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  • Page 2 To maintain these printing performances unchanged in the long run, Sferal wwt has developed specific Compuprint branded consumables for each printer type (for example: ribbon cartridges for dot matrix printers, toner and OPC cartridges for laser printers, bubble ink jet cartridges for inkjet printers) that assure an excellent operation with high printing quality level reliability.
  • Page 3 A. Never remove any printer cover unless it is necessary for the installation of a printer accessory and expressly described in this manual. B . Please retain the printer covers in a safe place because they should be reinstalled if you decide to remove any printer accessory.

  • Page 4: Fcc Notes

    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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Getting to Know Your Printer ........1 Paper Paths ...................97 Printer Features................1 Paper Specifications ..............98 Unpacking Your Printer..............2 Fanfold Paper (9058 and 9058D models) .......98 Printer Parts..................3 Envelopes (9058 model only) ...........98 Front View ...................3 Cut Sheets (9058 model only)..........99 Rear View..................5...

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Printer

    • 24 Needle Print Head • 136 columns • Draft printing at 480 cps, LQ printing at 133 cps • IBM Proprinter XL24E/XL24AGM, Personal Printer 2391+ and EPSON LQ 1050-2550 (ESC /P) emulations • Multiple copies (1 original and 7 copies) •...

  • Page 8: Unpacking Your Printer

    Together with the Installation Guide and the CD-ROM with the User Manual, the following items are included in the box: Notify any damage to your supplier.

  • Page 9: Printer Parts

    9058 model...
  • Page 10 9058D model...

  • Page 12: Setting Up Your Printer

    Consider the following points when you choose the location for your printer: • The distance between the printer and the host computer must not exceed the length of the interface cable; • The location must sturdy, horizontal and stable; • Your printer must not be exposed to direct sunlight, extreme heat, cold, Printer dust or humidity (see "...

  • Page 13: Printer Assembly

    Open all the printer covers and make sure that you remove all the shipment locks from the printer.

  • Page 14: Ribbon Cartridge Installation

    Two types of black ribbon cartridges are available for this printer, depending on whether the color kit is installed or not. Make sure that you are using only Compuprint original consumables. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off.
  • Page 15 3. Open the top cover using the small handles on either side of the top cover. 4. Turn the printer on. The print carriage prepares ribbon cartridge installation.
  • Page 16 5. Before installing the ribbon cartridge, turn the ribbon winding knob in the arrow direction (located on the cartridge) to take up slack in the ribbon. To avoid damage to the ribbon, do not turn the winding knob in the wrong direction. 6.
  • Page 17 7. Slide and insert the ribbon guide between the print head and the ribbon guide mask holding it perpendicular to the print head. Make sure that the ribbon is inserted correctly between the print head and the print head mask. If the color kit option is installed on your printer insert the white plastic holder onto the color kit as shown in the...
  • Page 18 8. Turn the ribbon winding knob in the arrow direction (located cartridge) to take up slack in the ribbon. 9. Push the cartridge down gently until it clips into place at all four locking points. 10. Turn the ribbon winding knob again in the direction of the arrow to take up slack in the ribbon.

  • Page 19: Upper Push Tractor Installation (9058D Model Only)

    An additional push tractor is provided with the 9058D printer. This second push tractor unit can be installed in front position (on the lower push tractor). 1. Find the upper push tractor among the accessories. 2. Install upper push tractor aligning both its hooks with the lower push...
  • Page 20 3. The upper push tractor must be installed as shown in figure. 4. If you need to remove the upper push tractor, turn the printer off. Take the connector cable off and press on the push buttons (located in the upper push tractor hooks) to disengage the tractor.

  • Page 21: Host Computer Connection

    This printer can be connected to your host computer via two available interfaces. The interface connectors are located on the rear of the printer. • A bidirectional IEEE1284 parallel interface • A RS-232/C or RS-422/A serial interface Before connecting the interface cable, make sure that the printer and the host computer are turned OFF.

  • Page 22: Software Driver Selection

    Follow the instructions in the readme file you find on the CD-ROM. In a WINDOWS 95/98/2000® environment the printer supports the Plug & Play feature. The printer drivers of all Compuprint printers can be found at the Internet Address http://www.compuprint.net...

