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  • Page 1 Mobile Impact Printer 480 User’s Manual GEK-04006 GEK-04006...

  • Page 2: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 3 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the TallyGenicom Mobile Impact Printer 480 (MIP480). This printer is an 80 column, 24 wire, serial dot matrix printer specifically designed as a robust output device for use in vehicular applications. This compact, versatile printer offers maximum compatibility with today’s software packages and personal computers.
  • Page 4 Introduction • 64K bytes of input buffer. 64K bytes are available for storing input data and downloading custom fonts. • Simple switching of paper types. The ability to “park” continuous forms to switch between continuous forms and single sheets. • Two positions capability.

  • Page 5: Paper Handling

    Paper Handling This chapter explains how your printer handles paper. Topics covered are: • Getting to know the printer’s major parts and the control panel • Selecting paper • Overview of paper operations • Adjusting for paper thickness • Using single sheets •...
  • Page 6 Paper Handling Front View 1. Top Cover 2. Cut Sheet Edge 3. Power Supply Connector (to connect to the vehicle battery) 4. Control Panel (to load and feed paper, select print features, or change the printer’s optional settings) 5. Single Sheet Edge Guides (to adjust location of single sheets) Easy Load Platforms 7.
  • Page 7 Paper Handling Rear Front Left Side View 1. Power Switch 2. Cover Latch (to secure top cover) 3. Forms Tractors (to hold and feed continuous forms) 4. Paper Guides (to guide single sheets) 5. Paper Exit Slot and Tear Edge 6.

  • Page 8: Basic States Of The Printer

    Paper Handling Operations of the Control Panel This section summarizes status indications and operations of the control panel in Normal mode. For details on Set-Up mode, see Chapter 4, “Using Set-Up Mode.” Normal mode operation includes everyday operations, such as paper handling, font selection, macro selection, and protocol selection.
  • Page 9 Paper Handling Required Conditions *1 Operation Required Action Ready Printing *2 Fault Load continuous forms paper — Not printing Press FF/LOAD. Load single sheet paper — Not printing Paper is automatically detected and advanced (auto-loading) when it is first inserted. In this mode, if the FF button is pushed, the inserted sheet will be ejected from the printer and the Fault LED will light, indicating...
  • Page 10 Paper Handling Ready Printing *2 Fault Enter Top-of-Form Adjustment mode—Not printing Press SETUP/EXIT and ALT. Use the adjustment temporarily — Press ALT-NEXT. Use the adjustment permanently — Press SETUP/EXIT. Clear the adjustment — Press ALT-PREVIOUS. Enter Set-Up mode Turn power on while pressing SETUP/EXIT.

  • Page 11: Selecting Paper

    Paper Handling Selecting Paper The printer can handle either single sheets or continuous forms. Single sheets, also called cut sheets, include envelopes and non-continuous, multipart forms. Continuous forms include labels and multipart forms fed into the printer using the forms tractors. For best results, use paper that meets the specifications listed in the following table.

  • Page 12: Overview Of Paper Operations

    Paper Handling Overview of Paper Operations The following levers and buttons are used in paper handling: Lift the cover to locate these levers inside the printer. • Print Gap lever on the left side under the cover • Paper Select lever on the right side under the cover The following figure shows the location of each lever, indicators, and buttons: Print Gap Lever Paper Select Lever...

  • Page 13: Levers And Buttons Used For Paper Handling

    Paper Handling The following table summarizes the use of levers and buttons in paper handling. More detailed information is provided later in this chapter. Caution: To load or feed paper, the printer must be: • In the Ready state but not receiving or printing data •...

  • Page 14: Adjusting For Paper Thickness

    Paper Handling Adjusting for Paper Thickness The printer can handle paper with different thicknesses, including multipart forms with up to four parts (original plus three copies). For details on paper thickness specifications, see Appendix B “Printer and Paper Specifications.” The Print Gap lever, located on the left under the cover, allows you to adjust for different paper thicknesses.

  • Page 15: Positioning The Paper Stack

    Paper Handling Positioning the Paper Stack Place the stack of continuous forms paper as shown in the picture below. Side View Continuous Form Paper Stack...
  • Page 16 Paper Handling Loading Continuous Forms (Push Tractor) This section explains how to use continuous forms with a push tractor at rear (or bottom, depending on printer orientation). Paper is loaded and adjusted via pushbuttons. Forms may be advanced to tear off feature by operator or by host. To load continuous forms paper: 1.
  • Page 17 Paper Handling Release the tractor locking levers by pulling them up. Once the right forms tractor is positioned, lock it by pushing down its locking lever. Tractor Door Tractor Locking Lever Raise the tractor doors and fit the first two paper feed holes onto the right tractor pins. Holding paper against the Easy-Load Platform, fit the paper into the tractor.
  • Page 18 Paper Handling 5. Move the left tractor to make the paper flat. Do not stretch the paper too taut. Push the left locking lever down to secure the tractor in place. 6. Press the FF/LOAD button to advance the paper to the top-of-form position from which printing can start.

