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Page 2 - NOTES

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 15B of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagai...

Page 3 - Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs

Notice to 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 Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice to German Users Bescheinigung des Her...

The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice andwithout obligation to incorporate changes and improvements intounits already shipped. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information includedhere is complete and accurate at the time of publication; however,Fujitsu cannot ...

Page 5 - ABOUT THIS MANUAL; Thank you for buying the Fujitsu DL9300/9400 dot matrix printer.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for buying the Fujitsu DL9300/9400 dot matrix printer. You can expect years of reliable service with very little maintenance. Thismanual explains how to use your printer to full advantage. It iswritten for both new and experienced printer users. This manual describes how ...

Page 6 - ORGANIZATION

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 , introduces the printer and identifies key features and options that enhance the printer’s ...

Page 7 - WARNING; For Experienced Users:; CONVENTIONS

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 gives order numbers for printersupplies, options, and publications. Other appendixes provi...

Page 8 - Maintenance; TABLE OF CONTENTS; CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

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

Page 9 - ii; CHAPTER 3 PAPER HANDLING

User's Manual ii CHAPTER 3 PAPER HANDLING Selecting Paper .............................................................. 3–1 Overview of Paper Operations ..................................... 3–2 Selecting Paper Path ..................................................... 3–4 Paper Path and feed Direc...

Page 10 - CHAPTER 5 USING SETUP MODE

Maintenance User's Manual iii 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 Exa...

Page 11 - iv; CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE-SHOOTING; CHAPTER 8 INSTALLING OPTIONS; APPENDIX A SUPPLIES, OPTIONS, AND PUBLICATIONS

User's Manual iv CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE-SHOOTING Solving Problems ............................................................. 7–1 Print Quality Problems ............................................... 7–1 Paper Handling Problems ......................................... 7–4 Operating Problems ............

Page 12 - APPENDIX D INTERFACE INFORMATION; APPENDIX E CHARACTER SETS; Character Sets 1 and 2

Maintenance User's Manual v APPENDIX D INTERFACE INFORMATION Parallel Interface ............................................................ D–1 Data Transmission Timing .......................................... D–4 Serial Interface ................................................................ D...

Page 14 - Quick; QUICK REFERENCE; mode is covered; Control panel

User's Manual QR-1 QUICK REFERENCE Quick Reference Q 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 ...

Page 15 - Operation

User's Manual QR-2 QUICK REFERENCE 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 16 - 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, flat paper pathprinter that offers maximum compatibility with today’s software packages and personal computers.The 24-wire print head provides crisp, clear pri...

Page 17 - Multiple fonts

USER'S MANUAL 1-2 INTRODUCTION User's Manual • Multiple fonts . The printer has eighteen resident fonts: Nine bit- map fonts — Courier 10, Pica 10, Prestige Elite 12, Boldface PS,OCR-B 10, OCR-A 10, Correspondence, Compressed, and Draft andnine outline fonts — Timeless, Nimbus Sans, and Courier, eac...

Page 18 - OPTIONS

Introduction 1-3 INTRODUCTION User's Manual • Auto paper thickness control . Features as standard equipment. • Dual interfaces and auto interface selection . The printer has the dual interface connectors and automatically selects the interfaceproper to the occasion. • Printer driver . To be able to ...

Page 20 - 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 22 - UNPACKING THE PRINTER; Unpack the printer as follows:; Checking items received

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 23 - Carefully examine each item for damage. Report any problems; Removing the shipping restraint cardboard; Cardboard

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 and cushions securing the printer. Open the front cover and remove the shipping restraint cardboard thathol...

Page 24 - 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)• Tractor unit (option)• Extra monochrome ribbon cartridges Make sure that you received all the options you ordered. Installationof...

Page 25 - ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER; Referring to the following figure, located stacker guides and; Installing the rear stacker (up position)

SETTING UP 2-6 User's Manual ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER This section explains how to install the rear stacker and ribboncartridge. Installing the Rear Stacker The rear stacker enables smooth feeding of both single sheets andcontinuous forms. Install the rear stacker as described below: 1. Referring to t...

Page 27 - Setting the Paper Table; The paper table has two modes depending on how the printer is used.

SETTING UP 2-8 User's Manual Setting the Paper Table Lower the paper table until it is in the horizontal position, as shown inthe figure below. The paper table has two modes depending on how the printer is used. (Normal mode) Normal mode is used for manual feeding of cut sheets from thepaper table a...

Page 28 - Lower the paper table to down position (normal mode) and pull

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-9 NOTEWhen lifting the paper table, keep it located against the printer sideby pushing gently towards the printer. If this is not done, the flapsmay come free. 2. Lower the paper table to down position (normal mode) and pull the paper table forward. Flaps Paper ...

Page 29 - Installing the Ribbon Cartridge

SETTING UP 2-10 User's Manual NOTEWhen the paper table is set for stack mode, the cut sheet feederoption cannot be attached to the front of the printer. Installing the Ribbon Cartridge WARNING To avoid personal injury, do NOT connect the printer to a power source beforeinstalling the ribbon cartridg...

