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DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer User Guide Order Number: EK-LJ12E-UG-001 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts
First Printing, August 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.
International Standards Conformity This equipment conforms to the specifications of the EEC Directive 87/308 on the prevention and elimination of radio-frequency disturbances. Si dichiara che questa apparecchiatura è conforme alle disposizioni della direttiva CEE/87/308 per la prevenzione ed eliminazione dei radiodisturbi (D.M. 13 aprile 1989). Ce matériel est conforme aux normes CEE/87/308 sur la prévention et l'élimination des perturbations radio-électriques.
Normenkonformität und Zulassungen Dieses Gerät entspricht den BMPT-Verfügungen 243/1991 und 46/1992 sowie DIN VDE 0878 Teil 3/11.89, zur Vermeidung von Funkstörungen. Zusatz für periphere Geräte (z.B. Monitore, Drucker) Dieses Gerät trägt als Hinweis, daß es den Funk-Entstöranforderungen der BMPT- Verfügung Nr. 243/1991 entspricht, das VDE-Funkschutzzeichen. Der Zusatz "Vfg.
Limited Warranty Digital Equipment Corporation warrants to the purchaser that this product is free from defects in workmanship and materials and will perform substantially in accordance with the documentation accompanying the product for a period of two years from the date of purchase of this product. Digital's warranty does not apply to conditions resulting from improper use, external causes, or modifications to this product.
Table of Contents Preface..................................................................................vii Features ............................................................................................ viii The Documentation Set........................................................................ ix The Setting Up Your Printer Booklet................................................................... ix The User Guide............................................................................
Table of Contents 2. Getting Started ............................................................... 2-1 Inserting the Paper Input Tray ........................................................... 2-1 Mounting the Paper Output Tray ....................................................... 2-3 Loading Paper into the Printer ........................................................... 2-4 Connecting to the Computer...............................................................
Table of Contents 4. Maintenance .................................................................. 4-1 Basic Maintenance Operations........................................................... 4-1 Changing the Print Head.................................................................... 4-2 Cleaning the Print Head ..................................................................... 4-6 Replacing the Monochrome Ink Cartridge .......................................... 4-7 Priming the Monochrome Print Head .
Table of Contents A. Accessories and Options............................................. A-1 Accessories ...................................................................................... A-1 Monochrome Print Head and Ink Cartridge........................................................A-1 Color Print Head ...............................................................................................A-2 Transparencies ....................................................................................
Table of Contents C. Printer Controlling ......................................................... C-1 The Communication Protocol............................................................ C-1 Printing Methods within DOS Environment....................................... C-3 Printing a Text Screen.......................................................................................C-3 Printing Text Files ............................................................................................
Table of Contents E. Command Codes .......................................................... E-1 Introduction.......................................................................................E-1 Use of Control Codes.........................................................................E-2 Command Codes Reference Tables ....................................................E-3 Basic Operations ...............................................................................................
Preface This chapter introduces the features of the DECcolorwriter 120ic printer and explains the purpose and the structure of the documentation set. Congratulations on your purchase of the DECcolorwriter 120ic. This nonimpact printer is designed and constructed to guarantee excellent reliability. It will give you consistent print quality of both text and high resolution graphics. It also offers high speed printing associated with the advantage of compact size and quiet operation.
Preface Features A number of benefits are provided by the DECcolorwriter 120ic, including the following: High quality color printing Your printer allows you excellent color printing, using "drop on demand" thermal ink jet technology. It produces a laser-like print density of up to 300 x 300 dots per inch (dpi). For monochrome printing, note that the black ink is water-resistant.
Preface Compatibility This printer can be connected to personal computers with a standard parallel or optional serial interface. Compatible with MS-Windows and many other software applications commonly used with this class of printer, it can be used in most working environments. The resident firmware emulates the HP DeskJet 500C printer (extended PCL-III commands).
Preface The Structure of the Manual The manual is structured for consecutive and reference reading. We recommend you read and follow all the instructions carefully. Always refer to the manual whenever you encounter a problem. The objectives of the chapters are as follows: Chapter 1 - Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic This chapter helps you check you have received everything you need, locate the most suitable environment for the printer, and identify the various parts and controls on the printer.
Preface A series of appendices describe the accessories and options available, the resident and optional fonts, DOS printer controlling, the characters tables, the command codes for the resident emulation and the technical characteristics. The manual also contains a glossary of terms and an alphabetical index. NOTE: In the sections regarding the logical connection to the computer, and the installation and use of software, this manual can provide only a general outline with some basic hints.
Preface Conventions The text contains three different types of annotation which should always be read. NOTE: This NOTE gives you, or indicates where you can find, additional information. CAUTION: This CAUTION should catch your attention, advising you of a particular situation / problem which may occur / be avoided as a result of a certain sequence of operations. It may also contain a reminder to execute a particular operation.
1 Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer This chapter helps you check you have received everything you need, choose the most suitable environment for the printer, and identify the various parts and controls. Unpacking the Printer • Lay down the carton flat, with the opening to one side. • Take the storage box, the plastic box and the printer out of the carton. Remove all packing and securing tapes from the printer and its accessories. You may also remove the label on the top cover.
Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer Carton Contents 6 7 8 5 4 9 1 2 3 Carton contents 1. Printer 2. Print head storage box Plastic box 3. Monochrome print head 4. Color print head 5. Setting Up Your Printer booklet 6. DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer User Guide 7. Paper output tray 8. Paper input tray 9. DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer Drivers diskette CAUTION: If anything is missing or damaged, call your dealer immediately.
Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer Printer Location Place the printer on an ample, flat, stable surface near to your computer. Make sure there is a convenient, independent power outlet to which you can connect the printer. Do NOT leave the printer exposed to direct sunlight or heat sources, or in dusty or dirty environments. Printer location Make sure that there is enough space around the printer for all its parts to be accessed comfortably.
Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer Printer Parts 3 2 4 1 5 6 7 10 11 12 9 13 8 18 17 19 16 20 15 21 14 22 Front / rear / inside views 1-4
Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer The figures on the previous page show a front, rear and internal front view of the printer. The following parts are indicated : 1. Paper input tray 2. Paper output tray 3. Slot for optional emulation / font card (covered) 4. Top cover 5. Operator panel 6. Paper insertion guide (for manual paper feed) 7. Paper loading (securing and centering) levers 8. Electrical data plate (on underside of printer) 9. Parallel interface cable socket 10.
Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer Monochrome Print Head The monochrome (black ink) print head consists of an outer casing (1), with the nozzles and electrical contacts, and a replaceable ink cartridge (2) which fits inside the outer casing and is held in place by the ring (3).
Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer Color Print Head The color print head is larger than the monochrome print head and includes an ink cartridge with three ink reservoirs for colored inks. Unlike the monochrome print head, the color print head and ink cartridge are a single unit and cannot be replaced separately.
Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer Print Head Selection Lever The print head selection lever is located on the manual paper insertion guide, under the top cover. COLOR BLACK Print head selection lever This lever must be positioned on the BLACK position, towards the front of the printer (according to the indications engraved near the lever) when a monochrome (black ink) print head is used.
Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer Paper Loading Levers On the lower front of the printer there are two levers which control the centering and the securing of the paper in the paper tray. On the inside of the top cover, the template illustrates the functions of these levers for the paper loading operation. A B A: Paper securing lever - B: Paper centering lever Paper Securing Lever (Upper Lever A) To release the paper: • Lower and move to the left.
Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer Selector Switches Selector switches are used on this printer to select functional features, such as resident font used, character style, paper size... To access the selector switches: • Lift up the top printer cover (1). • Open the selector switches cover (2). A label identifies the different selector switches. 1 1 2 2 Opening the selector switches cover The different selector switches settings are displayed on the label located inside the top cover.
Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer Operator Panel The operator panel, on the right hand side of the printer, has three buttons and two indicators (LED: Light-Emitting Diodes). On-Line Install Cartridge Form Feed On Operator panel Indicators On Line - Lit Indicates that the printer is in the ON LINE operating state (under operator and computer system control). - Flashing slowly Indicates that there is no paper in the printer or that the paper is loaded incorrectly (warning operating state).
Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer On - Lit Indicates that the printer is switched on, and remains lit until the printer is switched off. On-Line + On - Flashing alternately Indicates an end of ink condition or that no print head is installed. - Flashing sequence On-Line twice followed by On once Indicates incompatibility between the type of print head inserted and the print head selection lever position.
Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer Buttons The button functions depend on the printer operating states. When it is switched on, the printer will be in one of the following conditions: Operating States - ON LINE On-Line indicator lit The printer is ready to receive data. - OFF LINE On-Line indicator off State imposed by the operator, who has pressed the On-Line button. Any printing operation is suspended. Return the printer to the ON LINE operating state by pressing the On-Line button.
Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer - WARNING On-Line and On indicators flashing with the sequence On-Line twice followed by On once State caused by incompatibility between the type of print head inserted and the position of the print head selection lever. Load the correct type of print head and / or position the print head selection lever correctly, and then return the printer to the ON LINE operating state by pressing the Install Cartridge button.
Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer Functional States One of the following states will be present in the ON LINE or OFF LINE operating states. - FREE No data to be printed. - BUSY From the reception of data until the completion of its printing. - IDLE Data to be printed, but awaiting a Form Feed command (from console or line). Buttons Functions - On-Line Toggles the printer ON LINE / OFF LINE operating states. Affects the On-Line indicator status.
Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer - Form Feed Printer ON LINE and BUSY, paper already inserted Executes the "FLUSH" function which consists of the immediate printing of any pending data, and the expulsion of the printed page. - Form Feed Printer OFF LINE and paper already inserted Expels the paper present in the printer.
2 Getting Started This chapter describes how to insert the paper input tray, mount the paper output tray, load paper into the printer, connect the printer to your computer and to the power outlet, insert the print head in the printer, run the printer self test, install the Windows drivers from the diskette supplied with the printer and run the Windows print test from Write.
Getting Started Paper input tray • Align the mounting feet of the paper input tray with the support slots on the printer and push the paper tray into the base of the printer (1). • Fit the power cable in the notch on the right side of the tray (2). 2 1 Inserting the paper input tray CAUTION: Push the external part of the paper tray in as far as it will go, against the printer casing.
Getting Started Mounting the Paper Output Tray Printed pages are expelled from the printer into an output tray which is fitted to the upper rear of the printer. This clear plastic tray is supplied as a separate piece with the printer. The paper output tray can contain up to 30 x 21 lb (80 g/m2) sheets. Its central part must be extended in order to support the printed pages correctly. Paper output tray • Insert the paper output tray feet into the corresponding slots in the rear casing of the printer.
Getting Started • Pull out the extendible support of the paper output tray to ensure the ejected sheets of paper are properly supported by the printer. Pulling out the extendible support Loading Paper into the Printer On the lower front of the printer there are two levers which control the centering and the securing of the paper in the paper tray.
Getting Started NOTE: For information on the types of paper you can use, the printing side, manual insertion and the page layout, see the section entitled "Media Characteristics" in Chapter 3. To load the paper: • Move the lower lever B to the right (2 on the top cover template), to release the lateral guides which keep the paper centred. • Lower and move to the left the upper lever A (1).
Getting Started • Fan the paper thoroughly to reduce static build-up, and ensure the edges of the paper are neatly stacked, so that the individual sheets feed smoothly through the printer. Fanning the paper • Load the paper in the tray, pushing it in carefully until it stops against the bottom of the printer.
Getting Started • Position the rear guide against the rear edge of the paper. Closing the input tray CAUTION: Do NOT force into the tray more paper than that permitted by the physical limit of the printer casing (tray capacity approximately 70 x 21 lb sheets of paper). Printing on both sides of the paper may increase the risk of misfeeds or paper jams. • Once you have inserted the paper, gently move the lower lever B to the left to close the lateral guides and centre the paper (4).
Getting Started Checking the Selector Switches Selector switches are used on this printer to select functional features, such as resident font used, character style, paper size... CAUTION: Check that the Paper Size selector switch #3 is ON and that all the other selector switches are OFF. This is the default setting for Letter size paper. To check the selector switches settings: • Lift up the top printer cover (1). • Open the selector switches cover (2).
Getting Started Connecting to the Computer Your printer is connected to a computer by means of an interface cable. CAUTION: The parallel interface cable is not included in the printer package. Your dealer can supply you with the necessary interface cable. This printer uses a parallel, Centronics-like interface with a 36-pin female connector. Connecting the Parallel Interface Cable • Switch off first your printer.
Getting Started Connecting to the Power Outlet CAUTION: BEFORE connecting the printer to the power outlet and / or switching it on, read all the following points carefully. WARNING: The manufacturer declines all responsibility for accidents to persons or damage to the printer arising from the non-observance of the following procedure. CAUTION: Make sure the power outlet supplies the voltage indicated on the electrical data plate on the base of the printer.
Getting Started Switching On the Printer After checking ALL the previous points, and ONLY if no further intervention is required, plug into the power outlet socket and switch on the printer (the On indicator lights). Switching on the printer Whenever the printer is switched on: - It undergoes a series of internal checks. - It any faults are found, the On-Line indicator on the operator panel will flash rapidly. Should this happen, switch the printer off and then on again.
Getting Started Installing the Print Head The monochrome print head has an "ink detection" sensor which guarantees optimum printing quality by allowing the timely replacement of the print head or ink cartridge. The following procedure applies to both print heads (monochrome and color). To install a print head: • Switch on the printer. CAUTION: Before installing a print head, check that the print head selection lever matches the print head type you intend to insert. • Lift up the top printer cover.
Getting Started If the lever position does not match the print head type, the print head will not return to its rest position and the On-Line and On indicators will flash in sequence (On-Line twice followed by On once). • Open the sealed print head container. • Remove the print head from its container, holding it by the casing, at the opposite side from the protective tape. CAUTION: Do not touch the electrical contacts or sit the print head on them.
Getting Started • With the electrical contacts facing towards the front of the printer, insert the print head in its carriage by: 1. Pushing it down into the carriage 2. Pulling it towards the front of the printer until it clicks 1 2 Inserting and blocking the print head If the print head is correctly installed and matches the selection lever position, the indicators stop flashing. • Close the top cover and press the Install Cartridge button on the operator panel.
Getting Started NOTE: To remove the print head, see the "Changing the Print Head" section in the Chapter 4 "Maintenance". Running the Printer Self Test Before running the printer test, please check the following: - Printer is switched off Paper is loaded in the tray Paper securing lever (A) is in the Lock position (upper position) Print head is properly installed To start the printer self test: • Hold down the Install Cartridge button on the operator panel, while you switch on the printer.
Getting Started Once the test is completed and the last sheet of paper expelled, the printer will go automatically into ON LINE condition. Check the print quality of the test, making sure that all the characters are clearly defined and complete. NOTE: If any problem occurs, see Chapter 5 "Troubleshooting" of this manual for corrective actions.
Getting Started Then follows a list of the current feature settings (Set-Up), with a graphic representation of the selector switches positions (small black rectangles: OFF position, large black rectangles: ON position). The currently selected character set table appears at the bottom of the test.
Getting Started Example of monochrome print test: Page 1 2-18
Getting Started Example of monochrome print test: Page 2 2-19
Getting Started Example of monochrome print test: Page 3 2-20
Getting Started Example of monochrome print test: Page 4 2-21
Getting Started 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 (yellow) (magenta) (cyan) (yellow) (magenta) (cyan) (yellow) (magenta) (cyan) 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Example of color print test 2-22
Getting Started Installing the Windows Printer Drivers Before you can print from a Windows 3.1x application, you must first install the two Windows printer control programs (printer drivers) that are provided on the Printer Drivers diskette. NOTE: For more information about using Windows 3.1x, consult the Microsoft Windows User's Guide. The Digital DECwriter 110i Printer Driver is designed to print text and grayscale graphics.
Getting Started 2. In the Control Panel window, double click on the Printers icon. 3. If the Installed Printers box is empty, go to the step 5 of these instructions. 4. If the Installed Printers box already contains one or more printer names, click on the Add>> button. 5. Check that the item Install Unlisted or Updated Printer in the List of Printers box is highlighted and then click once on the Install... button.
