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  • Page 1: User Manual

    914N User Manual...
  • Page 3 Compuprint 914N...
  • Page 5 Compuprint advices the customers not to use products for which the compliance to this safety rules are not warranted. Finally seek your dealer or contact a Compuprint office and be sure that are provided you the original Compuprint consumables.

  • Page 6: Eec Regulations

    FCC Notes FCC Notes This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 7 The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, Compuprint can assume no responsability for any errors of the manual and their consequences.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ................1 Getting To Know Your Printer ............1.2 Features ..................1.3 Unpacking Your Printer..............1.4 Printers Parts ................1.5 Printer Specifications ................. 1.7 Software Driver Selection ..............1.10 Installation ................2 Choosing a Suitable Location ............2.2 Printer Assembly ................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Pull Tractor Position ...................3.32 Loading Envelopes (Friction Feed Mode).........3.35 Auto Paper Loading ..............3.36 Switching From Fanfold Paper to Single Sheet (Paper Park Function) ..............3.38 Tear Off Function ..............3.39 Tear-off operation....................3.39 Tear-off position adjustment ................3.40 Maintenance ................4 Cleaning The Printer................4.2 Replacing The Ribbon Cartridge ..........4.2 Error Handling..................4.4...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces you to your new printer. After reading about its features, follow the unpacking procedure and then familiarize yourself with the printer parts. The printer specification table will give you a technical description of the printer’s characteristics. This chapter concludes by informing you about software driver selection.

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Printer

    Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your Printer A78401740-001...

  • Page 13: Features

    Chapter 1 Features The following list details the capabilities of your printer: 24 needle printer with parallel or serial (option) interfaces High-speed printing 180 cps (at 10 cpi) and 216 cps (at 12 cpi) in Draft printing mode High-speed quality printing at 60 cps (at 10 cpi) and 72cps (at 12cpi) in Letter Quality printing mode High-resolution graphics printing (360 dpi (H) x 360 dpi (V)) IBM Proprinter XL24/XL24E/XL24AGM and EPSON LQ850/1050...

  • Page 14: Unpacking Your Printer

    Chapter 1 Unpacking Your Printer Temporarily place the printer on a flat surface until a suitable permanent location can be chosen. Check that everything is present and with no shipping damage. Notify any damage to your supplier. Take out the accessories from the box. Identify the printer accessories.

  • Page 15: Printers Parts

    Chapter 1 Printers Parts Sheet Guide Gap Set Lever Carrier Cover Platen Knob Operator Panel Power Switch Front View A78401740-001...

  • Page 16: Rear View

    Chapter 1 Friction Release Lever Rear Cover Interface Connector Rear View A78401740-001...

  • Page 17: Printer Specifications

    Chapter 1 Printer Specifications Printing Method Bidirectional with logic-seeking Print Head Life 100 million of characters Print Matrix Draft 12 horizontal x 24 vertical at 10 cpi 10 horizontal x 24 vertical at 12 cpi Quality 36 horizontal x 24 vertical at 10 cpi 30 horizontal x 24 vertical at 12 cpi Print Speed Draft...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 Printing Attributes Double height Double s trike Double width Emphasized Italics Overscore Subscript Superscript Underline Resident Fonts Draft, Roman, Sans Serif, Courier, Prestige,Script, Gothic and Bold PS (Proportional Spacing). The Bold PS font prints out the proportional spacing only when Proportional value has been set in the printer Setup Paper Handling...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Input buffer 8 Kbytes (optional 32 Kbytes) Options Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF) RS232C Serial Interface (dealer installable) 32 Kbytes Input Buffer (dealer installable) Power Supply 120 VAC +/- 10%, 60 Hz US. Power Cable (two versions) 220-240 VAC +/- 10 %, 50 Hz Power Cable Power Consumption Operating 55 W(Typ), 100W (Max)

  • Page 20: Software Driver Selection

    When you wish to configure your system using your application package, you should select the name of your printer, that is, Compuprint 914N. If your printer name is not inserted in the list of the supported printers, select one of the printers...

  • Page 21: Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation After unpacking your printer, you need to find a suitable location for it; the first part of this chapter provides criteria for making this decision. You can then begin the installation process by assembling the printer and its accesories. You should next print a test document to verify that the printer is functioning correctly.

  • Page 22: Choosing A Suitable Location

    Chapter 2 Choosing a Suitable Location Consider the following points when you choose the location for your printer: The distance between the printer and the host computer must not exceed the length of the interface cable; The location must be sturdy, horizontal and stable; Your printer must not be exposed to direct sunlight, extreme heat, cold, dust or humidity (see "Printer Specifications", in chapter 1);...

  • Page 23: Printer Assembly

    Chapter 2 Printer Assembly Make sure that the printer is turned OFF. Paper Stand Installation Locate the paper stand among the accessories. Install the paper stand in the printer. Ribbon Cartridge Installation Locate the ribbon cartridge among the accessories. A78401740-001...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Remove the carriage cover, then manually move the Carrier Cover Gap Set Lever carriage to the center of the printer. Set the gap set lever to its rearmost position 6 to p rovid e th e m ax imum distance between the print head and the platen for smooth installation (see forward...

