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  • Page 1 T2040 T2140 Reference manual Matrix printer PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Reference manual Table of contents Table of contents Printer at a glance Paperways Installation Unpacking the printer Placing your printer Connecting the printer Switching on the printer The control panel The LC display Online mode Offline mode Setup mode Messages in the LC display Key functions when turning on the printer Changing the ribbon cassette Settings (I)
  • Page 3 Reference manual Table of contents Loading paper Fanfold paper Single sheets Handling Paper transport Moving the paper to the tear position Settings (II) Setting the print head gap Setting the tear position Setting the first printing line (TOF) The Menu Programming via the control panel Calling up the menu Enabling access to menu mode...
  • Page 4 Reference manual Table of contents Test functions Test functions Functions and Adjustments Printer self-test (Rolling ASCII) Exiting Rolling ASCII test mode Interface test (Hex-Dump) Printout in Hex-Dump Terminating Hex-Dump Mechanical adjustments to the printer Setting the Formlen function Setting the AGA function Setting the Paphand function Head up Pagewid...
  • Page 5 Reference manual Table of contents Troubleshooting The display remains dark The display is lit, but the printer does not print Problems with the paper feed Paper jam (fanfold paper) Paper jam (single sheets) Paper does not move to tear off position Problems with the print quality Print is too pale Smudged print...
  • Page 6 Reference manual Table of contents Loading Default Only available in Epson mode Park position Tear paper off Load paper from single Remove paper in xxx Care and maintenance Replacing the fuse Cleaning the housing Cleaning the interior Platen Ribbon Upper friction Carriage shafts Emulations General...
  • Page 7 Reference manual Table of contents Example in Pascal Printout List of available control codes Barcode List of available barcodes US Postnet Barcode LC printing List of additional command codes Configuring the printer for your computer Character sets MTPL standard character set MTPL international substitution characters OCRA character set...
  • Page 8 Reference manual Table of contents Memory mode XON/XOFF Memory mode Robust XON/XOFF Extended menu functions with the ENQ/STX, ETX/ACK and ACK/NAK protocols selected ENQ/STX protocol ETX/ACK protocol ACK/NAK protocol Add entry to the AUTOEXEC.BAT Specification Printer specifications Interface specifications Paper specifications Options and Accessories Options Automatic single sheet feeder, front (ASF-F)
  • Page 9 Reference manual Table of contents Automatic single sheet feeder, rear (ASF-R) Preparing the printer Installing the ASF-R Inserting paper Tractor 2 Preparing the printer Installing the tractor 2 Tractor 3 Preparing the printer Installing the tractor 3 Paper specifications Accessories Ribbon cassettes Programmer’s application manuals Index...

  • Page 10: Printer At A Glance

    Reference manual Printer at a glance Printer at a glance Top cover Ribbon cassette Paper support Latches Front cover Power inlet and fuse Power switch Tear edge Control panel Print head Bottom cover Interface connector Rear cover Single sheet feeder closed PRINT BACK QUIT...
  • Page 11 Reference manual Printer at a glance Printer in fanfold paper mode Printer in single sheet mode Tractor 1 Single sheet feeder open PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 12: Paperways

    Reference manual Printer at a glance Paperways PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Reference manual Installation Installation Unpacking the printer Placing your Place your printer on a solid base (see printer Make sure that the “Up” symbols point to the correct direction. Open the packaging and take out the ribbon casset- te. Pull the printer out of the cardboard box towards you and remove the remaining packaging material.

  • Page 14: Placing Your Printer

    Reference manual Installation Placing your printer Place the printer on a solid, flat and non-slip surface in such a way that it cannot fall down. Make sure to facilitate access to the control panel and the paper in- put trays and to leave sufficient space for the paper ejected.
  • Page 15 Reference manual Installation Do not expose the printer to direct sunlight. If you cannot avoid placing the printer near a window, protect it from the sunlight with a curtain. When connecting the computer with the printer, make sure not to exceed the permitted cable length (see Technical specifications Ensure sufficient distance between the printer and any heating radiators.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Printer

    Reference manual Installation Connecting the printer Make sure that the device has been set to STOP the correct voltage (e.g. 220–240 V in Europe, 120 V in the USA). To do this, check the type plate above the power inlet at the back of the printer. Contact your dealer if the setting is incorrect.
  • Page 17 Reference manual Installation Make sure that the printer and the computer are switched off and connect the data cable between the printer and the computer. PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 18: Switching On The Printer

    Reference manual Installation Switching on the printer The power switch for switching on the printer is located at the front bottom right of the printer. PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 19: The Control Panel

    Reference manual The control panel The control panel The control panel with its keys is used for controlling your work with the printer. The control panel is located on the front left side of your printer and consists of a two-line LC display and six keys. The functions of the keys depend on the printer’s current mode (status).

  • Page 20: The Lc Display

    Reference manual The control panel The LC display The LC display tells you all the important printer settings and informs you which functions are currently assigned to which keys. In Normal mode the upper line tells you the printer’s status ( Online or Offline mode –...

  • Page 21: Online Mode

    Reference manual The control panel Online mode After switching on, the printer is automatically set to online mode. Only in this mode it can receive data from the computer. Tear key (4): Online Tractor1 Activates the tear function when fanfold paper is loaded Tear Online (see...

  • Page 22: Offline Mode

    Reference manual The control panel Offline mode Only in this mode it is possible to perform step, line, or form feeds from the control panel (see Paper transport ); however, data cannot be received. Park key (1): Offline Tractor1 Clears the paper path with paper loaded and activates paper path quick Park Load Load...

  • Page 23: Setup Mode

    Reference manual The control panel Setup mode In this mode, the following settings are available: Setup key: Adjust Paperway Sets the printer to setup mode, in which the following settings can be Menu Char Online selected: Menu key (1): Setup Other menu settings.

  • Page 24: Messages In The Lc Display

    Reference manual The control panel Messages in the LC If the printer detects an internal fault or user error or if it expects you to display do something, a message will appear in the LC display. Below you will find a list of messages with brief descriptions of each message. The messages are described in greater detail in the chapter Troubleshooting Message...

  • Page 25: Key Functions When Turning On The Printer

    Reference manual The control panel Key functions when You can activate one of the functions below by keeping the correspond- turning on the printer ing key or key combination pressed while turning on the printer: If you keep the Online key depressed while turning on the printer, you enter the printer’s Self-Test mode.

  • Page 26: Changing The Ribbon Cassette

    Reference manual Changing the ribbon cassette Changing the ribbon cassette The ribbon consists of a dense synthetic fabric saturated with ink. When printing, the needles hit the ribbon and transfer the ink particles on to the paper. After printing several million characters, the ink is consumed and the fabric worn out.
  • Page 27 Reference manual Changing the ribbon cassette Cautiously slide the print head carriage to the left stop (viewed from the printer front). The print head becomes hot during print- STOP ing. You should therefore let it cool down for some time before touching it. Raise the printer bar cover.
  • Page 28 Reference manual Changing the ribbon cassette Remove the used cassette. We recommend use of genuine ribbon cassettes only. Turn the coloured ribbon feed knob at the right of the new ribbon cassette in the direction of the arrow in order to take up slack of the ribbon. PRINT BACK QUIT...
  • Page 29 Reference manual Changing the ribbon cassette Slightly tilt the ribbon cassette forwards in such a way that it is parallel to the housing top and thread in the ribbon in front of the print head. Locate the two projections in the left and right guide rails of the prin- ter and gently press down on both sides until it clicks into place.
  • Page 30 Reference manual Changing the ribbon cassette Use the knob on the right side of the cassette to take up slack of the ribbon again. Thereby the ribbon will slide over the plastic noses on the left and right of the print head into the correct positon. Press the printer bar cover down until it clicks into place, remount the top cover, making sure that the projections on the cover are inserted correctly into...