Getting Started 6. Check that the Install Driver dialogue box indicates the PC drive in which you have inserted your Driver diskette. If it does not, change the drive letter to the correct one. 7. In the Add Unlisted or Updated Printer window, select the Digital DECwriter 110i driver. The Digital DECwriter 110i driver then appears in the Installed Printers box. 8. Repeat steps 5 to 7 to install the Digital DECcolorwriter 120ic driver.
Getting Started 9. Check that the driver you intend to use is listed as connected to LPT1 port (or the port to which your printer is actually connected). If it is not, click on the Connect... button and choose LPT1 (or the port to which your printer is actually connected) in the Ports list. 10. In the Printers window, select the driver you intend to use. Click on the Set As Default Printer in the Printers window and close the window to complete the installation.
Getting Started Running the Windows Print Test Before printing from a Windows 3.1 application, you can check your drivers are properly installed by printing the test files that are provided on the Driver diskette. To run the Windows print test: • Insert the Driver diskette in your diskette drive. • Run the Write program, (refer to your Windows manual for instructions on running Write). • From the File menu, choose Open.
Getting Started • From the File menu, choose Print Setup...: - To run the print test with the monochrome print head, select the Digital DECwriter 110i driver in the Specific Printer list. - To run the print test with the color print head, select the Digital DECcolorwriter 120ic driver in the Specific Printer list. • Check that the Letter paper size is selected in the Paper box. • Click on OK button. • Select Print... from the File menu. • Check the quality of the print out.
3 Operating the Printer This chapter indicates the types and characteristics of the paper you can use, how to insert documents and envelopes manually and how to print colour and monochrome using the Windows printer drivers. Media Printing Side The printing side depends on the type of insertion. Knowing the printing side is very useful for printing on envelopes or preprinted paper, such as letterhead and overhead transparencies.
Operating the Printer Manual Insertion Printing Side When using the manual insertion (especially for the envelopes), you have to load the pages with the side you want to print on face up. If you are using letterhead, insert the top of the paper first. Media Characteristics The standard paper handling devices allow the use of a wide range of media types and sizes. The printer drivers are specially designed to optimize printing using such different media.
Operating the Printer Transparencies The DECcolorwriter 120ic can be used to print color transparencies for use with an overhead projector. NOTE: Only Digital Equipment Corporation's LJ50X series transparency film gives satisfactory results. The film is specially formulated to absorb the ink. See Appendix A "Accessories and Options" for ordering information. You can store or project transparencies 5 minutes after printing, but avoid touching the images.
Operating the Printer Dimensions The following table contains the dimensions of the types of pages and envelopes which you can use in your printer: Single Sheets Envelopes US Letter COM-10 8.5 in x 11 in 215.9 mm x 279.4 mm US Legal 8.5 in x 14 in 9.5 in x 4.125 in DL 215.9 mm x 355.6 mm US Exec 7.25 in x 10.5 in 184.2 mm x 266.7 mm A4 241.3 mm x 104.7 mm 220 mm x 110 mm 8.66 in x 4.33 in C5 229 mm x 165 mm 9.02 in x 6.5 in 210 mm x 297 mm 8.26 in x 11.7 in A5 210 mm x 148.
Operating the Printer Print Area The following figure and table give the measurements for the print area on the standard page sizes handled by the printer (all measurements are indicated in millimetres and inches). The printer can print a maximum of 60 lines on a Letter page with 6 lpi linespacing with default settings. NOTE: This value can be increased to 66 lines with specific selector switches settings (D and E selector switches ON, see Appendix C).
Operating the Printer Dimensions/ Page Format M W L R T B Letter/Legal 215.9 mm 203.2 mm 6.4 mm 6.4 mm 1 mm 12.7 mm 8.5 in 8 in 0.25 in 0.25 in 0.04 in 0.5 in 184 mm 184 mm --- --- 1 mm 12.7 mm 7.25 in 7.25 in 0.04 in 0.5 in US Executive A4 A5 210 mm 203.2 mm 3.4 mm 3.4 mm 1 mm 12.7 mm 8.26 in 8 in 0.134 in 0.134 in 0.04 in 0.5 in 210 mm 203.2 mm 3.4 mm 3.4 mm 1 mm 12.7 mm 8.26 in, 8 in 0.134 in 0.134 in 0.04 in 0.
Operating the Printer Inserting a Document Manually To insert a document manually: • With the printer switched on, position a sheet of paper on the paper guide, aligning it with the corresponding guide at the left edge of the insertion slot. Envelopes should be aligned with the guide on the right of the insertion slot. They should be placed with their short side against the guide and with the printing side face up and the sealing flap face under.
Operating the Printer • Press the Form Feed button; the paper will be fed in to the first print position. • Send the text to be printed. Normally, after printing, the paper is expelled through the rear of the printer into the paper output tray. However, if the paper is not ejected, press the Form Feed button.
Operating the Printer NOTE: You cannot print the printer's resident landscape fonts (Courier and Letter Gothic) in Windows landscape environment. To print in landscape, you must use the Windows screen fonts (TrueType, bitmap) or programmes such as FaceLift® (Bitstream). Printer Drivers Setup To apply the Drivers setup to the Windows applications you intend to use, change the parameters from the Control Panel.
Operating the Printer • Click on the Setup... button.
Operating the Printer Common Setup Parameters The following parameter settings apply to both Digital DECwriter 110i and DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer Drivers. Resolution - 300 dots per inch - 150 dots per inch - 75 dots per inch This allows you to select the graphic density for images printing. Select the higher resolution to obtain fine printing. By selecting the lower resolution, you will increase the printing speed.
Operating the Printer Paper Source - Auto Sheet Feeder Select this option to print on the paper loaded in the ASF - Automatic Sheet Feeder input tray. This is the default setting. - Envelope Manual Feed Select this option to print on manually inserted envelopes. - Manual Feed Select this option to print on manually inserted sheets. Orientation - Portrait - Landscape This option allows you to change the printing orientation.
Operating the Printer Specific Digital DECwriter 110i Setup Parameters The following parameter settings apply only to the Digital DECwriter 110i Printer Driver. Memory - None - 256 KB You have to select the 256 KB option if you have inserted the optional memory card in your printer (see the Appendix A "Accessories and Options" for more information about how to install it). Additional memory is necessary to load soft fonts in your printer.
Operating the Printer HP Font Installer Window The HP Font Installer is a tool for installing fonts temporarily or permanently in your printer. You access this tool by clicking on the Fonts... button. NOTE: For more information about the HP Font Installer, consult on-line help by clicking on the Help... button.
Operating the Printer Common Setup Options The following options settings apply to both the Digital DECwriter 110i and DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer Drivers. • To access the Options window, click on the Options... button.
Operating the Printer Dithering This option defines the way that the colors are mixed for color printing or the tonal range of the grayscale for monochrome printing. - None Only prints in seven colors with a color print head and black and white with a monochrome print head. - Coarse Default value for 300 dpi resolution. Produces dark and thick printing - Fine Recommended for producing smoother images. Intensity Control This option increases or decreases the darkness of graphics.
Operating the Printer Paper Quality - Plain Paper - Transparency It is important to select the type of paper being used, as the ink will behave differently according to the surface. Specific Digital DECwriter 110i Setup Options The following options settings apply only to the Digital DECwriter 110i Printer Driver. Dithering - Line Art For black printing only, when well defined borders between black and white and gray shades are required. Not recommended for scanned images.
Operating the Printer Specific Digital DECcolorwriter 120ic Setup Options The following options settings apply only to the DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer Driver. Color Select this option and insert a color print head to obtain color printing. NOTE: By deselecting this option, you can obtain monochrome printing by using a monochrome print head. See the section "Monochrome Printing with the DECcolorwriter 120ic Driver" in this chapter.
Operating the Printer Paper Quality - Coated Paper This type of paper will allow you to obtain good results for color printing, as the paper will not absorb the ink in the same way as plain paper. You can use all print qualities with this type of paper, except Draft. Nevertheless, Economy mode may provide better results on some coated papers than Standard mode.