  • Page 25: Tractor Unit Installation

    Chapter 2 Return the carrier cover on the printer. Set the gap set lever to proper position according to the paper thickness you are using. See "Ad justing the Gap Between the Print Head and Platen" described in this chapter. Tractor Unit Installation Find the tractor unit among the accessories.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2 Move the left tractor to the leftmost position before installing the tractor unit Install the tractor unit in the rear of the printer. Pr ess th e tr actor unit downward until clicks.Turn the platen knob to ensure that the tractor pins also rotate Platen Knob The push tractor unit can be...

  • Page 27: Tractor Unit Installation In Pull Tractor Position

    Chapter 2 Tractor Unit Installation in Pull Tractor Position Remove the carriage cover. Tractor unit Gear Place the tractor unit onto the printer with the gears of the tractor unit facing down. Move the left tractor to the leftmost position before installing the tractor unit.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Gap Between The Print Head And Platen

    Chapter 2 The tractor pull tractor unit can be easily removed by pressing it rearward. Adjusting The Gap Between The Print Head And Platen Adjusting the gap between the print head and platen allows the optimum print quality. The gap set lever is located at the right front side of the printer. When the gap set lever is moved forward, the gap becomes wider.

  • Page 29: Turning The Printer On

    Chapter 2 Turning The Printer On Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet and turn the printer on by pressing the power switch, located on the right side of the printer The ON/OFF status of the printer can be checked by the POWER indicator on the operation panel.

  • Page 30: Carrier Movement Test

    Chapter 2 Self-test printout: Carrier Movement Test The Carrier test allows you to check the carrier movement.Proceed as follows: Unload the paper from the printer Turn the power switch ON while pressing and holding the key. The PITCH carrier starts to move from one end of the carrier shaft to the other end. The test continues until the power switch is turned OFF.

  • Page 31: Host Computer Connection

    Chapter 2 Host Computer Connection Choosing The Connection This printer can be connected to your host computer via two available interfaces: A 8-bit parallel interface A RS-232C serial interface (available as an option) The interface connectors are located on the left front side of the printer Parallel Connection Make sure that the printer and the host computer are turned OFF before connecting the interface cable.

  • Page 32: Hexadecimal Printing

    Chapter 2 Hexadecimal Printing The Hex dump function allows you to print the data received from the host computer in the hexadecimal format. After connecting the printer to the host computer, you can print the hexadecimal dump of the data to verify the data received from the host computer.

  • Page 33: Operation

    Chapter 3 Operation The operator panel on your printer enables you to access many of your printer’s functions. This chapter introduces you to the operator panel, showing you how to use it, both in configuring your printer and in day-to-day usage. Additionally, you will learn how to load paper correctly for any of your daily printing needs.

  • Page 34: General Overview

    Chapter 3 General Overview The operator panel enables you to perform many of the printer functions including pitch, font and printer setup selection. The operator panel is located in the front side of the printer and appears as follows: The operator panel consists of : nine indicators report basic information about the printer’s condition The indicators light up green...

  • Page 35: Indicators

    Chapter 3 Indicators Lit when the printer power is ON. Lit when the printer is in the Setup mode. Lit when the printer is in the on line status Unlit when it is in the off line status. Blinks when an error has occurred. These indicators indicate the character pitch currently selected by the combination of them as shown below.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 These indicators show the current font selected by the combination of them: ¡ ® = off, = on Font Font Indicator ¡ Draft ¡ ¡ ® Roman ¡ ¡ ¡ Sans Serif ® ¡ ¡ Courier ¡ ® ®...

  • Page 37: Function Keys

    Chapter 3 Function Keys The Function Keys can be activated in the Normal and in the Set Up modes Normal Mode When this key is pressed in the off-line status, the printer enters the Setup mode. Pressing this key in the on-line status, alternates the Quiet mode ON/OFF.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 when the paper is at the tear off position and the printer is offline, moves the tear off position downwards by increments of 1/180 inch. Pressing this key together with the QUIET/ENTER MENU and the PITCH/EXIT MENU key, when the printer is offline clears the buffer except the download buffer and initializes the printer.
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 Pressing this key together with the key: ON LINE/← when the printer is offline, the paper is moved downwards by increments of 1/180 of inch. when the printer is online, it is possible to move down the position of the first printable line after an automatic loading.

  • Page 40: Buzzer

    Chapter 3 Normal Mode Pressing this key selects the font. Setup Mode Invalid Buzzer This printer is provided with a buzzer to indicate specific conditions. The buzzer signal changes according to the error detected. The buzzer only sounds when the BUZZER function is set to VALID (see "The Printer Setup" described before).

