Fujitsu Isotec 004M33332A Dot Matrix Printer User Manual 1

Fujitsu Isotec Limited Dot Matrix Printer Users Manual 1

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Users Manual 1

FUJITSU DL3750+/3850+DOT MATRIX PRINTERUSER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT NOTE TO USERSREAD THE ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. INCORRECT USE OFTHE PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO USERS, BYSTANDERS OR PROPERTY.While FUJITSU ISOTEC has sought to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual, FUJITSU ISOTECassumes no liability to any party for any damage caused by any error or omission contained in this manual, itsupdates or supplements, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Inaddition, FUJITSU ISOTEC assumes no liability with respect to the application or use of any product or systemin accordance with descriptions or instructions contained herein; including any liability for incidental or conse-quential damages arising therefrom. FUJITSU ISOTEC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES REGARDING THEINFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.FUJITSU ISOTEC reserves the right to make changes to any products described herein without further notice andwithout obligation.Using This Product in High-risk SituationsThis product is designed and manufactured for use in standard applications such as office work, personal devices,household appliances, and general industrial use. This product is not intended for special uses (nuclear-reactorcontrol in atomic energy facilities, aeronautic and space systems, air traffic control, operation control in masstransit systems, medical devices for life support, or missile firing controls in weapons facilities) where particu-larly high reliability requirements exist, where the pertinent levels of safety are not guaranteed, or where a failureor operational error could threaten a life or cause a physical injury (hereafter referred to as "high-risk" use).Customers considering the use of this product for high-risk applications must have safety-assurance measures inplace beforehand. Moreover, they are requested to consult our sales representative before embarking on suchspecialized use.
User'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 orM33333A.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. The length of the LAN cable must be 100 meters(330feet) or less.3. The length of the power cord must be 2 meters (6.6 feet) or less.
User'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• M33330B• M33331B• M33332B• M33333Bin 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
User's Manual iiiEnergy SavingAs an ENERGY STAR® Partner, FUJITSU ISOTEC LIMITED has deter-mined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energyefficiency.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.
User'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 IsotecLimited cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions.Printer model specifications differ with the print column (80 or 136) and thepower supply input voltage (100-120 or 220-240 VAC).C147-E047-01EN July 2004Copyright © 2004 FUJITSU ISOTEC 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 Isotec 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
User's Manual vABOUT THIS MANUALThank you for buying the Fujitsu DL3750+/3850+ dot matrix printer. Youcan expect 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 and modelDL3850+, a 136-column printer. Each model has a 100-120 VAC or 220-240VAC power supply. A serial interface is a factory option. A LAN card, a useradd-on option, can be installed only on printer models with the Centronicsparallel+USB interfaces. You must specify these when purchasing the printer.DL3750+/3850+Basic specificationsPrint line at 10 cpi: 80 columns (DL3750+)136 columns (DL3850+)Interface: Centronics parallelCentronics parallel + RS-232CCentronics parallel + USB + LAN (LAN:use option)Alternative specificationPower supply: 100–120 VAC or 220–240 VACFactory optionRS-232C serial interface (for Centronics parallel model only.It must be installed by a field engineer.)User add-on optionLAN cardcpi: characters per inchPRINTER MODELS ANDOPTIONS
User'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.Chapter 8, Installing Options, describes the options available for the printerand explains how to install them.
