FUJITSU DL7600Pro Dot Matrix Printer User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- FUJITSU
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DL7600Pro Dot Matrix Printer
FUJITSU DL7600Pro DOT MATRIX PRINTER
USER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT NOTE TO USERS
READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. INCORRECT USE OF
THE PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO USERS, BYSTANDERS OR PROPERTY.
While FUJITSU ISOTEC has sought to ensure the accuracy of all information in
this manual, FUJITSU ISOTEC assumes no liability to any party for any damage
caused by any error or omission contained in this manual, its updates or
supplements, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence,
accident, or any other cause. In addition, FUJITSU ISOTEC assumes no liability
with respect to the application or use of any product or system in accordance
with descriptions or instructions contained herein; including any liability
for incidental or consequential damages arising therefrom. FUJITSU ISOTEC
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES REGARDING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, WHETHER
EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.
FUJITSU ISOTEC reserves the right to make changes to any products described
herein without further notice and without obligation.
Using This Product in High-risk Situations
This Product is designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated for
general use, including without limitation, general office use, personal use,
household use, and ordinary industrial use, but is not designed, developed and
manufactured as contemplated for use accompanying fatal risks or dangers that,
unless extremely high safety is secured, could lead directly to death,
personal injury, sever physical damage or other loss(hereinafter “High Safety
Required Use”), including without limitation, nuclear control in nuclear
facility, aircraft flight control, air traffic control, mass transport
control, medical life support system, missile launch control in weapon system.
You shall not use this Product without securing the sufficient safety required
for the High Safety Required Use. If you wish to use this Product for High
Safety Required Use, please consult with our sales representatives in charge
before such use.
EXPORT CONTROL
This manual contains technology which is subject to the Foreign Exchange and
Foreign Trade Law of Japan. This manual should not be exported or transferred
to foreign countries in any from or method, or released to anyone other than
the residents of Japan prior obtaining applicable license from your local
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of Japan in accordance with the above law.
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Following notes for United States are valid for 100-120V model only.
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
for United States Users
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15B 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 accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measure:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation
between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
FCC warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTES 1. Testing of this equipment was performed on model number
M33335A. 2. The use of an unshielded a non-shielded interface cable with the
referenced device is prohibited. The length of the parallel interface cable
must be 3 meters (9.8 feet) or less. The length of the optional serial
interface cable must be 15 meters (50 feet) or less. 3. The length of the
power cord must be 3 meters (9.8 feet) or less.
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Für den Anwender in Deutschland
Das Gerät ist nicht für die Benutzung im unmittelbaren Gesichtsfeld am
Bildschirmarbeitsplatz vorgesehen. Um störende Reflexionen am
Bildschirmarbeitsplatz zu vermeiden, darf dieses Produkt nicht im
unmittelbaren Gesichtsfeld platziert werden.
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The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice and without
obligation to incorporate changes and improvements into units already shipped.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information included here is
complete and accurate at the time of publication; however, Fujitsu Isotec
Limited cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions.
Printer model specifications differ with the power supply input voltage
(M33335A; 100-120 V or M33335B; 220-240 V).
KA02087-Y890-04EN Jun 2022
© 2016-2022 FUJITSU ISOTEC LIMITED.
Printed in Japan. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced or translated, stored in a database or retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of
Fujitsu Isotec Limited.
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
FUJITSU is a registered trademark and Fujitsu Creative Faces is a trademark of
Fujitsu Limited. Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer
Corporation. IBM PC and IBM Proprinter XL24E are trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation. ESC/P2 is a trademark of Seiko Epson
Corporation. Microsoft is a registered trademark and MS-DOS and Windows are
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Nimbus Sans is a registered trademark of
URW Unternehmensberatung Karow Rubow Weber GmbH, Hamburg.
Other product names mentioned in this manual may also be trademarks of their
respective companies.
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for buying the Fujitsu DL7600Pro dot matrix printer. You can expect
years of reliable service with very little maintenance. This manual explains
how to use your printer to full advantage. It is written for both new and
experienced printer users.
This manual describes how to install, set up, and use your printer and printer
options. It also explains how to keep the printer in good working condition
and what to do should something go wrong. Detailed procedures are provided for
first-time users. Experienced users can skip some of the details, using the
table of contents and chapter introductions to locate information.
This manual has several appendixes, a glossary, and an index. Appendix A lists
supplies and additional documentation and information available from your
dealer or authorized Fujitsu representative. Fujitsu offices are listed at the
end of the manual.
PRINTER MODELS AND OPTIONS
This manual covers model DL7600Pro, a 136-column printer. Each model has a
100-120 (M33335A) V or 220-240 (M33335B) V power supply. A LAN card, a user
add-on option, can be installed only on printer models with the Centronics
parallel + USB interfaces. You must specify these when purchasing the printer.
Other options include a cut sheet feeder can be added by yourself after
purchasing the printer.
DL7600Pro
Basic specifications Print line at 10 cpi: 136 columns (DL7600Pro)
Control Panel: LED type LCD type
Interface: Centronics parallel + RS-232C Centronics parallel + USB + LAN (LAN
user option)
Alternative specification Power supply: 100-120 V (M33335A) 220-240 V
(M33335B)
User add-on option LAN card Cut sheet feeder Tractor unit Sound proof cover
Large Stacker Small paper table
cpi: characters per inch
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ORGANIZATION
This manual is organized as follows:
Quick Reference summarizes everyday printer operations. After you become
familiar with the printer, use this section as a memory aid.
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces the printer and identifies key features
and options that enhance the printer’s capabilities.
Chapter 2, Setting Up, gives step-by-step procedures for setting up the
printer for immediate use and identifies the main parts of the printer. If
this is your first printer, you should read the entire chapter before
attempting to use the printer.
Chapter 3, Paper Handling, explains how to load and use paper with your
printer.
Chapter 4, Printing, covers basic printing operations. This chapter describes
everyday operations from the printer’s control panel, such as loading paper
and selecting print features, in detail. After you become more familiar with
the printer, use Quick Reference at the beginning of the manual to refresh
your memory as needed.
Chapter 5, Using Setup Mode, describes how to change the printer’s optional
settings, such as print features, hardware options, and top-ofform. Most
settings only affect print features such as the typestyle and page format.
Note that certain settings directly affect hardware and software
compatibility. Refer to this chapter as indicated in Chapter 2 or as required.
Chapter 6, Maintenance, explains basic maintenance procedures for this
printer.
Chapter 7, Trouble-Shooting, describes problem-solving techniques. Before you
contact your dealer for help, check the list of problems and solutions
provided in this chapter.
Chapter 8, Installing Options, describes the options available for the printer
and explains how to install them.
At the end of this manual, you will find several appendixes, a glossary, and
an index. Appendix A gives order numbers for printer supplies, options, and
publications. Other appendixes provide additional technical information about
the printer.
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CONVENTIONS
Special information, such as warnings, cautions, and notes, are indicated as
follows:
WARNING A WARNING indicates that personal injury may result if you do not
follow a procedure correctly.
CAUTION A CAUTION indicates that damage to the printer may result if you do
not follow a procedure correctly.
NOTE A NOTE provides “how-to” tips or suggestions to help you perform a
procedure correctly. NOTEs are particularly useful for first-time users.
For Experienced Users:
If you are familiar with this printer or with dot matrix printers in general,
this information will help you use the manual effectively.
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Warning symbols
Various graphic symbols are used in this manual. They serve as signs to help
users of this product use the product safely and correctly as well as prevent
damage and personal injury to the users or bystanders. The following tables
show and explain each symbol. Be sure that you understand the meaning of each
symbol before reading the manual.
WARNING
CAUTION
A WARNING indicates that death or serious
A CAUTION indicates that personal injury or
personal injury may result if you do not follow a property damage may result if you do not follow a
procedure correctly.
procedure correctly.
Caution: Hot
Examples and explanations of graphic symbols
Indicates a warning or caution item. By itself, the image in this symbol
suggests the meaning of the warning or caution (the example on the left is a
caution of possible electric shock).
Indicates a prohibited action. The image in or beside this symbol expresses
the prohibited action (the example on the left indicates that disassembly is
prohibited).
Indicates a direction that must be observed. The image in this symbol shows
the direction (the example on the left shows the direction in which a power
plug is disconnected from an outlet).
This symbol and accompanying statement indicate a risk of injury from a hot
object.
This symbol and accompanying statement indicate a risk of fire.
Caution: Flammable
Do not touch
Do not disassemble
General prohibited action
This symbol and accompanying statement indicate a risk of injury from touching
part of the equipment.
This symbol and accompanying statement indicate a risk of injury, such as from
electric shock, caused by disassembling the equipment.
This symbol and accompanying statement indicate a general prohibited action.
This symbol and accompanying statement indicate a general caution.
General caution
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WARNING
Notes on Safety WARNING
Do not place a container containing water, such as a vase, potted plant, and
drinking glass, or a metal object on or near the printer. Otherwise, electric
shock or fire may result. Do not place the printer in a humid or dusty area,
in an area with explosive fumes, an area with poor ventilation or close to a
fire. Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result. Use only one of the power
cords included with this product, for this product. Do not use any other power
cord for this product. Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Do not use this product in an area exposed to a high level of moisture, such
as a bathroom and shower room. Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
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WARNING
When mounting or removing an optional device or component, turn off the power
to the printer and personal computer and disconnect their power plugs from the
outlets before performing the work. Otherwise, electric shock may result.
Connect only Fujitsu-recommended optional devices and components. Otherwise,
electric shock, fire, or failure may result.
CAUTION
Do not block openings in the printer (e.g., ventilation openings). If
ventilation openings are blocked, heat accumulates inside the printer,
possibly resulting in a fire. Do not place a heavy object on the printer.
Also, do not subject the printer to shocks. Otherwise, the printer may become
unbalanced, causing it to fall, and possibly resulting in personal injury. Do
not place the printer in an area exposed to strong vibration or an unstable
area such as on a slope. Otherwise, the printer may fall or topple, possibly
resulting in personal injury. Do not leave the printer in an area exposed to
direct sunlight for a long time, such as inside a car under the sun or any
other area subjected to high temperatures. Otherwise, the printer surface
heats up, possibly melting covers or resulting in other deformities, or the
inside of the printer may become extremely hot, possibly resulting in fire.
Before moving the printer, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the
outlet and disconnect all connected cables from the printer. Otherwise, the
power cord may be damaged, possibly resulting in electric shock or fire, or
the printer may fall or topple, possibly resulting in personal injury. Before
connecting or disconnecting a printer cable, be sure to turn off the power to
the printer and personal computer. Performing that and related work without
the power turned off may result in a personal computer or printer failure.
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Notes about the printer in operation
WARNING
If the printer is making a strange noise, which indicates a problem,
discontinue printer operation. Request your printer dealer to fix the problem.
Continued operation of the printer without repairs may result in electric
shock or fire.
Do not use a power source whose voltage is other than that indicated. Also, an
excessive number of plugged-in power cords must not be connected to a single
outlet.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Do not spill any liquid, such as water, on the printer.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Do not damage or modify the power cord.
The power cord may be damaged by placing a heavy object on it, stretching it
excessively, forcibly bending it, twisting it, or heating it, and this may
result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use the power cord if it or the power plug is damaged or the plug does
not fit securely in the outlet receptacle.
Using the power cord in that condition may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not insert the power cord into an outlet or turn on the power to the
printer when any of its covers has been removed.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Prevent foreign objects, such as metal shards and inflammable materials, from
being inserted or dropped into any openings in the printer (e.g., ventilation
openings).
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Do not disconnect the power plug from the outlet while the power to the
printer is turned on.
Otherwise, the plug becomes deformed, possibly resulting in fire.
Do not remove the main printer cover or the cover for the cable connectors
except as necessary. To check and repair internal components, request your
printer dealer to do so.
Some internal components use high voltage, and touching them may result in
electric shock.
Do not modify the printer by yourself.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Otherwise, electric shock may result.
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WARNING
If excessive heat, smoke, a strange odor, or a strange noise is coming the
printer or any other abnormality is observed, immediately turn off the power
to the printer by using the power switch, and be sure to disconnect the power
plug from the outlet. Then, after verifying the end of the abnormality (e.g.,
no more smoke is coming from the printer), request your printer dealer to make
repairs. Do not repair the printer by yourself as doing so is dangerous.
Continued use of the printer when it is operating abnormally may result in
electric shock or fire. If a foreign object (e.g., water or other liquid,
metal shard) has entered the printer, immediately turn off the power to the
printer by using the power switch, and disconnect the power plug from the
outlet. Then, contact your printer dealer. Continued use of the printer in
that condition may result in electric shock or fire. Customers who use the
printer near children should take especial care regarding this point. If the
printer is dropped or a cover is damaged, turn off the power to the printer by
using the power switch, and disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then,
contact your printer dealer. Continued use of printer in that condition may
result in electric shock or fire. Before performing cleaning, maintenance, or
troubleshooting work on the printer, switch off the power switch, and be sure
to disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Performing that work on the
printer without the power turned off may result in burns or electric shock.
If dust accumulates on or near the metal parts of the power plug, so wipe away
that dust with a dry cloth. Continued use of printer in that condition may
result in fire.
Do not drop or strike the printer, such as by hitting it against something.
Otherwise, a failure may result.
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CAUTION
Insert the power plug completely into an outlet so that it is securely
connected. Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result. Exercise caution to
keep loose clothing, hair, neckties, etc. away from paper feed- or ejection
openings, and tractors while the printer is operating. Otherwise, personal
injury may result.
