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  • Page 1 LA30 /LA30 Companion Printer User Guide Order Number: EK-LA30E-UG-001 *1 Cover (1)-UG 28/05/96, 13:58...
  • Page 2 *1 Cover (1)-UG 28/05/96, 13:58...

  • Page 3: User Guide

    LA30N/LA30W Companion Printer User Guide Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts #00_0 Title Page (2) 23/05/96, 14:09...
  • Page 4 #00_0 Title Page (2) 23/05/96, 14:09...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ....................vii About This Guide ....................... Printer Models and Options ....................Organization ........................viii The LA30N and LA30W Model Specifications ............viii Notes, Cautions and Warnings ................... 1. Introduction ..................1-1 Features ..........................1-1 Options ..........................1-2 2.
  • Page 6 3. Printing ....................3-1 Selecting Print Features ..................... 3-1 Using Commercial Software ..................3-2 Using the Control Panel .................... 3-2 Selecting Macro 1 or Macro 2 ................3-3 Switching Macros and Selecting Features on the Control Panel ..... 3-4 Selecting a Resident Font ................. 3-7 Changing the Protocol ..................
  • Page 7 5. Maintenance..................5-1 Cleaning ..........................5-1 Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer ................ 5-1 Cleaning the Platen and Paper Bail Rollers .............. 5-2 Cleaning the Print Head .................... 5-3 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge ..................5-3 Replacing the Print Head ....................5-5 6.
  • Page 8 E. Character Sets..................E-1 DEC PPL2 Protocol ......................E-1 Common to IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E Protocol and Epson ESC/P2 Protocol ... E-18 Default Sets ....................... E-18 IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E Protocol ..............E-24 IBM Set 1/2 ....................... E-24 Epson ESC/P2 Protocol .....................

  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface About this Guide Thank you for buying a Digital LA30 Companion Printer. You can expect years of reliable service with very little maintenance. The information provided in this guide applies both to the Digital LA30N Companion Printer (80-column printer) and to the Digital LA30W Companion printer (136-column printer).

  • Page 10: Organization

    The main difference between the LA30N and the LA30W is the “print span”. The LA30N is an 80-column printer and the LA30W a 136-column printer. As shown in the following figure, the physical specifications are thus different (size, weight, ...).

  • Page 11: Notes, Cautions And Warnings

    4 - Using Set-Up Mode This chapter describes how to change the printer’s optional settings, such as print features, hardware options, and top-of-form. Most settings only affect print features such as the type style and page format. Note that certain settings directly affect hardware and software compatibility.
  • Page 12 #00_3 Preface 23/05/96, 13:55...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Key printer features and options are listed in the next two sections. • Software compatibility. This printer, which operates with the DEC PPL2 protocol, the IBM Proprinter X24E (LA30N) or IBM Proprinter XL24E (LA30W) protocol and the Epson ESC/P2 protocol (for Epson LQ870 or LQ1170 printers or equivalent). •...

  • Page 14: Options

    Introduction • Multiple fonts. The printer has eighteen resident fonts: Ten bit-map fonts — Draft, High-speed (HS) Draft, High-impact (Hi) Draft, Courier 10, Pica 10, Prestige Elite 12, Compressed 17, Boldface PS, OCR A, and OCR B; six outline fonts — Timeless and Nimbus Sans, each in upright, italic, and bold;...

  • Page 15: Paper Handling

    Paper Handling Paper Handling This chapter explains how your printer uses paper. Topics covered are: • Getting to know the printer’s major parts and the control panel • Selecting paper • Overview of paper operations • Adjusting for paper thickness •...

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Printer

    Paper Handling Parts of the Printer Front and Rear Views #02 Chapter 2 23/05/96, 14:16...
  • Page 17 Paper Handling The figures on the previous page show front and rear views of the printer. The following parts are indicated: Front View Front cover (to protect the print head) Cut sheet stand (to hold printing and printed pages) Paper thickness lever (to adjust the print head gap) Platen knob (to manually advance the paper) Platen (to support the paper) Interface connector (to connect the printer to the host system)

  • Page 18: Operations Of The Control Panel

    Paper Handling Operations of the Control Panel This section summarizes status indications and operations of the control panel in Normal mode. For details on Set-Up mode, see Chapter 4 “Using Set-Up Mode”. Normal mode operation includes everyday operations, such as paper handling, font selection, macro selection, and protocol selection.
  • Page 19 Paper Handling Control Panel Operations — : This operation has no connection with this condition. : The condition does not apply because this operation is executed before powering on. Operation Required Conditions Required Action Ready Printing Fault Load continuous forms paper —...
  • Page 20 Paper Handling Operation Required Conditions Required Action Ready Printing Fault Select a resident font — Not printing Press Font Enter Macro selection mode — Not printing Press Macro will turn blinking alternately for 3 seconds.) Select Macro 1 — Press within 3 seconds after pressing Macro...

  • Page 21: Selecting Paper

    Appendix B “Printer and Paper Specifications” for detailed specifications.) If you are unsure of the suitability of a particular type of paper, try testing the paper or consult your dealer. Paper Specifications Paper Size LA30N LA30W Continuous Width 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in) 102 to 420 mm (4 to 16.5 in)

  • Page 22: Overview Of Paper Operations

    Paper Handling Overview of Paper Operations The following levers and buttons are used in paper handling: Paper select lever q at the top left corner of the printer • Paper thickness lever w at the top right corner of the printer •...
  • Page 23 Paper Handling Levers and Buttons Used for Paper Handling Lever/Button Purpose Action FF/Load Form feed Press FF/Load to execute a form feed. Continuous forms are fed forward by one page. Single sheets are ejected. Load paper Press to feed paper to the top of FF/Load form position.

  • Page 24: Adjusting For Paper Thickness

    Paper Handling Adjusting for Paper Thickness The printer can handle paper with different thicknesses, including multipart forms with up to five parts (original plus four copies). For details on paper thickness specifications, see Appendix B “Printer and Paper Specifications.” The paper thickness lever, located at the top right corner of the printer, allows you to adjust for different paper thicknesses.

  • Page 25: Using Single Sheets

    Paper Handling Paper Thickness Lever Positions Number of Copies Position (Including the Original) 1 copy 2 copies 3 copies 4 copies 5 copies Ribbon replacement *1 For carbon-interleaved paper, the carbon counts as one copy. *2 Vary the position upward or downward (including A to D) to optimize printing. Select D when replacing a ribbon or clearing a paper jam.
  • Page 26 Paper Handling Below the left paper guide q, the cut sheet stand has a scale graduated in units Note: of 0.1 inch. When the left paper guide is positioned all the way to the right, the left margin is 5 mm (0.2 inch). To help align paper, also use the inch-based ruler on the top cover w of the printer.