  • Page 41: The Printer Setup

    Chapter 3 The Printer Setup The Printer Setup procedure allows you to set most of the printer’s functions.You can perform this Printer Setup procedure via the operator panel. The keys scan and select the available functions and their values. Entering Printer Setup Press the key to switch the printer off line.

  • Page 42: Moving Within The Printer Setup

    Chapter 3 27 BUZZER VALID 28 IBM CHARACTER SET SET 1 29 CODE PAGE USA (#437) 30 IBM AGM MODE INVALID 50 INTERFACE PARALLEL When the printing is complete, the printer enters the Setup mode. Moving within the Printer Setup Function Selection Mode ←...
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 Character Pitch Font Style Power On Condition Quiet Mode Paper Autoloading Print Direction Buffer Overflow CR and LF Code Cancel Code Paper Empty Sensor Skip-over perforation Slashed Character Print Buffer Selection ASF Selections Ribbon Selection Auto Tear-Off function Fanfold Paper Initialization Buzzer Character Sets...
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 The available functions of the Setup procedure are: Function 01 DEFAULT SET Selects the field to be reset to the factory set values, 01 OFF 02 USER 1 03 USER 2 04 USER 3 05 ALL Function 02 SELECT USER Specifies what user setting to use among USER 1, USER 2 or USER 3 when turning on the printer.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 08 8 INCHES 09 8 1/3 INCHES 10 8.5 INCHES 11 9 INCHES 12 11 INCHES 13 11 2/3 INCHES 14 12 INCHES 15 14 INCHES 16 15 INCHES Function 06 LINE SPACING Selects the default line spacing( in inches). 01 1/6 INCHES 02 1/8 INCHES Function 07 LINE LENGTH...
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 06 SCRIPT 07 GOTHIC 08 BOLD PS Function 10 POWER ON Sets the power-on condition to the on-line or off-line status. 01 ONLINE 02 OFFLINE Function 11 QUIET MODE Sets the power-on condition to the quiet mode or not. 01 OFF 02 ON Function 12 AFTER AUTOLOADING...
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 Function 15 CR CODE Adds a line feed code to every carriage return code. 01 CR+LF 02 CR Function 16 LF CODE Adds a carriage return code to every line feed code. 01 LF+CR 02 LF Function 17 CANCEL CODE Sets the function of the CAN (cancel) code.
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 Function 21 SELECTION OF RAM Selects the capacity of the input buffer. (Selects the download command enable/disable.) 01 PRINT BUFFER 02 DOWNLOAD BUFFER Function 22 ASF Selects the ASF installed or not installed. 01 NOT INSTALLED 02 INSTALLED Function 23 RIBBON MODE Selects the black ribbon.
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 Function 27 BUZZER Enables or disables the printer’s buzzer. 01 VALID 02 INVALID Function 28 IBM CHARACTER SET This selects a character set in the IBM mode. 01 SET 1 (Character Set 1) 02 SET 2 (Character Set 2) Function 29 CODE PAGE Selects a code page in the IBM or EPSON mode.
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 Function 32 INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER TABLE Selects a special foreign character set in the EPSON mode. 01 AMERICAN 02 FRANCE 03 GERMANY 04 BRITISH 05 DANISH 06 SWEDISH 07 ITALIAN 08 SPANISH 09 JAPANESE 10 NORWEGIAN 11 DANISH 2 12 SPANISH 2 13 LATIN-AMERICAN Function 50 INTERFACE...
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 Function 54 BAUD RATE Selects the data transfer rate for the serial interface (in bits per second). 01 300 BPS 02 600 BPS 03 1200 BPS 04 2400 BPS 05 4800 BPS 06 9600 BPS Function 55 BIT LENGTH Selects the number of data bits for the serial interface 01 8 BITS 02 7 BITS...

  • Page 52: Setup Listing Printing

    Chapter 3 Setup Listing Printing If you can verify the current printer settings on the Setup listing, proceed as follows: Turn the printer Off and then On.while holding down both th ONLINE keys. EXIT MENU The printer prints the current listing and then returns to the Normal print mode (see the following page).
  • Page 53 Chapter 3 The factory default settings are the following: Function Default value DF. SET SELUSER CHG USER User 1 User 2 User 3 EMUL EPSON EPSON PAGE-L 11" 11" 11" MARGIN FONT DFAFT DRAFT DRAFT PW ON ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE QUIET LOAD OFFLINE...
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 CHR TBL ITAL ITAL ITAL CHR SET PARALLEL PARALLEL PARALLEL SLCT IN INVAL INVAL INVAL AUTO XT INVAL INVAL INVAL PROT BAUD 9600BPS 9600BPS 9600BPS DATA BITS PARITY NONE NONE NONE STOP BIT INVALID INVALID INVALID 3.22 A78401740-001...

  • Page 55: Paper Handling

    Chapter 3 Paper Handling Paper Specifications Use the correct paper in your printer. This is an essential starting point for obtaining good results in your printout. Fanfold Paper Width 101-279 mm (4 - 11 inches) Weight Single 60 - 80 g/m Multipa One-tim e carbon...

