USING SETUP MODE DECIDING WHICH OPTIONS TO CHANGE The previous page shows a printout of the printer’s factory default settings.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.2 Required Options (Cont.) Function Item Option HARDWRE FORMAT BAUD-RT PROTOCL DSR DUPLEX CTS CD If you have a serial interface, the serial interface options selected on the printer must be the same as the settings you selected using your software or your computer operating system. If the settings are not the same, the printer will not print or will print garbage.
USING SETUP MODE MENU1 AND MENU2 ITEMS AND OPTIONS The MENU1 and MENU2 functions allow you to change the print options assigned to MENU1 and MENU2 on the printer control panel. In normal (nonsetup) mode, you can easily switch between the menus for printing, as described in Chapter 4. MENU1 is invoked when you first turn the printer on. Select the same emulation on the printer as is selected in your software. If the emulations are not the same, the printer will not work correctly with your software.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. MENU1 and MENU2 Items Options Description Select the same emulation as is selected in your software. See the section Selecting an Emulation in Chapter 2 for information on selecting an emulation.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. MENU1 and MENU2 Items (continued) Options Description TIMLS-N TIMLS-B TIMLS-I DOWNLD# Font 0 or font 1 in the printer’s download RAM See Appendix F for font examples.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. MENU1 and MENU2 Items Options Description Selects an attribute to add emphasis to your documents. Only one attribute may be selected at a time.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. MENU1 and MENU2 Items Options Description Specifies the number of space lines for the top margin. The resultant blank space is the setting minus 1 line.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. MENU1 and MENU2 Items Options Description Selects a language. Appendix E shows the character sets for each language.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. MENU1 and MENU2 Items Options Description For continuous forms, this option specifies whether an inch is skipped around the perforation.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. MENU1 and MENU2 Items (*4) (*3) User's Manual Options ENABLE Description Enables the DC1 and DC3 codes. Any data received between DC3 and the next DC1 is ignored. DISABLE Disables the DC1 and DC3 codes.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.) NOTES: • Underlined options are the factory defaults. • Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table. MENU1 and MENU2 Items <==END==> *1 *2 *3 *4 5-26 Options Description WRAP End-of-line wrap. Causes a carriage return plus a line feed. OVR-PRT Characters are overprinted at the end of a line.
USING SETUP MODE Resetting MENU1 and MENU2 To reset the factory defaults for both MENU1 and MENU2, select the DEFAULT/INITIAL function. For more information, see the section Resetting Defaults later in this chapter. The DEFAULT function cannot reset those options which are handled by the HARDWRE, ADJUST, CONFIG, and GAP-ADJ functions. The INITIAL function can reset those options which are handled by the HARDWRE, ADJUST, CONFIG, and GAP-ADJ functions.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. HARDWRE Items Options Description BI-DIR Bidirectional printing. The printer prints in either direction while seeking the next print direction for a shorter print time. UNI-DIR Unidirectional printing. Unidirectional printing is used for printing vertical lines in tables even if vertical alignment is not adjusted. Unidirectional printing is slower than bidirectional printing.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. HARDWRE Items Options (continued) Description NOTE: • 0BYTE option is recommended only for graphics application. • With 128KB selected, the printer cannot accept any download font data. Selects the type of the interface to the computer.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. HARDWRE Items Options Description Serial Interface or USB interface Items. The following to items are not printed when you select the PARALEL option for the item. Be sure that the options selected on the printer are the same as the options selected using your computer operating system or your software.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. HARDWRE Items Options <==END==> Description Indicates data transmission protocol. XON/XOF The DC1 and DC3 codes are used. DTR The Data Terminal Ready signal is used. REV-CHL The Reverse Channel signal is used. IGNORE DSR is ignored by the printer. DETECT DSR is detected by the printer.
