GENICOM Matrix Printer LA36 User Manual GENICOM Corporation
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Table of Contents Preface ................................................................................................... vii About This Manual ............................................................................................................ vii Printer Models and Options ............................................................................................... vii Organization ...............................................................................................................
Switching from Single Sheets to Continuous Forms (Push-Feed Mode) ................. Switching between Push-Feed and Pull-Feed ........................................................... To Reinstall the Tractor Unit for Push-Tractor Feed ................................................. Tips on Paper Handling ..................................................................................................... General Tips ......................................................................................
Range Management for a Wide Range of Values ..................................................... 4-08 Example: Changing the Left Margin ........................................................................ 4-09 Options with Both Pre-dtermined and Undetermined Values .................................. 4-09 Points to Remember .................................................................................................. 4-11 Printing the Printer Configuration ...........................................
A. Supplies and Options ....................................................................... A-1 Supplies .............................................................................................................................. Options ............................................................................................................................... Installing Options ...............................................................................................................
Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................. C-26 Epson ESC/P2 Quick Reference Guide ............................................................................. C-27 Print Mode Control ......................................................................................................... C-27 Horizontal Control ..........................................................................................................
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Preface About this Manual Thank you for buying a GENICOM LA36 Matrix Printer. You can expect years of reliable service with very little maintenance. The information provided in this guide applies both to the GENICOM LA36 Matrix Printer (80-column printer) and to the GENICOM LA36W Matrix printer (136-column printer). However, illustrations are of LA36N Matrix Printer. This guide explains how you can use your printer to full advantage. It is written for both new and experienced printer users.
The LA36N and LA36W Model Specifications The main difference between the LA36N and the LA36W is the “print span”. The LA36N is an 80-column printer and the LA36W a 136-column printer. As shown in the following figure, the physical specifications are thus different (size, weight, ...). GENICOM Matrix Printer LA36N GENICOM Matrix Printer LA36W Some minor differences concern mechanical internal parts that do not impact the general uses of the printer (top cover hinges, bail rollers mechanism, ...).
4 - Using Set-Up Mode This chapter describes how to change the printer’s optional settings, such as print features, hardware options, and top-of-form. Most settings only affect print features such as the type style and page format. Note that certain settings directly affect hardware and software compatibility. Refer to this chapter as indicated in the part Installation Guide or as required. 5 - Maintenance This chapter explains basic maintenance procedures for this printer.
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Introduction 1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing a GENICOM Matrix Printer LA36N/LA36W. This printer is a compact, versatile printer that offers maximum compatibility with today’s software packages and personal computers. The 24-wire print head provides crisp, clear printing for business, office, and home environments. This printer is also easy to install and use. GENICOM Matrix Printer LA36N Features Key printer features and options are listed in the next two sections. • Euro Currency Symbol.
Introduction • Various character sets. For the DEC PPL2 protocol, 31 character sets (twenty-five 94character sets and six 96-character sets) are available. For IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E protocol, set 1, set 2, and 30 default sets (code pages and specific character sets) are available. For Epson ESC/P2 protocol, 15 national character sets and 30 default sets (code pages and specific character sets) are available. • Multiple fonts.
Paper Handling 2 Paper Handling This chapter explains how your printer uses paper. Topics covered are: • Getting to know the printer’s major parts and the control panel • Selecting paper • Overview of paper operations • Adjusting for paper thickness • Using single sheets • Using continuous forms (push-tractor feed and pull-tractor feed) • Feeding and positioning paper • Switching paper types Tips for paper handling are given at the end of this chapter.
Paper Handling Parts of the Printer 10 11 9 1 2 3 8 4 7 6 5 12 18 13 17 16 14 15 Front and Rear Views 2-2
Paper Handling The figures on the previous page show front and rear views of the printer. The following parts are indicated: Front View 1. Front cover (to protect the print head) 2. Cut sheet stand (to hold printing and printed pages) 3. Paper thickness lever (to adjust the print head gap) 4. Platen knob (to manually advance the paper) 5. Platen (to support the paper) 6. Interface connector (to connect the printer to the host system) 7.
Paper Handling Operations of the Control Panel This section summarizes status indications and operations of the control panel in Normal mode. For details on Set-Up mode, see Chapter 4, “Using Set-Up Mode.” Normal mode operation includes everyday operations, such as paper handling, font selection, macro selection, and protocol selection. The first table lists basic states represented by the Ready and Fault indicators. The second table lists Normal mode operations and required user response.
Paper Handling Control Panel Operations — N/A on. : This operation has no connection with this condition. : The condition does not apply because this operation is executed before powering Operation Required Conditions *1 Required Action Ready Printing *2 Fault Load continuous forms paper — Not printing On Press FF/Load. Load single sheet paper — Not printing On Press FF/Load if single sheet load is switched from AUTO to MANUAL in Set-Up mode.
Paper Handling Operation Required Conditions *1 Ready Printing *2 Required Action Fault Select a resident font — Not printing Off Press Font. Enter Macro selection mode — Not printing Off Press Macro. (M1 and M2 will turn blinking alternately for 3 seconds.) Select Macro 1 — *4 Off Press M1 within 3 seconds after pressing Macro. Select Macro 2 — *4 Off Press M2 within 3 seconds after pressing Macro. Switch the protocol — Not printing *4 Off Press Protocol.
Paper Handling Printer Acoustical Feed-Backs Except for paper handling and when the factory setting for beep is not changed, the printer beeps in the following ways when you press a control panel button, as follows. • A short beep indicates that the printer accepts your pressing or specification. • A longer beep indicates that your specification is invalid. • In a certain mode, a middle long beep indicates that the specified mode becomes active and a short beep indicates the end of the mode.
Paper Handling Overview of Paper Operations The following levers and buttons are used in paper handling: • • • Paper select lever 1 at the top left corner of the printer Paper thickness lever 2 at the top right corner of the printer All buttons 6 on the control panel 3 (Primary and alternative functions are labelled respectively above and under each button.
Paper Handling Levers and Buttons Used for Paper Handling Lever/Button Purpose Action FF/LOAD Form feed Press FF/Load to execute a form feed. Continuous forms are fed forward by one page. Single sheets are ejected. Press FF/Load to feed paper to the top of form position. Load paper LF Line feed Press LF to feed paper forward by one line. Park Unload forms Press Park to retract continuous forms to the “park position.
Paper Handling Adjusting for Paper Thickness The printer can handle paper with different thicknesses, including multipart forms with up to five parts (original plus four copies). For details on paper thickness specifications, see Appendix B “Printer and Paper Specifications.” The paper thickness lever, located at the top right corner of the printer, allows you to adjust for different paper thicknesses. Be sure to adjust the paper thickness lever whenever you change the number of copies being printed.
Paper Handling Paper Thickness Lever Positions Number of Copies (Including the Original) Position 2 1 copy 1 2 copies 2 3 copies 3 4 copies 4 5 copies 5 Ribbon replacement D * 1 For carbon-interleaved paper, the carbon counts as one copy. * 2 Vary the position upward or downward (including A to D) to optimize printing. Select D when replacing a ribbon or clearing a paper jam. For labels and envelopes, use the trial-and-error approach to determine a satisfactory position.
Paper Handling Note: Below the left paper guide 1, the cut sheet stand has a scale graduated in units of 0.1 inch. When the left paper guide is positioned all the way to the right, the left margin is 5 mm (0.2 inch). To help align paper, also use the inch-based ruler on the top cover 2 of the printer. The gradations on the ruler are for 10 columns per inch. 2 1 Setting Paper Select Lever and Left Paper Guide 5. Adjust the right paper guide 3 to the width of paper.