User'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-1CHAPTER1 INTRODUCTIONFeatures ..................................................................... 1–1Options ....................................................................... 1–2CHAPTER2 SETTING UP Selecting 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 ........................ 2–19Selecting a USB Cable ........................................ 2–20Selecting a LAN cable.......................................... 2–20Connecting the Interface Cable............................ 2–20Selecting an Emulation ............................................. 2–23Printing a Sample Page (Online)............................... 2–26Installing the Printer Driver ........................................ 2–29CHAPTER3 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 ........................................ 3–6Ejecting Single Sheets ........................................... 3–8
MaintenanceUser's Manual ixUSING CONTINUOUS FORMS ................................. 3–8Positioning the Paper Stack ................................... 3–9Loading Continuous Forms .................................. 3–10Adjusting the left margin ...................................... 3–11Adjusting the TEAR OFF position ........................ 3–13Unloading Continuous Forms .............................. 3–14Installing the Tractor Unit ..................................... 3–14Tearing Off Continuous Forms ............................. 3–15Feeding and positioning paper .................................. 3–16Line Feed/Form Feed .......................................... 3–16Micro Feed........................................................... 3–16Load Position Adjust ............................................ 3–16Switching Paper Types.............................................. 3–17Switching to Single Sheets................................... 3–17Tips on Paper Handling............................................. 3–18Switching to Continuous Forms ........................... 3–18General Tips ........................................................ 3–18Multipart Forms.................................................... 3–18Envelopes ............................................................ 3–19Labels .................................................................. 3–19CHAPTER4 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 after an Area Over warning ................... 4–7Removing Printed Pages ............................................ 4–8Removing Single Sheets ............................................. 4–8Removing Continuous Forms ................................ 4–8Clearing the Print Buffer .............................................. 4–8
User's ManualxCHAPTER5 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 ............................................................ 5–34Changing Print Position Adjustment Options ............. 5–35Procedure ............................................................ 5–39Changing Configuration Options ............................... 5–40Procedure ............................................................ 5–47Exiting and Saving .................................................... 5–48Procedure ............................................................ 5–48Resetting Defaults..................................................... 5–49Resetting Power-On Defaults............................... 5–49Resetting Factory Defaults ................................... 5–49Resetting Factory Defaults in MENU1 and MENU2...5–49Using the Diagnostic Functions................................. 5–50Printing the Self-Test............................................ 5–51Procedure ............................................................ 5–51Printing Hex Dumps ............................................. 5–52Procedure ............................................................ 5–53Checking Vertical Print Alignment (V-ALMNT) ..... 5–55Procedure ............................................................ 5–55Setup Mode Reference ............................................. 5–57DPL24C Plus Organization .................................. 5–58Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation... 5–60Differences in Epson ESC/P2 Emulation ............. 5–61Online Setup Mode ................................................... 5–62
MaintenanceUser's Manual xiCHAPTER6 MAINTENANCECleaning...................................................................... 6–1Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer ...................... 6–1Cleaning the Platen and Exit Rollers ...................... 6–3Replacing the Ribbon.................................................. 6–3Replacing the Print Head ....................................... 6–7CHAPTER7 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 .............................................................. 7–10CHAPTER8 INSTALLING OPTIONS ....................................................... 8-1APPENDIX A SUPPLIES AND OPTIONSSupplies ......................................................................A–1Option .........................................................................A–1APPENDIX B PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONSPhysical Specifications ................................................B–1Functional Specifications ............................................B–2Performance Specifications ........................................B–4Paper Specifications ...................................................B–6Print Area ...............................................................B–6Paper Thickness ....................................................B–8APPENDIX C COMMAND SETSFujitsu DPL24C PLUS ............................................... C–2Factory Default Settings...................................... C–15IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation ............................. C–18Epson ESC/P2 Emulation ........................................ C–23
User's ManualxiiAPPENDIX D INTERFACE INFORMATIONParallel Interface ........................................................ D–1Compatible Mode.................................................. D–2Nibble Mode.......................................................... D–4Data Transmission Timing .................................... D–6Serial Interface........................................................... D–7Serial Options ....................................................... D–8Cable Wiring ......................................................... D–8Serial Protocols................................................... D–10USB Interface ...........................................................D–11 Specification........................................................ D–11LAN Interface ........................................................... D–12APPENDIX E COMMAND SETSCharacter Sets 1and 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–15National Character Sets (ESC/P2 Emulation) ..............................................E–16National Character Sets and Supported Resident Fonts (All Emulations) ....................................................E–20APPENDIX F RESIDENT FONT .............................................................. 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 operations 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 | 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 LF/FF within three seconds.Press LOAD.Press ONLINE and LOAD.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 cps forletter quality to 400 cps (80-column printer) or 448cps (136-columnprinter) 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 quickly to work in your application. A largedownload buffer allows you to use custom fonts.•80-column or 136-column print line. 80-column printers are the mostsuitable for printing in landscape mode using letter- or A4- size paper.136-column printers are the most suitable for printing in landscpe modeusing legal- or standard-size computer forms.•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.A LAN card is available as a printer add-on option. A user installablefunction, the LAN card can be installed only on printer models with theCentronics parallel + USB interfaces.For details, see Chapter 8.OPTIONS
