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Page 2 - DOT MATRIX PRINTER

FUJITSU DL3700 Pro/3800 Pro DOT MATRIX PRINTER USER'S MANUAL #00_0 Cover(2) 2000.09.20, 1:58 PM 1

Page 3 - Federal Communications Commission; NOTE

Front Matter –i– Fujitsu DL3800 DOT Matrix Printer User's Manual User's Manual i Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement for United States Users NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 1...

Page 4 - Notice for Canadian Users; Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs

Front Matter –ii– Fujitsu DL3800 DOT Matrix Printer User's Manual User's Manual ii Notice for Canadian Users This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the CanadianInterference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigencesdu Règlemen...

Page 5 - Energy Saving

Front Matter –iii– Fujitsu DL3800 DOT Matrix Printer User's Manual User's Manual iii Energy Saving As an E NERGY S TAR ® Partner, FUJITSU LIMITED has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. The International E NERGY S TAR ® Office Equipment Program is...

Page 6 - iv; CE; Declares, in sole responsibility, that the following products

User's Manual iv CE Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity According to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and LowVoltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Annex 3 B. FUJITSU ISOTEC LIMITED, 135 Higashinozaki Hobara-machi Date-gun,Fukushima, 960-0695, Japan Declares, in sole responsibility, tha...

Page 8 - ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Front Matter –vi– Fujitsu DL3800 DOT Matrix Printer User's Manual User's Manual vi ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for buying the Fujitsu DL3700 Pro/3800 Pro dot matrix printer. You can expect years of reliable service with very little maintenance.This manual explains how to use your printer to full adv...

Page 9 - ORGANIZATION

Front Matter –vii– Fujitsu DL3800 DOT Matrix Printer User's Manual User's Manual vii ORGANIZATION This manual is organized as follows: Quick Reference summarizes everyday printer operations. After you become familiar with the printer, use this section as a memory aid. Chapter 1, Introduction , intro...

Page 10 - Chapter 8, Installing Options; , describes the options available for the; WARNING; For Experienced Users:

Front Matter –viii– Fujitsu DL3800 DOT Matrix Printer User's Manual User's Manual viii Chapter 8, Installing Options , describes the options available for the printer and explains how to install them. At the end of this manual, you will find several appendixes, aglossary, and an index. Appendix A gi...

Page 11 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Maintenance User's Manual ix TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Reference ............................................................ QR–1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Features ........................................................................... 1–1 Options ......................................................

Page 12 - Loading Continuous Forms (Pull Tractor and; CHAPTER 4 PRINTING

User's Manual x Using Continuous Forms ................................................. 3–12 Positioning the Paper Stack ..................................... 3–13Loading Continuous Forms (Push Tractor and Rear Feed) ............................................................ 3–14 Loading Continuo...

Page 13 - CHAPTER 5 USING SETUP MODE

Maintenance User's Manual xi CHAPTER 5 USING SETUP MODE How to Use This Chapter ................................................ 5–1 Entering Setup Mode ..................................................... 5–2 Overview of Setup Mode .............................................. 5–4 Setup Mode Exam...

Page 14 - xii; CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE; Tips for clearing a jammed sheet; CHAPTER 8 INSTALLING OPTIONS

User's Manual xii CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE Cleaning .......................................................................... 6–1 Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer .................... 6–1 Cleaning the Platen and Paper Bail Rollers ........... 6–3 Replacing the Ribbon ...................................

Page 15 - APPENDIX C COMMAND SETS; Character Sets 1 and 2

Maintenance User's Manual xiii APPENDIX C COMMAND SETS Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS ........................................................ C–2 Factory Default Settings ........................................... C–14 IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation ..................................... C–17Epson ESC/P2 Emul...

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Page 17 - QUICK REFERENCE; mode is covered; Control panel

Quick Reference QUICK REFERENCE User's Manual QR-1 QUICK REFERENCE Quick Reference is written for experienced users —users who are familiar with how the printer works,but who may need to refresh their memoryoccasionally. Only the printer’s normal (non-setup) mode is covered . For details on setup mo...

Page 18 - Operation

QUICK REFERENCE QR-2 User's Manual Printer Operations (Normal Mode) √ : Operation can be performed when the printer is in this state. — : Operation cannot be performed when the printer is in this state. N/A : Does not apply. Operation Clear print buffer Eject single sheets Enter normal mode Enter se...

Page 19 - Introduction; INTRODUCTION; Congratulations on purchasing this printer; Dot matrix printer; Software compatibility; . This printer, which operates primarily; Various character sets.; As basic character sets, IBM PC character; FEATURES

Introduction 1-1 INTRODUCTION User's Manual 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing this printer . This printer is a compact, versatile printer that offersmaximum compatibility with today’s softwarepackages and personal computers.The 24-wire print head provides crisp, clear printing for busines...

Page 20 - Large print buffer

1-2 INTRODUCTION User's Manual • Multiple fonts. The printer has nineteen resident fonts: Ten bit- map fonts — Courier 10, Pica 10, Prestige Elite 12, Boldface PS,OCR-B 10, OCR-A 10, Correspondence, Compressed, Draft, andHigh-speed Draft and nine outline fonts — Timeless, Nimbus Sans,and Courier, ea...

Page 21 - Cut sheet feeder; . You can turn your monochrome printer into a color; OPTIONS

Introduction 1-3 INTRODUCTION User's Manual Printer add-on options are listed below. For details, see Chapter 8. • Cut sheet feeder The ASF100 single-bin feeder is available as an option for the 80-column printer, and the ASF300 single-bin feeder and double-binadapter are available for the 136-colum...

Page 23 - Setting Up; SETTING UP; software

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-1 2 SETTING UP Your new printer is easy to install and set up.This chapter tells you how to set up the printerand start printing right away. If this is your firstprinter, you should read the entire chapter beforeattempting to use the printer. In this chapter, yo...

Page 25 - UNPACKING THE PRINTER; Unpack the printer as follows:; Checking items received; Ribbon cartridge

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-3 UNPACKING THE PRINTER Unpack the printer as follows: 1. Open the carton and remove the printer and its components. Make sure that you have all of the items shown below. Notethat the power cord supplied depends on the printer model(100-120 or 220-240 VAC power ...

Page 26 - Carefully examine each item for damage. Report any problems; Removing the shipping restraint cardboard; Store the original shipping carton and packaging materials for

SETTING UP 2-4 User's Manual 2. Carefully examine each item for damage. Report any problems to your dealer or shipping agent. 3. Place the printer where you plan to use it. 4. Remove the tapes securing the front cover, top cover, and back cover. Open the front cover and remove the shipping restraint...

Page 27 - Checking Options and Supplies

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-5 Checking Options and Supplies The following options and supplies, if ordered, are shipped separately: • Cut sheet feeder (option)• Double-bin adapter (option)• Color kit (option)• Extra monochrome or color ribbon cartridges The RS-232C serial interface is a fa...

Page 28 - ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER; Referring to the following figure, locate the two grooved; Installing the cut sheet stand; Mounting pins

SETTING UP 2-6 User's Manual ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER This section explains how to install the cut sheet stand and ribboncartridge. Installing the Cut Sheet Stand The cut sheet stand enables smooth feeding of both single sheets andcontinuous forms. Install the cut sheet stand as described below: 1. Re...

