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  • Page 1 BUSINESS PRINTER OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 This manual and the program samples described in it are copyrighted by SEIKO Precision Inc. with all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a r e t r i e v a l s y s t e m , o r t r a n s m i t t e d , i n a n y f o r m o r b y a n y m e a n s , m e c h a n i c a l , photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO Precision Inc.
  • Page 3 OWNER'S MANUAL 24-pin wide-carriage dot matrix printer As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SEIKO Precision Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. - Outline of the International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program - The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment.
  • Page 4 This manual is for the following two models of the printer. Although these two models, model A and model B, look different, the difference is only the appearance of the casing areas at the front. The functions of these models are very much the same.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Power code ....Printer description......
  • Page 6 Setting the application software About printer driver ..... . 5 7 Printer driver selection ....5 7 Connecting the BX-900 printer in the HP environment .
  • Page 7 Appendices Specifications Printing specifications ... . . 9 5 Parallel interface specifications ....1 0 0 Serial interface specifications .

  • Page 8: Caution For Use

    If you use paper that is not as wide as the platen, be sure that printing does not exceed paper width. • Never insert or pull out the interface cable while the power to the printer and computer is on.

  • Page 9: Unpacking The Printer

    Check the cartons for the following items: Paper Rack (See page 10) Sound Seal Cover (See page 10) Printer CD-ROM BUSINESS PRINTER (Driver-CD with Owner’s OWNER’S MANUAL Handbook Manual, printer driver software) M.LF RESET PARK QUALITY M.RLF EXIT ENTER SETUP Reverse Control Panel Handbook...

  • Page 10: Quick Startup

    Press the FF key to load the paper — Pages 13 and 14. To make a test print 1. Set the paper size of the printer in the setup options — Pages 26 and 27. 2. Press the LF key and hold while initializing the printer by the RESET key.

  • Page 11: Introduction Features

    • you can print the same layout of the document in different paper size. ❏ Easy operation • Multiple display language for international use. • Upside down display enables operation from the back of the printer. ❏ Superb compatibility and connectability • Communication protocols adjustable to any computer.

  • Page 12: Options And Expendables

    1. Introduction Options and expendables The Cut Sheet Feeder greatly enhances the speed and efficiency of document printing by feeding of up to 80 single sheets of paper without reloading. Cut Sheet Feeder 1 Bin (#BP-78009) 2 Bin (#BP-78009E) Matrix Print Head The Pull Tractor is recommended for applications using extra thick forms.

  • Page 13: Power Cord

    One of the following plug types is supplied. See "Connecting the power cord" on page 12. Please see the rating plate on the back of your printer for appropriate input voltage and consult your dealer for a specific type of power cord, if necessary.

  • Page 14: Printer Description

    1. Introduction Printer description Ribbon Cassette Printhead Sound Seal Cover Printer Cover Top Rear Cover Operator Panel Tractor Cover Paper Guide Platen Paper Bail Power Switch Paper Cutter Paper Rack Tractor Lock Lever Paper Select Lever (Friction Lever) Head Adjustment Lever...

  • Page 15: Precaution For Extra-Thick Paper Usage

    Precaution for extra-thick paper usage Label fanfold paper may get jammed in the printer due to its stiffness and inflexibility. When using such paper, set the paper rack in the slant position shown in the figure. Push Tractor Method • Label Fanfold Paper...

  • Page 16: Physical Dimension(Model A)

    1. Introduction Physical dimension(Model A) Sound Seal Cover Paper Rack in upright position (Single sheet setting) 11.6" (295mm) 12.0" (305mm) Weight: 44.1 lbs. (20 kg) 24 .4" (620mm) Paper Rack in flat position (Continuous paper setting) Paper Rack in flat position (Continuous paper setting) 17.9"...

  • Page 17: Physical Dimension(Model B)

    Physical dimension(Model B) Sound Seal Cover Paper Rack in upright position (Single sheet setting) 11.6" (295mm) 13.0" (330mm) Weight: 44.1 lbs. (20 kg) 24.4" (620mm) Paper Rack in flat position (Continuous paper setting) Paper Rack in flat position (Continuous paper setting) 1.

  • Page 18: Setting Up

    Installing the sound seal cover 1. Lay the sound seal cover upside down on the printer. 2. Fit one of the holes of the cover to the stud of the L-angle hinge on one side of the printer.

  • Page 19: Installing The Ribbon Cassette

    1. Open the printer cover. 2. Manually move the print head to the extreme right side of the printer for easy installation of the ribbon. Do not try to move the print head if the power is on. Do not touch the print head if the printer has been running for a long time. Wait until the print head is cooled off.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Computer

    The printer has a parallel interface connector (Centronics) and a serial interface connector (RS232C). Before you connect an interface cable to your computer, you need to know what type of printer driver is supported by your software applications and what type of connector is needed to attach the printer to the computer.

  • Page 21: Loading The Paper

    2. Set the print head adjustment lever used for one-part paper. (See page 15) 3. Remove the rear cover of the printer or open the rear cover to lock the cover in the open position. 4. Release the tractor lock levers the marked position as shown in the figure, and lock it in place.

  • Page 22: Single Sheet Paper

    If the paper is not loaded on the proper mark, the printer may not detect the paper and will display PAPER ERROR. 4. Place single sheet paper against the paper rack and let it slide behind the platen.

  • Page 23: Paper Alignment

    When using multipart forms, move the print head adjustment lever toward the front of the printer to widen the gap between the print head and the platen. In general, position 1 is used for one-part paper. Moving the head adjustment lever one notch adjusts the print head gap an amount corresponding to the addition of one more paper part.

