Fujitsu Isotec 001M33330A Dot Matrix Printer User Manual 1

Fujitsu Isotec Limited Dot Matrix Printer 1

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FUJITSU DL3750+DOT MATRIX PRINTERUSER'S MANUAL
Front Matter –i– Fujitsu DL3800 DOT MatrixUser's Manual iFederal Communications CommissionRadio Frequency Interference Statementfor United States UsersNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15B of the FCC Rules. Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, andcan radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordancewith the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measure:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.FCC warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by theparty responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment.NOTES1. Testing of this equipment was performed on model number M33331A.2. The use of a nonshielded interface cable with the referenced device isprohibited. The length of the parallel interface cable must be 3 meters (10feet) or less. The length of the optional serial interface cable must be 15meters (50 feet) or less.3. The length of the power cord must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less.
Front Matter –ii– Fujitsu DL3800 DOT MatrixUser's ManualiiNotice for Canadian UsersThis class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the CanadianInterference-Causing Equipment Regulations.Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences duRèglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.Notice for German UsersBescheinigung des Herstellers/ImporteursHiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/die/das• M33331Bin Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der• EN 45014 (CE)funk-entstört ist.Der Deutschen Bundesport wurde das inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätesangezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie auf Einhaltung derBestimmungen eingeräumt.• Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18.01.1991:Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäßEN 27779-1991.
Front Matter –iii– Fujitsu DL3800 DOT MatrixUser's Manual iiiEnergy SavingAs an ENERGY STAR® Partner, FUJITSU LIMITED has determined thatthis product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is aninternational program that promotes energy saving through the use ofcomputers and other office equipments. The program backs the developmentand dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energyconsumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors canparticipate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such ascomputers, displays, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards andlogos are uniform among participating nations.CE DeclarationThis product sold in Europe conforms to the standard in accordance with ECDirectives.
Front Matter –iv– Fujitsu DL3800 DOT MatrixUser's ManualivThe contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice and withoutobligation to incorporate changes and improvements into units alreadyshipped.Every effort has been made to ensure that the information included here iscomplete and accurate at the time of publication; however, Fujitsu cannot beheld responsible for errors and omissions.Printer model specifications differ with the power supply input voltage (100-120 or 220-240 VAC).C147-E046-01EN Jan 2004Copyright © 2004 FUJITSU LIMITEDPrinted in Japan. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may bereproduced or translated, stored in a database or retrieval system, ortransmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission ofFujitsu Limited.FUJITSU is a registered trademark and Fujitsu Creative Faces is a trademarkof Fujitsu Limited. Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data ComputerCoporation. IBM PC and IBM Proprinter XL24E are trademarks ofInternational Business Machines Corporation. ESC/P2 is a trademark ofSeiko Epson Corporation. Microsoft is a registered trademark and MS-DOSand Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Nimbus Sans is aregistered trademark of URW Unternehmensberatung Karow Rubow WeberGmbH, Hamburg.Other product names mentioned in this manual may also be trademarks oftheir respective companies.TRADEMARKACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Front Matter –v– Fujitsu DL3800 DOT MatrixUser's Manual vABOUT THIS MANUALThank you for buying the Fujitsu DL3750+ dot matrix printer. You canexpect years of reliable service with very little maintenance. This manualexplains how to use your printer to full advantage. It is written for both newand experienced printer users.This manual describes how to install, set up, and use your printer and printeroptions. It also explains how to keep the printer in good working conditionand what to do should something go wrong. Detailed procedures are providedfor first-time users. Experienced users can skip some of the details, using thetable of contents and chapter introductions to locate information.This manual has several appendixes, a glossary, and an index. Appendix Alists supplies and additional documentation and information available fromyour dealer or authorized Fujitsu representative. Fujitsu offices are listed atthe end of the manual.This manual covers model DL3750+, an 80-column printer. This model has a100-120 VAC or 220-240 VAC power supply. A serial interface is a factoryadd-on option. You must specify these when purchasing the printer.Unless otherwise stated, the information given here applies to both models.However, illustrations are of either model.DL3750+Basic specificationsPrint line at 10 cpi: 80 columnsInterface: Centronics parallelCentronics parallel + RS-232CCentronics parallel + USBAlternative specificationPower supply: 100–120 VAC or 220–240 VACUser add-on optionRS-232C serial interface (for Centronics parallel model only)cpi: characters per inchPRINTER MODELS ANDOPTIONS
Front Matter –vi– Fujitsu DL3800 DOT MatrixUser's ManualviORGANIZATION This manual is organized as follows:Quick Reference summarizes everyday printer operations. After you becomefamiliar with the printer, use this section as a memory aid.Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces the printer and identifies key featuresand options that enhance the printer’s capabilities.Chapter 2, Setting Up, gives step-by-step procedures for setting up theprinter for immediate use and identifies the main parts of the printer. If this isyour first printer, you should read the entire chapter before attempting to usethe printer.Chapter 3, Paper Handling, explains how to load and use paper with yourprinter.Chapter 4, Printing, covers basic printing operations. This chapter describeseveryday operations from the printer’s control panel, such as loading paperand selecting print features, in detail. After you become more familiar withthe printer, use Quick Reference at the beginning of the manual to refreshyour memory as needed.Chapter 5, Using Setup Mode, describes how to change the printer’s optionalsettings, such as print features, hardware options, and top-of-form. Mostsettings only affect print features such as the typestyle and page format. Notethat certain settings directly affect hardware and software compatibility. Referto this chapter as indicated in Chapter 2 or as required.Chapter 6, Maintenance, explains basic maintenance procedures for thisprinter.Chapter 7, Trouble-Shooting, describes problem-solving techniques. Beforeyou contact your dealer for help, check the list of problems and solutionsprovided in this chapter.
Front Matter –vii– Fujitsu DL3800 DOT MatrixUser's Manual viiAt the end of this manual, you will find several appendixes, a glossary, and anindex. Appendix A gives order numbers for printer supplies, options, andpublications. Other appendixes provide additional technical information aboutthe printer.Special information, such as warnings, cautions, and notes, are indicated asfollows:WARNINGA WARNING indicates that personal injury may result if you do not follow aprocedure correctly.CAUTIONA CAUTION indicates that damage to the printer may result if you do notfollow a procedure correctly.NOTEA NOTE provides “how-to” tips or suggestions to help you perform aprocedure correctly. NOTEs are particularly useful for first-time users.For Experienced Users:If you are familiar with this printer or with dot matrix printers in general, thisinformation will help you use the manual effectively.CONVENTIONS
User's ManualviiiTABLE OF CONTENTSQuick Reference ......................................................QR–1CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTIONFeatures ..................................................................... 1–1CHAPTER 2 SETTING UPSelecting a Good Location .......................................... 2–1Unpacking THE PRINTER .......................................... 2–3Checking Options and Supplies ............................. 2–5Assembling the Printer ................................................ 2–6Installing the Cut Sheet Stand ................................ 2–6Installing the Ribbon Cartridge ............................... 2–7Getting Acquainted With Your Printer ........................ 2–10Connecting the Power Cord ...................................... 2–11Testing the Printer (Offline) ....................................... 2–13Loading Paper for the Self-Test ........................... 2–13Printing the Self-Test ............................................ 2–14Connecting the Printer to Your Computer ...........................2–19Selecting a Parallel Interface Cable ..................... 2–19Selecting a Serial Interface Cable ........................ 2–19Connecting the Interface Cable............................ 2–20Selecting an Emulation ............................................. 2–21Printing a Sample Page (Online) ............................... 2–25Installing the Printer Driver ................................... 2–28CHAPTER 3 PAPER HANDLINGSelecting Paper........................................................... 3–1Overview of Paper Operations .................................... 3–2Adjusting for Paper Thickness .................................... 3–4Using Single Sheets.................................................... 3–5Loading a Single Sheet of Paper............................ 3–5Adjusting the left margin ........................................ 3–6
MaintenanceUser's Manual ixUSING CONTINUOUS FORMS ................................. 3–8Ejecting Single Sheets ........................................... 3–8Positioning the Paper Stack ................................... 3–9Loading Continuous Forms .................................. 3–10Adjusting the left margin ...................................... 3–11Adjusting the TEAR OFF position ........................ 3–13Unloading Continuous Forms .............................. 3–14Tearing Off Continuous Forms ............................. 3–14Feeding and positioning paper .................................. 3–15Line Feed/Form Feed .......................................... 3–15Micro Feed........................................................... 3–16Load Position Adjust ............................................ 3–16SWITCHING PAPER TYPES.................................... 3–16Switching to Single Sheets................................... 3–16Switching to Continuous Forms ........................... 3–18Tips on PAPER HANDLING ...................................... 3–18General Tips ........................................................ 3–18Multipart Forms .................................................... 3–18Envelopes ............................................................ 3–19Labels .................................................................. 3–19CHAPTER 4 PRINTINGSelecting Print Features.............................................. 4–1Using Commercial Software .................................. 4–2Using the Control Panel ......................................... 4–2Selecting MENU1 or MENU2 ................................. 4–3STARTing or STOPPING Printing ............................... 4–5Starting Printing...................................................... 4–5Stopping Printing.................................................... 4–5Resuming from a Paper-Out .................................. 4–5Printing the remaining lines on a page ................... 4–6Continuing printing after supplying paper ............... 4–6Resuming from an Area Over ................................ 4–7Removing Printed Pages ............................................ 4–8Removing Single Sheets........................................ 4–8Removing Continuous Forms ................................ 4–8Clearing the Print Buffer.............................................. 4–8
User's ManualxCHAPTER 5 USING SETUP MODEHow to Use This Chapter ............................................ 5–1Entering Setup Mode .................................................. 5–2Overview of Setup Mode ............................................. 5–4Setup Mode Example............................................. 5–6Points to Remember .............................................. 5–9Printing a List of Selected Options ............................ 5–10Deciding Which Options to Change .......................... 5–12Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options ................... 5–14Procedure ............................................................ 5–27Resetting MENU1 and MENU2 ............................ 5–28Changing Hardware Options ..................................... 5–29Procedure ............................................................ 5–33Changing Print Position Adjustment Options ............. 5–34Procedure ............................................................ 5–38Changing Configuration Options ............................... 5–39Procedure ............................................................ 5–45Exiting and Saving .................................................... 5–46Procedure ............................................................ 5–46Resetting Defaults..................................................... 5–47Resetting Power-On Defaults............................... 5–47Resetting Factory Defaults................................... 5–47Resetting Factory Defaults in MENU1 and MENU2 ......5–47Using the Diagnostic Functions................................. 5–48Printing the Self-Test ............................................ 5–49Procedure ............................................................ 5–49Printing Hex Dumps ............................................. 5–50Procedure ............................................................ 5–51Checking Vertical Print Alignment (V-ALMNT) ..... 5–53Procedure ............................................................ 5–53Setup Mode Reference ............................................. 5–55DPL24C PLUS ORGANIZATION ......................... 5–56Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation... 5–58Differences in Epson ESC/P2 Emulation ............. 5–59Online Setup MODE ................................................. 5–60
MaintenanceUser's Manual xiCHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCECleaning...................................................................... 6–1Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer ...................... 6–1Replacing the Ribbon .................................................. 6–3Cleaning the Platen and Paper Bail Rollers ........... 6–3Replacing the Print Head ............................................ 6–7CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE-SHOOTINGSOLVING PROBLEMS ............................................... 7–1Print Quality Problems ........................................... 7–1Paper Handling Problems ...................................... 7–4Tips for clearing a jammed sheet from the printer.. 7–6Operating Problems ............................................... 7–7Printer Failures ...................................................... 7–9Diagnostic functions.................................................. 7–10Getting Help .............................................................. 7–10APPENDIX A SUPPLIES AND OPTIONSSUPPLIES .................................................................. A-1USER OPTIONS......................................................... A-1APPENDIX B PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONSPhysical Specifications ................................................ B–1Functional ...................................................................B–2Specifications ..............................................................B–2Performance specifications ......................................... B–4Paper specifications....................................................B–6Print Area ............................................................... B–6Paper Thickness ....................................................B–8APPENDIX C COMMAND SETSFujitsu DPL24C PLUS ............................................... C–2Factory Default Settings...................................... C–14IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation ............................. C–17Epson ESC/P2 Emulation ........................................ C–22
User's ManualxiiAPPENDIX D INTERFACE INFORMATIONParallel Interface ........................................................ D–1USB Interface ............................................................ D–2 Specification......................................................... D–2Compatible Mode .................................................. D–3Nibble Mode.......................................................... D–5Data Transmission Timing .................................... D–7Serial Interface........................................................... D–8Serial Options ....................................................... D–9Cable Wiring ......................................................... D–9Serial Protocols....................................................D–11APPENDIX E CHARACTER SETSCharacter Sets 1 and 2 (DPL24C plus and IBM XL24E Emulation) ............. E–1Italic and Graphics Character Sets (ESC/P2 Emulation) ...............................................E–2National Character Sets (All Emulations) ...................................................... E–4National Character Sets (DPL24C PLUS and IBM XL24E Emulation) ........E–14National Character Sets (ESC/P2 Emulation) .............................................E–15National Character Sets and Supported Resident Fonts (All Emulations) .................................................... E–18APPENDIX F RESIDENT FONTS .......................................................... F–1GLOSSARY OF TERMS ........................................................................ GL–1INDEX ..................................................................................................... IN–1
QUICK REFERENCEUser's Manual QR-1QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeQUICK REFERENCEQuick Reference is written for experienced users —users who are familiar with how the printer works,but who may need to refresh their memoryoccasionally. 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 handlingand font selection. The printer comes up in normal mode when turned on. Toenter setup mode, press the TEAR OFF and ONLINE buttons at the same timewhile the ONLINE indicator is off (not lit).Control panelThe table on the next page lists normal mode opeprations with onlineand offline conditions and gives the required user response.Operations are listed alphabetically.Q
QUICK REFERENCEQR-2 User's ManualPrinter Operations (Normal Mode)√: 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.OperationClear print bufferEject single sheetsEnter normal modeEnter setup modeExit to normal modeForm feed (forward)Line feed (forward)Load paperMicro feed (backward)Micro feed (forward)Place printer offlinePlace printer onlineReset power-on defaultsResume printing after paper endSave adjusted load positionsSelect MENU1 or MENU2Start/stop/resume printingSelf-test printingTear off forms(Continuous forms only)Unload paper to park position(Continuous forms only)Required ResponsePress MENU and TEAR OFF.Press LF/FF.Turn printer on. (Press I on the power switch.)Press TEAR OFF and ONLINE.Press ONLINE, then press TEAR OFF or MENU.Press and hold LF/FF until the operation starts.Press ONLINE and LORD.Press LOAD.Press ONLINE and TEAR OFF.Press ONLINE and LF/FF.Press ONLINE.Press ONLINE.Turn printer off, then on.Press ONLINE.Press ONLINE and MENU.Press MENU.Start: Send print command.Stop/resume: Press ONLINE.Start: Turn printer off. Press LF/FF whileturning printer on.Pause/resume: Press TEAR OFF .Exit: Press ONLINE.Press TEAR OFF. Tear off forms, thenpress any button to retract forms.Press LOAD.Online—√N/A——√√√——√—√———√√√√Offline√√N/A√√√√√√√—√√√√√√√√√
1-1INTRODUCTIONUser's ManualQuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode1INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on purchasing this printer. Thisprinter is a compact, versatile printer that offersmaximum compatibility with today’s softwarepackages and personal computers.The 24-wire print head provides crisp, clear printing for business, office, andhome environments. This printer is also easy to install and use.Dot matrix printerKey printer features and options are listed in the next two sections.•Software compatibility. This printer, which operates primarilywith the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS command set, is compatible with the IBMProprinter XL24E command set and the Epson ESC/P2 command set.•Various character sets. As basic character sets, IBM PC character sets 1and 2 are available for the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS command set and theIBM Proprinter XL24E emulation, and the italic character set and graphicscharacter sets 1 and 2 are available for the Epson ESC/P2 emulation. Asnational character sets, a total of 57 or 61 national character sets(depending on the emulation), including IBM PS/2 character sets, areavailable.FEATURES
1-2INTRODUCTIONUser's Manual•Multiple fonts. The printer has nineteen resident fonts: Ten bit-mapfonts — Courier 10, Pica 10, Prestige Elite 12, Boldface PS, OCR-B 10,OCR-A 10, Correspondence, Compressed, Draft, and High-speed Draftand nine outline fonts — Timeless, Nimbus Sans, and Courier, each inupright, italic, and bold.•High-speed printing. At 10 cpi, print speed ranges from 113 cpsfor letterquality to 400 cps for high-speed draft quality.•Large print buffer. 128K bytes are available in total for storing inputdata and downloading fonts. A large input data buffer allows you to sendfiles to the printer and return to work in your application. A largedownload buffer allows you to use custom fonts.•80-column print line. 80-column printers are best suitable for printing inlandscape mode using letter- or A4- size paper.•Simple switching of paper types. The ability to "park" continuous formsmakes it easy to switch between continuous forms and single sheets.•Auto tearoff. Continuous forms are fed automatically up to the tear-offposition at the end of each job.•Maintenance-free. The printer only requires periodic cleaning andchanging of the ribbon cartridge.