  • Page 19: Unloading Continuous Forms

    Paper Handling Unloading Continuous Forms To unload continuous forms: 1. Make sure that the Paper Select lever is set to the continuous forms position. 2. Press the PARK button. The continuous forms paper is retracted to the park position. If the paper cannot be retracted in one operation, continue to press the PARK button until the paper is parked.
  • Page 20 Paper Handling 2. If necessary, reset the Print Gap lever. (See the section, “Adjusting for Paper Thickness,” earlier in this chapter.) 3. Move the Paper Select lever toward front of printer. (This lever is at the right under the cover.) 4.

  • Page 21: Ejecting Single Sheets

    Paper Handling Ejecting Single Sheets If you print using software with form feed, each sheet is ejected automatically upon the completion of the page printing. To manually eject sheets of paper: • Press the FF button to execute a forward form feed. Note: If the printing job does not include a form feed command, the paper is automatically fed so that you can see the last printed line.

  • Page 22: Feeding And Positioning Paper

    Paper Handling Feeding and Positioning Paper Print Area Definition • Top-of-Form: This value defines the distance between the edge of the paper and the place where you allow the printing to begin (position of line number 1). You can adjust this distance according to the condition of your paper (for example, pre-printed forms).
  • Page 23 Paper Handling Print Area Definition...

  • Page 24: Top-Of-Form Adjustment

    Paper Handling Form Feed Use the form feed function to move paper forward. This function is valid whenever the printer is not receiving or printing data and has no fault. Pressing the FF/LOAD button feeds the paper to the next Top-of-form position. Top-of-Form Adjustment Note: For Top-of-Form definition, see the previous section, “Print Area Definition.”...
  • Page 25 Paper Handling Switching from Continuous Forms to Single Sheets To switch from continuous forms to single sheets: 1. Tear off your printed pages. 2. Retract the forms paper to the park position by pressing the Park button. The Fault indicator turns on. Caution: Retracting many pages by using the Park button without tearing off may cause paper jams.

  • Page 26: Tips On Paper Handling

    Paper Handling Switching from Single Sheets to Continuous Forms To switch from single sheets to continuous forms: 1. If a sheet of paper is loaded, remove the paper by pressing the FF/LOAD button. 2. Move the Paper Select lever to the continuous forms position. 3.

  • Page 27: Using The Control Panel

    Printing This chapter describes the following typical printing operations: • Starting, stopping, or resuming printing and viewing last printed lines • Removing printed pages The PARK, LOAD and the READY buttons are used for these operations, which are described in detail in this section. For a summary of the operation of these buttons, see the section, “Getting to Know the Printer’s Major Parts and the Control Panel,”...

  • Page 28: Starting Or Stopping Printing

    Printing Starting or Stopping Printing Starting Printing Before you start to print, make sure that paper is loaded. Also, verify that the Print Gap lever is set to the appropriate position. To start printing, make sure that the Ready indicator is lit (the printer is ready). If not so, press the READY button to place the printer in the Ready state.
  • Page 29 Printing Note: Proper use of the Tear-off function requires the paper be positioned at Top of Form either by software command (form Feed) or by pressing the FF/Load button. If you have set the TEAR option to MANUAL, use the READY button to control the Tear-Off function.
  • Page 30 Using Special Mode Your Mobile Printer has two operation modes: – The Normal mode is used for daily operations like paper handling and printing as explained in Chapter 2, “Paper Handling," and Chapter 3, “Printing.” – The Special mode is used to change the printer settings. The following table summarizes the purpose of each function.
  • Page 31 Using Set-Up Mode Entering Special Mode To enter Special mode: 1. Make sure that the tractors are loaded with continuous feedpaper and that the paper select lever is set forward. 2. Turn the printer off. 3. Turn the printer back on while pressing each buttons. Function Load/FF Park...

  • Page 32: How Set-Up Works

    Using Set-Up Mode Set-Up Mode Function The Set-Up mode allows you: – To define a user environment, Macro, which is a printer operating environment for your application software. The printer operating environment includes the emulation, font, horizontal and vertical pitches, page length and margins, line mode, and printing direction.

  • Page 33: Using Set-Up Mode

    Using Set-Up Mode Entering the Set-Up Mode To enter the Set-Up mode: 1. Make sure that the tractors are loaded with continuous feedpaper and that the paper select lever is set forward. 2. Turn the printer off. 3. Turn the printer back on while pressing the READY button. Set-Up Mode Buttons Set-Up Action...