  • Page 31: Settings (I)

    Reference manual Settings (I) Settings (I) This section describes how to set the paper type, the character density and the fonts. Paper path quick You can change the paper type either from an application program, by selection means of the paper path quick selection feature or in the Setup menu. In this section, the quick selection feature is described;...
  • Page 32 Reference manual Settings (I) Use one of the marked keys to select the desired paper path, for Single Tractor1 Single Tractor1 example, Single. ASF-R ASF-R Next Next Online Online If the printer has the standard paper sources only (single sheet and tractor 1), please select from these only. If you do Setup Setup not make a selection within 5 seconds, the menu is closed.

  • Page 33: Selecting Character Density And Font Temporarily

    Reference manual Settings (I) Selecting character You can use the CPI key in setup mode to select the number of charac- density and font ters per inch to be printed. You can use the Font key to select fonts. temporarily Press the Setup key, then the Char key.
  • Page 34 Reference manual Settings (I) < > If you pressed the Font key, use the key to select the desired ROMAN font. Confirm the selection by pressing the Set key. Online < > Exit You can cancel the selection and leave the setting unchanged by pres- sing the Exit key.

  • Page 35: Loading Paper

    Reference manual Loading paper Loading paper Your printer can print both fanfold paper and single sheets. For informa- tion on the paper sizes you can use, please refer to the chapter Technical specifications). Fanfold paper Make sure that the printer is set for fanfold paper printing.
  • Page 36 Reference manual Loading paper Open the right and left tractor flaps. You may also want to remove the bottom cover in order to facilitate loading the fanfold paper. How- ever, you can also feed paper to the tractor with the bottom cover mounted.
  • Page 37 Reference manual Loading paper Insert fanfold paper into the left-hand tractor. Make sure that at least three paper transport holes are positioned on the tractor pins. Close the left tractor flap. Insert the fanfold paper in the left-hand tractor first, ensuring that at least three perforation holes engage with the tractor pins.
  • Page 38 Reference manual Loading paper Align the right-hand tractor to the width of the paper and insert the paper. Make sure that it is inserted by the same length as on the left-hand tractor in order to avoid any paper jam. Close the tractor flap and slide the tractor to the right until the paper is slightly tensioned.
  • Page 39 Reference manual Loading paper Do not tension the paper excessively to STOP avoid tearing the perforation holes; do not allow excessive slack since in this case the paper will bulge and there may be problems in the feeding process. Then lock the tractor. PRINT BACK QUIT...
  • Page 40 Reference manual Loading paper Make sure that the paper stack is aligned in parallel to the printer and that the paper supply cannot be ob- structed. Switch on the printer. The active paper source (Tractor1) appears in the Online Online Tractor1 Tractor1 display.

  • Page 41: Single Sheets

    Reference manual Loading paper Single sheets Make sure that the printer is set to single sheet mode. If necessary, change the paper type (see Paper path quick selection Press the latch at the middle of the front cover. The single sheet input tray opens downwards. PRINT BACK QUIT...
  • Page 42 Reference manual Loading paper Align the left paper guide with the mark on the left of the single sheet input tray. Adjust the right paper guide to the width of the paper used. PRINT BACK QUIT...
  • Page 43 Reference manual Loading paper Insert the single sheet into the input tray as far as possible. Press the Online key to set the printer to ready status. Online Single The sheet is automatically loaded when the printer is in online mode and Load Online receives data from the computer.

  • Page 44: Handling

    Reference manual Handling Handling Paper transport Loaded paper can be transported in the printer in several ways. Make sure that the printer is in offline mode; press the Online key, if Offline Tractor1 necessary. Park LF/FF Online Setup Short keypress: Paper is transported upwards step by step Long keypress: Continuous transport upwards Short keypress: Paper is transported downwards step by step Long keypress: Continuous transport downwards...

  • Page 45: Moving The Paper To The Tear Position

    Reference manual Handling Moving the paper to the You can use the Tear key to move the paper to the tear position. tear position Make sure that the printer is in online mode. Press the Tear key. The Online Tractor1 printer moves the perforation edge of the fanfold paper to the tear edge.

  • Page 46: Settings (Ii)

    Reference manual Settings (II) Settings (II) This section describes how to set the print head gap, the tear position and the first printing line. Setting the print head gap The printer features automatic print head gap adjustment to the thick- ness of the paper used (called AGA function in the following).
  • Page 47 Reference manual Settings (II) Press the Head key. Online Head Tear Setup < > Use the key to set the range within which the automatic gap Head= 0 adjustment is to be corrected. You can select a value from -10 to +10. <...

  • Page 48: Setting The Tear Position

    Reference manual Settings (II) Setting the tear position If the tear position of the paper is not aligned with the tear edge of the printer, you can adjust it. Loaded paper may have to be torn and re- positioned to the park position. Press the Setup key.

  • Page 49: Setting The First Printing Line (Tof)

    Reference manual Settings (II) Setting the first printing You can use the TOF function for setting the position of the first printing line (TOF) line for each paper source and each menu individually. Before using the TOF function (if fanfold paper is used), you should first set the tear position (see above).
  • Page 50 Reference manual Settings (II) < > Press the key to move the first printing line to the desired position. FormAdj= 12/72"* You can set values in the range from 0 to 220/72" for fanfold paper and < > Exit Online for single sheets.

  • Page 51: The Menu

    Reference manual The Menu The Menu Programming via the Apart from being able to control your printer via the applications software control panel you use, you can also program the printer directly. There are two pro- gramming options you can use: Programming via the control panel and Programming via the interface using Escape sequences or control codes Settings made by escape sequences have priority over settings...

  • Page 52: Calling Up The Menu

    Reference manual The Menu Calling up the menu You can access the menu in the following way: Press the Setup key. The printer switches to Setup mode. (The Setup Adjust Paperway mode can be selected both in the Online and Offline mode.) Online Menu Char...

  • Page 53: Menu Configurations

    Reference manual The Menu Menu configurations Every printer is shipped with factory default settings. Basic settings such as emulation, character size, form length etc., which many applications make use of, are set. At the end of this chapter you will find menu printout which shows you the printer’s default settings.
  • Page 54 Reference manual The Menu Select Setup mode (press Setup key). Online Tractor1 Tear Online Setup Select Menu mode (press key under Menu). Adjust Paperway Menu Char Online Setup Select Menu again (press key under Menu). Print Menu Back Next Online Setup Now the following message appears in the LC display: PRINT...

  • Page 55: Menu Handling

    Reference manual The Menu < > Now press the key repeatedly until Load Menu=3 appears. Then Load Menu=1 select menu no. 3 as the current setting using the Set key. After you Exit Online have completed this change the printer initialises itself and a correspond- ing message is displayed in the LC display.

  • Page 56: Save Settings

    Reference manual The Menu If you want to change a setting, (e.g. the line density), then press the LPI key (LPI = lines per inch) to access the actual parameter level. The currently valid setting is marked by a (in the example below the current setting is 6 lpi).

  • Page 57: Selecting The Lc Display Language

    Reference manual The Menu Selecting the LC display This section describes how to make settings in the menu, using the se- language lection of the national language as an example. This example shows how to change from the English language to the German language.
  • Page 58 Reference manual The Menu Press the key Next several times until the display indicates Language. Print Menu Online Back Next Setup Select the key Language. MenLock Language Back Next Online Setup The display now changes to Parameter mode and indicates English in English the top line.

