enable data suppression. Numeric Variables. Vertical Repeat terminator. Disable double dot density. Enable double dot density. Disable unidirectional printing. Enable unidirectional printing. Enable one dot overlap barcode printing. Disable one dot overlap barcode printing.

  • Page 215: Task Mode

    User’s Guide H.3 Task Mode Whenever one of the commands ^E, ^M, ^U or ^V is sensed in the Transparency mode, control is handed over to the Task Mode Command Processor. Active emulation commands are not recognized in the Task mode and will be interpreted according to this mode. In Task mode you enter commands to create barcodes, draw lines and expand characters.
  • Page 216 User’s Guide The following is a summary of some DGCL Task mode features and their values upon entering the Task mode. Upon Entering DGCL Task Feature Value Data Suppression Retains passed value Control Code Suppression Retains passed value Double Vertical Dot density Retains passed value Horizontal Repeat Retains passed value...
  • Page 217 User’s Guide Table H-2 Task Mode Command Sequences Command DGCL Command Description ^*^+^,^- Task terminators- Exit task mode and print data. Return control to transparency mode. Disable data suppression Select a horizontal barcode. Turn descender mode On/Off. Enable Control Code Suppression. General purpose terminator.

  • Page 218: Sample Program For Aiag Label

    User’s Guide H.4 Sample Program for AIAG Label This sample program generates the following AIAG label using the Printer Command Language. ^PY^X Enter transparency mode ^F^X Enable ctrl code sup. ^M0000000^X Enter task mode ^D^X Enable descender mode ^LB0500040012^X Draw Box ^J120^T0000^LS05000001^X Bottom of PN field ^J120^T0300^LS00020110^X...
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  • Page 220 User’s Guide H-12...
  • Page 221 User’s Guide Index Alternate Paper Path, 3-23 Features, 2-8, 4-1, 4-9, 4-12, 5-17, C-6, D-1, D-3 ASCII Character Sets, F-1 Features Available In System Control Menu, D-1 ASCII Conversion Chart, E-1 Feed Direction, A-4 Automatically Changing Paper Paths, 3-26 Font Specifications, A-2 Available Fonts/Typefaces, A-2 Form Thickness Adjustment, 1-5, 1-13, 3-4, 3-10, 3-17, 3-19, 5-5, 5-21, G-20...
  • Page 222 User’s Guide LCD Display, 2-8, 4-7 Quick Start Up, 1-2 Load Forms, 1-18, 3-4 Ready LED, 2-1 Main Paper Path, 3-1, 3-21, 3-23 Ribbon Cartridge/Drive, A-7 Maximum Line Length, A-5 RS-232/RS-422 Serial Interface, 1-22, A-5 Run Mode Test, 5-14, C-6 Run Self Test, 4-29, 5-8, 5-15, C-6 On/Off Line Key Function, 2-4 Operator Panel Functional Description, A-7...
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