Page 29 - up; Installing the Ribbon Cartridge; Paper thickness lever

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-7 3. Hold the cut sheet stand at an angle over the top of the printer. Slide the mounting pins into the long, front grooves of thenotches. This is the cut sheet stand's up position, used for printing single sheets. To rotate the cut sheet stand to its down posit...

Page 30 - Remove the ribbon cartridge from its package. For a black rib-; Preparing the ribbon cartridge

SETTING UP 2-8 User's Manual Ribbon feed knobTurn clockwise to tighten. Ribbon feed knobTurn clockwise to tighten. 3. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its package. For a black rib- bon cartridge, push in the two ribbon release tabs. The tabssnap into the cartridge and the ribbon feed mechanism engag...

Page 31 - Print head; Installing the ribbon cartridge; Press the ribbon release levers inward until the mounting pins

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-9 Print head Print guide 4. Locate the two ribbon release levers on either side of the ribbon cartridge. Each ribbon release lever has a mounting pin on theside. As shown below, place the mounting pins on the ribbonsupport bracket of the head carrier. Insert the...

Page 33 - Before you plug in the printer:

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-11 Looking at the printer from the back with the cut sheet stand and backcover removed, you can see the following parts of the printer: Acoustic cover Rating label Powerconnector Back cover Forms tractors Cut sheet stand Top cover Printer components (rear) Befor...

Page 34 - Connecting the power cord; Make sure that the power cord is securely connected.

SETTING UP 2-12 User's Manual Connecting the power cord 3. Make sure that the power cord is securely connected. 4. Turn on the power by pressing the side marked “1” on the power switch. Within a few seconds, the MENU1 indicator onthe printer control panel will light, the print head will move toits h...

Page 35 - Loading Paper for the Self-Test; lengthwise; Loading a sheet of paper

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-13 TESTING THE PRINTER(OFFLINE) At this point, load paper and run the printer self-test. The self-testchecks printer performance and print quality before you connect theprinter to the computer. Use either single sheets or continuous forms(see Chapter 3). This se...

Page 36 - Raise the cut sheet stand. Move the left paper guide all the way; Printing the Self-Test

SETTING UP 2-14 User's Manual 2. Raise the cut sheet stand. Move the left paper guide all the way to the right. Insert the sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand.Letter or A4 size paper, inserted lengthwise (portrait mode) with this setting, will not result in clipping. Adjust the right paper guide...

Page 37 - Starting the self-test; Allow printing to continue for a dozen or more lines of repeat

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-15 Starting the self-test 3. Allow printing to continue for a dozen or more lines of repeat printing. To stop printing, press the FONT button or theMENU button. Manually turn the platen knob clockwise toremove the test page. NOTEDo not try to use the LF/FF (line...

Page 38 - • Insert a new sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand. Turn the; Sample self-test page; printer will return online.

SETTING UP 2-16 User's Manual • Insert a new sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand. Turn the platen knob to manually advance the paper until the topedge has moved past the paper bail rollers. • Press the FONT button or the MENU button to restart printing. If the print quality remains poor, turn of...

Page 39 - Load a sheet of letter or A4 size paper.

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-17 NOTEThe printer can also print a special “demo pattern” that illustratessome of the printer’s capabilities. To print the demo pattern: 1. Load a sheet of letter or A4 size paper. 2. Turn the printer off . 3. While pressing the FONT button, turn the printer ba...

Page 40 - Demo pattern

SETTING UP 2-18 User's Manual Demo pattern #02 Chapter 2 2000.09.20, 2:31 PM 18

Page 41 - Selecting a Parallel Interface Cable

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-19 CONNECTING THE PRINTERTO YOUR COMPUTER Your printer has a Centronics parallel interface. An RS-232C serialinterface is a factory-installed add-on option. Installation of the serialoption gives a dual interface where either interface can be connected.The paral...

Page 42 - Shutter; Connecting the Interface Cable; To connect the interface cable:; Opening the shutter; Attach the interface cable to the connector. If your printer has a; Connecting the interface cable

SETTING UP 2-20 User's Manual Shutter Parallel Groove forholdingcable Serial Clip Connecting the Interface Cable To connect the interface cable: 1. Turn off both the printer and the computer. 2. Pushing the top of the shutter on the right side of the printer by the thumb, lift the bottom of the shut...

Page 43 - Attach the other end of the interface cable to your computer.; Resident emulations are stored in the printer’s permanent memory.; SELECTING AN EMULATION

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-21 4. To secure a parallel interface cable, flip the fastener clips located on the printer into the notches on the cable connector. To securea serial interface cable, tighten the screws in the cable connector. 5. Attach the other end of the interface cable to yo...

Page 44 - To select an emulation, proceed as follows:; Turn the printer on and load a sheet of paper.

SETTING UP 2-22 User's Manual Here are some points to help you determine which emulation to select: √ Determine which emulations your software supports. (Refer toyour software documentation.) Since most software programssupport this printer, try to run a program with the factorydefault emulation fir...

Page 45 - Initial printout in setup mode; Function

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-23 2. Enter setup mode. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline. Then,press the FONT button and the MENU button. As the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the followinginformation: Initial printout in setup mode Check that the <<FUNC...

Page 47 - Exit setup mode to save the emulation.; Test communication between the printer and computer as follows:

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-25 5. Exit MENU1. Press the ONLINE button to exit the MENU1 function andreprint the <<FUNCTION>> menu. 6. Exit setup mode to save the emulation. To exit setup mode and save the new emulation, make sure thatthe red cursor is positioned under SAVE &...

Page 48 - Use your software printer selection menus or the printer setup

SETTING UP 2-26 User's Manual 4. Use your software printer selection menus or the printer setup mode (described in Chapter 5) to make required changes in thepage layout or other print features. If the printer does not print or prints the wrong characters,proceed as follows: • Make sure that the inte...

Page 49 - Using MS-DOS to Specify Serial Interface Settings

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-27 Using MS-DOS to Specify Serial Interface Settings For an IBM PC or compatible device, use the following MS-DOS MODE commands to set the computer serial settings tomatch the printer factory settings: MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P MODE LPT1:=COM1 To activate these set...

Page 51 - PAPER HANDLING; This chapter explains how your printer uses paper.; SELECTING PAPER; Length

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-1 PAPER HANDLING This chapter explains how your printer uses paper. Topics covered are: • Selecting paper• Overview of paper operations• Adjusting for paper thickness• Using single sheets• Using continuous forms (push-tractor feed and pull-tractor feed) ...

Page 52 - The following levers and buttons are used in paper handling:; Printer levers and buttons

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-2 OVERVIEW OF PAPEROPERATIONS The following levers and buttons are used in paper handling: • Paper select lever at the top left corner of the printer• Paper thickness lever at the top right corner of the printer• LF/FF, TEAR OFF, and LOAD buttons on the control panel (...

Page 53 - Purpose; Table 3.1 Levers and Buttons Used for Paper Handling

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-3 Lever/Button Purpose Action LF/FF Form feed Press and hold LF/FF to execute a formfeed. Continuous forms are fed forwardby one page. Single sheets are ejected. Line feed Press LF/FF within three seconds to feedpaper forward by one line. Forward micro P...