  • Page 59: Terminating Setup Mode

    Reference manual The Menu Save your selection by pressing the key Set. An acoustic signal verifies German this action. Online < > Exit You can exit Parameter mode without saving a setting by pressing the key Exit (the old setting is retained). Setup After saving your setting (Set), the display in our example indicates the following text:...

  • Page 60: Menu Structure

    Reference manual The Menu Menu structure The menu structure of your printer may be slightly different from the ex- ample shown here, depending on the printer software. MENU MENU Print Print Menu Menu FFmode FFmode PapOpt PapOpt Reset Reset Quietm. Quietm.

  • Page 61: Menu Description Table

    Reference manual The Menu Menu description table Parameter group Parameter Description Print (none) A list of the menus with the current parameters is printed. You will find an example of a printout at the end of this table. Menu Load Menu = 1* A menu is loaded, you can choose between three menus.
  • Page 62 Reference manual The Menu Parameter group Parameter Description Font Draft* Selects the character style and its quality. Character styles marked with an I Draft Copy (for example Courier I PS LQ) are IBM compatible fonts (PS = proportional Roman NLQ font).
  • Page 63 Reference manual The Menu Parameter group Parameter Description 5 CPI, 6 CPI, Sets the characters per inch (character pitch). The higher the parameter the 7.5 CPI, 8.6 CPI, smaller the character spacing. 10 CPI*, 12 CPI, 15 CPI, 17.1 CPI, 20 CPI 2 LPI, 3 LPI, 4 LPI Sets the lines per inch (line density).
  • Page 64 Reference manual The Menu Parameter group Parameter Description Bidir Bidir = On* Setting On: Printer prints in both directions (bidirectional). Bidir = Off Setting Off: Printer prints only in one direction (from left to right). Serial Baud Baud = Selects the data transmission rate (baud rate) (baud = bit per second). Baud = 1200 Printer and computer must have the same baud rate.
  • Page 65 Reference manual The Menu Parameter group Parameter Description Special Can only be selected if the serial interface is installed and if the ENQ/STX, ETX/ACK or ACK/NAK protocol is set. See Chapter Interfaces ErrMode ErrMode = On Error handling; On replaces the incorrect character with ?, Off deletes the ErrMode = Off* entire block.
  • Page 66 Reference manual The Menu Parameter group Parameter Description Buffer Buffer = 0 KB* Selecting the interface data buffer size. Buffer = 16 KB If you select 48 or 64 KB, there is no buffer available for DLL any more. Buffer = 32 KB Buffer = 48 KB...
  • Page 67 Reference manual The Menu Parameter group Parameter Description Country ISO 8859-1* ISO and MTPL character tables ISO 8859-1 SAP (continued) ISO 8859-2 ISO 8859-5 ISO 8859-9 ISO 8859-15 BRASCII Abicomp Roman 8 US ASCII* UK ASCII French German Italian Swedish Norwegian Spanish Portuguese...
  • Page 68 Reference manual The Menu Parameter group Parameter Description Country Table 865 IBM code page tables Table 866 (continued) Table 1250 Table 1251 Table 1252 Table 1254 Sl.Zero Sl.Zero = On Selects if normal zero (0) or the slashed zero (Ø) is printed. Sl.Zero = Off* Auto-CR Auto-CR = On*...
  • Page 69 Reference manual The Menu Parameter group Parameter Description Language English* The menu can be shown in five languages on the LC display. German French Italian Spanish Paper Single Selects the paper parameters Formlen, FormAdj and Head. Tract1 ASF-R ASF-F Trac2 Trac3 Formlen Sets the form length via line formats.
  • Page 70 Reference manual The Menu Parameter group Parameter Description Formlen No format Selects the form length by standard formats. Standard DIN A3 Using Standard, different paper formats can be selected directly, e.g. DIN DIN A4 A4, Legal, Letter. DIN A5 The LC display indicates No format if a value is selected by the Line function DIN B5 or ESC sequences, which does not correspond to a standard format.
  • Page 71 Reference manual The Menu Parameter group Parameter Description AutoTear View/Tear = Off* The View function or the Tear function can be selected as desired. View = 1s When View is switched on, the last printed text is visible. As soon as data is View = 3s received the paper moves to the “normal”...
  • Page 72 Reference manual The Menu Parameter group Parameter Description Barcode On/Off* With this function selected it is posible to print different barcodes and LCP (Large Character Printing). The definition and activation is performed by special sequences through the interface. Since this selection is possible for all emulations it must be noted that con-flicts in sequence conformity with the selected emulation may occur.
  • Page 73 Reference manual The Menu Parameter group Parameter Description PapOpt Selection of the optional sheet feeders (ASF) and the optional tractors (see ASF-R ASF-R=installed* paperways ASF-R=not installed ASF-R: Automatic sheet feeder at rear side of the printer ASF-F ASF-F=installed ASF-F: Automatic sheet feeder at front side of the printer ASF-F=not installed* Trac2: Optional tractor at front side of the printer Trak2...
  • Page 74 Reference manual The Menu Menu settings (example) PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 75: Test Functions

    Reference manual Test functions Test functions Test functions Various tests to check proper operation of the printer are available at any time. With these tests it is possible to check the print quality, proper oper- ation of the printhead and the mechanics, as well as efficient data transmission from the computer to the printer.

  • Page 76: Functions And Adjustments

    Reference manual Test functions Functions and This test menu contains three test functions (ASCII 80, ASCII 136, Adjustments H-Dump). Menu option Formlen allows you to define the basic form length setting. With AGA, you can activate or deactivate the automatic print head gap function.
  • Page 77 Reference manual Test functions ASCII80 ASCII136 ASCII80 ASCII136 ASCII test with 80 or 136 characters per line Back Back Next Next H-Dump H-Dump Interface test Back Back Next Next Formlen AGA Formlen AGA Setting default form length and the Automatic Gap Adjustment for Back Back Next...

  • Page 78: Printer Self-Test (Rolling Ascii)

    Reference manual Test functions Printer self-test To check operational readiness, your printer contains a self-test routine (Rolling ASCII) which allows testing of the printer configuration, the print quality and cor- rect operation of your printer. Before performing a self-test, your printer must be switched off. Ensure Testmode that paper and a ribbon are inserted.
  • Page 79 Reference manual Test functions It is also possible to change to Setup mode when you are in Rolling test Adjust Paperway mode if you want to change the configuration for the test printout. Online Menu Char To do this, press the key Setup. The printer then changes to Setup Setup mode and the first of the 14 main levels is then displayed.

  • Page 80: Exiting Rolling Ascii Test Mode

    Reference manual Test functions Example of an ASCII test printout If you selected a PS font, the printed length of the lines varies. This test can also be used to determine and set the optimal print- Setting the print head gap head gap (see the section Exiting Rolling ASCII test The self-Rolling ASCII test mode test mode can only be terminated by...

  • Page 81: Interface Test (Hex-Dump)

    Reference manual Test functions Interface test (Hex-Dump) With the interface test (Hex-Dump/H-Dump) you can test data trans- mission from the computer to the printer. During this test, the data from the computer is printed out in two columns. The text in the left column is printed in hexadecimal format and in the right column in ASCII format.
  • Page 82 Reference manual Test functions If you press the key H-Dump you select the H-Dump mode and Offline H-Dump H-Dump is shown on the display. Online Back Next Setup Put the printer into Online H-Dump mode by pressing the key Online. Offline H-Dump The printer is now ready to receive data from the computer and to print it...