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-1QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode2SETTING UPYour new printer is easy to install and set up.This chapter tells you how to set up the printerand start printing right away. If this is your firstprinter, you should read the entire chapter beforeattempting to use the printer.In this chapter, you will learn how to:•Unpack, assemble, and select a good location for the printer•Identify the printer’s major parts•Connect the power cord and the interface cable• Test the printer before connecting it to your computer•Select an emulation and print a sample page using your software•Installing the printer driverIf you have a problem while setting up the printer, review the section SolvingProblems in Chapter 7. If the problem persists, contact your dealer.This printer is suitable for most business, office, and home environ-ments. Toobtain peak performance from the printer, select a location that meets thefollowing guidelines:√Place the printer on a sturdy, level surface.√Place the printer near a well-grounded AC power outlet.√Ensure easy access to the front and rear of the printer by leavingseveral inches of space around the printer. Do not block the air ventson the front, left, and right sides of the printer.√Do not place the printer in direct sunlight or near heaters.√Make sure that the room is well-ventilated and free from excessivedust.SELECTING A GOODLOCATION
SETTING UP2-2 User's Manual√Do not expose the printer to extremes of temperature and humidity.√Use only the power cord supplied with the printer or recommended byyour dealer. Do not use an extension cord.√Do not plug the printer into a power outlet that is shared with heavyindustrial equipment, such as motors, or appliances, such as copiers orcoffee makers. Such equipment often emits electrical noise or causespower degradation.
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-3QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeUNPACKING THE PRINTER Unpack the printer as follows:1. Open the carton and remove the printer and its components. Makesure that you have all of the items shown below. Note that the powercord supplied depends on the printer model (100-120 or 220-240 VACpower supply).Ribbon cartridge(Black)Cut sheet standPrinterPower cord Setup disk
SETTING UP2-4 User's Manual2. Carefully examine each item for damage. Report any problems to yourdealer or shipping agent.3. Place the printer where you plan to use it.4. Remove the tapes securing the front cover, ejection cover, and backcover. Open the front cover and remove the shipping restraintcardboard that holds the print head carriage in place (shown below).Removing the shipping restraint cardboardFront coverCardboard5. Store the original shipping carton and packaging materials for futureuse. For example, the original packaging is ideal for use when youmove or ship your printer to another location.NOTEThe interface cable is not included with the printer. You must purchase itseparately. Connection of the interface cable is described later in thischapter.
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-5QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeChecking Options and SuppliesThe following options and supplies, if ordered, are shipped separately:•Extra monochromeThe RS-232C serial interface is a user-installable option. If you ordered aprinter with the interface, the board is already installed in the printer.Make sure that you received all the options you ordered.Once you are sure you have everything, you are ready to assemble the printer.
SETTING UP2-6 User's ManualASSEMBLING THE PRINTERThis section explains how to install the cut sheet stand and ribbon cartridge.Installing the Cut Sheet StandThe cut sheet stand enables smooth feeding of both single sheets and continu-ous forms. Install the cut sheet stand as described below:1. Referring to the following figure, locate the two grooved notches onthe top of the printer, behind the top cover. Note that each notch has afront groove and a rear groove.2. Locate the two mounting pins on each side of the cut sheet stand.Installing the cut sheet standCut sheet standMounting pins
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-7QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode3. Hold the cut sheet stand at an angle over the top of the printer. Slidethe mounting pins into the long, front grooves of the notches. This isthe cut sheet stand's up position, used for printing single sheets.To rotate the cut sheet stand to its down position, grasp it at the sidesand lift it up until the two upper mounting pins fall into the reargrooves of the notches. This position is used for printing mostcontinuous forms.Installing the Ribbon CartridgeThe printer uses a black ribbon cartridge. To install the ribbon cartridge:1. Open the front cover of the printer. For easy installation, slide theprint head carriage so that it does not face a bail roller.2. The paper thickness lever, located on the right of the printer, has ninepositions. Before you install the ribbon cartridge, move this lever to D.Preparing to install the ribbonPaper thickness leverMove to D.
SETTING UP2-8 User's ManualPrint guidePrint headHead carrier4. Locate the two ribbon release levers on either side of the ribboncartridge. Each ribbon release lever has a mounting pin on the side.As shown below, place the mounting pins on the ribbon supportbracket of the head carrier. Insert the ribbon so that the ribbon fallsbetween the nose of the print head and the plastic print guide.Installing the ribbon cartridgeRibbon feed knobTurn clockwise to tighten.3. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its package and push in the tworibbon release tabs. The tabs snap into the cartridge and the ribbonfeed mechanism engages.Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to be sure that it feeds properly.Mounting pinRibbon release tabsRibbon release leverPreparing the ribbon cartridge
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-9QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode5. Press the ribbon release levers inward until the mounting pins snapinto the holes of the ribbon support brackets. Gently pull on thecartridge to be sure that the pins are secure in the holes.6. Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to take up any slack in theribbon.7. Move the paper thickness lever back to position 1, which is the correctsetting for printing most single sheets.8. Close the front cover.NOTEA Fujitsu ribbon cartridge is recommended. Dont't use other cartridges.If other cartridges are used, operating problems or damage of print headmay be caused.
SETTING UP2-10 User's ManualGETTING ACQUAINTEDWITH YOUR PRINTERNow that your printer is assembled, take a moment to become familiar with itsmajor parts.Looking at the printer from the front right side, you can see the parts of theprinter shown in the figure below.Printer components (front and right)The printer control panel has the buttons and indicators used to load and feedpaper (see Chapter 3) and select print features (see Chapter 4). The controlpanel also allows you to change the printer’s optional settings (see Chapter 5).
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-11QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeLooking at the printer from the back with the cut sheet stand and back coverremoved, you can see the following parts of the printer:Acoustic coverInterfaceconnectorPaper select leverPowerconnectorForms tractorsBack coverPrinter components (rear)Before you plug in the printer:√Make sure that the printer power is switched off. The side marked “1”on the power switch should be raised.√Make sure that the power outlet is properly grounded.√Make sure that you use the power cord shipped with the printer. Thiscord is designed to minimize radio frequency interference.CONNECTING THE POWERCORD
SETTING UP2-12 User's ManualConnecting the power cord3. Make sure that the power cord is securely connected.4. Turn on the power by pressing the side marked “1” on the powerswitch. Within a few seconds, the POWER indicator on the printercontrol panel will light, the print head will move to its home position,and the ONLINE indicator will light (green).NOTEIf no forms are loaded, the printer may beep and the red PAPER OUTindicator may light and the ONLINE indicator will not light if the paperselect lever is set backward to the continuous forms position. Move thepaper select lever forward to the single sheet position (as described in thenext section). The PAPER OUT indicator will go out. This condition is aresult of the factory default settings and poses no problem.To plug in the power cord:1. Plug one end of the power cord into the power connector on therear of the printer.2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the power outlet.
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-13QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTESTING THE PRINTER(OFFLINE)At this point, load paper and run the printer self-test. The self-test checksprinter performance and print quality before you connect the printer to thecomputer. Use either single sheets or continuous forms (see Chapter 3). Thissection describes the self-test procedure using single sheets.Loading Paper for the Self-TestTo print the self-test, use paper wider than 215.9 mm (8.5 inches) and set theleft paper guide all the way to the right to avoid clipping the test pattern.Standard letter or A4 size paper can be used lengthwise (portrait mode).Before loading paper, make sure that the printer is on. Then, proceed asfollows:1. Make sure that the paper thickness lever (located on the top right ofthe printer) is at position 1. Make sure that the paper select lever(located on the top left of the printer) is set to the front, as shownbelow.Loading a sheet of paper
SETTING UP2-14 User's Manual2. Raise the cut sheet stand. Move the left paper guide all the way to theright. Insert the sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand. Letter or A4size paper, inserted lengthwise (portrait mode) with this setting, willnot result in clipping.Adjust the right paper guide so that the paper lies flat on the cut sheetstand.3. Slide the paper along the cut sheet stand until its bottom edge touchesthe platen. Then press the LOAD button. The paper will be loaded tothe top-of-form position.Printing the Self-TestThe printer has a built-in self-test program. The self-test prints the firmwareversion, the names of the printer’s resident emulations, and all of thecharacters available in the emulations. The self-test prints 80 characters perline.To print a self-test page, make sure that a sheet of paper is loaded. Thenproceed as follows:1. Turn the printer off.2. While pressing the LF/FF button, turn the printer back on. Keep theLF/FF button pressed until the printer beeps. Self-test printing willstart.
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-15QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeStarting the self-test3. Allow printing to continue for a dozen or more lines of repeatprinting. To stop printing, press the TEAR OFF button. Manuallyturn the platen knob clockwise to remove the test page.NOTEDo not try to use the LF/FF (line feed/form feed) button to eject thepaper. In self-test mode, LF/FF cannot be used to feed paper forward.4. Examine the self-test page. It should look like the sample on the nextpage.Check that printing is uniform and that there are no light, dark, orsmudged areas. If the print quality is good, go to step 5. Otherwise,try to correct the problem as follows:•Make sure that the ribbon is installed correctly.•Make sure that the paper thickness lever is set to position 1.
SETTING UP2-16 User's Manual•Insert a new sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand. Turn the platenknob to manually advance the paper until the top edge has movedpast the paper bail rollers.•Press the TEAR OFF button to restart printing. If the print qualityremains poor, turn off the printer and contact your dealer forassistance.Sample self-test page5. To exit the self-test mode, press the ONLINE button. The printer willreturn online.
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-17QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeNOTEThe printer can also print a special “demo pattern” that illustrates some ofthe printer’s capabilities. To print the demo pattern:1. Load a sheet of letter or A4 size paper.2. Turn the printer off .3. While pressing TEAR OFF button, turn the printer back on. Theprinter will start printing the demo pattern.4. The demo pattern stops printing after one page. To pause or restartthe demo during printing of a page, press the ONLINE button.5. To exit demo mode, turn the printer off.
