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  • Page 1 GENICOM 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99031E...
  • Page 2 Cet appareil numérique est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (GERMANY) Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs: Hermit wird bescheinigt, dass der Machinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18.01.1991: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß EN27779-1991. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 3: Energy Star

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

  • Page 4: International Compliance

    EN61000-4-6:1996 R.F. Common mode EN61000-4-11:1994 Voltage dips and interruptions Trademark Acknowledgements GENICOM is a registered trademark of GENICOM L.L.C. The following companies own the other trademarks used in this manual: GENICOM L.L.C.: Centronics; International Business Machines Corporation: IBM; Epson Corporation: Epson;...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    NSTALLING THE APER ANDLING YSTEM ) ......................... 10 ABINET MODELS .......................... 12 ELECTING THE APER 5050/5100 (55 ) CABINET M ................12 ODEL Wire Paper Guide ........................... 13 ............................. 15 OADING APER Manual Paper Loading ........................... 15 Semiautomatic Paper Loading ........................ 19 ......................
  • Page 6 Top Print Ref..............................59 Left Print Ref ..............................60 Horiz Expansion..............................61 Vert Expansion..............................62 VertExp Options ..............................63 Print Modifiers ..............................64 Print Options ..............................65 Print Control...............................66 Define LF ..............................66 Define CR ..............................66 Define FF ..............................67 Define HT ..............................67 VertMove ..............................67 AutoWrap..............................68 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Page CHAPTER 5. USING THE SET UP MENU (CONTINUED) FF @ TOF ..............................68 GENPTROPTS ..............................69 Slew Rate ................................69 Save Format ............................70 I/F ..............................71 ELECT I/F S ..............................71 ETTINGS MultiSource............................. 72 Parallel Setup............................73 Serial ............................... 74 Serial Type .................................74 Serial Setup ................................75 Protocol ...............................75...
  • Page 8 LOC Copy FF............................118 FF Before LC ............................119 Interv Req..............................119 Irq Err TO ..............................120 Irq Bsy TO ..............................120 CR at MPP+1 ............................121 NL at MPP+1 ............................121 FF Data ..............................122 FF EndBuff ...............................122 Null Sup ..............................123 FF Pos ...............................123 viii 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Page CHAPTER 5. USING THE SET UP MENU (CONTINUED) Auto Funct..............................123 LAST LF/FF .............................124 Supp CCode ..............................124 VCS................................124 Comm................................125 ............................... 126 ELECT ............................127 ETTINGS ANSI (4800)............................127 ANSI (4410)............................127 FX286E ..............................128 Proprinter.............................. 128 P 300/600 .............................. 129 DEC LG..............................
  • Page 10 Replacement Procedure ........................162 Resetting Print Head Counters......................165 APPENDIX A UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ..................167 (5050/5100 50 ) ....................167 NPACKING ODEL Unpacking (5050/5100 55 or 60 dBa Model)..................170 Repacking.............................. 172 APPENDIX B PAPER SPECIFICATIONS ....................173 ......................... 173 ECOMMENDED APER EIGHTS APPENDIX C CONSIDERATIONS FOR OPERATION ................

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Ideal for manufacturing pick lists and shipping documents ▪ Remote network printing ▪ Auto interface switching ▪ Top demand exit or rear exit standard (5050/5100 (55 or 60 dBa) Cabinet Model) ▪ Industrial graphics, bar codes, and labels Other characteristics include: Input voltage: ▪...

  • Page 12: Reference Usage

    (See pictures below.) ORGANIZATION OF THIS MANUAL This User’s Manual covers the 5050/5100 model printers. Some procedures discussed in this manual are cabinet specific. The differences are noted within sections where possible and separated into sections where necessary.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Getting Started

    See Figure 2-1. Note The printer should be initially setup following the instructions given in this chapter, in the order presented. PUSH DOWN TO LOCK BRAKE TAB Figure 2-1 Brake Tab on Front Caster 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 2.Getting Started...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Power Cord

    CONNECTING THE POWER CORD The 5050/5100 (50, 55 or 60 dBa) Cabinet Model printer is equipped with an auto-switching power supply and can be connected to either a 115V or 230V source without damage or manually changing a switch setting.

  • Page 15: I/O Interface Card Options Available

    There are two expansion slots located in the rear of the printer. The interface options available are: ▪ Legacy parallel ▪ DPSL (Dataproducts short line) ▪ DPLL (Dataproducts long line) ▪ IBM/TX/CX ▪ Ethernet (10/100, 10baseT, and Token Ring) 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 2.Getting Started...

  • Page 16: Description Of The Control Panel

    The processing LED indicator lights should be unlit before making menu changes. Note The control panel mount on the 5050/5100 is hinged so that it can be tilted forward to remove the ribbon deck for service. 5050/5100 User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Beeper

    The keys are raised rubber-type switches used to make menu selections, clear faults, and position the paper. An explanation of the keys’ functions is given in the following section on “Operation of the Control Panel.” 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 2.Getting Started...

  • Page 18: Operation Of The Control Panel

    Pressing the ▲ (up) or ▼ (down) menu browse keys allows navigation up or down a level of menus. While in a user set option, these keys are used for data entry. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 19: Data Entry

    If the Select key is pressed, the display shows the selection as from above: 22.9 USER SET. If the Clear key is used, the menu entry returns to the previous (higher) level showing XX.X User Set as above without changing the CPI. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 2.Getting Started...

  • Page 20: Installing The Paper Handling System

    See Figure 2-4. Note The 5050/5100 (50 dBa) Cabinet Model has an internally installed paper handling aid. The paper shelf hangs on the back of the printer near the floor. The paper rack hooks onto the two end wire loops protruding from the rear paper exit.
  • Page 21 WIRE LOOP Figure 2-5 Rear View 5050/5100 (55 and 60 dba) CABINET Model shown 6. After the rack is hooked into place, swing it up as shown in the illustration on the left and connect the two static ground wires.