  • Page 34: Overview Of The Set-Up Mode

    Using Set-Up Mode Overview of the Set-Up Mode Your Mobile Printer has five functions menu in setup mode. When you press the NEXT KEY or PREVIOUS KEY, the following next or previous <FUNCTIONS> menu is printed: <FUNCTIONS> MACRO INSTALL SAFE PANEL RCALL-FACT SAVE&EXIT The following table summarizes the purpose of each function.
  • Page 35 Using Set-Up Mode To select a function from the <FUNCTIONS> menu: 1. Repeatedly press the NEXT button or the PREVIOUS button to position the function you require. 2. Press the ALT-NEXT button or the ALT-PREVIOUS button to select the function. The printer prints the first option.

  • Page 36: Options With Pre-Determined Values

    Using Set-Up Mode Options with Pre-determined Values For some options, you can choose among a limited set of pre-determined values. To select such a value: 1. Repeatedly press the NEXT button or the PREVIOUS button to position the value you require. 2.

  • Page 37: Example: Changing The Left Margin

    Using Set-Up Mode Options with Undetermined Values For some options, you can choose among a continuous range of many values. These options are identified as follows – <XXX-No of INCH>, which means the unit of the range is the Inch. –...
  • Page 38 Using Set-Up Mode Enter Set-Up mode: Turn power on with READY pressed Printer prints help menu and <FUNCTIONS> menu Select functions One of the following functions is selected Press READY OR MACRO and INSTALL ALT-PREVIOUS Select values SAFE PANEL RECALL FACTORY DEFAULTS SAVE&EXIT Press SAVE&EXIT, ALT-NEXT, ALT-PREVIOUS...
  • Page 39 Using Set-Up Mode Points to Remember • We recommend that you use continuous forms paper for printing in the Set-Up mode because the output will exceed a single page. To load paper, use the FF/Load button. • Whenever you enter the Set-Up mode, short help menus are printed at the top of the page.
  • Page 40 Using Set-Up Mode MACRO Options Description 6820 Not valid in Standard model <EMUL WIRELESS> Select an emulation for the Wireless interface. This is invalid and skipped when PORT DEPEND is not selected for the <EMULATION> option. EPSON EP2 EP2 (factory setting) IBM 2390+ IBM Proprinter 2390+ printers 6820...
  • Page 41 Using Set-Up Mode MACRO Options Description <TOP OF FORM> Specify the top of form in 1/60 inches. See “Print Area Definition” in Chapter 2, “Paper Handling.” ## /60 IN 0 to 99 Number of 1/60 inches <IGNORE FF> Specify whether to ignore a form feed when the current position is at the top of a form.
  • Page 42 Using Set-Up Mode MACRO Options Description Unidirectional printing is slower than bi-directional printing. BIDIR Bi-directional printing. The printer prints in either direction while seeking the next print direction for a shorter print time. The unidirectional command is ignored. SOFT CONTROL The print direction follows a command from the computer.
  • Page 43 Using Set-Up Mode MACRO Options Description SPAIN2 Spanish 2 LATIN AM Latin American < 6820 SEQ > Select Parser control Disable 6820 control sequences Enable 6820 control sequences < 6820 PROT > Select Protocol mode Disable the 6820 protocol Enable the 6820 protocol 4-14...

  • Page 44: Install Options And Values

    Using Set-Up Mode INSTALL Options and Values • Overprinted values are the factory settings. INSTALL Options Values Description <LANGUAGE> Specify a language to be used to print the Set- Up menu functions and options. ENGLISH English DEUTSCH German Spanish ESPANOL FRANCAIS French Italian...
  • Page 45 Using Set-Up Mode INSTALL Options Values Description Note: The larger the input buffer selected, the smaller the download buffer becomes. Even with 64K bytes of input buffer, a minimal download buffer is provided. If you need a larger capacity for downloading fonts, reduce the input buffer.

  • Page 46: Recalling Factory Settings

    Using Set-Up Mode INSTALL Options Values Description characters. 6820 PROT For 6820 emulation Disconnect on a fault condition <DISC FAULT> Do not disconnect. DTR will change to inactive state. DROP DTR DTR will pulse to inactive and then back to the PULSE DTR normal active state.

  • Page 47: Using The Diagnostic Functions

    Using Set-Up Mode Using the Diagnostic Functions Print Configuration Function This function prints a list of all the printer’s currently selected values. This function is useful for checking the printer settings when you first enter the Set-Up mode or just before you exit. 1.

  • Page 48: Printer Configuration

    Using Set-Up Mode Printer Configuration xxxxxxxxx F/W Version V1.00 IPL Version V1.03 CG Version V1.01 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 MACRO INSTALL Options Value...

  • Page 49: Printing Test Function

    Using Set-Up Mode Printing Test Function The printing test function prints test pages independently of your computer to check printing operations and quality. It does not check the interface between the computer and the printer. The printing test prints all of the characters available in the ASCII character set. 1.