Page 30 - Ribbon release tabs; Preparing the printer to install the ribbon cartridge; Remove the ribbon cartridge from its package. Push in the two; Preparing the ribbon cartridge

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-11 Ribbon feed knobTurn clockwise to tighten. Ribbon release tabs Ribbon release lever Mounting pin 2. Rotate the paper thickness indicator upwards until head gap is at maximum R. Move to R Preparing the printer to install the ribbon cartridge 3. Remove the ribb...

Page 31 - Locate the two ribbon release levers on either side of the ribbon; Installing the ribbon cartridge; Press the ribbon release levers inward until the mounting pins

SETTING UP 2-12 User's Manual 4. Locate the two ribbon release levers on either side of the ribbon cartridge. Each ribbon release lever has a mounting pin on theside. Place the mounting pins on the ribbon support bracket ofthe print head cartridge. Insert the ribbon so that the ribbonfalls between t...

Page 33 - Before you plug in the printer:; Connecting the power cord

SETTING UP 2-14 User's Manual Before you plug in the printer: √ Make sure that the printer power is switched off. The sidemarked “|” on the power switch should be raised. √ Make sure that the power outlet is properly grounded. √ Make sure that you use the power cord shipped with theprinter. This cor...

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

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-15 3. Make sure that the power cord is securely connected. 4. Turn on the power by pressing the side marked “|” on the power switch. Within a few seconds, the POWER indicator onthe printer control panel will light, the print head will move toits home position, a...

Page 35 - Loading Paper for the Self-Test; Press the PAPER PATH button on the control panel to select the; Loading a sheet of paper; Rear stacker

SETTING UP 2-16 User's Manual 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 section descr...

Page 36 - Place the paper table in normal mode position. Insert a sheet of; Printing the Self-Test; Starting the self-test

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-17 3. Place the paper table in normal mode position. Insert a sheet of paper (A4 or larger) into the printer, keeping it aligned with thepaper guide on the left hand side of the paper table. The sheetwill automatically be pulled into the printing start position....

Page 37 - Allow printing to continue for a dozen or more lines of repeat

SETTING UP 2-18 User's Manual 3. Allow printing to continue for a dozen or more lines of repeat printing. To exit the self-test mode, press the ONLINE button.Then press the LOAD button to remove the test page. 4. Examine the self-test page. It should look like the sample on the next page. Check that...

Page 38 - printer will return online.

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-19 Sample self-test page 5. To exit the self-test mode, press the ONLINE button. The printer will return online.

Page 39 - While pressing the FRONT DIR button, turn the printer back on.

SETTING UP 2-20 User's Manual 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 paper (A4 or larger). 2. Turn the printer off . 3. While pressing the FRONT DIR button, turn the printer back on. T...

Page 41 - Selecting a Parallel Interface Cable

SETTING UP 2-22 User's Manual CONNECTING THE PRINTERTO YOUR COMPUTER Your printer has a Centronics parallel interface and an RS-232C serialinterface. The parallel interface connector has wire clips. The serialinterface connector has tapped holes. Cables for both interfaces areavailable from dealers,...

Page 42 - Connecting the Interface Cable; To connect the interface cable:; Connecting the interface cable; Serial

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-23 √ The cable length can be up to 15 meters (50 feet). This type oflength is required in many networking and shared-printerconfigurations. Connecting the Interface Cable To connect the interface cable: 1. Turn off both the printer and the computer. 2. Attach th...

Page 43 - Attach the other end of the interface cable to your computer.

SETTING UP 2-24 User's Manual 3. 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. 4. Attach the other end of the interface cable to your computer...

Page 44 - Installing the Printer Driver for Windows 3.1; To install the printer driver for Windows 3.1:; Installing the Printer Driver for Windows

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-25 Installing the Printer Driver for Windows 3.1 To be able to print from a Windows application you need a printerdriver installed on your PC. The printer driver controls documentprinting. It has several dialog boxes where you choose the page size,the orientatio...

Page 45 - Plug and Play Printer Detection

SETTING UP 2-26 User's Manual Plug and Play Printer Detection 1. Windows 95 automatically detects the printer when Windows 95 is installed or during Windows 95 the boot process. Pleaseensure the printer is connected to the parallel port and isONLINE. 2. Plug and Play detection code will prompt the u...

Page 47 - SELECTING AN EMULATION; Resident emulations are stored in the printer’s permanent memory.

SETTING UP 2-28 User's Manual SELECTING AN EMULATION Before printing with your software, verify that the correct emulation isselected on your printer. This section describes the availableemulations and their selection. For Experienced Users: The printer’s preselected factory setting is the Fujitsu D...

Page 48 - To select an emulation, proceed as follows:; Turn the printer on and load a sheet of paper.

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-29 √ If you are using more than one software package, determinewhich emulation is supported by the software you use mostfrequently. Select that emulation. √ If your software supports more than one emulation, select theDPL24C PLUS emulation if possible. This emul...