  • Page 23: Power Connection

    Make sure that the power outlet matches the power rating of the printer. See the name plate of the printer, that you find under the rear ASF cover. In case the power rating does not correspond DO NOT CONNECT THE PRINTER TO THE MAINS. Consult your dealer for help.
  • Page 24 3. Insert the power cable plug into the printer connector and the other power cable end into a convenient outlet (the figure shows the European version). 4. If you need to turn the printer on, press the power switch in the I position (ON).

  • Page 25: Selecting The Display Language

    ↓ FUNCTIONS 5. Press the → key to pass to the second level functions: for the 9058 model PAPER OVERLY? NO for the 9058D model SEQUENCE NONE 6. Press the key until the setup language is displayed: ↓...

  • Page 26: Configuring The Printer

    The operator panel enables you to perform many of the printer functions including paper path selections, font selection and the printer setup. R EAD Y L OAD /FF ↑ MIC R O F EED ↓ QUIET PROGRAM SH IFT O N L IN E PROGRAM SH IFT MA CR O...

  • Page 27: Display Messages

    PSH-PLL&MF: The push-pull paper path and manual single sheet path are PUSH PULL selected (9058 model only). LOW.PUSH&MF MANUAL FORM: The manual single sheet path is selected (9058 model only). PSH-PLL&MF MANUAL FORM This acronym indicates the Emulation currently used. E indicates the E, I EPSON emulation, whereas I indicates the IBM emulation.
  • Page 28 (9058 model only). UPPER PUSH PSH-PLL&MF: The push-pull paper path and manual single sheet path PUSH-PULL are selected (9058 model only). LOW.PUSH&MF MANUAL FORM: The manual single sheet path is selected (9058 model PSH-PLL&MF only). MANUAL FORM...
  • Page 29 The following messages appear to indicate other printer conditions or user intervention requests. The list is in alphabetical order: When the printer cover is not closed correctly, the buzzer sounds and the COVER OPEN CLOSE COVER display shows alternately these two messages. The printer is ejecting the paper out of the printer.
  • Page 30 Printing at normal noise level. QUIET PRINT OFF Printing at reduced noise level QUIET PRINT ON This message is displayed when you can release the key in the RELEASE KEY Self-test selection or in the Power-on Configuration procedure. When the input buffer is cleared an a break (250 msec.) on a serial RESET &...

  • Page 31: Indicators

    Lit when the printer can receive and print data (printer online). R EAD Y Blinks when there is data in the buffer and the printer is offline. Unlit, when the printer is disabled and the buffer does not contain any data, or during the initialization, setup or tests.

  • Page 32: Function Keys

    The function keys are enabled, when the printer is offline ( indicator unlit). The function keys have three functions each. Normal Function The normal function of the keys does not require previous action to select it. This function is indicated in black characters beside the function keys. Shift Function The alternate function is selected pressing the key.
  • Page 33 ON LINE Key Normal Enables or disables the printer. Function • If this key is pressed while powering the printer on, the self test is printed; the printout is stopped pressing this key again. • In an error condition, once the error cause has been removed, press this key to enable the printer.
  • Page 34 SHIFT Key Normal Enables the alternative key functions. Function If the printer is receiving print data, press the key before pressing the key. If no printing data are in the print buffer, pressing the key, the printer goes offline. The display then shows SHIFT FUNCTION to indicate that the Shift Function of the keys is enabled.
  • Page 35 LF Key Normal Performs a line feed according to the current line spacing settings. Function ↓ Shift Function Moves the paper backward in microsteps. Keeping the key pressed the paper is moved continuously at increasing speed. ↓ Program Scrolls the setup and macro functions forward. Function MACRO Key Normal...
  • Page 36 Key Combinations Normal When the printer is on line without printing or Function printing data ( indicator lit) or when the printer is unable to receive and print data but there is still data in the input buffer ( indicator blinks) press these two keys contemporaneously, the printing noise level toggles between normal (QUIET PRINT OFF) and reduced noise level (QUIET PRINT...

