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  • Page 1 2150 Reference manual Matrix printer 2250 PRINT BACK QUIT...
  • Page 2 Reference manual Table of contents PRINT BACK Printer at a glance Paperways Installation Unpacking the printer Placing your printer Checking the printer voltage 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Reference manual PRINT BACK 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 Enabling access to menu mode Calling up the menu Menu configurations...
  • Page 4 Reference manual PRINT BACK Extended settings 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 Increasing the print head gap (Head up) Paper width (Pagewid)
  • Page 5 Reference manual PRINT BACK Loading firmware Troubleshooting 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 PRINT BACK Eject Error Load paper from … Additional display messages Press any key Loading Default Only available in Epson mode Park position Tear paper off Load paper from … Care and maintenance Replacing the fuse Cleaning the housing Cleaning the interior Platen Ribbon...
  • Page 7 Reference manual PRINT BACK Emulations General Escape sequences What are escape sequences? MTPL sequences What are control codes? The $$ procedure How are escape sequences used? MTPL Example in BASIC Example in Pascal List of available control codes Barcode List of available barcodes US Postnet Barcode LC printing List of additional command codes...
  • Page 8 Reference manual PRINT BACK Character sets MTPL standard character set MTPL international substitution characters OCRA character set OCRB character set Available character sets Interfaces Parallel interface Connector assignment Serial interface V.24/RS232C Connector assignment Interface cable (serial interface) Input signals Output signals Memory mode XON/XOFF Memory mode Robust XON/XOFF Extended menu functions with the ENQ/STX, ETX/ACK and...
  • Page 9 Reference manual PRINT BACK Specification Printer specifications Interface specifications Paper specifications Options and Accessories Options Automatic single sheet feeder, front (ASF-F) Automatic single sheet feeder, rear (ASF-R) Tractor 2, front Tractor 3, rear Others Automatic single sheet feeder, front (ASF-F) Preparing the printer Installing the ASF-F Inserting paper...
  • Page 10 Reference manual PRINT BACK Tractor 3 Preparing the printer Installing the tractor 3 Paper specifications Accessories Ribbon cassettes Serial interface adapter Programmer’s application manuals Index Table of contents QUIT...

  • Page 11: Printer At A Glance

    Reference manual Printer at a glance Printer at a glance Paper support Top cover Ribbon cassette 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 12 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 13: Tractor

    Reference manual Paperways Tractor 2 and tractor 3: option, modular PRINT BACK Printer at a glance Standard printer: Tractor 1 Single sheet Optionen: Tractor 2 Tractor 3 ASF-F ASF-R If you install the ASF-F feeder, the paper sources Trac2 and Single are omitted. QUIT...

  • Page 14: 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 15: Placing Your Printer

    Reference manual Placing your printer STOP PRINT BACK 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 16 Reference manual PRINT BACK 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 17: Checking The Printer Voltage

    Reference manual Checking the printer voltage STOP PRINT BACK Make sure that the device has been set to the correct voltage (e.g. 230 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.
  • Page 18 Reference manual Installation Use a suitable object (e.g. a screwdriver, but never a pencil) to set the slide switch on the left at the bot- tom of the printer to the correct voltage. PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Printer

    Reference manual Installation Connecting the printer Connect the power cable to the power inlet of the printer. Connect the power cable plug to a mains socket. PRINT BACK QUIT...
  • Page 20 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: Online Mode

    Reference manual Online mode Online Tractor1 Tear Online Setup PRINT BACK 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): Activates the tear function when fanfold paper is loaded (see Moving the paper to the tear position If Load is displayed above this key, no paper is loaded in the printer;...

  • Page 25: Offline Mode

    Reference manual Offline mode Offline Tractor1 Park Load Load Online Setup PRINT BACK 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): Clears the paper path with paper loaded and activates paper path quick selection (see...

  • Page 26: Setup Mode

    Reference manual Setup mode Adjust Paperway Menu Char Online Setup PRINT BACK In this mode, the following settings are available: Setup key: Sets the printer to setup mode, in which the following settings can be selected: Menu key (1): Other menu settings. Adjust key (2): Setting the tear position, first printing line and print head gap.

  • Page 27: Messages In The Lc Display

    Reference manual Messages in the LC display Message Eject error Hardware Alarm Head hot Initializing Load error Loading default Load paper from Parity error Park position Press any key Selftest Tear Paper off PRINT BACK If the printer detects an internal fault or user error or if it expects you to do something, a message will appear in the LC display.

  • Page 28: Key Functions When Turning On The Printer

    Reference manual Key functions when turning on the printer PRINT BACK You can activate one of the functions below by keeping the correspond- 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 29: Changing The Ribbon Cassette

    Reference manual Changing the ribbon cassette PRINT BACK 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 30 Reference manual PRINT BACK 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 31 Reference manual PRINT BACK 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.
  • Page 32 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 33 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 34: Paper Path Quick Selection

    Reference manual Settings (I) Paper path quick selection Offline Tractor1 Park Load Online Setup PRINT BACK This section describes how to set the paper type, the character density and the fonts. You can change the paper type either from an application program, by means of the paper path quick selection feature or in the Setup menu.
  • Page 35 Reference manual Single Tractor1 Single Tractor1 ASF-R ASF-R Next Next Online Online Setup Setup Load paper from Online Single Setup Online Single Load Online Setup PRINT BACK Use one of the marked keys to select the desired paper path, for example, Single.