Paper Handling 3 Loading a Sheet of Paper 6. If you want to slightly adjust the Top-of-Form position, the first line on which printing can start, adjust the Top-of-Form position of the paper using control panel buttons. Press the Set-Up/Quit and the Top buttons at the same time. The M1 and M2 indicators flash alternately with the DEC and PPX24 indicators, indicating Top-of-Form Adjustment mode. Press the button or the button. The paper will move forward or backward in 1/60-inch increments.
Paper Handling Using Continuous Forms Continuous forms paper, fanfolded at the horizontal perforations, is ideal for printing rough drafts and long files. The paper is fed into the printer using the forms tractor unit. The forms tractor unit, which is removable, can be used in two different ways. If the forms tractor unit is mounted at the rear of the printer, it pushes paper from the rear to the platen. This is called push-tractor feeding.
Paper Handling Positioning the Paper Stack Place the stack of continuous forms paper directly below the rear of the printer 1 for push, rear feed or below the bottom slot of the printer 2 for pull, bottom feed. Caution: When using paper-stapled multipart forms in push feed, raise the cut sheet stand 3.
Paper Handling Loading Continuous Forms (Push Tractor and Rear Feed) This section explains how to use continuous forms when the tractor unit is installed at the rear of the printer. The tractor unit pushes continuous forms. This condition applies when you first use the printer. To load continuous forms paper: 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Remove any single-sheet paper from the printer. 2. If necessary, readjust the paper thickness lever for continuous forms.
Paper Handling 5. For both forms tractors 2, release the tractor locking levers 5 by pulling them up. Open the tractor paper holders 6. 6 7 5 12 mm Positioning the Tractor Using the Tractor Guide 6. Position the right forms tractor (as seen from the rear of the printer) in accordance with the Note below. Push the right locking lever down to secure the tractor. Center the middle forms support. Note: The tractor guide 7 can be found below the right forms tractor, as seen from the back.
Paper Handling 8. Fit the paper feed holes onto the left and right tractor pins. Adjust the left forms tractor (as seen from the rear of the printer) to accommodate the width of the form. Close the paper holders 6. 6 Adjusting Paper Tension 9. Pull the left tractor (as seen from the rear) to extend the paper flat. Do not stretch the paper taut. Push the left locking lever down to secure the tractor in place. Unlock the back cover from the cut sheet stand to close it. 10.
Paper Handling 12. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer on line. Print a sample page and check the page margins. Make the following adjustments, as necessary: – Horizontal alignment. Move the forms tractors as required. – Top-of-form setting. Use the printer Set-Up mode (see Chapter 4, “Using Set-Up Mode”) or the Top-of-Form Adjustment mode (see the section, “Feeding and Positioning Paper,” later in this chapter). – Margin settings.
Paper Handling 2. Pull up both ends of the tractor unit to detach the catches 1 of the tractor unit from the support studs 2. Then pull the tractor unit. 1 2 Removing the Tractor Unit 3. Set the cut sheet stand and the back cover to the down position.
Paper Handling 4. Open the acoustic cover and the top cover 3 to access the top of the printer. 5. Position the catches 1 of the tractor unit on the support studs 4 near the platen shaft. A. Push the forms tractor unit toward the front of the printer. B. Snap down the tractor unit into place so that the catches click on the rear studs. 1 4 3 Installing the Tractor Unit for Pull-tractor Feed 6. Turn the platen knob to make sure that the tractor gear fully engages the platen shaft gear.
Paper Handling 4. Open the front cover 1, with taking care of not totally removing it. 5. Place the continuous forms paper below the table and pass the paper through the slot of the table then through the bottom slot of the printer up to the platen. 1 Passing Continuous Forms Paper From Under the Printer 6. Close the front cover 1 and open the top cover. 7. Open the two holders of the left and right tractors. (Each tractor has a larger main holder 2 and a smaller subholder 3.
Paper Handling 9. Turn the platen knob 4 to adjust the print start position and turn the printer on. The horizontal embossed rib under the red cursor on the print head carriage corresponds to the base line of the characters to be printed. 4 Setting Continuous Forms Paper on the Tractors 10. Lean the top cover against the tractor unit. 11. Adjust the paper thickness lever to the appropriate position. 12. Press the Pause button to place the printer in the Ready state.
Paper Handling Unloading Continuous Forms (Push-Feed Mode) To unload continuous forms: 1. Make sure that the paper select lever is set to the rear position. 2. Press the Park button. The continuous forms paper is retracted to the park position. If the paper cannot be retracted in one operation, continue to press the Park button until the paper is parked. Note: The printer can retract continuous forms paper a maximum of 50.8 cm (20 inches) per operation. 3.
Paper Handling Note: If the printing job does not include a form feed command, the paper is automatically fed so that you can see the last printed line. Press on the FF/Load button to position the next paper perforation in front of the tear bar. The paper is automatically retracted when the printer receives the next data. For tearing off the paper, see the next subsection “Manual Tear-Off Advancing.
Paper Handling Feeding and Positioning Paper Print Area Definition 2-26 • TOF (Top-of-Form): This value defines the distance between the edge of the paper and the place where you allow the printing to begin (position of line number 1). You can adjust this distance according to the condition of your paper (for example, pre-printed forms). When you load the paper, the printer feeds the paper to this position, waiting for printing commands.
... 1 2 3 4 5 6 Paper Handling 3 TOF 1 ABCDEFGHIJ ··· ABCDEFGHIJ ··· ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 ... L 48 49 50 51 52 ABCDEFGHIJ ··· 2 5 TOF ...
Paper Handling Line Feed/Form Feed Use the line feed/form feed function to move paper forward. This function is valid whenever the printer is not receiving or printing data and has no fault. Pressing the LF button advances the paper one line. Pressing the FF/Load button feeds one sheet of paper. Except using the Park button for unloading paper or using the Top-of-Form Adjustment mode for fine-adjusting the Top-of-Form position, you are not allowed to execute “reverse” feed from the control panel.
Paper Handling – To increase the Top-of-Form value of a 1/60 inch, press the The paper moves forward. button. – To decrease the Top-of-Form value of a 1/60 inch, press the The paper moves backward. button. – To reset the Top-of-Form value to 0, press the Top button. The paper moves to the edge of the page (position 0). Note: If you reach the limit of the permitted range, the printer beeps, and the paper stops moving. 4.
Paper Handling Switching from Continuous Forms to Single Sheets (Push-Feed Mode) To switch from continuous forms to single sheets: 1. Tear off your printed pages. 2. Retract the forms paper to the park position by pressing the Park button. The Fault indicator turns on. Caution: Retracting many pages by using the Park button without tearing off will cause paper jams. To avoid damage to your printed pages, be sure to tear off the printed pages before retracting the continuous forms paper. 3.
Paper Handling Switching between Push-Feed and Pull-Feed Caution: When manipulating the tractor unit, always be careful not to pull on plastic parts (below the forms tractors) in order to avoid printing problems (such as printing on the platen at the end of the paper in push-feed). Always manipulate the metallic parts of the tractor unit. To allow the printer to properly detect the switching operation, follow the next procedure: 1. Unload the paper. 2. Turn the printer off. 3.
Paper Handling Tips on Paper Handling General Tips • Use high-quality paper. Do not use paper that is wrinkled or curled at the edges. • Do not use paper with staples or metal parts. • Do not use paper with unpredictable variations in thickness, such as paper with partial multilayers, paper with embossed printing, or labels with the backing sheet exposed. • Store paper in a clean, dry environment. Multipart Forms • Avoid using carbon-interleaved single sheets if possible.
Printing 3 Printing This chapter describes the following typical =printing operations: • Selecting print features • Starting, stopping, or resuming printing and viewing last printed lines • Removing printed pages The Font button, the Macro, M1, and M2 buttons, the Protocol button, and the Pause button are used for these operations which are described in detail in this section.
