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Genicom GEK-00027C User Manual

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  • Page 1 Genicom 5180 User’s Manual GEK-00027C...
  • Page 2 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (USA) This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the...

  • Page 3: Energy Star

    Funkfrequenzstoerungen erzeugt werden, unter Einhaltung der EN55022 Klasse A Stoerstrahlungswerte. ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, GENICOM has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR ® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment.

  • Page 4: Trademark Acknowledgements

    Trademark Acknowledgements GENICOM is a registered trademark of GENICOM L.L.C. The following companies own the other trademarks used in this manual: GENICOM L.L.C.: Centronics; International Business Machines Corporation: IBM; Epson Corporation: Epson; 5180 User’s Manual GEK-00028C...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ........................1 : ............................2 EFERENCE USAGE ........................2 RGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL Chapter 2. GETTING STARTED........................5 ......................5 REPARING THE RINTER FOR PERATION ..................6 EMOVING THE HIPPING LOCKS AND ARDWARE 5180 (55 Dba Cabinet Model) ........................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Page CHAPTER 3. OPERATING THE PRINTER (CONTINUED) Viewing ................................ 36 Retracting..............................36 ..........................37 NTERLOCK CIRCUIT Print Module Access Panel AC Interlock Swith................... 37 Top Cover Interlock Switch.......................... 37 ..........................38 NITIALIZING THE RINTER When to Initialize ............................38 ........................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Page CHAPTER 5. USING THE SET UP MENU (CONTINUED) I/F S ..............................70 ETTINGS MultiSource..............................71 Parallel Setup .............................. 72 Serial................................73 Serial Type .................................73 Serial Setup ................................74 Protocol..................................74 XON/XOFF ................................75 CD(DTR) ................................75 CA(RTS)................................76 SCA(SRTS) ................................76 ETX/ACK................................77 Inhibit Xmit ................................77 Lead Polarity................................78 Data Bits ................................78...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Page CHAPTER 5. USING THE SET UP MENU (CONTINUED) PY Terminator .................................100 PN Terminator .................................101 Vertical DPI ................................101 LPI Grid ...................................101 Version..................................102 Magnum Spaces ...............................102 Ignore Chr Mode..............................102 Ignore Char ................................103 IPDS................................103 IPDS BC Stagger ..............................103 IPDS BC Density ..............................104 IPDS GR Density..............................104 IPDS Im Density ..............................104...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Page CHAPTER 5. USING THE SET UP MENU (CONTINUED) ..............................124 ELECT .............................. 125 ETTINGS ANSI (4800) ............................... 125 ANSI (4410) ............................... 125 FX286E ..............................126 Proprinter ..............................126 P 300/600..............................127 DEC LG ..............................127 Pseries................................ 128 DEC PPL3 ..............................
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Page APPENDIX A. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ..................163 (5180 52 ) ....................... 163 NPACKING ODEL (5180 55 ) ....................... 165 NPACKING ODEL Repacking..............................168 APPENDIX B. PAPER SPECIFICATIONS ....................169 ........................169 ECOMMENDED APER EIGHTS APPENDIX C. CONSIDERATIONS FOR OPERATION ................171 APPENDIX D.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION This printer is a high duty cycle, line matrix printer. Among the advanced features of this printer are: High speed at 1800 lpm • Industry’s only lifetime warranty on shuttle mechanism and • striker bar IBM-compatible models •...

  • Page 12: Reference Usage

    REFERENCE USAGE: Warning Warning is used to alert a user of a hazard that could cause personal injury or severe damage to the equipment. Caution Caution is used where there is a risk of damaging the equipment, parts or supplies. Note Indicates additional information.
  • Page 13 This User’s Manual is divided into the following main sections: Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter contains a brief introduction to the key features of • the printer and the organization of this manual. Chapter 2: Getting Started This chapter contains the instructions necessary to get the •...
  • Page 14 This appendix contains reference tables listing hardware and • software strapping options. Appendix H: Emulation Interface Compatibility This appendix contains reference tables for Emulation to Interface • compatibility issues. 5180 User’s Manual GEK-00028C...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Getting Started

    Chapter 2. GETTING STARTED PREPARING THE PRINTER FOR OPERATION Printer unpacking is complete when all accessories have been removed from the packaging and printer cabinet, and the shipping blocks and hardware have been removed from the printer. See Appendix A for instructions to unpack the printer from its packing materials.

  • Page 16: Removing The Shipping Blocks And Hardware

    REMOVING THE SHIPPING BLOCKS AND HARDWARE Use the following procedures to remove and discard the three shipping blocks and two striker bar support bolts before using the printer. The bolt heads and shipping blocks to be removed are yellow. See Figure 2-3 for part identification. CAUTION OPERATION OF THE PRINTER WITH THE SHIPPING HARDWARE INSTALLED WILL CAUSE EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND DAMAGE.

  • Page 17: 5180 (55 Dba Cabinet Model)

    5180 (55 Dba Cabinet Model) 1. Open the front access door. See Figure 2-4. TOP ACCESS DOOR FRONT ACCESS DOOR STANDARD CABINET 5180 (55 DBA) Figure 2-4 Access Doors 2. To locate the two yellow rear shipping blocks and bolts, enter the lower area of the printer far enough to look up behind the paper handling assembly (lower tractors and paper guides.) See Figure 2-5.

  • Page 18: The Printer

    5. Reach up behind the paper handling assembly and remove the two yellow rear shipping blocks. A screwdriver can be used to help loosen the blocks. Note The yellow front shipping block is removed from the topside of the printer. YELLOW FRONT SHIPPING BLOCK BOLT...
  • Page 19 9. Remove the two yellow striker bar support bolts. See Figure 2-7. CAUTION REMOVE ONLY THE TWO YELLOW (SHOWN AS SHADED) STRIKER BAR SUPPORT BOLTS INDICATED IN FIGURE 5. STRIKER BAR SUPPORT STRIKER BAR SUPPORT Step 9 REMOVE YELLOW BOLTS SECURING STRIKER BAR DURING SHIPMENT Step 8 YELLOW FRONT SHIPPING...

  • Page 20: 5180 (52 Dba Cabinet Model)

    5180 (52 Dba Cabinet Model) To maintain stability in the printer during shipping several brackets are used to attach the print mechanisms to the frame. THESE MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE THE PRINTER IS PUT INTO OPERATION! Please follow the steps listed below to remove the brackets. (Save the hardware items that are removed in the event the printer needs to be shipped to another location in the future.) 1.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Power Cord

    3. Open the rear cabinet door. The yellow shipping bracket is located below the paper handling hardware. Remove the four yellow bolts holding this bracket in place and remove the bracket. See Figure 2-10. YELLOW SHIPPING BRACKET REMOVE THESE FOUR YELLOW BOLTS Figure 2-10 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD The 5180 (52 or 55 dBa) Cabinet Model printer is equipped with a...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Interface Cable

    A power cord is packed with the printer. Plug the female end of the cord into the recessed connector at the rear of the printer. See Figure 2-11. Plug the other end into a compatible, properly grounded AC outlet. Note The AC outlet must be rated for at least 10-ampere service.

  • Page 23: Description Of The Control Panel

    DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL The control panel is mounted in the top of the printer and is accessible with the top cover either open or closed. The Control Panel utilizes a display panel composed of two rows of sixteen characters each.

  • Page 24: Beeper

    The 5180 (55 dBa) Cabinet Model control panel looks slightly different with the LCD display, keys and LED indicators located in different locations than the 52 dba model, but the functionality is the same. Note The control panel mount on the 5180 (55 dBa) Cabinet Model is stationary and does not tilt forward.

  • Page 25: Display

    Display The two row by sixteen-character LCD provide the following information: The printer’s status - Online, Offline, Self-test, etc. • Which menu or menu option is presently on display to assist in • making selections. Fault messages. • Keys The keys are sealed and raised rubber-type switches used to make menu selections, clear faults, and position the paper.

  • Page 26: Operation Of The Control Panel

    OPERATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL The primary use of each key is printed beside the button itself. Pressing the On Line/Off Line key causes the printer to toggle between On Line Off Line online and offline operation. Offline operation allows access to the menu functions.

  • Page 27: Data Entry

    Data Entry There are two modes of data entry for the control panel. The first mode is to select from a list of several options displayed on the bottom line of the LCD. The entries are sequentially displayed on the bottom line of the LCD in response to browse keys ( ◄...

