R User's Reference Manual P3000 Series Multifunction Printer
P3000 Series Multifunction Printer User's Reference Manual R P/N 112392–001, Rev B
US and CANADA Radio Interference Note Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Page OVERVIEW Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Character Formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 OPERATION (continued) Setting Forms Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16 To Set Forms Length in Inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16 To Set Forms Length in Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 VERTICAL FORMAT UNITS (continued) VFU Load/Save/Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2 P–Series EVFU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2 Start Load Code – 1E or 6E Hex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 PROGRAMMING (continued) Character Set Select: International Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Character Set Select: ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Condensed Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Condensed Print Reset . . .
7 INTERFACES Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1 Dataproducts Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1 Dataproducts Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLATION Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Manual This manual was written with you in mind. It contains all the information you need for trouble–free printer operation, and is designed for fast and easy use. The comprehensive Table of Contents is augmented by chapter contents listings on the first page of each chapter and a detailed index at the back of the book. Supplemental and reference information is charted in four appendices.
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CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW Introduction The Printronix P3000 Series Multinational printers are quiet, full–featured, multifunction line printers. In addition to the basic Printronix P–Series printer functions, the P3000 Series includes correspondence quality print for near–letter–quality (NLQ) printing requirements, high–speed printing, and character–by–character attributes for wide application compatibility.
Features P3000 Series Multinational printers provide the following standard features: • P–Series and Serial Matrix emulation protocols • P–Series Plot and Bit Image compatible graphics • By–Character attributes: ⋅ Selectable pitch ⋅ Bold print ⋅ Emphasized (shadow) print ⋅ Expanded (double wide) print ⋅ Elongated (double high) print ⋅ Automatic underline and overscore ⋅ Superscript/subscript print • Selectable forms length • Electronic vertical formatting ⋅ Standard Printronix Electro
Optional Features P3000 Series Multinational printer capability and versatility can be enhanced with the options listed below. For more information, contact an authorized Printronix representative. • Intelligent Graphics Processor (IGP) – Allows you to create and store forms, generate logos, bar codes, expanded characters, and other graphics. Forms can be created with a variety of graphic components and overlayed with alphanumeric and bar code data in a single pass.
Line Matrix Printing Unlike moving–head dot matrix printers, Printronix P3000 Series printers create graphics and characters by printing an entire dot row at one time. As shown in Figure 1–2, dots are printed in both directions of shuttle travel at a printer stroke length of .4 inches to print through several character positions in 10 pitch Data Processing print mode. By printing a row of dots, line matrix printers achieve higher print duty cycles than moving head dot matrix (serial) printers.
Table 1–1. P3000 Series Print Rates Uppercase Only Print Mode Upper/Lowercase Data Processing (DP) 300 240 Correspondence (NLQ) 175 134 High Speed (HS) 400 350 Barcode 145 267 214 Barcode 160 250 200 Plot Rate As well as character printing, the P3000 Series printers are capable of dot–addressable graphic plotting.
1–6 Overview
CHAPTER 2 OPERATION Introduction This chapter describes P3000 Series controls and operating procedures. The following information is discussed in this chapter: Operation • Basic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2–2 • Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2–3 • Control Panel Switches and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2–4 • Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Operation Features On Line The printer functions either “on line” or “off line.” When on line, the printer is capable of receiving data and control commands from the host computer. The message display on the printer control panel indicates that the printer is on line and shows the current print mode. Off Line When the printer is off line, communication between the printer and the host computer is temporarily stopped and the message OFFLINE READY appears on the display.
Power Switch On pedestal model printers (P3040 and P3040–12), the AC power switch is located on the rear panel of the printer. The floor cabinet model (P3240) power switch is located at the lower left corner of the rear panel. (Refer to Figure 2–1.) To turn the printer power on, set the power switch to the ON (|) position. Power Switch – Pedestal Models Power Switch – Floor Cabinet Model Figure 2–1.
Control Panel Switches and Indicators The printer control panels contain twelve momentary–contact switches (16 switches if the printer has the PI–3287 option), four Light–Emitting Diode (LED) indicators (eight if the printer has the PI–3287 option), and a 32–character alphanumeric Message Display, as shown in Figure 2–2. The eight configuration function switches on the Display control panel are accessible only when the printer cover is raised.
ON LINE Switch Press this switch to place the printer alternately on line or off line. When the printer is on line, the ON LINE LED lights. The printer must be on line to receive data from the host computer. When the printer is on line, the display indicates the current print mode, and only the PAPER ADV control panel switch functions. When the printer is off line, the display reads OFFLINE READY.
PAPER ADV Switch Momentarily press this switch to advance the paper one line, or press and hold the switch to advance to the top–of–form of the next page. This switch can be configured to advance the paper only after printing any data remaining in the buffer, or to move paper without printing. (Refer to the Configuration chapter.) When the printer is on line, press the PAPER ADV switch to advance to the next top–of– form.
NOTE: When the printer is off line, configuration menus and parameter values may be viewed at any time. To make any configuration changes, you must first unlock the ENTER switch from the OFFLINE READY display. The ENTER switch cannot be unlocked or locked from within a menu. Pressing ENTER loads a displayed configuration value into printer working memory. However, these configuration changes will be lost when the printer is powered down unless saved.
• Barcode 145 at 12.1 cpi • Barcode 160 at 13.3 cpi NOTE: Print mode control from the host computer overrides the control panel setting. F/L Switch The F/L (Forms Length switch functions only with the printer off line. Press F/L to enter the Forms Length menus. You can select Forms Length in inches or lines via printer configuration. Refer to the Setting Forms Length section on page 2–15. You can also set Forms Length by control code from the host computer.
Loading Paper The printer uses standard fanfold paper from 3 to 16 inches wide (perforation to perforation) and 15 to 100 lb. bond (0.025 inches thick maximum). To load paper, perform the following steps and refer to Figure 2–3. 1. Place the printer off line and raise the printer cover. 2. Fully raise the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever (A). 3. Open both tractor gates (B) by swinging them out. 4. Feed the paper up through the paper slot at the base of the printer.
Figure 2–3.
Unloading Paper 1. Place the printer off line. 2. Tear off the paper at the slot at the bottom of the printer. 3. Fully raise the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever. 4. Open both tractor gates and remove the paper from the tractor sprockets. 5. Gently pull the paper up through the paper slot. Be careful not to let paper perforations or sprocket holes catch on the ribbon mask. Replacing the Ribbon Each printer is shipped with a standard black ink, one–inch nylon fabric ribbon on two spools.
Figure 2–4. Ribbon Replacement 8. Press CLEAR (on the control panel) to clear the PLATEN OPEN fault condition. 9. Close the top cover and place the printer on line. Setting Top–Of–Form Top–of–form determines where the first line of print will appear and is set when paper is loaded. Typically, the first line of print is set approximately one–half inch below the paper perforation unless specific application requirements dictate otherwise.
There are two methods of setting top–of–form. The first method uses forward paper motion and is performed with the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever closed. The second method uses reverse paper motion and is performed with the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever open. Use the reverse paper motion method when the forms length setting in the printer is different from the actual forms length set (for example, when the host sets the forms length for non–standard length forms).
Setting Top–of–Form – Reverse Paper Motion NOTE: Do not use this method of setting top–of–form for heavy forms or peel–off label forms. 1. Place the printer off line and raise the printer cover. 2. Move the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever to the fully open position. (The CHECK indicator lights, the status lamps flash alternately, and FAULT CONDITION PLATEN OPEN display.) 3.
NOTE: If the paper is not stacking properly, check the following items in addition to those listed in step 3: 1. If printing occurs across the paper perforations, the paper may not stack correctly. Adjust the Skip–Over Perforation configuration parameter to eliminate printing across the paper perforations. 2. If the paper path is too close to either side panel, paper stacking may be disrupted. Adjust the paper path toward the center of the printer, away from the side panels.
6. Simultaneously press MENU UP and MENU DOWN to lock the printer configuration. 7. Set the top–of–form according to the instructions on page 2–12. To Set Forms Length in Lines 1. Press NEXT VALUE or PREV VALUE until FORMS LENGTH SET IN 6 LPI LINES or FORMS LENGTH SET IN 8 LPI LINES displays. 2. Press MENU DOWN to display the current forms length in lines. 3. Press NEXT VALUE to increase the forms length by one line, or press PREV VALUE to decrease the forms length by one line.
5. When the desired print mode is shown on the display, press the ENTER switch. 6. Press CLEAR to return the printer to off line status. The display reads OFFLINE READY. 7. Simultaneously press MENU UP and MENU DOWN to lock the printer configuration. 8. Close the printer cover and place the printer on line. For additional printing capabilities and character attributes, refer to the Programming chapter. Print mode control from the host overrides the control panel setting.
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CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION Introduction Configuration refers to the set of operating parameters that define how the printer responds to the electronic interface signals and the commands sent from the host computer. Most configuration parameters are selected from the control panel, as shown in the Control Panel Configuration Diagram at the end of this chapter. Read this chapter before configuring any printer function. The following information is presented: • Lock/Unlock Printer Configuration . . . . . . . .
From the main configuration menus below, related configuration parameter values can be displayed and selected. • Character Set • Application Compatibility • Paper Format • Host Interface • Load Parameters • Save Parameters • Diagnostics Once the ENTER switch is unlocked, displayed values can be selected as the current configuration by displaying the value in the message display and pressing ENTER. You can exit from a configuration menu by pressing CLEAR, which places the printer off line.
Figure 3–1.
Factory Default Configuration Values The printer comes with a set of Printronix factory configuration values, shown in Table 3–1. These values are set at the factory, and are operational when the printer is received. New values can be saved and applied as necessary for each application, but factory default values remain accessible using the LOAD PARAMETERS configuration. On the Control Panel Configuration Diagram, factory configuration values are indicated by a asterisk (*).
Configuration Procedure Most configuration options are selected from the control panel. To change the configuration from the control panel, the printer must be powered up, off line (OFFLINE READY), and the control panel ENTER switch enabled (unlocked). The current configuration may be examined—but not changed—by leaving the ENTER switch locked. The basic configuration procedure requires pressing MENU DOWN and NEXT or PREV VALUE to arrive at the desired menu.
Load Configuration Values The previously saved default value set or the permanently stored Printronix factory value set can be loaded for use as needed. This procedure provides a convenient method of resetting the printer configuration to a known value set. 3–6 1. Place the printer off line by pressing ON LINE. Enable the ENTER switch by pressing MENU UP and MENU DOWN simultaneously. ENTER SWITCH NOT LOCKED temporarily appears in the message area. 2.
Control Panel Configuration Diagram The Control Panel Configuration Diagram is a series of block diagrams that show the configuration menus and the parameters (values) available within each menu. Boxes on the diagram represent the message area, the message that appears on the display is printed inside the box, and the letters outside the boxes adjacent to the directional arrows represent control panel switches. When a switch is pressed, an arrow leads to the displayed result of pressing that switch.
Level III – Configuration Menu Parameters (continued) Auto Line Feed Define CR Code Define LF Code VFU Select VFU Table (Save/Clear) Perforation Skip Paper Out PMD Fault Print Width Centronics Interface Parameters Dataproducts Interface Parameters Serial RS–232 Interface Parameters Data Bit 8 PI Line Data PolarityCD and CTS Response Polarity Strobe Polarity Latch Data On Data Protocol Data Rate Word Length Stop Bit Parity Bit 8 Function Load Saved Parameters Load IGP Parameters Load IBM 3287 Parameters
CONTROL PANEL CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM SYMBOLS: MESSAGE DISPLAY OL = PRESS ON LINE CL = PRESS CLEAR LS = PRESS 6/8 LPI PA = PRESS PAPER ADV D = PRESS MENU DOWN U = PRESS MENU UP N = PRESS NEXT VALUE P = PRESS PREV VALUE RS = PRESS R/S E = PRESS ENTER PM = PRESS MODE FL = PRESS F/L + = PRESS SWITCHES SIMULTANEOUSLY * = FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING = ARROWS LEAD TO THE RESULT AFTER PRESSING THE INDICATED SWITCH Figure 3–2.
ON LINE DP AT 10 CPI * NOTE: DP 10 CPI is the factory print mode setting. OL Pressing MENU UP and MENU DOWN simultaneously will alternately lock/ unlock the ENTER switch. ENTER SWITCH NOT LOCKED or ENTER SWITCH LOCKED appears on the display for one second. OL U+D OFFLINE READY Press OL in any submenu (except when running diagnostic tests) to place the printer ON LINE.