  • Page 24: Control Panel And Operations

    Displays status and errors during operation and menus in the setup options. The followings are some examples of the display messages. P.OUT FANFOLD COVER OPEN If the printer is in the offline mode, the following appears on the display. FANFOLD 11 15 MANUAL: Status message This indicates that the printer is in offline and paper out status.

  • Page 25: Function Keys

    Function Keys • ON LINE Pressing this key places the printer offline so that the printer can perform some functions independent from the host system. In the offline mode, data is not received. When the printer is offline, pressing the key places the ON LINE printer online and ready to receive data from the host system.
  • Page 26 TOF SET Fanfold continuous paper (paper select lever in fanfold setting) PARK The paper is moved to the park station in the back of the printer by pressing this key. Single sheet paper (paper select lever in single sheet setting) The paper in the print station will be ejected.

  • Page 27: Control Levers

    “7 TOF ADJUST” is changed to this set automatically. • SETUP When the SETUP key is pressed the printer enters the setup options. The setup options are explained later in the "Basic setup options" section. EXIT SETUP •...

  • Page 28: Paper Parking

    • Switching of the paper select lever is required for the actual mechanical switching of the paper select. • Pressing the FF key when the printer is in the paper-out state loads the selected paper (fanfold or single sheet) to the top-of-form position.

  • Page 29: Printing Test Pattern

    To run the draft self test Press the LF key while turning ON the printer's power. If the printer is already turned ON, the draft self test may be performed by pressing the LF key together with the RESET key.

  • Page 30: Demonstration Print-Out

    3. Control panel and operations Demonstration print-out To see what this printer can do, you may run this demonstration print-out (Letter or A4 paper size) for checking the printer's performance. Press and hold the RLF and the M.RLF keys while turning on the printer's power.

  • Page 31: Power-On Operation Summary

    Power-on operation summary Operation (reference page) Self test, draft (P21) Self test,LQ (P21) Hex dump, draft (P62) Hex dump,LQ (P62) Extended setup options (P33) Demo printout (P22) Loading MEMO 1 (P31) Loading MEMO 2 (P31) Loading MEMO 3 (P31) Vertical alignment (P66) EEPROM initialize 1 EEPROM initialize 2 1.

  • Page 32: Basic Setup Options

    4. Basic setup options About basic setup options The setup options serve to define various initial states of the printer that are executed when the power is turned on or when the RESET key is pressed. In addition, this mode serves to redefine the font type, character spacing, and other parameters for the printer's current operating conditions.

  • Page 33: Setup Memory

    The user memories can store three different configurations. The user can set and recall the contents of the memory to configure the printer. When the power is turned on or when the RESET key is pressed, the contents stored in the user memories are not used as the initial values.

  • Page 34: For Fanfold Paper 2

    4. Basic setup options (1-2) Printing multipart paper The multipart mode increases the print intensity on multipart forms. MULTIPART COPY: NORMAL COPY: DARK 1 COPY: DARK 2 Selecting page length for fanfold paper The page length selection varies from 2 inches to 16.5 inches with a 0.5 inch increment. The page length is the same as the distance between two perforations.

  • Page 35: Selecting Single Sheet Paper Size

    Selecting single sheet paper size This function sets a paper size (page length, the right and left margins) of single sheet paper. The "Page Lock" option in the extended options can lock-in the character spacing selected in this option and ignores the related software command. PAGE SINGLE SIZE: SIZE:...

  • Page 36: Selecting Font Style

    4. Basic setup options (4) Selecting font style This selection is effective only in the LQ or NLQ print mode. There are 10 resident fonts provided. When the OCR-A or OCR-B font is selected, either 10 cpi or 12 cpi character spacing can be selected.

  • Page 37: Selecting Character Spacing

    Selecting character spacing This function selects one of the fixed spaced characters and proportional spaced characters. The "Pitch Lock" option in the extended setup options can lock-in the character spacing selected in this option and ignores the related software command. When SD (speed draft) or SSD (super speed draft) is set the character spacing automatically changes to 12 cpi or 15 cpi, respectively.

  • Page 38: Enlarging/Compressing Print

    4. Basic setup options (6) Enlarging/compressing print Enlarges or compresses the text size. Any setting other than 100% will cancel the double height printing mode. The relationships between the paper sizes with their enlargement and compressing ratio are described below. Note: The expansion displayed on the LCD has some allowance.

  • Page 39: Setting Top Of Form Position

    Loads one of three user designed setup options to the current active memory. This will erase and replace setup contents in the current memory. The printer has three setup storage areas that can store different setups. If you need to save the current setups before replacement, it is necessary to select the “86 SAVE SETUP”...
  • Page 40 4. Basic setup options (8) Factory Default Setting Option Menu Factory Default <Basic options> 1 MULTIPART NORMAL 2 PAGE FANFOLD 11" 3 PAGE SINGLE A4 PORTRAIT 4 FONT SELECT ROMAN 5 CHAR PITCH 10 CPI 6 ZOOM IN/OUT 100% 7 TOF ADJUST 14/60 INCH <Extended options>...

  • Page 41: Setup Options

    To set this option By pressing and holding the SETUP key when the RESET key is pressed, the printer enters the extended setup options, where various functions including the basic setup options can be set. The keys and operation method in the extended setup options are the same as those in the basic setup options.