  • Page 56: Setting The Friction Release Lever

    Chapter 3 Setting The Friction Release Lever The friction release lever is located at the left rear side of the printer, its functions are as follows: Friction position Select this position when using the single sheets (Friction Feed Mode) or the Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF). Tractor position Select this position when using the fanfold paper (Tractor Feed Mode: Push tractor, Pull tractor (rear and bottom path).

  • Page 57: Inserting Fanfold Paper (Tractor Feed Mode)

    Chapter 3 Adjust the sheet guide according to the left margin that you desire. Load the paper into the printer by aligning the left edge of the → key to feed the paper to the sheet guide. Press the LOAD-PARK/ paper Inserting Fanfold Paper (Tractor Feed Mode) The use of the tractor unit is recommended when printing on fanfold paper.This...

  • Page 58: Paper Paths

    Chapter 3 Paper Paths Tractor Pull Tractor (Rear Path) Push Tractor Pull Tractor (Bottom Path) Pull Tractor (Bottom Path (Rear)) 3.26 A78401740-001...

  • Page 59: Push Tractor Position

    Chapter 3 Push Tractor Position In Push tractor position, the paper is pushed by the tractor from the rear of the printer. When printing in the pull tractor position, use the paper stand Set the friction release lever to the tractor position Tractor position Move the tractor set lever of the...
  • Page 60 Chapter 3 Make sure that the paper is correctly aligned with the left and right tractors. Close the left and right tractor covers.Slide the right tractor to take up any slack in the paper. Move the tractor set lever of the right tractor to lock the tractor.

  • Page 61: Pull Tractor Position

    Chapter 3 Position the fanfold paper guide on the paper stand. Remove the fanfold paper guide when loading single sheets. Pull Tractor Position In the Pull tractor position, the paper is pulled by the tractor from the rear or the bottom of the printer. Loading Paper From The Rear Paper Path Move the tractor set lever of the left tractor forward to unlock the...
  • Page 62 Chapter 3 Tractors Move the right tractor to adjust the tractor to the paper width. Open the left and right tractor covers. Move the gap set lever to position 6. Insert the paper under the rear cover. Load the paper and align the paper holes with the tractor pins of the left rig ht tr actor,...
  • Page 63 Chapter 3 Loading Paper From The Bottom Paper Path Tractor set Move the tractor set lever of the left tractor forward to unlock the tractor. Move the left tractor so that the printing starts from your desired print start position. Move the tractor set lever of the left tractor rearward to lock the tractor.

  • Page 64: Loading Envelopes (Friction Feed Mode)

    Chapter 3 Before loading the crimped form (If the crimped form is not correctly loaded, a paper jam may occur), check the correct direction of the form Loading Envelopes (Friction Feed Mode) The envelopes must be only inserted from the top of the printer (Top insertion). Select the suitable gap set lever position according to the thickness of the envelope to be loaded (i.e., if the thickness of the envelope is 0.35 mm (0.014 inches), set the gap set lever to Position 5 or 6.).

  • Page 65: Auto Paper Loading

    Chapter 3 When moving the friction release lever at the same time put your fingers on the top edge of the envelope to prevent it from being moved. After doing that, if the envelope is pulled out from the printer, do step 2 again. Press the key to feed the envelope to its print start position an LOAD-PARK/→...
  • Page 66 Chapter 3 Single Sheet (ASF) The Single Sheet can be loaded from the ASF automatically when the LINE ↓ or the key is pressed and the FEED/↑, LOAD-PARK/→ FORM FEED/ following conditions are performed: Printer in Off-line status. Paper empty condition. The friction release lever is set at the Friction position.

  • Page 67: Switching From Fanfold Paper To Single Sheet (Paper Park Function)

    Chapter 3 The adjustable range is 1/6" to +1" from the factory default position. If the adjusted position is out of this range, the setting will be ignored (the buzzer sounds.) Press the key to save the new Auto Loading position. ON LINE/←...

  • Page 68: Tear Off Function

    Chapter 3 Tear Off Function This function allows to feed the fanfold paper to the tear-off position This function is valid when the printer is in Push tractor mode and the AUTO TEAR OFF function is set to ON (1 SEC), ON(3 SEC) or ON (15 SEC) in the Printer Setup.

  • Page 69: Tear-Off Position Adjustment

    Chapter 3 Tear-off position adjustment The tear-off position can be adjusted by following the procedure below: Select the 1 value in the TEAR OFF POSITION function in the Printer Setup. Set the printer in off-line status. Perform the tear-off operation. ON LINE/ ←...

  • Page 71: Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter contains information about printer maintenance, including cleaning operations and problem solving tips. Cleaning The Printer .................. 4.2 Replacing The Ribbon Cartridge ........... 4.2 Error Handling ..................4.4 Error Message Description ............. 4.4 A78401740-001...