  • Page 27: Ejecting Single Sheets

    Paper Handling Loading a Sheet of Paper 6. If you want to slightly adjust the Top-of-Form position, the first line on which printing can start, adjust the Top-of-Form position of the paper using control panel buttons. Press Set-Up/Quit and the buttons at the same time.

  • Page 28: Using Continuous Forms

    Paper Handling Using Continuous Forms Continuous forms paper, fanfolded at the horizontal perforations, is ideal for printing rough drafts and long files. The paper is fed into the printer using the forms tractor unit. The forms tractor unit, which is removable, can be used in two different ways. If the forms tractor unit is mounted at the rear of the printer, it pushes paper from the rear to the platen.

  • Page 29: Positioning The Paper Stack

    Paper Handling Positioning the Paper Stack Place the stack of continuous forms paper directly below the rear of the printer q for push, rear feed or below the bottom slot of the printer w for pull, bottom feed. Caution: When using paper-stapled multipart forms in push feed, raise the cut sheet stand e. After the paper is installed in the printer, the paper path should look like this: Good placement Push-feed, from rear slot...

  • Page 30: Loading Continuous Forms (Push Tractor And Rear Feed)

    Paper Handling Loading Continuous Forms (Push Tractor and Rear Feed) This section explains how to use continuous forms when the tractor unit is installed at the rear of the printer. The tractor unit pushes continuous forms. This condition applies when you first use the printer.
  • Page 31 Paper Handling 5. For both forms tractors w, release the tractor locking levers t by pulling them up. Open the tractor paper holders y. 12 mm Positioning the Tractor Using the Tractor Guide 6. Position the right forms tractor (as seen from the rear of the printer) in accordance with the Note below.
  • Page 32 Paper Handling 8. Fit the paper feed holes onto the left and right tractor pins. Adjust the left forms tractor (as seen from the rear of the printer) to accommodate the width of the form. Close the paper holders y. Adjusting Paper Tension 9.

  • Page 33: Loading Continuous Forms (Pull Tractor And Bottom Feed)

    Paper Handling 12. Print a sample page and check the page margins. Make the following adjustments, as necessary: – Horizontal alignment. Move the forms tractors as required. – Top-of-form setting. Use the printer Set-Up mode (see Chapter 4 “Using Set-Up Mode”) or the Top-of-Form Adjustment mode (see the section “Feeding and Positioning Paper”...
  • Page 34 Paper Handling 2. Pull up both ends of the tractor unit to detach the catches q of the tractor unit from the support studs w. Then pull the tractor unit. Removing the Tractor Unit 3. Set the cut sheet stand and the back cover to the down position. 2-20 #02 Chapter 2 23/05/96, 14:17...
  • Page 35 Paper Handling 4. Open the acoustic cover and the top cover e to access the top of the printer. 5. Position the catches q of the tractor unit on the support studs r near the platen shaft. A. Push the forms tractor unit toward the front of the printer. B.
  • Page 36 Paper Handling 4. Open the front cover q, with taking care of not totally removing it. 5. Place the continuous forms paper below the table and pass the paper through the slot of the table then through the bottom slot of the printer up to the platen. Passing Continuous Forms Paper From Under the Printer 6.
  • Page 37 Paper Handling 9. Turn the platen knob r to adjust the print start position and turn the printer on. The horizontal embossed rib under the red cursor on the print head carriage corresponds to the base line of the characters to be printed. Setting Continuous Forms Paper on the Tractors 10.

  • Page 38: Unloading Continuous Forms (Push-Feed Mode)

    Paper Handling Unloading Continuous Forms (Push-Feed Mode) To unload continuous forms: 1. Make sure that the paper select lever is set to the rear position. 2. Press the button. The continuous forms paper is retracted to the park position. If Park the paper cannot be retracted in one operation, continue to press the button until the...
  • Page 39 Paper Handling Note: If the printing job does not include a form feed command, the paper is only automatically fed so that you can see the last printed line. Press on the FF/Load button to position the next paper perforation in front of the tear bar. The paper is automatically retracted when the printer receives the next data.

  • Page 40: Feeding And Positioning Paper

    Paper Handling Feeding and Positioning Paper Print Area Definition • TOF (Top-of-Form): This value defines the distance between the edge of the paper and the place where you allow the printing to begin (position of line number 1). You can adjust this distance according to the condition of your paper (for example, pre-printed forms).
  • Page 41 Paper Handling ABCDEFGHIJ ··· ABCDEFGHIJ ··· ABCDEFGHIJ ··· Print Area Definition 2-27 #02 Chapter 2 23/05/96, 14:18...

  • Page 42: Line Feed/Form Feed

    Paper Handling Line Feed/Form Feed Use the line feed/form feed function to move paper forward. This function is valid whenever the printer is not receiving or printing data and has no fault. Pressing the button advances the paper one line. Pressing the FF/Load button feeds one sheet of paper.

  • Page 43: Switching Paper Types

    Paper Handling 3. Adjust the Top-of-Form value: – To increase the Top-of-Form value of a 1/60 inch, press the button. The paper moves forward. – To decrease the Top-of-Form value of a 1/60 inch, press the button. The paper moves backward. –...

  • Page 44: Switching From Continuous Forms To Single Sheets (Push-Feed Mode)

    Paper Handling Switching from Continuous Forms to Single Sheets (Push-Feed Mode) To switch from continuous forms to single sheets: 1. Tear off your printed pages. 2. Retract the forms paper to the park position by pressing the button. The Park Fault indicator turns on.

  • Page 45: Switching Between Push-Feed And Pull-Feed

    Paper Handling Switching between Push-Feed and Pull-Feed Caution: When manipulating the tractor unit, always be careful not to pull on plastic parts (below the forms tractors) in order to avoid printing problems (such as printing on the platen at the end of the paper in push-feed). Better manipulate the metallic parts of the tractor unit.

  • Page 46: Tips On Paper Handling

    Paper Handling Tips on Paper Handling General Tips • Use high-quality paper. Do not use paper that is wrinkled or curled at the edges. • Do not use paper with staples or metal parts. • Do not use paper with unpredictable variations in thickness, such as paper with partial multilayers, paper with embossed printing, and labels with the backing sheet exposed.

  • Page 47: Printing

    Printing Printing This chapter describes the following everyday printing operations: • Selecting print features • Starting, stopping, or resuming printing and viewing last printed lines • Removing printed pages Font button, the Macro , and buttons, the Protocol button, and the Pause button are used for these operations which are described in detail in this section.

  • Page 48: Using Commercial Software

    Printing Using Commercial Software Many commercial software packages offer a wide variety of print features, including some features that are not supported by this printer. For example, software often provides a wider range of font sizes than the printer can accommodate. Software also allows you to specify multiple fonts on a single page and multicolor printing.

