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Seiko Precision BP-6000 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Warning: “This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 3 OWNER'S MANUAL 18-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 innternational 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

    Options and expendables ....Printer description ..... .
  • Page 6 6 . S e t t i n g t h e a p p l i c a t i o n s o f t w a re About printer driver ..... 5 4 Printer driver selection .

  • Page 7: Caution For Use

    Use software control to change the width of the print line. • Never insert or pull out an interface cable while the power to the printer and computer is on. • Be sure to turn off the printer before turning off a connected host computer.

  • Page 8: Unpacking The Printer

    Sound Seal Cover Printer PARK M.LF RESET SETUP M.RLF BUSINESS PRINTER EXIT ENTER Reverse Control Panel Handbook CD-ROM Driver-CD with Owner's Manual, printer driver software Handbook Operation Guide Sheet Ribbon Cassette Power Cord Unpacking the printer POWER LINE P.OUT TEAR LINE...

  • Page 9: Quick Startup

    Press the FF key to load the paper — Pages 13 and 14. To make a test print 1. Set the paper size to the printer in the setup options — Pages 28 and 29. 2. Press the LF key and hold while initializing the printer by the RESET key.

  • Page 10: 1. Introduction

    • User programmable files give an instant switch to different interface configuration. Superb compatibility and connectability • Compatible to major printer emulations, IBM and Epson printers. • Communication protocols adjustable to any computer. • Interface connections provided for parallel and RS-232C.

  • Page 11: Options And Expendables

    Options and expendables The Cut Sheet Feeder provides fast and automatic feeding of Cut Sheet on the BP-6000. It greatly enhances the speed and efficiency of document printing by feeding of up to 80 single sheets of paper without reloading.

  • Page 12: Power Cord

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

  • Page 13: 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 Paper Select Lever (Friction Lever) Head Adjustment Lever Power Switch Paper Cutter Paper Rack Tractor Lock Lever...

  • Page 14: 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 15: Physical Dimension(Model A)

    1. Introduction Physical dimension(Model A) Paper Rack in flat position (Continuous paper setting) 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) 10.2"...

  • Page 16: 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) 24.4" (620mm) Paper Rack in flat position (Continuous paper setting) Paper Rack in flat position (Continuous paper setting) 1. Introduction 18.5" (470mm) 20.9"...

  • Page 17: 2. 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 18: 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.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Computer

    The printer has a parallel interface connector (Centronics) and serial interface connector (RS-232C). 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 20: Loading The Paper

    2. Set the print head adjustment leverw. In general, position 1 is used for one-part paper. (See page 15) 3. Remove or open the rear cover eof the printer to lock the cover in the open position. 4. Release the tractor lock levers r (upward), and move the right tractor to the marked position as shown in the figure, and lock it in place.
  • Page 21 2. Setting up Single sheets paper 1. Move the paper select lever qtoward the rear of the printer to the SINGLE SHEET setting. 2. Set the print head adjustment lever w. In general, position 1 is used for one-part paper. (See page 15) 3.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Print Head Position

    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 23: 3. Control Panel And Operations

    COVER OPEN This indicates that the printer cover is open. Close the cover to resume the operation . If the printer is in the offline mode, the following appears on the display. OFFLINE DRAFT Status message This indicates a printing quality selected in the setup options.

  • Page 24: Function Keys

    Function Keys • ON LINE Pressing this key places the printer offline so that the printer can perform some functions independent from host system. In the offline mode, data is not received. When the printer is offline, pressing the key places the printer online and ready to receive data from the host system.

  • Page 25: Paper Parking 2

    PARK Fanfold continuous paper (Paper select lever in fanfold setting) The paper is moved to the park position in the back of the printer by pressing this key. When pressing this key with the paper in the park position, the paper will be loaded to a print station which is between 0/72 and 180/72 inches from the leading edge of the paper, depending on the loading position programmed in the setup option.

  • Page 26: Control Levers

    RESET • SETUP (Alternate to the EXIT) When the SETUP key is pressed in the offline mode, the printer enters the setup options. The setup options are explained later in the "Basic setup EXIT options". SETUP In the setup options, this key is used as the EXIT key. When the key is pressed in the setup options, the printer exits from the setup options and enters the offline mode.