USING SETUP MODE CHANGING PRINT POSITION ADJUSTMENT OPTIONS When you print using ruled paper, you often want to adjust the print position so that the print sits properly on the ruled lines. The ADJUST function allows you to: • Set top-of-form position • Fine-tune top-of-form position • Fine-tune left print start column (left margin) • Adjust for accumlative line spacing error in a page The top edge of your paper is the physical top of the page.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.5 ADJUST Items and Options NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. Options HARDWRE Items 1/6 IN 1.8/6 IN : 6/6 IN : 66/6 IN 0/180, ..., 29/180 Description Sets the top-of-form for front continuous forms in increments of 1/6 inch (4.2 mm) from the physical top of the page. The default is recommended if your top margin is not software-specified. A setting of 1/6 inch is preferable when your top margin is software-specified.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.5 ADJUST Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. Options HARDWRE Items 1/6 IN 1.8/6 IN : 6/6 IN : 66/6 IN 0/180, ..., 29/180 Description Sets the top-of-form for front single sheets in increments of 1/6 inch (4.2 mm) from the physical top of the page. The default is recommended if your top margin is not software-specified. A setting of 1/6 inch is preferable when your top margin is software-specified.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.5 ADJUST Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.5 ADJUST Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. HARDWRE Items Options Description -14/360, -9/360, 4/360, 0/360 Compensates the line spacing pitch on the basis of the spacing error accumulated for feeding single sheets by10 inches. 4/360, 9/360, 14/360, GRAPHIC(*1) Decreases or increases in increments of 1/360 inch in total. This option is available only when paper is being loaded in the rear cut sheet feeder.
USING SETUP MODE CHANGING CONFIGURATION OPTIONS The CONFIG function defines the printer’s primary configuration. You can set the following options to ensure that the printer meets your requirements: • Tear off for continuous forms • Autoloading of single sheets • Direct decoding of certain commands • Enabling of the AREA OVER indicator Table 5.6 describes the CONFIG items and options. Items are listed in the order they are printed.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Items Options Description Tearoff position. VISIBLE Select this option when your software positions forms to the next topofform after printing the last data. The printer performs tearoff feed without adding a form feed when data transfer has stopped. ALWAYS Select this option when your software stops after printing the last data.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Items Options (continued) Description In some application programs, data transfer may stop temporarily due to internal processing. This setting can avoid an undesired tearoff feed by waiting for up to six seconds each time data transfer stops. Single sheet autoloading. AUTO Single sheet paper is automatically loaded a certain time after you set the paper.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Items Options Description Area-over detection control. ENABLE Detects the left and right edges of paper when loading the paper. The printer does not print data beyond the edges, but turns on the AREA OVER indicator. DISABLE Does not detect the edges. Select this option when you are using colored or preprinted paper.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Items Options Description Effectiveness of the Cut Sheet Selection command (//S//). DISABLE Makes the command ineffective. ENABLE Makes the command effective. Note: The Cut Sheet Selection command (//S//) changes the paper source to the paper table and waits for manual insertion of a cut sheet. Detection of end of front continuous forms.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Items Options GATHER Description Setting of ribbon protective control at a line feed on continuous forms ENABLE The protective control is executed. DISABLE The protective control is not executed. CUT-CTL Setting of retracting control at canceling TEAR OFF of continuous forms. PRCISIN The precision-prioritized retracting control is executed.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Items Options SKIP-PR Description Setting of printing speed change processing (skip) ENABLE The skip processing is executed. When a certain amount of blank spaces are found in a line, it changes the printing speed for the blank spaces. DISABLE The skip processing is not executed. It does not change the printing speed for the blank spaces.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Items Options TOF-CTL Setting of priority on TOF control to a printer driver specification or a setup specification. TOF control determines the amout of the top margin when paper is fed to the home position. DRIVER Driver specification is given priority. SETUP Setup specification is given priority.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Items Options Selection of the print carrier position when paper is fed via a front path (with feeding of continuous forms paper from the rear and use of a rear CSF) POSN1 Position 1: Column 31 POSN2 Position 2: Column 42 Detection of paper feed skew ENABLE Enables paper feed skew detection. DISABLE Disables paper feed skew detection.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Items Options Selection for the paper feeding of continuous forms paper PRCISIN Gives a higher priority to precision. SPEED Gives a higher priority to speed. Selection of the method of feeding from the CSF NORMAL Feeds paper directly from the CSF hopper.
USING SETUP MODE Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.) NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults. CONFIG Items Options <==END==> Description Selection for draft quality printing mode MODE1 Prints in 505CPS printing mode. MODE2 Prints in 360CPS printing mode. Indicates the end of the CONFIG item list. Press the T button to print the first item, which is . Press the S button to print the previous item. Press the ONLINE button to reprint the <> menu.
