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  • Page 1 1330-X02 Printer Operator’s Manual 701333-004...
  • Page 2 IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. © Copyright 1993, 1994, 1996 by MTX Corporation 701333-004...
  • Page 3 This equipment complies with FCC regulations for EMI. WARNING! This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accor- dance with the manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page Chapter 1. Introduction .................... 1-1 Interfacing with the 1330 ................1-2 A-Coax Attachment ..................1-2 ASCII Attachment ..................1-3 Standard Features.................... 1-3 Character Codes ..................1-3 Color ......................1-4 Paper Handling ................... 1-4 Print Qualities .....................1-4 Multiple Copies ..................1-4 3270 Languages ..................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Page Operating Mode ..................3-2 Form Device ....................3-2 Emulation Mode ..................3-2 Datastream Mode/Interface Type ..............3-3 Status Message ................... 3-3 The Keypad .....................3-3 Key Functions .....................3-3 Chapter 4. Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode ............4-1 Configuration Procedure .................4-1 Using the Keys ...................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Page Requesting a Host Application Program in SCS Mode ......6-5 Halting a Print Operation in SCS Mode .............6-5 Chapter 7. Maintaining the 1330................7-1 Ventilation ....................... 7-1 Cleaning the Printer ..................7-1 Replacing the Ribbon ..................7-1 Replacing the Print Head ................7-1 Checking Character Width and Print Registration ..........
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Page Horizontal Tabbing Commands ............... B-30 Vertical Movement Commands ............... B-30 Vertical Tabbing Commands ..............B-31 Page Formatting Commands ..............B-32 Bit Image Graphics Commands ............... B-32 Font Control and Download Commands ..........B-34 Character Set Selection Commands ............B-35 Language Set Selection Commands ............
  • Page 8 List of Illustrations Page Figure 2-1. Unpacking the 1330 ..............2-2 Figure 2-2. Foam Shipping Tube ..............2-3 Figure 2-3. Shifting Ribbon Cartridge ............2-5 Figure 2-4. Platen Gap Lever ..............2-5 Figure 2-5. Disengaging the Ribbon Shifter Guide ........2-6 Figure 2-6. Nonshifting Ribbon Cartridge ..........2-7 Figure 2-7.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction The MTX 1330 Printer is designed for high-volume printing and combines high reliability with convenient features such as modular paper handling, a 4-line, 80-character LCD that displays menus, an automatic forms thickness adjustment, and self-diagnostic messages. The 1330 produces clear, precise printing on up to six-part forms, accommodates continuous forms and cut sheet paper, and operates quietly for office environments.

  • Page 10: Interfacing With The 1330

    Introduction s t s e l l h t i ) l a s t s e l l h t i i n i r e t , ) . o i t h t i e l l l a i s t r c t i...

  • Page 11: Ascii Attachment

    Introduction ASCII Attachment With an ASCII attachment, the following features are available on the 1330. Interfaces The following interfaces are software selectable from the front panel: • Centronics parallel • RS-232C • RS-422 Emulation The following printer emulations are available as standard features on the 1330 ASCII: •...

  • Page 12: Color

    Introduction Color The 1330 can print in monochrome or color, using an operator installable recirculating cloth ribbon cartridge. Two monochrome ribbons, a 4-color accent ribbon (black, red, blue, and green), and a subtractive 8-color ribbon (black, red, blue, green, yellow, magenta, cyan, and brown) are available.

  • Page 13: Self-Diagnostic Testing

    Introduction • 3440 bytes • 3564 bytes The size can be selected by the operator during configuration. Self-Diagnostic Testing The 1330 has a self-diagnostic ability to ensure that the printer is in good working condition. If an error condition is encountered, the 1330 informs the operator by displaying an error message on the control panel.

  • Page 14: Forms Handler Module

    Introduction Forms Handler Module The Forms Handler module is operator installable in the front of the printer to vertically position forms. The module’s forms tractors are adjustable for two options: • Document on Demand (DOD) option – used for continuous forms •...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Preparing To Operate The 1330

    Chapter 2. Preparing to Operate the 1330 The 1330 printer has been designed for customer setup and preliminary check. Please read this chapter before you try to install or relocate your 1330. Inspecting the Package When the packaged 1330 printer arrives, inspect the carton for physical damage before unpacking it.

  • Page 16: Figure 2-1. Unpacking The 1330

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 Continuous Forms Module Feature Right End Cap Left End Cap Packing List Envelope Figure 2-1. Unpacking the 1330 701333-004...

  • Page 17: Installation Preparation

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 Shipping Tube Figure 2-2. Foam Shipping Tube 9. The carriage on the 1330 is restrained by a foam shipping tube to prevent shifting during shipping. Before installing the printer, remove this tube, illustrated in Figure 2-2. Caution Failure to remove the carriage shipping tube before turning on the 1330 may result in damage to the printer.

  • Page 18: Installing The Ribbon Cartridge

    Ordering Ribbons You can use a Shifting ribbon or a Nonshifting ribbon in the 1330-X02. The ribbons have the same character life and for monochrome printing can be used interchangeably.

  • Page 19: Figure 2-3. Shifting Ribbon Cartridge

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 Removable Corner Guides Ribbon Shifter Guide Ribbon Drive Gear Knob Ribbon Stop (REMOVE AFTER INSTALLATION) Mounting Clip Mounting Clip Figure 2-3. Shifting Ribbon Cartridge Ribbon Shifter Button Ribbon Shifter Button Platen Gap Lever Figure 2-4. Platen Gap Lever 5.

  • Page 20: Figure 2-5. Disengaging The Ribbon Shifter Guide

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 Ribbon Shifter Guide Figure 2-5. Disengaging the Ribbon Shifter Guide 6. If you are replacing the ribbon cartridge, lift out the old cartridge and remove the plastic corner guides. Reinstall the new corner guides (they are packed in the new ribbon cartridge package) over the corner guide brackets.

  • Page 21: Installing A Nonshifting Ribbon

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 Installing a Nonshifting Ribbon Follow these steps to install or replace a Nonshifting ribbon cartridge. Refer to Figure 2-6. Note that the Nonshifting ribbon is monochrome only. 1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the outlet. 2.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Printer To A Power Source

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 11. Snap the ribbon guide onto the print head. The ribbon guide must fit securely on the ribbon shifter buttons shown in Figure 2-4. Make sure the ribbon is not twisted. 12. Take up the ribbon slack by turning the ribbon advance knob in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Coax Cable

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 transformers, power distribution panels, and motors). The unit should not be installed where the atmosphere contains corrosive elements that may damage the unit. Cable runs should avoid areas that produce electromagnetic interference (for example, near transformers, switching equipment, power distribution panels, and under carpets where vacuum cleaning is done).