  • Page 36: Selecting Character Density And Font Temporarily

    Reference manual Selecting character density and font temporarily Adjust Paperway Menu Char Online Setup Font Online Setup 10 CPI < > Exit Online Setup PRINT BACK You can use the CPI key in setup mode to select the number of charac- ters per inch to be printed.
  • Page 37 Reference manual ROMAN < > Exit Online Setup Adjust Paperway Menu Char Online Setup PRINT BACK If you pressed the Font key, use the font. Confirm the selection by pressing the Set key. You can cancel the selection and leave the setting unchanged by pres- sing the Exit key.

  • Page 38: Loading Paper

    Reference manual Loading paper Fanfold paper PRINT BACK 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). Remove the paper support for single sheets. Make sure that the printer is set for fanfold paper printing.
  • Page 39 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 40 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 41 Reference manual PRINT BACK 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 42 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 43 Reference manual Online Online Setup Setup PRINT BACK 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 display.

  • Page 44: Single Sheets

    Reference manual Loading paper Single sheets If required, install the paper support. 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.
  • Page 45 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 46 Reference manual Online Single Load Online Setup PRINT BACK Insert the single sheet into the input tray as far as possible. Press the Online key to set the printer to ready status. The sheet is automatically loaded when the printer is in online mode and receives data from the computer.

  • Page 47: Handling

    Reference manual Handling Paper transport Offline Tractor1 Park LF/FF Online Setup PRINT BACK 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 necessary. 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 48: Moving The Paper To The Tear Position

    Reference manual Moving the paper to the tear position Online Tractor1 Tear Online Setup Tear position Tractor1 Online Setup Online Tear Online Exit Setup PRINT BACK You can use the Tear key to move the paper to the tear position. Make sure that the printer is in online mode.

  • Page 49: Settings (Ii)

    Reference manual Settings (II) Setting the print head gap Adjust Paperway Menu Char Online Setup PRINT BACK This section describes how to set the print head gap, the tear position and the first printing line. The printer features automatic print head gap adjustment to the thick- ness of the paper used (called AGA function in the following).
  • Page 50 Reference manual Online Head Tear Setup Head= 0 < > Exit Online Setup PRINT BACK Press the Head key. < > Use the key to set the range within which the automatic gap adjustment is to be corrected. You can select a value from -10 to +10. Negative values reduce the head distance, positive values increase it.

  • Page 51: Setting The Tear Position

    Reference manual Setting the tear position Adjust Paperway Online Menu Char Setup Head Tear Online Setup TearAdj= 00/72"* < > Exit Online Setup PRINT BACK If the tear position of the paper is not aligned with the tear edge of the printer, you can adjust it.

  • Page 52: Setting The First Printing Line (Tof)

    Reference manual Setting the first printing line (TOF) Adjust Paperway Online Menu Char Setup Head Tear Online Setup PRINT BACK You can use the TOF function for setting the position of the first printing 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 53 Reference manual FormAdj= 12/72"* < > Exit Online Setup First printing line, default First printing line, default 0–220/72" 0–220/72" Readjusted first printing line Readjusted first printing line PRINT BACK < > Press the key to move the first printing line to the desired position. You can set values in the range from 0 to 220/72"...

  • Page 54: The Menu

    Reference manual The Menu Programming via the control panel PRINT BACK Apart from being able to control your printer via the applications software 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 55: Enabling Access To Menu Mode

    Reference manual Enabling access to menu mode Calling up the menu Adjust Paperway Menu Char Online Setup PRINT BACK The menu may have been disabled at the factory for some country-spe- cific models. You can do this using the MenLock parameter from within the menu itself.

  • Page 56: Menu Configurations

    Reference manual ➤ Menu configurations ➤ Status page PRINT BACK 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 a which shows you the printer’s default settings.
  • Page 57 Reference manual Online Tractor1 Tear Online Setup Adjust Paperway Menu Char Online Setup Print Menu Back Next Online Setup PRINT BACK Select Setup mode (press Setup key). Select Menu mode (press key under Menu). Select Menu again (press key under Menu). Now the following message appears in the LC display: The Menu QUIT...

  • Page 58: Menu Handling

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

  • Page 59: Save Settings

    Reference manual Save settings PRINT BACK 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 current setting is 6 lpi).

  • Page 60: Selecting The Lc Display Language

    Reference manual Selecting the LC display language Online Tractor1 Tear Online Setup Adjust Paperway Menu Char Online Setup PRINT BACK This section describes how to make settings in the menu, using the se- lection of the national language as an example. This example shows how to change from the English language to the German language.
  • Page 61 Reference manual Print Menu Online Back Next Setup MenLock Language Back Next Online Setup English < > Exit Online Setup PRINT BACK Press the key Next several times until the display indicates Language. Select the key Language. The display now changes to Parameter mode and indicates English in the top line.

