FUJITSU DL7400 DOT MATRIX PRINTER USER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT NOTE TO USERS READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. INCORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO USERS, BYSTANDERS OR PROPERTY. While FUJITSU ISOTEC has sought to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual, FUJITSU ISOTEC assumes no liability to any party for any damage caused by any error or omission contained in this manual, its updates or supplements, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause.
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement for United States Users NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notice for Canadian Users This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice for German Users Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/die/das • M33324B in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der EN 45014 (CE) funkentstört ist.
Energy Saving As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, FUJITSU ISOTEC LIMITED has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipments. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption.
The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice and without obligation to incorporate changes and improvements into units already shipped. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information included here is complete and accurate at the time of publication; however, Fujitsu Isotec Limited cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions. Printer model specifications differ with the power supply input voltage (100-120 or 220-240 VAC).
ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for buying the Fujitsu DL7400 dot matrix printer. You can expect years of reliable service with very little maintenance. This manual explains how to use your printer to full advantage. It is written for both new and experienced printer users. This manual describes how to install, set up, and use your printer and printer options. It also explains how to keep the printer in good working condition and what to do should something go wrong.
ORGANIZATION This manual is organized as follows: Quick Reference summarizes everyday printer operations. After you become familiar with the printer, use this section as a memory aid. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces the printer and identifies key features and options that enhance the printer’s capabilities. Chapter 2, Setting Up, gives step-by-step procedures for setting up the printer for immediate use and identifies the main parts of the printer.
CONVENTIONS Special information, such as warnings, cautions, and notes, are indicated as follows: WARNING A WARNING indicates that personal injury may result if you do not follow a procedure correctly. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates that damage to the printer may result if you do not follow a procedure correctly. NOTE A NOTE provides “how-to” tips or suggestions to help you perform a procedure correctly. NOTEs are particularly useful for first-time users.
z Warning symbols Various graphic symbols are used in this manual. They serve as signs to help users of this product use the product safely and correctly as well as prevent damage and personal injury to the users or bystanders. The following tables show and explain each symbol. Be sure that you understand the meaning of each symbol before reading the manual. WARNING A WARNING indicates that death or serious personal injury may result if you do not follow a procedure correctly.
Notes on Safety WARNING WARNING Do not place a container containing water, such as a vase, potted plant, and drinking glass, or a metal object on or near the printer. Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result. Do not place the printer in a humid or dusty area, in an area with explosive fumes, an area with poor ventilation or close to a fire. Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result. Use only one of the power cords included with this product, for this product.
WARNING When mounting or removing an optional device or component, turn off the power to the printer and personal computer and disconnect their power plugs from the outlets before performing the work. Otherwise, electric shock may result. Connect only Fujitsu-recommended optional devices and components. Otherwise, electric shock, fire, or failure may result. CAUTION Do not block openings in the printer (e.g., ventilation openings).
Notes about the printer in operation WARNING If the printer is making a strange noise, which indicates a problem, discontinue printer operation. Request your printer dealer to fix the problem. Continued operation of the printer without repairs may result in electric shock or fire. Do not use a power source whose voltage is other than that indicated. Also, an excessive number of plugged-in power cords must not be connected to a single outlet. Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
WARNING If excessive heat, smoke, a strange odor, or a strange noise is coming the printer or any other abnormality is observed, immediately turn off the power to the printer by using the power switch, and be sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then, after verifying the end of the abnormality (e.g., no more smoke is coming from the printer), request your printer dealer to make repairs. Do not repair the printer by yourself as doing so is dangerous.
CAUTION Insert the power plug completely into an outlet so that it is securely connected. Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result. Exercise caution to keep loose clothing, hair, neckties, etc. away from paper feed- or ejection openings, and tractors while the printer is operating. Otherwise, personal injury may result. When disconnecting the power plug from the outlet, pull it out while grasping the plug, not the cord.
CAUTION Do not touch the paper feed- or ejection openings while the printer is operating. Otherwise, personal injury may be result. Do not touch the printer cable connectors or the metal part of the print head. Otherwise, personal injury or a printer failure may result. Do not touch the print head while it is moving. Otherwise, burns or personal injury may result. Note that continuous forms that are fed in the reverse direction continuously may come off the paper feed tractors.
TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK REFERENCE ....................................................QR-1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................... 1-1 FEATURES....................................................................... 1-1 MODELS OPTIONS ......................................................... 1-3 CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP ............................................................................ 2-1 SELECTING A GOOD LOCATION ..............................
Line Feed/Form Feed ................................................3-22 Micro Feed .................................................................3-22 Load Position Adjust ..................................................3-22 TIPS ON PAPER HANDLING.........................................3-23 General Tips ..............................................................3-23 Multipart Forms ..........................................................3-23 Envelopes .............................................