Page 49 - MICRO button and the; Initial printout in setup mode

SETTING UP 2-30 User's Manual 2. Enter setup mode. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline. Then,press the ↑ MICRO button and the ↓ MICRO button. As the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the followinginformation: <<FUNCTION>> menu Red cursor on printguide Function...

Page 50 - Print guide

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-31 3. Select the MENU1 function. Locate the red cursor (two red lines) on the plastic print guide.Initially, this cursor should be positioned on SAVE & END atthe beginning of the <<FUNCTION>> menu. Press the ← or → button repeatedly to position t...

Page 51 - Exit setup mode to save the emulation.; MICRO button or the

SETTING UP 2-32 User's Manual 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 & END. Then...

Page 52 - Use your software printer selection menus or the printer setup

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-33 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 th...

Page 53 - Using MS-DOS to Specify Serial Interface Settings

SETTING UP 2-34 User's Manual 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 settings whene...

Page 55 - Procedure; Main menu; To perform operations in the main menu, use the keys as

SETTING UP 2-36 User's Manual Procedure 1. Insert the DLMENU disk in the floppy disk drive (e. g. A).2. Type A: then press ENTER.3. Type DLMENU\INSTALL then press ENTER.4. To run DLMENU, type DLMENU then press ENTER. The following main menu is displayed if the printer has no errorafter the opening s...

Page 56 - To end the DLMENU and exit to DOS or your application,

Setting Up SETTING UP User's Manual 2-37 6. To end the DLMENU and exit to DOS or your application, choose the item “Exit” in the “File” menu or select the EXITbutton in the main menu. (The DLMENU displays a messageasking if the options are to be saved.) For information about the factory defaults and...

Page 58 - PAPER HANDLING; 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 (front-tractor feed and rear-tractor feed) ...

Page 59 - The following buttons are used in paper handling:; Location of the buttons; Online but not receiving or printing data

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-2 OVERVIEW OF PAPEROPERATIONS The following buttons are used in paper handling: • LF/FF, TEAR OFF, PAPER PATH, ↑ MICRO, ↓ MICRO and LOAD buttons on the control panel (A different function is enabled when each button is pressed in conjunction with the ONLINE button.) Th...

Page 60 - Button

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-3 Table 3.1 Buttons Used for Paper Handling Button Purpose Action Change theprinter modeStop/resumeprinting Load/unloadpaperSave adjustedload point Form feed Line feed Advance formsfor tear-off Selects paperpath Set/reset multicopy mode Select cut sheete...

Page 61 - This printer has a variety of paper paths and feed directions.; Paper Paths and Feed Directions; Rear tractor and front optional cut sheet feeder; Front tractor; Front and rear tractors (either optional)

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-4 This printer has a variety of paper paths and feed directions. Paper Paths and Feed Directions : Cut sheet: Continuous forms SELECTING PAPER PATH Rear tractor and front optional cut sheet feeder Rear tractor and rear optional cut sheet feeder (2) (3) (1) (2) (1) Fron...

Page 64 - Loading a Single Sheet of Paper; Table 3.2 Paper Thickness Indicator Settings; Number of Copies

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-7 Setting *2 USING SINGLESHEETS *1 For carbon-interleaved paper, the carbon counts as one copy.*2 Vary the setting up or down (including A to R ) to optimize printing. Select R when replacing a ribbon or clearing a paper jam. For labels and envelopes, us...

Page 65 - Lock lever

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-8 Preparing to load a sheet of paper 6. Insert a sheet of paper into the paper table. Make sure that the front edge of the paper engages snugly with the platen. 4. Press the FRONT DIR button to select the direction of ejecting single sheets.• Front ejection FRONT indic...

Page 66 - Loading a sheet a paper; Print a sample page and check the page margins. Make the

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-9 7. Press the LOAD button. The paper will advance to the top-of- form position. The top-of-form position is the first line onwhich printing can start. To adjust the position of the paperslightly, press the ↑ MICRO button or the ↓ MICRO button. The paper...

Page 67 - Loading Paper from the Cut Sheet Feeder (Option); Using Continuous Forms; Steps of extension

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-10 Loading Paper from 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...

Page 68 - Unloading Continuous Forms; Guide pin

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-11 To load paper from the cut sheet feeder: 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and continuous forms are retracted to the park position. (For details, see the section Unloading Continuous Forms later in this chapter.) 2. Press the PAPER PATH butto...

Page 69 - located in the lower groove on the rear of the printer).

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-12 Preparing the cut sheet feeder (Rear) • Remove the rear tractor (if present).• Place the rear stacker in its lower position (the guide pins are located in the lower groove on the rear of the printer). (Adjust the letter C labeled on the rear stacker to the letter C ...

Page 70 - • Attach the cut sheet feeder above the rear stacker, locating it on

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-13 • Attach the cut sheet feeder above the rear stacker, locating it on the guide pins. (Adjust the letter A labeled on the cut sheet feeder to the letter A labeled on the printer.) • Put the paper table in its stacker mode (inclined position). Guide pin

Page 71 - To help align the left paper guide, use the inch-based ruler

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-14 5. Adjust the left margin. To help align the left paper guide, use the inch-based ruler located behind the paper guides. The ruler is graduated in 10columns per inch. For example, setting the left paper guide 12.7mm (0.5 inch) from the left gives a left margin of 6....