  • Page 24: Connecting A Parallel Or Serial Cable

    Connecting a Parallel or Serial Cable To comply with FCC regulations, use one of the following cables: • Parallel cable – MTX P/N 956588-001 (36-pin, 6 ft. EIA). • RS-232 serial cable – This is available as P/N 957520-010 (10 feet). For other RS-232 or RS-422 applications, use locally available cables.

  • Page 25: Powering On The 1330

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 Powering on the 1330 Turn the printer on by setting the Power switch to the | (ON) position (see Figure 2-7). When the printer is powered on, BASIC ASSURANCE TEST IN PROGRESS will appear in the display window. The Basic Assurance Test (BAT) tests various components of the 1330 and ensures that the printer is ready for operation.

  • Page 26: Figure 2-10. Forms Specifications - Physical Requirements

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 n i t n i t t r a p i t t r a o l l p i t t r a p i t s t r o l l t r a p i t t r a *Specifications are applicable in coordination with forms thickness specifications.

  • Page 27: Figure 2-11. Forms Specifications - Print Positioning

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 t s r t n i i t i t n i i t i t s r t n i t n i Figure 2-11. Forms Specifications - Print Positioning Refer to Figures 2-12 and 2-14 for an explanation of the meaning of the letters A through F. 701333-004 2-13...

  • Page 28: Figure 2-12. Print Positioning - Continuous Forms

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 Figure 2-12. Print Positioning - Continuous Forms 2-14 701333-004...

  • Page 29: Figure 2-13. Print Positioning - Single Part Forms

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 Figure 2-13. Print Positioning - Single Part Forms 701333-004 2-15...
  • Page 30 Preparing to Operate the 1330 Review the following points carefully to ensure that your forms are appropriate for use in the 1330. 1. Except for horizontal dimensions of the first print position specified in Figures 2-12 and 2-13, no printing should occur within 0.25 inch (0.6 cm) of any edge, perforation, or fold.

  • Page 31: Installing The Forms - Continuous Forms Module

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 Installing the Forms – Continuous Forms Module Forms are fed into the 1330 through the slot in the front of the printer, and exit out the rear slot in the top, as illustrated in Figure 2-14. Open for Top Paper Exit Module Flap...

  • Page 32: Figure 2-15. Open Tractor Door

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 Figure 2-15. Open Tractor Door 4. If the right forms tractor has not been adjusted for the paper width, loosen the tractor by flipping the lever up, as illustrated in Figure 2-16. (Note that the left tractor cannot be adjusted.) Figure 2-16.

  • Page 33: Figure 2-17. Inserting Paper - Continuous Forms Module

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 Figure 2-17. Inserting Paper - Continuous Forms Module 7. Raise the module flap and position the paper so the pinfeed holes along the edge of the paper fit evenly over the tractor pins. Slide the tractor, if necessary, to adjust for the paper width.

  • Page 34: Setting The Platen Gap Lever

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 Setting the Platen Gap Lever The platen gap lever, located on the carriage to the left of the print head (see Figure 2-18), should be set according to the thickness of the forms being used. Platen Gap Lever Figure 2-18.

  • Page 35: Installing The Forms Handler Module

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 3. If the print quality is not acceptable after you adjust the platen gap lever, refer to “Checking Character Width and Print Registration” in Chapter 7. Caution If the platen gap lever is set too close to the paper, the life of the print head will be reduced and the print head may be damaged.
  • Page 36 Preparing to Operate the 1330 7. Move the right tractor to the approximate width of the forms you plan to use. Note that three standard widths for computer pinfeed paper – 8 1/4 inches (21.0 cm), 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm), and 14 7/8 inches (37.8 cm) – are marked on the module. 8.

  • Page 37: Installing Forms Using The Did Option

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 drive. The bars will snap into the OFF position, as shown in Figure 2-20. Roller Drive Shown OFF Paper Supports Slide Bar Slide Bar Figure 2-20. DOD Option with Roller Drive Next is the procedure for using the Document Insertion Device (DID) option. Installing Forms Using the DID Option Refer to Figure 2-21 for a picture of the Forms Handler module set for the DID option.

  • Page 38: Figure 2-22. Inserting Paper - Forms Handler Module

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 3. Unlock the left forms tractor of the module. 4. Slide the left forms tractor to the left, as far as it will go. 5. Lock the left tractor. 6. Unlock the right forms tractor on the module. 7.

  • Page 39: Figure 2-23. Did Option With Roller Drive

    Preparing to Operate the 1330 15. Open the printer cover. 16. Adjust the setting of the platen gap lever, as necessary. Move the lever to a lower setting (toward the platen) for darker print; move the lever to a higher setting (toward you) for lighter print.

  • Page 40: Chapter 3. Operator Control Panel

    Chapter 3. Operator Control Panel The 1330 Operator Control Panel, located on the front of the printer, consists of the status display window and the keypad. The status display monitors printer operations, and the keypad is used to start and control operator functions. See Figure 3-1. Load/ Top of Contrast...

  • Page 41: S/C/A

    Operator Control Panel In 3270 mode or share mode, the Cu signal displays when the 1330 is in communication with the controller. If the printer is receiving data, the Cu signal will blink. S/C/A The one-letter display indicates the current interface mode the printer is configured with. The valid displays for the interface option are “S”...

  • Page 42: Datastream Mode/Interface Type

    Operator Control Panel Datastream Mode/Interface Type When host data is being processed, the type of datastream will be displayed in this location. The acceptable datastreams are LU1 (SCS), LU3 (DSC/DSE), LU1-IPDS, and LU3- IPDS. In ASCII, the interface type will be displayed. Those types can be parallel, RS- 232, RS-422, or ASC.
  • Page 43 Operator Control Panel With the Document Insertion Device, pressing the Load/Eject key at initial load will Load/ advance the paper to the current position on the form. Pressing the key again will eject Eject the paper. With the Document on Demand device, pressing the Load/Eject key in Ready mode for initial load will advance the paper to the first print line.
  • Page 44 Operator Control Panel The Option key puts the 1330 in Menu mode. In Menu mode you can configure the 1330 Option by setting options to the values you want or you can run diagnostic tests to verify the printer’s performance. This key is active only in Stop mode. The Save key is only active in Menu mode.

