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Page 1 Impact 4550 PRO DOT MATRIX PRINTER USER'S MANUAL...
Page 2 IMPORTANT NOTE TO USERS READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. INCORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO USERS, BYSTANDERS OR PROPERTY. While GLOBALIS has sought to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual, GLOBALIS assumes no liability to any party for any damage caused by any error or omission contained in this manual, its updates or supplements, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause.
Page 3 Following notes for United States are valid for 100-120V model only. Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement for United States Users NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15B of the FCC Rules.
Page 4 GLOBALIS. TRADEMARK Fujitsu is a registered trademark and Fujitsu Creative Faces is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited. Centronics is a trademark of Centronics ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Data Computer Corporation. IBM PC and IBM Proprinter XL24E are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Page 5 ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for buying the GLOBALIS Imapct4550 pro dot matrix printer. You can expect years of reliable service with very little maintenance. This manual explains how to use your printer to full advantage. It is written for both new and experienced printer users. This manual describes how to install, set up, and use your printer and printer options.
Page 6 This manual is organized as follows: ORGANIZATION Quick Reference summarizes everyday printer operations. After you become familiar with the printer, use this section as a memory aid. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces the printer and identifies key features and options that enhance the printer’s capabilities. Chapter 2, Setting Up, gives step-by-step procedures for setting up the printer for immediate use and identifies the main parts of the printer.
Page 7 Special information, such as warnings, cautions, and notes, are indicated CONVENTIONS as follows: WARNING A WARNING indicates that personal injury may result if you do not follow a procedure correctly. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates that damage to the printer may result if you do not follow a procedure correctly.
Page 8 Warning symbols Various graphic symbols are used in this manual. They serve as signs to help users of this product use the product safely and correctly as well as prevent damage and personal injury to the users or bystanders. The following tables show and explain each symbol.
Page 9 Notes on Safety WARNING WARNING Do not place a container containing water, such as a vase, potted plant, and drinking glass, or a metal object on or near the printer. Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result. Do not place the printer in a humid or dusty area, in an area with explosive fumes, an area with poor ventilation or close to a fire.
Page 10 Otherwise, electric shock may result. Connect only Fujitsu-recommended optional devices and components. Otherwise, electric shock, fire, or failure may result. CAUTION Do not block openings in the printer (e.g., ventilation openings).
Page 11 Notes about the printer in operation WARNING If the printer is making a strange noise, which indicates a problem, discontinue printer operation. Request your printer dealer to fix the problem. Continued operation of the printer without repairs may result in electric shock or fire. Do not use a power source whose voltage is other than that indicated.
Page 12 WARNING If excessive heat, smoke, a strange odor, or a strange noise is coming the printer or any other abnormality is observed, immediately turn off the power to the printer by using the power switch, and be sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then, after verifying the end of the abnormality (e.g., no more smoke is coming from the printer), request your printer dealer to make repairs.
Page 13 CAUTION Insert the power plug completely into an outlet so that it is securely connected. Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result. Exercise caution to keep loose clothing, hair, neckties, etc. away from paper feed- or ejection openings, and tractors while the printer is operating. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
Page 14 Operate the printer with the paper thickness set to the appropriate paper thickness. Use only an original ribbon cassette that is specified as suitable by Fujitsu. Textile fibers accumulate on components inside the printer and parts of the roller, so clean these parts regularly.
Page 15: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK REFERENCE............ QR-1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............... 1-1 FEATURES ............... 1-1 MODELS ................1-3 OPTIONS ................1-4 CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP ................2-1 SELECTING A GOOD LOCATION ........2-2 UNPACKING THE PRINTER..........2-3 Checking Options and Supplies........2-5 ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER..........
Page 16 Printing the remaining lines on a page ......4-5 Continuing printing after supplying paper ....4-5 Resuming after an Area Over warning ......4-6 REMOVING PRINTED PAGES ........4-6 Removing Single Sheets ..........4-6 Removing Continuous Forms ........4-6 CLEARING THE PRINT BUFFER ........4-6 SELECTING PRINT FEATURES ........
Page 17 Alarm display function(LED) ........7-10 Alarm display function(LCD) ........7-11 Responses to alarm occurrences ......7-12 DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS..........7-13 GETTING HELP .............. 7-13 CHAPTER 8 INSTALLING OPTIONS ............8-1 INSTALLING THE LAN card ..........8-1 INSTALLING THE CUT SHEET FEEDER ......8-3 Installing on the front side of the printer.......
Page 18 QUICK REFERENCE Quick Reference is written for experienced users — users who are familiar with how the printer works, but who may need to refresh their memory occasionally. Only the printer’s normal (non-setup) mode is covered. For details on setup mode, see Chapter 5. Normal mode operation includes everyday operations, such as paper handling and font selection.
Page 19: Quick Reference
QUICK REFERENCE Printer Operations (Normal Mode) Operation can be performed when the printer is in this state. — : Operation cannot be performed when the printer is in this state. N/A: Does not apply. Operation Online Offline Required Response Enter normal mode Turn printer on.
Page 20 QUICK REFERENCE Printer Operations (Normal Mode) (Cont.) Operation can be performed when the printer is in this state. — : Operation cannot be performed when the printer is in this state. N/A: Does not apply. Operation Online Offline Required Response (LED type) Select auto adjusting for paper —...
Page 21: Chapter 1 Introduction
Various character sets. As basic character sets, IBM PC character • sets 1 and 2 are available for the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS command set and the IBM Proprinter XL24E emulation, and the italic character set and graphics character sets 1 and 2 are available for the Epson ESC/P2 emulation.
Page 22 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Multiple fonts. The printer has nineteen resident fonts: Ten bit-map • fonts — Courier 10, Pica 10, Prestige Elite 12, Boldface PS, OCR-B 10, OCR-A 10, Correspondence, Compressed, Draft, and High- speed Draft and nine outline fonts — Timeless, Nimbus Sans, and Courier, each in upright, italic, and bold.
Page 23: Models
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION • High copy capability − Up to nine sheets for front/rear continuous forms and cut sheets fed from front paper table. − Up to five sheets for CSF fed Auto paper thickness control. Features as standard equipment. • Auto interface selection.
Page 24: Options
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Printer add-on options are listed below. For details, see Chapter 8. OPTIONS Cut sheet feeder. The SF940 single-bin feeder is available as an • option. Two cut sheet feeders can be installed in front of and behind the printer at the same time. A cut sheet feeder allows single cut sheets and multiple-part cut sheets to be fed automatically.
Page 25 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION • Small paper table. It is used in printing a short cut sheet. Large stacker. The large stacker accommodates sheets output from • the rear. It is used in continuous printing with a cut sheet feeder. • Sound proof cover. The acoustic noise is reduced. Small paper table Large stacker Sound proof cover...
Page 26 INTRODUCTION User's Manual...
Page 27: Chapter 2 Setting Up
SETTING UP Your new printer is easy to install and set up. This chapter tells you how to set up the printer and start printing right away. If this is your first printer, you should read the entire chapter before attempting to use the printer.
Page 28: Selecting A Good Location
SETTING UP SETTING UP SELECTING A GOOD This printer is suitable for most business, office, and home environments. To obtain peak performance from the printer, select a LOCATION location that meets the following guidelines: Place the printer on a sturdy, level surface. Place the printer near a well-grounded AC power outlet.
Page 29: Unpacking The Printer
SETTING UP SETTING UP Unpack the printer as follows: UNPACKING THE PRINTER 1. Open the carton and remove the printer and its components. Make sure that you have all of the items shown below. Note that the power cord supplied depends on the printer model (100-120 V or 220-240 V power supply).
Page 30 SETTING UP SETTING UP 2. Carefully examine each item for damage. Report any problems to your dealer or shipping agent. 3. Place the printer where you plan to use it. 4. Remove the tapes and cushions securing the printer. Open the front cover and remove the shipping restraint cardboard that holds the print head carriage in place (shown below).
Page 31: Checking Options And Supplies
SETTING UP SETTING UP Checking Options and Supplies The following options and supplies, if ordered, are shipped separately: LAN card (option) • • Cut sheet feeder (option) Tractor unit (option) • Small Paper Table (option) • Large Stacker (option) • •...
Page 32: Assembling The Printer
SETTING UP SETTING UP This section explains how to handle the paper table, change the ASSEMBLING THE tractor unit position and install the ribbon cartridge. PRINTER Handling the paper table You must open or close the paper table when you operate the front tractor.
Page 33 SETTING UP SETTING UP Close the paper table. Lower the paper table as shown in the figure below (1), then push (2) and close (3) the cover. The complete setup conditions are shown below. Make sure that the top end of the paper table is engaged with the printer guide pin and the guide pin on the paper table is inserted into the cover groove.
Page 34: Installing The Ribbon Cartridge
SETTING UP SETTING UP Installing the Ribbon cartridge CAUTION <HOT> The print head and metal frame is hot during printing or immediately after printing. Do not touch them until it cools down. (HOT) 1. Prepare the printer to install the ribbon cartridge. Make sure that the print head protecting cardboard used for transportation has been removed, then turn on the printer power with the top cover closed.
Page 35 SETTING UP SETTING UP Remove the ribbon guide (green part) from the ribbon cassette. Don’t turn the ribbon feed knob before installation. Ribbon cassette Knob Ribbon guide (green part) Preparing the ribbon cassette User's Manual User's Manual...
