OWNER'S MANUAL
Warning: “This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
OWNER'S MANUAL 18-pin wide-carriage dot matrix printer As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SEIKO Precision Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. - Outline of the International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an innternational program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment.
This manual is for the following two models of the printer. Although these two models, Model A and Model B, look different, the difference is only the appearance of the casing areas at the front. The functions of these models are very much the same. Refer to the manual of the model Model A, for the manual of the model Model B.
Contents Unpacking the printer ........... 1 Q u i c k s t a rt u p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5 . Extended setup options 1 . I n t ro d u c t i o n ................................... 3 About extended setup options . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Options and expendables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Basic setup option summury . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 Printer description 6 Extended setup option summury. . . . . . . . . 3 3 Features ......................
Data length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 7 Stop bit B . Control code summary ................................... 47 IBM mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 9 Communication protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8 FX mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4 Communication speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8 BP-A/I mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caution for use ❏ Power sourc e • Be sure to insert the power plug only in a wall unit of the voltage designated in the voltage selector switch and on the rating plate on the back of the unit. • Do not place the power cord near heat sources or place heavy objects on it. Do not bend or twist the power cord. ❏ Foreign matter and water • Keep your hands and personal items, such as scarfs and ties, away from the carriage mechanism while the printer is operating. The carriage moves with considerable force.
Unpacking the printer Unpacking the printer M.LF M.RLF TOF SET PARK SETUP BIN EXIT ENTER D LF C RLF L ON LINE TEAR OFF P.
Quick startup Quick startup To make your first print, follow the procedure below . For more detailed instructions on setting your printer, please refer to the page indicated. ❏ To set up the printer 1. Install the paper rack, the sound seal cover, and the ribbon cassette — Pages 10 and 11. 2. Load the single cut sheet paper or fanfold paper. Press the FF key to load the paper — Pages 13 and 14. ❏ To make a test print Self Test Self Test 1.
1. Introduction 1. Introduction Features ❏ Wide selection of paper size • Single cut sheet papers • Fanfold continuous paper • Multi-part paper A3, A4, B4, B5, Letter, Legal 5 - 16 inch wide paper Original plus 6 copies (total clearance: 0.41mm (0.
1. Introduction Options and expendables We recommend the use of the Pull Tractor, especially, when using the extra-thick papers or performing continuous operation. This is the preferred path since it is the most efficient paper feed path. The Cut Sheet Feeder provides fast and automatic feeding of Cut Sheet on the BP-6000. It greatly enhances the speed and efficiency of document printing by feeding of up to 80 single sheets of paper without reloading. Paper dimensions Length: 14.5"~7.0" Width : 15.0"~5.
1. Introduction ❏ Power cord One of the following plug types is supplied. See "Connecting the power cord" on page 12. Please see a rating plate on the back of your printer for appropriate input voltage and consult your dealer for a specific type of power cord. 120V For USA 220-240V For Europe 240V For U.K.
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1. Introduction ❏ Operation guide sheet The operation guide sheet helps you to operate some of the basic options on the front control panel. You can peel the sheet backing paper to stick anywhere on your printer. ❏ Reverse control panel sheet LF M.LF FF M.RLF RLF PARK TOF SET RESET D ON LINE TEAR OFF BIN C P.OUT ON LINE POWER L SETUP ENTER EXIT Installation The reverse control panel sheet allows you to easily read the function key labels from the back of the printer.
1. Introduction ❏ Physical dimension(Model A) 24.4" (620mm) 17.5" (445mm) 19.9" (505mm) ∗Paper Rack in flat position (Continuous paper setting) Sound Seal Cover ∗Paper Rack in upright position (Single sheet setting) 17.1" 15.4" (435mm) (390mm) ∗Paper Rack in flat position (Continuous paper setting) 11.6" (295mm) 10.2" (260mm) 12.0 " (305mm) Weight: 44.1 lbs.
1. Introduction ❏ Physical dimension(Model B) 24.4" (620mm) 18.5" (470mm) 20.9" (530mm) ∗Paper Rack in flat position (Continuous paper setting) Sound Seal Cover ∗Paper Rack in upright position (Single sheet setting) 17.1" (435mm) ∗Paper Rack in flat position 15.4" (390mm) (Continuous paper setting) 11.6" (295mm) 10.2" (260mm) 13.
2. Setting up 2. Setting up Installing the paper rack 1. Slide both paper guide to the Pivots extreme left and right edges of the Groove paper rack. 2 2. With the two small pivots on either 1 side of the paper rack downward, fit the pivots in the groove on the rear top cover. 3. Place the paper rack in upright position for single cut sheet paper and lay it down for fanfold Rear Top Cover continuous paper.
2. Setting up Installing the ribbon cassette Turn OFF the printer's power and before the installation. However, the power should remain ON if data is in the printer waiting to be printed. 1. Open the printer cover. 2. Manually move the print head to the extreme right side of the printer for easy installation of the ribbon. Do not try to move the print head if the power is on. CAUTION Do not touch the print head if the printer has been running for a long time. Wait until the print head is cooled off. 3.
