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Contents
Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Front View, Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front View, Inside (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front View, Inside (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Control Panel
Quick Reference: Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Print Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
High Impact Print Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Change Print Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Continuous Forms (“FRONT”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Switching Between Normal and High Impact Mode . . . . . . . . . 22
Switch between Single Sheets and Continuous Forms . . . . . . . 23
Print the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Navigating the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Reset to Factory Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Print the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Menu Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Explanation of Menu Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Auto Align . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Disabling Auto Align . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Use the Printer Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Use 1Chr Set Pos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Temporary TOF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Turn On Forms Tear Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Move Continuous Forms Up for Tear Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Font Sample Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Hex Dump Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Printhead Gap Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Change to a Manual Printhead Gap Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Paper Jams: Continuous Forms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Paper Jams: Correcting Repetitive Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Replace the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Clean the Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Control Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
In Sequence by ASCII Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
In Sequence by Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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Introduction
Features
• Precise registration control for printing complicated forms
• Flexible handling of multi-part forms
– Individual or continuous feed
– Maximum = original + 7
– Up to 0.02-inch (0.48 mm) thick
• Automatic alignment when feeding individual forms/sheets.
• Fast through-put
• Reliable, durable operation
• Automatic adjustment for paper thickness
• Paper Park
• Form Tear Off
• Choice of Print Modes: Normal, High Speed (for printing drafts), or
High Impact (for use with thick multi-part forms)
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Control Panel
8480_3.JPG
Individual Switches
Switch
Printer On Line
Printer Off Line (Deselected)
Press to place the Press to place the printer on line.
printer off line.
Function Setting Menu Mode
• Scrolls backwards through available
settings for an item.
SEL.jpg
Engages the High
Used to switch back and forth between
Impact print mode. Manual Feed (single forms fed from the
platform) and Front Feed (continuous
forms). See page 23.
MODE.jpg
Function Setting Menu Mode
• Scrolls forward through available settings
for an item.
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Individual Switches
Switch
Printer On Line
Engages the High
Printer Off Line (Deselected)
Continuous Forms
Speed Print mode. • In the print position: form feeds to next
TOF position.
• Loaded on the tractors, but not in the
print position: the paper advances to the
print position.
FF.jpg
Single Forms
• If a form is loaded into the printer, it is
ejected.
Function Setting Menu Mode
• Scrolls forward through available items
within a group.
Engages the
Advances forms one line at a time. Press
Normal Print mode. and hold for repetitive line feeds.
Function Setting Menu Mode
• Scrolls backward through available items
within a group.
LF.jpg
Toggles the eject
Continuous Forms
direction for single • In the print position: parks the paper
sheets between
the front and back
of the printer.
(moves it out of the print path, back to
the tractors).
• Loaded on the tractors, but not in the
print position: the paper advances to the
print position.
LOAD.jpg
Single Forms
• If a form is loaded into the printer, it is
ejected.
Function Setting Menu Mode
• Saves any changes made in the menu
and exits the Menu Mode, placing the
printer back on line.
Moves continuous
forms forward to
the tear position.
Used with other switches to change their
function (see table below).
SHIFT.jpg
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Combined Switches
With the Printer Powered Up and Off Line
Switches
Task Performed
Select Align 1, Align 2, Align 3, or Align 4:
Press and hold the MODE switch, then press the
SHIFT switch repeatedly to select Align 1, Align 2,
Align 3, or Align 4 as the setting for Auto Align (see
page 41).
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MODE.jpg
SHIFT.jpg
• Auto Align (POW) [see page 42] must be set to
SelectAutoALign (the default).
Memory Auto ALign Cross Ref
• The setting made using these switches is stored
in Memory Auto Align (see page 47) unless it has
been changed to Invalid.
Enter the Function Setting Menu:
Press both the MODE and the SHIFT switches
simultaneously to place the printer in the Function
Settings Menu mode.
Simultaneously press and hold the SHIFT and SEL
switches to move continuous forms up to the tear
off position (see page 61).
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Note: Form Tear Off must be engaged. The
factory default is Off.
SEL.jpg
SHIFT.jpg
Press and hold SHIFT, then press FF repeatedly to
move loaded paper (single sheets or continuous
forms) forward 1/180-inch at a time.
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If you press and hold SHIFT, then press and hold
LF, the paper will advance in rapid-fire 1/180-inch
increments.
SHIFT.jpg
FF.jpg
Press and hold SHIFT, then press LF repeatedly to
move loaded paper (single sheets or continuous
forms) backward 1/180-inch at a time. Maximum
allowed backward movement is 1/3-inch (8.5 mm).
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SHIFT.jpg
LF.jpg
If you press and hold SHIFT, then press and hold
LF, the paper will advance backward in rapid-fire
1/180-inch increments.
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Combined Switches
With the Printer Powered Up and Off Line
Switches
Task Performed
Press and hold both the LOAD and the SHIFT
switches to change the printhead gap setting. The
factory default is Auto Gap in which the required
printhead gap is sensed automatically by the
printer. Use these switches to change the setting to
a manual head gap setting if you are not getting
good print results with AutoGap. See “Gap Control”
on page 44 for more information.
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LOAD.jpg
SHIFT.jpg
Control Panel Lights
a
Light
On
Off
Blinking
POWER
Printer is turned
on.
Printer is turned
off.
N.A.
AUTO GAP
ALARM
Auto Gap mode is A Manual Gap
Manual Gap setting
selected (the
default).
setting is engaged. alarm.
• Paper is out.
Printer operation is • Awaiting removal of
normal.
single sheet/form.
• Media switch is
taking place.
• A paper jam has
occurred.
See
“Troubleshooting”
on page 69 for
more information
• If both the ALARM
and SEL lights are
blinking, the cover
is open.
• If both the ALARM
and AUTO ALIGN
lights are blinking,
there is an
unrecoverable
error. Try turning
the printer off, then
on again. IF this
doesn‘t clear the
problem call your
service dealer
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Control Panel Lights
a
Light
On
Off
Blinking
AUTO ALIGN
The printer is set
to automatically
align single
Auto Align is
disabled
If both AUTO ALIGN
and ALARM are
blinking, it indicates
an unrecoverable
sheets/ forms.
error. Try shutting the
printer off and turning
it on again. If this
doesn’t work, call your
service dealer.
HIGH SPEED
The printer is in
the High Speed
The printer is not
in the High Speed
N.A.
(draft) print mode. (draft) print mode.
HIGH IMPACT The printer is in
the High Impact
The printer is not
in the High Impact
mode.
N.A.
print mode.
SEL
The printer is on
line.
The printer is off
line.
• Menu Mode:
indicates the menu
is being set up.
• With ALARM light:
cover open alarm.
EJECT
DIRECTION
Paper is being
ejected to the
platform.
Paper is being
ejected to the
stacker.
N.A.
a. N.A. = Not Applicable.
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Quick Reference: Control Panel Functions
Note Unless otherwise specified, these instructions assume that the
printer is selected (on line).
Enter the Menu
Change Paper Paths
1. Press SEL.
1. Press SEL.
2. Press both the MODE and the
2. Press MODE repeatedly to
SHIFT switches simultaneously.
change the paper path.
The printer automatically
reinitializes in the new path.
Print the Menu
1. With the printer in the Manual
Mode, turn it off.
Move Continuous Forms
to the Print Position
2. Press and hold SELECT and
MODE while turning the printer
on.
1. Press SEL.
2. Press FF.
3. When prompted, load a sheet
of paper (minimum letter or
A4) on the platform.
Park Continuous Forms
1. Press SEL.
Change Print Modes
2. Press LOAD.
With the printer on line:
Move Continuous Forms
to the Tear Off Position
1. Press LF to engage the Normal
Print Mode.
2. Press MODE to engage the High
Note Form Tear Off must be
Impact Print Mode.
activated (see page 61).
3. Press FF to engage the High
1. Press SEL.
Speed (Draft) Print Mode.
2. Press and hold the SHIFT and
SEL switches to move
Change the Printhead
Gap
continuous forms up to the tear
off position.
1. Press SEL.
Change Align x Setting
1. Press SEL.
2. Press and hold the SHIFT
switch, then press the LOAD
switch repeatedly to scroll
through the various settings for
the printhead gap.
2. Press and hold the MODE
switch, then press the SHIFT
switch repeatedly to select
Align 1, Align 2, Align 3, or
Align 4
3. Press SEL
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Print Modes
Your printer has three print modes:
• Normal: for letter-quality printing
• High Speed: for printing drafts
• High Impact: for printing multipart forms
Normal Print Mode
Use for every day, letter-quality printing.
High Speed Print Mode
Use for high speed draft printing.
When this mode is selected, the print appears lighter than in the
Normal print mode.
High Impact Print Mode
In High Impact print mode, each character is printed twice.
This mode is used to print thick multi-part forms or multipart forms
with a thick first page and thin second (or more) pages.
Caution!
High Impact print mode can cause the paper to tear:
• if the paper is too thin
• if you print horizontal lines
High Impact Print Mode reduces ribbon life expectancy.
• If you consistently use High Impact Print Mode, ribbon life can
be cut in half.
If you have a new ribbon and use High Impact Print Mode to
print high-density characters or graphics, the paper may be
smudged.
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Change Print Mode
Change to Normal
Note If you change the print mode while printing, the printer
immediately switches to the new print mode.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and that the SEL light is on.
2. Press LF/Normal PRIN.
LF.JPG
3. The HIGH SPEED or HIGH IMPACT light goes out.
Change to High Speed
Note If you change the print mode while printing, the printer
immediately switches to the new print mode.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and that the SEL light is on.
2. Press FF/High Speed Print.
FF.JPG
3. The HIGH SPEED light goes on.
Change to High Impact
Note If you change the print mode while printing, the printer
immediately switches to the new print mode.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and that the SEL light is on.
2. Press MODE/High Impact.
MODE.JPG
The HIGH IMPACT light goes on.
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Loading Print Media
Individual Sheets/Forms (“MANUAL”)
The printer is set at the factory for
• single sheets/forms
• Auto Align mode
• Normal print mode
• automatic printhead gap
Specifications
Individual Sheets/Forms, for Use with Auto Align Mode
Note Printing envelopes requires use of the sheet guide (1) instead
of the Auto Align mode. See page 54 for information on
disabling Auto Align.
Sheet_Guide_crop1.JPG
Minimum Print Margins
• 1/4-inch (6.4 mm) on all sides
Individual Sheets
Size
• Minimum Width x Length: 3.9” (100 mm) x 2.75” (70 mm)
• Maximum Width x Length: 14.3” (364 mm) x 16.5” (420 mm)
Weight Range
2
• 14 lb. to 56 lb. US Bond (52 to 210 g/m )
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Individual Multipart Forms
Size
• Minimum Width x Length: 3.9” (100 mm) x 2.75” (70 mm)
• Maximum Width x Length: 14.3” (364 mm) x 14.3” (364 mm)
Normal Print Mode (the factory default)
• Up to 6-part forms (original + 5)
• Maximum Thickness: 0.0142” (0.36 mm)
High Impact Mode
• Up to 8-part forms (original + 7)
• Maximum Thickness: 0.0189” (0.48 mm)
Load Individual Sheets/Forms
1. If you are using longer paper, pull out the sheet supports (1).
2. Move the sheet guide (2) to the right as far as it will go. This ensures
that the single sheet/form is within the “Paper range when Auto Align is
ON” area on the platform.
Sheet_Guide_crop.JPG
3. Place a letter size or larger sheet of paper on the platform anywhere
within the “Paper range when Auto Align is ON” area.