When disconnecting the power plug from the outlet, pull it out while grasping
the plug, not the cord. If you pull it out while grasping the cord, the
insulation may be damaged or the cable core may be exposed or damaged,
possibly resulting in electric shock or fire. Do not cover or wrap the printer
with a cloth or anything else while it is operating. Otherwise, heat
accumulates, possibly resulting in fire. Do not use the power cord with it
bunched together. Otherwise, heat accumulates, possibly resulting in fire.
If the printer operates when the front cover is unclosed, immediately turn the
printer off, and unplug the power code from wall outlet. Then contact your
printer dealer to make repair of safety interlock. Continued use of the
printer in that condition, operation of the mechanism inside of the front
cover may become a cause of an injury. If the printer is not to be used for a
long time, disconnect the power plug from the outlet for safety reasons.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result. If a lightning storm is in
nearby, disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Leaving the plug connected
to the outlet may result in damage to the printer or other property damage.
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CAUTION
The print head and internal frames become extremely hot during printer
operation and remain so immediately afterwards. Do not touch these parts until
sufficient time has passed to allow them to cool. Otherwise, burns or personal
injury may result.
Do not touch the paper feed- or ejection openings while the printer is
operating. Otherwise, personal injury may be result. Do not touch the printer
cable connectors or the metal part of the print head. Otherwise, personal
injury or a printer failure may result. Do not touch the print head while it
is moving. Otherwise, burns or personal injury may result.
Note that continuous forms that are fed in the reverse direction continuously
may come off the paper feed tractors. Operate the printer with the paper
thickness set to the appropriate paper thickness. Use only an original ribbon
cassette that is specified as suitable by Fujitsu. Textile fibers accumulate
on components inside the printer and parts of the roller, so clean these parts
regularly. Do not turn the ribbon feed knob in the reverse direction.
Otherwise, the ribbon may become jammed and stuck. If printing is started with
a slack ribbon, the ribbon may become tangled or the ribbon feed mechanism may
become locked. The print head is extremely hot immediately after printing.
When replacing the ribbon, verify that the print head is sufficiently cool
before setting the print head to the ribbon replacement position.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
QUICK REFERENCE……………………………………………. QR-1
INTRODUCTION …………………………………………………………….. 1-1
FEATURES …………………………………………………………….. 1-1 MODELS ………………………………………………………………… 1-3
OPTIONS ……………………………………………………………….. 1-4
SETTING UP ………………………………………………………………….. 2-1
SELECTING A GOOD LOCATION …………………………….. 2-2 UNPACKING THE
PRINTER……………………………………..2-3
Checking Options and Supplies……………………………..2-5 ASSEMBLING THE
PRINTER……………………………………2-6
Handling the paper table……………………………………….2-6 Installing the Ribbon cartridge
………………………………. 2-8 Mounting and removing the tractor unit …………………2-13 GETTING
ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR PRINTER………2-16 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD ………………………..2-18
TESTING THE PRINTER (OFFLINE)………………………..2-19 Loading Paper for the Self-
Test……………………………2-19 Printing the Self-Test ………………………………………….2-20 CONNECTING
THE PRINTER TO YOUR COMPUTER………………………………………………………….. 2-23 Selecting a Parallel
Interface Cable………………………2-23 Selecting a Serial Interface Cable
………………………..2-23 Selecting a USB Cable ……………………………………….2-24 Selecting a LAN
cable…………………………………………2-24 Connecting the Interface Cable ……………………………2-24
SELECTING AN EMULATION………………………………….2-25 PRINTING A SAMPLE PAGE (ONLINE)
……………………2-29 INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER ………………………2-31
PAPER HANDLING ………………………………………………………… 3-1
SELECTING PAPER………………………………………………… 3-1 OVERVIEW OF PAPER
OPERATIONS………………………3-2 SELECTING PAPER PATH ………………………………………. 3-5
Paper Paths and Feed Directions ………………………….. 3-5 ADJUSTING FOR PAPER THICKNESS
(LED)…………….3-9 ADJUSTING FOR PAPER THICKNESS (LCD) ………….3-11 USING SINGLE
SHEETS ………………………………………..3-13
Loading a Paper From The Paper Table. ………………3-13 Loading Paper from the Cut
Sheet Feeder (Option) ……………………………………………………………. 3-16 Ejecting Single Sheets
………………………………………..3-18 USING CONTINUOUS FORMS ……………………………….3-19 Positioning the
Paper Stack…………………………………3-19 Loading Continuous Forms (Front Feed)……………….3-20
Loading Continuous Forms (Rear Feed) ……………….3-23 Unloading Continuous Forms
………………………………3-25 Tearing Off Continuous Forms …………………………….3-25 FEEDING AND
POSITIONING PAPER……………………..3-27
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CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5
Line Feed/Form Feed ………………………………………… 3-27 Micro Feed ………………………………………………………..
3-27 Load Position Adjust ………………………………………….. 3-28 TIPS ON PAPER
HANDLING………………………………….. 3-29 General Tips …………………………………………………….. 3-29
Multipart Forms…………………………………………………. 3-29 Envelopes ………………………………………………………… 3-29
Labels ……………………………………………………………… 3-29
PRINTING……………………………………………………………………… 4-1
MULTIPART FORMS (HI IMPACT MODE) …………………. 4-1 PRINT MODE(HI SPEED MODE/QUIET
MODE) ………… 4-2 STARTING OR STOPPING PRINTING ……………………… 4-4
Starting Printing ………………………………………………….. 4-4 Stopping Printing
………………………………………………… 4-4 Resuming from a Paper-Out…………………………………. 4-4 Printing
the remaining lines on a page …………………… 4-5 Continuing printing after supplying
paper ……………….. 4-5 Resuming after an Area Over warning …………………… 4-6 REMOVING
PRINTED PAGES …………………………………. 4-6 Removing Single Sheets ……………………………………… 4-6
Removing Continuous Forms ……………………………….. 4-6 CLEARING THE PRINT BUFFER
……………………………… 4-6 SELECTING PRINT FEATURES ………………………………. 4-7 Using Commercial
Software …………………………………. 4-7 Using the Control Panel……………………………………….. 4-8
Selecting MENU1 or MENU2 ……………………………….. 4-9 Using the Control Panel (LCD type
only) ……………… 4-10
USING SETUP MODE …………………………………………………….. 5-1
HOW TO USE THIS CHAPTER ………………………………… 5-2 ENTERING SETUP MODE(LED)
………………………………. 5-3 OVERVIEW OF SETUP MODE (LED) ……………………….. 5-5
Setup Mode Example (LED)…………………………………. 5-7 Points to Remember
………………………………………….. 5-10 PRINTING A LIST OF SELECTED OPTIONS(LED)…… 5-11
ENTERING SETUP MODE(LCD)…………………………….. 5-13 Setup Mode Example
(LCD)……………………………….. 5-14 OVERVIEW OF SETUP MODE (LCD) ……………………… 5-15 PRINTING
A LIST OF SELECTED OPTIONS(LCD) ….. 5-15 DECIDING WHICH OPTIONS TO CHANGE
…………….. 5-16 MENU1 AND MENU2 ITEMS AND OPTIONS …………… 5-18 Resetting MENU1 and
MENU2 …………………………… 5-34 CHANGING HARDWARE OPTIONS ……………………….. 5-34 CHANGING
PRINT POSITION ADJUSTMENT OPTIONS……………………………………………………………… 5-40 CHANGING
CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ……………….. 5-49 HEAD GAP ADJUSTMENT ITEMS AND OPTIONS ……
5-64 EXITING AND SAVING ………………………………………….. 5-65 Procedure (for LED
type)……………………………………. 5-65 Procedure (for LCD type) …………………………………… 5-66
RESETTING DEFAULTS ……………………………………….. 5-66 Resetting Power-On Defaults
……………………………… 5-66
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Resetting Factory Defaults…………………………………..5-66 Resetting Factory Defaults in MENU1 and MENU2 ..5-67 Procedure (for LED type) …………………………………….5-67 Procedure (for LCD type)…………………………………….5-68 USING THE DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS …………………..5-69 Printing the Self-Test ………………………………………….5-69 Procedure …………………………………………………………5-69 Printing Hex Dumps ……………………………………………5-71 Procedure …………………………………………………………5-71 Checking Vertical Print Alignment (V-ALMNT) ……….5-73 Procedure …………………………………………………………5-73 SETUP MODE REFERENCE …………………………………..5-77 DPL24C PLUS ORGANIZATION …………………………5-77 Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation……..5-80 Differences in Epson ESC/P2 Emulation……………….5-80 ONLINE SETUP MODE …………………………………………..5-81
CHAPTER 6
MAINTENANCE ……………………………………………………………… 6-1
CLEANING ……………………………………………………………… 6-1 Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer
………………………6-1 Cleaning the Platen………………………………………………6-3
REPLACING THE RIBBON ………………………………………. 6-4 OPENING AND CLOSING THE CONTROL
PANEL……..6-9 REMOVING THE STACKER UNIT……………………………..6-9 MOUNTING THE STACKER
UNIT……………………………6-10
CHAPTER 7
TROUBLE-SHOOTING ……………………………………………………. 7-1
SOLVING PROBLEMS …………………………………………….. 7-1 Print Quality Problems
…………………………………………. 7-1 Paper Handling Problems …………………………………….. 7-6 Operating
Problems …………………………………………….. 7-8 Printer Failures…………………………………………………….7-9
Alarm display function(LED) ………………………………..7-10 Alarm display function(LCD)
………………………………..7-11 Responses to alarm occurrences …………………………7-12
DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS……………………………………..7-13 GETTING HELP ……………………………………………………..
7-13
CHAPTER 8
INSTALLING OPTIONS …………………………………………………… 8-1
INSTALLING THE LAN card ……………………………………… 8-1 INSTALLING THE CUT SHEET
FEEDER……………………8-3
Installing on the front side of the printer…………………..8-4 Installing on the rear
side of the printer ………………….. 8-6 Removing the Cut Sheet Feeder ……………………………
8-9 INSTALLING THE TRACTOR UNIT ………………………….8-10 INSTALLING THE LARGE
STACKER……………………….8-11 INSTALLING THE SMALL PAPER TABLE ………………..8-12 INSTALLING
THE SOUND PROOF COVER ……………..8-14
APPENDIX A SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS ……………………………………………… A-1
SUPPLIES……………………………………………………………… A-1 OPTIONS ………………………………………………………………. A-1
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APPENDIX B
PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS ……………………….. B-1
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS …………………………………..B-1 FUNCTIONAL
SPECIFICATIONS………………………………B-2 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS………………………….B-5 PAPER
SPECIFICATIONS………………………………………..B-6
Print Area……………………………………………………………B-6 Paper Thickness ………………………………………………….B-8
APPENDIX C
COMMAND SETS…………………………………………………………… C-1
FUJITSU DPL24C PLUS …………………………………………..C-2 Bar Code Printing
Control………………………………….. C-14
IBM PROPRINTER XL24E EMULATION …………………. C-22 EPSON ESC/P2 EMULATION
……………………………….. C-28
APPENDIX D
INTERFACE INFORMATION …………………………………………… D-1
PARALLEL INTERFACE …………………………………………..D-1 Compatible Mode…………………………………………………D-2
Nibble Mode………………………………………………………..D-4 Data Transmission Timing
…………………………………….D-6
SERIAL INTERFACE………………………………………………..D-7 Serial Options
……………………………………………………..D-8 Cable Wiring ……………………………………………………….D-8 Serial
Protocols………………………………………………… D-10
USB INTERFACE …………………………………………………. D-11 Cable ……………………………………………………………… D-11
Specification ……………………………………………………. D-11
LAN INTERFACE …………………………………………………. D-12 Cable ……………………………………………………………… D-12
Specification ……………………………………………………. D-12
APPENDIX E
CHARACTER SETS ……………………………………………………….. E-1
CHARACTER SETS 1 AND 2 (DPL24C PLUS AND IBM XL24E EMULATION)
…………………………………………E-1 ITALIC AND GRAPHICS CHARACTER SETS (ESC/P2
EMULATION)……………………………………………..E-2 NATIONAL CHARACTER SETS (ALL EMULATIONS)
………………………………………………………..E-4 NATIONAL CHARACTER SETS (DPL24C PLUS AND IBM XL24E
EMULATION)………………………………..E-15 NATIONAL CHARACTER SETS (ESC/P2 EMULATION)
………………………………………………………… E-17 NATIONAL CHARACTER SETS AND SUPPORTED RESIDENT
FONTS (ALL EMULATIONS) ………………….E-20
APPENDIX A RESIDENT FONTS…………………………………………………………. F-1
INDEX …………………………………………………………………………………………… IN-1
FUJITSU OFFICES……………………………………………………………………………………1
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QUICK REFERENCE
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Quick Reference is written for experienced users — users who are familiar with
how the printer works, but who may need to refresh their memory occasionally.
Only the printer’s normal (non-setup) mode is covered. For details on setup
mode, see Chapter 5.
Normal mode operation includes everyday operations, such as paper handling and
font selection. The printer comes up in normal mode when turned on.
LED type Control panel
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LCD type Control panel
The table on the next page lists normal mode operations with online and
offline conditions and gives the required user response. Operations are listed
by functions.
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Printer Operations (Normal Mode) : Operation can be performed when the printer is in this state. — : Operation cannot be performed when the printer is in this state. N/A: Does not apply.