USING SETUP MODE HEAD GAP ADJUSTMENT ITEMS AND OPTIONS The GAP-ADJ function adjusts the gap between the print head and the paper. The automatic paper thickness control (APTC) feature is built in this printer. If you adjust the gap manually or fix the gap, change the option of GAP-ADJ function. For the procedure how to change the options refer to the section Setup Mode Example earlier in this chapter. Table 5.7 GAP-ADJ Items and Options NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.
USING SETUP MODE This section describes how to exit setup mode and save any changes you made: EXITING AND SAVING To exit setup mode immediately, select the SAVE & END function. Any settings changed while in setup mode are saved as the new poweron defaults for the printer. The new defaults remain active until you change them again. NOTE The only way to exit setup mode without saving your changes is to turn off the printer. When you turn the printer back on, the previous default settings are used.
USING SETUP MODE RESETTING DEFAULTS This section describes how to reset the printer’s power-on defaults, all of the factory defaults, or the factory defaults only for MENU1 and MENU2. Resetting Power-On Defaults Power-on defaults are the settings saved in the printer’s permanent memory. The defaults are enabled whenever you turn the printer on. The easiest way to reset the power-on defaults is to turn the printer off and then on again.
USING SETUP MODE 1. Enter setup mode. Press the SMICRO button and the TMICRO button simultaneously until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing and check that the following <> menu is printed: << FUNCTION >> SAVE&END MENU1 HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT MENU2 INITIAL HARDWRE 2. ADJUST CONFIG GAP-ADJ DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST Select the DEFAULT function. Repeatedly press the “TEAR OFF” or “LOAD” button to position the cursor on the left edge of the aluminum print guide on DEFAULT.
USING SETUP MODE Procedure This procedure assumes that you are in setup mode. To print the selftest, make sure that continuous forms paper is loaded into the printer. Then proceed as follows: 1. Print the <> menu. The <> menu should be the last printed line on the page. If the menu is not printed, press the ONLINE button to print the menu. If you are using the HEX-DUMP function, press the “TEAR OFF” or “LOAD” button instead of the ONLINE button to print the menu.
USING SETUP MODE Printing Hex Dumps The HEX-DUMP function prints data and commands in hexadecimal characters and abbreviated control codes. The IBM character set 2 is used for printing (see Appendix E). The HEX-DUMP function is useful for checking whether your computer is sending the correct commands to the printer and whether the printer is executing the commands correctly. It is also useful for debugging software programs.
USING SETUP MODE Sample hex dump 4. Exit the HEX-DUMP function. Exit the HEX-DUMP function in either of the following ways: • To remain in setup mode, press the LF/FF button. The <> menu is then reprinted. For details on other functions, see other sections in this chapter. • To return to online normal mode, press the ONLINE button.
USING SETUP MODE Checking Vertical Print Alignment (V-ALMNT) The V-ALMNT function corrects the vertical character displacement that sometimes occurs with bidirectional printing. Characters printed from left to right are not aligned with characters printed from right to left as shown below: This example shows how printing looks when characters are vertically misaligned. Note that the left margin is not straight.
USING SETUP MODE 3. Adjust the vertical print alignment at letter quality speed. Examine the parallel bars. If the bars are aligned (not jagged), go to step 4. If the bars are offset to the left, repeatedly press the “LOAD” button until the bars are aligned. If the bars are offset to the right, repeatedly press the “TEAR OFF” button until the bars are aligned. (In the following figure, the first line is assumed to be printed from left to right.) 4.
USING SETUP MODE Correct vertical print alignment SETUP MODE REFERENCE User's Manual The following flowchart shows how setup mode is organized for the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS emulation. Differences in the IBM Proprinter XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations are summarized after the flowchart.
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USING SETUP MODE Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation In the IBM Proprinter XL24E emulation, MENU1 and MENU2 differ from the DPL24C PLUS emulation in the following ways: • The following options are different: • The AGM item is provided: Differences in Epson ESC/P2 Emulation In the Epson ESC/P2 emulation, MENU1 and MENU2 differ from the DPL24C PLUS emulation in the following ways: 5-60 • The ZEROFNT and LF-CODE items are not defined.