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The sheet loads in to the print position, automatically aligning so
that it is square with the print path.
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Continuous Forms (“FRONT”)
Specifications
Width
• Minimum: 4” (102 mm)
• Maximum: 16” (406 mm)
Single Thickness Forms
2
• Weight range: 14 to 34 lb. US Bond (52 to 128 g/m )
Multi-part Forms
Normal Print Mode (the printer default)
• up to 6-part forms (original + 5)
• Maximum Thickness: 0.0142” (0.36 mm)
High Impact Mode
• up to 8-part forms (original + 7)
• Maximum Thickness: 0.0189” (0.48 mm)
To switch between Normal and High Impact mode, see page 22.
Load Continuous Forms
1. Push the sheet supports in and lift the sheet feed platform.
F5-03a.JPG
Sheet_Guide_crop.JPG
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2. Lift the lock lever on the left tractor, then move the left tractor to set the
desired left margin for printing.
• The ▼ mark on the gauge (1)—or the center of the diamond
shaped hole (2)—represents the location of the center of the
first character printed.
• For printing forms, move the left tractor to the right as far as
it will go (the movement of the left tractor is limited to ensure
that the paper covers the paper out sensor).
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8480_2_crop.JPG
3. Push the lock lever down to lock the left tractor in place.
4. Lift the lock lever (1) on the right tractor (2) and move the tractor over
to correspond to the width of the continuous forms you are using.
Center the paper support (3) between the two tractors.
F5-05a.JPG
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5. Open both tractor covers and place the first three holes in the
continuous forms paper over the pins.
F5-06a.JPG
Important!
Make sure that an equal number of paper holes are engaged
on each tractor. If not, the paper will jam.
F5-06b.JPG
6. Close the tractor covers and fine tune the position of the right tractor
until the holes in the paper are centered on the pins, then push back the
right tractor lock lever.
F5-07a.JPG
7. Lower the platform.
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8. Position the continuous forms stack below the printer with no more than
about 1 inch (3 cm) offset (1).
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Switching Between Normal and High
Impact Mode
Normal to High Impact Print Mode
Press MODE/HIGH IMPACT.
The LED beside HIGH IMPACT comes on and H-IMPCT
appears at the end of the first line of the display.
MODE.JPG
High Impact to Normal Print Mode
Press LF/NORMAL PRIN.
The LED beside HIGH IMPACT goes out and NORMAL
appears at the end of the first line of the display.
LF.JPG
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Switch between Single Sheets and
Continuous Forms
8480_3_crop.JPG
Single Sheets to Continuous Forms
Manual Feed to Front Feed
1. With the printer turned on, press SEL to place the printer off line.
2. If there is a single sheet loaded into the printer, press LOAD to eject it.
3. Press MODE once or twice until you see FRONT on the second line of
the display.
The printer switches paths and returns to the on-line state.
4. If there are continuous forms in the parked position, the printer
automatically pulls them into the print position.
5. If continuous forms are not loaded, the display prompts you to INSERT
PAPER. Load continuous forms on the tractors (see page 19) and press
LOAD to advance them to the print position.
Continuous Forms to Single Sheets
Front Feed to Manual Feed
1. Press SEL to place the printer off line.
2. Press LOAD to park the continuous forms.
The continuous forms retract back to the tractors.
3. Press MODE once or twice until you see MANUAL on the second line of
the display.
The printer switches paths and returns to the on-line state.
4. Load a sheet or form on the platform.
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Function Setting Menu
Make changes in the menu settings using the front panel keys. The
changes are automatically saved when you exit the Function Setting
Menu and are retained, even when you turn the printer off.
Note Always print the Function Setting Menu before you reset or
change the settings. This is the only way to have a record of
the settings.
Print the Menu
For more information, see “Print the Menu” on page 29.
1. Make sure the printer is in the manual mode.
2. Turn the printer off.
3. Press and hold SELECT and MODE while turning the printer on.
4. When "RELEASE SW" displays, release the switches.
5. When prompted, load a sheet of paper (minimum letter or A4)
on the platform.
F5-11a.JPG
The menu prints.
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Navigating the Menu
Groups, Items, and Settings
Each Group includes multiple Items, each of which has selectable
Settings:
Group 1
Item 1
…
Setting 1
…
Setting X
Setting 1
…
Setting X
Item X
Setting 1
…
Setting X
Access the Menu
1. With the printer turned on and on line, press SEL.
OFFLINE displays.
2. Simultaneously press the SHIFT and MODE switches.
SHIFT plus HIGH
IMPACT.JPG
PRINTER CONTROL displays.
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Scrolling Through Groups, Items and Settings
Groups
Press and hold
Press and hold
, then press
, then press
to scroll forward.
to scroll backwards.
Items
Press
to scroll forward.
Press
Settings
Press
to scroll backwards.
to scroll forward.
Press
to scroll backwards.
Exit the Menu
Press
.
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Example: Turn on Proportional Spacing and Form
Tear-Off
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Press SEL.
The printer goes off-line.
3. Simultaneously press SHIFT and MODE.
SHIFT plus HIGH IMPACT.JPG
4. Press and hold SHIFT, then press FF repeatedly until FONT
displays.
SHIFT + FF.JPG
5. Press FF repeatedly until PROP. SPACING displays.
FF.JPG
6. Press MODE.
MODE.JPG
The setting changes to YES.
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7. Press and hold SHIFT, then press FF repeatedly until FRONT
FEED displays.
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8. Press FF repeatedly until FORM TEAR-OFF displays.
FF.JPG
9. Press MODE.
MODE.JPG
The setting changes to ON.
10. Press LOAD: this saves your setting and exits the menu mode.
LOAD.JPG
Reset to Factory Defaults
Note Always print the Function Setting Menu (see page 29) before
you reset or change the settings. Printing the Function Setting
Menu is the only way to have a record of the settings.
1. Turn the printer off.
2. Press and hold SEL and SHIFT while turning the printer on.
MENU INITIALIZE
FNC. MENU
displays.
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Print the Menu
Note Always print the Function Settings Menu before you reset or
change the settings. Printing the Function Settings Menu is
the only way to have a record of the settings.
Single Sheet (Manual Feed)
Before Starting
1. Have a sheet of letter size or larger paper ready to print the
menu.
2. Slide the sheet guide (1) to the right as far as it will go.
Front_View.JPG
3. Make sure the Page Length (see page 35) set in the menu
matches the paper you are using to print the menu.
4. Make sure manual feed is selected.
If continuous forms feed is selected, FRONT appears on the second
line of the display.To switch to manual feed:
a. Press SEL to place the printer off-line.
b. Press MODE. The display changes to
PATH CHANGE
FRONT
c. Press the MODE switch one or two times until MANUAL
appears on the second line of the display.
The printer automatically switches to the manual path and
returns on line.
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Print the Menu on Single Sheets
1. Turn the printer off.
2. Press and hold SELECT and MODE while turning the printer on.
3. When "RELEASE SW" displays, release the switches.
4. Load the paper on the platform.
F5-11a.JPG
5. The menu prints.
Continuous Forms (Front Feed)
Before Starting
1. Make sure continuous forms are loaded.
F7_10_e.JPG
2. Make sure front feed is selected. If manual feed is selected, the
second line of the display reads ALIGN1 (the default, or
whatever alignment method you have selected).
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To switch from manual feed to continuous forms:
a. Press SEL to place the printer off-line.
b. Press MODE. The display changes to
PATH CHANGE
MANUAL
Press the MODE switch one or two times until FRONT
appears on the second line of the display.
The printer automatically switches to the front path and returns
on line.
Print the Menu on Continupus Forms
1. Turn the printer off.
2. Press and hold SELECT and MODE while turning the printer on.
3. When "RELEASE SW" displays, release the switches.
The Function Settings menu prints.
4. Press the SHIFT switch.
The printed sheet advances to the stacker for tear off.
5. Tear off the printed form.
6. Press the SHIFT switch to move the continuous forms back down
to the print position.
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Menu Summary
Note The default setting is in bold blue type.
Group
Item
Settings
Printer Control
Emulation Mode
Epson LQ, IBM PPR, IBM AGM,
Diablo
Font
Print Mode
LQ Courier, LQ Roman, LQ Swiss,
LQ Swiss Bold, LQ Orator, LQ
Gothic, LQ Prestige, Utility
Pitch
10, 12, 15, 17.1, 20 cpi
No, Yes
Prop. Spacing
Style
Normal, Italic
Single, Double
Set I, Set II
Size
Character Set
Language Set
American, French, German,
British, Danish 1, Swedish, Italian,
Spanish I, Japanese, Norwegian,
Danish II, Spanish II, Latin
American, French Canadian,
Dutch, Publisher
Zero Character
Code Page
Slashed, Unslashed
USA, Canada French, Multilingual,
Portugal, Norway, BRASCII,
Abicomp, Multilingual 1858, ISO-
8859=15,
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Group
Item
Settings
Command Fnc.
Auto LF
No, Yes
Auto CR
No, Yes
IBM Emulations
Only
.
Print Suppress
FF Function
No, Yes
Not Used.
Not Used
Eject Condition
Print Dir. CMD.
Valid, Invalid
15, 17.1 cpi
SI Pitch (10)
IBM Emulations
Only
.
SI Pitch (12)
12, 20 cpi
IBM Emulations
Only
.
Reset Inhibit
No, Yes
ESC US Pitch
Standard, Special
Diablo Emulation
Only
.
Set Up
Multi Pass
Graphics
Bi-directional, Uni-directional
Bi-directional, Uni-directional
Yes, No
High Skip
Hi-Impact Copy
Quiet
Invalid, Valid
Invalid, Valid
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Group
Item
Settings
Hardware
Rcv. Buffer
128, 0 K
Path Change
Not Tear Off, Tear Off
Valid, Invalid
CutSheet Smooth
Skp Ovr Binding
Sheet Feed Mode
CSF Select
Invalid, Valid 1, Valid 2
Not used.
Not used.
Host Interface
I/F Time Out
Auto, Interface, Parallel, USB
15 sec, 30 sec, 45 sec, 1 min, 2
min, 3 min, 4 min, 5 min
Appears only if Host
Interface (above) is
set to Interface.
Parallel I/F
Uni-Directional, Bi-Directional
Only Nibble Mode
supports bi-
directional
Auto Feed XT
I-Prime
Invalid, Valid
Enable, Disable
Enable, Disable
Low, Middle, High
Enable, Disable
Buzzer
Buzzer Volume
Power Saving
Power Save Time
5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min,
60 min
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Group
Item
Settings
Form Select
Form Select Cross Ref
Line Spacing
Page Length
6 LPI, 8 LPI
279.4 mm (11”), 304.8 mm
(12”)
Skip Over Perf.
Auto Eject Pos.
No, Yes
3.18 mm (1/8”), 6.35 mm
(1/4”)
Page Width
8”. 10.6”, 13.2”, 13.6”
Valid, Invalid
Not Used.
Check Print Area
ManualFeedCSF
ManualSheetCSF
Not Used.
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Group
Item
Settings
Manual Feed
Manual Fe
TOF
2.12 mm (1/12”), 3.18 mm
(1/8”), 6.35 mm (1/4”), 7.62
mm (3/10”), 8.47 mm (1/3”),
10.58 mm (5/12”), 23.28 mm
(11/12”), 25.4 mm (1”), 27.52
mm (13/12”), 1Chr. Set Pos.
Note: 1Chr. Set Pos. automatically
appears as the setting when the
front panel has been used to set a
1Chr. Set Pos value for the Manual
Feed path (see page 59).