SETTING UP2-18 User's ManualDemo pattern
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-19QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeCONNECTING THE PRINTERTO YOUR COMPUTERYour printer supports one of the following interface options:•Centronics parallel interface only•Centronics parallel interface+RS-232C serial interface•Centronics parallel interface+USB interfaceThe RS-232 serial interface is a user-installed add-on option for a Centronicsparallel interface model. Installation of the serial option provides a dualinterface feature enabling the connection of either interface but inhibiting theoperation of both interfaces at the same time.The parallel interface connector has wire clips. The serial interface connectorhas tapped holes. Cables for these interfaces are availablefrom dealers, cable manufacturers, and other suppliers. For detailed interfacespecifications, see Appendix D.Selecting a Parallel Interface CableFor the parallel interface, use a cable that meets the following specifications:√At the printer end, use a shielded male Centronics connector, such asan Amphenol DDK 57FE-30360 or its equivalent. To prevent RFI(radio frequency interference), the connector cover must be connectedto the cable shield.√At the computer end, most computers (including IBM PCs) require amale DB-25P connector. Some computers, however, require aCentronics connector. To determine the type of connector yourcomputer uses, refer to your computer user manual.√Make sure that the cable length does not exceed 3 meters (10 feet).Selecting a Serial Interface CableFor the serial interface, use a cable that meets the following specifications:√At the printer end, use a 25-pin male connector, such as a Cannon DB-25P or its equivalent.√To determine the type of connector your computer requires, refer toyour computer user manual or ask your dealer.√The cable length can be up to 15 meters (50 feet). This type of lengthis required in many networking and shared-printer configurations.√When the USB interface is used to connect to the host computer, theparallel interface and the serial interface (factory add-on option) cannotbe connected simultaneously.√ The USB interface does not guarantee all connections of USB-supported devices.
SETTING UP2-20 User's ManualCentronics parallel Centronics parallel + USBCentronics parallel + RS-232CShutterConnecting the Interface CableTo connect the interface cable:1. Turn off both the printer and the computer.2. Pull the shutter on the left side of the printer upward as far as it will go.Opening the shutter3. Attach the interface cable to the connector. Centronics connector andRS-232C serial interface can be connected simultaneously. A USBcable, however, cannot be connected to either Centronics connectoror RS-232C serial interface simultaneously.Connecting the interface cable
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-21QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode4. To secure a parallel interface cable, flip the fastener clips located onthe printer into the notches on the cable connector. To secure a serialinterface cable, tighten the screws in the cable connector.5. Attach the other end of the interface cable to your computer.Gently pull on the cable to verify that it is secure.6. Close the shutter.Before printing with your software, verify that the correct emulation isselected on your printer. This section describes the available emulations andtheir selection.For Experienced Users:The printer’s preselected factory setting is the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUSemulation. If this emulation is acceptable, you may skip this section.An emulation is a set of commands used by your software to communicatewith the printer. There are many different emulations available for printers.Each emulation has unique features and capabilities. This printer offers threeresident emulations:•Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS (for Fujitsu DL-series printers)•IBM Proprinter XL24E•Epson ESC/P2Resident emulations are stored in the printer’s permanent memory.SELECTING AN EMULATION
SETTING UP2-22 User's ManualHere are some points to help you determine which emulation to select:√Determine which emulations your software supports. (Refer to yoursoftware documentation.) Since most software programs support thisprinter, try to run a program with the factory default emulation first.(DPL24C PLUS emulation is the factory default.) Try this emulationeven if you are not sure of which emulation to choose. See Chapter 5for detailed information about how your printer communicates withyour software.√If you are using more than one software package, determine whichemulation is supported by the software you use most frequently.Select that emulation.√If your software supports more than one emulation, select theDPL24C PLUS emulation if possible. This emulation has the greatestcapabilities.√If you want to use an emulation that is not supported by your software,contact your software manufacturer or printer dealer and ask whethersupport is available. You may be able to obtain a printer driver that isnot shipped with the original software package.To select an emulation, proceed as follows:1. Turn the printer on and load a sheet of paper.To change a single printer setting, such as the emulation, you can usea single sheet paper. To change several printer settings as described inChapter 5, you must load continuous forms paper. See Chapter 3 forpaper loading instructions.
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-23QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode2. Enter setup mode.Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline. Then, press theTEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button.As the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the followinginformation:Initial printout in setup modeCheck that the <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed at the bottom of thepage.<<FUNCTION>> menuFunctionRed cursor on print guide
SETTING UP2-24 User's Manual3. Select the MENU1 function.Locate the red cursor on the plastic print guide. Initially, this cursorshould be positioned under SAVE & END at the beginning of the<<FUNCTION>> menu. Press the TEAR OFF button repeatedly toposition the red cursor beneath MENU1, as shown below:Press the MENU button to select MENU1 and print the following<EMULATE> options:<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 H ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT<EMULATE> DPL24C+ XL24E ESC/P2The currently selected emulation is indicated by a short underline. Inthe figure shown above, the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS emulation isselected.4. Select an emulation.Press the TEAR OFF button repeatedly to position the red cursor underthe required emulation. Press the MENU button to select the emulationand print the next MENU1 item.Press the TEAR OFF button topositionthe red cursor.
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-25QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode5. Exit MENU1.Press the ONLINE button to exit the MENU1 function and reprint the<<FUNCTION>> menu.6. Exit setup mode to save the emulation.To exit setup mode and save the new emulation, make sure that the redcursor is positioned under SAVE & END. Then press the MENUbutton. The printer selects SAVE & END and then goes online.To change other printer settings using the printer setup mode, see Chapter 5.Once the self-test verifies that the printer is functioning correctly, try printingusing one of your software packages. This exercise will ensure that the printeris correctly connected to your computer.If you are using a parallel interface, the printer usually prints the correctcharacters automatically. However, you may need to adjust the page layout orvarious print features using your software or the printer setup mode. If you areusing a serial interface, the printer may not work at all or it may print a lot of“?” characters. In this case, the serial settings on the printer do not matchthose of your computer or your software. Before changing any settings, usethe procedure described below to try printing using the printer’s preselectedfactory settings.Test communication between the printer and computer as follows:1. Load a sheet of paper.2. Check that the printer is online. If the ONLINE indicator is not green,press the ONLINE button.3. Try to print using your word processor, a programming language, orother software.PRINTING A SAMPLE PAGE(ONLINE)
SETTING UP2-26 User's Manual4. Use your software printer selection menus or the printer setup mode(described in Chapter 5) to make required changes in the page layoutor other print features.If the printer does not print or prints the wrong characters, proceed asfollows:•Make sure that the interface cable is properly connected.•Make sure that the printer emulation selected in your software isthe same as that selected on the printer.•If you are using a serial interface, make sure that the printerserial interface settings are the same as those on the computer. Theprinter’s preselected factory settings are 8 data bits, no parity, 1stop bit, 9600 baud, and XON/XOFF protocol.You can change the serial settings on either the printer or yourcomputer. To change the printer settings, see Chapter 5. Tochange the computer settings, use the selection menus provided byyour software or the commands of your computer operating system.The following example uses the MS-DOS operating system:
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-27QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeUsing MS-DOS to Specify Serial Interface SettingsFor an IBM PC or compatible device, use the following MS-DOSMODE commands to set the computer serial settings to match theprinter factory settings:MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,PMODE LPT1:=COM1To activate these settings whenever you turn the computer on, writethe MODE commands in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Make surethat the MODE.COM file is included in your root directory.If the printer still doesn’t work, consult your dealer or someoneexperienced in serial interface communications.You are now finished setting up and testing the printer. To familiarizeyourself with everyday printer operations, such as loading paper, selectingprint features, and printing, see Chapters 3 and 4.
SETTING UP2-28 User's ManualINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVERA printer driver is required for using the printer in a Windows environment.Special printer drivers for Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, XP, and 2003 areprovided with the DL3750+ printer.Besides the standard drivers, a high quality driver is provided to enableprintings without dividing barcodes or characters smaller than 24 dots.For information about how to install printer drivers, refer to Readme.txt of theprinter driver to be installed.·These printer drivers run with DLP24C+ emulation. Be sure to specifyDLP24C+ emulation for the printer mode.·The DL3750+ printer driver is a printer driver for monochromeprinting.The color data printing result may differ from its print preview or themonochrome data printing result.DL3750+ Driver Disk Readme.txt This file contains an explanation of the program.Read this file first. UTILITY This folder stores the printer utility. Setup.exe This printer utility setup program installs the status monitor and remote panel. Drivers This folder stores the printer drivers. DL3750+ This folder stores the printer drivers. Win95 This folder stores the printer driver for Windows 95. Readme.txt This file contains an explanation of the program. Win98Me This folder stores the printer driver for Windows 98/Me. Readme.txt This file contains an explanation of the program. Winnt40 This folder stores the printer driver for Windows NT 4.0. Readme.txt This file contains an explanation of the program. Win2kxp This folder stores the printer driver for Windows 2000/XP. Readme.txt This file contains an explanation of the program. Win2003 This folder stores the printer driver for Windows Server 2003. Readme.txt This file contains an explanation of the program. Native This folder stores the Native printer driver. Win9x This folder stores the printer driver for Windows 95/98/Me. Readme.txt This file contains an explanation of the program. Winnt40 This folder stores the printer driver for Windows NT 4.0. Readme.txt This file contains an explanation of the program. Win2k This folder stores the printer driver for Windows 2000, XP, and 2003. Readme.txt This file contains an explanation of the program.
User's ManualPAPER HANDLING3-1QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModePAPER HANDLINGThis chapter explains how your printer uses paper.Topics covered are:•Selecting paper•Overview of paper operations•Adjusting for paper thickness•Using single sheets•Using continuous forms•Feeding and positioning paper•Switching paper typesTips for paper handling are given at the end of this chapter. Check thatsection if you are using multipart forms, envelopes, or labels.The printer can handle either single sheets or continuous forms. Single sheets,also called cut sheets, include envelopes and noncontinuous, multipart forms.Continuous forms include labels and multipart forms fed into the printer usingthe forms tractors.For best results, use paper that meets the specifications listed below. (SeeAppendix B for detailed specifications.) If you are unsure of the suitability ofa particular paper, try testing the paper or consult your dealer.3SELECTING PAPERSingle sheets: 76 to 364 mm (3 to 14.3 in)Continuous forms: 102 mm (4 in) or greaterSingle sheets: 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in)Continuous forms: 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in)0.35 mm (0.014 in) maximum total thickness.1 to 5 copies, including the original.For carbon-interleaved paper, the carbon counts as a copy.LengthWidthThicknessCopies
PAPER HANDLINGUser's Manual3-2OVERVIEW OF PAPEROPERATIONSThe following levers and buttons are used in paper handling:•Paper select lever at the top left corner of the printer•Paper thickness lever at the top right corner of the printer•LF/FF, TEAR OFF, LOAD, and MENU buttons on the control panel(A different function is enabled when each button is pressed inconjunction with the ONLINE button.)The following figure shows the location of each lever and button:Printer levers and buttonsTable 3.1 summarizes the use of levers and buttons in paper handling. Moredetailed information is provided later in this chapter.NOTETo load or feed paper, the printer must be:•Online but not receiving or printing data•Offline but not in setup modeTo micro-feed paper, which is done with the ONLINE button, the printermust be:•Offline but not in setup mode.ButtonsMenuindicators
User's ManualPAPER HANDLING3-3QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeLever/Button Purpose ActionLF/FF Form feed Press and hold LF/FF to execute a formfeed. Continuous forms are fed forwardby one page. Single sheets are ejected.Line feed Press LF/FF within three seconds to feedpaper forward by one line.Forward micro Press LF/FF and ONLINE to feed paperfeed forward by 1/180 inch.TEAR OFF Advance forms Press TEAR OFF to advance the formsfor tear-off perforation to the tear-off edge. Tear offthe forms, then press any button toretract the remaining forms.LOAD Load/unload Press LORD to load paper or to retractcontinuous forms to the "park position".Reverse micro Press LORD and ONLINE to feedfeed paper backward by 1/180 inch.MENU Save adjusted Press NEMU and ONLINE to perma-load point nently store the load position adjusted bymicro feedingPaper Select paper Move the paper select lever forward forselect path single sheets (cut sheet stand or feeder).lever * Move the paper select lever backward forcontinuous forms.Paper Adjust for Select the number corresponding to thethickness paper thickness number of copies (including the original).lever or number of Vary the setting up or down (including Acopies to D) to optimize printing. Select D whenreplacing ribbon or clearing a paper jam.* The following graphics are engraved on the cover. :Continuous forms :Cut sheetsTable 3.1 Levers and Buttons Used for Paper Handling
PAPER HANDLINGUser's Manual3-4ADJUSTING FOR PAPERTHICKNESSThe printer can handle paper of different thicknesses, including multipartforms with up to five parts (original plus four copies). For details on paperthickness specifications, see Appendix B.The paper thickness lever, located at the top right corner of the printer, allowsyou to adjust for different paper thicknesses. Be sure to adjust the paperthickness lever whenever you change the number of copies being printed.The paper thickness lever has nine settings: 1 to 5 and A to D. Use Table 3.2to determine the appropriate setting for your paper; then, move the paperthickness lever to the appropriate position.Adjusting the paper thickness leverPaper thickness leverMove to D.
User's ManualPAPER HANDLING3-5QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeUSING SINGLE SHEETS This section describes how to load paper in the cut sheet stand.The cut sheet stand allows paper to be loaded manually, one sheet at a time.Loading a Single Sheet of PaperTo load a sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand:1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Check that rear-fedcontinuous forms are retracted to the park position. (For details, seethe section Unloading Continuous Forms later in this chapter.)Table 3.2 Paper Thickness Lever SettingsNumber of Copies(Including the Original) *11 copy 12 copies 23 copies 34 copies 45 copies 5Ribbon replacement D*1 For carbon-interleaved paper, the carbon counts as one copy.*2 Vary the setting up or down (including A to D) to optimize printing.Select D when replacing a ribbon or clearing a paper jam. For labelsand envelopes, use trial-and-error to determine a satisfactory setting.NOTEIf printing is messy, the ribbon misfeeds, or the paper jams, move thelever one setting higher.Setting *2
PAPER HANDLINGUser's Manual3-6Preparing to load a sheet of paper5. Insert a sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand. Make sure that thebottom edge of the paper engages snugly with the platen. Adjust theright paper guide.Left margin(minimum)2. If necessary, reset the paper thickness lever. (See the sectionAdjusting for Paper Thickness earlier in this chapter.)3. Move the paper select lever forward. (This lever is at the top left ofthe printer.)4. Raise the cut sheet stand. Position the left paper guide. Note that itsmovable range is limited.Adjusting the left marginBelow the left paper guide, the cut sheet stand has a scale graduated in units of0.1 inch. When the left paper guide is positioned all the way to the right, theleft margin is 5 mm (0.2 inch). To help align paper, also use the two inch-based rulers on the ejection cover of the printer. The gradations on the rulerare for 10 columns per inch.
