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  • Page 1 PrintMaster 700 Series Printer...
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions (English) Read the following instructions thoroughly before starting up your printer. Never carry out maintenance or repair work yourself. Always contact a qualified service technician. · Keep this Operator’s Manual in a place which is easily accessible at all times. ·...
  • Page 4 Network Print Services Setting up your PM700 to work on your IBM or Unix network is the same as in Printek legacy printer models. There are 7 print services which can be defined and selected, 3 of which are pre-configured for the user.
  • Page 5 Epson LQ2550/LQ2170, IBM XL 24, MTPL, Genicom ANSI, PJL This list is somewhat different than previous Printek printer models. Most importantly, there is no specific “Printek” emulation in the PM700. If your established print jobs were using Printek emulation, try “Epson”...
  • Page 6 TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS “IBM” is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. “EPSON” is a trademark of Epson America Incorporated. “DEC” is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. “Centronics” is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. “DOS” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. “SAP”...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Printer at a glance ..........................1 Unpacking the printer........................1 Remove transport locks ......................... 1 Prepare your printer ........................2 Parts description ..........................4 Installation .............................. 5 Placing the printer .......................... 5 Connecting the printer........................5 2.2.1 Parallel interface (IEEE 1284) .....................
  • Page 8 6.1.5 Network Interface Status ....................47 IP Configuration ........................... 48 6.2.1 Network IP Configuration....................48 6.2.2 Assigning the IP Address....................48 WebPanel............................. 50 6.3.1 Introduction ........................50 6.3.2 Web Browser ........................50 6.3.3 Access to WebPanel & Control Tool.................. 51 6.3.4 Printer Status ........................
  • Page 9 9.3.1 Standard Tractor (Front, Rear and Pull position) – narrow and wide versions ....112 9.3.2 Front Feed / Manual Insertion – Narrow and wide versions ..........113 9.3.3 Paper Weights ........................113 Maintenance............................. 114 10.1 Cleaning ............................114 10.1.1 Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer................114 10.1.2 Cleaning the Paper Rollers.....................114 Troubleshooting ........................115...

  • Page 10: Printer At A Glance

    Printer at a glance Unpacking the printer Besides this manual, the package will contain: a power cord, a ribbon cartridge, a tractor, and 6 pieces of U-wire paper support. Remove transport locks...

  • Page 11: Prepare Your Printer

    Prepare your printer n! Front View n! Rear View...
  • Page 12 n! For Fanfold n! For Cut Sheets...

  • Page 13: Parts Description

    Parts description Control Panel A LCD display and two keys indicates the operating status and allows simple settings of the printer. Latch Sliding it down unfolds the cut sheet support. Front Cover Unlocking the front cover unfolds the cut sheets support. Power Switch Turns on and off the printer.

  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation Placing the printer Place the printer on a solid, flat, stable surface such that the printer sits firmly and cannot move. Select an environment with sufficient ventilation, easy access to the control panel and paper input areas as well as the printed output. When selecting the printer location, observe the following additional requirements: 1) Never place the printer near to any flammable gas or explosive substances.

  • Page 15: Parallel Interface (Ieee 1284)

    2.2.1 Parallel interface (IEEE 1284) Make sure that the printer and the computer are switched off and connect the parallel cable between the printer and the computer. Lock the connector with the 2 clips on the printer interface connector; tighten up the 2 screws on the other end connecting to the computer. 2.2.2 USB 2.0 (Full Speed) Plug in the USB cable to the printer and the computer.

  • Page 16: Serial Interface (Rs-232C) As Option

    2.2.4 Serial Interface (RS-232C) as option 2.2.5 Connecting the power Plug in the power cord to the printer power socket as shown in the diagram. Connect the printer to the correct voltage power source. The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

  • Page 17: Installing The Ribbon Cartridge

    Installing the ribbon cartridge 1) Switch off the power. 2) Unfold the top cover and follow the steps 1.2.3.4 in the below picture. 3) Flip the upper friction assembly...
  • Page 18 4) Insert the ribbon cartridge till it is tightly locked in position. 5) Insert the ribbon fabric in between the print head and ribbon mask. 6) Turn the knob on the left hand side several times in order to tighten the fabric, and the fabric will slide downwards into the correct position between printhead and ribbon mask after the moving.