Page 72 - Loading the cut sheet feeder (Front feed); Bin lever

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-15 Bin lever Loading the cut sheet feeder (Front feed) Bin lever Loading the cut sheet feeder (Rear feed) 7. Readjust the right paper guide, leaving a slight gap between the paper guide and the right edge of the paper. Slide the guide tothe approximate w...

Page 73 - Ejecting Single Sheets

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-16 9. 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 theposition of the paper as needed by the ↑ MICRO button or the ↓ MICRO butto...

Page 74 - Positioning the Paper Stack; Placement of continuous forms; Bad placement

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-17 Positioning the Paper Stack Place the stack of continuous forms paper directly below the rear of theprinter or below the front of the printer. After the paper is installed inthe printer, the paper path should look like this: Placement of continuous fo...

Page 75 - Make sure that the printer is turned on. Remove any single-; Preparing to load continuous forms paper

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-18 Loading Continuous Forms (Front Feed) This section explains how to use continuous forms as the tractor unit isinstalled at the front of the printer. The tractor unit pushes continuousforms. This condition applies when you first purchase the printer.Up to 8-ply media...

Page 76 - Release the tractor locking levers by pulling them up. Open the; Positioning the tractors; Below the left tractor, there is a tractor guide, short inch-based

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-19 4. Release the tractor locking levers by pulling them up. Open the tractor paper holders. See the following figure. 5. Position the left tractor. Push the left locking lever down to secure the tractor. Center the middle forms support. Positioning the ...

Page 77 - Fit the paper feed holes onto the left and right tractor pins.; Adjusting paper tension; Pull the right tractor to stretch the paper taut. Push the right; CAUTION; • Before lowering the paper table, make sure that the paper; Lowering the cut sheet stand; Paper table

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-20 7. Fit the paper feed holes onto the left and right tractor pins. Adjust the right tractor to the width of the form. Close thepaper holders. Adjusting paper tension 8. Pull the right tractor to stretch the paper taut. Push the right locking lever down to secure the ...

Page 78 - Put the rear stacker in its down position.

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-21 10. Put the rear stacker in its down position. 11. Press the LOAD button to advance the paper to the top-of-form position. Top-of-form is the first line on which printing canstart. After loading paper, the printer goes into online mode. 12. Print a sa...

Page 79 - Loading Continuous Forms (Front

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-22 2. Locate the tractor unit on the mounting pins as shown below. Gently push the unit and down until it clicks into position. (Adjust the letter B labeled on the cut sheet feeder to the letter B labeled on the printer.) Installing the tractor unit (for rear feeding) ...

Page 81 - Tear the paper off at the perforation.; Tearing off continuous forms (front feed)

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-24 NOTEIf the bottom perforation of your paper is not positioned at the tear-off edge, the length of your paper may not be speci-fied correctly in your software or the printer setup mode.Check that the paper length is specified correctly. Forinformation on specifying p...

Page 82 - Micro Feed; MICRO button to feed paper by 1/180 inch in the; Load Position Adjust

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-25 FEEDING AND POSITIONINGPAPER Line Feed/Form Feed Use the line feed/form feed function to move paper forward. Pressingand holding down the LF/FF button feeds one sheet of paper. Press-ing the LF/FF button once advances the paper one line (do not holdth...

Page 83 - General Tips

PAPER HANDLING User's Manual 3-26 General Tips • Use high-quality paper. Do not use paper that is wrinkled or curled at the edges. • Do not use paper with staples or metal parts.• Do not use paper with unpredictable variations in thickness, such as paper with partial multilayers, paper with embossed...

Page 84 - Labels

User's Manual Paper Handling PAPER HANDLING 3-27 Labels • Be careful to check operating conditions when using labels. Labels are sensitive to temperature and humidity. • Only use labels mounted on continuous forms backing sheets. Do not print labels mounted on single sheet backing. Labelsmounted on ...

Page 86 - Printing; PRINTING; CHAPTER; PRINTING; This chapter describes the following everyday; Print control panel; cancelled when you turn off the printer.

PRINTING Printing PRINTING User's Manual 4-1 CHAPTER 4 PRINTING This chapter describes the following everyday printing operations: • Using multipart form (multi copy mode)• Starting, stopping, or resuming printing• Removing printed pages• Clearing the print buffer Instructions for loading paper are ...

Page 87 - Starting Printing

PRINTING 4-2 User's Manual STARTING OR STOPPINGPRINTING Starting Printing To start printing, press the ONLINE button to place the printeronline. Then start your software. Stopping Printing To stop printing immediately, press the ONLINE button to place theprinter offline. You can also use your softwa...

Page 88 - Resuming from a Paper-Out; Printing the remaining lines on a page; Press the ONLINE button. The printer returns to online mode,

PRINTING Printing PRINTING User's Manual 4-3 Resuming from a Paper-Out The printer can “sense” when paper runs out. Depending upon howPPR-OUT (paper-out) is set in setup mode, the printer either: • Stops printing and lights the red PAPER OUT indicator, or• Continues printing until no more data remai...

