Table of Contents ..........ii The System Menu ............. 40 Entering System Menu......... 41 Getting to Know Your Printer ......1 Moving within the System Menu......41 Printer Features............1 Selecting the Character Set for an Emulation42 Unpacking Your Printer ..........2 Selecting the National Set for an Emulation..
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Printing the Contents of the Menus....115 Loading Paper Using the Front2 Push Tractor Assembly (Option)..........144 Clearing Contents of the Input Buffer ..116 Selecting the Test Mode .........116 Loading Paper Using the Front1 Push Tractor Selecting a Stored Format ......119 Assembly when the Front2 Push Tractor Assembly (Option) is Installed..........
• 136 columns @ 10 cpi • High Speed Draft printing at 1100 cps, LQ printing at 240 cps, DP Text printing at 480 cps • IBM Proprinter XL III, EPSON FX and GENICOM ANSI emulations • Multiple copies (1 original and 7 copies) •...
Together with the CD-Rom with this User’s Manual, the following items are included in the box: Notify any damage to your supplier. Po w er C able R ibbon C artridge (1 A 30 00 B 0 5) C D -R om (G EK -01 0 01 ) Q uic k R eferen ce G uide R ep ackin g Strips...
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To unpack the printer proceed as follows: Keep the packing material in a safe place. It must be used if you need to repack the printer for shipment. Bring the printer box near the final printer location. Cut the packing ribbons. Remove the ribbon cartridge box and the accessories out of the packing box.
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Remove the polystyrene panels and the four polystyrene angles out of the packing box. P o lystyren e P an e ls P o lystyren e A ng le s...
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Slide the packing box off the printer. Remove the plastic bag from the printer. With the help of another person, move the printer to its final position.
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8. If the printer is installed on the printer cabinet option (1A3003B13), connect the ground cable on the rear side of the printer to the cabinet. If the printer is installed on a table, it is not necessary to connect the ground cable.
Removal of the Shipment Locks Open the printer tractor cover and make sure that you remove the shipment lock from the printer. Keep the packing material in a safe place. It must be used if you need to repack the printer for shipment.
Consider the following points when you choose the location for your printer: • The distance between the printer and the host computer must not exceed the length of the interface cable; • The location must be sturdy, horizontal and stable; •...
Make sure that you are using only original consumables. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2. Find the ribbon cartridge (1A3000B05) among the accessories. R ib b on G uide W h ite P la stic S n ap A rm R ib b on K n ob C a rtrid g e S up po rt...
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3. Open the top cover using the handles on the front side of the cover. 4. Turn the printer on. The print carriage initializes to a position for ribbon cartridge installation.
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5. Before installing the ribbon cartridge turn the ribbon knob in the direction of the arrow (located on the cartridge) to take up slack in the ribbon. R ibbon Knob C a rtridge Support To avoid damage to the ribbon, do not turn the knob in the wrong direction. 6.
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7. Slide and insert the ribbon guide between the print head and the ribbon guide mask holding it perpendicular to the print head. Make sure that the ribbon is inserted correctly between the print head and the print head mask. 8.
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9. Turn the ribbon knob in the direction of the arrow (located on the cartridge) to take up slack in the ribbon. 10. Push the cartridge down gently until it snaps into place at both locking points. 11. Turn the ribbon knob again in the direction of the arrow to take up slack in the ribbon. 12.
This printer can be connected to the host computer via two available interfaces. The interface connectors are located on the rear of the printer. • A Centronics parallel interface • A RS-232C/422A serial interface Before connecting the interface cable, make sure that the printer and the host computer are turned OFF.
5. Press the Driver disk button. 6. Select the CD drive. 7. Select 3811 directory, then select the environment and the language for the printer driver that should be installed. Click OK button. 8. Select the printer port with which the printer is connected to the host.
The power outlet must be compatible with the plug of the printer’s power cord. Always use a grounded outlet. 1. Make sure the power outlet is near the printer location and easily accessible. 2. Make sure that the power switch is in 0 position (OFF).
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4. If you need to turn the printer on, press the power switch in the I position (ON).
The display messages for the printer can be displayed in five different languages: English (Default), French, German, Italian and Spanish. To select the language, that you prefer, proceed as follows: 1. Hold the key down on power up. The display shows: MENU STARTING UP 2.
The operator panel enables you to perform many of the printer functions including paper path selections, font selection and the printer setups. From the front of the printer, the operator panel is located on the right and appears as follows: F ro nt 1 F ro nt 2...
LEDs Indicate the On line status, fault condition and the current paper path. On: the printer is On line. Blinking: data is present in the input buffer and printer is in WAIT condition. Off: the printer is Off line. Located above key.
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The operator panel keys have different functions depending on the printer's mode of operation. The modes of operation are: • OFF LINE Mode • ON LINE Mode • MENU Mode • POWER ON Mode • TEAR OFF Mode Some keys may be "locked" or have no function in a given mode. See S the System Menu.
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ON L IN E CL EAR CL EAR STATUS FUNCTION Off Line Puts the printer in ON LINE condition. The led is turned on and the ON LINE LCD displays the name of the currently active format (FORMAT # x) or displays CURRENT if no format has been selected.
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STATUS FUNCTION On Line A configuration status report is displayed on the LCD by cycling through the current FONT STYLE, CPI, LPI, FORM LENGTH, EMULATION, PAPER PATH and INTERFACE. Off Line The printer will enter the Operational Menu and display the first menu item: FONT STYLE.