Printing Using Commercial Software Many commercial software packages offer a wide variety of print features, including some features that are not supported by this printer. For example, software often provides a wider range of font sizes than the printer can accommodate. Software also allows you to specify multiple fonts on a single page and multicolor printing. To determine which features your software supports and how to select them, refer to your software documentation.
Printing The Font button specifies one of the nine resident fonts defined by font names and pitches on the control panel. The selectable resident fonts are Draft, High-speed (HS) Draft, and High-impact (Hi) Draft, Courier 10, Prestige 12, Compressed 17, Boldface PS, Timeless PS, Nimbus Sans PS.
Printing 3. To change to a resident font, see the next section. Otherwise, press the Pause button to return the printer to the Ready state. You are ready to print using the selected macro. Note: The active Macro at power-off remains active at next power-up.
Printing Print Feature DEC mode DEC printer ID Auto wrap EOT disconnect Initial report Auto answerback Answerback on ENQ DEC G0 character set DEC user preference character set IBM&Epson mode Default Character set IBM mode IBM set 1 or 2 IBM double height IBM AGM Epson mode Epson national character set Factory Settings Macro 1 Macro 2 PPL2 Wrap No disconnect on EOT No No No US ASCII DEC Supplemental PPL2 Wrap No disconnect on EOT No No No US ASCII DEC Supplemental CP 437 CP 437 IBM set 1 No No IBM
Printing Installation Settings Print Feature Factory Settings Language Tear Single sheet loading Error beep English Auto, 1 second Auto, 2 second One Buffer 64K bytes Interface type Auto interface switch time Baud rate Bits and parity Buffer control Disconnected on fault Automatic sense 2 seconds 9600 bps 8 bits and none XON/XOFF No Adjustments Settings 3-6 Print Feature Factory Settings Fanfold adjust (continuous forms) Manual adjust (single sheets) Reserved 1 Reserved 2 0/60 inch 0/60 inch 0
Printing Print Feature Factory Settings Menu access All functions allowed Selecting a Resident Font You can use the control panel to select a resident font other than the font specified in the selected macro or by commands from the computer. To select a resident font: 1. Switch the printer to the Pause state if you are currently printing. 2. Repeatedly press the Font button 1. The lighted indicator 2 shows the font selected. 2 Fault Draft HSDraft Courier 10 HiDraft Comp. 17 Nimb.
Printing Bold PS: Time PS: Nimb. PS: Soft Ctrl: Boldface font proportionally spaced Timeless font proportionally spaced Nimbus Sans font proportionally spaced Font selected by commands from the computer * The HiDraft font optimizes print quality for multipart forms. 3. Press the Pause button to return the printer to printing, if necessary. Changing the Protocol When you first turn the printer on, the active protocol depends on what port will be used for printing.
Printing PPX24 lit – IBM Proprinter X24E protocol (LA36N) – IBM Proprinter XL24E protocol (LA36W) Both lit (EP2) Epson ESC/P2 protocol Flashing alternately According to Set-Up settings, the printer waits for data to switch to a proper protocol. Starting or Stopping Printing Starting Printing Before you start to print, make sure that paper is loaded. Also, verify that the paper thickness lever is set to the appropriate position (1 to D).
Printing will turn off and the printer resumes printing. Caution: For continuous forms paper, the page where printing stopped and the page where printing resumes may be incorrectly printed. In this case, wait for the entire job to finish printing. Then reprint the incorrect pages. Removing Printed Pages This section describes the best methods for removing single sheets or continuous forms paper after printing.
Using Set-Up Mode 4 Using Set-Up Mode Your GENICOM Matrix Printer LA36 has two operation modes: – The Normal mode is used for daily operations like paper handling and printing as explained in Chapter 2, “Paper Handling," and Chapter 3, “Printing.” – The Set-Up mode is used to change the printer settings that affect the daily operations. N ote: For Experienced Users: Once you are familiar with the Set-Up mode, you may want to use the flowchart at the end of this chapter for quick reference.
Using Set-Up Mode How Set-Up Works The Set-Up mode consists of Set-Up functions which correspond to the printer settings described in the previous page. Each function generally has many options which correspond to the print features to be changed. Each option includes many parameters values to be selected. All the Set-Up functions, options, and values are printed in a logical sequence on the paper when you enter the Set-Up mode, including the usage of buttons.
Using Set-Up Mode 2. Turn the printer off. 3. Turn the printer back on while pressing the Set-Up/Quit button until the printer beeps. 4. Remove the acoustic cover in order to see the printed text.
Using Set-Up Mode 5. When the printer enters the Set-Up mode, it prints the following information. During the Set-Up mode, the M1 and M2 indicators flash alternately. 1 2 4 3 Initial Printout in the Set-Up Mode The initial printout contains a header, help menu 1, and menu 2. The header tells you that the printer is in the Set-Up mode. The help menu provides a quick summary of how to use buttons in the Set-Up mode.
Using Set-Up Mode Overview of the Set-Up Mode When you enter the Set-Up mode, the following menu is printed: MACRO 1 MACRO 2 PRINT INSTALL ADJUST TESTS RCALL-FACT MENU-ACCESS SAVE&EXIT The following table summarizes the purpose of each function.
Using Set-Up Mode The first four Macro 1 options and their values are shown below. Options are shaded and skipped when they are not objects of selection because of the preceding option setting. DEC PPL2 IBM PPX24 EPSON-ESCP AUTO PORT DEPND DEC PPL2__ IBM PPX24 EPSON-ESCP DEC PPL2 IBM PPX24 EPSON-ESCP DRAFT HIDRAFT NIMBUS-SAN OCR A HI-IMPACT COURIER OCR-B PICA PRESTIGE COMPRESSED BOLDFACE TIMELESS 3.
Using Set-Up Mode 3. After selecting the desired values, press the Exit/Save button to reprint the menu where the red cursor is positioned beneath SAVE&EXIT. For each option, the bolded value is the current default value (the value currently saved in the printer’s permanent memory). In the previous example, the default values are PORT DEPND (Port Dependent) for protocol selection and DRAFT (Draft) for font selection.
Using Set-Up Mode Options with Undetermined Values For some options, you can choose among a continuous range of many values. These options are identified as follows: – , which means the unit of the range is the Inch. – , which means the unit of the range is the Column. – , which means the unit of the range is the Line. When you select such an option, only the current value is printed.
Using Set-Up Mode 3. Print the menu of the left margin option. Since you only want to change the left margin, press the button to select the current protocol. The bolded PORT DEPND is underlined, and the next option is printed. (The bolded value indicates the current setting, and the underlined value is the new setting.) Repeatedly press the button until the option and its value are printed. 4. Change the left margin from column 1 to column 20.
Using Set-Up Mode Enter Set-Up mode: Turn power on with Set-Up/Quit pressed Reprint menu Printer prints menu Select function: Press or to position the cursor, then press or One of the following functions is selected PRINT (list of defaults) and RECALL FACTORY DEFAULTS Press Exit/Save MACRO1, MACRO2, INSTALL, ADJUST, and MENU ACCESS Select values: Press to position cursor, then press or or TESTS (PRINT TEST and HEXDUMP) Select values: Press to position cursor, then press or o
Using Set-Up Mode Points to Remember • We recommend that you use continuous forms paper for printing in the Set-Up mode because the output will exceed a single page. To load paper, use the FF/Load button. To adjust the line position of the paper in the Set-Up mode, use the platen knob. • Whenever you enter the Set-Up mode, short help menus are printed at the top of the page. Help menus are also printed when you select the TESTS function. Use the help menus for quick reference while in the Set-Up mode.
Using Set-Up Mode Printout of Factory SettingsUsing the PRINT Function 4-12
Using Set-Up Mode Deciding Which Options to Change The previous page shows a printout of the printer’s factory settings. In this printout, options are listed by functional group: • MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 functions • INSTALL function • ADJUST function • MENU-ACCES function Most selectable values only alter print features such as the type style and page format. Some values must be selected correctly for the printer to work properly with your hardware and software, however.