Page 36 SETTING UP SETTING UP 6. Put the green ribbon guide into the space in front of print head. And then place the mounting pins (both side of ribbon cassette) on the slot of the printer cover. And then push the ribbon cassette so that the ribbon cassette is installed vertically.
Page 37 SETTING UP SETTING UP 7. Attach the green ribbon guide on the print head. Please make sure that the ribbon slack lightly. (If the ribbon is strained, it will quirk when installation.)Push the green ribbon guide until the triangle mark ” ”meets the round projection of print head.
Page 38 SETTING UP SETTING UP Selecting the Tractor Unit Position NOTE This printer uses a detachable tractor that can be used on either the front or back of the printer. You can attach the tractor to either the front or back of the printer according to your installation or operating conditions.
Page 39: Mounting And Removing The Tractor Unit
SETTING UP SETTING UP Mounting and removing the tractor unit Tractor unit at the front [Removing the tractor unit] Raise the paper table. While pressing the lock levers of the tractor frames located on both sides of the tractor unit, lift out the tractor unit to remove it.
Page 40 SETTING UP SETTING UP 3) Verify that the hooks on both sides of the tractor unit are securely hooked onto guide pin 2 as shown in the following figure. Tractor unit at the rear [Removing the tractor unit] While pressing the lock levers of the tractor frames located on both sides of the tractor unit, lift out the tractor unit to remove it.
Page 41 SETTING UP SETTING UP [Mounting the tractor unit] 1) Position the U-shaped slots on both sides of the tractor unit over the guide pins of the printer unit. (To set the tractor unit in position, line it up with the groove of the left guide pin. The right guide pin has no groove).
Page 42: Getting Acquainted With Your Printer
SETTING UP SETTING UP Now that your printer is assembled, take a moment to become familiar GETTING with its major parts. ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR PRINTER Looking at the printer from the front left side and rear right side, you can see the parts of the printer shown in the figure below. Front cover Ribbon Control Panel...
Page 43 SETTING UP SETTING UP The explanation of Symbols on the printer • Power Switch Turns the printer power ON (Printable Condition)/ OFF (Unprintable Condition). Print head The print head become extremely hot during printer operation and remain so immediately afterwards. Do not touch these parts until sufficient time has passed to allow them to cool.
Page 44: Connecting The Power Cord
SETTING UP SETTING UP Before you plug in the printer: CONNECTING THE POWER CORD Make sure that the printer power is switched off. The side marked “ ” on the power switch should be depressed. Make sure that the power outlet is properly grounded. Make sure that you use the power cord shipped with the printer.
Page 45: Testing The Printer (Offline)
SETTING UP SETTING UP At this point, load paper and run the printer self-test. The self-test checks TESTING THE printer performance and print quality before you connect the printer to PRINTER (OFFLINE) the computer. Use either single sheets or continuous forms (see Chapter 3).
Page 46: Printing The Self-Test
SETTING UP SETTING UP Printing the Self-Test The printer has a built-in self-test program. The self-test prints the firmware version, the names of the printer’s resident emulations, and all of the characters available in the emulations. The self-test prints 80 characters per line.
Page 47 SETTING UP SETTING UP XXXXX-XXXX(XXX) XXXXX X.XX X.XX X.XX Sample self-test page 5. To exit the self-test mode, press the ONLINE button. The printer will return online. NOTE The printer can also print a special “demo pattern” that illustrates some of the printer’s capabilities. To print the demo pattern: 1.
Page 48 SETTING UP SETTING UP Demo pattern User's Manual User's Manual 2-22...
Page 49: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer
SETTING UP SETTING UP Your printer supports one of the following interface options: CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO YOUR • Centronics parallel interface+RS-232C serial interface COMPUTER Centronics parallel interface+USB (+LAN) interface • The parallel interface connector has wire clips. The serial interface connector has tapped holes.
Page 50: Selecting A Usb Cable
SETTING UP SETTING UP Selecting a USB Cable When the USB interface is used to connect to the host computer, the parallel interface and the serial interface (factory add-on option) cannot be connected simultaneously. The USB interface does not guarantee all connections of USB- supported devices.
Page 51: Selecting An Emulation
An emulation is a set of commands used by your software to communicate with the printer. There are different emulations available for printers. Each emulation has unique features and capabilities. This printer offers three resident emulations: Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS (for Fujitsu DL-series printers) • IBM Proprinter XL24E • •...
Page 52 SETTING UP SETTING UP If you are using more than one software package, determine which emulation is supported by the software you use most frequently. Select that emulation. If your software supports more than one emulation, select the DPL24C PLUS emulation if possible. This emulation has the greatest capabilities.
Page 53 SETTING UP SETTING UP <<FUNCTION>> menu Function Initial printout in setup mode Check that the <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed at the bottom of the page. User's Manual 2-27...
Page 54 XL24E ESC/P2 <EMULATE> The currently selected emulation is indicated by a short underline. In the figure shown above, the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS emulation is selected. 4. Select an emulation.(LED) Press the LOAD button repeatedly to position the cursor at the required emulation.
Page 55: Printing A Sample Page (Online)
SETTING UP SETTING UP Once the self-test verifies that the printer is functioning correctly, try PRINTING A printing using one of your software packages. This exercise will ensure SAMPLE PAGE that the printer is correctly connected to your computer. (ONLINE) If you are using a parallel interface, the printer usually prints the correct characters automatically.
Page 56 SETTING UP SETTING UP Using MS-DOS to Specify Serial Interface Settings For an IBM PC or compatible device, use the following MS-DOS MODE commands to set the computer serial settings to match the printer factory default settings: MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P MODE LPT1:=COM1 To activate these settings whenever you turn the computer on, write the MODE commands in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Page 57: Installing The Printer Driver
SETTING UP SETTING UP A printer driver is required for using the printer in a Windows INSTALLING THE environment. Special printer drivers are provided with the Ultima 90+ PRINTER DRIVER printer. For information about how to install printer drivers, refer to INSTALLGUIDE_(LANG).PDF or Readme.txt of the printer driver to be installed.
Page 58 SETTING UP SETTING UP 2-32 User's Manual...
Page 59: Chapter 3 Paper Handling
PAPER HANDLING This chapter explains how your printer uses paper. Topics covered are: • Selecting paper • Overview of paper operations Selecting the paper path • Adjusting for paper thickness • Using continuous forms (front-tractor feed and rear-tractor feed) • Using single sheets •...
Page 60: Overview Of Paper Operations
PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING The following buttons are used in paper handling: OVERVIEW OF PAPER • LF/FF, TEAR OFF, PAPER PATH, MICRO FEED, OPERATIONS MICRO FEED and LOAD buttons on the control panel The following figure shows the location of each button: LED type Control panel LCD type Control panel Location of the buttons...
Page 61 PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING Table 3.1 Buttons Used for Paper Handling Button/Dial Purpose Action ONLINE Change the Press ONLINE to place the printer online or offline. printer mode Press ONLINE to stop or resume printing. Stop/resume printing LOAD Load/unload Press LOAD to load paper or to retract continuous paper forms to the “park position.”...
Page 62 PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING Table 3.1 Buttons Used for Paper Handling (Cont.) Button/Dial Purpose Action (LED) Select cut (LED) Press FRONT DIR/AUTO GAP at Offline to select FRONT sheet ejection a direction of ejecting cut sheet. DIR/AUTO (LCD) Press FRONT DIR/ GAP ADJUST at Offline to (LCD) FRONT select a direction of ejecting cut sheet.
Page 63: Selecting Paper Path
PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING This printer has a variety of paper paths and feed directions. SELECTING PAPER PATH Paper Paths and Feed Directions See the following five cases. : Cut sheet : Continuous forms (n) : Input [n] : Output With front tractor (1) Front tractor →...
Page 64 PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING With front and rear tractors (either optional) (1) Front tractor → Print → Rear eject (2) Rear tractor → Print → Front eject (3) Paper table → Print → Paper table (4) Paper table → Print → Rear stacker (3)(4) Rear tractor Front tractor...
Page 65 PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING In the next two cases, the number of cut sheets stacked in the printer may be reduced depending on printing conditions and environments. Follow the notes. With rear tractor and front optional cut sheet feeder and large stacker(optional) .
Page 66 PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING With rear tractor and front and rear optional cut sheet feeder and large stacker. In addition, the front and rear tractor (either is optional) can be mounted. (2) Rear tractor → Print → Front eject (3) Paper table →...
Page 67: Adjusting For Paper Thickness (Led)
PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING The printer can handle paper of different thicknesses, including multipart ADJUSTING FOR forms with up to nine parts (original plus eight copies). For details on PAPER THICKNESS paper thickness specifications, see Appendix B. (LED) The printer automatically adjusts for different paper thicknesses. You can use the MANUAL GAP DIAL to adjust the paper thickness manually at manual mode.
Page 68 PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING Table 3.2 Manual Gap Dial Settings (LED) Number of Copies Setting *2 (Including the Original) *1 1 copy 2 copies 3 copies 4 copies 5 copies 6 copies 7 copies 8 copies 9 copies, Envelopes Slips B, C, D Ribbon replacement *1 For carbon-interleaved paper, the carbon counts as one copy.