  • Page 72: Cleaning The Printer

    Chapter 4 Cleaning The Printer Make sure the printer has been turned off for at least 15 minutes before starting any cleaning operations. Periodic cleaning will help keep your printer in top condition so that it will always provide optimal performance. Use a neutral detergent or water solution on a soft cloth to clean dirt and grease from the cabinet of the printer.
  • Page 73 Chapter 4 Set the gap set lever to its rearmost position 6 to provide the maximum distance between the print head and the platen for smooth removal. Position 6 Remove the ribbon cartridge by pressing the two plastic clips on both sides inward of the ribbon cartridge.

  • Page 74: Error Handling

    Chapter 4 Error Handling When an error condition exits: the ERROR indicator blinks, the buzzer sounds if the BUZZER funtion is set to VALID in the Printer Setup mode and the display will show the error message. Error Message Description PAPER EMPTY ERROR Indication: Printer runs out of paper.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4 PULL TRACTOR UNIT ERROR Indication: A pull tractor error has occurred during the printing in the pull tractor unit. ON LINE/ ← Solution: Install the tractor unit properly and press the key to make the printer on-line. PAPER RELEASE LEVER ERROR Indication:The friction release lever has been moved while the printer was powered on and the paper was loaded.

  • Page 77: Options

    Chapter 5 Options This chapter describes the installation of the available printer option: the Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). Automatic Sheet Feeder.................5.2 Description ..................5.2 Unpacking...................5.2 Installation ..................5.3 Paper Specifications................5.5 Paper Loading..................5.5 ASF Removal..................5.8 A78401740-001...

  • Page 78: Automatic Sheet Feeder (Asf)

    Chapter 5 Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF) Description This Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF) provides fast and automatic single sheet feeding. This option is quickly and easily installed onto the printer by the operator. No tools or special equipment are necessary. Operation of the sheet feeder is relatively simple and with proper installation and care, it will provide long and trouble-free service.

  • Page 79: Installation

    Chapter 5 Installation Make sure that the printer is turned OFF and the paper is not present Select the ASF mode via the operator panel: select the INSTALLED value in the ASF function (see "The Printer Setup" in Chapter 3). Remove the rear cover.
  • Page 80 Chapter 5 Ensure that both tabs of the ASF Unit are securely caught by the side frame. Move the friction release lever to the Friction position. Install the two single sheet stands anywhere between the left and right paper guides. A78401740-001...

  • Page 81: Paper Specifications

    Chapter 5 Paper Specifications The following paper specifications should be adhered to in order to assure reliable feeder operation. Paper not conforming to these specifications may be used in the ASF, however, the results cannot be guaranteed. A brief test of out-of-specification paper should be conduced prior to regular use.

  • Page 82: Paper Loading

    Chapter 5 Paper Loading Make sure that all preliminary operations described before have been executed, then follow the sequence: Push the left and right paper guides downward all the way until they stop Move the left paper guides so that the printing starts from your desired print start position.
  • Page 83 Chapter 5 Load the paper, aligning the left edge of the paper to the left hopper. Move the right paper guide until it aligns with the right edge of the paper. Make sure that the paper is placed straight in the ASF. Move the left and right levers forward.

  • Page 84: Asf Removal

    Chapter 5 Do not add paper into the ASF when some sheets remain loaded. If you wish to load additional paper, first remove all paper from the ASF, then load again paper correctly. ASF Removal If you want to remove the ASF from the printer, press both ends of the ASF in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 85: Commands

    Appendix A Commands This appendix provides information about the commands supported by your printer. The commands are organized by function groups. Each command has both a brief and a detailed description. Introduction ..................D.2 General Overview................D.2 Command Summary................D.2 Command Description................D.7 Setting Form Length................D.7 Setting Margins..................D.8 Setting Spacings ................D.9 Setting Tabulations ................D.12...

  • Page 86: Introduction

    Appendix A Introduction General Overview This section is designed for technical users that wish to program the printer’s operation. It describes the control commands that can be included in the data sent to the printer. The commands described in this section are grouped according to their functions.
  • Page 87 Appendix A ESC b {m} {n1}... NUL Sets vertical tab stop in one of the 8 Vertical Format Unit (VFU) channels available (EPSON mode). A.11 ESC / {m} Select the Vertical Format Unit (VFU) channel (only EPSON mode) A.12 Advances paper to the next vertical tap stop of the selected VFU channel.
  • Page 88 Appendix A ESC ? {n} {m} Reassign the graphics mode.(only EPSON mode) A.24 ESC : NUL {n} NUL Copies the character generator in ROM to RAM (only EPSON mode) A.24 ESC & NUL {n}{m}{w0}{w1}{w2}{d0}... {dn} {w0}.. Defines down-line loaded characters (only EPSON mode).A.25 ESC % {1} Selects the use of downloaded character set in RAM (only EPSON mode).
  • Page 89 Appendix A A78401740-001...