  • Page 83: Terminating Hex-Dump

    Reference manual Test functions After the transmission you must switch the printer to Offline. Any remaining data left in the interface buffer is then printed. Terminating Hex-Dump Hex-Dump mode can only be terminated by switching off the printer. If you want to stop the Hex-Dump printout before switching off the STOP printer, press the key Online.

  • Page 84: Mechanical Adjustments To The Printer

    Reference manual Mechanical adjustments to the printer Mechanical adjustments to the printer As well as the test functions, you also have the possibility of adjusting the form length (Forml) and switching the AGA function on or off. You can also select adjustments which facilitate handling paper which may cause problems in printing due to its structure (Paphand).

  • Page 85: Setting The Formlen Function

    Reference manual Mechanical adjustments to the printer Setting the Formlen The Formlen function allows you to set the basic form length to meet function your requirements. 12 inches are usual in Europe, as opposed to 11 in- ches in the USA. Put the printer into Test mode by pressing the key Online while swit- ching on the printer.
  • Page 86 Reference manual Mechanical adjustments to the printer Setting options: 12 inches or 11 inches Formlen=12" Default setting: 12 inches for 220–240 V printers < > Exit Online 11 inches for 120 V printers Setup The value defined here is set in all three menus and for all paper paths. The setting made here is not changed by loading the default (factory) Key functions settings by pressing all four function keys (see section...

  • Page 87: Setting The Aga Function

    Reference manual Mechanical adjustments to the printer Setting the AGA function This function allows you to switch the Automatic Gap Adjustment (AGA) off or on. Select the AGA menu. Formlen AGA Online Back Next Setup Setting options: Off/once/always AGA=always AGA=always Default setting: always <...

  • Page 88: Setting The Paphand Function

    Reference manual Mechanical adjustments to the printer Setting the Paphand The Paphand group of menus improves the possibilities for the trouble- function free printing of paper with properties likely to cause problems (perforations, carrier strips, etc.) or poor quality paper. Put the printer into Test mode by pressing the key Online while switch- ing on the printer.
  • Page 89 Reference manual Mechanical adjustments to the printer Head up Setting options: On/Off Head up=Off Default setting: Off < > Exit Online If the parameter is set to On, the printhead gap increases during form feed Setup and line feed four lines before and after the perforation on the form (pro- tected zone).

  • Page 90: Pagewid

    Reference manual Mechanical adjustments to the printer Pagewid Select the Pagewid menu (stands for page width). Head up Pagewid Back Next Online Setup Setting options: From 20 to 136 in 1/10 inch steps Pagewid=136/10"* Default setting: 136/10 Zoll (136 characters at 10 characters/inch) Online <...

  • Page 91: Leftzon

    Reference manual Mechanical adjustments to the printer Leftzon Select the Leftzon menu (stands for left zone). Leftzon Rightzo Back Next Online Setup Setting options: On/Off Leftzon=Off Default setting: Off Online < > Exit If the parameter is On, the printhead moves out of the perforation zone Setup (area) on the left as long as the paper is being transported.

  • Page 92: Rightzo

    Reference manual Mechanical adjustments to the printer Rightzo Select the Rightzo menu (stands for right zone). Leftzon Rightzo Back Next Online Setup Setting optionss: On/Off Rightzo=Off Default setting: Off < > Exit Online If this parameter is On, the printhead moves out of the perforation zone Setup on the right as long as the paper is being transported.

  • Page 93: Physlm

    Reference manual Mechanical adjustments to the printer Physlm Select the Physlm menu (stands for physical left margin). Physlm Back Next Online Setup Setting otpions: 0 to 30 in 1/10 inch steps Physlm= 0/10" * Default setting: 0 1/10 inch Online <...

  • Page 94: Cx-Bid

    Reference manual Mechanical adjustments to the printer CX-bid Select the CX-bid menu. Paphand CX-bid Back Next Online Setup Setting options: On/Off CX-bid=On Default setting: On Online < > Exit CX-bid = ON sets the parallel interface of the printer to bidirectional Setup mode (IEEE 1284).

  • Page 95: Wrap / Sound

    Reference manual Mechanical adjustments to the printer Wrap Select the Wrap menu. Wrap Sound Back Next Online Setup Setting options: On/Off Wrap=On Default setting: On < > Exit Online Wrap=On: If more characters than can be printed are transmitted per line, the characters which cannot be printed on this line are printed at the Setup beginning of next line.

  • Page 96: Pap.back

    Reference manual Mechanical adjustments to the printer Setting options: On/Off Sound=On Default setting: On Online < > Exit When Sound = On, a beep is generated every second to notify that Setup paper is empty. Confirm your settings by pressing the key Set. Pap.back Select the Pap.back menu.

  • Page 97: Loading Firmware

    Reference manual Loading firmware Loading firmware To load new firmware, proceed as follows. 1. Switch off the printer. Connect your DOS PC (LPT1:) to the parallel port on the printer. Online 2. Press keys 1, 4 and Online. Hold the keys pressed. Setup 3.

  • Page 98: Loading The Operating System For The First Time

    Reference manual Loading firmware DOWNLOAD OK is displayed briefly when the procedure has been com- pleted successfully. The printer then runs through its initialisation routine, after which it is ready for use. It is possible to repeat the download separately, e.g. firmware followed by character generator.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    Reference manual Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Many of the faults and problems which may occur while using the printer are minor problems which you can solve yourself. The following chapter should help you to distinguish between a simple operating error and a major malfunction.

  • Page 100: The Display Remains Dark

    Reference manual Troubleshooting The printer is switched on, but nothing happens (nothing is displayed, no The display remains dark noise). Switch off the printer and proceed as follows: 1. Check that the power plug is correctly connected to the socket on the printer.

  • Page 101: The Display Is Lit, But The Printer Does Not Print

    Reference manual Troubleshooting 1. Check that the printer is Online. If the displays shows Offline, then The display is lit, but the printer press the key Online. Try to print again. does not print 2. Check the connection from the printer to the computer (interface cable). Check that the interface cable is properly connected to the computer and to the printer.

  • Page 102: Problems With The Paper Feed

    Reference manual Troubleshooting The paper is not fed in. Problems with the paper feed 1. Check that the display shows the correct paperway, if necessary select the correct paperway (single sheet or fanfold) with the key Park. See Paper path quick selection 2.

  • Page 103: Paper Jam (Fanfold Paper)

    Reference manual Troubleshooting 1. Open the top cover. If a paper jam should occur, then remove the Paper jam (fanfold paper) jammed paper by tearing it off at the tear off edge (the tear off edge is located at the outfeed for the fanfold paper). 2.

  • Page 104: Paper Jam (Single Sheets)

    Reference manual Troubleshooting Open the top cover and remove the paper manually or with the functions Paper jam (single sheets) LF (line feed)/FF (form feed) in Offline mode from the printer. Before you replace the single sheet, refer to the instructions in the section Inserting paper –...

  • Page 105: Problems With The Print Quality

    Reference manual Troubleshooting Problems with the print quality 1. The ribbon is used up or the ribbon cassette is not correctly fitted. Refer to Print is too pale the section Changing the ribbon cassette 2. The printhead to platen gap is not correctly set, refer to the section Setting the printhead gap .

  • Page 106: Prints Undefined Characters

    Reference manual Troubleshooting 1. Check that the interface plug is correctly connected to the computer and Prints undefined characters to the printer. 2. Check that the proper emulation and the correct character set (country, CG table or character set) is selected in the Setup menu. 3.