USING SETUP MODE ONLINE SETUP MODE The preceding sections describe offline setup mode. This section introduces online setup mode. The tedious task of setting up printer features one-by-one from the control panel and printing and checking the desired options on paper can be avoided by using online setup mode. In online setup mode, printer features are set via the computer rather than the printer control panel.
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CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 6 Your printer requires very little care. Occasional cleaning and replacement of the ribbon cartridge are all that is required. Lubrication of the printer is usually not necessary. If the print head carriage does not move smoothly back and forth, clean the printer as described in this chapter. If the problem continues, contact your dealer to determine whether lubrication might be needed.
MAINTENANCE 4. Open the front cover of the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge. Using a soft vacuum brush, gently vacuum the platen, print head carriage, 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. Printer interior 5. Re-install the ribbon cartridge. Close the front cover. 6. Raise the paper table and rear stacker.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE RIBBON There are two ways of replacing the ribbon. You can install a new ribbon cartridge in the printer or refill the old ribbon cartridge with new ribbon from a ribbon subcassette. Appendix A lists order numbers for ribbon cartridges and ribbon subcassettes. The following procedure is for ribbon cartridges. For ribbon subcassettes, refer to the instructions shipped with the subcassette. To replace the ribbon cartridge: 1. Turn off the printer.
MAINTENANCE 3. To remove the ribbon cartridge, press the ribbon release levers located on either side of the cartridge and carefully lift the cartridge out of the printer. Removing the ribbon cartridge 4. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its package. Push in the sides of the two ribbon release tabs. The tabs will snap into the cartridge and the ribbon feed mechanism will engage. Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to be sure that it feeds properly.
MAINTENANCE 5. Place the two mounting pins on the ribbon support brackets of the head cartridge. (The two mounting pins are located on the sides of the ribbon release levers.) Insert the ribbon so that the ribbon falls between the nose of the print head and the plastic print guide. Installing the new ribbon cartridge User's Manual 6. Press the ribbon release levers until the mounting pins snap into the holes on the ribbon support brackets.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD The print head is easy to replace. CAUTION (HOT) The print head and metal frame is hot during printing or immediately after printing. Do not touch them until it cools down. To remove the print head: 6-6 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the front cover of the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge. 3. Pull the left end of the head lock wire forward to release it from the hook at the left of the print head carriage.
MAINTENANCE 5. Remove the print head from the connector on the carriage, as shown in the figure below. Replacing the print head To install the print head: User's Manual 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.
MAINTENANCE Opening and closing the control panel The control panel of this printer can be pulled down toward the front as necessary, such as when jammed paper must be removed. Removing the stacker unit The stacker unit of this printer can be removed in the event that paper is jammed in it unit. While pushing down the lock levers of the stacker guide, pull out the stacker unit from the rear.
MAINTENANCE Mounting the stacker unit Position groove 1 over guide pin 1 on the right and left sides of the stacker unit. Then, push in the stacker unit until guide pin 2 is hooked onto slot 2. OPTIONS User's Manual Options Order Number RS-232C serial interface board.
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CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE-SHOOTING TROUBLE-SHOOTING 7 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: SOLVING PROBLEMS • Solving problems • Diagnostic functions • Getting help The tables in this section describe common printer problems and their solutions.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Table 7.1 Print Quality Problems and Solutions Problem Printing is too light or too dark. Solution Make sure that the ribbon cartridge is properly installed and that the ribbon feeds smoothly. Check ribbon wear. Replace the ribbon if necessary. Stains or smudges appear on the page. Check ribbon wear. Replace the ribbon if necessary. Check whether the tip of the print head is dirty. Clean the head with a soft cloth if necessary. The page is blank.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Table 7.1 Print Quality Problems and Solutions (Cont.) User's Manual Problem Solution Printing is vertically misaligned (jagged). Use the printer’s V-ALMNT function to check the vertical print alignment. If necessary, adjust the print alignment. See the section Using the Diagnostic Functions in Chapter 5. The top margin is wrong. The top margin is the sum of the top-of-form setting, the software-specified top margin, and the printer’s TOP-MRG setting.