Using Set-Up Mode Function Option Value BAUD RATE BIT&PARITY BUFFER CTL DISC FAULT If you have a serial interface, the serial interface options selected on the printer must be the same as the settings you selected using your software or your computer operating system. If the settings are not the same, the printer will not print or will print garbage. INSTALL See the section, “Changing Install Options,” later in this chapter.
Using Set-Up Mode Macro 1 and Macro 2 Options List Protocol .............................................................................................................................. Serial ....................................................................................................................... Parallel .................................................................................................................... Font ..................................................................
Using Set-Up Mode Macro 1 and Macro 2 Options and Values • Overprinted values are the factory settings. • Some settings are overridden by commands from the computer. • Options that differ by protocol are described at the end of the table. MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 Options Values Select the same protocol as that selected by your software. See step 6, “Connecting the Printer to Your Host System,” in the Installation Guide for information on selecting a protocol.
Using Set-Up Mode Macro 1 and Macro 2 Options Values Description Select a protocol for the parallel interface. This is invalid and skipped when PORT DEPND is not selected for the option. (Protocol Parallel) DEC PPL2 IBM DEC PPL2 printers PPX24 – IBM Proprinter X24E printers (LA36N) – IBM Proprinter XL24E printers (LA36W) (Either is selected as factory setting for Macro 1.
Using Set-Up Mode MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 Options Values Description Specify the length of the page in inches or by the number of lines per page.
Using Set-Up Mode MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 Options Values Description CR=LF+CR: A line feed is added to each carriage return. Continued LF=LF: No carriage return is added to a line feed. LF=LF+CR: A carriage return is added to each line feed. Specify the paper input source. This setting is valid immediately after powering on. After that, the paper source follows the setting of the paper select lever.
Using Set-Up Mode MACRO MACRO 1 and 2 Options Values Description =DEC DEFLTS========= (DEC Defaults) The following are the Set-Up options for the DEC PPL2 protocol only. (DEC Printer ID) Specify the printer ID to be given in response to DA commands from the computer. LA50 ID LA120 ID LA210 ID Characters are received but not stored in the print buffer. WRAP End-of-line wrap. Causes a Carriage Return plus a Line Feed.
Using Set-Up Mode MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 Options Values Description Select a character set (language) for the G0.
Using Set-Up Mode 4-22 MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 Options Values Description (User Preference) Select a character set (language) for the DEC User Preference supplement.
Using Set-Up Mode MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 Options Values Description =IBM&EPSON ========= The following are the Set-Up options common to IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E protocol and Epson ESC/P2 protocol.
Using Set-Up Mode MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 Options Values Description =IBM DEFLTS========= (IBM Defaults) The following are the Set-Up options for the IBM Proprinter X24E or XL24E protocol only. (IBM Set 1/2) Specify a character set of the IBM Proprinter X24E or XL24E.
Using Set-Up Mode Changing Install Options The INSTALL function defines the printer’s installation conditions. You can select a language from five that are used to print menu functions and options during the Set-Up operation . You can adjust the start timing of auto loading or auto tear-off feeding. You can also change the operation of the error beep or allocation of the input buffer.
Using Set-Up Mode INSTALL Options and Values • Overprinted values are the factory settings. INSTALL Options Values Specify a language to be used to print the Set-Up menu functions and options. ENGLISH English DEUTSCH German ESPANOL Spanish FRANCAIS French ITALIANO Italian Specify the (auto) start timing of tear off feeding.
Using Set-Up Mode INSTALL Options Values Description Assign buffer memory as the input buffer. 2 KBYTE 2K bytes 8 KBYTE 8K bytes 16 KBYTE 16K bytes 32 KBYTE 32K bytes 64 KBYTE 64K bytes Note: The larger the input buffer selected, the smaller the download buffer becomes. Even with 64K bytes of input buffer, a minimal download buffer is provided. If you need a larger capacity for downloading fonts, reduce the input buffer. Select the type of interface to the computer.
Using Set-Up Mode baud rate as that used by your computer or modem. 600 BPS 1200 BPS 2400 BPS 4800 BPS 9600 BPS 19200 BPS Setting of data format for DEC-423 Number of data bits Parity bit 7 EVEN 7 Even 7 ODD 7 Odd 7 SPACE 7 Space * 7 MARK 7 Mark * 8 EVEN 8 Even 8 ODD 8 Odd 8 8 None NONE * The mark is logical 1. The space is logical 0.
Using Set-Up Mode AdjustingTop-of-Form Origin Print positions often change gradually when you use the printer over long periods of time. The ADJUST function allows you to adjust these positions by fine-tuning the Top-of-Form origin. The following table describes the ADJUST options and values. Options are listed in the order they are printed. ADJUST Options and Values • Overprinted values are the factory settings.
Using Set-Up Mode Changing Menu Access Options You can restrict the access to the Set-Up functions to avoid accidentally changing the SetUp options. MENU ACCESS Option and Values • Overprinted values are the factory settings. MENU ACCESS Option Values Description Specify the type of access to the Set-Up functions from the control panel or from the menu. ALL FUNC All functions are accessible.
Using Set-Up Mode Caution: To temporarily use your changes, press the Set-Up/Quit button. These changes are lost at the next power-off. Recalling Factory Settings Factory settings are those settings preselected at the factory. To recall (reset) the factory Recalling Factory Settings Factory settings are those settings preselected at the factory. To recall (reset) the factory settings, select the RCALL-FACT function and press the button or the button.
Using Set-Up Mode 3. Examine the test page. A sample test page is shown in step 5, “Testing the Printer,” in the Installation Guide. Hex Dump Mode The Hex Dump mode prints data and commands in hexadecimal characters and abbreviated control codes. The ASCII characters are used for printing. No characters are printed for hexadecimal codes 80 to FF.
Using Set-Up Mode Sample Hex Dump 4-33
Using Set-Up Mode Set-Up Mode Quick Reference The following flowchart shows how the Set-Up mode is organized. Note: Asterisks (*) indicate factory settings. SETUP MODE q MACRO1 MACRO2 PROTOCOL: DEC PPL2 IBM PPX24 EPSON ESCP AUTO PORT DEPND* FORM LENGH: 3 INCHES 3.5 INCHES 4 INCHES 5.5 INCHES 6 INCHES 7 INCHES 8 INCHES 8.
Using Set-Up Mode SETUP MODE FUNCTIONS or OPTIONS&VALUES Move the cursor on the print head. or Select function. or Move the cursor on the print head. Select value, print next option.
Maintenance 5 Maintenance Your printer requires very little care. Occasional cleaning and replacement of the ribbon cartridge are all that is required. Lubrication of the printer is not usually necessary. If the print head carriage does not move smoothly back and forth, clean the printer in the manner described in this chapter. If the problem continues, contact your dealer to determine whether lubrication may be necessary.
Maintenance 4. Open the front cover of the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge. Using a soft vacuum brush, gently vacuum the platen, the print head carriage and shaft, and surrounding areas. You can easily slide the print head to the left or right when the power is off. Be careful not to press too hard on the flat ribbon cable 1 that extends from the print head carriage. 1 Printer Interior 5. Re-install the ribbon cartridge. Close the front cover. 6. Open the top cover.
Maintenance 3. To dry the platen, place a dry cloth against the platen and manually rotate the platen knob. 4. Gently wipe the paper bail rollers using the cloth moistened with alcohol or water. Dry the rollers using a dry cloth. Cleaning the Print Head If the paper is smudged or stained by ink, clean the nose of the print head with a dry cloth. For removing and installing the print head, see the section, “Replacing the Print Head,” later in this chapter.