  • Page 27: Paper Parking

    • Switching of the paper select lever is required for the actual mechanical switching of the paper path. • Pressing the PARK 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 28: 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 29: Tearing Off A Form

    This function is activated by the TEAR OFF key and feeds fanfold paper so that the perforation is aligned with the paper cutter located at the top rear of the printer, thus enabling simple paper tearing. During the tear off operation, the FF, PARK, M.LF, and M.RLF keys are the only active keys and are used to correctly align the paper to the paper cutter.

  • Page 30: Power On Operation Summary

    Power-on operation summary Operation (reference page) Self test, draft (P21) Self test,NLQ (P21) Hex dump, draft (P57) Hex dump,NLQ (P57) Vertical alignment (P61) EEPROM initialize (P55) 1. Use either the RESET key or power switch when the circle is in both the RESET and POWER columns.

  • Page 31: 4. 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 32 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 33: Selecting Font Style

    4. Basic setup options (1) Selecting font style Sets one of the font options. The font can be changed by a software command. 1 FONT FONT: DRAFT FONT: S.DRAFT FONT: S.S.DRAFT FONT: ROMAN FONT:SANS SERIF FONT PRINT SAMPLE DRAFT S.DRAFT S.S.DRAFT ROMAN SANS SERIF...

  • Page 34: Selecting Character Spacing

    Selecting character spacing Sets one of the character spacings. When CODE is selected, the character spacing can be changed by a software command. When speed draft or super speed draft is set while a fixed spacing is designated, the character spacing becomes 12 CPI or 15 CPI, respectively.

  • Page 35: Selecting Page Length For Fanfold Paper 2

    4. Basic setup options (3) Selecting page length for fanfold paper The page length selection varies`1` roughly from 2 inches to 22 inches according to the given options. When CODE is selected, the page length can be changed by a software command. When the page length is other than CODE, it is a fixed length and a software command is ignored.

  • Page 36: Selecting Single Sheet Paper Size

    Selecting single sheet paper size The paper size of single sheet paper is set. The designated page length is only valid when the single sheet mode or CSF mode is selected. The relationships of the paper sizes with the number of printed columns (at 10 cpi) are described in the table below. 4 PAGE SINGLE PAGE: CODE PAGE: B5 PORT...

  • Page 37: Printing Multipart Paper

    Loads one of three user designed setup options to the current active memory. This will replace and erase 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 “45 SAVE SETUP”...

  • Page 38: 5. Extended Setup Options

    For the overview of the extended setup options, refer to Extended setup options summary. To set this option By pressing the Down Arrow ( printer enters the extended setup options, where various functions. 8 <SUB-MENU> The keys and operation method in the extended setup options are the same as those in the basic setup options.
  • Page 39 5. Extended setup options...
  • Page 40 5. Extended setup options...
  • Page 41 5. Extended setup options...

  • Page 42: Setting Top Of Form Position

    +180/72IN 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 to eliminate the possibillity of paper jams during loading.

  • Page 43: Line Feed Spacing

    In the standard designation, the bottom margin is set to 17 mm from the bottom edge of the paper. With this function, data can be printed up to 8mm from the bottom edge of the page. However, in this case, print quality is not assured due to the restriction of the printer mechanism.

  • Page 44: Autoscroll Mode

    When the top edge of the label is positioned at the top of the platen for more than 10 seconds, the label is automatically repositioned away from the platen. When data is received by the printer, the labels are automatically fed to the original position before printing begins. Backing Paper Label 5.

  • Page 45: Set Default Page Length 3

    5. Extended setup options (8-10) Set default page length This function selects a default page length of either 11 or 12 inches at the time of printer initialization. This selection is only valid when CODE is selected as the PAGE LENGTH setting in the main setup options.

  • Page 46: Skip Over Perforation

    Skip over perforation This function automatically leaves one inch of unprinted lines at the end of the page and linefeeds the paper to the next top of form. If the page length is smaller than 5 inches, this function is ignored. The skip perforation software command overrides this function. 11 1-INCH SKIP 1-INCH SKIP:NO 1-INCH SKIP:YES...

  • Page 47: Emulation

    5. Extended setup options (14-15) Emulation The desired emulation mode of the printer can be selected using this function. When this function is executed, the printer is initialized. 14 EMULATION EML: FX MODE EML: IBM MODE EML: BP-A MODE EML: BP-I MODE National font style One of the following 14 national fonts can be selected.

