Driver for Windows Vista Installation Guide

Before setting up

- Prepare the following for setup: 1) Windows Vista or Windows Vista x64 Edition operating system 2) Printer Driver Disk (this disk) or driver data downloaded from Web site. - When setting up, log on with an Administrator account. - <Windows needs your permission to continue> may be displayed in the <User Account Control> dialog box during the setup process. If so, select <Continue>. - If the FUJITSU DL3850+ printer driver has already been set up, delete it and set up again. - This guide includes procedures on installing printer drivers on locally connected PC's. For installation methods on network connection and shared printers, refer to the Windows Vista user's manual or help. - In the setup methods below, "Start" refers to the Windows logo in the bottom left of the desktop.

Using Plug & Play

Require: Be sure to turn off the power to both the computer and the printer. a. Make sure that the printer is connected to the computer, and then turn on the power to the printer. b. Make sure that the printer is online, and then turn on the power to the computer and start Windows Vista or Windows Vista x64 edition. c. If the printer is detected successfully, "Windows needs to install driver software for your FUJITSU DL3850+" will be displayed in the <Found New Hardware> dialog box. d. Select <Locate and install driver software (recommended)>.
e. When "Insert the disc that with your FUJITSU DL3850+" is displayed, insert the printer driver disk in the CD-ROM. ** If the setup disk has already been inserted in the drive before this window is displayed, the <Next> button will be displayed, so click the <Next> button. ** To use the latest version of the printer driver downloaded from our Website, select "-> I don't have the disc. Show me other options." and then go to step g.
f. When "Please select the best match for your hardware from the list below." is displayed, select the driver in the "D:\Drivers\DL3850+\English\Vista" folder for the <Location> description, and then click the <Next> button. Go to step I. ** In this example, the CD drive is drive D:. If another letter is being used for the CD drive letter, change the drive letter accordingly.

Select Click

g. When the <Windows couldn't find driver software for your device> window is displayed, click <Browse my computer for diver software (advanced)>.
h. When the "Browse for driver software on your computer" window is displayed, enter "(name of the folder containing the downloaded driver data) \Drivers\DL3850+\English\Vista" in the <Search for driver software in this location:> field, and then click the <Next> button.

Input Click

i. "Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software" will be displayed in the <Windows Security> dialog box, but select "-> Install this driver software anyway".
j. The plug-and-play wizard will start copying the files.

k. When the <Found New Hardware - FUJITSU DL3850+> is displayed, make sure that the message "The software for this device has been successfully installed" is displayed, and then select <Close>.
This completes the setup procedure for the printer driver.
Setup method using Add Printer Wizard (without using Plug & Play)
Set up the printer by running the Add Printer Wizard. The procedure described here assumes that Windows Vista or Windows Vista x64 Edition is already running. a. Select "Start" -> "Control Panel" -> "Hardware and Sound" -> "Printers". b. Select <Add a printer> from the printer folder.
c. Select <Add a local printer> when the <Add Printer> wizard is displayed.
d. Specify which port the printer will connect to, and then click the <Next> button.
e. Select <Have Disk> when the <Install the printer driver> screen is displayed.
f. Insert this disk in the CD drive (D:) and change the path from "A:\" to "D:\Drivers\DL3850+\English\Vista". ** In this example, the CD drive is drive D:. If another letter is being used for the CD drive letter, change the drive letter accordingly. ** To use the latest version of the printer driver downloaded from our web site, select the folder which stores the downloaded data.
g. Several model names will be displayed in a list box. Select the model to be used, and then click the <Next> button. ** If "Which version of the driver do you want to use?" is displayed, select <Replace the current printer>.
h. When the <Type a printer name> window is displayed, enter the printer name (to change the printer name, enter the new printer name), make settings for the default printer, and then click the <Next> button.
j. The wizard will start copying files.
k. Specify whether to share the printer, and then click the <Next> button. To not share the printer: Select <Do not share this printer>. To share the printer : Select <Share this printer so that others on your network can find and use it> and enter a <Share name>, <Location> and <Comment>. ** This window will only be displayed if <User Account Control (UAC)> is disabled.

l. Make sure that "You've successfully added FUJITSU DL3850+" is displayed, and then click the <Finish> button to end the wizard. The <Print a test page> button will be displayed, so print a test page if necessary. ** Make sure that the printer is online when printing test pages. ** Notes on printing test pages - Test pages are printed according to the current printer driver settings. - The default settings for the printer driver are "Automatically Select" for the paper feed method, and "Letter" for the paper size, so insert Letter-sized paper before printing the test page. - To use a non-default paper size, change the settings before printing the test page.
This completes the setup procedure for the printer driver. If the printer is set up using this method, the <Found New Hardware> window may be displayed when the computer is restarted. If this happens, perform the setup procedure again.