Maintenance 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the front cover. For easy removal, slide the print head carriage between the second and the third bail rollers (from left to right). Warning: The print head may be hot if you have been printing recently. 3. Move the paper thickness lever 1 located on the top right of the printer to position D. 4. To remove the ribbon cartridge, press the ribbon release levers 2 located on the sides of the cartridge and carefully lift the cartridge out of the printer.
Maintenance Replacing the Print Head If a specific dot is not printed for all characters, replace the print head. Warning: The print head may be hot if you have been printing recently. To remove the print head: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the front cover and remove the ribbon cartridge. 3. Pull the right end of the head lock wire 1 forward to release it from the hook at the right of the print head carriage. Then release the wire from the center hook. 4.
Trouble-Shooting 6 Trouble-Shooting Your printer is extremely reliable, but occasional problems may occur. You can solve many of these problems yourself, using this chapter. If you encounter problems that you cannot resolve, contact your dealer for assistance.
Trouble-Shooting Problem Solution Printing is too light or too dark. Make sure that the ribbon cartridge is properly installed and that the ribbon feeds smoothly. Make sure that the paper thickness lever is set for the thickness of your paper. See the “Paper Thickness Lever Settings” table in Chapter 2, page 2-11. Check ribbon wear. Replace the ribbon if necessary. Stains or smudges appear on the page. Make sure that the paper thickness lever is set for the thickness of your paper.
Trouble-Shooting Problem Solution The top margin is wrong. The top margin is the sum of the printer’s top-of-form setting, the software-specified top margin, and the printer’s TOP-MRGN setting. Proceed as follows: • Make sure that the top-of-form setting is correct. The factory default is 0 mm (0 inch). See the section, “Adjusting Top of Form Origin,” in Chapter 4, page 4-29. • Check the software-specified top margin. Refer to your software documentation. • Check the printer’s TOP-MRGN setting.
Trouble-Shooting Paper Handling Problems and Solutions The following table describes common paper handling problems and suggests solutions. See Chapter 2, “Paper Handling,” for detailed procedures on loading and using paper. 6-4 Problem Solution Paper cannot be loaded or fed. Make sure that the paper select lever located on the top left of the printer is set correctly. Move the lever backward for continuous forms or forward for single sheets. Make sure that the paper covers the paper-out sensor, (i.e.
Trouble-Shooting Problem Solution Paper slips off the forms tractors or the perforated holes of the paper tear during printing. Make sure that the forms tractors are positioned correctly for the width of your paper and that the perforated holes of the paper fit directly over the tractor sprockets. See the section, “Using Continuous Forms,” in Chapter 2, page 2-14. Operating Problems and Solutions The following table identifies common operating problems and suggests solutions.
Trouble-Shooting Printer Failures A user cannot generally resolve a problem involving defective printer hardware. On detecting a fatal error, the printer will: • Stop printing • Beep four times if it is not disabled by the Set-Up mode • Turn the Online indicator off • Blink the Paper Out indicator (with a fault indicator lit indicating the error type).
Trouble-Shooting Checking Vertical Alignment In bidirectional printing, characters printed from left to right tend to misalign with characters printed from right to left as shown below: This example shows how printing looks when characters are vertically misaligned. Note that the left margin is not straight. The vertical alignment function corrects the vertical character displacement that sometimes occurs with bidirectional printing and results in a poor appearance especially in printing tables.
Trouble-Shooting 3. Adjust the vertical print alignment at Correspondence and Draft quality speed. Press the button and the Draft quality. button to switch Letter quality to Correspondence and Examine the parallel bars and adjust the vertical print alignment as described in step 2.
Supplies and Options A Supplies and Options This appendix lists the accessories and options available for the printer. Contact your dealer for information on ordering any of these items.
Supplies and Options Installing Options The installation of options allows you to expand the capabilities of your printer. This section contains an introductory outline of the options available. Installing the Color Kit You can turn your monochrome printer into a color printer by installing a color kit on the print head carriage. The ribbon shift unit (shown below) of the color kit vertically swings the color ribbon cartridge to position one of the four colors of ribbon in front of the print head.
Printer and Paper Specifications B Printer and Paper Specifications This appendix provides the physical, functional, and performance specifications for the printer. It also contains detailed paper specifications. Physical Specifications Dimensions LA36N 133 mm (5.2 in) 434 mm (17 in) 330 mm (13 in) LA36W 130 mm (5.1 in) 570 mm (22.4 in) 330 mm (13 in) Weight LA36N 7.5 kg (16.5 lb) LA36W 8.5 kg (18.
Printer and Paper Specifications Functional Specifications Print method Impact dot matrix with a 0.
Printer and Paper Specifications Character sets DEC mode 94-character sets: 96-character sets: IBM mode Set 1/2: Defaults: Epson mode National set: Defaults: 32 character sets 26 character sets British, ASCII, DEC Dutch, DEC Finnish, French, DEC French-Canadian, German, DEC Hebrew Supplemental, DEC 7-Bit Hebrew, ISO Italian, Legal, JIS Katakana, JIS Roman, DEC Norwegian/Danish, ISO Spanish, DEC Swedish, DEC Swiss, Norwegian/Danish, DEC Supplemental, DEC Technical, DEC Special Graphics, DEC Portuguese,
Printer and Paper Specifications Line spacing 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, or 12 lines per inch. 1, 2, or 4 lines per centimeter. Character pitch 10, 12, 13.2, 15, 16.5, 17, 18, or 20 cpi.
Printer and Paper Specifications Paper Specifications Print Area This section illustrates the recommended print area for single sheets and continuous forms. May be decreased to 4.23 mm (1/6 inch). However, line spacing may be uneven. Ws 25.4 mm (1 inch) H H May be decreased to 8.5 mm (1/3 inch). However, line spacing may be uneven. Print area Hs H H 25.4 mm (1 inch) Ls 5.08 mm or more (0.2 inch or more) Print area may be off the paper, depending on paper setting or width.
Printer and Paper Specifications Wc 25.4 mm (1 inch) 102 mm (4 inches) or more May be decreased to 4.23 mm (1/6 inch). However, line spacing may be uneven. Print area 25.4 mm (1 inch) Perforation 25.4 mm (1 inch) Print area Approx. 80 mm (3.2 inches) for push-tractor feed Approx. 35 mm (1.4 inches) for pull-tractor feed Paper end Lc 5.08 mm or more (0.2 inch or more) Print area may be off the paper, depending on paper setting or width.
Printer and Paper Specifications Paper Thickness Paper thickness is given by the weight of the paper in either grams per square meter (g/m2) or in pounds per bond (lbs/bond). The following table shows the allowable paper thickness for one-part paper or for each sheet of multipart paper. The total thickness must not exceed 0.35 mm (0.014 inch). The weight of carbonless or carbon-backed paper may vary, depending on the paper manufacturer.
Printer and Paper Specifications Type of Paper Number of Parts Thickness Carbon-backed Do not use in high humidity environments.
Command Sets Function Command C Command Sets This appendix describes printer commands and their parameters. This printer has the following three resident command sets (protocols): • DEC PPL2 (DIGITAL ANSI Printer Protocol Level 2) • IBM Proprinter X24E (LA36N) and IBM Proprinter XL24E (LA36W) • Epson ESC/P2 Select the same protocol on the printer and in your software. If your software protocols include DEC PPL2, select DEC PPL2 for optimum performance.
Command Sets DEC PPL2 Quick Reference Guide Function Command This section contains basic information on the DEC PPL2 commands supported in the GENICOM Matrix Printer LA36.
Command Sets Characters used in control functions appear in monospaced type. The following table Function Command explains some of the conventions used. A pair of numbers separated by a slash (/) character indicates Column/Row notation. This notation refers to the location of a character in a standard code table, such as ASCII. Spaces appear between characters in sequences for clarity; they are not part of the format. Space is designated as ‘‘SP’’ when it is part of the format of a command or sequence.