Configuration LEVEL I – PRINT FORMAT ON LINE DP AT 10 CPI OL LS OFFLINE READY PM LINE SPACING SET AT 6 LPI P P * P LS or N LINE SPACING SET AT 8 LPI P PRINT MODE DP AT 10 CPI CL CL FL CL P FORMS LENGTH SET IN INCHES CL * N or PM (1) P DP AT 12 CPI DP AT 13 CPI DP AT 15 CPI DP AT 17 CPI FORMS LENGTH SET AT 11.0 INCHES LINE SPACING SET AT 10.
3–12 LEVEL II – MAIN CONFIGURATION MENUS ON LINE DP AT 10 CPI NOTE: If configuration changes are to be made, unlock the ENTER switch at this point by simultaneously pressing MENU UP and MENU DOWN.
Configuration FROM SHEET 2 A LEVEL III – CONFIGURATION MENU PARAMETERS CHARACTER SET D P U U P SELECT SET IBM PC U P SELECT SET MULTINATIONAL * N (1) D (2) D N D U D P N * N (3) (4) FRENCH GERMAN ENGLISH DANISH SWEDISH ITALIAN SPANISH JAPANESE FRENCH CANADIAN P N U * P P (3) (4) D U * P N P SELECT LANGUAGE EBCDIC P N D U SELECT LANGUAGE MULTINATIONAL (3) (4) GERMAN SWEDISH DANISH NORWEGIAN FINNISH ENGLISH DUTCH FRENCH SPANISH ITALIAN TURKISH SELECT LANGUAGE LATIN
3–14 FROM SHEET 2 B APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY D Continued on sheet 5 U N U P P PRINTER P PROTOCOL U PRINTER SELECT N D U P PAPER ADVANCE SW P UNIDIRECTIONAL N D P P ALARM ON FAULT N D U P POWER ON STATE N D U P U N N D D PRINTER PROTOCOL P–SERIES U * * N or P N or P PRINTER PROTOCOL SERIAL MATRIX U PRINTER SELECT DISABLE U PAPER ADVANCE SW PRINT + PAP ADV U * * U PAPER ADVANCE SW MOVE PAPER ONLY ALARM ON FAULT ENABLE U * UNIDIRECTIONAL DISABLE U * N or P
Configuration Continued from sheet 4 U N P U U U P P SELECT SFCC 80–9F HEX N U P CONTROL CODE 08 N OVERSTRIKE N D P U * 80–9F HEX PRINTABLE CONTROL CODE 08 DOUBLE HIGH U * OVERSTRIKE ENABLE N or P U CONTROL CODE 08 BACKSPACE D U * N or P U OVERSTRIKE DISABLE CONTROL CODE 06 8 LPI U * N or P U CONTROL CODE 06 10.
3–16 CM C PAPER FORMAT FROM SHEET 2 Continued on sheet 7 U N P U P P AUTO LINE FEED U DEFINE CR CODE U U P VFU TABLE N U P VFU SELECT N D U P DEFINE LF CODE N D U P (2) D D N (2) U U N D (3) AUTO LINE FEED AFTER FULL LINE N or P * DEFINE CR CODE CR = CR * N or P DEFINE LF CODE LF = CR + LF U VFU SELECT EVFU * * P P N or P VFU TABLE CLEARED VFU TABLE CLEAR E N N or P (3) AUTO LINE FEED DISABLE DEFINE CR CODE CR = CR + LF DEFINE LF CODE LF = LF VFU TABLE SAVE
Configuration Continued from sheet 6 U N P U P N U P N PERFORATION SKIP 1/2 INCH P U PAPER OUT END OF PAPER * P * D U PMD FAULT ENABLE D * PMD FAULT DISABLE U * N or P N or P PRINT WIDTH 13.6 INCHES N N or P PRINT WIDTH 8.0 INCHES N PERFORATION SKIP 5/6 INCH P N PRINT WIDTH 13.
3–18 FROM SHEET 2 D HOST INTERFACE D U U N HOST INTERFACE CENTRONICS * P D U U N G H (1) SHEET 9 FOR DATAPRODUCTS MENUS P (1) P U N D N or P DATA BIT 8 DISABLE N U PI LINE DISABLE * N or P PI LINE ENABLE U * N or P DATA POLARITY INVERTED LATCH DATA ON STROBE POLARITY N N D D RESP. POLARITY STANDARD * N or P RESP. POLARITY INVERTED N D U U DATA POLARITY STANDARD U P P RESP.
Configuration HOST INTERFACE DATAPRODUCTS G FROM SHEET 8 D U P U U P DATA BIT 8 N PI LINE DISABLE * N or P DATA BIT 8 DISABLE * N or P PI LINE ENABLE * N or P DATA POLARITY INVERTED N D U DATA POLARITY STANDARD LATCH DATA ON N D U P STROBE POLARITY N D D P RESP. POLARITY N U DATA BIT 8 ENABLE P DATA POLARITY PI LINE D U P U RESP. POLARITY STANDARD * N or P RESP.
3–20 HOST INTERFACE SERIAL RS–232 H FROM SHEET 8 D U N P U P U P DATA PROTOCOL U U P WORD LENGTH 8 BITS * N P N P PARITY NONE * N or P WORD LENGTH 7 BITS DATA RATE 1200 BAUD N P DATA RATE 2400 BAUD N P DATA RATE 4800 BAUD P P N PARITY EVEN N P N P N N DATA RATE 9600 BAUD N PARITY ODD STOP BIT TWO DATA RATE 600 BAUD DATA PROTOCOL DTR, RC, OR RTS * P N or P N DATA PROTOCOL ETX / ACK P STOP BIT ONE DATA RATE 300 BAUD DATA PROTOCOL ACK / NAK P U P DATA RATE 150 BA
Configuration Continued on sheet 12 Continued from sheet 10 U U N N P P U P P BIT 8 FUNCTION N U P CD AND CTS N D (1) U P DSR N D N D U U P BIT 8 FUNCTION FONT SELECT P * CD AND CTS DISABLE * U DSR DISABLE * N N or P N or P BIT 8 FUNCTION PI LINE N CD AND CTS ENABLE DSR ENABLE P BIT 8 FUNCTION IGNORE (1) Not applicable for a 7–bit word (NOT APPLICABLE displayed when appropriate) 3–21 Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 11 of 15)
3–22 Continued from sheet 11 U N P U P U P DATA TERM READY N U P N D N D U DATA TERM RDY ONLINE AND BNF U P REQUEST TO SEND ONLINE AND BNF * P N DATA TERM RDY OFFLINE OR BF P P DATA TERM RDY FALSE P N * P N P * N REVERSE CHANNEL OFFLINE OR BF N P P N REQUEST TO SEND TRUE N REVERSE CHANNEL FALSE N N DATA TERM RDY TRUE REVERSE CHANNEL ONLINE AND BNF REQUEST TO SEND FALSE N U P REQUEST TO SEND OFFLINE OR BF N N D P P P REVERSE CHANNEL REQUEST TO SEND REVERSE CHANN
Configuration FROM SHEET 2 E LOAD PARAMETERS D U P P LOAD SAVED PARAMETERS P LOAD IGP PARAMETERS N E LOAD SAVED COMPLETED User defined (1) P LOAD IBM 3287 PARAMETERS N E (1) LOAD IGP COMPLETED P LOAD IBM 5225 PARAMETERS LOAD FACTORY PARAMETERS N E (1) LOAD IBM 3287 COMPLETED N N E (1) LOAD IBM 5225 COMPLETED Same as FACTORY PARAMETERS except: Same as FACTORY PARAMETERS except: Same as FACTORY PARAMETERS except: Host Interface: Dataproducts 80–9F Hex: Printable Character Set: Multin
3–24 DIAGNOSTICS F FROM SHEET 2 D U P U P CONFIGURATION PRINTOUT N D U P PRINTER TEST 8 INCH WIDTH N RS U P PRINT DATASTREAM IN HEX CODE U D U P SERVICE AIDS PRINTER TEST FULL WIDTH N U D N N U D (1) OFF LINE HEX DUMP CONFIGURATION PRINTING I OL (1) Returns after completion of printout ON LINE HEX DUMP U P P PRINTER TEST SHIFT RECYCLE U RS RUNNING TEST SHIFT RECYCLE SHEET 15 P PRINTER TEST ALL E’S N U P PRINTER TEST E PLUS TOF N RS RUNNING TEST ALL E’S U U P
Configuration FROM SHEET 14 I SERVICE AIDS D U P STROKE TIME P N RS STROKE TIME XX U SHUTTLE REBOUND INDEX U P N HAMMER PHASING INDEX RS HAMMERBANK MOTORBAR N RS XX XX PHASING INDEX +/– XX (1) (1) Increment/decrement the PHASING INDEX by pressing the N/P buttons 3–25 Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 15 of 15)
3–26 Configuration
CHAPTER 4 GRAPHICS Introduction The printer can produce Bit Image graphics when in Serial Matrix protocol and P–Series Plot Mode graphics when in P–Series protocol. You can print text and graphics on the same line only by using the Bit Image protocol in Serial Matrix protocol. In either mode, printing text is the default mode. Consequently, each line of graphics data must include the necessary plot mode commands to enable the printer to perform the desired graphics functions.
1st BIT IMAGE DATA BYTE 2nd BIT IMAGE DATA BYTE 7th BIT IMAGE DATA BYTE DECIMAL WEIGHTS 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 73 36 146 36 255 73 146 DECIMAL VALUES Figure 4–1. Bit Image Pattern Plan How Bit Image Graphics Are Produced The binary data byte bit pattern for the ASCII character “A” (hex 41, decimal 65) is pictured in Figure 4–2. • If this data byte is rotated clockwise, the result is a vertical data byte pattern with the MSB at the top.
The relationship of ASCII character, decimal value, and Bit Image plot is shown in Figure 4–3. • The data bytes can be identified by their binary, octal, hexadecimal, or decimal equivalents. These values are used to generate the Bit Image pattern. • Bit Image plotting is not limited to printable ASCII characters. You can plot Bit Image patterns for any 8–bit data byte with decimal values ranging from 0 to 255. • The standard ASCII character chart and its equivalents are listed in Appendix A.
• Control code ESC Y selects the Double Speed, Double Density Mode. When the Double Density, Double Speed control code is received, the data will print at double the current horizontal dot density, but adjacent dots are not printed. Since Double Density graphics are printed at half speed, Double Speed, Double Density graphics are printed at the same speed as are Single Density graphics. • Control code ESC Z selects the Quadruple Density Mode.
• • The maximum number of data bytes in the DATA portion of the program statement (when using 132–column paper) varies according to the operating mode: At 60 dpi, Single Density = 792 bytes; Double Density = 1584 bytes Quadruple Density = 3168 bytes Data in excess of the right margin is discarded. If the auto line feed is enabled, data in excess of the right margin causes a Line Feed (LF) and continue printing on the next line.
In Normal Density Plot: • The mode is selected with the odd dot plot control code ENQ (05 hex). • The odd–numbered dot columns are addressed to produce a horizontal and vertical density that varies, based on the mode of operation: Print Mode • Horizontal dpi Vertical dpi Data Processing (DP) 60 72 Correspondence (NLQ) 90 96 High Speed (HS) 60 48 Barcode 145 72.5 72 Barcode 160 80 72 Different print modes cannot be mixed on the same dot row.
Plot Data Byte Format In P–Series Plot Mode, the format is as follows: • Each data byte specifies six out of twelve dot columns. • Using odd dot plot mode, bits 1 to 6 of the data byte address the odd–numbered dot columns; using even dot plot mode, bits 1 to 6 of the data byte address the even–numbered dot columns. • Bit 6 and/or bit 7 of the data byte must be a “1” (or true) bit in the Plot mode. • Bit 8 of the data byte is not used in the Plot mode and may be either a 1 or 0.
Plot Data Line Format A plot data line may contain any number of plot data bytes up to the maximum of 132 for horizontal dot density of 60 dpi (Data Processing mode) or 198 bytes for a horizontal dot density of 90 dpi (Correspondence mode). If Auto Line Feed is disabled, any bytes over the maximum are lost. If the maximum is exceeded and Auto Line Feed is enabled, a Line Feed (LF) is forced and the remaining plot data is printed as text on the next line.
DOUBLE DENSITY PLOT For double density plot, the plot line contains: Control Code 04 hex, plot data bytes, a Line Terminator (0A hex or 0C hex), Control Code 05 hex, plot data bytes, and a Line Terminator. The control sequence for sending P–Series Double Density Plot is as follows: 1. Send the even dot plot control code EOT (04 hex), followed by plot data bytes. (Refer to Table 4–1 on page 4–11.) 2. Send a line terminator, which causes the printer to plot the data bytes.