The cut sheet stand enables smooth feeding of both single sheets and continuous forms. Install the cut sheet stand as described below: 1. Referring to the following figure, locate the two grooved notches on the top of the printer, behind the top cover. Note that each notch has a front groove and a rear groove. 2. Locate the two mounting pins on each side of the cut sheet stand.

Mounting pins

Installing the cut sheet stand
Quick Reference Introduction
3. Hold the cut sheet stand at an angle over the top of the printer. Slide the mounting pins into the long, front grooves of the notches. This is the 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 sides and lift it up until the two upper mounting pins clear the front notches. Rotate the cut sheet stand backward to place the upper mounting pins in the rear grooves.
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
The printer uses a black ribbon cartridge. To install the ribbon cartridge: 1. Turn the printer off. Open the front cover of the printer. For easy installation, slide the print head carriage so that it does not face a bail roller. 2. The paper thickness lever, located on the right of the printer, has nine positions. Before you install the ribbon cartridge, move this lever to D.

Setting Up Printing

Paper thickness lever

Move to D.

Preparing to install the ribbon

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3. Using the procedure below, release the roller from the LOCK position and 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 cartridge to release them, and slide the roller from the LOCK position to the FREE position.
Ribbon feed knob Turn the knob clockwise. Roller

Release tabs

Preparing the ribbon cartridge
CAUTION Do 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 cartridge
5. Move the paper thickness lever to the D position. 6. Open the front cover.
7. Align the print head position with the dot mark (green) on the printer ejection cover.

Dot mark (green)

WARNING Avoid touching the print head while using or immediately after using the printer, as doing so may lead to burns. Wait until the print head cools down before touching it. 8. Thread the ribbon between the print head and the print guide, then gently press down on the ribbon cartridge against the printer until it clicks into place. (Make sure that the ribbon feed knob is facing upward.)

Starting the self-test

3. Allow printing to continue for a dozen or more lines of repeat printing. To stop printing, press the TEAR OFF button. Manually turn the platen knob clockwise to remove the test page. NOTE Do not try to use the LF/FF (line feed/form feed) button to eject the paper. 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 next page. Check that printing is uniform and that there are no light, dark, or smudged 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.
Insert a new sheet of paper into the cut sheet stand. Turn the platen knob to manually advance the paper until the top edge has moved past the paper bail rollers. Press the TEAR OFF button to restart printing. If the print quality remains poor, turn off the printer and contact your dealer for assistance.

Sample self-test page

5. To exit the self-test mode, press the ONLINE button. The printer will return online.
NOTE The printer can also print a special demo pattern that illustrates some of the printers 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. The printer will start printing the demo pattern. 4. The demo pattern stops printing after one page. To pause or restart the demo during printing of a page, press the ONLINE button. 5. To exit demo mode, turn the printer off.

Demo pattern

CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO YOUR COMPUTER
Your printer supports one of the following interface options: Centronics parallel interface only Centronics parallel interface+RS-232C serial interface Centronics parallel interface+USB (+LAN) interface The RS-232 serial interface is a factory-installed option for a Centronics parallel interface model. Installation of the serial option provides a dual interface feature enabling the connection of either interface but inhibiting the operation of both interfaces at the same time. The parallel interface connector has wire clips. The serial interface connector has tapped holes. Cables for these interfaces are available from dealers, cable manufacturers, and other suppliers. The LAN card is a user installable option. For details, see Chapter 8 or refer to the Online Manual that comes with the LAN card. For detailed interface specifications, see Appendix D.
Selecting a Parallel Interface Cable
For the parallel interface, use a cable that meets the following specifications: At the printer end, use a shielded male Centronics connector, such as an Amphenol DDK 57FE-30360 or its equivalent. To prevent RFI (radio frequency interference), the connector cover must be connected to the cable shield. At the computer end, most computers (including IBM PCs) require a male DB-25P connector. Some computers, however, require a Centronics connector. To determine the type of connector your computer uses, refer to your computer user manual. Make sure that the cable length does not exceed 3 meters (10 feet).