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PR IO R LO AD STATUS FUNCTION On Line If the paper is loaded it will move to the top of the next form. If the paper has not been loaded, the paper will be loaded from the currently selected paper path. Off Line Same as if ON LINE.
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EN TER STATUS FUNCTION On Line Causes the paper to advance one line at the currently selected line spacing increment, if you hold down this key more than one second a continuous line slew will occur at maximum rate. Menu Causes the Menu selection to go into the next lower level of the menu.
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PAT H PAR K This key performs both "PARK" and "PATH SELECT" functions. STATUS FUNCTION On Line A first press will cause the current path to park the paper if another press of the key is not made within 1.5 seconds. The second key press within 1.5 seconds will cause the path selection to cycle with each additional press of the key and after 1.5 seconds of no key action, the paper will park in the current path, switch to the new path, and paper will be loaded.
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TE AR STATUS FUNCTION On Line Causes the paper to advance to the Tear position from the current print position. (LCD will display PLEASE TEAR OFF). The paper will automatically retract to the current print position after a preset time. Off Line Same as ON LINE.
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PAP ER STATUS FUNCTION On Line Advances the paper by 1/180" (one step). If you press and hold this key more than 1 sec. the paper feed speed increases. The printer (similar to turning the paper knob) does not memorize paper advance using this key. Off Line Same as ON LINE function.
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PAP ER STATUS FUNCTION On Line Reverses the paper by 1/180" (one step). If you press and hold this key more than 1 sec. the paper feed speed increases. The printer (similar to turning the paper knob) does not memorize paper reverse using this key. Off Line Same as ON LINE function.
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FO RMAT STATUS FUNCTION On Line Same as OFF LINE. Off Line Basically, each key depression will toggle through the stored format numbers/names in order to allow user to simply change from one format to another. • The first press will cause the LCD display to indicate SELECT CURRENT. •...
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STATUS FUNCTION Menu In the FORM THICKNESS (AUTO or FIXED) function (see A for details in this User’s Manual), press the key, the printer prints FORMAT 3 rows of "H's". Pressing any other key will cause the tear position to move back to the original print line.
The main printer setup parameters can be selected via the operator panel. The setup parameters are divided into three printer setups: the System Menu, the Operational Menu and the Initial Set-up Menu. System Menu Allows configuration of parameters that are not used on a day- to-day basis.
Menu Structure The menus are structured in an outline format: Primary level for main headings Secondary levels for parameter selection In the LCD: • The primary "level" of the menu is in the leftmost and successive "levels" are tabbed accordingly. •...
There are three primary headings in the Initial Set Up Menu as shown below. Each primary heading has one or two levels below it: 1. INITIALIZE 2. ALIGNMENT 3. SENSOR TUNE Entering Initial Set-Up Menu To enter the Initial Set-Up Menu, proceed as follows: 1.
Selecting the Initialization This function restores all System and Operational Menu values to the factory default settings: NO: no changes made. INT: initializes all menu values to the International settings. DOM: initializes all menu values to the US settings. AFP: initializes all menu values of special applications. INITIALIZE ENTER ↓...
Tuning the Paper Sensors This function checks the ambient light level of the optical paper sensors and stores a reference value. Y: checking takes place (Sensors Tuning is displayed). N: no checking takes place. SENSOR TUNE ENTER ↓ TUNE>N ↓ TUNE:Y Before selecting this function (TUNE>Y), make certain that paper is removed from all paper paths.
There are 15 primary headings in the System Menu as shown below. Each primary heading has one or two levels below it: 1. CHARACTER SET 2. NATIONAL SET 3. CHARACTER TABLE 4. LCD LANGUAGE 5. IBM OPTIONS 6. ANSI OPTIONS 7.
Entering System Menu To enter the System Menu, proceed as follows: 1. Hold the key down on power up. MENU 2. Shortly, after the power comes up, the LCD displays the following message: SYSTEM MENU 3. Release the key. The LCD displays the first menu item: MENU CHARACTER SET Moving within the System Menu...
Selecting the Character Set for an Emulation Select a character set for emulation: EPSON, IBM or ANSI. CHARACTER SET Epson Emulation To change the character set in the Epson emulation, press the key to go from the ENTER top level to the second level as shown below: CHARACTER SET ENTER CHR: EPSON...
Selecting the National Set for an Emulation Select a national set for the EPSON and ANSI emulations only. NATIONAL SET Epson Emulation To change the national set in the Epson emulation, press the key to go from the top ENTER level to the second level as shown below: ↓...
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ANSI Emulation To change the character set in the ANSI emulation, press the key to go from the ENTER top level to the second level as shown below: ↓ NATL: ANSI ENTER NATL:A:DAN/NOR C ↓ ↓ NATL:A>USA NATL:A:DAN/NOR D ↓ ↓...
Selecting Character Table for an Emulation Select a character table for emulation: EPSON, IBM or ANSI. CHARACTER TABLE Epson Emulation To change the character table in the Epson emulation, press the key to go from the ENTER top level to the second level as shown below: ↓...
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IBM Emulation To change the character table in the IBM emulation, press the key to go from the ENTER top level to the second level as shown below: ↓ TBL: TBL:I:ISO-4 ENTER ↓ ↓ TBL:I>CODE437 TBL:I:ISO-5 ↓ ↓ TBL:I:CODE850 TBL:I:ISO-6 ↓...
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ANSI Emulation To change the character table in the ANSI emulation, press the key to go from the ENTER top level to the second level as shown below: ↓ TBL: ANSI TBL:A:ISO-4 ENTER ↓ ↓ TBL:A>CODE437 TBL:A:ISO-5 ↓ ↓ TBL:A:CODE850 TBL:A:ISO-6 ↓...