  • Page 22: Selecting The Paper Path

    SELECTING THE PAPER PATH 5050/5100 (55 and 60 dBa) CABINET MODEL ONLY This printer has a top exit paper path and a rear exit paper path. The top path is used when forms or peel-off labels are printed from the printer individually.

  • Page 23: Wire Paper Guide

    5050/5100 (55 or 60 DbA) cabinet Model) Note To have paper exit through the top (5050/5100 (55 or 60 dBa) Cabinet Model only), the paper guide must be removed. Placing a hand under the paper guide at the left end, lift up and away at an angle.
  • Page 24 This holds the part in place horizontally. The small ring on the paper guide slides onto the corresponding prong on the paper deflector. PAPER GUIDE WIRES LEFT CLOSEST MOUNTING TOGETHER BRACKET PRONG FIGURE 2-12 REINSTALLING THE PAPER GUIDE (LEFT VIEW) 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 25: Loading Paper

    Manual Paper Loading To load paper in the printer, complete the following steps: 1. Raise the top cover to the open position. On 5050/5100 (55 or 60 Paper Out dBa) Cabinet Model printers, press the front latch to unlock the cover.
  • Page 26 RIGHT TRACTOR TRACTOR FIGURE 2-15 TOP VIEW OF PRINTER 5050/5100 (55 dBa) CABINET MODEL SHOWN) Note Either cut the top off the box of paper or tape the flaps down to prevent snagging the paper as it leaves the box.
  • Page 27 6. On 5050/5100 (55 or 60 dBa) Cabinet Model printers, grasp the bottom edge of the front access panel of the printer and lift it to the open position. A magnetic latch will hold the panel open. See Figure 2-16.
  • Page 28 TO LOCK FIGURE 2-18 RIGHT HAND 14. Close the front cover. For the 5050/5100 (55 dBa) Cabinet Model printers, close the front access panel of the printer (Figure 2-13), and then close the front cabinet door.

  • Page 29: Semiautomatic Paper Loading

    3. Press the FF key to move the paper up through the printer to the upper tractors. 4. Load the paper onto the upper tractors and close the tractor doors. Unlock and adjust the upper right tractor as needed. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 2.Getting Started...

  • Page 30: Horizontal Positioning Of The Paper

    HORIZONTAL POSITIONING OF THE PAPER The column indicator label is located just below the left upper tractor on the 5050/5100 model. The marks on the label are set up for paper with a 1/2-inch perforation strip. See Figure 2-19. Use this label as a guide to position the paper horizontally within the printer.

  • Page 31: The Ribbon Deck

    After the ribbon cartridge is in place and the locking lever has been turned to the RUN position, the ribbon drive knob is turned clockwise to manually advance the ribbon fabric. See Figure 2-20. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 2.Getting Started...

  • Page 32: The Ribbon Cartridge

    FIGURE 2-21 ABOUT THE RIBBON RIBBON INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL 1. Raise the top cover. On the 5050/5100 (55 or 60 dBa) model printers, press the front latch (Figure 2-13) to unlock the cover. 2. Turn the print gap wheel to the LOAD position.
  • Page 33 2. After the cartridge is in place, grasp the ribbon shipping tab on the ribbon cartridge and pull it up and towards the left to remove it from the cartridge. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 2.Getting Started...
  • Page 34 4. Turn the ribbon locking lever counterclockwise to the RUN position. Turn the ribbon drive knob clockwise to unwind any ribbon fabric that has been wound onto the spool. The yellow spool knob will stop turning when all fabric has been unwound. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 35: Removing A Ribbon

    2. Turn the print gap wheel to the LOAD position. If necessary, see Figure 2-14 3. Turn the ribbon locking lever clockwise to the LOAD position. If necessary, see Figure 2-24. 4. Lift the ribbon off the ribbon deck. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 2.Getting Started...

  • Page 36: Setting The Print Gap

    Adjust the print gap wheel to produce the best quality possible. Reading the Scale The print gap wheel on the 5050/5100 has two scales to aid in setting the proper gap. See Figure 2-25. WHITE SCALE...

  • Page 37: Using The Black Scale

    Note Too much tension may tear the paper or elongate the holes. HIGHER TENSION LOWER PAPER TENSION LEVER FIGURE 2–26 PAPER TENSION LEVER 5050/5100 MODEL 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 2.Getting Started...

  • Page 38: Power-On Sequence

    7. Press On Line key to return the printer an offline status or press CLEAR key move backward up to a previous level of selections. 8. Press the On Line key again. This will return the printer to an online status. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 39 If printing becomes lighter gradually over a period of time, the ribbon may need replacing. Sample Test Pattern 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 2.Getting Started...

  • Page 40: Chapter 3. Operating The Printer

    Depressing the Select key while online activates the status display. The LCD cycles through and displays the current printer settings, including Format, Font Style, Code Page, CPI, Interface, Printer Emulation and I/F Emulation. Press the Clear key to terminate this display. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 41: Main Menu

    For procedures on navigating the maintenance menu, see Chapter 6. For a complete listing of menu selections, see Maintenance Menu Map in Appendix I. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 3. Operating the Printer...

  • Page 42: Menu Control

    The active format can be parameters that were entered through the control panel, sent from the host, or one of the stored formats selected. The active format is labeled ACTIVE on the status page printout. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 43: Setting Up The Active Format

    LPI is set to 6, printing will start on line 7. Lines 1- 6 (1 inch) will be skipped. After the form has been set up, a LPI change will not alter the length of the offset distance. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 3. Operating the Printer...