The following program uses the Odd Dot Plot control code to produce the image. 10 LPRINT “Odd Dot Plot” 20 FOR I=1 TO 8 30 READ R1 40 READ R2 50 LPRINT CHR$(5); 60 FOR N=1 TO 25 70 LPRINT CHR$(R1);CHR$(R2); 80 NEXT N 90 LPRINT 100 NEXT I 110 DATA 42, 64, 73, 65, 92, 64, 42, 64, 73, 65, 92, 64, 42, 64, 73, 65 120 LPRINT • The image is printed 25 times as shown in Figure 4–9. • An entire dot row is plotted in one printing pass.
Table 4–1.
To Exit the P–Series Plot Mode When returning to the print mode from the P–Series Plot Mode, include an extra line feed in the data stream to maintain proper print line registration relative to the last line of plot graphics. If the extra line feed is not included, the first character line after the graphics data may be truncated, as shown in Figure Figure 4–10.
CHAPTER 5 VERTICAL FORMAT UNITS Introduction The P3000 Series printers includes two vertical format units: Printronix standard Electronic Vertical Format Unit (EVFU) and Dataproducts Direct Access Vertical Format Unit (DVFU). Although not a “true” VFU, a vertical tab table is provided for forms control in Serial Matrix protocol. All VFUs are available only in P–Series protocol and are enabled from the control panel, and the Serial Matrix vertical tabs feature is always enabled in Serial Matrix protocol.
VFU Load/Save/Clear Save one VFU table at a time in Non–Volatile Memory (NVM). The VFU table format is: VFU type, LPI, and VFU channel data. Load – Upon printer powerup or printer reset, a previously saved VFU loads if the saved VFU table matches the VFU type (see page 3–16). Upon loading the VFU, LPI sets to the value stored in the VFU table if the saved VFU was loaded using the 6 or 8 lpi DVFU. Save – From the control panel, VFU TABLE SAVE writes the current VFU table into Non–Volatile memory.
Channel 12 – Reserved as the Vertical Tab channel. The Vertical Tab code (VT, 0B hex) prints any data in the print buffer and rapidly slews the paper to the next line identified by the channel 12 code. If channel 12 is not loaded in the EVFU memory, a single line feed is executed when a VT code is sent. Channel 15 and 16 – Used as general channel codes or filler channels only when the VFU is accessed by the PI line.
Table 5–1.
Table 5–2.
Relative Line Slewing Another method of moving paper using the PI line results in vertical slews of a specified number of lines within the form relative to the current print line (rather than slewing to a specific line). For this to occur, three criteria must be met: • The PI line must be enabled and set high; • Data bit 5 must be 1 (set); and • The EVFU must be the selected Vertical Format Unit.
DVFU The DVFU may be selected in P–Series protocol and is generally used in conjunction with the Dataproducts interface. A maximum of 12 channels can be assigned to each physical line of a form— up to 143 lines. A channel number is assigned to each line on the form. The host computer sends channel codes to the printer, resulting in rapid paper slewing to the next corresponding line. The programming sequence follows this order: 1) start load code, 2) channel assignments, and 3) end load code.
CH 12 BOF – The last channel 12 loaded is used as the Bottom–of–Form (BOF) channel and has significance when using the printer skip–over perforation feature. When skip–over perforation is enabled, paper skips from BOF to TOF only if at the BOF position. If a channel search moves paper past the BOF position but before the TOF position, no skip–over perforation will occur. Table 5–4.
Table 5–5.
The Slew Relative configuration and the status of data bits 1 through 4 determine the number of lines slewed as described in Table 5–6. (Note that the state of data bit 5 is the difference between line slewing and using the interface lines as DVFU channel codes.) As long as the DVFU is selected, this type of vertical paper motion will occur, regardless of whether the DVFU memory is loaded or not. If the Double High for One Line attribute is active, n + 1 lines are slewed rather than n lines. Table 5–6.
Vertical Tab Positions Vertical tab positions are assigned to a line number. A maximum of 16 vertical tab positions can be assigned on the form. A sample format is shown in Figure 5–1. The first vertical tab is assigned line 6 for part number data, a second tab is assigned line 8 for part name data, and a third tab is assigned line 14 for quantity data. The ESC B code is used to assign the vertical tabs to the lines of the form.
5–12 Vertical Format Units
CHAPTER 6 PROGRAMMING Introduction You can configure the printer from the control panel to respond to control codes in one of two standard protocols: Printronix P–Series or Serial Matrix. If equipped with the Intelligent Graphics Processor (IGP) option, the printer responds to the Special Function Control Character and IGP commands as described in the IGP User’s Reference Manual. This programming chapter describes: • Overstrike/Overlay Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Code Functions The following information is listed for each code function (where applicable and possible). ASCII Mnemonic – The standard American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) name for the control code. Hex Code – The code’s numeric equivalent in hexadecimal. Decimal Code – The code’s numeric equivalent in decimal. Purpose – The function(s) of the control code. Comment – A description of exceptions or limitations to normal use.
NOTE: SFCC commands must be terminated by a semicolon (;) in a BASIC program or by text following the command string. A paper motion command directly following a special function code command may result in erroneous paper movement. You can control print format, print mode, or international language selection by a longer sequence known as a Command Line. Command Lines are “string” type commands placed between complete lines of text and affect the text which follows.
Control Code Reference Index The following index lists the control codes by function and lists the ASCII mnemonic and page number. Alphabetical listings by mnemonic and function are provided in Appendix D. NOTE: Some control code functions can be accomplished using another control code sequence or via control panel selection. PAPER MOTION FUNCTION Form Feed Line Feed Line Feed n/216 Inch (1 line only) Vertical Tab P–SERIES SERIAL FF LF N/A VT FF LF ESC J VT PAGE NO.
PRINT MODE FUNCTION P–SERIES Bold Print Bold Print (1 line only) Bold Print Reset Condensed Print SFCC G SFCC j SFCC H N/A Condensed Print Reset Character Pitch 10 cpi Character Pitch 12 cpi N/A N/A N/A Elongated (Double High) Print (1 line) Emphasized Print Emphasized Print Reset Expanded (Double Wide) Print Expanded (Double Wide) Print Reset SFCC h BS SFCC E SFCC F SFCC W SFCC W Expanded (Double Wide) Print (1 line) SFCC k Overscoring Print Mode/Pitch Selection 6–57 SFCC _ SFCC PMODE SFCC [ SF
OTHER FUNCTIONS (continued) FUNCTION P–SERIES Character Set Select (Control Codes) Character Set Select (Printable Symbols) Character Set Select (Printable Symbols) Character Set Select: ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended Character Set Select: International Languages Download a Language Extended Character Set Extended Character Set Cancel Printer Reset Printer Select Printer Deselect 6–6 SERIAL PAGE NO.
Backspace ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series/ Serial BS 08 08 Purpose Moves the logical print head to the left one character space toward the first column. Comment When configured for backspace (in P–Series printer protocol), BS moves the character position indicator (the logical print head position) one character space to the left at the current character pitch setting. The code is ignored if the logical print head is positioned at the first character column.
Bell 6–8 ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series/ Serial BEL 07 07 Purpose Sounds a buzzer/beeper. Comment The BEL function sounds a buzzer/beeper for 0.2 seconds upon receipt of this command.
Bit Image Mode, Single Density ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial ESC K 1B 4B 27 75 Purpose Selects Single (Normal) Density Bit Image graphics. Expression CHR$(27);”K”;CHR$(n1);CHR$(n2);”DATA” where n1 + 256 n2 define the number of data bytes to follow. DATA = ASCII characters for the dot pattern bytes.
Bit Image Mode, Double Density ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial ESC L 1B 4C 27 76 Purpose Selects Double Density Bit Image graphics. Expression CHR$(27);”L”;CHR$(n1);CHR$(n2);”DATA” where n1 + 256 n2 define the number of data bytes to follow. DATA = ASCII characters for the dot pattern bytes.
Bit Image Mode, Double Density Double Speed ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial ESC Y 1B 59 27 89 Purpose Prints graphics at twice the speed of Double Density (same speed as Single Density) by ignoring adjacent dots. Expression CHR$(27);”Y”;CHR$(n1);CHR$(n2);”DATA” where n1 + 256 n2 define the number of data bytes to follow. DATA = ASCII characters for the dot pattern bytes.
Bit Image Mode, Quadruple Density ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial ESC Z 1B 5A 27 90 Purpose Selects Quadruple Density Bit Image graphics. Expression CHR$(27);”Z”;CHR$(n1);CHR$(n2);”DATA” where n1 + 256 n2 define the number of data bytes to follow. DATA = ASCII characters for the dot pattern bytes.
Bold Print ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC G SFCC j (1 line) SFCC 47 SFCC 6A SFCC 71 SFCC 106 Serial ESC G 1B 47 27 71 Purpose Selects bold character printing. Comment When the bold character printing control code is received, all characters are printed in bold until reset by the bold print reset control code or printer reset. Bold Print is the same as printing double strike. Bold character printing may reduce print speed to half. SFCC j selects bold print for the current line only.
Bold Print Reset 6–14 ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC H SFCC 48 SFCC 72 Serial ESC H 1B 48 27 72 Purpose Resets bold character printing. Comment The bold print reset control code only resets the bold print character attribute. Other print attributes such as double wide printing are not affected. Example Refer to the Bold Print control code for a sample program of bold character print set and reset.
Cancel ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial CAN 18 24 Purpose Clears the print buffer of all printable symbols since the last paper motion command was received. Comment This control code may be used as a “delete line” function. However, use it with extreme care to avoid possible misprinting. This control code cancels the double wide attribute set by SO (in Serial Matrix printer protocol) if active. No other print attributes are affected.
Carriage Return P–Series/ Serial ASCII Hex Decimal CR 0D 13 Purpose Returns the logical print head to the first character column (resets the pointer to the first character position). Comment The CR code may or may not cause printing or paper motion, depending on the DEFINE CR CODE configuration parameter value. If the DEFINE CR CODE submenu displays: DEFINE CR CODE CR=CR the characters following the CR are printed over the previous characters on the line.
Character Pitch 10 CPI ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial ESC P 1B 50 27 80 Purpose Sets character pitch to 10 cpi. Comment Control Code ESC X can also select a character pitch of 10 cpi. Refer to Print Mode/ Pitch Selection on page 6–57.
Character Pitch 12 CPI 6–18 ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial ESC M ESC : 1B 4D 1B 2A 27 77 27 42 Purpose Sets character pitch to 12 cpi. Comment Control Code ESC X can also select a character pitch of 12 cpi. Refer to Print Mode/ Pitch Selection on page 6–57.
Character Set Select ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC l xyz (lowercase L) SFCC 6C xyz SFCC 108 xyz Serial ESC l xyz (lowercase L) 1B 6C xyz 27 108 xyz Purpose Selects the character set, extended character set, and the international language for a specific character set.
Table 6–3.
Example Programming The following example illustrates Character Set Select, where the character set is ECMA–94, the international language is Norwegian, and the extended character set is Multinational DP 10.
Character Set Select: 80–9F = Control Codes ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC 7 SFCC 37 SFCC 55 Serial ESC 7 1B 37 27 55 Purpose: Selects the character set wherein hex codes 80 to 9F are control codes. Also includes hex codes 03 to 06 and 15 in Serial Matrix printer protocol. Cancels Character Set Select activated by SFCC 6 or ESC u. Comment: This feature is also selectable from the control panel (Application Compatibility configuration menu structure).
Character Set Select: 80–9F = Printable Symbols ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC 6 SFCC 36 SFCC 54 Serial ESC 6 1B 36 27 54 Purpose: Selects the character set wherein hex codes 80 to 9F are printable symbols. Also includes hex codes 03 to 06 and 15 in Serial Matrix printer protocol. Cancels Character Set Select activated by ESC u. Comment: This feature is also selectable from the control panel (Application Compatibility configuration menu structure).
Character Set Select: 80–9F = Printable Symbols 6–24 ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial ESC u 1B 75 27 117 Purpose: Selects the character set wherein hex codes 80 to 9F are printable symbols. Hex codes 03 to 06 and 15 are control codes. Cancels Character Set Select activated by SFCC 6. Comment: Refer to Appendix B for the printable symbols in Serial Matrix.
Character Set Select: International Languages ASCII Hex Decimal SFCC PSET;n SFCC R n SFCC 52 n SFCC 82 n Serial ESC R n 1B 52 n 27 82 n Purpose Specifies the international language set identified by “n” in the basic character set selected from the control panel (ECMA–94 Latin 1, IBM PC, Multinational, and DEC Multinational). P–Series where “n” corresponds to the language as shown in Table 6–4 below. Table 6–4.