  • Page 49: Selecting Macro 1 Or Macro 2

    Printing Font button specifies one of the nine resident fonts defined by font names and pitches on the control panel. The selectable resident fonts are Draft, High-speed (HS) Draft, and High-impact (Hi) Draft, Courier 10, Prestige 12, Compressed 17, Boldface PS, Timeless PS, Nimbus Sans PS.

  • Page 50: Switching Macros And Selecting Features On The Control Panel

    Printing 3. To change to a resident font, see the next section. Otherwise, press the Pause button to return the printer to the Ready state. You are ready to print using the selected macro. Note: The active Macro at power-off remains active at next power-up. Switching Macros and Selecting Features on the Control Panel When you switch from a macro to another, each modification you made using the control panel for the Top-of-Form option or the Protocol option is lost, and the values of these...
  • Page 51 Printing Print Feature Factory Settings Macro 1 Macro 2 DEC mode DEC printer ID PPL2 PPL2 Auto wrap Wrap Wrap EOT disconnect No disconnect on EOT No disconnect on EOT Initial report Auto answerback Answerback on ENQ DEC G0 character set US ASCII US ASCII DEC user preference character set...
  • Page 52 Printing Installation Settings Print Feature Factory Settings Language English Tear Auto, 1 second Single sheet loading Auto, 2 second Error beep Buffer 64K bytes Interface type Automatic sense Auto interface switch time 2 seconds Baud rate 9600 bps Bits and parity 8 bits and none Buffer control XON/XOFF...

  • Page 53: Selecting A Resident Font

    Printing Selecting a Resident Font You can use the control panel to select a resident font other than the font specified in the selected macro or by commands from the computer. To select a resident font: 1. Switch the printer to the Pause state if you are currently printing. button q.

  • Page 54: Changing The Protocol

    Control Panel Indicator Status Active Protocol DEC PPL2 protocol PPX24 – IBM Proprinter X24E protocol (LA30N) – IBM Proprinter XL24E protocol (LA30W) Both lit ( Epson ESC/P2 protocol Flashing alternately According to Set-Up settings, the printer waits for data to switch to a proper protocol.

  • Page 55: Starting Or Stopping Printing

    Printing Starting or Stopping Printing Starting Printing Before you start to print, make sure that paper is loaded. Also, verify that the paper thickness lever is set to the appropriate position (1 to D). To start printing, make sure that the Ready indicator is lit (the printer is ready).

  • Page 56: Removing Printed Pages

    Printing Removing Printed Pages This section describes the best methods for removing single sheets or continuous forms paper after printing. Removing Single Sheets When you print using software, the printer automatically ejects each sheet of paper when the end of the printed page is reached. To eject sheets manually: •...

  • Page 57: Using Set-Up Mode

    Using Set-Up Mode Using Set-Up Mode Your Digital LA30 Companion Printer has two operation modes: – The Normal mode is used for everyday operations, like paper handling and printing as explained in Chapter 2 “Paper Handling” and Chapter 3 “Printing”.

  • Page 58: How Set-Up Works

    Using Set-Up Mode How Set-Up Works The Set-Up mode consists of Set-Up functions which correspond to printer settings described in the previous page. Each function generally has many options which correspond to print features to be changed. Each option includes many parameters values to be selected. All the Set-Up functions, options and values are printed in a logical sequence on the paper when you enter the Set-Up mode, including the usage of buttons.
  • Page 59 Using Set-Up Mode 3. Turn the printer back on while pressing the Set-Up/Quit button until the printer beeps. 4. Remove the acoustic cover in order to see the printed text. Set-Up/Quit Entering the Set-Up Mode #04 Chapter 4 24/05/96, 10:30...
  • Page 60 Using Set-Up Mode 5. When the printer enters the Set-Up mode, it prints the following information. During the Set-Up mode, the indicators flash alternately. Initial Printout in the Set-Up Mode The initial printout contains a header, help menu q, and <FUNCTIONS> menu w. The header tells you that the printer is in the Set-Up mode.

  • Page 61: Overview Of The Set-Up Mode

    Using Set-Up Mode Overview of the Set-Up Mode When you enter the Set-Up mode, the following <FUNCTIONS> menu is printed: <FUNCTIONS> MACRO 1 MACRO 2 PRINT INSTALL ADJUST TESTS RCALL-FACT MENU-ACCESS SAVE&EXIT The following table summarizes the purpose of each function. Set-Up Mode Functions Function Purpose...
  • Page 62 Using Set-Up Mode The first four Macro 1 options and their values are shown below. Options are shaded and skipped when they are not objects of selection because of the preceding option setting. <PROTOCOL> DEC PPL2 IBM PPX24 EPSON-ESCP AUTO PORT DEPND <PRTCL SERL>...
  • Page 63 Using Set-Up Mode 3. After selecting the desired values, press the Exit/Save button to reprint the <FUNCTIONS> menu where the red cursor is positioned beneath SAVE&EXIT. For each option, the bolded value is the current default value (the value currently saved in the printer’s permanent memory).
  • Page 64 Using Set-Up Mode Options with Undetermined Values For some options, you can choose among a continuous range of many values. These options are identified as follows: – <XXX-No of INCH>, which means the unit of the range is the Inch. –...
  • Page 65 Using Set-Up Mode 3. Print the menu of the left margin option. Since you do not want to change other than the left margin, press the button to select the current protocol. Bolded PORT DEPND is underlined and the next option <PRTCL SERL>...
  • Page 66 Using Set-Up Mode Enter Set-Up mode: Turn power on with Set-Up/Quit pressed Reprint <FUNCTIONS> menu Printer prints <FUNCTIONS> menu Select function: Press to position the cursor, then press One of the following functions is selected PRINT (list of defaults) and RECALL FACTORY DEFAULTS Press Exit/Save Select values: Press...

  • Page 67: Points To Remember

    Using Set-Up Mode Points to Remember • We recommend that you use continuous forms paper for printing in the Set-Up mode because it will not end within a single page. To load paper, use the button. To FF/Load adjust the line position of the paper in the Set-Up mode, use the platen knob. •...
  • Page 68 Using Set-Up Mode Printout of Factory Settings Using the PRINT Function 4-12 #04 Chapter 4 24/05/96, 10:30...

  • Page 69: Deciding Which Options To Change

    Using Set-Up Mode Deciding Which Options to Change The previous page shows a printout of the printer’s factory settings. In this printout, options are listed by functional group: • MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 functions • INSTALL function • ADJUST function •...

  • Page 70: Changing Macro 1 And Macro 2 Options

    Using Set-Up Mode Function Option Value If you have a serial interface, the serial interface INSTALL BAUD RATE options selected on the printer must be the same as BIT&PARITY the settings you selected using your software or your BUFFER CTL computer operating system.