Page 69: Adjusting For Paper Thickness (Lcd)
PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING The printer can handle paper of different thicknesses, including multipart ADJUSTING FOR forms with up to nine parts (original plus eight copies). For details on PAPER THICKNESS paper thickness specifications, see Appendix B. (LCD) The printer automatically adjusts for different paper thicknesses. You can use the GAP ADJUST button to adjust the paper thickness manually.
Page 70 PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING Table 3.3 Manual Gap Settings (LCD) Number of Copies Setting *2 (Including the Original) *1 1 copy GAP-1 2 copies GAP-2 3 copies GAP-3 4 copies GAP-4 5 copies GAP-5 6 copies GAP-6 7 copies GAP-7 8 copies GAP-8 9 copies, Envelopes...
Page 71: Using Single Sheets
PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING This section describes how to load paper from the paper table or cut sheet USING SINGLE feeder. The paper table allows paper to be loaded manually, one sheet at SHEETS a time. A cut sheet feeder allows paper to be loaded automatically from the paper bin.
Page 72 PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING 5. Pull the sub-guide out as required to the paper size. NOTE When using the paper whose width is under 100 mm (4 inch), position the paper guide at scale 0 [mm]. 6. Insert a sheet of paper into the paper table. Make sure that the front edge of the paper engages snugly with the feed roller.
Page 73 PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING Loading a sheet of paper 3-15 User's Manual User's Manual 3-15...
Page 74 PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING 8. Print a sample page and check the page margins. Make the following adjustments, as necessary: • Horizontal alignment. Readjust the paper guide if required. Top-of-form setting (see Chapter 5). • Margin settings. Use your software or the printer setup •...
Page 75: Loading Paper From The Cut Sheet Feeder (Option)
PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING Loading Paper from the Cut Sheet Feeder (Option) A cut sheet feeder (SF940) allows automatic printing on single sheets without the need to manually insert the sheets one-by-one. This can save you a lot of time when printing long files using single sheets. See Chapter 8 for more information on the cut sheet feeder.
Page 76 PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING Slide the right paper guide until the distance between the • two guides is the approximate width of your paper. 3. Manually fan the stack of paper and place it in the paper bin. NOTE A short horizontal mark inside the left paper guide indicates the maximum capacity of the bin.
Page 77: Ejecting Single Sheets
PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING 6. Load paper to the top-of-form position using either of the following methods: Load the paper manually. Press the LOAD button. The • paper will advance to the top-of-form position. Adjust the position of the paper as needed by the MICRO button or MICRO button (micro feed).
Page 78: Using Continuous Forms
PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING Continuous forms paper, fan-folded at the horizontal perforations, is USING ideal for printing rough drafts and long files. The paper is fed into the CONTINUOUS printer using the forms tractors. FORMS Positioning the Paper Stack Place the stack of continuous forms paper directly below the rear of the printer or below the front of the printer.
Page 79: Loading Continuous Forms (Front Feed)
PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING Loading Continuous Forms (Front Feed) This section explains how to use continuous forms as the tractor unit is installed at the front of the printer. The tractor unit pushes continuous forms. This condition applies when you first purchase the printer. Up to 8-ply media can be fed by the front tractor unit.
Page 80 PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING 6. Adjust the left margin. Below the left tractor, there is a tractor guide, short inch-based ruler graduated in 10 columns per inch. Use the ruler to help position the tractor. When the paper edge is positioned to the zero line, the left margin is 12 mm (0.5 inch) including perforation area and the arrow indicates the location of the first character.
Page 81 PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING CAUTION • Before lowering the paper table, make sure that the paper holders are closed. If the holders are opened, they may cause damage to the tractors and the paper table. • Make sure that the paper table is positioned to its normal mode. If it is not done, jamming may occur when continuous forms paper is fed.
Page 82: Loading Continuous Forms (Rear Feed)
PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING Loading Continuous Forms (Rear Feed) A tractor is supplied as standard and is attached to the front of the printer. It can be attached to the rear of the printer. You can also buy a tractor unit as an additional rear tractor unit.
Page 83 PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING 4. Adjust the left margin. Below the left tractor, there is a tractor guide, short inch-based ruler graduated in 10 columns per inch. Use the ruler to help position the tractor. When the paper edge is positioned to the zero line, the left margin is 12 mm (0.5 inch) including perforation area and the arrow indicates the location of the first character.
Page 84: Unloading Continuous Forms
PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING Unloading Continuous Forms To unload continuous forms: 1. Make sure that the FRONT TRACTOR or REAR TRACTOR indicator lights. 2. Press the LOAD button. The continuous forms paper is retracted to the park position. If the paper cannot be retracted in one operation, continue to press the LOAD button until the paper is parked.
Page 85 PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING 2. Tear the paper off at the perforation. Tearing off continuous forms (front feed) Tearing off continuous forms (rear feed) 3. Press any button to retract the forms back to the top-of-form position. 3-27 User's Manual User's Manual 3-27...
Page 86: Feeding And Positioning Paper
PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING The following functions are available whether the printer is online or FEEDING AND offline. POSITIONING PAPER Line Feed/Form Feed Use the line feed/form feed function to move paper forward. Pressing and holding down the LF/FF button feeds one sheet of •...
Page 87: Load Position Adjust
PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING Load Position Adjust Use also the micro feed function to adjust the load position of the paper. When the MICRO button or the MICRO button is used • immediately after the LOAD button is pressed, the adjusted position of paper is retained as the new load position until the power is turned off.
Page 88: Tips On Paper Handling
PAPER HANDLING PAPER HANDLING TIPS ON PAPER General Tips HANDLING Use high-quality paper. Do not use paper that is wrinkled or • curled at the edges. • Do not use paper with staples or metal parts. Do not use paper with unpredictable variations in thickness, •...
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Page 90: Chapter 4 Printing
PRINTING This chapter describes the following everyday printing operations: • Using multipart form (high impact mode) Selecting the print mode(quiet mode) • Starting, stopping, or resuming printing • Removing printed pages • • Clearing the print buffer Selecting the print features •...
Page 91: Print Mode(Hi Speed Mode/Quiet Mode)
PRINTING PRINTING NOTE • Setting HI IMPACT mode by pressing the HI IMPACT button is cancelled when you turn off the printer. • If you wish to have the HI IMPACT mode set on power-on, save the setting in setup mode. PRINT MODE(HI It has three print modes in this printer.
Page 92 PRINTING PRINTING 3. If the PRINT MODE button is pressed at QUIET MODE, the QUIET mode is released, and it becomes STANDARD MODE. Print control panel NOTE • HI SPEED MODE is valid only for LQ. • QUIET MODE and HI SPEED set by pressing the PRINT MODE button are cancelled when you turn off the printer.
Page 93: Starting Or Stopping Printing
PRINTING PRINTING STARTING OR Starting Printing STOPPING Before you start to print, make sure that paper is loaded. PRINTING To start printing, press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. Then start your software. Stopping Printing To stop printing immediately, press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline.
Page 94: Printing The Remaining Lines On A Page
PRINTING PRINTING Printing the remaining lines on a page This method is convenient to continue printing under the paper-out condition, but is not available when the cut sheet feeder is used. 1. Press the ONLINE button. The printer returns to online mode, prints or feeds one line, and the PAPER OUT indicator lights up again.
Page 95: Resuming After An Area Over Warning
PRINTING PRINTING Resuming after an Area Over warning The printer senses the left and right edges of paper and stores their positions when the paper is loaded. If your software will print data past either edge, the printer ignores that data but does not stop printing. The AREA OVER detection control functions when AREACNT (area control) is set to ENABLE in setup mode.
Page 96: Selecting Print Features
PRINTING PRINTING The print features you select determine how your printed pages will look. SELECTING PRINT FEATURES Print features include the following: Print quality • Fonts • Pitch (characters per horizontal inch) • • Page length and width Line spacing (lines per vertical inch) •...
Page 97: Using The Control Panel
PRINTING PRINTING Using the Control Panel Use the PAPER PATH and HI IMPACT button to directly select one of the two menus. Printer control panel The PAPER PATH and HI IMPACT buttons specify MENU1 or MENU2, either of which allows you to specify different sets of options in advance.
Page 98: Selecting Menu1 Or Menu2
PRINTING PRINTING Selecting MENU1 or MENU2 When you first turn the printer on, MENU1 is selected. To change to MENU2 or back to MENU1, proceed as follows: 1. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline. 2. Repeatedly press the PAPER PATH and HI IMPACT buttons. The lighted indicator (1 or 2) shows the menu selected.
Page 99: Using The Control Panel (Lcd Type Only)
PRINTING PRINTING Using the Control Panel (LCD type only) type Control panel also can select print features including FONT/PITCH/QUALITY that assigned current MENU1 or 2 directly. To select print features enter select mode as follows. 1. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. 2.
Page 100 Default Settings Setting For easy reference, check ( ) or record your default settings in the space below. MENU1 MENU2 Print Feature Emulation Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS IBM Proprinter XL24E Epson ESC/P2 Font Courier 10 Prestige Elite 12 Compressed 17 Boldface PS...
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Page 102: Chapter 5 Using Setup Mode
USING SETUP MODE Your printer has two modes: normal and setup. Normal mode is used for everyday printer operations and is explained in Chapters 3 and 4. Setup mode serves two purposes. It enables you to: • Select the printer’s optional settings Help diagnose printer problems •...