  • Page 45: Chapter 4. Configuring The 1330 In 3270 Mode

    Chapter 4. Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode The configuration process enables you to customize the 1330 to meet your specific operating needs without assistance from Customer Service. You can also change configuration parameters at any time without service costs. The 1330 Operator Control Panel provides access to the configuration options.

  • Page 46: Scrolling Through Menu Selections

    Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 3. If the optional dual interface board is installed in your printer, the status display will give you the option of pressing the Start key for the 3270 menu or pressing the Stop key for the ASCII menu. At this point you may select one of the two menus to enter or press the Cancel key to quit and return the printer to the Ready mode.
  • Page 47 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 701333-004...

  • Page 48: Selecting A Menu Option

    Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode Selecting a Menu Option When the target menu appears on the first line of the status display, you can get into that option and configure the printer by changing the value of that option. Follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 49: The Configuration Options

    Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode The Configuration Options The chart on Page 4-3 provides you with a list of the configuration options for the 1330 in 3270 mode. This section defines the options in each menu. 100 Page Format The following options define the printer’s page format.
  • Page 50 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 102 – Characters per Inch (CPI) Use Configuration Option 102 to specify the number of characters per inch that the 1330 will print. ) t l Note: When you select 16.7 CPI or 20 CPI, the printing defaults to Data Processing (draft) quality.
  • Page 51 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 104 – Maximum Print Position (MPP) Configuration Option 104 enables you to specify a maximum print position (MPP) value. This value is the print position of the last character on the print line. The MPP range is based on the following MPP-CPI chart.

  • Page 52: 200 Font & Print Quality

    Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 107 – Force Set Media Size With Configuration Option 107, in IPDS mode, you can choose to unconditionally honor the Set Media Size command. If you choose 0 (disable), the page size will be the smaller of the operator panel settings and the Set Media Size values.
  • Page 53 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode i t a i t a s s i n i l n i l b i t ) e l n i t l i r c i l To select a language character set, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 4-1.
  • Page 54 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 203 – Mono/Dual Case Configuration Option 203 enables you to specify whether the 1330 will print in mono case (all characters uppercase) or dual case (characters uppercase and lowercase) in LU3 mode. – l l a t n i –...
  • Page 55 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 206 – Print Quality With Configuration Option 206, you can choose print quality. i s s y t i ) t l i s s y t i t e l r e t y t i t f a To select the print quality, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 4-1.
  • Page 56 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 209 – Dotted Zero Use Configuration Option 209 to specify whether a dotted zero should be printed when a zero is selected. If you specify NO, the dotted zero will not be used. t t o l l i ) t l t t o...

  • Page 57: 300 Compatibility

    Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 300 Compatibility The following options define the printer’s compatibility. 301 – Carriage Return (CR) at MPP + 1 Configuration Option 301 allows you to choose whether the printer will do a carriage return (CR) after the maximum print position (MPP) of a print line has been exceeded. t n i i t i n i l...
  • Page 58 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 304 – Form Feed (FF) Use Configuration Option 304 to specify if the 1330 will perform a form feed (FF) operation before or after a local print, after an LU3 print, or never. o l l t n i ) t l e t f...
  • Page 59 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 307 – Form Feed (FF) Printed with a Space Use Configuration Option 307 to specify whether the print head will move to the first character position or second character position on the next top of form (TOF). t n i r e t t n i...
  • Page 60 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode This option shall not have any effect in IPDS bar code printing. To specify the bar code control default, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 4-1. Enter your choice (1, 2, or 3) and press Save. 310 –...

  • Page 61: 400 Printer Setup

    Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode i t a ) t l i d l To specify your choice, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 4-1. Enter your choice (0, 1, or 2) and press Save. 312 – Ignore SCS Commands When enabled, Configuration Option 312 will cause the printer to ignore the Set Line Density and the Set Page Density commands.
  • Page 62 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode If you choose an operator selected print format for Option 401, the last value saved for each parameter becomes the new default value when the printer is powered on. t a r ) t l To specify your choice, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 4-1.

  • Page 63: Figure 4-1. Aligned And Unaligned Dots In Characters

    Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode Before specifying the print head style, turn the printer off. Refer to the label on the print head to determine which style of print head is installed. If you are installing a new print head, see “Replacing the Print Head”...
  • Page 64 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode – i r r ) t l i r r – i r r – a r t i t c i r r – In normal operation, the default should be used. The other choices enable the printer to be used with a faulty ribbon or ribbon sensor.
  • Page 65 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 409 – Auto Eject To make it easy for you to tear off forms, configuration Option 409 enables you to have an automatic form eject after the 1330 has been idle in DOD mode for an operator selectable time period.
  • Page 66 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 412 – Horizontal Offset Use Configuration Option 412 to set the first printable position on the page. Values range between 0 and 127. Units are in increments of 0.007 inch (0.02 cm), so the offset is between 0 and 0.88 inch (0 to 2.24 cm).
  • Page 67 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode ) t l To specify your choice, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 4-1. Enter your choice (0 or 1) and press Save. 416 – Paper Skew Sensor Enable Use Configuration Option 416 to enable or disable the paper skew sensor. If you specify NO (by entering 0), the paper skew sensor will be disabled.
  • Page 68 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode Note that you will only be able to access the option that corresponds to the device you have in the printer; that is, if you have a DID device, the menu will only allow you to access the DID Load Adjust option.

  • Page 69: 500 Communication

    Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 423 – Report Intervention Configuration Option 423 enables you to set the 1330 so that interventions are or are not reported to the host. s t r o i t ) t l o i t To specify your choice, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 4-1.
  • Page 70 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 502 – Buffer Size Configuration Option 502 lets you select the effective size of the display screen from these options: ) t l To select the screen size, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 4-1. You can select a different screen size by pressing the appropriate number key (1, 2, 3, or 4), or you can keep the current size by pressing Save.

  • Page 71: 600 Attachment

    Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 600 Attachment The following options define printer attachment. 601 – Interface Configuration Option 601 enables you to manually select the 3270 or ASCII interface from the dual interface card when installed in the 1330 printer. r e t r e t t l u...