2. Setting up Connecting the computer The printer has a parallel interface connector (Centronics) and serial interface connector (RS-232C). Before you connect an interface cable to your computer, you need to know what type of printer driver is supported by your software applications and what type of connector is needed to attach the printer to the computer.
2. Setting up Loading the paper ❏ Fanfold continuous paper 1. Move the friction lever qtoward the front of the printer to set the FANFOLD paper setting. 2. Set the print head adjustment leverw. In general, position 1 is used for one-part paper. (See page 15) 3. Remove or open the rear cover eof the printer to lock the cover in the open position. 4. Release the tractor lock levers r (upward), and move the right tractor to the marked position as shown in the figure, and lock it in place. 5.
2. Setting up ❏ Single sheets paper 1. Move the paper select lever qtoward the rear of the printer to the SINGLE SHEET setting. 2. Set the print head adjustment lever w. In general, position 1 is used for one-part paper. (See page 15) 3. Raise the paper rack to the vertical position and adjust the left paper guide e to the proper position for the size of the paper being used. Note If the paper is not loaded on the proper mark, the printer may not detect the paper and will issue PAPER ERROR. 4.
2. Setting up ❏ Vertical print position alignment Current print line location The current printing line (DDD...) is Ribbon Guide the third line down from the top of the ribbon guide (line spacing is 1/6 line: 6 LPI). 0.5" A A A A A B B B B B C C C C D D D D A Adjusting the print head position The head adjustment is used to obtain the best print quality possible for the specific paper being used. The print head position can be adjusted to accommodate printing on single and multipart forms.
3. Control panel and operations 3. Control panel and operations Control panel and indicators Standard Panel EXIT ENTER SETUP BIN M.LF LF FF M.RLF RLF TEAR OFF M.RLF TOF SET RLF RESET PARK M.LF D LF C ON LINE TEAR OFF P.OUT ON LINE POWER FF L POWER ON LINE P.
3. Control panel and operations • Indicator lamps POWER ON LINE P.OUT Lamp On Off Blinking POWER (green) Power On Power Off ON LINE (green) Online Offline Cover open, or Head overheat protection activating P.OUT (umber) Out-of-paper Paper-in Home sensor error, RAM error, or paper error. — ON LINE ❏ Function Keys • ON LINE ON LINE Pressing this key places the printer offline so that the printer can perform some functions independent from host system.
3. Control panel and operations L RESET C D PARK TOF SET EXIT ENTER SETUP BIN M.LF LF FF M.RLF RLF TEAR OFF POWER ON LINE P.OUT ON LINE • TOF SET Pressing this key sets the top of the form position at the current print head position. However, this TOF position will not be restored after the power is turned off. TOF SET • TEAR OFF [Used only for fanfold paper] Pressing this key advances the perforation of the form to the paper cutter so that the paper can be torn off from the rest.
3. Control panel and operations L RESET • SETUP EXIT C D PARK TOF SET EXIT ENTER SETUP BIN M.LF LF FF M.RLF RLF TEAR OFF POWER ON LINE P.OUT ON LINE (Alternate to the EXIT) When the SETUP key is pressed in the offline mode, the printer enters the setup options. The setup options are explained later in the "Basic setup options". SETUP In the setup options, this key is used as the EXIT key.
3. Control panel and operations Paper parking This function moves fanfold paper back to the push tractor position (park station) so that single sheet paper can be used. Specially it is useful when switching from fanfold paper to single sheet paper. • Pressing the PARK key removes the fanfold paper from the print station so that single sheet paper can be used. • Switching of the paper select lever is required for the actual mechanical switching of the paper path.
3. Control panel and operations Printing test pattern Before performing the printer's self test, be sure the ribbon cassette and paper are properly installed in the printer. The self test prints a continuous pattern of printable characters (ASCII character pattern) in either draft or near letter quality (NLQ). While test printing is executed, the ON LINE lamp blinks and the LCD indicates “SELF TEST”. L C D RESET PARK TOF SET EXIT ENTER SETUP BIN M.LF LF FF M.
3. Control panel and operations Tearing off a form (Used only with fanfold paper) This function is activated by the TEAR OFF key and feeds fanfold paper so that the perforation is aligned with the paper cutter located at the top rear of the printer, thus enabling simple paper tearing. During the tear off operation, the FF, PARK, M.LF, and M.RLF keys are the only active keys and are used to correctly align the paper to the paper cutter.
3. Control panel and operations POWER RESET BIN SETUP TEAR OFF RLF M. RLF M. LF TOF SET PARK ON LINE FF Operation (reference page) LF Power-on operation summary Self test, draft (P21) Self test,NLQ (P21) Hex dump, draft (P57) Hex dump,NLQ (P57) Vertical alignment (P61) EEPROM initialize (P55) Notes 1. Use either the RESET key or power switch when the circle is in both the RESET and POWER columns. 2.