  • Page 90: Commands Description

    Appendix A Commands Description Setting Form Length ESC C {n} Sets form length in number of lines. 1B 43 {n} 27 67 {n} 1 ≤ n ≤ 127 This command sets the form length to the number of lines specified by {n} at the current vertical spacing.

  • Page 91: Setting Margins

    Appendix A Setting Margins ESC l {n} Sets left margin (only EPSON mode). 1B 6C {n} 27 108 {n} 0 ≤ n ≤ 229 This code sets the left margin at the current horizontal spacing. It must be sent at the beginning of the line.

  • Page 92: Setting Spacings

    Appendix A Setting Spacings ESC P Sets horizontal spacing to 10 or 17 cpi (only EPSON mode) 1B 50 27 80 Terminator code. The spacing is set to 17 cpi if the compressed printing has been previously selected by SI or ESC SI command. ESC M Sets horizontal spacing to 12 or 20 cpi (only EPSON mode.)
  • Page 93 Appendix A Resets compressed spacing. 12 or 1B 12 18 or 27 Terminator code. In IBM mode, the compressed horizontal 18 spacing is reset to 10 cpi. In EPSON mode, the 17 cpi compressed spacing is reset to 10 cpi while the 20 cpi compressed spacing is reset to 12 cpi.
  • Page 94 Appendix A ESC 0 Sets vertical spacing to 1/8 inch. 1B 30 27 48 ESC 1 Sets vertical spacing to 7/72 inch (only IBM mode). 1B 31 27 49 ESC 3 {n} Sets vertical spacing to n/216 or n/180 inch. 1B 33 {n} 27 51 {n} 1 ≤...
  • Page 95 Appendix A Moves logically the print carriage to next horizontal tab stop. 09 or 1B 09 9 or 27 9 ESC B {n1}...{nx} NUL Sets vertical tab stops. 1B 42 {n1}...{nx} 00 27 66 {n1}...{nx} 00 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 Sets vertical tab stops in the 0 Vertical Format Unit (VFU) channel (EPSON mode).
  • Page 96 Appendix A ESC / {m} Select the Vertical Format Unit (VFU) channel (only EPSON mode) 1B 2F {m}. 27 47 {m} 0≤ m ≤ 7 The {m} parameter specifies the VFU channel number. Advances paper to the next vertical tap stop of the selected VFU channel.
  • Page 97 Appendix A Setting Print Attributes SO or ESC SO Sets double width printing. 0E or 1B 0E 14 or 27 14 Cancels double width printing. ESC W {n} Sets or cancels double width printing. 1B 57 {n} 27 87 {n} In IBM mode, if {n} = {odd number}, double width printing is set.
  • Page 98 Appendix A Selection No change Standard character height Double character height Single line feed, no change Single line feed, standard character height Single line feed, double character height Double line feed, nh change Double line feed, standard character height Double line feed, double character height The {m4} high nibble is discarded;...
  • Page 99 Appendix A ESC G Sets double strike printing. 1B 47 27 71 ESC H Cancels double strike printing. 1B 48 27 72 ESC S {n} Sets subscript or superscript printing. 1B 53 {n} 27 83 {n} In IBM mode if {n} = {odd number}, subscript printing is set.. If {n} = {even number}, superscript printing is set.
  • Page 100 Appendix A ESC _ {n} Sets or cancels overscore printing ( only IBM mode). 1B 5F {n} 27 95 {n} 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 If {n} = {odd number}, overscore printing is set. If {n} = {even number}, overscore printing is reset. ESC q {n} Select character style (only EPSON mode) 1B 71 {n}...

  • Page 101: Paper Movements

    Appendix A ESC ( - Select the score line (only EPSON mode). 1B 28 2D {n1}{n2} {m} {d1} {d2} 27 40 45 {n1}{n2} {m} {d1} {d2} 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 The parameters in the command have the following meaning: must be 3 must be 0 must be 1...

  • Page 102: Character Set Selection

    Appendix A ESC 5 {n} Sets an automatic line feed after a carriage return (only IBM mode). 1B 35 {n} 27 53 {n} 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 If {n} is equal to {odd number}, this command sets an automatic line feed on receiving a CR code.
  • Page 103 Appendix A ESC 6 Selects Character Set 2. 1B 36 27 54 ESC t {n} Selects Character table (only EPSON mode). 1B 74 {n} 27 116 {n} 0 ≤ n ≤ 2 If {n} is equal to {0}, this code selects the EPSON Standard Italic Character set. If {n} is equal to {1}, this code selects the IBM Standard extended Character Set.

  • Page 104: Automatic Sheet Feeder Commands

    Appendix A ESC k {n} Selects character typestyle. 1B 6B {n} 27 107 {n} 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 This sequence allows you to select the typestyle. The {n} parameter specifies the typestyle number. See the following table: Font Roman San Serif Courier Prestige...