Page 89 - Install paper on the forms tractors, on the paper table, or in the

PRINTING 4-4 User's Manual Continuing printing after supplying paper 1. Install paper on the forms tractors, on the paper table, or in the cut sheet feeder bin, as described in Chapter 3. 2. To load the first sheet of paper, press the LOAD button. The PAPER OUT indicator will turn off. 3. The printe...

Page 90 - REMOVING PRINTED PAGES; • Press and hold down the LF/FF button to execute a form feed; Removing Continuous Forms

PRINTING Printing PRINTING User's Manual 4-5 REMOVING PRINTED PAGES This section describes the best methods for removing single sheets orcontinuous forms paper after printing. Removing Single Sheets When you print using software, the printer automatically ejects eachsheet of paper when the end of th...

Page 92 - 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 • Hel...

Page 93 - Resetting Defaults; later in this chapter.; Using the Diagnostic Functions; later in this; Make sure that continuous forms paper is loaded and press 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 94 - MICRO and; Entering setup mode; When the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-3 Initial printout in setup mode 3. Press the ↑ MICRO and ↓ MICRO buttons simultaneously until the printer beeps. ONLINE LOAD LF / FF TEAR OFF MICRO MULTI COPY FRONT DIR FRONT MULTI SAVE TOP PAPER PATH MICRO SET UP POWER PAPER OUT FRONTTRACTOR REARTRACTOR ...

Page 95 - OVERVIEW OF SETUP MODE; Table 5.1 Setup Mode Functions; Function

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-4 The initial printout contains a header, help menu, and <<FUNC-TION>> menu. The header tells you that the printer is offline and insetup mode. The help menu provides a quick summary of how to usesetup mode. The <<FUNCTION>> menu lists all of ...

Page 98 - Checking Vertical Print

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-7 Summary of setup mode Printer prints<<FUNCTION>>menu Enter setup mode: Press ↑ MICRO and ↓ MICRO Desired function is selected SAVE&END MENU1,MENU2,HARDWRE, ADJUST, CONFIG, and GAP-ADJ LIST, DEFAULT SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT Press FRONT D...

Page 99 - Select the current emulation.

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-8 4. Select the current emulation. Since you do not want to change the emulation, press the “ ↓ ” button to select the current emulation and print the next item,<FONT> and its options. 5. Change the font to Prestige Elite 12. Press the “ ← ” or “ → ” button onc...

Page 100 - Points to Remember; Exiting and Saving

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-9 Points to Remember • Whenever you enter setup mode, short help menus are printed at the top of the page. Help menus are also printed when youselect the SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, or V-ALMNT functions.Use help menus for quick reference while in setup mode. • Whe...

Page 102 - Printout of factory defaults using LIST

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-11 *1 FORMAT to DUPLEX are not printed when PARALEL OPTION is selected for INTRFCE. *2 PIN-18 is not printed when SERIAL option is selected for INTRFCE. *3 TEAR-EN is printed when AUTO option is selected for TEAROFF. Printout of factory defaults using LIST...

Page 103 - MENU1 and MENU2

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-12 DECIDING WHICH OPTIONSTO CHANGE The previous page shows a printout of the printer’s factory defaultsettings. In this printout, options are listed by functional group: • Menu 1 settings (MENU1 function)• Menu 2 settings (MENU2 function)• Hardware settings (HARDWRE ...

Page 105 - MENU1 is invoked when you first turn the printer on.

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-14 MENU1 AND MENU2 ITEMSAND 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. ...

Page 106 - 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 107 - 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 110 - For DPL24C PLUS and IBM XL24E

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-19 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 e...

Page 111 - The total size of your top margin is the

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-20 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 116 - LF ONLY

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-25 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. MENU...

Page 117 - Resetting MENU1 and MENU2; Resetting; later in this chapter. The DEFAULT function cannot reset

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-26 Resetting MENU1 and MENU2 To reset the factory defaults for both MENU1 and MENU2, select theDEFAULT function. For more information, see the section Resetting Defaults later in this chapter. The DEFAULT function cannot reset those options which are handled by the H...

Page 118 - CNTONLY

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-27 The HARDWRE function defines the printer’s hardware operatingconditions. If you are using the RS-232C serial interface, the serialinterface options must be set properly for the printer to functioncorrectly with your system hardware. Table 5.4 describes ...

Page 122 - MICRO button

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-31 Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. HARDWRE Options Description Items <==END==> Indicates the end of the HARDWREitem list. Press the ↓ MICRO button to print the first item, which is<PPR...

Page 123 - The top edge of your paper is the; Setup Mode Example

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-32 When you print using ruled paper, you often want to adjust the printposition so that the print sits properly on the ruled lines. TheADJUST function allows you to: • Set top-of-form position• Fine-tune top-of-form position• Fine-tune left print start column (left m...

Page 124 - The default is recommended if; ADJUST

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-33 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 : y...

Page 126 - Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options; CONFIG Items; Auto or manual tearoff feed.