  • Page 42: Extended Setup Options Summary

    5. Extended setup options Extended setup options summary Press both the SETUP and RESET keys to enter the extended setup options. Basic setup options #1-#8 PAGE LENGTH MULTIPART (FANFOLD) NORMAL * 10.5 DARK 1 11.5 DARK 2 12.5 13.5 14.5 15.5 16.5 SELECT SETUP...
  • Page 43 Previous page PCL MODE CHR TB2 HP FF CODE AT TOF 2ND CHARACTER TABLE VALID PCL MODE YES* PCL3+ * PCL3 PCL3+D FANFOLD RIGHT MARGIN AUTO SCROLL PAPER WIDTH AUTO SCROLL RIGHT MARGIN WIDTH + n COLUMN 15 INCH * 10 INCH DEFAULT: n=0 5 INCH...

  • Page 44: Print Enhancement

    5. Extended setup options (10-11) Print enhancement Emulation The desired emulation mode of the printer can be selected using this function. 10 EMULATION EML: EPSON EML: EML: Character table (HP mode) This function selects one of character sets provided in the HP emulation.

  • Page 45: 2 Character Table (Epson Mode)

    Character table (Epson mode) This function selects one of character sets provided in the Epson emulation. 12 CHR TB EPSON TBL: ITALIC TBL: GRAPHIC TBL: DOWN LD TBL: CODE PG Character table (IBM mode) This function selects between the IBM character set 1 and set 2. Refer to the character set tables in Appendix C.

  • Page 46: 4 National Font Style

    5. Extended setup options (14-15) National font style One of the following 16 national fonts can be selected. 14 NATIONAL FONT CNTRY: CNTRY: FRANCE CNTRY: GERMANY CNTRY: U.K. CNTRY: DENMRK CNTRY: SWEDEN CNTRY: ITALY CNTRY: SPAIN CNTRY: JAPAN CNTRY: NORWAY CNTRY: DNMRK 2 CNTRY:...

  • Page 47: Line Feed (Lf)

    Note: Autofeed is effective for the system using parallel interface with AUTO FEED signal to control the the carriage return with or without a line feed. The autofeed signal must be low when the printer is initialized in order to add a line feed to every CR code. Line feed (LF) This function selects whether to execute the carriage return operation when receiving the line feed command (LF code).

  • Page 48: Lock-In The Page Length 4

    NO-SLSH ZERO: SLASHED Set default tab stops The default horizontal tab stops are selected from different tab intervals. This tab setting becomes effective when the printer receives tab commands from the host system. 21 TABULATION TAB: 2 CHAR TAB: 4 CHAR...

  • Page 49: Lock-In The Character Spacing 4

    Print quality The letter or draft quality printing or their variations can be selected. This function performs the same way as when the QUALITY key is pressed on the front control panel. This function selects the graphic print speed. See the page 19. 23 QUALITY QLTY: QLTY:...

  • Page 50: Bar Code Type

    5. Extended setup options (27-28) Bar code print enhancement Enable Bar code print and Enlarged character This function enables the printer to accept the control commands of the barcode and enlarged character. 27 BC/L. CHR MODE 1 MODE 2 IGNORED Bar code type This function selects a type of bar code.

  • Page 51: Bar Code Specifications

    Bar code specifications The table below shows the specifications of thirteen types of bar codes available for the printer. Bar code printing examples are shown on the previous page. Bar code Structure Industrial 2/5 5B4S Interleaved 2/5 5B5S (2 characters...
  • Page 52 5. Extended setup options (29-30) Bar code size This function specifies the default bar code size. 29 BC SIZE BC SIZE: BC SIZE: BC SIZE: BC SIZE: The tables below show bar code sizes and attributes. SIZE NARROW BAR 2/120inch 3/120inch 4/120inch WIDE BAR 6/120inch 9/120inch 12/120inch 15/120inch NARROW SPACE 2/120inch 3/120inch 4/120inch...
  • Page 53 Graphic Print Speed This function selects the print speed of the 120 DPI/240DPI and 180 DPI/360DPI graphics. 31 GR QLTY QLTY: MODE1 QLTY: MODE2 QLTY: MODE3 120/240DPI SPEED Min.Dot pitch SPEED Min.Dot pitch MODE1 15.7IPS MODE2 18.0IPS MODE3 31.5IPS Accent character This function specifies the method of printing accent characters.
  • Page 54 5. Extended setup options (38-39) HP mode enhancement PCL Mode (HP mode) This function selects the emulation level in HP mode. 38 PCL MODE MODE: PCL3+ MODE: PCL3 MODE: PCL3+D Fully compatible with the Rugged Writer 480. The character pitches(15, 17.1 and 24) PCL3 and print quality modes (HQDR, NLQ, S.D., S.S.D.) cannot be selected by software commands.

  • Page 55: Set The Left Margin

    Paper handling enhancement Set the top margin This function sets the top margin by lines with fixed line spacing of 6 lines per inch in the range between 0 to 15 lines (2.5") from the top of the form. 40 TOP MARGIN T.M.: 0 LINE T.M.:...
  • Page 56 Fanfold paper width This function sets the paper width to be used in the printer. Depending on the paper width, the print head will shift to the one half of the print width selected in this function to properly hold the paper in place, and eliminates the possibility of paper jams during loading.
  • Page 57 Friction Lever to the Cut Sheet position and remove the form from the tractors, or you may place the printer back Online and continue printing in the override print area. 5. Extended setup options (46) TOF Adjustment 0/60 - 480/60 inches •See...

  • Page 58: Label Mode

    10 seconds, the label is automatically repositioned away from the platen. When data is received by the printer, the labels are automatically positioned to the top of the next available label before printing begins. This function becomes effective when each label is equally apart and the same page length (min.