Procedure .................................................................. 5-55 SETUP MODE REFERENCE......................................... 5-57 Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation ....... 5-60 Differences in Epson ESC/P2 Emulation .................. 5-60 ONLINE SETUP MODE.................................................. 5-61 CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 6-1 CLEANING.............................................................
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QUICK REFERENCE QUICK REFERENCE Q Quick Reference is written for experienced users — users who are familiar with how the printer works, but who may need to refresh their memory occasionally. Only the printer’s normal (non-setup) mode is covered. For details on setup mode, see Chapter 5. Normal mode operation includes everyday operations, such as paper handling and font selection. The printer comes up in normal mode when turned on.
QUICK REFERENCE Printer Operations (Normal Mode) 9: Operation can be performed when the printer is in this state. —: Operation cannot be performed when the printer is in this state. N/A: Does not apply. Operation Online Offline Required Response Enter normal mode N/A N/A Turn printer on. (Press I on the power switch.) Place printer offline 9 — Press ONLINE. Place printer online — 9 Press ONLINE. Load paper 9 9 Press LOAD. Line feed (forward) 9 9 Press LF/FF within three seconds.
QUICK REFERENCE Printer Operations (Normal Mode) (Cont.) 9: Operation can be performed when the printer is in this state. —: Operation cannot be performed when the printer is in this state. N/A: Does not apply. Operation Online Offline Enter setup mode — 9 Press AUTO GAP and HI IMPACT. Exit to normal mode Self-test printing 9 9 Start:Turn printer off. Press LF/FF while turning printer on. Pause/resume: Press LOAD. Exit: Press ONLINE.
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing this printer. This printer is a compact, versatile, flat paper path printer that offers maximum compatibility with today’s software packages and personal computers. 1 The 24-wire print head provides crisp, clear printing for business, office, and home environments. This printer is also easy to install and use.
INTRODUCTION • Large print buffer. 128K bytes are available in total for storing input data and downloading fonts. A large input data buffer allows you to send files to the printer and return to work in your application. A large download buffer allows you to use custom fonts. • 136-column print line. 136-column printers print in landscape mode using legal- or standard-size computer forms. • Simple switching of paper types.
INTRODUCTION MODELS OPTIONS Printer add-on options are listed below. For details, see Chapter 8. • Cut sheet feeder. The SF940 single-bin feeder is available as an option. Two cut sheet feeders can be installed in front of and behind the printer at the same time. A cut sheet feeder allows single cut sheets and multiple-part cut sheets to be fed automatically. • Tractor unit. A second tractor unit may be bought as an additional option if dual tractor feeding capability is required. • LAN card.
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CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP SETTING UP 2 Your new printer is easy to install and set up. This chapter tells you how to set up the printer and start printing right away. If this is your first printer, you should read the entire chapter before attempting to use the printer.
SETTING UP 9 Use only the power cord supplied with the printer or recommended by your dealer. Do not use an extension cord. 9 Do not plug the printer into a power outlet that is shared with heavy industrial equipment, such as motors, or appliances, or such as copiers or coffee makers. Such equipment often emits electrical noise or causes power degradation. UNPACKING THE PRINTER Unpack the printer as follows: 1. Open the carton and remove the printer and its components.
SETTING UP 2. Carefully examine each item for damage. Report any problems to your dealer or shipping agent. 3. Place the printer where you plan to use it. 4. Remove the tapes and cushions securing the printer. Open the front cover and remove the shipping restraint cardboard that holds the print head carriage in place (shown below). Removing the shipping restraint cardboard 5. Store the original shipping carton and packaging materials for future use.
SETTING UP Checking Options and Supplies The following options and supplies, if ordered, are shipped separately: • LAN card (option) • Cut sheet feeder (option) • Tractor unit (option) • Extra monochrome ribbon cartridges Make sure that you received all the options you ordered. Installation of options is described in Chapter 8. Once you are sure you have everything, you are ready to assemble the printer.
SETTING UP ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER This section explains how to setting the paper table and ribbon cartridge. Setting the paper table Turn the paper table (1) as shown in the table below, then push it (2) and set it (3). The complete setup conditions are shown below. Make sure that the top end of the paper table is engaged with the printer guide pin and the guide pin on the paper table is inserted into the cover groove. NOTE Do not apply unreasonable force while you are setting the paper table.
SETTING UP Handling the paper table You must open and close the paper table when you feed continuous forms using the front tractor or you attach the cut sheet feeder to the front of the printer. Normal mode The following figure shows the paper table in normal mode.
