Seiko BX-900 manual

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    BUSINESS PRINTER OWNER'S MANUAL[...]

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    This manual and the program samples described in it are copyrighted by SEIKO Precision Inc. with all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO Precision Inc.[...]

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    OWNER'S MANUAL 2000 SEIKO Precision Inc. C 24-pin wide-carriage dot matrix printer As an ENERGY ST A R Partner , SEIKO Precision Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY ST AR guidelines for ener gy ef ficiency . - Outline of the International ENERGY ST AR Office Equipment Program - The International ENERGY ST AR O ffice Equipmen[...]

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    This manual is for the following two models of the printer . Although these two models, model A and model B, look dif ferent, the dif ference is only the appearance of the casing areas at the front. The functions of these models are very much the same. Refer to the manual of the model A, for the manual of the model B. Model A Model B[...]

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    Contents Caution for use Unpacking the printer .............. 1 Quick star tu p .............................. 2 1 . Introduction Features ..................................... . 3 Options and expendables .......... . . .... . 4 Power code ................ .......... . . .... . 5 Printer description .................... . .. . . 6 Precaution for ex[...]

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    8 2 Invert LCD display ...................... 5 5 8 3 Software controlled setup ............. 5 6 8 4 Lock the RESET key ...................... 56 8 5 Setting ENERGY ST A R .... ............. 56 8 6 Saving user setup options ............. 5 6 8 7 Printing list of setup options .... ..... 56 6. Setting the application software About printer driver .[...]

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    A ppendices A. Specifications Printing specifications ............. 9 5 Parallel interface specifications .............. . . 100 Serial interface specifications .............. . . 101 Other specifications ...... .. ........ 10 2 B. Control code summary IBM mode ............................ . . 103 EPSON mode ........................ . . . 109 PCL m[...]

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    ❏ Power sour c e • Be sure to insert the power plug only in a wall unit of the voltage designated in the voltage selector and on the rating plate on the back of the unit. • Do not place the power cord near heat sources or place heavy objects on it. Do not bend or twist the power cord. ❏ F o r eign matter and water • Keep your hands and pe[...]

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    Check the cartons for the following items: Paper Rack (See page 10) Power Cord (See page 12) Sound Seal Cover (See page 10) Ribbon Cassette (#SBP-3051) (See page 11) Printer Handbook Reverse Control Panel (See page 55, 136) CD-ROM (Driver-CD with Owner’s Manual, printer driver software) BUSINESS PRINTER OWNER’S MANUAL TOF SET BIN PARK ENTER ALT[...]

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    T o make your first print, follow the procedure below . For more detailed instructions on setting your printer , please refer to the page indicated. Self Test Self Test ? ? ? ? ? ? ❏ T o set up the printer 1. Install the paper rack, the sound seal cover, and the ribbon cassette — Pages 10 and 11. 2. Load the single cut sheet paper or fanfold pa[...]

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    Features ❏ Barcode Print available • 13 resident barcode type Industrial 2/5, Interleave 2/5, Codabar , Matrix 2/5, Code 1 1, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Postnet ❏ Enlarged character printing Characters can be enlarged (by up to 127 times as lar ge x 127 times as large) using the enlar ged character command unique[...]

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    Options and expendables Cut Sheet Feeder Pull T ractor (#BP-57008) 1 Bin (#BP-78009) 2 Bin (#BP-78009E) Matrix Print Head Ribbon Cassette (#SBP-3051) The Cut Sheet Feeder greatly enhances the speed and efficiency of document printing by feeding of up to 80 single sheets of paper without reloading. Paper dimensions Length: 14.5"~7.0" Width[...]

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    Power cord One of the following plug types is supplied. See "Connecting the power cord" on page 12. Please see the rating plate on the back of your printer for appropriate input voltage and consult your dealer for a specific type of power cord, if necessary . 120V For USA 240V For U.K. 240V For Australia 220-240V For Asia and Europe 5 1. [...]

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    6 1. Intr oduction Printer description Paper Guide Ribbon Cassette Platen Power Switch Paper Select Lever (Friction Lever) Head Adjustment Lever Printhead Paper Bail Sound Seal Cover Paper Rack Paper Cutter Top Rear Cover Operator Panel Tractor Cover Tractor Lock Lever Printer Cover Rear Cover[...]