  • Page 44: Low Paper Printing

    Paper Supply for additional information.) The printer will finish the job inside the printer buffer when the printer is replenished with paper and back online with the appropriate form settings. (See “Setting TOF” for additional information.) 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 45: Replenishing Paper Supply

    4. Press TOF key and place the printer Online. (If necessary, see Setting Top of Form below.) 5. Press the Clear key to clear the fault displays. 6. Press the On Line key to place the printer online. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 3. Operating the Printer...

  • Page 46: Setting Top Of Form

    Press the On Line key to place the printer online. Note To ensure proper printing integrity, do not print within 1/8 inch of perforations. PAPER PERFORATION FIGURE 3-1 PAPER PERFORATION CORRECTLY POSITIONED BETWEEN UPPER TRACTORS 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 47: Paper Tear-Off Feature

    Pressing the View key a second time will cause the paper to move back down until it is positioned at the print wires ready for printing. Receipt of any data will also retract the paper to the print position. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 3. Operating the Printer...

  • Page 48: The Interlock Circuit

    When to Initialize Initialize the printer when: ▪ It is desirable to reset the printer to the factory default settings. ▪ After new software has been installed. ▪ Repair actions involving the logic circuit boards have been made. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 49: Using The Keypad To Initialize

    It is recommended that a status page and format page be printed before performing this option. Use these printouts to re-configure formats, settings, and/or options after resetting to factory defaults. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 3. Operating the Printer...

  • Page 50: Control Panel Initialization

    Emulations option will reset all emulation settings in the printer to factory set default values or settings. The Complete option will reset the printer to factory set defaults for all interfaces, all previously saved formats, and all emulations. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 51: Using The Menu Control Menu

    If some or all of the menus are locked out, clear the condition by repeating the power cycle while holding down the FF and ↑ (paper move Up Arrow) as discussed previously and enable some or all of the menus. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 3. Operating the Printer...

  • Page 52: Chapter 4. Using The Operator Menu

    Show is displayed in the lower right corner of Show the LCD. 2. Press the ▼ (down) menu browse key to access the show options. Show 3. Press the Select key to select a show option. The following Software IDs describes each selection available. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 53: Software Ids

    Selecting this option will print the current settings of the printer. Press the Clear key to stop printing. The following two pages, are a sample printout of the status page, reflecting the factory default settings with standard software installed. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 4. Using the Operator Menu...
  • Page 54 ANSI (4800) Filter Parallel (1284) None Serial None Expansion1 None Expansion2 None Horiz Tab 00.80” 01.60” 02.40” 03.20” 04.00” 04.80” 05.60” 06.40” 07.20” 08.00” 08.80” 09.60” 10.40” 11.20” 12.00” 12.80” Vertical Format Vertical Tabs Vert Tab None 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 55 Filter Settings None Maintenance Power On Time 00000:00:00 Print Time 00000:00:00 Memory Usage RAM Size 4096 kB Code Size 2270 kB Heap Used 727 kB Free Mem 695 kB RibbonMonitor Disable 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 4. Using the Operator Menu...

  • Page 56: Sample Format Page

    Sample Format Page Selecting this option will print a description of optional pre-saved format (also known as a form.) Press the Clear key to stop printing. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 57 VertExp Options Default (top) Print Modifiers Doublestrike Disable Emphasized Disable Print Options UpperCase Disable High Speed Enable Print Control Define LF LF = CR + LF Define CR CR + CR 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 4. Using the Operator Menu...

  • Page 58: Sample Code Page

    Software IDs on the Status Page printout. It does not reflect selections or settings, either default or customer-defined. Press the Clear key to stop printing. The following is an example of the font page printout. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 59 KU 42(KU Thai) TIS 11(TS 988) TIS 13 (IBM Std) TIS 16 (SIC Old) TIS 17 (SIC STD) TIS 18 (General) HP3000 Greek DEC Greek Farsi A Farsi B Farsi C 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 4. Using the Operator Menu...

  • Page 60: Test Pattern

    This menu option is used to clear the printer’s buffer. 1. While in the Operator menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until Discard Job is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 61: Chapter 5. Using The Set Up Menu

    There are two steps to changing or creating a stored format. 1. Modify the format. (See “Modify Format” for procedures and menu options.) 2. Save the format. (See “Save Format” for procedures and menu options.) 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 62: Modify Format

    LCD. Pressing the Clear key does not erase the values entered, but does allow the user to exit the User Set menu. Note Repeat this section if further changes are necessary. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 63: Font Style

    Under Code Page/Country, there are two sub-menus, Code Page and Country. (See Operator Menu Map in Appendix I for selections available.) COUNTRY CODE PAGE 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 64: Code Page

    5. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse keys until the country desired is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD. 6. Press the Select key to select the country. The < symbol will now immediately follow the currently selected country. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 65: Cpi

    LCD. Pressing the Clear key does not erase the values entered, but does allow the user to exit the User Set menu. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 66: Form Length

    LCD. Pressing the Clear key does not erase the values entered, but does allow the user to exit the User Set menu. Note Repeat this section if further changes are necessary. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 67: Left Margin

    LCD. Pressing the Clear key does not erase the values entered, but does allow the user to exit the User Set menu. Note Repeat this section if further changes are necessary. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 68: Right Margin

    LCD. Pressing the Clear key does not erase the values entered, but does allow the user to exit the User Set menu. Note Repeat this section if further changes are necessary. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 69: Top Print Ref

    LCD. Pressing the Clear key does not erase the values entered, but does allow the user to exit the User Set menu. Note Repeat this section if further changes are necessary. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 70: Left Print Ref

    LCD. Pressing the Clear key does not erase the values entered, but does allow the user to exit the User Set menu. Note Repeat this section if further changes are necessary. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 71: Horiz Expansion