  • Page 48: Code Page

    Code page The default code page can be selected using this function. Refer to the code page table in Appendix C. 16 CODE PAGE C.P.: 437 C.P.: 850 C.P.: 857 C.P.: 858 C.P.: 860 C.P.: 861 C.P.: 863 C.P.: 865 C.P.: BRASCII C.P.: ABICOMP C.P.: ISO-1...

  • Page 49: Slashed Zero

    Autofeed is effective for the system using parallel interface and AUTO FEED signal to control the carriage return with or without a line feed. The autofeed signal must be low to add a line feed to every CR code when the printer is initialized. Refer to the specification of your host system.

  • Page 50: Line Feed

    Line feed (LF) A function for executing the carriage return operation when receiving the line feed command (LF code) is selected or deselected. 21 LF SETTING LF : LF ONLY LF : CR+LF Set vertical tabs (VT) in BP-A/I mode This function sets the vertical tab command code (0Bh) in BP-A or BP-I mode either to move to next vertical tab with or without printing buffer content.

  • Page 51: Set Italic Character Style

    5. Extended setup options (25-26) Set italic character style This function simply selects all print output to be in italic character style. 25 ITALIC ITALIC: CODE ITALIC: ALWAYS Set bold character style This function simply selects all print output to be in bold character style. 26 BOLD BOLD : CODE BOLD : ALWAYS...

  • Page 52: Enable Barcode Command

    Enable barcode command This function enables the printer to accept the bar cord command and to print the bar cord accordingly. 27 BARCODE BC : MODE 1 BC : MODE 2 BC : IGNORED Set barcode type This function selects a type of bar code.

  • Page 53: Bar Code Size

    5. Extended setup options (29) Bar code size This function specifies the default bar code size. 29 BARCODE SIZE SIZE : 1 SIZE : 1.5 SIZE : 2 SIZE : 2.5 The tables below show bar code sizes and attributes. SIZE NARROW BAR 2/120inch 3/120inch 4/120inch...

  • Page 54: Interface Type

    Interface type The parallel interface or the serial interface is selected. When this function is executed, the printer is initialized. See "Connecting the computer" on page 12 for correct selection and connection of the interface cable. 30 INTERFACE I/F: PARALLEL...

  • Page 55: Communication Protocol

    SPEED: 1200 BPS 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 56 CTS signal (serial interface) This function accepts or ignores the CTS (Clear to Send) signal from the host. 37 CTS ENABLE ... Ignores the CTS signal CTS: ... Functions according to the CTS signal from the host CTS: DSR signal (serial interface) This function accepts or ignores the DSR (Data Set Ready) signal from the host.

  • Page 57: Communication Buffer Size

    When the selection of this function is completed, the printer is intialized. 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 buffer. Ready to busy (CIN) B.SIZE:20KBor8KB...

  • Page 58: Invert Lcd Display

    Invert LCD display This function sets up-side down text display in the LCD. Use with the reverse control panel sheet. (See page 7) 43 INVERT DISP INVERT: INVERT: Setting of ENERGY STAR Set the power conservation standby mode. When this mode is valid, if the HC and (or) LF motors stop, the current to HC, LF, FAN, and the ribbon motor is interrupted 14 minutes later then the standby power conservation mode is engaged.

  • Page 59: Restore Factory Default Setups

    5. Extended setup options (46) Restore factory default setups This function selects to initialize the printer to the factory setting. Press the ENTER key to restore the factory setting in all setup options, Otherwise; press any other key to cancel this option.

  • Page 60: Software Controlled Setup

    Software controlled setup This function enables or disables a control on the setup options from the specially provided software command. See "Printer setup command codes" section in Appendix B. 47 SOFTWARE SET SOFTWARE: SOFTWARE: Lock the RESET key This function locks up the RESET key during the online mode in order to avoid an accidental reset during printing.

  • Page 61: About Printer Driver

    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 the many features of the printer. A few of the choice you may see are given below in order of preferences.

  • Page 62: 7. Troubleshooting

    POWER DOWN!! Turn off the printer immediately. After a brief wait, turn the printer on again. Turn the printer off and back on again. If the error persists, consult your dealer. Reset the error status by the following procedure: Hold down the PARK, TOF SET, M.LF, and LF keys all together while turning on the power to the printer.