User's ManualPAPER HANDLING3-7QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeLoading a sheet of paper7. Place the printer online. Print a sample page and check the pagemargins. Make the following adjustments, as necessary:•Horizontal alignment. Readjust the paper guides if required.•Top-of-form setting (see Chapter 5).•Margin settings. Use your software or the printer setup mode (seeChapter 5).6. Press the LOAD button. The paper will advance to the top-of-formposition. The top-of-form position is the first line on which printingcan start. To adjust the position of the paper slightly, simultaneouslypress the ONLINE button and the LF/FF button or the LORD button.The paper will move forward or backward in 1/180-inch increments.
PAPER HANDLINGUser's Manual3-8USING CONTINUOUSFORMSEjecting Single SheetsIf you print using software, each sheet is ejected automatically when the end ofthe printed page is reached. To manually eject sheets of paper, use either ofthe following methods:•Press and hold down the LF/FF button to execute a forward formfeed.•Turn the platen knob clockwise.Continuous forms paper, fanfolded at the horizontal perforations, is ideal forprinting rough drafts and long files. The paper is fed into the printer using theforms tractors. The forms tractors unit at the rear of the printer pushes paperfrom the rear to the platen. This is called push-tractor feeding.
User's ManualPAPER HANDLING3-9QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModePositioning the Paper StackPlace the stack of continuous forms paper directly below the rear of theprinter. After the paper is installed in the printer, the paper path should looklike this:Good placementPlacement of continuous formsPush-feed, from rear slot withpaper-stapled multipart formsPush-feed, from rear slotPull-feed, from bottom slotBad placement
PAPER HANDLINGUser's Manual3-10Loading Continuous FormsThis section explains how to use continuous forms. The tractor unit pushescontinuous forms.To load continuous forms paper:1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Remove any single- sheetpaper from the printer.2. If necessary, readjust the paper thickness lever for continuous forms.(See the section Adjusting for Paper Thickness earlier in thischapter.)3. Move the paper select lever to the rear of the printer.Preparing to load continuous forms paper
User's ManualPAPER HANDLING3-11QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode4. Release the tractor locking levers by pulling them up. Open the tractorpaper holders. See the following figure.5. Position the right tractor (as seen from the rear of the printer). Pushthe right locking lever down to secure the tractor. Center the middleforms support.Positioning the tractorsAdjusting the left marginBelow the right tractor, as seen from the back, there is a tractor guide, shortinch-based ruler graduated in 10 columns per inch. Use the ruler to helpposition the tractor. When the paper edge is positioned to the left most line,the left margin is 12mm (0.5 inch) including perforation area.
PAPER HANDLINGUser's Manual3-126. Fit the paper feed holes onto the left and right tractor pins. Adjust theleft tractor (as seen from the rear of the printer) to the width of theform. Close the paper holders.Paper holdersAdjusting paper tension7. Pull the left tractor (as seen from the rear) to stretch the paper taut.Push the left locking lever down to secure the tractor in place.8. Install the cut sheet stand. For installation, see the section Installingthe Cut Sheet Stand in Chapter 2.9. When using paper-stapled multipart forms, raise the cut sheet stand tothe up position. For other continuous forms paper, lower the cut sheetstand to the down position.Lowering the cut sheet standCut sheetstand
User's ManualPAPER HANDLING3-13QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode10. Press the LOAD button to advance the paper to the top-of-formposition. Top-of-form is the first line on which printing can start.11. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. Print asample page and check the page margins. Make the followingadjustments, as necessary:•Horizontal alignment. Move the forms tractors as required.•Top-of-form setting (see Chapter 5).•Margin settings. Use your software or the printer setup mode (seeChapter 5).If the paper cut position and the perforation position do not fit, adjustthem by using the following procedure.Adjusting the TEAR OFF positionWhen the TEAR OFF button is used to advance the paper to cut it, the papercut position and the perforation position may not match. In such cases, adjusttheir positions by using the following procedure.Adjustment procedure : 1. Use the TEAR OFF button to advance the paper to its cut position.(Keep holding down the TEAR OFF button.)2. While holding down the TEAR OFF button, adjust the cut position byusing the LF/FF button or LOAD button.- LF/FF button: Pressing this button once extends the paper feedamount by 1/180 inches.- LOAD button: Pressing this button once reduces the paper feedamount by 1/180 inches.- The adjustment range is plus or minus 63/180 inches(approximately 9 mm). When it is exceeded, an alarm beeps.3. When the cut position is adjusted, release the TEAR OFF button.The paper feed amount at the end of the adjustment is stored as theamount by which the paper will be fed when the TEAR OFF button ispressed.
PAPER HANDLINGUser's Manual3-14Unloading Continuous FormsNOTEContinuous forms paper that is fed by the pull-tractor cannot beunloaded.To unload continuous forms:1. Make sure that the paper select lever is set to the rear position.2. Press the LOAD button. The continuous forms paper is retracted tothe park position. If the paper cannot be retracted in one operation,continue to press the LOAD button until the paper is parked.NOTEThe printer can retract continuous forms paper a maximum of55.8 cm (22 inches) per operation.3. To remove the paper, raise the tractor paper holders and lift out thepaper.Tearing Off Continuous FormsYour printer has a special “tear-off edge” that allows you to tear off printedpages without wasting paper. The tear-off edge is located on the ejectioncover.To tear off continuous forms using the tear-off edge:1. Press the TEAR OFF button. The bottom perforation of the last pageadvances to the tear-off edge. If you specified TEAR OFF: AUTOusing the HARDWRE function in setup mode, the paperautomatically advances to the tear-off edge at the end of each job (orwhen the printer has printed all the data received).
User's ManualPAPER HANDLING3-15QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTearing off continuous forms3. Press any button to retract the forms back to the top-of-form position.Line Feed/Form FeedUse the line feed/form feed function to move paper forward. This function isvalid when the printer is online or offline. Pressing and holding down the LF/FF button feeds one sheet of paper. Pressing the LF/FF button once advancesthe paper one line (do not hold the button more than three seconds).The printer does not allow you to execute “reverse” form or line feeds fromthe control panel. To feed paper backward, manually rotate the platen knob.Remember that the top-of-form will slip from the original setting.NOTEIf the bottom perforation of your paper is not positioned at thetear-off edge, the length of your paper may not be specifiedcorrectly in your software or the printer setup mode. Check thatthe paper length is specified correctly. For information onspecifying page length using setup mode, see Chapter 5.2. Tear the paper off at the perforation.FEEDING ANDPOSITIONING PAPER
PAPER HANDLINGUser's Manual3-16Micro FeedUse the micro feed function to fine tune the position of the paper. Thisfunction is valid when the printer is offline. Press the ONLINE and LF/FFbuttons simultaneously to micro-feed paper forward. Press the ONLINE andLOAD buttons simultaneously to micro-feed paper backward.Remember that the top-of-form will slip from the original setting.Load Position AdjustUse also the micro feed function to adjust the load position of the paper. Thisfunction is valid when the printer is offline. When this function is usedimmediately after the LOAD button is pressed, the adjusted position isretained temporarily as the new load position until the power is turned off. Pressing the ONLINE and MENU buttons simultaneously saves the new loadposition permanently. Load positions are saved separately for single sheetsand continuous forms.If you have more than one type of job, it is often necessary to switch betweencontinuous forms and single sheets. This section explains how to switchbetween paper types. It is not necessary to remove the continuous forms paperfrom the printer.Switching to Single SheetsTo 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 LOADbutton. The PAPER OUT indicator turns red.CAUTIONFailure to retract the forms paper will cause paper jams.SWITCHING PAPER TYPES
User's ManualPAPER HANDLING3-17QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode3. Move the paper select lever forward to the single sheet position.4. Mount the cut sheet stand. (For details, see the section Using SingleSheets earlier in this chapter.) If you are using the cut sheet stand,press the LOAD button to advance the paper to the top-of-formposition.You are now ready to print using single sheets.
PAPER HANDLINGUser's Manual3-18Switching to Continuous FormsTo switch from single sheets to continuous forms:1. If a sheet of paper is loaded, remove the paper by turning the platenknob or pressing and holding down the LF/FF button.CAUTIONFailure to remove paper may cause a paper jam.2. Move the paper select lever to the rear to the continuous formsposition.3. Press the LOAD button. The continuous forms paper advances to thetop-of-form position.You are now ready to print using continuous forms paper.General Tips•Use high-quality paper. Do not use paper that is wrinkled or curled atthe edges.•Do not use paper with staples or metal parts.•Do not use paper with unpredictable variations in thickness, such aspaper with partial multilayers, paper with embossed printing, andlabels with the backing sheet exposed.•Store paper in a clean, dry environment.Multipart Forms•Avoid using carbon-interleaved single sheets if possible. Printingtends to become misaligned on the bottom sheet.•To ensure smoother feeding of paper-stapled, multipart forms,raise the cut sheet stand to support the forms.TIPS ON PAPER HANDLING
User's ManualPAPER HANDLING3-19QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeEnvelopesWhen printing envelopes, use the cut sheet stand or the manual feed slot of thecut sheet feeder. Note the following:•Set the paper thickness lever to best accommodate envelope thickness.•When loading envelopes, make sure that the envelope flaps faceforward. Otherwise, the envelopes may jam in the printer.Labels•Be careful to check operating conditions when using labels. Labelsare sensitive to temperature and humidity.•Only use labels mounted on continuous forms backing sheets.Do notprint labels mounted on single sheet backing. Labels mountedon single sheet backing tend to slip and printing becomes crooked.•Set the paper thickness lever to best accommodate label thickness.•Do not feed labels backwards using the LOAD button from thecontrol panel. Jamming may occur.•Do not use the printer tear-off feature when printing labels. If thelabels are retracted, the backing may peel off and the labels may jam inthe printer.•Do not leave labels loaded in the printer. If labels curl around theplaten, jamming may occur when printing is resumed.•Test-print labels before running a job. If jams occur, set the paperthickness lever to a wider position. If jamming problems continue, trya different type of label.
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PRINTINGPRINTINGUser's Manual 4-1QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeCHAPTER 4PRINTINGThis chapter describes the following everydayprinting operations:•Selecting print features•Starting, stopping, or resuming printing•Removing printed pages•Clearing the print bufferInstructions for loading paper are given in Chapter 3.The print features you select determine how your printed pages will look.Print features include the following:•Print quality•Fonts•Pitch (characters per horizontal inch)•Page length and width•Line spacing (lines per vertical inch)To select print features, you can use either commercial software or the printercontrol panel. The method you use depends on the capabilities of yoursoftware. If your software has most of the features you require, you mayrarely – if ever – have to use the control panel. In fact, your software oftenoverrides the printer settings.If your software has limited options, you can use the printer control panel toselect print features. Sometimes, the control panel enables you to selectfeatures not available through your software. For example, you can selectdownloaded fonts not supported by your software.SELECTING PRINTFEATURES
PRINTING4-2 User's ManualUsing Commercial SoftwareMany commercial software packages offer a wide variety of print features,including some features that are not supported by this printer. For example,software often provides a wider range of font sizes than the printer canaccommodate. Software also allows you to specify multiple fonts on a page.To determine which features your software supports and how to select them,refer to your software documentation.Using the Control PanelUse the MENU button to directly select one of the two menus.Printer control panelThe MENU button specifies MENU1 or MENU2, either of which allows youto specify different sets of options in advance. Some of the print featuresinclude emulation, print quality, character pitch, and line spacing.When you first turn the printer on, the MENU 1 indicator is lit; that is, all ofthe print features assigned to MENU1 are enabled. However, you can easilyswitch to MENU2 before printing. You can also select a resident font otherthan the fonts assigned to MENU1 and MENU2.NOTEFor easy reference, keep a list of your current MENU 1 and MENU 2settings near the printer. To print a list of current settings, see the sectionPrinting a List of Selected Options in Chapter 5. You may also want touse the space provided in Table 4.1 to record your settings.
PRINTINGPRINTINGUser's Manual 4-3QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeSelecting MENU1 or MENU2When you first turn the printer on, MENU1 is selected. To change to MENU2or back to MENU1, proceed as follows:1. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline.2. Repeatedly press the MENU button. The lighted indicator (1 or 2)shows the menu selected. When the menu selection is changed, thefont (font, pitch, and quality) assigned in the selected menu becomesvalid.