Wait Time
2.0 sec, 1.5 sec, 1.0 sec, 0.5 sec
Auto Alignment
must be disabled to
use Wait Time
Load LF Speed
Eject Dir.
.
Fast Speed, Slow Speed
Front, Rear
Paper End
On-line, Off-line
Gap Control
Auto, Manual Gap x
x = 1 - 8, A - E (see page 67)
Gap Pos.
50.8 mm (2”), 101.6 mm (4”)
Auto Align (POW)
Align 1, Align 2, Align 3, Align 4,
Select Align
Auto Align
Align 1, Align 2, Align 3, Align 4,
Invalid
MemoryAutoAlign
Valid, Invalid
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Group
Item
Settings
Manual Feed (cont.) Align1 Pos.Adj.
0 mm, 5.1 mm, 45.4 mm
(Align 1 must be
selected)
Adjusts in 1/90 inch (0.28 mm)
increments from initial setting
Align2 Pos.Adj.
0 mm, 5.1 mm, 45.4 mm
(Align 2 must be
selected)
Adjusts in 1/90 inch (0.28 mm)
increments from initial setting
Align3 Pos.Adj.
0 mm, 5.1 mm, 45.4 mm
(Align 3 must be
selected)
Adjusts in 1/90 inch (0.28 mm)
increments from initial setting
Align4 Pos.Adj.
0 mm, 5.1 mm, 45.4 mm
(Align 4 must be
selected)
Adjusts in 1/90 inch (0.28 mm)
increments from initial setting
AutoAlignDetect
Skew Detect
Set Alarm
Valid Level 1, Valid Level 2
Invalid
,
Valid Level 1, Valid Level 2
,
Invalid
Valid, Invalid
CSF Front
CSF Rear
Not Used.
Not Used.
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Group
Item
Settings
Front Feed
TOF
2.12 mm (1/12”), 3.18 mm
(1/8”), 6.35 mm (1/4”), 8.47
mm (1/3”), 10.58 mm (5/12”),
19.05 mm (9/12”), 23.28 mm
(11/12”), 25.4 mm (1”), 27.52
mm (13/12”), 1Chr. Set Pos.
Note: 1Chr. Set Pos. automatically
appears as the setting when the
front panel has been used to set a
1Chr. Set Pos value for the Front
Feed path (see page 58).
Form Tear-Off
Initial Pos.
PE Pos.
Off, On
Print, Tear Off
3.18 mm (1/8”), 6.35 mm
(1/4”)
Gap Control
Auto, Manual Gap x
x = 1 to 8, A to E (see page 67)
Gap Pos.
50.8 mm (2”), 101.6 mm (4”)
Rear Feed
Not Used.
Adjustment
TOF Adj. (Cut)
-40 to
0
to +40
in increments of 1/120 inch
TOF Adj.(CSFF)
TOF Adj.(CSFR)
Front Load Adj.
Not Used.
Not Used.
-40 to
0
to +40
in increments of 1/120 inch
PE Adj. (Cut)
-15 to to +15
0
in increments of 1/120 inch
PE Adj. (CSFF)
PE Adj. (CSFR)
PE Adj. (Front)
Not Used.
Not Used.
-15 to
0
to +15
in increments of 1/120 inch
PE Adj. (Rear)
Not Used.
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Group
Item
Settings
Left x, , Right y
Adjustment (cont.)
1stDotAdjCut
0
x = 10 through 1
y = 1 through 10
adjustable in increments of
1/180 inch (0.14 mm)
1stDotAdjAlign
1stDotAdjCSFF
1stDotAdjCSFR
1stDotAdjFront
1srDotAdjRear
Regist. Low
Same as above
Not Used.
Not Used.
Same as above
Not Used.
-5 through +5,
adjustable in increments of
1/360 inch (0.14 mm)
Regist. Normal
Regist. High 1
Regist. High 2
LF Revise (Cut)
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
-10 to
0
to +10
See table below.
LF Revise (CSFF)
LF Revise (CSFR)
Not Used.
Not Used.
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Explanation of Menu Items
The menu items are listed in alphabetical order.
For a summary of the menu groups, items and settings, see “Menu
Summary” on page 32
1stDotAdjAlign
Note Auto Alignment (see page 41) must be enabled.
Adjusts the set horizontal location for printing the first character
settings: Left 10, Left 9, … Left 2, Left 1, Right 1, Right 2 … Right
9, Right 10, in increments of 1/180 inch (0.14 mm).
The default is 0.
1stDotAdjCut
Note Auto Alignment (see page 41) must be disabled.
Adjusts the set horizontal location for printing the first character
on a form when using manual feed from the platform. Selectable
settings: Left 10, Left 9, … Left 2, Left 1, Right 1, Right 2 … Right
9, Right 10, in increments of 1/180 inch (0.14 mm).
The default is 0.
1stDotAdjFront
Adjusts the set horizontal location for printing the first character
on a form when using continuous forms (front feed). Selectable
settings: Left 10, Left 9, … Left 2, Left 1, Right 1, Right 2 … Right
9, Right 10, in increments of 1/180 inch (0.14 mm).
The default is 0.
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Align1 Pos. Adj.
Align2 Pos. Adj.
Align3 Pos. Adj
Align4 Pos. Adj.
Note To use this setting, The corresponding Align 1/ Align 2/
Align 3 / Align 4 setting must be selected for Auto Align or
Auto Align (POW).
Use these to set up to four custom values for the left margin on
forms when you are using manual feed from the platform. This
represents the distance from the left edge of the page to the left
side of the first printed character. Available settings: 0 mm, 5.1
mm [the default], or 45.4 mm. Adjusts within a range of 0 to 45.4
mm, in 1/90-inch [0.26 mm] increments.
Auto Align
front panel switches to change to a different preset left margin
value (Align 1, 2, 3, or 4). The values are set in the menu under
Align1 Pos. Adj., etc.
This lets you quickly switch to another form which requires a
different left margin. See page 11 for more information on using
the front panel to change Align settings.
If MemoryAutoAlign (see page 47) is set to Valid [the default],
whichever Align setting you last used will be saved in memory and
engaged the next time you turn on the printer.
Note This setting does not apply when the printer initializes in
response to an I-PRIME signal.
Available settings: Align 1 [the default], Align 2, Align 3, Align 4,
or Invalid (skew adjustment disabled).
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Auto Align Detect
Detects and corrects paper skew when manual feed through the
platform is being used with Auto Align enabled [the default].
Available settings: Valid Level 1, Valid Level 2 [the default], or
Invalid.
Change to Valid Level 1 if you wish the detection to be more
precise.
Change to Invalid if you are experiencing difficulty getting forms to
load into the printer when using preprinted forms with anomalies
at the top such as a large dark area on one side or a cutout. Such
types of forms defeat the skew sensor.
Form Unusable with Auto Align.bmp
Auto Align (POW)
Note This setting interacts with the other "Align" items in the
Group Manual Feed group (see page 36).
Sets the alignment method (skew adjustment) engaged for
manual feed from the platform when the printer is turned on.
Note This setting does not affect the printer when it initializes in
response to an I-Prime signal.
Available settings: Align 1, Align 2, Align 3, Align 4, or
SelectAutoAlign [the default].
• Select Auto Align [the default]: Skew adjustment is set by
Auto Align in the Manual Feed group. (see page 41).
• Align x (x = 1, 2, 3, or4): Skew adjustment is set by the
corresponding Alignx Pos.Adj in the Manual Feed group (see
page 41).
Auto CR
IBM emulation only.
The default is No. If you want the printer to automatically add a
carriage return when a Line Feed is received at the end of a line,
change the setting to Yes.
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Auto Eject Pos.
This sets when the paper ejects, based on the distance between
the vertical center of the characters on the last line of the page
and the bottom of the page. Choose 3.18 mm (1/8") or 6.35 mm
(1/4") [the default].
Auto Feed XT
The default is Invalid. Change it to Valid if your system uses pin 14
of the parallel interface to control automatic line feed.
Auto LF
The default is No. If you want the printer to automatically add a
line feed, select Yes.
Buzzer
The default is Enable. Change to Disable to turn off the printer’s
audible alarm.
Buzzer Volume
Choose the volume of the buzzer: Low [the default], Middle, or
High.
Character Set
Choose the Character Set: Set I [the default] or Set II.
Check Print Area
Applies to manual feed from the platform with Auto Alignment
enabled. Determines whether or not data which is outside the
normal print area specified for the page prints.
The default is Valid: data overflow does not print. This prevents
such data from printing on the platen.
Caution! If you change this setting to Invalid, data could
print directly on the platen and damage the printhead.
Code Page
Choose the Code Page character set you wish to use: USA [the
default], Canada French, Multilingual, Portugal, Norway, BRASCII,
Abicomp, Multilingual 1858, or ISO-8859=15.
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CutSheet Smooth
Helps to correct for paper curl when feeding in a form manually
through the platform. Available settings: Valid [the default] or
Invalid.
Eject Dir.
Choose where the paper is ejected when you are using manual
feed from the platform: Front [the default] or Rear.
Emulation Mode
Choose the printer emulation: Epson LQ [the default], IBM PPR,
IBM AGM, or Diablo.
Form Tear-Off
The default is Off. To activate Form Tear-Off, change the setting to
On.
The Forms Tear-Off feature allows a printed continuous form page
to be torn off without wasting paper or adjusting the printer.
For more information, see page 61.
Front Load Adj.
For fine tuning the Top of Form (TOF) location when using
continuous forms (front feed). Settable from -40 to +40 in
increments of 1/120 inch. The default is 0.
Negative values decrease the space down from the top of the
form:
• TOF moves up
• paper moves down.
Positive numbers increase the space down from the top of the
form:
• TOF moves down
• paper moves up.
Gap Control
Sets whether the printhead gap is set automatically [the default]
or manually.
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Manual Gap Settings
Setting
Used for
2
Manual Gap 1
• Single sheets 14 to 22 lb. US Bond (52 to 81 g/m )
• Thickness range 0.06 to 0.10 mm
2
Manual Gap 2
Manual Gap 3
Manual Gap 4
• Single sheets 22 to 34 lb. US Bond (81 to 128 g/m )
• 2-Part Multi-Part Forms (carbon-backed)
• Thickness range0.10 to 0.15 mm
2
• Single sheets 34 to 42 lb. US Bond (128 to 156 g/m )
• 3-Part Multi-Part Forms (carbon-backed)
• Thickness range 0.15 to 0.20 mm
• Postcards
• 4-Part Multi-Part Forms (carbon-backed)
• Thickness range 0.20 to 0.25 mm
Manual Gap 5
Manual Gap 6
Manual Gap 7
Manual Gap 8
• 5-Part Multi-Part Forms (carbon-backed)
• Thickness range 0.25 to 0.30 mm
• 6-Part Multi-Part Forms (carbon-backed)
• Thickness range 0.30 to 0.35 mm
• 7-Part Multi-Part Forms (carbon-backed)
• Thickness range 0.35 to 0.40 mm
• 8-Part Multi-Part Forms (carbon-backed)
• Thickness range 0.40 to0.45 mm
Manual Gap A
Manual Gap B
Manual Gap C
Manual Gap D
Manual Gap E
• Heavy paper, 0.45 to 0.50 mm thick
• Heavy paper, 0.50 to 0.55 mm thick
• Heavy paper, 0.55 to 0.60 mm thick
• Heavy paper, 0.60 to 0.65 mm thick
• Heavy paper, 0.65 to 0.70 mm thick
Gap Pos.
When Auto Gap detection is enabled, this sets how far in from the
left edge of the form the gap detection begins: 2 inches (51 mm)
[the default] or 4 inches (102 mm).