Page 54 - The paper thickness lever has nine settings:; Adjusting the paper thickness lever

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-4 ADJUSTING FOR PAPERTHICKNESS The printer can handle paper of different thicknesses, includingmultipart forms with up to five parts (original plus four copies). Fordetails on paper thickness specifications, see Appendix B. The paper thickness lever, located at the top...

Page 55 - USING SINGLE SHEETS; Unloading Continuous Forms; Table 3.2 Paper Thickness Lever Settings; Number of Copies

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-5 USING SINGLE SHEETS This section describes how to load paper in the cut sheet stand or cutsheet feeder. The cut sheet stand allows paper to be loaded manually,one sheet at a time. A cut sheet feeder allows paper to be loadedautomatically from a stack. ...

Page 56 - Preparing to load a sheet of paper; Insert a sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand. Make sure that; Adjusting for Paper Thickness; Move the paper select lever forward. (This lever is at the top; Adjusting the left margin

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-6 Preparing to load a sheet of paper 5. Insert a sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand. Make sure that the bottom edge of the paper engages snugly with the platen.Adjust the right paper guide. Left margin(minimum) 2. If necessary, reset the paper thickness lever. (Se...

Page 57 - Place the printer online. Print a sample page and check the page

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-7 Loading a sheet of paper 7. Place the printer online. Print a sample page and check the page margins. Make the following adjustments, as necessary: • Horizontal alignment. Readjust the paper guides if required.• Top-of-form setting (see Chapter 5).• Ma...

Page 58 - Loading Paper in the Cut Sheet Feeder (Option); Using Continuous Forms

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-8 Loading Paper in the Cut Sheet Feeder (Option) A cut sheet feeder allows automatic printing on single sheets withoutthe need to manually insert the sheets one-by-one. This can save you alot of time when printing long files using single sheets. The 80-columnprinter us...

Page 59 - Bin lever

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-9 4. Prepare the feeder as follows: Preparing the cut sheet feeder (ASF100) Preparing the cut sheet feeder (ASF300) Bin lever Paper selectlever Paper guide lockinglevers (forward:lock) Rear tab Paper select lever • To open the paper bin, push the bin lev...

Page 60 - • Slide the right paper guide until the distance between the two

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-10 Adjusting the left margin To help align the left paper guide, use the inch-based ruler locatedbehind the paper guides. The ruler is graduated in 10 columns perinch. For example, setting the left paper guide 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) fromthe left gives a left margin of 6.3 ...

Page 61 - Readjust the right paper guide, leaving a slight gap between the

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-11 Loading the cut sheet feeder (ASF300) 6. Readjust the right paper guide, leaving a slight gap between the paper guide and the right edge of the paper. About 1.5 mm(1/16 inch) is sufficient. Pull the right locking lever forward. 7. Push the bin lever d...

Page 62 - manually; Ejecting Single Sheets

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-12 USING CONTINUOUSFORMS 8. Load paper to the top-of-form position using either of the following methods: • Load the paper manually . Press the LOAD button. The paper will advance to the top-of-form position. Adjust the positionof the paper as needed by simultaneously ...

Page 63 - Positioning the Paper Stack; UP; Bad placement

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-13 Positioning the Paper Stack Place the stack of continuous forms paper directly below the rear of theprinter or below the bottom slot of the printer. After the paper isinstalled in the printer, the paper path should look like this: Good placement Place...

Page 64 - Loading Continuous Forms (Push Tractor and Rear Feed); Make sure that the printer is turned on. Remove any single-; earlier; Preparing to load continuous forms paper

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-14 Loading Continuous Forms (Push Tractor and Rear Feed) This section explains how to use continuous forms as the tractor unit isinstalled at the rear of the printer. The tractor unit pushes continuousforms. This condition applies when you first purchase the printer. Y...

Page 65 - Release the tractor locking levers by pulling them up. Open the; Positioning the tractors

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-15 4. Release the tractor locking levers by pulling them up. Open the tractor paper holders. See the following figure. 5. Position the right tractor (as seen from the rear of the printer). Push the right locking lever down to secure the tractor. Centerth...

Page 66 - Fit the paper feed holes onto the left and right tractor pins.; Adjusting paper tension; Pull the left tractor (as seen from the rear) to stretch the paper; Installing the Cut Sheet Stand; When using paper-stapled multipart forms, raise the cut sheet; Lowering the cut sheet stand; Paper holders

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-16 6. Fit the paper feed holes onto the left and right tractor pins. Adjust the left tractor (as seen from the rear of the printer) to thewidth of the form. Close the paper holders. Cut sheetstand Adjusting paper tension 7. Pull the left tractor (as seen from the rear)...

Page 67 - Press the LOAD button to advance the paper to the top-of-; Loading Continuous Forms (Pull Tractor and Bottom Feed); Positioning the Paper; earlier in this section.

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-17 10. Press the LOAD button to advance the paper to the top-of- form position. Top-of-form is the first line on which printingcan start. 11. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. Print a sample page and check the page margins. Make the fo...

Page 68 - Pull up both ends of the tractor unit to detach the catches of the; Removing the tractor unit; Raise the rear edge of the separator and remove it. Pull the bail; Removing the bail roller unit; Support studs

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-18 3. Pull up both ends of the tractor unit to detach the catches of the tractor unit from the support studs. Then pull the tractor unit. 4. Return the cut sheet stand and the back cover to their original position. Removing the tractor unit 5. (80-column printer) Raise...

Page 69 - Installing the tractor unit for pull-tractor feed; To load continuous forms paper:

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-19 (136-column printer)Pull the separator to the front of the printer. 6. Position the catches of the tractor unit on the support studs near the platen shaft, push the tractor unit toward the front of theprinter ( ➀ ), and snap down the tractor unit into...

Page 70 - Place the continuous forms paper below the table and pass the; Passing continuous forms paper from under the printer; Close the front cover and open the two holders of the left and; Opening the two holders

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-20 6. Place the continuous forms paper below the table and pass the paper through the slot of the table then through the bottom slotof the printer up to the platen. Passing continuous forms paper from under the printer 7. Close the front cover and open the two holders ...

Page 71 - Setting continuous forms paper on the tractors; Adjust the paper thickness lever to the appropriate position.

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-21 Setting continuous forms paper on the tractors 10. Adjust the paper thickness lever to the appropriate position. 11. If the printer is offline, press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. Print a sample page and check the first line andthe pa...

Page 73 - Tearing off continuous forms; Press any button to retract the forms back to the top-of-form

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-23 Tearing off continuous forms 3. Press any button to retract the forms back to the top-of-form position. Line Feed/Form Feed Use the line feed/form feed function to move paper forward. Thisfunction is valid when the printer is online or offline. Pressi...

Page 74 - Micro Feed; Remember that the top-of-form will slip from the original setting.; Load Position Adjust

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-24 Micro Feed Use the micro feed function to fine tune the position of the paper. Thisfunction is valid when the printer is offline. Press the ONLINE␣ andLF/FF buttons simultaneously to micro-feed paper forward. Press theONLINE␣ and TEAR OFF buttons simultaneously to m...

Page 75 - Switching to Single Sheets; CAUTION; Failure to retract the forms paper will cause paper jams.; Using Single Sheets

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-25 Switching to Single Sheets To switch from continuous forms to single sheets: 1. Tear off your printed pages. 2. Retract the forms paper to the park position by pressing the LOAD button. The PAPER OUT indicator turns red. CAUTION Failure to retract the...