  • Page 19: Installing The Paper

    Installing the paper The printer can handle either single sheets or continuous forms. The printer is able to print up to 5 copies (original plus 5). To ensure the print quality and protect the print head, set a proper print gap by the gap lever (see 3.1) for the form thickness and do not load folded, damaged, wrinkled, or curled paper.

  • Page 20: Paper Path Introduction

    Paper path introduction 3.2.1 Cut sheet paper handling (front friction only) 1) Place the paper path lever to the cut sheet position. 2) Unlock the front cover with the latch to unfold the cut sheet support. 3) Adjust the gap lever if necessary; see 3.1. 4) It is recommended to align the left paper guide exactly to the mark >...

  • Page 21: Fanfold Paper Handling

    3.2.2 Fanfold paper handling 3.2.2.1 Front push tractors for fanfold 1) Close the front cover if previously opened. Switch the paper path lever to one of the desired tractor positions. 2) Move the paper path lever to the desired position. 3) Adjust the head gap lever if necessary.
  • Page 22 5) If you do not need to adjust the left margin go to the next step. Open the right and left tractor flaps, insert fanfold paper into the left-hand tractor, and make sure that at least three paper transport holes are positioned on the tractor pins, close the tractor flap, open the latch lever and align the tractor so that the first printing position on the paper matches the IIIIXIIII mark on the printer housing, then lock the lever again.
  • Page 23 3.2.2.2 Rear tractors for fanfold...
  • Page 24 3.2.2.3 Top pull tractors for fanfold For the steps , please refer to the...

  • Page 25: Top-Of-Form Adjustment

    3.2.3 Top-Of-Form adjustment For pull tractor (PullTr), follow the steps below to adjust the first print position: 1) Remove Paper from printer. 2) Power on the printer. 3) Lift the Top Cover so you can see the transparent ribbon guide in front of the print head.

  • Page 26: Control Panel Operation

    Control Panel Operation General functions for the keys are clearly designated on the Panel label. Some other special settings need pressing multiple switches simultaneously or holding some keys when powering on the printer. This Chapter will describe the functions of the keys and display on the Panel. This section left intentionally blank.
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  • Page 32: Operation Of The Lcd Panel

    Operation of the LCD Panel The Online mode is the printer’s normal operating mode. Data from your computer can be received and printed. In the Offline mode the link between printer and computer is interrupted, i.e. no data can be received and printed. In the Setup mode you can either select the printer menu or carry out the quick-switch function.

  • Page 33: Online Mode

    4.2.2 Online mode After switching on, the printer is automatically set to online mode. Only in this mode can it receive data from the computer. Online key: Toggle between Online and Offline mode. Tear key (4): Activates the tear function when fanfold paper is loaded.

  • Page 34: Setup Mode

    4.2.4 Setup mode In this mode, the following settings are available: Setup key: Sets the printer to setup mode, in which the Adjust following settings can be selected. Form Char Online Form key (1): Other menu settings. Access may be disabled by menu settings (see note below).

  • Page 35: Setting Parameters For The Printer

    Setting parameters for the printer ( Programming via the control panel) Apart from being able to control your printer via the applications software you use, you can also program the printer directly. There are two programming options you can use: Programming via the control panel.
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  • Page 38: Setting The Parameters Through The Lcd Panel

    Setting the parameters through the LCD Panel This chapter describes the handling of the operator’s panel with optional display. 5.2.1 Enabling access to menu mode The menu can be locked by default to protect it from accidental or unauthorized access. Proceed as follows to release this lock temporarily.

  • Page 39: Menu Configurations

    5.2.3 Menu configurations Every printer is shipped with factory default settings. Basic settings such as emulation, character size, form length etc., which many applications make use of, are set. At the end of this chapter you will find a menu printout which shows you the printer’s default settings. Your printer allows you to set and use five independent menu configurations.
  • Page 40 Menu Printout...

  • Page 41: Menu Handling

    5.2.4 Menu handling You can navigate in the current menu using the four function and selection keys arranged below the LC display field. Each function and parameter displayed in the LCD is executed or selected by the corresponding key below, respectively. Usually two parameter groups are combined at one level.

  • Page 42: Selecting The Lc Display Language

    5.2.5 Selecting the LC display language This section describes how to make settings in the menu, using the selection of the national language as an example. In this user guide all LC display messages are shown in English language. Your printer offers also the possibility to show the display messages in German, French, Italian, Spanish or Turkish language.