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Graphics
The default is Bi-directional. Changing to Uni-directional will
improve the print registration, but slow the print speed.
High Skip
The default is Yes. This enables the low-vibration mode, which
reduces printer vibration during printing. To switch low-vibration
mode off, change this setting to No.
Hi-Impact Copy
The default is Invalid. Change the setting to Valid if you wish the
printer to automatically start up in the Hi-Impact mode when it is
turned on. The Valid setting will not engage the Hi-Impact mode
when the I-Prime (parallel) or Soft_Reset (USB) commands are
received.
Host Interface
Choose the interface mode: Auto Interface [the default], Parallel,
or USB.
I-Prime
The default is Enable: print out the buffer contents when the
I-Prime signal is received. Change to Disable if you wish the
printer to ignore the I-Prime signal.
I/F Time Out
Appears only if Host Interface is set to Auto Interface [the
default].
Choose the amount of time the printer waits (while receiving data)
before going into idle mode: 15 sec [the default], 30 sec, 45 sec, 1
min, 2 min, 3 min, 4 min, or 5 min.
If your software spends a long time processing between portions
of data it feeds to the printer, choose a longer time interval value
to keep your printer from dumping the received data while it is
waiting for more.
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Initial Pos.
Choose where continuous form paper will be positioned when the
printer is turned on.
Print [the default]: the paper is in a ready-for-printing position.
Tear: the paper is at the tear-off position.
Language Set
Replaces certain standard symbols with special characters used in
foreign languages. Choose American [the default], French,
German, British, Danish 1, Swedish, Italian, Spanish I, Japanese,
Norwegian, Danish II, Spanish II, Latin American, French
Canadian, Dutch, or Publisher.
Line Spacing
The default is 6 LPI (lines per inch). Change to 8 LPI to get more
lines on a page.
LF Revise (Cut)
Adjust the line feed value for manual feed using the platform.
Settable from -10 to +10. The default setting is 0.
Load LF Speed
Choose the paper feed speed for inserting sheets when you are
using manual feed from the platform: Fast Speed [the default] or
Slow Speed.
Memory Auto Align
The default is Valid. This causes the Auto Align setting made using
the front panel switches MODE and SHIFT (see page 11) to be
stored in the printer’s memory. Change to Invalid if you do not
wish this value to be stored.
Multi Pass
Select the print direction (Bi-directional: the default, or
Uni-directional) for a line containing double-height print.
Page Length
Choose the length of the manual feed paper you are using: 279.4
mm (11") [the default] or 304.8 mm (12").
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Page Width
Choose the width of the continuous forms paper you are using:
8", 10.6", 13.2", or 13.6" [the default].
Paper End
Choose what happens when paper end is detected when you are
using manual feed from the platform: On-line [the default] or Off-
line.
Parallel I/F
Only Nibble Mode supports bi-directional.
Choose the printing used by the parallel interface: Uni-directional
or Bi-directional [the default].
Path Change
Choose whether or not the Tear Off feature (see page 61) is
engaged when you change to the continuous forms path. The
default is off (Not Tear Off). To set the printer to automatically
engage the Form Tear feature when it switches to continuous
forms printing, change the setting to Tear Off.
PE Adj. (Cut) [Paper End Adjust (Manual Feed)]
For fine tuning the location of the last line of printing (Paper End)
when using manual feed from the platform. Settable from -15 to
+15 in increments of 1/120 inch. The default is 0.
Negative values allow printing further down on the form:
• Paper End moves down
• paper moves up.
Positive values stop the printing further up on the form:
• Paper End moves up
• paper moves down
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PE Adj. (Front) [Paper End Adjust (Front Feed)]
For fine tuning the location of the last line of printing (Paper End)
when using continuous forms (front feed). Settable from -15 to
+15 in increments of 1/120 inch. The default is 0.
Negative values allow printing further down on the form:
• Paper End moves down
• paper moves up.
Positive values stop the printing further up on the form:
• Paper End moves up
• paper moves down
PE Pos. [Paper End Position]
This sets when the the printer will move to the next continuous
form, based on the distance between the center of the characters
on the last line of the form and the bottom of the form. Available
settings: 3.18 mm (1/8") or 6.35 mm (1/4") [the default].
Pitch
Choose the character width, in characters per inch (cpi): 10 [the
default], 12, 15, 17.1, or 20 cpi.
Power Save Time
Sets the time the printer waits before entering the Power Save
Mode when Power Saving is set to Enable [the default]: 5 min, 10
min [the default], 15 min, 30 min, or 60 min.
Power Saving
Sets whether or not the printer enters the energy-saving Power
Save Mode after the interval specified under Power Save Time. The
default is Enable.
Print Dir. Cmd.
The default is Valid: the printer will recognize a command for
unidirectional printing. Change to Invalid if you do not wish the
printer to recognize uni-directional printing commands.
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Print Mode
Choose the print quality and speed: LQ Courier [the default], LQ
Roman, LQ Swiss, LQ Swiss Bold, LQ Orator, LQ Gothic, LQ
Prestige, or Utility.
Print Suppress
The default is No. If your system uses the DC1 and DC3 codes for
print suppress mode, change the setting to Yes.
Prop. Spacing
The default is No. Choose Yes to engage proportional spacing of
characters.
Quiet
The default is Invalid. Choose Valid to reduce printing noise.
Rcv. Buffer
Sets the amount of memory ( 0 or 128 Kbytes) devoted to holding
received data. The default is 128 Kbytes. Changing this to 0 will tie
up your computer while printing, but if you abort the print job, the
printer will stop much sooner.
Regist. Low
Adjusts the print registration for low-speed printing. Available
settings: -5 through +5, in increments of 1/360 inch (0.14 mm).
Regist. Normal
Adjusts the print registration for normal-speed printing. Available
settings: -5 through +5, in increments of 1/360 inch (0.14 mm).
Regist. High 1
Adjust the print registration for high-speed printing. Available
settings: -5 through +5, in increments of 1/360 inch (0.14 mm).
Regist. High 2
Adjust the print registration for draft mode printing. Available
settings: -5 through +5, in increments of 1/360 inch (0.14 mm).
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Reset Inhibit
The default is No. Change this to Yes to prevent your software
from resetting your printer’s settings. The printer will ignore an
INITIAL command.
Set Alarm
Controls the Paper Set Alarm. Available settings are Valid [the
default] or Invalid.
Change to Invalid if the Paper Set Alarm sounds when you try to
load preprinted forms with anomalies at the top, such as a large
dark area or a cutout. These types of forms defeat the paper
sensors.
SI Pitch (10)
IBM emulation only.
Sets the pitch to be engaged when the printer control panel is set
for 10 cpi and the SI command is received. Choose 15 cpi or 17.1
cpi [the default].
SI Pitch (12)
IBM emulation only.
Sets the pitch to be engaged when the printer control panel is set
for 12 cpi and the SI command is received. Choose 12 cpi or 20 cpi
[the default].
Size
The default is Single. Choose Double for double width and height
printing.
Skew Detect
Detects and corrects paper skew when manual feed through the
platform is being used with Auto Align disabled. Available
settings: Valid Level 1, Valid Level 2 [the default], or Invalid.
Change to Valid Level 1 if you wish the detection to be more
precise.
Change to Invalid if you are experiencing difficulty getting forms to
load into the printer when using preprinted forms with anomalies
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at the top such as a large dark area on one side or a cutout. Such
types of forms defeat the skew sensor.
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Skp Ovr Binding
Choose Invalid, Valid 1 [the default] or Valid 2.
Valid 1
• Continuous forms only
• before Form Feeding
• before Perforation Skip
• line feeding of 18 mm (.71") or more
Valid 2
• Continuous forms and manual feed
• before Form Feeding
Skip Over Perf.
Sets what happens when the printer comes within 1-inch (25 mm)
of the bottom of the page. The default is No, for use when your
software has its own page formatting controls. Change to Yes if
you want the printer to go to the next page when it comes within
1” (25 mm) of the bottom of the page.
Style
The default is Normal. Choose Italic if you want the printed
characters to be slanted.
TOF
Top of Form sets the position down from the top of the page at
which printing starts. The default is 6.35 mm (1/4") from the top
of the page to the vertical middle of the first print line.
Note The amount of adjustment is limited to avoid paper jams.
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Manual feed settings: 2.12 mm (1/12"), 3.18 mm (1/8"), 6.35
mm (1/4"), 7.62 mm (3/10"), 8.47 mm (1/3")*, 10.58 mm
(5/12"), 23.28 mm (11/12"), 25.4 mm (1"), 27.52 mm (13/12"),
1 Chr. Set Pos.
Continuous form settings: 2.12 mm (1/12”), 3.18 mm (1/8”),
6.35 mm (1/4”), 8.47 mm (1/3”)*, 10.58 mm (5/12”), 19.05 mm
(9/12”), 23.28 mm (11/12”), 25.4 mm (1”), 27.52 mm (13/12”),
1 Chr. Set Pos.
* When 1/3-inch is selected, the distance is from the top of the
page to the top of the first print line, not the vertical middle.
TOF Adj. (Cut)
For fine tuning the Top of Form (TOF) location when using manual
feed from the platform. Settable from -40 to +40 in increments of
1/120 inch. The default is 0.
Negative values decrease the space down from the top of the
form:
• TOF moves up
• paper moves down.
form:
• TOF moves down
• paper moves up.
Wait Time
Note Auto Alignment (see page 41) must be disabled to use Wait
Time.
Choose the amount of time the printer waits for paper to be
inserted after print data is received when you are using manual
feed from the platform: 2.0 sec [the default], 1.5 sec, 1.0 sec,
or 0.5 sec.
Zero Character
The default is Unslashed. Change to Slashed if you wish to use a
slash to distinguish the number zero from the capital letter 0.
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Auto Align
The printer is set at the factory for Auto Align enabled. This feature
automatically aligns single sheets or forms placed on the platform
with the platen as they are drawn into the printer.
Auto Align cannot be used with envelopes. To print envelopes, you
must disable Auto Align (see below), then use the sheet guide (1) to
load and align the envelope.
Sheet_Guide_crop1.JPG
Disabling Auto Align
To disable Auto Align, you must go into the printer menu:
1. Press SEL.
The printer goes off-line.
2. Simultaneously press SHIFT and MODE.
SHIFT plus HIGH IMPACT.jpg
The printer enters the Menu Mode. PRINTER CONTROL displays.
3. Simultaneously press SHIFT and FF repeatedly until MANUAL
FEED displays.
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4. Press FF repeatedly until AUTO ALIGN displays.
FF.jpg
5. Press MODE repeatedly until the setting INVALID displays.
MODE.jpg
6. Press LOAD to save your new setting and exit the menu mode.
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Set Top of Form (TOF)
General Information
The default top of form is set in the printer menu.
The factory default for TOF is 1/4-inch (6.4 mm), equivalent to the
distance down from the top of the sheet to the horizontal midpoint of
the first line of printed characters.
TOF.jpg
You can establish one custom TOF setting for each feed path (Manual
and Front) and store it in the printer’s memory as 1Chr Set Pos. This
selection will then automatically appear as the setting for TOF for the
corresponding group in the Function Setting Menu.
You can also use the control panel switches to set a temporary TOF
for one sheet or one continuous form.
Use the Printer Menu
Note The printer default for TOF is 1/4-inch (6.4 mm).
1. Press SEL.
The printer goes off-line.