  • Page 37: Printer Setups

    The main printer setup parameters can be selected via the operator panel. The setup parameters are divided into two printer setups, the Power-On Configuration, that allows a complete configuration at installation time according to the hardware and the emulation types, and the Program Setup, that allows you to set the functions that are the most useful in your daily job.

  • Page 38: Leaving The Printer Setups

    • Pressing the key in the Power-On Configuration the printer exits from the setup and the new settings will be automatically saved. • Pressing the key in the Program Setup, the following choice is offered to store the values set: STORE? QUIT The new settings are not activated and the old settings remain valid.

  • Page 39: Power-On Configuration

    RELEASE KEY message is displayed. As soon as the key gets released, the following message will be displayed: 9058 9058D then, PRINT OUT? NO The following figure shows the structure of the Power-On Configuration and how to move inside...
  • Page 40 The setup item Functions groups the following printer functions: • Paper overlay (9058 model only), • Paper loading sequence, • Buzzer setting, • Quick cut sheet loading (9058 model only), • Ribbon type, • Code bar density, • Text printing direction, •...
  • Page 41 Printout of the Printer Settings → ← ↓ The Setup is not printed. The printer setup is printed showing the currently selected values. The printout starts as soon as you select this value.
  • Page 42 Parallel Interface This menu defines the use of the parallel interface and is structured according to the interface specific parameters. Parallel Interface Parameters...
  • Page 43 Setting the Interface Parameters Interface Type ↓ ↑ → → ← 1284 BIDIR I/F → ← ↓ ↓ Bidirectional IEEE 1284 parallel interface. Centronics type parallel interface (monodirectional) Setting the Select-In Signal ↑ → ← SELECT-IN HOST → ← ↓ The SELECT-IN signal of the parallel interface is ignored and treated always as The printer checks the SELECT-IN signal coming from the host.
  • Page 44 Number of Data Bits ↑ → ← DATA BITS 8 → ← ↓ Selection of the number of data bits: 7 or 8 Input Buffer Size ↑ → ← → ← DEDIC.BUFFER 2K → ← → ← ↓ Selects the input buffer size. For the DLL the input buffer must be set to 2K.
  • Page 45 Printer Emulation ↑ → ← EMUL. EPSON LQ → ← → ← → ← ↓ The printer uses the EPSON LQ 1050/2550 emulation. The printer uses the IBM Proprinter XL24e emulation. The printer uses the IBM Proprinter XL24 AGM emulation. The printer uses the IBM Personal 2391+ emulation.
  • Page 46 IBM Character sets ↑ → ← → ← ↓ These items select the character set to be used in IBM Proprinter emulation. EPSON National Character sets ↑ → ← NATION CP437 → ← → ← ↓ The following national character sets are available: The CP 858 and ISO 8859/15 character sets contain the Euro character.
  • Page 47 IBM National Character Sets ↑ → ← NATION CP437 → ← → ← ↓ The following national character sets can be selected: The CP 858 and ISO 8859/15 character sets contain the Euro character.
  • Page 48 CR Code Behavior ↑ → ← → ← AUTO CR YES ↓ No automatic carriage return is performed after a LF, VT or ESCJ code. The printer performs an automatic carriage return after a LF, VT or ESCJ code . LF Code Behavior ↑...
  • Page 49 IBM Compressed Printing These items are displayed only, if the IBM emulation is selected. ↑ → ← 20 CPI IBM NO → ← ↓ The compressed printing is performed at 17,1 cpi. The compressed printing is performed at 20 cpi.
  • Page 50 Serial Interface This menu defines the use of the serial interface and is structured according to the interface specific parameters. Serial Interface Parameters...
  • Page 51 Setting the Interface Parameters Interface Type ↑ ↑ → → ← SERIAL I/F NO ↓ → ← → ← ↓ The serial interface is disabled Defines the usage of the serial interface RS-232/C Defines the usage of the serial interface RS-422/A...