  • Page 59: Line Feed Speed

    When “SLCT IN: YES” is selected, the printer accepts the “select” or "deselect” command codes regardless of the SELECT IN signal from host system. When “SLCT IN: NO” is selected, the printer ignores the “select” or "deselect” command codes regardless of the SELECT IN signal from host system.

  • Page 60: Communication Protocol (Serial Interface)

    5. Extended setup options (63-66) Data length (serial interface) This function selects the appropriate data length. 63 DATA LENGTH LENGTH: 8 BITS LENGTH: 7 BITS Stop bit (serial interface) This function selects the appropriate number of stop bits. 64 STOP BIT STOP BIT: 1 BIT STOP BIT: 2 BITS Communication protocol (serial interface)
  • Page 61 Serial error check (serial interface) This function selects the printer's response to a serial data transmission error. The serial data transmission error includes a parity error, framing error, and over-run error. If "PRINT" is enabled, the data in error is printed as an asterisk(*). If "IGNORED" is enabled, the data in error is discarded.

  • Page 62: Communication Buffer Size

    When the selection of this function is completed, the printer is initialized. The buffer size affects the signal protocol in serial data communication. In these protocols the printer's busy/ready state changes according to the data remaining values in the input buffer described below.

  • Page 63: Invert Lcd Display

    Successive passes of the print head alternate between the left-right and right-left direction. • Uni-directional printing: Data is always printed in a single direction from the left to the right. LCD display language This function selects the display language for the printer's display window (LCD). 81 DISPLAY LANG LANG: ENGLISH...

  • Page 64: Printing List Of Setup Options

    5. Extended setup options (83-87) Software controlled setup This function enables/disables the special software commands that are designed to control most of the extended setup options from host. See "Printer setup command codes" section in Appendix B. 83 SOFTWARE SET...

  • Page 65: Printer Driver Selection

    If this printer is not listed, look for the following printer drivers. While this should allow you to print your document with your printer, it probably will not allow you to access many features of the printer. A few of the choices you may see are given below in order of preferences. Hewlett Packard...
  • Page 66 RuggedWriter printer. SEIKO Precision Inc. has provided a means for you to access these extra capabilities for any new applications that you may chose to print on the BX-900. The extra capabilities of the BX-900 printer are enabled for access through a special control panel menu setting entitled "38 PCL MODE".

  • Page 67: Saving Your Setup

    Saving Your Setup Once you have completed your printer set-up, the configuration can be saved as a User setup. Use the printer's Extended Setup menu 86 SAVE SETUP and save your setting as either MEMO 1, MEMO 2, or MEMO 3.

  • Page 68: Error Messages

    Turn off the printer immediately. After a brief wait, turn on the printer again. Internal RAM does not function properly. Turn the printer off and back on again. If the error persists, consult your dealer. Abnormal fan operation is detected.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting Guide

    Move the paper select lever to the continuous paper setting and carefully remove the jammed paper. Turn off the printer and wait one minute, and then turn it back on again. Consult your dealer if the error persists. 7. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 70: Input Hexadecimal Dump Mode

    H E X D U M P L Q To run this mode in draft printing Press the FF key while turning ON the printer or pressing the RESET key. Hold down the FF key until the LCD displays "HEX DUMP...

  • Page 71: Maintenance

    Cleaning Minimum periodical cleaning will ensure the maximum performance from your printer. Do not spill or splash cleaning liquid inside the printer. Please refer to the "Printer cover removal" on page 64 to remove the covers for cleaning. Before cleaning the printer, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.

  • Page 72: Printer Cover Removal

    8. Maintenance (Lubrication) Lubrication In the case of heavy use of the printer, apply a specified lubricating oil only to the front and rear metal carriage bar. When applying the lubricant to the carriage bars, spread the oil by manually moving the print head back and forth along the carriage bar.
  • Page 73 O p e n t h e r e a r c o v e r f r o m t h e bottom edge of the cover and pull it away from the printer to remove. Paper Rack S l i d e b o t h p a p e r g u i d e s t o t h e extreme left and right edges of the paper rack.

  • Page 74: Vertical Alignment Mode

    ALIGN ADJUST RESET Enter alignment mode 1 Press the SETUP and ALT keys simultaneously while turning ON the printer or pressing the RESET key. Hold down the both SETUP and ALT keys until the LCD displays "ALIGN ADJUST". SETUP + ALT + RESET or Power ON ALIGN.
  • Page 75 3 13 patterns from 0 to 12 are printed in accordance with the printing conditions. The pattern of the present printing condition is indicated with asterisks (*). PRINTED PATTERNS EXAMPLE • A pattern describes the type of printing conditions for each mode. •...
  • Page 76 11 Repeat the steps 5 through 7 until the bidirectional printing adjustment is completed. 12 After all adjustments are completed, press the EXIT key, then the LCD indicates "PRESS RESET SW". By pressing the RESET key, the printer exits from this vertical alignment mode. LCD Description Key Operation Pattern No.

  • Page 77: Bar Code Function

    Software commands and options #27 to #29 on the EXTENDED SETUP MODE are used to print bar codes and enlarged characters. The software commands are unique to the printer. See the following pages for details of these commands. 1. Industrial 2 of 5 2.