Page 76 - Switching to Continuous Forms; Failure to remove paper may cause a paper jam.; General Tips

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-26 Switching to Continuous Forms To switch from single sheets to continuous forms: 1. If a sheet of paper is loaded, remove the paper by turning the platen knob or pressing and holding down the LF/FF button. CAUTION Failure to remove paper may cause a paper jam. 2. Mov...

Page 77 - Envelopes

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-27 Envelopes When printing envelopes, use the cut sheet stand or the manual feedslot of the cut sheet feeder. Note the following: • Set the paper thickness lever to best accommodate envelope thickness. • When loading envelopes, make sure that the envelop...

Page 79 - Printing; PRINTING; CHAPTER; PRINTING; This chapter describes the following everyday; SELECTING PRINT FEATURES

PRINTING Printing PRINTING User's Manual 4-1 CHAPTER 4 PRINTING This chapter describes the following everyday printing operations: • Selecting print features• Starting, stopping, or resuming printing• Removing printed pages• Clearing the print buffer Instructions for loading paper are given in Chapt...

Page 80 - Using Commercial Software

PRINTING 4-2 User's Manual Using Commercial Software Many commercial software packages offer a wide variety of printfeatures, including some features that are not supported by thisprinter. For example, software often provides a wider range of fontsizes than the printer can accommodate. Software also...

Page 81 - If you haven’t already assigned; Selecting MENU1 or MENU2; Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline.

PRINTING Printing PRINTING User's Manual 4-3 If you select MENU FONT the printer will use the font and pitchassigned in MENU1 or MENU2. This chapter does not explain howto assign values to options in the menu. If you haven’t already assigned values to MENU 1 and MENU 2, refer to Chapter 5 now. When ...

Page 82 - Table 4.1 MENU1 and MENU2 Settings; default settings in the space below.

PRINTING 4-4 User's Manual Table 4.1 MENU1 and MENU2 Settings Default Settings For easy reference, check ( √ ) or record your default settings in the space below. Setting Print Feature MENU1 MENU2 Emulation Fujitsu DPL24C PLUSIBM Proprinter XL24EEpson ESC/P2 Print quality LetterReportDraftHigh-speed...

Page 83 - Changing the menu font to a resident font

PRINTING Printing PRINTING User's Manual 4-5 3. To change to a resident font, see the next section. Otherwise, press the ONLINE button to return online. You are ready toprint using the selected menu. Changing the menu font to a resident font Before printing, you can use the control panel to select a...

Page 84 - Locking the selected resident font; Make sure that the printer is offline.; Starting Printing; to; Stopping Printing

PRINTING 4-6 User's Manual Locking the selected resident font Your software often overrides the printer settings. You can use thecontrol panel to prevent the selected resident font from being changedby the software. To retain the selected resident font: 1. Make sure that the printer is offline. 2. P...

Page 85 - Resuming from a Paper-Out; Press the ONLINE button. The printer returns to online mode,

PRINTING Printing PRINTING User's Manual 4-7 To resume printing, press the ONLINE button again. To cancelprinting, use the cancel commands provided by your software orcomputer. To clear the print buffer, place the printer offline and pressthe LOCK and FONT buttons. Any data sent to the print bufferb...

Page 86 - Continuing printing after supplying paper

PRINTING 4-8 User's Manual CAUTION When using the cut sheet stand or when printing remaining lines, becareful not to print on the platen. Printing on the platen may damageboth the platen and the print head. Continuing printing after supplying paper 1. Install paper on the forms tractors, on the cut ...

Page 87 - Removing Single Sheets

PRINTING Printing PRINTING User's Manual 4-9 To resume printing when the AREA OVER indicator is on: 1. Stop your software and press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline. 2. Adjust the horizontal position of the paper or change the margin settings in the printer setup menu or your software....

Page 89 - Setup Mode; USING SETUP MODE; Normal mode; HOW TO USE THIS CHAPTER

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-1 5 USING SETUP MODE Your printer has two modes: normal and setup. Normal mode is used for everyday printer opera- tions and is explained in Chapters 3 and 4. Setup mode serves two purposes. It enables you to: • Select the printer’s optional settings• Help...

Page 90 - Resetting Defaults; later in this chapter.; Using the Diagnostic Functions; later in this; Make sure that continuous forms paper is loaded and that the; ENTERING SETUP MODE

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-2 These sections will familiarize you with how setup mode works.Once you understand the basics, use the following sections to selectprinter options that are compatible with your computer system’shardware and software setup: • Printing a List of Selected Options• Deci...

Page 91 - Press the FONT and MENU buttons simultaneously until the; Entering setup mode; If you do not hear a beep or hear an alarm beep (beeps four

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-3 3. Press the FONT and MENU buttons simultaneously until the printer beeps. Initial printout in setup mode <<FUNCTION>> menu Function Red cursor on print guide Entering setup mode If you do not hear a beep or hear an alarm beep (beeps four tim...

Page 92 - OVERVIEW OF SETUP MODE

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-4 SAVE & END Exits setup mode and saves any changes madewhile in setup mode. MENU1 and Assigns print features to MENU1 and MENU2 MENU2 on the printer control panel. HARDWRE Changes the printer hardware options. ADJUST Changes the print position adjustment options...

Page 94 - Setup Mode Example; Load continuous forms paper.

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-6 To select an option from the <item> menu: 1. Repeatedly press the LOCK button to position the red cursor on the plastic print guide under the option you require. 2. Press the FONT button to select the option. The printer prints the next item and its options. ...

Page 95 - Summary of setup mode; Checking Vertical Print

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-7 Summary of setup mode Printer prints<<FUNCTION>>menu Select function: Press LOCK to position the cursor, then press FONT or MENU Enter setup mode: Press FONT and MENU Desired function is selected SAVE&END MENU1,MENU2,HARDWRE, ADJUST, and ...

Page 96 - Select the current emulation.; Since you do not want to change the emulation, press the; Change the font to Prestige Elite 12.; Press the LOCK button once to position the cursor beneath; Select the current print quality.; Since you do not want to change the print quality, press the; Change the pitch to 12 cpi and exit the MENU2 function.; Press the LOCK button once to position the cursor under 12; Exit setup mode, saving the new font and pitch.; Since the cursor is under SAVE & END, press the FONT button

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-8 4. Select the current emulation. Since you do not want to change the emulation, press the FONT button to select the current emulation and print the nextitem, <FONT> and its options. 5. Change the font to Prestige Elite 12. Press the LOCK button once to positi...

Page 97 - Points to Remember; before entering setup mode; Exiting and Saving

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-9 Points to Remember • Load continuous forms paper before entering setup mode . In setup mode, the LF/FF button cannot be used to feed paper.To adjust the line position of paper in setup mode, use theplaten knob. • Whenever you enter setup mode, short help...

Page 98 - Press the FONT button and the MENU button simultaneously

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-10 <<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT PRINTING A LIST OFSELECTED OPTIONS The LIST function prints a list of all the printer’s currently selectedoptions. This function is useful for checking t...

Page 99 - Printout of factory defaults using LIST

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-11 *1 When the color option is installed. *2 FORMAT to CD are not printed when the serial interface option is notinstalled or when PARALEL option is selected for INTRFCE. *3 TEAR-EN is printed after TEARPOS when AUTO option is selected forTEAROFF. *4 LOADT...

