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Table Of Contents
1 Introduction
Printer Overview
The Printer Family
Conventions In This Manual
Warnings And Special Information
Related Documents
Graphics Enhancements
Taking Care Of Your Printer
Protocols And Emulations
2 Setting Up The Printer
Before You Begin
Power Requirements
Select A Site
Printer Dimensions
Printer Component Locations
Remove Packing Materials
Adjust The Paper Supports
Release The Paper Chains (Cabinet Models)
Remove Tags
Attach The Output Basket (Pedestal Models)
Remove The Shipping Restraints From The SureStak Power Paper Stacker
Connect The Interface And Power Cables
Cabinet Models
Pedestal Models
Interface Connections
Install Basic Components
Attach The Control Panel Overlays
Load The Ribbon
Load The Paper
Install Optional Components
SureStak Power Paper Stacker
Quick Access Cover (Pedestal Models)
Set The Top-of-Form
Procedure
3 Operating The Printer
Powering On The Printer
Operating Modes
The Control Panel
Control Panel Keys
Operational Procedures
Reloading Paper
Unloading Paper
Replacing The Ribbon
Canceling A Print Job
4 The Configuration Menus
Configuration Overview
Changing And Saving Parameter Settings
Default And Custom Configurations
Navigating The Menus
Changing Parameters Example
Saving Your New Configuration
Optimizing Print Quality
Optimizing Print Speed
Main Menu
CONFIG. CONTROL
ACTIVE IGP EMUL
IGP/PGL Emulation
Features
Configuring The Emulation With The Control Panel
IGP/PGL Submenu
IGP/VGL Emulation
Features
Configuring The Emulation With The Control Panel
IGP/VGL Submenu
EMULATION
Coax/Twinax (CTHI) Emulation
Standard
Simple Prot Conv
Coax Emulation
Twinax Emulation
SPC Coax Params
SPC Twx Params
LinePrinter Plus Emulation
P-Series Emulation
P-Series XQ Emulation
Serial Matrix Emulation
Proprinter XL Emulation
Epson FX Emulation
ANSI Emulation
IPDS Emulation
MAINT / MISC
HOST INTERFACE
IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu
Auto Switching Submenu
Centronics (Parallel) Submenu
Dataproducts (Standard & Long Lines) Submenu
Serial Submenu
Ethernet Submenu
ETHERNET PARAMS
PRINTER CONTROL
DIAGNOSTICS
RIBBONMINDER
5 Interfaces
Overview
Dataproducts Long Lines Interface
Dataproducts Long Lines Interface Signals
Dataproducts Parallel Interface
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals
Centronics Parallel Interface
Centronics Parallel Interface Signals
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
Compatibility Mode
Nibble Mode
Byte Mode
Signals
Terminating Resistor Configurations
RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interfaces
RS-232
RS-422
6 Troubleshooting
Cleaning Requirements
Exterior Cleaning
Interior Cleaning
Diagnosing Problems
Bar Code Verification
Printing A Hex Dump
Fault Messages
A Printer Specifications
Ribbon Specifications
Paper Specifications
Printer Dimensions
Environmental Characteristics
Electrical Characteristics
Interfaces
Printing Rates
B Demand Printing
Overview
Simple Tear
Form Saver Mode
C ASCII Character Set
D Communication Notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
European Community (EC) Conformity Statement
German Conformity Statement
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