  • Page 62: Terminating Setup Mode

    Reference manual German Online < > Exit Setup Ges.Men Sprache Rück Online Setup Terminating Setup mode PRINT BACK Save your selection by pressing the key Set. An acoustic signal verifies this action. You can exit Parameter mode without saving a setting by pressing the key Exit (the old setting is retained).

  • Page 63: Menu Structure

    Reference manual Menu structure PRINT BACK The menu structure of your printer may be slightly different from the ex- ample shown here, depending on the printer software. The Menu 1) only if ENQ/STX, ETX/ACK or ACK/NAK protocol is selected 2) only with optional tractor 3) only with optional ASF QUIT...

  • Page 64: Menu Description Table

    Reference manual Menu description table Parameter group Parameter Print (none) Menu Load Menu = 1* Load Menu = 2 Load Menu = 3 Reset Reset Menu 1 Reset Menu 1 No Yes Quietm. Off* PRINT BACK Description 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.
  • Page 65 Reference manual Parameter group Parameter Font Draft* Draft Copy Roman NLQ Roman LQ Roman PS NLQ Roman PS LQ Sans Serif NLQ Sans Serif LQ S Serif PS NLQ S Serif PS LQ Courier NLQ Courier LQ OCR-B NLQ OCR-B LQ OCR-A NLQ OCR-A LQ Courier...
  • Page 66 Reference manual Parameter group Parameter 5 CPI, 6 CPI, 7.5 CPI, 8.6 CPI, 10 CPI*, 12 CPI, 15 CPI, 17.1 CPI, 20 CPI 2 LPI, 3 LPI, 4 LPI 6 LPI*, 8 LPI, 12 LPI Skip Skip = 0.0 Inch* Skip = 0.5 Inch Skip = 1.0 Inch Skip = 1.5 Inch...
  • Page 67 Reference manual Parameter group Parameter Bidir Bidir = On* Bidir = Off Serial Baud Baud = Baud = 1200 Baud = 2400 Baud = 4800 Baud = 9600* Baud = 19200 Format 7 Bit No 2 Stop 7 Bit Even 1 Stop 7 Bit Odd 1 Stop 7 Bit Even 2 Stop 7 Bit Odd 2 Stop...
  • Page 68 Reference manual Parameter group Parameter Special ErrMode ErrMode = On ErrMode = Off* Blockend Blockend = On Blockend = Off* Remote Remote = On Remote = Off* Handthr Handthr = On Handthr = Off* Protocol XON/XOFF* Robust XON/XOFF ENQ/STX ETX/ACK ACK/NAK DTR = DTR* DTR = READY...
  • Page 69 Reference manual Parameter group Parameter Buffer Buffer = 0 KB* Buffer = 16 KB Buffer = 32 KB Buffer = 48 KB Buffer = 64 KB CG-Tab CG-Tab = Graphic* CG-Tab = DLL CG-Tab = Italic CharSet Standard Extended* Country E-US ASCII* E-France E-German...
  • Page 70 Reference manual Parameter group Parameter Country ISO 8859-1 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 Cro-ASCII Table 437 Table 850 Table 852 Table 857 Table 860...
  • Page 71 Referenzhandbuch Parameter group Parameter Country Table 865 Table 866 (continued) 866 Bulgaria Table 1250 Table 1251 Table 1252 Table 1254 Sl.Zero Sl.Zero = On Sl.Zero = Off* Auto-CR Auto-CR = On* Auto-CR = Off Auto-LF Auto-LF = On Auto-LF = Off* MenLock MenLock = Off MenLock = Menu*...
  • Page 72 Reference manual Parameter group Parameter Language English* German French Italian Spanish Paper Single Tract1 ASF-R ASF-F Trac2 Trac3 Formlen Lines PRINT BACK Description The menu can be shown in five languages on the LC display. Selects the paper parameters Formlen, FormAdj and Head (only if AGA = Off!) separately for each paper source in the current menu (1 to 3).
  • Page 73 Reference manual Parameter group Parameter Formlen No format Standard DIN A3 DIN A4 DIN A5 DIN B5 DIN B6 DIN C6 Executive Letter Legal FormAdj FormAdj = 0/72" FormAdj = 1/72" FormAdj = 220/72" Head Head = 0 Head = 18* Head = 100 PRINT BACK...
  • Page 74 Reference manual Parameter group Parameter AutoTear View/Tear = Off* View = 1s View = 3s View = 6s Tear = 1s Tear = 3s Tear = 6s Tear at TOF Width Width = 8 Inch Width = 13.2 Inch Width = 13.6 Inch* PRINT BACK Description...
  • Page 75 Reference manual Parameter group Parameter Barcode On/Off* Barmode Secured Unsecured* FFmode On/Off* PRINT BACK Description 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 76 Reference manual Parameter group Parameter PapOpt ASF-R ASF-R=installed* ASF-R=not installed ASF-F ASF-F=installed ASF-F=not installed* Trak2 Trac2=installed* Trac2=not installed Trak3 Trac3=installed* Trac3=not installed AutoTRA AutoTRA=Off* AutoTRA=T1=T2 AutoTRA=T1=T2=T3 AutoASF AutoASF=Off* AutoASF=On PRINT BACK Description Selection of the optional sheet feeders (ASF) and the optional tractors (see paperways ASF-R: Automatic sheet feeder at rear side of the printer ASF-F: Automatic sheet feeder at front side of the printer...
  • Page 77 Reference manual The Menu Menu settings (example) PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 78: Extended Settings

