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  • Page 2 Copyright © 2009 by Oki Data. All Rights Reserved Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of MIcrosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........5 Features .
  • Page 4 Setting the Printhead Gap ......64 Printhead Gap Settings ........65 Changing to a Manual Printhead Gap Setting.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Features • Precise registration control for printing complicated forms • Flexible handling of multi-part forms – Individual or continuous feed – Maximum = original + 7 – Up to 0.02-inch (0.48 mm) thick • Automatic alignment when feeding individual forms/sheets. •...

  • Page 6: Front View

    Front View 1 Sheet Guide 2 Cover 3 Platform for Manual Feed 4 Display Panel 5 On/Off Switch 6 Platen Knob 7 Control Panel 8 Sheet Supports Microline 8480FB User’s Guide Introduction • 6...
  • Page 7 1 Cover 2 Ribbon Cartridge 3 LCD Display Panel 4 Printhead 1 Tractors Microline 8480FB User’s Guide Introduction • 7...

  • Page 8: Rear View

    Rear View • 1 Stacker • 2 Power Cord Connector • 3 Parallel Port • 4 USB Port Microline 8480FB User’s Guide Introduction • 8...

  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Control Panel Individual Switches Switch Printer On Line Printer Off Line (Deselected) Press to place the Press to place the printer on line. printer off line. Function Setting Menu Mode • Scrolls backwards through available settings for an item. Engages the High Used to switch back and forth between Impact print mode.
  • Page 10 Switch Printer On Line Printer Off Line (Deselected) Engages the High Continuous Forms Speed Print mode. • In the print position: form feeds to next TOF position. • Loaded on the tractors, but not in the print position: the paper advances to the print position.

  • Page 11: Combined Switches

    Combined Switches With the Printer Powered Up and Off Line Switches Task Performed Select Align 1, Align 2, Align 3, or Align 4: Press and hold the MODE switch, then press the SHIFT switch repeatedly to select Align 1, Align 2, Align 3, or Align 4 as the setting for Auto Align (see Memory Auto ALign Cross Ref page 42).

  • Page 12: Control Panel Lights

    With the Printer Powered Up and Off Line Switches Task Performed Press and hold both the LOAD and the SHIFT switches to change the printhead gap setting. The factory default is Auto Gap in which the required printhead gap is sensed automatically by the printer.
  • Page 13 Light Blinking AUTO ALIGN The printer is set Auto Align is If both AUTO ALIGN to automatically disabled and ALARM are align single blinking, it indicates sheets/ forms. an unrecoverable error. Try shutting the printer off and turning it on again. If this doesn’t work, call your service dealer.

  • Page 14: Quick Reference: Control Panel Functions

    Quick Reference: Control Panel Functions Note Unless otherwise specified, these instructions assume that the printer is selected (on line). Enter the Function Setting Switch Paper Paths Menu 1. Press SEL. 1. Press SEL. 2. Press MODE repeatedly to change the paper path. 2.

  • Page 15: Print Modes

    Print Modes Your printer has three print modes: • Normal: for letter-quality printing • High Speed: for printing drafts • High Impact: for printing multipart forms Normal Print Mode Use for every day, letter-quality printing. High Speed Print Mode Use for high speed draft printing. When this mode is selected, the print appears lighter than in the Normal print mode.

  • Page 16: Changing Print Modes

    Changing Print Modes Note If you change the print mode while printing, the printer immediately switches to the new print mode. Make sure the printer is turned on and that the SEL light is on. To change to Normal print mode, press: The HIGH SPEED or HIGH IMPACT light goes out.