Page 103: How To Use This Chapter
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE The sections in this chapter are presented in logical sequence. If you are HOW TO USE THIS a first-time user, be sure to read the following sections first: CHAPTER Entering Setup Mode • Overview of Setup Mode •...
Page 104: Entering Setup Mode(Led)
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE ENTERING SETUP Before entering setup mode, load continuous forms paper from the front tractor into the printer as described in Chapter 3. Several sheets of paper MODE(LED) may be required to make all of your setup mode selections. To enter setup mode, follow these steps: 1.
Page 105 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE 4. When the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the following information. Function buttons in Setup mode <<Function>> menu Cursor Function Card guide (aluminum print guide (head guide)) Initial printout in setup mode Print head Line Cursor...
Page 106: Overview Of Setup Mode (Led)
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE When you enter setup mode, the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is OVERVIEW OF printed: SETUP MODE (LED) << FUNCTION >> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG GAP-ADJ DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT INITIAL Table 5.1 summarizes the purpose of each function. Table 5.1 Setup Mode Functions Function Purpose...
Page 107 (the option currently saved in the printer’s permanent memory). In the previous example, the default options are Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS emulation, Courier 10 font, and letter print quality. The chart on the next page summarizes how to select options such as emulation, font, and print quality and how to use functions that do not have options.
Page 108: Setup Mode Example (Led)
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Setup Mode Example (LED) To become familiar with setup mode, try the following example. This example shows how to change the font and pitch in MENU2 to Prestige Elite 12 and 12 cpi. 1. Load continuous forms paper. 2.
Page 109 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Enter setup mode: Press SETUP button Summary of setup mode User's Manual User's Manual...
Page 110 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Select the current emulation. Since you do not want to change the emulation, press the “ ” button to select the current emulation and print the next item, <FONT> and its options. 5. Change the font to Prestige Elite 12. Press the “TEAR OFF”...
Page 111: Points To Remember
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Points to Remember Whenever you enter setup mode, short help menus are printed at • the top of the page. Help menus are also printed when you select the SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, or V-ALMNT functions. Use help menus for quick reference while in setup mode.
Page 112: Printing A List Of Selected Options(Led)
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE The LIST function prints a list of all the printer’s currently selected PRINTING A LIST OF options. This function is useful for checking the printer settings when SELECTED you first enter setup mode or just before you exit. To print a list of OPTIONS(LED) options, load continuous forms paper and then proceed as follows: 1.
Page 113 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Func. Item Option Func. Item Option MENU1 EMULATE DPL24C+ MENU2 EMULATE DPL24C+ MENU1 FONT COUR 10 MENU2 FONT COUR 10 MENU1 QUALITY LETTER MENU2 QUALITY LETTER MENU1 PITCH 10 CPI MENU2 PITCH 10 CPI MENU1 LINE SP 6 LPI MENU2...
Page 114 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Printout of factory defaults using LIST User's Manual User's Manual 5-13...
Page 115: Entering Setup Mode(Lcd)
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE To enter setup mode, follow these steps: ENTERING SETUP MODE(LCD) 1. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline. 2. Press the SETUP button until the printer beeps. Entering setup mode 3. When the printer enters offline setup mode, LCD display shall change as follows.
Page 116: Setup Mode Example (Lcd)
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Setup Mode Example (LCD) To become familiar with setup mode, try the following example. This example shows how to change the Emulation in MENU2 to ESC/P2. 1. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. 2.
Page 117: Overview Of Setup Mode (Lcd)
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Available functions of LCD types SETUP MODE are as follows. OVERVIEW OF SETUP MODE (LCD) Table 5.2 summarizes the purpose of each function. Table 5.2 Setup Mode Functions(LCD) Function Purpose MENU1 and MENU2 Assigns print features to MENU1 and MENU2 on the printer control panel.
Page 118: Deciding Which Options To Change
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE The previous page shows a printout of the printer’s factory default DECIDING WHICH settings. In this printout, options are listed by functional group: OPTIONS TO CHANGE • Menu 1 settings (MENU1 function) Menu 2 settings (MENU2 function) •...
Page 119 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 Required Options (Cont.) Function Item Option HARDWRE FORMAT If you have a serial interface, the serial interface options selected on the printer must be the same BAUD-RT as the settings you selected using your software or PROTOCL your computer operating system.
Page 120: Menu1 And Menu2 Items And Options
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE MENU1 AND MENU2 The MENU1 and MENU2 functions allow you to change the print options assigned to MENU1 and MENU2 on the printer control panel. In ITEMS AND normal (non-setup) mode, you can easily switch between the menus for OPTIONS printing, as described in Chapter 4.
Page 121 Select the same emulation as is selected in your software. See the section Selecting an Emulation in Chapter 2 for information on selecting an emulation. Fujitsu DL-series printers DPL24C+ (DPL24C PLUS command set) IBM Proprinter XL24E printers Epson printers XL24E...
Page 122 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E • and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
Page 123 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E • and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
Page 124 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: Underlined options are the factory defaults. • • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
Page 125 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E • and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
Page 126 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E • and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
Page 127 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E • and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
Page 128 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E • and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
Page 129 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE <LANGUGE> Selects a language. Appendix E shows the character sets for each language. Two-pass means that diacritical marks are printed separately from their letters and that letters are printed without any reduction. The first listing is common to all emulations. Options specific to each emulation are skipped.
Page 130 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E • and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
Page 131 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E • and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
Page 132 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E • and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
Page 133 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E • and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
Page 134 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E • and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
Page 135 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E • and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
Page 136 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E • and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
Page 137: Resetting Menu1 And Menu2
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Resetting MENU1 and MENU2 To reset the factory defaults for both MENU1 and MENU2, select the DEFAULT/INITIAL function. For more information, see the section Resetting Defaults later in this chapter. The DEFAULT function cannot reset those options which are handled by the HARDWRE, ADJUST, CONFIG, and GAP-ADJ functions.
Page 138 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.5 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. HARDWRE Options Description Items <PRT-DIR> BI-DIR Bidirectional printing. The printer prints in either direction while seeking the next print direction for a shorter print time. Unidirectional printing.
Page 139 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.5 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. HARDWRE Options Description Items <BUFFER> Assigns buffer memory to input data and downloaded font data. Print buffer Download buffer 0 byte 128K bytes NONE 256 bytes...
Page 140 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.5 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. HARDWRE Options Description Items <STANDBY> ## MIN 1, 3, 5, 10, 20 or 30 MIN Time until shifting to the power saving mode is set.
Page 141 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.5 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. HARDWRE Options Description Items Serial Interface or USB interface Items. The following <FORMAT> to <DUPLEX> items are not printed when you select the PARALEL option for the <INTRFCE>...
Page 142 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.5 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. HARDWRE Options Description Items <PROTOCL> Indicates data transmission protocol. XON/XOF The DC1 and DC3 codes are used. The Data Terminal Ready signal is used. REV-CHL The Reverse Channel signal is used.
Page 143: Changing Print Position Adjustment Options
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE When you print using ruled paper, you often want to adjust the print CHANGING PRINT position so that the print sits properly on the ruled lines. The ADJUST POSITION function allow you to: ADJUSTMENT OPTIONS Set top-of-form position •...
Page 144 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 ADJUST Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. ADJUST Options Description Items <FCNTBTM> It is possible to fine-tune the bottom blank by every 1/180 inches for its amount (4.2mm) of the front -30/180, ..., 0/180, continuous form.
Page 145 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 ADJUST Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. ADJUST Options Description Items <CNT-LFT> Fine-tunes the left print start position for continuous forms. -10/90, ..., 0/90, Moves the position left or right in increments of 1/90 inch ..., 10/90 (0.28 mm).
Page 146 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 ADJUST Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. ADJUST Options Description Items <RCNTAJL> -14/360, -9/360, - Compensates for the forms feed error accumulated through feeding of rear 4/360, 0/360 continuous forms.
Page 147 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 ADJUST Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. ADJUST Options Description Items <FCNTLOR> It is possible to fine-tune the left blank 0/9, 1/9, 1.8/9, of the front continues form (the amount 2/9, 3/9, 4/9, ..., of between the left paper edge to the 15/9...
Page 148 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 ADJUST Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. ADJUST Options Description Items <FCNTCUT> It is possible to set the amount of blank 71 /180, 74 /180, area of both sides of the front continues 78 /180, 81 /180, form.
Page 149 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 ADJUST Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. ADJUST Options Description Items <==END==> (LED only) Indicates the end of MENU1 items. Press the button to print the first item, <FCNTORG>.
Page 150: Changing Configuration Options
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE CHANGING The CONFIG function defines the printer’s primary configuration. You can set the following options to ensure that the printer meets your CONFIGURATION requirements: OPTIONS Tear off for continuous forms • Auto loading of single sheets •...
Page 151 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.7 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Options Description Items <TEARPOS> Tear off position. VISIBLE Select this option when your software positions forms to the next top-of form after printing the last data.
Page 152 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.7 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Options Description Items <TEAR-EN> In some application programs, data (continued) transfer may stop temporarily due to internal processing. This setting can avoid an undesired tear off feed by waiting for up to six seconds each time data transfer stops.
Page 153 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.7 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Options Description Items <FCNTARE> Area-over detection control of front continuous forms. ENABLE1 Detects the left and right edges of paper when loading the paper.