  • Page 71: Macro 1 And Macro 2 Options List

    Using Set-Up Mode Macro 1 and Macro 2 Options List Protocol ..........................4-16 Serial ........................4-16 Parallel ........................4-17 Font ............................ 4-17 Horizontal Pitch ......................... 4-17 Vertical Pitch ........................4-17 Form Length ........................4-18 Left Margin ........................4-18 Form Width (LA30W) ....................... 4-18 Top-of-Form ........................

  • Page 72: Protocol

    Host System” in the Setting Up Your Printer for information on selecting a protocol. DEC PPL2 printers DEC PPL2 – IBM Proprinter X24E printers (LA30N) IBM PPX24 – IBM Proprinter XL24E printers (LA30W) EPSON ESCP Epson printers using the ESC/P2 protocol Printer automatically senses the active protocol.

  • Page 73: Parallel

    (Protocol Parallel) selected for the <PROTOCOL> option. DEC PPL2 printers DEC PPL2 – IBM Proprinter X24E printers (LA30N) IBM PPX24 – IBM Proprinter XL24E printers (LA30W) (Either is selected as factory setting for Macro 1.) EPSON ESCP Epson printers using the ESC/P2 protocol (factory setting for Macro 2) Select a font to be active when power is turned on.

  • Page 74: Form Length

    Using Set-Up Mode MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 Options Values Description Specify the length of the page in inches or by the <FORM LENGH> number of lines per page. (Form Length) 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11 (Letter size), 11 2/3 (A4 ## INCHES size), 12, 14, or 15 No of LINE 1 to 256 (66)

  • Page 75: Paper Source

    Using Set-Up Mode MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 Options Values Description CR=LF+CR: A line feed is added to each carriage Continued return. LF=LF: No carriage return is added to a line feed. LF=LF+CR: A carriage return is added to each line feed.

  • Page 76: Dec Defaults

    Using Set-Up Mode MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 Options Values Description The following are the Set-Up options for DEC PPL2 =DEC DEFLTS========= protocol only. (DEC Defaults) Specify the printer ID to be given in response to DA <DEC PRT ID> commands from the computer.
  • Page 77 Using Set-Up Mode MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 Options Values Description Select a character set (language) for the G0. <DEC G0 CST> (DEC G0 Charac- American English US ASCII ter Set) British English BRITISH DEC Finnish D-FINNISH French FRENCH D-FRENCH-C DEC French-Canada German GERMAN ISO Italian...
  • Page 78 Using Set-Up Mode MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 Options Values Description Select a character set (language) for the DEC User <USER PREF> Preference supplement. (User Preference) DEC Supplemental D-SUPPL D-GRAPHICS DEC Special Graphics DEC Technical D-TECH D-7 HEBREW DEC 7-bit Hebrew D-HEBREW-S DEC Hebrew Supplement DEC Greek Supplement D-GREEK-S...
  • Page 79 Using Set-Up Mode MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 Options Values Description The following are the Set-Up options common to =IBM&EPSON ========= IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E protocol and Epson ESC/P2 protocol. Select a basic code page. <DEFLT SET> (Default Character CP 210 CodePage 210 Set) CodePage 220...
  • Page 80 Using Set-Up Mode MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 Options Values Description The following are the Set-Up options for the IBM =IBM DEFLTS========= (IBM Defaults) Proprinter X24E or XL24E protocol only. Specify a character set of the IBM Proprinter X24E or <I-SET 1/2>...

  • Page 81: Changing Install Options

    Using Set-Up Mode Changing Install Options The INSTALL function defines the printer’s installation conditions. You can select a language from five that are used to print menu functions and options during the Set-Up operation . You can adjust the start timing of auto loading or auto tear-off feeding. You can also change the operation of the error beep or allocation of the input buffer.

  • Page 82: Language

    Using Set-Up Mode INSTALL Options and Values • Overprinted values are the factory settings. INSTALL Options Values Description Specify a language to be used to print the Set-Up <LANGUAGE> menu functions and options. English ENGLISH German DEUTSCH Spanish ESPANOL French FRANCAIS Italian ITALIANO...

  • Page 83: Buffer

    Using Set-Up Mode INSTALL Options Values Description Assign buffer memory as the input buffer. <BUFFER> 2K bytes KBYTE 8K bytes KBYTE 16K bytes 16 KBYTE 32 KBYTE 32K bytes 64K bytes 64 KBYTE Note: The larger the input buffer selected, the smaller the download buffer reduced.

  • Page 84: Baud Rate

    Using Set-Up Mode INSTALL Options Values Description Setting of data transmission speed for DEC-423. The <BAUD RATE> baud rate is in bps (bits per second). Select the same baud rate as that used by your computer or modem. 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 BPS...

  • Page 85: Adjusting Top-Of-Form Origin

    Using Set-Up Mode Adjusting Top-of-Form Origin Print positions often change gradually when you use the printer over long periods of time. The ADJUST function allows you to adjust these positions by fine-tuning the Top-of-Form origin. The following table describes the ADJUST options and values. Options are listed in the order they are printed.

  • Page 86: Changing Menu Access Options

    Using Set-Up Mode Changing Menu Access Options You can restrict the access to the Set-Up functions to avoid accidentally changing the Set-Up options. MENU ACCESS Option and Values • Overprinted values are the factory settings. MENU ACCESS Option Values Description Specify the type of access to the Set-Up functions <MENU-ACCES>...

  • Page 87: Recalling Factory Settings

    Using Set-Up Mode Recalling Factory Settings Factory settings are those settings preselected at the factory. To recall (reset) the factory settings, select the RCALL-FACT function and press the button or the button. Options under the MACRO, INSTALL, and ADJUST functions are all initialized to the factory settings.

  • Page 88: Hex Dump Mode

    Using Set-Up Mode Hex Dump Mode The Hex Dump mode prints data and commands in hexadecimal characters and abbreviated control codes. The ASCII characters are used for printing. No characters are printed for hexadecimal codes 80 to FF. The Hex Dump mode is useful for checking whether your computer is sending the correct commands to the printer and whether the printer is executing the commands correctly.
  • Page 89 Using Set-Up Mode Sample Hex Dump 4-33 #04 Chapter 4 24/05/96, 10:31...

  • Page 90: Set-Up Mode Quick Reference

    Using Set-Up Mode Set-Up Mode Quick Reference The following flowchart shows how the Set-Up mode is organized. Note: Asterisks (*) indicate factory settings. SETUP MODE MACRO1 MACRO2 FONT: DRAFT* VERT PITCH: 2 LPI PROTOCOL: DEC PPL2 HORZ PITCH: 10 CPI* HSDRAFT IBM PPX24 12 CPI...
  • Page 91 Using Set-Up Mode SETUP MODE FUNCTIONS Move the cursor on the print head. Select function. Move the cursor on the print head. OPTIONS&VALUES Select value, print next option. Exit/Save Select value, print previous option PRINT INSTALL ADJUST TESTS RCALL-FACT MENU-ACCES SAVE&EXIT PRINT-T ALL FUNC*...
  • Page 92 #04 Chapter 4 24/05/96, 10:31...