SETTING UP Open mode in which the front tractor is attached or detached or when continuous forms are fed using the front tractor When you attach the optional cut sheet feeder to the front of the printer, open the paper table and proceed as follows: 1 Open the paper table. Slightly raise the front end of the paper table (1), then pull (2) and lift the table (3). 2 Close the paper table. Lower the paper table as shown in the figure below (1), then push (2) and close (3) the table.
SETTING UP Installing the Ribbon cartridge CAUTION (HOT) 1. The print head and metal frame is hot during printing or immediately after printing. Do not touch them until it cools down. Prepare the printer to install the ribbon cartridge. Make sure that the print head protecting cardboard used for transportation has been removed, then turn on the printer power with the top cover closed. Ensure that the print head moves and stops at the ribbon replacement position.
SETTING UP 4. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its package. Push in the two ribbon release tabs. The tabs snap into the cartridge and the ribbon feed mechanism engages. Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to be sure that it feeds properly. Preparing the ribbon cartridge 5. Locate the two ribbon release levers on either side of the ribbon cartridge. Each ribbon release lever has a mounting pin on the side. Place the mounting pins on the ribbon support bracket of the print head cartridge.
SETTING UP 6. 7. 8. Press the ribbon release levers inward until the mounting pins snap into the holes of the ribbon support brackets. Gently pull on the cartridge to be sure that the pins are secure in the holes. Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to take up any slack in the ribbon. Close the front cover. NOTE A Fujitsu ribbon cartridge is recommended. Don’t use other cartridges. If other cartridges are used, operating problems or a damage of the print head may be caused.
SETTING UP Mounting and removing the tractor unit Tractor unit at the front [Removing the tractor unit] Raise the cut sheet table. While pressing the lock levers of the tractor frames located on both sides of the tractor unit, lift out the tractor unit to remove it. [Mounting the tractor unit] 1) Position the U-shaped slots on both sides of the tractor unit over the guide pins of the printer unit. (To set the tractor unit in position, line it up with the groove of the left guide pin.
SETTING UP 3) Verify that the hooks on both sides of the tractor unit are securely hooked onto guide pin 2 as shown in the following figure. Tractor unit at the rear [Removing the tractor unit] While pressing the lock levers of the tractor frames located on both sides of the tractor unit, lift out the tractor unit to remove it.
SETTING UP [Mounting the tractor unit] 1) Position the U-shaped slots on both sides of the tractor unit over the guide pins of the printer unit. (To set the tractor unit in position, line it up with the groove of the left guide pin. The right guide pin has no groove). 2) Push down the shaft at the front of the tractor unit until it locks with an audible click. (Do not press the lock levers when pushing down the shaft.
SETTING UP GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR PRINTER Now that your printer is assembled, take a moment to become familiar with its major parts. Looking at the printer from the front right side and rear left side, you can see the parts of the printer shown in the figure below. Printer components The printer control panel has the buttons and indicators used to load and feed paper (see Chapter 3) and select print features (see Chapter 4).
SETTING UP CONNECTING THE POWER CORD Before you plug in the printer: 9 Make sure that the printer power is switched off. The side marked “{” on the power switch should be depressed. 9 Make sure that the power outlet is properly grounded. 9 Make sure that you use the power cord shipped with the printer. This cord is designed to minimize radio frequency interference. To plug in the power cord: 1. Plug one end of the power cord into the power connector on the rear of the printer. 2.
SETTING UP TESTING THE PRINTER (OFFLINE) At this point, load paper and run the printer self-test. The self-test checks printer performance and print quality before you connect the printer to the computer. Use either single sheets or continuous forms (see Chapter 3). This section describes the self-test procedure using single sheets. Loading Paper for the Self-Test To print the self-test, use paper wider than 215.9 mm (8.
SETTING UP Printing the Self-Test The printer has a built-in self-test program. The self-test prints the firmware version, the names of the printer’s resident emulations, and all of the characters available in the emulations. The self-test prints 80 characters per line. To print a self-test page, make sure that a sheet of paper is loaded. Then proceed as follows: 1. Turn the printer off. 2. While pressing the LF/FF button, turn the printer back on. Keep the LF/FF button pressed until the printer beeps.
SETTING UP Sample self-test page 5. 2-18 To exit the self-test mode, press the ONLINE button. The printer will return online.
SETTING UP NOTE The printer can also print a special “demo pattern” that illustrates some of the printer’s capabilities. To print the demo pattern: User's Manual 1. Load a sheet of paper (A4 or larger). 2. Turn the printer off . 3. While pressing the FRONT DIR button, turn the printer back on. The printer will start printing the demo pattern. 4. The demo pattern stops printing after one page. To pause or restart the demo during printing of a page, press the ONLINE button. 5.
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