PRINTING4-4 User's ManualTable 4.1 MENU1 and MENU2 SettingsDefault SettingsFor easy reference, check (š) or recordyour default settings in the space below.SettingPrint Feature MENU1 MENU2EmulationFujitsu DPL24C PLUSIBM Proprinter XL24EEpson ESC/P2FontCourier 10Prestige Elite 12Compressed 17Boldface PSPica 10CorrespondenceOCR-B 10OCR-A 10Courier Normal 10 (outline)Courier Bold 10 (outline)Courier Italic 10 (outline)Nimbus Sans Normal PS (outline)Nimbus Sans Bold PS (outline)Nimbus Sans Italic PS (outline)Timeless Normal PS (outline)Timeless Bold PS (outline)Timeless Italic PS (outline)Downloaded font 0Downloaded font 1Print qualityLetterReportDraftHigh-speed draftPitch2.5, 3, 5, 6, 10, 1215, 17, 18 or 20 cpiProportional spacingOther features:
PRINTINGPRINTINGUser's Manual 4-5QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode3. Press the ONLINE button to return online. You are ready to printusing the selected menu.Starting PrintingBefore you start to print, make sure that paper is loaded. Also, verify that thepaper thickness lever is set to the appropriate position (1 to D).To start printing, press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. Thenstart your software.Stopping PrintingTo stop printing immediately, press the ONLINE button to place the printeroffline. You can also use your software to stop printing, but there will be aslight delay before printing stops. Any data sent to the print buffer but not yetprinted is stored until you resume printing. Data in the print buffer is lost ifyou turn the printer off.To resume printing, press the ONLINE button again. To cancel printing, usethe cancel commands provided by your software or computer. To clear theprint buffer, place the printer offline and press the MENU and TEAR OFFbuttons. Any data sent to the print buffer before you canceled printing will belost.Resuming from a Paper-OutThe printer can “sense” when paper runs out. Depending upon how PPR-OUT (paper-out) is set in setup mode, the printer either:•Stops printing and lights the red PAPER OUT indicator, or•Continues printing until no more data remains in the printer.See Chapter 5 for details on setting PPR-OUT. The factory default is to stopprinting if continuous forms paper runs out and to continue printing if singlesheet paper runs out.To resume printing when paper runs out, use either of the methods describedbelow:STARTING OR STOPPINGPRINTING
PRINTING4-6 User's ManualPrinting the remaining lines on a pageThis method is convenient to continue printing under the paper-out condition.1. Press the ONLINE button. The printer returns to online mode, printsor feeds one line, and the PAPER OUT indicator lights up again.2. Repeat this procedure until the full page is printed. Line spacings,however, may be uneven.CAUTIONWhen using the cut sheet stand or when printing remaining lines, be carefulnot to print on the platen. Printing on the platen may damage both theplaten and the print head.Continuing printing after supplying paper1. Install paper on the forms tractors, or on the cut sheet stand.2. To load the first sheet of paper, press the LOAD button. The PAPEROUT indicator will turn off.3. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. The printerresumes printing.NOTEFor continuous forms paper, the page where printing stopped andthe page where printing resumes may be incorrectly printed. Inthis case, wait for the entire job to finish printing. Then reprintthe incorrect pages.
PRINTINGPRINTINGUser's Manual 4-7QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeResuming from an Area OverThe printer senses the left and right edges of paper and stores their positionswhen the paper is loaded. If your software will print data past either edge, theprinter ignores that data but does not stop printing. Rather, the AREA OVERindicator lights to call your attention to the loss of data.The AREA OVER indicator functions when AREACNT (area control) is setto ENABLE in setup mode. See Chapter 5 for information on settingAREACNT. The factory default is not to sense the edges. If paper is dark-colored or preprinted, the printer may not be able to sense the edges correctly.In this case, disable the sensor.To resume printing when the AREA OVER indicator is on:1. Stop your software and press the ONLINE button to place the printeroffline.2. Adjust the horizontal position of the paper or change the marginsettings in the printer setup menu or your software.3. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. Restart thesoftware from the page that includes the lost data.
PRINTING4-8 User's ManualCLEARING THE PRINTBUFFERThis section describes the best methods for removing single sheets orcontinuous forms paper after printing.Removing Single SheetsWhen you print using software, the printer automatically ejects each sheet ofpaper when the end of the printed page is reached. To eject sheets manually,use one of the following methods:•Press and hold down the LF/FF button to execute a form feed, or•Turn the platen knob clockwise.Removing Continuous FormsTo avoid wasting paper, use the printer tear-off function to remove continuousforms paper. Press the TEAR OFF button to advance the perforation to thetear-off edge. Tear the paper off, and then press any button to retract the paperback to the top-of-form position. See Chapter 3 for more detailed instructions.Press the MENU and TEAR OFF buttons simultaneously to clear all data fromthe print buffer. This method is useful when you cancel a print operation anddo not want to continue printing data already sent to the printer.This method does not change or clear MENU1 and MENU2 settings, paperloading position settings, and downloaded fonts.REMOVING PRINTEDPAGES
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-1QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode5USING SETUP MODEYour printer has two modes: normal and setup. Normal mode is used for everyday printer opera-tions and is explained in Chapters 3 and 4.Setup mode serves two purposes. It enables you to:•Select the printer’s optional settings•Help diagnose printer problemsThese setup mode functions can be done either offline, using the printercontrol panel (offline setup), or remotely, using a setup program in yourcomputer system or software (online setup). Primarily, this chapter explainshow to use the offline setup mode. The online setup mode, which is reviewedbriefly at the end of this chapter, is valid in all emulations. For details, refer tothe programmer's manuals.Optional settings on the printer include the emulation, fonts, pitch, page lengthand page width, serial interface options, and the top-of-form setting. Whenyou save your settings in the printer’s permanent memory, they become thenew settings or defaults. These defaults are invoked whenever you turn on theprinter. For example, if you save DPL24C PLUS as the default emulation,DPL24C PLUS is invoked when you turn on the printer.The printer diagnostic functions are SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, andV-ALMNT. These functions are helpful for printer trouble-shooting, asdescribed in Chapter 7.The sections in this chapter are presented in logical sequence. If you are afirst-time user, be sure to read the following sections first:•Entering Setup Mode•Overview of Setup ModeHOW TO USE THIS CHAPTER
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-2These sections will familiarize you with how setup mode works. Once youunderstand the basics, use the following sections to select printer options thatare compatible with your computer system’s hardware and software setup:•Printing a List of Selected Options•Deciding Which Options to Change•Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options•Changing Hardware Options•Changing Print Position Adjustment Options•Changing Configuration Options•Exiting and SavingTo restore the printer default settings (factory defaults or power-on defaults),see the section Resetting Defaults later in this chapter.For information on using the SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, and V-ALMNTfunctions, see the section Using the Diagnostic Functions later in thischapter.For Experienced Users:Once you are familiar with setup mode, you may want to use the flowchart atthe end of this chapter for quick reference. The flowchart lists all printersetup functions, items, and options.Before entering setup mode, load continuous forms paper into the printer asdescribed in Chapter 3. Several sheets of paper may be required to make all ofyour setup mode selections.To enter setup mode, follow these steps:1. Make sure that continuous forms paper is loaded and that the paperselect lever is set backward.2. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline.ENTERING SETUP MODE
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-3QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode3. Press the TEAR OFF and ONLINE buttons simultaneously until theprinter beeps.Initial printout in setup mode<<FUNCTION>> menuFunctionRed cursor on print guideEntering setup modeIf you do not hear a beep or hear an alarm beep (beeps four times), youare not in setup mode. Place the printer offline and try again.4. When the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the followinginformation.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-4Select Function SAVE & END Exits setup mode and saves any changes madewhile in setup mode.MENU1 and Assigns print features to MENU1 andMENU2 MENU2 on the printer control panel.HARDWRE Changes the printer hardware options.ADJUST Changes the print position adjustment options.CONFIG Changes the configuration options.The initial printout contains a header, help menu, and <<FUNCTION>>menu. The header tells you that the printer is offline and in setup mode. Thehelp menu provides a quick summary of how to use setup mode. The<<FUNCTION>> menu lists all of the functions available to you in setupmode. Note that the red cursor on the plastic print guide is initially positionedbelow the SAVE & END function.Setup mode can also be entered by turning off the printer, then turning theprinter back on while pressing the TEAR OFF and ONLINE buttonssimultaneously until the printer beeps.When you enter setup mode, the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:OVERVIEW OF SETUPMODE<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNTTable 5.1 summarizes the purpose of each function.Table 5.1 Setup Mode FunctionsType Function Purpose
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-5QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeSelect SAVE & END Exits setup mode and saves any changes madeSub Function while in setup mode.DEFAULTResets factory defaults in MENU1 and MENU2.LIST Prints a list of all currently selected options.SELF-TST Runs the self-test.HEX-DUMP Prints hex dumps.V-ALMNT Checks and corrects vertical print alignment.Table 5.1 Setup Mode Functions (Cont.)To select a function from the <<FUNCTION>> menu:1. Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position thered cursor on the plastic print guide under the function you require.The LOAD button moves the cursor to the next option and the LF/FFbutton moves the cursor to the previous option.2. Press the TEAR OFF button or the MENU button to select thefunction. If the function has items and options, the printer prints thefirst item and its options. The MENU1, MENU2, HARDWRE,ADJUST, and CONFIG functions contain items that have selectableoptions. The other functions have neither items nor options.The first three MENU1 items and their options are shown below.Items are enclosed in single brackets < >.Type Function Purpose<EMULATE> DPL24C+ XL24E ESC/P2<FONT> COUR 10 PRSTG12 COMPRSD BOLDFCE PICA 10 CORRESP OCR-B OCR-A COUR-N COUR-B COUR-I N.SAN-N N.SAN-B N.SAN-I TIMLS-N TIMLS-B TIMLS-I DOWNLD0 DOWNLD1<QUALITY> LETTER REPORT DRAFT HI-DRAFTSelf DiagnosticFunction
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-6To select an option from the <item> menu:1. Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position thered cursor on the plastic print guide under the option you require.2. Press the MENU button to select the option. The printer prints thenext item and its options. You can press TEAR OFF to select theoption. Then, the printer prints the previous item and its options.3. After selecting the desired options, press the ONLINE button toreprint the <<FUNCTION>> menu.For each item, the short-underlined option is the current default option(the option currently saved in the printer’s permanent memory). In theprevious example, the default options are Fujitsu DPL24C PLUSemulation, Courier 10 font, and letter print quality.The chart on the next page summarizes how to select options such asemulation, font, and print quality and how to use functions that do nothave options.Setup Mode ExampleTo become familiar with setup mode, try the following example. Thisexample shows how to change the font and pitch in MENU2 to Prestige Elite12 and 12 cpi.1. Load continuous forms paper.2. Enter setup mode.Press the TEAR OFF and ONLINE buttons simultaneously until theprinter beeps.3. Select the MENU2 function.Wait for the printer to stop printing and press the LOAD button or theLF/FF button twice to position the red cursor on the print guide underMENU2. Press the TEAR OFF button or the MENU button to selectthe MENU2 function and print the <EMULATE> item and its options.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-7QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeSummary of setup mode
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-84. Select the current emulation.Since you do not want to change the emulation, press the MENUbutton to select the current emulation and print the next item,<FONT> and its options.5. Change the font to Prestige Elite 12.Press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button once to position thecursor beneath PRSTG12. Press the MENU button to selectPRSTG12 and print the next item, <QUALITY>, and its options.6. Select the current print quality.Since you do not want to change the print quality, press the MENUbutton to select the current print quality and print the next item,<PITCH>, and its options.7. Change the pitch to 12 cpi and exit the MENU2 function.Press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button once to position thecursor under 12 CPI. Since you do not want to make any otherchanges in MENU2, press the ONLINE button to select 12 CPI andexit MENU2. The <<FUNCTION>> menu is then reprinted.8. Exit setup mode, saving the new font and pitch.Since the cursor is under SAVE & END, press the MENU button orthe TEAR OFF button to select SAVE & END. The printer savesPrestige Elite 12 and 12 cpi as the new power-on defaults in MENU2.The printer then exits setup mode and returns online. These settingsremain in effect until changed.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-9QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModePoints to Remember•Load continuous forms paper before entering setup mode. In setupmode, the LF/FF button cannot be used to feed paper. To adjust theline position of paper in setup mode, use the platen knob.•Whenever you enter setup mode, short help menus are printedat the top of the page. Help menus are also printed when you selectthe SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, or V-ALMNT functions. Use helpmenus for quick reference while in setup mode.•When printing the items and options for each function, you can onlyprint one item at a time. However, you can move either forward orbackward in the item list. To move forward (print the next item), pressthe MENU button. To move backward (print the previous item), pressthe TEAR OFF button.•While in the <<FUNCTION>> menu or when selecting a function thatcontains items and selectable options, press the ONLINE button toreprint the <<FUNCTION>> menu.•A short underline under the first two letters of an option indicates thatit is the current default setting. For example, 12 CPI indicates that 12characters per inch is the default pitch.To change the default, select and save a new pitch setting.•While in setup mode, you can use the LIST function to print out a listof the currently selected options (see the next section for details).•To exit setup mode and permanently save your changes, select eitherthe SAVE & END function. For details, see the section Exiting andSaving later in this chapter. To exit setup mode without saving yourchanges, turn the printer off. Your previous power-on defaults areactive when you turn the printer on again.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-10PRINTING A LIST OFSELECTED OPTIONSThe LIST function prints a list of all the printer’s currently selected options.This function is useful for checking the printer settings when you first entersetup mode or just before you exit. To print a list of options, load continuousforms paper and then proceed as follows:1. Enter setup mode.Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneouslyuntil the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing and checkthat the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:2. Select the LIST function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position thered cursor under LIST. Next press the TEAR OFF button or theMENU button to select the LIST function. The printer starts to print alist of the currently selected options. The preselected factory settings,also called factory defaults, are shown on the opposite page.When the printer finishes printing the list of options, it reprints the<<FUNCTION>> menu.NOTETo remove the printout, turn the platen knob until the paper canbe torn off at the perforation. In setup mode, you cannot use theprinter tear-off feature (TEAR OFF button).3. Do either of the following:•Select another function, or•Exit setup mode, saving any changes you made.For details about other functions, see the other sections in this chapter.To exit setup mode and save your changes, make sure that the redcursor is positioned beneath SAVE & END, then press the MENUbutton or the TEAR OFF button.<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-11QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode*1 FORMAT to CD are not printed when the serial interface option is not installedor when PARALEL option is selected for INTRFCE.*2 TEAR-EN is printed after TEARPOS when AUTO option is selected forTEAROFF.*3 LOADTIM is printed after this line when AUTO option is selected forCUTLOAD.Printout of factory defaults using LIST