2. Simultaneously press SHIFT and MODE.
SHIFT plus HIGH IMPACT.jpg
The printer enters the Function Setting Menu. PRINTER CONTROL
displays.
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3. Press and hold SHIFT, then press FF repeatedly until the feed
path for which you wish to change the TOF appears: MANUAL
FEED or FRONT FEED.
SHIFT + FF.jpg
4. Press FF.
FF.JPG
TOF displays.
5. Press MODE repeatedly until the setting you wish to engage
displays: 2.12 mm (1/12”), 3.18 mm (1/8”), 6.35 mm (1/4”),
7.62 mm (3/10”), 8.47 mm (1/3”), 10.58 mm (5/12”), 23.28
mm (11/12”), 25.4 mm (1”), or 27.52 mm (13/12”).
MODE.JPG
6. Press LOAD: this saves your setting and exits the menu mode.
LOADJPG
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Use 1Chr Set Pos
You can set and use two different custom Top of Forms:
• Manual Feed (single forms)
• Front Feed (continuous forms).
Front Feed (Continuous Forms)
1. Make sure the printer is set to the Front Feed path.
2. Press SEL, then press LOAD to park the continuous forms.
3. Simultaneously press SHIFT and SEL.
The continuous forms move to the printer’s default TOF position
(1/4-inch [6.4 mm]).
The display reads 1CHR. SET POS.
4. Adjust the print start position as follows:
a. If you are fine tuning the TOF you set for a preprinted form,
you can move the form to the position you last set for Front
Feed 1Chr. Set Pos. by pressing the FF switch.
b. To move the TOF further down on the page (print paper
advances further into the printer):
– In 1/180-inch (0.14 mm) increments: press and hold the
SHIFT switch, then press FF.
– In 10/180-inch (1.41 mm) increments: press and hold the
SHIFT switch, then press SEL.
– One line at a time: press FF.
c. To move the TOF further up on the page (print paper retracts
further out of the printer):
– In 1/180-inch (0.14 mm) increments: press and hold the
SHIFT switch, then press LF.
– In 10/180-inch (1.41 mm) increments: press and hold the
SHIFT switch, then press MODE.
5. Store the TOF position in the printer’s memory:
a. To store the position as the 1Chr. Set Pos setting, press the
SEL switch. The setting will be retained, even if you turn the
printer off, until you use this procedure to change the
setting. This also automatically sets the TOF setting in the
Front Feed group to 1Chr. Set Pos.
Note If you reset the printer to the factory defaults, the 1Chr.
Set Pos you have established will be deleted.
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b. To store the position in the printer’s memory only until it is
turned off or it receives an I-Prime signal, press the LOAD
switch.
6. Press SEL to return the printer to the on-line state.
Manual Feed (Single Sheets/Forms)
1. Make sure the printer is set to the Manual Feed path.
2. Press SEL, then press LOAD to remove the paper from the paper
path.
3. Simultaneously press SHIFT and SEL.
The SEL light starts blinking and the display reads
1CHR. SET MODE
INSERT PAPER.
4. Load a sheet/form on the platform.
The sheet/form advances to the printer’s default TOF (1/4-inch
[6.4 mm]) and the display reads 1CHR. SET POS.
5. Adjust the print start position as follows:
a. If you are fine tuning the TOF you set for a preprinted form,
you can move the sheet/form to the position you last set for
Manual Feed 1Chr. Set Pos. by pressing the FF switch.
b. To move the TOF further down on the page (print paper
advances further into the printer):
– In 1/180-inch (0.14 mm) increments: press and hold the
SHIFT switch, then press FF.
– In 10/180-inch (1.41 mm) increments: press and hold the
SHIFT switch, then press SEL.
– One line at a time: press FF.
c. To move the TOF further up on the page (print paper retracts
further out of the printer):
– In 1/180-inch (0.14 mm) increments: press and hold the
SHIFT switch, then press LF.
– In 10/180-inch (1.41 mm) increments: press and hold the
SHIFT switch, then press MODE.
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6. Store the TOF position in the printer’s memory:
a. To store the position as the 1Chr. Set Pos setting,
press the SEL switch. The setting will be retained, even if
you turn the printer off, until you use this procedure to
change the setting. This also automatically sets the TOF
setting in the Manual Feed group to 1Chr. Set Pos.
Note If you reset the printer to the factory defaults, the 1Chr.
Set Pos you have established will be deleted.
b. To store the position in the printer’s memory only
until it is turned off or receives an I-Prime signal,
press the LOAD switch.
7. Press SEL to return the printer to the on-line state.
Temporary TOF
Use the Control Panel
This TOF setting applies only to the sheet or continuous form loaded
into the printer when the setting is made. The next sheet or form
feeds to the selected default TOF.
1. With paper loaded in the print path, press SEL to put the printer
offline.
2. Change the location of the first line of printing:
a. To move the TOF further down on the page (print paper
advances further into the printer):
– In 1/180-inch increments: press and hold the SHIFT
switch, then press FF.
– One line at a time: press FF.
b. To move the TOF further up on the page (print paper retracts
further out of the printer):
– In 1/180-inch increments: press and hold the SHIFT
switch, then press LF.
3. Press SEL to return the printer to the on-line state.
4. Send the print job.
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Form Tear Off
The Form Tear Off feature allows you to advance continuous forms to
the stacker for tear off.
The printer default for Forms Tear Off is Off. To use this feature, you
must enter the Function Settings Menu and turn it on.
Turn On Forms Tear Off
1. Press SEL.
The printer goes off-line.
2. Simultaneously press SHIFT and MODE to enter the Function
Settings Menu.
SHIFT plus HIGH IMPACT.jpg
PRINTER CONTROL displays.
3. Press and hold SHIFT, then press FF repeatedly until FRONT
FEED displays.
SHIFT + FF.jpg
4. Press FF repeatedly until FORM TEAR-OFF displays.
FF.jpg
5. Press MODE.
MODE.jpg
The setting changes to ON.
6. Press LOAD: this saves your setting and exits the menu mode.
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Tests
Rolling ASCII Test
Note When the printer is running a test, it always uses a left
margin of 5.1 mm (0.2-inch).
This test provides a one-page continuous printout of the ASCII
characters.
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Simultaneously press and hold the LF and FF switches while
turning on the printer.
3. Load a sheet of paper on the platform.
4. The Rolling ASCII test will run and the sheet will eject.
Font Sample Test
Note When the printer is running a test, it always uses a left
margin of 5.1 mm (0.2-inch).
This test provides a sample of each of the available fonts in the
printer.
Note The Font Sample test takes two letter-size sheets.
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Simultaneously press and hold the MODE and LF switches while
turning on the printer.
3. Load a sheet of paper on the platform.
4. The Font Sample test will run and the sheet will eject.
5. Remove the first printed sheet from the platform and load
another sheet.
6. The test finishes printing and the sheet ejects.
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Hex Dump Mode
Note When the printer is running a test, it always uses a left
margin of 5.1 mm (0.2-inch).
When the printer is in the Hex Dump Mode, all data received,
including text and printer commands, will be printed in both
hexadecimal and ASCII format.
Note In the ASCII format, all non-printable characters will be
represented by a period.
Engaging the Hex Dump Mode
1. Be sure paper is loaded.
2. Turn the printer off.
3. Simultaneously press and hold the MODE + LF + SHIFT switches
while turning the printer on, until RELEASE SW displays.
HEXDUMP NORMAL displays and “Hex Dump Mode” prints at the
top of the paper.
Running a Hex Dump Test
To run the test, send data to the printer while it is in the Hex Dump
Mode.
Exiting Hex Dump Mode
Turn the printer off, then on again.
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Setting the Printhead Gap
General Information
The printhead gap is the distance between the printhead and the
platen.
Your printer comes from the factory set to automatically detect the
printhead gap (Auto Gap selected) for the media being fed in. Certain
media, especially media with uneven thickness, may not work well
with the Auto Gap feature and could produce unsatisfactory print
results.
To correct for this, change from Auto Gap to a manually set gap. You
may need to experiment a bit to determine the best manual setting
for a particular media.
Note Because their thickness varies, envelopes do not work with
Auto Gap.
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Printhead Gap Settings
Setting
Used for
2
Manual Gap 1
• Single sheets 14 to 22 lb. US Bond (52 to 81 g/m )
• Thickness range 0.06 to 0.10 mm
2
Manual Gap 2
Manual Gap 3
Manual Gap 4
• Single sheets 22 to 34 lb. US Bond (81 to 128 g/m )
• 2-Part Multi-Part Forms (carbon-backed)
• Thickness range0.10 to 0.15 mm
2
• Single sheets 34 to 42 lb. US Bond (128 to 156 g/m )
• 3-Part Multi-Part Forms (carbon-backed)
• Thickness range 0.15 to 0.20 mm
• Postcards
• 4-Part Multi-Part Forms (carbon-backed)
• Thickness range 0.20 to 0.25 mm
Manual Gap 5
Manual Gap 6
Manual Gap 7
Manual Gap 8
• 5-Part Multi-Part Forms (carbon-backed)
• Thickness range 0.25 to 0.30 mm
• 6-Part Multi-Part Forms (carbon-backed)
• Thickness range 0.30 to 0.35 mm
• 7-Part Multi-Part Forms (carbon-backed)
• Thickness range 0.35 to 0.40 mm
• 8-Part Multi-Part Forms (carbon-backed)
• Thickness range 0.40 to0.45 mm
Manual Gap A
Manual Gap B
Manual Gap C
Manual Gap D
Manual Gap E
• Heavy paper, 0.45 to 0.50 mm thick
• Heavy paper, 0.50 to 0.55 mm thick
• Heavy paper, 0.55 to 0.60 mm thick
• Heavy paper, 0.60 to 0.65 mm thick
• Heavy paper, 0.65 to 0.70 mm thick
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Change to a Manual Printhead Gap Setting
“On-the-Fly”
If you are switching to a different print media and wish to
temporarily change the printhead gap setting for that media, you can
use the control panel switches to change the printhead gap setting.
The setting will be maintained until the printer is turned off or until it
it receives an I-Prime signal.
You can also use this feature to try different settings for your media,
then set the best one(s) as the printer default in the Function
Settings Menu (see below).
1. Press the SEL switch to deselect the printer.
2. Press and hold the SHIFT switch, then press the LOAD switch
repeatedly to scroll through the various settings for the
printhead gap.
3. When the desired setting appears on the display, press the SEL
switch to place the printer back on line.
Change to a Manual Printhead Gap Setting
In the Menu
If you wish to change the printhead gap and continue to use the
manual setting even if the printer is turned off, it must be done in the
Function Setting Menu.
You can establish two different printhead gap settings in the menu:
one in the Manual Feed group and one in the Form Feed group.
1. Press the SEL switch to deselect the printer.
2. Press SEL.
The printer goes off-line.
3. Simultaneously press SHIFT and MODE.
SHIFT plus HIGH IMPACT.jpg
PRINTER CONTROL displays.
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4. Press and hold SHIFT, then press FF repeatedly until MANUAL
FEED displays.
SHIFT + FF.jpg
5. Press FF repeatedly until GAP CONTROL displays.
FF.JPG
6. Press MODE repeatedly until the desired printhead gap setting
appears on the display.
MODE.JPG
7. Press and hold SHIFT, then press FF repeatedly until FRONT
FEED displays.
SHIFT + FF.jpg.JPG
8. Press FF repeatedly until GAP CONTROL displays.
FF.JPG
9. Press MODE repeatedly until the desired printhead gap setting
appears on the display.