  • Page 28: Installing The Paper Handling System

    INSTALLING THE PAPER HANDLING SYSTEM (55 dBa CABINET MODEL) The paper handling system for this printer consists of an upper paper rack and a paper shelf with wickets and a stacking aid. See Figure 2- 2-12. Note: The 5180 (52 dBa) Cabinet Model has an internally installed paper handling aid.

  • Page 29: Loading Paper

    4. Lay the V-shaped paper stacking aid on the shelf between the wickets. This stacking aid should be used when stacks of 1000 or more forms are anticipated. See Figure 2-13. Figure 2-13 “V” Shaped Metal Paper Stacking Aid Loading Paper This printer is designed to use edge-punched (sprocket, or pin-fed) fanfold paper.
  • Page 30 3. Push the paper tension adjustment lever down to position 1. See Figure 2-14. Note Paper Out If the power has been applied to the printer, the fault messages Paper Out and Strikr Bar Open will appear on the display panel and the beeper will sound.
  • Page 31 6. Open the lower left and right tractor doors. See Figure 2-16 Hand feed the paper, bypassing the lower tractor pins, up through the printer to the top tractors. LOWER TRACTOR DOORS FRONT DOOR FIGURE 2-16 LOWER TRACTOR DOORS Note To load single-part paper, fold the paper over at a perforation so that the first two forms are double-thick.
  • Page 32 7. Place the paper onto the pins of the upper left tractor and close the tractor door. If necessary, release the locking lever on the right-hand tractor by flipping it down, and slide the tractor sideways to match the paper width. If necessary, see Figure 2-17. Note Initially, load the paper so that it will print on the second form (rather than first form) because a default setting pulls the paper...

  • Page 33: Tension Fingers Lateral Adjustment

    13. Close the top access door. Tension Fingers Lateral Adjustment The bar holding the tension fingers can be adjusted sideways by loosening the tension finger lateral adjust knob. See Figure 2-17. Adjust the bar so the left and right edges of the paper pass either directly under the middle of a finger or between two fingers.
  • Page 34 Aligning the edge of the paper with the first mark will cause the first column to print immediately after the perforation strip. Aligning the edge of the paper with the mark labeled 1.0 will cause the first column to print 1 inch from the edge. Using 6 characters per inch, this position is column 6 on the paper after the perforation strip.

  • Page 35: Installing Or Replacing The Ribbon Cartridge

    INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE RIBBON CARTRIDGE To install a ribbon cartridge in the printer, complete the following steps: 11. Lift the top access door of the printer. Note: If the thickness of the paper will remain the same after the ribbon cartridge is replaced, note the present setting of the print gap wheel.

  • Page 36: Setting The Print Gap

    15. Tilt the left side of the ribbon cartridge down and place it on the positioning pin. Using the fingers on the left hand, guide the cartridge onto the positioning pin. The left edge of the cartridge will guide the ribbon between the ribbon guide and the smudge shield.

  • Page 37: Paper Tension Adjustment

    PAPER TENSION ADJUSTMENT The paper tension lever is located next to the print gap wheel. It is used to maintain the proper tension on the paper during printing. See Figure 2-15. Move the lever to position 1 (the bottom position) when loading paper, setting top of form, and printing single-part paper.
  • Page 38 3. Press the ▼ (down) menu browse key to access the Operator menu options. 4. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until Test Pattern Operator is displayed in the lower right corner of the display window. Test Pattern 5.

  • Page 39: Chapter 3. Operating The Printer

    CHAPTER 3. OPERATING THE PRINTER PRINTER OPERATIONAL MODES ONLINE • OFFLINE • Fault State • Menu • Each printer state (mode) will display its own operational characteristics. These modes are defined as follows: Online The online state is the normal operating mode of the printer where it is ready to accept data from the host.

  • Page 40: Main Menu

    MAIN MENU The Main menu is organized in a tree structure. The active level is Main displayed on the upper left corner of the LCD display and selection Operator options available displayed sequentially one at a time, on the lower right corner of the LCD display.

  • Page 41: Menu Control

    Menu Control The Menu control feature restricts/allows access to the other menus; Operator, Setup and Maintenance. This feature also restricts/allows access to control panel keys; Tear Off, View and Format. This menu is only visible after using the following procedure during power up: ↑...

  • Page 42: Setting Up The Active Format

    Setting up the Active Format The active format can be set up using the following two methods: From the Setup menu, under Modify Format menu, the Form • Length, Top Print Ref, etc may be set. ANSI Emulation - use the ESC[p1;p2;p3r escape sequence to set •...

  • Page 43: Low Paper Printing

    LOW PAPER PRINTING Low paper printing allows replenishing the forms supply without losing data or forms registration. This printer will print to the end of the current form or to the end of the last form (end of paper) after sensing a low paper condition if the form length corresponds with the active page length.

  • Page 44: Replenishing Paper Supply

    Replenishing Paper Supply If the operator wants to change forms or paper: 1. With the printer in the online status, press the FF (form feed) key Online to eject the remaining forms out of the upper tractors. (If Paper Status Out is displayed in the upper left corner of the display window, press FF (form feed) key to eject the remaining form out of the upper tractors).

  • Page 45: Paper Tear-Off Feature

    3. Press the TOF key. After the perforation is positioned at the pointers and the TOF key is pressed, the printer will move the paper so that the paper is correctly positioned at the print wires for printing. Press the On Line key to place the printer online. Note To ensure proper printing integrity, do not print within 1/8 inch of perforations.

  • Page 46: Local Auto View Feature

    LOCAL AUTO VIEW FEATURE The local auto view feature is used to view the last line printed through the glass in the top cover. Viewing This feature is activated using the View key from the control panel. Pressing the View key causes the paper to move up until the last printed line is at the pointers of the upper tractors.

  • Page 47: The Interlock Circuit

    THE INTERLOCK CIRCUIT This printer has an interlock circuit(s) to meet safety and international requirements. Print Module Access Panel AC Interlock Swith The interlock switch circuit disables the power supply voltage when the print module access panel is lifted. This eliminates any potential shock hazard or inadvertent printer start-up while moving parts in print area are accessible.

  • Page 48: Initializing The Printer

    INITIALIZING THE PRINTER Initializing resets the printer electronics and sets the printer parameters to factory defaults. Parameters include margins, tabs, forms control, characters per inch, lines per inch, etc. When to Initialize Initialize the printer when: It is desirable to reset the printer to the factory default settings. •...

  • Page 49: Control Panel Initialization

    Control Panel Initialization Use the following procedures to initialize the printer using the control panel: Note If the printer has locked up and the keys on the control panel do not respond, it may be necessary to cycle the power on the printer.

  • Page 50: Using The Menu Control Menu

    USING THE MENU CONTROL MENU The menu control feature restricts/allows access to the other menus: Operator, Setup, and Maintenance. This feature also restricts/allows access to control panel keys: Tear Off, View and Format. This menu is only visible using the following procedure: ↑...

  • Page 51: Chapter 4. Using The Operator Menu

    CHAPTER 4. USING THE OPERATOR MENU While in Offline state, press the ▼ (down) menu browse key until Main Operator menu is displayed in the bottom right corner of the LCD. Operator Main will be displayed in the upper left corner of the LCD. To move up or down a level of menu options, press the ▲...

  • Page 52: Software Ids

    Software IDs This option displays the part or version number of the installed software. This is a view only option. When selected, the display will automatically cycle and display information similar to the following display example: TTMI: 44A105004 Font: 44A100071 CCU: 44A105086 Panl: 44A119255 XXXY: <Revision Number>...
  • Page 53 Status Page 5180 Operator Software IDs TTMI: 44A105073 (13.X”) Font: 44A100091 CCU: 44A105086 Panl: 44A119255 Exp1: (empty) Exp2: (empty) Set Up Active Format Format Name DEFAULT Font Style Data Proces CharSet/Country USA CP 437 USA ISO By IN By Line/Column By Decipoint Form Length 11.00...
  • Page 54 I/f Settings MultiSource Delay Seconds Parallel Setup (1284) No Fault PO Disable TCP/IP IP Address 000.000.000.000 Netmask 000.000.000.000 Router IP Addr 000.000.000.000 Serial Setup RS232 XON/XOFF Ready/Busy Enable ON/OFFline Enable Fault Enable Robust XOFF Disable Robust XON Disable CD(DTR) Ready/Busy Disable ON/OFFline Disable...