  • Page 17: Loading Print Media

    Loading Print Media Individual Sheets/Forms (“MANUAL”) The printer is set at the factory for • single sheets/forms • Auto Align mode • Normal print mode • automatic printhead gap Specifications: Individual Sheets/Forms, for Use with Auto Align Mode Note Printing envelopes requires use of the sheet guide (1) instead of the Auto Align mode.
  • Page 18 • Maximum Width x Length: 14.3” (364 mm) x 14.3” (364 mm) Normal Print Mode (the factory default) • Up to 6-part forms (original + 5) • Maximum Thickness: 0.0142” (0.36 mm) High Impact Mode • Up to 8-part forms (original + 7) •...
  • Page 19 The sheet loads in to the print position, automatically aligning so that it is square with the print path. Microline 8480FB User’s Guide Loading Print Media • 19...

  • Page 20: Continuous Forms ("Front")

    Continuous Forms (“FRONT”) Continuous Forms Specifications Width • Minimum: 4” (102 mm) • Maximum: 16” (406 mm) Single Thickness Forms • Weight range: 14 to 34 lb. US Bond (52 to 128 g/m Multi-part Forms Normal Print Mode (the printer default) •...
  • Page 21 2. Lift the lock lever on the left tractor, then move the left tractor to set the desired left margin for printing. • The ▼ mark on the gauge (1)—or the center of the diamond shaped hole (2)—represents the location of the center of the first character printed.
  • Page 22 4. Lift the lock lever (1) on the right tractor (2) and move the tractor over to correspond to the width of the continuous forms you are using. Center the paper support (3) between the two tractors. 5. Open both tractor covers and place the first three holes in the continuous forms paper over the pins.

  • Page 23: Switching Between Normal And High Impact Mode

    6. Close the tractor covers and fine tune the position of the right tractor until the holes in the paper are centered on the pins, then push back the right tractor lock lever. 7. Lower the platform. 8. Position the continuous forms stack below the printer with no more than about 1 inch (3 cm) offset (1).
  • Page 24 High Impact to Normal Print Mode Press LF / NORMAL PRIN. The LED beside HIGH IMPACT goes out and NORMAL appears at the end of the first line of the display. Switching between Single Sheets and Continuous Forms Single Sheets to Continuous Forms (Manual Feed to Front Feed) 1.
  • Page 25 3. Press MODE once or twice until you see MANUAL on the second line of the display. The printer switches paths and returns to the on-line state. 4. Load a sheet or form on the platform. Microline 8480FB User’s Guide Loading Print Media •...

  • Page 26: The Function Setting Menu

    The Function Setting Menu Make changes in the menu settings using the front panel keys. The changes are automatically saved when you exit the Function Setting Menu and are retained, even when you turn the printer off. Note Always print the Function Setting Menu before you reset or change the settings.

  • Page 27: Navigating The Function Setting Menu

    Navigating the Function Setting Menu Groups, Items, and Settings Each Group includes multiple Items, each of which has selectable Settings: Group 1 Item 1 Setting 1 … Setting X … Setting 1 … Setting X Item X Setting 1 … Setting X Accessing the Function Setting Menu 1.
  • Page 28 Scrolling Through Groups, Items and Settings Groups Press and hold , then press to scroll forward. Press and hold , then press to scroll backwards. Items Press to scroll forward. Press to scroll backwards. Settings Press to scroll forward. Press to scroll backwards.
  • Page 29 Example: Turning on Proportional Spacing and Form Tear-Off 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Press SEL. The printer goes off-line. 3. Simultaneously press SHIFT and MODE. 4. Press and hold SHIFT, then press FF repeatedly until FONT displays. 5. Press FF repeatedly until PROP. SPACING displays. 6.

  • Page 30: Resetting To The Factory Defaults

    7. Press and hold SHIFT, then press FF repeatedly until FRONT displays. FEED 8. Press FF repeatedly until FORM TEAR-OFF displays. 9. Press MODE. The setting changes to ON . 10. Press LOAD: this saves your setting and exits the menu mode. Resetting to the Factory Defaults Note Always print the Function Setting Menu (see page 31) before you reset or change the settings.