    Reference manual Extended settings Test functions Testmode Online Initializing ... Setup PRINT BACK 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 79: Functions And Adjustments

    Reference manual Functions and Adjustments PRINT BACK This test menu contains three test functions (ASCII 80, ASCII 136, 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 80 Reference manual ASCII test with 80 or 136 characters per line ASCII80 ASCII136 Back Next H-Dump Back Next Forml AGA Back Next Paphand CX-bid Back Next Wrap Sound Back Next Single Pap.back Back Next HvyForm Back Next SleepMod Back PRINT BACK Interface test Setting default form length and the Automatic Gap Adjustment for the print...

  • Page 81: Printer Self-Test (Rolling Ascii)

    Reference manual Printer self-test (Rolling ASCII) Testmode Online Initializing ... Setup ASCII80 ASCII136 Back Next Online Setup PRINT BACK To check operational readiness, your printer contains a self-test routine which allows testing of the printer configuration, the print quality and cor- rect operation of your printer.
  • Page 82 Reference manual Adjust Paperway Menu Char Online Setup Testmode Park LF/FF Online Setup PRINT BACK It is also possible to change to Setup mode when you are in Rolling test mode if you want to change the configuration for the test printout. To do this, press the key Setup.

  • Page 83: 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. Exiting Rolling ASCII test The self-Rolling ASCII test mode test mode can only be terminated by mode switching off your printer.

  • Page 84: Interface Test (Hex-Dump)

    Reference manual Interface test (Hex-Dump) Printout in Hex-Dump ASCII80 ASCII136 Back Next Online Setup PRINT BACK 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 85 Reference manual H-Dump Online Back Next Setup Offline H-Dump Park LF/FF Online Setup PRINT BACK If you press the key H-Dump you select the H-Dump mode and Offline H-Dump is shown on the display. Put the printer into Online H-Dump mode by pressing the key Online. The printer is now ready to receive data from the computer and to print it out in plain text.

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 88: Setting The Formlen Function

    Reference manual Setting the Formlen function ASCII80 ASCII136 Back Next Online Setup Formlen AGA Online Back Next Setup PRINT BACK The Formlen function allows you to set the basic form length to meet your requirements. 12 inches are usual in Europe, as opposed to 11 in- ches in the USA.
  • Page 89 Reference manual Formlen=12" Online < > Exit Setup PRINT BACK Setting options: 12 inches or 11 inches Default setting: 12 inches for 220–240 V printers 11 inches for 120 V printers 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) settings by pressing all four function keys (see section when turning on the printer...

  • Page 90: Setting The Aga Function

    Reference manual Setting the AGA function Formlen AGA Online Back Next Setup Online Online Setup Setup PRINT BACK This function allows you to switch the Automatic Gap Adjustment (AGA) off or on. Select the AGA menu (3). Setting options: Off/once/always Default setting: always AGA=always: The printer checks the paper thickness: –...

  • Page 91: Setting The Paphand Function

    Reference manual Setting the Paphand function Paphand CX-bid Back Next Online Setup Head up Pagewid Back Next Online Setup PRINT BACK The Paphand group of menus improves the possibilities for the trouble- free printing of paper with properties likely to cause problems (perforations, carrier strips, etc.) or poor quality paper.

  • Page 92: Increasing The Printhead Gap (Head Up)

    Reference manual Increasing the printhead gap (Head up) Head up=Off < > Exit Online Setup 1 Top edge of form 4 Form separation perforation 2 Paper transport strip 5 Protected zone 3 Bottom edge of form 6 Transport holes PRINT BACK Setting options: On/Off Default setting: Off...

  • Page 93: Paper Width (Pagewid)

    Reference manual Paper width (Pagewid) Head up Pagewid Back Next Online Setup Pagewid=136/10"* Online < > Exit Setup PRINT BACK Select the Pagewid menu (3). Setting options: From 20 to 136 in 1/10 inch steps Default setting: 136/10 Zoll (136 characters at 10 characters/inch) This parameter determines the actual paper width.

  • Page 94: Left-Hand Area (Leftzon)

    Reference manual Left-hand area (Leftzon) Leftzon Rightzo Back Next Online Setup Leftzon=Off Online < > Exit Setup PRINT BACK Select the Leftzon menu (2). Setting options: On/Off Default setting: Off If the parameter is On, the printhead moves out of the perforation zone (area) on the left as long as the paper is being transported.

  • Page 95: Right-Hand Area (Rightzo)

    Reference manual Right-hand area (Rightzo) Leftzon Rightzo Back Next Online Setup Rightzo=Off < > Exit Online Setup PRINT BACK Select the Rightzo menu (3). Setting optionss: On/Off Default setting: Off If this parameter is On, the printhead moves out of the perforation zone on the right as long as the paper is being transported.