  • Page 55: Sample Format Page

    Sample Format Page Selecting this option will print a description of optional pre-saved format (also known as a form.) Press the Clear key to stop printing. GEK-00028C Chapter 4. Using the Operator Menu...
  • Page 56 Formats Active Format Format Name DEFAULT Font Style Data Proces CharSet/Country USA CP 437 USA ISO By IN By Line/Column By Decipoint Form Length 11.00 7920 Top Margin 00.00 Bottom Margin 11.00 7920 Left Margin 00.00 Right Margin 13.20 9504 Top Print Ref 00.00 Left Print Ref...

  • Page 57: Sample Code Page

    Sample Code Page Selecting this option will print an example of the currently selected code page/country character table. Press the Clear key to stop printing. See Figure 4-1. FIGURE 4-1 SAMPLE CODE PAGE Sample Font Page Selecting this option prints the current font package included in the printer software.
  • Page 58 Font Page 5180 Font Package: 44A100091 Font List Alignment ALN:10 Courier NLQ CON:10 1000 CON:13 1000 Correspond CRE:10 1000 CRE:13 1000 Data Proces GCD:10 1000 GCD:13 1000 GCD:16 1000 Gothic NLQ GCN:10 1000 GCN:13 1000 GCN:16 1000 High Speed 2 HSD:10 1000 High Speed...

  • Page 59: Test Pattern

    TEST PATTERN Selecting this option will print a test pattern until the operator Operator presses the Clear key to stop. This option can be used to verify Test Pattern printing occurs at the top of form. See “Test Pattern Printing” in Chapter 2 for additional information.

  • Page 60: Chapter 5. Using The Set Up Menu

    CHAPTER 5. USING THE SET UP MENU The Set Up menu allows the operator to modify or create stored formats. The Set Up menu also allows the operator to set default settings for Horiz Tab, Vertical Format, Interface Settings, Engine Options, Print Control, GenPtrOpts (General Printer Options), TearOff, Emulation, Display Lang (Display Language) and Filter.

  • Page 61: Modify Format

    Modify Format This menu option allows the operator to modify a format. 1. While in Format menu, press ◄ (left) or ► (right) until Modify Format Format is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD. Modify Format 2. Press the ▼ (down) menu browse key to access the Modify Format options.

  • Page 62: Font Style

    Font Style This menu option is used to select the font style. (See Set Up Menu Map in Appendix I for available selections.) 1. While in Modify Format menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu Modify Format browse keys until Font Style is displayed in the lower right corner Font Style of the LCD.

  • Page 63: Code Page

    Code Page This menu allows selection of the characters 0X80 to 0XFF of the character map. When using the Proprinter emulation, international character sets must be selected using escape sequences from the host. See Programmer’s Manual for more information on international character sets and character charts.

  • Page 64: Cpi

    This menu option is used to select the characters per inch (CPI.) (See Set Up Menu Map for available selections.) 3. While in Modify Format menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu Modify Format browse keys until CPI is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD.

  • Page 65: Form Length

    Form Length This menu option is used to set the form length. The form length may be set By Lines (6 LPI) or By Lines (8 LPI). 1. While in Modify Format menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu Modify Format browse keys until Form Length is displayed in the lower right Form Length...

  • Page 66: Left Margin

    Left Margin This menu option is used to set the left margin. The left margin may be set By Inches or By Column. 1. While in Modify Format menu, the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu Modify Format browse key until Left Margin is displayed in the lower right corner Left Margin of the LCD.

  • Page 67: Right Margin

    Right Margin This menu option is used to set the right margin. The right margin may be set By Inches or By Column. 1. While in Modify Format menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu Modify Format browse keys until Right Margin is displayed in the lower right Right Margin corner of the LCD.

  • Page 68: Top Print Ref

    Top Print Ref This menu option is used to set the top print ref. The top print ref may be set By Inches. 1. While in Modify Format menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) Modify Format menu browse keys until Top Print Ref is displayed in the lower Top Print Ref right corner of the LCD.

  • Page 69: Left Print Ref

    Left Print Ref This menu option is used to set the left print ref. The left print ref may be set By Inches or By Column. Use the following procedures for setting the left print ref: 1. While in Modify Format menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu Modify Format browse keys until Left Print Ref is displayed in the lower right Left Print Ref...

  • Page 70: Horiz Expansion

    Horiz Expansion This menu is used to expand the currently selected font style horizontally from 1 to 8 times normal width. (This is not the same as expanded character printing with the oversize character font.) See examples of options below. 1.

  • Page 71: Vert Expansion

    Vert Expansion This menu is used to expand the currently selected font style vertically from 1 to 8 times normal height. (This is not the same as expanded character printing with the oversize character font.) See examples of options below. 1.

  • Page 72: Vertexp Options

    VertExp Options This menu is used to control how the expanded characters will appear. (See Set Up Menu Map in Appendix I for available selections.) Although all expanded characters are printed from the top down, the positioning on the page will make them appear to “group” up or “sag” down when compared to normally printed characters on the same line.

  • Page 73: Print Modifiers

    Print Modifiers This menu is used to select font enhancements. Option Meaning Printer will print each text character twice by DoubleStrike double striking each dot directly without offset. Printer will print the dots in each character Emphasized twice with the second strike having a slight horizontal offset.

  • Page 74: Print Options

    Print Options This menu is also used to select font enhancements. Option Meaning When enabled, this causes any Emulation selection of the high speed font type to be the “tall” high speed font (3/144” vertical between dot rows) type. If disabled, the “short” high High Speed speed font (1/72”...

  • Page 75: Print Control

    Print Control This menu and its sub-menus are used to set printer response to line termination and certain positioning commands sent by the host system. 1. While in the Set Up menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu Set Up browse key until Print Control is displayed in the lower right Print Control...

  • Page 76: Define Ff

    Define FF This menu is used to define the action of the printer, upon receiving a form feed character. 1. While in the Print Control menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) Print Control menu browse keys until Define FF is displayed in the lower right Define FF corner of the LCD.

  • Page 77: Autowrap

    AutoWrap This menu is used to enable/disable the auto wrapping option for the printer. If set to enable, autowrapping will occur at the right margin. If this option is disabled, no auto wrap will occur and data will be truncated. 1.

  • Page 78: Genptropts

    GENPTROPTS This menu is used to set general printer options. See the General Printer Options, Group 1 and Group 2 on pages 179 and 180 in Appendix G for additional information. Note To print the Euro currency symbol, see the General Printer Options, Group 1 and Group 2 on pages 179 and 180 in Appendix G for settings.

  • Page 79: Save Format

    Save Format This is the final step used to modify or create a stored format. (See “Format” for additional information.) This menu is used to save the format settings created after selecting and modifying a format. When saving a format, the operator is given the choice to save the format to the active (the format chosen from the control panel) or as a blank format, if available.

  • Page 80: Select I/F

    SELECT I/F The Select I/F menu allows the operator to select a specific type of interface the printer will be using. The factory default setting is multisource, which activates all interfaces. The multisource setting is sufficient for most applications. (See the Operator Menu Map in Appendix I for available selections.) Note Multiple interfaces can be selected.

  • Page 81: Multisource

    MultiSource This sub-menu is used to select the multiple interface option. In multisource mode, all available interfaces are enabled. If received data stops on the currently active port, the next port is checked for received data after the “Delay Seconds” time has elapsed and no more data has been received from the last port that received data.

  • Page 82: Parallel Setup

    (or both) of the conditions, paper out and/or offline. The TCP/IP options is a compatibility option for Genicom 4810/4840 printers. The IP Address, Netmask and Router IP Address of Genicom models 98-205-153 and 98-305-153 NIC print servers may be programmed via the control panel menu using the IEEE1284 parallel interface.

  • Page 83: Serial

    Serial This menu option is used to configure the serial interface. See the Set Up Menu Map in Appendix I for a complete view of selections and/or submenus available. Use the following procedure to select the Serial option: While in the I/F Settings menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) •...