Selecting the LCD Language Select the desired language of your choice from the list below. LCD LANGUAGE To change the LCD language selection, press the key to go from the top level to the ENTER second level as shown below: LCD LANGUAGE ENTER ↓...
Selecting IBM Emulation Options Select the IBM emulation specific options as shown below. IBM OPTIONS To change the IBM options, press the key to go from the top level to the second ENTER level as shown below. There are two options that can be specified. Compressed Character Pitch If the printer receives a command (SI) from the host to print in compressed pitch, then the printer will print in 17 or 20.
Selecting the ANSI Emulation Options Select ANSI emulation specific options as shown below. ANSI OPTIONS To change the ANSI options, press the key to go from the top level to the second ENTER level as shown below. There are 12 options that can be specified Reset Enable If the printer receives a command (ESC c) from the host to reset the printer, then the printer will (Y) or will not (N) reset the current configuration to the power-up...
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Auto Carriage Return If the printer receives a command (LF) from the host to perform a line feed then the printer will (Y) or will not (N) append a carriage return based upon your selection. ANS: AUTO CR ENTER ↓ ANS:AUTO CR>N ↓...
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Vertical Expansion This setting defines the vertical expansion from the baseline up (Y) or from the top line down (N). ANS: EXPAND UP ENTER ↓ ANS:EXPAND UP>Y ↓ ANS:EXPAND UP:N If is selected N: the 6-bit graphics horizontal densities are multiplies of 72. If is selected Y: the 6-bit graphics horizontal densities are multiplies of 60.
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ENQ Code Enable 1: enables printer response to <ENQ> and enables type 1 download sequence. 2: enables printer response to <ENQ> and enables type 2 download sequence. NO: printer does not respond to <ENQ> code. See " ANSI Emulation Commands " for additional information in the Programmer’s Manual on the CD-Rom.
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VT Code In this setting the VT code received without tab set will yield line feed (Y) or will be ignored (N). ANS: VT NOT SET ENTER ANS:VT NOT SET>Y ↓ ↓ ANS:VT NOT SET:N key and press the ↓ key to select the Go back to the top level of the menu with the PRIOR next menu item (OTHER OPTIONS).
Selecting Global Emulation Options Select emulation non-specific options as shown below. OTHER OPTIONS To change the options that pertain to all emulations, press the key to go from the ENTER top level to the second level as shown below. There are 22 options that can be specified: Automatic Line Feed If the printer receives a command (CR) from the host to execute a carriage return, then the printer will (Y) or will not (N) also execute a line feed based upon your selection.
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Automatic Wrap If the printer receives printable data from the host, and such data exceeds the current line length (right margin), then the printer will (Y) or will not (N) continue to print the remaining data on the following line based upon your selection. If you disable auto wrap by selecting N, then the data beyond the right margin is discarded up to the next line terminator.
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Retract Timer If you have pressed the key to move paper to the tear-off position, then the length of TEAR time that the printer waits before retracting the paper is variable from one second to 98 seconds. If the value saved is "99" then paper retract will occur only if key is pressed TEAR or if data is received from host.
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Motion Sensor Enables error indication of incorrect paper motion detected by sensor on tractor assemblies. It is a motion sensor with adjustable hole count (0 to 22 holes). 6 holes is the default value. OPT:MOVE PAPER ENTER ↓ OPT:MOVE PAP.>6 Non-volatile RAM Save Y: The current Operational Menu values are retained when the printer is powered-off and re-established as the “active”...
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2 Box Option This function will be displayed only if the additional Front2 tractor assembly has been installed, in this User’s Manual . see T Whenever the current continuous forms push paper path becomes empty, the printer will (Y) or will not (N) automatically switch to and load the other continuous forms push paper path and resume printing, based upon your selection.
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Barcode Guard Bar Enable The printer will (Y) or will not (N) include left, right and center Guard bars of the barcode styles which use Guard bars based upon your selection. The Guard bars extend into the human readable line of the barcode symbol when it is enabled. OPT: GUARD BAR ENTER ↓...
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Native Extension Escape Sequence Based upon your selection, the printer will (Y) or will not (N) respond to the following escape sequences: <ESC> [[3 n, <ESC> [[G n m, <ESC> [[x n, <ESC> [[y n, and //n//. OPT: NATIVE COMND ENTER ↓...
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Ribbon Type Selection Informs the firmware which type of ribbon is installed (not affected by ISU). If PROCESS (process ribbon) or RED/BLK (red/black ribbon) are selected, then the printer will respond to receive color select commands. If BLACK (black ribbon) is selected, then an automatic ribbon shift will occur. OPT: RIBBON TYPE ENTER ↓...
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Euro Currency Symbol Substitution in the ISO Code Pages and PC Code Page 850 This function allows selection of the alternate access to the Euro Currency symbol ( ) in the ISO Code Pages and in the PC Code Page 850. Y: This setting enables the Euro symbol substitution.
Selecting the Input Buffer Configuration Select input buffer options as shown below. BUFFER SETUP To change the input buffer options, press the key to go from the top level to the ENTER second level as shown below. There are 4 options that can be specified: Download Buffer Based upon the selection, the printer will (Y) or will not (N) reserve space in memory for characters downloaded from the host in the Epson and IBM emulations.