  • Page 52 Baud Rate ↑ → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← BAUD 9600 → ← → ← ↓ The baud rate is selected in bits per second. The above values can be selected. Number of Data Bits ↑...
  • Page 53 Parity Check ↑ → ← PARITY NONE → ← → ← → ← → ← ↓ Data does not have a parity bit, i.e. 8 bit data are transferred and the parity check is disabled. Parity check is enabled for odd parity. Parity check is enabled for even parity.
  • Page 54 Handshake Protocol ↑ → ← HANDSHAKE DTR → ← ↓ The Handshake is performed using the DTR Protocol. The Handshake is performed using the XON-XOFF Protocol. Connection Type ↑ → ← CONNECTION LOCAL → ← ↓ Selects the connection type: local or remote.
  • Page 55 Input Buffer Size ↑ → ← → ← DEDIC.BUFFER 2K → ← → ← ↓ Selects the input buffer size. For the DLL the input buffer must be set to 2K. Printer Emulation ↑ → ← EMUL. EPSON LQ → ←...
  • Page 56 EPSON Character Sets ↑ → ← → ← CHAR. SET CS2 → ← ↓ These items select the character set to be used in EPSON emulation. IBM Character sets ↑ → ← → ← CHAR. SET CS2 ↓ These items select the character set to be used in IBM Proprinter emulation.
  • Page 57 EPSON National Character sets ↑ → ← NATION CP437 → ← → ← ↓ The following national character sets are available: The CP 858 and ISO 8859/15 character sets contain the Euro character.
  • Page 58 IBM National Character Sets ↑ → ← → ← → ← ↓ The following national character sets can be selected: The CP 858 and ISO 8859/15 character sets contain the Euro character.
  • Page 59 CR Code Behavior ↑ → ← → ← AUTO CR YES ↓ No automatic carriage return is performed after a LF, VT or ESCJ code. The printer performs an automatic carriage return after a LF, VT or ESCJ code . LF Code Behavior ↑...
  • Page 60 IBM Compressed Printing These items are displayed only, if the IBM emulation is selected. ↑ → ← 20 CPI IBM NO → ← ↓ The compressed printing is performed at 17,1 cpi. The compressed printing is performed at 20 cpi.
  • Page 61 Functions This item groups various printer functions, with which you can configure the printer. 9058 model...
  • Page 62 9058D model...
  • Page 63 Setting the Functions Group Items ↑ ↑ → ↓ ↓ Paper Overlapping (9058 model only) ↑ → ← PAPER OVERLY NO → ← ↓ When feeding a cut sheet through the manual entry slot, the fanfold paper must be parked.
  • Page 64 Paper Loading Sequence ↑ → ← SEQUENCE NONE → ← → ← → ← ↓ These items are displayed only, if the accessories to which they refer are installed. The paper is fed only through the path selected by operator panel. The paper is fed firstly through the lower push path and successively through the upper push path (9058D model only).
  • Page 65 ↑ → ← BUZZER YES → ← ↓ Enable or disables the buzzer. Quick Manual Loading through the Manual Slot (9058 model only) ↑ → ← → ← QUICK YES ↓ The single sheet in the manual path is loaded by the operator. The printer is then disabled.
  • Page 66 Ribbon Type Selection ↑ → ← RIBBON BLACK → ← ↓ Selects the ribbon type to be used with the printer: black or color. Bar Code Density ↑ → ← BAR CODE 60DPI → ← ↓ Selects the bar code print density: 60 or 90 dpi. Text Print Direction ↑...
  • Page 67 Graphics Print Direction ↑ → ← GRAPH DIRECT BI → ← ↓ Selects the print direction for graphics: bidirectional or unidirectional. Bar Codes Print Direction ↑ → ← → ← BARCODES DIR.UNI ↓ Selects the print direction for bar codes: bidirectional or unidirectional.
  • Page 68 Paper Path at Power-On ↑ → ← P. ON PATH MACRO → ← ↓ The paper path at power-on is the one from the default Macro. The paper path at power-on is the last one that was selected before the printer was powered off.
  • Page 69 Resetting to Factory Default Values With the BACK TO MFG function it is possible to reset all items in the Power On Configuration and in the Program Setup to their factory default values. This may be useful if you do not remember the values you set in the menus, or because you simply changed you mind about the settings you have just done.