4. Use your software printer selection menus or the printer setup mode (described in Chapter 5) to make required changes in the page layout or other print features. If the printer does not print or prints the wrong characters, proceed as follows: Make sure that the interface cable is properly connected. Make sure that the printer emulation selected in your software is the same as that selected on the printer. If you are using a serial interface, make sure that the printer serial interface settings are the same as those on the computer. The printers preselected factory settings are 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, 9600 baud, and XON/XOFF protocol. You can change the serial settings on either the printer or your computer. To change the printer settings, see Chapter 5. To change the computer settings, use the selection menus provided by your software or the commands of your computer operating system. The following example uses the MS-DOS operating system:
Using MS-DOS to Specify Serial Interface Settings For an IBM PC or compatible device, use the following MS-DOS MODE commands to set the computer serial settings to match the printer factory settings: MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P MODE LPT1:=COM1 To activate these settings whenever you turn the computer on, write the MODE commands in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Make sure that the MODE.COM file is included in your root directory.
If the printer still doesnt work, consult your dealer or someone experienced in serial interface communications. If an error occurs during printing with Windows, simply printing the page again will cause the printed characters to be garbled. To avoid this problem, execute reset from the control panel or turn off the printer, then print the page again. You are now finished setting up and testing the printer. To familiarize yourself with everyday printer operations, such as loading paper, selecting print features, and printing, see Chapters 3 and 4.
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER
A 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 are provided with the DL3750+/3850+ printer. For information about how to install printer drivers, refer to Readme.txt of the printer driver to be installed. These printer drivers run with DLP24C+ emulation. Be sure to specify DLP24C+ emulation for the printer mode. The DL3750+/3850+ printer driver is a printer driver for monochrome printing. The color data printing result may differ from its print preview or the monochrome data printing result.

PAPER HANDLING

This 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 types
Tips for paper handling are given at the end of this chapter. Check that section if you are using multipart forms, envelopes, or labels.

SELECTING PAPER

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 using the forms tractors. For best results, use paper that meets the specifications listed below. (See Appendix B for detailed specifications.) If you are unsure of the suitability of a particular paper, try testing the paper or consult your dealer. Length 80 column 136 column 80 column 136 column Single sheets: 76 to 364 mm (3 to 14.3 in) Continuous forms: 102 mm (4 in) or greater Single sheets: 76 to 420 mm (3 to 16.5 in) Continuous forms: 102 mm (4 in) or greater Single sheets: 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in) Continuous forms: 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in) Single sheets: 102 to 420 mm (4 to 16.5 in) Continuous forms: 102 to 420 mm (4 to 16.5 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.

Thickness Copies

OVERVIEW OF PAPER OPERATIONS
The 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 in conjunction with the ONLINE button.) The following figure shows the location of each lever and button:

Paper select lever

Control panel Menu indicators

Buttons

Printer levers and buttons
Table 3.1 summarizes the use of levers and buttons in paper handling. More detailed information is provided later in this chapter. NOTE To load or feed paper, the printer must be: Online but not receiving or printing data Offline but not in setup mode To micro-feed paper, which is done with the ONLINE button, the printer must be: Offline but not in setup mode.
Table 3.1 Levers and Buttons Used for Paper Handling
Lever/Button LF/FF Purpose Form feed Action Press and hold LF/FF to execute a form feed. Continuous forms are fed forward by one page. Single sheets are ejected. Press LF/FF within three seconds to feed paper forward by one line. Press LF/FF and ONLINE to feed paper forward by 1/180 inch. Press TEAR OFF to advance the forms perforation to the tear-off edge. Tear off the forms, then press any button to retract the remaining forms. Press LOAD to load paper or to retract continuous forms to the "park position". Press LOAD and ONLINE to feed paper backward by 1/180 inch.