Character Set Select: International Languages (continued) Comment The international character set can also be selected from the control panel. The control code setting overrides the control panel character set selection. Values other than those selectable from Table 6–4 are ignored, except for SFCC RX discussed below. In PSET mode, values outside the range on Table 6–4 produce an error message (Command Line Error Messages are listed on page 6–3). Refer to the individual character set charts in Appendix B.
Character Set Select: ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended ASCII Hex Decimal N/A N/A P–Series SFCC OSET;n Serial N/A Purpose Selects the Extended Character Set and the print mode and pitch at which the extended character will print. This command is valid only in the ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended Character Set; otherwise, this command is ignored. Comment The value n can be 1, 2, 3, or 12 to select the print mode/pitch combinations available from Table 6–5. All other values result in an error message.
Condensed Print ASCII Hex Decimal 0F 1B 0F 15 27 15 P–Series See Comment. Serial SI ESC SI Purpose Selects 17 characters per inch (cpi) condensed print format. Comment Condensed print can be selected using P–Series control code SFCC X or by Serial Matrix control code ESC X. Refer to Print Mode/Pitch Selection on page 6–57. If 17 cpi is not supported by the currently selected print mode, the SI code is ignored. The Serial Matrix condensed print control code SI affects all subsequent characters.
Condensed Print Reset ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial DC2 12 18 Purpose Resets condensed character printing to 10 cpi. Comment The condensed print reset control code selects 10 cpi character pitch. Other print attributes are not affected. Other control code sequences which cancel condensed print are ESC M, ESC P, ESC @, or a new print mode control code. Example Programming See the Condensed Print control code example for an example of Condensed Print Reset.
Delete 6–30 ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial DEL 7F 127 Purpose Deletes the previously received character on a line. Comment Characters that have been truncated due to line length restrictions are not affected by this code.
Download a Language ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC V SFCC 56 SFCC 86 Serial ESC V 1B 56 27 86 Purpose Allows you to define and download a character substitution table and place it within the 224 printable symbol code points. Expression SFCC V is followed by ASCII characters: {QQQ}E{AAA}E{SSSSS}E NOTE: Each parameter is visually separated by paired brace symbols for clarity in distinguishing parameters. Do not input these brace pairs in the command sequence.
Download a Language (continued) 6–32 Example The following sample program illustrates Downloading a Language. where: ESC V {2}E{65}E{224}E{66}E{225}E ESC V is the Serial Matrix Control Code Header introducing the Download a Language command. {2} is the quantity of entries (characters) in the substitution table (in this example, the letters A and B). {E} is the numeric field terminator (required after each numeric field).
Elongated (Double High) Print (1 Line) ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC h BS SFCC 68 08 SFCC 104 08 Serial ESC h 1B 68 27 104 NOTE: SFCC h replaces SFCC d used in some previous Printronix firmware versions. Purpose Selects elongated (double high) character printing for one line only. Elongated characters are approximately double height but standard width.
Emphasized Print ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC E SFCC 45 SFCC 69 Serial ESC E 1B 45 27 69 Purpose Selects emphasized character print format. Comment When the emphasized print control code is received, all characters are printed in emphasized print until reset by the emphasized print reset control code or printer reset. The emphasized print attribute is implemented by horizontal “shadow” printing and may reduce the print speed to half.
Emphasized Print Reset ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC F SFCC 46 SFCC 70 Serial ESC F 1B 46 27 70 Purpose Resets emphasized character printing. Comment The emphasized print reset control code only resets the emphasized print character attribute. Example See the Emphasized Print control code example for an example of Emphasized Print Reset.
Expanded (Double Wide) Print ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC W n SFCC 57 n SFCC 87 n Serial ESC W n 1B 57 n 27 87 n Purpose Selects or resets expanded (double wide) print. where Comment n = 1 selects expanded print (hex 01 or hex 31) n = 0 resets expanded print (hex 00 or hex 30) When expanded print using SFCC W is received, all characters are printed double wide until reset by the expanded print reset control code, printer reset (or DC4 when in Serial Matrix printer protocol).
Expanded (Double Wide) Print (One Line Only) ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC k SFCC 6B SFCC 107 Serial SO ESC SO 0E 1B 0E 14 27 14 Purpose Selects expanded (double wide) print for one line only. Comment This expanded print control code is a line–by–line print attribute; when the SO, ESC SO, or SFCC k control code is received, the current line is printed double wide and automatically reset. Reset this control code by a paper motion control code (LF, VT, CR, etc.
Extended Character Set ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SO (Shift Out) SFCC SO SFCC n SFCC 4 0E SFCC 0E SFCC 6E SFCC 34 14 SFCC 14 SFCC 110 SFCC 52 Serial ESC 4 1B 34 27 52 Purpose Accesses the extended character set in the range A0 to FF hex using codes 20 to 7F hex. Comment Used in 7–bit systems as if data bit 8 was set to 1. For example, sending code 20 hex accesses the symbol at code point A0 hex. If a printable symbol is not available at the code point, a space is printed.
Extended Character Set Cancel (Primary Character Set Select) ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SI (Shift In) SFCC SI SFCC o SFCC 5 0F SFCC 0F SFCC 6F SFCC 35 15 SFCC 15 SFCC 111 SFCC 53 Serial ESC 5 1B 35 27 35 Purpose Cancels Alternate Character Set as selected by SO, SFCC SO, SFCC n, SFCC 4 and ESC 4, and selects the Primary Character Set. Comment Used in 7–bit systems.
Form Feed P–Series/ Serial ASCII Hex Decimal FF 0C 12 Purpose Prints the data in the buffer, advances the paper to the next top–of–form, and moves the printhead to the first character column. Comment The default forms length is determined by the configuration in nonvolatile memory. Forms length is set by using the control panel F/L switch or forms length control codes. Code FF cancels all single–line only print attributes.
Forms Length Set (Inches) ASCII Hex Decimal 1B 43 0 n 27 67 0 n P–Series SFCC INCHES;n.f Serial ESC C NUL n Purpose Sets the length of forms (paper) in inches. where n = whole numbers from 1 to 24 to specify the number of inches on a page. f = fractional number in .5–inch increments (minimum forms length is .5 inches). Comment Upon receipt of this code, the current line becomes the first line of the form, and the forms length set becomes the current forms length.
Forms Length Set (Lines) ASCII Hex Decimal 1B 43 n 27 67 n P–Series SFCC LINES;n Serial ESC C n Purpose Sets the length of a form (paper) in lines. where Comment n = 1 to 192 (P–Series) or 1 to 127 (Serial) to specify the number of lines per page at the current line spacing. The forms length set becomes the current forms length. Forms length is defined in inches; therefore, subsequent line spacing changes do not affect the result of this command.
Horizontal Tab ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial HT 09 09 Purpose Moves the logical printhead right to the next horizontal tab stop. Comment Power–on default horizontal tabs are set at every eighth character in the Serial Matrix printer protocol. If there are no horizontal tabs set or the logical printhead is located at the last character column, the code is ignored and no movement occurs.
Horizontal Tab Set ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial ESC D n 1B 44 n 27 68 n Purpose Sets up to 32 horizontal tab positions. Expression CHR$(27);”D”;CHR$(n1);...CHR$(n32);CHR$(0); where Comment n1 through n32 specify the character column of the tab positions. CHR$(0) is the sequence terminator. You can set up to 32 different tab positions. The values must be listed in ascending order or they are ignored.
Line Feed P–Series/ Serial ASCII Hex Decimal LF 0A 10 Purpose Prints the data in the buffer (if any) and advances the paper one line at the current line space setting. Comment If configured for LF equals newline (LF=CR+LF), the logical print head is positioned at character column 1 of the new line. Otherwise, the logical print head does not move when configured for LF function only (LF=LF ONLY).
Line Feed n/216 Inch (One Line Only) ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial ESC J n 1B 4A n 27 74 n Purpose Advances paper n/216 inch for one line only. where Comment n = 1 to 255 The n/216–inch line feed control code is effective for one line only. All single–line– only print attributes are canceled. If the printer is configured for LF equals newline (LF=CR+LF), the paper advances one line at the current line space setting and the logical print head is positioned at character column 1.
Line Spacing 1/6 Inch ASCII Hex Decimal SFCC LPI;n SFCC 2 SFCC 32 SFCC 50 Serial ESC 2 1B 32 27 50 Purpose Sets line spacing to 6 lpi or as set by ESC A. Comment The value of n can only be 6 or 8. In P–Series protocol and LPI mode, if n = 6, this command sets line spacing to 1/6 inch. Values of n other than 6 or 8 cause an error message (Command Line Error Messages are listed on page 6–3). P–Series SFCC/ESC 2 asserts n/72–inch line spacing as set by SFCC/ESC A (page 6–51).
Line Spacing 1/8 Inch (8 lpi) ASCII Hex Decimal SFCC LPI;n SFCC 0 SFCC 30 SFCC 48 Serial ESC 0 1B 30 27 48 Purpose Specifies continuous line spacing at 1/8–inch increments (8 lpi). Comment When the 1/8–inch line spacing control code is received, all lines are printed at 8 lpi until a new line spacing is selected or the power is reset. The control code line spacing selection overrides the control panel line spacing setting and 8 lpi is reflected on the display when the 6/8 LPI switch is pressed.
Line Spacing 8 or 10.3 lpi (One Line Only) ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series ACK SFCC f 06 SFCC 66 06 SFCC 102 Serial N/A N/A N/A Purpose Selects line spacing of 1/8 or 7/72 inch for the current line only. Comment The default line spacing is reselected automatically after one line. Select line spacing either by the control panel 6/8 LPI switch or by line spacing control codes. The control code setting overrides the setting on the display. 8 and 10.
Line Spacing 7/72 Inch ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC 1 SFCC 31 SFCC 49 Serial ESC 1 1B 31 27 49 Purpose Specifies the line spacing at 7/72–inch increments. Comment When the 7/72–inch line spacing control code is received, all lines are printed at the 7/72–inch line spacing until a new line spacing is selected or the power is reset. The control code line spacing selection overrides the control panel line spacing setting, and the message display reflects the line spacing as 10.
Line Spacing n/72 Inch ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC A n SFCC 41 n SFCC 65 n Serial ESC A n 1B 41 n 27 65 n Purpose Stores a line spacing of n/72–inch increments. where Comment n = 1 to 85 (all others are ignored) When the ESC A control sequence is received, all line feed commands following an ESC 2 sequence* are at n/72–inch line spacing until a new line spacing is selected or the power is reset.
Line Spacing n/216 Inch ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC 3 n SFCC 33 n SFCC 51 n Serial ESC 3 n 1B 33 n 27 51 n Purpose Specifies the line spacing at n/216–inch increments. where Comment n = 1 to 255 When the n/216–inch line spacing control code is received, all line feeds following are at n/216–inch line spacing until a new line spacing is selected or the power is reset.
Overscoring ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC _ n SFCC 5F n SFCC 95 n Serial ESC _ n 1B 5F n 27 95 n Purpose Enables or disables automatic overscoring of all characters. where n = 0 to disable automatic overscoring (hex 00 or hex 30) n = 1 to enable automatic overscoring (hex 01 or hex 31) Comment When automatic overscore is enabled, all characters, including spaces, are overscored until overscoring is disabled.
Plot, Even Dot (P–Series High Density Graphics) 6–54 ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series EOT SFCC d 04 SFCC 64 04 SFCC 100 Serial N/A N/A N/A Purpose Prints dots at the even numbered dot columns. Comment The even dot plot code is used for programming high density graphics and must be used in conjunction with the Odd Dot Plot code (05 hex). Refer to the P–Series Compatible Plot Mode section in the Graphics chapter for detailed plot mode information.
Plot, Odd Dot (P–Series Normal Density Graphics) ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series ENQ SFCC e 05 SFCC 65 05 SFCC 101 Serial N/A N/A N/A Purpose Prints dots at the odd numbered dot columns. Comment This is the P–Series programming normal density graphics control code. The ENQ code should occur before any printable data in the data stream. For high density graphics, the Even Dot Plot code (04 hex) must be used in conjunction with (and precede) the Odd Dot Plot code.
Printer Reset 6–56 ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC @ SFCC 40 SFCC 64 Serial ESC @ 1B 40 27 64 Purpose Initializes all print mode related parameters to values previously saved. Comment When reset to the previously saved values, the current line is set to the top–of–form position. Print mode, line spacing, international language selection, form length, skip–over perforation, and character pitch are reset to previously saved values.