  • Page 70: Program Setup

    The default values of the various functions are indicated in bold. Press the key when the printer is turned on and is offline or online without printing. The following message will be displayed: PRINT OUT? NO The following figure shows the structure and how to move inside the Program Setup.
  • Page 71 Main Structure M A C R O PA R A M ET ER B L OC K The items define the following parameters: • Four user macros • The direct access to the Power-On Configuration • Hexadecimal printout • Tear-Off adjustment...
  • Page 72 Printout of the Printer Settings → ← PRINT OUT? NO ↓ The Setup is not printed. The printer setup is printed. The printout starts as soon as you select this value. NOTE: The Program setup printout indicates: • the currently selected values, •...
  • Page 73 USER MACRO The USER MACRO item allows to prepare four printing environments (MACRO#1, MACRO#2, MACRO#3 and MACRO#4). Each macro is composed of a group of parameters which define a configuration that can then be recalled to easily set the printer for four printing environments. SELECTION OF THE USER MACRO ↓...
  • Page 74 USER MACRO PARAMETERS...
  • Page 76 Line Spacing ↑ → → ← LINE SP. 6 LPI → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← ↓ These values define the line spacing in lines/inch (6, 8, 12) or in lines per 30 mm (3, 4, 6, 8, 12). Line Spacing Lock ↑...
  • Page 77 Page Length ↑ → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← ↓ These items set the page length for fanfold paper in number of lines depending on the current vertical spacing. For the single sheets the page format can be specified in number of lines or the standard formats LETTER, LEGAL, A2, A3, A4, A5.
  • Page 78 Top of Form ↑ → ← TOP OF FORM 0 → ← → ← ↓ These items set the top of form. The values range between 0 and the page length - 1. Skip Over Perforation ↑ → ← SKIPOVER 0 →...
  • Page 79 Font Selection ↑ → ← FONT Draft → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← ↓ Selects the fonts. OCR-A and OCR-B only if the pitch is set to 5 or 10 cpi. Boldface can be selected only if the proportional pitch has been selected (PITCH PROP).
  • Page 80 Pitch Selection ↑ → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← PITCH 10 CPI → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← ↓ These items set the horizontal spacing in characters per inch. The PROP item sets proportional character spacing.
  • Page 81 Pitch Lock ↑ → ← PITCH LOCK NO → ← ↓ Setting this item, the pitch can be changed by software or operator panel. Setting this item, the pitch can be changed ONLY by operator panel. Left Margin ↑ → ←...
  • Page 82 Right Margin ↑ → ← → ← → ← ↓ The Right Margin is set in number of columns (depending on the current pitch) starting from the physical left edge. The default value is 136. Zero Character Printing ↑ → ←...
  • Page 83 Paper loading with the lower push tractor. Paper loading with the upper push tractor (9058D model only). Paper loading using the manual single sheet path (9058 model only). Paper loading using the lower push tractor and the rear pull tractor.
  • Page 84 Tear-Off Mode ↑ → ← TEAR NORMAL → ← → ← → ← ↓ The Tear-Off Function is performed pressing the key when the printer is offline. When the printer is not receiving any data, the paper is moved to the Tear-Off position.
  • Page 85 Print Impact Strength ↑ → ← STRONG IMPACT → ← ↓ The impact strength of the print head is set for printing on multicopy paper. The impact strength of the print head is set for printing on single paper or few copies.
  • Page 86 Adjusting the Print Head Distance ↑ → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← → ← ↓ Selecting one of these values sensing the paper thickness. Negative values reduce the distance between the print head and the paper. Default value is AUTOGAP 0. Selecting this item, the print head must be adjusted manually.
  • Page 87 Horizontal Character Tuning ↑ → ← TUNING.HORIZ 0 → ← → ← ↓ These values adjust the distance between the left paper margin and the first print character. The values correspond to 1/120 inch units, i.e. the tuning ranges between 0 and 0,5 inch. Vertical Character Tuning ↑...
  • Page 88 Resetting the Macro Parameters to the Factory Defaults ↑ → ← MACRO -> MFG NO → ← ↓ The new values set for the macro parameters will be the used. The values set for the macro parameters will be reset to their factory defaults.
  • Page 89 Selecting Another Macro ↑ → ← NEXT MACRO? NO ↓ ↓ To pass over to another macro, select NEXT MACRO? YES Pressing the ↓ or ↑ key the item MACRO#1 is displayed, then press the → key to pass over to MACRO#2 (MACRO CHANGING is displayed.
  • Page 90 Passing over to the Power-On Configuration At this point of the menu, it is possible to pass over to the Power On Configuration Functions Setting. ↑ → ← CONFIG MENU NO ↓ ↓ These items are self-explaining. Hexadecimal Dump ↑ →...
  • Page 91 Adjusting the Tear-Off Position ↑ → ← → ← → ← ↓ These values adjust the distance between the Tear-Off Perforation and the Tear-Off Bar. The values correspond to 1/180 inch units, i.e. the tuning ranges between -1/6 and 2 inch. 0 is the default value. See also “How to Use the Tear-Off Function”, later in this Chapter.
  • Page 92 Storing the values ↑ → ← → ← → ← This setting does not save any of the new values set. The values set previously will be used. The values set are stored permanently (in the NVM) and will be used until they are changed by the operator.