  • Page 31: Print The Function Settings Menu

    Print the Function Settings Menu Note Always print the Function Settings Menu before you reset or change the settings. Printing the Function Settings Menu is the only way to have a record of the settings. Printing the Function Setting Menu using a Single Sheet (Manual Feed) Before Starting 1.
  • Page 32 Print the Menu 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Press and hold SELECT and MODE while turning the printer on. 3. When "RELEASE SW" displays, release the switches. 4. Load the paper on the platform. The menu prints. Microline 8480FB User’s Guide The Function Setting Menu •...
  • Page 33 Printing the Function Setting Menu using Continuous Forms (Front Feed) Before Starting: 1. Make sure continuous forms are loaded. 2. Make sure front feed is selected. If manual feed is selected, the second line of the display reads ALIGN1 (the default, or whatever alignment method you have selected).
  • Page 34 Print the Menu 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Press and hold SELECT and MODE while turning the printer on. 3. When "RELEASE SW" displays, release the switches. The Function Settings menu prints. 4. Press the SHIFT switch. The printed sheet advances to the stacker for tear off. 5.

  • Page 35: Function Setting Menu Summary

    Function Setting Menu Summary Note The default setting is in bold blue type. Group Item Settings Printer Control Emulation Mode Epson LQ, IBM PPR, IBM AGM, Diablo Font Print Mode Courier, LQ Roman, LQ Swiss, LQ Swiss Bold, LQ Orator, LQ Gothic, LQ Prestige, Utility Pitch 10, 12, 15, 17.1, 20 cpi...
  • Page 36 Group Item Settings Command Fnc. Auto LF No, Yes Auto CR No, Yes IBM Emulations Only. Print Suppress No, Yes FF Function Not Used. Eject Condition Not Used Print Dir. CMD. Valid, Invalid SI Pitch (10) 17.1 IBM Emulations Only. SI Pitch (12) IBM Emulations Only.
  • Page 37 Group Item Settings Hardware Rcv. Buffer 128, 0 K Path Change Not Tear Off, Tear Off CutSheet Smooth Valid, Invalid Skp Ovr Binding Invalid, Valid 1, Valid 2 Sheet Feed Mode Not used. CSF Select Not used. Host Interface Auto, Interface, Parallel, USB I/F Time Out sec, 30 sec, 45 sec, 1 min, 2 min, 3 min, 4 min, 5 min...
  • Page 38 Group Item Settings Manual Feed 2.12 mm (1/12”), 3.18 mm (1/8”), 6.35 mm (1/4”), 7.62 Manual Feed Cross Ref. mm (3/10”), 8.47 mm (1/3”), 10.58 mm (5/12”), 23.28 mm (11/12”), 25.4 mm (1”), 27.52 mm (13/12”), 1Chr. Set Pos. Note: 1Chr. Set Pos. automatically appears as the setting when the front panel has been used to set a 1Chr.
  • Page 39 Group Item Settings CSF Front Not Used. CSF Rear Not Used. Front Feed 2.12 mm (1/12”), 3.18 mm (1/8”), 6.35 mm (1/4”), 8.47 mm (1/3”), 10.58 mm (5/12”), 19.05 mm (9/12”), 23.28 mm (11/12”), 25.4 mm (1”), 27.52 mm (13/12”), 1Chr. Set Pos. Note: 1Chr.
  • Page 40 Group Item Settings Adjustment TOF Adj. (Cut) -40 to to +40 in increments of 1/120 inch TOF Adj.(CSFF) Not Used. TOF Adj.(CSFR) Not Used. Front Load Adj. -40 to to +40 in increments of 1/120 inch PE Adj. (Cut) -15 to to +15 in increments of 1/120 inch PE Adj.

  • Page 41: Explanation Of Function Setting Menu Items

    Explanation of Function Setting Menu Items The menu items are listed in alphabetical order. For a summary of the menu groups, items and settings, see page 35. 1stDotAdjAlign Note Auto Alignment (see page 42) must be enabled. Adjusts the set horizontal location for printing the first character on a form when using manual feed from the platform.

