User ManualTable of ContentsSelecting a Good Place for the Printer1Selecting a Good Place for the Printer1Unpacking the Printer1Unpacking the Printer1Removing Internal Packing1Removing Internal Packing1Introducing Printer Components2Introducing Printer Components2Installing the Paper Deflector2Installing the Paper Deflector2Installing the Ribbon Cartridge2Installing the Ribbon Cartridge2Checking the Voltage Select Switch2Checking the Voltage Select Switch2Attaching the Power Cord2Attaching the Power Cord2Turning the Printer On and Off2Turning the Printer On and Off2Printing a Self Test2Printing a Self Test2Attaching the Interface Cable2Attaching the Interface Cable2Setting Communications Parameters2Setting Communications Parameters2Configuring Software2Configuring Software2Selecting the Correct Printer2Selecting the Correct Printer2Selecting the Correct Output Port2Selecting the Correct Output Port2Choosing Paper3Choosing Paper3Paper Paths3Paper Paths3Selecting a Paper Path3Selecting a Paper Path3Loading Forms3Loading Forms3Positioning a Form3Positioning a Form3Ejecting a Form3Ejecting a Form3Loading Pin-Feed Report Paper3Loading Pin-Feed Report Paper3Positioning Pin-Feed Report Paper3Positioning Pin-Feed Report Paper3Advancing Pin-Feed Report Paper3Advancing Pin-Feed Report Paper3Using the Demand Document Mode3Using the Demand Document Mode3Using Paper Park3Using Paper Park3Unloading Pin-Feed Report Paper3Unloading Pin-Feed Report Paper3Loading Multipart Forms3Loading Multipart Forms3Loading Labels3Loading Labels3Loading Transparencies3Loading Transparencies3Aligning Preprinted Forms3Aligning Preprinted Forms3Setting Page Length3Setting Page Length3Reviewing the Paper Handling Controls3Reviewing the Paper Handling Controls3Understanding Display Messages4Understanding Display Messages4Status4Status4Alternate Status4Alternate Status4Operator and Error4Operator and Error4Setup Menu4Setup Menu4Using the Select-Dial4Moving the Paper Up and Down4Moving the Paper Up and Down4Moving the Carriage Back and Forth4Moving the Carriage Back and Forth4Scrolling Through the Setup Menu4Scrolling Through the Setup Menu4Using the Control Panel Buttons4Turning Printing On and Off4Turning Printing On and Off4Selecting a Printer Emulation4Selecting a Printer Emulation4Selecting a Text Quality4Selecting a Text Quality4Selecting a Font4Selecting a Font4Selecting a Pitch4Selecting a Pitch4Selecting a Color4Selecting a Color4Form Feeding4Form Feeding4Line Feeding4Line Feeding4Setting the Top-Of-Form4Setting the Top-Of-Form4Moving the Bail4Moving the Bail4Parking the Paper4Parking the Paper4Clearing the Buffer4Clearing the Buffer4Resetting the Printer4Resetting the Printer4Printing a Self Test4Printing a Self Test4Printing a Printer Status Report4Printing a Printer Status Report4Displaying the Setup Menu4Displaying the Setup Menu4Using the Setup Menu4Selecting Operations4Restore Printer Settings4Restore Printer Settings4Save Printer Settings4Save Printer Settings4Select Power-On Default Settings4Select Power-On Default Settings4Run Printer Tests4Run Printer Tests4Selecting Print Modes4Set Printer Emulation4Set Printer Emulation4Turn Quiet Mode On and Off4Turn Quiet Mode On and Off4Set Language4Set Language4Select Characters for Codes 128-2554Select Characters for Codes 128-2554Turn Automatic Carriage Return Mode On and Off4Turn Automatic Carriage Return Mode On and Off4Turn Automatic Line Feed Mode On and Off4Turn Automatic