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    Precaution for extra-thick paper usage Label fanfold paper may get jammed in the printer due to its stiffness and inflexibility. When using such paper , set the paper rack in the slant position shown in the figure. Tractor Platen Print Head Print Head Friction Roller Print Head Tractor Description Paper width Paper length Ply Total thickness Paper [...]

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    Physical dimension(Model A) Weight: 44.1 lbs. (20 kg) 17.9" (455mm) 19.9" (505mm) 24 .4" (620mm) 15.4" (390mm) 17.1" (435mm) 10.2" (260mm) 12.0" (305mm) Sound Seal Cover 11.6" (295mm) ✽ Paper Rack in flat position (Continuous paper setting) ✽ Paper Rack in upright position (Single sheet setting) ✽ Paper[...]

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    9 Physical dimension(Model B) Weight: 44.1 lbs. (20 kg) 1. Intr oduction 18.9" (480mm) 20.9" (530mm) 24.4" (620mm) 15.4" (390mm) 17.1" (435mm) 10 .2" (260mm) 13.0" (330mm) Sound Seal Cover 11.6" (295mm) ✽ Paper Rack in flat position (Continuous paper setting) ✽ Paper Rack in upright position (Single sheet[...]

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    Installing the paper rack 1 . Slide both paper guides to the extreme left and right edges of the paper rack. 2. W ith the two small pivots on either side of the paper rack downward, fit the pivots in the groove on the rear top cover . 3 . Place the paper rack in upright position for single cut sheet paper and lay it down for fanfold continuous pape[...]

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    Installing the ribbon cassette T urn OFF the printer's power and remove the used ribbon cassette, if necessary, by pulling straight upward. 1. Open the printer cover . 2. Manually move the print head to the extreme right side of the printer for easy installation of the ribbon. Do not try to move the print head if the power is on. 3. T urn the [...]

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    Connecting the computer The printer has a parallel interface connector (Centronics) and a serial interface connector (RS232C). Before you connect an interface cable to your computer, you need to know what type of printer driver is supported by your software applications and what type of connector is needed to attach the printer to the computer . ?[...]

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    Loading the paper ❏ Fanfold continuous paper 1. Move the paper select lever toward the front of the printer to set the fanfold paper setting. 2. Set the print head adjustment lever . In general, position 1 is used for one-part paper . (See page 15) 3. Remove the rear cover of the printer or open the rear cover to lock the cover in the open positi[...]

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    ❏ Single sheet paper 1. Move the paper select lever toward the rear of the printer to the single sheet setting. 2. Set the print head adjustment lever . In general, position 1 is used for one-part paper . See page 15. 3. Raise the paper rack to the vertical position and adjust the left paper guide to the proper position for the size of the paper [...]

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    ❏ Paper alignment Current print line location The current printing line (DDD...) is the third line down from the top of the ribbon guide (line spacing is 1/6 line: 6 LPI). Adjusting the print head position The head adjustment is used to obtain the best print quality possible for the specific paper being used. The print head position can be adjust[...]

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    Control panel and indicators Standard Panel Alternate up-side down reverse panel Note: The alternate reverse panel installation instruction is described in Appendix D. ❏ Indicators • Display window Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays status and errors during operation and menus in the setup options. LCD LCD The followings are some examples of[...]

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    • Indicator lamps ❏ Function Keys • ON LINE Pressing this key places the printer offline so that the printer can perform some functions independent from the host system. In the offline mode, data is not received. When the printer is offline, pressing the key places the printer online and ready to receive data from the host system. • RESET W[...]

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    • M.LF / M.RLF (Micro line feed/micro reverse line feed) When the M.LF / M.RLF key is pressed, the paper is fed 1/360 inch forward or backward, respectively . This key is used to set the paper position. T o set the TOF SET (top-of-form set) function, press the FF key and then simply advance the loaded paper forward or reverse to your desired prin[...]

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    19 3. Contr ol panel and operations • TOF SET (AL T+P ARK keys) The TOF SET key is valid only when paper is loaded. When the T OF SET key is pressed in the offline state, the T OF position is set to the top of the ribbon guide, and the buzzer sounds. + After two seconds, the paper is fed backward so that the TOF position is at the current printin[...]