  • Page 107: Error Messages Via The Display

    Reference manual Troubleshooting Error messages via the display The paper has run out during operation. The printer has been switched Load paper from ... on, but no paper has been inserted. Insert paper in the active sheet fee- der. The paper is not fed past the light barrier. Place the paper more to the left.

  • Page 108: Frame Error

    Reference manual Troubleshooting Transmission error (serial interface) Frame Error Compare the format setting of your printer with the setting of your com- puter. Check the permissible cable length. See parity error. Hardware Alarm No internal power. Try switching off and on. Check if changes to options have been previously carried out.

  • Page 109: Eject Error

    Reference manual Troubleshooting The printer cannot eject the paper or cannot place the paper in the park Eject Error position. Check the following: Whether the paper path is blocked by a foreign object. Whether the paper is damaged. Whether the upper friction is down and clicked into place. Whether the printhead gap is too small.

  • Page 110: Additional Display Messages

    Reference manual Troubleshooting Additional display These are not error messages, they give operating instructions and infor- messages mation from the printer to the user. Press any key To proceed press any key. Loading Default The factory-set parameters are loaded and are written into all menus. Only available in Epson mode Functions which have no meaning in this emulation have been selected.

  • Page 111: Care And Maintenance

    Reference manual Care and maintenance Care and maintenance The printer is designed to operate with minimal maintenance. It is recom- mended to check the ribbon from time to time and to clean the platen. Preventive maintenance is not necessary. Before cleaning, turn off the printer and disconnect the power cable. STOP Do not oil or grease the printer, especially the sliderails and shafts.

  • Page 112: Replacing The Fuse

    Reference manual Care and maintenance Replacing the fuse The printer is provided with a power supply fuse which is accessible di- rectly from the outside. Open the small compartment below the power supply connector with a screwdriver and pull out the compartment completely. Remove the defec- tive fuse and replace it by a new fuse of the same type.

  • Page 113: Cleaning The Housing

    Reference manual Care and maintenance Cleaning the housing Clean the printer housing with mild detergent (or a plastic cleaning agent) and a soft lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Never use solvents. STOP Cleaning the interior Remove paper and dust (ribbon deposits) with a soft brush. Check that any paper has been removed from the tractors.

  • Page 114: Platen

    Reference manual Care and maintenance Platen Remove the ribbon. Carefully clean the platen with platen roller cleaner (available from dealers). PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 115: Ribbon

    Reference manual Care and maintenance Ribbon Check whether the ribbon is worn or damaged. The ribbon must be Changing the ribbon cassette replaced if it is frayed, see The service life of the ribbon is 3,5 million characters for the narrow printer and 5 million characters for the broad printer.

  • Page 116: Emulations

    Reference manual Emulations Emulations General When a printer understands the control set written for another printer type, it is said to emulate the other printer. Your printer emulates, i.e. “understands” the Epson LQ-2550 in its standard version. Escape sequences Escape sequences or control codes tell the printer that the following transmitted code is a printer command and not a printable character.

  • Page 117: What Are Escape Sequences

    Reference manual Emulations What are escape Generally, an escape sequence consists of an ESCape control character sequences? (ESC = decimal 27 or hexadecimal 1B) followed by one or more charac- ters, which represent commands to the printer. Please note that this escape character has nothing to do with the ESC key on your computer keyboard.

  • Page 118: The $$ Procedure

    Reference manual Emulations The $$ procedure Most of the printer functions can be selected with control sequences (ESC sequences). For this purpose, the signal character ESC, followed by the specific sequence must be transmitted from the computer to the printer. This ESC character is automatically substituted when two $ characters ($$) are placed immediately after each other in the text and is trans- mitted to the printer or if the parameter Escape=ESC+$$ is selected in...

  • Page 119: How Are Escape Sequences Used

    Reference manual Emulations How are escape Escape sequences are transmitted to the printer by your computer soft- sequences used? ware. Many software applications allow insertion of escape sequences and control codes within the generated text. Before you start working with escape sequences and control codes, we recommend that you study the computer software manual.

  • Page 120: Mtpl

    Reference manual Emulations MTPL As the emulations do not cover the entire scope of your printer, a new printer language has been created. Using MTPL you are able to optimize operation and handling. MTPL can be used in connection with other emulations or can be used alone.

  • Page 121: Example In Pascal

    Reference manual Emulations Example in Pascal program cpi_example; uses printer; const ESC = #27; Text1 = “10 characters/inch”; Text2 = “15 characters/inch”; begin writeln(lst,Esc,"[4w",Text1,ESC,"[6w",Text2,Esc,"[4w",Text1); end. Printout After the program has been completed the following text appears: 10 characters/inch 10 characters/inch 15 characters/inch PRINT BACK...