  • Page 72: 700 Extended Keypad

    Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 700 Extended Keypad The following options define the extended keypad. 701 – Print Configuration Use Configuration Option 701 to print a list of the current configuration values. To print this list, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 4-1. 701 PRINT CONFIG will appear in the status window.
  • Page 73 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode PRINTER TYPE: 1330/6573-X RELEASE LEVEL: PATCH LEVEL: RAM: A0000 CHECKSUMS: 26A1 FC24 DUAL INTERFACE BOARD INSTALLED CFD MODULE SUBTRACTIVE RIBBON 3270 CONFIGURATION *** PAGE FORMAT *** LEFT MARGIN 1(10) 1 (6) FORM LENGTH LINE SPACING 1 Single SET MEDIA 0 Disable...
  • Page 74 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode FF PRNT W/SPACE 1 Yes FORMATTED PRINT 0 Ignr NL/CR/EM BAR CODE CONTROL 1 Standard BASE COLOR 1 Black Enable ATTRIB HIGHLIT 0 No Highlight IGN SCS CMDS 0 Disable *** PRINTER SETUP *** OPERATOR FORMAT 2 Saved KEY ALARM...
  • Page 75 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 702 – Quick Reference Use Configuration Option 702 to print all possible option values associated with each option. 703 – Set Factory Defaults Configuration Option 703 is used to reinitialize the nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM). All configuration values will be reset to the factory default values except the following (these options can only be changed by selecting them in Options mode): •...
  • Page 76 Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 705 – Save Custom Set Configuration Option 705 specifies which custom set you will immediately copy the current set into. Parameters (such as CPI, LPI, and so on) that you changed during a print job can be saved into one of these custom sets and recalled later when required.

  • Page 77: 800 Program Symbol

    Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 708 – PA1 Configuration Option 708 is used for special applications. Refer to “Requesting a Host Application Program in SCS Mode” in Chapter 6 of this manual. In Stop mode, press the Option key. Follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 4-1 to bring up this option.

  • Page 78: 900 Vital Product Data

    Configuring the 1330 in 3270 Mode 804 – APA Print Direction Configuration Option 804 chooses either unidirectional or bidirectional printing for All Points Addressable (APA) Programmed Symbols and some bar codes. Unidirectional printing improves dot registration. Bidirectional printing is faster, but a degradation in print registration may occur.

  • Page 79: Chapter 5. Configuring The 1330 In Ascii Mode

    Chapter 5. Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode The configuration process enables you to customize the 1330 to meet your specific operating needs without assistance from Customer Service. You can also change configuration parameters at any time without service costs. The 1330 Operator Control Panel provides access to the configuration options.

  • Page 80: Scrolling Through Menu Selections

    Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 4. You are now in the Menu mode. You will see the first menu of the menu list displayed on the first line of the status display and the first option of that menu displayed on the second line of the status display.
  • Page 81 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 701333-004...

  • Page 82: Selecting A Menu Option

    Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode Selecting a Menu Option When the target menu appears on the first line of the status display, you can get into that option and configure the printer by changing the value of that option. Follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 83: The Configuration Options

    Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode The Configuration Options The chart on Page 5-3 provides a list of the configuration options for the 1330 in ASCII mode. This section defines the options in each menu. 100 Page Format The following options define the printer’s page format. 101 –...
  • Page 84 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 103 – Lines per Inch (LPI) Use Configuration Option 103 to specify the lines per inch that the 1330 prints. n i l ) t l n i l n i l i t s To specify your choice, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 5-1.

  • Page 85: 200 Font & Print Quality

    Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 105 – Form Length Use Configuration Option 105 to specify the number of lines per page that the 1330 prints. Valid values are 1 through 127. The default setting is 66. To specify the forms length, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 5-1. You can enter a different value, or keep the current value by pressing Save.
  • Page 86 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode r e t ) t l i t l n i l e i f – e i f e i f r e t Note: Language choice 3, ASCII - EBCDIC, replaces the three ASCII characters [ ] ^ with the three EBCDIC characters ¢...
  • Page 87 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 203 – Mono/Dual Case Use Configuration Option 203 to specify whether the 1330 prints in mono case (all characters uppercase) or dual case (characters uppercase and lowercase). – l l a t n i –...

  • Page 88: 300 Compatibility

    Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 206 – Print Quality With Configuration Option 206, you can choose between three print qualities, data processing, data processing text, or near letter quality. i s s ) t f y t i ) t l i s s y t i t e l...
  • Page 89 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 302 – Define Horizontal Tab (810) Use Configuration Option 302 to specify if the 1330 will perform a horizontal tab in TI- 810 mode, either as a TI-810 specified horizontal tab or as an IBM Proprinter specified horizontal tab.
  • Page 90 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 305 – Automatic Perforation Skip Use Configuration Option 305 to specify whether or not the printer automatically skips a form perforation. If this option is enabled, the printer skips three lines at the end of each page.
  • Page 91 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 308 – BC Space CHR Configuration Option 308 enables and disables the processing of the ANSI Space character as an actual bar code character. With this Option disabled, the ANSI Standard rules apply to the processing of Space characters. With this Option enabled, the ANSI Space character is processed as an actual bar code character and the ANSI comma character serves as a bar code separator as well as a space character to move the print position one space to the right.

  • Page 92: 400 Printer Setup

    Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 400 Printer Setup The following options define the printer setup. 401 – Save Operator Format Configuration Option 401 lets you specify a default print format or an operator selected print format. The 1330 normally powers on with all printer format parameters set to their front panel values.
  • Page 93 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode To specify your choice, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 5-1. Enter your choice (0 or 1) and press Save. 403 – Alarm on Error Use Configuration Option 403 to specify whether a beep sounds when an error occurs. If you specify NO (by entering 0), the alarm does not sound.