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    • Paper Select Lever The paper select lever serves to switch between the fanfold continuous paper setting and the single sheet paper setting (or CSF setting when CSF installed). Note: Switching this lever to continuous paper setting will mechanically release the pressure roller for single sheets and engage gear trains for continuous paper . Paper[...]

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    Printing test pattern Before performing the printer's self test, be sure the ribbon cassette and paper are properly installed in the printer . The self test prints a continuous pattern of printable characters (ASCII character pattern) in either draft or letter quality (LQ). While test printing is executed, the ON LINE lamp blinks and the LCD i[...]

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    Demonstration print-out T o see what this printer can do, you may run this demonstration print-out (Letter or A4 paper size) for checking the printer's performance. Press and hold the RLF and the M.RLF keys while turning on the printer's power . T earing off a form (Used only with fanfold continuous paper) This function is activated by th[...]

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    Power-on operation summary Operation (reference page) Self test, draft (P21) Self test,LQ (P21) Hex dump, draft (P62) Hex dump,LQ (P62) Extended setup options (P33) Demo printout (P22) Loading MEMO 1 (P31) Loading MEMO 2 (P31) Loading MEMO 3 (P31) Vertical alignment (P66) EEPROM initialize 1 EEPROM initialize 2 LF FF ON LINE PARK QUALITY M. LF M. R[...]

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    About basic setup options The setup options serve to define various initial states of the printer that are executed when the power is turned on or when the RESET key is pressed. In addition, this mode serves to redefine the font type, character spacing, and other parameters for the printer's current operating conditions. The parameters set in [...]

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    ❏ Selection procedur e example The following example illustrates the correct procedure to select a letter-portrait paper size from the front panel: 1. Press the ON LINE key to enter the offline state. The ON LINE lamp is put out: 2. Press the SETUP key to enter the SETUP options. The LCD displays: 3. Press the Right Arrow ( → ) key to select th[...]

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    Printing multipart paper The multipart mode increases the print intensity on multipart forms. Selecting page length for fanfold paper The page length selection varies from 2 inches to 16.5 inches with a 0.5 inch increment. The page length is the same as the distance between two perforations. The page length can be changed by software commands, but [...]

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    Selecting single sheet paper size This function sets a paper size (page length, the right and left margins) of single sheet paper . The "Page Lock" option in the extended options can lock-in the character spacing selected in this option and ignores the related software command. 3 PAGE SINGLE SIZE: B5 p SIZE: B5 l SIZE: A4 p SIZE: A4 l SIZ[...]

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    Selecting font style This selection is effective only in the LQ or NLQ print mode. There are 10 resident fonts provided. When the OCR-A or OCR-B font is selected, either 10 cpi or 12 cpi character spacing can be selected. The "Font Lock" option in the extended options can lock-in the font selected in this option and ignores the related so[...]

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    Selecting character spacing This function selects one of the fixed spaced characters and proportional spaced characters. The "Pitch Lock" option in the extended setup options can lock-in the character spacing selected in this option and ignores the related software command. When SD (speed draft) or SSD (super speed draft) is set the chara[...]

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    Enlarging/compressing print Enlarges or compresses the text size. Any setting other than 100% will cancel the double height printing mode. The relationships between the paper sizes with their enlargement and compressing ratio are described below . Note: The expansion displayed on the LCD has some allowance. Enlarged or reduced characters are printe[...]

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    Setting top of form position The top-of-form (TOF) can be set using this function, anywhere from a minimum of 0 inch to a maximum of 480/60 inches (8 inches = 203mm) by increments of 1/60 inch. Press the Up or Down arrow keys to increase or decrease the TOF setting, respectively . Press the ENTER key to select the desired setting. Note: Any imprope[...]

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    Factory Default Setting Option Menu Factory Default <Basic options> 1 MULTIPART NORMAL 2 PAGE FANFOLD 11 " 3 PAGE SINGLE A4 PORTRAIT 4 FONT SELECT ROMAN 5 CHAR PITCH 10 CPI 6 ZOOM IN/OUT 100 % 7 TOF ADJUST 14/60 INCH <Extended options> 10 EMULATION EPSON 11 CHR TB HP ROMAN-8 12 CHR TB EPSON ITALIC 13 CHR TB IBM SET 1 14 NATIONAL FO[...]

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    About extended setup options The extended setup options contain various setup options which are used less frequently than the basic setup options. The function in these options are categorized to four functional blocks: • Items numbering in 10's through 30's are for "Print enhancement" which defines the emulation type or chara[...]