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-35 CONFIGURATION ITEMSAND OPTIONS The CONFIG function defines the printer’s primary configuration.You can set the following options to ensure that the printer meetsyour requirements: • Tear off for continuous forms• Autoloading of single sheets• Direct dec...

Page 127 - CONFIG Items Options; The offset time is from when data

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-36 Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Items Options Description <TEARPOS> Note: For both settings, tearoffpositioning will fail if the pagelength setting does not match theactual perforation spac...

Page 130 - Setup

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-39 The GAP-ADJ function adjusts the gap between the print head andthe paper. The automatic paper thickeness control (APTC) feature isbuilt in this printer.If you adjust the gap manually or fix the gap, change the option ofGAP-ADJ function. For the procedur...

Page 131 - EXITING AND SAVING; To exit setup mode immediately, select the SAVE & END function.; Press the

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-40 EXITING AND SAVING This section describes how to exit setup mode save any changes youmade: To exit setup mode immediately, select the SAVE & END function. Any settings changed while in setup mode are saved as the newpower-on defaults for the printer. The new d...

Page 132 - 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 5-41 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 133 - Select the DEFAULT function.

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-42 USING THE DIAGNOSTICFUNCTIONS 1. Enter setup mode. Press the ↑ MICRO button and the ↓ MICRO button simultane- ously until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printingand check that the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed: 2. Select the D...

Page 134 - ” or “

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-43 Printing the Self-Test The SELF-TST function prints test pages to check how the printeroperates independently of your computer. The self-test does notcheck the interface between the computer and the printer. The self-test prints the printer’s firmware v...

Page 135 - is not online; Printing Hex Dumps

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-44 2. Select the SELF-TST function. Repeatedly press the “ ← ” or “ → ” button to position the red cursor on SELF-TST, and then press the “ ↑ ” button or the “ ↓ ” button. The printer selects SELF-TST and starts printing. Ashort help menu is printed at the top of the...

Page 136 - online

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-45 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 ↑ MICRO button and the ↓ MICRO button simultane- ously until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer t...

Page 137 - • To remain in setup mode, press the FRONT DIR button.

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-46 Sample hex dump 4. Exit the HEX-DUMP function. Exit the HEX-DUMP function in either of the followingways: • To remain in setup mode, press the FRONT DIR button. The <<FUNCTION>> menu is then reprinted. For detailson other functions, see other sections ...

Page 138 - This example shows how printing looks; Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-47 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 139 - 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 5-48 2. Select the V-ALMNT function. Repeatedly press the “ ← ” or “ → ” button to position the red cursor under V-ALMNT, then press the “ ↑ ” button or the “ ↓ ” button to select the V-ALMNT function. The printer prints thehelp menu then starts printing rows of parall...

Page 140 - SETUP MODE REFERENCE

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-49 6. Exit the V-ALMNT function. Press the ONLINE button to exit the V-ALMNT function andsave the new vertical alignment settings. The printer exitssetup mode and returns online. NOTETo exit the V-ALMNT function, you must exit setup mode. Correct vertical ...

Page 141 - DPL24C PLUS ORGANIZATION

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-50 DPL24C PLUS ORGANIZATION SETUP MODE ITEMS & OPTIONS FUNCTIONS Note:Asterisks (*) indicate default settings at shipment. Select option, print previous item. ONLINE SETUP MODE SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 FONT: DPL24C+*XL24EESC/P2 EMULATE: COUR 10*PRSTG12COMPRSDBOLD...

Page 143 - Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation; • The following options are different:; Differences in Epson ESC/P2 Emulation; • The ZEROFNT and LF-CODE items are not defined.

USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-52 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: • The AGM item is provided: Differences in Epson ESC/P2 Emulatio...

Page 144 - ONLINE SETUP MODE

Setup Mode USING SETUP MODE User's Manual 5-53 ONLINE SETUP MODE 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 checkingthe desired options on paper can be...

Page 146 - CLEANING; MAINTENANCE; Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer; Remove any paper from the printer. Make sure that the power

Maintenance User's Manual 6-1 MAINTENANCE CLEANING 6 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 ...

Page 147 - Flat cable; Open the front cover of the printer and remove the ribbon; Printer interior; Raise the paper table and rear stacker. Vacuum the forms

User's Manual 6-2 MAINTENANCE Flat cable 3. Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the printer, including the cover, paper table, and rear stacker. A milddetergent may be used. CAUTION Do not use solvents, kerosene, or abrasive cleaning materialsthat may damage the printer. 4. Open the front...

Page 148 - Cleaning the Platen; Apply a small amount of platen cleaner to a soft cloth. Avoid; To replace the ribbon cartridge:; 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 Clean the platen about once a month to remove excess ink. Use theplaten cleaner recommended by your supplier and proceed as follows: 1. Apply a small amount of platen cleaner to a soft cloth. Avoid spilling platen cleaner inside the print...