  • Page 94: Figure 5-1. Aligned And Unaligned Dots In Characters

    Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode be aligned vertically, Option 405 can be used to correct this condition. Valid values range from 90 to 100. The default is 95. Refer to “Checking Character Width” in Chapter 7 for complete instructions. •...
  • Page 95 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 408 – Module Type Override Use Configuration Option 408 to override the type of forms module installed in the printer. Enter 0 to disable the override and use the module sensor or enter 1, 2, or 3 to override the Document Insertion Device (DID) option, the Document on Demand (DOD) option, or the Continuous Forms module.
  • Page 96 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode i t a y l l h t i i s s e t f t n i i s s i t a y l l t e r t n i i t i t l u To specify your choice, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 5-1.
  • Page 97 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 413 – Horizontal Registration Configuration Option 413 enables you to adjust the printed line horizontally for vertical character alignment. Values range from 0 through 255. The default setting is 127. Units are in increments of 0.0007 inch (0.002 cm). This option is used with bidirectional printing only.
  • Page 98 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 416 – Paper Skew Sensor Enable Use Configuration Option 416 to enable or disable the paper skew sensor. If you specify NO (by entering 0), the paper skew sensor is disabled. Note: Paper skew is checked only when the Forms module is in DID mode. ) t l To specify your choice, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 5-1.
  • Page 99 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 421 – Operator Panel Adjust Use Configuration Option 421 to adjust the intensity of the LCD on the Operator Panel. The intensity ranges from light to dark. ) t l To specify your choice, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 5-1.

  • Page 100: 500 Communication

    Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 500 Communication The following options define the printer’s communication selections. 501 – Printer Emulation Mode Configuration Option 501 selects the printer emulation. r e t ) t l To specify your choice, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 5-1. Enter your choice and press the Save key.
  • Page 101 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode To specify your choice, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 5-1. Enter your choice and press the Save key. 504 – Baud Rate Configuration Option 504 selects the printer baud rate. The printer baud rate must match that of the host.
  • Page 102 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 506 – Data Bits Configuration Option 506 selects 7-bit or 8-bit data. This selection must match that of the host. t i b ) t l t i b To specify your choice, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 5-1. Enter your choice and press the Save key.
  • Page 103 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 509 – Handshaking Configuration Option 509 controls host-printer handshaking. – ) t l – i l n – r e t – i t o r e t y l l To specify your choice, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 5-1. Enter your choice and press the Save key.

  • Page 104: 600 Attachment

    Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 600 Attachment The following options define the printer’s attachment selections. 601 – Interface Configuration Option 601 enables you to manually select the 3270 or ASCII interface from the dual interface card when installed in the 1330 printer. r e t r e t t l u...

  • Page 105: 700 Extended Keypad

    Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode Note: A value of 0 seconds means that if the printer is in the mode indicated by the option or when it enters that mode, it will remain in that mode until this option is changed to a nonzero value or until power is cycled.
  • Page 106 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode PRINTER TYPE: 1330/6573-X PC MC RELEASE LEVEL: PATCH LEVEL: RAM: A0000 CHECKSUMS: 26A1 FC24 DUAL INTERFACE BOARD INSTALLED CFD MODULE SUBTRACTIVE RIBBON ASCII CONFIGURATION *** PAGE FORMAT *** LEFT MARGIN 1(10) 1 (6) FORM LENGTH LINE SPACING 1 Single *FONT &...
  • Page 107 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode *** PRINTER SETUP *** OPERATOR FORMAT 2 Saved KEY ALARM 0 No Sound ALARM ON ERROR 1 Yes PRNT HEAD STYL PRT HD COL SPAC RIBBON TYPE 0 Use Sensor RB TRAK SEL ADJ MODULE TYPE 0 Use Sensor AUTO EJECT...
  • Page 108 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 702 – Quick Reference Use Configuration Option 702 to list all possible option values associated with each option. 703 – Set Factory Defaults Configuration Option 703 is used to reinitialize the nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM). All configuration values will be reset to the factory default values except the following (these options can only be changed by selecting them in Options mode): •...
  • Page 109 Configuring the 1330 in ASCII Mode 705 – Save Custom Set Configuration Option 705 specifies which custom set you will immediately copy the current set into. – To use this option, follow the configuration procedure that begins on Page 5-1. 706 –...

  • Page 110: Chapter 6. Operating The 1330

    Chapter 6. Operating the 1330 Operating procedures for the 1330 can be divided into three categories: • Setting the print format • Specific operating procedures • General operating procedures Setting the Print Format The print format consists of four parameters: characters per inch, line length (maximum print position), forms length, and vertical line density.

  • Page 111: Specific Operating Procedures

    Operating the 1330 If no operator set values have been saved for the print format settings, that is, choice 2 has been saved for Configuration Option 401 (see Chapter 4), the 1330 assumes the following default values: i t c ) I I The following sections describe the procedures for setting each print format parameter for the 1330.

  • Page 112: Adjusting The Top Of Form Position

    Operating the 1330 Adjusting the Top of Form Position Once you have printed the setup line, you can visually verify the top of form position, as well as the left and right margins of the print line. If you want to fine adjust the top of form position, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 113: General Operating Procedures

    Operating the 1330 • ASCII Modem Control • ASCII IRC • ASCII Buffer Size • ASCII Recognize DC1/DC3 • ASCII Parity • ASCII Stop Bits • ASCII Handshaking • ASCII RS-422 Invert These options will stay in effect for the printer no matter which custom set you are using. For the remaining option settings, you can save them to one of four available custom sets by using Option 705, Save Custom Set.

  • Page 114: Requesting A Host Application Program In Scs Mode

    Operating the 1330 To reprint the print buffer, follow these steps: 1. Press Stop to place the 1330 in Stop mode. 2. Correct any problems that need attention. 3. Press Form Feed to advance the forms to the first line of the next page. 4.

  • Page 115: Chapter 7. Maintaining The 1330

    Chapter 7. Maintaining the 1330 Maintenance procedures for the 1330 include allowing adequate ventilation, cleaning the printer, replacing and changing the print head as necessary, and adjusting the print registration as required. Ventilation Inadequate ventilation of the 1330 may result in overheating, which can damage the printer.
  • Page 116 Maintaining the 1330 To order a print head kit for the 1330, contact your MTX sales representative. Use the following part number: 953567-001. Note: When the 1330 has been printing for an extended time, the print head may occasionally slow down, start printing unidirectionally, and pause at the end of each line.

  • Page 117: Figure 7-1. Replacing The Print Head

    Maintaining the 1330 Connectors Figure 7-1. Replacing the Print Head Note: Print head style 2 has a connector at the top of the print head. This connector does not have to be disconnected when you remove the print head. Note: Take care that the wiring from the ribbon select motor stays through the carriage restraining hook.