Page 100 - Changing MENU1 and; Table 5.2 Required Options

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-12 MENU1 EMULATE The emulation selected on the printermust be the same as the emulationselected in your software. If you selected an emulation when you set up theprinter (Chapter 2), you do not need tochange the EMULATE option unless youwant to change to a different ...

Page 101 - If you have a serial interface, the serial

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-13 Table 5.2 Required Options (Cont.) HARDWRE FORMAT If you have a serial interface, the serial BAUD-RT interface options selected on the printer PROTOCL must be the same as the settings you DSR selected using your software or your DUPLEX computer operatin...

Page 102 - MENU1 is invoked when you first turn the printer on.

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-14 CHANGING MENU1 ANDMENU2 OPTIONS The MENU1 and MENU2 functions allow you to change the printoptions assigned to MENU1 and MENU2 on the printer control panel.In normal (nonsetup) mode, you can easily switch between the menusfor printing, as described in Chapter 4. M...

Page 103 - Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options; Selecting an Emulation in; Chapter 2 for; Options

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-15 Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options NOTES:• Underlined options are the factory defaults.• Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. MENU1 andMEN...

Page 104 - download RAM

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-16 Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES:• Underlined options are the factory defaults.• Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. <FONT> TI...

Page 107 - For DPL24C PLUS and IBM XL24E

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-19 MENU1 andMENU2 Items <PAGE LG> Specifies the length of the page ininches. ## IN For DPL24C PLUS and IBM XL24E emulations: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 8.5,11.0 (letter size), 11.6 (A4 size), 12.0,14.0, or 18.0 inches For Epson ESC/P2 em...

Page 108 - The total size of your top margin is the

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-20 MENU1 andMENU2 Items <LFT-END> Specifies the print start column forchanging the left margin. Printingstarts at the position given by thiscolumn plus your software-specifiedleft margin. ## COLM Column 1, 2, 3, ..., 41 <TOP-MRG> Specifies the number of s...

Page 114 - LF ONLY

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-26 MENU1 andMENU2 Items Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES:• Underlined options are the factory defaults.• Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the t...

Page 115 - Repeatedly press the LOCK button to position the cursor; Procedure

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-27 3. Select an emulation. Repeatedly press the LOCK button to position the cursor under the emulation you require. Then do either of thefollowing: • Press the FONT button to select the emulation and print the next MENU1 or MENU2 item. (As shown in Table 5...

Page 116 - Press the LOCK button to move the cursor to the option you; Resetting MENU1 and MENU2; Resetting; later in this chapter. The DEFAULT function cannot reset

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-28 NOTEWhenever you select a new emulation, all MENU1 orMENU2 options are reset to the factory defaults for thatemulation. 4. If necessary, change the other MENU1 or MENU2 options. Press the LOCK button to move the cursor to the option you want to select. Press the F...

Page 117 - Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options; CNTONLY

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-29 CHANGING HARDWAREOPTIONS The HARDWRE function defines the printer’s hardware operatingconditions. If you are using the optional RS-232C serial interface, theserial interface options must be set properly for the printer to functioncorrectly with your sys...

Page 118 - Print buffer

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-30 Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. HARDWRE Items <PRT-DIR> BI-DIR Bidirectional printing. The printerprints in either direction whileseeking the next print direction for ashorter print time. UNI-DIR...

Page 120 - HARDWRE

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-32 Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. HARDWRE Options Description Items <BAUD-RT> 150 The baud rate is in bps (bits per 300 second). Select the same baud rate as 600 used by your computer or modem. 120...

Page 121 - Select an option for the selected item.

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-33 <<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT <PPR-OUT> CNTONLY DETECT IGNORE Procedure To change the printer’s hardware options, make sure that continuousforms are loaded and then p...

Page 122 - • Select another function, or; For details on other functions, see the other sections in this

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-34 6. Do either of the following: • Select another function, or • Exit setup mode, saving your changes. For details on other functions, see the other sections in this chapter. To exit setup mode and save your changes, make surethat the red cursor is positioned under ...

Page 123 - Table 5.5 ADJUST Items and Options; ADJUST

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-35 Table 5.5 ADJUST Items and Options NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. <CNT-ORG> Sets the top-of-form for continu-ous forms in increments of 1/6inch (4.2␣ mm) from the physicaltop of the page. 1/6 IN The default is recommended if : ...

Page 124 - Moves the position left or

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-36 Table 5.5 ADJUST Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. ADJUST Items <CNT-LFT> Fine-tunes the left printstart position forcontinuous forms. –10/90, ..., 0/90, Moves the position left or ..., 10/90 right in increments of ...

Page 126 - Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options; CONFIG Items

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-38 CHANGINGCONFIGURATION OPTIONS 5. Exit setup mode, saving the top-of-form setting. Make sure that the red cursor is positioned beneath SAVE & END, then press the FONT button or the MENU button. 6. Check the top-of-form setting. Load your paper and check the adj...

Page 128 - CONFIG Items Options

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-40 Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Items Options Description <TEAR-EN> In some application programs, data (continued) transfer may stop temporarily dueto internal processing. This settingcan a...

Page 130 - TRACTOR

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-42 Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Items Options Description <CONT-PE> Detection of end of continuousforms. TRACTOR Paper end is detected by the sensoron the tractor unit.Paper-end unprinted a...

Page 131 - EXITING AND SAVING

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-43 2. Select the CONFIG function. Repeatedly press the LOCK button to position the red cursor under CONFIG . Press the FONT button to select the CONFIG function and print the following <TEAROFF> options: <TEAROFF> MANUAL AUTO EXITING AND SAVING...

Page 132 - Make sure that the red cursor is positioned under SAVE &

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-44 Any settings changed while in setup mode are saved as the newpower-on defaults for the printer. The new defaults remain activeuntil you change them again. NOTEThe only way to exit setup mode without saving your changes is toturn off the printer. When you turn the ...

Page 133 - RESETTING DEFAULTS; Printing a List of; earlier in this chapter. To reset the factory defaults; Resetting Factory Defaults in MENU1 and MENU2

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-45 RESETTING DEFAULTS This section describes how to reset the printer’s power-on defaults, allof the factory defaults, or the factory defaults only for MENU1 andMENU2. Resetting Power-On Defaults Power-on defaults are the settings saved in the printer’s pe...

Page 134 - Select the DEFAULT function.; Repeatedly press the LOCK button to position the red cursor; Do either of the following:; See the section; Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-46 <<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT 1. Enter setup mode. Press the FONT button and the MENU button simultaneously until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printingand check tha...

Page 136 - is not online; Printing Hex Dumps

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-48 2. Select the SELF-TST function. Repeatedly press the LOCK button to position the red cursor under SELF-TST, and then press the FONT button or the MENU button. The printer selects SELF-TST and startsprinting. A short help menu is printed at the top of the page,fol...

Page 137 - online

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-49 Procedure To print hex dumps, make sure that continuous forms paper is loadedinto the printer. Then proceed as follows: 1. Enter setup mode. Press the FONT button and the MENU button simultaneously until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop p...

Page 138 - Sample hex dump; Exit the HEX-DUMP function in either of the following ways:

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-50 Sample hex dump 4. Exit the HEX-DUMP function. Exit the HEX-DUMP function in either of the following ways: • To remain in setup mode, press the LOCK button. The <<FUNCTION>> menu is then reprinted. For details onother functions, see other sections in t...