  • Page 43: Menu Structure

    Menu structure The menu structure of your printer may be slightly different from the example shown here, depending on the printer software. Back FORM Form Print LeftMrg RightMrg Quietm Reset FFmode Font Barcode Barmode Skip Eject Width Paper ESCChar Emulate Auto Tear Bidir Single...

  • Page 44: Full List Parameters Setting

    Full list parameters setting In order to meet individual requirements of printer functionality, users may modify the printer configuration settings accordingly as follows: start by pressing [Load/Eject] + [Speed] in offline mode. The printer will enter Main Menu settings setup mode. Follow the instructions printed on how to do the required setting changes.
  • Page 45 Prestige NLQ Prestige LQ Script NLQ Script LQ OCR-B NLQ OCR-B LQ OCR-A NLQ OCR-A LQ Orator NLQ Courier I NLQ Courier I LQ Orator LQ Souvenir NLQ Courier I PS NLQ Gothic NLQ Souvenir LQ Courier I PS LQ Gothic LQ 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15 CPI, 17.1 CPI, 20 Sets the characters per inch (character pitch).
  • Page 46 Format 8Bit No 1Stop This parameter serves to define the number of data bits, the parity check for 8Bit No 2Stop received data bytes and the number of 8Bit Even 1Stop stop bits per data byte. 8Bit Odd 1Stop 8Bit Mark 1Stop 8Bit Spc 1Stop 7Bit No 2Stop 7Bit Even 1Stop...
  • Page 47 ETH-INT Octets 1-4 Input of the IP address of the printer IP-Addr 0 to 255 This menu level offers the possibility to set the IP address, which is divided into four digit groups (octet 1 to 4). Gateway Octets 1-4 Input of the Gateway address of the 0 to 255 printer.
  • Page 48 Coax/Twinax Table 437 New-437 Table 737 775 Baltic Table 850 New-Dig 850 Table 851 Table 852 Table 857 Table 858 Table 860 Table 861 Old-Code 860 Table 863 Flarro 863 Table 865 865 Hebrew Table 866 866 Bulgaria 866 Ukraine 866 Kazakhst Kamenicky Mazovia Siemens Turk DEC Turkish...
  • Page 49 Sets the form length via line formats. Formlen Lines =6 – 132 Please note that the adjustment in Lines Default 6LPI = 66 depends on the selected LPI. For example 8 LPI at a selected line number Single:3 22 inches of 96 lines results in a form length of 12 TrFront TrRear inches (96lines/[8lines/inch]) = 12 inches.
  • Page 50 Selects the line length in inches. With the Width Width=13.6Inch setting of 8 Inch, the printer operates like Width=8Inch a printer with a width of only 8 inches. Width=13.2Inch Eject Eject=Top This is valid for single sheet mode only. It controls the exit direction of the friction Eject=Front sheet paper.

  • Page 51: Advanced Menu

    5.4.2 Advanced Menu Advanced Valid Settings Function Menu ASCII80 8 inch wide print of test pattern To check operational readiness, your printer contains a self-test routine which allows testing of the printer ASCII136 13.6 inch wide print of test pattern configuration, the print quality and (only 2610) correct operation of your printer.
  • Page 52 Parameter “Pagewid”. This item’s full name is Pagewidth. It is located beneath the already existing menu item “Paphand” (Paper Handling). This setting tells the printer logic the width of the installed paper and is valid 20 80 /10” Pagewid for all paper ways. By default this parameter is maximum width.
  • Page 53 Pap.back Pap.back=normal Pap.back=normal is the standard for normal paper. Pap.back=dark Pap.back=dark can be set to process paper with a grey back. Paper with a completely black back side cannot be used if the ink is carbon-based. However, the printer can handle aniline- based black paper (undefined colors).

  • Page 54: Display Messages

    Display messages If the printer detects an internal fault or user error or if it expects you to do something, a message will appear in the LC display (LED’s display message reference below table 5.6.1). It also displays the status during an operation (e.g. Initializing). Below you will find a list of messages with brief descriptions of each message.