  • Page 63: Problem Guide

    M o v e f r i c t i o n l e v e r t o t h e f a n f o l d p a p e r s e t t i n g a n d carefully remove the jammed paper. Electric Noise on the printer. Turn OFF the printer and wait until all the electric noises are discharged from the printer (one minute), and then turn it back ON again.

  • Page 64: Input Hexadecimal Dump Mode

    RESET 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 "HEXDUMP" To run this mode in NLQ printing Press the FF and ONLINE keys simultaneously while turning ON the printer or pressing the RESET key.

  • Page 65: 8. Maintenance

    Cleaning Minimum periodical cleaning will ensure the maximum performance from your printer. Do not spill or splash a cleaning liquid inside the printer. Please refer to the "Printer cover removal" on page 59 to remove the covers for cleaning. Before cleaning the printer, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.

  • Page 66: 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 67 8. Maintenance (Printer cover removal) Guide L-angle Hinge Printer Cover Open the front cover to an upright position, then lift and remove the cover. Pivot Rear Cover 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 and pull it toward the bottom to remove.

  • Page 68: Vertical Alignment Mode

    RESET Enter alignment mode 1. Press the SETUP and BIN keys simultaneously while turning ON the printer or pressing the R E S E T k e y. H o l d d o w n t h e b o t h S E T U P a n d B I N k e y s u n t i l t h e L C D d i s p l a y s "ALIGNADJUST".
  • Page 69 8. Maintenance (Vertical alignment mode) PRINTED PATTERNS EXAMPLE The printer has 13 preprogrammed patterns in each mode from which only seven patterns are printed. The pattern "****..." indicates out-of-range. Consult your dealer if you cannot find correct pattern. 4. Judging from the printed pattern in each print mode, select the grade number of a best aligned pattern between +3 and -3.by pressing the Left and Right arrow keys.

  • Page 70: Appendix A. Specifications

    Data of 100 lines by 132 columns, all a ASCII rolling pattern characters, and 1/6-inch line feed is input from a host and is stored in the 20K-byte communication buffer of the printer. With that condition, the number of printing lines per minute is measured. A. Specifications...
  • Page 71 A. Specifications Paper feed method Paper width Paper weight Multiple copies Line feed pitch Line feed speed Print speed Recommended print area Single sheet Paper Print recommended area for single sheets Override print 17mm OFF Friction method: • Single cut sheet (A3, B4, A4, B5, letter, legal) •...
  • Page 72 Character Dot Spacing Max No. Character Printing Print mode Spacing Draft Pica 10 cpi Elite (Epson) 12 cpi Elite (IBM) 12 cpi 15 cpi Condensed pica 17 cpi Condensed elite 20 cpi Speed Draft 12 cpi Super Speed Draft 15 cpi Near Pica 10 cpi...

  • Page 73: Parallel Interface Specifications

    +5 V (max. 200mA) 1. HIGH is pulled up to + 5V by 2.2k Ω resistor. Notes: 2. NC stands for no connection. 3. CHASSIS GND and GND are connected in the printer. • Data input timing chart STROBE DATA 1 -DATA 8 min.

  • Page 74: 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 - X ON/X OFF protocol I...

  • Page 75: Other Specifications

    A. Specifications Other specifications Power supply Temperature Humidity External dimensions Weight Power Consumption • 120VAC : For USA, Canada and Taiwan • 230VAC : For Asia, Oceania, Europe and others • 41°F - 104°F (during Operation) • 5°C - 40°C •...