Operation Enter normal mode
Place printer offline (Stop printing) Place printer online (Start printing)
Load paper Line feed (forward) Unload paper to park position (both front and
rear-fed continuous forms) Form feed (forward) Eject single sheets Tear off
forms (continuous forms only) Micro feed (backward) Micro feed (forward)
Select a direction from which cut sheet is ejected.
Select a print mode Set/reset high impact mode Select a paper input source
Online N/A
—
Offline
Required Response
N/A Turn printer on. (Press I on the power switch.) If STANDBY lamp lights,
Press any buttons.
— Press ONLINE. So that ONLINE lamp is off.
Press ONLINE. So that ONLINE lamp lights.
Press LOAD.
Press LF/FF within three seconds.
Press LOAD.
Press and hold LF/FF until the operation starts.
Press and hold LF/FF until the operation starts.
Press TEAR OFF. Tear off forms, then press
any button to retract forms.
Press MICRO .
Press MICRO .
— Press FRONT DIR.
When FRONT DIR lamp lights, cut sheet is ejected to the front side.
When FRONT DIR lamp is off, cut sheet is ejected to the rear side.
Press PRINT MODE.
Press HI IMPACT.
Press PAPER PATH.
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Printer Operations (Normal Mode) (Cont.) : Operation can be performed when the printer is in this state. — : Operation cannot be performed when the printer is in this state. N/A: Does not apply.
Operation Select auto adjusting for paper thickness.
Adjust for paper thickness manually
Save adjusted load positions Select MENU1 or MENU2 Clear print buffer
Reset power-on defaults Start/stop/resume printing Resume printing after paper
Enter setup mode
Enter font/pitch/quality Setting mode Exit to normal mode Self-test printing
Online —
—
— — — —
Offline
Required Response
(LED type) Press AUTO GAP 2 second or more. So that AUTO GAP lamp lights (LCD
type) Press GAP ADJUST. So that LCD display “AUTO”
(LED type) Press AUTO GAP 2 second or more. So that AUTO GAP lamp is off. Then
manual gap dial become effective. (LCD type) Press GAP ADJUST repeatedly. So
that LCD display “GAP-1GAP9,GAP-AGAP-D
Press ONLINE and LOAD.
Press PAPER PATH and HI IMPACT.
(LED type) Press FRONT DIR and AUTO GAP. (LCD type) Press HI IMPACT and PRINT
MODE.
Turn printer off, then on.
Start: Send print command. Stop/resume: Press ONLINE.
Press ONLINE.
(LED type) Press SET UP . (LCD type) Press SET UP.
— (LCD type only) Press FONT/PITCH.
Start: Turn printer off. Press LF/FF while turning printer on. Pause/resume: Press LOAD. Exit: Press ONLINE.
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on purchasing this printer. This printer is a compact,
versatile, flat paper path printer that offers maximum compatibility with
today’s software packages and personal computers.
he 24-wire print head provides crisp, clear printing for business, office, and
home environments. This printer is also easy to install and use.
FEATURES
DL7600Pro dot matrix printer (136 columns)
Key printer features, models and options are listed in the next two sections.
· Software compatibility. This printer, which operates primarily with the
Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS command set, is compatible with the IBM Proprinter XL24E
command set and the Epson ESC/P2 command set.
· Various character sets. As basic character sets, IBM PC character sets 1 and
2 are available for the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS command set and the IBM Proprinter
XL24E emulation, and the italic character set and graphics character sets 1
and 2 are available for the Epson ESC/P2 emulation. As national character
sets, a total of 56 or 58 national character sets (depending on the
emulation), including IBM PS/2 character sets, are available.
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· Multiple fonts. The printer has nineteen resident fonts: Ten bit-map fonts —
Courier 10, Pica 10, Prestige Elite 12, Boldface PS, OCR-B 10, OCR-A 10,
Correspondence, Compressed, Draft, and Highspeed Draft and nine outline fonts
— Timeless, Nimbus Sans, and Courier, each in upright, italic, and bold.
· High-speed printing. At 10 cpi, print speed ranges from 180 cps for letter
quality to 800 cps for Super high-speed draft quality.
· Large print buffer. 128K bytes are available in total for storing input data
and downloading fonts. A large input data buffer allows you to send files to
the printer and return to work in your application. A large download buffer
allows you to use custom fonts.
· 136-column print line. 136-column printers print in landscape mode using
legal- or standard-size computer forms.
· Simple switching of paper types. The ability to “park” continuous forms
makes it easy to switch between continuous forms and single sheets from the
control panel. This switching is possible even for an optional cut sheet
feeder and second tractor.
· Dual tractor feeding capability. The tractor unit is removable and can be
converted to front-feed or rear-feed.
· Multi-path of paper. The printer has multiple paths to feed paper : For the
continuous form front and rear tractor(second tractor is option), For cut
sheet loading paper table (front), front CSF (option), rear CSF(option).Also
for cut sheet ejecting front and rear is selectable(front eject paper require
removing for next paper loading)
· Tear off function. Available at both the front and the rear of the printer.
TEAR OFF button on the control panel is used.
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· High copy capability – Up to nine sheets for front/rear continuous forms and
cut sheets fed from front paper table. – Up to five sheets for CSF fed
· Auto paper thickness control. Features as standard equipment. · Auto
interface selection. The printer automatically selects the
interface proper to the occasion. · Paper skew detection. The printer detects
a skew of paper that is
manually fed from the paper table and automatically ejects it without
printing. · Area-over print prevention. The printer senses and memorizes the
left and right edges of paper when loading the paper. If receiving data beyond
either edge, the printer ignores it to prevent breakage of wires of print
head. · Left Margin adjustment. The printer senses and memorizes the left and
right edges of paper when loading the paper. Printer adjusts the left margin
according to paper left edge. This function allows you inaccurate paper
setting. Would you use set-up mode to select this function. · Maintenance-
free. The printer only requires periodic cleaning and changing of the ribbon
cartridge.
· Power Supply type; 100-120 V input (M33335A) 220-240 V input (M33335B)
· Interface type; Centronics parallel + USB interfaces Centronics parallel +
RS232C serial interface
· Control panel type; LED type. LCD type.
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OPTIONS
Printer add-on options are listed below. For details, see Chapter 8.
· Cut sheet feeder. The SF940 single-bin feeder is available as an option. Two
cut sheet feeders can be installed in front of and behind the printer at the
same time. A cut sheet feeder allows single cut sheets and multiple-part cut
sheets to be fed automatically.
· Tractor unit. A second tractor unit may be bought as an additional option if
dual tractor feeding capability is required.
· LAN card. A LAN card is available as a printer add-on option. A user
installable function, the LAN card can be installed only on printer models
with the Centronics parallel + USB interfaces. For details, see Chapter 8.
Replacing stacker with large stacker is required when SF940 is installed in
rear side.
SF940 single-bin feeder (front.
SF940 single-bin feeder (rear.
Tractor unit (rear)
Slot for LAN card is available. (Centronics parallel + USB interfaces MODEL)
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· Small paper table. It is used in printing a short cut sheet. · Large
stacker. The large stacker accommodates sheets output from
the rear. It is used in continuous printing with a cut sheet feeder. · Sound
proof cover. The acoustic noise is reduced.
Small paper table
Large stacker
Sound proof cover
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CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP
SETTING UP
Your new printer is easy to install and set up. This chapter tells you how to
set up the printer and start printing right away. If this is your first
printer, you should read the entire chapter before attempting to use the
printer.
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In this chapter, you will learn how to:
· Unpack, assemble, and select a good location for the printer · Identify the
printer’s major parts · Connect the power and interface cables · Test the
printer before connecting it to your computer · Install the printer driver ·
Select an emulation and print a sample page using your software
If you have a problem while setting up the printer, review the section Solving
Problems in Chapter 7. If the problem persists, contact your dealer.
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SELECTING A GOOD LOCATION
This printer is suitable for most business, office, and home environments. To obtain peak performance from the printer, select a location that meets the following guidelines:
Place the printer on a sturdy, level surface.
Place the printer near a well-grounded AC power outlet.
Ensure easy access to the front and rear of the printer by leaving several
inches of space around the printer. Do not block the air vents on the front,
left, and right sides of the printer.
Do not place the printer in direct sunlight or near heaters.
Make sure that the room is well-ventilated and free from excessive dust.
Do not expose the printer to extremes of temperature and humidity.
Use only the power cord supplied with the printer or recommended by your
dealer. Do not use an extension cord.
Do not plug the printer into a power outlet that is shared with heavy
industrial equipment, such as motors, or appliances, or such as copiers or
coffee makers. Such equipment often emits electrical noise or causes power
degradation.
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UNPACKING THE PRINTER
SETTING UP
Unpack the printer as follows: 1. Open the carton and remove the printer and
its components. Make sure that you have all of the items shown below. Note
that the power cord supplied depends on the printer model (100-120 V or
220-240 V power supply).
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Power cord
Ribbon cassette
Quick Guide
CD-ROM
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2. Carefully examine each item for damage. Report any problems to your dealer
or shipping agent.
3. Place the printer where you plan to use it.
4. Remove the tapes and cushions securing the printer. Open the front cover
and remove the shipping restraint cardboard that holds the print head carriage
in place (shown below).
Removing the shipping restraint cardboard
5. Store the original shipping carton and packaging materials for future use.
For example, the original packaging is ideal for use when you move or ship
your printer to another location.
NOTE
The interface cable is not included with the printer. You must purchase it
separately. Connection of the interface cable is described later in this
chapter.
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Checking Options and Supplies
The following options and supplies, if ordered, are shipped separately: · LAN
card (option) · Cut sheet feeder (option) · Tractor unit (option) · Small
Paper Table (option) · Large Stacker (option) · Sound proof cover (option) ·
Extra monochrome ribbon cartridges
Make sure that you received all the options you ordered. Installation of
options is described in Chapter 8. Once you are sure you have everything, you
are ready to assemble the printer.
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ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER
This section explains how to handle the paper table, change the tractor unit position and install the ribbon cartridge.
Handling the paper table
You must open or close the paper table when you operate the front tractor.
1 Open the paper table.
Slightly raise the front end of the paper table (1), then pull (2) and lift
the table (3).
(3)
(2)
(1)
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2 Close the paper table.
Lower the paper table as shown in the figure below (1), then push (2) and
close (3) the cover. The complete setup conditions are shown below. Make sure
that the top end of the paper table is engaged with the printer guide pin and
the guide pin on the paper table is inserted into the cover groove.
(1)
(2)
(3)
Cover groove. Paper table guide pin
Guide pin (metal stud)
NOTE Do not apply unreasonable force while you are handling the paper table.
It could cause damage. Also, do not leave the paper table in incomplete
setting. Running the printer with the paper table left in incomplete
conditions could cause a paper jam.
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Installing the Ribbon cartridge
(HOT)
CAUTION
The print head and metal frame is hot during printing or immediately after
printing. Do not touch them until it cools down.
1. Prepare the printer to install the ribbon cartridge. Make sure that the
print head protecting cardboard used for transportation has been removed, then
turn on the printer power with the top cover closed. Ensure that the print
head moves and stops at the ribbon replacement position.
NOTE
If you turn on the printer power with the top cover open, the print head does
not move. Turn the printer power with the top cover closed.
2. Turn off the printer power. Make sure that the power switch is set to the
“” side.
3. Open the front cover of the printer. Slide the print head carriage so that
its center is at the position for replacing the ribbon cartridge (indicated by
the triangle marking on the front of the upper cover).
4. Open the control panel for easy installation of ribbon cassette.
Power Switch
Control panel
Preparing the printer to install the ribbon cartridge
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Don’t turn the ribbon feed knob before installation.
Ribbon cassette Knob
Ribbon guide (green part) Preparing the ribbon cassette
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6. Put the green ribbon guide into the space in front of print head. And then place the mounting pins (both side of ribbon cassette) on the slot of the printer cover. And then push the ribbon cassette so that the ribbon cassette is installed vertically.
Mounting pin
Mounting pin
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Slot Print head
Space
Slot
Ribbon guide
Push the ribbon cassette until it clicks.
Installing the ribbon cassette
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7. Attach the green ribbon guide on the print head. Please make sure that the
ribbon slack lightly. (If the ribbon is strained, it will quirk when
installation.)Push the green ribbon guide until the triangle mark ” “meets the
round projection of print head. Print Head Triangle mark Projections
Ribbon Guide 8. Turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to take up any slack in
the
ribbon.
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Knob 9. Return the control panel. 10. Close the front cover.
NOTE A Fujitsu ribbon cassette is recommended. Don’t use other cassettes. If
other cassettes are used, operating problems or a damage of the print head may
be caused.
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Selecting the Tractor Unit Position
NOTE This printer uses a detachable tractor that can be used on either the
front or back of the printer. You can attach the tractor to either the front
or back of the printer according to your installation or operating conditions.
The printer is delivered to you with the tractor attached to the front. You
can detach it from the front and then attach it to the back if needed.
See “SELECTING PAPER PATH” in Chapter 3.
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Mounting and removing the tractor unit
Tractor unit at the front
[Removing the tractor unit]
Lock lever
Raise the paper table. While pressing the lock levers of the tractor frames
located on both sides of the tractor unit, lift out the tractor unit to remove
it.
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Tractor unit
Lock lever
[Mounting the tractor unit] 1) Position the U-shaped slots on both sides of
the tractor unit over the guide pins of the printer unit. (To set the tractor
unit in position, line it up with the groove of the left guide pin. The right
guide pin has no groove).
2) Push down the shaft at the front of the tractor unit until it locks with an
audible click. (Do not press the lock levers when pushing down the shaft.)