  • Page 55: Messages Lcd Panel

    5.5.2 Messages LCD Panel LCD Messages Meaning The printer cannot eject the paper/advance it to Eject error park position. Internal hardware error, contact your dealer or Hardware Alarm service technician. The print head is too hot. The printer will reduce Head hot its print speed.

  • Page 56: Web Panel And Internal Ethernet Interface

    Web Panel and Internal Ethernet Interface Summary 6.1.1 Introduction It is assumed you have the following: A working knowledge of your network system and related utilities. Access to the supervisor or administrator account as a network administrator. 6.1.2 Supported Environments The built-in network interface supports the following platforms and protocols: Microsoft®...

  • Page 57: Ip Configuration

    IP Configuration 6.2.1 Network IP Configuration The network interface of the printer requires an IP address. There are several ways to assign an IP address to the printer: DHCP (A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server assigned IP address.) Static (An IP address obtained from your network administrator added to the printer manually.) BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol server assigned IP address.) 6.2.2...
  • Page 58 2. Static assignment using the operator panel: Press < Setup >, then < Form > Press < Next > until the I/O selection appears. Select < I/O >. Press < Next > until the ETH-INT selection appears. Select < ETH-INT >, then< IP Addr > Enter the value for Octet 1by pressing <...

  • Page 59: Webpanel

    NOT use the Proxy Server for local IP addresses. Disclaimer: WebPanel runs in conjunction with third party software, notably web browsers, which are designed to run independently of the software. Printek cannot control the third party output or how it behaves from release to release. The above browser...

  • Page 60: Access To Webpanel & Control Tool

    6.3.3 Access to WebPanel & Control Tool 6.3.3.1 Access to WebPanel Once an IP address has been set up, you can access WebPanel by typing the printer's IP address into your browser address box. The current status of your printer is displayed on the right hand side of the screen. This is refreshed every 20 seconds, whenever you refresh the page or click Printer Status.

  • Page 61: Printer Status

    Tally Dascom 2610/2600 6.3.3.2 Access to Config Tool Click “Connect” to select the related interface. (After the Configuration Tool is connected, the operation interface is similar to the WebPanel, thus the operation instruction not be started again). 6.3.4 Printer Status Selecting this option refreshes the status display.

  • Page 62: Printer Configuration

    6.3.5 Printer Configuration Selecting this option allows you to configure specific parameters in the printer. When one of these menu options is selected, a new page will load showing the options which can be viewed or modified.
  • Page 63 Example 1 Changing the dropdown menu option. In this example, we are modifying the selected font to a different font. Select “Font”. A new page appears. Select the Font dropdown menu and choose the new font. Select “Send”. 1) Changes are not applied until “Send” is selected. 2) To reset the changed value to the prior value, select “Refresh”...
  • Page 64 Example 2 Changing an entered value menu option. In this example, we are modifying the selected form length to a different form length. Select “Forms”. A new page appears: Select the Form Length field by highlighting the contents of the box and enter the new form length.

  • Page 65: Printer Actions

    6.3.6 Printer Actions Selecting the Printer Actions link will produce a page with a list of actions that can be performed on the printer.

  • Page 66: Load Configuration

    6.3.7 Load Configuration Loads the settings stored in a form into the printer as the current settings. When the Load Configuration link is selected, the following page will be displayed: Select a form and confirm your selection by selecting the Send button.

  • Page 67: Save Configuration

    6.3.8 Save Configuration You can save selected printer settings in up to 8 independent forms. When the Save Configuration link is selected, the following page will be displayed: Select a form. Select send. 6.3.9 Retrieve Configuration From Printer Selecting this option will save all the printer settings of all menus in a file. Uploading this file to other printers will clone the printer menu settings to the other printer.

  • Page 68: Send Configuration To Printer

    6.3.10 Send Configuration to Printer Selecting this option will upload a Configuration File of another printer (see “Retrieve Configuration From Printer”). The complete configuration of this source printer will be transferred to your printer. To upload the configuration file, first click “Send Configuration To Printer”. The following page will be displayed:...
  • Page 69 Use the “Browse” button to find the file to upload. Once the file is selected, click on the “Send” button. It is important to note the warning on this page. There is some delay while the file is transmitted so it is important not to resend or click on the “Send” button until the process is complete.