  • Page 118: Figure 7-3. Mounting Screws

    Maintaining the 1330 11. Remove the mounting screws on each side of the print head with the hex key provided with the replacement print head. See Figure 7-3. Remove the print head by carefully pulling it straight up. Mounting Screws Figure 7-3.

  • Page 119: Checking Character Width And Print Registration

    Maintaining the 1330 Caution Failure to enter the correct print head style under Configuration Option 404 can result in poor print head performance and can damage the print head. 22. Press the Save key and the Stop key. If you plan to print in data processing quality, enter 1.

  • Page 120: Checking Character Width

    Maintaining the 1330 To check character width and print registration after changing the print head and before printing text, you can use Option 204 in bold and normal text to print out samples of the character width and registration. Make sure the print head is printing bidirectionally for separate test results, then use Configuration Options 413 and 405 to make adjustments as necessary.

  • Page 121: Checking Print Registration

    Maintaining the 1330 Checking Print Registration 1. Make sure that 14-inch wide (35.6-cm wide) paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Make sure that the 1330 is in Stop mode. If necessary, press the Stop key. 3. Select Option D02 under the Diagnostic menu. 4.

  • Page 122: Figure 7-7. Decrease Print Registration Value

    Maintaining the 1330 > H H H H H H H H > H H H H H H H H > H H H H H H H H Figure 7-7. Decrease Print Registration Value 10. To verify your change, press Save and exit Menu mode. The printer will reinitialize. Go back to Step 3 of this procedure until print registration is acceptable in the center portion of the printout.

  • Page 123: Chapter 8. Error Detection And Recovery

    Chapter 8. Error Detection and Recovery The 1330 has encountered an error condition when one or both of the following occur: • The alarm sounds. • An error message appears in the display window. When either of these conditions occurs, immediately press the Stop key to place the 1330 in Stop mode.

  • Page 124: General Error Conditions

    Error Detection and Recovery General Error Conditions General errors are caused by hardware, software, or communications failures, and are identified by an error message in the display window. These errors cannot be as readily corrected by the operator and may require the assistance of a Field Engineer. Refer to the Status and Error Message Chart in Appendix A for error descriptions and recovery procedures.

  • Page 125: Appendix A. Status And Error Message Chart

    Appendix A. Status and Error Message Chart i t i e l l l l a . r e i e r l a t . r e e t f l a t . y l r e t .
  • Page 126 Status and Error Message Chart i t i i t i t s i , r e . t r r e t d i l . t r r e t d i l . t r . t r .
  • Page 127 Status and Error Message Chart i t i c i f . y r . f f i t i s i s , s t l l a . y r i t i . t r i l n n i t i t c t r a...

  • Page 128: Appendix B. Programming Notes

    Appendix B. Programming Notes The following considerations should be observed in systems applications involving the 1330 printer. For more information, refer to the IBM 4224/4230 Printer Product and Programming Description Manual, GC31-2551-3. Programming in SCS Control Codes (Non-IPDS) Programming implementation of SCS support is the customer’s responsibility. SCS control codes honored by the 1330 are presented below.

  • Page 129: Set Print Density

    Programming Notes Set Print Density A change in the CPI for print SCS datastream requires a corresponding change in the horizontal character density parameter. Control the CPI from the host by using the accepted formatted values listed below. s t l Page Presentation Media Control print quality from the host by using this format: 2BD2NN48000000000000QQ000000...

  • Page 130: Using Host Controlled Color/Highlighting/Symbol Set

    Programming Notes Using Host Controlled Color/Highlighting/Symbol Set Color printing, highlighting, and symbol set selection can be set by one of the following kinds of attribute bytes in a datastream. LU1 Mode 284XXX Attributes In SCS mode, the 284XXX-type attribute can be used to specify color, symbol set, and highlighting selection for the 1330.

  • Page 131: Lu3 Mode

    Programming Notes LU3 Mode Field Attributes For all field attributes, if the base color is disabled, the field attribute color is black or green, according to the printer configuration. t n i t n i t n i t n i + Base color black **Base color green 701333-004...
  • Page 132 Programming Notes Extended Field Attributes s t i i l r i l r i l r n i l r e t t l u e i f i r t o l l c i t f i ( i t n i t a ) t e...

  • Page 133: Character Attributes

    Programming Notes Character Attributes s t i t l u s t i e i f i r t i t c i t c n i l r e t t l u s t i e i f i r t o i t o l l...

  • Page 134: Programming In Ipds Data Stream

    Programming Notes Programming in IPDS Data Stream Initialization Defaults When the 1330 is powered on, IPDS parameters are set to their initialization default values. These values remain in effect until they are overridden by specific datastream commands from the host application program. IPDS initialization default values for the 1330 are as follows.
  • Page 135 Programming Notes t a l i l n i l b h t i e i r i t a t p i r e t t n i t f e . t f t f e . t l i t c i l f y t i...

  • Page 136: Command Format

    Programming Notes Command Format All 1330 commands use the following format: Length/Command/Flag/Correlation ID (Optional)/Data The following table shows the purpose of each field. l a t l e r i t a l e r i t a s t i s i s l e r i t a...

  • Page 137: Ipds Command Codes

    Programming Notes Note 6: If the host wants to request the second buffer, the request must be the next command following the request for the first buffer of an acknowledgment. However, it is not required that the host request the second buffer of an acknowledgment.

  • Page 138: Text Function Set Commands

    Programming Notes Text Function Set Commands The Text function set contains the commands and data controls for presenting text information on a logical page, page segment, or overlay area on a physical page. The Text function set commands are: e t i Image Function Set Commands The Image function set contains the commands and data controls for presenting image data on a logical page, page segment, or overlay area on a physical page.

  • Page 139: Bar Code Function Set Commands

    Programming Notes Bar Code Function Set Commands The Bar Code function set contains the commands and controls for presenting bar code information on a logical page, page segment, or overlay area on a physical page. The Bar Code function set commands are: e t i e t i Overlay Function Set Commands...

  • Page 140: Loaded Font Function Set Commands

    Programming Notes Loaded Font Function Set Commands The Loaded Font function set contains the commands used to download and delete font information from the font storage of the printer. The Loaded Font function set commands are: Using Escape Sequences in 3270 Mode In a multiuser environment, several programs or display stations may require special printing formats.