Print Mode/Pitch Selection ASCII Hex Decimal SFCC PMODE;n SFCC X mn SFCC 58 mn SFCC 88 mn Serial ESC X mn 1B 58 mn 27 88 mn Purpose Selects the print mode (Data Processing, Correspondence, High Speed, or OCR) and character pitch in characters per inch (cpi). P–Series where In SFCC PMODE;n n ranges from 0 to 6 to select the print mode/pitch combinations available from Table 6–6. All other values result in an error message (Command Line Error Messages are listed on page 6–3).
Print Mode/Pitch Selection (continued) Table 6–7. Character Pitches Available by Print Mode NOTE: The hex values shown (i.e., 0 and 30) are evuivalent. Either value can be used in your program expression. 0(30) m (hex): Data Processing (DP) Print Mode: n (hex): 1(31) Correspondence (NLQ) 2(32) 5(35) 6(36) High Speed (HS) OCR–A OCR–B 7(37) 8(38) Barcode 145 Barcode 160 Characters per inch: 0(30) 10 10 10 10 10 1(31) 12 12 12 – – 2(32) 13.3 – 13.3 – – – 13.
Print Mode/Pitch Selection (MVP) ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC [ nq SFCC 5B nq SFCC 91 nq Serial ESC [ nq 1B 5B nq 27 91 nq Purpose: Selects the print mode (Data Processing, Correspondence, or High Speed) and selected character pitches in characters per inch (cpi). Expression: P–Series CHR$(1);”[”;CHR$(n);”q”; Serial Matrix CHR$(27);”[”;CHR$(n);”q”; where: Comment: n = Print Mode/Pitch code (Values other than shown in Table 6–8 below are ignored.
Printer Select ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial DC1 11 17 Purpose Places printer in the selected state. Comment When the configuration parameter PRINTER SELECT is enabled, this control code allows the printer to receive and print data from the host. Printer Deselect (code DC3) disables the printer from receiving data.
Printer Deselect ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial DC3 13 19 Purpose Places printer in the deselected state. Comment When the configuration parameter PRINTER SELECT is enabled, this control code disables the printer from receiving and printing data from the host. Until a DC1 (Printer Select) command is received, all subsequent data to the printer is ignored.
Skip–Over Perforation ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial ESC N n 1B 4E n 27 78 n Purpose Selects the number of lines (at the current line spacing) for the paper “skip” at the bottom of the perforated page. where Comment n = 1 to 127 to select the number of lines to skip. If the value of n exceeds the current forms length, it is ignored. The actual distance set is the product of n and the current line spacing. The factory default value is to disable skip–over perforation.
Skip–Over Perforation Cancel ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial ESC O (alpha O) 1B 4F n 27 79 n Purpose Resets skip–over perforation to zero.
Superscript/Subscript Printing ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC S n SFCC 53 n SFCC 83 n Serial ESC S n 1B 53 n 27 83 n Purpose Selects superscript or subscript printing. Comment Super/Subscript font prints at one–half the normal vertical character height and at twice the normal vertical density. When the super/subscript control code is received, all characters are superscript or subscript until this feature is reset by the super/subscript reset control code or printer reset.
Superscript/Subscript Printing Reset ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC T SFCC 54 SFCC 84 Serial ESC T 1B 54 27 84 Purpose Resets superscript and subscript printing. Comment/ Example See the Superscript/Subscript control code example for an example of superscript/subscript reset.
Underline ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series SFCC – n SFCC 2D n SFCC 45 n Serial ESC – n 1B 2D n 27 45 n Purpose Enables or disables automatic underlining of all characters. where 6–66 n = 0 to disable automatic underlining (hex 00 or hex 30) n = 1 to enable automatic underlining (hex 01 or hex 31) Comment When automatic underline is enabled, all characters, including spaces, are underlined until underlining is disabled.
VFU Commands (P–Series) ASCII Hex P–Series Refer to the Vertical Format Units chapter. Serial N/A N/A Decimal N/A NOTE: If the SFCC being used is ESC, the PI line must be set high when using the EVFU. Purpose Load and execute the VFU. Comment Refer to the Vertical Format Units chapter for details.
Vertical Tab ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series/ Serial VT 0B 11 Purpose Prints the data in the buffer and advances the paper to the next vertical tab position. Comment In the P–Series emulation mode, if a vertical tab format is defined in the EVFU (channel 12), or DVFU (channel 2) and the VFU is enabled, the paper is moved to the next vertical tab position. In the Serial Matrix printer protocol, vertical tab positions are set by control code ESC B and executed by control code VT.
Vertical Tab Set/Clear (Serial Matrix) ASCII Hex Decimal P–Series N/A N/A N/A Serial ESC B n 1B 42 n 27 66 n Purpose Sets vertical tab positions. Expression CHR$(27);”B”;CHR$(n);...CHR$(nk);CHR$(0); where Comment n1 through nk specify the line number for the vertical tab(s), for a maximum of 16 tab positions. Either CHR$(0) or CHR$(128) can be used as the sequence terminator. The physical position on the paper is the product of “n” and the current line spacing.
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CHAPTER 7 INTERFACES Introduction The P3000 Series printers are equipped with resident parallel and serial interfaces. Only one interface can be enabled at a time via the control panel. Only one parallel host can be connected at any time. Other optional interfaces include an Intelligent Graphics Processor (IGP), PI–3287, and PI–5225. Contact your authorized service representative for details. This chapter describes: • Dataproducts Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Instruction (PI) – Optional standard or inverted level EVFU or DVFU signal from the host with the same timing and polarity as the data lines. PI line sensing is controlled by printer configuration. NOTE: The PI line must be disabled (configuration option selected from the control panel) if the host computer does not drive or control the PI line. If the line is not controlled by the host and sensing is enabled, rapid paper slewing will occur.
• Strobe Polarity (standard or inverted) • Latch Data On Leading or Trailing Edge of Strobe These parameters are displayed under the Application Compatibility/Host Interface/Dataproducts submenu from the control panel. Refer to Control Panel Configuration Diagram in the Configuration chapter for information on selecting the various parameter values. Based on the application, a unique configuration may be required.
Table 7–2.
Alternate Terminating Resistors For parallel interface configurations, the printer is equipped with 1K ohm pullup terminating resistors located at board coordinates 20D on the Controller PCBA. (The printer outputs are also pulled up with a 1K resistor pack on the Controller.) Generally, the 1K ohm terminating resistors are suitable for most applications.
A D E C B Note: Loosen, do not remove, the screws securing the control panels to the printer. Figure 7–1.
A C B D NOTE: Loosen, but do not remove, the two upper attachment screws securing the paper guide assembly to the printer base. Figure 7–2.
Remove Controller Board and Install Terminating Resistors To install the alternate terminating resistors, perform the following steps and refer to page Figure 7–3. 1. Loosen three screws from the rear of the EMI shield cover (A). Remove EMI shield cover. 2. Firmly grasp the Controller board (B) and lift it straight up to unseat the connectors at the printer base. 3. Open the latches on connector P4 (C) and disconnect the J4 connector (D). 4.
A B C E D F Figure 7–3.
Restore Printer to Operation (Pedestal Model) To re–install the printer cabinet cover on pedestal models, perform the following steps and refer to Figure 7–1 on page 7–6. 1. Place printer cabinet on printer base. 2. Tighten the two Phillips head screws and washers (E) on the outside rear of the cabinet cover. 3. Tighten the two Phillips head screws (D) securing the cabinet cover to the printer base located at the inside front right and left corners. 4.
Received Data – Serial data stream to the printer. Transmitted Data – Serial data stream from the printer for transmitting status and control information to the host. Subject to protocol selection. Request To Send (RTS) – Control signal from the printer. Subject to configuration. Clear To Send (CTS) – Status signal to the printer indicating the host is ready to receive data/status signals from the printer. Data Set Ready (DSR) – Status signal to the printer indicating the host is in a ready condition.
ACK/NAK – With ACK/NAK protocol selected, the printer responds as described for ETX/ACK protocol except the printer monitors the received data for parity error. If a parity error is detected, a NAK character is transmitted to the host upon receipt of the ETX character. The host is expected to repeat the data transmission. RS–232 INTERFACE ERROR – With an odd or even parity check in effect, the detected character error shall be replaced with a question mark (?).
CHAPTER 8 ROUTINE SERVICE & DIAGNOSTICS Introduction The printer requires no maintenance beyond regular general cleaning. Periodically remove excess paper chaff and dust from the ribbon and paper paths. If print quality or paper motion deteriorates seriously, contact your authorized service representative for prompt attention. This chapter presents the following routine service and diagnostic information: • • • • General Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To clean the interior of the printer, perform the following steps and refer to Figure 8–1. 1. Turn off the printer power and unplug the printer. 2. Raise the printer top cover. 3. Fully raise the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever (A) to open the platen. 4. Remove all paper. 5. Squeeze locking latch (B) and lift ribbon spools from the ribbon hubs. 6. Using a soft–bristled brush, clear paper chaff and dust from the paper path and platen ends. 7.
Figure 8–1. Interior Cleaning Printer Self–Tests The printer contains several self–tests that are helpful in maintaining optimum printer performance. Each of these tests is initiated from the DIAGNOSTICS/PRINTER TEST 8 INCH WIDTH or DIAGNOSTICS/PRINTER TEST FULL WIDTH configuration menus. Select additional printer tests (i.e., stroke time, shuttle rebound, and hammer phasing) from the DIAGNOSTICS/SERVICE AIDS configuration menu.
Shift Recycle – a “sliding” alphanumeric pattern useful in identifying missing or malformed characters, improper vertical alignment, or vertical compression. All E’s – a pattern of all uppercase letter E’s useful in identifying missing characters, misplaced dots, smeared characters, improper phasing problems, or light/dark character variations. E’s plus TOF – a pattern of all E’s followed by a form feed to the next page top–of–form, useful in identifying high speed paper motion feeding problems.
Hex Code Printout The hex code printout (often called a “hex dump”) is useful for debugging when troubleshooting printer data reception problems. Hex dumps list ASCII character data received from the host with the corresponding two–digit hexadecimal code. Printable characters print their assigned symbol; nonprintable characters are indicated with a period symbol. A “p” before the hex code indicates an active Paper Instruction (PI) line; a blank space before the hex code indicates an inactive PI line.
fault message reappears after pressing CLEAR, turn the printer off and contact your authorized service representative. IMPORTANT If LOADING FACTORY DEFAULTS appears on the display every time the printer power is cycled, non–volatile memory must be replaced. You can temporarily bypass Non–volatile memory by pressing the CLEAR switch. However, no configuration data is saved, and the factory default is loaded. Contact your authorized service representative to correct the fault permanently. Table 8–1.
CHAPTER 9 MULTINATIONAL CHARACTER SETS Introduction Four basic character set choices are selectable from the control panel: IBM PC, Multinational, DEC Multinational, and ECMA–94 Latin 1. Charts for each character set and the corresponding international language substitution chart are provided in Appendix B. This chapter discusses the following: • Selecting the Character Set and Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9–1 • Selecting Extended Character Set ECMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mode and pitch at which the Extended Character Set is printed. The print mode and pitch can be different for the Primary and Extended Character Sets. However, the Primary Set cannot be mixed with an Extended Set within the same line if the Extended Set is printing at a different print mode than the Primary Set. When ECMA–94 Latin 1 character set is selected from the control panel, the host can send the OSET command to select the extended portion of the character set.
Multinational Character Sets OFFLINE READY NOTE: OCR–A AND OCR–B ARE SELECTED FROM THE PRINT FORMAT AT LEVEL I ON THE CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM (WITH DP, NLQ, AND HS FEATURES.) D U CHARACTER SET D P U D U P SELECT SET IBM PC U P SELECT SET MULTINATIONAL * N (1) SELECT SET DEC MULTINAT.
Character Address Table (Character Library) 00 0_ 00 1_ 0 — Ø 1 Ï À 2 00 3_ 00 4_ 00 5_ 0 @ P ! 1 A Q È ” 2 B 00 6_ 00 7_ 00 8_ 00 9_ 00 A_ 00 B_ 00 C_ 00 D_ 00 E_ p Ç É á α a q ü æ í β R b r é Æ ó Γ 3 ♥ Ì # 3 C S c s â ô ú π 4 ♦ ¶ $ 4 D T d t ä ö ~ n ∑ 5 ♣ § % 5 E U e u à ò N σ 6 ♠ Ò & 6 F V f v å û ª µ 7 ¨ Ù 7 G W g w ç ù º τ ( 8 H X h x ê ÿ ¿ Φ ) 9 I Y i y ë Ö Θ * : J Z
NOTE: Not all characters are available in all print modes. 00 F_ 01 0_ 01 1_ ≡  IJ + – Ê ij ≥ Î ≤ Ô 01 2_ Û 01 3_ 01 4_ 01 5_ 01 6_ 01 7_ 01 8_ 01 9_ 01 A_ 01 B_ Blank character addresses from 0119–01D3 and 01D9–01E2 are used in other Printronix printer models. 01 C_ 01 D_ 01 E_ Œ ~ a œ ÷ ~ o * ≈ A ° O • 3/4 ⋅ 1 √ 3 ~ ~ .. Y I I .