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Input Buffer Data received from the host is stored in the input buffer memory. Based upon your selection, the amount of space reserved for the input buffer is determined. The maximum input buffer size is 32 Kbytes. The increment is 1 byte for the range 256-1Kbyte and 1Kbyte for the range 1Kbyte-32 Kbytes.
Selecting the Interfaces Select the parallel and the serial interface as shown below. INTERFACE Press the key to go from the top level to the second level. ENTER Selecting the Interface Types This function allows selection of the interface types: PARALLEL: Actives parallel interface.
Selecting Parallel Interface Options Select the parallel interface options as shown below. PARALLEL OPTIONS To change the parallel interface options, press the key to go from the top level to ENTER the second level as shown below. There are 10 options that can be specified: Auto Feed External (AFXT) Signal The printer will or will not respond to the AFXT signal on the parallel interface.
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DC1/DC3 Control Y: The printer will respond to a received DC1/DC3, which causes the printer to be selected/deselected. If the printer is deselected, the LCD will show STAND BY until DC1 is received or until you put the printer by depressing the key once.
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ACK Timing BEF and AFT: ACK leading edge occurs before trailing edge of BUSY. ACK trailing edge occurs after trailing edge of BUSY. AFT: ACK leading and trailing edges occur after trailing edge of BUSY. DUR: ACK leading edge occurs before and trailing edge occurs at trailing edge of BUSY. PAR: ACK TIMING ENTER ↓...
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SELECT Polarity +: When the printer is selected, the SELECT signal is high. -: When the printer is selected, the SELECT signal is low. PAR: SLCT POLARIT ENTER ↓ PAR:SELECT POL>+ ↓ PAR:SELECT POL:- PE Polarity +: When a paper out condition exists, then the PE signal is high. -: When a paper out condition exists, then the PE signal is low.
Selecting Serial Interface Options Select the serial interface options as shown below. SERIAL OPTIONS This function will be displayed only if the Serial I/F board is installed in the printer. To change the serial interface options, press the key to go from the top level to the ENTER second level as shown below.
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Number of Data Bits The number of data bits per character used in data transmission on the serial interface between the printer and the host computer is determined by this parameter. After making your selection from the list below, please make certain the host computer is set for the same baud rate.
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ETX/ACK Protocol When set to Y, the EXT/ACK protocol is enabled. This protocol is used to verify the receipt of blocks of data sent from the host to the computer. SER: ETX/ACK ENTER ↓ SER:EXT/ACK>N ↓ SER:EXT/ACK:Y Robust Xon Y: When enabled, the printer will output DC1 when buffer is empty and printer is on line. N: Disables this function.
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DTR (Data Terminal Ready) Signal Status FA/BU: Reflects fault and buffer status. NONE: Never change from static state. ONLN: Reflects online status only. BUFF: Reflects buffer status only. FAULT: Reflects fault status only. ON/BU: Reflects online and buffer status. SER: DTR STATUS ENTER ↓...
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SRTS (Second Request to Send Signal) Status FA/BU: Reflects fault and buffer status. NONE: Never change from static state. ONLN: Reflects online status only. BUFF: Reflects buffer status only. FAULT: Reflects fault status only. ON/BU: Reflects online and buffer status. SER: SRTS STATUS ENTER ↓...
Selecting LAN Interface Options Select the LAN interface options as shown below. LAN OPTIONS This function will be displayed only if the Ethernet 10/100 Mbit interface board option is installed in the printer. To change the LAN interface options, press the key to go from the top level to the ENTER second level as shown below.
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Enable/Disable the Novell Service N: Disables the service to see the printer via NOVELL network. Y: Enables the service to see the printer via NOVELL network. LAN: NOV. ENAB. ENTER ↓ LAN:NOV. ENAB.>N ↓ LAN:NOV. ENAB.:Y Enable/Disable the SMTP Service N: Disables the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) service, that is disables the reception/transfer/error service of the e-mail.
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IP Address This function sets the IP address. The IP address is represented by a decimal notation where the decimal values are divided by points in four fields. Each field ranges between 0 and 255. Use the ↓ or ↑ keys to increase or decrease the values in one field. Press the key to save the selected values (SAVING CHANGE displays) and to move to the next ENTER field.
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Gateway This function sets the default gateway number. This number is represented by a decimal notation where the decimal values are divided by points in four fields. Each field ranges between 0 and 255. Use the ↓ or ↑ keys to increase or decrease the values in one field. Press the key to save the selected values (SAVING CHANGE displays) and to move ENTER...
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Hostname The host is identified by a name. This function allows to create the name of the init host using a string of characters. Use the ↓ or ↑ keys to scroll the characters. Press the ENTER key to save the selected value (SAVING CHANGE displays) and to move to the next character of the string.
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Security User Name This function allows to create the security user name to log into the WEB server using a string of characters. Use the ↓ or ↑ keys to scroll the characters. Press the key to ENTER save the selected value (SAVING CHANGE displays) and to move to the next character of the string.
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E-mail Address This function is displayed only if the SMTP ENAB. function is selected in Y. This function allows to write the e-mail address where you can notify the failures using a string of characters. Use the ↓ or ↑ keys to scroll the characters. Press the key to ENTER save the selected value (SAVING CHANGE displays) and to move to the next character of...
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Print Server Name in Novell Network This function is displayed only if the NOV.ENAB. function is selected in Y. This function allows to create the print server name in the Novell network using a string of characters. Use the ↓ or ↑ keys to scroll the characters. Press the key to save the ENTER selected value (SAVING CHANGE displays) and to move to the next character of the string.