  • Page 70: Report

    6.3.11 Report Selecting the report link will open up a separate browser window and a report of the printer settings will appear. This functionality is the same as pressing the “Print” option on the control panel of the printer. 6.3.12 Reset Printer This link does a hard reset of the printer, similar to cycling power.
  • Page 71 After following the directions on this page, select the “Continue“ link and the following page is displayed: Using the “Browse” button, find the firmware file to download. Once the file is selected, click on the “Send” button. It is important to note the warning on this page. There will be some delay while the file is transmitted so it is important NOT to resend or click on the “Send”...
  • Page 72 If the process is successful, the printer will reboot and the following page will be displayed: Since the printer will reboot with successful completion of this action, the user will have to reconnect to the printer through the browser.

  • Page 73: Ethernet Status

    6.3.15 Ethernet Status Selecting this link will replace the information in the Printer Status area with networking information on the printer. The Name, Contact and Location information is set up from the General link within the Advanced Configuration page.

  • Page 74: Advanced Configuration

    6.3.16 Advanced Configuration The Advanced Configuration page allows the user to set up and modify network connectivity information as well as setting up the password, email notification and logical printers. From this page it is also possible to Logout and restart Ethernet. The Administration page looks like this:...

  • Page 75: General

    6.3.17 General The General page sets up the timers and the labels for name, contact and location of the printer. The Print Server Name is by default and can be changed accordingly. This name used for entering into Name Server (DNS/DHCP).

  • Page 76: Tcp/Ip

    6.3.18 TCP/IP The TCP/IP Page allows the user to modify the existing TCP/IP information for the printer. After changing the particular parameters, it is necessary to restart Ethernet from the Advanced Configuration page. If the IP Address is changed and the Send button selected you will disconnect from the current session and will need to reconnect at the new IP Address.

  • Page 77: Snmp

    6.3.19 SNMP The SNMP page allows the user to set the Community Name and the Access. The page looks like this:...

  • Page 78: Password

    6.3.20 Password The Password page allows the user to set a password which would limit access to certain configuration and action links in WebPanel. The maximum number of characters for the password is 7. The default password is no password at all (“null“). However, “adm” is also acceptable as the default password to be compatible with the external Ethernet pocket NICs (Options), which use this as the default password.

  • Page 79: Email Notification

    6.3.23 Email Notification With the email notification link the user will be able to set up and receive email notices for error and status conditions of the printer. Up to 4 email addresses can be set. The page looks like this: The user must set up the SMTP Mail Server as well as one or more users.
  • Page 80 The “Configure” link at the end of each line of notification options allows the user to set up the message information for the email as well as selecting other pertinent information to be added to the email. In addition, the timer can be set which determines when the email notification is sent out.

  • Page 81: Logical Printers

    6.3.24 Logical Printers The logical printers page will add text or commands to the beginning and ending of print jobs. This is done by pre and post strings, defined in each of the logical printers. For entering binary data in these strings, the backslash character is used followed by 2 hexadecimal digits.

  • Page 82: String Replacement Example Plain Text

    When selecting one of the logical printers under the Description column, the following page is displayed: In this example if the Enable checkbox is checked, the pre-string of “Beginning to print job” followed by a CR/LF will print at the beginning of every job sent to this LPR Queue. At the end of the print job, the message “End of job”...

  • Page 83: Logout Of Ethernet

    6.3.26 Logout of Ethernet The Logout link disconnects the browser session from the printer. Clicking on the “Home” link reestablishes the connection. 6.3.27 Restart Ethernet Selecting this link will reboot the printer and disconnect the current printer connection. It is used to reset certain TCP/IP variables that were set in the General and TCP/IP pages.

  • Page 84: Virtual Control Panel

    6.3.28 Virtual Control Panel The Virtual Control Panel link is in the Printer Status area of the web page. This control panel is a visual representation of the actual control panel on the printer. It allows the user to remotely read and set panel information as if they were standing at the control panel. The functionality of the virtual panel is identical to the physical LCD panel.

  • Page 85: Addendum

    Addendum Character Set standard character set 1 standard character set 2...
  • Page 86 IBM character set 1 IBM character set 2...
  • Page 87 OCR-A character set 1 OCR-A character set 2...
  • Page 88 OCR-B character set 1 OCR-B character set 2...
  • Page 89 International Character Set Commands Country Basic Command ESC “R”CHR FRANCE ESC “R”CHR GERMANY ESC “R”CHR ESC “R”CHR DENMARK 1 ESC “R”CHR SWEDEN ESC “R”CHR ITALY ESC “R”CHR SPAIN 1 ESC “R”CHR JAPAN ESC “R”CHR NORWAY ESC “R”CHR DENMARK 2 ESC “R”CHR SPAIN 2 ESC “R”CHR LATINAMERICA...