4. Basic setup options 4. Basic setup options About basic setup options The setup options serve to define various initial states of the printer that are executed when the power is turned on or when the RESET key is pressed. In addition, this mode serves to redefine the font type, character spacing, and other parameters for the printer's current operating conditions. The parameters set in the setup options are stored in the memory of the printer and used as the default values in initialize operations.
4. Basic setup options ❏ Selection procedure example The following example illustrates the correct procedure to select a letter-portrait paper size from the front panel: 1. Press the ON LINE key to enter the offline state. The LCD displays: OFFLINE DRAFT 2. Press the SETUP key to enter the SETUP options. The LCD displays: 1 FONT 3. Press the Right Arrow (→ ) key to select the menu and to display: 4 PAGE SINGLE 4.
4. Basic setup options (1) Selecting font style Sets one of the font options. The font can be changed by a software command. 1 FONT FONT: DRAFT FONT: S.DRAFT FONT: S.S.DRAFT FONT: ROMAN FONT:SANS SERIF FONT DRAFT S.DRAFT S.S.DRAFT ROMAN SANS SERIF .................... Default font in a draft printing. .................... Default font in NLQ print mode.
4. Basic setup options (2) Selecting character spacing Sets one of the character spacings. When CODE is selected, the character spacing can be changed by a software command. When speed draft or super speed draft is set while a fixed spacing is designated, the character spacing becomes 12 CPI or 15 CPI, respectively. 2 CHAR PITCH PITCH: CODE PITCH: 5 CPI PITCH: 6 CPI PITCH: 10CPI PITCH: 12CPI PITCH: 15CPI PITCH: 17CPI PITCH: 20CPI PROPORTIONAL CHARACTER PITCH ....................
4. Basic setup options (3) Selecting page length for fanfold paper The page length selection varies`1` roughly from 2 inches to 22 inches according to the given options. When CODE is selected, the page length can be changed by a software command. When the page length is other than CODE, it is a fixed length and a software command is ignored. The page length is the same as the distance between two perforations.
4. Basic setup options (4) Selecting single sheet paper size The paper size of single sheet paper is set. The designated page length is only valid when the single sheet mode or CSF mode is selected. The relationships of the paper sizes with the number of printed columns (at 10 cpi) are described in the table below.
4. Basic setup options (5-7) Printing multipart paper The multipart mode increases the print intensity on multipart forms by striking the same character twice or more in several passes of the print head. 5 MULTIPART COPY: COPY: COPY: COPY: NORMAL DARK1 DARK2 DARK3 .................... .................... .................... Print twice on the same character. Print three times on the same character. Print four times on the same character.
5. Extended setup options 5. Extended setup options About extended setup options The extended setup options contain various setup options which are used less frequently than the main setup options. For the overview of the extended setup options, refer to Extended setup options summary. ❏ To set this option By pressing the Down Arrow ( ↓ ) key at the last menu item in the main setup options, the printer enters the extended setup options, where various functions.
DRAFT* S.DRAFT S.S.DRAFT ROMAN SANS SERIF 1.FONT BASIC SETUP OPTIONS CODE* 5 CPI 6 CPI 10 CPI 12 CPI 15 CPI 17 CPI 20 CPI PROPORTIONAL 2.CHAR PITCH CODE* 2 2.5 3 4 4.5 5 5.5 7 8 8.5 10 11 12 14 15 16 16.5 17 22 3.PAGE FANFOLD 32 * MEM 3 DARK 3 MEM 2 DARK 2 MEM 1 6.SELECT SETUP DARK 1 NORMAL* 5.MULTIPART The asterisk ( )indicates the factory default setting. CODE* B5 PORT B5 LAND A4 PORT A4 LAND B4 PORT B4 LAND LETTER PORT LETTER LAND LEGAL PORT LEGAL LAND A3 PORT A3 LAND 4.
33 YES NO* 17.EURO SYMBOL DETECTION NO YES* 9.P.OUT DETECT TOP: +n/72 IN (0 n 180) 1.LOADING ADJUST 9 IN* 9 IN 9 IN 9 IN* NO-SRASH* SLASHED 18.ZERO STYLE SOUND* NO-SOUND 10.P.OUT BUZZER SINGLE WIDTH WIDTH FANFOLD WIDTH WIDTH 2.PAPER WIDTH EXTENDED SETUP OPTIONS ITALIC* GRAPHIC IBM SET1 IBM SET2 BP-A SET 19.CHARACTER SET SKIP NO* YES 11.1-INCH SKIP PRINT LINE 13.6 INCHES* 8 INCHES 3.LINE WIDTH * 5.OVERRIDE PRINT AUTO FEED* CR+LF CR ONLY 20.CR SETTING NORMAL* 1/2 12.