Operating the Printer • Click on the Options... Button. • Click on the Color box to deselect the color printing (no cross indicates that color is deselected). • Install the monochrome print head in the printer. You are now ready for monochrome printing. Assistance If you have any problems or require assistance, contact your dealer. Keep the Drivers diskette with your printer documentation, for re-use, if necessary.
4 Maintenance This chapter describes basic maintenance operations you will be required to perform during the printer's working life. It is important that you are familiar with the different parts of your printer. Refer to "Introducing DECcolorwriter 120ic Printer" before you attempt the operations described in this chapter. Basic Maintenance Operations This printer is designed to require only minimum maintenance. However, everyday use will give rise to a number of simple printer-care operations.
Maintenance Changing the Print Head We recommend you to ALWAYS use your original supplier for print heads and ink cartridges. The print head is removed either to replace it or to ensure correct insertion, in the case of faulty printing. The following section applies to both monochrome and color print heads.
Maintenance • Push the entire print head towards the rear of the printer (1) and pull it upwards (2), holding it by its finger-and-thumb grip. 1 2 Removing the print head To insert a new print head: • Open the sealed print head container. • Remove the new print head from its container, holding it by the casing, at the opposite end from the protective tape. CAUTION: Do not touch the electrical contacts or sit the print head on them.
Maintenance • Still holding the print head casing, remove the transparent protective tape, pulling its tab end in the direction indicated by the arrow. CAUTION: Do not touch the printing nozzles or sit the print head on them. Removing the protective tape • Holding the print head by its finger-and-thumb grip and with the electrical contacts facing towards the front of the printer, insert the print head in its carriage by: 1. Pushing it down into the carriage 2.
Maintenance • Close the top cover and press the Install Cartridge button on the operator panel. The print head carriage moves to the print head storage position, at the right of the carriage shaft.
Maintenance Cleaning the Print Head If you encounter printing quality problems, run the self print tests which are described in Chapter 2. This test will demonstrate whether the print head nozzles are operating properly or not. If you find that there are problems, perform the following steps. The following section applies to both monochrome and color print heads. To clean the print head: • Remove the print head from the printer.
Maintenance Replacing the Monochrome Ink Cartridge When the ink detection feature signals an "end of ink" situation (the On-Line and On indicators flashing alternately, a print head being installed), you must either replace the monochrome ink cartridge, or change the entire print head. The use of Digital replacement ink cartridges provides you with the most cost effective printing solution available.
Maintenance • Remove the transparent protective tape from the new ink cartridge, pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow. CAUTION: Do NOT touch the ink pad area on the cartridge. Removing the protective tape from the ink cartridge • Insert the new cartridge in the print head casing immediately, pushing gently until it clicks into place. Inserting the ink cartridge • Close the top cover of the printer. • Press the Install Cartridge button.
Maintenance The print head carriage moves to its rest position. If the new ink cartridge is not inserted correctly, the On-Line and On indicators will flash alternately. You must repeat the replacement operation completely. CAUTION: Always keep the ink cartridges sealed until they are to be used. Do NOT attempt to re-ink the cartridge, as this damages the print head and the printer. NOTE: If the quality of printing is not optimum, try priming the print head (see the following).
Maintenance • Pressing down the ink slide (labeled ) (1), move it slowly from right to left along the full length of its shaft (2). Release the slide and return it to the right edge (3). 1 2 3 Priming the print head • Repeat the operation until ink appears in the tube below the slide. • Press Install Cartridge to move the print head carriage to the head loading position, and repeat the above operation to empty the tube.
Maintenance Transporting the Printer Although your DECcolorwriter 120ic printer is small, it is not a portable printer and you need to take care when transporting it. To prepare your printer before transporting it: • Remove the print head and store it into the storage box to prevent it from drying out. • Detach the interface cable and unplug the power cable. • Remove paper from the paper input and output trays. • Tape the paper insertion guide to the lower front of the printer.
Maintenance Storing the Print Heads The print head storage box is provided to store safely the print head not in use. This box has 2 slots, one for the monochrome print head and the other for the color print head. When removing a print head from its sealed container or from the printer, you should store it immediately in the storage box to ensure it is properly protected and will not dry out.
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5 Troubleshooting Information about troubleshooting in this chapter provides solutions to most of the common problems. However, if the printer does not operate correctly after following the recommendations, contact your local Digital Services Center or retailer where you bought your printer, see the list below.
Troubleshooting Returning the Printer for Maintenance If you are asked to return the printer for repair, please follow the instructions below to ensure you receive the best and most efficient service possible. To prepare returning the printer: • Prepare the printer for transport, see Chapter 4. • Include your name, address and your telephone number. • Enclose the following details: - The complete configuration details when problems occurred, including cable type, interface type, application software used.
Troubleshooting Country Phone Number Crete 237576 Thessaloniki 423760 Hungary 01-1810966 Eire 01-381216 Israel 09-593300 Italy 1-678-20062 Japan 0120-113035 * Korea 2-7991333 Netherlands 030-832888 New Zealand 080 080 1272 * Norway 2-2768600 Portugal 01-3889100 Singapore 3366129 Spain Barcelona 03-4012222 Madrid 01-583-4257 Sweden 08-988835 Switzerland 155-5544 * Taiwan 080 211 393 * Thailand 66-254-8191 UK.
Troubleshooting Indicators Warnings On-Line and On indicators flashing alternately State caused by end of ink condition. Load a new print head, and then return the printer to the ON LINE operating state by pressing the Install Cartridge button. On-Line and On indicators flashing with the sequence On-Line twice followed by On once State caused by incompatibility between the type of print head inserted and the position of the print head selection lever.
Troubleshooting Solving Problems Contents Installation Problems ...................................................................... 5-6 Missing or Damaged Parts.................................................................. 5-6 Printer Does Not Switch On ............................................................... 5-6 No Initial Mechanical Reset ............................................................... 5-6 Print Test Did Not Run................................................................
Troubleshooting Installation Problems Missing or Damaged Parts • Contact your dealer immediately. Printer Does Not Switch On No power supply (no indicators are on). • Check that the printer is switched on. • Check that the power cable is inserted correctly in the printer and in the power outlet. • Check that power is supplied through your power outlet. No Initial Mechanical Reset At power-on, the print head carriage does not move. • Check that the carriage path is not obstructed.
Troubleshooting Print Test Did Not Run • Switch off the printer, then switch it on again, remembering to hold down the On-Line button until the print test starts. • If the carriage does not move, check that its path is not obstructed. • If the On-Line indicator flashes slowly and there is no paper in the printer; load paper in the paper input tray and press the Form Feed button.
Troubleshooting Paper Problems NOTE: Always use paper in perfect condition and within the specifications defined (see Chapter 3). No Paper If, on a print command or during a print operation, there is no paper to load in the printer, the On-Line indicator flashes slowly. • To clear this condition, load more paper in the paper tray or, if the manual paper feed feature is selected, feed paper manually and press Form Feed. Refer to Chapter 3 for details about manual paper feeding.
Troubleshooting Single Sheets / Envelopes Not Loaded (or Loaded Incorrectly) The paper / envelope has been inserted incorrectly (not aligned with the correct margin indicator - left for single sheets, right for envelopes). • If your application program does not send a paper feed command, position a sheet of paper manually and press Form Feed. • Remove all the paper from the paper tray, fan it thoroughly, and then reload it, aligning it correctly in the tray.
Troubleshooting • Release the paper in the paper tray, using the levers on the lower front of the printer. • Remove the paper insertion guide (which also serves as the paper tray cover). Removing the paper insertion guide • Remove the jammed paper, drawing it out carefully from the rear, with taking care not to damage the feed mechanism. • Replace the paper insertion guide. • Return the print head selection lever to its original position.
Troubleshooting CAUTION: The most common cause of paper jamming inside the paper tray is the addition of paper to the tray when it is not empty and / or the incorrect loading of paper. When adding paper to the paper tray or after removing jammed paper, ALWAYS remove any paper already in the tray, fan it, and reload it all as a single pack. Printing Problems Printer Does Not Print / Receive Data • Check that the printer is switched on (On indicator lit).
Troubleshooting If the On and On-Line indicators flash alternately: • Check that the print head is inserted correctly and matches the print head selection lever position. • The print head / ink cartridge may need replacing; follow the instructions given in the section entitled Changing the Print Head / Replacing the Monochrome Ink Cartridge in the Chapter 4, to insert / replace the print head / ink cartridge.