Printing the remaining lines on a page
This method is convenient to continue printing under the paper-out condition. 1. Press the ONLINE button. The printer returns to online mode, prints or 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. CAUTION When using the cut sheet stand or when printing remaining lines, be careful not to print on the platen. Printing on the platen may damage both the platen and the print head.
Continuing printing after supplying paper
1. 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 PAPER OUT indicator will turn off. 3. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. The printer resumes printing. NOTE For continuous forms paper, the page where printing stopped and the page where printing resumes may be incorrectly printed. In this case, wait for the entire job to finish printing. Then reprint the incorrect pages.
Resuming after an Area Over warning
The printer senses the left and right edges of paper and stores their positions when the paper is loaded. If your software will print data past either edge, the printer ignores that data but does not stop printing. Rather, the AREA OVER indicator lights to call your attention to the loss of data. The AREA OVER indicator functions when AREACNT (area control) is set to ENABLE in setup mode. See Chapter 5 for information on setting AREACNT. The factory default is not to sense the edges. If paper is darkcolored 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 printer offline. 2. Adjust the horizontal position of the paper or change the margin settings in the printer setup menu or your software. 3. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. Restart the software from the page that includes the lost data.

REMOVING PRINTED PAGES

CONFIG

If you are using paper that is darkcolored or preprinted with dark colors, you may need to disable the AREA OVER detection function. See the section Changing Configuration Options later in this chapter.
CHANGING MENU1 AND MENU2 OPTIONS
The MENU1 and MENU2 functions allow you to change the print options assigned to MENU1 and MENU2 on the printer control panel. In normal (nonsetup) mode, you can easily switch between the menus for printing, as described in Chapter 4. MENU1 is invoked when you first turn the printer on. Select the same emulation on the printer as is selected in your software. If the emulations are not the same, the printer will not work correctly with your software. If you plan to use two different emulations on a regular basis, assign the most frequently used emulation to MENU1. Assign the second emulation to MENU2. All of the other settings available for MENU1 and MENU2 are optional. Some of the items and options will vary with the emulation. To determine which features your software supports, refer to your software documentation. Table 5.3 describes the MENU1 and MENU2 items and options. Both functions offer the same items and options. The items in Table 5.3 are listed in the order in which they are printed. Not all items are defined for all emulations and some options vary with the emulation. The procedure for changing the MENU1 and MENU2 options is described after Table 5.3.
Table 5.3 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options
NOTES: Underlined options are the factory defaults. Asterisks identify items and options that differ for the IBM XL24E and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
MENU1 and MENU2 Items <EMULATE>

Options

Description Select the same emulation as is selected in your software. See the section Selecting an Emulation in Chapter 2 for information on selecting an emulation.

DPL24C+ XL24E ESC/P2

Fujitsu DL-series printers (DPL24C PLUS command set) IBM Proprinter XL24E printers Epson printers using the ESC/P2 command set NOTE: When you change the emulation, all MENU1 or MENU2 options are reset to the factory defaults for that emulation.

<FONT>

For each of the following fonts, the recommended pitch settings are given after the font name. When you change the font, be sure to also change the pitch, if required. 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

2. Select the ADJUST function.
Repeatedly press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to position the red cursor under ADJUST. Press the MENU button or the TEAR OFF button to select the ADJUST function and print the following <CNT-ORG> options:

1/6IN 10/6IN

1.8/6IN 11/6IN

2/6IN.

3. Select an option from 1/6IN to 66/6IN. Press the LOAD button or the LF/FF button to move the cursor to the required option. Press the MENU button to select the option and print the <CNTFINE> item. If necessary, fine-tune the top-of-form position now. Otherwise, go to step 4. 4. Exit the ADJUST function. Press the ONLINE button to exit the ADJUST function and reprint the <<FUNCTION>> menu.
5. 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 page using your software. If necessary, reenter setup mode and fine-tune the top-of-form position by changing the <CNTFINE> option.
CHANGING CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
The CONFIG function defines the printers primary configuration. You can set the following options to ensure that the printer meets your requirements: Tear off for continuous forms Autoloading of single sheets Direct decoding of certain commands Enabling of the AREA OVER indicator
Table 5.6 describes the CONFIG items and options. Items are listed in the order they are printed. The procedure for changing the configuration options is described after Table 5.6.
Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options
CONFIG Items <TEAROFF>

Options MANUAL

Description Auto or manual tearoff feed. Automatic tearoff feed is invalid, and tearoff feed must be done using the TEAR OFF button. Automatic tearoff feed is valid but only for continuous forms. Tearoff feed can also be done using the TEAR OFF button.
Table 5.6 CONFIG Items and Options (Cont.)