  • Page 105: Printing Dot Graphics

    Appendix A When the ASF is enabled, paper is loaded when the printer receives a string of data or the CR, LF, VT or FF codes. The reception of a FF code when the paper is already loaded, however, causes the paper to be ejected (the same action as FORM key).
  • Page 106 Appendix A ESC L {n1} {n2} {p1}...{px} Prints double density dot graphics at half speed (120 dpi). 1B 4C {n1} {n2} {p1}...{px} 27 76 {n1} {n2} {p1}...{px} 0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255 0 ≤ n2 ≤ 6 Terminator code. See ESC K description. ESC Y {n1} {n2} {p1}...{px} Prints double density dot graphics at normal speed (120 virtual dpi).
  • Page 107 Appendix A Mode Normal density Dual density Dual speed, dual density 120 (virtual) Quadruple density 240 (virtual) CRT Graphics I CRT Graphics II The following table shows you the 24 needles dot graphics modes available on your printer (EPSON LQ and IBM Proprinter XL24 AGM modes): Mode Single density Double density...

  • Page 108: Setting Down-Line Loading

    Appendix A The {n1}, {n2} up to {nk} parameters are dot graphics data. If you select the 8 needle dot graphics mode, one byte data is needed for each column so that the formulas {h}*256 +{l} = {number of columns} +{l} is valid. If you select the 24 needle dot graphics mode, three bytes data are needed for each column so that the formulas {h}*256+{l} = {number of columns*3}+{l} is valid.
  • Page 109 Appendix A ESC & NUL {n}{m}{w0}{w1}{w2}{d0}... {dn} Defines down-line loaded characters ( only EPSON {w0}.. mode). 1B 26 00 {n} {m} {w0} {w1} {w2} {d0} ..{dn} {w0} 27 38 0 {n} {m} {w0} {w1} {w2} {d0} ..{dn} {w0} The down-line loading of characters is the printer feature which allows the definition of special characters not present in the character sets.
  • Page 110 Appendix A ESC % {0} Re-selects the character generator in ROM (only EPSON mode). 1B 25 {00} 27 37 {0} This sequence causes downloaded character redefinitions to be ignored and selects the character generator in the ROM. ESC = {n} {m} {35} {p} {q} Defines down-line loaded character (only IBM mode).
  • Page 111 Appendix A {11} not supported All graphic characters are 30 dot high, even though anly 24 dots are defined for each column. An underscored character is defined as a blank graphic character (all zeros) and it is automatically generated by the printer. A shading character repeats dots 1-6 of each column as dots 25 through 30 respectively.

  • Page 112: Miscellaneous

    Appendix A Miscellaneous Sounds the buzzer. This command sounds the buzzer for about 1 seconds. Moves the printer carriage one character to the left. Terminator code. This code causes the printing to be continued from one column to the left of the current carriage position. Cancels data on same line.
  • Page 113 Appendix A DC 1 Selects printer. In IBM mode, this command causes the printer to be enabled after it has been disabled by an ESC Q {35} command. In EPSON mode, this command causes the printer to be enabled after it has been disabled by DC3 code (the SELECTIN signal was HIGH).
  • Page 114 Appendix A Selection 10 cpi Draft 10 cpi Quality Proportional Quality DLL 10 cpi Draft DLL 10 cpi Quality DLL Proportional Quality 12 cpi Draft 12 cpi Quality DLL 12 cpi Draft DLL 12 cpi Quality 17 cpi Draft 17 cpi Quality DLL 17 cpi Draft DLL 17 cpi Quality The setting of this command overrides any selection made from the operator panel.
  • Page 115 Appendix A ESC U {n} Sets and cancels monodirectional printing. 1B 55 {n} 27 85 {n} In IBM, if the parameter {n} is equal to {odd number}, this sequence causes subsequent data to be printed monodirectionally, from left to right, instead of bidirectionally.
  • Page 116 Appendix A {n1} and{n2} The {n1} and{n2} parameters specify the number of bytes in the escape sequence normally, 1,3 or 4 Always 0 {init} The {init} parameter specifies to which condition the printer should initialize, normally {init} = 0,1,4, 5, 254 and 255.The first four values definitions affect the mode settings (i.e.
  • Page 117 Appendix A 4 Auto CR No CR on vertical movement CR on vertical movement 3 Auto L No LF with CR Auto LF with CR 2 Form Length 11 inch form length 12 inch form length 1 Slashed Zero Normal Zero Select Slashed Zero 0 Character Set Character Set 1...
  • Page 118 Appendix A This command cancels the Most Significant Bit control set by ESC = or ESC > . ESC SP {n} Sets intercharacter space (only EPSON mode). 1B 20 {n} 27 32 {n} 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 This command sets the intercharacter space to n/120 inch in Draft and n/180 inch in Quality.
  • Page 119 Appendix A ESC e {n} {m} Spaces backwards relative dot position (only IBM mode). 1B 65 {n} {m} 27 101 {n} {m} 0 ≤ n, m ≤ 255 This command causes the print head to be moved to a dot position calculated as {n+m*256}/120 inch on the left of its current dot position.