Page 139 - This example shows how printing looks; proceed as follows to check and correct vertical print alignment:

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-51 Checking Vertical Print Alignment (V-ALMNT) The V-ALMNT function corrects the vertical character displacementthat sometimes occurs with bidirectional printing. Characters printedfrom left to right are not aligned with characters printed from right tolef...

Page 140 - Adjust the vertical print alignment at letter quality speed.; Bars offset to the left Bars offset to the right; Adjust the vertical print alignment at correspondence speed.

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-52 2. Select the V-ALMNT function. Repeatedly press the LOCK button to position the red cursor under V-ALMNT, then press the FONT button or the MENUbutton to select the V-ALMNT function. The printer prints thehelp menu then starts printing rows of parallel bars using...

Page 141 - Correct vertical print alignment; Press the ONLINE button to exit the V-ALMNT function and

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-53 Correct vertical print alignment The following flowchart shows how setup mode is organized for theFujitsu DPL24C PLUS emulation. Differences in the IBM ProprinterXL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations are summarized after theflowchart. SETUP MODE REFERENCE 6...

Page 142 - DPL24C PLUS ORGANIZATION

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-54 DPL24C PLUS ORGANIZATION LOCK MENU MENU FONT LOCK FONT SETUP MODE ITEMS & OPTIONS FUNCTIONS Note:Asterisks (*) indicate default settings at shipment. Move yellow arrow on the print head. Move yellow arrow on the print head. Select option, print next item. Sele...

Page 144 - Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation; • The following options are different:; • The AGM item is provided:; • The LF-CODE item’s default is set to the other option:

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-56 Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation In the IBM Proprinter XL24E emulation, MENU1 and MENU2 differfrom the DPL24C PLUS emulation in the following ways: • The following options are different: CHAR-W: NORMAL * 2 TIMES CHAR-H: NORMAL * 2 TIMES ATTRIB: NONE *...

Page 145 - Differences in Epson ESC/P2 Emulation; • The ZEROFNT and LF-CODE items are not defined.

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-57 Differences in Epson ESC/P2 Emulation In the Epson ESC/P2 emulation, MENU1 and MENU2 differ from theDPL24C PLUS emulation in the following ways: • The ZEROFNT and LF-CODE items are not defined. • The following options are different: PAGE LG: 4.0 IN 4.5 ...

Page 146 - ONLINE SETUP MODE

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-58 The preceding sections describe offline setup mode. This sectionintroduces online setup mode. The tedious task of setting up printerfeatures one-by-one from the control panel and printing and checking thedesired options on paper can be avoided by using online setu...

Page 147 - Maintenance; MAINTENANCE; Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer; Remove any paper from the printer. Make sure that the power; CLEANING

Maintenance User's Manual 6-1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Your printer requires very little care. Occasionalcleaning and replacement of the ribbon cartridgeare all that is required. Lubrication of the printer is not usually necessary.If the print head carriage does not move smoothly back and forth,clean...

Page 148 - Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the printer,; Open the front cover of the printer and remove the ribbon; Printer interior; and surrounding areas.

User's Manual 6-2 MAINTENANCE 3. Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the printer, including the covers and separator. A mild detergent may beused. CAUTION Do not use solvents, kerosene, or abrasive cleaning materialsthat may damage the printer. 4. Open the front cover of the printer and r...

Page 149 - Cleaning the Platen and Paper Bail Rollers; The print head may be hot if you have been printing recently.; REPLACING THE RIBBON

Maintenance User's Manual 6-3 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Platen and Paper Bail Rollers Clean the platen and paper bail rollers about once a month to removeexcess ink. Use the platen cleaner recommended by your supplierand proceed as follows: 1. Apply a small amount of platen cleaner to a soft cloth. A...

Page 150 - Removing the ribbon cartridge; Print guide; To remove the ribbon cartridge, press the ribbon release levers

User's Manual 6-4 MAINTENANCE Paper thickness lever Removing the ribbon cartridge Print guide Print head 3. Move the paper thickness lever to position D . Paper thickness lever 4. To remove the ribbon cartridge, press the ribbon release levers located on either side of the cartridge and carefully li...

Page 151 - Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its package. For a black; Preparing the new ribbon cartridge; Munting pin

Maintenance User's Manual 6-5 MAINTENANCE 5. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its package. For a black ribbon cartridge, push in the sides of the two ribbon releasetabs. The tabs will snap into the cartridge and the ribbon feedmechanism will engage. For a color ribbon cartridge (option), pull th...

Page 152 - Installing the new ribbon cartridge

User's Manual 6-6 MAINTENANCE 7. Press the ribbon release levers until the mounting pins snap into the holes on the ribbon support brackets. Gently pull onthe cartridge to verify that the pins are securely positioned inthe holes. 8. Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to tighten the ribbon. 9. Move ...

Page 153 - Head lock wire; REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD; Replacing the print head

Maintenance User's Manual 6-7 MAINTENANCE Head lock wire REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD The print head is easy to replace. CAUTION The print head may be hot if you have been printing recently. To remove the print head: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the front cover of the printer and remove the ribbon c...

Page 154 - To install the print head:

User's Manual 6-8 MAINTENANCE To install the print head: 1. Carefully fit the mounting guide grooves of the print head on the locating studs on the carriage. 2. Push the print head into the connector and hook the wire into place in the reverse order of removal. #06 Chapter 6 2000.09.20, 2:38 PM 8

Page 155 - shooting; This chapter is organized as follows:; Print Quality Problems

User's Manual 7-1 Trouble- shooting TROUBLE-SHOOTING Your printer is extremely reliable, but occasionalproblems may occur. You can solve many ofthese problems yourself, using this chapter.If you encounter problems that you cannot resolve,contact your dealer for assistance. This chapter is organized ...

Page 156 - Table 7.1 Print Quality Problems and Solutions; Problem

TROUBLE-SHOOTING 7-2 User's Manual Table 7.1 Print Quality Problems and Solutions Problem Solution Printing is too Make sure that the ribbon cartridge is light or too dark. properly installed and that the ribbon feedssmoothly. Make sure that the paper thickness lever is setfor the thickness of your ...

Page 158 - Paper cannot be

TROUBLE-SHOOTING 7-4 User's Manual Paper Handling Problems Table 7.2 describes common paper handling problems and suggestssolutions. See Chapter 3 for detailed procedures on loading and usingpaper. Table 7.2 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions Problem Solution Paper cannot be Make sure that the pa...

Page 160 - Tips for clearing a jammed sheet from the printer

TROUBLE-SHOOTING 7-6 User's Manual Table 7.2 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Problem Solution Paper jams while If you are using a cut sheet feeder, make sure printing. that the bin lever is set to the "CLOSED" po- (continued). sition. (The bin lever is on the left side of thefe...

Page 161 - Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the

User's Manual 7-7 Trouble- shooting • If you cannot clear thejammed sheet by theabove procedure, setfourfold continuousforms paper on theforms tractors and turnthe platen knob to feedthe paper forward. Thejammed paper is pushedout. Before operation, be sure to position the print head at thecenter of...