  • Page 50: Hex Dump Mode

    Using Set-Up Mode Hex Dump Mode The Hex Dump mode prints data and commands in hexadecimal characters and abbreviated control codes. The ASCII characters are used for printing. No characters are printed for hexadecimal codes 80 to FF. The Hex Dump mode is useful for checking whether your computer is sending the correct commands to the printer and whether the printer is executing the commands correctly.

  • Page 51: Printing Alignment Adjustment

    Using Set-Up Mode Printing Alignment Adjustment This function performs adjustment Bi-directional alignment. In bidirectional printing, characters are printed from left to right tend to misalign with characters printed from right to left as shown below: ＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨ ＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨ The vertical alignment function corrects the vertical character displacement that sometimes occurs with bidirectional printing and results in a poor appearance especially in printing tables.
  • Page 52 Using Set-Up Mode An adjustment value is chosen by NEXT and PREVIOUS Key. The adjustment range is "01-15", and the center value is "08". By pressing SETUP/EXIT Key, the adjustment value for High Speed is determined and the adjustment value for High Speed is saved.
  • Page 53 Using Set-Up Mode Note: To exit the vertical alignment function without saving changes, turn the printer off. 4-24...

  • Page 54: Loading Position

    Using Set-Up Mode Top Adjustment Function Print positions often change gradually when you use the printer over long periods of time. The ADJUST function allows you to adjust these positions by fine-tuning the Top-of-Form origin. 1. To enter Top Adjustment Function: 1) Make sure that the tractors are loaded with continuous feedpaper and that the paper select lever is set forward.
  • Page 55 Using Set-Up Mode The new adjustment values of Loading Position is printed. The paper is automatically advanced for viewing after the printing is complete. After ejecting a paper, the message” Loading Position = xx” is printed. Loading Position ＝ xx …...
  • Page 56 Using Set-Up Mode Setting of The First Dot Position on The Left Side Function Print positions often change gradually when you use the printer over long periods of time. This ADJUST function allows you to adjust these positions by fine-tuning the Left Margin origin.
  • Page 57 Using Set-Up Mode 2) After the format of setting of the first dot Position on the left side is printed, the paper is automatically advanced for viewing after the printing is complete. The message of ”1 Print Position Pos = xx” is printed. 3) Press NEXT and PREVIOUS Key to choose the new first dot position on the left side.

  • Page 58: Changing Menu Access Options

    Using Set-Up Mode Changing Menu Access Options You can restrict the access to the Set-Up functions to avoid accidentally changing the Set-Up options. MENU ACCESS Option and Values Overprinted values are the factory settings. • MENU ACCESS Values Description Options <MENU-ACCES>...
  • Page 59 Using Set-Up Mode 3. Exit the Menu Access mode Turn the printer off to exit the Menu Access mode. 4-30...

  • Page 60: Setting Setup Mode To Default Value (Standard)

    Using Set-Up Mode Setting Setup Mode to Default Value (Standard) This function can initialize the printer to Standard default. 1. To enter setting setup mode to default value(standard): 1) Turn the printer off. 2) Turn the printer back on while pressing the “PARK” + “READY/CLEAR” buttons. Note: Do not press any buttons alone or in combination except for pressing the PARK and READY/CLEAR buttons alone when turning the printer on, to...

  • Page 61: Set-Up Mode Quick Reference

    Using Set-Up Mode Set-Up Mode Quick Reference The following flowchart shows how the Set-Up mode is organized. Note: Asterisks (*) indicate factory settings. 4-32...
  • Page 62 Using Set-Up Mode SET-UP MODE MACRO EMULATION EPSON EP2 * FONT IBM PPX24 DRAFT * RESERVED HSDRAFT EMUL SERL EMUL PARL HI-IMPACT PORT DEPEND EPSON EP2 * EPSON EP2 * PICA IBM PPX24 IBM PPX24 COURIER PRESTIGE COMPRESSED BOLDFACE TIMELESS HORIZ PITCH VERT PITCH FORM LENGTH...
  • Page 63 Using Set-Up Mode SET-UP MODE PRINT INSTALL NETWORK ADJUST TESTS RCALL-FACT MENU-ACCES SAVE&EXIT PRINT-T ALL FUNC * HEX-DUMP MACRO ONLY SERIAL-T NO ACCESS PARALLEL-T SAFE PANEL FANFOLD ADJ: -10/60 IN MNUAL ADJ: -10/60 IN RSVD1 RSVD2 0 /60 IN * 0 /60 IN * 10/60 IN 10/60 IN...

  • Page 64: Maintenance

    Maintenance Your printer requires very little care. Occasional cleaning and replacement of the ribbon cartridge are all that is required. Lubrication of the printer is not usually necessary. If the print head carriage does not move smoothly back and forth, clean the printer in the manner described in this chapter. If the problem continues, contact your dealer to determine whether lubrication may be necessary.

  • Page 65: Cleaning The Platen And Paper Bail Rollers

    Maintenance 4. Open the cover of the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge. Using a soft vacuum brush, gently vacuum the platen, the print head carriage and shaft, and surrounding areas. You can easily slide the print head to the left or right when the power is off. Be careful not to press too hard on the flat ribbon cable that extends from the print head carriage.