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    34 5. Extended setup options B5 PORT B5 LAND A4 PORT * A4 LAND B4 PORT B4 LAND LETTER PORT LETTER LAND LEGAL PORT LEGAL LAND A3 PORT A3 LAND ROMAN * SANS SERIF COURIER PRESTIGE SCRIPT OCR-B OCR-A GOTHIC ORATOR ORATOR-S 10 CPI * 12 CPI 15 CPI 16.7CPI 17.1CPI 20 CPI 24 CPI PROPORTIONAL 1/2 PROPORTIONAL 66 % 79 % 83 % 91 % 100 % * 116 % 120 % 141 % 20[...]

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    35 5. Extended setup options 34 34 FF CODE AT TOF VALID YES* NO 33 37 36 LABEL MODE LABEL MODE NO * YES 47 P.OUT DETECTION DETECTION ANY POS* PAGE END 48 INTERFACE INTERFACE PARALLEL* SERIAL AUTO 60 STOP BIT STOP BIT 1 BIT * 2 BITS 64 62 SELECT IN CMD SELECT IN COMMAND YES NO * I/F 61 PARITY BIT PARITY NONE * EVEN ODD 63 DATA LENGTH LENGTH 8 BITS *[...]

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    Print enhancement Emulation The desired emulation mode of the printer can be selected using this function. Character table (HP mode) This function selects one of character sets provided in the HP emulation. 10 EMULATION EML: EPSON EML: IBM EML: HP ........... Epson LQ-2550 compatible ........... IBM 2391 compatible ........... RuggedW riter 480 com[...]

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    Character table (Epson mode) This function selects one of character sets provided in the Epson emulation. Character table (IBM mode) This function selects between the IBM character set 1 and set 2. Refer to the character set tables in Appendix C. 12 CHR TB EPSON TBL: ITALIC TBL: GRAPHIC TBL: DOWN LD TBL: CODE PG 13 CHR TB IBM TBL: SET 1 TBL: SET 2 [...]

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    National font style One of the following 16 national fonts can be selected. Code page The default code page can be selected using this function. Refer to the code page table in Appendix C. 15 CODE PAGE C.P.: 437 C.P.: 850 C.P.: 857 C.P.: 858 C.P.: 860 C.P.: 861 C.P.: 863 C.P.: 865 C.P.: BRASCII C.P.: ABICOMP C.T.: ISO-1 ........... USA (see page 13[...]

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    IBM Alternate graphic mode (AGM) (V alid in IBM mode) This function enables the IBM emulation to work similar to the Epson emulation in high density graphics. The table below describes the differences in their related control codes. Carriage return (CR) A carriage return (ASCII code 0Dh or 13) causes data in the buf fer to be printed and the carria[...]

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    Line feed spacing This function selects the default line feed spacing. When no line feed spacing is set in the software command, this value is used as a linefeed. Slashed zero The zero style is selected as either “ 0 ” (no-slash) or “ Ø ” (slashed). Set default tab stops The default horizontal tab stops are selected from dif ferent tab int[...]

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    Print quality The letter or draft quality printing or their variations can be selected. This function performs the same way as when the QUALITY key is pressed on the front control panel. This function selects the graphic print speed. See the page 19. Lock-in the font The character font set in the "Selecting font style" option on page 28 a[...]

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    Bar code print enhancement Enable Bar code print and Enlarged character This function enables the printer to accept the control commands of the barcode and enlarged character . Bar code type This function selects a type of bar code. Bar code type element enables you to print bar codes by varying the width of the narrow bar , wide bar , narrow space[...]

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    ❏ Bar code specifications The table below shows the specifications of thirteen types of bar codes available for the printer. Bar code printing examples are shown on the previous page. Bar code Structure ICG letters (#) Check character Sample data Remark Industrial 2/5 5B4S Y es 0-9 Y es 1234567 (Mod 10) Interleaved 2/5 5B5S No 0-9 Y es 1234567 (2[...]

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    Bar code size This function specifies the default bar code size. The tables below show bar code sizes and attributes. Enlarged character size This function specifies the default size of enlarged characters. SIZE 1 1.5 2 2.5 NARROW BAR 2/120inch 3/120inch 4/120inch 5/120inch WIDE BAR 6/120inch 9/120inch 12/120inch 15/120inch NARROW SPACE 2/120inch 3[...]