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired selection is displayed. 4. Press the Select key to select the horizontal expansion option. The < symbol will now immediately follow the saved horizontal expansion option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 72: Vert Expansion

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired selection is displayed. 4. Press the Select key to select the vertical expansion option. The < symbol will now immediately follow the saved horizontal expansion option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 73: Vertexp Options

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired selection is displayed. 4. Press the Select key to select a VertExp Options option. The < symbol will now immediately follow the saved VertExp Options option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 74: Print Modifiers

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired selection is displayed. 4. Press the Select key to select the Print Modifier option. The < symbol will now immediately follow the saved Print Modifier option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 75: Print Options

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired selection is displayed. 4. Press the Select key to select the Print Options option. The < symbol will now immediately follow the saved Print Options option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 76: Print Control

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired Define CR option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an CR = CR < option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 77: Define Ff

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired VertMove option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an VM=CR+VM< option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 78: Autowrap

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired FF @ TOF option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an Enable< option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 79: Genptropts

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired selection is displayed. < 4. Press the Select key to select the Slew Rate option. The symbol will now immediately follow the saved Slew Rate option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 80: Save Format

    4. Press the Select key to select the format slot. Choosing a blank format will immediately display the format name modified under Format Name. 5. Press the Select key to confirm this format name. Press the Clear key to exit this option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 81: Select I/F

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired interface is displayed. Press the Select key to select MultiSource, Parallel Setup, Serial Setup, Expansion 1, or Expansion 2. The following describes the selections available. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 82: Multisource

    The valid range of values for this option is 006 to 030. Pressing the Clear key does not erase the values entered, but does allow the user to exit the User Set menu. Note Repeat this section if further changes are necessary. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 83: Parallel Setup

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

  • Page 84: Serial

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired setting is displayed in the lower right corner of the display. 4. Press the Select key to enable a setting or disable a setting. The < symbol will now immediately follow the selected setting. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 85: Serial Setup

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired protocol sub-menu selection is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD. The following describes the selections available. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 86: Xon/Xoff

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse keys until the desired CD(DTR) option is displayed in the LCD. 4. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will now immediately follow the enabled setting. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 87: Ca(Rts)

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse keys until the desired SCA(SRTS) option is displayed in the LCD. 4. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will now immediately follow the enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 88: Etx/Ack

    Clear to Send (CB) lead. 1. While in the Serial Setup menu, press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) Serial Setup menu browse key until Inhibit Xmit is displayed in the lower right Inhibit Xmit corner of the display menu. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 89: Lead Polarity

    LCD. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will now immediately follow the enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 90: Parity

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired selection is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will now immediately follow the enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 91: Stop Bits

    LCD. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will now immediately follow the enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 92: High Trip Pt

    LCD. Pressing the Clear key does not erase the values entered, but does allow the user to exit the User Set menu. Note Repeat this section if further changes are necessary. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 93: Expansion1/Expansion2

    The menu options under Expansion1 or Expansion2 are the same. If not labeled, Expansion1 slot is closest to the left side of the printer while facing the rear of the printer for the 5050/5100 cabinet models. Make changes to Expansion1 or Expansion2 settings according to the slot installed.

  • Page 94: Centronics

    (01 - 32 or 33 - 64.) Press the Select key to enable/disable an H Bit strap. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled H Bit strap. 6. Press the, Clear or ▲ (up) menu browse, key to exit this menu. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 95: Dp(Long)

    33 - 64.) Press the Select key to enable/disable a Bit strap. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled Bit strap. Bits 01 - 32 01< 6. Press the Clear, or ▲ (up) menu browse, key to exit this menu. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 96: Token Ring

    4. Press the ▼ (down) menu browse key to access the options. Press Emulation the Select key to enable/disable a setting. The < symbol will 6408< immediately follow an enabled coax setting. 5. Press the Clear, or ▲ (up) menu browse, key to exit this option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 97: Twinax

    Select key to enable/disable a setting. The < symbol will 6408< immediately follow an enabled twinax setting. 5. Press the Clear, or ▲ (up) menu browse, key to exit this option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 98: Tcp/Ip

    Pressing the Clear key does not erase the values entered, but does allow the user to exit the User Set menu. Note Repeat this section if further changes are necessary. Cycle power after entries to activate changes. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 99: Netware

    LCD. 5. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 100: Ibm Host Status

    3. Press the ◄ (left ) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired setting is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD. 4. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 101: Select Filter

    QMS processor. Example 4: Enabling the Hex Dump Filter and SCS simultaneously, will cause the printer to print a hex dump of the output of the SCS processor. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 102: Filter Combinations

    “None” deactivates all interface filters. SCS and IPDS are only selectable if the optional SCS or IPDS software has been loaded. See the Operator Menu Map on page 204 in Appendix I for a complete listing of the selections available. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 103: Filter Settings

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 104: Control Chars

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 105: Igp Terminator

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 106: Default Ocr-B

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 107: Clip Text

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 108: Ignore Char

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 109: Ignore Term

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 110: Control Chars

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 111: Code V

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an < option. The symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 112: Slashed Zero

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 113: Vertical Dpi

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 114: Magnum Spaces

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 115: Ignore Char

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 116: Ipds Bc Density

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 117: Ipds Text

    IBM Format is displayed in the lower right IBM Format corner of the display. 2. Press the ▼ (down) menu browse key to access the configuration settings for IBM Format. The following describes the options available: 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 118: Code Page

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 119: Lpi

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired 10< option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 120: Cpi Override

    4. Press the Clear key after all changes are complete and the desired value is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD. Note Repeat this section if further changes are necessary. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 121: Mpp Override

    4. Press the Clear key after all changes are complete and the desired value is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD. Note Repeat this section if further changes are necessary. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 122: Mpl Override