  • Page 76: Appendix B. Control Code Summary

    : Manual feeding. n=1 : Selects Bin 1. n=2 : Selects Bin 2. n=R : Ejects a cut sheet paper loaded in the printer. Sets or cancels underline mode. n=0 : underline is cancelled. n=1 : underline is set.
  • Page 77 B. Control code summary (IBM) ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal Draft download 8(h) x 11(W) dots Offset NLQ download 16(h) x 23(W) dots Attribute (a2) = Don't care Data = d1-d23 [26] ESC A n [1B,41,n] H [27,65,n] D [27] ESC B n1 n2... [1B,42,n1,n2,...n64,00] H n64 NUL [27,66,n1,n2,...n64,0] D...
  • Page 78 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 79 B. Control code summary (IBM) ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal [51] ESC [ @ n1 n2 [1B,5B,2D,n1,n2,m1,..,m4] H m1...m4 [27,91,45,n1,n2,m1,..,m4] D [52] ESC [ K n1 n2 [1B,5B,4B,n1,n2,m1,..,m4] H m1 m2 m3 m4 [27,91,75,n1,n2,m1,..,m4] D Code 00h, 04h, FEh 01h, 05h, FFh m3 and m4 bit7 valid (0) or invalid (1) of m3...
  • Page 80 ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal [57] ESC _ n [1B,5F,n] H [27,95,n] D [58] ESC g [1B,67] H [27,103] D [59] ESC k n [1B,6B,n] H [27,107,n] D B. Control code summary (IBM) FUNCTION Sets/cancels overscore mode. n=0 : Cancels overscore mode. n=1 : Sets overscore mode.

  • Page 81: Fx Mode

    : Selects Bin 1. n=2 : Selects Bin 2. n=R : Ejects a cut sheet paper loaded in the printer. Sets intercharacter space. A space of n/120 inch is added to the right of each character (0 n 127).
  • Page 82 ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal [22] ESC & NUL n1 [1B,26,00,n1,n2,a,data] H n2 a data [27,38,0,n1,n2,a,data] D Print Start Position [23] ESC (t [1B, 28, 74, n1, n2, d1, d2, d3] H n1 n2 d1 d2 d3 [27, 40, 116, n1, n2, d1, d2, d3] D n1=3, n2=0, and d1=0 or 1 [24] ESC *m n1 n2 [1B,2A,m,n1,n2,data] H...
  • Page 83 80 dpi graphics 72 dpi graphics 90 dpi graphics 144 dpi graphics Initializes printer. Sets line spacing to n/72" (0 n 85). Sets vertical tab positions beginning from n1 and end with NUL [00]H. n=1 is at the second line from TOF.
  • Page 84 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 85 : centering is set. n=2 : right justification is set. n=3 : full justification is set. 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 86 ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal [74] ESC k n [1B,6B,n] H [27,107,n] D [75] ESC l n [1B,6C,n] H [27,108,n] D [76] ESC p n [1B,70,n] H [27,112,n] D [77] ESC s n [1B,73,n] H [27,115,n] D [78] ESC t n [1B,74,n] H [27,116,n] D [79] ESC w n...

  • Page 87: Bp-A/I Mode

    : Manual feeding. n=1 : Selects Bin 1. n=2 : Selects Bin 2. n=R : Ejects a cut sheet paper loaded in the printer. Sets various 8 pin graphic mode. The total number of dots in the data is set by n1 + n2 x 256.or (n1 + n2 x 256) x 2 for high-...
  • Page 88 Moves print head to home position. Sets MSB of data to "0" in BP-A mode. Sets MSB of data to "1" in BP-A mode. Initializes printer. Sets line spacing to n/72" (1 n 85). The line feed spacing becomes effective by ESC 2 command in BP-I mode.
  • Page 89 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 90 ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal [61] ESC b c n1 n2 [1B,62,c,n1,n2,...,n64,00] H ...n64 NUL [27,98,c,n1,n2,...,n64,0] D [62] ESC g [1B,67] H [27,103] D [63] ESC k n1 n2 [1B,6B,n1,n2,data] H data [27,107,n1,n2,data] D [64] ESC l n [1B,6C,n] H [27,108,n] D [65] ESC p n [1B,70,n] H [27,112,n] D...

  • Page 91: 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 92 ITEM Mode Code & Hexadecimal Font Header A n 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 41, n Character Header B n spacing 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 42, n Page length Header C n (Fanfold) 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 43, n Page length Header i n (Single)
  • Page 93 B. Control code summary (Setup options) ITEM Mode Code & Hexadecimal [18] International Header R n character 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 52, n [19] Code page Header p n 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 70, n [20] EURO symbol Header g n 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 71, n [21]...
  • Page 94 ITEM Mode Code & Hexadecimal [33] Bar code type Header n n 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 6E, n [34] Bar code size Header o n 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 6F, n [35] Interface Header a n 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 61, n Header a 01 a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 1B, 7C, 60, 07, 00, 61, 01, a1, a2, a3, a4, a5 a1: Parity bit...