  • Page 96: Physical Left Margin (Physlm)

    Reference manual Physical left margin (Physlm) Physlm Back Next Online Setup Physlm= 0/10" * < > Exit Online Setup PRINT BACK Select the Physlm menu (2). Setting otpions: 0 to 30 in 1/10 inch steps Default setting: 0 1/10 inch Permanent (physical) setting of the left margin.

  • Page 97: Bidirectional Parallel Interface (Cx-Bid)

    Reference manual Bidirectional parallel interface (CX-bid) Paphand CX-bid Back Next Online Setup CX-bid=On Online < > Exit Setup PRINT BACK Select the CX-bid menu (3). Setting options: On/Off Default setting: On CX-bid = ON sets the parallel interface of the printer to bidirectional mode (IEEE 1284).

  • Page 98: Line Wrap (Wrap) / Beep At Paper End (Sound)

    Reference manual Line wrap (Wrap) Wrap Sound Back Next Online Setup Wrap=On < > Exit Online Setup Beep at paper end (Sound) Wrap Sound Back Next Online Setup PRINT BACK Select the Wrap menu (2). Setting options: On/Off Default setting: On 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 beginning of next line.

  • Page 99: Settings For Paper With Dark Back (Pap.back)

    Reference manual Sound=On Online < > Exit Setup Settings for paper with dark back (Pap.back) Single Online Online Setup Setup Pap.back=normal* Online < > Exit Setup PRINT BACK Setting options: On/Off Default setting: On When Sound = On, a beep is generated every second to notify that paper is empty.

  • Page 100: Deactivate Single Sheet Feeder (Single)

    Reference manual Deactivate single sheet feeder (Single) Single Pap.back Online Back Next Setup Single=On < > Exit Online Setup PRINT BACK Some printer models are designed for fanfold paper operation only and therefore do not feature a single sheet feeder. To prevent erroneous se- lection of the single sheet paper source, all sequences referring to the single sheet feeder can be deactivated by setting the Single menu option to Off.

  • Page 101: Setting For Printing Copy Paper (Hvyform)

    Reference manual Setting for printing copy paper (HvyForm) PRINT BACK Select the HvyForm menu (3). Setting options: On/Off Default setting: Off If you set HvyForm = ON, the printer prints the same line twice at double strike. This setting ensures that copy paper produces optimum results. With the Copy Draft, NLQ and LQ print qualities, the line is printed twice, however, at single strike.

  • Page 102: Reduced Power Consumption (Sleepmod)

    Reference manual ➤Reduced power consumption (SleepMod) SleepMod Online Back Next Setup SleepMod=On Online < > Exit Setup PRINT BACK Select the SleepMod menu (3). Setting options: On/Off Default setting: SleepMod = On reduces the electric power consumption of the printer in standby mode to ≤10 W.

  • Page 103: Loading Firmware

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

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    Reference manual Troubleshooting PRINT BACK 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 105: 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 106: The Display Remains Dark

    Reference manual The display remains dark PRINT BACK The printer is switched on, but nothing happens (nothing is displayed, no 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 107: The Display Is Lit, But The Printer Does Not Print

    Reference manual The display is lit, but the printer does not print PRINT BACK 1. Check that the printer is Online. If the displays shows Offline, then press the key Online. Try to print again. 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 108: Problems With The Paper Feed

    Reference manual Problems with the paper feed PRINT BACK The paper is not fed in. 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 109: Paper Jam (Fanfold Paper)

    Reference manual Paper jam (fanfold paper) PRINT BACK 1. Open the top cover. If a paper jam should occur, then remove the 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 110: Paper Jam (Single Sheets)

    Reference manual Paper jam (single sheets) Paper does not move to tear off position PRINT BACK Open the top cover and remove the paper manually or with the functions 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 111: Problems With The Print Quality

    Reference manual Problems with the print quality Print is too pale Smudged print PRINT BACK 1. The ribbon is used up or the ribbon cassette is not correctly fitted. Refer to 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 112: Prints Undefined Characters

    Reference manual Prints undefined characters The first line is not completely printed out at the top Dots within characters are missing PRINT BACK 1. Check that the interface plug is correctly connected to the computer and 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.

  • Page 113: Error Messages Via The Display

    Reference manual Error messages via the display Load paper from ... (toggling with Print) Printhead hot Parity Error PRINT BACK The paper has run out during operation. 1. The printer has been switched on, but no paper has been inserted. In- sert paper in the active sheet feeder.

  • Page 114: Frame Error

    Reference manual Frame Error Hardware Alarm Overrun Error PRINT BACK Transmission error (serial interface) Compare the format setting of your printer with the setting of your com- puter. Check the permissible cable length. See parity error. Try switching off and on. Check if changes to options have been previously carried out.

  • Page 115: Eject Error

    Reference manual Eject Error Load paper from … (toggling with: Online/Offline and a high whistle tone) Check ribbon PRINT BACK The printer cannot eject the paper or cannot place the paper in the park position. Check the following: Whether the paper path is blocked by a foreign object. Whether the paper is damaged.