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-12MENU1 EMULATE The emulation selected on the printermust be the same as the emulationselected in your software. If you selectedan emulation when you set up theprinter (Chapter 2), you do not need tochange the EMULATE option unless youwant to change to a different emulation.The emulation assigned to MENU1 is thedefault when you turn the printer on.See the section Changing MENU1 andMENU2 Options later in this chapter.MENU2 None If you use MENU2, the emulation selectedfor MENU 2 must be the same as theemulation selected in your software.See the section Changing MENU1 andMENU2 Options later in this chapter.DECIDING WHICH OPTIONSTO CHANGEThe previous page shows a printout of the printer’s factory default settings. Inthis printout, options are listed by functional group:•Menu 1 settings (MENU1 function)•Menu 2 settings (MENU2 function)•Hardware settings (HARDWRE function)•Print position adjustment settings (ADJUST function)•Configuration settings (CONFIG function)Most selectable options only alter print features, such as the typestyle,page format, and color selection. However, some options must be selectedcorrectly for the printer to work properly with your hardware andsoftware. For each function, Table 5.2 lists items whose options must beselected correctly for system and printer accessory compatibility.Table 5.2 Required OptionsFunction Item Option
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-13QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTable 5.2 Required Options (Cont.)HARDWRE FORMAT If you have a serial interface, the serialBAUD-RT interface options selected on the printerPROTOCL must be the same as the settings youDSR selected using your software or yourDUPLEX computer operating system. If the settingsCTS are not the same, the printer will notCD print or will print garbage.See the section Changing HardwareOptions later in this chapter.ADJUST None If you are not using software to specifythe top margin of the page, use theprinter’s default top-of-form setting,1 inch (25.4 mm) from the top of thepaper. If you are using software tospecify the top margin of the page,change the default setting to 1/6 inch(4.2 mm).See the section Changing Print PositionAdjustment Options later in thischapter.CONFIG None If you are using paper that is dark-colored or preprinted with dark colors,you may need to disable the AREAOVER detection function.See the section Changing ConfigurationOptions later in this chapter.Function Item Option
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-14CHANGING MENU1 ANDMENU2 OPTIONSThe MENU1 and MENU2 functions allow you to change the print optionsassigned to MENU1 and MENU2 on the printer control panel. In normal(nonsetup) mode, you can easily switch between the menus for printing, asdescribed 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 theemulations are not the same, the printer will not work correctly with yoursoftware. If you plan to use two different emulations on a regular basis, assignthe most frequently used emulation to MENU1. Assign the second emulationto MENU2. All of the other settings available for MENU1 and MENU2 areoptional. Some of the items and options will vary with the emulation.To determine which features your software supports, refer to your softwaredocumentation.Table 5.3 describes the MENU1 and MENU2 items and options. Bothfunctions offer the same items and options. The items in Table 5.3 are listedin the order in which they are printed. Not all items are defined for allemulations and some options vary with the emulation.The procedure for changing the MENU1 and MENU2 options is describedafter Table 5.3.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-15QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTable 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and OptionsNOTES:•Underlined options are the factory defaults.•Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.MENU1 andMENU2 Items<EMULATE>Select the same emulation as is selected inyour software. See the section Selecting anEmulation in Chapter 2 for information onselecting an emulation.DPL24C+ Fujitsu DL-series printers(DPL24C PLUS command set)XL24E IBM Proprinter XL24E printersESC/P2 Epson printers using the ESC/P2command setNOTE: When you change theemulation, all MENU1 or MENU2options are reset to the factorydefaults for that emulation.<FONT> For each of the following fonts, therecommended pitch settings are givenafter the font name. When you change thefont, be sure to also change the pitch, ifrequired.COUR 10PRSTG12COMPRSDBOLDFCEPICA 10CORRESPOCR-BOCR-ACOUR-NCOUR-BCOUR-IN.SAN-NN.SAN-BN.SAN-IOptions Description
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-16Table 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.<FONT> TIMLS-N(continued) TIMLS-BTIMLS-IDOWNLD# Font 0 or font 1 in the printer’s downloadRAMSee Appendix F for font examples.<QUALITY> Select the print quality that most oftenmeets your needs.LETTER Letter print quality. This option providesthe highest resolution but the slowestprint speed. It cannot be used with thecompressed font.REPORT Report print quality. This option provideslower resolution than letter quality, but attwice the speed. If you want only thedouble speed, regardless of fonts, use thecorrespondence font. The quality of thecorrespondence font is higher than that ofreport.DRAFT Regular draft print quality. This optionprovides lower resolution than reportquality, but at 3.2 times letter speed.HI-DRFT High-speed draft print quality. Thisoption provides lower resolution thandraft quality, but at 3.5 times letter speed.MENU1 andMENU2 Items Options Description
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-17QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTable 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.MENU1 andMENU2 Items<PITCH> ## CPI 2.5, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 17, 18, or 20 cpi(characters per horizontal inch)PROP SP Proportional spacing (1/12 inch percharacter space)<LINE SP> ## LPI 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 lpi(lines per vertical inch)6 lpi 3 lpi (double spacing)ABCD ABCDABCDABCD ABCDABCDABCD ABCDABCD<CHAR-W> Change also the pitch 2 TIMES or 4TIMES is selected.NORMAL Standard character width2 TIMES Double character width4 TIMES Quadruple character width(*1)Options Description
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-18MENU1 andMENU2 Items<CHAR-H> Change also the line spacing if 2 TIMESor 4 TIMES is selected.NORMAL Standard character height2 TIMES Double character height4 TIMES Quadruple character height(*1)<ATTRIB> Selects an attribute to add emphasis toyour documents.Only one attribute may be selected ata time.NONEITALICSCONDNSD(*1)SHADOWBOLDTable 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.Options Description
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-19QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeMENU1 andMENU2 Items<PAGE LG> Specifies the length of the page ininches.## IN For DPL24C PLUS and IBM XL24Eemulations:3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 8.5,11.0 (letter size), 11.6 (A4 size), 12.0,14.0, or 18.0 inchesFor Epson ESC/P2 emulation:4.0, 4.5, 5.0, ..., 11.0, 11.5, ...,22.0 inches<LFT-END> Specifies the print start column forchanging the left margin. Printingstarts at the position given by thiscolumn plus your software-specified leftmargin.## COLM Column 1, 2, 3, ..., 41Table 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.Options DescriptionLET-ENDSoftware-specifiedmargin
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-20MENU1 andMENU2 Items<TOP-MRG> Specifies the number of space lines forthe top margin. The resultant blankspace is the <TOP-MRG> setting minus1 line.The total size of your top margin is theabove resultant value plus the followingtwo settings: top-of-form (default = 1inch) and the software-specified topmargin. If you are using software tospecify the top margin, use the default(1 line) for <TOP-MRG>.## LINE 1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 linesTable 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.Options DescriptionTop-of-formTop marginsetting
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-21QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeMENU1 andMENU2 Items<LANGUGE> Selects a language. Appendix E showsthe character sets for each language.Two-pass means that diacritical marksare printed separately from their lettersand that letters are printed without anyreduction.The first listing is common to allemulations. Options specific to eachemulation are skipped. See thesubsequent listings (*2) and(*3).USA American English(Same as code page 437)UK British EnglishGERMAN GermanSWEDISH SwedishPAGE437 Code page 437PAGE850 Code page 850PAGE860 Code page 860PAGE863 Code page 863PAGE865 Code page 865ECMA94 ECMA 94ISO8859 ISO 8859-1PG852 Code page 852PG852-T Code page 852 two-passPG855 Code page 855PG866 Code page 866HUNGARY HungarianHUNG-T Hungarian two-passTable 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.Options Description
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-22MENU1 andMENU2 Items<LANGUGE> SLOV Slovenian(continued) SLOV-T Slovenian two-passPOLISH PolishPOLSH-T Polish two-passMAZOWIA MazowianMAZOW-T Mazowian two-passLATIN2 Latin 2LATIN2-T Latin 2 two-passKAMENIC KamenickyKAMEN-T Kamenicky two-passTURKY TurkishTURKY-T Turkish two-passCYRILIC CyrillicIBM437 IBM 437IBM851 IBM 851ELOT928 ELOT 928PG-DHN Code page DHNLATIN-P Latin PolishISO-LTN ISO LatinLITHUA1 Lithuanian1LITHUA2 Lithuanian2MIKMACEDON MacedonianPG-MACELOT927ABGABYDEC GRHBR-OLDPG862HBR-DECGREEK 11ISO-TUK ISO TurkishRUSCIILATIN-9Table 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.Options Description
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-23QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeMENU1 andMENU2 Items<LANGUGE> (*2)(continued) FRENCH FrenchITALIAN ItalianSPANISH SpanishDANISH1 Danish IDANISH2 Danish IIFINNISH FinnishNORWEGN Norwegian(*3)DANISH1 Danish IITALIAN ItalianSPANSH1 Spanish ISPANSH2 Spanish IIJAPAN JapaneseNORWEGN NorwegianLATIN A Latin AmericanFRENCH FrenchDANISH2 Danish IIKOREA KoreaLEGAL LegalTable 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.Options Description
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-24MENU1 andMENU2 ItemsTable 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.<CHR-SET> SET 1 IBM character set 1SET 2 IBM character set 2If a downloaded (soft) font is used, thecharacter set for that font overrides the<CHR-SET> setting.(*3)ITALIC Italic characters are available.GRAPHIC Graphics characters (ruled lines) areavailable.<PRF-SKP> For continuous forms, this optionspecifies whether an inch is skippedaround the perforation. If you are notusing software to specify a bottommargin, select SKIP when using thicker,multipart forms.SKIP One inch is skipped around the perfora-tion.NO-SKIP The perforation is not skipped. Printingcontinues in the bottom margin of thepage.<ZEROFNT> Specifies whether to print the number(*2) zero with a slash. This is useful todistinguish the capital letter “O”from the number “0”.Invalid for some soft fonts.NO-SLSH 0SLASH 0/Options Description
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-25QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeMENU1 andMENU2 ItemsTable 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.Options Description<DC3-CDE> ENABLE Enables the DC1 and DC3 codes.(*4) Any data received between DC3 andthe next DC1 is ignored.DISABLE Disables the DC1 and DC3 codes. Thesecodes are then ignored.<CR-CODE> CR ONLY No line feed is added to a carriagereturn.CR & LF A line feed is added to each carriagereturn.<LF-CODE> LF ONLY No carriage return is added to a line(*3) feed.LF & CR A carriage return is added to each linefeed.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-26MENU1 andMENU2 ItemsTable 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 EpsonESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.Options Description<RGHTEND> WRAP End-of-line wrap. Causes a carriagereturn plus a line feed.OVR-PRT Characters are overprinted at the end of aline.<==END==> Indicates the end of MENU1 items. Pressthe MENU button to print the first item,<EMULATE>. Press the TEAR OFFbutton to print the previous item,<RGHTEND>. Press the ONLINE buttonto reprint the <<FUNCTION>> menu.*1 Unavailable in the IBM XL24E emulation*2 Unavailable in the Epson ESC/P2 emulations*3 Available only in the Epson ESC/P2 emulations*4 Available only in the DPL24C+ emulation
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-27QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode3. Select an emulation.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe cursor under the emulation you require. Then do either of thefollowing:•Press the MENU button to select the emulation and print the nextMENU1 or MENU2 item. (As shown in Table 5.3, this is the<FONT> item).•Press the TEAR OFF button to select the emulation and print<==END==>. Press the MENU button again to print the lastMENU1 or MENU2 item. (As shown in Table 5.3, this is the<RGHTEND> item). The TEAR OFF button is convenient whenthe options you need to change are near the end of the list ofitems.ProcedureTo change the options assigned to MENU1 or MENU2, make sure thatcontinuous forms paper is loaded and then proceed as follows:1. Enter setup mode.Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneouslyuntil the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing. Thefollowing <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT2. Select the MENU1 or MENU2 function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe red cursor under either the MENU1 or MENU2 function. Pressthe TEAR OFF button or the MENU button to select the function andprint the following <EMULATE> options:<EMULATE> DPL24C+ XL24E ESC/P2
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-28NOTEWhenever you select a new emulation, all MENU1 or MENU2options are reset to the factory defaults for that emulation.4. If necessary, change the other MENU1 or MENU2 options.Press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to move the cursor to theoption you want to select. Press the MENU button to select theoption and print the next item listed in Table 5.3. Press the TEAROFF button to select the option and print the previous item.5. Exit MENU1 or MENU2.Press the ONLINE button to exit the selected function and reprint the<<FUNCTION>> menu.6. Do either of the following:•Select another function, or•Exit setup mode, saving your changes.For details about other functions, see the other sections in thischapter. To exit setup mode and save your changes, make sure thered cursor is positioned beneath SAVE & END, and then press theTEAR OFF button or the MENU button.Resetting MENU1 and MENU2To reset the factory defaults for both MENU1 and MENU2, select theDEFAULT function. For more information, see the section ResettingDefaults later in this chapter. The DEFAULT function cannot reset thoseoptions which are handled by the HARDWRE, ADJUST, and CONFIGfunctions.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-29QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeCHANGING HARDWAREOPTIONSThe HARDWRE function defines the printer’s hardware operatingconditions. If you are using the optional RS-232C serial interface, the serialinterface options must be set properly for the printer to function correctlywith your system hardware.Table 5.4 describes the HARDWRE items and options . Items are listed inthe order in which they are printed. The procedure for changing thehardware options is described after Table 5.4.Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and OptionsNOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.<PPR-OUT> Specifies how the printer respondswhen you run out of paper.CNTONLY The printer detects paper-out onlyfor continuous forms. Printing stopsand the PAPER OUT indicator lightsred.DETECT The printer detects paper-out forboth continuous forms and singlesheets. Printing stops and thePAPER OUT indicator lights red.IGNORE The printer ignores paper-out forboth continuous forms and singlesheets. Printing continues until nomore data remains. No PAPEROUT warning is displayed.NOTE: For cut sheet feeders, printingstops and the PAPER OUT indicatorlights red, regardless of the PPR-OUTsetting.HARDWRE Items Options Description