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Paper Handling Problems Table 7.2 describes common paper handling problems and suggests solutions. See Chapter 3 for detailed procedures on loading and using paper. Table 7.2 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions Problem Paper cannot be loaded or fed. Solution Make sure that the paper path indicator (FRONT TRACTOR, REAR TRACTOR, CUT SHEET) lights correctly. Press the PAPER PATH button to select the paper path. Make sure that the paper covers the paperout sensor, i.e.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Table 7.2 Paper Handling Problems and Solutions (Cont.) Problem Paper jams while loading. Solution Turn off the printer and remove the jammed paper. Remove any obstructions from the paper path. If you are using a cut sheet feeder, make sure that the bin lever is set to the “CLOSED” position. (The bin lever is on the left side of the feeder.) Make sure that the paper is not folded, creased, or torn. Reload the paper. Make sure that the paper table is in normal mode.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Operating Problems Table 7.3 identifies common operating problems and suggests solutions. If you cannot resolve a problem, contact your dealer. Table 7.3 Operating Problems and Solutions Problem The power does not turn on. Solution Make sure that the “I” on the printer power switch is depressed. Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to both the printer and the outlet. Make sure that the power outlet is functional. Turn the power off.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Printer Failures A user cannot generally resolve a problem involving defective printer hardware. On detecting a fatal error, the printer will: • Stop printing • Beep four times • Turn the ONLINE indicator off The control panel displays alarms. The meanings of alarms can be checked in the following table.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Alarm display function This printer has a function for distinguishing between alarms by using the blinking of individual lamps on the control panel. HCPP (cut sheet or continuous forms paper switching) alarm Overload alarm Low voltage alarm APTC gap alarm APTC hop position sensor alarm ROM/RAM alarm Sector protect alarm Condition of occurrence LES could not be detected during the space initial operation.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Responses to alarm occurrences Your first response to each alarm should be as described in the following table. Problem Solution LES alarm Remove any paper dust, which may cause problems in carriage operation. APTC gap alarm Check the paper thickness (0.04 to 0.65 mm). Check whether the paper has different thicknesses or whether the paper has filing holes. For problems other than the above, request your printer dealer to make repairs.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GETTING HELP 7-10 If you are not able to correct a problem using this chapter, contact your dealer for assistance. Be prepared to provide the following information: • Your printer model number, serial number, and date of manufacture. Look for this information on the rating label at the back of the printer. • Description of the problem • Type of interface you are using • Names of your software packages • List of the printer default settings.
CHAPTER 8 INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING OPTIONS The installaion of options allows you to expand the capabilities of your printer. Options available for the printer include: • LAN card • Cut sheet feeder • Tractor unit • Large stacker • Large Paper Table 8 The LAN card is a user installable option, but can be installed only on a printer model with the parallel and USB interfaces. For information on the installation procedure, refer to the manual that comes with the LAN card.
INSTALLING OPTIONS Installing on the front side of the printer 1. Turn off the printer power. Confirm that the printer power is turned to the { side. 2. Removing the tractor unit Raise the paper table and remove the tractor unit. (For details on mounting and removing the tractor unit, see “Selecting the Tractor Unit Position” on page 2-10.) 3.
INSTALLING OPTIONS 4. Replacing the paper table Be sure to replace the paper table. (See “Setting the paper table” on page 13.) If the paper table is incorrectly set, a paper jam may occur. 5. Connecting the cable Connect the cut sheet feeder cable to the connector on the front right of the printer. Insert the cable with the connector arrow mark up.
INSTALLING OPTIONS 6. Extend the extension and extension wire in the order from (1) to (2) according to the size of the paper to be used. Installing on the rear side of the printer Before mounting the cut sheet feeder, turn off the printer power. 1. Turn off the printer power. Confirm that the printer power is turned to the O side. 2. Installing the cut sheet feeder Open the rear stacker.
INSTALLING OPTIONS Check that the cut sheet feeder frame is correctly mounted on mounting pin 2. 3. User's Manual Close the rear stacker.
INSTALLING OPTIONS 4. Connecting the cable Connect the cut sheet feeder cable to the connector on the rear right of the printer. Insert the cable with the connector arrow mark up. 5.
INSTALLING OPTIONS Removing the Cut Sheet Feeder Before removing the cut sheet feeder, disconnect the cable. WARNING Electric shock Before mounting or removing the cut sheet feeder, turn off the power switches of the personal computer and the printer and remove the power plug from the outlet. Otherwise, you may receive electric shock.