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 environments. 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 diskChecking items received
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:• LAN card (user installable option)• Extra monochrome ribbon cartridgeThe RS-232C serial interface is a factory option. It must be installed by a fieldengineer. If you ordered a printer with the interface, the board is alreadyinstalled 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 clear the front notches.Rotate the cut sheet stand backward to place the upper mounting pinsin the rear grooves.Installing the Ribbon CartridgeThe printer uses a black ribbon cartridge. To install the ribbon cartridge:1. Turn the printer off. Open the front cover of the printer. For easyinstallation, slide the print head carriage so that it does not face a bailroller.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 ManualCAUTIONDo not turn the ribbon feed knob in counterclockwise direction.4. Verify that the power to the printer is off.(Make sure that the circle mark on the power switch is pressed.).Installing the ribbon cartridge5. Move the paper thickness lever to the D position.6. Open the front cover. Turn the knobclockwise.3. Using the procedure below, release the roller from the LOCK positionand turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to take up any ribbon slack.Push in the gray ribbon release tabs on the side of the ribbon cartridgeto release them, and slide the roller from the LOCK position to theFREE position.Ribbon feed knobPreparing the ribbon cartridgeRollerReleasetabs
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-9QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode7. Align the print head position with the dot mark (green) on the printerejection cover.Dot mark (green)WARNINGAvoid touching the print head while using or immediately after using theprinter, as doing so may lead to burns. Wait until the print head coolsdown before touching it.8. Thread the ribbon between the print head and the print guide, thengently press down on the ribbon cartridge against the printer until itclicks into place.(Make sure that the ribbon feed knob is facing upward.)Print guidePrint headRibbonPrint guideTip of print head Ribbon cartridge9. Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to take up any ribbon slack.10. After the ribbon cartridge has been installed in the printer, adjust thepaper thickness lever to match the thickness of the paper and thenumber of sheets of paper to be usedFor information about the paper thickness lever, see the sectionentitled Adjusting the Paper Thickness in Chapter 3.
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).Print headPrint guideFront coverCut sheetstandPaperthicknessleverPlaten knobPlatenPower switchControl panelAcounsticcover
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: Ejection coverInterfaceconnectorPaper select leverPowerconnectorForms tractorsBack coverPaper guidePrinter 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 advance 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 the charac-ters available in the emulations. The self-test prints 80 characters per line.To print a self-test page, make sure that a sheet of paper is loaded. 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.
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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 (+LAN) interfaceThe RS-232 serial interface is a factory-installed 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 available from dealers, cablemanufacturers, and other suppliers.The LAN card is a user installable option. For details, see Chapter 8 or refer tothe Online Manual that comes with the LAN card.For detailed interface specifications, 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.
SETTING UP2-20 User's ManualShutterConnecting 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 shutterNOTERemoving and Attaching the ShutterWhen use of the shutter is not required, remove it by using the followingprocedure.Selecting a USB Cable√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.Selecting a LAN cable√When the LAN cable is connected, the parallel and USB cables cannotbe used.√The LAN cable, when used in 100BASE-TX environments, mustconform to category 5 or higher.
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-21QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeRemoving the shutter 1. Open the shutter.2. Gently push the back end of the shutter toward the front of the printer.3. While holding the shutter in the position described in step 2, rotate it in the manner shown in the figure on the left to disengage it.4. Remove the shutter.12234ShutterAttaching the shutter (a) 5Mounting slots Tab sShutter5. Tilt the shutter and pass the shutter tabs through the mounting slots, starting with the slot on side (a) shown in the figure on the left. The order in which the shutter tabs are passed through the slots is the reverse of that for removing the shutter.CAUTIONTake care not to use excessive force when pushing the back of the shuttertoward the front of the printer. Otherwise, the shutter tabs may bedamaged.
SETTING UP2-22 User's ManualNOTEThe LAN interface is a user add-on option.When installing a LAN card, remove the two screws securing the coverand remove the cover. Then insert the LAN card and reattach the coverwith the two screws removed earlier. For details, refer to the OnlineManual that comes with the LAN card.4. 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.Centronics parallel Centronics parallel + USB (+LAN)Centronics parallel + RS-232CConnecting the interface cable3. Attach the interface cable to the connector. Do not connect more thanone interface cable type to the printer at the same time.To reattach the shutter, tilt the shutter and insert one of its convex partsinto the installation hole of the printer, and then insert the other part inthe other hole. After inserting both convex parts, lower and push theshutter in to its original position.
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-23QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeBefore 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.Here 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.SELECTING AN EMULATION
SETTING UP2-24 User's ManualTo 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.2. 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>>menu FunctionRed cursor on print guide
SETTING UPUser's Manual 2-25QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode3. 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 LOAD 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 LOAD button repeatedly to position the red cursor under therequired emulation. Press the MENU button to select the emulationand print the next MENU1 item.Press the LOAD button to positionto the red cursor.