  • Page 78: Bar Code Command

    Parameter 255 (Element print) is used to print a bar code which is input element by element. It can print a bar code which is not supported by the printer and is represented by combining elements. Since data is input by elements, HRI printing is not performed and no check digit is added to the bar code.
  • Page 79 (2) Element width: DC4 DC4 E Format: Function: (3) Bar code height: DC4 DC4 H Format: ASCII Function: Sets the bar code height to n/12”. (0 (4) Setting HRI on and off: DC4 DC4 I Format: ASCII Function: Specifies whether or not to print an HRI. Also specifies the ASCII DC4 DC4 E n1 n2...
  • Page 80 9. Bar code and enlarged character (5) HRI font: DC4 DC4 F Format: Function: Selects the font of printing the HRI. This setting is not valid for Postnet or Element. (6) Check character: DC4 DC4 C Format: Function: Specifies whether to add a check character automatically. If the Codabar or Element is selected, no check character is added regardless of this setting.
  • Page 81 (8) Ending the bar code data sequence: Format: Function: (9) Bar code data sequence: DC4 DC4 B Format: Function: If the Element is selected; 0 This comand is valid when #27 BARCODE/LABEL MODE is set to MODE1 or MODE2 in the EXTENDED SETUP MODE. (10) Printing density: DC4 DC4 D Format: Function:...
  • Page 82 = 0: Data is regarded as normal character code. (Default value) 1: Data is regarded as a character value. If data is regarded as the normal character code, the printer automatically move the subset or inserts a shift code according to...
  • Page 83 (16) Initializing the bar code mode: DC4 DC4 @ Format: Function: Initializes the bar code mode. The following show the default settings for bar code. Bar code type: Narrow bar width: Wide bar width: Narrow space width: Wide space width: Inter- character gap: Bar code height: Setting HRI:...

  • Page 84: Printing Bar Codes

    9. Bar code and enlarged character Printing bar codes Bar codes are printed at 236 cps print speed when the printing density is 120 dpi or at 158 cps print speed when the printing density is 180 dpi. (This does not apply to printing paths involving HRI printing or duty control.) Bar codes and normal characters are printed separately.

  • Page 85: Code 128 Subset Transition Rule

    Error processing If a character code that is not valid for the selected bar code type is input, the character code is not converted into a bar code symbol but is printed as a character. If the bar code has a start or stop character added to the HRI, the start or stop character is printed. ‘...

  • Page 86: Calculating The Check Character

    9. Bar code and enlarged character UPC-E conversion rule NSC, manufacturer’s codes (M1 M2 M3 M4 M5), and product item codes (X1 X2 X3 X4 X5) are input data. NSC must be 0 or 1. When the manufacturer’s code data is input, the rule is determined and zero checking of the product item codes is performed.
  • Page 87 • Modulus 11 a. Data characters are weighed from the right to the left, as, example,1, 2, ..., 10, 1, 2 ... 10, 1, 2 and so forth. The sum of the data character values is determined. (The symbol ‘-’ has a character value of 10.) b.

  • Page 88: Element Printing

    The element printing function prints bar codes by inputting data element by element. This function allows the user to print bar codes which are not supported by the printer but are expressed by combining elements. No HRI is printed, no check digit is added, and a start or stop character is not added, since data is input element by element.

  • Page 89: Barcode Type:

    Element printing example [Example] The following shows a BASIC program for printing Code 39 bar codes using the element printing function. This example shows how to print “CODE39”. (Replace NB, WB, NS and WS in the data statements in the following example with 0, 1, 2 and 3, respectively.) 100 OPEN "LPT1:"...
  • Page 90 9. Bar code and enlarged character Enlarged character function If #27 BARCODE/ENLARGED CHAR is set to MODE 1 or MODE 2 in the EXTENDED SETUP MODE, enlarged characters can be printed. The enlarged character function is valid for the EPSON or IBM or HP mode.
  • Page 91 (2) Executing line feeding: LF Format: Function: After printing data, the printer feeds one line by the enlarged character line feed pitch, which differs depending on whether VMI is valid (by the DC4 DC4 j command) or not. Line feeding involves a carriage return if the LF SETTING option is set to LF + CR in the EXTENDED SETUP MODE.
  • Page 92 9. Bar code and enlarged character (3) Executing form feeding: FF Format: Function: This command feeds the page to the next TOF position. If there are still enlarged characters to be printed, they are printed, then form feeding is executed. (4) Executing carriage return: CR Format: Function:...
  • Page 93 (6) Arrangement of enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 a Format: Function: Specifies the standard position for adjusting enlarged The MSB of the parameter is masked. Any parameters other than those shown above are ignored. The arrangement and position specified here are valid if the enlarged character rotational angle is not 0 degree.
  • Page 94 9. Bar code and enlarged character (8) All-character set for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 d Format: Function: Specifies the all-character set for enlarged characters. Data with a number specified with the parameter “n” is processed as character codes. If n = 0, this sequence is ignored. (9) Selecting an enlarged character font: DC4 DC4 f Format: Function:...
  • Page 95 (10) Height expansion for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 h Format: Function: Specifies the height expansion of enlarged characters. The MSB of the parameter is masked. If n = 0, the expansion specified in the setup mode is selected. Enlarged character cell expansion takes priority over height expansion. If the height expansion exceeds the cell expansion when enlarged character data is input, the characters are enlarged to the cell expansion.
  • Page 96 9. Bar code and enlarged character (12) VMI for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 j Format: Function: The VMI indicates the distance between two lines, i.e., the length the print head moves after printing one line. The VMI is (n1 + n2 x 256)/180”. The MSB of parameter n2 is masked. The VMI can be set to zero.
  • Page 97 (14) Enlarged character cell offset: DC4 DC4 o Format: Function: Specifies the cell offset for enlarged characters. This command specifies the cell offset for the enlarged characters in 1/180”. The cell offset is used to execute a line feed (LF) command. In the enlarged character mode, the line is fed by a pitch of (24 + cell offset)/180”...
  • Page 98 9. Bar code and enlarged character (16) Enlarged character quality: DC4 DC4 q Format: Function: The MSB of the parameter is masked. Any sequences other than the above parameters are ignored. The character quality is specified at the beginning of a line. If there is character data on the line, this command is reserved and becomes valid on the following line.
  • Page 99 (18) Setting and canceling enlarged character smoothing: DC4 DC4 s Format: Function: The MSB of the parameter is masked. Any sequences other than the above parameters are ignored. Smoothing is set by default. (19) Enlarged character top offset: DC4 DC4 t Format: Function: Specifies the top offset of enlarged characters.
  • Page 100 9. Bar code and enlarged character (20) Setting and canceling underline for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 u Format: Function: The MSB of the parameter is masked. Any sequences other than the above parameters are ignored. An underline is drawn on the 25th pin line at a thickness of (1 dot x length expansion of the character).
  • Page 101 If parameter m is different than shown above, this sequence is ignored. The absolute print position is based on the left margin. If the specified position exceeds the right margin, the print position is located at the right margin. If a relative lefthand printing position to the left of the left margin is specified, left margin becomes the printing position.