Numeric Character Location Listing The complete Character Library is listed below, arranged in numeric order by hexadecimal address. Included is the decimal address and the symbol’s technical name.
Hex Value 0026 0027 0028 0029 002A 002B 002C 002D 002E 002F 0030 0031 0032 0033 0034 0035 0036 0037 0038 0039 003A 003B 003C 003D 003E 003F 0040 0041 0042 0043 0044 0045 0046 0047 0048 0049 004A 004B 004C 004D 004E 004F 0050 0051 Decimal Value 0038 0039 0040 0041 0042 0043 0044 0045 0046 0047 0048 0049 0050 0051 0052 0053 0054 0055 0056 0057 0058 0059 0060 0061 0062 0063 0064 0065 0066 0067 0068 0069 0070 0071 0072 0073 0074 0075 0076 0077 0078 0079 0080 0081 Symbol Name Ampersand Single Quote Left Parent
Hex Value 0052 0053 0054 0055 0056 0057 0058 0059 005A 005B 005C 005D 005E 005F 0060 0061 0062 0063 0064 0065 0066 0067 0068 0069 006A 006B 006C 006D 006E 006F 0070 0071 0072 0073 0074 0075 0076 0077 0078 0079 007A 007B 007C 007D Decimal Value 0082 0083 0084 0085 0086 0087 0088 0089 0090 0091 0092 0093 0094 0095 0096 0097 0098 0099 0100 0101 0102 0103 0104 0105 0106 0107 0108 0109 0110 0111 0112 0113 0114 0115 0116 0117 0118 0119 0120 0121 0122 0123 0124 0125 Symbol Name Uppercase R Uppercase S Uppercase
Hex Value Decimal Value 007E 007F 0080 0081 0082 0083 0084 0085 0086 0087 0088 0089 008A 008B 008C 008D 008E 008F 0090 0091 0092 0093 0094 0095 0096 0097 0098 0099 009A 009B 009C 009D 009E 009F 00A0 00A1 00A2 00A3 00A4 00A5 00A6 00A7 00A8 00A9 0126 0127 0128 0129 0130 0131 0132 0133 0134 0135 0136 0137 0138 0139 0140 0141 0142 0143 0144 0145 0146 0147 0148 0149 0150 0151 0152 0153 0154 0155 0156 0157 0158 0159 0160 0161 0162 0163 0164 0165 0166 0167 0168 0169 Symbol Name Tilde Caron Uppercase C with Ced
Hex Value Decimal Value 00AA 00AB 00AC 00AD 00AE 00AF 00B0 00B1 00B2 00B3 00B4 00B5 00B6 00B7 00B8 00B9 0170 0171 0172 0173 0174 0175 0176 0177 0178 0179 0180 0181 0182 0183 0184 0185 00BA 00BB 0186 0187 00BC 0188 00BD 00BE 00BF 00C0 00C1 00C2 00C3 00C4 00C5 00C6 00C7 00C8 0189 0190 0191 0192 0193 0194 0195 0196 0197 0198 0199 0200 00C9 0201 00CA 0202 00CB 0203 00CC 0204 00CD 0205 Symbol Name Not Sign Fraction One Half Fraction One Quarter Inverted Exclamation Mark Left Angle Quote Right
Hex Value Decimal Value 00CE 0206 00CF 00D0 00D1 00D2 00D3 00D4 00D5 00D6 00D7 00D8 00D9 00DA 00DB 00DC 00DD 00DE 00DF 00E0 00E1 00E2 00E3 00E4 00E5 00E6 00E7 00E8 00E9 00EA 00EB 00EC 00ED 00EE 00EF 00F0 00F1 00F2 00F3 00F4 00F5 00F6 00F7 00F8 0207 0208 0209 0210 0211 0212 0213 0214 0215 0216 0217 0218 0219 0220 0221 0222 0223 0224 0225 0226 0227 0228 0229 0230 0231 0232 0233 0234 0235 0236 0237 0238 0239 0240 0241 0242 0243 0244 0245 0246 0247 0248 Symbol Name Graphics Bar Double Left to Right Double
Hex Value 00F9 00FA 00FB 00FC 00FD 00FE 00FF 0100 0101 0102 0103 0104 0105 0106 0107 0108 0109 010A 010B 010C 010D 010E 010F 0110 0111 0112 0113 0114 0115 0116 0117 0118 01D4 01D5 01D6 01D7 01D8 01E3 01E4 01E5 01E6 01E7 01E8 01E9 Decimal Value 0249 0250 0251 0252 0253 0254 0255 0256 0257 0258 0259 0260 0261 0262 0263 0264 0265 0266 0267 0268 0269 0270 0271 0272 0273 0274 0275 0276 0277 0278 0279 0280 0468 0469 0470 0471 0472 0483 0484 0485 0486 0487 0488 0489 Symbol Name Big Dot Small Dot Radical Symbol S
Hex Value 01EA 01EB 01EC 01ED Decimal Value 0490 0491 0492 0493 Multinational Character Sets Symbol Name Lowercase O with Dot Up Arrow Down Arrow Right Arrow 9–13
Alphabetical Character Location Listing The complete Character Library is listed below, arranged in alphabetical order by the symbol’s technical name. Included are the hexadecimal and decimal values for each symbol.
Hex Value Decimal Value 00AC 0109 009F 00B8 00BB 00B9 0172 0265 0159 0184 0187 0185 00BC 0188 00B5 00BE 00CD 00D1 00CB 0181 0190 0205 0209 0203 00CE 0206 00CA 0202 00D8 00CF 00D5 00C9 0216 0207 0213 0201 00CC 0204 00C8 0200 00C6 00D4 00BA 00B7 00B6 00BD 00BF 00B4 00D9 00C4 00C2 00D2 00D7 00D0 00C5 0198 0212 0186 0183 0182 0189 0191 0180 0217 0196 0194 0210 0215 0208 0197 Symbol Name Fraction One Quarter Fraction Three Quarters Franc Sign Graphics Bar Double Left to Center Center to Botto
Hex Value 00C1 00DA 00D6 00C7 00D3 00C3 00C0 00B3 00DB 00DC 00DD 00DE 00DF 0060 00B0 00B1 00B2 00F2 003E 01E5 00EC 00F4 00F5 0018 00EF 00AD 00A8 00AE 007B 005B 0028 00F3 003C 0061 00A0 0083 0085 0086 0105 0084 0091 00E0 0062 Decimal Value 0193 0218 0214 0199 0211 0195 0192 0179 0219 0220 0221 0222 0223 0096 0176 0177 0178 0242 0062 0485 0236 0244 0245 0024 0239 0173 0168 0174 0123 0091 0040 0243 0060 0097 0160 0131 0133 0134 0261 0132 0145 0224 0098 Symbol Name Graphics Bar Left to Right Top to Center Gra
Hex Value 00E1 0063 0087 0088 0064 00EB 0065 0082 0088 008A 0089 0113 00EE 001A 0066 0067 0115 0068 0069 00A1 008C 008D 008B 0111 006A 006B 006C 006D 00E6 006E 00A4 006F 00A2 0093 01EA 0095 0106 0094 001F 01D5 0070 00ED 00E3 Decimal Value 0225 0099 0135 0136 0100 0235 0101 0130 0136 0138 0137 0275 0238 0026 0102 0103 0277 0104 0105 0161 0140 0141 0139 0273 0106 0107 0108 0109 0230 0110 0164 0111 0162 0147 0490 0149 0262 0148 0031 0469 0112 0237 0227 Symbol Name Lowercase Beta Lowercase C Lowercase C with
Hex Value 0071 0072 0073 0117 00E5 0074 00E7 0002 0075 00A3 0096 0097 0081 0076 0077 0078 0079 000E 0098 007A 00A7 002D 001E 0039 00AA 0023 0031 0000 0014 0025 002E 009E 00F1 002B 009C 003F 00FB 010F 00AF 01ED 007D 005D 0029 Decimal Value 0113 0114 0115 0279 0229 0116 0231 0002 0117 0163 0150 0151 0129 0118 0119 0120 0121 0014 0152 0122 0167 0045 0030 0057 0170 0035 0049 0000 0020 0037 0046 0158 0241 0043 0156 0063 0251 0271 0175 0493 0125 0093 0041 Symbol Name Lowercase Q Lowercase R Lowercase S Lowercas
Hex Value Decimal Value 0015 003B 00FF 0037 0027 0036 002F 00FA 00FE 001B 0020 00FC 010A 00FD 010B 0033 007E 0032 0007 005F 01EB 0041 000A 0100 0011 008F 0107 008E 0092 0042 0043 0080 0044 0045 0090 0101 0012 010D 0112 0009 0046 0047 0114 0021 0059 0255 0055 0039 0054 0047 0250 0254 0027 0032 0252 0266 0253 0267 0051 0126 0050 0007 0095 0491 0065 0010 0256 0017 0143 0263 0142 0146 0066 0067 0128 0068 0069 0144 0257 0018 0269 0274 0009 0070 0071 0276 Symbol Name Section Sign Semicolon Semicolon with Over
Hex Value Decimal Value 00E2 0048 0049 01E7 01E8 01E9 000B 0102 0013 0118 0001 0110 004A 004B 004C 004D 004E 00A5 004F 000C 0103 0016 0010 0108 0099 01D4 00EA 0050 00E8 0051 0052 0053 0116 00E4 0054 00E9 0019 0055 000D 0104 0017 009A 01E6 0226 0072 0073 0487 0488 0489 0011 0258 0019 0280 0001 0272 0074 0075 0076 0077 0078 0165 0079 0012 0259 0022 0016 0264 0153 0468 0234 0080 0232 0081 0082 0083 0278 0228 0084 0233 0025 0085 0013 0260 0023 0154 0486 Symbol Name Uppercase Gamma Uppercase H/Eta Uppercase
Hex Value 0056 0057 0058 0059 000F 01D8 005A 009D 0030 Decimal Value 0086 0087 0088 0089 0015 0472 0090 0157 0048 Multinational Character Sets Symbol Name Uppercase V Uppercase W Uppercase X/Chi Uppercase Y/Upsilon Uppercase Y with Acute Accent Mark Uppercase Y with Umlaut Uppercase Z/Zeta Yen Sign Zero 9–21
9–22 Multinational Character Sets
CHAPTER 10 INSTALLATION Introduction This chapter explains the P3000 Series installation procedures. Read this chapter carefully before installing and operating the printer. Perform the procedures in the order presented. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10–1 • Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10–2 • Shipping Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . .
Site Requirements When selecting the location for the printer, consider interface requirements, power requirements, and environmental factors. Select a location that has the proper power source available and is within the maximum cable length specifications for interfacing with the host computer.
Figure 10–1. Pedestal Model Site Requirements 62.7” 38.7” 22.5” 26.9” 75.4” 27.0” 27.0” Figure 10–2.
Shipping Restraints During shipping, the printer mechanism is protected by foam packing, restraint bolts, and a removable tie wrap securing the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever. Remove the shipping restraints as described below and illustrated in Figure 10–3. CAUTION To avoid shipping damage, reinstall the shipping restraints whenever the printer is moved or shipped. VORSICHT Um Versandschäden zu verhindern, die Versand–Einspannungen wieder einbauen, wenn der Drucker versetzt oder versandt wird.
Figure 10–3.
Cable Connections Perform the following steps and refer to Figure 10–4 and Figure 10–5 to connect the cables to the pedestal model and floor cabinet model printers, respectively. 1. Verify that the voltage shown on the printer ID label (A) is within the same range as the site line voltage and that the proper power cord has been selected. Refer to the Power Requirements section on page 10–1. 2. Make sure the printer power switch (B) is set to OFF (0). 3.
D B C A Figure 10–5.
Preliminary Test After installation, the printer is ready for preliminary testing. The following steps define the test procedure. Refer to the Operation chapter for a description of the control panel and message display. 1. Set the AC power switch to ON (|). 2. Load full–width (132 columns) computer paper and ribbon as described in the Loading Paper and Loading the Ribbon sections of the Operation chapter. 3. Set top–of–form as described in the Setting Top–of–Form section of the Operation chapter. 4.