Command Sets Positioning Controls Function C-4 Command Mnemonic Function Command Remarks BS Backspace 0/8 C0 Control Code CR Carriage Return 0/13 C0 Control Code FF Form Feed 0/12 C0 Control Code HT Horizontal Tab 0/9 C0 Control Code LF Line Feed 0/10 C0 Control Code VT Vertical Tab 0/11 C0 Control Code HTS Horizontal Tab Set 8/8 C1 Control Code 7-bit environment : ESC H IND Index 8/4 C1 Control Code 7-bit environment : ESC D NEL Next Line 8/5 C1 Control Code 7-bit
Command Sets Function Mnemonic Function Command Command Remarks HPR Horizontal Position CSI Pn a Relative Pn = number of columns down VPA Vertical Position Absolute CSI Pn d Pn = position to move to VPR Vertical Position Relative CSI Pn e Pn = number of lines down Mnemonic Function Command Remarks DECSLPP CSI Pn t Pn = number of lines per pages DECVPLA Set Vertical Page Length Alignment CSI Pn1 ; Pn2 - u Pn1 = position of the origin from top of form (in 1/720 in.).
Command Sets Type Size and Spacing, Managing Implicit Cursor Motion Function Command 1 Mnemonic Function DECAWM Autowrap Mode CSI ? 7 h CSI ? 7 l Set autowrap mode Reset autowrap mode DECCRNLM Carriage Return CSI ? 40 h /New Line Mode CSI ? 40 l CR acts as New Line CR acts as Carriage Return DECPSP Proportional Spacing Mode CSI ? 27 h CSI ? 27 l Set proportional spacing mode Reset proportional spacing mode DECSHORP Set Horizontal Pitch CSI Ps w Ps = 0: Determined by current font.
Command Sets Font Management and Attribute Selection Command Function Mnemonic Function Command Remarks SGR Select Graphic Rendition Selecting Fonts CSI Ps m Ps = 10 : Courier Ps = 11 : Timeless PS Ps = 12 : Nimbus Sans Ps = 13 : Prestige Ps = 14 : Pica Ps = 15 : Boldface PS Ps = 16 : Courier Ps = 17 : Compressed Ps = 18 : OCR-A Ps = 19 : OCR-B SGR Select Graphic Rendition Selecting Attributes CSI Ps m Ps = 0: Turn off all attributes Ps = 1: Bold on Ps = 3: Slant on Ps = 4: Underline on Ps = 9: S
Command Sets Tabs Function C-8 Command Mnemonic Function Command Remarks DECCAHT Clear All Horizontal Tabs ESC 2 deprecated command DECCAVT Clear All Vertical Tabs ESC 4 deprecated command DECHTS ESC 1 deprecated command DECSHTS Set Horizontal Tab Stops CSI Pn ; . . . ; Pn u Pn = tab stop DECSVTS Set Vertical Tab Stops CSI Pn ; . . . ; Pn v Pn = tab stop DECVTS Vertical Tab Set ESC 3 deprecated command TBC Tab Clear CSI Ps ; . . . ; Ps g Ps = 0: Clear horiz.
Command Sets Selecting Function Character Sets Command See Figure “Designating and Invoking Character Sets” later in this section. Mnemonic Function Command Remarks ASCEF Announce Subset of Code Extension Facilities ESC SP L ASCII in G0 and GL. ISO Latin-1 in G1 and GR. Same as ESC SP L ASCII in G0 and GL. ESC SP M ESC SP N DECAUPSS Assign User Preference Supplemental Set ISO Latin 9 DCS Ps ! u D . . . D ST Ps = 0: 94-char. set Ps = 1: 96-char. set D . . . D: SCS designating sequence.
Command Sets SCS Final Characters Function Character Set Command I2 F Designator Charactors 94-Character Sets C-10 British A 4/1 ASCII B 4/2 DEC Dutch 4 3/4 DEC Finnish 5 3/5 French R 5/2 DEC French-Canadian 9 3/9 German K 4/11 DEC Hebrew Supplemental "4 2/2, 3/4 DEC 7-Bit Hebrew %= 2/5, 3/13 ISO Italian Y 5/9 Legal %4 2/5, 3/4 JIS Katakana I 4/9 JIS Roman J 4/10 DEC Norwegian/Danish 6 3/6 ISO Spanish Z 5/10 DEC Swedish 7 3/7 DEC Swiss = 3/13 Norwegian
Command Sets Function Set Character I2 F Designator Command Charactors 96-Character Sets ISO Latin-1 Supplemental A 4/1 ISO Latin-2 Supplemental B 4/2 ISO Latin-9 Supplemental b 6/2 ISO Latin-Greek Supplemental F 4/6 ISO Latin-Hebrew Supplemental H 4/8 ISO Latin/Cyrillic Supplemental L 4/12 ISO Latin-5 Supplemental M 4/13 User Preference Supplemental < 3/12 Reports Mnemonic Function Command Remarks DA Device Attributes CSI c Request Device Attributes Report DAR Device Att
Command Sets Function Mnemonic C-12 Function Command Remarks Command DECLANS Load ANSWERBACK With Password DCS Ps ; Pn2 ; Pn3 Ps = 1 : No password - Do not store v encoded_message_ message. string ST Ps = 2 : No password - Store message.
Command Sets Miscellaneous Function Mnemonic Function Command Command Remarks BEL DECSCL Bell Select Conformance Level 0/7 CSI Ps1 " p C0 Control Code Ps = 0: reset - native level Ps = 71: reset - DEC PPL1 Ps = 72: reset - DEC PPL2 DECSTR Soft Terminal Reset CSI ! p Reset to initial state RIS Reset to Initial State ESC c Reset to initial state DECIPEM IBM Proprinter Protocol Mode CSI ? 58 h CSI ? 58 l Deprecated function ROCS Return from Other Coding System ESC % @ Return to DEC PPL2 m
Command Sets Barcode Function Printing Mnemonic C-14 Function Command Command Remarks DECBAR Start or Stop Bar ESC % SP 0 Codes ESC % @ Start barcode Stop barcode DECSBCA Select Bar Code Attributes CSI Ps1 ; Pn2 ; . . .
Command Sets Active position after printing a bar code is the same position as before printing bar code. Function Command After printing bar code, appropriate positioning control commands, see “Positioning Controls” earlier in this section, must be sent to print additional barcode strings, text or graphics. In the following examples, HPA Pn command positions the Active Position at column Pn , VPA Pn command positions the Active Position at line Pn. 1.
Command Sets Sixel Graphics Protocol Selector Ps1 Function Command Ps1 Value Horizontal Grid Size (inches) Aspect Ratio (Vert : Hor)1 0, 1 or none 1/144 2 2 1/360 5 3, 4 1/180 2.5 5, 6, 7, 8 1/144 2 9 1/72 1 >9 1/144 2 1 Vertical Grid size = 1/72 in., unless modified by Pn3 or DECGRA. Sixel Graphics Grid Size defined by Pn3 HGS:VGS (dpi) by Aspect Ratio (defined by Ps1) Pn3 Value 1:1 C-16 2:1 2.
Command Sets Sixel Graphics Control Codes Function Mnemonic Function Command Command Remarks DECGRA Set Raster Attributes " (2/2) Defines the pixel aspect ratio. Followed by parameters Pn1 ; Pn2 ; Pn3 ; Pn4 Pn1 : Pixel aspect ratio numerator Pn2 : Pixel aspect ratio denominator Pn3 and Pn4 : ignored DECGRI Graphics Repeat Introducer ! (2/1) Followed by a numeric value Pn and a sixel data to be repeated Pn times.