  • Page 66: Cleaning The Print Head

    Maintenance Cleaning the Print Head If the paper is smudged or stained by ink, clean the nose of the print head with a dry cloth. For removing and installing the print head, see the section contact a technician Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge If printing is too light because of ribbon wear, replace the ribbon cartridge.

  • Page 67: Replacing The Print Head

    Maintenance Replacing the Print Head If a specific dot is not printed for all characters, replace the print head. Warning: The print head may be hot if you have been printing recently To remove the print head: 1. Turn off the printer. 2.
  • Page 68 Maintenance Print Head Removing the Print Head To install the print head: 1. Carefully fit the mounting guide grooves of the print head on the locating studs on the carriage. 2. Push the print head into the connector and hook the wire into place in the reverse order of removal.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Trouble-Shooting Your printer is extremely reliable, but occasional problems may occur. You can solve many of these problems yourself, using this chapter. If you encounter problems that you cannot resolve, contact your dealer for assistance. This chapter is organized as follows: •...
  • Page 70 Trouble-Shooting Problem Solution Printing is too light or too dark. Make sure that the ribbon cartridge is properly installed and that the ribbon feeds smoothly. Make sure that the Print Gap lever is set for the thickness of your paper. See Chapter 2, Paper Handling Check ribbon wear.
  • Page 71 Trouble-Shooting Problem Solution The top margin is wrong. The top margin is the sum of the printer’s top-of-form setting, the software-specified top margin, and the printer’s TOP-MRGN setting. Proceed as follows: • Make sure that the top-of-form setting is correct. The factory default is 0 mm (0 inch).

  • Page 72: Paper Handling Problems And Solutions

    Trouble-Shooting Paper Handling Problems and Solutions The following table describes common paper handling problems and suggests solutions. See Chapter 2, “Paper Handling,” for detailed procedures on loading and using paper. Problem Solution Paper cannot be loaded or fed. Make sure that the Print Gap select lever located on the top left of the printer is set correctly.

  • Page 73: Operating Problems And Solutions

    Trouble-Shooting Operating Problems and Solutions The following table identifies common operating problems and suggests solutions. If you cannot resolve a problem, contact your dealer. Problem Solution The power does not turn on. Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to both the printer and the battery.

  • Page 74: Diagnostic Functions

    Trouble-Shooting • Print head error • Space motor error (print head carriage motor) • Line feed motor error • +34 V overvoltage error No error condition is displayed if any of these errors occurs. Turn the printer power switch off and back on, then rerun the same job to check if the error was transient.
  • Page 75 Trouble-Shooting 2. Adjust the vertical print alignment at High Speed. After Paper is loaded, the format of adjustment for Bi-directional Alignment of High Speed is printed and the paper will automatically advance for viewing after the printing is complete. The message of ”Bi-Dir Align Adjust1 = xx” is printed. High Speed ＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨ...
  • Page 76 Trouble-Shooting Low Speed ＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨ ＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨ ＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨ ＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨ ＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨHHHHHHHHHHHＨＨＨＨＨＨ ＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨHHHHHHHHHHH ＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨHHHHHHHHHHH ＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨ ＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨ ＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨ ＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨ ＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨＨ Align Adjust 2 = 08 An adjustment value is chosen by NEXT and PREVIOUS Keys. The adjustment range is "01-15", and the center value is "08". By pressing SETUP/EXIT Key, the adjustment value for High Speed is determined and the adjustment value for Low Speed is saved.

  • Page 77: Supplies And Options

    Supplies and Options This appendix lists the accessories and options available for the printer. Contact your dealer for information on ordering any of these items. The installation of options allows you to expand the capabilities of your printer. Supplies Supplies Order Number Ribbon Cartridges Black ribbon...
  • Page 78 Supplies and Options To install the ribbon, see the section entitled “Installing the Ribbon Cartridge,” in the Installation Guide. Use the printing test function to check printing. See “Testing the Printer,” in the Installation Guide. Ribbon Cartridge Reorder No. MIP480-KA...

  • Page 79: Printer And Paper Specifications

    Printer and Paper Specifications This appendix provides the physical, functional, and performance specifications for your mobile printer. It also contains detailed paper specifications. Physical Specifications Dimensions (vertical orientation) Height: 320 mm Width: 360 mm Depth: 130 mm Enclosure is injection molded plastic with hinged cover for access to paper loading, print head and ribbon replacement.