  • Page 84: Serial Setup

    Serial Setup This menu, its sub-menus, and options are used to change settings for the serial interface. See the Set Up Menu Map in Appendix I for a complete listing of available selections. Note The Serial Type selected determines which menu items appear under the Serial Setup menu.

  • Page 85: Xon/Xoff

    XON/XOFF This option is used to configure the XON/XOFF (also known as DC1/DC3) settings for both RS232 and RS422 serial type. Option Meaning XOFF is transmitted to the host by the printer when the print is unable to receive more data. XON is Ready/Busy transmitted to the host by the printer when the printer is ready to receive more data.

  • Page 86: Ca(Rts)

    CA(RTS) This option is used to configure CA(RTS) settings for RS232 serial type. This is also known as Request to Send. Option Meaning RTS signal is used to reflect if the printer is ready Ready/Busy (able to receive data) or busy (currently unable to receive data.) RTS signal is used to reflect the printer is online or ON/OFFline...

  • Page 87: Etx/Ack

    ETX/ACK This option is used to configure the ETX/ACK (End of Text/Acknowledge) settings for RS232 serial type. ETX/ACK is a serial validity check protocol, where the host appends the ETX (end of text) code (0X03) at the end of each data block and waits to receive an acknowledge character (ACK=0X06) from the printer, within some time period, prior to sending the next block of data.

  • Page 88: Lead Polarity

    2. Press the ▼ (down) menu browse key to access the Inhibit Xmit Inhibit Xmit options. Never 3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired protocol sub-menu option is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD.

  • Page 89: Parity

    Parity This sub-menu is used to configure a parity setting for the serial interface. Parity is a serial interface parameter used for error detection. Option Meaning if Enabled The serial character does not have this bit and No Parity Bit parity checking is disabled.

  • Page 90: Stop Bits

    Stop Bits This sub-menu is used to configure the number of stop bits per character setting for the serial interface. Set the number of stop bits equal to that of the host computer. There are two settings under the Stop Bits option, 1 or 2. 1.

  • Page 91: High Trip Pt

    High Trip Pt% This sub-menu is used to configure a High Trip Point setting for the serial interface as a percentage of total buffer size. This setting configures the point where the printer transmits a signal to the host when the buffer is approaching being full. For example, the default setting is set to 80.

  • Page 92: Expansion1/Expansion2

    Expansion1/Expansion2 This menu option is used to configure the settings for the optional I/O cards in the two expansion slots located in the rear of the printer. The menu options under Expansion1 or Expansion2 are the same. If not labeled, Expansion1 slot is closest to the left side of the printer while facing the rear of the printer for the 5050/5100 cabinet models.

  • Page 93: Centronics

    Centronics This menu is used to enable/disable the I/F Straps for Centronics parallel interface. These are also known as hardware straps. See the I/F Hardware Straps table in Appendix G on page 182 for hardware strap descriptions. 1. While in the I/F Type menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu I/F Type browse key until Centronics is displayed in the lower right corner Centronics<...

  • Page 94: Dp(Long)

    DP(Long) This menu is used to enable/disable the I/F Straps for DataProducts(Long Lines) I/O Card (optional interface card.) These are also known as hardware straps. See the I/F Hardware Straps table on page 182 in Appendix G for hardware strap descriptions. Use the following procedures to access the DP(Long) option: 1.

  • Page 95: Token Ring

    Token Ring This menu is used to select the MBit speed for Token Ring usage (optional interface card.) Use the following procedures to select the MBit speed for Token Ring: 1. While in Expansion1 or Expansion2 menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► Expansion1 (right) menu browse key until Token Ring is displayed in the lower Token Ring...

  • Page 96: Twinax

    Twinax This menu is used to configure the Twinax settings, Emulation, Station Addr, and Buffer Size. These options are only visible with the appropriate software loaded, SCS or IPDS, and the TX/CX optional I/O card installed in either expansion slot 1 or 2. See Setup Menu Map on page 200 in Appendix I for available options.

  • Page 97: Tcp/Ip

    TCP/IP This menu is used to configure the TCP/IP settings, IP Address, Netmask, Router IP Addr, and Frame Type. These options are user- specified, check with the network administrator where printer will be used. Use the following procedures to set the TCP/IP settings: 1.

  • Page 98: Netware

    Netware This menu is used to select the Frame Type for Novell Netware Use the following procedures to select a Frame Type for Netware. 1. While in the Expansion1 or Expansion2 menu, press the ◄ (left) Expansion1 or ► (right) menu browse key until Netware is displayed in the Netware lower right corner of the LCD.

  • Page 99: Ibm Host Status

    IBM Host Status If enabled and an IBM interface board is installed in Expansion slot 1 or 2, the control panel will display a status related to the IBM host. The messages are dependent on the connection type, Twinax or Coax. Connection LCD Message Meaning...

  • Page 100: Select Filter

    SELECT FILTER This menu option allows the operator to select an interface filter option. Multiple filters can be active. Three software loads: standard, SCS, and IPDS (QMS and IGP is included in standard and SCS loads). The maximum multiple filters is four. Hexdump has the lowest selection priority.

  • Page 101: Filter Combinations

    The following table shows the order and printer function with various Filter combinations: Selection(s) IPDS Action Taken by Printer or SCS or IGP Pass Dump Printed without passing through any filter(s). Processed by the SCS or IPDS Filter. Processed by the QMS or IGP Filter. Processed by the SCS or IPDS Filter first, then processed by the QMS or IGP Filter.

  • Page 102: Filter Settings

    1. While in Set Up menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse Set Up keys until Select Filter is displayed in the lower right corner of the Select Filter LCD. 2. Press the ▼ (down) menu browse key to access the Select Filter Select Filter options.

  • Page 103: Control Chars

    Control Chars This selects the Control Chars (SFCC, Special Function Control Character) setting for IGP. The values that are selected in the menus are ASCII hexadecimals. These are the DSC (DataSteam Compatibility) values based on the IBM EBCDIC code pages that are being used.

  • Page 104: Quiet Mode

    Quiet Mode This selects the Quiet Mode setting for IGP. When enabled, all IGP commands are passed unprocessed to the printer (printed as text.) Disabling this option, or receiving a LISTEN command, will disable Quiet Mode. 1. While in the IGP menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until Quiet Mode is displayed in the lower right corner Quiet Mode of the LCD.

  • Page 105: Vertical Dpi

    Vertical DPI This selects the Vertical DPI setting for IGP. This is used to specify the Vertical Dots Per Inch. If set to 70 (72), a one-inch (1”) high character will be 70 (72) of an inch high. 1. While in the IGP menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until Vertical DPI is displayed in the lower right corner Vertical DPI of the LCD.

  • Page 106: Ignore Chr Mode

    Ignore Chr Mode This menu selects the Ignore Character Mode setting for IGP. When Ignore Chr Mode is enabled, the character value specified in Ignore Char option will be discarded when detected in the datastream. If this option is enabled, a character must be designated to be discarded using an Ignore Char (see next option.) 1.

  • Page 107: Form Length=0

    Form Length=0 With Normal enabled, the printer will logically advance by the <FF> command after processing an execution command. This is the default factory-set condition. The user may set this option to Ignore and the printer will not logically advance by the <FF> command. 1.

  • Page 108: Qms

    This menu option configures the QMS filter option. 1. While in the Filter settings menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) Filter Settings menu browse key until QMS is displayed in the lower right corner of the display. 2. Press the ▼ (down) menu browse key to access the configuration settings for QMS.

  • Page 109: Language

    Language This menu option selects the Language for QMS. This permits the selection of one of twelve International Standards Organization (ISO) character sets as the default character set. 1. While in the QMS menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until Language is displayed in the lower right corner Language of the LCD.

  • Page 110: Ignore Mode

    Ignore Mode This selects Ignore Mode (Ignore Data Mode) for QMS. When Ignore Mode is enabled, all data received from the host is ignored until a ^A (Ignore Mode OFF) Command is received. If this option is enabled, the Code V option must also be enabled. 1.

  • Page 111: Pn Terminator

    PN Terminator This selects either CR or CR LF as the ^PN Command Terminator for QMS. The QMS OFF Command ^PN^- may be terminated by a carriage return/linefeed combination. If no linefeed is desired when QMS is turned off, set this option to CR. 1.