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Your printer requires very little care. Occasional cleaning and replacement of the ribbon cartridge are all that is required. Lubrication of the printer is not usually necessary. If the print head carriage does not move smoothly back and forth, clean the printer in the manner described in this chapter. If the problem continues, contact your dealer to determine whether lubrication may be necessary.

  • Page 94: Cleaning The Platen And Paper Bail Rollers

    Maintenance 4. Open the front cover of the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge. Using a soft vacuum brush, gently vacuum the platen, the print head carriage and shaft, and surrounding areas. You can easily slide the print head to the left or right when the power is off.

  • Page 95: Cleaning The Print Head

    Maintenance Cleaning the Print Head If the paper is smudged or stained by ink, clean the nose of the print head with a dry cloth. For removing and installing the print head, see the section “Replacing the Print Head” later in this chapter.
  • Page 96 Maintenance 4. To remove the ribbon cartridge, press the ribbon release levers q located on the sides of the cartridge and carefully lift the cartridge out of the printer. Removing the Ribbon Cartridge 5. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its package. #05 Chapter 5 23/05/96, 14:43...

  • Page 97: Replacing The Print Head

    Maintenance Replacing the Print Head If a specific dot is not printed for all characters, replace the print head. Warning: The print head may be hot if you have been printing recently. To remove the print head: 1. Turn off the printer. 2.
  • Page 98 #05 Chapter 5 23/05/96, 14:43...

  • Page 99: Trouble-Shooting

    • Diagnostic functions • Returning the printer for maintenance • Contacting your Digital Service Center Solving problems The tables in this section describe common printer problems and their solutions. The following types of problems are considered: • Print quality problems •...
  • Page 100 Trouble-Shooting Problem Solution Printing is too light or too dark. Make sure that the ribbon cartridge is properly installed and that the ribbon feeds smoothly. Make sure that the paper thickness lever is set for the thickness of your paper. See the “Paper Thickness Lever Settings”...
  • Page 101 Trouble-Shooting Problem Solution The top margin is wrong. The top margin is the sum of the printer’s top-of-form setting, the software-specified top margin, and the printer’s TOP-MRGN setting. Proceed as follows: • Make sure that the top-of-form setting is correct. The factory default is 0 mm (0 inch).

  • Page 102: Paper Handling Problems And Solutions

    Trouble-Shooting Paper Handling Problems and Solutions The following table describes common paper handling problems and suggests solutions. See Chapter 2 “Paper Handling” for detailed procedures on loading and using paper. Problem Solution Paper cannot be loaded or fed. Make sure that the paper select lever located on the top left of the printer is set correctly.

  • Page 103: Operating Problems And Solutions

    Trouble-Shooting Problem Solution Make sure that the forms tractors are positioned Paper slips off the forms tractors correctly for the width of your paper and that the or the perforated holes of the paper tear during printing. perforated holes of the paper fit directly over the tractor sprockets.

  • Page 104: Printer Failures

    Trouble-Shooting Printer Failures A user cannot generally resolve a problem involving defective printer hardware. On detecting a fatal error, the printer will: • Stop printing • Beep if it is not disabled by the Set-Up mode • Turn the indicator off Ready •...

  • Page 105: Checking Vertical Alignment

    Make sure that continuous forms paper or single sheet paper is loaded in the printer. If possible, use forms at least 216 mm (8.5 inches) wide for LA30N or 356 mm (14 inches) wide for LA30W to avoid printing on the platen. Then proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 106 Trouble-Shooting 3. Adjust the vertical print alignment at Correspondence and Draft quality speed. Press the button and the button to switch Letter quality to Correspondence and Draft quality. Examine the parallel bars and adjust the vertical print alignment as described step 2. Buttons Action <...

  • Page 107: Supplies And Options

    Supplies and Options Supplies and Options This appendix lists the accessories and options available for the printer. Contact your dealer for information on ordering any of these items. Supplies Supplies Order Number Ribbon cartridges Black ribbon LA30R-KA Color ribbon LA30R-KC Print head LA30X-PH Options...

  • Page 108: Installing Options

    Supplies and Options Installing Options The installation of options allows you to expand the capabilities of your printer. This section contains an introductory outline of the options available. Installing the Color Kit You can turn your monochrome printer into a color printer by installing a color kit on the print head carriage.

  • Page 109: Printer And Paper Specifications

    Printer and Paper Specifications Printer and Paper Specifications This appendix provides the physical, functional, and performance specifications for the printer. It also contains detailed paper specifications. Physical Specifications Dimensions LA30N LA30W Height: 133 mm (5.2 in) 130 mm (5.1 in) Width: 434 mm (17 in) 570 mm (22.4 in)

  • Page 110: Functional Specifications

    15 inches (Default is 11 inches.) 1 to 256 lines Number of copies Up to 5, including the original Command sets (protocols) Resident only DEC PPL2 IBM Proprinter X24E (LA30N) and XL24E (LA30W) Epson ESC/P2 #B Appendix B 23/05/96, 14:53...
  • Page 111 Printer and Paper Specifications Character sets DEC mode 31 character sets 94-character sets: 25 character sets British, ASCII, DEC Dutch, DEC Finnish, French, DEC French-Canadian, German, DEC Hebrew Supplemental, DEC 7-Bit Hebrew, ISO Italian, Legal, JIS Katakana, JIS Roman, DEC Norwegian/Danish, ISO Spanish, DEC Swedish, DEC Swiss, Norwegian/Danish, DEC Supplemental, DEC Technical, DEC Special Graphics, DEC Portuguese, DEC 7-Bit Turkish, DEC 8-Bit Turkish...

  • Page 112: Performance Specifications

    Up to 0.3 million characters per color Black: Up to 2.0 million characters (Draft printing) Certification Safety: Model Regulation Country LA30N-A2/LA30W-A2 UL 1950-D3 (for 100-120 VAC) United States CSA C22.2/950 (for 100-120 VAC) Canada LA30N-A3/LA30W-A3 EN 60 950 (for 220-240 VAC) Germany...