  • Page 90: Control Codes Summary

    Control Codes Summary The following table shows sequences marked by a if they are available in the various emulations. The MTPL sequences can be used within all emulation modes. The corresponding sequences are marked by a *. f you want to learn more about control codes, we recommend to download the Programmer’s Application Manual from our internet support pages.
  • Page 91 Epson Epson Code Function MTPL XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>(. Character set ISO 8859-9 <ESC>(/ Character set ISO 8859-15 <ESC>(< Character set Cro ASCII <ESC>(c Defining the page format <ESC>(v Relative vertical printing position <ESC>(t Assigning a character table <ESC>(m Character set BRASCII <ESC>(n Character set Abicomp <ESC>(p...
  • Page 92 Epson Epson Code Function MTPL XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>*<4><n1> <n2> Set graphics print to 80 dpi <ESC>*<40><n1> <n2> Set graphics print to 360 dpi <ESC>*MI>F Assign character set G2 <ESC>-<n> Underlining ON/OFF <ESC>/<m> Select vertical tab channels <ESC>. Printing raster graphics <ESC>: Condensed printing 12 cpi ON <ESC>:<0><n><m>...
  • Page 93 Epson Epson Code Function MTPL XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>[?7l Line overrun = Truncating data outside of the printing area <ESC>[?<n>~ Change emulation <ESC>[@<n1> <n2>... Set double height <ESC>[\<n1> <n2>... Change vertical base units <ESC>[0;;n{ Select single sheet operation <ESC>[0;0r Clear top and bottom margin <ESC>[0;0s Clear left and right margin <ESC>[0g...
  • Page 94 Epson Epson Code Function MTPL XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>[16m Font 6 Default: Script LQ <ESC>[17m Font 7 Default: Prestige LQ <ESC>[18m Font 8 Default: OCR-B LQ <ESC>[19m Font 9 Default: OCR-A LQ <ESC>[1 g Clear vertical tab at current position <ESC>...
  • Page 95 Epson Epson Code Function MTPL XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>[4m Underline ON <ESC>[4 SP L Set vertical spacing to 8 lpi <ESC>[4w Set 10 cpi <ESC>[4y Selecting NLQ printing quality at 10 cpi <ESC>[4z Line density 8 lpi (= line spacing 1/8 inch) <ESC>[5{ Select fanfold paper mode tractor 1 <ESC>[6{...
  • Page 96 Epson Epson Code Function MTPL XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>[g<n1> <n2><2> Set graphics print to 120 dpi <ESC>[g<n1> <n2><3> Set graphics print to 240 dpi <ESC>[g<n1> <n2><8> Set graphics print to 60 dpi <ESC>[g<n1> <n2><9> Set graphics print to 120 dpi <ESC>[j Position paper back 1/180"...
  • Page 97 Epson Epson Code Function MTPL XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>[<n> v Set vertical tab <ESC>[\<n1><n2> Perform relative horizontal step <ESC>\<n1>;<n2> Transparent mode for the characters following <ESC>^ Transparent mode for the character following <ESC>_<n> Overline ON/OFF <ESC>0 Set line feed to 1/8 inch <ESC>1 Set line feed to 7/72 inch <ESC>2...
  • Page 98 Epson Epson Code Function MTPL XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC><SO> Double-wide printing ON <ESC><SP><n> Set character spacing <ESC>t<n> Select character set <ESC>T Superscript or subscript OFF <ESC>U<n> Unidirectional print ON/OFF <ESC>Un Unidirectional print ON/OFF <ESC>W<n> Continuous double width ON/OFF <ESC>w<n> Double height print ON/OFF <ESC>x<n>...

  • Page 99: Pjl Commands

    7.2.1 PJL commands These PJL commands can be used with internal Ethernet interface as well as with other compatible external Ethernet interfaces. This functionality may be activated via the parameter Jobcntl in the Advanced Menu. Sequence Brief description "ESC"%-12345X@PJL Universal Exit Language (UEL) @PJL ECHO ECHO command @PJL EOJ...