  • Page 141: Selecting The Escape Character

    Programming Notes Escape sequences can be linked to get the desired combination of print format and style. For example, the string >81>89>8C provides near letter quality at 12 characters per inch (CPI) and 3 lines per inch (LPI). Selecting the Escape Character The code that alerts the 1330 to expect an escape sequence is called the escape character.

  • Page 142: Figure B-2. Table For Selecting Escape Character

    Programming Notes > õ Ã < ÿ Õ à ß è § é ì ò ù ü & ç ä ” ë Ä ï Ë ö Ï ü Ö ¬ â Ü – ê Â • î Ê ô Î ¢...
  • Page 143 Programming Notes Setting the Escape Character To set the escape character: 1. Press the Stop key, if the printer is ready. 2. Enter Menu mode. 3. Select Option 503. 4. Press the Left Arrow or Right Arrow key until the number of the escape character you want is displayed.

  • Page 144: Selecting Escape Codes

    Programming Notes Selecting Escape Codes Select escape codes from Figure B-3, and type in the required escape sequence combinations. Always use the escape character and the code 1F at the beginning and end of a file to clear the 1330 to normal character style. Escape code 1F resets escape codes 10 through 1E, and assures that italic, boldface, underlined, or elongated characters set by another operator will not affect your printed output.

  • Page 145: Figure B-3. Escape Codes

    Programming Notes a t I c i l o l l a t i c i l , r e a t i c i l i l r r e t r e t t n i t n i e l r r t s l a i...

  • Page 146: Using The Bar Code Feature

    Programming Notes Using the Bar Code Feature Bar code printing is a special feature available on the 1330. For clarity, printed bar codes will be referred to as bar code strips. Bar codes are printed as the result of data entered in a sequence of steps beginning with an escape character.

  • Page 147: Figure B-4. Bar Code Types

    Programming Notes Standard Text Additional or standard text can be printed between completed bar code strips. To print this text, you must know where the first character of text is to be printed measured from the left margin in 0.1-inch (2.5-mm) units. It should be normal practice to run a test printing to check alignment before loading self adhesive labels.

  • Page 148: Using Bar Code Escape Sequences

    Programming Notes Using Bar Code Escape Sequences The following formats are used to print bar codes. Number 1 includes all parameters (required and optional), and Number 2 includes only required parameters. > = escape character and NL = new line (carriage return plus line feed). NL = hexadecimal 15. The data separator character is a semicolon.
  • Page 149 Programming Notes 10. Standard text This is the text printed between bar code strips. 11. ; Data separator character 12. NL New line The height of the printed bar code characters equals the number of New Line commands multiplied by the reciprocal of the number of lines per inch. The new line calculation formula is: Ht = (N x 1/LPI) where...

  • Page 150: Figure B-5. Calculating New Line Characters

    Programming Notes Figure B-5. Calculating New Line Characters Note: Short bar code strips demand greater accuracy of the operator during the scanning procedure. 701333-004 B-23...

  • Page 151: Calculating Checksums

    Programming Notes Calculating Checksums The checksum is a number used to assure the accuracy of the scanning of a bar code. EAN or UPC If EAN or UPC bar codes are printed using 7 or 12 characters, the 1330 will calculate the checksum digits.

  • Page 152: Figure B-6. Ocr-A Character Set

    Programming Notes Figure B-6. OCR-A Character Set 701333-004 B-25...

  • Page 153: Figure B-7. Ocr-B Character Set

    Programming Notes Figure B-7. OCR-B Character Set B-26 701333-004...

  • Page 154: 1330 Commands In Ascii Mode

    Programming Notes 1330 Commands in ASCII Mode The remaining pages of this appendix list the programming commands supported by the ASCII interface of the 1330 Printer in its emulation modes: • IBM Proprinter III • IBM Proprinter III XL For more programming information, refer to these manuals: •...
  • Page 155 Programming Notes i t c p i t i t n i t n i l r i l r t p i t p i t p i t p i i r t i r t c i t i t a r e t r e t...

  • Page 156: Horizontal Movement Commands

    Programming Notes Note 1: Emphasized printing is effective only in pica pitch. Note 2: n1n2 specifies the number of mode bytes. m1m2 must be 0. m3 controls line spacing and character height. m4 controls character width. Double high characters require a Forms Handler module. The standard PC character set will be selected by default if a Forms Handler module is not installed.

  • Page 157: Horizontal Tabbing Commands

    Programming Notes Horizontal Tabbing Commands Absolute and relative horizontal tab stops are controlled with the commands listed below. i t c z i r l a t z i r l a t ..z i r l a t z i r...

  • Page 158: Vertical Tabbing Commands

    Programming Notes Note: Line spacing in n/216 inch (base units value) will adjust the required line spacing to the nearest 1/144 inch. Note: After receipt of a spacing command, each LF command or equivalent results in the line feed distance specified by the spacing command. Note: Reverse line spacing moves the paper n/144 inch in reverse and requires that a DOD module be installed.

  • Page 159: Page Formatting Commands

    Programming Notes Page Formatting Commands These commands set the left, right, top, and bottom margins. i t c z i r l a t t f e , n i i t a Page Formatting Commands Note: The ESC C command clears the vertical tabs and skip. The ESC N command causes the printer to skip n lines on the current page and advance the paper to the first printline.
  • Page 160 Programming Notes A bit image is structured by a collection of dots arranged in rows and columns. A collection of eight dots sequentially arranged in a column is called a pattern byte. The smallest unit of the bit image is called a pattern element. There are two types of patterns that are determined by the number of dots used in an element: 8-dot and 9-dot elements.

  • Page 161: Font Control And Download Commands

    Programming Notes Font Control and Download Commands The following commands are download commands. Refer to the IBM Proprinter III and Proprinter III XL Guide to Operations for information on how to design and print download characters. i t c t f a y t i ) t e t f a...

  • Page 162: Character Set Selection Commands

    Programming Notes Character Set Selection Commands Character set selection commands are listed below. i t c r e t r e t t n i i t n r e t t n i r e t Character Set Selection Commands Note: (n1) and (n2) specify the number (n) of characters to be printed from the all character set, where n = 256n2 + n1.

  • Page 163: Set Initial Condition Commands

    Programming Notes Set Initial Condition Commands A set initial condition command is listed below. i t c t i n l a i i t i t i n t i n Set Initial Condition Commands n1 and n2 n1 and n2 specify the number (n) of bytes of data following and including the init byte. n1 is 1, 3, or 4, and n2 is always 0.