Troubleshooting Printing with Missing Dots • Prime the print head to clear the ink nozzles, or replace the print head. • Clean the electrical contacts on the print head and those in its chamber (see Chapter 4). Poor Print Quality • Prime the print head to clear the ink nozzles. • Turn over the paper pack in the paper tray, so as to print on the other side of the paper. • Make sure you are using good quality paper.
A Accessories and Options This appendix lists the accessories and optional items that are available on request as well as their order numbers. It also describes how to insert a memory card in the printer.
Accessories and Options Color Print Head The color print head, consisting of a single unit, including the printing unit and the ink cartridge (not replaceable), is available packaged as follows: • Set of 1 color print head (200 pages life) LJ50X-AK Transparencies Digital transparencies are available in two sheet sizes: • Letter size (50 sheets box) LJ50X-AE • A4 size (50 sheets box) LJ50X-AF Options PCMCIA Emulation Card • IBM Proprinter X24 / EPSON LQ 850 multi-emulation LJ11X-IE PCMCIA Font Cards
Accessories and Options PCMCIA RAM Card Other standard PCMCIA Type 1 cards up to 4 Mbytes, available on the market, can be used.
Accessories and Options Optional Card Insertion WARNING: Always insert / remove the optional card with the printer switched off. Insertion / removal with the printer switched on and / or operating will cause a hardware reset and the risk of damaging the printer and the optional card. The optional memory card (256 KB) is necessary to expand the memory capacity, so that you can load soft fonts. Optional cards can be inserted, one at a time, in the slot on the rear right hand side of the printer.
Accessories and Options Using the Serial Interface within Windows If you intend to use the serial interface option and print from a Windows environment, you have to specify this connection in your printer Setup. • In the Printers dialogue box, click on the Connect... button. • Select the serial port you intend to use (usually COM 1) in the Ports box. • Click once on Settings... to check that the transmission parameters are correct for the type of serial transmission you intend to use.
B Fonts This appendix describes the characteristics of the resident and optional fonts available. Introduction A "font" is a group of characters which all belong to the same character set and have the same typeface, the same style, the same height and print pitch and the same stroke weight.
Fonts Resident Fonts The fonts resident in the printer have the following characteristics (the values in bold face are the base values): Typeface: Courier Orientation Portrait Portrait Landscape Landscape Character Set * CP 437 International CP 437 International CP 437 International CP 437 International Horizontal Spacing Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Pitch (cpi) 5 - 8.33 10 - 16.67 20 - 33.34 5 - 10 - 20 10 - 16.67 20 - 33.
Fonts Typeface: Times Nordic Orientation Portrait Portrait Character Set * CP 437 International CP 437 International Horizontal Spacing PS PS Height (dots) 6 - 12 6 - 12 Style Upright Italic Stroke Weight Medium/Bold Medium/Bold * Default character set; other resident character sets are available (see Appendix D).
Fonts Line Draw This font is available ONLY in portrait orientation with 12 cpi spacing, 12 dot height and medium stroke weight. The standard print test contains a print sample (the default character set) of all the resident fonts. Before loading soft fonts in your printer, you must expand the memory capacity, using the optional 256 KB memory card (or standard PCMCIA Type 1 memory cards).
Fonts Font Handling Using Command Codes Down-Line Loading of Fonts This section contains a summary of the command codes which handle the optional fonts available in the font cards. For further and more detailed information refer to the manual supplied with the specific font card. With the optional font card inserted and selected, you can use the following command codes to assign a name and ID to the font required, load and store it in the printer and clear it.
C Printer Controlling The first part of this appendix gives you some useful information about the way your printer interfaces with your system and applications. Read this section to clarify any initial problems or for more insight into some features of the printer Set-Up and the software installation process. The second part of this appendix is dedicated to setting up the printer using the selector switches. The third section explains how to carry out hexadecimal printing.
Printer Controlling NOTE: The information given in this section refers to MS-DOS environment as it is the most widely-used. For other environments the same logic remains true, but see the related documentation for details. The indications given here are sufficient for MS-DOS up to release 6.0. Parallel Interface With the resident parallel interface, you do not have to do anything, as the only variable parameter is the data format "word length", which, in the PC, is always set to 8.
Printer Controlling Printing Methods within DOS Environment Once your printer and computer are connected correctly and the logical link established, you can use the printer to its full extent. If you ran the print test when you installed the printer, you saw the printer execute an internallycommanded operation. You can now have the printer print something on your command. The following section contains some basic operations, which do not require the processing of an application.
Printer Controlling When you have the system prompt, type one of the following commands: print {filename} This invokes the print utility of your operating system. The first time you call it, it will ask you to confirm or change the output port. For details about file spooling etc., see in your DOS Manual. NOTE: This command executes a Form Feed automatically after each document is printed.
Printer Controlling Software Applications The printer performance can be controlled using software programs developed for a wide variety of applications, such as word processor, spread sheet, data base, graphics, etc. The software transmits the operating information to the printer in two different ways, with: - The Printer Driver: the part of the program which controls the selected printer - Incorporated commands: inserted directly in the text to be printed.
Printer Controlling Due to the application software A driver can handle only the information transmitted to it by the application program. If, for example, the application does not handle bold-face, your printer will never print in boldface, even though it is capable of doing so. Inherent to the driver Only the information contained in the driver program can be acted upon.
Printer Controlling Emulation Selected Compatible Drivers Additional Information HP DeskJet 500/500C DECwriter 110i This is the specific printer driver. It exploits all the features of your printer. If you intend to use an optional font card, you must indicate its selection in the driver Set-Up procedure. HP DeskJet 500/500C DECcolorwriter 120ic This is the specific printer driver. It exploits all the features of your printer. NOTE: Color printing does not allow access to resident printer fonts.
Printer Controlling Incorporated Commands A printer command code is usually a series of otherwise normally printable characters inserted in the data string sent to the printer. To make the printer understand which characters are to be interpreted as command and which as printable characters, there is a simple convention: all "characters" that have, according to the character table, a decimal value less than 32 are interpreted as control codes.
Printer Controlling Sending Files to the Printer When you want to print from a word processor, spread sheet, database, graphic package or other application, always use the built-in print function they offer. Do not attempt to send one of the package's work files directly to the printer, as they rarely have a format which can be executed directly by the printer. The only exception are line oriented editors.
Printer Controlling Printer Programming within DOS Environment This section explains how to change the printer settings either using the selector switches on the covered shaft in front of the print head carriage or by varying the values given in the Printer Driver. Programming the printer with the selector switches is absolutely necessary to control your printer features within DOS environment. NOTE: The Windows Driver settings overwrite the corresponding selector switches settings.
Printer Controlling Features Factory Settings Font Courier Upright Portrait 10 cpi 12 pt Text Width Normal Print Quality Letter Quality Paper Insertion Paper Tray Perforation Skip Enabled Text Scale Mode Disabled Graphic Density 75 dpi Automatic Line Feed Disabled (CR=CR) Ink Save Mode (Text) Disabled Paper Size Letter Character Set CP 437 International If optional serial interface is installed: Baud Rate 2400 Parity None Handshake Hardware C-11
Printer Controlling Selector Switches Set-Up Procedure Access to the Selector Switches NOTE: To redefine the programmable features using the printer Set-Up procedure, the printer must be switched off. • Open the top cover of the printer (1) and the selector switches cover (2). On the inside of the top cover, there is a template which indicates the feature assigned to each switch. The names of the feature groups are also indicated on the inside of the selector switches cover.
Printer Controlling How to Select the Feature Settings Each switch has two positions: - OFF - ON down up (alternative value for each specific feature) OFF ON Selector switches position meanings To alter the setting of the feature(s), just change the position(s) of the specific selector switch(es). Termination of Set-Up Procedure • Once you have completed the selection of the feature values you require, close the selector switches cover and the top cover, then switch on the printer.
Printer Controlling Programmable Features The 33 switches are assigned to the programmable features singly, or in some cases, in groups (for Font, Paper, Character Set).