  • Page 116: Additional Display Messages

    Reference manual Additional display messages Press any key Loading Default Only available in Epson mode Park position Tear paper off Load paper from … (toggling with: Online/Offline and a high whistle tone) PRINT BACK These are not error messages, they give operating instructions and infor- mation from the printer to the user.

  • Page 117: Care And Maintenance

    Reference manual Care and maintenance PRINT BACK 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 118: 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 119: Cleaning The Housing

    Reference manual Cleaning the housing Cleaning the interior PRINT BACK 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 Remove paper and dust (ribbon deposits) with a soft brush. Check that any paper has been removed from the tractors.

  • Page 120: 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 121: Ribbon

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

  • Page 122: Emulations

    Reference manual Emulations General Escape sequences PRINT BACK 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 or control codes tell the printer that the following transmitted code is a printer command and not a printable character.

  • Page 123: What Are Escape Sequences

    Reference manual What are escape sequences? MTPL sequences What are control codes? PRINT BACK Generally, an escape sequence consists of an ESCape control character (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 124: The $$ Procedure

    Reference manual The $$ procedure Example: PRINT BACK 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.

  • Page 125: How Are Escape Sequences Used

    Reference manual How are escape sequences used? PRINT BACK Escape sequences are transmitted to the printer by your computer soft- 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 126: Mtpl

    Reference manual MTPL Example in BASIC PRINT BACK 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 127: Example In Pascal

    Reference manual Example in Pascal Printout PRINT BACK 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. After the program has been completed the following text appears: 10 characters/inch 10 characters/inch 15 characters/inch Emulations QUIT...

  • Page 128: List Of Available Control Codes

    Reference manual List of available control codes Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK The following table shows sequences marked by a 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 Code...
  • Page 129 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <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 130 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <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>(‘...
  • Page 131 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <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>...
  • Page 132 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <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...
  • Page 133 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <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...
  • Page 134 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <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...
  • Page 135 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <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 136 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <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 137 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <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 138 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <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 139 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <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 140 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <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 141 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <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 142 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <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...
  • Page 143 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <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>...
  • Page 144 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <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>...
  • Page 145 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <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 146 Reference manual Epson Epson MTPL XL24e LQ-2550 LQ-2170 PRINT BACK Code Function <VT> Vertical tab jump <VTS> Set tab stop at current vertical position Emulations QUIT...

  • Page 147: Barcode

    Reference manual ➤Barcode List of available barcodes ■ PRINT BACK 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 148 Reference manual Emulations Additional information is provided in the Barcode Programmer’s Application Manual on this CD-ROM. PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 149: 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 150: Lc Printing

    Reference manual LC printing PRINT BACK 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 (LCP*). Two character sets are available: US ASCII and German The printout of LCP characters can be selected in all of the emula-...

  • Page 151: List Of Additional Command Codes

    Reference manual List of additional command codes PRINT BACK Sequences Control codes <ESC>[?10~ — <ESC>[?11~ — <ESC> PSC 0 <ESC> \ — <ESC> PSC 1 <ESC> \ — <ESC> PLS 01 <ESC> \ — <ESC> PLS 02 <ESC> \ — <ESC>[<n><SP>s —...
  • Page 152 Reference manual PRINT BACK Header <DLE> [!] nn EM <SUB> [F] a [nn][;xyz][;p] EM Additional information is provided in the Application Manual on this CD-ROM. Emulations Function LCP header [ ] = optional nn = factor Barcode header [ ] = optional = Barcode type = 0: Barcode horizontal = 9: Barcode vertical...

  • Page 153: Configuring The Printer For Your Computer

    Reference manual Configuring the printer for your computer PRINT BACK Due to the great number of applications available on the market today, 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 154: Character Sets

    Reference manual Character sets PRINT BACK 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 155: Mtpl Standard Character Set

    Reference manual MTPL character set (charset = standard) PRINT BACK Character sets QUIT...