Page 154 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.7 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Options Description Items Area-over detection control of cut <CUT-ARE> sheets. Detects the left and right edges of ENABLE1 paper when loading the paper. Detects the left and right edges of ENABLE2 paper at 13mm and 43mm from top...
Page 155 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.7 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Options Description Items <LOCK> Lock function of setup mode. NONE Enables all buttons on the control panel. SETUP Disables the setup-related buttons to keep the printer from entering setup mode during the offline state.
Page 156 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.7 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Options Description Items <FCNT-PE> Detection of end of front continuous forms. TRACTOR Paper end is detected by the sensor on the tractor unit.
Page 157 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.7 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Options Description Items GATHER Setting of ribbon protective control at a line feed on continuous forms ENABLE The protective control is executed. The protective control is not DISABLE executed.
Page 158 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.7 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Options Description Items SKIP-PR Setting of printing speed change processing (skip) The skip processing is executed. ENABLE When a certain amount of blank spaces are found in a line, it changes the printing speed for the blank spaces.
Page 159 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.7 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Options Description Items TOF-CTL Setting of priority on TOF control to a printer driver specification or a setup specification. TOF control determines the amout of the top margin when paper is fed to the home position.
Page 160 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.7 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Options Description Items <CUTEDIR> Selection of the eject direction of cut sheets with manually feeding of cut sheets FRONT Ejected to the front.
Page 161 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.7 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Options Description Items <RL-CENT> Selection of the print carrier position when paper is fed via a front path (with feeding of continuous forms paper from the rear and use of a rear CSF) POSN1...
Page 162 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.7 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Options Description Items <CNT-LD> Selection for the paper feeding of continuous forms paper PRCIS-1 Precision is the first priority. Speed is the first priority.
Page 163 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.7 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Options Description Items <LF-CTL> Selection for LF mode PRCISIN Precision is the first priority. SPEED Speed is the first priority. <PR-MODE>...
Page 164 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Table 5.7 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Options Description Items <POW-POS > It is possible to set the paper position at power on. NORMAL Current position TEAROFF Tear off position <==END==>...
Page 165: Head Gap Adjustment Items And Options
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE The GAP-ADJ function adjusts the gap between the print head and HEAD GAP the paper. The automatic paper thickness control (APTC) feature is ADJUSTMENT built in this printer. If you adjust the gap manually or fix the gap, ITEMS AND change the option of GAP-ADJ function.
Page 166: Arabization Options
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE The Arabization options are available in the ARAB1 and ARAB2 menus. ARABIZATION OPTIONS For more information on these two menus please refer to the Arabization Guide. This section describes how to exit setup mode and save any changes you EXITING AND made: SAVING...
Page 167: Procedure (For Lcd Type)
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Procedure (for LCD type) To exit setup mode and save or cancel your changes using SAVE/EXIT function, proceed as follows: 1. Push SAVE/EXIT button. Push SAVE/EXIT button, then “ :SAVE :CANCEL” is displayed on LCD PANEL 2.
Page 168: Resetting Factory Defaults In Menu1 And Menu2
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Resetting Factory Defaults in MENU1 and MENU2 This method resets factory defaults for MENU1 and MENU2 options, listed in Table 5.4, but does not reset the printer hardware, print position adjustment, and configuration options. Procedure (for LED type) To reset the factory defaults in MENU1 and MENU2, select DEFAULT in SETUP mode.
Page 169: Procedure (For Lcd Type)
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Procedure (for LCD type) To reset the factory defaults in MENU1 and MENU2, select DEFAULT in SETUP mode. Detail of method as follows: 1. Enter setup mode (LCD type). Press the SETUP button at offline state. Check that the “SETUP MODE”...
Page 170: Using The Diagnostic Functions
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE USING THE This section describes how to use the following diagnostic functions: DIAGNOSTIC • SELF-TST FUNCTIONS HEX-DUMP • V-ALMNT • These functions are used for checking print quality and diagnosing printer problems. HEX-DUMP also provides useful information for programmers.
Page 171 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE 2. Select the SELF-TST function.(LED) Repeatedly press the “TEAR OFF” or “LOAD” button to position the cursor on the left edge of the aluminum print guide on SELF-TST, and then press the “ ” button or the “ ” button.
Page 172: Printing Hex Dumps
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Printing Hex Dumps The HEX-DUMP function prints data and commands in hexadecimal characters and abbreviated control codes. The IBM character set 2 is used for printing (see Appendix E). The HEX-DUMP function is useful for checking whether your computer is sending the correct commands to the printer and whether the printer is executing the commands correctly.
Page 173 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE 3. Print the hex dump. To start hex dump printing, send your file or program to the printer. The printer goes online and prints the hex dump. Press the LOAD button to pause during hex dump printing. To resume hex dump printing, press the “LOAD”...
Page 174 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE You can also enter hex dump mode, by turning off the printer, and then turning the printer back on while simultaneously pressing the ONLINE button LF/FF button until printer beeps. 5-72 User's Manual User's Manual 5-72...
Page 175: Checking Vertical Print Alignment (V-Almnt)
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Checking Vertical Print Alignment (V-ALMNT) The V-ALMNT function corrects the vertical character displacement that sometimes occurs with bidirectional printing . Characters printed from left to right are not aligned with characters printed from right to left as shown below: This example shows how printing looks when characters are vertically misaligned.
Page 176 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE The printer prints the help menu then starts printing rows of parallel bars using letter quality speed. 5-74 User's Manual User's Manual 5-74...
Page 177 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE 3. Adjust the vertical print alignment at letter quality speed. Examine the parallel bars. If the bars are aligned (not jagged), go to step 4. If the bars are offset to the left, repeatedly press the “...
Page 178 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE 6. Adjust the vertical print alignment at draft speed. Press the “TEAR OFF” button to switch from correspondence speed to draft speed. Examine the parallel bars and adjust the vertical print alignment as described in step 3. Press the HI IMPACT button to enter Hi Impact mode.
Page 179 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Correct vertical print alignment 5-77 User's Manual User's Manual 5-77...
Page 180: Setup Mode Reference
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE The following flowchart shows how setup mode is organized for the SETUP MODE Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS emulation. Differences in the IBM Proprinter REFERENCE XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations are summarized after the flowchart. DPL24C PLUS ORGANIZATION Note: Asterisks (*) indicate default setting at shipment.
Page 181 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE To enter SETUP MODE press SETUP at offline state. Move displaced items Select the displayed option. Exit SETUP MODE. General operation for LCD control panel. HARDWARE ADJUST RCNTORG: -1.6 IN RCUTFIN: 0/180* FCNTORG: -1/6 IN FCNTFIN: 0/180* RCNTFIN: 0/180* FCUTORG: -1.6 IN...
Page 182 USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE SUB FUNCTION SELFDIAGNOSTIC SAVE&EXIT LIST DEFAULT INITIAL SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALNMNT This area is only for LCD type instead of below area. CONFIG GAP-ADJ DEFAULT INITIAL LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT AMOUNT: AUTO* MANUAL TEARPOS: VISIBLE* CUTLOAD: AUTO* DECODE: DIRECT* FCNTARE: ENABLE1*...
Page 183: Differences In Ibm Proprinter Xl24E Emulation
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation In the IBM Proprinter XL24E emulation, MENU1 and MENU2 differ from the DPL24C PLUS emulation in the following ways: The following options are different: • CHAR-W: NORMAL* CHAR-H: NORMAL* ATTRIB: NONE* 2 TIMES 2 TIMES...
Page 184: Online Setup Mode
USING SETUP MODE USING SETUP MODE The preceding sections describe offline setup mode. This section ONLINE SETUP introduces online setup mode. The tedious task of setting up printer MODE features one-by-one from the control panel and printing and checking the desired options on paper can be avoided by using online setup mode.
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Page 187: Chapter 6 Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Your printer requires very little care. Occasional cleaning and replacement of the ribbon cartridge are all that is required. Lubrication of the printer is usually not necessary. If the print head carriage does not move smoothly back and forth, clean the printer as described in this chapter.
Page 188 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 3. Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the printer, including the cover, paper table, and rear stacker. A mild detergent may be used. CAUTION Do not use solvents, kerosene, or abrasive cleaning materials that may damage the printer. 4.
Page 189: Cleaning The Platen
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Platen Clean the platen about once a month to remove excess ink. Use the platen cleaner recommended by your supplier and proceed as follows: 1. Apply a small amount of platen cleaner to a soft cloth. Avoid spilling platen cleaner inside the printer.
Page 190: Replacing The Ribbon
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE There are two ways of replacing the ribbon. You can install a new ribbon REPLACING THE cassette in the printer or refill the old ribbon cassette with new ribbon RIBBON from a ribbon sub cassette. Appendix A lists order numbers for ribbon cassettes and ribbon sub cassettes.
Page 191 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 3. Remove the ribbon guide. Print Head Triangle mark Projections Ribbon Guide Removing the ribbon guide 4. To remove the ribbon cassette, pull the underside of ribbon cassette and carefully lift the cartridge out of the printer. Removing the ribbon cassette User's Manual User's Manual...
Page 192 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 5. Remove the ribbon guide (green part) from the ribbon cassette. Don’t turn the ribbon feed knob before installation. Preparing the ribbon cassette User's Manual User's Manual...