Printer Controlling 1 2 3 4 5 6 Font Courier Upright Portrait 10 cpi / 12 pt Courier Upright Portrait 10 cpi / 12 pt Courier Italic Portrait 10 cpi / 12 pt Courier Upright Portrait 16.67 cpi / 12 pt Letter Gothic Upright Portrait 10 cpi / 12 pt Letter Gothic Upright Portrait 12 cpi / 12 pt Letter Gothic Italic Portrait 12 cpi / 12 pt Letter Gothic Upright Portrait 16.67 cpi / 9.
Printer Controlling NOTE: If an optional font card is used, selector 1 must be set ON, then, depending on which of the fonts in the card is to be selected, set switches 2 to 6 accordingly (see Appendix B and the documentation supplied with the specific font card). The fonts can also be selected using command codes (see Appendix E). Print Attributes and Other Features The features assigned to selectors A to J, indicated on the template on the inside of the top cover, are the alternative feature values. I.e.
Printer Controlling NOTE: To print up to 66 lines of text on a Letter page (70 lines on a A4 page), set both D and E selector switches ON. Paper Size Paper Size selector switches (numbered 1 to 3) define the paper size to be used. To select a paper size other than the factory setting (Letter), ONLY the switch(es) corresponding to the paper size required (see following table) should be raised; the others MUST remain down. Example: to select Envelope, set switches 2 and 3 ON and switch 1 OFF.
Printer Controlling 1 2 3 4 5 6 Character Set CP 437 - International CP 437 - International Roman-8 PC 8 Denmark/Norway CP 850 (Multilingual) ECMA 94 Latin 1 ISO 4 - United Kingdom ISO 21 - Germany ISO 69 - France ISO 15 - Italy ISO 60 - Norway 1 ISO 61 - Norway 2 ISO 11 - Sweden Names ISO 10 - Sweden ISO 17 - Spain ISO 6 - ASCII ISO 2 - IRV ISO 16 - Portugal ISO 14 - JIS ASCII Legal CP 860 - Portugal Danish OPE I UNIX International C-18
Printer Controlling 1 2 3 4 5 6 Character Set Danish OPE II Spain II CP 863 - French Canadian PC-WIN - ANSI Windows 3.1 CP 852 - Latin 2 ISO 8859 / 2 - Latin 2 PC-WIN - Eastern Windows 3.1 CP 857 - Turkey ISO 8859 / 9 (Turkey) PC-WIN - Turkish Windows 3.1 CP 866 - Cyrillic CP 855 - Cyrillic ISO 8859 / 5 (Cyrillic) PC-WIN - Cyrillic Windows 3.1 CP 210 - Greece CP 851 - Greece ISO 8859 / 7 (Greece) PC-WIN - Greek Windows 3.
Printer Controlling Optional Serial Interface Serial Interface selector switches (numbered 1 to 5) define the setting for the optional serial interface. ONLY the switch(es) corresponding to the setting(s) required (see following table) should be raised; the others MUST remain down. Example: factory settings with all five selectors in OFF position (2400 baud, no parity, hardware handshake).
Printer Controlling Hexadecimal Print-Out Hexadecimal printing is a diagnostic feature which allows you to analyze all the bytes transferred from the computer to the printer. Each byte transmitted is printed in hexadecimal format, allowing you to check the data codes received. Running a Hexadecimal Print-Out NOTE: Make sure that the print head is inserted and that there is paper in the paper tray. The hexadecimal print-out is started from a printer-off condition.
Printer Controlling Example of hexadecimal print-out: 1B 26 6C 30 4C 1B 26 6C 30 45 1B 26 6C 36 36 46 1B 2A 74 33 30 30 52 20 42 75 62 62 6C 65 20 20 49 6E 6B 20 4A 65 74 20 50 72 69 6E 74 65 72 ⇓&l0L ⇓&l0E ⇓&l66F ⇓*t300R Bubble Ink Jet Printer NOTE: If you have any problems obtaining a hexadecimal print-out, check that you have followed the procedure correctly. If you still experience problems, see Chapter 5 "Troubleshooting".
D Emulation and Character Sets This chapter introduces the concepts of emulation and character sets and explains the practical results they have on your work. The Concept of Emulation The printer interprets the data transmitted from the computer, checking it for certain control sequences. If any such sequences are found, the printer performs a specific function. There is no universal data control method.
Emulation and Character Sets To be compatible with all the various standards, a printer must be extremely flexible. This printer is a front-runner in terms of versatility. Its resident firmware and optional memory cards give you the possibility of operating in several different emulation environments. The default command code set for the standard printer version is the HewlettPackard PCL level III Extended (Printer Command Language) - see Appendix E for an overview of the command codes.
Emulation and Character Sets In the majority of cases, the printer's factory setting (CP 437 International) will be the one you require. If not, your printer offers you a wide choice of resident character sets: Character Sets Character Sets CP 437 - International Danish OPE II Roman-8 Spain II PC 8 Denmark/Norway CP 863 - French Canadian CP 850 (Multilingual) PC-WIN - ANSI Windows 3.
Emulation and Character Sets The character assignment tables for the resident sets are given at the end of this appendix. The character sets can be selected using the printer Set-Up procedure (see Appendix C) or using command codes (see the following table). The Open bracket, in the ESCAPE sequence, indicates the selection of the primary character set; the Close bracket indicates the selection of the secondary character set.
Emulation and Character Sets Character Set Command Codes Primary Set Secondary Set Danish OPE I ESC ( 35 P ESC ) 35 P UNIX International ESC ( 13 U ESC ) 13 U Danish OPE II ESC ( 34 P ESC ) 34 P Spain II ESC ( 33 P ESC ) 33 P CP 863 - French Canadian ESC ( 34 I ESC ) 34 I PC-WIN - ANSI Windows 3.
Emulation and Character Sets Resident Character Sets Tables CP 437 International Roman-8 D-6
Emulation and Character Sets PC 8 Denmark/Norway CP 850 (Multilingual) D-7
Emulation and Character Sets ECMA 94 Latin 1 UNIX International D-8
Emulation and Character Sets Danish OPE I Danish OPE II D-9
Emulation and Character Sets Legal CP 210 - Greece D-10
Emulation and Character Sets Spain II CP 851 - Greece D-11
Emulation and Character Sets CP 852 - Latin 2 CP 855 - Cyrillic D-12
Emulation and Character Sets CP 857 - Turkey CP 860 - Portugal D-13
Emulation and Character Sets CP 862 - Hebrew CP 863 - French Canadian D-14
Emulation and Character Sets CP 866 - Cyrillic PC Slovenia D-15
Emulation and Character Sets PC Kamenicky ISO 8859 / 2 (Latin 2) D-16
Emulation and Character Sets ISO 8859 / 5 (Cyrillic) ISO 8859 / 7 (Greece) D-17
Emulation and Character Sets ISO 8859 / 8 (Hebrew) ISO 8859 / 9 (Turkey) D-18
Emulation and Character Sets PC-WIN - ANSI Windows 3.1 PC-WIN - Eastern Windows 3.
Emulation and Character Sets PC-WIN - Turkish Windows 3.1 PC-WIN - Cyrillic Windows 3.
Emulation and Character Sets PC-WIN - Greek Windows 3.
Emulation and Character Sets ISO Tables - Common Characters 00 10 20 00 D-22 30 40 0 50 60 P 70 p 01 ! 1 A Q a q 02 " 2 B R b r 03 3 C S c s 04 4 D T d t 05 % 5 E U e u 06 & 6 F V f v 07 ' 7 G W g w 08 ( 8 H X h x 09 ) 9 I Y i y 0A * : J Z j z 0B + ; K 0C ,< L 0D - = M m 0E .
Emulation and Character Sets ISO Tables - Variable Characters 23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E ISO 2 # ¤ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } -- ISO 4 £ $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } -- ISO 6 # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~ ISO 10 # ¤ @ Ä Ö Å ^ ` ä ö å -- ISO 11 # ¤ É Ä Ö Å Ü é ä ö å ü ISO 14 # $ @ [ ¥ ] ^ ` { | } -- ISO 15 £ $ § o ç é ^ ù à ò è ì ISO 16 # $ § Ä Ç Ö ^ ` à ç ö o ISO 17 £ $ § ¡ Ñ ¿ ^ ` o ñ ç ~ ISO
E Command Codes This appendix gives a summary of the command codes which constitute the complete set of commands for the resident HP DeskJet Plus emulation. Introduction When the printer is set for a particular emulation, it will interpret ONLY the set of commands belonging to that emulation. A printer command consists typically of one or more characters imbedded in the flow of data transmitted to the printer.