  • Page 42: Auto Align

    Align1 Pos. Adj. Align2 Pos. Adj. Align3 Pos. Adj. Align4 Pos. Adj. Use these to set up to four custom values for the left margin on forms when you are using manual feed from the platform. This represents the distance from the left edge of the page to the left side of the first printed character.
  • Page 43 at the top such as a large dark area on one side or a cutout. Such types of forms defeat the skew sensor. Auto Align (POW) Note This setting interacts with the other "Align" items in the Group Manual Feed group (see page 38). Sets the alignment method (skew adjustment) engaged for manual feed from the platform when the printer is turned on.

  • Page 44: Buzzer Volume

    Auto LF The default is No. If you want the printer to automatically add a line fee Buzzer The default is Enable. Change to Disable to turn off the printer’s audible alarm. Buzzer Volume Choose the volume of the buzzer: Low [the default], Middle, or High.

  • Page 45: Emulation Mode

    Emulation Mode Choose the printer emulation: Epson LQ [the default], IBM PPR, IBM AGM, or Diablo. Form Tear-Off The default is Off. To activate Form Tear-Off, change the setting to The Forms Tear-Off feature allows a printed continuous form page to be torn off without wasting paper or adjusting the printer.
  • Page 46 Gap Control Sets whether the printhead gap is set automatically [the default] or manually. Manual Gap Settings Setting Used for Manual Gap 1 • Single sheets 14 to 22 lb. US Bond (52 to 81 g/m • Thickness range 0.06 to 0.10 mm Manual Gap 2 •...

  • Page 47: Host Interface

    Gap Pos. When Auto Gap detection is enabled, this sets how far in from the left edge of the form the gap detection begins: 2 inches (51 mm) [the default] or 4 inches (102 mm). Graphics The default is Bi-directional. Changing to Uni-directional will improve the print registration, but slow the print speed.

  • Page 48: Page Length

    Initial Pos. Choose where continuous form paper will be positioned when the printer is turned on. Print [the default]: the paper is in a ready-for-printing position. Tear: the paper is at the tear-off position. Language Set Replaces certain standard symbols with special characters used in foreign languages.
  • Page 49 Page Width Choose the width of the continuous forms paper you are using: 8", 10.6", 13.2", or 13.6" [the default]. Paper End Choose what happens when paper end is detected when you are using manual feed from the platform: On-line [the default] or Off- line.

  • Page 50: Power Saving

    • paper moves up. Positive values stop the printing further up on the form: • Paper End moves up paper moves down PE Pos. [Paper End Position] This sets when the the printer will move to the next continuous form, based on the distance between the center of the characters on the last line of the form and the bottom of the form.
  • Page 51 Prop. Spacing The default is No. Choose Yes to engage proportional spacing of characters. Quiet The default is Invalid. Choose Valid to reduce printing noise. Rcv. Buffer Sets the amount of memory ( 0 or 128 Kbytes) devoted to holding received data.
  • Page 52 SI Pitch (12) IBM emulation only. Sets the pitch to be engaged when the printer control panel is set for 12 cpi and the SI command is received. Choose 12 cpi or 20 cpi [the default]. Size The default is Single. Choose Double for double width and height printing.
  • Page 53 Skip Over Perf. Sets what happens when the printer comes within 1-inch (25 mm) of the bottom of the page. The default is No, for use when your software has its own page formatting controls. Change to Yes if you want the printer to go to the next page when it comes within 1”...
  • Page 54 • paper moves up. Wait Time Note Auto Alignment (see page 42) must be disabled to use Wait Time. Choose the amount of time the printer waits for paper to be inserted after print data is received when you are using manual feed from the platform: 2.0 sec [the default], 1.5 sec, 1.0 sec, or 0.5 sec.