  • Page 122: List Of Available Control Codes

    Reference manual Emulations List of available control The following table shows sequences marked by a if they are available codes in the various emulations. The MTPL sequences can be used within all emulation modes. The corresponding sequences are marked by a . If you want to know more about control codes, we recommend our Programmer’s Application Manual on this CD-ROM .
  • Page 123 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>$<n1>;<n2> Perform absolute horizontal step <ESC>%<0><0> Select ROM character generator <ESC>%<1><0> Select download generator <ESC>%3<n1>;<n2> Graphics print with 60 dpi <ESC>%4<n1>;<n2> Graphics print with 120 dpi <ESC>%5<n1>;<n2> Graphics print with 80 dpi <ESC>%7<n1>;<n2>...
  • Page 124 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>(n Character set Abicomp <ESC>(p Windows character set 1250 (Latin2) <ESC>(q Windows character set 1251 (Cyrillic) <ESC>(r Windows character set 1252 (Latin1) <ESC>(t Windows character set 1254 (Turkish) <ESC>(‘ Character set Norwegian <ESC>(A Character set UK-ASCII...
  • Page 125 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>*<0><n1>;<n2> Set graphics print to 60 dpi <ESC>*<1><n1>;<n2> Set graphics print to 120 dpi <ESC>*<2><n1>;<n2> Set graphics print to 120 dpi <ESC>*<3><n1>;<n2> Set graphics print to 240 dpi <ESC>*<32><n1>;<n2> Set graphics print to 60 dpi <ESC>*<33><n1>;<n2>...
  • Page 126 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>?<s><n> Reload a graphics mode <ESC>@ Initialize printer <ESC>[ MTPL start character for programming sequence <ESC>[:y Right justification and centering OFF <ESC>[=z Bold ON <ESC>[>z Bold OFF <ESC>[?1~ MTPL command set <ESC>[?10~ Barcode interpretation OFF <ESC>[?11~...
  • Page 127 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>[?7l Line overrun = Truncating data outside of the printing area <ESC>[?<n>~ Change emulation <ESC>[@<n1>;<n2>... Set double height <ESC>[\<n1>;<n2>... Change vertical base units <ESC>[0;;n{ Select single sheet operation <ESC>[0;0r Clear top and bottom margin <ESC>[0;0s Clear left and right margin...
  • Page 128 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>[11 e Set PUM (absolute measuring unit) to OFF <ESC>[11 h Set PUM (absolute measuring unit) to ON <ESC>[11m Font 1 Default: NLQ Courier <ESC>[11w Set 20 cpi <ESC>[11 y Select print quality Draft <ESC>[12m Font 2 Default: LQ Courier...
  • Page 129 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>[1 SP L Set vertical spacing to 4 lpi <ESC>[1 SP p Initiate US Postnet Barcode <ESC>[1 SP X Print quality medium <ESC>[1w Set 6 cpi <ESC>[1y Print quality NLQ <ESC>[1z Subscript ON <ESC>[21{...
  • Page 130 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>[2z Double height OFF <ESC>[2z Superscript, subscript and microscript OFF <ESC>[30m Black <ESC>[3g Clear all horizontal tabs <ESC>[3m Italics ON <ESC>[3 SP L Set vertical spacing to 12 lpi <ESC>[3w Set 8.6 cpi <ESC>[3z...
  • Page 131 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>[52{ Page at view position <ESC>[53m Overlining ON <ESC>[54{ Cut at current line (option) <ESC>[55m Overlining OFF <ESC>[5n Request status report <ESC>[5w Set 12 cpi <ESC>[5y NLQ with 12 cpi <ESC>[5z Graphics normal <ESC>[6~...
  • Page 132 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>[9y Centering ON <ESC>[9z Set bit 8 = 1 <ESC>[g<n1>;<n2><0> Set graphics print to 60 dpi <ESC>[g<n1>;<n2><1> Set graphics print to 120 dpi <ESC>[g<n1>;<n2><11> Set graphics print to 180 dpi <ESC>[g<n1>;<n2><12>...
  • Page 133 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>[<n ;<n >SP D Select font 1> <ESC>[<n ;<n >SP G Set character/line spacing 1> <ESC>[<n1>;<n2>r Set top and bottom margin <ESC>[<n1>;<n2>s Set left and right margin <ESC>[<n> a Set relative horizontal position <ESC>[<n>...
  • Page 134 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>[<n> u Set horizontal tab <ESC>[<n> v Set vertical tab <ESC>\<n1>;<n2> Perform relative horizontal step <ESC>\<n1>;<n2> Transparent mode for the characters following <ESC>^ Transparent mode for the character following <ESC>_<n>...
  • Page 135 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>a<n> Select orientation <ESC>A<n> Line spacing n/60 inch <ESC>A<n> Prepare line spacing n/72 inch <ESC>b<m><0> Clear all tabs <ESC>b<m><n><0> Set vertical tabs in channels <ESC>B<0> Clear all vertical tabs <ESC>B<n1>...<n16><0>...
  • Page 136 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC><EM>2 Bin 2 (rear) (option) <ESC><EM>4 Select single sheet operation <ESC><EM>R Print page <ESC>F Bold OFF <ESC>g Set character pitch to 15 cpi <ESC>G Set double stroke <ESC>H Reset double stroke <ESC>H Set horizontal tab at current printhead position <ESC>j<n>...
  • Page 137 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>o Character generator LS3 <ESC>O Reset perforation skip <ESC>p<n> Proportional font ON/OFF <ESC>pn Proportional font ON/OFF <ESC>P Set character pitch to 10 cpi (Pica) <ESC>P<n> Proportional font ON/OFF <ESC>Q<35> Deselect printer <ESC>Q<n>...
  • Page 138 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>R10 Epson character set Denmark II <ESC>R11 Epson character set Spain II <ESC>R12 Epson character set Latin america <ESC>R13 Epson character set Korea <ESC>R64 Epson character set Legal <ESC>S<n> Superscript or subscript ON <ESC><SI>...
  • Page 139 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <ESC>X<n><m> Set left and right margin <ESC>Y<n1>;<n2> Set graphics print to 120 dpi <ESC>Z<n1>;<n2> Set graphics print to 240 dpi <ESC>+ F Assign character set G3 <ESC>| Character generator LS3R <ESC>} Character generator LS2R <ESC>~...
  • Page 140 Reference manual Emulations Epson Epson MTPL Code Function XL24 LQ-2550 LQ-2170 <VT> Vertical tab jump <VTS> Set tab stop at current vertical position PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 141: Barcode

    Reference manual Emulations Barcode Even the standard version of your printer has the possibility of using up to 22 different barcodes. Barcode mode can be accessed within every emulation. The user can decide whether barcode is activated permanently or activated depending on the situation by means of an escape sequence.
  • Page 142 Reference manual Emulations The information to be printed is transmittted in a “bracket” (DC4). A control sequence (Header) defines the parameters of the used bar- code once (e.g. type, ratio, etc.). If no header is defined, the information in the “bracket” will be printed in Code 2/5 Matrix.

  • Page 143: Us Postnet Barcode

    Reference manual Emulations US Postnet Barcode Postnet is a special US-American type of barcode. It is printed in charac- ter size. Numeric values from 0 to 9 are printable. After activating this barcode type, numeric characters from 0 (hex. 30) to 9 (hex.

  • Page 144: Lc Printing

    Reference manual Emulations LC printing Certain professional applications may require unusually large character sizes. Therefore your printer has the possibility of scaling standard size characters up to factor 99 by means of control sequences. The Header sequence defines the parameters (e.g. height) once. This definition remains until the printer is switched off.

  • Page 145: List Of Additional Command Codes

    Reference manual Emulations List of additional Sequences Control codes Function command codes <ESC>[?10~ — Barcode Off <ESC>[?11~ — Barcode On <ESC> PSC 0 <ESC> \ — Unsecured mode <ESC> PSC 1 <ESC> \ — Secured mode <ESC> PLS 01 <ESC> \ —...
  • Page 146 Reference manual Emulations Header Function <DLE> [!] nn EM LCP header [ ] = optional nn = factor <SUB> [F] a [nn][;xyz][;p] EM Barcode header [ ] = optional = Barcode type = 0: Barcode horizontal = 9: Barcode vertical Additional information is provided in the Barcode Programmer’s Application Manual...

  • Page 147: Configuring The Printer For Your Computer

    Reference manual Emulations Configuring the printer for Due to the great number of applications available on the market today, your computer we cannot give you detailed help for every program. Therefore please refer to your software manuals for how to install your printer with your programs.

  • Page 148: Character Sets

    Reference manual Character sets Character sets This chapter shows the MTPL character sets and contains a list of all available character sets which can be selected via control panel or by escape sequences. Note that MTPL sequences are available in all emulation modes. The following example shows you how to find the hexadecimal value for a character from the symbol set tables.
  • Page 149 Reference manual Character sets MTPL character set (charset = standard) PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 150: Mtpl International Substitution Characters

    Reference manual Character sets MTPL international 35 36 64 91 92 93 94 96 123 124 125 126 substitution characters 23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E US ASCII UK ASCII Swedish German Portuguese French Italian Spanish Norwegian...

  • Page 151: Ocra Character Set

    Reference manual Character sets OCR-A character set PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 152: Ocrb Character Set

    Reference manual Character sets OCR-B character set PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 153: Available Character Sets

    Reference manual Character sets Available character sets The following list shows all available character sets which can be selected via control panel or by escape sequences ISO and MTPL Epson ISO 8859-1 E-US ASCII Table 437 (USA) ISO 8859-1 SAP E-France Table 850 (European Latin 1) ISO 8859-2...

  • Page 154: Interfaces

    Reference manual Interfaces Interfaces Your matrix printer offers the possibility of operating either via a parallel or via a optional serial interface. This appendix informs you about the parallel Centronics compatible interface and the serial interface type RS232C/V.24 and describes the communication between your computer and the printer.

  • Page 155: Parallel Interface

    Reference manual Interfaces Parallel interface The bidirectional parallel interface offers the so called “nibble” mode of the IEEE1284 interface norm. This enables installation in accordance with Win 95 “Plug & Play”. The standard parallel interface is able to transfer data at a speed of max. 30,000 bytes per second.
  • Page 156 Reference manual Interfaces Direction Connector no. Signal Printer– PC ↔ PAPER EMPTY (PE) ↔ SELECT ↔ AUTO FEED (active low) Not used  SIGNAL GROUND  CHASSIS GROUND  +5 V (I = 500 mA)  19 – 30 SIGNAL GROUND ←...