Page 193 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Put the green ribbon guide into the space in front of print head. And then place the mounting pins (both side of ribbon cassette) on the slot of the printer cover. And then push the ribbon cassette so that the ribbon cassette is installed vertically.
Page 194 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 7. Attach the green ribbon guide on the print head. Please make sure that the ribbon slack lightly. (If the ribbon is strained, it will quirk when installation.)Push the green ribbon guide until the triangle mark” ” meets the round projection of print head. Print Head Triangle mark Projections...
Page 195: Opening And Closing The Control Panel
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE The control panel of this printer can be pulled down toward the front as OPENING AND necessary, such as when jammed paper must be removed. CLOSING THE CONTROL PANEL Front cover Control Panel The stacker unit of this printer can be removed in the event that paper is REMOVING THE jammed in it unit.
Page 196: Mounting The Stacker Unit
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Position groove 1 over guide pin 1 on the right and left sides of the MOUNTING THE stacker unit. Then, push in the stacker unit until guide pin 2 is hooked STACKER UNIT onto slot 2. Slot 2 Groove 1 Guide pin Guide pin...
Page 197: Chapter 7 Trouble-Shooting
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Your printer is extremely reliable, but occasional problems may occur. You can solve many of these problems yourself, using this chapter. If you encounter problems that you cannot resolve, contact your dealer for assistance. This chapter is organized as follows: •...
Page 198 TROUBLE-SHOOTING TROUBLE-SHOOTING Table 7.1 Print Quality Problems and Solutions Problem Solution Printing is too light or Make sure that the ribbon cartridge is too dark. properly installed and that the ribbon feeds smoothly. Check ribbon wear. Replace the ribbon if necessary.
Page 199 TROUBLE-SHOOTING TROUBLE-SHOOTING Table 7.1 Print Quality Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Problem Solution Printing is erratic or Make sure that the interface cable is securely the wrong characters connected to both the printer and computer. are printed. One or Make sure that the printer emulation selected in more “?”...
Page 200 TROUBLE-SHOOTING TROUBLE-SHOOTING Table 7.1 Print Quality Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Problem Solution Printing is vertically Use the printer’s V-ALMNT function to check misaligned (jagged). the vertical print alignment. If necessary, adjust the print alignment. See the section Using the Diagnostic Functions in Chapter 5. Smaller adjustment for paper thickness causes vertically misalignment too.
Page 201 TROUBLE-SHOOTING TROUBLE-SHOOTING Table 7.1 Print Quality Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Problem Solution The next print line Change the LF-CODE setting in the printer starts where the setup mode to LF & CR. See the section previous line ended MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options in instead of at the left Chapter 5.
Page 202: Paper Handling Problems
TROUBLE-SHOOTING TROUBLE-SHOOTING Paper Handling Problems Table 7.2 describes common paper handling problems and suggests solutions. See Chapter 3 for detailed procedures on loading and using paper. Table 7.2 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions Problem Solution Paper cannot be loaded Make sure that the paper path indicator or fed.
Page 203 TROUBLE-SHOOTING TROUBLE-SHOOTING Table 7.2 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Problem Solution Paper jams while Turn off the printer and remove the jammed loading. paper. Remove any obstructions from the paper path. If you are using a cut sheet feeder, make sure that the bin lever is set to the “CLOSED”...
Page 204: Operating Problems
TROUBLE-SHOOTING TROUBLE-SHOOTING Operating Problems Table 7.3 identifies common operating problems and suggests solutions. If you cannot resolve a problem, contact your dealer. Table 7.3 Operating Problems and Solutions Problem Solution The power does not Make sure that the “I” on the printer power turn on.
Page 205: Printer Failures
TROUBLE-SHOOTING TROUBLE-SHOOTING Printer Failures A user cannot generally resolve a problem involving defective printer hardware. On detecting a fatal error, the printer will: Stop printing • Beep four times • • Turn the ONLINE indicator off The control panel displays alarms. The meanings of alarms can be checked in the following table.
Page 206: Alarm Display Function(Led)
TROUBLE-SHOOTING TROUBLE-SHOOTING Alarm display function(LED) This printer has a function for distinguishing between alarms by using the blinking of individual lamps on the control panel. From the combination of blinking lamps in an alarm state, the meaning of the alarm can be determined as shown in the following table. Lamp Condition of occurrence Alarm name...
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Page 208: Alarm Display Function(Lcd)
TROUBLE-SHOOTING TROUBLE-SHOOTING Alarm display function(LCD) This printer has a function for distinguishing between alarms by using the blinking of message lamp and LCD on the control panel. Alarm name Condition of occurrence LRES alarm FATAL! LRES could not be detected during the space initial operation. LRES ALARM Space problem alarm FATAL!
Page 209: Responses To Alarm Occurrences
TROUBLE-SHOOTING TROUBLE-SHOOTING Responses to alarm occurrences Your first response to each alarm should be as described in the following table. Problem Solution LRES alarm Remove any paper dust, which may cause problems in carriage operation. Same solution same as above should be done. Space problem Check adjustment for paper thickness.
Page 210: Diagnostic Functions
TROUBLE-SHOOTING TROUBLE-SHOOTING The printer diagnostic functions are SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, and V- DIAGNOSTIC ALMNT. FUNCTIONS SELF-TST tells you whether the printer hardware is functioning • correctly. If the printer hardware is functional, any problems you are having are probably caused by incorrect printer settings, incorrect software settings, the interface, or the computer.
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Page 212: Chapter 8 Installing Options
INSTALLING OPTIONS The installation of options allows you to expand the capabilities of your printer. Options available for the printer include: LAN card • Cut sheet feeder • Tractor unit • • Large stacker Small paper table • Sound proof cover •...
Page 213 INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING OPTIONS Remove metal plate Remove two screws and metal plate on the parallel port. Keep metal plate removed. Metal plate Insert LAN card Insert the LAN card along both sides of guide rails slowly. Make sure that LAN card is inserted all the way into the slot. LAN card 4.
Page 214: Installing The Cut Sheet Feeder
INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING OPTIONS Connect LAN cable After tightening LAN card, connect LAN cable first, then the power plug. LAN cable Please refer to the manual attached to LAN card about LAN card setting. This chapter describes what to do after installing cut sheet feeder. INSTALLING THE CUT SHEET FEEDER...
Page 215: Installing On The Front Side Of The Printer
INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING OPTIONS Installing on the front side of the printer 1. Turn off the printer power. Confirm that the printer power is turned to the side. 2. Removing the tractor unit Raise the paper table and remove the tractor unit. (For details on mounting and removing the tractor unit, see “Selecting the Tractor Unit Position”...
Page 216 INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING OPTIONS Check that the cut sheet feeder frame is correctly mounted on mounting pin 2. 4. Replacing the paper table Be sure to replace the paper table. (See “Handling the paper table” on page 2-5.) If the paper table is incorrectly set, a paper jam may occur. 5.
Page 217: Installing On The Rear Side Of The Printer
INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING OPTIONS 6. Extend the extension and extension wire in the order from (1) to (2) according to the size of the paper to be used. Installing on the rear side of the printer Before mounting the cut sheet feeder, turn off the printer power. 1.
Page 218 INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING OPTIONS Check that the cut sheet feeder frame is correctly mounted on mounting pin 2. 3. Close the rear stacker. User's Manual User's Manual...
Page 219 INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING OPTIONS 4. Connecting the cable Connect the cut sheet feeder cable to the connector on the rear right of the printer. Insert the cable with the connector arrow mark up. 5. Extend the extension and extension wire in the order from (1) to (2) according to the size of the paper to be used User's Manual User's Manual...
Page 220: Removing The Cut Sheet Feeder
INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING OPTIONS Removing the Cut Sheet Feeder Before removing the cut sheet feeder, disconnect the cable. WARNING (Electric shock) Before mounting or removing the cut sheet feeder, turn off the power switches of the personal computer and the printer and remove the power plug from the outlet. Otherwise, you may receive electric shock.
Page 221: Installing The Tractor Unit
INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING OPTIONS When mounted on the rear side of the printer Cable A tractor unit is supplied as standard equipment attached to the front of INSTALLING THE the printer. TRACTOR UNIT This unit may also be attached to the rear of the printer for rear feeding of continuous forms.
Page 222: Installing The Large Stacker
INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING OPTIONS To stack cut sheets continuously or eject long cut sheets to the rear, INSTALLING THE mount the large stacker. LARGE STACKER Also, if a cut sheet feeder is mounted at the rear, the stacker must be replaced with the large stacker even if cut sheets need not be continuously stacked.
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Page 224: Installing The Small Paper Table
INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING THE Please install it when you use only a short cut sheet. SMALL PAPER Removing the current paper table TABLE After opening the paper table and adjusting it to a tilted position, remove the paper table by pulling it to separate the left and right protrusions on the paper table ends from the grooves on the cover.
Page 225 INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING OPTIONS Installing the Small Paper Table Insert and push the left and right protrusions on the paper table ends into the grooves on the cover as shown in the following figure. Set the paper table in the normal position. (See “Setting the paper table” in Chapter 2.) The paper table can be opened or closed in the same way as the removed current paper table.