  • Page 55: Setting The Top Of Form (Tof)

    Setting the Top of Form (TOF) The default top of form is set in the printer menu. The factory default for TOF is 1/4-inch (6.4 mm), equivalent to the distance down from the top of the sheet to the horizontal midpoint of the first line of printed characters.
  • Page 56 3. Press and hold SHIFT, then press FF repeatedly until the feed path for which you wish to change the TOF appears: Manual or Front Feed . Feed 4. Press FF. displays. 5. Press MODE repeatedly until the setting you wish to engage displays: 2.12 mm (1/12”), 3.18 mm (1/8”), 6.35 mm (1/4”), 7.62 mm (3/10”), 8.47 mm (1/3”), 10.58 mm (5/12”), 23.28 mm (11/12”), 25.4 mm (1”), or 27.52 mm (13/12”).

  • Page 57: Setting Tof Using 1Chr Set Pos

    Setting TOF Using 1Chr Set Pos You can set and use two different custom Top of Forms: one for Manual Feed (single forms) and one for Front Feed (continuous forms). Setting 1Chr Set Pos: Front Feed (Continuous Forms) 1. Make sure the printer is set to the Front Feed path. 2.
  • Page 58 Note If you reset the printer to the factory defaults, the 1Chr. Set Pos you have established will be deleted. b. To store the position in the printer’s memory only until it is turned off or it receives an I-Prime signal, press the LOAD switch.

  • Page 59: Setting A Temporary Tof Using The Control Panel

    6. Store the TOF position in the printer’s memory: To store the position as the 1Chr. Set Pos setting, press the SEL switch. The setting will be retained, even if you turn the printer off, until you use this procedure to change the setting.

  • Page 60: Form Tear Off

    Form Tear Off The Form Tear Off feature allows you to advance continuous forms to the stacker for tear off. The printer default for Forms Tear Off is Off. To use this feature, you must enter the Function Settings Menu and turn it on. To Turn On Forms Tear Off: 1.
  • Page 61 5. Press MODE. The setting changes to ON . 6. Press LOAD: this saves your setting and exits the menu mode. To Move Continuous Forms Up for Tear Off: 1. Press the SEL switch to deselect the printer. 2. Press and hold the SHIFT and SEL switches to move continuous forms to the tear off position.

  • Page 62: Running Tests

    Running Tests Note When the printer is running a test, it always uses a left margin of 5.1 mm (0.2-inch). Rolling ASCII Test This test provides a one-page continuous printout of the ASCII characters. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Simultaneously press and hold the LF and FF switches while turning on the printer.
  • Page 63 Engaging the Hex Dump Mode 1. Be sure paper is loaded. 2. Turn the printer off. 3. Simultaneously press and hold the MODE + LF + SHIFT switches while turning the printer on, until RELEASE SW displays. displays and “Hex Dump Mode” prints at HEXDUMP NORMAL the top of the paper.

  • Page 64: Setting The Printhead Gap

    Setting the Printhead Gap The printhead gap is the distance between the printhead and the platen. Your printer comes from the factory set to automatically detect the printhead gap (Auto Gap selected) for the media being fed in. Certain media, especially media with uneven thickness, may not work well with the Auto Gap feature and could produce unsatisfactory print results.

  • Page 65: Printhead Gap Settings

    Printhead Gap Settings Setting Used for Manual Gap 1 • Single sheets 14 to 22 lb. US Bond (52 to 81 g/m • Thickness range 0.06 to 0.10 mm Manual Gap 2 • Single sheets 22 to 34 lb. US Bond (81 to 128 g/m •...