Page 162 - The power does; ing an Emulation

TROUBLE-SHOOTING 7-8 User's Manual Operating Problems Table 7.3 identifies common operating problems and suggestssolutions. If you cannot resolve a problem, contact your dealer. Table 7.3 Operating Problems and Solutions The power does Make sure that the “1” on the printer power not turn on. switch ...

Page 163 - ing Hardware Options

User's Manual 7-9 Trouble- shooting Table 7.3 Operating Problems and Solutions (Cont.) The printer is on If you are using an RS-232C serial interface, but it will not make sure that the serial settings required by print (continued). your software or computer are the same as the settings on the print...

Page 164 - Error

TROUBLE-SHOOTING 7-10 User's Manual Printer Failures A user cannot generally resolve a problem involving defective printerhardware. On detecting a fatal error, the printer will: • Stop printing• Beep four times• Turn the ONLINE indicator off• Blink the PAPER OUT indicator (with a FONT indicator lit ...

Page 165 - GETTING HELP

User's Manual 7-11 Trouble- shooting The printer diagnostic functions are SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, andV-ALMNT. • SELF-TST tells you whether the printer hardware is functioning correctly. If the printer hardware is functional, any problemsyou are having are probably caused by incorrect printersettings, in...

Page 167 - INSTALLING OPTIONS; • Color kit; Single bin cut sheet feeder

Options 8-1 User's Manual INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING OPTIONS The installation of options allows, you to expandthe capabilities of your printer. Options availablefor the printer include: • Single bin cut sheet feeder• Double-bin adapter for cut sheet feeder (for 136-column printer only) • Color ki...

Page 168 - For details on using your cut sheet feeder, see the section; Loading

8-2 User's Manual INSTALLING OPTIONS If you are using the forms tractor unit for bottom feeding, remove thetractor unit and install it at the rear of the printer. To mount the cutsheet feeder on your printer, remove the acoustic cover and the twobrackets from the separator (store them for future use...

Page 171 - SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS; Supplies; SUPPLIES

User's Manual A-1 Supplies SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS This appendix lists the supplies, options, andprogrammer’s manuals available for the printer.Contact your dealer for information on orderingany of these items. Supplies Order Number Ribbon cartridges Black ribbon CA02374-C104 Color ribbon CA02374-C303 ...

Page 174 - PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS

PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS B-2 User's Manual FUNCTIONALSPECIFICATIONS Print method Impact dot matrix with a 0.2 mm, 24-wire head Print direction Bidirectional logic-seeking or unidirec-tional seeking Character cell Horizontal × vertical Letter (10 cpi): 36 × 24 dots Letter (12 cpi): 30 × 24 do...

Page 175 - Specifications; Paper thickness

Specifications User's Manual B-3 Paper thickness Up to 0.35 mm (0.014 inch) Paper length By software Programmable in one line or inchincrements in all emulations By control panel Depends upon emulations. Default is 11inches for all emulations. DPL24C+/XL24E: 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 11.6...

Page 176 - Fonts; Resident; Line spacing

PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS B-4 User's Manual Fonts Resident Eighteen fonts available Bit map: Courier 10, Pica 10, OCR-B 10, OCR-A10, Prestige Elite 12, Boldface PS,Correspondence, Compressed, Draft,and High-speed Draft Outline: Courier, Timeless, and Nimbus Sans ®;each in normal, bold, and it...

Page 178 - PAPER SPECIFICATIONS; Print area

PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS B-6 User's Manual PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Print Area This section illustrates the recommended print area for single sheetsand continuous forms. Print area for single sheets May be decreased to 4.23 mm (1/6 inch).However, line spacing may be uneven. May be decreased to 8...

Page 179 - Print area for continuous forms

Specifications User's Manual B-7 PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Print area for continuous forms Print area May be decreased to 4.23 mm (1/6 inch).However, line spacing may be uneven. Perforation 5.08 mm or more (0.2 inch or more) 102 mm (4 inches) or more Paper end 25.4 mm (1 inch) Print area may ...

Page 180 - Paper Thickness; Type of Paper

PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS B-8 User's Manual Paper Thickness Paper thickness is given by the weight of the paper in either gramsper square meter (g/m 2 ) or in pounds per bond (lbs/bond). The following table shows the allowable paper thickness for one-partpaper or for each sheet of multipart p...

Page 181 - Do not use in high humidity environments.

Specifications User's Manual B-9 Type of Paper Number of Parts Thickness Carbon-backed Do not use in high humidity environments. Top 40-64 g/m 2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) Bottom 40-81 g/m 2 (34-70 kg or 11-22 lb) Top 40-64 g/m 2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) Middle 40-64 g/m 2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) Bottom 40...

Page 183 - COMMAND SETS; This printer has three resident command sets:

C-1 Command Sets User's Manual COMMAND SETS C COMMAND SETS This appendix describes printer commands andtheir parameters. This printer has three resident command sets: • Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS (native command set for Fujitsu DL series printers) • IBM Proprinter XL24E• Epson ESC/P2 Select the same emulat...

Page 184 - FUJITSU DPL24C PLUS

C-2 User's Manual COMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS) FUJITSU DPL24C PLUS This section describes the printer commands for the DPL24C PLUScommand set which is the native command set of this printer. Function Command Print Mode Control Double-strike (bold) printing on ESC G Double-strike (bold) printing off ES...

Page 195 - ch; Miscellaneous; data

C-13 Command Sets User's Manual COMMAND SETS Function Command c : Type of bar code ASCII Decimal Hex Type of bar code 1 49 31 Codebar (nw-7) 2 50 32 EAN 13 3 51 33 EAN 8 4 52 34 Code 3 to 9 5 53 35 Industrial 2 of 5 6 54 36 Interleaved 2 of 5 7 55 37 Matrix 2 of 5 A 65 41 UPC type A B 66 42 Code 128...

Page 196 - Factory Default Settings; Item

C-14 User's Manual COMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS) Factory Default Settings The following table describes the printer commands used to controloptions of the items that can be selected in printer setup mode.Command parameters are omitted. Item Selectable options in setup mode Command Emulate DPL24C+, XL24...

Page 208 - Select print color; Character Set Control; Select character set 1

C-26 User's Manual COMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS) Function Command Color Selection Select print color ESC r ( n ) n = 0: Black 1: Magenta (red)2: Cyan (blue)3: Violet4: Yellow5: Orange6: Green Character Set Control Select character set 1 ESC 7 Select character set 2 ESC 6 Select character set table ESC ...

Page 209 - character codes; Font Selection and Downloading

C-27 Command Sets User's Manual COMMAND SETS Function Command Assign a character set to active character set ESC ( t ( n 1 ) ( n 2 ) number 0 to 3 ( d 1 ) ( d 2 ) ( d 3 ) n 1 = 3, n 2 = 0 d 1 = 0: Active character set number 0 1: Active character set number 12: Active character set number 23: Active...

Page 213 - Interface; INTERFACE INFORMATION; • Unidirectional (forward channel) mode or conventional mode; PARALLEL INTERFACE

Interface D-1 User's Manual INTERFACE INFORMATION This printer can communicate with a computerthrough either a Centronics parallel interface oran RS-232C serial interface. You can specify the interface selectionmode so that the printer uses either interface or it can automaticallyselect the interfac...

Page 214 - Pin Return; Compatible Mode

User's Manual D-2 INTERFACE INFORMATION Pin Return Signal Direc- Description No. Pin No. name tion 1 19 Data Strobe Input This signal is a strobe pulse (DSTB) for reading data (Data 1 to 8).The printer reads data whenthis signal is low. The pulsewidth must be 1 µ s or more at the receiving terminal....