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 123: Override All

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 124: Hex 1

    ▲ ▼ (up or down) menu browse key increment/decrement the selected numeric digit by one. 4. Press the Clear key after all changes are complete and the desired value is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 125: Hex 2

    LCD menu feature. All options that were previously set using DCF commands can now be set using the LCD menus. The LCD menus is the preferred method. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 126: Dcf 2

    4. Press the Clear key after all changes are complete and the desired value is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD. Note Repeat this section if further changes are necessary. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 127: Dcf Term

    6. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 128: Coax Compat

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 129: Ff Before Lc

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 130: Irq Err To

    4. Press the Clear key after all changes are complete and the desired value is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD. Note Repeat this section if further changes are necessary. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 131: Cr At Mpp+1

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 132: Ff Data

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 133: Null Sup

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 134: Last Lf/Ff

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 135: Comm

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 136: Select Emul

    IPDS option. If the printer is an SCS printer, in the Expansion(n) menu, where (n) is the number of the expansion slot, disable(unselect) the SCS option. See Expansion1/Expansion2 on page 42 for procedures to perform this step. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 137: Emul Settings

    This menu configures the ANSI (4410) emulation. This emulation option is provided for legacy printers. If selected the printer will emulate the GENICOM 4410 or 4440 printer. See the ANSI(4410) table on page 189 in Appendix G for additional information.

  • Page 138: Fx286E

    Press the Select key to enable or disable a Proprinter setting. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled setting. 5. Press the Clear, or ▲ (up) menu browse, key to exit this option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 139: P 300/600

    Press the Select key to enable or disable a DEC LG setting. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled setting. 5. Press the Clear, or ▲ (up) menu browse key to exit this option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 140: Pseries

    Press the Select key to enable or disable a DEC PPL3 setting. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled setting. 5. Press the Clear, or ▲ (up) menu browse, key to exit this option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 141: Engine Options

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired EngineOff Delay option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an 2 Seconds< option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 142: Print Intensity

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired Print Intensity option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an Normal< option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 143: Tearoff Options

    TearOff Options is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD. 2. Press the ▼ (down) menu browse key to access the TearOff Options submenu options. The following describes the TearOff Options sub-menus and options: 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 144: Path

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired Retract option is displayed. Press the Select key to enable or disable an Next TOF< option. The < symbol will immediately follow an enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 145: Auto

    LCD. Pressing the Clear key does not erase the values entered, but does allow the user to exit the User Set menu. Note Repeat this section if further changes are necessary. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 146: Horiz Tab

    LCD. Pressing the Clear key does not erase the values entered, but does allow the user to exit the User Set menu. Note Repeat this section if further changes are necessary. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 147: Vertical Format

    LCD. Pressing the Clear key does not erase the values entered, but does allow the user to exit the User Set menu. Note Repeat this section if further changes are necessary. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Menu...

  • Page 148: Emulation Vfu

    3. Press the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key until the desired Display Lang language is displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD. English< 4. Press the Select key to enable or disable an option. The < symbol will immediately follow the enabled option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 149: Chapter 6. Using The Maintenance Menu

    Press the Select key to cause the printer to perform this operation. Press the Clear key to return to the upper level menu or to Offline state when in a first-level menu. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 6. Using the Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 150: Reset To Deflts

    Online status. 7. If the printer was operating before initialization, it may need to be reconfigured for the specific task at hand. After achieving proper configuration, print a set of status reports and save for future reference. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 151: Alignment

    5. Press the Clear key to stop printing the pattern. Press the On Line key to return the printer to the Local menu status or press the Clear key to move backwards up a level. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 6. Using the Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 152 SIGNATURE PATTERN SAMPLE 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 153: Adjustamplitude

    LCD. Save Amplitude 8. Press the Select key to save the amplitude adjustment. ALIGNMENT TOO WIDE (GAP) ALIGNMENT TOO CLOSE (OVERLAP) PERFECT ALIGNMENT SAMPLE PATTERN 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 6. Using the Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 154: Power On Time

    2. Press the Select key to display the Power Time. In the example to Print Time the left, HHHHH represents hours, MM represents minutes, and HHHHH:MM:SS SS represents seconds. 3. Press the Clear key to return to the previous display. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 155: Ribbonmonitor

    50M and 75 M. The EOL Warning allows setting the End Of Life Warning value for the ribbon. This warning does not cause a fault. It is a monitoring function only. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 6. Using the Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 156: Headservice

    Use the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key to locate the desired print head counter. 3. Press the Select key to reset the count. Note Repeat this section as often as necessary to reset a print head counter. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 157: Print Chart

    None will be displayed in the lower left corner None of the LCD. If there is a failed actuator, the number of the failed actuator will be displayed in the lower left corner of the LCD. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 6. Using the Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 158: Upgrade Flash

    Upgrade Status: displayed in the lower left corner of the LCD. (See Appendix F for Ready the Software Upgrade procedures and additional information.) To exit this function without upgrading the software, cycle the power to the printer. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 159: Chapter 7. Operator Care And Maintenance

    SHIELD THREE THUMBSCREWS FIGURE 7-1 THE RIBBON DECK Caution Use extreme care while cleaning around the ribbon shield area. The shield is constructed of thin metal and the edges are sharp. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 7. Operator Care and Maintenance...

  • Page 160: Operator Troubleshooting

    Initializing the Printer”). Use the initialization procedure when: ▪ Inputs to the control panel are ignored or misinterpreted. ▪ The printer performs unexplained actions or ignores commands. ▪ The printer misinterprets valid commands from the host. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 161 TABLE 7-7 – Serial Interface Errors Print Head Actuator Replacement – Step-by-step replacement instructions and information that may allow using the printer if a replacement print head is not immediately available. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 7. Operator Care and Maintenance...