Command Codes There is also a special command ESCAPE (decimal code 27, named ESC) which is used by most printer emulations to open a command sequence. It is followed by one or more additional characters, which are identifiers and parameters, belonging to the printable characters or to those from the range of control codes. NOTE: If your printer receives commands which are not compatible with the emulation in use, it will ignore them, print them as normal characters or even block.
Command Codes - Using the reset command anywhere within the application cancels ALL settings executed by the software and returns to the default settings as programmed in the last Set-Up operation and memorised by the printer. - A few of the commands have a built-in order of priority with respect to others, or within their own functional group.
Command Codes Fonts and Character Sets ASCII Decimal Hexadecimal Description ESC ( n @ 27 40 n 64 1B 28 n 40 Primary Font ESC ) n @ 27 41 n 64 1B 29 n 40 Secondary Font ESC & l 0 O 27 38 108 48 79 1B 26 6C 30 4F PORTRAIT Print Orientation ESC & l 1 O 27 38 108 49 79 1B 26 6C 31 4F LANDSCAPE Print Orientation ESC ( n m 27 40 n m 1B 28 n m Primary Character Set Definition ESC ) n m 27 41 n m 1B 29 n m Secondary Character Set Definition ASCII Decimal Hexadecimal Description ESC
Command Codes Print Attributes ASCII Decimal Hexadecimal Description ESC ( s + 1 U 27 40 115 43 49 85 1B 28 73 2B 31 55 Superscripts ESC ( s - 1 U 27 40 115 45 49 85 1B 28 73 2D 31 55 Subscripts ESC ( s 0 U 27 40 115 48 85 1B 28 73 30 55 Clears Superscripts / Subscripts ESC ( s 0 P 27 40 115 48 80 1B 28 73 30 50 Selects Fixed Horizontal Spacing ESC ( s 1 P 27 40 115 49 80 1B 28 73 31 50 Selects Proportional Horizontal Spacing ESC ( s n H 27 40 115 n 72 1B 28 73 n 48 Fixed Horizon
Command Codes Page Size E-6 ASCII Decimal Hexadecimal Description ESC & l n A 27 38 108 n 65 1B 26 6C n 41 Paper Size ESC & l n L 27 38 108 n 76 1B 26 6C n 4C Skip over Bottom of Form ESC & l n D 27 38 108 n 68 1B 26 6C n 44 Line Feed (in LPI) ESC & l n C 27 38 108 n 67 1B 26 6C n 43 Line Feed (in n /48 in) ESC & l n P 27 38 108 n 80 1B 26 6C n 50 Page Length ESC = 27 61 1B 3D Half Line Feed Forward ESC & a n L 27 38 97 n 76 1B 26 61 n 4C Left Margin ESC & a n M 27 38 97
Command Codes Vertical Positioning of Cursor ASCII Decimal Hexadecimal Description ESC & a n R 27 38 97 n 82 1B 26 61 n 52 Positioning on Line "n" ESC & a + n R 27 38 97 43 n 82 1B 26 61 2B n 52 Positioning "n" Lines Forward ESC & a - n R 27 38 97 45 n 82 1B 26 61 2D n 52 Positioning "n" Lines Back ESC * p n Y 27 42 112 n 89 1B 2A 70 n 59 Positioning on Dot "n" ESC * p + n Y 27 42 112 43 n 89 1B 2A 70 2B n 59 Positioning "n" Dots Forward ESC * p - n Y 27 42 112 45 n 89 1B 2A 70 2D
Command Codes Horizontal Positioning of Cursor E-8 ASCII Decimal Hexadecimal Description ESC & a n C 27 38 97 n 67 1B 26 61 n 43 Positioning First Print Position in Column "n" ESC & a + n C 27 38 97 43 n 67 1B 26 61 2B n 43 Positioning "n" Columns to the Right ESC & a - n C 27 38 97 45 n 67 1B 26 61 2D n 43 Positioning "n" Columns to the Left ESC * p n X 27 42 112 n 88 1B 2A 70 n 58 Positioning First Print Position on Dot "n" ESC * p + n X 27 42 112 43 n 88 1B 2A 70 2B n 58 Positio
Command Codes Graphic Printing ASCII Decimal Hexadecimal Description ESC * t n R 27 42 116 n 82 1B 2A 74 n 52 Graphic Resolution ESC * r n S 27 42 114 n 83 1B 2A 72 n 53 Graphic Printing Width ESC * b 0 M 27 42 98 48 77 1B 2A 62 30 4D Normal Graphic Printing ESC * b 1 M 27 42 98 49 77 1B 2A 62 31 4D Compacted Mode 1 ESC * b 2 M 27 42 98 50 77 1B 2A 62 32 4D Compacted Mode 2 ESC * b 3 M 27 42 98 51 77 1B 2A 62 33 4D Compacted Mode 3 ESC * b 9 M 27 42 98 57 77 1B 2A 62 39 4D Co
Command Codes Others E-10 ASCII Decimal Hexadecimal Description ESC E 27 69 1B 45 Logical Reset ESC z 27 122 1B 7A Autodiagnostics ESC Y 27 89 1B 59 Code Printing ESC Z 27 90 1B 5A Disables Code Printing ESC & p n X .. 27 38 112 n 88 .. 1B 26 70 n 58 ..
F Technical Characteristics This appendix summarises, the printer's technical and functional characteristics. It also describes the printer interface specifications.
Technical Characteristics Print Definition (Vertical x Horizontal) - 1/150 in x 1/300 in for Draft - 1/300 in x 1/300 in for LQ Print density 75, 100, 150, 300 dpi Print Pitch 10, 12, 16.67 cpi; PS Each basic fixed pitch value can be condensed to half and expanded to double its value (e.g.: 10 cpi: 5 cpi / 20 cpi) Print Orientation Portrait and Landscape Print Line Length (A4 paper size) Portrait orientation: - 80 characters with 10 cpi pitch - 96 characters with 12 cpi - 132 characters with 16.
Technical Characteristics Resident Fonts - Courier: Upright / Italic; Portrait / Landscape - Letter Gothic: Upright / Italic - Portrait; Upright - Landscape - Book Face Times: Upright / Italic - Portrait - Times Nordic: Upright / Italic - Portrait - Linea: Upright / Italic - Portrait - Line Draw Fonts Cards One optional memory card at a time (see Appendix B) Paper Handling - Automatic: ASF (tray capacity: 70 x 21 lb sheets (80 g/m2)) - Manual: including thick documents, film, envelopes (weight up to 1
Technical Characteristics Physical Characteristics Character Sets Character Sets CP 437 - International Danish OPE II Roman-8 Spain II PC 8 Denmark/Norway CP 863 - French Canadian CP 850 (Multilingual) PC-WIN - ANSI Windows 3.1 ECMA 94 Latin 1 CP 852 - Latin 2 ISO 4 - United Kingdom ISO 8859 / 2 - Latin 2 ISO 21 - Germany PC-WIN - Eastern Windows 3.1 ISO 69 - France CP 857 - Turkey ISO 15 - Italy ISO 8859 / 9 (Turkey) ISO 60 - Norway 1 PC-WIN - Turkish Windows 3.
Technical Characteristics Printer Interface This section contains a brief description of the technical interface characteristics. For the logical connection to your computer and / or application program, see Chapters 2, and Appendices C and E in this manual and read also the instructions given in the computer / application manual. The printer is connected to a PC by means of the resident parallel (Centronics) interface.
Technical Characteristics The following diagram illustrates the pins and corresponding signals on the parallel interface connector. 19 GROUND 20 GROUND 21 GROUND 22 GROUND 23 GROUND 24 GROUND 25 GROUND 26 GROUND 27 GROUND 28 GROUND 29 GROUND 30 GROUND 31 INIT.