Line Feed Mode On and Off4Select Audible Alarm Mode4Select Audible Alarm Mode4Set Print Quality4Set Print Quality4Set Font4Set Font4Set Pitch4Set Pitch4Set Character Cell Size4Set Character Cell Size4Set Number of Lines per Inch4Set Number of Lines per Inch4Set Color4Set Color4Turn Italic Mode On and Off4Turn Italic Mode On and Off4Turn Double-High Mode On and Off4Turn Double-High Mode On and Off4Turn Double-Wide Mode On and Off4Turn Double-Wide Mode On and Off4Turn Super/Subscript Modes On and Off4Turn Super/Subscript Modes On and Off4Turn Underline Mode On and Off4Turn Underline Mode On and Off4Turn Bold/Shadow Modes On and Off4Turn Bold/Shadow Modes On and Off4Turn Zero Slashing On and Off4Turn Zero Slashing On and Off4Set Printing Direction4Set Printing Direction4Using Page Setup Paramaters4Using Page Setup Paramaters4Set Form Length4Set Form Length4Set Maximum Print Width4Set Maximum Print Width4Set Top Margin4Set Top Margin4Set Bottom Margin4Set Bottom Margin4Set Left Margin4Set Left Margin4Set Right Margin4Set Right Margin4Turn Automatic Form Feed Mode On and Off4Turn Automatic Form Feed Mode On and Off4Using Paper Handling Parameters4Using Paper Handling Parameters4Select Paper Path4Select Paper Path4Set Line Feed Speed4Set Line Feed Speed4Turn Demand Document Mode On and Off4Turn Demand Document Mode On and Off4Turn Paper Jam Sensing On and Off4Turn Paper Jam Sensing On and Off4Select Page End Method4Select Page End Method4Turn Preprinted Forms Alignment Mode On and Off4Turn Preprinted Forms Alignment Mode On and Off4Turn Automatic Bail Mode On and Off4Turn Automatic Bail Mode On and Off4Set Print Density4Set Print Density4Set Print Force4Set Print Force4Specifying Communications Parameters4Specifying Communications Parameters4Select Interface4Select Interface4Specify Baud Rate4Specify Baud Rate4Specify Input Buffer Size4Specify Input Buffer Size4Specify Handshaking Method4Specify Handshaking Method4Specify Number of Data Bits4Specify Number of Data Bits4Specify Number of Stop Bits4Specify Number of Stop Bits4Specify Parity4Specify Parity4Set DTR Signal Polarity4Set DTR Signal Polarity4Specify STROBE Pulse Edge for Data Capture4Specify STROBE Pulse Edge for Data Capture4Reviewing the Setup Menu4Reviewing the Setup Menu4Removing and Installing the Top Cover5Removing and Installing the Top Cover5Cleaning the Platen and Bail Rollers5Cleaning the Platen and Bail Rollers5Cleaning the Main Carriage Shaft5Cleaning the Main Carriage Shaft5Cleaning the Printhead Wires5Cleaning the Printhead Wires5Cleaning Printer Surfaces5Cleaning Printer Surfaces5Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge5Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge5Replacing the Fuse5Replacing the Fuse5Inspecting Printer Parts5Inspecting Printer Parts5Replacing the Printhead5Replacing the Printhead5Understanding Printer Messages6Understanding Printer Messages6Correcting Operating Errors6Correcting Operating Errors6Correcting Programming Errors6Correcting Programming Errors6Understanding Messages6Understanding Messages6Understanding Warnings6Understanding Warnings6Correcting Communication Errors6Correcting Communication Errors6Correcting Printer Errors6Correcting Printer Errors6Troubleshooting Problems6Troubleshooting Problems6Running Printer Tests6Running Printer Tests6Checking Memory6Checking Memory6Checking Sensors and Switches6Checking Sensors and Switches6Checking Ribbon Alignment6Checking Ribbon