34 34.PROTOCOL 33.STOP BIT STATUS SIGNAL YES* NO 41.ERROR STATUS PRE-DIRECTION* UNI-DIRECTION BI-DIRECTION 42.PRINT DIR DTR* XON/OFF1 XON/OFF2 ETX/ACK BOLD MODE CODE* ALWAYS ITALIC MODE CODE* ALWAYS 1 BIT* 2 BITS 26.BOLD 25.ITALIC NO* YES 43.INVERT DISP BAUD RATE 9600 BPS* 4800 2400 1200 ENERGY STAR YES* NO 44.SLEEP MODE PRINT * IGNORED 36.SERIAL ERROR 35.BAUD RT EAN13 UPC-A UPC-E POSTNET ELEMENT BARCODE TYPE INDSTRAL25 INTRLVD25 MATRIX CODABAR CODE11 CODE39* CODE93 CODE128 EAN8 28.
5. Extended setup options (1-3) Setting top of form position The top margin can be set using this function, anywhere from a minimum of 0/72 inch (0mm) to a maximum of 180/72 inches (64mm) by increments of 1/72 inch. Press the Up or Down arrow keys to increase or decrease the top margin setting, respectively. Press the ENTER key to select the desired 0/72~180/72 inches 0/72~180/72 inches (Setup #1 Loading adjust) (Setup #1 Loading adjust) setting.
5. Extended setup options (4-5) Line feed spacing One of the line feed spacing options from either 6, 8, or 9 line per inch (LPI) is selected. When CODE is selected, the line feed spacing can be changed by a software command. When no line spacing is set in the software command, this value (6 or 8 LPI) is used as a linefeed. 4 LF PITCH LF: LF: LF: LF: CODE 6 LPI CODE 8 LPI 8 LPI 9 LPI Override bottom margin This function serves to reduce the bottom margin.
5. Extended setup options (6-7) Autoscroll mode The Autoscroll function automatically advances the paper to the tear off position when no data exists in the communication buffer and no new data is received for a period of 1 second. This feature is very beneficial when it is necessary to print a single invoice, and tear it off immediately following printing. In the case of "TOF ONLY" : Auto scroll is performed only when the present position, after the printing, is at TOF.
5. Extended setup options (8-10) Set default page length This function selects a default page length of either 11 or 12 inches at the time of printer initialization. This selection is only valid when CODE is selected as the PAGE LENGTH setting in the main setup options. 8 DFLT PG LENGTH .................... .................... PAGE LNGTH:11 PAGE LNGTH:12 Page Length is 11 inches. Page Length is 12 inches.
5. Extended setup options (11-13) Skip over perforation This function automatically leaves one inch of unprinted lines at the end of the page and linefeeds the paper to the next top of form. If the page length is smaller than 5 inches, this function is ignored. The skip perforation software command overrides this function. 11 1-INCH SKIP 1-INCH SKIP:NO 1-INCH SKIP:YES .................... Defaults to non-skip over perforation. Line Feed Speed This function specifies the line feed speed.
5. Extended setup options (14-15) Emulation The desired emulation mode of the printer can be selected using this function. When this function is executed, the printer is initialized. 14 EMULATION EML: EML: EML: EML: FX MODE IBM MODE BP-A MODE BP-I MODE .................... .................... .................... .................... Epson FX-1050 compatible. IBM Proprinter III XL compatible. Seikosha BP-5460 Standard emulation. Seikosha BP-5460 IBM emulation.
5. Extended setup options (16-17) Code page The default code page can be selected using this function. Refer to the code page table in Appendix C. 16 CODE PAGE C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: C.P.: 437 850 857 858 860 861 863 865 BRASCII ABICOMP ISO-1 ISO-15 437 Gr 772 774 851 852 853 855 866 869 1250 1252 LTU-KBL BULGA. IBM RUSS.
5. Extended setup options (18-20) Slashed zero The zero style is selected as either “0” (no-slash) or “Ø” (slashed). 18 ZERO STYLE ZERO: NO-SLASH ZERO: SLASHED .................... .................... “0” (no-slash) is selected. “Ø” (slashed) is selected. Character table One of character sets is selected. The character set availability depends on the emulation mode selected as shown in each selection. 19 CHARACTER SET FX mode only See italic and graphic tables on pages 91 and 92.
5. Extended setup options (21-24) Line feed (LF) A function for executing the carriage return operation when receiving the line feed command (LF code) is selected or deselected. 21 LF SETTING LF : LF ONLY LF : CR+LF .................... ....................
5. Extended setup options (25-26) Set italic character style This function simply selects all print output to be in italic character style. 25 ITALIC ITALIC: CODE ITALIC: ALWAYS .................... .................... Defaults to the current set command code Always printed in italic character style Set bold character style This function simply selects all print output to be in bold character style. 26 BOLD BOLD : CODE BOLD : ALWAYS .................... ....................
5. Extended setup options (27-28) Enable barcode command This function enables the printer to accept the bar cord command and to print the bar cord accordingly. 27 BARCODE BC : MODE 1 BC : MODE 2 BC : IGNORED .................... .................... .................... ESC SO and ESC SI can not be used for. ALL control command are valide. Bar Code is invalid. Set barcode type This function selects a type of bar code.