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Queue Name in Novell Network This function is displayed only if the NOV.ENAB. function is selected in Y. This function allows to create the print queue name in the Novell network using a string of characters. Use the ↓ or ↑ keys to scroll the characters. Press the key to save the ENTER selected value (SAVING CHANGE displays) and to move to the next character of the string.
Selecting Key Lockout Select any key to be locked-out as shown below. KEY LOCKOUT Key lockout controls which operator panel keys (see K in this User’s Manual) are active in order to prevent inadvertent operator key depression from interrupting normal printer function. To select keys for lockout, press the key to go from the top ENTER level to the second level.
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FF/LOAD key KEYLOCK: FF/LOAD ENTER ↓ KEY:FF/LOAD>NEV ↓ KEY:FF/LOAD:ONL ↓ KEY:FF/LOAD:ALW LF key KEYLOCK: LINEFEED ENTER ↓ KEY:LINEFEED>ONL ↓ KEY:LINEFEED:ALW ↓ KEY:LINEFEED:NEV MENU key key cannot be locked out during power on. MENU KEYLOCK: MENU ENTER ↓ KEY:MENU>NEV ↓ KEY:MENU:ONL ↓...
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PAPER DOWN key KEYLOCK: PAPER DN ENTER ↓ KEY:PAPER DN>ONL ↓ KEY:PAPER DN:ALW ↓ KEY:PAPER DN:NEV TEAR OFF key KEYLOCK: TEAROFF ENTER ↓ KEY:TEAROFF>NEV ↓ KEY:TEAROFF:ONL ↓ KEY:TEAROFF:ALW PARK/PATH key KEYLOCK: PRK/PATH ENTER ↓ KEY:PRK/PATH>NEV ↓ KEY:PRK/PATH:ONL ↓ KEY:PRK/PATH:ALW FORMAT key KEYLOCK: FORMAT ENTER...
Assigning a Format to a Paper Path Any of the four formats may be assigned to both paper paths as shown below. PATH/FORMAT This function assigns the Format indicated to the Paper Path. The same Format may be assigned to both Paper Paths. The Format changes: a) if the paper path changes.
Selecting Fixed or Numeric Program Units Select the Program units as shown below. PROGRAM UNITS To change the Program units, press the key to go from the top level to the second ENTER level as shown below: Program Units Choose the type of Program units for menu selection of the following parameters: - Top reference: Form Length - Left print reference: Top/Bottom/Left/Right margins.
Printing the Contents of the Menus Changes to the System Menu can be listed using the print status features. The printer displays the message below when this item is on the top level: PRINT STATUS There are three different menu listings that you can obtain: SYSTEM, CONFIG and FORMATS.
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CURRENT CONFIGURATION PRINTOUT CURRENT ---------- FONT STYLE COURIER DRAFT MODE NORMAL CHARS PER INCH TOP REF 0/90 LINES/INCH FORM LENGTH TOP MARGIN BOT MARGIN LEFT MARGIN RGHT MARGIN LEFT REF 0/120 BOLD UNDERLINE FWIDTH UL DOUBLE HI OVERSCORE PROPORT IMPACT MODE QUIET MODE LABELS TEXT DIRECT...
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- CURRENT CONFIGURATION AND FORMAT PRINTOUT CURRENT FORMAT 1 FORMAT 2 FORMAT 3 FORMAT 4 FONT STYLE COURIER COURIER COURIER COURIER COURIER DRAFT MODE NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL CHARS PER INCH TOP REF 0/90 0/90 0/90 0/90 0/90 LINES/INCH FORM LENGTH TOP MARGIN BOT MARGIN...
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION PRINTOUT FIRMWARE CODE: Ver. 1.00 784100395 1100 CPS MODEL LAN CODE: Ver.01.26 78410018 MAC ADDRESS: 00.06.6D.00.04.20 SYSTEM PARAMETERS --------------------------------------------------- CHARACTER SET EPSON ITALIC ANSI NATIONAL SET EPSON ANSI CHARACTER TABLE EPSON CODE437 CODE437 ANSI CODE437 LCD LANGUAGE ENGLISH IBM OPTIONS COMP CHR AUTO CR...
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OTHER OPTIONS AUTO LF DOUBLE LF AUTO WRAP AUTO TEAR RETRACT TIME CONFIRM PARK MOVE PAPER NVRAM SAVE CLEAR MARGIN 2 BOX OPTION CAN CODE BACKUP NONE GUARD BAR SLASH ZERO BELL ENABLE NATIVE COMND ONLIN DFAULT OFLN ONLIN AT LOD RIBBON TYPE BLACK GAP ASSIGN...
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SLCT POLARIT PE POLARITY SERIAL OPTIONS BAUD RATE 9600 DATA BITS (displayed if the serial I/F board is installed in the PARITY TYPE NONE printer) ETX/ACK ROBUST XON XON/XOF STAT BUFF DTR STATUS FA/BU RTS STATUS FA/BU SRTS STATUS FA/BU DTR POLARITY RTS POLARITY SRTS POLARIT...
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PATH/FORMAT FRONT1 CURRENT FRONT2 CURRENT PROGRAM UNIT FIXED ALIGNMENT...
There are 14 primary headings in the Operational Menu as shown below. Each primary heading has one or two levels below it: 1. FONT STYLE 2. DRAFT MODE 3. CPI 4. PAGE SETUP 5. LINE SETUP 6. PRINT MODES 7. SPECIAL MODES 8.