  • Page 157: Serial Interface V.24/Rs232C

    Reference manual Interfaces Serial interface Type RS232C interface V.24/RS232C Synchronization Asynchronous Transmission rate 600 Baud to 19.200 Baud Signal status Low: 0.0 V to +0.4 V High: +2.4 V to +5.0 V Connection cable up to 15 m length Interface connections ITT Cannon connector , series DB-9 S Transmission protocol XON/XOFF, ENQ/STX, READY/BUSY,...

  • Page 158: Connector Assignment

    Reference manual Interfaces Connector assignment Connector no. Direction Signal → → ← ← → ←  Signal Ground SG  Shield Frame Ground FG Transmission length: max. 15 m PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 159: Interface Cable (Serial Interface)

    Reference manual Interfaces Interface cable The cables used must be shielded. The cable shield must be connected to the connector shield on both ends. (serial interface) PC/AT (9-pin) Printer (9-pin) DTR/RDY PC/AT (25-pin) Printer (9-pin) DTR/RDY It depends on the menu setting whether DTR or RDY is active at pin 4.

  • Page 160: Input Signals

    Reference manual Interfaces Input signals Signal Function Clear to Send Data Set Ready Receive Data Output signals Signal Function Data Terminal Ready Request to Send READY Ready to receive data Transmit Data PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 161: Memory Mode Xon/Xoff

    Reference manual Interfaces Memory mode XON/XOFF The received characters are stored in a FIFO buffer (first in/first out). The characters are processed in this buffer. The buffer capacity can be adjusted from 0 to 128 Kb. If the buffer is full, the interface signals NOT READY (signal acknow- ledgement: Level 1, -12 V) and XOFF (hex.

  • Page 162: Extended Menu Functions With The Enq/Stx, Etx/Ack And Ack/Nak Protocols Selected

    Reference manual Interfaces Extended menu functions with Interf. the ENQ/STX, ETX/ACK and ACK/NAK protocols selected Buffer Serial Baud Format Special Protocol XON/XOFF ROBUST XON/OXFF ENQ/STX ETX/ACK ACK/NAK ErrMode Blockend Remote Handthr. 1) This menu option is only displayed if either ENQ/STX, ETX/ACK or ACK/NAK proto- col is active.

  • Page 163: Enq/Stx Protocol

    Reference manual Interfaces ENQ/STX protocol In addition to this XON/XOFF message, the possibility exists of re- questing a status byte from the printer using the ENQ code (hex. 05, dec. 5). The STX code (hex 02, dec. 2) is used to clear any error messages (parity error, buffer overflow).

  • Page 164: Etx/Ack Protocol

    Reference manual Interfaces ETX/ACK protocol ETX (hex03) Block end character ACK (hex06) Acknowledgement informing the host that further data may be transmitted. XON/XOFF This protocol is used in addition to data flow control and printer status handling. HandThr.=ON An ETX is not acknowledged by ACK before all previous- ly arrived data have been printed.
  • Page 165 Reference manual Interfaces HandThr.=OFF The STX, ENQ, ETX, DEL characters are filtered out from the data stream at the interface and used for control. XON/XOFF control is not available with the ACK/NAK protocol. PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 166: Add Entry To The Autoexec.bat

    Reference manual Interfaces Add entry to the AUTOEXEC.BAT To use the serial interface of your PC, you must add the following mode commands to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file: mode com1:9600,n,8,1,p mode lpt1:= com1: This mode command is only necessary when data is not to be trans- mitted directly to COM1 or another serial interface.

  • Page 167: Specification

    Reference manual Specification Specification Printer specifications Printer system Serial impact matrix printer Printhead with 24 needles ∅ 0.25 mm bidirectional printing Print speed and character matrices DPQ = Draft 400 cps / 10.0 cpi 12 x 12 (Data Print Quality) 480 cps / 12.0 cpi 12 x 10 600 cps / 15.0 cpi...
  • Page 168 Reference manual Specification 180 cps / 10,0 cpi 24 x 18 (Near Letter Quality) 220 cps / 12,0 cpi 24 x 15 270 cps / 15,0 cpi 16 x 12* 270 cps / 15,0 cpi 24 x 12 150 cps / 17,1 cpi 24 x 18 180 cps / 20,0 cpi 24 x 15...
  • Page 169 DLL is standard Barcodes (standard) 22 + Large Character Printing (LCP) (see Barcode Emulations Standard – MTPL (Tally Printer Language) – Epson LQ-2550/LQ-2170 – IBM Proprinter XL24e / IBM XL24 + AGM Optional on request Resolution 60 to 360 dpi horizontal...
  • Page 170 Reference manual Specification Self-test ASCII test Hex-dump Fault display Ribbon test Printer buffer 64 KB max. Panel LCD display, 2 x 16 digits 6 function keys: – Online – Setup – 4 softkeys Noise Sound pressure level = 53 dB(A) with Sans Serif (ISO 7779[1988]) Sound power level = 7,2 B(A) Continuous operation...
  • Page 171 Reference manual Specification Dimensions Narrow printer Wide printer Width 424 mm 600 mm Height 300 mm 300 mm Depth 399 mm 399 mm Weight Narrow printer Wide printer 10.5 kg 13.2 kg Paper feed Feed speed 4"/sec Feed first line (6 lpi) 60 ms View position 4"/sec...
  • Page 172 Reference manual Specification Service life Printhead 250 million /DPQ 12 x 12 Matrix Ribbon Narrow printer : 3.5 million characters Wide printer : 5.0 million characters Environmental conditions Operation Temperature +10° to +35°C Rel. humidity 16 to 73% Climate IEC 721-3-7, Class 7K1 Storage Temperature -5°...

  • Page 173: Interface Specifications

    Reference manual Specification Interface specifications Parallel interface bidirectional Type of data 8-bit parallel interface (Centronics compatible) transmission IEEE-1284; Nibble mode Transmission rate Max. 30 KHz Signal status Low: 0.0 V to +0.4 V High: +2.4 V to +5.0 V Connection cable Material AWG no.
  • Page 174 Reference manual Specification Serial interface Type RS232C interface Synchronization Asynchronous Transmission rate 600 bauds to 19,200 bauds Signal status OFF = Mark = log. 1 = -3 V to -15 V ON = Space = log. 0 = +3 V to +15 V Connection cable Length up to 15 m Interface connections...

  • Page 175: Paper Specifications

    Reference manual Specification Paper specifications Maximum printing width for narrow printer: 203,20 mm all paper paths wide printer: 345,44 mm Continuous paper tractor 1, single-layer Weight 60 to 120 g/m Paper width 76 to 278 mm (narrow printer) 76 to 420 mm (wide printer) Form length 76 to 559 mm Continuous paper tractor 1,...
  • Page 176 Reference manual Specification Single sheet, manual single sheet feeder, single-layer Weight 80 to 120 g/m Paper width 76 to 2784 mm (narrow printer) 76 to 420 mm (wide printer) Form length 76 to 305 mm Single sheet, manual single sheet feeder, multi-layer (to be tested individually!) Copies 1 + 5...
  • Page 177 Reference manual Specification Printing paper Recycling paper made of 100% waste paper (to DIN 19 309) can be processed Set of forms Sets of forms may be used only if the top edge is bound. The binding edge should be as soft as possible.