APPENDIX A STANDARD ASCII CHARACTER CHART B7 B6 BITS KEY 0 0 B5 1 B4 B3 B2 B1 1 0 1 1 ESC OCTAL DECIMAL HEX 33 27 1B ASCII CHARACTER B7 B6 0 0 B5 BITS 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 COLUMN 0 B4 B3 B2 B1 ROW 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 NUL 0 0 0 SOH 1 1 1 2 DLE 20 16 10 DC1 21 17 11 (XON) 3 SP 40 32 20 ! 41 33 21 4 0 60 48 30 1 61 49 31 5 6 @ 100 64 40 P 120 80 50 A 101 65 41 Q 121 81 51 a 7 140 96 60 p 160 112 70 141 97
A–2 Appendix
APPENDIX B CHARACTER SETS Introduction The character set charts in this appendix provide the hexadecimal character address matrices for each character set and international language. For example, if the IBM PC Character Set and U.S. American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) Language is selected, 0023 hex selects the number sign (#).
IBM PC Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) See the IBM–PC International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
IBM PC Extended Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) B7 B6 BITS KEY 0 0 B5 1 B4 B3 B2 B1 1 0 1 1 ESC OCTAL DECIMAL HEX 33 27 1B CHARACTER * IF ENABLED B8* 1 B7 B6 1 0 0 B5 BITS 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 NUL 0 0 0 1 1 SOH 201 129 81 2 3 0 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 5 0 1 1 0 6 0 1 1 1 7 1 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 1 9 1 0 1 0 10 1 0 1 1 11 1 1 0 0 12 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 13 1 1 1 0 14 1 1 1 1 15 10 DLE 220 144 90 DC1 11 12 13
IBM PC Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) See the IBM–PC International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
IBM PC Extended Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) B7 B6 BITS KEY 0 0 B5 1 B4 B3 B2 B1 1 0 1 ESC 1 OCTAL DECIMAL HEX 33 27 1B CHARACTER * IF ENABLED B8* 1 B7 B6 1 0 B5 BITS 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 COLUMN B4 B3 B2 B1 ROW 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 0 0 0 0 Ç 200 128 80 0 0 0 1 1 ü 201 129 81 æ 221 145 91 í 241 161 A1 261 177 B1 301 193 C1 321 209 D1 β 341 225 E1 0 0 1 0 2 é 202 130 82 Æ 222
IBM PC Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) See the IBM–PC International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
IBM PC Extended Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) B7 B6 BITS KEY 0 0 B5 1 B4 B3 B2 B1 1 0 1 1 ESC OCTAL DECIMAL HEX 33 27 1B CHARACTER * IF ENABLED B8* 1 B7 B6 1 0 0 B5 BITS 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 NUL 0 0 0 1 1 SOH 201 129 81 2 3 0 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 5 0 1 1 0 6 0 1 1 1 7 1 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 1 9 1 0 1 0 10 1 0 1 1 11 1 1 0 0 12 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 13 1 1 1 0 14 1 1 1 1 15 10 DLE 220 144 90 DC1 11
IBM PC Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) See the IBM–PC International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
IBM PC Extended Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) B7 B6 BITS KEY 0 0 B5 1 B4 B3 B2 B1 1 0 1 1 ESC OCTAL DECIMAL HEX 33 27 1B CHARACTER * IF ENABLED B8* 1 B7 B6 1 0 B5 BITS 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 COLUMN B4 B3 B2 B1 ROW 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 0 0 0 0 Ç 200 128 80 0 0 0 1 1 ü 201 129 81 æ 221 145 91 í 241 161 A1 261 177 B1 301 193 C1 321 209 D1 β 341 225 E1 + – 361 241 F1 0 0 1 0 2
IBM PC International Languages Substitution Table Hex Address LANGUAGE 0023 0024 0040 005B 005C 005D 005E 005F 0060 007B 007C 007D 007E } ~ ASCII # $ @ [ \ ] ^ – { French # $ à ° ç § ^ – é ù è ¨ German # $ § Ä Ö Ü ^ – ä ö ü β English £ $ @ [ \ ] ^ – { } ~ Danish # $ @ Æ Ø Å ^ – æ ø å ~ Swedish # ¤ É Ä Ö Å Ü – é ä ö å ü Italian # $ @ ° \ é ^ – ù à ò è ì $ @ ¡ N ~ ¿ ^ – ¨ ~ n } ~ { } ~ Spanish
Multinational Character Set Charts • Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Page B–12 Extended Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Page B–13 Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Printable Symbols) Page B–14 Extended Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Printable Symbols) Page B–15 Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Page B–16 Extended Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Page B–17 Pri
Multinational Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) See the Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected.
Multinational Extended Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) B7 B6 BITS KEY 0 0 B5 1 B4 B3 B2 B1 1 0 1 ESC 1 OCTAL DECIMAL HEX 33 27 1B CHARACTER * IF ENABLED B8* 1 B7 B6 1 0 0 B5 BITS 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 NUL 0 0 0 1 1 SOH 201 129 81 2 3 0 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 5 0 1 1 0 6 0 1 1 1 7 1 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 1 9 1 0 1 0 10 1 0 1 1 11 1 1 0 0 12 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 13 1 1 1 0 14 1 1 1 1 15 10 1 1 1 0 1 11 DLE 220 144 90 DC1 ¡ (XON) 221 145 91 241 161 A1
Multinational Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) See the Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected.
Multinational Extended Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) B7 B6 BITS KEY 0 0 B5 1 B4 B3 B2 B1 1 0 1 OCTAL DECIMAL HEX 33 27 1B ESC 1 CHARACTER * IF ENABLED B8* 1 B7 B6 1 0 B5 BITS 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 COLUMN B4 B3 B2 B1 ROW 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 0 0 0 0 IJ 200 128 80 0 0 0 1 1 ij 201 129 81 221 145 91 ¡ 241 161 A1 + – 261 177 B1 Á 301 193 C1 0 0 1 0 2 202 130 82 222 146 92 ¢ 242 162
Multinational Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) See the Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected.
Multinational Extended Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) B7 B6 BITS KEY 0 0 B5 1 B4 B3 B2 B1 1 0 1 ESC 1 OCTAL DECIMAL HEX 33 27 1B CHARACTER * IF ENABLED B8* 1 B7 B6 1 0 0 B5 BITS 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 NUL 0 0 0 1 1 SOH 201 129 81 2 3 0 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 5 0 1 1 0 6 0 1 1 1 7 1 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 1 9 1 0 1 0 10 1 0 1 1 11 1 1 0 0 12 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 13 1 1 1 0 14 1 1 1 1 15 10 1 1 1 0 1 11 DLE 220 144 90 DC1 ¡ (XON) 221 145 91 241 1
Multinational Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) See the Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected.
Multinational Extended Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) B7 B6 BITS KEY 0 0 B5 1 B4 B3 B2 B1 1 0 1 1 OCTAL DECIMAL HEX 33 27 1B ESC CHARACTER * IF ENABLED B8* 1 B7 B6 1 0 B5 BITS 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 COLUMN B4 B3 B2 B1 ROW 8 9 10 11 ° 12 13 0 0 0 0 0 IJ 200 128 80 0 0 0 1 1 ij 201 129 81 221 145 91 ¡ 241 161 A1 0 0 1 0 2 202 130 82 222 146 92 ¢ 242 162 A2 0 0 1 1 3 203 131 83 223 147 9
Multinational Primary Character Set in OCR–A See the Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: OCR–A characters can only be selected when using the OCR–A print mode. The OCR charts indicate appropriate character codes only and do not represent the actual character style and shape. Regular print attributes (such as bold, super/subscript, emphasized, etc.) are not functional in this mode.
Multinational Extended Character Set in OCR–A NOTE: P–Series and Serial Matrix Control Codes and Printable Symbols for the OCR–A character set are identical to the Multinational Character Set charts shown on pages B–12 through B–19.
Multinational Primary Character Set in OCR–B See the Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: OCR–B characters can only be selected when using the OCR–B print mode. The OCR charts indicate appropriate character codes only and do not represent the actual character style and shape. Regular print attributes (such as bold, super/subscript, emphasized, etc.) are not functional in this mode.
Multinational Extended Character Set in OCR–B B7 NOTE: P–Series and Serial Matrix Control Codes and Printable Symbols for the OCR–B character set are identical to the Multinational Character Set charts shown on pages B–12 through B–19.
Multinational International Languages Substitution Table Hex Address LANGUAGE 005B ASCII [ ] EBCDIC ¢ | Example: B–24 005D 005E ^ 005B = [ in ASCII 005B = ¢ in EBCDIC Appendix
ECMA–94 Latin 1 Character Set Charts • • • • • • • • • Appendix Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Page B–26 Extended Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Page B–27 Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Printable Symbols) Page B–28 Extended Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Printable Symbols) Page B–29 Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Page B–30 Extended Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F Co
ECMA–94 Latin 1 Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) See the ECMA–94 Latin 1 International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) B7 0 B6 KEY 0 B5 BITS 1 B4 B3 B2 B1 1 0 1 OCTAL DECIMAL HEX 33 27 1B ESC 1 CHARACTER * IF ENABLED B8* 1 B7 B6 1 0 0 B5 BITS 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 NUL 0 0 0 1 1 SOH 201 129 81 2 3 0 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 5 0 1 1 0 6 0 1 1 1 7 1 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 1 9 1 0 1 0 10 1 0 1 1 11 1 1 0 0 12 STX 202 130 82 ETX 203 131 83 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 EOT 204 132 84 ENQ 1 1 0 1
ECMA–94 Latin 1 Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) See the ECMA–94 Latin 1 International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) B7 B6 BITS KEY 0 0 B5 1 B4 B3 B2 B1 1 0 1 ESC 1 OCTAL DECIMAL HEX 33 27 1B CHARACTER * IF ENABLED B8* 1 B7 B6 1 0 B5 BITS 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 COLUMN B4 B3 B2 B1 ROW 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 9 10 11 IJ 200 128 80 ij 201 129 81 221 145 91 ¡ 241 161 A1 202 130 82 222 146 92 ¢ 242 162 A2 203 131 83 223 147 93 £ 243 163 A3 * 220 144 90 240 160 A0
ECMA–94 Latin 1 Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) See the ECMA–94 Latin 1 International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) B7 B6 BITS KEY 0 0 B5 1 B4 B3 B2 B1 1 0 1 1 ESC OCTAL DECIMAL HEX 33 27 1B CHARACTER * IF ENABLED B8* 1 B7 B6 1 0 0 B5 BITS 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 NUL 0 0 0 1 1 SOH 201 129 81 2 3 0 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 5 0 1 1 0 6 0 1 1 1 7 1 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 1 9 1 0 1 0 10 1 0 1 1 11 1 1 0 0 12 STX 202 130 82 ETX 203 131 83 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 EOT 204 132 84 ENQ 1 1
ECMA–94 Latin 1 Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) See the ECMA–94 Latin 1 International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) B7 B6 BITS KEY 0 0 B5 1 B4 B3 B2 B1 1 0 1 1 ESC OCTAL DECIMAL HEX 33 27 1B CHARACTER * IF ENABLED B8* 1 B7 B6 1 0 B5 BITS 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 COLUMN B4 B3 B2 B1 ROW 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 9 10 11 IJ 200 128 80 ij 201 129 81 221 145 91 ¡ 241 161 A1 202 130 82 222 146 92 ¢ 242 162 A2 203 131 83 223 147 93 £ 243 163 A3 * 220 144 90 240 16
ECMA–94 Latin 1 International Languages Substitution Table Hex Address LANGUAGE 0021 0022 0023 0024 0040 005B 005C 005D 005E 0060 007B 007C 007D 007E ASCII ! ” # $ @ [ \ ] ^ { | } ~ German ! ” # $ § Ä Ö Ü ^ ä ö ü β Swedish ! ” # ¤ É Ä Ö Å Ü é ä ö å ü Danish ! ” # $ @ Æ Ø Å ^ ° æ ø å ~ Norwegian ! ” # ¤ É Æ Ø Å Ü é æ ø å ü Finnish ! ” # ¤ @ Ä Ö Å ^ ä ö å ü English ! ” £ $ @ [ \ ] ^ { | } ~ Dutch ! ” £
DEC Multinational Character Set Charts • • • • • • • • • Appendix Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Page B–36 Extended Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Page B–37 Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Printable Symbols) Page B–38 Extended Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Printable Symbols) Page B–39 Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Page B–40 Extended Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F
DEC Multinational Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) See the DEC Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
DEC Multinational Extended Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) B7 B6 BITS KEY B7 B6 1 1 0 B5 0 8 0 1 0 1 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 NUL 0 0 0 1 1 SOH 201 129 81 2 3 0 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 5 0 1 1 0 6 0 1 1 1 7 1 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 1 9 1 0 1 0 10 1 0 1 1 11 1 1 0 0 12 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 13 1 1 1 0 14 1 1 1 1 15 10 ESC 1 1 1 1 1 DC1 ¡ (XON) 221 145 91 241 161 A1 ¢ 242 162 A2 2 DC2 222 146 92 243 163 A3 3 ETX 203 131 83 (XOFF) 223 147 93 EOT 204 132 84 D
DEC Multinational Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) See the DEC Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
DEC Multinational Extended Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) B7 B6 BITS KEY B7 B6 BITS 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 8 9 10 1 OCTAL DECIMAL HEX 33 27 1B ESC 1 1 1 1 11 0 0 0 0 0 200 128 80 0 0 0 1 1 201 129 81 221 145 91 ¡ 241 161 A1 0 0 1 0 2 202 130 82 222 146 92 ¢ 242 162 A2 0 0 1 1 3 203 131 83 223 147 93 0 1 0 0 4 204 132 84 224 148 94 0 1 0 1 5 205 133 85 225 149 95 0 1 1 0 6 206 134 86 226 150 96 0 1 1 1 7 207 135 87 227 151
DEC Multinational Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) See the DEC Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
DEC Multinational Extended Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) B7 B6 BITS KEY B7 B6 1 1 0 B5 0 8 0 1 0 1 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 NUL 0 0 0 1 1 SOH 201 129 81 2 3 0 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 5 0 1 1 0 6 0 1 1 1 7 1 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 1 9 1 0 1 0 10 1 0 1 1 11 1 1 0 0 12 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 13 1 1 1 0 14 1 1 1 1 15 10 ESC 1 1 1 1 1 DLE DC1 ¡ (XON) 221 145 91 241 161 A1 DC2 222 146 92 ¢ 242 162 A2 STX ETX 203 131 83 (XOFF) 223 147 93 EOT 204 132 84 DC4 2
DEC Multinational Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) See the DEC Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
DEC Multinational Extended Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) B7 B6 BITS KEY 0 0 B5 1 B4 B3 B2 B1 1 0 1 ESC 1 OCTAL DECIMAL HEX 33 27 1B CHARACTER * IF ENABLED B8* B7 B6 1 1 0 B5 BITS 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 COLUMN B4 B3 B2 B1 ROW 8 9 10 11 0 0 0 0 0 200 128 80 0 0 0 1 1 201 129 81 221 145 91 ¡ 241 161 A1 0 0 1 0 2 202 130 82 222 146 92 ¢ 242 162 A2 0 0 1 1 3 203 131 83 223 147 93 0 1 0 0 4
DEC Multinational International Languages Substitution Table Hex Address LANGUAGE 0023 0040 005B 005C 005D 005E 005F [ \ ] ^ ç § 0060 007B 007C 007D 007E – { | } ~ – é ù è – ä ö ü β – { | } ~ ASCII # @ French £ à German # § Ä Ö Ü English £ @ [ \ ] Norwegian/ Danish # Ä Æ Ø Å Ü – ä æ ø å ü Swedish # É Ä Ö Å Ü – é ä ö å ü Italian £ § ° ç é – ù à ò è ì Spanish £ @ ¡ N ~ ¿ ^ ° ~ n ç ~ Japanese # @ [ ¥
APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS Printing Characteristics Printer throughput, in lines per minute (LPM), is a factor of the selected print mode. The P3000 Series nominal print rates are listed below and assume a tolerance of five percent and an adequate input data rate. Printing speed is independent of the number of characters configured in the character set repertoire.