Page 216 - Nibble Mode

User's Manual D-4 INTERFACE INFORMATION Nibble Mode Pin numbers 2 to 9, 15 to 31, and 33 to 35 are the same as the conven-tional mode. Pin Return Signal Direc- Description No. Pin No. name tion 1 19 Host Clock Input This signal is set high whenthe host requests the reversedata transfer phase (nibble...

Page 217 - Host Busy

Interface D-5 User's Manual Pin Return Signal Direc- Description No. Pin No. name tion 14 – Host Busy Input Reverse data transfer phase:This signal is set low when thehost can receive data, andgoes high when the host hasreceived data. Following areverse data transfer, theinterface enters the reverse...

Page 218 - Data Transmission Timing

User's Manual D-6 INTERFACE INFORMATION Data Transmission Timing In unidirectional mode (conventional Centronics interface), thisprinter guarantees the received data when the Data and Data Strobesignals from the computer have the following timing with respect tothe Busy and Acknowledge signals from ...

Page 219 - SERIAL INTERFACE; Pin Signal

Interface D-7 User's Manual INTERFACE INFORMATION SERIAL INTERFACE RS-232C is the standard serial interface for data terminal equipment.The cable connector at the printer side should be a D-subminiatureCannon or Cinch DB-25P male connector or equivalent that conformsto EIA standards. The table that ...

Page 220 - Serial Options

User's Manual D-8 INTERFACE INFORMATION Serial Options The serial options for the computer and the printer must match. Usethe printer control panel, the computer operating system, or yoursoftware to change options specified as “selectable.” Transmission mode: Asynchronous, full duplex, or half duple...

Page 221 - Host

Interface D-9 User's Manual TDRDDSRDTRRTSCTSCDSG Host Printer (Pin 2)(Pin 3)(Pin 6)(Pin 20)(Pin 4)(Pin 5)(Pin 8)(Pin 7) TDRDDSRDTR (RC)RTSCTSCDSG # ### # # indicates an open wire.Wire q is unnecessary for the DTR (or RC) protocol. Some computers may not require wire w . q w DSR-enabled control enabl...

Page 222 - Serial Protocols; Protocol; When the printer is ready to receive data, it sends the

User's Manual D-10 INTERFACE INFORMATION Serial Protocols A protocol is a set of instructions that control the way data is transmit-ted between devices such as a computer and printer. The protocolensures that the computer does not send information to the printerfaster than the information can be pro...

Page 223 - CHARACTER SETS; Code Page 437 Character Set 1

User's Manual E-1 Character Sets CHARACTER SETS Below are character sets 1 and 2 of Code Page 437,available in the DPL24C PLUS command set andthe IBM Proprinter XL24E emulation. Charactersenclosed in boxes differ for sets 1 and 2.Characters in set 2 also vary with the national character set.Code Pag...

Page 224 - Italic Character Set

E-2 User's Manual CHARACTER SETS The following shows character sets available in the Epson ESC/P2emulation. Characters differ in codes 128 to 255 (hex 80 to FF). Italic Character Set ITALIC AND GRAPHICSCHARACTER SETS (ESC/P2EMULATION) Graphics Character Set 1 #E Appendix E 2000.09.21, 11:32 AM 2

Page 225 - Graphics Character Set 2

User's Manual E-3 Character Sets CHARACTER SETS Graphics Character Set 2 #E Appendix E 2000.09.21, 11:32 AM 3

Page 233 - MIK

User's Manual E-11 Character Sets CHARACTER SETS MIK MACEDON (Macedonian) ABG ABY #E Appendix E 2000.09.21, 11:33 AM 11

Page 234 - DECGR

E-12 User's Manual CHARACTER SETS DECGR GREEK 11 PG-MAC ELOT927 #E Appendix E 2000.09.21, 11:33 AM 12

Page 235 - HBR OLD

User's Manual E-13 Character Sets CHARACTER SETS PAGE862 HBR OLD HBR DEC ISO-TUK #E Appendix E 2000.09.21, 11:33 AM 13

Page 240 - Resident font

E-18 User's Manual CHARACTER SETS (Continued on the next page) * USA is the same as Code Page 437. ** These are scalable and provided with upright, italic, and bold asresident fonts. *** H-draft stands for high-speed draft. √ : Supported LEGAL (Legal) In all emulations, this printer supports 50 nati...

Page 241 - Correspondence

User's Manual E-19 Character Sets Swedish SWEDISH √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ ISO 8859-1 ISO8859 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ ECMA94 ECMA94 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Code Page 437 * PAGE437 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Code Page 850 PAGE850 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Code Page 852 PAGE852 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Code ...

Page 243 - RESIDENT FONTS; PRESTIGE ELITE 12

User's Manual F-1 Fonts RESIDENT FONTS This appendix provides print samples ofthe printer's nineteen resident fonts. COURIER 10 DRAFT 12 F PRESTIGE ELITE 12 COMPRESSED PICA 10 CORRESPONDENCE 10 HIGH-SPEED DRAFT 12 BOLDFACE PS OCR-B 10 OCR-A 10 #F Appendix F 2000.09.21, 11:33 AM 1

Page 245 - Glossary; GLOSSARY OF TERMS

User's Manual GL-1 Glossary GLOSSARY OF TERMS A standard paper size used in Japan and other countries.Paper is 210 × 295 mm (8.25 × 11.6 inches). Software programs that perform tasks on a computer. Suchprograms include word processing, database management,and accounting, for example. The acronym for...

Page 251 - Top margin

User's Manual GL-7 Glossary GLOSSARY OF TERMS The total space at the top of the printed page. The top marginis the sum of the top-of-form setting, the software-specified topmargin, and the printer’s TOP-MRG setting. The logical top of the physical page, as “understood” by theprinter when loading pap...

Page 253 - Index; INDEX; Adjustments

User's Manual IN-1 Index INDEX Carriage return (CR) .................................... 5-26 missing ........................................................ 7-3 Centronics (parallel) interface cable connection ...................................... 2-20specifications .................................

Page 255 - IBM Proprinter XL24E

User's Manual IN-3 Index Items, setup ADJUST .................................................... 5-35CONFIG ................................................... 5-38HARDWRE .............................................. 5-29MENU1 ..................................................... 5-14MENU2 .........

Page 257 - Power

User's Manual IN-5 Index specifications ............................................ D-1Perforation skip ....................................... 5-23 Pica 10 ............................................................. 5-15PITCH ............................................................. 5-17Pitc...

Page 259 - single sheet

User's Manual IN-7 Index perforation skip (PRF-SKIP) ................. 5-24pitch .......................................................... 5-17print direction (PRT-DIR) ...................... 5-30print options ............................................ 5-16print quality .............................

Page 261 - FUJITSU OFFICES

FUJITSU OFFICES Please send your comments on this manual or on Fujitsu productsto the following addresses (arranged alphabetically): FUJITSU AUSTRALIA LIMITED475 Victoria Avenue, ChatswoodN.S.W., 2067, AUSTRALIATEL: (61-2) 410-4555FAX: (61-2) 411-8603 FUJITSU CANADA INC.2800 Matheson Boulevard EastM...