SETTING UP2-26 User's Manual5. 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 UPUser's Manual 2-27QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup Mode4. 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 UP2-28 User's ManualUsing 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.• If an error occurs during printing with Windows, simply printingthe page again will cause the printed characters to be garbled. Toavoid this problem, execute reset from the control panel or turn offthe printer, then print the page again.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 UPUser's Manual 2-29QuickReference Introduction Setting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeA 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+/3850+ printer.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+/3850+ printer driver is a printer driver for monochromeprinting.The color data printing result may differ from its print preview or themonochrome data printing result.INSTALLING THEPRINTER DRIVER
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User's ManualPAPER HANDLING3-1QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting 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.Length 80 Single sheets: 76 to 364 mm (3 to 14.3 in)column Continuous forms: 102 mm (4 in) or greater136 Single sheets: 76 to 420 mm (3 to 16.5 in)column Continuous forms: 102 mm (4 in) or greaterWidth 80 Single sheets: 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in)column Continuous forms: 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in)136 Single sheets: 102 to 420 mm (4 to 16.5 in)column Continuous forms: 102 to 420 mm (4 to 16.5 in)Thickness 0.35 mm (0.014 in) maximum total thickness.Copies 1 to 5 copies, including the original.For carbon-interleaved paper, the carbon counts as acopy.3SELECTING PAPER
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.PaperthicknessleverControl panelPaper selectleverMenu indicatorsButtons
User's ManualPAPER HANDLING3-3QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting 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 LOAD to load paper or to retractcontinuous forms to the "park position".Reverse micro Press LOAD and ONLINE to feedfeed paper backward by 1/180 inch.MENU Save adjusted Press MEMU 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).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 Introduc-tionSetting 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-fed continu-ous forms are retracted to the park position. (For details, see thesection 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 approximately 5 mm (0.2 inch). To help align paper, also usethe two inch-based rulers on the ejection cover of the printer. The gradationson the ruler are for 10 columns per inch.
User's ManualPAPER HANDLING3-7QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting 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 LOAD 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 Introduc-tionSetting 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 formsFeed from rear 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.)Continuous forms sidePreparing to load continuous forms paperPaper thickness lever No. of Copies Setting 1 1 to 2 2 to 3 2 to 3 4 3 to 4 5 4 to 5Paper thickness lever setting3. Move the paper select lever to the rear of the printer.
User's ManualPAPER HANDLING3-11QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting 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.Cut sheet standLocking levers Paper select leverContinuous forms sideForms tractorsPositioning 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 approximately 12mm (0.5 inch) including perforation area.Tractor guideTractor paper holdersTractor paper holdersAjusting the left margin
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.7. 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. Strongly pull the back cover off of the cut sheet stand (in thedirection indicated by the arrow) and set it down.Cut sheet standBack coverSetting the back cover9. Install the cut sheet stand. For installation, see the section Installingthe Cut Sheet Stand in Chapter 2.10. 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 a samplepage and check the page margins. Make the following adjustments,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.
User's ManualPAPER HANDLING3-13QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeNOTEWhen you use continuous forms, make sure that the edges of both left andright paper guides do not touch the paper.Slide both paper guides flush against the ends of both sides.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.Good UnacceptableRight paper guideLeft paper guideContinuous formCut sheet stand
PAPER HANDLINGUser's Manual3-14Unloading Continuous FormsTo 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.Installing the Tractor UnitInstall the tractor unit by following the procedure below if it happens to bedisengaged from the studs.1. Turn off the printer.2. Remove the cut sheet stand and open the acoustic cover.3. Hook the notch of the tractor unit against stud 1, and then rotate theunit downward so as to set the other notch onto stud 2.Stud 1Stud 2Stud 1Stud 2Acoustic cover
User's ManualPAPER HANDLING3-15QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeTearing off continuous forms3. Press any button to retract the forms back to the top-of-form position.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 CONFIG function in setup mode, the paper automaticallyadvances to the tear-off edge at the end of each job (or when theprinter has printed all the data received).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.
PAPER HANDLINGUser's Manual3-16Line 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.Micro 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.FEEDING ANDPOSITIONING PAPER
User's ManualPAPER HANDLING3-17QuickReference Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeSWITCHING PAPER TYPES 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.3. 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 Introduc-tionSetting Up PaperHandling Printing Setup ModeEnvelopesWhen printing envelopes, use the cut sheet stand or the manual feed slot.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 mounted onsingle 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 (√) 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 after an Area Over warningThe 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.Place the printer offline. Press the MENU and TEAR OFF buttons simultane-ously to clear all data from the print buffer. This method is useful when youcancel a print operation and do not want to continue printing data already sentto the printer.This method does not change or clear MENU1 and MENU2 settings, paperloading position settings, and downloaded fonts.REMOVING PRINTEDPAGES

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