Guide pin
U-shaped slot
Guide pin
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- Verify that the hooks on both sides of the tractor unit are securely hooked onto guide pin 2 as shown in the following figure.
Tractor unit at the rear
[Removing the tractor unit] While pressing the lock levers of the tractor
frames located on both sides of the tractor unit, lift out the tractor unit to
remove it.
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[Mounting the tractor unit] 1) Position the U-shaped slots on both sides of
the tractor unit over the guide pins of the printer unit. (To set the tractor
unit in position, line it up with the groove of the left guide pin. The right
guide pin has no groove).
2) Push down the shaft at the front of the tractor unit until it locks with an
audible click. (Do not press the lock levers when pushing down the shaft.)
- Verify that the hooks on both sides of the tractor unit are securely hooked onto guide pin 2 as shown in the following figure.
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GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR PRINTER
Now that your printer is assembled, take a moment to become familiar with its
major parts.
Looking at the printer from the front left side and rear right side, you can
see the parts of the printer shown in the figure below.
Ribbon Print Head
Front cover
Control Panel
Tractor unit
Power Switch
Front CSF connector
Tractor unit
Paper table Card Guide (Aluminum print guide)
Printer components (front)
The printer control panel has the buttons and indicators used to load and feed
paper (see Chapter 3) and select print features (see Chapter 4). The control
panel also allows you to change the printer’s optional settings (see Chapter
5).
Rear stacker
Rear CSF connector
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INF connector Printer components (rear)
Power Connector
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The explanation of Symbols on the printer · Power Switch
Turns the printer power ON (Printable Condition)/ OFF (Unprintable Condition).
ON
OFF
Print head The print head become extremely hot during printer operation and
remain so immediately afterwards. Do not touch these parts until sufficient
time has passed to allow them to cool. Otherwise, burns or personal injury may
result.
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CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
Before you plug in the printer:
Make sure that the printer power is switched off. The side marked “” on the
power switch should be depressed.
Make sure that the power outlet is properly grounded.
Make sure that you use the power cord shipped with the printer.
To plug in the power cord: 1. Plug one end of the power cord into the power
connector on the rear of the printer. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord
into the power outlet. Please grip the power plug and connect it to the power
outlet..
Power outlet
Power connector
Power cord Connecting the power cord
3. Make sure that the power cord is securely connected.
4. Turn on the power by pressing the side marked “I” on the power switch. The
POWER indicator on the printer control panel will light, the print head will
move to its home position within a few seconds, and the ONLINE indicator will
light (green).
WARNING Connect using a power cord with earthing connection and a socketoutlet
with earthing connection.
NOTE If no forms are loaded, the printer beeps and the PAPER OUT indicator
lights and the ONLINE indicator will not light.
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TESTING THE PRINTER (OFFLINE)
SETTING UP
At this point, load paper and run the printer self-test. The self-test checks
printer performance and print quality before you connect the printer to the
computer. Use either single sheets or continuous forms (see Chapter 3). This
section describes the self-test procedure using single sheets.
Loading Paper for the Self-Test
To print the self-test, use paper wider than 215.9 mm (8.5 inches) and set the
left paper guide all the way to the right to avoid clipping the test pattern.
Standard letter or A4 size paper can be used lengthwise (portrait mode). Pull
the sub guide out as required to accommodate the paper size.
Before loading paper, make sure that the printer is on. Then, proceed as
follows:
1. Press the PAPER PATH button on the control panel to select the cut sheet
mode (the CUT SHEET indicator lights).
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Loading a sheet of paper 2. Insert a sheet of paper (A4 or larger) into the
printer, keeping it
aligned with the paper guide on the left hand side of the paper table. The
sheet will automatically be pulled into the printing start position.
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Printing the Self-Test
The printer has a built-in self-test program. The self-test prints the
firmware version, the names of the printer’s resident emulations, and all of
the characters available in the emulations. The self-test prints 80 characters
per line.
To print a self-test page, make sure that a sheet of paper is loaded.
Then proceed as follows:
1. Turn the printer off. 2. While pressing the LF/FF button, turn the printer
back on.
Keep the LF/FF button pressed until the printer beeps. Self-test printing will
start.
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3. Allow printing to continue for a dozen or more lines of repeat printing.
To exit the self-test mode, press the ONLINE button. Then press the LOAD
button to remove the test page.
4. Examine the self-test page. It should look like the sample on the next
page. Check that printing is uniform and that there are no light, dark, or
smudged areas. If the print quality is good, go to step 5. Otherwise, try to
correct the problem as follows: · Make sure that the ribbon is installed
correctly. · Load a new sheet of paper. · Repeat the self-test procedure.
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XXXXX-XXXX(XXX) XXXXX
X.XX X.XX X.XX
Sample self-test page
5. To exit the self-test mode, press the ONLINE button. The printer will
return online.
NOTE
The printer can also print a special “demo pattern” that illustrates some of
the printer’s capabilities. To print the demo pattern:
1. Load continuous forms (wider than 254 mm (10 inches)).
2. Turn the printer off .
3. While pressing the PRINT MODE button, turn the printer back on. The
printer will start printing the demo pattern.
4. The demo pattern stops printing after one page. To pause or restart the
demo during printing of a page, press the ONLINE button.
5. To exit demo mode, turn the printer off.
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CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO YOUR COMPUTER
SETTING UP
Your printer supports one of the following interface options:
· Centronics parallel interface+RS-232C serial interface · Centronics parallel
interface+USB (+LAN) interface
The parallel interface connector has wire clips. The serial interface
connector has tapped holes. Cables for these interfaces are available from
dealers, cable manufacturers, and other suppliers.
The LAN card is a user installable option. For details, see Chapter 8.
For detailed interface specifications, see Appendix D.
Selecting a Parallel Interface Cable
For the parallel interface, use a cable that meets the following
specifications:
At the printer end, use a shielded male Centronics connector, such as an
Amphenol DDK 57FE-30360 or its equivalent. To prevent RFI (radio frequency
interference), the connector cover must be connected to the cable shield.
At the computer end, most computers (including IBM PCs) require a male DB-25P
connector. Some computers, however, require a Centronics connector. To
determine the type of connector your computer uses, refer to your computer
user manual.
Make sure that the cable length does not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Selecting a Serial Interface Cable
For the serial interface, use a cable that meets the following specifications:
At the printer end, use a 25-pin male connector, such as a Cannon DB-25P or
its equivalent.
To determine the type of connector your computer requires, refer to your
computer user manual or ask your dealer.
The cable length can be up to 15 meters (50 feet). This type of length is
required in many networking and shared-printer configurations.
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Selecting a USB Cable
When the USB interface is used to connect to the host computer, the parallel
interface and the serial interface (factory add-on option) cannot be connected
simultaneously.
The USB interface does not guarantee all connections of USBsupported devices.
Selecting a LAN cable
When the LAN cable is connected, the parallel and USB cables cannot be used.
The LAN cable, when used in 100BASE-TX environments, must conform to category
5 or higher.
Connecting the Interface Cable
To connect the interface cable:
1. Turn off both the printer and the computer.
2. Attach the interface cable to the connector. Do not connect more than one
interface cable type to the printer at the same time.
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NOTE
The LAN interface is a user add-on option.
When installing a LAN card, remove the two screws securing the cover and
remove the cover. Then insert the LAN card and reattach the cover with the two
screws removed earlier. For details, see Chapter 8.
3. To secure a parallel interface cable, flip the fastener clips located on
the printer into the notches on the cable connector. To secure a serial
interface cable, tighten the screws in the cable connector.
4. Attach the other end of the interface cable to your computer. Gently pull
on the cable to verify that it is secure.
Before printing with your software, verify that the correct emulation is
selected on your printer. This section describes the available emulations and
their selection.
For Experienced Users:
The printer’s factory default factory setting is the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS
emulation. If this emulation is acceptable, you may skip this section. An
emulation is a set of commands used by your software to communicate with the
printer. There are different emulations available for printers.
Each emulation has unique features and capabilities. This printer offers three
resident emulations:
· Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS (for Fujitsu DL-series printers) · IBM Proprinter XL24E
· Epson ESC/P2
Resident emulations are stored in the printer’s permanent memory.
Here are some points to help you determine which emulation to select:
Determine which emulations your software supports. (Refer to your software
documentation.) Since most software programs support this printer, try to run
a program with the factory default emulation first. (DPL24C PLUS emulation is
the factory default.) Try this emulation even if you are not sure of which
emulation to choose. See Chapter 5 for detailed information about how your
printer communicates with your software.
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If you are using more than one software package, determine which emulation is
supported by the software you use most frequently. Select that emulation.
If your software supports more than one emulation, select the DPL24C PLUS
emulation if possible. This emulation has the greatest capabilities.
If you want to use an emulation that is not supported by your software,
contact your software manufacturer or printer dealer and ask whether support
is available. You may be able to obtain a printer driver that is not shipped
with the original software package.
To select an emulation, proceed as follows(LED):
1. Turn the printer on and load continues forms.
To print the “OFFLINE SET UP MODE”, load continuous form wider than 254 mm (10
inches) and set the left tractor so that the left end of continuous form may
suit “0-10mm” of a scale (see Chapter 3).
2. Enter setup mode.(LED)
Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline. Then, press the SETUP
button until the printer beeps.
OFF
As the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the following information:
NOTE If LCD type control panel. Please refer to Chapter 5.
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<
Initial printout in setup mode Check that the <
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3. Select the MENU1 function.(LED)
Locate the cursor on left edge of the Card guide (aluminum print guide).
Initially, this cursor should be positioned at SAVE & END at the beginning of
the <
<
SELF-TEST
Cursor
Print head
Card guide
Press the MICRO FEED button to select MENU1 and print the following
DPL24C+ XL24E ESC/P2
The currently selected emulation is indicated by a short underline. In the
figure shown above, the Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS emulation is selected.
4. Select an emulation.(LED)
Press the LOAD button repeatedly to position the cursor at the required
emulation. Press the MICRO FEED button to select the emulation and print the
next MENU1 item.
5. Exit MENU1.(LED)
Press the ONLINE button to exit the MENU1 function and reprint the
<
6. Exit setup mode to save the emulation.(LED)
To exit setup mode and save the new emulation, make sure that the cursor is
positioned under SAVE & END. Then press the MICRO FEED button. The printer
selects SAVE & END and then goes online.
To change other printer settings using the printer setup mode, see Chapter 5.
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PRINTING A SAMPLE PAGE (ONLINE)
SETTING UP
Once the self-test verifies that the printer is functioning correctly, try
printing using one of your software packages. This exercise will ensure that
the printer is correctly connected to your computer.
If you are using a parallel interface, the printer usually prints the correct
characters automatically. However, you may need to adjust the page layout or
various print features using your software or the printer setup mode. If you
are using a serial interface, the printer may not work at all or it may print
a lot of “?” characters. In this case, the serial settings on the printer do
not match those of your computer or your software. Before changing any
settings, use the procedure described below to try printing using the
printer’s preselected factory settings.
Test communication between the printer and computer as follows:
1. Load continuous forms.
2. Check that the printer is online. If the ONLINE indicator is not green,
press the ONLINE button.
3. Try to print using your word processor, a programming language, or other
software.
4. Use your software printer selection menus or the printer setup mode
(described in Chapter 5) to make required changes in the page layout or other
print features.
If the printer does not print or prints the wrong characters, proceed as
follows:
· Make sure that the interface cable is properly connected. · Make sure that
the printer emulation selected in your
software is the same as that selected on the printer. · If you are using a
serial interface, make sure that the printer
serial interface settings are the same as those on the computer. The printer’s
factory default settings are 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, 9600 baud,
and XON/XOFF protocol. You can change the serial settings on either the
printer or your computer. To change the printer settings, see Chapter 5. To
change the computer settings, use the selection menus provided by your
software or the commands of your computer operating system.
The following example uses the MS-DOS operating system:
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Using MS-DOS to Specify Serial Interface Settings For an IBM PC or compatible
device, use the following MS-DOS MODE commands to set the computer serial
settings to match the printer factory default settings:
MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P MODE LPT1:=COM1
To activate these settings whenever you turn the computer on, write the MODE
commands in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Make sure that the MODE.COM file is
included in your root directory.
If the printer still doesn’t work, consult your dealer or someone experienced
in serial interface communications. · If an error occurs during printing with
Windows, simply printing the page again will cause the printed characters to
be garbled. To avoid this problem, execute reset from the control panel or
turn off the printer, then print the page again.
You are now finished setting up and testing the printer. To familiarize
yourself with everyday printer operations, such as loading paper, selecting
print features, and printing, see Chapters 3 and 4.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER
SETTING UP
A printer driver is required for using the printer in a Windows environment.
Special printer drivers are provided with the DL7600Pro printer.
For information about how to install printer drivers, refer to
INSTALLGUIDE_(LANG).PDF or Readme.txt of the printer driver to be installed.
– These printer drivers run with DLP24C+ emulation. Be sure to specify DLP24C+
emulation for the printer mode.
– The DL7600Pro printer driver is a printer driver for monochrome printing.
The color data printing result may differ from its print preview or the
monochrome data printing result.
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CHAPTER 3 PAPER HANDLING
PAPER HANDLING
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This chapter explains how your printer uses paper.
Topics covered are:
· Selecting paper · Overview of paper operations · Selecting the paper path · Adjusting for paper thickness · Using continuous forms (front-tractor feed and rear-tractor feed) · Using single sheets · Feeding and positioning paper · Switching paper types
Tips for paper handling are given at the end of this chapter. Check that section if you are using multipart forms, envelopes, or labels.