5. Extended setup options (29) Bar code size This function specifies the default bar code size. 29 BARCODE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE SIZE : : : : 1 1.5 2 2.5 The tables below show bar code sizes and attributes. SIZE NARROW BAR WIDE BAR NARROW SPACE WIDE SPACE INTER CHARA.GAP BAR HEIGHT 1 2/120inch 6/120inch 2/120inch 6/120inch 2/120inch 8/12inch HRI PRINT HRI FONT CHECK CHARACTERS PRINT DENSITY 1.
5. Extended setup options (30-33) Interface type The parallel interface or the serial interface is selected. When this function is executed, the printer is initialized. See "Connecting the computer" on page 12 for correct selection and connection of the interface cable. 30 INTERFACE I/F: PARALLEL I/F: SERIAL I/F: AUTO .................... Parallel and serial interface are switched automatically.
5. Extended setup options (34-36) Communication protocol (serial interface) This function selects the appropriate communications protocol. Refer to the specification of your host system for selecting proper communication protocol. 34 PROTOCOL DTR XON/OFF1 XON/OFF2 ETX/ACK .................... .................... .................... Busy/Ready protocol Set XON/XOFF 1. Set XON/XOFF 2.
5. Extended setup options (37-39) CTS signal (serial interface) This function accepts or ignores the CTS (Clear to Send) signal from the host. 37 CTS ENABLE CTS: CTS: NO YES ........... Ignores the CTS signal ........... Functions according to the CTS signal from the host DSR signal (serial interface) This function accepts or ignores the DSR (Data Set Ready) signal from the host. 38 DSR ENABLE DSR: DSR: NO YES ........... Ignores the DSR signal ...........
5. Extended setup options (40-42) Communication buffer size This function selects the maximum size of the input buffer. An appropriate selection is displayed according to another setup options like the emulation type of either IBM or FX mode. When the selection of this function is completed, the printer is intialized. The buffer size affects the signal protocol in serial data communication. In these protocols the printer's busy/ready state changes according to the data remaining values in the buffer.
5. Extended setup options (43-45) Invert LCD display This function sets up-side down text display in the LCD. Use with the reverse control panel sheet. (See page 7) 43 INVERT DISP INVERT: INVERT: NO YES Setting of ENERGY STAR (1) (2) Set the power conservation standby mode. When this mode is valid, if the HC and (or) LF motors stop, the current to HC, LF, FAN, and the ribbon motor is interrupted 14 minutes later then the standby power conservation mode is engaged.
5. Extended setup options (46) Restore factory default setups This function selects to initialize the printer to the factory setting. Press the ENTER key to restore the factory setting in all setup options, Otherwise; press any other key to cancel this option. "SETUP : COMPLETED" is displayed at the completion of the execution. 46 FACTORY ST PRESS ENTER SW Option Menu 1. FONT 2. CHAR PITCH 3. PAGE (FANFOLD) 4. PAGE (SINGLE) 5. MULTIPART 6. SELECT SETUP 7.
5. Extended setup options (47-48) Software controlled setup This function enables or disables a control on the setup options from the specially provided software command. See "Printer setup command codes" section in Appendix B. 47 SOFTWARE SET SOFTWARE: SOFTWARE: NO YES Lock the RESET key This function locks up the RESET key during the online mode in order to avoid an accidental reset during printing.
6. Selection of printer driver 6. Selection of printer driver About printer driver Printer Driver is a section of your software that automatically translates instructions from the software to your printer. For example, when using some application software, if you want to boldface or underline a word, the printer driver automatically translates your specific boldface or underline instruction on your application software to printer control command.
7. Troubleshooting 7. Troubleshooting If an error occurs during printing, you will get several warnings. A buzzer sounds, P.OUT lamp blinks, and an error message appears in the display window of the front control panel. ❏ Error Messages Error Message Cause and Solution CARRIAGE ERROR The printer cannot detect the print head position. ◆ Turn off the printer immediately. After a brief wait, turn the printer on again. RAM ERROR Internal RAM does not function properly.
7. Troubleshooting ❏ Problem guide Problem Cause and Solution POWER lamp fails to light ◆ ◆ Power cord and power connection fail. Blown fuse in the printer. Printer stops or slows down on printing ◆ Print head has overheated. Wait until it has cooled down. P.OUT lamp lights incorrectly ◆ ◆ Paper detect sensor may be damaged. Sensor hole is clogged. Poor quality printing or smudging of the paper ◆ ◆ ◆ Old or worn out ink ribbon needs to be replaced.
7. Troubleshooting ❏ Input Hexadecimal Dump Mode The Input hexadecimal dump capability of the printer enables monitoring of data as it is sent to the printer. Each Escape Sequence, Control Code, and ASCII character sent from the computer to the printer is output in a two-digit hexadecimal format. Such printing is initiated after 16 bytes of data have been transmitted to the printer. Hexadecimal values and their corresponding ASCII characters between the values 20h to 7Eh are printed on each line.
8. Maintenance 8. Maintenance ❏ Cleaning Minimum periodical cleaning will ensure the maximum performance from your printer. Do not spill or splash a cleaning liquid inside the printer. Please refer to the "Printer cover removal" on page 59 to remove the covers for cleaning. Note Before cleaning the printer, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. (When cleaning the platen, power may be required.