  • Page 113: Paper Specifications

    (0.2 inch or more) width. Print Area for Single Sheets LA30N LA30W 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in) 102 to 420 mm (4 to 16.5 in) 76 to 364 mm (3 to 14.3 in) 76 to 420 mm (3 to 16.5 in)
  • Page 114 5.08 mm or more setting or width. (0.2 inch or more) Print Area for Continuous Forms LA30N LA30W 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in) 102 to 420 mm (4 to 16.5 in) 5.08 to 25.4 mm (0.2 to 1 in) 5.08 to 32 mm (0.2 to 1.3 in)

  • Page 115: Paper Thickness

    Printer and Paper Specifications Paper Thickness Paper thickness is given by the weight of the paper in either grams per square meter (g/m or in pounds per bond (lbs/bond). The following table shows the allowable paper thickness for one-part paper or for each sheet of multipart paper. The total thickness must not exceed 0.35 mm (0.014 inch).
  • Page 116 Printer and Paper Specifications Type of Paper Number of Parts Thickness Carbon-backed Do not use in high humidity environments. 40-64 g/m (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) Bottom 40-81 g/m (34-70 kg or 11-22 lb) 40-64 g/m (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) Middle 40-64 g/m (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb)

  • Page 117: Command Sets

    This printer has the following three resident command sets (protocols): • DEC PPL2 (DIGITAL ANSI Printer Protocol Level 2) • IBM Proprinter X24E (LA30N) and IBM Proprinter XL24E (LA30W) • Epson ESC/P2 Select the same protocol on the printer and in your software. If your software protocols include DEC PPL2, select DEC PPL2 for optimum performance.

  • Page 118: Dec Ppl2 Quick Reference Guide

    Miscellaneous Barcode printing Graphics This section is intended for use in conjunction with the Digital Ansi-compliant Printing Protocol Level 2 Programming Reference Manual and the Digital Ansi-compliant Printing Protocol Level 2 Programming Supplement. These are referred to simply as the Programming Reference Manual and the Programming Supplement, respectively.
  • Page 119 If “>” (3/14) or “?” (3/15) occurs at the beginning of a string of parameters, parameters that follow are Digital private parameters. “>” or “?”, if present, must occur only once at the beginning of the parameter string.
  • Page 120 Command Sets Positioning Controls Function Command Mnemonic Function Command Remarks Backspace C0 Control Code Carriage Return 0/13 C0 Control Code Form Feed 0/12 C0 Control Code Horizontal Tab C0 Control Code Line Feed 0/10 C0 Control Code Vertical Tab 0/11 C0 Control Code Horizontal Tab Set C1 Control Code...
  • Page 121 Command Sets Function Mnemonic Function Command Command Remarks Horizontal Position CSI Pn a Pn = number of columns down Relative Vertical Position CSI Pn d Pn = position to move to Absolute Vertical Position CSI Pn e Pn = number of lines down Relative Sheet Size and Margins Mnemonic Function...
  • Page 122 Command Sets Type Size and Spacing, Managing Implicit Cursor Motion Function Command Mnemonic Function Command Remarks DECAWM Autowrap Mode CSI ? 7 h Set autowrap mode CSI ? 7 l Reset autowrap mode DECCRNLM Carriage Return CSI ? 40 h CR acts as New Line /New Line Mode CSI ? 40 l CR acts as Carriage Return...
  • Page 123 Command Sets Font Management and Attribute Selection Function Command Mnemonic Function Command Remarks Select Graphic CSI Ps m Ps = 10 : Courier Rendition - Ps = 11 : Timeless PS Selecting Fonts Ps = 12 : Nimbus Sans Ps = 13 : Prestige Ps = 14 : Pica Ps = 15 : Boldface PS Ps = 16 : Courier...
  • Page 124 Command Sets Tabs Function Command Mnemonic Function Command Remarks DECCAHT Clear All ESC 2 deprecated command Horizontal Tabs DECCAVT Clear All ESC 4 deprecated command Vertical Tabs DECHTS Horizontal Tab ESC 1 deprecated command DECSHTS Set Horizontal CSI Pn ; . . . ; Pn u Pn = tab stop Tab Stops DECSVTS Set Vertical Tab...
  • Page 125 Command Sets Selecting Character Sets Function Command See Figure “Designating and Invoking Character Sets” later in this section. Mnemonic Function Command Remarks ASCEF Announce Subset ESC SP L ASCII in G0 and GL. of Code Extension ISO Latin-1 in G1 and GR. Facilities ESC SP M Same as ESC SP L...
  • Page 126 Command Sets SCS Final Characters Function Command Character Set F Designator Charactors 94-Character Sets British ASCII DEC Dutch DEC Finnish French DEC French-Canadian German 4/11 DEC Hebrew Supplemental "4 2/2, 3/4 DEC 7-Bit Hebrew 2/5, 3/13 ISO Italian Legal 2/5, 3/4 JIS Katakana JIS Roman 4/10...
  • Page 127 CSI > Ps c Ps must = 0 Device Attributes DA2R Secondary ESC [ > Ps1 ; Ps2 ; Ps1 = 67: model LA30N Device Ps3 ; Ps4 ; Ps5 c 68: model LA30W Attributes (printer to host) Ps2 = firmware revision x 10...
  • Page 128 Command Sets Function Mnemonic Function Command Command Remarks DECLANS Load DCS Ps ; Pn2 ; Pn3 Ps = 1 : No password - Do not store ANSWERBACK v encoded_message_ message. With Password string ST Ps = 2 : No password - Store message.
  • Page 129 Command Sets Miscellaneous Function Command Mnemonic Function Command Remarks Bell C0 Control Code DECSCL Select Conformance CSI Ps1 " p Ps = 0: reset - native level Level Ps = 71: reset - DEC PPL1 Ps = 72: reset - DEC PPL2 DECSTR Soft Terminal Reset CSI ! p...
  • Page 130 Command Sets Barcode Printing Function Command Mnemonic Function Command Remarks DECBAR Start or Stop Bar ESC % SP 0 Start barcode Codes ESC % @ Stop barcode DECSBCA Select Bar Code CSI Ps1 ; Pn2 Attributes ; . . . ; Ps9 ´ q Parameters Description Values...
  • Page 131 Command Sets Active position after printing a bar code is the same position as before printing bar code. Function Command After printing bar code, appropriate positioning control commands, see “Positioning Controls” earlier in this section, must be sent to print additional barcode strings, text or graphics.
  • Page 132 Command Sets Sixel Graphics Protocol Selector Ps1 Function Command Ps1 Value Horizontal Grid Size (inches) Aspect Ratio (Vert : Hor) 0, 1 or none 1/144 1/360 3, 4 1/180 5, 6, 7, 8 1/144 1/72 > 9 1/144 Vertical Grid size = 1/72 in., unless modified by Pn3 or DECGRA. Sixel Graphics Grid Size defined by Pn3 HGS:VGS (dpi) by Aspect Ratio (defined by Ps1) Pn3 Value...
  • Page 133 Command Sets Sixel Graphics Control Codes Function Command Mnemonic Function Command Remarks DECGRA Set Raster Attributes " (2/2) Defines the pixel aspect ratio. Followed by parameters Pn1 ; Pn2 ; Pn3 ; Pn4 Pn1 : Pixel aspect ratio numerator Pn2 : Pixel aspect ratio denominator Pn3 and Pn4 : ignored DECGRI Graphics Repeat...
  • Page 134 Command Sets Standard 8-bit Code Table (Left Half) Function Command Standard 8-bit Code Table (Left Half) C-18 #C Appendix C 23/05/96, 15:07...
  • Page 135 Command Sets Standard 8-bit Code Table (Right Half) Function Command Standard 8-bit Code Table (Right Half) C-19 #C Appendix C 23/05/96, 15:07...
  • Page 136 Command Sets Designating and Invoking Character Sets Function Command Power-up configuration is as follows: Value for DEC G0 CST Set-Up option ASCII User Preference User Preference User Preference: Value for USER PREF Set-Up option Designating and Invoking Character Sets C-20 #C Appendix C 23/05/96, 15:07...
  • Page 137 Command Sets National Replacement Character Sets Function Command National Replacement Character Sets Loca- tion French- ASCII British Finnish French Canada German Italian Roman £ £ £ à à § § 5/11 Ä ° â Ä ° 5/12 Ö ç ç Ö...