Entering Operational Menu To enter the Operational Menu, proceed as follows: 1. Hold the key down in the off line state. The LCD displays the following message: MENU OPERATIONAL MENU 2. Then, the first menu item: FONT STYLE Moving within the Operational Menu 1.
Selecting the Font Style Select the font styles as shown below. The font styles stored in Font card will be displayed after the FONT:DRAFT function. FONT STYLE To change the font styles, press the key to go from the top level to the second level ENTER as shown below: FONT STYLE...
Selecting the Draft Print Mode Select the draft modes of the printing. DRAFT MODE To change the draft mode, press the key to go from the top level to the second level ENTER as shown below. NORMAL: selects the Draft print mode at normal speed. HS: selects the Draft print mode at high speed.
Selecting the Page Setup Select page setup as shown below. PAGE SETUP To change the page setup, press the key to go from the top level to the second level ENTER as shown below. There are five page setup selections: Top Print Reference When using pre-printed forms, it may be desirable to begin printing at a particular position on the first form and at the same position on successive forms.
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Form Length Select the form length in 1 line increments at the currently selected lpi or in inches depending upon System Menu (P The maximum form length is 24 inches. PAGE: FORM LENGTH ENTER ↓ or ↑ ( PAGE:LNGTH:1-144 66 lpi default) Top Margin Select the top margin in 1 line increments at the currently selected lpi or in inches depending upon System Menu (P...
Selecting the Line Setup Select line setup as shown below. LINE SETUP To change the line setup, press the key to go from the top level to the second level ENTER as shown below. There are three line setup selections: Left Margin Select the left margin (up to 13.4 inches) in CPI or in inches depending upon System Menu ).
Selecting the Print Modes Select the print modes as shown below. PRINT MODES To change the print mode parameters, press the key to go from the top level to the ENTER second level as shown below. There are six print mode selections: Bold Mode Y: Enables bold print mode.
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Double High Mode Y: Enables double high print mode. N: Disables double high print mode. PRINT: DOUBLE HI ENTER ↓ PRINT:DBLHI>N ↓ PRINT:DBLHI:Y Overscore Mode Y: Enables overscore print mode. N: Disables overscore print mode. PRINT: OVERSCORE ENTER ↓ PRINT:O-SCORE>N ↓...
Selecting the Special Modes Select the special modes as shown below. SPECIAL MODES To change the special mode parameters, press the key to go from the top level to ENTER the second level as shown below. There are five print mode selections: Impact Mode HIG: increases print wire drive pulse width.
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Labels Y: Inhibits a backward motion, inhibits tear off and parks in forward direction. In order to prevent reverse feeding (and thus reduce chance of label peeling), you may select LABELS:Y. N: Sets normal operation. SPEC: LABELS ENTER ↓ SPEC:LABELS>N ↓...
Adjusting for the Thickness of Your Forms You can select three mutually independent methods of making the adjustment for the thickness (also known as the print head-to-paper gap) of the forms you plan to use. FORM THICKNESS To change the methods, press the key to go from the top level to the second level as ENTER shown below:...
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Automatic Gap Adjust This, the easiest method, causes the printer to automatically make the adjustment based upon the form thickness selected. This is the recommended method. An"offset" to this automatic adjustment may be selected in order to fine-tune the gap to your forms. The range of the offset is from -8/+8.
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Fixed Print Adjust This method sets the gap and fine tunes it at the same time. This method is recommended for forms of varying thickness such as shipping notices and envelopes. The range of the fixed gap is from 0.3 to 8.6. A selection of 1.0 is the best for single part 20lbs. (75 g/m ).
Selecting the Emulation Select the emulation as shown below. EMULATION To change the emulation, press the key to go from the top level to the second level ENTER as shown below. EMULATION ENTER ↓ EMUL>EPSON FX ↓ EMUL:IBMXL3 ↓ EMUL:3410ANSI ↓...
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Up to four formats can be defined and the format parameters stored in NVRAM: - FORM#1 - FORM#2 - FORM#3 - FORM#4 SAVE TO FORMAT ENTER ↓ SAVE TO>NONE ↓ SAVE TO:FORM#1 ↓ SAVE TO:FORM#2 ↓ SAVE TO:FORM#3 ↓ SAVE TO:FORM#4 The savable parameters are: Font Style, Character per inch, Lines per inch, Print Modes, Special Modes, Form Length, Left Margin, Right Margin, Top Margin, Bottom Margin, Top Print Reference, Left Reference,...
Printing the Contents of the Menus Changes to the Operational Menu can be listed using the print status feature below. The printer displays the message below when this item is on the top level: PRINT STATUS There are three different menu listings that you can obtain: SYSTEM, CONFIG and FORMATS: CONFIG: This selection prints the contents of the current configuration.
Clearing Contents of the Input Buffer Select the clear buffer function as shown below. CLEAR BUFFER Data received from the host and as yet unprinted will be erased (Y) or not (N) based upon your selection. Press the key to go from the top level to the second level as shown ENTER below.
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Test Mode Y: Enabling this mode causes the printer to print a rolling ASCII pattern (with the right margin value established by the P setting or user established value). The LCD displays: TEST MODE and the Menu is exited. The printer will be in the off line state while the test pattern is printing. •...
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Hexadecimal Dump Mode Y: Enabling this mode causes the printer to print the hexadecimal value of each character received. When finished using the Hex Dump feature, it is necessary to disable it by selecting N or by turning power off. While in the Hex Dump mode, the printer will not respond to any control or escape codes since it will print out the value of those codes instead.