  • Page 156: Mtpl International Substitution Characters

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

  • Page 157: Ocra Character Set

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

  • Page 158: Ocrb Character Set

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

  • Page 159: Available Character Sets

    Reference manual ➤Available character sets and Fonts ■ Non-scalable Fonts Character sets US ASCII UK ASCII French German Italian Swedish Norwegian Spanish Portuguese E-US ASCII E-France 1) including Courier IBM *1 only in 10 and 12 cpi *2 as with Sans Serif *3 as with Roman *4 only in 10 cpi PRINT BACK The following list includes all the character sets you can select from the...
  • Page 160 Reference manual Character sets E-German E-UK E-Denmark I E-Sweden E-Italy E-Spain I E-Japan E-Norway E-Denmark II E-Spain II E-L. America E-Korea E-Legal Cro-ASCII Table 437 Table 850 Table 852 1) including Courier IBM *1 only in 10 and 12 cpi *2 as with Sans Serif *3 as with Roman *4 only in 10 cpi PRINT BACK Draft...
  • Page 161 Reference manual Character sets Table 857 Table 858 Table 860 Table 861 Table 863 Table 865 Table 866 866 Bulgaria Table 1250 Table 1251 Table 1252 Table 1254 Win ISO 8859-1 ISO 8859-1 ISO 8859-2 ISO 8859-5 ISO 8859-9 1) including Courier IBM *1 only in 10 and 12 cpi *2 as with Sans Serif *3 as with Roman *4 only in 10 cpi PRINT BACK Draft...
  • Page 162 Reference manual Character sets ISO 8859-15 BRASCII Abicomp Roman 8 1) including Courier IBM *1 only in 10 and 12 cpi *2 as with Sans Serif *3 as with Roman *4 only in 10 cpi PRINT BACK Draft Copy Draft Roman S.Serif Character sets...
  • Page 163 Reference manual Scalable fonts STOP PRINT BACK Scalable fonts can only be selected with ESC sequences but not via the menu. Character set US ASCII UK ASCII French German Italian Swedish Norwegian Spanish Portuguese E-US ASCII E-France E-German E-UK E-Denmark I E-Sweden E-Italy Character sets...
  • Page 164 Reference manual PRINT BACK Character set E-Spain I E-Japan E-Norway E-Denmark II E-Spain II E-L. America E-Korea E-Legal Cro-ASCII Table 437 Table 850 Table 852 Table 857 Table 858 Table 860 Table 861 Table 863 Table 865 Character sets Roman T Sans Serif H QUIT...
  • Page 165 Reference manual PRINT BACK Character set Table 866 866 Bulgaria Table 1250 Table 1251 Table 1252 Table 1254 Win ISO 8859-1 ISO 8859-1 ISO 8859-2 ISO 8859-5 ISO 8859-9 ISO 8859-15 BRASCII Abicomp Roman 8 Character sets Roman T Sans Serif H QUIT...

  • Page 166: 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 167: Parallel Interface

    Reference manual Bidirectional parallel interface Connector assignment PRINT BACK 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 168 Reference manual PRINT BACK Direction Connector no. Printer– PC 19 – 30 34 – 35 Transmission length: max. 2,0 m Interfaces Signal PAPER EMPTY (PE) SELECT AUTO FEED (active low) Not used SIGNAL GROUND CHASSIS GROUND +5 V (I = 500 mA) SIGNAL GROUND INIT (active low) ERROR (active low)

  • Page 169: Serial Interface V.24/Rs232C

    Reference manual Serial interface V.24/RS232C PRINT BACK Type RS232C interface Synchronization Asynchronous Transmission rate 600 Baud to 19.200 Baud Signal status OFF = Mark = log.1 = –3 V bis –15 V ON = Space = log. 0 = +3 V bis +15 V Connection cable up to 15 m length Interface connections...

  • Page 170: Connector Assignment

    Reference manual Connector assignment PRINT BACK Direction Connector no. Printer– PC → → ← ← → ←  Schirm  Transmission length: max. 15 m Interfaces Signal Signal Ground Frame Ground QUIT...

  • Page 171: Interface Cable (Serial Interface)

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

  • Page 172: Input Signals

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

  • Page 173: Memory Mode Xon/Xoff

    Reference manual Memory mode XON/XOFF Memory mode Robust XON/XOFF PRINT BACK 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 174: Extended Menu Functions With The Enq/Stx, Etx/Ack And Ack/Nak Protocols Selected

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

  • Page 175: Enq/Stx Protocol

    Reference manual ENQ/STX protocol PRINT BACK 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 176: Etx/Ack Protocol

    Reference manual ETX/ACK protocol ACK/NAK protocol PRINT BACK 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 177 Reference manual PRINT BACK 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. Interfaces QUIT...

  • Page 178: Add Entry To The Autoexec.bat

    Reference manual Add entry to the AUTOEXEC.BAT PRINT BACK 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 179: Specification

    Reference manual Specification Printer specifications PRINT BACK Printer system Serial impact matrix printer Printhead with 24 needles (2 x 12; parallel) 0.25 mm bidirectional printing Print speed and character matrices DPQ = Draft 500 cps / 10.0 cpi (Data Print Quality) 600 cps / 12.0 cpi 750 cps / 15.0 cpi 750 cps / 15.0 cpi...
  • Page 180 Reference manual PRINT BACK 180 cps / 10.0 cpi (Near Letter Quality) 220 cps / 12.0 cpi 270 cps / 15.0 cpi 135 cps / 15.0 cpi 155 cps / 17.1 cpi 180 cps / 20.0 cpi 90 cps / 10.0 cpi (Letter Quality) 110 cps / 12.0 cpi 135 cps / 15.0 cpi...
  • Page 181 Reference manual PRINT BACK Fonts Standard Print qualities: Data Print Quality, Copy Draft Quality, Near Letter Quality, Letter Quality Fonts: Courier, Roman, Sans Serif, OCR-A, OCR-B (all resident in NLQ und LQ); Roman scalable, Sans Serif scalable (only in LQ-2170 emulation); DLL is standard Barcodes (standard) 22 + Large Character Printing (LCP)
  • Page 182 Reference manual PRINT BACK Self test ASCII test Hex-dump Fault display Ribbon test Printer buffer 64 KB max. Panel LCD display, 2 x 16 digits – Online – Setup – 4 softkeys Noise Sound pressure level Sound power level Continuous operation >14 000 pages/month DPQ Throughput (ECMA 132) >430 pages/hour...
  • Page 183 Reference manual PRINT BACK Dimensions Narrow printer Width 424 mm Height 300 mm Depth 399 mm Weight Narrow printer 10.5 kg Paper feed Feed speed 3,8 ips Feed first line (6 lpi) 48 ms View position 3,8 ips Reverse motion Up to max.
  • Page 184 Reference manual PRINT BACK Service life Printhead 250 million /DPQ 12 x 12 Matrix Narrow printer : 3.5 million characters Ribbon Wide printer : Environmental conditions Operation Temperature +10° to +35°C Rel. humidity 16 to 73% Climate IEC 721-3-7, Class 7K1 Storage Temperature -5°...