CONFIG Items

<TEARPOS>
Tearoff position. Select this option when your software positions forms to the next top-of-form after printing the last data. The printer performs tearoff feed without adding a form feed when data transfer has stopped. Select this option when your software stops after printing the last data. The printer performs tearoff feed after adding a form feed when data transfer has stopped. Note: For both settings, tearoff positioning will fail if the page length setting does not match the actual perforation spacing.

9. Align the print head position with the dot mark (green) on the printer ejection cover.
WARNING Avoid touching the print head while using or immediately after using the printer, as doing so may lead to burns. Wait until the print head cools down before touching it. 10. Thread the ribbon between the print head and the print guide, then gently press down on the ribbon cartridge against the printer until it clicks into place. (Make sure that the ribbon feed knob is facing upward.)
11. Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to take up any ribbon slack. 12. Move the paper thickness lever back to its original position. For single sheet printing, the correct position is 1. Table 3.2 in Chapter 3 gives other paper thickness lever settings. 13. Close the front cover of the printer.

REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD

The print head is easy to replace. CAUTION The print head may be hot if you have been printing recently. To remove the print head: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the front cover of the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge. 3. Pull the right end of the head lock wire forward to release it from the hook at the right of the print head carriage. Then release the wire from the center hook. 4. Remove the print head from the connector on the carriage, as shown in the figure below.

Head lock wire

Replacing the print head
To install the print head: 1. Carefully fit the mounting guide grooves of the print head on the locating studs on the carriage. 2. Push the print head into the connector and hook the wire into place in the reverse order of removal.

TROUBLE-SHOOTING

Your printer is extremely reliable, but occasional problems may occur. You can solve many of these problems yourself, using this chapter. If you encounter problems that you cannot resolve, contact your dealer for assistance. This chapter is organized as follows: Solving problems Diagnostic functions Getting help

Troubleshooting

SOLVING PROBLEMS

The tables in this section describe common printer problems and their solutions. The following types of problems are considered: Print quality problems Paper handling problems Operating problems Printer failures

Print Quality Problems

Poor print quality or other printing problems are often caused by incorrect printer setup or incorrect software settings. A gradual decrease in print quality usually indicates a worn ribbon. Table 7.1 identifies common print quality problems and suggests solutions.
Table 7.1 Print Quality Problems and Solutions
Problem Printing is too light or too dark. Solution Make sure that the ribbon cartridge is properly installed and that the ribbon feeds smoothly. Make sure that the paper thickness lever is set for the thickness of your paper. See Table 3.2 in Chapter 3. Check ribbon wear. Replace the ribbon if necessary. Stains or smudges appear on the page. Make sure that the paper thickness lever is set for the thickness of your paper. See Table 3.2 in Chapter 3. Check ribbon wear. Replace the ribbon if necessary. Check whether the tip of the print head is dirty. Clean the head with a soft cloth if necessary. The page is blank. Make sure that the ribbon cartridge is properly installed. Make sure that the interface cable is securely connected to both the printer and computer. Make sure that the printer emulation selected in your software is the same as the emulation selected on the printer. See the section Selecting an Emulation in Chapter 2. If you are using an RS-232C serial interface, make sure that the serial settings required by your software or computer are the same as the settings on the printer. See the section Changing Hardware Options in Chapter 5.
Printing is erratic or the wrong characters are printed. Many "?" characters are printed.
Table 7.1 Print Quality Problems and Solutions (Cont.)
Problem Printing is vertically misaligned (jagged). The top margin is wrong. Solution Use the printers V-ALMNT function to check the vertical print alignment. If necessary, adjust the print alignment. See the section Using the Diagnostic Functions in Chapter 5. The top margin is the sum of the top-of-form setting, the software-specified top margin, and the printers TOP-MRG setting. Proceed as follows: Make sure that the top-of-form setting is correct. The factory default is 25.4 mm (1 inch). See the section Changing Top-of Form in Chapter 5. Check the software-specified top margin. Refer to your software documentation. Check the printers TOP-MRG setting. See the section Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options in Chapter 5. Lines are double spaced instead of single spaced. Check the line spacing setting in your software. Change the CR-CODE setting in the printer setup mode to CR ONLY. See the section Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options in Chapter 5. Change the CR-CODE setting in the printer setup mode to CR & LF. See the section Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options in Chapter 5. Change the LF-CODE setting in the printer setup mode to LF & CR. See the section Changing MENU1 and MENU2 Options in Chapter 5.