  • Page 93: How To Select The Paper Path

    For the lower push tractor paper path. For the upper push tractor paper path (9058D Model only). For the manual cut sheet paper path (9058 Model only). For the paper path using the lower push tractor and the optional rear pull tractor.

  • Page 94: How To Use The Tear-Off Function

    This function is used to match the paper perforation with the tear-off bar. For this function the following values must be set: 1. Press the key when the printer is disabled or enabled without printing to enter the Program Setup. 2.

  • Page 95: Adjusting The Tear-Off Position

    The default value for the Tear-Off Function is TEAR NORMAL. To check the Tear-Off Position proceed as follows: 1. To move the paper to the Tear-Off position, press the key when the printer is disabled or enabled without printing. 2. Check if the paper perforation matches the tear-off bar on the printer. If it does not: 1.

  • Page 96: Selection Of The Tear-Off Mode

    It is now possible to select the Tear-Off Mode. 1. Press the key when the printer is disabled or enabled without printing to enter the Program Setup. 2. Press the ↓ key. The following message is displayed: USER MACRO 3. Press the → key to select the macro for which you want to set the tear-off mode MACRO#1, MACRO#2, MACRO#3 or MACRO#4).

  • Page 97: How To Lock/Unlock The Access To The Printer Setups

    • Press keys at the same time and keep them pressed while powering the printer on. As soon as these keys are released, the following messages will be displayed: 9058 9058D then, LOCKED MENU Now the access to the printer setups is locked.

  • Page 98: How To Handle The Paper Parking

    According to the setting of the TEAR item in the Program Setup, the paper parking procedure is performed in different ways. See the following description: If TEAR NO is selected: TEAR NO • When the paper is positioned at the first printable line and the paper path is changed (changing the Macro or pressing the key) or the...
  • Page 99 If TEAR NORMAL is selected: TEAR NORMAL • When the paper is positioned at the first printable line and the paper path is changed (changing the Macro or pressing the key) or key is pressed, the printer performs automatically the parking procedure.
  • Page 100 If TEAR AUTOMATIC is selected: TEAR AUTOMATIC • When the paper is positioned at the first printable line and the paper path is changed (changing the Macro or pressing the key) or the pressed, printer performs automatically the parking procedure. •...
  • Page 101 If LABEL is selected: LABEL • When the paper is positioned at the first printable line and the paper path is changed (changing the Macro or pressing key), or the key is pressed the printer automatically ejects the paper towards the rear of the printer. •...
  • Page 102 If at power on the paper is already loaded in a paper path that is different to the paper path used by the macro which is valid at power-on, independently from the setting of the TEAR function, the display shows TEAR IF NECESS./EJECT PAPER. If the paper to be ejected is longer than 18"...

  • Page 103: Paper Handling

    Low er P ush P ath M anua l P a th U pper P ush P ath (90 58 and 9058 D) (90 58D on ly) (90 58 only) Base C onfiguration W ith Installed Options A utom atic S h eet F eede r...

  • Page 104: Paper Specifications

    It is important to use the correct paper for obtaining the best performance. See the information table below: Loading Mode Lower Tractor Upper Tractor Push-Pull (9058D only) (option) Loading Mode Length Thickness Types...