  • Page 112: Version

    Version This menu selects the Version for QMS. This feature is provided for users of Code V Version I programming which utilized rotated MAGNUM characters. Elongation of characters could cause print line length to be exceeded. Setting this option to Ver I, will prevent character elongation from causing print line overflow.

  • Page 113: Ignore Char

    Ignore Char This menu option is used to set the hexadecimal value of the received data character to be ignored when the Ignore Chr Mode is enabled (See previous option). The valid range of hexadecimal values is 0X00 to 0XFF. Use the following procedure to select this option: 1.

  • Page 114: Ipds Bc Density

    IPDS BC Density This selects the IPDS BC (Barcode) Density setting for IPDS. Low is 72 dots horizontally by 72 dots vertically and High is 144 dots horizontally by 144 vertically. 1. While in the IPDS menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu IPDS browse key until IPDS BC Density is displayed in the lower right IPDS BC Density...

  • Page 115: Ipds Text

    IPDS Text This selects the IPDS Text Quality. Dp (Data Processing), Draft and NLQ (Near Letter Quality) are the options available. 1. While in the IPDS menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu IPDS browse key until IPDS Text is displayed in the lower right corner IPDS Text of the LCD.

  • Page 116: Code Page

    Code Page This selects the EBDIC Code Page for SCS and IPDS. See the Set Up Menu Map on page 201 in Appendix I for a complete listing of available selections. 1. While in the IBM Format menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) IBM Format menu browse key until Code Page is displayed in the lower right Code Page...

  • Page 117: Lpi

    This changes the operator-set LPI (Lines Per Inch) in DSC/DSE mode, this value cannot be overridden by the host. The operator-set LPI value can be changed by the SCS datastream. 1. While in the IBM Format menu option, press the ◄ (left) or ► IBM Format (right) key until LPI is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD.

  • Page 118: Cpi Override

    CPI Override This enables/disables the CPI Override setting. When enabled, the printer will override (ignore) any host-SCS command which attempts to change the characters per inch value. The current operator-set value will be used. 1. While in the IBM Format menu option, press the ◄ (left) or ► IBM Format (right) menu browse key until CPI Override is displayed in the CPI Override...

  • Page 119: Mpp Override

    MPP Override This enables/disables MPP (maximum print position) Override. When enabled, the printer will override (ignore) any host-SCS command which attempts to change MPP. The operator-set value is used. 1. While in the IBM Format menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) IBM Format menu browse key until MPP Override is displayed in the lower MMP Override...

  • Page 120: Mpl Override

    MPL Override This enables/disables MPL (maximum print lines) Override. When enabled, the printer will override (ignore) any host-SCS command which attempts to change MPL. 1. While in the IBM Format menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) IBM Format menu browse key until MPL Override is displayed in the lower MPL Override right corner of the LCD.

  • Page 121: Override All

    Override All This enables/disables the Override All option. When enabled, the printer will override (ignore) any host-SCS commands which attempts to change the values of Code Page, LPI, CPI, MPP, or MPL. Operator- set values will be used. When disabled, the individual override options control Code Page, LPI, CPI, MPP, or MPL.
  • Page 122 Selecting values for Hex 1, Hex 2, Hex Term, DCF1, DCF2, DCF Term The values that are selected in the menus are ASCII hexadecimals. These are the DSC (DataSteam Compatibility) values based on the IBM EBCDIC code pages that are being used. The factory default values assume the factory default BECDIC code page is selected (CP 037 U.S.

  • Page 123: Hex 1

    Hex 1 Hex 1 defines the first character (in EBCDIC) of the lead-in sequence for hex passthru. Hex passthru enables sending commands in the datastream to access features that are not available in standard IBM emulations. Hex passthru requires two lead-in characters (Hex 1 and Hex 2) indicating the beginning of the command stream and a terminating character (Hex Term) indicating the end of the command stream.

  • Page 124: Hex Term

    Hex Term Hex Term is used to define the last character (in EBCDIC) of a hex passthru sequence. See Hex 1 for additional information. 1. While in the IBM Format menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) IBM Format menu browse key until HEX Term is displayed in the lower right HEX Term corner of the LCD.

  • Page 125: Dcf 2

    DCF 2 This selects the DCF2 setting. See DCF 1 for additional information. 1. While in the IBM Format menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) IBM Format menu browse key until DCF2 is displayed in the lower right corner DCF2 of the LCD.

  • Page 126: Ascii Driver

    ASCII Driver This enables/disables ASCII Driver. When enabled, this menu option prevents commands in SCS jobs from changing control panel selections of CPI, LPI, MPL, etc. The printer’s SCS controller will not send any Escape sequences to the print engine. 1.

  • Page 127: Case

    Case This option is valid for DSC/DSE (LU-3) modes only. SCS (LU-1) is always dual case. It causes the printer to print in upper and lower case when set to Dual, or in upper case only when set to Mono. 1.

  • Page 128: Interv Req

    Interv Req This enables/disables the Interv Req (Intervention Required) option. When enabled, it causes an intervention required message to be sent to the host computer if the printer is busy or in an error condition. The time before sending the Intervention Required message is set by the Irq Err TO and Irq Bsy TO options.

  • Page 129: Irq Bsy To

    Irq Bsy TO If the Interv Req option is enabled and the printer is offline for a period of time exceeding the IRQ BSY To value selected, the LCD display will show “ON HOLD TIMOUT” and the host will be sent an Intervention Required message.

  • Page 130: Nl At Mpp+1

    NL at MPP+1 This enables/disables a NL at MPP+1 (New Line at Maximum Print Position + 1). If NL at MPP+1 is set to LN +2, a new line is executed at MPP +1, and additional new line is executed automatically, the next print position will be in column 1 and down 2 lines.

  • Page 131: Ff Endbuff

    FF EndBuff The FF End Buff option is used to select the action taken if a form feed is received by the printer and it is the last character in the IBM print buffer. When set to LN 2, the current print position after the form feed will be the first column on line two of the next form.

  • Page 132: Auto Funct

    Auto Funct The Auto Funct option is used to specify what action will be taken when the printing of an IBM print buffer is completed. If set to FF (form feed), the printer will automatically execute a form feed at the end of the print buffer or a local copy, unless the last character received was a form feed.

  • Page 133: Vcs

    This selects a VCS option. Allows emulating Vertical Channel Select commands executing emulation of a 3287 or a 3268/4214 printer. Coax Compat 1. While in the Coax Compat menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse keys until VCS is displayed in the lower right corner of the display.

  • Page 134: Select Emul

    SELECT EMUL This menu is used to select a printer emulation. This printer can emulate (become functionally similar to) ANSI (4800), ANSI (4410), FX286e, IBM Proprinter, P300/600, DEC LG (Digital Branded models only), PSeries, and DEC PPL3. Which emulation to use will depend on what control codes and escape sequences will be sent by the host.

  • Page 135: Emul Settings

    This menu configures the ANSI (4410) emulation. This emulation option is provided for legacy printers. If selected the printer will emulate the GENICOM 4410 or 4440 printer. See the ANSI(4410) table on page 184 in Appendix G for additional information.

  • Page 136: Fx286E

    FX286E This menu configures the Epson FX286e emulation. See the FX286e table on page 186 in Appendix G for additional information. 1. While in the Emul Settings menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) Emul Settings menu browse key until FX286e is displayed in the lower right FX286e corner of the LCD.

  • Page 137: P 300/600

    P 300/600 This menu configures the Printronix P 300/600 emulation. See the Printronix P300/600 table on page 187 in Appendix G for additional information. 1. While in the Emul Settings menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) Emul Settings menu browse key until P 300/600 is displayed in the lower right P 300/600 corner of the LCD.

  • Page 138: Pseries

    Pseries This menu configures the the Pseries emulation. See the Printronix Pseries table on page 187 in Appendix G for additional information. Note Under the menu option SFCC (Special Function Control Character), the user may define a SFCC character. See the Programmer’s Manual for additional information.

  • Page 139: Engine Options

    ENGINE OPTIONS This menu is used to control the shuttle motor and print wire actuator tiers. 1. While in the Set Up menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until Engine Options is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD.

  • Page 140: Print Intensity

    Print Intensity This menu is used to set the print intensity (striking power) of the print head actuators. Normal intensity is the default setting. It gives excellent print quality while extending the life of the print actuators and the ribbon fabric. High intensity is used when heavy multipart forms show a need for more print impact on the last copy.