  • Page 162: Soft Faults

    (see the section on print head replacement). Either Online or Offline will be displayed in upper left corner of the display window. The following fault messages will be displayed in the lower right corner of the display window: 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 163 2. Reload paper and readjust right side tractors, paper tension, and gap. 3. Press the Clear key to clear the fault. Clean the paper motion sensor located on the upper left tractor. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 7. Operator Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 164 Press the Clear key to clear the Ribbon Weld Pass actuators while the printer is fault. suspended. Print gap wheel is turned to the Adjust Gap Wheel to proper Striker Bar Open OPEN position. paper gap. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 165: Miscellaneous Non-Fault Messages

    Paper is in position for tear off at rear paper exit. Tearoff Paper is in position for tear off at top paper exit. See “Tearoff” in Chaper 3 for additional TopTearoff information. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 7. Operator Care and Maintenance...

  • Page 166: Hard Faults

    When a hard fault occurs, the printer will be inoperative. Operator intervention may correct the fault, however service may be required. Correct the condition causing the fault, if possible, and press the CLEAR key to clear the fault display. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 167 Note 1: When a defective wire driver or actuator is found, use the Maintenance Menu to find the position of the bad actuator, position (1-66 for 1000-lpm or 1-33 for 500-lpm). (Also see Chapter 6 “Using the Maintenance Menu” for additional information.) 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 7. Operator Care and Maintenance...

  • Page 168: Electrical Problems

    Serial Interface baud rate may not be • compatible with host. Serial Interface parity selected may not • be compatible with host. Interface settings may not be compatible • with host. Recheck settings and compare to host protocol settings. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 169: Mechanical Problems

    ALL of the actuators or wire drivers are defective. When either of these occur, call for service. • Continue to use printer if light or missing dots can be tolerated temporarily. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 7. Operator Care and Maintenance...

  • Page 170: Self-Test Error Messages

    Check for paper jam or print gap Shuttle Error Shuttle cannot stabilize. adjustment. If either condition does not exist, call for service. Self-test completed with no errors Loading----- None. found, printer software is loading. Please Wait..5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 171: Serial Interface Errors

    Print heads for the 500-lpm printers have one actuator. See Figure 7- 2. Print heads for the 1000-lpm printer have two actuators. BARRELS HANDLE 500-LPM PRINT HEAD 1000-LPM PRINT HEAD FIGURE 7–2 PRINT HEADS 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 7. Operator Care and Maintenance...

  • Page 172: Replacement Procedure

    5. Starting with the middle one, unscrew the three captive thumbscrews and remove the ribbon deck. Note If the printer has been printing for an extended time, allow it to cool for five minutes before replacing print heads. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 173 8. Remove the cable cover by pulling back on it while wiggling it from side to side. After it is disconnected, lift up on the back of the cover to clear the screws. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 7. Operator Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 174 10 11 1 2 1 3 1 4 15 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 PRINT HEAD NUMBERS FIGURE 7-5 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (2 OF 3) 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 175: Resetting Print Head Counters

    The printer keeps track of how many times each print head is fired during printing and displays this information on a graph. Counters should be reset only when a new print head has been installed. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Chapter 7. Operator Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 176 Use the ◄ (left) or ► (right) menu browse key to locate the desired print head counter. 8. Press the Select key to reset the count. Repeat this step as often as necessary to reset a print head counter. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 177: Appendix A Unpacking Instructions

    APPENDIX A UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING (5050/5100 50 dBa MODEL) 1. Cut only the two shipping straps that hold the shipping package to the pallet. See Figure A-1. 2. Carefully slide the shipping package and its contents off of the pallet. Move the pallet from the unpacking area.
  • Page 178 10. Tilt the printer slightly from the side where the cardboard was cut and kick the packing block (see figure A-4) out from under the printer. Carefully lower the printer. Repeat to remove the packing block from the opposite side. STEP 9 STEP 8 FIGURE A-4 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 179 - one on the top which it is attached to the print mechanism and two on the bottom, which are attached to the cabinet frame. 16. Remove the screw holding the bracket to the print mechanism. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Appendix A. Unpacking Instructions...

  • Page 180: Unpacking (5050/5100 55 Or 60 Dba Model)

    Unpacking (5050/5100 55 or 60 dBa Model) 1. Cut the shipping straps. See Figure A-6. 2. Lift the top off the shipping package. See Figure A-6.
  • Page 181 STEP 7 FIGURE A-8 9. Remove the ribbon cartridge box and the packing material from the rear of the printer. See Figure A-9. STEP 9 PLACE FOOT HERE DURING STEP 10 FIGURE A-9 5050/5100 User’s Manual Appendix A. Unpacking Instructions...

  • Page 182: Repacking

    15. Roll the printer off the base of the shipping package. Repacking If this product needs to be repackaged for shipment to another location or for servicing, contact an authorized sales representative for a field repacking kit. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 183: Appendix B Paper Specifications

    (0.613 mm). Printing materials up to 125# Tag (226 g/m ) or 110# Index (199 g/m ) can be handled. 0.25 IN. (6.35 MM) 0.50 IN. (12.70 MM) 0.156 IN. (3.97 MM) FIGURE B-1 SPROCKET HOLE DETAILS 5050/5100 User’s Manual Appendix B. Paper Specifications...
  • Page 184 Label, Two-wide 3 1/2" X 15/16" 28142 Label, Three-wide 3 1/2" X 15/16" 28183 Label, Four-wide 3 1/2" X 15/16" 2-10-L6 6-part Self-Mailer 6240174082 8-1/2" X 11" Carbonless 5-part 211093 Single-part 11" X 14 7/8" 15-lb 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 185: Appendix C Considerations For Operation

    An additional 20 inches (50.8cm) of clearance is required in front of the printer to open the pedestal door. An additional 22 inches of clearance is required in the rear of the 5050/5100 (50 dBa) Cabinet Model printer to open the rear cabinet door. 5050/5100 User’s Manual...
  • Page 186 Paper Handling: 5050/5100 (55 dBa) Cabinet Model – allow an additional 10 inches of clearance in the rear of the printer for the paper handling shelf option. Operating Environment: Temperature 39 to 104° F4 to 40° C Humidity 15 to 90% noncondensing...