8. Maintenance (Lubrication) ❏ Lubrication In the case of heavy use of the printer, apply a specified lubricating oil only to the front and rear metal carriage bar. When applying the lubricant to the carriage bars, spread the oil by manually moving the print head back and forth along the carriage bar. Consult your dealer to obtain the recommended lubricating oil. Do not use an unspecified oil, or it may reduce the printer's performance drastically.
8. Maintenance (Printer cover removal) Guide Printer Cover ◆ Open the front cover to an upright position, then lift and remove the cover. Pivot Rear Cover ◆ Open the rear cover from the bottom edge and pull it toward the bottom to remove. Paper Rack ◆ Slide both paper guides to the extreme left and right edges of the paper rack. Raise the rear end to stand vertically and lift straight upward to remove.
8. Maintenance (Vertical alignment mode) ❏ Vertical alignment mode The vertical alignment mode serves to compensate for the slippage of the vertical printing positions, that occurs due to individual differences and age distortion of the printer. Print mode Character mode family MODE 0 Draft pica Speed draft (SD), super speed draft (SSD), single density graphic, double speed/double density graphic MODE 1 Draft elite 979-dot graphics MODE 2 NLQ pica Draft condense (15 CPI, 17.
8. Maintenance (Vertical alignment mode) PRINTED PATTERNS EXAMPLE Description of Patterns The printer has 13 preprogrammed patterns in each mode from which only seven patterns are printed. The pattern "****..." indicates out-of-range. Consult your dealer if you cannot find correct pattern. 4. Judging from the printed pattern in each print mode, select the grade number of a best aligned pattern between +3 and -3.by pressing the Left and Right arrow keys. 5.
A. Specifications Appendix A. Specifications ❏ Printing specifications Printing method • Impact dot matrix and bidirectional logic seeking printing Print Head • 18 pins (4 rows in parallel) Emulation • Epson FX-1050 • IBM Proprinter III XL • BP-5460 FA Resident fonts • S.
A. Specifications Paper feed method Paper width Paper weight Friction method: • Single cut sheet (A3, B4, A4, B5, letter, legal) • 55 kg - 90 kg in Japan • 17 lbs. - 28 lbs. in USA • 64 g/m 2 - 105 g/m 2 in Europe Tractor method: • 45 kg - 90 kg in Japan • 14 lbs. - 28 lbs. in USA • 53 g/m 2 - 105 g/m 2 in Europe CSF mode: • 55 kg - 70 kg in Japan • 15lbs. - 21 lbs. in USA • 60 g/m 2 - 81 g/m 2 in Europe Multiple copies • Original plus 6, non-carbon, 34 g/m 2 • Total thickness of less than 0.
A. Specifications Character Spacing Print mode Draft Dot Spacing Max No.
A. Specifications ❏ Parallel interface specifications • Input connector 1817 1615141312 1110 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 3635 3433323130 2928 2726252423 22 212019 PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 SIGNAL STROBE DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 DATA 8 ACK BUSY PE SELECT AUTOFEED NC NC CHASSIS GND +5 V (max.
A. Specifications ❏ Serial interface specifications • Input connector 1 13 25 14 RS-232C Pin assignments PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Notes: SIGNAL CHASSIS GND TXD RXD RTS CTS DSR SIGNAL GND CD NC NC SRTS NC NC IN/OUT OUT IN OUT IN IN IN OUT PIN 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SIGNAL NC NC NC NC NC NC DTR NC NC NC NC NC 1. NC stands for no connection. 2. CHASSIS GND and GND are connected in the printer.
A. Specifications ❏ Other specifications Power supply • 120VAC : For USA, Canada and Taiwan • 230VAC : For Asia, Oceania, Europe and others Temperature • 41°F - 104°F (during Operation) • 5°C - 40°C Humidity • 20 % - 80 % (no condensation) External dimensions Model A • 24.4"(Width x 10.2"(Height) x 12.0"(Depth) • 620(W) x 260(H) x 305(D) mm • With the paper rack and sound seal cover 24.4"(W) x 11.6"(H) x 17.5"(D) 620(W) x 295(H) x 445(D) mm Model B • 24.4"(Width) x 10.2"(Height) x 13.
B. Control code summary (IBM) Appendix B. Control code summary ❏ IBM mode ITEM [1] [2] [3] SYMBOL BEL BS HT Hexadecimal & Decimal [07] H [7] D [08] H [8] D [09] H [9] D FUNCTION Activates the alarm. Backspace one character. Moves to next horizontal tab.
B. Control code summary (IBM) ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal Draft download FUNCTION m=14h indicates a draft download character.
B. Control code summary (IBM) ITEM SYMBOL [35] ESC I n Hexadecimal Decimal [1B,49] H [27,73] D FUNCTION Selects one of font styles. n=0 : Draft 10 cpi n=1 : Speed draft 12 cpi n=2 : NLQ (Sans Serif) n=3 : NLQ (Roman) n=4 : Draft download n=5 : Speed draft download n=6 : NLQ (Sans Serif) download n=7 : NLQ (Roman) download n=11 : NLQ (Roman) italic Linefeeds in various spacings in n/216" (1≤n≤255).