  • Page 141: Tier Select

    Tier Select Under normal (non-fault) conditions, the printer uses both the upper Tier 1 and the lower Tier 2 for printing. This menu option allows the user to disable a specific Tier. Note If the printer detects a bad tier, the LCD will read Bad Actuator. Press the Clear key to clear the fault.

  • Page 142: Tearoff Options

    TEAROFF OPTIONS This menu is used to modify the tear off feature settings for this printer. The TEAROFF function is to position the paper for tear off at the fanfold perforation; therefore the TEAROFF position is relative to and dependent on the TOF setting and Form Length setting. The default TEAR OFF settings assumes that TOF is set to print the first line at the physical top of the form (just below the fanfold perforation).

  • Page 143: Retract

    Retract This menu is used to select the length of the paper retraction. Next TOF will retract the paper to the TOF as currently set for the printer. Full Return will retract the paper only the length of a line return that is currently set for the printer.

  • Page 144: Vertical Format

    5. Press the Clear key after all changes are complete and the desired value is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD. Pressing the Clear key does not erase the values entered, but does allow the user to exit the User Set menu. Note Repeat this section if further changes are necessary.

  • Page 145: Vertical Tabs

    Vertical Tabs This menu is used to clear or set the vertical tab. The vertical tab length may be set By Lines, By Inches or Clear All Tabs. Note The first two digits represent the tab ID and the last three digits are the tab location.

  • Page 146: Display Lan

    DISPLAY LAN This menu selects the LCD language. 1. While in the Set Up menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu Set Up browse key until Display Lang is displayed in the lower right Display Lang corner of the LCD. 2.

  • Page 147: Chapter 6. Using The Maintenance Menu

    CHAPTER 6. USING THE MAINTENANCE MENU The activities performed under this menu include resetting the printer to defaults, alignment, head service, power on time and print time settings, upgrade software functions, and ribbon monitor functions. While in the Offline State, press the ▼ (down) menu browse key to Main Menu enter the Main Menu.

  • Page 148: Reset To Deflts

    RESET TO DEFLTS Reset the printer to factory defaults or re-initialize certain groups of printer settings. Note Before proceeding with resetting the printer, have a printout of the printer’s current settings. This will provide a record of settings which may need to be restored after initializing. See the “Show”...

  • Page 149: Alignment

    ALIGNMENT This menu and its sub-menus are used to make printing adjustments. Use the following procedures to select this option: 1. While in the Maintenance menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) Maintenance menu browse key until Alignment is displayed in the lower right Alignment corner of the LCD.
  • Page 150 SIGNATURE PATTERN SAMPLE 5180 User’s Manual GEK-00028C...

  • Page 151: Adjustamplitude

    AdjustAmplitude Adjust the amplitude of the printer. The correct amplitude pattern consists of columns of six dots. The goal of the amplitude adjustment is to bring the six lines being printed into perfectly spaced vertical lines. The amplitude pattern should not have any gaps or overlapping.

  • Page 152: Power On Time

    POWER ON TIME Display the total elapsed time that the printer has had power applied to it. 1. While in the Maintenance menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) Maintenance menu browse key until Power On Time is displayed in the lower Power on Time right corner of the LCD.

  • Page 153: Ribbonmonitor

    RIBBONMONITOR When this option is enabled, monitoring the ribbon life and resetting the ribbon counter using the Operator menu. See New Ribbon on page 41 (Chapter 4. Using the Operator Menu) for additional information. 1. While in the Maintenance menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) Maintenance menu browse key until RibbonMonitor is displayed in the lower Ribbon Monitor...

  • Page 154: Headservice

    HEADSERVICE Check the amount of usage for the individual print heads and to reset the print head counters. The printer keeps track of how many times each print head is fired during printing and displays this information on a graph. 1.

  • Page 155: Print Chart

    Print Chart Print a graph of the number of times individual print heads have been fired. 1. While in the HeadService menu, press the (left) or (right) HeadService menu browse key until Print Chart is displayed in the lower right Print Chart corner of the LCD.

  • Page 156: Upgrade Flash

    UPGRADE FLASH This menu is used to place the printer in a mode where it receives data which is a software upgrade. There are two options available, Onboard Flash and SIMM Flash. The Onboard Flash option is used to upgrade the onboard printer code, which resides on the printer’s LPCU (Line Printer Control Unit) board.

  • Page 157: Chapter 7. Operation And Maintenance

    CHAPTER 7. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION These shuttle matrix printers are designed so that preventive maintenance is not required. There are no lubrication requirements; therefore, operator maintenance is minimal. OPERATOR CLEANING PROCEDURES Clean the printer as necessary. The area where the printer is located, the amount of usage, and the type of paper used all affect how often cleaning is required.

  • Page 158: Operator Troubleshooting

    9. Blow dust out of, or away from, the ribbon weld sensor located on the left of the print heads. 10. Vacuum any paper debris that has accumulated inside the paper storage area. 11. Vacuum both the top and bottom side of the print module access panel.
  • Page 159 Print Head module Replacement – Step-by-step replacement instructions and information that may keep the printer online if a replacement print head is not immediately available. GEK-00028C Chapter 7. Operation and Maintenance...

  • Page 160: Soft Faults

    Soft Faults When a soft fault occurs, printing stops, and operator intervention is required. Some change in the data being sent to the printer may be required (See Programmer’s Manual). If a wire driver or print head actuator fails, (see the first two displays in Table 7-1), printing may continue without damage to the printer (see the section on print head replacement).
  • Page 161 TABLE 7-1 Soft Fault Displays DISPLAY MEANING CORRECTIVE ACTION Change Ribbon The Ribbon monitor feature has Press the CLEAR key to ignore detected the specified number of this warning and continue dots has been printed for the printing or replace the current current ribbon.
  • Page 162 TABLE 7-1 Soft Fault Displays (Continued) Ribbon cartridge is missing, Install Ribbon. See “Installing No Ribbon installed incorrectly, or damaged. Ribbon” in Chapter 2. Ribbon has stopped moving. 1. Remove the ribbon cartridge. Ribbon Jam 2. Clean the ribbon motion sensor.

  • Page 163: Miscellaneous Non-Fault Messages

    Miscellaneous Non-Fault Messages The following displays indicate printer status: Either Online or Local will be displayed in upper left corner of the display window. The following fault messages will be displayed in the lower right corner of the display window: Table 7-2 Miscellaneous Non-Fault Messages DISPLAY...

  • Page 164: Hard Faults

    Hard Faults When a hard fault occurs, the printer will be rendered inoperative. Operator intervention may correct the fault, however service may be required. Correct the condition causing the fault, if possible, and press the CLEAR key to restore printer operation. 5180 User’s Manual GEK-00028C...
  • Page 165 TABLE 7-3 Hard Fault Displays DISPLAY MEANING All actuators on an entire tier fail. Call for Service. Driver Circuit Shuttle drive motor is stalled or Check for interference Shuttle Overload overloaded. caused by a paper jam or print gap adjusted too tight.

  • Page 166: Electrical Problems

    Electrical Problems Use Table 7-4 when problems are experienced with the display, keys, or data printouts. TABLE 7-4 Electrical Problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CORRECTIVE ACTION No indication on the display panel Make sure that the power cord is • when power is turned on. securely plugged into the printer and wall outlet.

  • Page 167: Mechanical Problems

    Mechanical Problems Use Table 7-5 when problems are experienced with paper feeding and print quality. TABLE 7-5 Mechanical Problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CORRECTIVE ACTION Paper does not feed properly. Paper supply in lower enclosure not aligned • properly. Paper snagging on box. Cut top of box off. •...

  • Page 168: Self-Test Error Messages

    Self-Test Error Messages Self-test diagnostics are run: During the power-on sequence. • After initialization by either the control panel keypad. • After printing. • When requested from the host by the ESC Q escape sequence. • (See Programmer’s Manual for information on escape sequences.) The following table shows the display message, fault, and error message.

  • Page 169: Serial Interface Errors

    SERIAL INTERFACE ERRORS If the host does not stop sending data when the printer reports busy, the input buffer will eventually fill to capacity. Any additional data sent by the host will be discarded and an error condition will exist. This error may be reported to the operator via GenPtrOpts (Group 1) strap 16.