  • Page 178: Options And Accessories

    Reference manual Options and Accessories Options and Accessories Options The following options can be ordered for your printer: Automatic single sheet feeder, The automatic single sheet feeder is suitable for single sheets and sets of forms with 1 + 3 forms. Paper formats with a width of 100 to 223 mm front (ASF-F) (narrow printer) or 365 mm (wide printer) may be used.

  • Page 179: Tractor 3, Rear

    Reference manual Options and Accessories Tractor 3, rear The push tractor is suitable for fanfold paper and sets of forms with 1 + 1 forms. Paper formats with a width of 76 to 264 mm (narrow printer) or 406 mm (wide printer) may be used. Each format in between can be set.

  • Page 180: Automatic Single Sheet Feeder, Front (Asf-F)

    Reference manual Options and Accessories Automatic single sheet feeder, front (ASF-F) Preparing the printer Switch the printer on. Enter setup mode, select the PapOpt menu option and activate the ASF-F parameter. Subsequently select the ASF-F either in setup mode (see chapter The menu ) or via the paper source quick se- lection function (see chapter Settings [I] ,...

  • Page 181: Installing The Asf-F

    Reference manual Options and Accessories Installing the ASF-F Insert the two paper support brackets into the openings provided in the paper guides. Mount the paper support(s) to the holder (the narrow printer is provided with one, the wide printer with two paper supports).
  • Page 182 Reference manual Options and Accessories Insert the single sheet feeder with the pins on the left and right in parallel to the stop into the guides provi- ded on the printer. Press the single sheet feeder down on the left and right until the front pins click into place on the left and right.

  • Page 183: Inserting Paper

    Reference manual Options and Accessories Inserting paper For more rigid paper, we recommend to remove the tear rail for fanfold paper in order to increase the stacking capacity. Align the left-hand paper guide with the mark for the left-hand printing position to ensure that the first character is printed on the paper.
  • Page 184 Reference manual Options and Accessories Align the paper support(s) with the centre of the pa- per stack. Adjust the left and right extensions to the paper length. Adjust the right-hand paper guide to the width of the paper used. Close the fixing lever Press the Online key to set the printer to ready sta- tus.

  • Page 185: Automatic Single Sheet Feeder, Rear (Asf-R)

    Reference manual Options and Accessories Automatic single sheet feeder, rear (ASF-R) Preparing the printer Select the ASF-R either in setup mode (see chapter The menu ) or via the paper source quick selection function (see chapter Settings [I] , Paper path quick selection ) or via an application program.
  • Page 186 Reference manual Options and Accessories Press the two slide latches, raise the top cover an angle of 90 degrees relative to the printer top side and remove it Raise the rear printer cover until it is aligned with the printer top side and remove it upwards at an angle PRINT BACK...
  • Page 187 Reference manual Options and Accessories Insert the single sheet feeder exactly in parallel with the printer in such a way that the recesses on the left and right of the single sheet feeder match the projec- tions provided in the printer. PRINT BACK QUIT...
  • Page 188 Reference manual Options and Accessories Press the single sheet feeder down until it clicks into place (approx. 5 mm). PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 189: Inserting Paper

    Reference manual Options and Accessories Inserting paper Align the left-hand paper guide (viewed from the front side of the printer) with the mark for the left- hand printing position to ensure that the first character is printed on the paper. Paper guide Paper Mark...
  • Page 190 Reference manual Options and Accessories Align the paper support(s) with the centre of the pa- per stack. Adjust the left and right extensions to the paper length. Adjust the right-hand paper guide to the width of the paper used. Close the fixing lever PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 191: Tractor 2

    Reference manual Options and Accessories It is recommended to remove the tear edge from the top cover when using thick forms. To remove the tear edge, hold it in the middle and pull it towards the rear until the locking tabs slide out of their loca- tions.

  • Page 192: Installing The Tractor 2

    Reference manual Options and Accessories Installing the tractor 2 Raise the front cover. Installation must be performed with the gear on the tractor on the left side. Insert the tractor 2 with the pins on the left and right in parallel to the stop into the guides provided on the printer.

  • Page 193: Tractor 3

    Reference manual Options and Accessories Tractor 3 Preparing the printer Select the Tractor3 parameter with the paper path quick selection featu- re (see chapter Settings [I] , Paper path quick selection ), in the Setup menu of the printer (see chapter The menu ) or via an application pro- gram.
  • Page 194 Reference manual Options and Accessories Installation must be performed with the gear on the tractor on the left side (viewed from the front side of the printer). Insert the tractor 3 with the pins on the left and right in parallel to the stop into the guides provided on the printer.

  • Page 195: Paper Specifications

    Reference manual Options and Accessories Paper specifications Continuous paper, tractor 2, single-layer Weight 60 to 120 g/m Paper width 76 to 264 mm (narrow printer) 76 to 406 mm (wide printer) Form length 76 to 559 mm Continuous paper, tractor 2, multi-layer (to be tested individually!) Copies...
  • Page 196 Reference manual Options and Accessories Continuous paper, tractor 3, single-layer Weight 60 to 90 g/m 76 to 264 mm (narrow printer) Paper width 76 to 406 mm (wide printer) Form length 76 to 559 mm Continuous paper, tractor 3, multi-layer (to be tested individually!) Copies 1 + 1...
  • Page 197 Reference manual Options and Accessories Single sheet, ASF-F, single-layer Weight 90 to 180 g/m 100 to 223 mm (narrow printer) Paper width 100 to 365 mm (wide printer) Form length 100 to 305 mm Single sheet, ASF-F, multi-layer (to be tested individually!) Copies 1 + 3 Weight of original...
  • Page 198 Reference manual Options and Accessories Single sheet, ASF-R, single-layer Weight 80 to 90 g/m 100 to 223 mm (narrow printer) Paper width 100 to 356 mm (wide printer) Form length 100 to 305 mm Single sheet, ASF-R, multi-layer (to be tested individually!) Copies 1 + 2 Weight of original...

  • Page 199: Accessories

    Reference manual Options and Accessories Accessories Ribbon cassettes The following ribbon cassettes may be ordered: Ribbon cassette black, narrow printer Part no.: 060 426 Ribbon cassette black, wide printer Part no.: 060 425 Optional paper support Part no.: 052 127 Programmer’s application Programmer’s application manual Epson Part no.: 379 302...

  • Page 200: Dots Within Characters Are Missing

    Reference manual Index Index Connector assignment Accessories Cover open ACK/NAK protocol CX-bid Add entry to the AUTOEXEC.BAT Additional display messages Automatic single sheet feeder, front (ASF-F) 169, 171 Dots within characters are missing Automatic single sheet feeder, rear (ASF-R) 169, 176 Available character sets Eject Error Emulations...
  • Page 201 Reference manual Index Fanfold paper Key functions when turning on the printer Frame Error Functions and Adjustments LC printing Leftzon List of additional command codes General List of available barcodes List of available control codes Handling Load Error Hardware Alarm Load paper from ...
  • Page 202 Reference manual Index Moving the paper to the tear position Parallel interface MTPL Parity Error MTPL international substitution characters Park position MTPL sequences Physlm MTPL character set (charset = standard) Placing your printer Platen Preparing the printer 171, 176, 182, 184 OCR-A character set Press any key OCR-B character set...
  • Page 203 Reference manual Index The control panel The display is lit, but the printer does not print Save settings The display remains dark Selecting character density and font temporarily The first line is not completely printed out at the top Selecting the LC display language The LC display Serial interface V.24/RS232C The Menu...
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