  • Page 102: Enlarged Character Print Samples

    9. Bar code and enlarged character Enlarged character print samples This page shows examples of a BASIC program for printing enlarged characters and the printed enlarged characters (actual size). 100 OPEN "LPT1:"AS #1 110 DC4$=CHR$(&H14) 120 ' 130 PRINT #1, DC4$;DC4$;"@"; 140 PRINT #1,DC4$;DC4$;"c";CHR$(8);...

  • Page 103: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix A. Specifications Printing specifications Printing method Print Head Emulation Resident fonts Down load character sets Graphic printing Print mode • Impact dot matrix and bidirectional logic seeking printing • 24 pins, movable-type (parallel/staggered orientation.) Estimated life expectancy: 500 million dots/wire •...
  • Page 104 A. Specifications Character table (EPSON mode) (IBM mode) (HP mode) International character set (EPSON mode) Codepage Character table (HP, EPSON, IBM mode) Barcode type (HP, EPSON, IBM mode) Throughput Character Tables in the EPSON mode • Italic character table • Graphic character table •...
  • Page 105 Throughput Paper feed method Paper width Paper weight Label paper Multiple copies Line feed pitch Line feed speed Print speed Recommended Single sheet Paper print area Print recommended area for single sheets Evaluation conditions: Data of 100 lines by 132 columns, all ASCII rolling pattern characters, and 1/6-inch line feed is input from a host and is stored in the 64K-byte communication buffer o f t h e p r i n t e r.
  • Page 106 A. Specifications Print mode specifications Print mode 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi Draft 16.7 cpi 17 cpi 20 cpi 24 cpi Proportional 1/2 Proportional Speed Draft 12 cpi S.Speed Draft 15 cpi 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi HQDR 16.7 cpi 17 cpi 20 cpi...
  • Page 107 Print mode Spacing (V X H) 10 cpi 1/180 x 1/360 12 cpi 1/180 x 1/360 15 cpi 1/180 x 1/360 (EPSON) 15 cpi 1/180 x 1/720 (HP/IBM) Letter 16.7 cpi 1/180 x 1/720 Quality 17 cpi 1/180 x 1/720 20 cpi 1/180 x 1/720 24 cpi...

  • Page 108: Parallel Interface Specifications

    2. LOW is pulled down to GND by 2.2kΩ resistor. 3. NC stands for no connection. 4. CHASSIS GND and GND are connected in the printer. 5. SELECT IN signal is HIGH to accept a control code. Bidirectional (IEEE1284 Nibble mode) is available.

  • Page 109: Serial Interface Specifications

    SIGNAL GND SRTS Notes: 1. NC stands for no connection. 2. CHASSIS GND and GND are connected in the printer. • Handshake protocol One of the following four protocols can be selected: - DTR protocol (Busy/Ready protocol) - X ON/X OFF protocol I...

  • Page 110: Other Specifications

    A. Specifications Other specifications Buffer size Cooling fan Power supply Temperature Humidity External dimensions Weight Power Consumption • 64k byte, 8k byte, 128 byte (Changeable buffer size from the setup #71) • 2 levels of fan speed control capability • 100 - 120VAC: For Japan, USA and Canada •...