  • Page 80: Functional Specifications

    Printer and Paper Specification Shock, Vibration, Acceleration Units may be vertically mounted using shock mounts to a bracket installed in a vehicle; operated horizontally while located on a passenger seat in a vehicle, or operated in office environments. Vibration resistance (as tested) Operating Acceleration 0.5G...
  • Page 81 Printer and Paper Specification Paper handling Single Forms: With the Paper Path Select Lever in the Single Sheet position, single sheets or forms may be used. The printer automatically senses that paper has been manually inserted. When paper is detected, the printer will advance the form to the first print line.
  • Page 82 Printer and Paper Specification Character sets Code Page 19 character sets CP 437 (USA) CP 437 (Greek) CP 850 (Multilingual) CP 851 (Greek) CP 852 (East Europe) CP 853 (Turkish) CP 855 (Cyrillic) CP 857 (Turkish) CP 858 (Multilingual) CP 860 (Portugal) CP 862 (Israel) CP 863 (Canada) CP 864 (Arabic)

  • Page 83: Performance Specifications

    Printer and Paper Specification Barcodes IBM: 9 Barcodes available UPC/A, UPC/E, EAN8, EAN13, CODE39, CODE128 CODABAR (NW7), INTERLEAVED 2 of 5, INDUSTRIAL 2 of 5 EPSON: 7 Barcodes available UPC/A, UPC/E, EAN8, EAN13, CODE39, CODE128 INDUSTRIAL 2 of 5 Performance Specifications Print speed 10 cpi 12 cpi...
  • Page 84 Printer and Paper Specification Certification Safety: Regulation Country UL/C-UL 60950-1 United States/Canada IEC60950-1 All National Deviation RFI regulation: Regulation Country Class B of FCC Part 15B United States CE mark European Union...

  • Page 85: Paper Specifications

    Printer and Paper Specification Paper Specifications Print Area Print Area for Continuous Forms 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in) 5.08 to 25.4 mm (0.2 to 1 in)
  • Page 86 Printer and Paper Specification Print Area for Single Sheets 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in) 76 to 364 mm (3 to 14.3 in) 5.08 to 32 mm (0.2 to 1.26 in )

  • Page 87: Paper Thickness

    Printer and Paper Specification Paper Thickness Paper thickness is given by the weight of the paper in either grams per square meter (g/m 2 ) or in pounds per bond (lbs/bond). The following table shows the allowable paper thickness for one-part paper or for each sheet of multipart paper. The total thickness must not exceed 0.35 mm (0.014 inch).
  • Page 88 Printer and Paper Specification Type of Paper Number of Thickness Parts Two-Part Carbon- 40-64 g/m 2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) Interleaved Carbon Counted as one sheet Bottom 40-81 g/m 2 (34-70 kg or 11-22 lb) Three-Part Carbon-Backed 40-64 g/m 2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) Carbon Counted as one sheet Middle...