  • Page 100: List Of Available Mtpl Barcodes

    7.2.3 List of available MTPL barcodes Type Barcode Type Barcode 2/5 Matrix (default) UPC A (with HRI) 2/5 Industrial UPC A (without HRI) 2/5 Interleaved UPC E (with HRI) Code 11 UPC E (without HRI) BCD Matrix Delta Distance (IBM) Code 39 Code 128 Codabar...

  • Page 101: Royal Mail Customer Barcode

    7.2.5 Royal Mail Customer barcode The Royal Mail Customer barcode is a special Mail type barcode. It is printed in character size. Numeric values from 0 to 9 and alpha- numeric values from A to Z are printable. After activating this barcode type, numeric characters from 0 (hex.30) to 9 (hex. 39) and alphanumeric values from A (hex.
  • Page 102 printer has the possibility of scaling standard size characters up to factor 99 by means of control sequences (LCP*). The Header sequence defines the parameters (e.g. height) once. This definition remains until the printer is switched off. The printable LCP* information is transmitted in an LCP “bracket”...

  • Page 103: List Of Additional Control Codes

    7.2.9 List of additional control Codes You can use both the ESC sequences and the control codes Sequences Control codes Function <ESC>[?10~ — Barcode Off <ESC>[?11~ — Barcode On <ESC> PSC 0 <ESC> \ — Unsecured mode <ESC> PSC 1 <ESC> \ —...

  • Page 104: Interfaces Specifications

    Interfaces Specifications Your matrix printer offers connectivity via a parallel interface, USB and Ethernet interface. Serial I/O RS232C interface is an option. This appendix informs you about the parallel Interface, USB, Ethernet interface and optional serial interface RS232C, and describes the communication between your computer and the printer.

  • Page 105: Parallel I/O Ieee 1284

    7.3.1 Parallel I/O IEEE 1284 The bidirectional parallel interface offers the “nibble” mode of IEEE1284 interface. This enables installation in accordance with Windows “Plug & Play”. The standard parallel interface is able to transfer data at a speed of max. 30, 000 bytes per second.

  • Page 106: Ethernet I/O 10/100 Mulitprotocol

    7.3.2 Ethernet I/O 10/100 Mulitprotocol The Ethernet interface enables the printer to connect to local area networks. Its attributes are: LAN/Ethernet: RJ45, Ethernet 100BaseTX with 100 Mbps (IEEE802.3u), 10Base-T with 10 Mbps Hardware (IEEE802.3) Speed: 100 Mbps / Full Duplex Windows 7 and above Supported operating Linux...

  • Page 107: Usb 2.0 I/O - Full Speed

    Example of a Printer connected to a computer in an Network The assumed address space corresponds to the TCP/IP address, class C, 192.168.1.xxx. The subnet mask to be used is 255.255.255.0. The address of the router, or gateway, is 0.0.0.0, if not available. Example of several devices in an Ethernet 7.3.3 USB 2.0 I/O –...

  • Page 108: Optional Serial Interface Rs232C

    7.3.4 Optional Serial Interface RS232C Your printer’s serial interface supports the RS232C specification. The signals are received and transmitted by a 9 pin connector. Basically 3 lines are enough for exchanging information between computer and printer (one receive line, one send line, one line for common grounding). Type RS232C interface Synchronization...
  • Page 109 1) The serial cable length must not exceed 15 meters. 2) Make sure the “Interface Setup” selects serial interface and the settings are the same as PC communication port settings. See example below:...
  • Page 110 Interface cable (serial interface) The cables used must be shielded. The cable shield must be connected to the connector shield on both ends. PC/AT 9 Pin Printer 9 Pin CTS 8 DTR/RDY DSR 6 DTR 4 PC/AT 25 Pin Printer 9 Pin 2 RxD RxD 3 3 TxD...
  • Page 111 Protocols Memory mode XON/XOFF The received characters are stored in a FIFO buffer (first in/first out). The characters are processed in this buffer. The buffer capacity can be adjusted from 0 to 128 Kb. If the buffer is full, the interface signals NOT READY (signal acknowledgement: Level 1, -12 V) and XOFF (hex.
  • Page 112 ENQ/STX protocol In addition to this XON/XOFF message, the possibility exists of requesting a status byte from the printer using the ENQ code (hex. 05, dec. 5). The STX code (hex 02, dec. 2) is used to clear any error messages (parity error, buffer overflow). Status byte Bit 0-1 BUSY...