  • Page 111: Appendix B. Control Code Summary

    Carriage return after printing. Sets double width character mode for 1 line. Sets condensed pica character mode (17.1 cpi). Selects printer that has been deselected by ESC Q (23). Selects pica (10cpi) mode. Cancels double width character mode set by SO.
  • Page 112 B. Control code summary (IBM) ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal [21] ESC 4 [1B,34] H [27,52] D [22] ESC 5 n [1B,35,n] H [27,53,n] D [23] ESC 6 [1B,36] H [27,54] D [24] ESC 7 [1B,37] H [27,55] D [25] ESC : [1B,3A] H [27,58] D [26] ESC = n1 n2...
  • Page 113 For example: If the line spacing is 1/6 inch and the page length is 66 lines, an ESC N 6 command causes the printer to print 60 lines, then skip 6 lines. The space to be skipped is 1 inch (1/6 inch x 6).
  • Page 114 B. Control code summary (IBM) ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal [53] ESC [ @ n1 n2 [1B,5B,40,n1,n2,m1,..,m4] H m1...m4 [27,91,64,n1,n2,m1,..,m4] D [54] ESC [ I n1 n2 [1B,5B,49,n1,n2,Hf,Lf, Hf, Lf, Hs, Ls Hs,Ls,Sm,00,Hc,Lc] H Sm, 00, Hc, Lc [27,91,73,n1,n2,Hf,Lf, 1. Select a font, character style, and spacing in the following tables: (n1=2 and n2=0) Normal Character Style Table (Hf: Upper byte, Lf: Lower byte) Hf/Lf (Hex) 10cpi...
  • Page 115 ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal 2. Select a character style, and spacing in the following tables (Hf, Lf is ignored): (n1=6, n2=0, Hf=0, Lf=0, and S=1) Character Spacing and Style Table (Hs: Upper byte, Ls: Lower byte) eight 3. Select a proportional spaced character: (n1=6, n2=0, Hf=Lf=Hc=Lc, and S=2) (n1=6, n2=0, Hf=Lf=Hc=Lc="Don't care", and S=2 or 3) 4.
  • Page 116 Sets relative print position. (n1+n2 256)/120" from current position Stops printing and sets the printer in offline. Basic line spacing 1/180" line spacing (AGM) 1/216" line spacing 1/360" line spacing...

  • Page 117: Epson Mode

    Controls cut sheet feeder. n=1: selects bin 1 n=2: selects bin 2 n=R: ejects single sheet paper loaded in the printer This command is effective at the following conditions. The paper select lever is set to the single sheet setting.
  • Page 118 B. Control code summary (Epson) ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal [20] ESC $ n1 n2 [1B,24,n1,n2] H [27,36,n1,n2] D [21] ESC % n [1B,25,n] H [27,37,n] D [22] ESC & NUL n [1B,26,00,n,m,a0,a1,a2,data] H m a0 a1 a2 data [27,38,0,n,m,a0,a1,a2,data] D [23] ESC ( - n1 n2 [1B,28,2D,n1,n2,m,d1,d2] H...
  • Page 119 ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal [26] ESC *m n1 n2 [1B,2A,m,n1,n2,data] H data [27,42,m,n1,n2,data] D Note ( : Horizontal adjacent dots can not be printed. The total column number is calculated by n1+n2 x 256 for 8-pin graphics and (n1 + n2x256) x3 for 24-pin graphics. Each bit data in the 8-pin graphics corresponds to 2 print pins of the print head.
  • Page 120 For example: If the line spacing is 1/6 inch and the page length is 66 lines, an ESC N 6 command causes the printer to print 60 lines, then skip 6 lines. The space to be skipped is 1 inch (1/6 inch x 6).
  • Page 121 ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal [57] ESC O [1B,4F] H [27,79] D [58] ESC P [1B,50] H [27,80] D [59] ESC Q n [1B,51,n] H [27,81,n] D [60] ESC R n [1B,52,n] H [27,82,n] D n Country 0 U.S.A. 1 FRANCE 2 GERMANY 3 U.K.
  • Page 122 When n is other than 0, the printer performs one linefeed after printing. Sets vertical tab position in channels beginning from n1 and end with NUL [00]H as in ESC b command.

  • Page 123: Pcl Mode

    PCL mode ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal & Decimal [07] H [7] D [08] H [8] D [09] H [9] D [0A] H [10] D [0B] H [11] D [0C] H [12] D [0D] H [13] D [0E] H [14] D [0F] H [15] D [10] [1B] H [27] D [11]...
  • Page 124 B. Control code summary (HP) ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal [26] ESC & k # W [1B,26,6B,#,57] D [27,38,107,#,87] D [27] ESC & l # A [1B,26,6C,#,41] H [27,38,108,#,65] D [28] ESC & l # C [1B,26,6C,#,43] H [27,38,108,#,67] D [29] ESC &...
  • Page 125 ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal [37] ESC ( # id [1B,28,#,id] H [27,40,#,id] D ESC ) # id [1B,29,#,id] H [27,41,#,id] D [38] ESC ( # @ [1B,28,#,40] H [27,40,#,64] D [39] ESC ( 0 X [1B,28,30,58] H [27,40,48,88] D ESC ) 0 X [1B,29,30,58] H [27,41,48,88] D [40] ESC ( s # B...
  • Page 126 # = 0 (30H) :Cancels italic character # = 1 (31H) :Designates italic character # = 2 (32H) :Designates italic character Sets typeface. # = 0 (30H) LINE PRINTER DRAFT # = 3 (33H) COURIER # = 4 (34H) SANS SERIF # = 5 (35H) ROMAN...
  • Page 127 ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal [48] ESC ( s # W [1B,28,73,#,57] H [data] [data] [27,40,115,#,87] D [data] [49] ESC ) # @ [1B,29,#,40] H [27,41,#,64] D B. Control code summary (HP) FUNCTION Download character descriptor and data. - The parameter # consists of 3 bytes of the descriptor <Attribute data format>...
  • Page 128 B. Control code summary (HP) ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal [50] ESC ) s # W [1B,29,73,#,57] H DATA [DATA] [27,41,115,#,87] D DATA [51] ESC * b # M [1B,2A,62,#,4D] H [27,42,98,#,77] D [52] ESC * b # W [1B,2A,62,#,57] H DATA [DATA] [27,42,98,#,87] D DATA [53]...
  • Page 129 Half line feed -- Half line feed is executed. Request I/O status(Serial I/O only) - Printer status is requested. - The printer sends back the following data to the host computer as the printer status. [27,69]D Reset - The printer is initialized.