Command HT ESC D (n1). (nk) NUL
ESC HT (n) ESC $ (n1) (n2)
ESC e R (s) (n1 ) (n2) (n3)

VT ESC B (n1). (nk) NUL

ESC VT (n)
ESC Q (n) ESC l (n) ESC N (n) ESC O ESC C (n) or ESC e c (n) or ESC FF (n)
Function Set page length to n inches (1 < n < 22) Set page length to n/360 inch (n = n1 x 256 + n2) (0 < n1 n2 < 255) (1 < n1 x 256 + n2 < 7920) Character Set Control Select character set 1 Appendix E gives the character sets Select character set 2 Appendix E gives the character sets. Select international character set n = 0: USA 1: France 2: Germany 3: United Kingdom 4: Denmark 1/Norway 5: Sweden/Finland 6: Italy 7: Spain 8: Denmark 2 Clear print buffer Select printer Deselect printer (ignore input) Force most significant bit to 1 Force most significant bit to 0 Cancel control over most significant bit
Command ESC C NUL (n) or ESC e C NUL (n) or ESC FF NUL (n) ESC e f (n1) (n2)

ESC 7 ESC 6 ESC R (n)

CAN DC1 DC3 ESC > ESC = ESC #
Function Select code table n = 0: Code page 437 1: Code page 850 2: Code page 860 3: Code page 863 4: Code page 865 5: ISO 8859-1/ECMA 94 Select extended character by character number (0 < n1n2n3 < 664) n1, n2, and n3 are the hundreds, tens, and units digits. Word Processing Line justification on Automatically center printing Reset word processing features Font Selection and Downloading Select font m with source and style set by n m (bits 0 and 1: Font device selection) Bit Bit 0 Selection of font 0 Resident font 1 Downloaded font 0 Resident font

Command ESC e C (n)

ESC e E (n1) (n2) (n3)

ESC m ESC c ESC x

ESC % (m) (n)
m (bits 2 and 3: Print quality specification Bit 1 Bit 2 Print quality 0 Original quality of font 1 Letter quality (360 dpi) 0 Correspondence quality (180 dpi) 1 Draft quality (120 dpi)
Function n (bit 0 to 2: Specification of font number) (1) Resident fonts n m = 0, 0 Courier 10 Prestige elite 12 Draft Compressed Boldface PS Pica 10 Correspondence High-speed draft m = 1, 0 OCR-B OCR-A
(2) Downloaded fonts n = 0: Downloaded font 0 1: Downloaded font 1 Select print quality (font attributes) n = 0: Letter (360 x 180 dpi) 1: Correspondence (180 x 180 dpi) 2: Draft (120 x 180 dpi) 3: High-speed Draft (90 x 180 dpi) Select spacing mode (font attributes) n = 0: Fixed pitch font 1: Proportional spacing font Select character pitch (n/360 inch, font attributes) (0 < n1 < 255) (1 < n2 < 255) (n = n1 x 256 + n2) Ex. n = 36: 10 pitch 30: 12 pitch 24: 15 pitch 21: 17 pitch Condense/enlarge vertically (font attributes) n = 1: Executed 0: Not executed Select point size (n/1200 inch, font attributes) (0 < n1 < 255) (0 < n2 < 255) (n = n1 x 256 + n2) Ex. n = 166: 10 point

ESC e q (n)

ESC e s (n)

ESC e p (n1) (n2)

Command ESC ( - (n1) (n2) (d1) (d2) (d3)

ESC ! (n)