SELECTING PAPER
The printer can handle either single sheets or continuous forms. Single
sheets, also called cut sheets, include envelopes and non-continuous,
multipart forms. Continuous forms include labels and multipart forms fed into
the printer using the forms tractors.
For best results, use paper that meets the specifications listed below. (See
Appendix B for detailed specifications.) If you are unsure of the suitability
of a particular paper, try testing the paper or consult your dealer.
Length Width Thickness Copies
Single sheets: 70 to 420 mm (2.76 to 16.5 in) Continuous forms: 102 mm (4 in)
or greater Single sheets: 55 to 420 mm (2.16 to 16.5 in) Continuous forms: 102
to 420 mm (4 to 16.5 in) 0.65 mm (0.026 in) maximum total thickness.
1 to 9-copies (Paper table/Front/Rear tractor) 1 to 5-copies (Cut sheet
feeder)
Note:
To use cut sheets exceeding 297 mm in length, the optional large stacker are required.
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OVERVIEW OF PAPER OPERATIONS
The following buttons are used in paper handling:
· LF/FF, TEAR OFF, PAPER PATH, MICRO FEED, MICRO FEED and LOAD buttons on the
control panel
The following figure shows the location of each button:
LED type Control panel
LCD type Control panel
Location of the buttons
Table 3.1 summarizes the use of buttons in paper handling. More detailed
information is provided later in this chapter.
NOTE To load or feed paper, the printer must be: · Online but not receiving or
printing data · Offline but not in setup mode To micro feed paper, the printer
must be: · Online but not receiving or printing data · Offline but not in
setup mode
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Table 3.1 Buttons Used for Paper Handling
Button/Dial Purpose
Action
ONLINE
Change the printer mode
Stop/resume printing
Press ONLINE to place the printer online or offline. Press ONLINE to stop or resume printing.
LOAD
Load/unload paper
Save adjusted load point
Press LOAD to load paper or to retract continuous forms to the “park
position.”
Press LOAD and ONLINE simultaneously to permanently store a load position
adjusted by micro feeding immediately after loading paper.
LF/FF
Form feed Line feed
Press and hold LF/FF to execute a form feed. Continuous forms are fed forward
by one page. Single sheets are ejected.
Press LF/FF within three seconds to feed paper forward by one line.
TEAR OFF
Advance forms for tear-off
Press TEAR OFF to advance the forms perforation to the tear-off edge. Tear off the forms, then press any button to retract the remaining forms.
PAPER PATH
HI IMPACT
Selects paper path
Set/reset HI IMPACT mode
Press PAPER PATH to select the paper path: front tractor, rear tractor, cut
sheet.
Press HI IMPACT to set or reset hi impact mode.
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Table 3.1 Buttons Used for Paper Handling (Cont.)
Button/Dial Purpose
Action
(LED) FRONT DIR/AUTO GAP (LCD) FRONT DIR/GAP ADJUST
MICRO MICRO
Select cut
(LED)
sheet ejection Press FRONT DIR/AUTO GAP at Offline to select
a direction of ejecting cut sheet.
Micro Feed
(LCD) Press FRONT DIR/ GAP ADJUST at Offline to select a direction of ejecting
cut sheet.
· Front ejection FRONT indicator lights. It blinks when paper is ejected to
the paper table prompting the user to remove the paper.
· Rear ejection FRONT indicator does not light.
When you save your setting in the setup mode, it becomes the new default. The
default setting is invoked whenever you turn on the printer.
Press MICRO/ MICRO to feed paper by 1/180 inch in the direction of the arrow.
(LED) AUTO GAP
Select paper thickness control mode
Select paper thickness control mode. AUTO GAP — AUTO GAP indicator lights. Manual Gap — AUTO GAP indicator doesn’t lights. The Manual Gap dial is enabled.
(LED)
MANUAL GAP DIAL
Select paper
Thickness at MANUAL MODE
Select the paper thickness at MANUAL MODE.
Auto Gap is usually used. Auto Gap is used for printing on paper of different
thicknesses.
(LCD)
GAP ADJUST
Select paper Thickness
Select the paper thickness as follows. AUTO,GAP-1,,GAP-9,GAP-A,,GAP-D
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SELECTING PAPER PATH
This printer has a variety of paper paths and feed directions.
Paper Paths and Feed Directions
See the following five cases.
: Cut sheet : Continuous forms (n) : Input [n] : Output
With front tractor
(1) Front tractor Print Rear eject
[1]
With rear tractor
(2) Rear tractor Print Front eject
(1) Front tractor
[2] (2) Rear tractor
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With front and rear tractors (either optional)
(1) Front tractor Print Rear eject (2) Rear tractor Print Front eject (3)
Paper table Print Paper table (4) Paper table Print Rear stacker
[1] [4] [2] [3] (3)(4)
(2) Rear tractor
(1) Front tractor
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In the next two cases, the number of cut sheets stacked in the printer may be reduced depending on printing conditions and environments. Follow the notes.
With rear tractor and front optional cut sheet feeder and large stacker(optional) .
(2) Rear tractor (3) Paper table (4) Paper table (5) Front cut sheet feeder (6) Front cut sheet feeder
Print Front eject Print Paper table Print Rear stacker Print Paper table Print Rear stacker
[4] [6] [2] [3] [5] (3)(4)
(5)(6)
(2) Rear tractor
Front cut sheet feeder
With front or rear tractor (either optional)and rear optional cut sheet feeder and large stacker(optional).
In addition, the front and rear tractor (either is optional) can be mounted.
(1) Front tractor
Print Rear eject
(2) Rear tractor
Print Front eject
(3) Paper table
Print Paper table
(4) Paper table
Print Rear stacker
(7) Rear cut sheet feeder Print Paper table
(8) Rear cut sheet feeder Print Rear stacker
(7)(8)
Large stocker
[4] [1] [8]
Rear cut sheet feeder
[2] [7][3] (3)(4)
(2) Rear tractor
(1) Front tractor
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With rear tractor and front and rear optional cut sheet feeder and large stacker.
In addition, the front and rear tractor (either is optional) can be mounted.
(2) Rear tractor
Print Front eject
(3) Paper table
Print Paper table
(4) Paper table
Print Rear stacker
(5) Front cut sheet feeder Print Paper table
(6) Front cut sheet feeder Print Rear stacker
(7) Rear cut sheet feeder Print Paper table
(8) Rear cut sheet feeder Print Rear stacker
(7)(8)
Large stocker [4] [6] [8] [2] [3][5][7]
(3)(4)
(5)(6)
Rear cut sheet feeder
(2) Rear tractor
Front cut sheet feeder
NOTES
When remaining the ejected cut sheet on the paper table, the REMOVE PAPER
indicator blinks and the printer stops printing. Before restarting printing,
be sure to remove the cut sheet.
You must remove cut sheets one by one immediately after ejection.
This is required because the printer may load an ejected sheet again or an
ejected sheet may push the previous sheets out of the printer.
When printing thin paper, multipart copy paper, or large size paper,
frequently remove the paper from the rear stacker or the paper table.
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ADJUSTING FOR PAPER THICKNESS (LED)
The printer can handle paper of different thicknesses, including multipart
forms with up to nine parts (original plus eight copies). For details on paper
thickness specifications, see Appendix B.
The printer automatically adjusts for different paper thicknesses.
You can use the MANUAL GAP DIAL to adjust the paper thickness manually at
manual mode. To place printer manual mode, press AUTO GAP button 2 seconds or
more so that AUTO GAP lamp is off.
Adjusting the manual gap dial
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Table 3.2 Manual Gap Dial Settings (LED)
Number of Copies (Including the Original) *1 1 copy 2 copies 3 copies 4 copies 5 copies 6 copies 7 copies 8 copies 9 copies, Envelopes Slips Ribbon replacement
Setting *2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A B, C, D R
*1 For carbon-interleaved paper, the carbon counts as one copy.
*2 Vary the setting up or down (including A to R) to optimize printing especially for labels and envelopes. Select R when replacing a ribbon or clearing a paper jam.
NOTE
If printing is messy, the ribbon miss-feeds, or the paper jams, move the manual gap dial one setting higher.
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ADJUSTING FOR PAPER THICKNESS (LCD)
The printer can handle paper of different thicknesses, including multipart
forms with up to nine parts (original plus eight copies). For details on paper
thickness specifications, see Appendix B.
The printer automatically adjusts for different paper thicknesses.
You can use the GAP ADJUST button to adjust the paper thickness manually. To
place printer manual mode, press AUTO GAP button 2 seconds or more so that
AUTO GAP lamp is off.
Area for Gap adjust value
Adjusting the manual gap
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Table 3.3 Manual Gap Settings (LCD)
Number of Copies (Including the Original) *1 1 copy 2 copies 3 copies 4 copies 5 copies 6 copies 7 copies 8 copies 9 copies, Envelopes Slips Ribbon replacement
Setting *2
GAP-1 GAP-2 GAP-3 GAP-4 GAP-5 GAP-6 GAP-7 GAP-8 GAP-9 GAP-A,B,C GAP-D
*1 For carbon-interleaved paper, the carbon counts as one copy.
*2 Vary the setting up or down (including A to D) to optimize printing especially for labels and envelopes. Select D when replacing a ribbon or clearing a paper jam.
NOTE
If printing is messy, the ribbon miss-feeds, or the paper jams, move the
manual gap one setting higher.
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USING SINGLE SHEETS
This section describes how to load paper from the paper table or cut sheet
feeder. The paper table allows paper to be loaded manually, one sheet at a
time. A cut sheet feeder allows paper to be loaded automatically from the
paper bin.
Loading a Paper From The Paper Table.
To load a sheet of paper from the paper table:
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. 2. Press the PAPER PATH button to
select CUT SHEET (the
indicator lights). 3. Press the FRONT DIR button to select the direction of
ejecting
single sheets. · Front ejection — FRONTDIR indicator lights. · Rear ejection —
FRONTDIR indicator doesn’t light. 4. Adjust the left margin. On the left hand
side of the paper table, a scale graduated in units of 1 [mm]. When the paper
guide is positioned at scale 0 [mm], the left margin is 5 mm (0.2 inch). Push
the lock lever down to secure the guide.
0(zero)
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Movable guide Sub guide
Lock lever Preparing to load a sheet of paper
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5. Pull the sub-guide out as required to the paper size.
NOTE When using the paper whose width is under 100 mm (4 inch), position the
paper guide at scale 0 [mm].
6. Insert a sheet of paper into the paper table. Make sure that the front
edge of the paper engages snugly with the feed roller.
NOTE If paper skews when it is loaded, the printer does not print and ejects
the paper. (This function can be disabled by a setting in setup mode.)
7. Press the LOAD button. The paper will advance to the top-ofform position.
The top-of-form position is the first line on which printing can start. To
adjust the position of the paper slightly, press the MICRO FEED button or the
MICRO FEED button. The paper will move forward or backward in 1/180-inch
increments. After loading paper, the printer goes into online mode.
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8. Print a sample page and check the page margins. Make the following
adjustments, as necessary: · Horizontal alignment. Readjust the paper guide if
required. · Top-of-form setting (see Chapter 5). · Margin settings. Use your
software or the printer setup mode (see Chapter 5).
NOTE Do not open the front cover during printing. With the cover open
detection option installed, the printer never prints while the front cover is
open. Close the front cover to perform printing.
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Loading Paper from the Cut Sheet Feeder (Option)
A cut sheet feeder (SF940) allows automatic printing on single sheets without
the need to manually insert the sheets one-by-one. This can save you a lot of
time when printing long files using single sheets. See Chapter 8 for more
information on the cut sheet feeder.
For installation of the feeder, refer to its user’s manual. When a feeder is
mounted and the feeder cable is connected, the printer automatically knows the
feeder type and controls the feeder accordingly.
1. Two steps of extension are available for supporting long sheets of paper.
Steps of extension
2. Adjust the left margin.
To help align the left paper guide, use the inch-based ruler located behind
the paper guides. The ruler is graduated in 10 columns per inch. For example,
setting the left paper guide 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) from the left gives a left
margin of 6.3 mm (0.25 inch) plus the left margin specified by your software
or the printer setup mode.
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· Slide the right paper guide until the distance between the two guides is the
approximate width of your paper.
3. Manually fan the stack of paper and place it in the paper bin.
NOTE A short horizontal mark inside the left paper guide indicates the maximum
capacity of the bin. Make sure that your paper stack does not exceed this
horizontal mark.
Loading the cut sheet feeder (Front feed)
Loading the cut sheet feeder (Rear feed)
4. Readjust the right paper guide, leaving a slight gap between the paper
guide and the right edge of the paper. Slide the guide to the approximate
width of the paper, or the paper will not be loaded properly. Pull the right
locking lever forward.
5. Push the bin lever down to the “SET” position.
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6. Load paper to the top-of-form position using either of the following
methods: · Load the paper manually. Press the LOAD button. The paper will
advance to the top-of-form position. Adjust the position of the paper as
needed by the MICRO button or the MICRO button (micro feed). · Load the paper
using your software. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. Load
paper according to the instructions in your software documentation. Most
software packages load paper automatically. After loading paper, the printer
goes into online mode.
7. Print a sample page and check the page margins. Make the following
adjustments, as necessary: · Horizontal alignment. Readjust the paper guides
if required. · Top-of-form setting (see Chapter 5). · Margin settings. Use
your software or the printer setup mode (see Chapter 5).
NOTE
Do not open the front cover during printing.