Physical Characteristics Printer Dimensions Floor Cabinet Model Height 41.7” (105.9 cm) Width 34.0” (86.4 cm) Depth 28.5” (72.4 cm) Weight Approximately 335 lbs. (152 kg) Pedestal Model Height 10.5” (27 cm) Width 24.6” (63 cm) Depth 20.7” (53 cm) Weight Approximately 85 lbs. (39 kg) Shipping weight approximately 98 lbs.
Electrical Characteristics Input Power Voltage 120 or 240 VAC Phase Single Frequency 50 or 60 Hz Power Rating Pedestal Floor Cabinet Nominal Standby 120 VA 60 Hz (90 Watts) 147 VA 60 Hz (110 Watts) Nominal Operating 320 VA 60 Hz (215 Watts) 350 VA 60 Hz (235 Watts) Pedestal Floor Cabinet Standby 307 BTUs 375 BTUs Printing 734 BTUs 800 BTUs Dissipated Power Per Hour Data Input Rate (maximum) Dataproducts Up to 30,000 characters per second Centronics Up to 30,000 characters per seco
Forms Paper Type Edge–perforated, fanfold, 3 to 16” wide Thickness Single–part – 15 to 100 lb. stock Multi–part – 1– to 6–part forms Sheet Thickness 0.025” maximum Drive Adjustable tractors (6–pin engagement) Slew Rate 8” per second maximum Labels On Backing One–part continuous perforated fanfold back form. Labels must be placed at least 1/6 inch from the fanfold perforation. Backing adhesive must not be squeezed out during printing.
Miscellaneous (continued) Cleaning Interval 3 months or 250 hours of operation Character Sets Appendix ASCII Standard Up to 229 characters Data Processing, Correspondence, High Speed International ECMA–94 Latin 1 ASCII (USA) German Swedish Danish Norwegian Finnish English Dutch French Spanish Italian Turkish Japanese IBM PC ASCII (USA) French German English Danish Swedish Italian Spanish Japanese French Canadian Latin American Multinational ASCII EBCDIC DEC Multinational ASCII (USA) French German
C–6 Appendix
APPENDIX D CONTROL CODE CROSS REFERENCE The following lists provide the programming control codes alphabetically by function and alphabetically by code. In the Programming chapter, an alphabetical list of control code functions is presented by functional groups (format, paper motion, graphics, etc.). NOTE: Some control code functions can be accomplished using another control code sequence or via control panel selection.
Alphabetical By Function (continued) Function P–Series Serial Page Emphasized Print Reset Expanded (Double Wide) Print Expanded (Double Wide) Print Reset SFCC F SFCC W SFCC W 6–35 6–36 6–36 Expanded (Double Wide) Print (1 line) SFCC k Extended Character Set SO SFCC SO SFCC n SFCC 4 SI SFCC SI SFCC o SFCC 5 FF SFCC INCHES SFCC LINES N/A N/A LF N/A SFCC 2 SFCC LPI SFCC 0 SFCC LPI ACK SFCC f SFCC 1 SFCC A ESC F ESC W DC4 ESC W SO ESC SO ESC 4 ESC 5 6–39 FF ESC C NUL ESC C HT ESC D LF ESC J ESC 2
Alphabetical By Function (continued) Function P–Series Serial Page Underline VFU Commands (P–Series) Vertical Tab Vertical Tab Set/Clear (Serial Matrix) SFCC – DLE–US VT N/A ESC – N/A VT ESC B 6–66 6–67 6–68 6–69 Alphabetical By P–Series Code P–Series Code Function Page ACK BEL BS BS CR DLE–US ENQ EOT FF LF SO SI SFCC @ SFCC – SFCC _ SFCC [ SFCC d SFCC e SFCC f SFCC j SFCC k SFCC l SFCC n SFCC o SFCC 0 SFCC 1 SFCC 2 SFCC 3 SFCC 4 SFCC 5 SFCC 6 SFCC 7 SFCC h SFCC A SFCC E Line Spacing 8 or 10.
Alphabetical By P–Series Code (continued) P–Series Code Function Page SFCC F SFCC G SFCC H SFCC INCHES SFCC LINES SFCC LPI SFCC LPI SFCC OSET SFCC PMODE SFCC PSET SFCC R SFCC S SFCC SO SFCC SI SFCC T SFCC V SFCC W SFCC X VT Emphasized Print Reset Bold Print Bold Print Reset Forms Length Set (Inches) Forms Length Set (Lines) Line Spacing 1/6 Inch (6 lpi) Line Spacing 1/8 Inch (8 lpi) Character Set Select: Extended (ECMA) Print Mode/Pitch Selection Character Set Select: International Character Set Select:
Alphabetical By Serial Matrix Code (continued) Serial Code Function Page ESC 1 ESC 2 ESC 2 ESC 3 ESC 4 ESC 5 ESC 6 ESC 7 ESC h ESC l ESC u ESC A ESC B ESC C ESC C NUL ESC D ESC E ESC F ESC G ESC H ESC J ESC K ESC L ESC M ESC N ESC O ESC P ESC R ESC S ESC SI ESC SO ESC T ESC V ESC W ESC X ESC Y ESC Z VT Line Spacing 7/72 Inch Line Spacing n/72 Inch (as set by ESC A) Line Spacing 1/6 Inch Line Spacing n/216 Inch Extended Character Set Extended Character Set Cancel Character Set Select (Printable Symbols)
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INDEX A Alternate Terminating Resistors, 7–5 ASCII Character Set, A–1 Attribute Set and Reset Codes, 6–3 B Backspace, 6–7 Bell, 6–8 Bit Image Graphics, 4–1, 4–2 Density, 4–3 Plotting, 4–1, 4–2 Programming Format, 4–4 Sample Program, 4–5 Bit Image Mode Double Density, 6–10 Double Density Double Speed, 6–11 Quadruple Density, 6–12 Single Density, 6–9 Bold Print, 6–13 Extended, 6–38 International, 6–25 Primary, 6–39 Select, 6–19 Select (Control Codes), 6–22 Select (Printable Symbols), 6–23, 6–24 Character Se
C (continued) Control Panel, 2–5 6/8 LPI Switch, 2–6 Alphanumeric Message Display, 2–5 CHECK Indicator, 2–6 CLEAR Switch, 2–6 Configuration Diagrams, 3–7 ENTER Switch, 2–8 F/L (Forms Length) Switch, 2–9 MENU DOWN Switch, 2–7 MENU UP Switch, 2–7 MODE switch, 2–8 NEXT Switch, 2–7 ON LINE Switch, 2–6 Optional Switches, 2–7 PAPER ADV Switch, 2–7 PI–3287 Option, 2–7 PREV Switch, 2–7 RUN/STOP (R/S) Switch, 2–8 VFU LOADED Indicator, 2–7 Emphasized Print, 6–34 Emphasized Print Reset, 6–35 End Load Code DVFU, 5–8 E
H Hex Code Printout, 8–5 MENU UP/DOWN Switches, 2–7 MODE Switch, 2–8 INCHES, SFCC, 6–41 Modes, 2–2 Bit Image Double Density, 6–10 Bit Image Double Density/Speed, 6–11 Bit Image Quadruple Density, 6–12 Bit Image, Single Density, 6–9 Emulation, 2–2 Overstrike/Overlay, 6–1 Print, 6–57, 6–59 Protocol, 2–2 Installation, 10–1 Multinational Character Set Charts, B–11 Intelligent Graphics Processor (IGP), 1–3 MVP, Print Mode/Pitch Selection, 6–59 Horizontal Tab, 6–43 Horizontal Tab Set, 6–44 I IBM PC Chara
P (continued) PAPER ADV Switch, 2–7 Perforation Skip–Over, 6–62 Skip–Over Cancel, 6–63 PI Line, 7–2, 7–3 PI–3287, 2–7 Optional Switches, 2–7 Pitch 10 cpi, 6–17 12 cpi, 6–18 Selection, 6–57 Selection (MVP), 6–59 Plot Plotting the Data, 4–9 Data Byte Dot Patterns, 4–11 Data Byte Format, 4–7 Data Line Format, 4–8 Density, 4–5 Even Dot, 6–54 Exit, 4–12 Odd Dot, 6–55 Odd Dot Pattern Plan, 4–9 Odd Dot Sample, 4–10 P–Series, 4–5, 6–54, 6–55 Rate, 1–5 Truncated Character Line, 4–12 Mode/Pitch Selection, 6–57 Mode/
S (continued) Service & Diagnostics, 8–1 Setting Forms Length, 2–16 Line Spacing, 2–18 Top–of–Form, 2–13 SFCC, 6–2 Shipping Restraint Removal, 10–4 Site Requirements, 10–2 Skip–Over Perforation, 6–62 Skip–Over Perforation Cancel, 6–63 Special Function Code, 6–2 Specifications, C–1 Character Set, C–5 Cleaning, C–5 Electrical, C–3 Environmental, C–2 Forms, C–4 Interface, C–3 Ribbon, C–4 Start Load Code DVFU, 5–7 EVFU, 5–2 Horizontal Set, 6–44 Vertical, 6–68 Vertical Tab Set/Clear, 6–69 Terminating Resistors,
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