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-30Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.HARDWRE Items<PRT-DIR> BI-DIR Bidirectional printing. The printer printsin either direction while seeking the nextprint direction for a shorter print time.UNI-DIR Unidirectional printing. Unidirectionalprinting is used for printing vertical linesin tables even if vertical alignment is notadjusted. Unidirectional printing isslower than bidirectional printing.<BUZZER> Enables or disables the printer statusbuzzer.ON Buzzer on (recommended).The printer beeps to indicate paper-out or other conditions.OFF Buzzer off under any conditions.<WORD-LG> To determine the required wordlength, refer to your computerdocumentation. Select 8-BIT to print bitimage graphics.8 BIT 8-bit word length (used by mostcomputers)7 BIT 7-bit word length (MSB = 0)<BUFFER> Assigns buffer memory to input data anddownloaded font data.Print buffer Download bufferNONE 0 byte 128K bytes256BYTE 256 bytes 127.75K bytes2KBYTE 2K bytes 126K bytes8KBYTE 8K bytes 120K bytes24KBYTE 24K bytes 104K bytes32KBYTE 32K bytes 96K bytes96KBYTE 96K bytes 32K bytes128KBYT 128K bytes 0K bytesOptions Description
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-31QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTable 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.HARDWRE Items Options Description<BUFFER> NOTE:(continued) •0BYTE option is recommendedonly for graphics application.•With 128KB selected, the printercannot accept any download fontdata.<INTRFCE> Selects the type of the interface to thecomputer.PARALEL Centronics parallel interfaceSERIAL RS-232C serial interfaceUSB USB interfaceAUTO-2S Auto interface selection modeAUTO-4S • Both interfaces are ready forAUTO-6S communication.AUTO-10S • Specify the timing regarding theAUTO-15S selected interface as being inactive.AUTO-20SSerial Interface or USB interface Items. The following <FORMAT> to<DUPLEX> items are not printed when you select the PARALEL optionfor the <INTRFCE> item. Be sure that the options selected on the printerare the same as the options selected using your computer operating systemor your software. Refer to the documentation provided for your computerand software.<FORMAT> Number of Number ofdata bits Parity bit stop bits8NONE 1 8 None 18NONE 2 8 None 28EVEN 1 8 Even 18ODD 1 8 Odd 17EVEN 1 7 Even 17ODD 1 7 Odd 17MARK 1 7 Mark 17SPACE 1 7 Space 17EVEN 2 7 Even 27ODD 2 7 Odd 2The data format also includes a startbit. The mark is logical 1. The spaceis logical 0.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-32Table 5.4 HARDWRE Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.HARDWRE Options Description Items<BAUD-RT> 150 The baud rate is in bps (bits per300 second). Select the same baud rate as600 used by your computer or modem.120024004800960019200<PROTOCL> Indicates data transmission protocol.XON/XOF The DC1 and DC3 codes are used.DTRThe Data Terminal Ready signal is used.REV-CHL The Reverse Channel signal is used.<DSR> IGNORE DSR is ignored by the printer.DETECT DSR is detected by the printer.<DUPLEX> FULL Simultaneous data transmission occurs inopposite directions.HALF Data transmission occurs in eitherdirection, but not simultaneously.<CTS> IGNORE CTS is ignored by the printer.DETECT CTS is detected by the printer.<CD> IGNORE CD is ignored by the printer.DETECT CD is detected by the printer.<==END==>Indicates the end of the HARDWREitem list. Press the MENU button to print thefirst item, which is <PPR-OUT>. Press theTEAR OFF button to print the previous item.Press the ONLINE button to reprint the<<FUNCTION>> menu.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-33QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeProcedureTo change the printer’s hardware options, make sure that continuous formsare loaded and then proceed as follows:1. Enter setup mode.Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneouslyuntil the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing andcheck that the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:2. Select the HARDWRE function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe red cursor under HARDWRE. Press the MENU button to selectthe HARDWRE function and print the first item and its options, asshown below:3. Select an option for the selected item.Press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to move the cursor to theoption you require. Press the MENU button to select the option andprint the next item.NOTETo print the previous item, press the TEAR OFF button.4. Repeat step 3 until all required options are changed.5. Exit the HARDWRE function.Press the ONLINE button to exit the HARDWRE function andreprint the <<FUNCTION>> menu.<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT<PPR-OUT> CNTONLY DETECT IGNORE
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-346. Do either of the following:•Select another function, or•Exit setup mode, saving your changes.For details on other functions, see the other sections in this chapter.To exit setup mode and save your changes, make sure that the redcursor is positioned under SAVE/END, then press the MENU buttonor the TEAR OFF button.When you print using ruled paper, you often want to adjust the print positionso that the print sits properly on the ruled lines. The ADJUST functionallows 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 pageThe first three items are provided separately for cut single sheets andcontinuous forms. The last item is available for single sheets only.The top edge of your paper is the physical top of the page. The logical topof the page, as “understood” by the printer when loading paper, is called thetop-of-form. Printing starts at this position. Note that printing actually startsat the position obtained by adding the following:•Top-of-form, default = 1 inch (25.4 mm)•Top margin specified by your software•Printer TOP-MRG (top margin setting), default = 1 lineTable 5.5 describes the ADJUT items and options. Items are listed in theorder they are printed. The procedure for changing top-of-form is describedafter Table 5.5.CHANGING PRINTPOSITION ADJUSTMENTOPTIONS
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-35QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTable 5.5 ADJUST Items and OptionsNOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.<CNT-ORG> Sets the top-of-form for continuousforms in increments of 1/6 inch(4.2 mm) from the physical top ofthe page.1/6 IN The default is recommended if1.8/6 IN your top margin is not software- : specified. A setting of 1/6 inch 6/6 IN is preferable when your top : margin is software-specified.66/6 IN<CNTFINE> Fine-tunes the top-of-form positionfor continuous forms.0/180, ..., 29/180 Increases top-of-form in incrementsof 1/180 inch(0.14 mm).<CUT-ORG> Sets the top-of-form for singlesheets in increments of 1/6 inch(4.2 mm) from the physical top ofthe page.1/6 IN The default is recommended if1.8/6 IN your top margin is not software- : specified. A setting of 1/6 inch6/6 IN is preferable when your top : margin is software-specified.66/6 IN<CUTFINE> Fine-tunes the top-of-formposition for single sheets.0/180, ..., 29/180 Increases top-of-form in incrementsof 1/180 inch (0.14 mm).ADJUSTItems Options Description
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-36Table 5.5 ADJUST Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.ADJUSTItems<CNT-LFT> Fine-tunes the left print startposition for continuous forms.–10/90, ..., 0/90, Moves the position left or..., 10/90 right in increments of 1/90inch (0.28 mm).<CUT-LFT> Fine-tunes the left print startposition for single sheets.–10/90, ..., 0/90, Moves the position left or..., 10/90 right in increments of1/90 inch (0.28 mm).<CUT-ADJ> Compensates the line spacingpitch on the basis of thespacing error accumulated forfeeding single sheets by10inches.Decreases or increases inincrements of 1/360 inch intotal.<CNFADJ> Compensates for the formsfeed error accumulatedthrough feeding of continuousforms.<CNTADJL> Compensates for the formsfeed error accumulatedthrough feeding of continuousforms. (Last page)Options Description–21/360, –14/360,–7/360, 0/360,7/360, 14/360, 21/360–28/360, –21/360,–14/360, –7/360, 0/360,7/360, 14/360, 21/360,28/360–21/360, –14/360,–7/360, 0/360,7/360, 14/360, 21/360
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-37QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTable 5.5 ADJUST Items and Options (Cont.)ADJUSTItems<==END==> Indicates the end of theADJUST item list. PressMENU to print the first item,which is <CNT-ORG>. PressTEAR OFF to print the lastitem, which is <CUT-ADJ>.Press ONLINE to reprint the<<FUNCTION>> menu.Options Description
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-38ProcedureBefore adjusting a print position, you should carefully measure the amountof adjustment required for any paper that demands precise print registration.To adjust a print position, make sure that continuous forms paper is loaded.The following example shows how to adjust the top-of-form setting forcontinuous forms.1. Enter setup mode.Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneouslyuntil the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing andcheck that the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT2. Select the ADJUST function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe red cursor under ADJUST. Press the MENU button or the TEAROFF button to select the ADJUST function and print the following<CNT-ORG> options:<CNT-ORG> 1/6IN 1.8/6IN 2/6IN 3/6IN 4/6IN 5/6IN 6/6IN 7/6IN 8/6IN 9/6IN 10/6IN 11/6IN ....3. Select an option from 1/6IN to 66/6IN.Press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to move the cursor to therequired option. Press the MENU button to select the option andprint the <CNTFINE> item. If necessary, fine-tune the top-of-formposition now. Otherwise, go to step 4.4. Exit the ADJUST function.Press the ONLINE button to exit the ADJUST function and reprintthe <<FUNCTION>> menu.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-39QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeCHANGINGCONFIGURATION OPTIONS5. Exit setup mode, saving the top-of-form setting.Make sure that the red cursor is positioned beneath SAVE & END,then press the MENU button or the TEAR OFF button.6. Check the top-of-form setting.Load your paper and check the adjustment by printing a sample pageusing your software. If necessary, reenter setup mode and fine-tunethe top-of-form position by changing the <CNTFINE> option.The CONFIG function defines the printer’s primary configuration. You canset 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 indicatorTable 5.6 describes the CONFIG items and options. Items are listed in theorder they are printed. The procedure for changing the configuration optionsis described after Table 5.6.Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and OptionsNOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.CONFIG Items Options Description<TEAROFF> Auto or manual tearoff feed.MANUAL Automatic tearoff feed is invalid,and tearoff feed must be done using theTEAR OFF button.AUTO Automatic tearoff feed is valid but onlyfor continuous forms. Tearoff feed canalso be done using the TEAR OFFbutton.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-40Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.<TEARPOS> Tearoff position.VISIBLE Select this option when your softwarepositions forms to the next top-of-formafter printing the last data. The printerperforms tearoff feed without adding aform feed when data transfer hasstopped.ALWAYS Select this option when your soft-warestops after printing the last data. Theprinter performs tearoff feed afteradding a form feed when data transferhas stopped.Note: For both settings, tearoffpositioning will fail if the page lengthsetting does not match the actualperforation spacing.The following <TEAR-EN> item is printed when TEAROFF:AUTO isspecified for the <TEAROFF> item.<TEAR-EN> Tearoff enabled time (offset time).0 SEC The offset time is from when data1 SEC transfer stops to when the printer2 SEC performs automatic tearoff feed.4 SEC If the printer receives data again6 SEC within the offset time, the printer doesnot perform automatic tearoff feed.CONFIG Items Options Description
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-41QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTable 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.CONFIG Items Options Description<TEAR-EN> In some application programs, data(continued) transfer may stop temporarily dueto internal processing. This setting canavoid an undesired tearoff feed bywaiting for up to six seconds each timedata transfer stops.<CUTLOAD> Single sheet autoloading.AUTO Single sheet paper is automaticallyloaded a certain time after you setthe paper.BUTTON Single sheet paper can be loaded bypressing the LOAD button.The following <LOADTIM> item is printed when CUTLOAD:AUTO isspecified for the <CUTLOAD> item.<LOADTIM> Autoload start time.0.5, 1.0, Autoloading starts when this1.5, 2.0 amount of time passes after you set2.5, 3.0SEC single sheet paper.<DECODE> Command decode timing.DIRECT The printer decodes certain commandsimmediately after receiving data.Example: ESC SUB I, ESC CR P (DPL24C+) ESC Q # (IBM XL24E)QUEUEDThe printer decodes commands afterstoring all data (including commands)in the input buffer. This speeds datareception because the printer does notrequire decoding time during datareception.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-42Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.CONFIG Items Options Description<AREACNT> Area-over detection control.ENABLE Detects the left and right edges ofpaper when loading the paper.The printer does not print data beyondthe edges, but turns on the AREAOVER indicator.DISABLE Does not detect the edges. Select thisoption when you are using colored orpreprinted paper.<ON-LOAD> Printer status after loading paper inoffline mode.OFFLINE Remains offline after paper loading.ONLINEGoes into online after paper loading.<LOCK> Lock function of setup mode.NONE Enables all buttons on the controlpanel.SETUP Disables the setup-related buttons tokeep the printer from entering setupmode during the offline state.ALL Disables the setup-rlated buttons andthe LOCK, FONT, and MENU buttons.<//S//> Effectiveness of the Cut Sheet Selectioncommand (//S//).DISABLE Makes the command ineffective.ENABLE Makes the command effective.Note: The Cut Sheet Selection command(//S//) changes the paper source to thepaper table and waits for manualinsertion of a cut sheet.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-43QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTable 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.CONFIG Items Options Description<CONT-PE> Detection of end of continuous forms.TRACTOR Paper end is detected by the sensor onthe tractor unit.Paper-end unprinted area:Continuous forms: About 80 mmBotom feeding: About 35 mmEDGE Regardless of paper end, printingcontinues near to the edge of paper.Paper-end unprinted area:About 4.7 mm for both continu-ous forms and bottom feedingGATHER Setting of ribbon protective controlat a line feed on continuous formsENABLE The protective control is executed.DISABLE The protective control is notexecuted. For information about thefunction, see Section 13.8.CUT-CTL Setting of retracting control atcanceling TEAR OFF of continuousforms.PRCISIN The precision-prioritized retractingcontrol is executed.It retracts a certain amount of paper(the top part of the paper whichhangs out from the TOFS), and thenmoves back to the position beforeTEAR OFF. If TOFS detects paperend when a certain amount of paperis retracted, it executes thecontinuous forms save operation andthen executes the paper loadingoperation.SPEED The speed-prioritized retractingcontrol is executed.It retracts the paper by the amountthe paper was advanced.