Page 226: Installing The Sound Proof Cover
INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING OPTIONS The Acoustic noise can be decreased by installing Sound proof cover. INSTALLING THE However, the cut sheet and Cut Sheet Feeder cannot be used. SOUND PROOF COVER Removing the current paper table After opening the paper table and adjusting it to a tilted position, remove the paper table by pulling it to separate the left and right protrusions on the paper table ends from the grooves on the cover.
Page 227 INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING OPTIONS Installing the Sound Proof Cover Insert and push the left and right protrusions on the paper table ends into the grooves on the cover as shown in the following figure. Set the paper table in the normal position. (See “Setting the paper table” in Chapter 2.) The paper table can be opened or closed in the same way as the removed current paper table.
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Page 230 SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS This appendix lists the supplies and options available for the printer. Contact your dealer for information on ordering any of these items. SUPPLIES Supplies Order Number Ribbon cassette Black ribbon KA02087-D811 Ribbon sub cassette Black ribbon KA02087-D881 OPTIONS...
Page 231: Appendix A Supplies And Options
SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS User's Manual...
Page 232 PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS This appendix gives the physical, functional, and performance specifications for the printer. It also gives detailed paper specifications. PHYSICAL Dimensions SPECIFICATIONS Height: 290 mm (11.4 in) Width: 600 mm (23.6 in) Depth: 350 mm (13.8 in) 22 kg (58.5 lb) Weight: AC power requirements...
Page 233 PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS FUNCTIONAL Impact dot matrix with a 0.21 mm or 0.25mm, Print method PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS 24-wire head SPECIFICATIONS Bidirectional logic-seeking or unidirectional Print direction seeking Character cell Horizontal × vertical Letter (10 cpi): 36 × 24 dots Letter (12 cpi): 30 ×...
Page 234 IBM PC character sets 1 and 2 (code pages 437) IBM PS/2 character sets (code pages • and other national character sets (57 + 2 languages in total) Fujitsu character sets (691 • characters) ESC/P2: • Italic character set Graphics...
Page 235: Appendix B Printer And Paper Specifications
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Fonts Resident Nineteen fonts available Bit map: Courier 10, Pica 10, OCR-B 10, OCR-A 10 , Prestige Elite 12, Boldface PS, Correspondence, Compressed, Draft, and High-speed Draft. Scalable: Courier, Timeless, and Nimbus Sans; each in normal, bold, and italic styles Downloaded Available from independent vendors...
Page 236: Performance Specifications
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE Print head wire Print head wire SPECIFICATIONS Print speed diameter 0.21mm diameter 0.25mm 10 cpi 12 cpi 10 cpi 12 cpi Letter: 180 cps 216 cps 150 cps 180 cps (MODE 1) 125 cps 150 cps 120 cps 144 cps (MODE 2)
Page 237: Paper Specifications
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS PAPER Print Area SPECIFICATIONS This section illustrates the recommended print area for single sheets and continuous forms. 0.16 (2.76-16.5in) 4.23 0.16 Print area for single sheets User's Manual User's Manual...
Page 238 PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS 4.23 0.16 4.23 0.16 4.23 0.16 Approx. 101 mm (4 inches) for front tractor feed Approx. 157 mm (6.2 inches) for rear tractor feed Print area for continuous forms User's Manual User's Manual...
Page 239: Paper Thickness
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Paper Thickness Paper thickness is given by the weight of the paper in either grams per square meter (g/m ) or in pounds per bond (lbs/bond). The following table shows the allowable paper thickness for one-part paper or for each sheet of multipart paper.
Page 240 PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Type of Paper Number of Thickness Parts Carbonless 40 g/m (34 kg or 11 lb) Middle (2-6p) 40 g/m (34 kg or 11 lb) Bottom 40-64 g/m (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) 40 g/m (34 kg or 11 lb) Middle (2-7p)
Page 241 PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Type of Paper Number of Thickness Parts Carbon-backed Do not use in high humidity environments. 40 g/m (34 kg or 11 lb) Middle (2-6p) 40 g/m (34 kg or 11 lb) Bottom 40-64 g/m (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) 40 g/m...
Page 242 COMMAND SETS This appendix describes printer commands and their parameters. This printer has three resident command sets: • Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS (native command set for Fujitsu DL series printers) • IBM Proprinter XL24E • Epson ESC/P2 Separate programmer s manuals are available for these emulations.
Page 243 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS This section describes the printer commands for the DPL24C PLUS command set which is the native command set of this printer. Function Command Print Mode Control Double-strike (bold) printing on ESC G Double-strike (bold) printing off...
Page 244: Appendix C Command Sets
COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Double-height characters on/off ESC V (n) (on: n = 1, off: n = 0) This command does not adjust the line spacing. Multiwidth and height printing ESC u (n) (h ) (h n = 0: Not adjusted ) (v 1: Character pitch multiplied 2: Line spacing multiplied...
Page 245 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Select printing style ESC ! (n) This command allows you to combine various printing styles. The value of n is the sum of the values of the styles you want to combine. n= 0:Pica pitch 1:Elite pitch 4:Condensed 8:Shadow...
Page 246 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Set character offset to n/120 inch ESC DC1 (n) Cancelled by CR or ESC x. (0 < n < 63) (64 < n < 127) Set character pitch to n/360 inch ESC e H (0 <...
Page 247 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Tabulation Horizontal tab execution Set horizontal tabs ESC D (n ) ... (n The values of n to n in this command are the ASCII values of the print columns (at the current character width) at which tabs are to be set.
Page 248 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Set page length to n inches ESC C NUL (n) or (1 < n < 22) ESC e C NUL (n) or ESC FF NUL (n) Set page length to n/360 inch ESC e f (n ) (n (n = n ×...
Page 249 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Select code table ESC e C (n) n = 0:Code page 437 1:Code page 850 2:Code page 860 3:Code page 863 4:Code page 865 5:ISO 8859-1/ECMA 94 Select extended character by character ESC e E number ) (n ) (n...
Page 250 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command • n (bit 0 to 2: Specification of font number) (1) Resident fonts m (bit 1, 0) = 0, 0 m (bit 1, 0) = 1, 0 Courier 10 OCR-B Prestige elite 12 OCR-A Draft Compressed Boldface PS...
Page 251 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Select character style (font attributes) ESC e i (n) n = 0:Upright 1:Italic Select stroke weight (font attributes) ESC e w (n) n = 249:-7 (reserved) 251:-5 (reserved) 253:-3 (light) 0:0 (medium) 3:3 (bold) 5:5 (black) 7:7 (ultrablack) Select typeface (font attributes)
Page 252 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Copy resident font to download area ESC : NUL (m) (n) m = 0:Courier 10 1:Prestige Elite 12 2:Draft 3:Compressed 4:Boldface PS 5:Pica 10 6:Correspondence 7:High-speed Draft n = 0:Downloaded font 0 1:Downloaded font 1 ESC &...
Page 253 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Bit Image Graphics Graphics type m graphics ESC * (m) ) (n ) (data) Graphics type m graphics ESC e b (m) ) (n ) (data) or ESC e B (m) ) (n ) (data) Single-density graphics ESC K (n ) (n...
Page 254 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Bar Code Printing Print bar code ESC DC4 (b) R Total number of parameters (c) (w) (h) (a) R: (fixed) ) ... (ch Type of bar code ASCII Decimal Type Codabar (nw-7) EAN 13 EAN 8 Code 3 of 9 Industrial 2 of 5...
Page 255: Bar Code Printing Control
COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Bar Code Printing Control ASCII : ESC + DC4 + b + R + c + w + a + ch1 … + chn Hexadecimal : 1B + 14 + b + 52 + c + w + a + ch1 … + chn Decimal : 27 + 20...
Page 256 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS (d) w (Specify the width of the narrow bar of the bar code to be printed in units of 1/1440.) Specify the “Logical value” to be printed (in units of 1/1440). Actual printing: The printer prints with the width given in the following table in units of 1/180 inches.
Page 257 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS (f) a (Bits 2~0: Specifications related to the check and OCR characters.) Content of Content of specification value setting Check character Added Additional specification Not added Specification of OCR Printed character printing (OCR-B is taken as the Not printed standard) To the left of the...
Page 258 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS (g) (ch1) … (chn) The data and the printable character set are listed below. Type of bar Usable character Data count code Codabar Numerals: 0 ~ 9 1 ≤ n ≤ 64 Symbols; + -, $/: Start, Stop: Includes Start and A,a,B,b,C,c,D,d,...
Page 259 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Print Option Control Friction feed selection / / F / / Rear tractor feed selection / / T / / / / M / / Front tractor feed selection Cut sheet feed selection / / S / / Host controlled paper path control ESC e T (n) n = “F”...
Page 260 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Factory Default Settings The following table describes the printer commands used to control options of the items that can be selected in printer setup mode. Command parameters are omitted Item Selectable options in setup mode Command Emulate DPL24C+, XL24E, ESC/P2 Controllable in...
Page 261 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Item Selectable options in setup mode Command Attributes NONE, ITALICS, CONDNSD, ESC 4 (ESC 5) SHADOW, BOLD SI or ESC SI (DC2) ESC E (ESC F) ESC G (ESC H) ESC e i ESC ! Page 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, ESC C NUL length...
Page 262 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Item Selectable options in setup mode Command Character SET 1, SET2 ESC7 ESC6 Perfora- SKIP, NO-SKIP ESC N (ESC O) tion skip Paper 8.0 IN, 11.0 IN, 11.4 IN, 13.6IN, (8.0 Controllable in IN is default for 80-column printer, width online setup mode and 13.6 IN is default for 136-...