B. Control code summary (IBM) ITEM SYMBOL [51] ESC [ @ n1 n2 m1...m4 [52] ESC [ K n1 n2 m1 m2 m3 m4 Hexadecimal Decimal [1B,5B,2D,n1,n2,m1,..,m4] H [27,91,45,n1,n2,m1,..,m4] D [1B,5B,4B,n1,n2,m1,..,m4] H [27,91,75,n1,n2,m1,..,m4] D m1 m2 Code 00h, 04h, FEh 01h, 05h, FFh 03h FUNCTION Sets single or double height/width/line-spacing mode. n1=4, n2=0, m1=0, and m2=0. m3=01h : single character height. m3=02h : double character height. m3=10h : single line spacing. m3=20h : double line spacing.
B. Control code summary (IBM) ITEM SYMBOL [57] ESC _ n Hexadecimal Decimal [1B,5F,n] H [27,95,n] D [58] [59] [1B,67] H [27,103] D [1B,6B,n] H [27,107,n] D ESC g ESC k n FUNCTION Sets/cancels overscore mode. n=0 : Cancels overscore mode. n=1 : Sets overscore mode. Selects 15 cpi character mode. Selects NLQ font type. n=0 : ROMAN is set. n=1 : SANS SERIF is set.
B. Control code summary (FX) ❏ FX mode ITEM [1] [2] [3] SYMBOL BEL BS HT Hexadecimal & Decimal [07] H [7] D [08] H [8] D [09] H [9] D FUNCTION Activates the bell. Backspace one character. Moves to next horizontal tab. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [0A] H [10] D [0B ]H [11] D [0C] H [12] D [0D] H [13] D [0E] H [14] D [1B,0E] H [27,14] D [0F] H [15] D [1B,0F] H [27,15] D [11] H [17] D [12] H [18] D [13] H [19] D [14] H [20] D [18] H [24] D Linefeeds after printing.
B. Control code summary (FX) ITEM SYMBOL [22] ESC & NUL n1 n2 a data Hexadecimal Decimal [1B,26,00,n1,n2,a,data] H [27,38,0,n1,n2,a,data] D FUNCTION Defines download character(s). NLQ download character is generated by interpolation.
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B. Control code summary (FX) ITEM SYMBOL [66] ESC Y n1 n2 data Hexadecimal Decimal [1B,59,n1,n2,data] H [27,89,n1,n2,data] D FUNCTION Prints 8-pin double-speed double-density graphics (120 dpi). The total number of dots in the data is set by n1 + n2 x 256. [67] ESC Z n1 n2 data [1B,5A,n1,n2,data] H [27,90,n1,n2,data] D Prints 8-pin quadruple-density graphics (240 dpi). The total number of dots in the data is set by n1 + n2 x 256.
B. Control code summary (FX) ITEM SYMBOL [74] ESC k n Hexadecimal Decimal [1B,6B,n] H [27,107,n] D [75] ESC l n [1B,6C,n] H [27,108,n] D [76] ESC p n [1B,70,n] H [27,112,n] D [77] ESC s n [1B,73,n] H [27,115,n] D [78] ESC t n [1B,74,n] H [27,116,n] D [79] ESC w n [1B,77,n] H [27,119,n] D [80] ESC x n [1B,78,n] H [27,120,n] D FUNCTION Selects NLQ font type. n=0 : ROMAN is set. n=1 : SANS SERIF is set. Sets left margin at the nth horizontal space in the current print mode (0≤n≤255).
B. Control code summary (BP-A/I) Appendix B. Control code summary ❏ BP-A/I mode ITEM [1] [2] [3] SYMBOL BEL BS HT Hexadecimal & Decimal [07] H [7] D [08] H [8] D [09] H [9] D FUNCTION Activates the alarm. Backspace one character. Moves to next horizontal tab.
B. Control code summary (BP-A/I) ITEM SYMBOL [17] ESC # [18] ESC – n Hexadecimal Decimal [1B,23] H [27,35] D [1B,2D,n] H [27,45,n] D [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] ESC .
B. Control code summary (BP-A/I) ITEM SYMBOL [47] ESC L n1 n2 data Hexadecimal Decimal [1B,4C,n1,n2,data] H [27,76,n1,n2,data] D [48] [49] ESC M ESC N n [1B,4D] H [27,77] D [1B,4E,n] H [27,78,n] D [50] [51] [52] ESC O ESC P ESC Q n [1B,4F] H [27,79] D [1B,50] H [27,80] D [1B,51,n] H [27,81,n] D [53] ESC R n [1B,52,n] H [27,82,n] D FUNCTION Prints the 8-pin double-density graphics (120 dpi). The total number of dots in the data is set by n1 + n2 x 256. Selects Elite (12 cpi) mode.