Command Sets Standard Function8-bit Code Table (Left Half) Command Standard 8-bit Code Table (Left Half) C-18
Command Sets Standard Function8-bit Code Table (Right Half) Command Standard 8-bit Code Table (Right Half) C-19
Command Sets Designating Function and Invoking Character Sets Command Power-up configuration is as follows: GL: G0 GR: G2 G0: Value for DEC G0 CST Set-Up option G1: ASCII G2: User Preference G3: User Preference User Preference: Value for USER PREF Set-Up option Designating and Invoking Character Sets C-20
Command Sets National FunctionReplacement Character Sets Command National Replacement Character Sets Location US ASCII British 2/3 # £ 4/0 @ 5/11 [ 5/12 DEC Finnish French DEC FrenchCanada ISO German Italian £ JIS Roman £ à à § § Ä ° â Ä ° \ Ö ç ç Ö ç 5/13 ] Å § ê Ü é 5/14 ^ Ü î 6/0 ‘ é ô 7/11 { ä é é ä à 7/12 | ö ù ù ö ò 7/13 } å è è ü è 7/14 ~ ü ¨ û ß ì ¥ ù — National Replacement Character Sets Location US ASCII DEC Norwegia
Command Sets IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E Quick Reference Guide Function Command This section describes the printer commands for the IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E protocol. When there is a difference, it is identified by LA36N (X24E) and LA36W (XL24E). Asterisks in the “Function” column indicate extended commands that are not supported by the original printer.
Command Sets Function Command Horizontal Control Space Backspace Carriage return Elite characters on Proportionally spaced characters on/off (on: n = 1, off: n = 0) SP BS CR ESC : ESC P (n) Vertical Control Line feed Form feed Advance paper n/216 inch (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) Advance paper n/180 inch (in AG mode) (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) Set line spacing to 1/8 lines Set line spacing to 7/72 inch Set line spacing to n/216 inch (0 ≤ n ≤ 255) Set line spacing to n/180 inch (in AG mode) (0 ≤ n ≤ 255) Preset line spacing to n/7
Command Sets Function Command Vertical tab execution Set vertical tabs The values of n1to nk in this command are the ASCII values of the lines (at the current line spacing) at which tabs are to be set. (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) (1 ≤ k ≤ 64) Clear all vertical tabs Reset tabs to default values VT ESC B (n1) ...
Command Sets Function Command Select code page table (0 ≤ n1, n2 ≤ 255) (n = n1 + n2 X 256) c1, c2: Decimal (n1 = 4, n2 = 0) ESC [ T (n1) (n2) 0 0 (c1) (c2) c1 c2 Code page ID 0 0 0 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 23 0 210 220 181 82 83 84 89 90 92 94 95 97 98 27 Ignore command Code page 210* Code page 220* Code page 437 Code page 850 Code page 851* Code page 852* Code page 857* Code page 858** Code page 860 Code page 862* Code page 863 Code page 865 Code page 866* ISO 8859-15** Clear input buffer Select p
Command Sets Function Command Cut Sheet Feeder Control* Feed a sheet from bin 1* Feed a sheet from bin 2* Feed a sheet from bin 3* Eject a page from the printer* ESC EM 1 ESC EM 2 ESC EM E ESC EM R Miscellaneous Sound the bell Unidirectional printing on/off (on: n = 1, off: n = 0) Add a carriage return to all line feeds (on: n = 1, off: n = 0) Printer offline Select default settings C-26 BEL ESC U (n) ESC 5 (n) ESC j ESC [ K (n1) (n2) (i) (ID) (p1) (p2)
Command Sets EpsonFunction ESC/P2 Quick Reference Guide Command This section describes the printer commands for the Epson ESC/P2 protocol. Asterisks in the “Function” column indicate extended commands that are not supported by the original printer. See the Programmer’s Reference Manual for detailed information on using these commands.
Command Sets Function Command Select printing style This command allows you to combine various printing styles. The value of n is the sum of the values of the styles you want to combine.
Command Sets Function Command Vertical Control Line feed Form feed Advance paper n/180 inch (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) Set line spacing to 1/8 inch Set line spacing to n/180 inch (0 ≤ n ≤ 255) Set line spacing to n/60 inch (0 ≤ n ≤ 127) Set line spacing to 1/6 inch Set line spacing to n/360 inch (0 ≤ n ≤ 255) LF FF ESC J (n) ESC 0 ESC 3 (n) ESC A (n) ESC 2 ESC + (n) Tabulation Horizontal tab execution Set horizontal tabs The values of n1to nk in this command are the ASCII values of the print columns (at the current
Command Sets Function Page Formatting Set right margin to column n (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) Set left margin to column n (0 ≤ n ≤ 255) Set top and bottom margins from top of page n1 = 4, n2 = 0 • Top margin = (t1 + t2 X 256)/360(*1) inch (0 ≤ t1 ≤ 255) (0 ≤ t2 ≤ 127) • Bottom margin = (b1 + b2 X 256)/360(*1) inch (0 ≤ b1 ≤ 255) (0 ≤ b2 ≤ 127) Set perforation skip by n lines (1 ≤ n ≤ 127) Perforation skip off Set page length to n lines (1 ≤ n ≤ 127) Set page length to n inches (1 ≤ n ≤ 22) Set page length to (d1 + d2
Command Sets Function Command Select international character set ESC R (n) n = 0: USA 1: France 2: Germany 3: United Kingdom 4: Denmark 1 5: Sweden 6: Italy 7: Spanish 1 8: Japan 9: Norway 10: Denmark 2 11: Spanish 2 12: Latin America 13: Korea 64: Legal Assign a character set to active character set ESC ( t (n1) (n2) (d1) (d2) (d3) number 0 to 3, n1 = 3, n2 = 0 d2, d3: Decimal d1 = 0: Active character set number 0, default is Italics 1: Active character set number 1, default is Graphics 2: Active charac
Command Sets Function Command Clear input buffer Delete a character Force most significant bit to 1 Force most significant bit to 0 Cancel control over most significant bit CAN DEL ESC > ESC = ESC # **Code page contains Euro currency symbol Font Selection and Downloading Select font n = 0: Resident character set 1: Downloaded character set Select letter or draft quality n = 0: Draft 1: Letter Select type style • Bitmap font: n = 0: Courier 1: Courier 2: Courier 3: Prestige 4: Courier 5: OCR-B 7: Courie
Command Sets Function • n1 and n2 set point size of font. Point size = (n1 + n2 X 256) X 0.
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Interface Information D Interface Information This printer can communicate with a computer through either a DEC-423 serial interface or a Centronics parallel interface. The printer can use both interfaces at the same time when the I/F TYPE option is set to AUTO in the Set-Up mode. This appendix provides information you may need for wiring your own interface cables or for programming computer-to-printer communications. Most users do not need the information in this appendix.
Interface Information Centronics Compatible Signals Pin Direction Signal Description 1 To printer STROBE L STROBE pulse low to read data A strobe low signal will raise BUSY line to high. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To To To To To To To To printer printer printer printer printer printer printer printer DATA BIT 1 DATA BIT 2 DATA BIT 3 DATA BIT 4 DATA BIT 5 DATA BIT 6 DATA BIT 7 DATA BIT 8 These signals are the 1st to the 8th bits of parallel data.
Interface Information Pin Direction Signal Description 33 0 volts. Same as pins 14, 19-30. 34 Not used 35 Not used 36 Not used IEEE 1284-B Nibble Mode signals The following table briefly gives connector pin assignments in IEEE 1284 mode.
Interface Information Pin Direction Signal Description 31 To printer Init L Set to high for Reverse Channel operation 32 From printer DataAvail L Reverse channel: Data 0 and 4 33 Not used 34 Not used 35 Not used 36 To printer SelectIn L Set to high for Reverse Channel Serial Interface Use the cable that comes with the printer or the Digital BC16E cable or equivalent.
Interface Information Serial Options The serial options for the computer and the printer must match. Use the printer control panel, the computer operating system, or your software to change options specified as “selectable.