  • Page 187: Appendix D

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

  • Page 188: Appendix E. Font Print Samples

    The following samples were printed at 10 characters per inch (CPI) at 6 lines per inch (LPI). Chapter 3 and 4 has complete information on available font styles and CPI/LPI settings. High Speed Font Gothic Draft – Data Processing Font Gothic Near Letter Quality Character Graphics Font 5050/5100 User’ Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 189 Correspondence Font BETTER QUALITY THAN DRAFT-BETTER SPEED THAN NLQ OCR-A Font OCR-B Font Courier NLQ Font Italic NLQ Font 5050/5100 User’s Manual Appendix E. Font Print Samples...

  • Page 190: High Speed

    High Speed 2 Canadian Pst 5050/5100 User’ Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 191: Appendix F. Flash Upgrade Instructions

    Ready Ready will be displayed in the lower left corner of the display window. To exit this function without upgrading the software, cycle the power to the printer. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Appendix F. Upgrade Flash Instructions...

  • Page 192: On Board Software To External Flash Simm

    Clear keys. Note If the printer is running IBM software, the IBM software is located on the external Flash SIMM. Do not perform a copy from the external Flash SIMM to onboard memory due to software limitations. 5050/5100 User’ Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 193: Appendix G Description Of Strapping Options

    This appendix contains descriptions for firmware strap settings, which are changed using the Set Up menu. See “Using the Set Up Menu” in Chapter 5 for procedures to enable/disable an option. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Appendix G. Desription of Strapping Options...

  • Page 194: General Printer Options Definitions

    From 13 cpi. Derive 15 cpi From 16 cpi. From 13 cpi. Enable Serial I/F Display/print serial I/F “*” for Serial I/F errors. error print errors. Reflects Alarm LED Reflects faults only. online/local/fault 18-32 Reserved for future use. 5050/5100 User’ Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 195 19 on the same Will force a new form Will not force a new Form. interface if a timeout occurred. Enables reduced Buffering Normal buffering is used. buffering. 22-32 Reserved for future use. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Appendix G. Desription of Strapping Options...

  • Page 196: Legacy Parallel Hardware Strap Definitions

    LEGACY PARALLEL HARDWARE STRAP DEFINITIONS Strap meanings are the same for Centronics, DP (Short) and DP (Long). However, the straps are set individually for each. If Centronics and DP (Short) are both installed, each must be setup separately. 5050/5100 User’ Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 197 Enable Disable 2 µsec Enable Enable 3 µsec 38-40 Reserved. Used with strap 10 to select space character substitution. 41 corresponds with Bit 1 of the 41-48 character code. 49-64 Reserved. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Appendix G. Desription of Strapping Options...

  • Page 198: Legacy Parallel Software Strap Definitions

    Reserved for future use. 8 bit Data. Enabled. Bit 8 equals 0. 09-32 Reserved for future use. Bits Function If Enabled If Disabled 33-64 33-39 Reserved for future use. Parallel timeout. Disabled. Enabled. 41-64 Reserved for future use. 5050/5100 User’ Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 199: Emulation Option Descriptions

    Enable Disable Enable Disable High Speed Disable Enable Enable Disable OCR-A NLQ Enable Enable Enable Disable OCR-B NLQ Disable Disable Disable Enable Italics NLQ Enable Disable Disable Enable Correspondence 17-32 Reserved 5050/5100 User’s Manual Appendix G. Desription of Strapping Options...

  • Page 200: Proprinter Iii Xl

    Copy of AUTOCR_ON_LF from Print Control Reserved Menu.. Reserved Copy of AUTOCR_ON_FF from Print Control Menu. Process Esc I Esc I Ignore Esc I command command Standard 132 Simulate 136 Simulate 136 columns. columns. 14-32 Reserved 5050/5100 User’ Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 201: Epson Fx286E

    1 inch perf skip default. No perf skip default. Skip Ignore Esc I Ignore Esc I command Process Esc I command 136 Col. Simulate 136 Columns Standard 132 Columns. 07-32 Reserved 5050/5100 User’s Manual Appendix G. Desription of Strapping Options...

  • Page 202: Dec Ppl3

    Brief unsolicited Unsolicited status report size reports. reports. (default). = DEC Supplemental User Preference = Latin 9 (Euro Ready) (default). 04-32 Reserved. Dec PPL3 Options Function If Active If Inactive ISO Latin9 Enabled. Disabled. 02-32 Reserved. 5050/5100 User’ Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 203: Appendix H. Interface, Emulation And Filter Information

    16K bytes additional buffer capacity per filter. Historically, line printers enabled a multitude of parallel-port user- adjustments. IEEE-1284 compliance, however, imposes constraints. For this reason, the only characteristic of this port, which is user- 5050/5100 User’s Manual Appendix H. Interface, Emulation and Filter Information...

  • Page 204: Parallel Interface Pin Assignments

    Data 7 Host Data 8 Host nACK Printer PtrClock Busy Printer PtrBusy Paper Empty Printer AckDatReq Select Printer Xflag Host Busy Signal Ground Chasis Ground Printer Peripheral Logic High nPRIME Host nFAULT Printer nDataAvail IEEE-1284 Active 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 205: Parallel Interface Timing

    Set Up Menu in 1% increments. The default is 80%. Any filters that have been enabled that are associated with this port represent 16K bytes of additional buffer capacity per filter. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Appendix H. Interface, Emulation and Filter Information...