  • Page 170: Replacement Procedure

    Note Do not operate the printer with a module removed. All six modules must be in place with their connectors secured to maintain shuttle balance. Replacement Procedure Any of the six print modules may be removed and replaced without special tools or equipment. A coin or screwdriver may be used to loosen a single screw on each module, but a screwdriver is preferred to avoid dropping a coin into the printer.
  • Page 171 Caution Do not attempt to completely unscrew the thumbscrew securing the print module. Damage to the retaining clips will result. 7. Use a screwdriver to loosen the knurled-head screw of the modules to be removed. 8. Rotate each module to be removed, in turn, forward slightly and lift to remove.

  • Page 172: Resetting Print Head Counters

    11. Replace the portion of air duct removed earlier. 12. Lower the print module access panel into position and tighten the two thumscrews. Note The thumbscrews must be threaded properly and tight to actuate the AC interlock switch. 13. Install the ribbon cartridge. 14.

  • Page 173: Appendix A. Unpacking Instructions

    APPENDIX A. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING (5180 52 dBa MODEL) 1. Cut only the two shipping straps that hold the shipping package to the pallet. See Figure A-1. 2. Carefully slide the shipping package and its contents off of the pallet. Move the pallet from the unpacking area. 3.
  • Page 174 5. Remove the packing material from the top of the printer. See Figure A-3. 6. Lift out the single panel of the shipping package sleeve. See Figure A-3. 7. Now remove the remaining 3-sided package sleeve and the packing material. See Figure A-3. STEP 5 STEP 7 STEP 6...

  • Page 175: Unpacking (5180 55 Dba Model)

    11. Roll the printer off the base of the shipping package. 12. Open the top cover of printer and remove the sheet of packing material covering the control panel. 13. Next, remove the foam packing block from between the paper guides by cutting the plastic tie.
  • Page 176 FIGURE A-6 SLIT AND REMOVE PACKING SLEEVE 5. Remove all pieces of polystyrene foam except those under the printer. Refer to Figure A-7. FIGURE A-7 REMOVE POLYSTRENE FOAM PACKING 6. Remove and discard the plastic shroud from the printer as shown in Figure A-8.
  • Page 177 FIGURE A-8 7. Tilt the printer to one side and kick the section of foam out from under the printer. Slowly lower the printer back onto the base tray. See Figure A-9. 8. Repeat step 7 for the opposite side. Roll the printer off the base tray.

  • Page 178: Repacking

    Manual includes instructions for removing the shipping blocks and hardware. Repacking If this product needs to be repackaged for shipment to another location or for servicing, contact an authorized sales representative for a field repacking kit. 5180 User’s Manual GEK-00028C...

  • Page 179: Appendix B. Paper Specifications

    APPENDIX B. PAPER SPECIFICATIONS The printer is designed to use edge-punched (sprocket-fed) fanfold paper. See diagram below. multipart forms should be free of staples or stitching and preferably held together with glue or self-crimping techniques. They need to be of uniform thickness from side-to-side. In the case of special forms and gummed labels, it is best to consult a forms supplier for help in selecting the best forms construction and to try a sample to ensure satisfactory operation.
  • Page 180 Company Catalog Number Description Avery 4162 Clear Label, One-wide 3 1/2" X 15/16" Moore J21147 24-lb White Wove Envelope with Keen Edge J13706 24-lb White Wove Envelope J21105 24-lb Ivory Laid Textured Envelope 8530SG One-wide Tab Card, Computer Punch Card 1530SG Two-wide Tab Card, Computer Punch Card...

  • Page 181: Appendix C. Considerations For Operation

    APPENDIX C. CONSIDERATIONS FOR OPERATION Voltage: 120 VAC and 240 VAC ±15% auto range seeking. • Frequency: 48 to 65 Hz. • Power Consumption: 1800-LPM Idle 50 Watts Printing 674 Watts • Dissipated Power (maximum): • 1800-LPM 1167 Watts = 3997 BTU/hour Weight: Cabinet Model Unboxed...

  • Page 182: Appendix D. Parts, Accessories

    APPENDIX D. PARTS, ACCESSORIES, CONSUMABLES AND OPTIONS The items listed below are available from an authorized GENICOM distributor, service agent, or from GENICOM headquarters at the following address: GENICOM Corporation Parts Sales 1 Genicom Drive Waynesboro, Virginia 22980-1999 1-800-535-4364 FAX: (540) 949-1890...

  • Page 183: Appendix E. Font Print Samples

    APPENDIX E. FONT PRINT SAMPLES The following samples were printed at 10 characters per inch (CPI) at 6 lines per inch (LPI). Chapter 3 and 4 has complete information on available font styles and CPI/LPI settings. HIGH SPEED FONT GOTHIC DRAFT – DATA PROCESSING FONT GOTHIC NEAR LETTER QUALITY CHARACTER GRAPHICS FONT GEK-00028C...
  • Page 184 CORRESPONDENCE FONT BETTER QUALITY THAN DRAFT-BETTER SPEED THAN NLQ OCR-A FONT OCR-B FONT COURIER NLQ FONT ITALIC NLQ FONT 5180 User’s Manual GEK-00028C...

  • Page 185: High Speed

    HIGH SPEED 2 CANADIAN PST GEK-00028C Appendix E. Font Print Samples...

  • Page 186: Appendix F. Flash Upgrade Instructions

    APPENDIX F. FLASH UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS This printer is equipped with flash memory. Should an upgrade be necessary, a PC may be used to load the upgrade using the printer’s parallel port. Note Upgrades may be performed using another interface port, such as Ethernet, Twinax, Coax, etc.

  • Page 187: On Board Software To External Flash Simm

    Note Instructions for performing upgrade software procedures are also available via the Internet at http://www.genicom.com/drivers/genicom.htm 6. Press the Return (also known as Enter) key on the PC. Monitor the LCD display for error messages. 7. When upgrade is complete, the printer will automatically re- initialize and return to an online status.

  • Page 188: Appendix G. Description Of Strapping Options

    APPENDIX G. DESCRIPTION OF STRAPPING OPTIONS This appendix contains descriptions for firmware strap settings, which are changed using the Set Up menu. See “Using the Set Up Menu” in Chapter 5 for procedures to enable/disable an option. 5180 User’s Manual GEK-00028C...

  • Page 189: General Printer Options Definitions

    GENERAL PRINTER OPTIONS DEFINITIONS Group 1 Straps Function If Active If Inactive TOF set move Use forward motion. Use reverse motion. forward Define Paper Low Paper out fault. Paper low fault. Deselect on Paper Enable if 02 is enabled. Disabled. Auto low paper print Override 02 and 03.
  • Page 190 Group 2 Straps Function If Active If Inactive Repeat bell during Repeated bell. Single bell. fault Disable bell Disabled. Enabled. Enable slashed zero. Slashed zero Normal zero. Power-up state Online state. Local state. Power-up in last state Use last state. Use strap 4.

  • Page 191: Legacy Parallel Hardware Strap Definitions

    LEGACY PARALLEL HARDWARE STRAP DEFINITIONS Strap meanings are the same for Centronics, DP (Short) and DP (Long). However, the straps are set individually for each. If Centronics and DP (Short) are both installed, each must be setup separately. GEK-00028C Appendix G. General Printer Options...
  • Page 192 I/F Hardware Straps H Bits Function If Enabled If Disabled 01-32 Prime High = Buffer Clear. Low = Buffer Clear. Disabled on all Control Codes, Interrupt On all Control Codes. except LF, VT, FF, CR, DC1 and DC3. Does not cause an Interrupt. Causes an Interrupt.

  • Page 193: Legacy Parallel Software Strap Definitions

    LEGACY PARALLEL SOFTWARE STRAP DEFINITIONS I/F Software Straps Bits Function If Enabled If Disabled 01-32 01-03 Reserved for future use. Prime on Select. Disabled. Enabled. No Fault on PO or Deselect. Disabled. Enabled. 06-07 Reserved for future use. 8 bit Data. Enabled.

  • Page 194: Emulation Option Descriptions

    EMULATION OPTION DESCRIPTIONS ANSI (4800) Options Meaning if Active If Active If Inactive No selection via Oversize and Bar code Select via SI/SO. SI/SO RCC mode Reset RCC mode. Set RCC mode Reset when ESC C ESC C control Disable ESC C sequence. is received.