  • Page 138: Ibm Proprinter X24E And Xl24E Quick Reference Guide

    Command This section describes the printer commands for the IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E protocol. When there is a difference, it is identified by LA30N (X24E) and LA30W (XL24E). Asterisks in the “Function” column indicate extended commands that are not supported by the original printer.
  • Page 139 Command Sets Function Command Horizontal Control Space Backspace Carriage return Elite characters on ESC : Proportionally spaced characters on/off ESC P (n) (on: n = 1, off: n = 0) Vertical Control Line feed Form feed Advance paper n/216 inch (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) ESC J (n) Advance paper n/180 inch (in AG mode) ESC J (n)
  • Page 140 Command Sets Function Command Vertical tab execution Set vertical tabs ESC B (n ) ... (n ) NUL The values of n to n in this command are the ASCII values of the lines (at the current line spacing) at which tabs are to be set. (1 ≤...
  • Page 141 Command Sets Function Command Select code page table n ESC [ T (n ) (n (0 ≤ n ≤ 255) (n = n × 256) 0 0 (c ) (c Code page ID Ignore command Code page 437 Code page 850 Code page 860 Code page 863 Code page 865...

  • Page 142: Epson Esc/P2 Quick Reference Guide

    Command Sets Epson ESC/P2 Quick Reference Guide Function Command This section describes the printer commands for the Epson ESC/P2 protocol. Asterisks in the “Function” column indicate extended commands that are not supported by the original printer. See the Programmer’s Reference Manual for detailed information on using these commands.
  • Page 143 Command Sets Function Command Select printing style ESC ! (n) This command allows you to combine various printing styles. The value of n is the sum of the values of the styles you want to combine. n = 0: Pica pitch 1: Elite pitch 2: Proportional spacing 4: Condensed...
  • Page 144 Command Sets Function Command Vertical Control Line feed Form feed Advance paper n/180 inch (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) ESC J (n) Set line spacing to 1/8 inch ESC 0 Set line spacing to n/180 inch (0 ≤ n ≤ 255) ESC 3 (n) Set line spacing to n/60 inch (0 ≤...
  • Page 145 Command Sets Function Command Page Formatting Set right margin to column n ESC Q (n) (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) Set left margin to column n ESC l (n) (0 ≤ n ≤ 255) Set top and bottom margins from top of page ESC ( c (n ) (n ) (t...
  • Page 146 Command Sets Function Command Select international character set ESC R (n) n = 0: USA 1: France 2: Germany 3: United Kingdom 4: Denmark 1 5: Sweden 6: Italy 7: Spanish 1 8: Japan 9: Norway 10: Denmark 2 11: Spanish 2 12: Latin America 13: Korea 64: Legal...
  • Page 147 Command Sets Function Command Font Selection and Downloading Select font ESC % (n) n = 0: Resident character set 1: Downloaded character set Select letter or draft quality ESC x (n) n = 0: Draft 1: Letter Select type style ESC k (n) •...
  • Page 148 Command Sets Function Command Bit Image Graphics Graphics type m graphics ESC * (m) (n ) (n ) (data) Bit image mode definition ESC ? (s) (n) Single-density graphics ESC K (n ) (n ) (data) Double-density graphics ESC L (n ) (n ) (data) High-speed double-density graphics...

  • Page 149: Interface Information

    Interface Information Interface Information This printer can communicate with a computer through either a DEC-423 serial interface or a Centronics parallel interface. The printer can use both interfaces at the same time when the I/F TYPE option is set to AUTO in the Set-Up mode. This appendix provides information you may need for wiring your own interface cables or for programming computer-to-printer communications.
  • Page 150 Interface Information Centronics Compatible signals Direction Signal Description To printer STROBE L STROBE pulse low to read data A strobe low signal will raise BUSY line to high. To printer DATA BIT 1 These signals are the 1st to the 8th bits of To printer DATA BIT 2 parallel data.
  • Page 151 Interface Information Direction Signal Description 0 volts. Same as pins 14, 19-30. Not used Not used Not used IEEE 1284-B Nibble Mode signals The following table briefly gives connector pin assignments in IEEE 1284 mode. Direction Signal Description To printer HostClk High in reverse data transfer phase To printer...

  • Page 152: Serial Interface

    Set to high for Reverse Channel Serial Interface Use the cable that comes with the printer or the Digital BC16E cable or equivalent. If you prepare a cable separately, the cable connector at the printer side should be a male Modified Modular Jack (MMJ) or the equivalent that conforms to EIA standards.

  • Page 153: Serial Options

    Interface Information Serial Options The serial options for the computer and the printer must match. Use the printer control panel, the computer operating system, or your software to change options specified as “selectable.” Transmission mode: Asynchronous, full duplex Speed: 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200 baud (selectable) Data bits: 7 or 8 bits (selectable) Parity bit:...
  • Page 154 Buffer Control Description XON/XOFF (DC1/DC3) When the printer is ready to receive data, it sends the XON (DC1) code (hex 11). When fewer than 255 bytes of space remain in the buffer (or when the printer is taken offline), the printer sends the XOFF (DC3) code (hex 13).