MODE.JPG
10. Press LOAD: this saves your setting and exits the menu mode.
LOAD.JPG
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Troubleshooting
Paper Jams: Single Sheet
If a paper jam is indicated on the display panel, use the following
method to clear it.
Caution! Do not open the access cover with the power on, as
injury may result.
Caution! The printhead may be very hot after printing. Allow
the printhead to cool before touching it.
1. Turn OFF the power switch.
2. Open the cover and move the printhead [Caution! Printhead may be
HOT!] to an area off the sheet of paper.
F7_07.jpg
3. Turn the platen knob forward or backward to bring out the jammed
sheet.
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Paper Jams: Continuous Forms
If a paper jam is indicated on the display panel, use the following
method to clear it.
Caution! Do not open the access cover with the power on, as
injury may result.
Caution! The printhead may be very hot after printing. Allow
the printhead to cool before touching it.
1. Turn OFF the power switch.
2. Tear off the continuous form from the paper stack.
F7_10_a.jpg
3. Turn the platen knob to bring out the continuous forms.
F7_10_b.jpg
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Paper Jams: Correcting Repetitive Jams
If a paper jam is indicated on the display panel, use the following
method to clear it.
Caution! Do not open the access cover with the power on, as
injury may result.
Caution! The printhead may be very hot after printing. Allow
the printhead to cool before touching it.
If paper keeps jamming you probably have bits of paper stuck in the
paper path.
1. If you have continuous forms loaded, park the paper by pressing SEL to
deselect the printer, then pressing LOAD.
2. Turn OFF the printer.
3. Open the cover and remove any visible pieces of paper with a pair of
tweezers.
F2_03_open_cover.JPG
4. Fold a single sheet into three thicknesses.
F7_09a.JPG
5. Place the folded sheet on the platform and feed it through by turning
the platen knob.
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6. Remove any bits of paper that come out.
7. Use the platen knob to remove the continuous forms paper.
F7_08b_forward.JPG
8. Lift the sheet feed platform.
F5-03a.JPG
9. Fold some single-sheet thick continuous forms paper over three times to
make a page four sheets thick, then load it on the tractors.
10. Use the platen knob to draw the quadruple-thick form around the platen
and out of the printer.
F7_10_d.JPG
11. Remove any bits of paper that come out.
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12. Reload your continuous forms paper.
F5-06a.JPG
13. Close the sheet feed platform and the cover.
F7_10_c.JPG
14. Turn on the printer.
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Error Messages
Manual paper End
Insert Paper
Load paper on the platform and press SEL.
Paper end alignx
insert paper
Load paper on the platform and press SEL.
Front Paper End
Insert Paper
Load continuous forms paper on the tractors.
Paper Jam
Remove paper
Remove the jammed paper (see page 69) and press SEL.
Data Present
Insert Paper
The printer has received data, but there is no print media loaded in
the selected path. Load print media.
Data Present
Press SEL Sw
The printer has received data and paper is loaded, but the printer is
off line. Press the SEL switch to place the printer on line.
Path Changing
Remove Cut Sheet
The printer is attempting to change paper paths from Manual Feed to
Front Feed, but print media is loaded on the platform. Remove the
media from the platform.
Cover Open
Close Cover
Close the top cover.
Paper Feed Alarm
Re-Set Paper
Print media on the platform has miss-fed into the printer. Press SEL,
then press LOAD to eject the media, then try loading it again.
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Paper Set Alarm
Re-Set Paper
The paper is not installed correctly. Remove and reinstall it.
Left Margin Err
Check Margin
The left margin setting needs to be adjusted for the print media.
Check to be sure that the Align x Pos. Adjust value you have selected
(see page 41) is appropriate.
Head Thermal
Single Pass
The printhead has a thermal sensor which has detected that the
printhead is too hot. The printer has switched to uni-directional
printing until the printhead cools down.
High Duty Print
Single Pass
The print density is high and the printer has switched to
uni-directional printing.
Gap NG
Reload
The printhead gap has been set to a manual setting that does not
suit the media. Change the setting or restore it to the default Auto
Gap before printing.
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Maintenance
Replace the Ribbon
Note The replacement part number for the ribbon cartridge is
41708209. Use only genuine OKI replacement ribbons.
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Open the cover.
3. Tilt the display panel forward.
4. Pull the ribbon out a bit at the left end of the cartridge to give
some slack, then unthread it from the printhead.
F2_13b.JPG
5. Remove the used ribbon cartridge and discard it in accordance
with local regulations.
F2_18a.JPG
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6. Unpack the ribbon cartridge and remove the lock pieces (1).
F2_09.jpg
7. Swing out the ribbon arms on either end of the cartridge until
they snap into place.
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8. Feed the ribbon arms (1) in beside the guides (2), position the
take-up knob (3) over the pin, then press the cartridge in firmly
at either end.
F2_11a.JPG
9. Pull the ribbon out a bit at the left end of the cartridge to give
some slack, then slide the ribbon underneath the printhead. Be
careful that the ribbon is not twisted, folded or pulled off the
ribbon arms during this process.
F2_13a.JPG
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10. Make sure the ribbon is threaded through the indentation in each
ribbon guide arm.
F2_13b.JPG
Caution!
Always turn the ribbon knob clockwise (to the right):
turning it counterclockwise (to the left) can cause the
ribbon to jam.
11. Turn the ribbon knob clockwise (in the direction of the molded
arrow) to take up any excess slack in the ribbon.
F2_15a.JPG
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12. Push the display panel back to its original position.
F2_15b.JPG
13. Close the cover.
F2_03_close_cover.JPG
Caution!
If the cover does not close easily, do not force it. The right
end of the ribbon cartridge is not properly seated in the
printer. Open the cover and reseat it. Then reclose the
cover.
14. Turn the printer back on.
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Clean the Housing
You should clean the inside of the printer every six months (or after
about 300 hours of operation).
Note If you are consistently using recycled paper, you need to
clean the housing more often because recycled paper
generates more paper dust.
Caution!
Never use solvents or strong detergents on the cabinet:
they could damage the housing.
1. Turn the printer off and remove any paper that is loaded.
2. Open the platform and use a clean, dry cloth to clean away any
bits of paper and paper dust.
F5-03b.JPG
3. Close the platform.
4. Open the cover.
5. Tilt the display panel forward and remove the ribbon cartridge.
F2_18a.JPG
6. Use a clean, dry cloth to clean any bits of paper or paper dust
from around the platen.
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7. Replace the ribbon cartridge (see page 76 for more information)
and tilt the display panel back into place.
8. Close the cover.
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Control Codes
In Sequence by ASCII Code
ASCII Code
Function
Emulation(s)
BEL
BS
BELL
Diablo
BACKSPACE
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
CAN
CR
CANCEL CODE
Epson LQ / IBM
CARRIAGE RETURN
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
DC1
DC2
RESET PRINT SUPPRESS MODE
Epson LQ / IBM
RESET COMPRESSED CHARACTER Epson LQ
PITCH
DC2
DC3
DC4
SET 10 CPI
IBM
SET PRINT SUPPRESS
Epson LQ
RESET IMMEDIATE DOUBLE WIDTH Epson LQ / IBM
CHARACTERS
DEL
ONE CHARACTER DATA DELETE
IGNORE
Epson LQ
Diablo
DEL
ESC – n
SET/RESET UNDERLINING
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
ESC ! n
ESC ! n
PRINT MODE SELECT
Epson LQ / Diablo
IBM
SELECT INTERNATIONAL
CHARACTER SET
ESC #
RESET 8 BIT MODE
Epson LQ / Diablo
ESC $ n1 n2
EXECUTE ABSOLUTE HORIZONTAL Epson LQ / Diablo
DOT POSITION
ESC % 4 n
ESC % 8 n
ESC % G
ESC % H
ESC % n
ESC % T
ESC &
FINE LINE FEED (n/360 INCH)
SET n/360 INCH LINE SPACING
SET ITALICS CHARACTER
RESET ITALICS CHARACTERS
DLL FONT SELECT
IBM
IBM
IBM
IBM
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ / IBM
Diablo
SELECT EJECTS DIRECTION
END BOLD/SHADOW PRINTING
CHARACTER DEFINITION
ESC & m n1 n2 d0
d1 d2 <DLL data>
Epson LQ
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ASCII Code
Function
Emulation(s)
ESC ( t
ASSIGN CHARACTER TABLE
Epson LQ
ESC * m n1 n2
<graphics data>
ENTER/EXIT BIT IMAGE GRAPHICS Epson LQ / IBM
XL24 AGM / Diablo
ESC / n
SELECT VERTICAL TAB CHANNEL
SET 12 CPI
Epson LQ / Diablo
IBM
ESC :
ESC : NUL n NUL
ESC ? m n
COPIES ROM CG TO RAM CG
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ / Diablo
REASSIGN ALTERNATE GRAPHICS
CODES
ESC @
PRINTER INITIALIZATION
Epson LQ
ESC @ A n
SET LINE SPACING IN 1/120-INCH Diablo
INCREMENTS
ESC @ E n
ESC @ F n
ESC @ H n
SET EMULATION
SET FONT
Diablo
Diablo
Diablo
START/END DOUBLE-HIGH
PRINTING
ESC @ P n
ESC @ T n
ESC @ V n
ESC @ W n
SET PRINT QUALITY (SPEED)
SELECT BIN
Diablo
Diablo
Diablo
Diablo
START/END SUPER/SUBSCRIPT
START/END DOUBLE-WIDE
PRINTING
ESC @ Z n
SET CHARACTER CELL SIZE
Diablo
IBM
ESC [ @ n1 n2 m1
m2 m3 m4
SET/RESET DOUBLE HEIGHT
CHARACTERS
ESC [ \ 4 0 0 0 n1
n2
SET VERTICAL UNITS
IBM
ESC [ g n1 n2 m
data
GRAPHICS RESOLUTION
IBM XL24
Epson LQ
IBM
ESC [ n
SET n/360 INCH FINE LINE
SPACING
ESC [ T
SET CODE PAGE
ESC \ n1 n2
ESC \ n1 n2
EXECUTE RELATIVE DOT POSITION Epson LQ / Diablo
PRINT CONTINUOUSLY FROM ALL
CHARACTERS CHART
IBM
ESC ]
REVERSE LINE FEED
IBM
ESC ] n
ESC ^
FINE LINE FEED (n/360 INCH)
Epson LQ / Diablo
PRINT ONE CHARACTER FROM ALL IBM
CHARACTERS CHART
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ASCII Code
Function
Emulation(s)
ESC _ n
ESC { n
OVERSCORE SET/RESET
IBM
SELECT EMULATION MODE
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
ESC | 01H 01H 00H SELECT EJECT DIRECTION
n
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ / Diablo
ESC | 05H 01H 00H PERFORM n/360-INCH LF
n
ESC | 10H 02H 00H SELECT HEAD GAP
n1 n2
ESC | 12H 02H 00H SELECT PAPER PATH
01H n
ESC } NUL
SOFTWARE I-PRIME
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
ESC +
ESC <
SELECT N/360 m LINE SPACING
Epson LQ
ONE LINE UNIDIRECTIONAL
PRINTING
Epson LQ / Diablo
ESC =
SET BIT 7 CODE TO 0
LOAD DLL CHARACTER
Epson LQ / Diablo
IBM
ESC = n1 n2 ...