Selecting a Stored Format Recalls one of the formats stored by the S section of the Operational Menu. All current configuration parameters will be over-written with the values from the format selected. You can also use the key to achieve the same result. FORMAT SELECT FORMAT ENTER...
It is important to use the correct paper for obtaining the best performance. See the information table below: Fanfold Paper Loading Mode Front1 Tractor Front2 Tractor (option) Width 76 to 432 mm 76 to 432 mm 3 to 17 inches 3 to 17 inches Length 76 to 609 mm...
Loading Paper Using the Front1 Push Tractor Assembly 1. Open the tractor area cover lifting it upwards until it stops.
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. Unlock the tractor sets of the Front1 tractor assembly moving the levers up. Slide the left tractor set to the first printing column.
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3. Space the paper guides along the tractor bar. Open the left and right tractor set covers. . Hold the fanfold paper in front of the tractor sets insert paper perforation on the left tractor set pins and close the left tractor set cover.
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5. Insert the paper on the right tractor set pins, make sure the paper goes under the paper sensor and close the right tractor set cover.
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6. Match the left tractor set for the first printing position, i.e. the left paper margin must match the eleventh notch on the printer cabinet. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...
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7. Adjust the right tractor set gently to remove slack from the paper. Make sure the paper is not taut. 8. Lock the left and right tractor sets moving it in place moving the lever down.
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Close the tractor area cover. Press key to load the paper into the printer. LOAD/FF To select the Front1 Push paper path, press the key until the led is turned on. PATH Front1 The paper will load automatically to the first print line position. If paper does not load automatically, then press the key and the LCD displays: LOAD/FF...
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The printed paper is ejected from the rear of the printer. If paper starts to load but is not successful, and the error message PAPER OUT:FRONT1 is displayed, then the paper sensor may require ‘tuning’ to the ambient lighting conditions in your office (the paper sensors used are light sensitive devices and improve paper loading accuracy).
Make sure the printer has been turned off for at least 15 minutes before starting any cleaning operations. Periodic cleaning will help keep the printer in top condition so that it will always provide optimal performance. • Use a neutral detergent or water solution on a soft cloth to clean dirt and grease from the cabinet of the printer.
1. Make sure that the printer is turned off for at least 15 minutes. Pay attention to the print head because it becomes hot during operation. 2. Open the top printer cover. 3. Slide the ribbon guide out of the print head.
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4. Free white plastic snap pushing the tab towards the back of the printer and simultaneously lifting it off the ribbon shifter. 5. Remove the used ribbon cartridge by lifting it up. Now, you are ready to insert the new ribbon cartridge. See "R "...
To determine any printer setting, and to check if the printer is working well, print the self-test. Proceed as follows: 1. Press the key to disable the printer. The led should go out and the LCD ON LINE ON LINE displays: OFF LINE 2.
When an error condition occurs: • the printer enters WAIT state. • the display will show the first message indication the error. Then, another second message will be displayed giving more specific information about the error condition. After you have alleviated the error condition, press always the ON LINE key to reset the error condition.
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Messages Indication Solution JAM ON FRONT1 A paper jam error condition Check the Front1 Push tractor assembly CHECK PAPER occurs in Front1 paper path. and remove the jammed paper. Press the key to clear the error ON LINE condition. If paper jams are not present and the error message still appears, refer to in the Initial Set-Up (ISU) Menu.
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Messages Indication Solution PAPER JAM A paper jam error condition Check both paper paths and remove the CHECK ALL PATHS occurs in Front1 and/or jammed paper. Front2 paper paths. Press the key to clear the error ON LINE condition. If this error is displayed during the parking procedure of fanfold paper, first press the key to cancel the jam...
If you need to ship your printer, it is necessary to repack it to avoid damaging during the transport. Proceed as follows: When repacking the printer always use the original packing material. 1. Find the packing material and the repacking kit. 2.
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3. Insert the plastic bag over the printer and slide the packing box over the printer.
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4. Insert the four polystyrene angles into the packing box and the polystyrene panel onto the printer. P o lystyren e P an e ls P o lystyren e A ng le s...
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5. Insert the printer accessories onto the polystyrene panel. Close the packing box and fix it to the transport panel by means of the packing strip, inserting the plastic angles between the packing strip and the carton. 6. Fix the packing ribbon with the corresponding clips.
An optional second push tractor assembly (1A3003B11) can be installed on the printer. This tractor assembly allows the handling of a second fanfold paper. Installing/Removing the Front2 Push Tractor Assembly This Front2 push tractor assembly can be installed on the Front1 push tractor.
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1. Align the hooks on both sides of the Front2 tractor with the pins on the Front1 push tractor. 2. Push the Front2 tractor until it is fully engaged.
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3. Insert the connector cable in the electrical connector located in the lower push tractor. 4. Rotate the Front2 push tractor onto the Front1 push tractor.
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If you need to remove the Front2 Push tractor assembly: Turn the printer off. Disconnect the connector cable and press on the push buttons to disengage the Front2 tractor assembly.
Loading Paper Using the Front2 Push Tractor Assembly (Option) 1. Open the tractor area cover turning it upwards until it stops. 2. Unlock the tractor sets of the Front2 tractor assembly moving the levers...
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3. Space the paper guides along the tractor bar. Open the left and right tractor set covers. 4. Hold the fanfold paper in front of the tractor sets and insert the paper perforation on the left tractor set pins and close the left tractor set cover.
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6. Position the left tractor set for printing, matching the left paper margin with the eleventh notch on the printer cabinet and lock it in place. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 7. Adjust the right tractor set gently to remove slack from the paper.