  • Page 113: Options And Accessories

    Options and accessories The following options can be ordered for your printer. Options Tractor Unit Name Part no. Second Tractor for push and pull position 99992 (rear, top and front installable). Serial Interface Name Part no. Serial Interface RS232C, 9pin female 99994...

  • Page 114: Consumables

    Consumables Ribbons Name Part no. Ribbon cassette monochrome black for 99003L narrow model (with ribbon guide) Ribbon cassette monochrome black for 99003L narrow model (with ribbon guide) Refill Kits Name Part no. Refill Kit monochrome black fabric for narrow 99002 model, on demand Refill Kit monochrome black fabric for wide 99072...

  • Page 115: General Specifications

    9 General Specifications Printer Specifications Print System Mono-chrome serial impact dot matrix Print Technology Uni-/bi-directional logic seeking for text and graphics Number of pins: 24 pins (2 x 12; staggered) Firing frequency: Normal mode: 2 kHz Print Head Pin diameter: 0.25 mm Distance between pins: horizontal 1/20 inch, vertical 1/90 inch...
  • Page 116 Tab Speed 50 ips Horizontal: 60 / 72 / 80 / 90 / 120 / 180 / 240 / 360 DPI (dot per inch) Graphic Densities Vertical: 90 / 180 / 360 DPI Narrow version Wide version 10 CPI: 80 CPL 136 CPL (characters per line) 12 CPI: 96 CPL...
  • Page 117 Feeding method: Friction (Single) and Tractor (FF-front / FF-rear / FF-pull) Path selection: By selection lever located at the right device side Paper Handling Paper path: Cut sheets: Front in, front or top out Fanfold paper: Front or rear in, top out For details enter the Paper Specifications –...
  • Page 118 Fuse T6.3AH/250V MTTR < 15 minutes Throughput: 422 p/h in Draft mode according IEC 10561:1999 (ECMA 132) Continuous operation MTBF: 20.000 hours Certifications CE, UL, FCC, ICES, Energy Star,...

  • Page 119: Non-Scalable Fonts, Code Pages And National Character Sets

    Non-Scalable Fonts, Code Pages and National Character Sets...

  • Page 121: Paper Specifications

    Paper Specifications 9.3.1 Standard Tractor (Front, Rear and Pull position) – narrow and wide versions printable area printable area Usable figures of print area (dimensions in mm (inches)) Narrow model. Wide.model Titel paper width, 76.2 76.2 (3”) (11”) (3”) (16.5”) printable line length 203.2 345.44...

  • Page 122: Front Feed / Manual Insertion - Narrow And Wide Versions

    9.3.2 Front Feed / Manual Insertion – Narrow and wide versions Usable figures of print area (dimensions in mm (inches)) Narrow model Wide model Title paper width, (3”) (11”) (3”) (16.5”) printable line length 203.2 345.44 (8”) (13.6”) Max left paper guide position to first printable character (1.4”) (1.4”)

  • Page 123: Maintenance

    Maintenance Your printer requires very little care. Occasional cleaning and replacement of the ribbon cartridge are all that is required. Cleaning is recommended approximately every 6 months or 300 hours of operation, whichever is sooner. Lubrication of the printer is not usually necessary. If the print head carriage does not move smoothly back and forth, clean the printer in the manner described in this chapter.

  • Page 124: Troubleshooting

    10.2 Troubleshooting Your printer is extremely reliable, but occasionally problems may occur. This chapter provides information on some of the common problems you may encounter and how you may solve them. If you encounter problems that you cannot resolve, contact your dealer or service partner for assistance.

  • Page 125: Paper Handling Problems And Solutions

    10.2.2 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions Problem Solution Paper cannot be loaded or • Make sure that the paper select lever located on the fed. top right of the printer is set correctly. • Turn off the printer and remove the jammed paper. Remove any obstructions from the paper path.
  • Page 126 Printek, LLC A Company 1517 Townline Road Benton Harbor, MI Phone: (800) 368-4636 Fax: (269) 925-8539 www.printek.com © 2016...

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