  • Page 105: Cut Sheets (9058 Model Only)

    Loading Mode Width Length Weight Formats Thickness Copies...

  • Page 106: Cut Sheets

    9058 model Cut sheet loading mode is only available for the 9058 model. Cut sheets can be loaded manually, one at a time using the front manual paper path (manual or automatic loading) or automatically using the ASF option for large quantities of paper.

  • Page 107: Loading Cut Sheets

    1. Lift the cut sheets support until it locks in horizontal position. 2. Position the left paper guide on the cut sheet support for the first printing column (position 0).
  • Page 108 3. Insert a cut sheet along the left paper guide. Match the right paper guide with the sheet margin. 4. The loading mode of the cut sheet depends on the value set for the QUICK function in the Power-On Configuration: Manual loading mode Make sure that the printer is disabled.

  • Page 109: Fanfold Paper

    9058 model 9058D model If your printer is the 9058 model, make sure that the cut sheets support is closed before loading the fanfold paper. 1. To select the lower tractor paper path press the key until the display shows: LOAD LOWER PUSH •...
  • Page 110 2. Open the tractor area cover turning is upwards and lay it on the top of the printer. • If your printer is the 9058D model and it is installed the upper tractor, rotate the upper tractor out of the printer.
  • Page 111 3. Unlock the sprockets of the Lower tractor moving the sprocket levers up. Slide the left sprocket to the first printing column. 4. Space the paper guides along the tractor bar. Open the sprocket covers of the left and right sprocket.
  • Page 112 • If your printer is the 9058D model, insert the fanfold paper between the lower and the upper tractor. 5. Hold the fanfold paper in front of the sprockets insert paper perforation on the left sprocket pins and close the left sprocket cover.
  • Page 113 6. Insert the paper on the right sprocket pins and close the right sprocket cover. 7. Match the left sprocket for the first printing position with the ninth position and lock it in place. Adjust the right sprocket gently to remove slack from the paper.
  • Page 114 • If your printer is the 9058D model, reposition the upper tractor in its initial position. 8. Close the tractor area cover. Press the key to load the paper into the printer.
  • Page 115 9. The paper must be loaded as shown in figure (i.e. 9058D model).

  • Page 116: Loading Paper Using The Upper Tractor

    9058D model Fanfold paper loading mode through the upper tractor is only available for the 9058D model. To load paper in this way, it is necessary to install the upper tractor. See before "Upper Push Tractor Installation" section. 1. To select the upper tractor paper path press the key until the display shows: LOAD UPPER PUSH •...
  • Page 117 2. Open the tractor area cover turning is upwards and lay it on the top of the printer. 3. Unlock the upper tractor sprockets moving the sprocket levers up. Slide the left sprocket to the first printing column.
  • Page 118 4. Space the paper guides along the tractor bar. Open the sprocket covers of the left and right sprocket. 5. Hold the fanfold paper in front of the sprockets and insert the paper perforation on the left sprocket pins and close the sprocket cover.
  • Page 119 . Insert the paper on the right sprocket pins and close the right sprocket cover. 7. Position the left sprocket for printing and lock it in place. Adjust gently the right sprocket to remove slack from the paper.
  • Page 120 8. Close the tractor area cover. Press the key to load the paper into the printer. 9. The paper must be loaded as shown in figure.

  • Page 121: Loading Paper Using The Lower Push Tractor And The Rear Pull Tractor (Option)

    9058 model 9058D model For loading paper in this way, it is necessary to install the optional rear pull tractor. See later "Options" section. With this paper path configuration paper is loaded contemporaneously with the lower front push tractor and the rear pull tractor. In this way it is possible to handle stronger paper.
  • Page 122 • Tear off the fanfold loaded with the upper tractor (if it is longer than 18 inches) and press key. The display shows: PARKING followed by LOAD PUSH-PULL 2. To load the fanfold paper on the lower push tractor, follow the sequence Loading Paper Using the Lower Tractor described before.
  • Page 123 4. Lock the sprocket covers and lower the sprocket levers. 5. Press the key to confirm that the paper loading is finished. The rear tractor engages. 6. The figure shows the correct paper loading.