Page 263: Ibm Proprinter Xl24E Emulation
COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS This section describes the printer commands for the IBM Proprinter IBM PROPRINTER XL24E emulation. Asterisks in the “Function” column indicate extended XL24E EMULATION commands that are not supported by the original printer. Function Command Print Mode Control Double-strike (bold) printing on ESC G Double-strike (bold) printing off...
Page 264 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Condensed characters on SI or ESC SI Condensed and elite characters off Subscript or superscript printing on ESC S (n) (subscript: n = 1, superscript: n = 0) ESC T Subscript and superscript printing off ESC - (n) Underline on/off (on: n = 1, off: n = 0) ESC_(n)
Page 265 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Change graphics line spacing base to ESC [ \ (m ) (m 1/216 or 1/180 inch (for ESC J and ESC 3) ) ... (t = 4, m 0 < t < 255, 0 < t <...
Page 266 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Character Set Control Select character set 1 ESC 7 Select character set 2 ESC 6 ESC \ (n Print n × 256 characters from all- (chars.) character set (chars.: codes of characters to print, 0 <...
Page 267 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Downloading Select resident or downloaded font ESC I (n) Ex.n = 0:Resident Draft 2:Resident Courier 4:Downloaded Draft 6:Downloaded Courier ESC = (n ) (n Create download font ID (m ) (m ) (data) Bit Image Graphics ESC K (n ) (data) Single-density graphics...
Page 268 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Miscellaneous Sound the bell Unidirectional printing on/off ESC U (n) (on:n= 1, off:n= 0) Add a carriage return to all line feeds ESC 5 (n) (on:n= 1, off:n= 0) Printer offline ESC j Enter online setup mode ESC e ONLINE (data) Select default settings ESC [ K (n...
Page 269: Epson Esc/P2 Emulation
COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS This section describes the printer commands for the Epson ESC/P2 EPSON ESC/P2 emulation. EMULATION Function Command Print Mode Control Double-strike (bold) printing on ESC G Double-strike (bold) printing off ESC H Emphasized (shadow) printing on ESC E Emphasized (shadow) printing off ESC F Italic printing on...
Page 270 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Select line ESC ( - (n ) (d ) (d = 3, n = 0, d = 0:Ignore command 1:Underline 2:Strike through 3:Overscore = 0 or 4:Cancel line selection 1:Single line 2 or 3:Double line 5:Single-dotted line 6 or 7:Double-dotted line Select printing style...
Page 271 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command ESC c (n Set character pitch to (n × 256)/360 inch (0 < n < 255) (0 < n < 4) ESC ( U (n ) (d) Select character pitch (specify unit of pitch) = 1, n d = 10 to 19: 10/3600 inch = 1/360 inch d = 20 to 29: 20/3600 inch = 1/180 inch...
Page 272 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Set vertical tabs ESC B (n )... The values of n to n in this ) NUL command are the ASCII values of the lines (at the current line spacing) at which tabs are to be set. (1 <...
Page 273 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Character Set Control Select character set 1 ESC 7 Select character set 2 ESC 6 Select character set table ESC t (n) n = 0:Italics character set 1:Graphics character set 2:Downloaded character set 3:Graphics character set Select international character set ESC R (n) n = 0:USA...
Page 274 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Assign a character set to active character set ESC ( t (n ) (n number 0 to 3 ) (d ) (d = 3, n = 0:Active character set number 0 1:Active character set number 1 2:Active character set number 2 3:Active character set number 3 = 0:Italic...
Page 275 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Select type style ESC k (n) • Bitmap font: n = 0:Courier 1:Courier 2:Courier 3:Prestige 4:Courier 5:OCR-B 6:OCR-A 7:Courier 8:Courier 9:Courier • Scalable font: n = 0:Timeless  1:Nimbus Sans 2:Courier 3:Timeless 4:Timeless 5:Timeless 6:Timeless 7:Timeless 8:Timeless...
Page 276 COMMAND SETS COMMAND SETS Function Command Bit Image Graphics Graphics type m graphics ESC * (m) (n (data) Bit image mode definition ESC ? (s) (n) Single-density graphics ESC K (n ) (data) ESC L (n ) (data) Double-density graphics High-speed double-density graphics ESC Y (n ) (data)
Page 277 COMMAND SETS Function Command Miscellaneous Sound the bell BEL ESC Move print head to home position < ESC U Unidirectional printing on/off (on:n = 1, off:n = 0) Initialize printer ESC @ Enter online setup mode ESC e ONLINE (data) Bar Code Printing Print bar code ESC DC4 (b) R...
Page 278: Appendix D Interface Information
INTERFACE INFORMATION This printer can communicate with a computer through a Centronics parallel interface, a RS-232C serial interface, a USB interface, or a LAN interface. You can specify the interface selection mode so that the printer uses which interface or it can automatically select the interface from which it first receives data.
Page 279: Compatible Mode
INTERFACE INFORMATION INTERFACE INFORMATION Compatible Mode Return Signal Name Direction Description Pin No. Data Strobe Input This signal is a strobe (DSTB) pulse for reading data (Data 1 to 8). The printer reads data when this signal is low. The pulse width must be 1 µs or more at the receiving terminal.
Page 280 INTERFACE INFORMATION INTERFACE INFORMATION Return Signal Name Direction Description Pin No. Select Output This signal is high when − (SLCT) the printer is online. Auto Feed Input Not used − No connection − − − Signal Logic ground level (0 V) −...
Page 281: Nibble Mode
INTERFACE INFORMATION INTERFACE INFORMATION Nibble Mode Pin numbers 2 to 9, 15 to 31, and 33 to 35 are the same as the conventional mode. Return Signal Name Direction Description Pin No. Host Clock Input This signal is set high when the host requests the reverse data transfer phase (nibble mode).
Page 282 INTERFACE INFORMATION INTERFACE INFORMATION Return Signal Name Direction Description Pin No. Host Busy Input Reverse data transfer − phase: This signal is set low when the host can receive data, and goes high when the host has received data. Following a reverse data transfer, the interface enters the reverse idle phase when the Host Busy...
Page 283: Data Transmission Timing
INTERFACE INFORMATION INTERFACE INFORMATION Data Transmission Timing In unidirectional mode (conventional Centronics interface), this printer guarantees the received data when the Data and Data Strobe signals from the computer have the following timing with respect to the Busy and Acknowledge signals from the printer. T1, T2, T3 >...
Page 284: Serial Interface
INTERFACE INFORMATION INTERFACE INFORMATION RS-232C is the standard serial interface for data terminal equipment. The SERIAL INTERFACE cable connector at the printer side should be a D-subminiature Cannon or Cinch DB-25P male connector or equivalent that conforms to EIA standards. The table that follows shows the pin assignments commonly used by most computers.
Page 285: Serial Options
INTERFACE INFORMATION INTERFACE INFORMATION Serial Options The serial options for the computer and the printer must match. Use the printer control panel, the computer operating system, or your software to change options specified as “selectable.” Transmission mode: Asynchronous, full duplex, or half duplex (selectable) Speed: 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or...
Page 286 INTERFACE INFORMATION INTERFACE INFORMATION # indicates an open wire. DSR-enabled control enables communication using an RS-232C interface. The CTS and DSR input control signals are enabled; CD is ignored. DSR must be high when the printer receives data. If the printer has data to be transmitted to the computer, the printer transmits the data when both DSR and CTS are high.
Page 287: Serial Protocols
INTERFACE INFORMATION INTERFACE INFORMATION Serial Protocols A protocol is a set of instructions that control the way data is transmitted between devices such as a computer and printer. The protocol ensures that the computer does not send information to the printer faster than the information can be processed.
Page 288: Usb Interface
INTERFACE INFORMATION INTERFACE INFORMATION Cable USB INTERFACE This printer supports the USB2.0 Full speed specification. To connect to the host, use USB 2.0-compliant INF cables (5 meters (196 inch) or shorter). (Use the shielded cables.) Connector pin alignment Signal line name Function VBUS Power supply...
Page 289: Cable
INTERFACE INFORMATION INTERFACE INFORMATION Cable LAN INTERFACE This printer supports the 10Base-T and 100Base-TX cables. Connector pin alignment Signal line Function name TXO+ NIC-HUB Transmit data + TXO- NIC-HUB Transmit data - RXI+ HUB-NIC Receive data + − − − −...
Page 290 Amber LED Green LED Green LED: 100Mbps Amber LED: Link/Act Specification - Ethernet specifications Standard: IEEE802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE802.3u 100BASE- Speed: 100Mbps/10Mbps Auto negotiation Duplex: Full/Half Auto negotiation MDI/MID-X: Auto negotiation - Internet protocol specifications Link layer: Internet layer: IPv4, ICMPv4 Transport layer: TCP, UDP Application layer:...

Fujitsu Impact 4550 PRO User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Setting up

Chapter 3 Paper Handling

Chapter 4 Printing

Chapter 5 Using Setup Mode

Chapter 6 Maintenance

Chapter 7 Trouble-Shooting

Chapter 8 Installing Options

Appendix A Supplies and Options

Appendix B Printer and Paper Specifications

Appendix C Command Sets

Appendix D Interface Information

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