Ejecting Single Sheets
If you print using software, each sheet is ejected automatically when the end
of the printed page is reached. To manually eject sheets of paper, use the
following method:
· Press and hold down the LF/FF button to execute a forward form feed.
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USING CONTINUOUS FORMS
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Continuous forms paper, fan-folded at the horizontal perforations, is ideal
for printing rough drafts and long files. The paper is fed into the printer
using the forms tractors.
Positioning the Paper Stack
Place the stack of continuous forms paper directly below the rear of the
printer or below the front of the printer. After the paper is installed in the
printer, the paper path should look like this:
Good placement Bad placement
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Loading Continuous Forms (Front Feed)
This section explains how to use continuous forms as the tractor unit is
installed at the front of the printer. The tractor unit pushes continuous
forms. This condition applies when you first purchase the printer. Up to 8-ply
media can be fed by the front tractor unit.
You can use continuous forms paper even if you have a cut sheet feeder
installed at the rear of the printer.
To load continuous forms paper:
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. Remove any single-sheet paper
from the printer.
2. Lift up the paper table as shown below.
3. Release the tractor locking levers by pulling them up(). Open the tractor
paper holders. See the following figure().
4. Position the tractors and center guide.
5. Fit the paper feed holes onto the left and right tractor pins. Adjust the
right tractor to the width of the form. Close the paper holders.
Paper Holders
Center Guide Locking Levers
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6. Adjust the left margin. Below the left tractor, there is a tractor guide,
short inch-based ruler graduated in 10 columns per inch. Use the ruler to help
position the tractor. When the paper edge is positioned to the zero line, the
left margin is 12 mm (0.5 inch) including perforation area and the arrow
indicates the location of the first character.
7. Pull the right tractor to stretch the paper taut. Push the right locking
lever down to secure the tractor in place.
Locking Lever
Locking Lever
Adjusting tractor position
8. Lower the paper table to the down position (normal mode).
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CAUTION · Before lowering the paper table, make sure that the paper holders
are closed. If the holders are opened, they may cause damage to the tractors
and the paper table. · Make sure that the paper table is positioned to its
normal mode. If it is not done, jamming may occur when continuous forms paper
is fed.
9. Press the PAPER PATH button to select “FRONT TRACTOR”. (The indicator
lights.)
10. Press the LOAD button to advance the paper to the top-of-form position.
Top-of-form is the first line on which printing can start. After loading
paper, the printer goes into online mode.
11. Print a sample page and check the page margins. Make the following
adjustments, as necessary: · Horizontal alignment. Move the forms tractors as
required. · Top-of-form setting (see Chapter 5). · Margin settings. Use your
software or the printer setup mode (see Chapter 5).
NOTE
Do not open the front cover during printing.
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Loading Continuous Forms (Rear Feed)
A tractor is supplied as standard and is attached to the front of the printer.
It can be attached to the rear of the printer. You can also buy a tractor unit
as an additional rear tractor unit. A maximum of 8-ply media can be fed from
the rear tractor unit. For reinstalling the tractor unit for rear feed, see
page 2-12 to 2-14.
1. Release the tractor locking levers by pulling them up(). Open the tractor
paper holders. See the following figure().
2. Position the tractors and center guide. 3. Fit the paper feed holes onto
the left and right tractor pins.
Adjust the right tractor to the width of the form. Close the paper holders.
Paper Holder
Locking Levers
Paper Holder
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4. Adjust the left margin.
Below the left tractor, there is a tractor guide, short inch-based ruler
graduated in 10 columns per inch. Use the ruler to help position the tractor.
When the paper edge is positioned to the zero line, the left margin is 12 mm
(0.5 inch) including perforation area and the arrow indicates the location of
the first character.
5. Pull the right tractor to stretch the paper taut. Push the right locking
lever down to secure the tractor in place.
Lock Lever
Lock Lever
6. Press the PAPER PATH button to select REAR TRACTOR (the indicator lights).
7. Press the LOAD button to advance the paper to the top-of-form position.
Top-of-form is the first line on which printing can start. After loading
paper, the printer goes into online mode.
8. Print a sample page and check the page margins. Make the following
adjustments, as necessary:
· Horizontal alignment. Move the forms tractors as required. · Top-of-form
setting (see Chapter 5). · Margin settings. Use your software or the printer
setup
mode (see Chapter 5).
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Unloading Continuous Forms
To unload continuous forms: 1. Make sure that the FRONT TRACTOR or REAR
TRACTOR indicator lights. 2. Press the LOAD button. The continuous forms paper
is retracted to the park position. If the paper cannot be retracted in one
operation, continue to press the LOAD button until the paper is parked. NOTE
The printer can retract continuous forms paper up to a maximum of 55.8 cm (22
inches) per operation.
3. To remove the paper, raise the tractor paper holders and lift out the
paper. NOTE If continuous forms are unloaded without stopping, the paper may
slip off the tractors.
Tearing Off Continuous Forms
Your printer has a special “tear-off edge” that allows you to tear off printed
pages without wasting paper. The tear-off edge is located on the front and
rear of the printer. To tear off continuous forms using the tear-off edge:
1. Press the TEAR OFF button. The bottom perforation of the last page
advances to the tear-off edge. If you specified TEAR OFF: AUTO using the
HARDWARE function in setup mode, the paper automatically advances to the tear-
off edge at the end of each job (or when the printer has printed all the data
received).
NOTE If the bottom perforation of your paper is not positioned at the tear-off
edge, the length of your paper may not be specified correctly in your software
or the printer setup mode. Check that the paper length is specified correctly.
For information on specifying page length using setup mode, see Chapter 5.
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2. Tear the paper off at the perforation.
Tearing off continuous forms (front feed)
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forms back to the top-of-form
position.
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The following functions are available whether the printer is online or
offline.
Line Feed/Form Feed
Use the line feed/form feed function to move paper forward. · Pressing and
holding down the LF/FF button feeds one sheet of paper. · Pressing the LF/FF
button once advances the paper one line (do not hold the button more than
three seconds).
Micro Feed
Use the micro feed function to fine tune the position of the paper. · Press
the MICRO button to feed paper backward by 1/180 inch. · Press the MICRO
button to feed paper forward by 1/180 inch.
Remember that the top-of-form will differ from the original setting.
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Load Position Adjust
Use also the micro feed function to adjust the load position of the paper.
· When the MICRO button or the MICRO button is used immediately after the LOAD
button is pressed, the adjusted position of paper is retained as the new load
position until the power is turned off.
· Pressing the ONLINE and LOAD buttons simultaneously saves the new position
permanently.
The load position can be set for single sheets and continuous forms
respectively.
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Adjusting Load Position by Using Window of Card Guide The lines of window on
the right side of card guide indicate printing line. So use this as a guide to
adjust load position.
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General Tips
· Use high-quality paper. Do not use paper that is wrinkled or curled at the
edges.
· Do not use paper with staples or metal parts. · Do not use paper with
unpredictable variations in thickness,
such as paper with partial multilayers, paper with embossed printing, and
labels with the backing sheet exposed. · Store paper in a clean, dry
environment.
Multipart Forms
· Avoid using carbon-interleaved single sheets if possible. Printing tends to
become misaligned on the bottom sheet.
· To ensure smoother feeding of paper-stapled, multipart forms, raise the rear
stacker to support the forms.
Envelopes
· When printing envelopes, use the paper table or the manual feed slot of the
cut sheet feeder. Note the following: – When loading envelopes, make sure that
the envelope flaps face forward. Otherwise, the envelopes may jam in the
printer.
Labels
· Be careful to check operating conditions when using labels. Labels are
sensitive to temperature and humidity.
· Only use labels mounted on continuous forms backing sheets. Do not print
labels mounted on single sheet backing. Labels mounted on single sheet backing
tend to slip and printing becomes crooked.
· Do not feed labels backwards using the LOAD button from the control panel.
Jamming may occur.
· Do not use the printer tear-off feature when printing labels. If the labels
are retracted, the backing may peel off and the labels may jam in the printer.
· Test-print labels before running a job. If jams occur, go into setup mode
and – set the paper thickness control to manual mode and – set the paper
thickness indicator to a wider position manually. If jamming problems
continue, try a different type of label.
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CHAPTER 4 PRINTING
PRINTING
This chapter describes the following everyday printing operations:
· Using multipart form (high impact mode) · Selecting the print mode(quiet
mode) · Starting, stopping, or resuming printing · Removing printed pages ·
Clearing the print buffer · Selecting the print features
4
MULTIPART FORMS (HI IMPACT MODE)
Instructions for loading paper are given in Chapter 3.
This printer has enough capability to print multipart forms. When superior
copy capability is required, use the HI IMPACT mode. Press the HI IMPACT
button on the printer control panel. This function is valid when the HI IMPACT
indicator lights.
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PRINT MODE(HI SPEED MODE/QUIET MODE)
NOTE
· Setting HI IMPACT mode by pressing the HI IMPACT button is cancelled when
you turn off the printer.
· If you wish to have the HI IMPACT mode set on power-on, save the setting in
setup mode.
It has three print modes in this printer. STANDARD MODE HI SPEED MODE
Horizontally consecutive dots are omitted (LQ), and the printer stpeed is
twice as STANDARD MODE . QUIET MODE The consecutive dots are omitted (LQ). The
print speed is slowed to LQ speed (except for LQ). Skipping the space (no
characters) at higher speed doesn’t work. To select Print mode:
1. If the PRINT MODE button is pressed at STANDARD MODE (Both HI SPEED
indicator light and QUIET indicator light are turned off), it becomes HI SPEED
MODE. At this time, the HI SPEED indicator lights.
2. If the PRINT MODE button is pressed at HI SPEED MODE, HI SPEED MODE is
released, and it becomes QUIET MODE. At this time, the QUIET indicator lights.
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3. If the PRINT MODE button is pressed at QUIET MODE, the QUIET mode is
released, and it becomes STANDARD MODE.
Print control panel NOTE · HI SPEED MODE is valid only for LQ.
· QUIET MODE and HI SPEED set by pressing the PRINT MODE button are cancelled
when you turn off the printer.
· If you wish to have the QUIET MODE or HI SPEED set on power-on, save the
setting in setup mode.
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STARTING OR STOPPING PRINTING
Starting Printing
Before you start to print, make sure that paper is loaded.
To start printing, press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. Then
start your software.
Stopping Printing
To stop printing immediately, press the ONLINE button to place the printer
offline. You can also use your software to stop printing, but there will be a
slight delay before printing stops. Any data sent to the print buffer but not
yet printed is stored until you resume printing. Data in the print buffer is
lost if you turn the printer off.
To resume printing, press the ONLINE button again. To cancel printing, use the
cancel commands provided by your software or computer. To clear the print
buffer, place the printer offline and press the PRINT MODE and HI IMPACT
buttons. Any data sent to the print buffer before you canceled printing will
be lost.
Resuming from a Paper-Out
The printer can “sense” when paper runs out. Depending upon how PPROUT (paper-
out) is set in setup mode, the printer either:
· Stops printing and lights the red PAPER OUT indicator, or
· Continues printing until no more data remains in the printer.
See Chapter 5 for details on setting PPR-OUT. The factory default is to stop
printing if continuous forms paper runs out and to continue printing if single
sheet paper runs out.
To resume printing when paper runs out, use either of the methods described
below:
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Printing the remaining lines on a page
This method is convenient to continue printing under the paper-out condition,
but is not available when the cut sheet feeder is used.
1. Press the ONLINE button. The printer returns to online mode, prints or
feeds one line, and the PAPER OUT indicator lights up again.
2. Repeat this procedure until the full page is printed. Line spacing,
however, may be uneven.
CAUTION
When printing remaining lines, be careful not to print on the platen. Printing
on the platen may damage both the platen and the print head.
Continuing printing after supplying paper
1. Install paper on the forms tractors or on the cut sheet stand, or in the
cut sheet feeder bin, as described in Chapter 3.
2. To load the first sheet of paper, press the LOAD button. The PAPER OUT
indicator will turn off.
3. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. The printer resumes
printing.
NOTE For continuous forms paper, the page where printing stopped and the page
where printing resumes may be incorrectly printed. In this case, wait for the
entire job to finish printing. Then reprint the incorrect pages.
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REMOVING PRINTED PAGES
CLEARING THE PRINT BUFFER
Resuming after an Area Over warning
The printer senses the left and right edges of paper and stores their
positions when the paper is loaded. If your software will print data past
either edge, the printer ignores that data but does not stop printing.
The AREA OVER detection control functions when AREACNT (area control) is set
to ENABLE in setup mode. See Chapter 5 for information on setting AREACNT. The
factory default is not to sense the edges. If paper is dark-colored or
preprinted, the printer may not be able to sense the edges correctly. In this
case, disable the sensor.
This section describes the best methods for removing single sheets or
continuous forms paper after printing.
Removing Single Sheets
When you print using software, the printer automatically ejects each sheet of
paper when the end of the printed page is reached. To eject sheets manually,
use one of the following methods:
· Press and hold down the LF/FF button to execute a form feed.
Removing Continuous Forms
To avoid wasting paper, use the printer tear-off function to remove continuous
forms paper. Press the TEAR OFF button to advance the perforation to the tear-
off edge. Tear the paper off, and then press any button to retract the paper
back to the top-of-form position. See Chapter 3 for more detailed
instructions.
Place the printer offline. Press the PRINT MODE and HI IMPACT buttons
simultaneously to clear all data from the print buffer. This method is useful
when you cancel a print operation and do not want to continue printing data
already sent to the printer.
This method does not change or clear MENU1 and MENU2 settings, paper loading
position settings, and downloaded fonts.