  • Page 124: Printer Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Make sure the printer has been turned off for at least 15 minutes before starting any cleaning operations. Periodic cleaning will help keep your printer in top condition so that it will always provide optimal performance. • Use a neutral detergent or water solution on a soft cloth to clean dirt and grease from the cabinet of the printer.

  • Page 125: Replacing The Ribbon Cartridge

    1. Make sure that the printer is turned off for at least 15 minutes. Pay attention to the print head because it becomes hot during operation 2. Open the top printer cover. 3. Slide the ribbon guide out of the print head. If the color kit is installed on the printer, unlock the white slider pressing and holding the lever on the slider towards the...

  • Page 126: Printing The Self Test

    4. Remove the used ribbon cartridge by lifting it up. Now, you are ready to insert the new ribbon cartridge. See before "Ribbon Cartridge Installation" If you need to know any printer setting, and to check if the printer is working well, print the self- test.

  • Page 127: Error Handling

    When an error condition occurs: • the printer is disabled; • the first message on the display indicates the error, while the second message gives more details concerning the error conditions. Press always the ON LINE key to reset the error condition.
  • Page 128 Error Message Description Messages Indication Solution The automatic gap Press the key to reset the error adjustment (A.G.A) is condition. Adjust the print head gap to a fixed not enabled. distance. Select the print head fixed gap adjustment function in the Program Menu. •...
  • Page 129 Messages Indication Solution The DSR Signal is not Press the key to reset the error connected to the printer and condition. is not ready for data transfer (if the serial interface is selected). This condition may happen in a remote connection (via modem) and the DSR (DATA SET ) signal is missing.
  • Page 130 Messages Indication Solution If this error is displayed Turn the printer off and then on again. If during the printer power on, the problem is not solved call Service an NVM error condition occurred. A paper jam error condition Check all the paper paths and remove the occurs in one of the paper jammed paper.

  • Page 131: Options

    The rear pull tractor is useful to handle particularly heavy paper. 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Remove the ASF cover, the rear tractor area cover and the two small tractor fixing area covers. Keep the covers in a safe place, as they must be reinstalled if the rear tractor is removed. 3.
  • Page 132 4. Open the top cover, free (1) the paper bail and remove (2) it from the hooks on both sides of the printer. Close the top cover. 5. Insert the rear pull tractor and the corresponding fixing area covers (with the slot) as shown in figure.

  • Page 133: Removing The Rear Pull Tractor

    1. Push the lever on the rear pull tractor down and lift the tractor out of the printer. 2. Insert the rear tractor cover and make sure that the interlock connector is correctly inserted. If the cover is not inserted, the printer is blocked. 3.

  • Page 134: Automatic Sheet Feeder (Asf)

    The Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF), located in the rear of the printer, provides fast and automatic single sheet and envelopes loading. The ASF includes: • A paper stacker, which automatically collects the output paper. • A single bin for single sheets (A5, A4, Letter, Legal, Executive) and envelopes.

  • Page 135: Color Kit

    This printer can print not only in black but also in different colors. For color printing you need the optional color kit shown in this figure. The color kit is installable by an authorized technician. The color or the black ribbon ‘Long Life’ cartridge can be used when the color kit is installed.

  • Page 136: Pedestals

    Two printer floor pedestals are available: Three Levels Floor Pedestal for large paper quantity dual fanfold handling. Two Levels Floor Pedestal with tilt able printer level for document on demand application.

  • Page 137: Printer Specifications

    Printing Characteristics Print Head Print Speed (cps) Throughput (pages/hour)
  • Page 138 Print Matrix (horizontal x vertical) Print Density (characters per inch) Line Length (number of characters)
  • Page 139 Vertical Spacing Print Styles Print Attributes Graphic Resolution (dots per inch)
  • Page 140 Characters Sets Bar Codes Emulations...
  • Page 141 Paper Handling 9058 model Base Configuration 9058D model Base Configuration...
  • Page 142 With the pull tractor option Automatic Sheet Feeder Option Standard Functions • • • • • • •...
  • Page 143 Physical and Electrical Characteristics Interfaces Reliability Power Supply Noise Level...
  • Page 144 Environment Conditions Physical dimensions...
  • Page 145 Consumables and Options...

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