  • Page 185: Interface Specifications

    Reference manual Interface specifications PRINT BACK 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: High: Connection cable Material Length Twisted-pair cable with double-shield, acc. IEEE Std 1284 – 1294 Interface connections Printer side: Amphenol 57-40360, 36-pin (or compatible)
  • Page 186 Reference manual PRINT BACK 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 187: Paper Specifications

    Reference manual Paper specifications standard printer PRINT BACK Maximum printing width for narrow printer: all paper paths wide printer: 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 188 Reference manual PRINT BACK 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...
  • Page 189 Reference manual PRINT BACK 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 190: Options And Accessories

    Reference manual Options and Accessories Options Automatic single sheet feeder, front (ASF-F) Automatic single sheet feeder, rear (ASF-R) Tractor 2, front PRINT BACK The following options can be ordered for your printer: The automatic single sheet feeder is suitable for single sheets and sets of forms with 1 + 3 forms.

  • Page 191: Tractor 3, Rear

    Reference manual Tractor 3, rear Serial interface adapter Others PRINT BACK 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.

  • Page 192: Automatic Single Sheet Feeder, Front (Asf-F)

    Reference manual Automatic single sheet feeder, front (ASF-F) Preparing the printer PRINT BACK 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 lection function (see chapter Settings [I] , via an application program.

  • Page 193: 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 194 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 195: Inserting Paper

    Reference manual Inserting paper PRINT BACK Options and Accessories 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 196 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 197: Automatic Single Sheet Feeder, Rear (Asf-R)

    Reference manual Automatic single sheet feeder, rear (ASF-R) Preparing the printer Installing the ASF-R PRINT BACK Select the ASF-R either in setup mode (see chapter the paper source quick selection function (see chapter Settings [I] , Paper path quick selection ) or via an application program.
  • Page 198 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 199 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 200 Reference manual Options and Accessories Press the single sheet feeder down until it clicks into place (approx. 5 mm). PRINT BACK QUIT...

  • Page 201: 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 202 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 203: Tractor 2

    Reference manual Tractor 2 Preparing the printer PRINT BACK When installing the ASF-R the tear edge must be re- moved from the top cover. To remove the tear edge, hold it in the middle and pull it towards the rear until the locking tabs tions.

  • Page 204: Installing The Tractor 2

    Reference manual Installing the tractor 2 PRINT BACK Options and Accessories 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 205: Preparing The Printer

    Reference manual Tractor 3 Preparing the printer Installing the tractor 3 PRINT BACK Select the Tractor3 parameter with the paper path quick selection featu- re (see chapter Settings [I] , Paper path quick selection menu of the printer (see chapter The menu gram.
  • Page 206 Reference manual PRINT BACK 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 207: Paper Specifications

    Reference manual Paper specifications PRINT BACK 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 208 Reference manual PRINT BACK 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 Weight of original...
  • Page 209 Reference manual PRINT BACK 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 210 Reference manual PRINT BACK 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 211: Accessories

    Reference manual Accessories Ribbon cassettes Serial interface adapter Programmer’s application manuals PRINT BACK 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 Serial interface adapter from 9 to 25 pins Part no.: 047 995...

  • Page 212: Index

    Reference manual Index Accessories ACK/NAK protocol Add entry to the AUTOEXEC.BAT Additional display messages Automatic single sheet feeder, front (ASF-F) Automatic single sheet feeder, rear (ASF-R) Available character sets Barcode Calling up the menu Care and maintenance Carriage shafts Changing the ribbon cassette Character sets Cleaning the housing Cleaning the interior...
  • Page 213 Reference manual Fanfold paper Frame Error Functions and Adjustments General Handling Hardware Alarm Head up How are escape sequences used? HvyForm, printing copy paper Input signals Inserting paper Installation Installing the ASF-F Installing the ASF-R Installing the tractor 2 Installing the tractor 3 Interface cable (serial interface) Interface specifications Interface test (Hex-Dump)
  • Page 214 Reference manual Moving the paper to the tear position MTPL MTPL international substitution characters MTPL sequences MTPL character set (charset = standard) OCR-A character set OCR-B character set Offline mode Online mode Only available in Epson mode Options Options and Accessories Others Output signals Overrun Error...
  • Page 215 Reference manual Save settings Selecting character density and font temporarily Selecting the LC display language Serial interface V.24/RS232C Setting the AGA function Setting the first printing line (TOF) Setting the Formlen function Setting the Paphand function Setting the print head gap Setting the tear position Settings (I) Settings (II)
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