B. Control code summary (BP-A/I) ITEM SYMBOL [61] ESC b c n1 n2 ...n64 NUL Hexadecimal Decimal [1B,62,c,n1,n2,...,n64,00] H [27,98,c,n1,n2,...,n64,0] D [62] [63] ESC g ESC k n1 n2 data [1B,67] H [27,103] D [1B,6B,n1,n2,data] H [27,107,n1,n2,data] D [64] ESC l n [1B,6C,n] H [27,108,n] D [65] ESC p n [1B,70,n] H [27,112,n] D [66] ESC x n [1B,78,n] H [27,120,n] D FUNCTION Sets vertical tab position in channels beginning from n1 and end with NUL [00]H as in ESC B command.
B. Control code summary (Setup options) ❏ Setup options control codes This command is specially designed to assist you in utilizing the printer to its fullest potential. Most of printer's setup options can be accessed and changed through the following command sequence. Setup command sequence Setup declare codes (1B 7C 60 01 00 11 ) h Setup command codes 1B 7C 60 m1 m2 a 1 . . . a k header Setup terminate codes (1B 7C 60 01 00 12)h m 1 , m 2 : Number of data bytes followed as parameters (a1..ak).
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B. Control code summary (Setup options) ITEM Mode [33] Bar code type Code & Hexadecimal Header n n 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 6E, n n: (Hex.) = selection n: 00=Industrial 2/5, 01=Interleave 2/5, 02=Matrix 2/5, 03=Codabar, 04=Code 11, 05=Code 39, 06=Code 93, [34] Bar code size [35] Interface Header o n 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 6F, n Header a n 1B, 7C, 60, 02, 00, 61, n n: 00=1 n: 02=2 01=1.5 03=2.5 n: 00=Parallel, 01=Serial (RS-232C or RS-422 with optional I/F).
B. Control code summary (bar code) ❏ Bar code control codes This command becomes effective when the "Bar code command" in the extended setup options is set to "MODE1 or MODE2". To print a bar code from your host, firstly set the bar code type designation and a desired print sizes. Then send the bar code data with BAR CODE DATA sequence(DC4 DC4 B).
B. Control code summary (bar code) About bar code element type Any bar code type can be expressed in bar codes by varying bar elements; narrow bar, wide bar, narrow space, wide space, and intercharacter gap. However, HRI, check digit, and s t a r t / e n d c o d e h a v e t o b e a d d e d m a n u a l l y. I f a s p e c i f i c t y p e o f b a r c o d e o t h e r t h a n specified earlier does not satisfy your needs, create your own program to translate data to a specific bar code.
B. Control code summary (bar code) ITEM Mode [1] BAR CODE data sequence Code & Hexadecimal DC4, DC4, B, n 14, 14, 42, n [2] Check digit DC4, DC4, C, n 14, 14, 43, n [3] Element variables DC4, DC4, E, n1, n2 14, 14, 45, n1, n2 [4] HRI font DC4, DC4, F, n 14, 14, 46, n [5] Bar code height DC4, DC4, H, n 14, 14, 48, n [6] HRI print DC4, DC4, I, n 14, 14, 49, n [7] Bar code type DC4, DC4, T 14, 14, 54, n [8] Guard bar extension DC4, DC4, G, n 14, 14, 47, n [9] Start/stop char.
C. Character Sets Appendix C. Character sets Epson, Italic character set H L 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) (112)(128) (144)(160) (176)(192) (208) (224)(240) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Note: This character set is selected with ESC t 0 in FX mode. Refer to Control code summary section.
C. Character Sets Epson, Graphic character set H L 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) (112)(128) (144)(160) (176)(192) (208) (224)(240) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Note: This character set is selected with ESC t 1 in FX mode. Refer to Control code summary section.
C. Character Sets IBM character set 1 H L 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) (112)(128) (144)(160) (176)(192) (208) (224)(240) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Note: This character set is selected with ESC 7 in IBM mode. Refer to Control code summary section.
C. Character Sets IBM all character set H L 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) 7 8 9 A B C D E 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Note: This character set is selected with ESC \. Refer to Control code summary section. International character set Hex Country U.S.A. FRANCE GERMANY U.K.
C. Character Sets BP-A character set H L 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) (112)(128) (144)(160) (176)(192) (208) (224)(240) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Note: This character set is selected in BP-A mode. BP-I character set 1 H L 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) (112)(128) (144)(160) (176)(192) (208) (224)(240) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Note: This character set is selected with ESC 7 in BP-I mode.
C. Character Sets BP-I character set 2 H L 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) (112)(128) (144)(160) (176)(192) (208) (224)(240) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Note: This character set is selected with ESC 6 in BP-I mode.
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Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18. 01. 1991: Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäß ISO 7779. This unit complies with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. Dies Gerät entspricht den Bedingungen der Niederspannungs-Vorschrift 73/23/EEC und dem EMVG nach 89/336/EEC.
PRINTER DIVISION 1-1-1, AKANEHAMA, NARASHINO-SHI, CHIBA 275-8558 JAPAN