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SELECTING PRINT FEATURES
The print features you select determine how your printed pages will look.
Print features include the following:
· Print quality · Fonts · Pitch (characters per horizontal inch) · Page length
and width · Line spacing (lines per vertical inch)
To select print features, you can use either commercial software or the
printer control panel. The method you use depends on the capabilities of your
software. If your software has most of the features you require, you may
rarely if ever have to use the control panel. In fact, your software often
overrides the printer settings.
If your software has limited options, you can use the printer control panel to
select print features. Sometimes, the control panel enables you to select
features not available through your software. For example, you can select
downloaded fonts not supported by your software.
Using Commercial Software
Many commercial software packages offer a wide variety of print features,
including some features that are not supported by this printer. For example,
software often provides a wider range of font sizes than the printer can
accommodate. Software also allows you to specify multiple fonts on a page.
To determine which features your software supports and how to select them,
refer to your software documentation.
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Using the Control Panel
Use the PAPER PATH and HI IMPACT button to directly select one of the two
menus.
Printer control panel
The PAPER PATH and HI IMPACT buttons specify MENU1 or MENU2, either of which
allows you to specify different sets of options in advance. Some of the print
features include emulation, print quality, character pitch, and line spacing.
To setup the print features to MENU1 and MENU2, refer to the chapter 5.
When you first turn the printer on, the MENU 1 indicator is lit; that is, all
of the print features assigned to MENU1 are enabled. However, you can easily
switch to MENU2 before printing. You can also select a resident font other
than the fonts assigned to MENU1 and MENU2.
NOTE
For easy reference, keep a list of your current MENU 1 and MENU 2 settings
near the printer. To print a list of current settings, see the section
Printing a List of Selected Options in Chapter 5. You may also want to use the
space provided in Table 4.1 to record your settings.
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Selecting MENU1 or MENU2
When you first turn the printer on, MENU1 is selected. To change to MENU2 or
back to MENU1, proceed as follows:
1. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline. 2. Repeatedly press
the PAPER PATH and HI IMPACT buttons.
The lighted indicator (1 or 2) shows the menu selected. When the menu
selection is changed, the font (font, pitch, and quality) assigned in the
selected menu becomes valid.
3. Press the ONLINE button to return online. You are ready to print using the selected menu.
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Using the Control Panel (LCD type only)
LCD type Control panel also can select print features including
FONT/PITCH/QUALITY that assigned current MENU1 or 2 directly. To select print
features enter select mode as follows.
1. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. 2. Press the
FONT/PITCH button to enter select menu.
3. To move layer and in transverse direction, use ,, and buttons.
4. To select print features, use , and SELECT buttons.
5. To save or exit press SAVE/EXIT buttons. 6. Press or buttons to finish.
ONLINE AUTO TRACTOR F
FONT/PITCH button
FONT/PITCH/QUAL FONT
or
:SAVE :CANCEL
FONT/PITCH/QUAL PITCH
SAVE/EXIT button
FONT/PITCH/QUAL QUALITY
FONT *COUR 10
FONT PRSTG12
SELECT
“”
is
applied
to
a
SW selected
option.
FONT *PRSTG12
FONT/PITCH/QUAL setting mode.
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Table 4.1 MENU1 and MENU2 Settings
Setting
Print Feature
Emulation Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS IBM Proprinter XL24E Epson ESC/P2
Font Courier 10 Prestige Elite 12 Compressed 17 Boldface PS Pica 10
Correspondence OCR-B 10 OCR-A 10 Courier Normal 10 (outline) Courier Bold 10
(outline) Courier Italic 10 (outline) Nimbus Sans Normal PS (outline) Nimbus
Sans Bold PS (outline) Nimbus Sans Italic PS (outline) Timeless Normal PS
(outline) Timeless Bold PS (outline) Timeless Italic PS (outline) Downloaded
font 0 Downloaded font 1
Default Settings For easy reference, check () or record your default settings in the space below.
MENU1
MENU2
Print quality Letter Report Draft High-speed draft Super high-speed draft
Pitch 2.5, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12 15, 17, 18 or 20 cpi Proportional spacing
Other features:
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CHAPTER 5 USING SETUP MODE
USING SETUP MODE
5
Your printer has two modes: normal and setup. Normal mode is used for everyday printer operations and is explained in Chapters 3 and 4.
Setup mode serves two purposes. It enables you to:
· Select the printer’s optional settings · Help diagnose printer problems
These setup mode functions can be done either offline, using the printer control panel (offline setup), or remotely, using a setup program in your computer system or software (online setup). Primarily, this chapter explains how to use the offline setup mode. The online setup mode, which is reviewed briefly at the end of this chapter, is valid in all emulations.
Optional settings on the printer include the emulation, fonts, pitch, page length and page width, serial interface options, and the top of form setting. When you save your settings in the printer’s permanent memory, they become the new settings or defaults. These defaults are invoked whenever you turn on the printer. For example, if you save DPL24C PLUS as the default emulation, DPL24C PLUS is invoked when you turn on the printer.
The printer diagnostic functions are SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, and V-ALMNT. These functions are helpful for printer trouble-shooting, as described in Chapter 7.
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HOW TO USE THIS CHAPTER
The sections in this chapter are presented in logical sequence. If you are a
first-time user, be sure to read the following sections first:
· Entering Setup Mode · Overview of Setup Mode
These sections will familiarize you with how setup mode works. Once you
understand the basics, use the following sections to select printer options
that are compatible with your computer system’s hardware and software setup:
· Printing a List of Selected Options · Deciding Which Options to Change ·
MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options · Hardware Items and Options · Print
Position Adjustment Items and Options · Configuration Items and Options · Head
Gap Adjustment Items and Options · Exiting and Saving
To restore the printer default settings (factory defaults or power-on
defaults), see the section Resetting Defaults later in this chapter.
For information on using the SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP, and V-ALMNT functions, see
the section Using the Diagnostic Functions later in this chapter.
For Experienced Users:
Once you are familiar with setup mode, you may want to use the flowchart at
the end of this chapter for quick reference. The flowchart lists all printer
setup functions, items, and options.
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ENTERING SETUP MODE(LED)
Before entering setup mode, load continuous forms paper from the front tractor
into the printer as described in Chapter 3. Several sheets of paper may be
required to make all of your setup mode selections.
To enter setup mode, follow these steps:
1. Make sure that front continuous forms paper is loaded and press the PAPER
PATH button to select the appropriate paper path.
If continuous forms paper is fed from the rear or a CSF is mounted, the
printer does not enter SETUP mode.
2. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer offline.
3. Press the SETUP buttons until the printer beeps.
Entering setup mode
If you do not hear a beep or an alarm beep (beeps four times), you are not in
setup mode. Place the printer offline and try again.
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4. When the printer enters offline setup mode, it prints the following information.
Function buttons in Setup mode <
Function
Cursor
Card guide (aluminum print guide (head guide)) Initial printout in setup mode
Line
Print head
Cursor
Card guide
(aluminum print guide)
The initial printout contains a header, help menu, and <
Setup mode can also be entered by turning off the printer, then turning the
printer back on while pressing the SETUP button until the printer beeps.
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OVERVIEW OF SETUP MODE (LED)
When you enter setup mode, the following <
<< FUNCTION >> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT INITIAL
CONFIG
GAP-ADJ DEFAULT LIST
SELF-TST
Table 5.1 summarizes the purpose of each function.
Table 5.1 Setup Mode Functions
Function SAVE & END
MENU1 and MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG GAP-ADJ
DEFAULT INITIAL
LIST SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT
Purpose
Exits setup mode and saves any changes made while in setup mode. Assigns print
features to MENU1 and MENU2 on the printer control panel. Changes the printer
hardware options. Changes the print position adjustment options. Changes the
configuration options. Adjust the gap between the print head and printing
paper. Resets factory defaults in MENU1 and MENU2. Resets factory defaults in
MENU1, MENU2, HARDWRE, ADJUST, CONFIG, GAP-ADJ. Prints a list of all currently
selected options. Runs the self-test. Prints hex dumps. Checks and corrects
vertical print alignment.
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To select a function from the <
1. Repeatedly press the “TEAR OFF” or “LOAD” button to position the cursor on
the left edge of the aluminum print guide at the function you require.
2. Press the button or the button to select the function. If the function has
items and options, the printer prints the first item and its options. The
MENU1, MENU2, HARDWRE, ADJUST, CONFIG, and GAP-ADJ functions contain items
that have selectable options. The other functions have neither items nor
options.
The first three MENU1 items and their options are shown below. Items are
enclosed in single brackets < >. A short underlined portion is current option
and long underlined portion is selected option.
COUR-B
To select an option from the
1. Repeatedly press the “TEAR OFF” or “LOAD” button to position the cursor on
the left edge of the aluminum print guide at the option you require.
2. Press the button to select the option. The printer prints the next item
and its options. You can press to select the option. Then, the printer prints
the previous item and its options.
3. After selecting the desired options, press the ONLINE button to reprint
the <
For each item, the short-underlined option is the current default option (the
option currently saved in the printer’s permanent memory). In the previous
example, the default options are Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS emulation, Courier 10
font, and letter print quality.
The chart on the next page summarizes how to select options such as emulation,
font, and print quality and how to use functions that do not have options.
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Setup Mode Example (LED)
To become familiar with setup mode, try the following example. This example
shows how to change the font and pitch in MENU2 to Prestige Elite 12 and 12
cpi.
1. Load continuous forms paper. 2. Enter setup mode.
Press the SETUP button until the printer beeps. 3. Select the MENU2 function.
Wait for the printer to stop printing and press the “TEAR OFF” or “LOAD”
button twice to position the cursor on the left edge of the aluminum print
guide at MENU2. Press the “” button or the “” button to select the MENU2
function and print the
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Enter setup mode: Press SETUP button
Summary of setup mode
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4. Select the current emulation. Since you do not want to change the
emulation, press the “” button to select the current emulation and print the
next item, and its options.
5. Change the font to Prestige Elite 12.
Press the “TEAR OFF” or “LOAD” button once to position the cursor on the left
edge of the aluminum print guide on PRSTG12. Press the “” button to select
PRSTG12 and print the next item,
6. Select the current print quality. Since you do not want to change the
print quality, press the button to select the current print quality and print
the next item,
7. Change the pitch to 12 cpi and exit the MENU2 function.
Press the “TEAR OFF” or “LOAD” button once to position the cursor on the left
edge of the aluminum print guide on 12 CPI. Since you do not want to make any
other changes in MENU2, press the ONLINE button to select 12 CPI and exit
MENU2. The <
8. Exit setup mode, saving the new font and pitch.
Since the cursor on the left edge of the aluminum print guide is on SAVE &
END, press the MICRO FEED button or the MICRO FEED button to select SAVE &
END. The printer saves Prestige Elite 12 and 12 cpi as the new power-on
defaults in MENU2. The printer then exits setup mode and returns online. These
settings remain in effect until changed.
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Points to Remember
· Whenever you enter setup mode, short help menus are printed at the top of
the page. Help menus are also printed when you select the SELF-TST, HEX-DUMP,
or V-ALMNT functions.
Use help menus for quick reference while in setup mode.
· When printing the items and options for each function, you can only print
one item at a time. However, you can move either forward or backward in the
item list. To move forward (print the next item), press the button. To move
backward (print the previous item), press the button.
· While in the <
· A short underline under the first two letters of an option indicates that it
is the current default setting. For example, 12 CPI indicates that 12
characters per inch is the default pitch.
To change the default, select and save a new pitch setting.
· While in setup mode, you can use the LIST function to print out a list of
the currently selected options (see the next section for details).
· To exit setup mode and permanently save your changes, select the SAVE & END
function. For details, see the section Exiting and Saving later in this
chapter. To exit setup mode without saving your changes, turn the printer off.
Your previous poweron defaults are active when you turn the printer on again.
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PRINTING A LIST OF SELECTED OPTIONS(LED)
The LIST function prints a list of all the printer’s currently selected
options. This function is useful for checking the printer settings when you
first enter setup mode or just before you exit. To print a list of options,
load continuous forms paper and then proceed as follows:
1. Enter setup mode.
Press the SETUP button until the printer beeps. Wait for the printer to stop
printing and check that the following <
<< FUNCTION >> SAVE&END MENU1 MENU2 HARDWRE ADJUST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT INITIAL
CONFIG
GAP-ADJ DEFAULT LIST
SELF-TST
2. Select the LIST function.
Repeatedly press the “TEAR OFF” or “LOAD” button to position the cursor on the
left edge of the aluminum print guide on LIST. Next press the button or the
button to select the LIST function. The printer starts to print a list of the
currently selected options. The preselected factory settings, also called
factory defaults, are shown on the opposite page.
When the printer finishes printing the list of options, it reprints the
<
3. Do either of the following:
· Select another function, or
· Exit setup mode, saving any changes you made.
For details about other functions, see the other sections in this chapter. To
exit setup mode and save your changes, make sure that the cursor on the left
edge of the aluminum print guide is positioned on SAVE & END, then press the
button or the button.