  • Page 195: Proprinter Iii Xl

    Proprinter III XL Options Function If Active If Inactive RESERVED (Slashed Copy of ENG_OP_SLASH_ZERO from GenPtrOpts Zero) Strap 3). Line Length 8 inches. 13.2 inches. Condensed Print 12 cpi. 20 cpi. Initial Code page Multinational. USA. Character Set Select Character set 2. Character set 1.

  • Page 196: Epson Fx286E

    EPSON FX286e Options Function If Active If Inactive Condensed Enabled Disabled. Print. Italics font Codes 128-255 are Code Codes 128-255 are Italics. control Page. Default Print Default print quality is Default print quality is draft. Quality NLQ. Default Perf 1 inch perf skip default. No perf skip default.
  • Page 197 Printronix Pseries Options Function If Active If Inactive Overstrike Enabled. Disabled. ACK selects LPI for 1 line 10.3 LPI. 8 LPI. No PI required for VFU VFU load PI required for VFU load. load. 80 to 9F hex are Defines codes 80 to 9F 80 to 9F hex are printable.

  • Page 198: Appendix H. Interface Emulation Compatibility

    APPENDIX H. INTERFACE EMULATION COMPATIBILITY PRINTER INTERFACES Parallel and Serial Interfaces The printer has bi-directional IEEE-1284, RS-232 serial and RS-422 balanced voltage serial interfaces as standard. The RS-232 and RS- 422 options share the same 25-pin, D connector. An additional two optional interfaces may be added, which can include Ethernet, IBM Twinax/Coax, Data Products Long Line, Data Products Short Line, and Legacy Centronics.

  • Page 199: Parallel Interface Pin Assignments

    condition. The default is true. To change signal polarities such as ACK delay, ACK duration or other previously adjusted settings, the optional Legacy Centronics interface needs to be installed. Parallel Interface Pin Assignments The parallel interface data cable accepts a 36-pin male connector (Amphenol Part No.

  • Page 200: Parallel Interface Timing

    Parallel Interface Timing DATA nSTROBE nACK BUSY Legend Description Microseconds Data Setup 0 minumum nStrobe width 0.1 minumum Data Hold 0 minimum nAck width 0.68 Busy delay Busy duration nStrobe width + 0.9 typical Since the (synchronous) Busy duration is a function of nStrobe, the maximum rate of data exchange depends on the host’s nStrobe width.

  • Page 201: Serial Port Configuration

    Serial Port Configuration For data to be exchanged, the printer must be set to match the host in terms of baud rate, character frame, parity, and Ready/Busy protocol. The defaults are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, one stop bit, no parity, and XON/XOFF.

  • Page 202: Rs-422 Interface

    RS-422 Interface This interface is a four-wire, balanced-voltage variant of RS-232. In order to use this interface. To use this interface, it must be selected from the Serial Type menu. The character frame, baud rate, and protocol settings are accessible from the same Serial Setup menu as the RS-232.

  • Page 203: Troubleshooting The Rs-422

    Troubleshooting the RS-422 For the RS-422 interface to perform, the interface must be selected from the Serial Type Menu located under the Set Up menu. The baud rate, character frame, and Ready/Busy protocol (usually XON/XOFF) at the printer must match those of the host. Host Printer Printer Pin...

  • Page 204: Troubleshooting The Rs-422 Interface

    Troubleshooting the RS-422 Interface Problem Probable Cause/Recommended Action Determine the Host’s Transmit The host can be expected to hold a mark state on a quiescent Policy transmitter. Disconnect the outgoing wiring from the host’s TX terminals. Temporarily connect a one-hundred-ohm resistor across the TX terminals, and use an oscilloscope to measure the voltage across the resistor.

  • Page 205: Printer Emulation

    Printer Emulation Valid Filter Selections Filter Printer Emulation IPDS Print Pass ANSI (4800) ANSI (4410) FX286e Proprinter IIIXL P300/600 Dec LG+ Pseries DEC PPL/3 Note 1: Only one printer emulation can be active. Note 2: If SCS and IPDS Filter are selected on any port (Expansion 1 or 2), ANSI (4800) printer emulation is automatically selected.

  • Page 206: Interface Port And Filter Compatibility

    Interface Port and Filter Compatibility Filter I/F Port IPDS Hex Print RS 232/422 Serial 1283 Parallel Ethernet 10 (future) Bt/10B2 Ethernet (future) 10/100 base T Token Ring (future) IBM TX/CX Legacy CENTRONICS Legacy DPLL Legacy DPSL Horizontal/Vertical Tab Id Maximum Slots Maximum Tab Id Printer Slots...

  • Page 207: Appendix I. Lcd Menu Maps

    APPENDIX I. LCD MENU MAPS NOTE The following menu maps reflect the following software: Standard 44A109042 IPDS 44A109037 44A109036 Main Menu Operator Menu Maintenance Menu Setup Menu Menu Control Note Operator, Maintenance, and Setup menus are expanded on separate pages. Main Menu Menu Control *1 Allow Menus...
  • Page 208 Main Menu Operator New Ribbon *2 S h o w Test Pattern Discard Job Press Clr to Stop Ribbon Reset Ribbon Reset Software Status C o d e Font Reset (No) Reset (Yes) Formats P a g e P a g e P a g e Ribbon Reset Ribbon Reset...
  • Page 209 Main Menu Setup Top Level Menu Options Continued on Next Page Format Modify S a v e F o r m a t Format D E F A U L T Blank Format 1 Blank Format 9 F o r m a t F o n t F o r m Left...
  • Page 210 Main Menu Top Level Menu Options Continued from Previous Page Top Level Menu Options Continued on Next Page Setup Select Settings IBM Host MultiSource< MultiSource Parallel Setup Serial Expansion 1 Expansion 2 Status *5 Serial Delay Seconds Parallel (1284) Expansion 1 0 03 No Fault PO &...
  • Page 211 Main Menu Setup Top Level Menu Options Continued from Previous Page Top Level Menu Options Continued on Next Page Select Filter Filter Serial Parallel (1284) E x p a n s i o n 1 E x p a n s i o n 2 I G P Q M S I P D S...
  • Page 212 Main Menu Setup Top Level Menu Options Continued from Previous Page Select Emul Engine Tear Off Vertical Display Horiz Emul Settings Options Options Format Lang English Direction EngineOff Delay Print Intensity SelectTier *10 ANSI (4800)< *9 ANSI (4410) Normal< Tier: Auto< FX286e Bi-directional<...
  • Page 213 Main Menu Maintenance U p g r a d e Reset to Alignment P o w e r O n T i m e Print Time RibbonMonitor HeadService Flash Deflts O n b o a r d S I M M E O L Disable<...

  • Page 214: Index

    INDEX Control Chars..........93, 98 Control Panel Initialization........39 25-pin RS-232C serial interface connector ..12 Country..............53 Courier NLQ............1 CPI............... 54, 107 CPI Override............108 36-pin CENTRONICS parallel interface connector CR at MPP+1............. 119 .................12 Data Bits .............. 78 Active Format ............31 Data Entry............
  • Page 215 FF @ TOF............67 See Soft Faults FF Before LC .............117 IPDS ..............103 FF Data ..............120 IPDS BC Density..........104 FF EndBuff ............121 IPDS BC Stagger..........103 FF Pos ..............121 IPDS Dens Ovr ..........105 Filter...............90, 92 IPDS GR Density ..........104 Filter Combinations ...........195 IPDS Image Density ..........
  • Page 216 New Ribbon ............41 Parallel Interface Pin Assignments ....189 NL at MPP+1 .............120 Parallel Interface Timing ....... 190 No Font ..............155 RS-232 Pin Assignments ....... 191 See Hard Faults RS-232 Serial Interface........190 No Ribbon........See Soft Faults RS-422 Interface..........192 Null Sup .............121 RS-422 Pin Assignments .......
  • Page 217 Self-Test Error Messages........158 The horizontal paper adjustment knob ....23 Serial ..............73 The Interlock circuit ..........37 Serial interface Errors ........159 Token Ring ............85 Serial Setup ............74 Top Print Ref ..........32, 58 Serial Type............73 TTMI checksum ..........158 Service Time ............151 See Self-Test Error Messages See Soft Faults...

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