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-44Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.)NOTE: Underlined options are the factory defaults.CONFIG Items Options DescriptionSKIP-PR Setting of printing speed changeprocessing (skip)ENABLE The skip processing is executed.When a certain amount of blankspaces are found in a line, it changesthe printing speed for the blankspaces.DISABLE The skip processing is not executed.It does not change the printing speedfor the blank spaces.- If the printing speed of the printingdata varies before and after theblank spaces (such as LQcharacters + blank space + CGcharacters), it changes printingspeeds regardless of this setting.STATUS Setting of the asynchronous statusfunctionENABLE The status information is stored in thesend buffer by a nibble mode request.DISABLE The status information is not stored inthe send buffer by a nibble moderequest.<==END==> Indicates the end of the CONFIGitem list. Press the MENU button to printthe first item, which is <TEAROFF>.Press the TEAR OFF button to print theprevious item. Press the ONLINE buttonto reprint the <<FUNCTION>> menu.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-45QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode2. Select the CONFIG function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe red cursor under CONFIG. Press the MENU button to select theCONFIG function and print the following <TEAROFF> options:<TEAROFF> MANUAL AUTO3. Select an option.Press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to move the cursor toeither MANUAL or AUTO. Press the MENU button to select theoption and print the <TEARPOS> item. If other items must bespecified, do so now. Otherwise, go to step 4.4. Exit the CONFIG function.Press the ONLINE button to exit the CONFIG function and reprintthe <<FUNCTION>> menu.5. Do either of the following:•Select another function, or•Exit setup mode, saving your changes.For details on other functions, see the other sections in this chapter.To exit setup mode and save your changes, make sure that the redcursor is positioned under SAVE & END, then press the MENUbutton or the TEAR OFF button..ProcedureTo change the printer configuration options, make sure that continuousforms paper is loaded and then proceed as follows:1. Enter setup mode.Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneouslyuntil the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing andcheck that the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-46<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT2. Select the SAVE/END function.Make sure that the red cursor is positioned under SAVE & END.Press the MENU button or the TEAR OFF button to select SAVE &END. The printer exits setup mode and returns online (the ONLINEindicator lights green). Any changes you made while in setup modeare saved.This section describes how to exit set up mode save any changes you made:To exit setup mode immediately, select the SAVE & END function.Any settings changed while in setup mode are saved as the new power-ondefaults for the printer. The new defaults remain active until you change themagain.NOTEThe only way to exit setup mode without saving your changes is to turn offthe printer. When you turn the printer back on, the previous defaultsettings are used.ProcedureTo exit setup mode and save your changes using SAVE/END, proceed asfollows:1. Print the <<FUNCTION>> menu.The <<FUNCTION>> menu should be the last printed line on thepage. If the menu is not printed, press the ONLINE button to print themenu. If you are using the SELF-TST or HEX-DUMP function, pressthe LF/FF button instead of the ONLINE button to print the menu.The <<FUNCTION>> menu is shown below.EXITING AND SAVING
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-47QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeRESETTING DEFAULTS This section describes how to reset the printer’s power-on defaults, all of thefactory defaults, or the factory defaults only for MENU1 and MENU2.Resetting Power-On DefaultsPower-on defaults are the settings saved in the printer’s permanent memory.The defaults are enabled whenever you turn the printer on. The easiest wayto reset the power-on defaults is to turn the printer off and then on again.This method is useful if you have made changes in setup mode that you donot want to save.Resetting Factory DefaultsFactory defaults are those settings preselected at the factory. For a list of theprinter’s factory defaults, see the section Printing a List of SelectedOptions earlier in this chapter. To reset the factory defaults for all functions,proceed as follows:1. Turn off the printer.2. While pressing the MENU, TEAR OFF, and ONLINE buttons, turnon the printer. Continue to press all three buttons until the printerbeeps.The factory defaults are now reset.Resetting Factory Defaults in MENU1 and MENU2This method resets factory defaults for MENU1 and MENU2 options, listedin Table 5.3, but does not reset the printer hardware, print positionadjustment, and configuration options. To reset the factory defaults inMENU1 and MENU2, proceed as follows:
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-48 <<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT1. Enter setup mode.Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneouslyuntil the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing andcheck that the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:2. Select the DEFAULT function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe red cursor under DEFAULT. Press the TEAR OFF button or theMENU button to select the DEFAULT function. The printer reprintsthe <<FUNCTION>> menu. The default values in MENU1 andMENU2 are now reset.3. Do either of the following:•Select new options for MENU1 or MENU2.•Exit setup mode, saving the factory defaults.See the section Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options. To exitsetup mode and save the new defaults, make sure that the red cursoris positioned under SAVE & END, then press the TEAR OFF buttonor the MENU button.This section describes how to use the following diagnostic functions:•SELF-TST•HEX-DUMP•V-ALMNTThese functions are used for checking print quality and diagnosing printerproblems. HEX-DUMP also provides useful information for programmers.USING THE DIAGNOSTICFUNCTIONS
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-49QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModePrinting the Self-TestThe SELF-TST function prints test pages to check how the printer operatesindependently of your computer. The self-test does not check the interfacebetween the computer and the printer.The self-test prints the printer’s firmware version, its resident emulations,and all of the characters available in the currently selected character set. Ifthe DPL24C PLUS emulation is selected for MENU1, the self-test is printedusing the settings currently assigned to MENU1.ProcedureThis procedure assumes that you are in setup mode. To print the self-test,make sure that continuous forms paper is loaded into the printer. Thenproceed as follows:1. Print the <<FUNCTION>> menu.The <<FUNCTION>> menu should be the last printed line on thepage. If the menu is not printed, press the ONLINE button to printthe menu. If you are using the HEX-DUMP function, press the LF/FF button instead of the ONLINE button to print the menu. Thefollowing <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-502. Select the SELF-TST function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe red cursor under SELF-TST, and then press the MENU button orthe TEAR OFF button. The printer selects SELF-TST and startsprinting. A short help menu is printed at the top of the page,followed by the self-test. Note that the printer is not online duringself-test printing.3. Examine the self-test page.A sample self-test page is shown in Chapter 2. To pause during self-test printing, press the MENU button or the TEAR OFF button. Toresume self-test printing, press the FONT button or the MENUbutton again.4. Exit the SELF-TST function.Exit the SELF-TST function in either of the following ways:•To exit SELF-TST and remain in setup mode, press the LF/FFbutton. The <<FUNCTION>> menu is then reprinted.•To exit SELF-TST and return online, press the ONLINE button.The printer permanently saves any changes made while in setupmode and returns online.The self-test can also be started by turning off the printer, and then pressingthe LF/FF button while turning the printer back on. As described in Chapter2, this method is useful when you first set up the printer.Printing Hex DumpsThe HEX-DUMP function prints data and commands in hexadecimalcharacters and abbreviated control codes. The IBM character set 2 is usedfor printing (see Appendix E). The HEX-DUMP function is useful forchecking whether your computer is sending the correct commands to theprinter and whether the printer is executing the commands correctly. It isalso useful for debugging software programs.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-51QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeProcedureTo print hex dumps, make sure that continuous forms paper is loaded intothe printer. Then proceed as follows:1. Enter setup mode.Press the TEAR OFF button and the ONLINE button simultaneouslyuntil the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing andcheck that the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT2. Select the HEX-DUMP function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe red cursor under HEX-DUMP, then press the TEAR OFF buttonor the MENU button to select the HEX-DUMP function. The printergoes online and prints a header and a short help menu.3. Print the hex dump.To start hex dump printing, send your file or program to the printer.The printer goes online and prints the hex dump.Press the MENU button or the TEAR OFF button to pause duringhex dump printing. To resume hex dump printing, press the buttonagain.NOTEWhen hex dump printing stops, the printer remains online insetup mode (the ONLINE indicator is green). To print anotherhex dump, send another file to the printer.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-52Sample hex dump4. 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<<FUNCTION>> menu is then reprinted. For details on otherfunctions, see other sections in this chapter.•To return to online normal mode, press the ONLINE button. Ifyou press the ONLINE button while the hex dump is printing, Theprinter immediately switches to normal online mode. Any datathat was sent to the printer but not printed is discarded (cleared).You can also enter hex dump mode, by turning off the printer, and thenturning the printer back on while simultaneously pressing the ONLINEbutton and the LF/FF button until the printer beeps.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-53QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeChecking Vertical Print Alignment (V-ALMNT)The V-ALMNT function corrects the vertical character displacement thatsometimes occurs with bidirectional printing. Characters printed from left toright are not aligned with characters printed from right to left as shownbelow:This example shows how printing looks when characters are verticallymisaligned. Note that the left margin is not straight.If you notice misaligned printing, use the following procedure to check andcorrect the vertical print alignment.ProcedureMake sure that continuous forms paper is loaded in the printer. If possible,use forms at least 216 mm (8.5 inches) wide to avoid printing on the platen.See the section Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options for details. Thenproceed as follows to check and correct vertical print alignment:1. Enter setup mode.Press the MENU button and the TEAR OFF button simultaneouslyuntil the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop printing andcheck that the following <<FUNCTION>> menu is printed:<<FUNCTION>> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG DEFAULT LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-542. Select the V-ALMNT function.Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to positionthe red cursor under V-ALMNT, then press the MENU button or theTEAR OFF button to select the V-ALMNT function. The printerprints the help menu then starts printing rows of parallel bars usingletter quality speed.3. Adjust the vertical print alignment at letter quality speed.Examine the parallel bars. If the bars are aligned (not jagged), go tostep 4. If the bars are offset to the left, repeatedly press the LOADbutton until the bars are aligned. If the bars are offset to the right,repeatedly press the LF/FF button until the bars are aligned. (In thefollowing figure, the first line is assumed to be printed from left toright.) Bars offset to the left Bars offset to the right4. Adjust the vertical print alignment at correspondence speed.Press the TEAR OFF button to switch from letter speed to corre-spondence speed.Examine the parallel bars and adjust the vertical print alignment asdescribed step 3.5. Adjust the vertical print alignment at draft speed.Press the TEAR OFF button to switch from correspondence speed todraft speed.Examine the parallel bars and adjust the vertical print alignment asdescribed step 3.
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-55QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeCorrect vertical print alignmentThe following flowchart shows how setup mode is organized for the FujitsuDPL24C PLUS emulation. Differences in the IBM Proprinter XL24E andEpson ESC/P2 emulations are summarized after the flowchart.SETUP MODE REFERENCE6. Exit the V-ALMNT function.Press the ONLINE button to exit the V-ALMNT function and savethe new vertical alignment settings. The printer exits setup mode andreturns online.NOTETo exit the V-ALMNT function, you must exit setup mode.
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-56DPL24C PLUS ORGANIZATION
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-57QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-58Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E EmulationIn the IBM Proprinter XL24E emulation, MENU1 and MENU2 differ fromthe DPL24C PLUS emulation in the following ways:•The following options are different:CHAR-W: NORMAL *2 TIMESCHAR-H: NORMAL *2 TIMESATTRIB: NONE *ITALICSHADOWBOLD•The AGM item is provided:CHR-SET: SET 2 *SET 1AGM: OFF *ONPRF-SKIP: NO-SKIP *SKIP•The LF-CODE item’s default is set to the other option:LF-CODE: LF & CRLF ONLY *
Setup ModeUSING SETUP MODEUser's Manual 5-59QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeDifferences in Epson ESC/P2 EmulationIn the Epson ESC/P2 emulation, MENU1 and MENU2 differ from theDPL24C PLUS emulation in the following ways:•The ZEROFNT and LF-CODE items are not defined.•The following options are different:PAGE LG: 4.0 IN 4.5 IN 5.0 IN 5.5 IN ¥ ¥ ¥11.0 IN11.5 IN * ¥ ¥ ¥22.0 INLANGUGE: USAUKGERMANSWEDISHDANISH1ITALIANSPANSH1SPANSH2JAPANNORWEGNLATIN AFRENCHPAGE437*PAGE850PAGE860PAGE863PAGE865ECMA94DANISH2ISO8859PG852PG852-TPG855PG866HUNGARYHUNG-TSLOVSLOV-TPOLISHPOLSH-TMAZOWIAMAZOW-TLATIN2LATN2-TKAMENICKAMEN-TTURKYTURKY-TCYRILICIBM437IBM851ELOT928PG-DHNLATIN-PISO-LTNLITHUA1LITHUA2MIKMACEDONPG-MACELOT927ABGABYDEC GRHBR-OLDPG862HBR-DECGREEKIIISO-TUKKOREALEGALRUSCIILATIN-9CHR-SET: ITALIC *GRAPHIC
USING SETUP MODEUser's Manual5-60The preceding sections describe offline setup mode. This section introducesonline setup mode. The tedious task of setting up printer features one-by-onefrom the control panel and printing and checking the desired options on paper canbe avoided by using online setup mode. In online setup mode, printer features areset via the computer rather than the printer control panel.Put the printer in online setup mode, in either of the following two ways:•Turn the printer off and then turn the printer back on while pressingthe MENU button. Hold down the button until the printer beeps.•Issue the printer command ESC e ONLINE. This command is validin any emulation.Send setup data from the computer in any of the following three ways:•Enter setup data directly from the computer keyboard before startingyour job. With MS-DOS, hold down the Ctrl key and type P. Dataentered from the keyboard is sent directly to the printer. When dataentry is complete, hold down the Ctrl key again and type P. Thismethod is useful when just a few settings need to be changed.•Use an editor program to prepare a setup data file and then send thefile to the printer using a command before starting your job. WithMS-DOS, use the COPY command. This method is useful whensettings are used repeatedly.•Write a program that enables interactive entry of setup data on theCRT screen. This method is the most useful of the three. Check withyour dealer for currently available programs.To exit from online setup mode, send EXIT as the last setup data.For details of setup data and its format, refer to the programmer's manual foreach emulation.ONLINE SETUP MODE

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