Interface Information D-6 Buffer Control Description XON/XOFF (DC1/DC3) When the printer is ready to receive data, it sends the XON (DC1) code (hex 11). When fewer than 255 bytes of space remain in the buffer (or when the printer is taken offline), the printer sends the XOFF (DC3) code (hex 13). (When the input buffer is configured for 256 bytes, the buffer limit is reduced from 255 bytes to 63 bytes.
Character Sets E Character Sets This appendix provides character sets available for this printer. Available character sets depend on the protocol selected.
Character Sets • DEC Special Graphics Character Set • DEC Technical Character Set • ISO Latin-1 Supplemental Character Set * • ISO Latin-9 Character Set • Legal Character Set • Hebrew Character Sets – DEC 7-Bit Hebrew Character Set – DEC Hebrew Supplemental Character Set – ISO Latin-Hebrew Supplemental Character Set * • Greek Character Sets – DEC 8-Bit Greek Supplemental Character Set – ISO Latin-Greek Supplemental Character Set * • Turkish Character Sets – DEC 7-Bit Turkish Character Set –
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Character Sets Common to IBM Proprinter X24 and XL24E Protocol and Epson ESC/P2 Protocol Default Sets The following thirty two character sets are available.
Character Sets E-20 Code Page 851 Code Page 852 Code Page 857 Code Page 858 Code Page 860 Code Page 862
Character Sets Code Page 863 Code Page 865 Code Page 866 Code Page DHN Turkish ECMA 94 E-21
Character Sets ISO Latin 1 ISO Latin 2 ISO Latin 9 Hungarian Slovenian Polish E-22
Character Sets Mazowian Cyrillic ELOT 928 Kamenicky ELOT 927 Latin Polish E-23
Character Sets Lithuanian 1 Lithuanian 2 MIK Macedonian E-24
Character Sets IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E Protocol IBM Set 1/2 IBM character set 1 and IBM character set 2 IBM Set 1 IBM Set 2 E-25
Character Sets Epson ESC/P2 Protocol National Character Sets The following fifteen character sets are available. USA, France, Germany, UK, Denmark 1, Sweden, Italy, Spain 1, Japan, Norway, Denmark 2, Spain 2, Latin America, Korea, and Legal Common Characters The following table shows characters common to the fifteen “national” character sets. NR indicates characters that differ with languages.
Character Sets National Characters The following table shows “national” characters that differ with languages. Character codes correspond to NRs in the preceding table.
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Resident Fonts F Resident Fonts This appendix provides print samples of the printer’s twelve resident fonts.
Resident Fonts Timeless (outline) Nimbus Sans ® (outline) OCR A OCR B F-2
Glossary Glossary A4 Size A standard paper size used in Japan and other countries. Paper is 210 X 295 mm (8.25 X 11.6 inches). Application Software Software programs that perform tasks on a computer. Such programs include word processing, database management, and accounting, for example. ASCII The acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. ASCII is a set of 256 codes (numbered 0 to 255) used to communicate information between a computer and another device such as a printer.
Glossary Carriage Return (CR) The return of the print head carriage to the beginning of the next line. Centronics Interface A type of parallel interface. See Parallel interface. Column A vertical section on a printed page. This printer can print 80-column pages at 10-pitch (10 characters per inch). Command Set A set of print and format commands used to control the printer. Each printer has its own resident command sets embedded in the printer firmware.
Glossary Defaults Settings selected automatically by the printer when the power is turned on. Enter the Set-Up mode to change the defaults to ensure compatibility with your system hardware and software. Dot Matrix The grid used to print characters on a dot matrix printer. Each dot corresponds to a wire in the print head. Downloading Transferring soft fonts from the computer to the printer’s memory. Downloading allows you to use fonts not resident in the computer. dpi Dots per inch.
Glossary Line Feed (LF) A signal to the printer that advances the paper forward one line. Line feeds can be executed either by your software or by pressing the LF button on the printer control panel. Line Spacing The vertical spacing between lines, measured in lines per inch. lpi Lines per inch. Used to measure line spacing. Monospacing Character spacing in which each printed character has the same width. Also called fixed pitch, monospacing is the opposite of proportional spacing.
Glossary Pitch Characters per horizontal inch (cpi). Platen A hard rubber cylinder that moves paper forward during printing. Printing Test A test that determines whether the printer is working correctly. Test pages are printed to show print quality and verify whether all characters print. The printing test only tests the printer. It does not test how the computer works with the printer. Proportional Spacing Character spacing in which wide characters occupy more space than do narrow characters.
Glossary Single Sheets Single sheets are sheets of paper, envelopes, and noncontinuous multiple forms fed into the printer using the cut sheet stand or optional cut sheet feeder. Single sheets are also called cut sheets. Soft Fonts Fonts downloaded from a disk to the printer memory. Soft fonts are also referred to as downloaded fonts. Unlike resident fonts, soft fonts are available only when in the printer memory.
Index Index A Adjust Function Description • 4-5 Options & Values • 4-29 ANSWER ENQ • 4-20 Arrow Buttons • 2-6, 2-9, 4-5, 4-6, 4-8 AUTO ANSBK • 4-20 AUTO SW • 4-27 AUTO WRAP • 4-20 Automatic Loading Start Timing • 4-26 Automatic Tear-Off Feed Start Timing • 4-26 B Basic States of the Printer • 2-4 BAUD RATE • 4-28 Bidirectional Printing • 4-19 BIT&PARITY • 4-28 BOTTOM MRG • 4-18 BUFFER • 4-27 Buffer Control (Serial) D-5 BUFFER CTL • 4-28 Buffer Memory Assignment • 4-27 Buttons • 2-5, 2-9 Buzzer • 4-26 C
Index E E-CHR (Epson Character) SET • 4-24 Envelopes • 2-32 EOT DISCON • 4-20 Epson ESC/P2 Protocol Printer Commands • C-27 Switching to • 3-8, 4-16 ERROR BEEP • 4-26 Exit/Save Button • 2-6, 2-9 F Factory Settings Installation and Adjustment Options • 3-6 Macro 1 and Macro 2 Options • 3-4 Resetting to • 4-31 Fault Indicator • 2-4 Features Print • 3-1 Printer • 1-1 Selecting • 3-4 FF/Load Button • 2-5, 2-9, 2-28 FNFOLD ADJ • 4-29 FONT • 4-17 Font Button • 2-6, 3-7 Fonts Indicators • 3-7 Selecting a Residen
Index Set-Up Menus • 4-5, 4-16, 4-26, 4-29, 4-30 P Paper Continuous Forms • 2-14, 2-19 Ejecting Single Sheets • 2-13 Feeding • 2-28 Loading • 2-11, 2-16, 2-19 Print Area • B-5 Recovering form an Unexpected Unloading Operation • 2-24 Single Sheets • 2-11 Size and Thickness • 2-7, B-5 Specifications • 2-7, B-5 Unloading Continuous Forms • 2-24 Paper Bail Rollers Cleaning • 5-2 Paper Handling General Tips • 2-32 Levers and Buttons Used • 2-9 Paper-Out Resuming from • 3-9 Paper Select Lever • 2-9 Paper Thickn
Index R Rating Label • 2-3 Ready Indicator • 2-4 Recall Factory Defaults Function • 4-31 Resident Fonts • 1-2 Print Sample • F-1 Selecting • 3-7 Resident Protocols • 1-1 Printer Commands • C-1 Selecting • 3-8 Ribbon Cartridge Replacing • 5-3 S S-SHEET LD • 4-26 Save & Exit Function • 4-30 Serial (DEC-423) Interface • D-4 Buffer Control • D-5 Cable Wiring • D-5 Serial Options • D-5 Set-Up Mode • 4-1 Block Diagram • 4-10 Deciding Which Options to Change • 4-13 Diagnostic Functions • 4-31 Entering • 4-2 Exam