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Setup Parameters
<< Menu 1 settings >>
————————-
Func. Item
Option
————————-
MENU1 EMULATE DPL24C+
MENU1 FONT
COUR 10
MENU1 QUALITY LETTER
MENU1 PITCH 10 CPI
MENU1 LINE SP 6 LPI
MENU1 CHAR-W NORMAL
MENU1 CHAR-H NORMAL
MENU1 ATTRIB NONE
MENU1 PAGE LG 11.0 IN
MENU1 LFT-END 1 COLM
MENU1 TOP-MRG 1 LINE
MENU1 LANGUGE PAGE437
MENU1 CHR-SET SET2
MENU1 PRF-SKP NO-SKIP
MENU1 WIDTH 13.6 IN
MENU1 ZEROFNT NO-SLSH
MENU1 DC3-CDE ENABLE
MENU1 CR-CODE CR ONLY
MENU1 LF-CODE LF & CR
MENU1 RGHTEND WRAP
MENU1 INT-MEC DISABLE
MENU1 ==END==
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<< Hardware settings >>
————————-
Func. Item
Option
————————-
HARDWRE PPR-OUT DETECT
HARDWRE PRT-DIR BI-DIR
HARDWRE BUZZER ON
HARDWRE WORD-LG 8 BIT
HARDWRE BUFFER 8KBYTE
HARDWRE SENLEVL 100%
HARDWRE STANDBY 1MIN
HARDWRE INTRFCE AUTO-2S (*1)
HARDWRE FORMAT 8NONE 1 (*2)
HARDWRE BAUD-RT 9600
(*2)
HARDWRE PROTOCL XON/XOF (*2)
HARDWRE DSR
IGNORE (*2)
HARDWRE DUPLEX FULL
(*2)
HARDWRE CTS
DETECT (*2)
HARDWRE CD
IGNORE (*2)
HARDWRE ==END==
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<< Adjust settings >>
————————-
Func. Item
Option
————————-
ADJUST FCNTORG 1.8/6IN
ADJUST FCNTFIN 0 /180
ADJUST RCNTORG 1.8/6IN
ADJUST RCNTFIN 0 /180
ADJUST FCUTORG 1.8/6IN
ADJUST FCUTFIN 0 /180
ADJUST RCUROTG 1.8/6IN
ADJUST RCUTFIN 0 /180
ADJUST FCNTBTM 0 /180
ADJUST RCNTBTM 0 /180
ADJUST CUT-BTM 0 /180
ADJUST CNT-LFT 0 /90
ADJUST CUT-LFT 0 /90
ADJUST FCNTADJ 0 /360
ADJUST RCNTADJ 0 /360
ADJUST FCNTAJL 0 /360
ADJUST RCNTAJL 0 /360
ADJUST CUT-ADJ 0 /360
ADJUST FCSFADJ 0 /360
ADJUST RCSFADJ 0 /360
ADJUST FCNTLOR 4 /9
ADJUST FCNTLFN 0 /90
ADJUST RCNTLOR 4 /9
ADJUST RCNTLFN 0 /90
ADJUST CUTLOR 1.8/9
ADJUST CUTLFN 0 /90
ADJUST FCNTCUT 99 /180
ADJUST RCNTCUT 99 /180
ADJUST CUT-CUT 20 /180
ADJUST FRCSLNT 28/360
ADJUST ==END==
————————-
<< Menu 2 settings >>
————————-
Func. Item
Option
————————-
MENU2 EMULATE DPL24C+
MENU2 FONT
COUR 10
MENU2 QUALITY LETTER
MENU2 PITCH 10 CPI
MENU2 LINE SP 6 LPI
MENU2 CHAR-W NORMAL
MENU2 CHAR-H NORMAL
MENU2 ATTRIB NONE
MENU2 PAGE LG 11.0 IN
MENU2 LFT-END 1 COLM
MENU2 TOP-MRG 1 LINE
MENU2 LANGUGE PAGE437
MENU2 CHR-SET SET2
MENU2 PRF-SKP NO-SKIP
MENU2 WIDTH 13.6 IN
MENU2 ZEROFNT NO-SLSH
MENU2 DC3-CDE ENABLE
MENU2 CR-CODE CR ONLY
MENU2 LF-CODE LF & CR
MENU2 RGHTEND WRAP
MENU2 INT-MEC DISABLE
MENU2 ==END==
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<< Config settings >>
————————-
Func. Item
Option
————————-
CONFIG TEAROFF MANUAL
CONFIG TEARPOS VISIBLE
CONFIG TEAR-EN 1 SEC (*3)
CONFIG CUTLOAD AUTO
CONFIG LOADTIM 1.5 SEC (*4)
CONFIG DECODE DIRECT
CONFIG FCNTARE ENABLE1
CONFIG RCNTARE ENABLE1
CONFIG CUT-ARE ENABLE1
CONFIG CUT-ONL ONLINE
CONFIG CNT-ONL ONLINE
CONFIG LOCK
NONE
CONFIG //S// DISABLE
CONFIG FCNT-PE EDGE
CONFIG RCNT-PE EDGE
CONFIG GATHER DISABLE
CONFIG CUT-CTL SPEED
CONFIG SKIP-PR ENABLE
CONFIG STATUS DISABLE
CONFIG BANDCTL DISABLE
CONFIG TOF-CTL DRIVER
CONFIG FCNT-SF DISABLE
CONFIG RCNT-SF DISABLE
CONFIG CUT-SF DISABLE
CONFIG CUTEDIR FRONT
CONFIG CSFEDIR REAR
CONFIG CUTEJCT AUTO
CONFIG FL-CENT POSN1
CONFIG RL-CENT POSN1
CONFIG SKEWCNT PRCISIN
CONFIG FF-CODE EJECT
CONFIG CSFBIN1 FRONT
CONFIG CNT-LD SPEED
CONFIG CSF-LD NORMAL
CONFIG CSFAPTC NORMAL
CONFIG LF-CTL SPEED
CONFIG PR-MODE NORMAL
CONFIG HI-IMPT DISABLE
CONFIG LQ-MODE MODE1
CONFIG DQ-MODE MODE2
CONFIG POW-POS NORMAL
CONFIG ==END==
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<< Gap Adjust settings >>
—————————
Func. Item
Option
—————————
GAP-ADJ AMOUNT AUTO
GAP-ADJ ==END==
—————————
*1 FORMAT to CD are not printed when PARALEL option is selected for INTRFCE. It is printed equipped with RS-232C.
*2 TEAR-EN is printed when AUTO option is selected for TEAROFF.
Printout of factory defaults using LIST
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USING SETUP MODE
To enter setup mode, follow these steps: 1. Press the ONLINE button to place
the printer offline. 2. Press the SETUP button until the printer beeps.
OFFLINE AUTO TRACTOR F
SETUP button
Entering setup mode 3. When the printer enters offline setup mode, LCD display
shall
change as follows. or :SAVE :CANCEL
SAVE/EXIT button
SETUP MODE MENU1
SETUP MODE MENU2
SETUP MODE SELFDIAGNOSTIC
MENU1 EMULATE
MENU1 FONT
EMULATE *DPL24C+
EMULATE XL24E
SELECT button EMULATE *XL24E
SETUP MENU
explanatory note button button button button
“” is applied to a selected option.
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Setup Mode Example (LCD)
To become familiar with setup mode, try the following example. This example
shows how to change the Emulation in MENU2 to ESC/P2.
1. Press the ONLINE button to place the printer online. 2. Press the SETUP
button to enter select menu. Then following
message is displayed.
SETUP MODE MENU1
3. Press button until following message is displayed.
SETUP MODE MENU2
4. Press buttons to move to lower layer. Then following message is displayed.
MENU2 EMULATE
5. Press , to choose Items in this layer.
MENU2 EMULATE
6. Press buttons to move to lower layer. Then following message is displayed.
EMULATE DPL24C+
7. Press , to choose Options in this Item. EMULATE ESC/P2
8. Press SELECT button to select displayed option. Then “” is applied to a
selected option (not saved yet).
EMULATE ESC/P2
9. Press SAVE/EXIT buttons to register selected option on printer’s permanent
memory. :SAVE :CANCEL
10. Press to finish.
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OVERVIEW OF SETUP MODE (LCD)
Available functions of LCD types SETUP MODE are as follows.
Table 5.2 summarizes the purpose of each function.
Table 5.2 Setup Mode Functions(LCD)
Function MENU1 and MENU2
HARDWRE ADJUST CONFIG GAP-ADJ
SUB FUNCTION SAVE&EXIT
LIST DEFAULT INITIAL
SELFDIAGNOSTIC SELF-TST HEX-DUMP V-ALMNT
Purpose
Assigns print features to MENU1 and MENU2 on the printer control panel.
Changes the printer hardware options. Changes the print position adjustment
options. Changes the configuration options. Adjust the gap between the print
head and printing paper. Exits setup mode and saves any changes made while in
setup mode. Prints a list of all currently selected options. Resets factory
defaults in MENU1 and MENU2. Resets factory defaults in MENU1, MENU2, HARDWRE,
ADJUST, CONFIG, GAP-ADJ. Runs the self-test. Prints hex dumps. Checks and
corrects vertical print alignment.
Detail of selecting items and options are almost same as LED type. General difference of LCD type SETUP MODE is only SETUP method.
PRINTING A LIST OF SELECTED OPTIONS(LCD)
The LIST function prints a list of all the printer’s currently selected
options. This function is useful for checking the printer settings when you
first enter setup mode or just before you exit. To print a list of options,
load paper A4 size or more in advance and select list function.
NOTE
If paper runs out only LOAD button is available.
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DECIDING WHICH OPTIONS TO CHANGE
The previous page shows a printout of the printer’s factory default settings.
In this printout, options are listed by functional group:
· Menu 1 settings (MENU1 function) · Menu 2 settings (MENU2 function) ·
Hardware settings (HARDWRE function) · Print position adjustment settings
(ADJUST function) · Configuration settings (CONFIG function) · Print head gap
adjustment settings (GAP-ADJ function)
Most selectable options only alter print features, such as the typestyle, and
page format. However, some options must be selected correctly for the printer
to work properly with your hardware and software.
For each function, Table 5.3 lists items whose options must be selected
correctly for system and printer accessory compatibility.
Table 5.3 Required Options
Function
Item
Option
MENU1
EMULATE
The emulation selected on the printer must be the same as the emulation selected in your software. If you selected an emulation when you set up the printer (Chapter 2), you do not need to change the EMULATE option unless you want to change to a different emulation. The emulation assigned to MENU1 is the default when you turn the printer on.
See the section MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options later in this chapter.
MENU2
None
If you use MENU2, the emulation selected for MENU 2 must be the same as the
emulation selected in your software.
See the section MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options later in this chapter.
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Table 5.3 Required Options (Cont.)
Function
Item
Option
HARDWRE
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If you have a serial interface, the serial interface options selected on the
printer must be the same as the settings you selected using your software or
your computer operating system. If the settings are not the same, the printer
will not print or will print garbage.
See the section Hardware Items and Options later in this chapter.
ADJUST None
If you are not using software to specify the top margin of the page, use the
printer’s default topof-form setting, 1 inch (25.4 mm) from the top of the
paper. If you are using software to specify the top margin of the page, change
the default setting to 1/6 inch (4.2 mm).
See the section Print Position Adjustment Items and Options later in this
chapter.
CONFIG None
You can change the printer’s primary configuration.
See the section Configuration Items and Options later in this chapter.
GAP-ADJ None
If you adjust the gap manually or fix the gap, change the setting.
See the section Print Head Gap Adjustment Items and Options.
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MENU1 AND MENU2 ITEMS AND OPTIONS
The MENU1 and MENU2 functions allow you to change the print options assigned
to MENU1 and MENU2 on the printer control panel. In normal (non-setup) mode,
you can easily switch between the menus for printing, as described in Chapter
4.
MENU1 is invoked when you first turn the printer on.
Select the same emulation on the printer as is selected in your software. If
the emulations are not the same, the printer will not work correctly with your
software. If you plan to use two different emulations on a regular basis,
assign the most frequently used emulation to MENU1. Assign the second
emulation to MENU2. All of the other settings available for MENU1 and MENU2
are optional. Some of the items and options will vary with the emulation.
To determine which features your software supports, refer to your software
documentation.
Table 5.4 describes the MENU1 and MENU2 items and options. Both functions
offer the same items and options. The items in Table 5.4 are listed in the
order in which they are printed. Not all items are defined for all emulations
and some options vary with the emulation.
The procedure for changing the options is referred to in the section Setup
Mode Example.
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Table 5.4 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options
NOTES:
· Underlined options are the factory defaults. · Asterisks identify items and
options that differ for the IBM XL24E
and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
MENU1 and Options MENU2 Items
Description
Select the same emulation as is selected in your software. See the section Selecting an Emulation in Chapter 2 for information on selecting an emulation.
DPL24C+ Fujitsu DL-series printers (DPL24C PLUS command set)
XL24E ESC/P2
IBM Proprinter XL24E printers Epson printers using the ESC/P2 command set
NOTE: When you change the emulation, all MENU1 or MENU2 options are reset to
the factory defaults for that emulation.
For each of the following fonts, the recommended pitch settings are given
after the font name. When you change the font, be sure to also change the
pitch, if required.
COUR 10 PRSTG12 COMPRSD BOLDFCE PICA 10 CORRESP OCR-B OCR-A COUR-N COUR-B
COUR-I N.SAN-N N.SAN-B N.SAN-I
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Table 5.4 MENU1 and MENU2 Items and Options (Cont.)
NOTES:
· Underlined options are the factory defaults. · Asterisks identify items and
options that differ for the IBM XL24E
and Epson ESC/P2 emulations. The notes are defined at the end of the table.
MENU1 and Options MENU2 Items
Description
(continued)
TIMLS-N TIMLS-B TIMLS-I
DOWNLD# Font 0 or font 1 in the printer’s download RAM
See Appendix F for font examples.
Select the print quality that most often meets your needs.
LETTER
Letter print quality. This optio
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