  • Page 95: Bar Code Control Codes

    B. Control code summary (bar code) Bar code control codes This command becomes effective when the "Bar code command" in the extended setup options is set to "MODE1 or MODE2". To print a bar code from your host, firstly set the bar code type designation and a desired print sizes.
  • Page 96 About bar code element type Any bar code type can be expressed in bar codes by varying bar elements; narrow bar, wide bar, narrow space, wide space, and intercharacter gap. However, HRI, check digit, and s t a r t / e n d c o d e h a v e t o b e a d d e d m a n u a l l y. I f a s p e c i f i c t y p e o f b a r c o d e o t h e r t h a n specified earlier does not satisfy your needs, create your own program to translate data to a specific bar code.
  • Page 97 B. Control code summary (bar code) ITEM Mode Code & Hexadecimal BAR CODE data DC4, DC4, B, n sequence 14, 14, 42, n Check digit DC4, DC4, C, n 14, 14, 43, n Element DC4, DC4, E, n1, n2 variables 14, 14, 45, n1, n2 HRI font DC4, DC4, F, n...

  • Page 98: 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 in FX mode. Refer to Control code summary section. Epson, Italic 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, ESC I 1, and ESC t 0 in FX mode.
  • Page 99 C. Character Sets Epson, Graphic 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 1 in FX mode. 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, ESC I 1, and ESC t 1 in FX mode.

  • Page 100: Ibm Character Set 1

    IBM character set 1 (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) (112)(128) (144)(160) (176)(192) (208) (224)(240) Note: This character set is selected with ESC 7 in IBM mode. Refer to Control code summary section. 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 in IBM mode.

  • Page 101: Ibm All Character Set

    C. Character Sets IBM all character set (16) (32) (48) (64) Note: This character set is selected with ESC \. Refer to Control code summary section. International character set Country U.S.A. FRANCE GERMANY U.K. DENMARK SWEDEN ITALY SPAIN JAPAN NORWAY DENMARK 2 SPAIN 2 LATIN AMERICA...

  • Page 102: Bp-A Character Set

    BP-A character set (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) (112)(128) (144)(160) (176)(192) (208) (224)(240) Note: This character set is selected in BP-A mode. BP-I character set 1 (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) (112)(128) (144)(160) (176)(192) (208) (224)(240) Note: This character set is selected with ESC 7 in BP-I mode.

  • Page 103: Bp-I Character Set 2

    C. Character Sets BP-I 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 in BP-I mode.

  • Page 104: Code Pages 9

    Code Page 437 (USA) Code Page 772 (Lithuanian) C. Character Sets Code Page 437 Greek (Greek) Code Page 774 (Lithuanian)

  • Page 105: Code Page 850 (Multilingual)

    C. Character Sets Code Page 850 (Multilingual) Code Page 852 (East Europe) Code Page 851 (Greek) Code Page 853 (Turkish)

  • Page 106: Code Page 855 (Cyrillic)

    Code Page 855 (Cyrillic) Code Page 858 (Multilingual-Euro) C. Character Sets Code Page 857 (Turkish) Code Page 860 (Portguese)

  • Page 107: Code Page 866 (Russian)

    C. Character Sets Code Page 861 (Icelandic) Code Page 865 (Norwegian) Code Page 863 (Canadian-French) Code Page 866 (Russian)

  • Page 108: Code Page 869 (Greek)

    Code Page 869 (Greek) Code Page 1252 (Latin 1) C. Character Sets Code Page 1250 (Latin 2) Lithuaninan-KBL...

  • Page 109: Mazowia (Polish)

    C. Character Sets Bulgaria MAZOWIA (Polish) IBM Russian Code MJK (CSFR)
  • Page 110 Hungarian Abicomp C. Character Sets BRASCII USSR GOST (Russian)
  • Page 111 C. Character Sets ISO 8859-1 ISO 8859-7 ISO 8859-2 ISO 8859-9...
  • Page 112 C. Character Sets ISO 8859-15...
  • Page 113 Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18. 01. 1991: Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäß ISO 7779. 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.
  • Page 114 PRINTER DIVISION 1-1-1, AKANEHAMA, NARASHINO-SHI, CHIBA 275-8558 JAPAN...

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