Technical Characteristics PIN SIGNAL DIRECTION SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 10 From printer ACKNOWLEDGE Normally at 1; pulsed at 0 to indicate that the printer has accepted the single character transmitted. 11 From printer BUSY Normally at 0; logic level 1 indicates that the printer cannot accept any characters, and is activated in the following cases: during data transfer, buffer full, error condition. 12 From printer PAPER EMPTY Normally at 0; set at 1 if there is no paper.
Technical Characteristics PIN SIGNAL DIRECTION SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 32 From printer ERROR Normally at 1; set at 0 for anomalies such as paper jam, printer fault condition. 33 --- LOGIC GROUND Logic ground level (0 V). 35 From printer +5 V Supplied across a 4.7 kW resistor. 36 To printer SELECT-IN Not significant for resident emulation. Significant only for optional EPSON emulation. Command codes DC1/DC3 are handled only when the signal is at level 1.
Technical Characteristics Slow Down Mode To avoid "time-out" problems with MS-DOS operating systems, the printer automatically reduces the reception speed when the line buffer is 60 characters from capacity. In this situation, the printer accepts only one character every five seconds from the line, thus guaranteeing that there will be no reception interruption for time-out for at least 300 seconds. Once the data has been unloaded by a print operation, the reception speed will return to its normal value.
Technical Characteristics Serial Interface Characteristics (Option) Binary Status 1 0 Signal MARK SPACE Function OFF ON Voltage > -3 V > +3 V Line Buffer Capacity 8K bytes Connector 25-pin CANNON 1 PROTECTIVE GROUND 2 TRANSMITTED DATA 3 RECEIVED DATA 14 15 16 4 17 5 18 6 DATA SET READY 7 SIGNAL GROUND 19 DATA TERMINAL READY 20 8 21 9 22 10 23 11 24 12 25 13 Serial connector pin positions and corresponding signals The following table describes the signals present on the
Technical Characteristics PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 Protective Ground This wire must be electrically bonded to the printer casing. 2 Transmitted Data (TxD) This wire carries the Printer Data to the computer. 3 Received Data (RxD) This wire carries data from the computer to the printer. Data reception is governed by the ON status of the Data Terminal Ready signal.
Technical Characteristics Logical Connection NOTE: Once you have connected the printer to the computer, you must check that the serial interface parameters (see Chapter 4) are compatible with any other specific instructions in the operating environment / application program you are using. Adjusting the Communication Protocol on the Serial Interface Once you have installed the optional serial interface, you must pair up the printer's protocol with the one in your system.
Technical Characteristics Data Exchange Procedures The following communications procedures (see Appendix C) are available: - Free-running with digital Break : XON (DC1)/XOFF (DC3) (default value) - Free-running with analogical Break. Free-Running with XON (DC1)/XOFF (DC3) Digital Break In this procedure, the printer sends two codes to the computer to indicate the line buffer status.
Glossary ASCII-Table (American Standard Code of Information Interchange); standardized code and character assignment table from 0 to 127 decimal. Backspace (BS) Control character, which makes the print head move back one character; cannot delete the character as on the screen. BASIC Easy-to-handle programming language, which comes together with the MSDOS operating system (GWbasic).
Glossary Buffer Built-in memory in the printer, in which data will be stored until it is printed. Byte Standard unit for character / symbol representation. A byte consists of 8 bits. Carriage Return (CR) Moves the print head horizontally to the beginning of the line. The print head does not automatically go to next print line (unless programmed to do so). Character Generator A resident printer program, which converts a character code (byte) into a pixel matrix for printing.
Glossary Default The standard initial setting of a feature or a parameter. Can usually be modified. DLL Font A special character font (Down Line Loaded), which assigns a user-defined matrix layout as the printable character of a given code. Dot Matrix Printing technology which creates characters (and graphics) by the composition of programmed columns of dots. Double Width Printing Each character (even SPACE) is stretched horizontally to double the nominal pitch width.
Glossary ESCAPE Sequence A set of characters, starting with the ESC character, which controls an action of the printer as defined by its emulation. Factory Settings Printer settings defined by the manufacturer; also known as default settings (see item). Firmware The built-in control intelligence of the printer which cannot be changed by the user. Font A set of characters available in a certain typeface and size.
Glossary Ink Cartridge The ink reservoir of the standard print head which can be detached from the outer casing and replaced when empty. Ink Save Mode A method of printing in which continuous black areas are not printed with the maximum number of print nozzles available activated. Interface Physical (with cable) and logical (synchronization and interpretation of signals) connection of the printer with a host system / computer.
Glossary Memory Card A cartridge that contains the circuitry and ROM chips which make up the firmware for a selected emulation / character generator. Off-Line Printer operating condition in which data and commands through the computer connection are not accepted, but which permits the execution of operations using the operator panel. On-Line Operating condition in which the printer is completely controlled by its host.
Glossary Print Buffer An intermediate buffer in which data coming from the line buffer is stored, until the transmission of a code which commands printing. Proportional Printing A print mode in which the print head movement is proportional to the width of the character printed. Lines of the same length may therefore contain different numbers of characters. RAM (Random Access Memory); A memory area which may be written to repeatedly, for example, the print buffer, font loading area etc.
Glossary Soft Font A file containing the definition of a set of characters in a certain typeface which can be loaded to the printer memory. Subscript A print mode in which the characters are printed in reduced size in the lower half of character frame. Superscript A print mode in which the characters are printed in reduced size in the upper half of character frame. TOF (Top Of Form) the space on top of a form in which printing is not possible. Will be skipped automatically on the execution of an FF.
Index A D Accessories, A-1 Assistance, 3-20 DECcolorwriter 120 ic Driver Common Setup Options, 3-15 Common Parameters, 3-11 Features, 3-8 Monochrome Printing, 3-19 Specific Options, 3-18 DECwriter 110i Driver Common Setup Options, 3-15 Common Parameters, 3-11 Features, 3-8 Specific Options, 3-17 Specific Parameters, 3-13 Digital Services, 5-1 Phone Numbers, 5-2, 5-3 DOS Environment Printer Programming, C-10 Down Line Loading, B-5 Drivers, C-5 Common Setup Options, 3-15 Common Parameters, 3-11 Compatible
Index E H Electrical Characteristics, F-3 Emulation, D-1 Concept, D-1 Optional Emulation Card, A-2 Printer Drivers Available, C-7 Resident Emulation, C-14 Envelopes Dimensions, 3-4 Inserting, 3-4, 3-7 Print Area, 3-5 Types, 3-4, 3-6 Hexadecimal Print-Out, C-21 Example, C-22 F Features, viii Fonts, B-1 DLL of Optional Fonts, B-5 Handling Using Command Codes, B-5 Introduction, B-1 Optional Font Cards, A-2 Resident Fonts, B-2 Functional States, 1-15 G Getting Started, 2-1 Connecting to the Computer, 2-9
Index N Noise Emittance, F-3 O Operating States, 1-13 Operating the Printer, 3-1 Inserting Document Manually, 3-7 Printing with Windows Applications, 3-8 Operator Panel, 1-11 Button Combinations, 1-17 Buttons, 1-14 Indicators, 1-13 Optional Card Insertion, A-4 Options, A-2 Emulation Card, A-2 Font Cards, A-2 Parallel Data Cables, A-3 RAM Card, A-3 Serial Interface, A-3, F-10 P Paper Loading, 2-4 Manual Inserting, 3-7 Print Area, 3-5 Selector Switches Checking, 2-8 Size Selection Using Switches, C-17 Trou
Index Printing Troubleshooting, 5-11 Printing Methods Printing a Text Screen, C-3 Printing Text Files, C-3 Printing Side, 3-1 Automatic Insertion, 3-1 Manual Insertion, 3-2 Printing Speed, F-2 Programmable Features Character Sets, C-17 Fonts, C-14 Optional Serial Interface, C-20 Paper Size, C-17 Print Attributes and Other Features, C-16 Reserved Switches, C-20 Programming, C-10 Factory Settings, C-10 Features, C-11, C-14 How to Select Feature Settings, C-13 Set-Up Procedure, C-12 Termination of Set-Up Proc