  • Page 66: Changing To A Manual Printhead Gap Setting

    Changing to a Manual Printhead Gap Setting Changing the Printhead Gap Setting “On-the-Fly” If you are switching to a different print media and wish to temporarily change the printhead gap setting for that media, you can use the control panel switches to change the printhead gap setting. The setting will be maintained until the printer is turned off or until it it receives an I-Prime signal.
  • Page 67 3. Simultaneously press SHIFT and MODE. displays. PRINTER CONTROL 4. Press and hold SHIFT, then press FF repeatedly until MANUAL displays. FEED 5. Press FF repeatedly until GAP CONTROL displays. 6. Press MODE repeatedly until the desired printhead gap setting appears on the display.
  • Page 68 7. Press and hold SHIFT, then press FF repeatedly until FRONT displays. FEED 8. Press FF repeatedly until GAP CONTROL displays. 9. Press MODE repeatedly until the desired printhead gap setting appears on the display. 10. Press LOAD: this saves your setting and exits the menu mode. Microline 8480FB User’s Guide Setting the Printhead Gap •...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Paper Jams If a paper jam is indicated on the display panel, use the following method to clear it. Caution! Do not open the access cover with the power on, as injury may result. Caution! The printhead may be very hot after printing. Allow the printhead to cool before touching it.
  • Page 70 Caution! The printhead may be very hot after printing. Allow the printhead to cool before touching it. 1. Turn OFF the power switch. 2. Tear off the continuous form from the paper stack. 3. Turn the platen knob to bring out the continuous forms. Correcting Repetitive Jams If paper keeps jamming you probably have bits of paper stuck in the paper path.
  • Page 71 3. Open the cover and remove any visible pieces of paper with a pair of tweezers. 4. Fold a single sheet into three thicknesses. 5. Place the folded sheet on the platform and feed it through by turning the platen knob. 6.
  • Page 72 8. Lift the sheet feed platform. 9. Fold some single-sheet thick continuous forms paper over three times to make a page four sheets thick, then load it on the tractors. 10. Use the platen knob to draw the quadruple-thick form around the platen and out of the printer.
  • Page 73 12. Reload your continuous forms paper. 13. Close the sheet feed platform and the cover. 14. Turn on the printer. Microline 8480FB User’s Guide Troubleshooting • 73...

  • Page 74: Error Messages

    Error Messages Manual paper End Insert Paper Load paper on the platform and press SEL. Paper end alignx insert paper Load paper on the platform and press SEL. Front Paper End Insert Paper Load continuous forms paper on the tractors. Paper Jam Remove paper Remove the jammed paper (see page 69) and press SEL.
  • Page 75 Paper Set Alarm Re-Set Paper The paper is not installed correctly. Remove and reinstall it. Left Margin Err Check Margin The left margin setting needs to be adjusted for the print media. Check to be sure that the Align x Pos. Adjust value you have selected (see page 42) is appropriate.

  • Page 76: Maintenance

    Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Note The replacement part number for the ribbon cartridge is 41708209. Use only genuine OKI replacement ribbons. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the cover. 3. Tilt the display panel forward and remove the used ribbon cartridge.
  • Page 77 4. Center the printhead (at the “Ribbon set position”). 5. Unpack the ribbon cartridge and remove the lock pieces (1). Microline 8480FB User’s Guide Maintenance • 77...
  • Page 78 6. Swing out the ribbon arms on either of the cartridge until they snap into place. 7. Feed the ribbon arms (1) in beside the guides (2), position the take-up knob (3) over the pin, then press the cartridge in firmly at either end.
  • Page 79 8. Pull the ribbon out a bit at the left end of the cartridge to give some slack, then slide the ribbon underneath the printhead. Be careful that the ribbon is not twisted, folded or pulled off the ribbon arms during this process. 9.
  • Page 80 10. Turn the ribbon knob clockwise (in the direction of the molded arrow) to take up any excess slack in the ribbon. 11. Push the display panel back to its original position. Microline 8480FB User’s Guide Maintenance • 80...

  • Page 81: Cleaning The Housing

    12. Close the cover. Caution! If the cover does not close easily, do not force it. The right end of the ribbon cartridge is not properly seated in the printer. Open the cover and reseat it. Then reclose the cover. 13.
  • Page 82 2. Open the platform and use a clean, dry cloth to clean away any bits of paper and paper dust. 3. Close the platform. 4. Open the cover. 5. Tilt the display panel forward and remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. Use a clean, dry cloth to clean any bits of paper or paper dust from around the platen.