  • Page 206: Serial Port Configuration

    Received data (RXD) Host Request to Send Printer Clear to Send Host Signal ground +12V +12V, 100ma max. Printer -12V -12V, 100ma max. Printer Secondary Request to Printer Send Data Terminal Ready Printer +5V, 200ma, max, total Printer 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 207: Rs-422 Interface

    Transmitted Data Printer The polarity indicators A and B, are defined by the EIA specification. A is negative with respect to B in the mark (logic 1) state of the device. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Appendix H. Interface, Emulation and Filter Information...

  • Page 208: Troubleshooting The Rs-422

    Some vendors designate RS-422 polarities with a plus or minus sign rather than -A and -B without a consensis to their meanings. If polarities are reversed, then (readable) data will not be exchanged; however, no damage will result. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 209: Troubleshooting The Rs-422 Interface

    Using a scope, monitor incoming data using an auto trigger mode. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Appendix H. Interface, Emulation and Filter Information...

  • Page 210: Printer Emulations And Filters

    Note 2: If SCS and IPDS Filter are selected on any port (Expansion 1 or 2), ANSI (4800) printer emulation is automatically selected. Note 4: QMS and IGP are mutually exclusive. Note 5: SCS and IPDS are mutually exclusive. 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 211: Printer Emulations And Tab Id Slots

    PRINTER EMULATIONS AND TAB ID SLOTS Horizontal/Vertical Tab Id Maximum Slots Maximum Tab Id Printer Slots Emulation Horizontal Vertical ANSI (4800) ANSI (4410) FX286e Proprinter IIIXL P300/600 Dec LG+ Pseries DEC PPL/3 5050/5100 User’s Manual Appendix H. Interface, Emulation and Filter Information...

  • Page 212: Filter Combinations

    Interface Port and Filter Compatibility Filter I/F Port IPDS Hex Print RS 232/422 Serial 1283 Parallel Ethernet 10 (future) Bt/10B2 Ethernet (future) 10/100 base T Token Ring (future) IBM TX/CX Legacy CENTRONICS Legacy DPLL Legacy DPSL 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...

  • Page 213: Appendix I. Lcd Menu Maps

    Note To display this menu, see “Using Menu Control” in Chapter 3 for instructions. *1 This menu is visible after menu control power-up procedures. See Menu Control in Chapter 3 for details. 5050/5100 User’s Manual Appendix I. LCD Menu Maps...
  • Page 214 P a g e P a g e P a g e Ribbon Reset Ribbon Reset Press Clr to Stop Currently 0 X X M Rest to 0 X X M *2 Not active if Ribbon Monitor is disabled 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 215 Main Menu Setup Top Level Menu Options Continued on Next Page Format Modify S a v e Format Format D E F A U L T Blank Format 1 Blank Format 9 F o r m Horiz VertExp Print Format Font Left Right...
  • Page 216 2 7 < 2 9 < *4 Only option available for RS422 3 0 < *5 SCS/IPDS software and TX/CX optional board must be 3 1 < installed *6 Only visible with SCS & IPDS software installed 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 217 M a i n M e n u Setup Top Level Menu Options Continued from Previous Page Top Level Menu Options Continued on Next Page Select Filter Filter Serial Parallel (1284) E x p a n s i o n 1 E x p a n s i o n 2 I G P Q M S...
  • Page 218 *9 IPDS & SCS *10 5180 Model Only *11 Available in 5050/5100 Pedestal Model Only *12 Available in 5180/5050/5100 Model *13 Available and visible in Form Saver Model Only 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 219 Main Menu Maintenance U p g r a d e Reset to Alignment P o w e r O n T i m e Print Time RibbonMonitor HeadService Flash Deflts O n b o a r d S I M M E O L Disable<...
  • Page 220 Display Lan ............138 Centronics ............84 Dot Counts............146 CENTRONICS ............1 DP(Long)............. 85 Change Ribbon......... See Soft Faults DP(Short)............. 84 CHAPTER 1. Introduction........1 Draft = High Speed..........108 CHAPTER 2. Getting Started ........3 Driver Circuit............. 159 5050/5100 User’s Manual GEK-99044E...
  • Page 221 NVRAM Reinit ...........157 Left Print Ref............60 Rear Fan ............157 Legacy Parallel ............ 83 Right Center Fan..........157 Legacy parallel Hardware strap definitions ..186 Right Fan .............157 Legacy Parallel Software Strap Definitions ..188 Shuttle Overload..........157 5050/5100 User’s Manual Index...
  • Page 222 Print Control ............66 MPL Override ............112 print gap wheel ............ 15 MPP ..............110 Print Head Replacement multipart forms...........173 5050/5100 (50, 55 or 60 dBa) Cabinet Model MultiSource............72 .............. 161 Print Intensity ............ 132 Print Modifiers............. 64 Print Options............65 Netware..............89...
  • Page 223 See Soft Faults, Paper Tear-Off Feature Paper Out ............ 153 Ribbon Removal and Installation Ribbon Jam ..........154 5050/5100 (50,55, or 60 dBa) Cabinet Model Ribbon Weld ..........154 ..............22 Ribbon Weld Pass ........154 Ribbon Weld ........See Soft Faults Service Time ..........
  • Page 224 ....20 VCS ..............124 The Interlock circuit..........38 Version .............. 103 The Ribbon Cartridge Vert Expansion ............ 62 5050/5100 (50, 55 or 60 dBa) Cabinet Model VertExp Options ..........63 ..............22 Vertical DPI..........96, 103 The Ribbon Deck Vertical Format..........137 5050/5100 (55 or 60 dBa) Cabinet Model ..21...

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