  • Page 89: Command Sets

    Command Sets This appendix describes printer commands and their parameters. This printer has the following two resident command sets (Emulations): • IBM 2390+ • Epson EP2 Select the same Emulation on the printer and in your software.
  • Page 90 Command Sets IBM 2390+ Emulation Quick Reference Guide This section describes the printer commands for the IBM 2390+ Emulation. Asterisks in the “Function” column indicate extended commands that are not supported by the original printer. Function Command Print Mode Control Double-strike (bold) printing on ESC G Double-strike (bold) printing off...
  • Page 91 Command Sets Function Command Score select ESC [ - (n 1 ) (n 2 ) (m 1 ) (m 2 ) n 1 = 2, n 2 = 0 m 1 selects score location: Score location Underscore Strikethrough Overscore m 2 selects score type: Score type Cancel Single...
  • Page 92 Command Sets Function Command Horizontal Control Space Backspace Carriage return Select 10cpi DC2 : Elite characters on ESC : Proportionally spaced characters on/off ESC P (n) (on: n = 1, off: n = 0) Vertical Control Line feed Form feed Advance paper n/216 inch (1 ≤...
  • Page 93 Command Sets Function Command Vertical tab execution Set vertical tabs ESC B (n 1 ) ... (n k ) NUL The values of n 1 to n k in this command are the ASCII values of the lines (at the current line spacing) at which tabs are to be set.
  • Page 94 Command Sets Function Command Select code page table ESC [ T (n 1 ) (n 2 ) 0 0 (c 1 ) (c 2 ) (0 ≤ n 1 , n 2 ≤ 255) (n = n 1 + n 2 X 256) c1, c2: Decimal (n 1 = 4, n 2 = 0) Code page ID Ignore command...
  • Page 95 Command Sets Function Command Set font global ESC [ I (n 1 ) (n 2 ) (H f ) (L f ) (H s ) (L s ) (S m ) 0 (H c ) (L c ) (0 ≤ n 1 , n 2 ≤ 255) (n = n 1 + n 2 X 256) H f , L f : Font global ID H f, L f Font global ID...
  • Page 96 Command Sets H s , L f, S m : Size parameters H s, L s, S m Size parameters The size parameters (Hs, Ls and Sm) specify the pitch as follows. These size parameters are valid when font ID (Hf, Lf) is not valid. Null data is ignored.
  • Page 97 Command Sets Function Command Set print quality ESC [ d (n 1 ) (n 2 ) (m) (0 ≤ n 1 , n 2 ≤ 255) (n = n 1 + n 2 X 256) m f : Quality Quality m(hex) Quality 01-7F...
  • Page 98 Command Sets Function Command Barcode Setup barcode parameter ESC [f (n 1 ) (n 2 ) (k) (m) (s) (v 1 ) (v 2 ) (c) (data) (0 ≤ n 1 , n 2 ≤ 255) (n = n 1 + n 2 X 256) k: Barcode type Barcode type k value...
  • Page 99 Command Sets c: Control flag Control flag b0: Check Digit 0: No check code is generated by the printer. The host computer should generate the check code. 1: Check code is generated automatically by the printer. b1: Human Readable Character 0 : Print On 1 : Print Off Note: Human readable character is proportionally printed...
  • Page 100 Command Sets Remarks 1) Definition barcode term Bar Length (Height) Width A: Dark module The concept of module is applied to EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A and CODE-128. One or multiple dark module makes bar element. B: Light module The concept of module is applied to EAN-13, EAN-8,UPC-A, and COD-128. One or multiple light module makes space element.
  • Page 101 Command Sets 7) In the case of CODE 39, the printer will add a start/stop character to the barcode and human readable character automatically. 8) In the case of CODE 128, the first byte of barcode data strings defines a character set of its followed data. If undefined character is included for the first byte except “A”,”B”, or “C”, the printer will ignore all the data for barcode.
  • Page 102 Command Sets Epson EP2 Quick Reference Guide This section describes the printer commands for the Epson EP2 Emulation. Asterisks in the “Function” column indicate extended commands that are not supported by the original printer. Function Command Print Mode Control Double-strike (bold) printing on ESC G Double-strike (bold) printing off ESC H...
  • Page 103 Command Sets Function Command Select printing style ESC ! (n) This command allows you to combine various printing styles. The value of n is the sum of the values of the styles you want to combine. 0: Pica pitch 1: Elite pitch 2: Proportional spacing 4: Condensed 8: Shadow...
  • Page 104 Command Sets Function Command Vertical Control Line feed Form feed Advance paper n/180 inch (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) ESC J (n) Set line spacing to 1/8 inch ESC 0 Set line spacing to n/180 inch (0 ≤ n ≤ 255) ESC 3 (n) Set line spacing to n/60 inch (0 ≤...
  • Page 105 Command Sets Function Command Page Formatting Set right margin to column n ESC Q (n) (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) Set left margin to column n ESC l (n) (0 ≤ n ≤ 255) Set top and bottom margins from top of page ESC ( c (n 1 ) (n 2 ) (t 1 ) (t 2 ) (b 1 ) (b 2 ) n 1 = 4, n 2 = 0 •...
  • Page 106 Command Sets Function Command Select international character set ESC R (n) n = 0: USA 1: France 2: Germany 3: United Kingdom 4: Denmark 1 5: Sweden 6: Italy 7: Spanish 1 8: Japan 9: Norway 10:Denmark 2 11:Spanish 2 12:Latin America 13: Korea 64: Legal...
  • Page 107 Command Sets Function Command Print n 1 + n 2 X 256 characters from all-character set ESC ( ^ (n 1 ) (n 2 ) (character codes) (0 ≤ n 1 ≤ 255) (0 ≤ n 2 ≤ 127) (0 ≤ n 1 + n 2 X 256 ≤ 255) (0 ≤...
  • Page 108 Command Sets Function Command • n 1 and n 2 set point size of font. Point size = (n 1 + n 2 X 256) X 0.5 point (0 ≤ n 1 ≤ 255) (0 ≤ n 2 ≤ 127) Copy resident character set to download area ESC : NUL (n) (s) Create download font...
  • Page 109 Command Sets v 1 , v 2 : Bar length v 1, v 2 Bar length Bar length is described 2 bytes v1 shows lower byte. v2 shows upper bytes. And bar length is controlled by multiple value of an unit of 1/2160 inch. Minimum value of v1, v2: 288 dec vertical pitch : All the input data is rounded to the multiple value of following table.

  • Page 110: Interface Information

    Interface Information This printer can communicate with a computer through a serial interface, a usb interface, a Blue Tooth wireless interface, an IEEE 802.11B wireless interface. Interfaces may vary from unit to unit depending on which configuration is purchased. This appendix provides information you may need for wiring your own interface cables or for programming computer-to-printer communications.

  • Page 111: Serial Interface

    Interface Information Serial Interface Use the cable that comes with the printer or equivalent. If you prepare a cable separately, the cable connector at the printer side should be an equivalent that conforms to EIA standards. The following table shows the pin assignments that are used. Pin No.