Page 149 - Move the paper thickness indicator to position; Paper thickness indicator; To remove the ribbon cartridge, press the ribbon release levers; Removing the ribbon cartridge

User's Manual 6-4 MAINTENANCE 3. Move the paper thickness indicator to position R to widen the head gap if the indicator is not positioned at R . Paper thickness indicator 4. To remove the ribbon cartridge, press the ribbon release levers located on either side of the cartridge and carefully lift th...

Page 150 - Munting pin; Preparing the new ribbon cartridge

Maintenance User's Manual 6-5 MAINTENANCE Munting pin 5. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its package. Push in the sides of the two ribbon release tabs. The tabs will snap intothe cartridge and the ribbon feed mechanism will engage. Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to be sure that it feeds pr...

Page 151 - Place the two mounting pins on the ribbon support brackets of; Installing the new ribbon cartridge

User's Manual 6-6 MAINTENANCE 6. Place the two mounting pins on the ribbon support brackets of the head cartridge. (The two mounting pins are located on thesides of the ribbon release levers.) Insert the ribbon so that theribbon falls between the nose of the print head and the plasticprint guide. Pr...

Page 152 - REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD; Replacing the print head

Maintenance User's Manual 6-7 MAINTENANCE 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 cartridge. 3. Pu...

Page 153 - 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.

Page 155 - 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. Check ribbon wear. Replace the ribbon ifnecessary. Stains or smudges Chec...

Page 156 - shooting

User's Manual 7-3 Trouble- shooting TROUBLE-SHOOTING Table 7.1 Print Quality Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Problem Solution Printing is Use the printer’s V-ALMNT function to vertically check the vertical print alignment. If necessary, misaligned adjust the print alignment. See the section (jagged)....

Page 157 - Paper Handling Problems; Table 7.2 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions; 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 158 - Paper jams while

User's Manual 7-5 Trouble- shooting Table 7.2 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Problem Solution Paper jams while Turn off the printer and remove the jammed loading. paper. Remove any obstructions from thepaper path. If you are using a cut sheet feeder, make surethat the bin lever is set...

Page 159 - correctly for the width of your paper and that

TROUBLE-SHOOTING 7-6 User's Manual Table 7.2 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Problem Solution Paper slips off the Make sure that the forms tractors are positionedforms tractors or correctly for the width of your paper and that the perforated the perforated holes of the paper fit direct...

Page 160 - Table 7.3 Operating Problems and Solutions

User's Manual 7-7 Trouble- shooting Operating Problems Table 7.3 identifies common operating problems and suggests solutions. If you cannot resolve a problem, contact your dealer. Table 7.3 Operating Problems and Solutions Problem Solution TROUBLE-SHOOTING The power does Make sure that the “1” on th...

Page 163 - DIAGNOSTIC

TROUBLE-SHOOTING 7-10 User's Manual 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, inc...

Page 164 - INSTALLING OPTIONS; This chapter describes what to do after installing each option.

Options 8-1 User's Manual INSTALLING OPTIONS 8 INSTALLING OPTIONS The installation of options allows, you to expandthe capabilities of your printer. Options availablefor the printer include: • Cut sheet feeder• Tractor unit Options can be purchased from your dealer and installed by you.Order numbers...

Page 165 - • When attaching the cut sheet feeder to the front of the; Tractor unit

8-2 User's Manual INSTALLING OPTIONS • When attaching the cut sheet feeder to the front of the printer, remove the tractor unit and put the paper table inthe normal position (horizontal). • When attaching the cut sheet feeder to the rear of the printer, put the rear stacker in its lower position. • ...

Page 168 - Centronics parallel and RS-232C serial

Specifications User's Manual B-1 B APPENDIX PHYSICALSPECIFICATIONS B PRINTER AND PAPERSPECIFICATIONS This appendix gives the physical, functional, andperformance specifications for the printer.It also gives detailed paper specifications. Dimensions 80 columns 136 columns Height: 250 mm (9.8 in) 250 ...

Page 169 - PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS

PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS B-2 User's Manual 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 dots Report: 18 × 24 dots D...

Page 170 - Specifications; Paper thickness

Specifications User's Manual B-3 PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Paper thickness Up to 0.65 mm (0.025 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, ...

Page 171 - Fonts

PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS B-4 User's Manual Fonts Resident eighteen fonts available Bit map: Courier 10, Pica 10, OCR-B 10, OCR-A 10 , Prestige Elite 12, Boldface PS,Correspondence, Compressed, andDraft. Outline: Courier, Timeless, and Nimbus Sans ®; each in normal, bold, and italic styles Do...

Page 173 - PAPER SPECIFICATIONS; and continuous forms.; Print area for single sheets; Print area

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

Page 175 - Type of Paper; Paper Thickness

PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS B-8 User's Manual Type of Paper Number of Parts Thickness One-part Single 47-81 g/m 2 (40-70 kg or 12-22 lb) Carbonless 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 k...

Page 176 - Do not use in high humidity environments.

Specifications User's Manual B-9 PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Type of Paper Number of Parts Thickness Carbonless Top 40-52 g/m 2 (34-45 kg or 11-14 lb) Middle (2-6p) 40-52 g/m 2 (34-45 kg or 11-14 lb) Bottom 40-64 g/m 2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) Top 40-52 g/m 2 (34-45 kg or 11-14 lb) Middle (2-7p) ...