SP BS CR ESC M ESC P ESC g ESC p (n) ESC SP (n)
Function Set character pitch to (n1 + n2 x 256)/360 inch (0 < n1 < 255) (0 < n2 < 4) Select character pitch (specify unit o pitch) n1 = 1, n2 = 0 d = 10 to 19: 10/3600 inch = 1/360 inch d = 20 to 29: 20/3600 inch = 1/180 inch d = 30 to 39: 30/3600 inch = 1/120 inch d = 40 to 49: 40/3600 inch = 1/90 inch d = 50 to 59: 50/3600 inch = 1/72 inch d = 60 to 69: 60/3600 inch = 1/60 inch Vertical Control Line feed Form feed FF Advance paper n/180 inch (1 < n < 255) Set line spacing to 1/8 inch Set line spacing to n/180 inch (0 < n < 255) Set line spacing to n/60 inch (0 < n < 127) Set line spacing to 1/6 inch Set line spacing to n/360 inch (0 < n < 255) Tabulation Horizontal tab execution Set horizontal tabs The values of n1to nk in this command are the ASCII values of the print columns (at the current character width) at which tabs are to be set. (1 < n < 255) (1 < k < 32) Move print position n/60(*1) inch right from left margin (n = n1 + n2 x 256) Move print position n/120(*1) inch (for draft) or n/180(*1) inch (for letter) left or right from the current position (n = n1 + n2 x 256) Vertical tab execution
Command ESC c (n1) (n2) ESC ( U (n1) (n2) (d)
LF ESC J (n) ESC 0 ESC 3 (n) ESC A (n) ESC 2 ESC + (n)
ESC $ (n1) (n2) ESC \ (n1) (n2)
This pitch is the default, but can be changed by the ESC ( U command beforehand.
Function Set vertical tabs The values of n1to nk in this command are the ASCII values of the lines (at the current line spacing) at which tabs are to be set. (1 < n < 255) (1 < k < 16) Move to dot line (d1 + d2 x 256)/360(*1) inch n1 = 2, n2 = 0 (0 < d1 < 255) (0 < d2 < 127) Vertical relative move by (d1 + d2 x 256)/360(*1) inch n1 = 2, n2 = 0 (0 < d1 < 255) (0 < d2 < 127) 32768 < d1 + d2 x 256 < 32768 Page Formatting Set right margin to column n (1 < n < 255) Set left margin to column n (0 < n < 255) Set top and bottom margins from top of page n1 = 4, n2 = 0 Top margin = (t1 + t2 x 256)/360(*1) inch (0 < t1 < 255) (0 < t2 < 127) Bottom margin = (b1 + b2 x 256)/360(*1) inch (0 < b1 < 255) (0 < b2 < 127) Set perforation skip by n lines (1 < n < 127) Perforation skip off Set page length to n lines (1 < n < 127) Set page length to n inches (1 < n < 22) Set page length to (d1 + d2 x 256)/360(*1) inch n1 = 2, n2 = 0 (0 < d1 < 255) (0 < d2 < 127)
Command ESC B (n1). (nk) NUL
ESC ( V (n1) (n2) (d1) (d2) ESC ( v (n1) (n2) (d1) (d2)
ESC Q (n) ESC l (n) ESC ( c (n1) (n2) (t1) (t2) (b1) (b2)
ESC N (n) ESC O ESC C (n) ESC C NUL (n) ESC ( C (n1) (n2) (d1) (d2)
Function Character Set Control Select character set 1 Select character set 2 Select character set table n = 0: Italics character set 1: Graphics character set 2: Downloaded character set 3: Graphics character set Select international character set n = 0: USA 1: France 2: Germany 3: United Kingdom 4: Denmark 1 5: Sweden 6: Italy 7: Spanish 1 8: Japan 9: Norway 10: Denmark 2 11: Spanish 2 12: Latin America 13: Korea 64: Legal

Data Available

Output Reverse data transfer phase: This signal is set low when the printer is ready to send data to the host. During the data transfer, it is used as data bit 0 (LSB), then data bit 4. Reverse idle phase: This signal is used to indicate that data is available.

1284 Active

This signal goes high to cause the printer to enter the reverse data transfer phase (nibble mode).

Data Transmission Timing

In unidirectional mode (conventional Centronics interface), this printer guarantees the received data when the Data and Data Strobe signals from the computer have the following timing with respect to the Busy and Acknowledge signals from the printer.
Data 1 to Data 8 Data Strobe
BUSY Acknowledge T4 T1 T2
T1, T2, T3 > 1 s T4 < 1 s 0 s < T5 < 3 s 2 s < T6 < 6 s
In bidirectional mode (nibblemode), this printer can send data to the computer. Data is sent in units of four bits (nibble) using four output signal lines as data paths. The following outlines one byte of data sent during reverse data transfer phase in nibble mode.
1284 Active (from CPU) Data Available (*) X Flag Ack Data Req Printer Busy Printer Clock Host Busy (from CPU) * Data Available is assigned for the cable. Data bit 0 Data bit 1 Data bit 2 Data bit 3 Data bit 4 Data bit 5 Data bit 6 Data bit 7