  • Page 112: Serial Options

    Interface Information Serial Options The serial options for the computer and the printer must match. Use the printer control panel, the computer operating system, or your software to change options specified as “selectable.” Transmission Asynchronous, full duplex Mode: Speed: 4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400 baud (selectable) Data bits: 7 or 8 bits (selectable) Parity bit:...

  • Page 113: Buffer Control

    Interface Information Buffer Control Buffer control is a communication emulation used by the computer terminal and the printer to secure data transmission between the two devices. The buffer control ensures that the computer does not send information to the printer faster than the information can be processed in the printer.

  • Page 114: Bluetooth Wireless Interface

    Interface Information USB Interface (Universal Serial Bus) Features Full compliance with the Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0. USB Function Controller with two FIFO-based Endpoints: One bidirectional Control Endpoint 0 (8 bytes) One receive Endpoint 1 (1*64 byts) The signaling bit rate is 12 Mb/s (Full speed). USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Pin Assignment Pin No.
  • Page 115 This interface is supplied as an adaptor that plugs into the 36-pin Amphenol type connector of the printer. 3.3V/2A power supply is prepared in MIP480 printer. If, when an external power supply is needed for the module, this power supply can be used.

  • Page 116: Character Sets

    Character Sets This appendix provides character sets available for this printer. Available character sets depend on the emulation selected. They are as follows: • Common to IBM 2390+ emulation and Epson EP2 emulation Default sets • IBM 2390+ emulation Set 1 and set 2 •...
  • Page 117 Character Sets Code Page 437 Code Page 437Greek...
  • Page 118 Character Sets Code Page 850 Code Page 851...
  • Page 119 Character Sets Code Page 852 Code Page 853...
  • Page 120 Character Sets Code Page 855 Code Page 857...
  • Page 121 Character Sets Code Page 858 Code Page 860...
  • Page 122 Character Sets Code Page 863 Code Page 864...
  • Page 123 Character Sets Code Page 865 Code Page 866...
  • Page 124 Character Sets Code Page 869 Code Page 920...

  • Page 125: Code Page Ussr Gost

    Character Sets Code Page 923 Code Page USSR GOST E-10...
  • Page 126 Character Sets IBM 2390+ Emulation IBM Set 1 and 2 IBM character set 1 and IBM character set 2 IBM SET1 IBM SET2 E-11...

  • Page 127: National Character Sets

    Character Sets Epson EP2 Emulation National Character Sets The following fifteen character sets are available. USA, France, Germany, UK, Denmark 1, Sweden, Italy, Spain 1, Japan, Norway, Denmark 2, Spain 2, Latin America, Korea, and Legal Common Characters The following table shows characters common to the fifteen “national” character sets. NR indicates characters that differ with languages.

  • Page 128: National Characters

    Character Sets National Characters The following table shows “national” characters that differ with languages. Character codes correspond to NRs in the preceding table. E-13...

  • Page 129: Loading Continuous Forms

    Mobile Printer Quick Reference Guide 1. Vertical Mount 2. Control Panel 3. Paper Tear Edge 4. Paper Edge Guides 5. Single-Sheet Paper Support 6. Paper Stack 7. Interface Connector 8. Ribbon Cartridge 9. Print Gap Lever 10. Print Head 11. Paper Select Lever Control Panel –...
  • Page 130 Continuous Forms Loading Process Tractor Door Automatic Tear-Off Your printer is factory-set for automatic paper Holding the paper against the Easy-Load platform, positioning for tear-off after a complete form is fit the paper into the tractor. Close the door. Locking Lever printed.
  • Page 131 Glossary A4 Size A standard paper size used in Japan and other countries. Paper is 210 X 295 mm (8.25 X 11.6 inches). Application Software Software programs that perform tasks on a computer. Such programs include word processing, database management, and accounting, for example. ASCII The acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
  • Page 132 Glossary Condensed Print Print that uses “condensed” characters. Condensed characters are narrower than regular characters. Using condensed print increases the number of characters per line. Continuous Forms Connected, fan-folded sheets of paper that are fed into the printer using forms tractors. The fan-folded sheets are separated by tearing them at their perforations.
  • Page 133 Glossary Graphics Printing Controlling the print head wires (dots) individually to produce a picture or an image on the page. Hexadecimal A base-16 numbering system (also commonly referred to as hex numbers). Since a base-16 system requires 16 digits, numbers 0 through 9 and letters A through F are used.
  • Page 134 Glossary When the printer is online, it is ready to receive or is receiving commands from the computer. The printer must be online to print. Parallel Interface A standard computer interface. Information is transferred between devices over separate wires, allowing all of the bits that make up the character to be transmitted simultaneously (in parallel).
  • Page 135 Glossary Single sheets are sheets of paper, envelopes, and noncontinuous multiple forms fed into the printer using the cut sheet stand. Single sheets are also called cut sheets. Soft Fonts Fonts downloaded from a disk to the printer memory. Soft fonts are also referred to as downloaded fonts.

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