<data>
ESC >
ESC 0
SET BIT 7 CODE TO 1
Epson LQ
SET 1/8 INCH FIXED LINE
SPACING
Epson LQ / IBM
ESC 1
SET 7/72 INCH FIXED LINE
SPACING
IBM
ESC 1 n
ESC 2
SELECT 7/72 LINE SPACING
SET 1/6 INCH LINE SPACING
START LINE SPACING
Diablo
Epson LQ / Diablo
IBM
ESC 2
ESC 3 n
SET n/180 INCH LINE SPACING
Epson LQ / IBM
PPR/IBM
XL24/Diablo
ESC 4
ESC 4
ESC 5
ESC 5 n
ESC 6
ESC 6
SET ITALIC CHARACTERS
TOP OF FORM SET
Epson LQ / Diablo
IBM
RESET ITALIC CHARACTERS
Epson LQ / Diablo
SET/RESET AUTOMATIC LINEFEED IBM
SELECT CHARACTER SET II
IBM
DISABLE UPPER ASCII CONTROL
CODE
Epson LQ / Diablo
ESC 7
SELECT CHARACTER SET I
IBM
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ASCII Code
Function
Emulation(s)
ESC 7
ENABLE UPPER ASCII CONTROL
CODES
Epson LQ / Diablo
ESC 9
SET LEFT MARGIN
Diablo
ESC a n
ESC A n
AUTO JUSTIFICATION
SET N/60 INCH LINE SPACING
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ / IBM
PPR/IBM
XL24/Diablo
ESC b n m1 m2 …
mk NUL
SET VERTICAL FORMAT UNIT (VFU) Epson LQ / Diablo
ESC B n1 n2 … nk
NUL
SET VERTICAL TAB STOPS
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
ESC BS
BACKSPACE
Diablo
ESC C
RESET TOP MARGIN
Diablo
ESC C n
FORM LENGTH SET BY LINES
FORM LENGTH SET BY INCHES
RESET PRINTER
Epson LQ / IBM
Epson LQ / IBM
Diablo
ESC C NUL n
ESC CR P
ESC D
REVERSE HALF-LINE FEED
Diablo
ESC d n1 n2
MOVE RIGHT RELATIVE DOT
POSITION
IBM
ESC D n1 n2 … nj nk HORIZONTAL TAB SET
NUL
Epson LQ / IBM
IBM
ESC e
RELATIVE MOVE INLINE
BACKWARD
ESC E
ESC E
SET EMPHASIZED PRINT MODE
Epson LQ / IBM
Diablo
START AUTOMATIC
UNDERSCORING
ESC EM
PERFORM SHEETFEEDER
OPERATION
Diablo
ESC EM n
ESC F
CUT-SHEET FEEDER CONTROL
Epson LQ / IBM
RESET EMPHASIZED PRINT MODE Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
ESC FF
ESC g
SET LINES PER PAGE
Diablo
SET 15 CHARACTER PER INCH
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
ESC G
ESC H
SET ENHANCED/DOUBLE STRIKE
PRINT MODE
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
RESET ENHANCED/DOUBLE
STRIKE PRINT MODE
Epson LQ / IBM
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ASCII Code
Function
Emulation(s)
ESC HT n1
EXECUTE ABSOLUTE HORIZONTAL Diablo
POSITION
ESC I n
ESC I n
ESC j
PRINT MODE SELECT
LEFT MARGIN SET
IBM
Epson LQ / Diablo
IBM
STOP PRINTING
ESC j n
ESC J n
REVERSE LINE FEED
FINE LINE FEED (n/180 INCH)
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ / IBM
PPR/IBM XL24
ESC k n
SELECT TYPESTYLES
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
ESC K n1 n2
<graphics data>
SINGLE DENSITY GRAPHICS
DOUBLE DENSITY GRAPHICS
REVERSE LINE FEED
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
ESC L n1 n2
<graphics data>
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
ESC LF
ESC M
Diablo
SET ELITE CHARACTER PITCH (12 Epson LQ / Diablo
CPI)
ESC n
SET ASPECT RATIO
IBM
ESC N n
SET PERFORATION AUTO SKIP
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
ESC O
ESC O
ESC P
RESET PERFORATION AUTO SKIP
START BOLD PRINTING
Epson LQ / IBM
Diablo
SET PICA CHARACTER PITCH (10
CPI)
Epson LQ / Diablo
ESC p n
ESC P n
ESC q n
SET/RESET PROPORTIONAL
SPACING
Epson LQ / Diablo
IBM
SET/RESET PROPORTIONAL
SPACING
SELECT CHARACTER STYLE
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
ESC Q n
ESC Q n
ESC R
PRINT SUPPRESS
IBM
RIGHT MARGIN SET
Epson LQ
IBM
RESET TABLE SETTINGS TO
POWER-ON DEFAULT VALUES
ESC R
END AUTOMATIC UNDERSCORING Diablo
FOREIGN CHARACTER SET SELECT Epson LQ
ESC R n
ESC RS n
SET LINE SPACING IN 1/48-INCH
INCREMENTS
Diablo
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ASCII Code
Function
Emulation(s)
ESC s n
ESC S n
SET/RESET HALF SPEED PRINTING Epson LQ / Diablo
SET SUBSCRIPT/SUPERSCRIPT
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
ESC SI
SET COMPRESSED CHARACTER
PITCH
Epson LQ / Diablo
ESC SI
SET 20 CPI
IBM
ESC SO
SET IMMEDIATE DOUBLE
CHARACTERS
Epson LQ / Diablo
ESC SP n
ESC T
SET CHARACTER SPACING
RESET SUPER/SUBSCRIPT
SET TOP MARGIN
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ / IBM
Diablo
ESC T
ESC t n
ESC U
SELECT CHARACTER TABLE
HALF-LINE FEED
Epson LQ / Diablo
Diablo
ESC U n
SET/RESET UNIDIRECTIONAL
PRINTING
Epson LQ / IBM
ESC US n
SET/RESET DOUBLE HEIGHT
CHARACTERS
Epson LQ
ESC US n
ESC VT
ESC W
SET CHARACTER PITCH
ABSOLUTE MOVE TO PRINT LINE
START SHADOW PRINTING
SET NLQ MODE
Diablo
Diablo
Diablo
Diablo
ESC w a
ESC w n
SET/RESET DOUBLE HEIGHT
CHARACTERS
Epson LQ
ESC W n
SET DOUBLE WIDTH OR EXPANDED Epson LQ / IBM
CHARACTERS
ESC x n
SELECT CHARACTER FONT
SET LEFT/RIGHT MARGIN
Epson LQ / Diablo
IBM
ESC X n1 n2
ESC Y n1 n2
<graphics data>
QUASI-DOUBLE DENSITY
GRAPHICS
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
ESC Z n1 n2
<graphics data>
SET QUADRUPLE DENSITY
GRAPHICS
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
ESC z n1 n2 n3
EXECUTE ABSOLUTE HORIZONTAL Diablo
POSITION
FF
FORM FEED
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
GS
PRINT CHARACTER WITH CODE
BELOW 20 HEX
Diablo
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ASCII Code
Function
Emulation(s)
HT
HORIZONTAL TAB
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
LF
SI
LINE FEED
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
SET COMPRESSED CHARACTER
PITCH
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
SO
SET IMMEDIATE DOUBLE WIDTH
CHARACTERS
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
SP
VT
SPACE
Diablo
VERTICAL TAB
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
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In Sequence by Function
Function
ASCII Code
Emulation(s)
Absolute move to print line
Assign character table
Auto justification
ESC VT
ESC ( t
ESC a n
BS
Diablo
Epson LQ
Epson LQ / Diablo
Backspace
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Bell
BEL
CAN
CR
Diablo
Cancel code
Epson LQ / IBM
Epson LQ / IBM
Diablo
Carriage return
Carriage return
Character definition
CR
ESC & m n1 n2 d0 d1 d2 Epson LQ
<DLL data>
Copies from CG to ram CG
Cut-sheet feeder control
Disable paper end sensor
Disable paper-out detector
DLL font select
ESC : NUL n NUL
ESC EM n
ESC 8
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ / IBM
Epson/IBM
ESC 8
Diablo
ESC % n
Epson LQ / Diablo
Double density graphics
ESC L n1 n2 <graphics
data>
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Enable paper end sensor
ESC 9
ESC 7
Epson/IBM
Enable upper ASCII control
codes
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
End automatic underscoring
End bold/shadow printing
Enter/exit bit image graphics
ESC R
ESC &
Diablo
Diablo
ESC * m n1 n2
<graphics data>
Epson LQ / IBM XL24
AGM / Diablo
Execute absolute horizontal
dot position
ESC $ n1 n2
ESC HT n1
Epson LQ / Diablo
Execute absolute horizontal
position
Diablo
Execute absolute horizontal
position
ESC z n1 n2 n3
Diablo
Execute relative dot position
Fine line feed (n/180 inch)
ESC \ n1 n2
ESC J n
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ / IBM
PPR/IBM XL24
Fine line feed (n/360 inch)
ESC ] n
Epson LQ / Diablo
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Function
ASCII Code
Emulation(s)
Fine line feed (n/360 inch)
Foreign character set select
Form feed
ESC % 4 n
ESC R n
FF
IBM
Epson LQ
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Form length set by inches
Form length set by lines
Graphics resolution
Half-line feed
ESC C NUL n
ESC C n
Epson LQ / IBM
Epson LQ / IBM
IBM PPR
ESC [ g n1 n2 m data
ESC U
Diablo
Horizontal tab
HT
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Horizontal tab set
Ignore
ESC D n1 n2 … nj nk NUL Epson LQ / IBM
DEL
Diablo
Left margin set
Line feed
ESC I n
LF
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Load dll character
ESC = n1 n2 ... <data> IBM
Move right relative dot
position
ESC d n1 n2
IBM
One character data delete
DEL
Epson LQ
One line unidirectional printing ESC <
Epson LQ / Diablo
IBM / Diablo
Epson LQ
Overscore set/reset
ESC _ n
Perform n/360-inch LF
ESC | 5 1 0 n
ESC EM
Perform sheet feeder
operation
Diablo
Print character with code
below 20
HEX GS
Diablo
IBM
Print continuously from All
Characters Chart
ESC \ n1 n2
Print mode select
Print mode select
ESC ! n
ESC I n
ESC *
Epson LQ / Diablo
IBM
IBM
Print one character from All
Characters Chart
Print suppress
ESC Q n
ESC @
FS @
IBM
Printer initialization
Printer initialization
Epson LQ
Epson LQ
Quasi-double density graphics ESC Y n1 n2 <graphics
data>
Epson LQ / IBM /
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Function
ASCII Code
Emulation(s)
Reassign alternate graphics
codeS
ESC ? m n
Epson LQ / Diablo
Relative mode inline backward ESC e
IBM
Reset 8 bit mode
ESC #
DC2
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ
Reset compressed character
pitch
Reset emphasized print mode ESC F
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Reset enhanced/double strike ESC H
print mode
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Reset immediate double width DC4
characters
Epson LQ / IBM
Reset italic characters
Reset italics characters
Reset perforation auto skip
Reset print suppress mode
Reset printer
ESC 5
Epson LQ / Diablo
IBM
ESC % H
ESC 0
Epson LQ / IBM
Epson LQ / IBM
Diablo
DC1
ESC CR P
ESC T
Reset super/subscript
Epson LQ / IBM
IBM
Reset tab settings to power-on ESC R
default values
Reset top margin
Reverse half-line feed
Reverse line feed
Reverse line feed
Reverse line feed
Right margin set
Score select
ESC C
Diablo
ESC D
Diablo
ESC j n
Epson LQ / Diablo
IBM
ESC ]
ESC LF
Diablo
ESC Q n
ESC L - Ln Hn P1 P2
ESC 1 n
ESC n
Epson LQ
IBM
Select 7/72 line spacing
Select aspect ratio
Select bin
Diablo
IBM
ESC @ T n
ESC 6
Diablo
Select Character Set II
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Select character style
ESC q n
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Select character table
Select character table
ESC t n
FS I n
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ
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Function
ASCII Code
Emulation(s)
Select code page
ESC [ T
IBM
Select eject direction
Select eject direction
Select emulation mode
ESC % T n
ESC | 1 1 1 n
ESC { n
Epson LQ / IBM