SERIAL INTERFACE

RS-232C is the standard serial interface for data terminal equipment. The cable connector at the printer side should be a D-subminiature Cannon or Cinch DB-25P male connector or equivalent that conforms to EIA standards. The table that follows shows the pin assignments commonly used by most computers. In the table: Input denotes a signal from the computer to the printer. Output denotes a signal from the printer to the computer. The signal level for mark state (logical 1) is -3 V or lower; for space state (logical 0), it is +3 V or higher. Pin Signal No. Name FG TD RD RTS CTS DSR Direction Output Input Output Input Input Frame Ground Transmitted Data. This pin carries information from the printer to the computer. Received Data. This pin carries information from the computer to the printer. Request To Send. Spaces are sent when the printer is ready to transmit data. Clear To Send. Spaces are sent when the computer is ready to receive data. Data Set Ready. Spaces are sent when the computer has been powered on and is ready to receive or transmit data. Signal Ground (common return) Carrier Detect. Spaces are sent when the computer allows the printer to receive data. Reverse Channel. This signal is used instead of the DTR signal in the RC protocol. Spaces are sent when the printer is ready to receive or transmit data. Data Terminal Ready. Spaces are sent when the printer has been powered on and is ready to receive or transmit data. Description

Form feed (FF)

Graphics printing

Hexadecimal

Hex dump

K byte

Kilobyte. 1K byte equals 1024 bytes.

LAN interface

An interface for the local area network that supports the use of 10Base-T and 100Base-TX cables. (The use of Category 5 or greater TX cables is supported.) The maximum cable length supported is 100 meters. A standard paper size used in the United States and other countries. Paper is 8-1/2 x 11 inches (215.9 x 279.4 mm). A signal to the printer that advances the paper forward one line. Line feeds can be executed either by your software or by pressing the LF/ FF button on the printer control panel. The vertical spacing between lines, measured in lines per inch. Lines per inch. Used to measure line spacing. Character spacing in which each printed character has the same width. Also called fixed pitch, monospacing is the opposite of proportional spacing. Typewriter or computer-printed text is typically monospaced. Fonts not present (resident) in the printers permanent memory. Soft fonts and fonts on font cards are examples of nonresident fonts. One of the printers two operating modes. In normal mode, the control panel can be used to perform everyday printer operations, such as loading and unloading paper, feeding paper, and selecting print features. See also Setup mode. When the printer is offline, it receives commands from the printer control panel rather than from the computer. Offline indicates that the printer is not online with the computer. When the printer is online, it is ready to receive or is receiving commands from the computer. The printer must be online to print. A standard computer interface. Information is transferred between devices over separate wires, allowing all of the bits that make up the character to be transmitted simultaneously (in parallel).

Letter size

Line feed (LF)
Line spacing lpi Monospacing

Nonresident font

Normal mode

Offline

Online

Parallel interface

Park position
The position in which continuous forms paper is retracted or parked on the rear forms tractors. When continuous forms paper is loaded, it moves forward from the park position to the platen. Memory that retains information even when power is turned off. The printers permanent memory retains the default settings specified using the printer setup mode. Characters per horizontal inch (cpi). A hard rubber cylinder that moves paper forward during printing. Character spacing in which wide characters occupy more space than do narrow characters. For example, characters such as W or Moccupy more horizontal space than do characters such as i or l. Many soft fonts are proportionally spaced. Sometimes designated PS, proportional spacing is the opposite of monospacing. A set of instructions that control how data is transmitted between devices such as a computer and printer. In rear feed, paper is fed from the rear of the printer. The forms tractor unit pushes paper into the printer. Fonts present (resident) in the printers permanent memory. For this printer, the resident fonts are Courier 10, Prestige Elite 12, Pica 10, OCR-B 10, OSR-A 10, Boldface PS, Compressed font, Correspondence, Draft, and High-speed Draft. Unlike soft fonts, resident fonts can always be accessed. A type of serial interface. See Serial interface. A test that determines whether the printer is working correctly. Test pages are printed to show print quality and verify whether all characters print. The self-test only tests the printer. It does not test how thecomputer works with the printer.