  • Page 164: Miscellaneous Commands

    Programming Notes This byte specifies the printer for which the following device-dependent parameter bytes are intended. If the ID does not address your printer, the parameter bytes that follow are ignored. The IDs supported by this printer are 3 (X’03') or 22 (X’16'). parm1/parm2 parm1 and parm2 are currently reserved for future development.

  • Page 165: Using Ti-810 Command Functions In Ascii Mode

    Programming Notes *For Select Color, m1 has the following values: i t c ) t l o l l Parameters for Select Color If a monochrome ribbon is installed, the system will accept any parameter choice, but the printing will be monochrome. Using TI-810 Command Functions in ASCII Mode The commands listed in this section are operational when the printer is in TI-810 emulation.

  • Page 166: Escape Command Strings

    Programming Notes Escape Command Strings Format: <ESC><Command String> i t r z i r t l u *For Select Color parameters, refer to “Miscellaneous Commands,” above. The 1330 does not support the Denmark/Norway, United Kingdom, Germany, and Sweden/Finland languages under TI-810 emulation. The vertical format functions such as recall, store (<ESC>9, <ESC>8), and the delete command, are not available.

  • Page 167: Using Escape Sequences With Ansi Bar Codes

    Programming Notes Using Escape Sequences with ANSI Bar Codes ANSI bar code processing on the 1330 in ASCII mode is based on ANSI version X3.64- 1979. The ANSI bar code is made up of three programming elements (or commands) as follows: 1.
  • Page 168 Programming Notes Bar code data must follow the specifications of the bar code type selected. Spaces and commas are processed as delimiters, not as bar code characters. As per the ANSI X3.64- 1979 documentation, all bar codes will be preceded and followed by 1/4 inch of white space.
  • Page 169 Programming Notes Example: Printing a “Code 3 of 9” bar code 1/2 inch high without human readable code using the data “3 of 9” as the bar code with three lines of text adjacent to the bar code. One line of text will be on the same line as the bar code command and two lines will follow that complete the processing of the bar code printout.

  • Page 170: Appendix C. Character Sets

    Appendix C. Character Sets The following tables show the character sets used by the 1330 in ASCII mode. The characters in each of these sets can be printed in Draft, DP Text, and NLQ. PC CHARACTER SET 1 (Available with Proprinter emulation) 701333-004...

  • Page 171: Character Sets

    Character Sets PC CHARACTER SET 2 (Available with Proprinter emulation) 701333-004...

  • Page 172: Character Sets

    Character Sets PC ALL CHARACTER SET (Available with Proprinter emulation) 701333-004...
  • Page 173 Character Sets PC MULTILINGUAL CHARACTER SET (Available with Proprinter emulation) 701333-004...
  • Page 174 Character Sets TI-810 Character Set (Available with TI-810 Emulation) “ & ‘ 701333-004...
  • Page 175 Character Sets ‘ Note: Using Configuration Option 201, Language, choice 3, ASCII - EBCDIC, replaces the three ASCII characters [ ] ^ (hex values 5B, 5D, 5E) with the three EBCDIC characters ¢ | ¬ respectively. Refer to Chapter 5 of this manual. Note: This table gives both the hexadecimal and decimal value of the character codes.

  • Page 176: Appendix D. Consumables

    Appendix D. Consumables The tables below provide a list of part numbers for ribbons and print heads used by the 1330. Ribbons i t s e f i i t f i l l i l l a r t Print Heads i t s e f i...

  • Page 177: Appendix E. Character Count Record

    Appendix E. Character Count Record The form below provides a convenient place to record the printer’s character count. The character count should be recorded each time the print head is replaced. See Chapter 4 for instructions on getting the character count. See Chapter 7 for print head replacement instructions.

  • Page 178: Index

    Index 410 – Full Form Feed Eject, 4-21 Symbols 411 – Paper Eject Adjustment, 4-21 100 Page Format (3270), 4-5 412 – Horizontal Offset, 4-22 100 Page Format (ASCII), 5-5 413 – Horizontal Registration, 4-22 200 Font & Print Quality (3270), 4-8 414 –...
  • Page 179 Index Force Set Media Size, 4-8 500 Communication (ASCII), 5-22 Form Feed (FF), 4-14 600 Attachment (3270), 4-27 Form Feed Printed with a Space, 4-15 600 Attachment (ASCII), 5-26 Form Feed with Auto New Line at Print End, 4-14 700 Extended Keypad (3270), 4-28 Form Length, 4-7 700 Extended Keypad (ASCII), 5-27 Formatted Print, 4-15...
  • Page 180 Index 419 – DID Load Adjust, 5-20 Key Alarm, 5-14 421 – Operator Panel Adjust, 5-21 Language, 5-7 422 – Start Mode After Eject, 5-21 Left Margin, 5-5 423 – Report Intervention, 5-21 Line Feed Definition, 5-11 501 – Printer Emulation Mode, 5-22 Line Spacing, 5-7 502 –...
  • Page 181 Index Form Feed key, 3-4 Form Feed Printed with a Space option (3270), 4-15 Cables Form Feed with Auto New Line at Print End Connecting a Parallel Cable, 2-10 option, 4-14 Connecting a Serial Cable, 2-10 Form Length option (3270), 4-7 Connecting the Coax Cable, 2-9 Form Length option (ASCII), 5-7 Connecting the Power Cable, 2-8...
  • Page 182 Index Setup key, 3-5 Parity option (ASCII), 5-23 Start key, 3-3 Part Numbers Stop key, 3-3 Nonshifting ribbon, 2-4 Top of Form key, 3-4 print head, 7-2 Up Arrow key, 3-4 Shifting ribbon, 2-4 POR Custom Set option (3270), 4-31 POR Custom Set option (ASCII), 5-30 Power Cable Requirements, 2-8 Language option (3270), 4-8...
  • Page 183 Index Save Custom Set option (3270), 4-32 Save Custom Set option (ASCII), 5-31 Save key, 3-5 Save Operator Format option (ASCII), 5-14 SCS Mode Halting a Print Operation, 6-5 Requesting a Host Application Program, 6-5 Serial Cable, 2-10 Serial Number option (3270), 4-34 Set Factory Defaults option (3270), 4-31 Set Factory Defaults option (ASCII), 5-30 Setup key, 3-5...

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