  • Page 83: Control Codes

    Control Codes In Sequence by ASCII Code ASCII Code Function Emulation(s) BELL Diablo BACKSPACE Epson LQ / IBM / Diablo CANCEL CODE Epson LQ / IBM CARRIAGE RETURN Epson LQ / IBM / Diablo RESET PRINT SUPPRESS MODE Epson LQ / IBM RESET COMPRESSED CHARACTER Epson LQ PITCH...
  • Page 84 ASCII Code Function Emulation(s) ESC ( t ASSIGN CHARACTER TABLE Epson LQ ESC * m n1 n2 ENTER/EXIT BIT IMAGE GRAPHICS Epson LQ / IBM <graphics data> XL24 AGM / Diablo ESC / n SELECT VERTICAL TAB CHANNEL Epson LQ / Diablo ESC : SET 12 CPI ESC : NUL n NUL...
  • Page 85 ASCII Code Function Emulation(s) ESC _ n OVERSCORE SET/RESET ESC { n SELECT EMULATION MODE Epson LQ / IBM / Diablo ESC | 01H 01H 00H SELECT EJECT DIRECTION Epson LQ / Diablo ESC | 05H 01H 00H PERFORM n/360-INCH LF Epson LQ / Diablo ESC | 10H 02H 00H SELECT HEAD GAP...
  • Page 86 ASCII Code Function Emulation(s) ESC 7 SELECT CHARACTER SET I ESC 7 ENABLE UPPER ASCII CONTROL Epson LQ / Diablo CODES ESC 9 SET LEFT MARGIN Diablo ESC a n AUTO JUSTIFICATION Epson LQ / Diablo ESC A n SET N/60 INCH LINE SPACING Epson LQ / IBM PPR/IBM XL24/Diablo...
  • Page 87 ASCII Code Function Emulation(s) ESC H RESET ENHANCED/DOUBLE Epson LQ / IBM STRIKE PRINT MODE ESC HT n1 EXECUTE ABSOLUTE HORIZONTAL Diablo POSITION ESC I n PRINT MODE SELECT ESC I n LEFT MARGIN SET Epson LQ / Diablo ESC j STOP PRINTING ESC j n REVERSE LINE FEED...
  • Page 88 ASCII Code Function Emulation(s) ESC R n FOREIGN CHARACTER SET SELECT Epson LQ ESC RS n SET LINE SPACING IN 1/48-INCH Diablo INCREMENTS ESC s n SET/RESET HALF SPEED PRINTING Epson LQ / Diablo ESC S n SET SUBSCRIPT/SUPERSCRIPT Epson LQ / IBM / Diablo ESC SI SET COMPRESSED CHARACTER...
  • Page 89 ASCII Code Function Emulation(s) FORM FEED Epson LQ / IBM / Diablo PRINT CHARACTER WITH CODE Diablo BELOW 20 HEX HORIZONTAL TAB Epson LQ / IBM / Diablo LINE FEED Epson LQ / IBM / Diablo SET COMPRESSED CHARACTER Epson LQ / IBM / PITCH Diablo SET IMMEDIATE DOUBLE WIDTH...