Page 178 - 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 Separate programmer’s ...

Page 179 - 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. See the Programmer’s Manual (DPL24C PLUS) for detailed information on using these commands. Function Command Pr...

Page 190 - data

C-13 Command Sets User's Manual COMMAND SETS Function Command Miscellaneous Sound bell BEL Enable paper-out sensor ESC 9 Ignore paper-out sensor ESC 8 Typewriter mode on/off ESC i ( n ) (on: n =1, off: n =0) Move print head to home position ESC < Unidirectional printing on/off ESC U ( n ) (on: n ...

Page 200 - Select character set 1

C-23 Command Sets User's Manual COMMAND SETS Function Command Character Set Control Select character set 1 ESC 7 Select character set 2 ESC 6 Select character set table ESC t ( n ) n = 0: Italics character set 1: Graphics character set2: Downloaded character set3: Graphics character set Select inter...

Page 201 - character codes; Font Selection and Downloading

C-24 User's Manual COMMAND SETS (DPL24C PLUS) 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: Activ...

Page 204 - Interface; INTERFACE INFORMATION; • “Input” denotes a signal from the computer to the printer.; 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. This appendix provides information you may need for wiring yourown interface cables or for programming computer-to-printer commu...

Page 205 - Pin Return

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 207 - Data Transmission Timing; Data 1 to Data 8; SERIAL INTERFACE

User's Manual D-4 INTERFACE INFORMATION Data Transmission Timing The Centronics interface of this printer guarantees the received datawhen the Data and Data Strobe signals from the computer have thefollowing timing with respect to the Busy and Acknowledge signalsfrom the printer. ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤...

Page 208 - Pin Signal

Interface D-5 User's Manual INTERFACE INFORMATION Pin Signal Direc- Description No. Name tion 1 FG – Frame Ground 2 TD Output Transmitted Data. This pin carries informa- tion from the printer to the computer. 3 RD Input Received Data. This pin carries informationfrom the computer to the printer. 4 R...

Page 209 - Serial Options

User's Manual D-6 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 210 - Host

Interface D-7 User's Manual DSR-enabled control enables communication using an RS-232Cinterface. The CTS and DSR input control signals are enabled; CD isignored. DSR must be high when the printer receives data. If theprinter has data to be transmitted to the computer, the printer trans-mits the data...

Page 211 - Serial Protocols; Protocol; When the printer is ready to receive data, it sends the

User's Manual D-8 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 proc...

Page 212 - 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 213 - 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

Page 214 - Graphics Character Set 2

User's Manual E-3 Character Sets CHARACTER SETS Graphics Character Set 2

Page 222 - MIK

User's Manual E-11 Character Sets CHARACTER SETS MACEDON (Macedonian) PG-MAC MIK ELOT 927

Page 223 - ABG

E-12 User's Manual CHARACTER SETS ABG DEC GR ABY HBR-OLD

Page 229 - Correspondence

E-18 User's Manual CHARACTER SETS In all emulations, this printer supports 49 national character sets forcharacters and symbols specific to different languages. Some nationalcharacter sets, however, do not have some characters and symbols andmay not be usable, depending on resident fonts. The follow...

Page 232 - RESIDENT FONTS; PRESTIGE ELITE 12

User's Manual F-1 Fonts RESIDENT FONTS This appendix provides print samples ofthe printer's eighteen resident fonts. COURIER 10 F PRESTIGE ELITE 12 DRAFT COMPRESSED PICA 10 OCR-B 10 BOLDFACE PS HIGH-SPEED DRAFT CORRESPONDENCE OCR-A

Page 234 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS

User's Manual GL-1 Glossary Glossary GLOSSARY OF TERMS 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. Such programs include word processing, database management,and accounting,...

Page 240 - Soft fonts

User's Manual GL-7 Glossary Glossary GLOSSARY OF TERMS Fonts downloaded from a disk to the printer memory. Soft fonts are also referred to as downloaded fonts. Unlike residentfonts, soft fonts are available only when in the printer memory. Programs that control the computer and printer to perform sp...

Page 242 - Index; INDEX; Centronics interface

User's Manual IN-1 Index INDEX Carriage return (CR) .................................... 5-25 missing ........................................................ 7-3 Centronics interface cable connection ...................................... 2-23specifications ............................................

Page 244 - IBM Proprinter XL24E

User's Manual IN-3 Index G-H GAP-ADJ function ....................................... 5-39Glossary of terms ......................................... GL-1Hardware (options) in setup mode .......................................... 5-27installing ...................................................... ...

Page 250 - FUJITSU OFFICES

FUJITSU OFFICES Please send your comments on this manual or on Fujitsu productsto the following addresses (arranged alphabetically): FUJITSU COMPUTER PRODUCTS OFAMERICA, INC.2904 Orchard Parkway, San JoseCA 95134-2022, U.S.A.TEL: (1-408) 432-6333FAX: (1-408) 894-1709 FUJITSU CANADA INC.2800 Matheson...

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