Epson LQ
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Select head gap
ESC | 10H 2 0 n1 n2
Epson LQ
IBM
Select international character ESC ! n
set
Select paper path
Select type styles
ESC | 12H 2 0 1 n
Epson LQ
ESC k n
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Select UTL/LQ print quality
Select vertical tab channel
Set 1/6 inch line spacing
ESC x n
ESC / n
ESC 2
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ / IBM
IBM
Set 1/8 inch fixed line spacing ESC Ø
Set 10 cpi
DC2
Set 12 cpi
ESC :
ESC g
IBM
Set 15 character per inch
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Set 20 cpi
ESC SI
ESC 1
IBM
IBM
Set 7/72 inch fixed line
spacing
Set bit 7 code to 0
Set bit 7 code to 1
Set character cell size
Set character pitch
Set character spacing
ESC =
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ
ESC >
ESC @ Z n
ESC US n
ESC SP n
ESC SI
Diablo
Diablo
Epson LQ / Diablo
Set compressed character
pitch
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Set compressed character
pitch
SI
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Set double height character
FS V n
Epson LQ
Set double width or expanded ESC W n
characters
Epson LQ / IBM
Set double width or expanded FS E n
characters
Epson LQ
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Function
ASCII Code
Emulation(s)
Set elite character pitch (12
cpi)
ESC M
Epson LQ / Diablo
Set emphasized print mode
Set emulation
ESC E
Epson LQ / IBM
Diablo
ESC @ E n
ESC G
Set enhanced/double strike
print mode
Epson LQ / IBM
Set font
ESC @ F n
FS F
Diablo
Set forward line spacing
Set hex-density graphics
Epson LQ
FS Z n1 n2
ESC S0
Epson LQ
Set immediate double width
characters
Epson LQ / Diablo
Set immediate double width
characters
SO
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Set italic characters
Set italics character
Set left margin
ESC 4
Epson LQ / Diablo
ESC % G
ESC 9
IBM
Diablo
IBM
Set left/right margin
Set line per page
ESC X n1 n2
ESC FF n
Diablo
Diablo
Set line spacing in 1/120-inch ESC @ A
increments
Set line spacing in 1/48-inch
increments
ESC RS
Diablo
Set n/180 inch line spacing
ESC 3 n
Epson LQ / IBM
PPR/IBM
XL24/Diablo
Set n/360 inch fine line
spacing
ESC [ n
Epson LQ
Set n/360 inch line spacing
Set n/360 inch line spacing
Set n/360 inch line spacing
Set n/60 inch line spacing
ESC % 8 n
FS 3 n
IBM
Epson LQ
Epson
ESC + n
ESC A n
Epson LQ / IBM
PPR/IBM
XL24/Diablo
Set NLQ mode
ESC w a
ESC N n
Diablo
Set perforation auto skip
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Set pica character pitch (10
cpi)
ESC P
Epson LQ / Diablo
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Function
ASCII Code
Emulation(s)
Set print quality (speed)
Set print suppress
ESC @ P n
DC3
Diablo
Epson LQ
Set quadruple density
graphics
ESC Z n1 <graphics
data>
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Set reverse line spacing
Set subscripts/superscript
FS R
Epson LQ
ESC S n
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Set top margin
ESC T
Diablo
Set vertical format unit (VFU) ESC b n m1 m2 … mk
NUL
Epson LQ
Set vertical tab stops
ESC B n1 n2 … nk NUL
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Set vertical units
ESC [ \ 4 0 0 0 n1 n2
IBM
Set/reset automatic line feed ESC 5 n
IBM
Set/reset double height
characters
ESC US n
Epson LQ
Set/reset double height
characters
ESC w n
Epson LQ
IBM
Set/reset double height
characters
ESC [ @ n1 n2 m1 m2
m3 m4
Set/reset half speed printing
ESC s n
Epson LQ / Diablo
Epson LQ / Diablo
IBM
Set/reset proportional spacing ESC p n
Set/reset proportional spacing ESC P n
Set/reset underlining
ESC - n
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
Set/reset unidirectional
printing
ESC U n
Epson LQ / IBM
Single density graphics
Software I-Prime
Space
ESC K n1 n2 <graphics
data>
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
ESC } NUL
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
SP
Diablo
Diablo
Diablo
IBM
Start automatic underscoring ESC E
Start bold printing
Start line spacing
Start shadow printing
ESC O
ESC 2
ESC W
Diablo
Diablo
Start/end double-high printing ESC @ H n
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Function
ASCII Code
Emulation(s)
Start/end double-wide printing ESC @ W n
Diablo
Diablo
IBM
Start/end super/subscripting
Stop printing
ESC @ V n
ESC j
Top of Form set
ESC 4
VT
IBM
Vertical tab
Epson LQ / IBM /
Diablo
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Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Print Method
• Impact dot matrix
Printhead
• 24-pin s, 0.2 mm diameter
• Thermal protection
Emulations
• Epson LQ
• IBM Proprinter
• IBM AGM
• Diablo
Interfaces (Standard)
• Centronics Parallel
• USB
Receive Buffer Size
• Selectable 0 or 128 Kbytes
Throughput
Speed
# of parts
(approximation)
1 to 2
10 inches / second
254 mm / second
7 inches / second
177.8 mm / second
6 inches / second
152.4 mm / second
3 to 6
7 or more
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Print Speed
• Print speed varies according to the paper thickness/number of
copies, font size, and print quality.
High
Speed
Print
High Quality
Print
High Impact
Print
a
Pitch
Thickness
Pica
1 or 2
3 or 4
5 or 6
7 or more
1 or 2
3 or 4
5 or 6
7 or more
1 or 2
3 or 4
5 or 6
7 or more
1 or 2
3 or 4
5 or 6
360
324
288
252
120
108
96
360 (2-pass) 360
324 (2-pass) 324
288 (2-pass) 288
Draft
10 CPI
252(2-pass)
252
Pica
LQ b
120 (2-pass) 240
108 (2-pass) 216
96 (2-pass)
84 (2-pass)
192
168
10 CPI
84
Elite
432
388
345
302
144
129
115
100
540
486
432
378
180
162
144
129
432 (2-pass) 432
388 (2-pass) 388
345 (2-pass) 345
302 (2-pass) 302
144 (2-pass) 288
129 (2-pass) 259
115 (2-pass) 230
100 (2-pass) 201
540 (2-pass) 540
486 (2-pass) 486
432 (2-pass) 432
378 (2-pass) 378
180 (2-pass) 360
162 (2-pass) 324
144 (2-pass) 288
129 (2-pass) 252
Draft
(12 CPI)
Elite
LQ
12 CPI
7 or more
Condensed 1 or 2
3 or 4
5 or 6
7 or more
Draft
15 CPI
Condensed 1 or 2
3 or 4
5 or 6
7 or more
Draft
b
LQ
a.Thickness = number of layers (pages)
b.LQ = Letter Quality
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Characters per Line (CPL)
Setting
Normal
Wide
10 cpi
12 cpi
15 cpi
136 cpl
163 cpl
204 cpl
68 cpl
81 cpl
102 cpl
Graphics Resolution
• 360 x 360 dpi maximum (24 dot, hex density)
Resident Fonts
Print Quality
Available Fonts
Near Letter Quality
Courier, Gothic, Orator, Prestige, Roman, Swiss,
Swiss Bold
Utility
Gothic
Reliability
Parameter
Reliability
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) 10.000 hours at 25% duty cycle
and 35% page density
Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
Printhead life
30 minutes
300 million characters
6 million characters
Ribbon Life (on average, 10 cpi
utility)
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Print Media Specifications
Single Sheets
Note Recycled paper can be printed, but please note the following:
• Recycled paper tends to leave behind more paper dust,
requiring more frequent cleaning of the printer.
• Recycled paper is easily affected by humidity and should
not be used in humid environments.
Width
Minimum
• 2.17 inches (55 mm)
• 3.94 inches (100 mm) Auto Align Mode
Maximum
• 16.54 inches (420 mm)
• 14.33 inches (364 mm) Auto Align Mode
Length
Minimum
• 2.8 inches (70 mm)
Maximum
• 16.54 inches (420 mm)
Weight
• 14 to 56 lb. US Bond (52 to 210 g/m2 )
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Print Media Specifications (cont.)
Individual Multi-Part Forms
Note Recycled paper can be printed, but please note the following:
• Recycled paper tends to leave behind more paper dust,
requiring more frequent cleaning of the printer.
• Recycled paper is easily affected by humidity and should
not be used in humid environments.
Width
Minimum
• 2.17 inches (55 mm)
• 3.94 inches (100 mm) Auto Align Mode
Maximum
• 16.54 inches (420 mm)
• 14.33 inches (364 mm) Auto Align Mode
Length
Minimum
• 2.8 inches (70 mm)
Maximum
• 16.54 inches (420 mm)
Thickness
Normal Mode
• Up to 6 parts (original + 5)
• Up to 0.014-inch (0.36 mm) thick
High Impact Mode
• Up to 8 parts (original + 7)
• Up to 0.019-inch (0.48 mm) thick
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Print Media Specifications (cont.)
Continuous Single-Part Forms
Note Recycled paper can be printed, but please note the following:
• Recycled paper tends to leave behind more paper dust,
requiring more frequent cleaning of the printer.
• Recycled paper is easily affected by humidity and should
not be used in humid environments.
Width
• Minimum: 4 inches (101.6 mm)
• Maximum: 16 inches (406.4 mm)
Weight
• 14 to 34 lb. US Bond (52 to 128 g/m2 )
Continuous Multi-Part Forms
Width
• Minimum: 4 inches (102 mm)
• Maximum: 16 inches (406 mm)
Thickness
Normal Mode
• Up to 6 parts (original + 5)
• Up to 0.014-inch (0.36 mm) thick
High Impact Mode
• Up to 8 parts (original + 7)
• Up to 0.019-inch (0.48 mm) thick
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Print Media Specifications (cont.)
Envelopes
• Recycled paper tends to leave behind more paper dust,
requiring more frequent cleaning of the printer.
• Recycled paper is easily affected by humidity and should
not be used in humid environments.
Note Printing envelopes requires use of the sheet guide (1) instead
of the Auto Align mode. See page 54 for information on
disabling Auto Align.
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C6: 6-3/8 x 4-1/2 inches (162 x 114 mm)
DL: 4 -5/16 x 8-11/16 inches (220 x 110 mm)
COM-10: 9-1/2 x 4 -1/8 inches (241 x 104.8 mm)
Printer Dimensions
Width: 24.8 inches (630 mm)
Depth: 23.98 inches (609 mm)
Height: 10.35 inches (263 mm)
Printer Weight
Printer main body only, 44.1 lb. (20 kg)
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Environmental Requirements
Parameter
Range
Temperature
Operating
41 to 104°F
5 to 40°C
Printing
Storage
59 to 86°F
15 to 30°C
-4 to 140°F
-20 to +60°C
Humidity
Operating
Printing
30 to 85% RH
40 to 70% RH
5 to 95% RH
Storage
Electrical Requirements
• 120 volts ac (+6.0%), 50/60 Hz (±2%)
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