  • Page 155: Character Sets

    Character Sets Character Sets This appendix provides character sets available for this printer. Available character sets depend on the protocol selected. They are as follows: • DEC PPL2 protocol 94-Character sets and 96-Character sets • Common to IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E protocol and Epson ESC/P2 protocol Default sets •...
  • Page 156 Character Sets Below are listed the other character sets for the DEC PPL2 protocol: • DEC Special Graphics Character Set • DEC Technical Character Set • ISO Latin-1 Supplemental Character Set * • Legal Character Set • Hebrew Character Sets –...
  • Page 157 Character Sets #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:43...
  • Page 158 Character Sets #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:43...
  • Page 159 Character Sets #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:43...
  • Page 160 Character Sets #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:43...
  • Page 161 Character Sets #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:43...
  • Page 162 Character Sets #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:43...
  • Page 163 Character Sets #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:43...
  • Page 164 Character Sets E-10 #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:43...
  • Page 165 Character Sets E-11 #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:43...
  • Page 166 Character Sets E-12 #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:43...
  • Page 167 Character Sets E-13 #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:43...
  • Page 168 Character Sets E-14 #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:43...
  • Page 169 Character Sets E-15 #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:43...
  • Page 170 Character Sets E-16 #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:43...
  • Page 171 Character Sets E-17 #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:43...
  • Page 172 Character Sets Common to IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E Protocol and Epson ESC/P2 Protocol Default Sets The following thirty character sets are available. Code pages 210, 220, 437, 850, 851, 852, 857, 860, 862, 863, 865, and 866, CP DHN, Turkish, ECMA 94, ISO Latin 1, ISO Latin 2, Hungarian, Slovenian, Polish, Mazovian, Kamenicky, Cyrillic, ELOT 927, ELOT 928, Latin Polish, Lithuanian 1, Lithuanian 2, MIK, and Macedonian...
  • Page 173 Character Sets Code Page 852 Code Page 851 Code Page 857 Code Page 860 Code Page 863 Code Page 862 E-19 #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:44...
  • Page 174 Character Sets Code Page 865 Code Page 866 Code Page DHN Turkish ECMA 94 ISO Latin 1 E-20 #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:44...
  • Page 175 Character Sets Hungarian ISO Latin 2 Slovenian Polish Kamenicky Mazowian E-21 #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:44...
  • Page 176 Character Sets Cyrillic ELOT 927 ELOT 928 Latin Polish Lithuanian 1 Lithuanian 2 E-22 #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:44...
  • Page 177 Character Sets Macedonian E-23 #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:44...

  • Page 178: Ibm Set 1/2

    Character Sets IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E Protocol IBM Set 1/2 IBM character set 1 and IBM character set 2 IBM Set 1 IBM Set 2 E-24 #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:45...

  • Page 179: Epson Esc/P2 Protocol

    Character Sets Epson ESC/P2 Protocol National Character Sets The following fifteen character sets are available. USA, France, Germany, UK, Denmark 1, Sweden, Italy, Spain 1, Japan, Norway, Denmark 2, Spain 2, Latin America, Korea, and Legal Common Characters The following table shows characters common to the fifteen “national” character sets. NR indicates characters that differ with languages.
  • Page 180 Character Sets National Characters The following table shows “national” characters that differ with languages. Character codes correspond to NRs in the preceding table. E-26 #E Appendix E 24/05/96, 10:45...

  • Page 181: Resident Fonts

    Resident Fonts Resident Fonts This appendix provides print samples of the printer’s twelve resident fonts. Draft High-Speed Draft High-Impact Draft Pica 10 Courier 10 Prestige Elite 12 Compressed 17 Boldface PS #F Appendix F 23/05/96, 15:27...
  • Page 182 Resident Fonts Timeless (outline) Nimbus Sans ® (outline) OCR A OCR B #F Appendix F 23/05/96, 15:27...

  • Page 183: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary A4 Size A standard paper size used in Japan and other countries. Paper is 210 × 295 mm (8.25 × 11.6 inches). Application Software Software programs that perform tasks on a computer. Such programs include word processing, database management, and accounting, for example. ASCII The acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
  • Page 184 Glossary Carriage Return (CR) The return of the print head carriage to the beginning of the next line. Centronics Interface A type of parallel interface. See Parallel interface. Column A vertical section on a printed page. This printer can print 80-column pages at 10-pitch (10 characters per inch).
  • Page 185 Glossary Defaults Settings selected automatically by the printer when the power is turned on. Enter the Set-Up mode to change the defaults to ensure compatibility with your system hardware and software. Dot Matrix The grid used to print characters on a dot matrix printer. Each dot corresponds to a wire in the print head.
  • Page 186 Glossary Line Feed (LF) A signal to the printer that advances the paper forward one line. Line feeds can be executed either by your software or by pressing the button on the printer control panel. Line Spacing The vertical spacing between lines, measured in lines per inch. Lines per inch.
  • Page 187 Glossary Pitch Characters per horizontal inch (cpi). Platen A hard rubber cylinder that moves paper forward during printing. Printing Test A test that determines whether the printer is working correctly. Test pages are printed to show print quality and verify whether all characters print. The printing test only tests the printer.
  • Page 188 Glossary Single Sheets Single sheets are sheets of paper, envelopes, and noncontinuous multiple forms fed into the printer using the cut sheet stand or optional cut sheet feeder. Single sheets are also called cut sheets. Soft Fonts Fonts downloaded from a disk to the printer memory. Soft fonts are also referred to as downloaded fonts.

  • Page 189: Index

    Index Index Continuous Forms Loading (Pull Tractor Mode) • 2-19 Adjust Function Loading (Push Tractor Mode) • 2-16 Description • 4-5 Placement of Paper Stack • 2-15 Changing Options • 4-29 Recovering from an Unexpected Unloading ANSWER ENQ • 4-20 Operation •...
  • Page 190 Index Input Buffer • 4-27 Install Function E-CHR SET • 4-24 Description • 4-5, 4-14 Envelopes • 2-32 Changing Options • 4-25 EOT DISCON • 4-20 I-SET 1/2 • 4-24 Epson ESC/P2 Protocol Printer Commands • C-26 Switching to • 3-8, 4-16 Labels •...
  • Page 191 Index Printer Basic States of • 2-4 Paper Cleaning • 5-1 Continuous Forms • 2-14, 2-19 Failures • 6-6 Ejecting Single Sheets • 2-13 Features • 1-1 Feeding • 2-28 Models • vii Loading • 2-11, 2-16, 2-19 Normal Mode • 2-4, 4-1 Print Area •...
  • Page 192 Index Set-Up/Quit Button • 2-6, 2-9, 2-29, 4-3 Single Sheets Rating Label • 2-3 Ejecting • 2-13 Ready Indicator • 2-4 Loading • 2-11 Recall Factory Defaults Function • 4-31 Switching from Single Sheets to Resident Fonts • 1-2 Continuous Forms • 2-30 Print Sample •...

  • Page 193: Declaration Of Conformity

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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