INSTALLING OPTIONS When mounted on the rear side of the printer INSTALLING THE TRACTOR UNIT A tractor unit is supplied as standard equipment attached to the front of the printer. This unit may also be attached to the rear of the printer for rear feeding of continuous forms. For details on removing and mounting the tractor unit, see “Selecting the Tractor Unit Position” on page 2-10.
INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING THE Large stacker To continuously stack cut sheets or eject long cut sheets to the rear, mount the large stacker. Also, if a cut sheet feeder is mounted at the rear, the stacker must be replaced with the large stacker even if cut sheets need not be continuously stacked. 1 User's Manual Removing the current stacker 1. Lift up the current stacker in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2.
INSTALLING OPTIONS 2 Mounting the rear stacker At the rear of the printer, push the protrusions on both sides of the rear stacker into the holes inside the rear stacker guide as shown in the following figure.
INSTALLING OPTIONS INSTALLING THE Large Paper Table To use long cut sheets, mount the large cut sheet table. 1 Removing the current paper table After opening the paper table and adjusting it to a slanted position, remove the paper table by lifting it to separate the left and right protrusions on the paper table ends from the grooves on the cover. 1.
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APPENDIX A SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS This appendix lists the supplies and options available for the printer. A Contact your dealer for information on ordering any of these items. SUPPLIES Supplies Order Number Ribbon cartridges Black ribbon CA02374-C104 Ribbon subcassette Black ribbon Print head OPTIONS User's Manual Options CA02374-C204 CA02281-E718 Order Number RS-232C serial interface board.
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APPENDIX B PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS B This appendix gives the physical, functional, and performance specifications for the printer. It also gives detailed paper specifications. PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Height: 290 mm (11.4 in) Width: 600 mm (23.6 in) Depth: 350 mm (13.8 in) Weight: 17 kg (37.
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Print method Impact dot matrix with a 0.
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Up to 0.65 mm (0.025 inch) Paper thickness Paper length By software Programmable in one line or inch increments in all emulations By control panel Depends upon emulations. Default is 11 inches for all emulations. DPL24C+/XL24E: ESC/P2: 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 11.6, 12, 14, or 18 inches 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, ..., 11, 11.5, ...
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Fonts Resident Nineteen fonts available Bit map: Courier 10, Pica 10, OCR-B 10, OCR-A 10 , Prestige Elite 12, Boldface PS, Correspondence, Compressed, Draft, and High-speed Draft. Scalable: Courier, Timeless, and Nimbus Sans ®; each in normal, bold, and italic styles Downloaded Available from independent vendors Line spacing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 lines per inch. Programmable in 1/360 inch or various increments for image graphics. Character pitch 2.
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS 10 cpi 12 cpi Print speed Letter: 120 cps 144 cps Report: 240 cps 288 cps Correspondence: 240 cps 288 cps Draft: 505 cps 606 cps cpi: characters per inch cps: characters per second Line feed speed 60 ms per line at 6 lines per inch Form feed speed 6 inches per second Ribbon life Up to 5 million characters Certification Safety: Model M33324A M33324B Regulation Country UL 1950 United States (for 100 to 120 VAC) United States C
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Print Area This section illustrates the recommended print area for single sheets and continuous forms.
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Print area for continuous forms User's Manual B-7
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Paper Thickness Paper thickness is given by the weight of the paper in either grams per square meter (g/m2) 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 0.65 mm (0.025 inch). The weight of carbonless or carbon-backed paper may vary, depending upon the paper manufacturer.
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Type of Paper Number of Parts Thickness Carbonless Carbon-backed Top 40 g/m2 (34 kg or 11 lb) Middle (2-6p) 40 g/m2 (34 kg or 11 lb) Bottom 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) Top 40 g/m2 (34 kg or 11 lb) Middle (2-7p) 40 g/m2 (34 kg or 11 lb) Bottom 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) Do not use in high humidity environments.
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Type of Paper Carbon-backed Carboninterleaved Number of Parts Thickness Do not use in high humidity environments. Top 40 g/m2 (34 kg or 11 lb) Middle (2-6p) 40 g/m2 (34 kg or 11 lb) Bottom 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) Top 40 g/m2 (34 kg or 11 lb) Middle (2-7p) 40 g/m2 (34 kg or 11 lb) Bottom 40-64 g/m2 (34-55 kg or 11-17 lb) Avoid using carbon-interleaved single sheets.