  • Page 130: Setup Options Control Codes

    Setup options control codes This command is specially designed to assist you in utilizing the printer to its fullest p o t e n t i a l . M o s t o f p r i n t e r ' s s e t u p o p t i o n s c a n b e a c c e s s e d a n d c h a n g e d t h r o u g h t h e following command sequence.
  • Page 131 ITEM Mode Code & Hexadecimal Header 5 n CR setting 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 35, n Header 6 n LF setting 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 36, n Header 8 n P.out detection 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 38, n Header >...
  • Page 132 B. Control code summary (Setup options) ITEM Mode Code & Hexadecimal [21] Left/right (Header) Q ml mr margin 1B, 7C, 60, 03, 00, 51, ml, mr [22] International Header R n character 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 52, n [23] Auto scroll Header S n 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 53, n...

  • Page 133: Line Feed Speed [

    ITEM Mode Code & Hexadecimal [33] PCL Mode Header ] w n 1B, 7C, 60, 03, 00, 3C, 65, n [34] Bar Code Size Header ] x n 1B, 7C, 60, 03, 00,5D, 78, n [35] Sleep Mode Header e n 1B, 7C, 60, 03, 00,65, n [36] Line feed Speed...
  • Page 134 B. Control code summary (Setup options) ITEM Mode Code & Hexadecimal [42] Tabulation Header w n 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 77, n [43] Quality Header x n 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 78, n [44] Invert display Header y n 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 79, n [45] Display...

  • Page 135: Appendix C. Character Sets

    Appendix C. Character sets Epson, Italic character set (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) (112)(128) (144)(160) (176)(192) (208) (224)(240) Note: This character set is selected with ESC t 0. Refer to Control code summary section. Epson, Graphic character set, extended (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) (112)(128) (144)(160) (176)(192) (208) (224)(240) Note: This character set is selected with ESC 6 and ESC t 1.

  • Page 136: Ibm Character Set 1

    C. Character Sets International character set (EPSON) Country U.S.A. FRANCE GERMANY U.K. DENMARK SWEDEN ITALY SPAIN JAPAN NORWAY DENMARK 2 SPAIN 2 LATIN AMERICA KOREA TURKEY LEGAL Note: This character set is selected with ESC R n in the epson mode or from the front control panel. Refer to Control code summary or the extended setup options.

  • Page 137: Ibm All Character Set

    IBM character set 2 (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) (112)(128) (144)(160) (176)(192) (208) (224)(240) Note: This character set is selected with ESC 6. Refer to Control code summary section. IBM all character set (16) (32) (48) (64) Note: This character set is selected with ESC \. Refer to Control code summary section. (80) (96) (112) (128) (144) (160) (176) (192) (208) (224) (240)
  • Page 138 C. Character Sets HP Mode ROMAN-8 Character sets (PCL) ECMA-94 Latin 1 (ISO 8859-1) Character sets (PCL) LEGAL character sets (PCL) PC-8 (Danish / Norwegian) Character sets (PCL) The (00)H-(1F)H and (7F)H normally function as control code. The character of (A0)H-(FF)H are, respectively, the same as those of (20)H-(7F)H.
  • Page 139 MATH 7 character sets (PCL) LINE DRAW character sets (PCL) The character of (A0)H-(FF)H are, respectively, the same as those of (20)H-(7F)H. C. Character Sets...
  • Page 140 C. Character Sets International character set [ISO] (PCL) ASCII FRANCE FRANCE 2 GERMANY GERMANY 2 U.K. SWEDEN SWEDEN 2 ITALY SPAIN SPAIN 2 SPAIN 3 JAPAN NORWAY NORWAY 2 PORTUGAL PORTUGAL 2 •The character of (A0)H-(FF)H are respectively, the same as those of (20)H-(7F)H. •The characters with (20)H-(7F)H codes which are not shown in the International character set above are the same as those of (20)H-(7F)H in ROMAN-8.

  • Page 141: Code Page 850 (Multilingual)

    Code 00H ~ 7FH (Common) Code Page 850 (Multilingual) PCL mode The (00)H-(1F)H and (7F)H normally function as control code. The DEL(7F)H code as " " character in PCL. While TRANSPARENT mode is character font available. These characters are printable only while in TRANSPARENT mode.

  • Page 142: Code Page 860 (Portuguese)

    C. Character Sets Code Page 858 (Multilingual-Euro) Code Page 860 (Portuguese) Code Page 861 (Icelandic) Code Page 863 (Canadian French) PCL mode The (00)H-(1F)H and (7F)H normally function as control code. The DEL(7F)H code as " " character in PCL. While TRANSPARENT mode is character font available.

  • Page 143: Code Page 865 (Nordic)

    C. Character Sets Code Page 865 (Nordic) BRASCII ABICOMP ISO-1 (ISO-8859-1)

  • Page 144: Appendix D. Reverse Control Panel Sheet

    The reverse control panel sheet allows you to easily read the function key labels from the back of the printer. In situations where working from the back of the printer is convenient, simply lay the reverse control panel sheet in position over the standard control panel.
  • Page 145 This unit complies with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. Dies Gerät entspricht den Bedingungen der Niederspannungs-Vorschrift 73/23/EEC und dem EMVG nach 89/336/EEC. Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18. 01. 1991: Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäß ISO 7779.
  • Page 146 PRINTER DIVISION 1-1-1, AKANEHAMA, NARASHINO-SHI, CHIBA 275-8558 JAPAN...

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