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8. Close the tractor area cover. 9. Press the key to load the paper into the printer. LOAD/FF To select the Front2 Push paper path, press the key until the led is turned on. PATH Front2 The paper will load automatically to the first print line position. If paper does not load automatically, then press the key and the LCD displays: LOAD/FF...
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The printed paper is ejected from the rear of the printer. If paper starts to load but is not successful, and the error message PAPER OUT:FRONT2 is displayed, then the paper sensor may require ‘tuning’ to the ambient lighting conditions in your office (the paper sensors used are light sensitive devices and improve paper loading accuracy).
Loading Paper Using the Front1 Push Tractor Assembly when the Front2 Push Tractor Assembly (Option) is Installed When the Front2 Push tractor assembly is installed and you need load paper on the Front1 Push tractor assembly follow this paper loading procedure: Open the tractor area cover turning it upwards until it stops.
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Insert the fanfold paper between the Front1 and the Front2 Push tractor assemblies then proceed to load the paper as described in the L follow steps 2 through 8. When the fanfold paper has been loaded on the Front1 Push tractor assembly, reposition Front2 Push...
A cabinet option (1A3003B13) is available as perfect support for the printer and improves the printer paper handling. Installing the Printer on the Cabinet 1. For the assembly of the cabinet, please refer to the instructions you receive together with cabinet option.
Connecting the Ground Cable Connect the ground cable on the rear of the printer to the cabinet. Do not forget to disconnect the ground cable if you need to repack the printer for shipment.
3DSHU +DQGOLQJ ZLWK WKH 3ULQWHU &DELQHW The cabinet is provided with two inner shelves to lay the paper staples. 3RVLWLRQLQJ WKH 3DSHU 6WDSOH /RDGHG RQ WKH )URQW 3XVK 7UDFWRU $VVHPEO\ After loading the paper in the Front1 tractor assembly (see the L section described before): 1.
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Positioning the Paper Staple Loaded on the Front2 Push Tractor Assembly After loading the paper in the Front2 tractor assembly (see L 1. Open the cabinet door and lay the paper staple onto the lower shelf. 2. Close the printer cabinet door and the tractor area cover.
Stacking the Printed Paper on the Printer Cabinet The printed paper is ejected from the rear of the printer and can be stacked using the rear stacker of the cabinet. P a p e r O u tp u t P rin te d P ap e r S ta cke r...
A LAN Interface board is available for the network connections through an integrated Ethernet 10/100 Base-T interface, which coexists with the parallel interface. For the installation of this board, please refer to the Installation Guide (GEK-01057) you receive together with the Ethernet 10/100 Base-T board option (1A3000PRA).
Printing Characteristics Print Head Matrix 18 pins Print Head Life 700 mil characters (draft) Print Speed (cps) Draft Quality DP Text 10 cpi Normal High Speed 1100 Throughput ECMA 132 (pages/hour) Draft Quality DP Text 10 cpi Normal High Speed 730...
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Character Matrix (dots per inch) HS Draft Draft DP Text 10 cpi 9 x 9 12 x 9 20 x 18 20 x 9 12 cpi 10 x 9 20 x 18 20 x 9 15 cpi 10 x 9 20 x 18 20 x 9 17,1 cpi...
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Characters Sets Standard PC IBM Character Sets CS1 and CS2 EPSON Italic Character Set EPSON National Variations USA, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Denmark-1, Sweden, Italy, Japan, Spain-1, Norway, Denmark-2, Spain-2, Latin America, Korea, Legal, Netherlands, Anglo-Universal, Spanish-America, Portugal, Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, Greece, Yugoslavia, Cyrillic Character Codes Tables USA/Western Europe (CP437), Multilingual (CP850), Greek (CP851), Eastern Europe (CP852), Turkish (CP853), Russian (CP855), Euro PC...
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Paper Handling Base Configuration FRONT1 TRACTOR Fanfold Width: 76 to 432 mm (3 to 17 inches) Fanfold Length: 76 to 609 mm (3 to 24 inches) Copies: 1 original + 7 copies Max. Thickness: 0,635 mm (0.025 inches) Weight (g/m Original: 55 to150 Other Sheets: 45 to 75 Carbon Paper: 35...
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Physical and Electrical Characteristics Interfaces Parallel Centronics - 36 pin Amphenol connector Receive Buffer: max. 32 Kbytes Serial RS-232/C and RS-422/A - dB 25 connector Baud Rate: 300 to 38400 bps, DTR & XonXoff flow Receive Buffer: max. 32 Kbytes Automatic interface switching Reliability Requirements MTBF...
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Noise Level < 56 dBA Environment Conditions Storage Conditions Temperature - 40° to 50° C Relative Humidity 10%t o 90% RH (non condensing) Operating Conditions Temperature 10° to 38° C Relative Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non condensing) Paper Conditions Temperature 16°...
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Physical dimensions – Printer Cabinet Option Height printer table: 666 mm (16,92 inches) paper stacker: 512 mm (13,01 inches) Width 726 mm (18,44 inches) Depth without paper stacker: 522 mm (13,26 inches) with paper stacker: 790 mm (20,17 inches) Weight 40 kg Consumables Black 20 MC Ribbon...
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 interference by one or more of the following measures:...
Compliance Statement (Europe) 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.
EN61000-4-4:1995 E.F.T EN61000-4-5:1995 Surge EN61000-4-6:1996 R.F. Common mode EN61000-4-11:1994 Voltage dips and interruptions 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...
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