Alignment6Checking Printing Alignment6Checking Printing Alignment6Re-Calibrating the Paper Sensor6Re-Calibrating the Paper Sensor6Checking Carriage Movement6Checking Carriage Movement6Checking the Platen6Checking the Platen6Aligning the Ribbon6Aligning the Ribbon6Fine-Adjusting the Top-Of-Form6Fine-Adjusting the Top-Of-Form6Fine-Adjusting the Forms Tear-Off Position6Fine-Adjusting the Forms Tear-Off Position6Fine-Adjusting the Carriage Home Position6Fine-Adjusting the Carriage Home Position6Fine-Adjusting the Paper Sensor6Fine-Adjusting the Paper Sensor6Changing User Names6Changing User Names6Locking Control Panel Functions6Locking Control Panel Functions6Disabling the Cover Open Interlock6Disabling the Cover Open Interlock6Unpacking the Printer1Unpacking the Printer1Removing the Foam Blocks1Removing the Foam Blocks1Printer Components, Front2Printer Components, Front2Printer Components, Internal2Printer Components, Internal2Printer Components, Rear2Printer Components, Rear2Installing the Paper Deflector2Installing the Paper Deflector2Hooking the Paper Deflector2Hooking the Paper Deflector2Installing a Ribbon Cartridge2Installing a Ribbon Cartridge2Setting the Voltage Select Switch2Setting the Voltage Select Switch2Locating the Fuse Compartment2Locating the Fuse Compartment2Attaching the Power Cord2Attaching the Power Cord2Turning On the Printer2Turning On the Printer2Loading a Cut Sheet2Loading a Cut Sheet2Printing a Self Test2Printing a Self Test2Connecting the Parallel Cable2Connecting the Parallel Cable2Connecting the Serial Cable2Connecting the Serial Cable2Selecting a Paper Path3Selecting a Paper Path3Attaching the Support Extender3Attaching the Support Extender3Loading a Form3Loading a Form3Raising the Tractor Cover3Raising the Tractor Cover3Unlocking the Tractors3Unlocking the Tractors3Aligning the Left-Edge Tractor3Aligning the Left-Edge Tractor3Loading Paper Into the Tractors3Loading Paper Into the Tractors3Making Sure the Paper is Taut3Making Sure the Paper is Taut3Checking the Exit Path3Checking the Exit Path3Control Panel4Control Panel4Sample Printer Status Report4Sample Printer Status Report4Setup Menu4Setup Menu4Removing the Top Cover5Removing the Top Cover5Aligning the Platen Window and Top Cover5Aligning the Platen Window and Top Cover5Cleaning the Platen and Bail Rollers5Cleaning the Platen and Bail Rollers5Cleaning the Main Carriage Shaft5Cleaning the Main Carriage Shaft5Cleaning the Printhead Wires5Cleaning the Printhead Wires5Cleaning the Printer Surfaces5Cleaning the Printer Surfaces5Cleaning the Forms Tractors5Cleaning the Forms Tractors5Inspecting the Printer, Front5Inspecting the Printer, Front5Inspecting the Printer, Rear5Inspecting the Printer, Rear5Replacing the Printhead5Replacing the Printhead5Setup Menu Summary4Setup Menu Summary4Troubleshooting Guide6Troubleshooting Guide6EAN-8553 EAN-85EAN-13654 Parameter p2 defines the height of bar code symbols in EAN-136Codabar–a957 1/12-inch intervals. p2 values can range from 1 to 120. Codabar–a9Codabar–b1049 48 If p2 is set to 0, the printer will use the default height of Codabar–b10Codabar–c1149 49 3/4 inch. Codabar–c11Codabar–d1249 50 Codabar–d12UPC-A1349 51 Parameter p3 defines whether or not to print a human- UPC-A13UPC-E1449 52 readable line of text below each bar code symbol. p3 UPC-E14Code 1281549 53 must be set to 0 for no human-readable line or 1 to include Code 12815Size: 3.76 MBPages: 255Language: EnglishOpen manual