  • Page 121: Tables

    Appendix B Tables This appendix contains selected character sets and the hexadecimal to decimal conversion table. Character Sets ..................B.2 Character Set 1 (CS1) ..............B.2 Character Set 2 (CS2) ..............B.3 IBM PC Character Set (All Printable Character Table)....B.4 IBM National Variations ..............

  • Page 122: Character Sets

    Appendix B Character Sets Character Set 1 (CS1) A78401740-001...

  • Page 123: Character Set 2 (Cs2)

    Appendix B Character Set 2 (CS2) A78401740-001...

  • Page 124: Ibm Pc Character Set (All Printable Character Table)

    Appendix B IBM PC Character Set (All Printable Character Table) A78401740-001...

  • Page 125: Ibm National Variations

    Appendix B IBM National Variations USA (CP 437) A78401740-001...

  • Page 126: Multilingual (Cp 850)

    Appendix B Multilingual (CP 850) A78401740-001...

  • Page 127: Portugal (Cp 860)

    Appendix B Portugal (CP 860) A78401740-001...

  • Page 128: Canada/France (Cp 863)

    Appendix B Canada/France (CP 863) A78401740-001...

  • Page 129: Denmark/Norway (Cp 865)

    Appendix B Denmark/Norway (CP 865) A78401740-001...

  • Page 130: Epson National Variations

    Appendix B EPSON National Variations B.10 A78401740-001...

  • Page 131: Hexadecimal To Decimal Conversion Table

    Appendix B Hexadecimal to Decimal Conversion Table 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 113 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241 114 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242 115 131 147 163 179 195 211 227 243 100 116 132 148 164 180 196 212 228 244 101 117 133 149 165 181 197 213 229 245 102 118 134 150 166 182 198 214 230 246...

  • Page 133: Interface

    Appendix C Interface This appendix provides technical information for the parallel and serial interfaces. Parallel Interface .................. C.2 Serial Interface ..................C.5 A78401740-001...

  • Page 134: Parallel Interface

    Appendix C Parallel Interface The parallel interface is an 8-bits per byte TTL-compatible interface. It uses 7- or 8-bit data transfer code without parity check. You can select the parallel interface via the Printer Setup procedure (see INTERFACE function in Chapter Drive Capability Up to 15 feet (5 m) on AWG26 min.
  • Page 135 Appendix C Signal Name Pin Number Source Description S i g n a l Return Wire Wire Active HIGH level. Indicates that a paper out (Paper Empty) con dition occurred. SELECT Active HIGH level. Indicates that the printer is ready to receive and print data.
  • Page 136 Appendix C Signal Name Pin Number Source Description S i g n a l Return Wire Wire SELECTIN HOST Active HIGH level. Indicates that it is p ossib le the data entry control. Internal set is determined by SLCT function A78401740-001...

  • Page 137: Serial Interface

    Appendix C Serial Interface This printer provides a RS-232/C serial interface. You can select it via the Printer Setup procedure (see INTERFACE function in Chapter 3). The remote or local connection can be used with all its control signals. Transmission Type Data is sent and received in start/stop (asynchronous) transmission.
  • Page 138 Appendix C This table lists the RS-232/C interface signals (Data RDY/BSY System): Signal Source Description Name Number Local R e m o t e Connect. Connect. FRAME The printer is shipped with pin 1 connected to th e frame ground (protective ground).
  • Page 139 Appendix C Signal Source Description Name Number Local R e m o t e l onnect. Connect. HOST DATA Active HIGH (ON) level signal. Indicates that the host or data set is connected to the printer and is ready for data transfer.

  • Page 141: Glossary

    Appendix D Glossary This appendix is a glossary that contains explanations of unfamiliar terms regarding the printer. Glossario ....................D.2 A78401740-001...

  • Page 142: Control Code

    Appendix D ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standard code used to represent characters in 8-bit code to allow communication between the computer and another type of device. AUTOMATIC SHEET FEEDER (ASF) Equipment that automatically loads single sheets into the printer. BAUD RATE Baud rate is the rate at which information is transferred between the computer and the printer.
  • Page 143 Appendix D DECIMAL This represents an ASCII character put into the decimal form equal to its 7- or 8-bit binary code. DEFAULT A value which has been set to be active when the printer is turned on and/or when the printer is reinitialized by software. DOT GRAPHICS A drawing created by dot matrix.

  • Page 144: Horizontal Spacing

    Appendix D HEXADECIMAL The numbers are represented to the base 16. The digits range from 0 to 9 and then from A to F in hexadecimal symbols are used in programming because they are compact. HORIZONTAL SPACING Horizontal spacing is the spacing reserved for each character There are two types of spacing: fixed and proportional.
  • Page 145 Appendix D POWER CABLE This is the cable which effects the connection between the computer and the main power supply. PRINT HEAD The mechanism that moves horizontally along the carriage bar to execute the printing. PROPORTIONAL PRINTING This type of printing will assign a space to the character such that it is proportional to the character width.

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