  • Page 90: In Sequence By Function

    In Sequence by Function Function ASCII Code Emulation(s) Absolute move to print line ESC VT Diablo Assign character table ESC ( t Epson LQ Auto justification ESC a n Epson LQ / Diablo Backspace Epson LQ / IBM / Diablo Bell Diablo Cancel code...
  • Page 91 Function ASCII Code Emulation(s) Fine line feed (n/360 inch) ESC ] n Epson LQ / Diablo Fine line feed (n/360 inch) ESC % 4 n Foreign character set select ESC R n Epson LQ Form feed Epson LQ / IBM / Diablo Form length set by inches ESC C NUL n...
  • Page 92 Function ASCII Code Emulation(s) Quasi-double density graphics ESC Y n1 n2 <graphics Epson LQ / IBM / data> Diablo Reassign alternate graphics ESC ? m n Epson LQ / Diablo codeS Relative mode inline backward ESC e Reset 8 bit mode ESC # Epson LQ / Diablo Reset compressed character...
  • Page 93 Function ASCII Code Emulation(s) Select character table ESC t n Epson LQ / Diablo Select character table FS I n Epson LQ Select code page ESC [ T Select eject direction ESC % T n Epson LQ / IBM Select eject direction ESC | 1 1 1 n Epson LQ Select emulation mode...
  • Page 94 Function ASCII Code Emulation(s) Set double width or expanded FS E n Epson LQ characters Set elite character pitch (12 ESC M Epson LQ / Diablo cpi) Set emphasized print mode ESC E Epson LQ / IBM Set emulation ESC @ E n Diablo Set enhanced/double strike ESC G...
  • Page 95 Function ASCII Code Emulation(s) Set perforation auto skip ESC N n Epson LQ / IBM / Diablo Set pica character pitch (10 ESC P Epson LQ / Diablo cpi) Set print quality (speed) ESC @ P n Diablo Set print suppress Epson LQ Set quadruple density ESC Z n1 <graphics...
  • Page 96 Function ASCII Code Emulation(s) Start bold printing ESC O Diablo Start line spacing ESC 2 Start shadow printing ESC W Diablo Start/end double-high printing ESC @ H n Diablo Start/end double-wide printing ESC @ W n Diablo Start/end super/subscripting ESC @ V n Diablo Stop printing ESC j...

  • Page 97: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. Print Method • Impact dot matrix Printhead • 24-pin s, 0.2 mm diameter • Thermal protection Emulations • Epson LQ • IBM Proprinter • IBM AGM • Diablo Interfaces (Standard) • Centronics Parallel •...
  • Page 98 Print Speed • Print speed varies according to the paper thickness/number of copies, font size, and print quality. High High Quality High Impact Pitch Speed Thickness Print Print Print Pica 1 or 2 360 (2-pass) 3 or 4 324 (2-pass) Draft 5 or 6 288 (2-pass)

  • Page 99: Graphics Resolution

    Characters per Line (CPL) Setting Normal Wide 10 cpi 136 cpl 68 cpl 12 cpi 163 cpl 81 cpl 15 cpi 204 cpl 102 cpl Graphics Resolution • 360 x 360 dpi maximum (24 dot, hex density) Resident Fonts Print Quality Available Fonts Near Letter Quality Courier, Gothic, Orator, Prestige, Roman, Swiss,...

  • Page 100: Single Sheets

    Print Media Specifications Note Recycled paper can be printed, but please note the following: • Recycled paper tends to leave behind more paper dust, requiring more frequent cleaning of the printer. • Recycled paper is easily affected by humidity and should not be used in humid environments.
  • Page 101 Individual Multi-Part Forms Width Minimum • 2.17 inches (55 mm) • 3.94 inches (100 mm) Auto Align Mode Maximum • 16.54 inches (420 mm) • 14.33 inches (364 mm) Auto Align Mode Length Minimum • 2.8 inches (70 mm) Maximum •...
  • Page 102 Continuous Multi-Part Forms Width • Minimum: 4 inches (102 mm) • Maximum: 16 inches (406 mm) Thickness Normal Mode • Up to 6 parts (original + 5) • Up to 0.014-inch (0.36 mm) thick High Impact Mode • Up to 8 parts (original + 7) •...

  • Page 103: Environmental Requirements

    Printer Dimensions Width: 24.8 inches (630 mm) Depth: 23.98 inches (609 mm) Height: 10.35 inches (263 mm) Printer Weight Printer main body only, 44.1 lb. (20 kg) Environmental Requirements Parameter Range Temperature Operating 41 to 104°F 5 to 40°C Printing 59 to 86°F 15 to 30°C Storage...

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