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    Graphic Print Speed This function selects the print speed of the 120 DPI/240DPI and 180 DPI/360DPI graphics. Accent character This function specifies the method of printing accent characters. Setting of the FF (Form Feed) code at TOF Establish the setting whether or not FF(Form Feed) is to be executed. When "YES"is set, the FF code perfor[...]

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    HP mode enhancement PCL Mode (HP mode) This function selects the emulation level in HP mode. Secondary character table (HP mode) This function selects symbol set of the secondary font table. 38 PCL MODE MODE: PCL3+ MODE: PCL3 MODE: PCL3+D 39 CHR TB2 HP TBL: LINE TBL: MATH ........... Line draw ........... MA TH-7 PCL3 PCL3+ PCL3+D Limited DESK-JET [...]

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    Paper handling enhancement Set the top margin This function sets the top margin by lines with fixed line spacing of 6 lines per inch in the range between 0 to 15 lines (2.5") from the top of the form. Set the bottom margin This function sets the bottom margin by lines with fixed line spacing of 6 lines per inch in the range between 0 to 15 lin[...]

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    Set the right margin This function sets the right margin by columns with fixed character spacing of 10 characters per inch in the range between 0 to 63 columns (6.3") from the right-most printable location. Fanfold paper width This function sets the paper width to be used in the printer . Depending on the paper width, the print head will shift[...]

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    Override bottom margin The effect of this function varies depending whether you are using Cut Sheet or Fanfold paper . The operation of this function is also varied depending upon the Emulation setting (and if in HP emulation, the PCL mode setting). (PCL3+/PCL3+D) (EPSON/IBM) (PCL3) Printable area •See Table below for Page Length B5, B4, A4, LETT[...]

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    Label mode (valid only in fanfold setting) Label mode is designed to prevent continuous forms labels from being peeled from the backing sheet and becoming jammed in the printer . When the bottom edge of the label is positioned on the round surface of the platen for more than 10 seconds, the label is automatically repositioned away from the platen. [...]

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    Line Feed Speed This function specifies the line feed speed. The 1/2 LF speed feeds paper more stably . It is useful for thick paper, labeled sheets and multipart paper in comtinuous printing. Communication enhancement Interface type This function selects the type of interface; the parallel interface or the serial interface. When this function is e[...]

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    Data length (serial interface) This function selects the appropriate data length. Stop bit (serial interface) This function selects the appropriate number of stop bits. Communication protocol (serial interface) This function selects the appropriate communication protocol. Refer to the specification of your host system for selecting proper communica[...]

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    Serial error check (serial interface) This function selects the printer's response to a serial data transmission error . The serial data transmission error includes a parity error , framing error , and over-run error . If "PRINT" is enabled, the data in error is printed as an asterisk(*). If "IGNORED" is enabled, the data i[...]

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    Communication buffer size This function selects the maximum size of the input buffer . When the selection of this function is completed, the printer is initialized. The buffer size af fects the signal protocol in serial data communication. In these protocols the printer's busy/ready state changes according to the data remaining values in the i[...]

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    Miscellaneous Print direction This function selects either pre-directional printing, bi-directional printing, or uni-directional printing. Software commands to control the printing direction will override this selection. Particular characters such as IBM graphic characters are always printed unidirectional. • Pre-directional printing: Whenever a [...]

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    Software controlled setup This function enables/disables the special software commands that are designed to control most of the extended setup options from host. See "Printer setup command codes" section in Appendix B. Lock the RESET key This function locks up the RESET key during the online mode in order to avoid an accidental reset duri[...]

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    57 6. Setting the application software 6. Setting the application software About printer driver Printer Driver is a section of your software that automatically translates instructions from the software to your printer . For example, when using some application softwares, if you want to boldface or underline a word, the printer driver automatically [...]

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    ❏ Introduction The HP emulation of the BX-900 printer provides full compatibility with the HP2235A RuggedW riter 480 printer . The BX-900 also provides features and capabilities beyond those ever provided by the HP RuggedW riter printer . SEIKO Precision Inc. has provided a means for you to access these extra capabilities for any new applications[...]

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    ❏ Extra Capabilities for new Applications Listed below is a summary of the expanded command sets available for new applications. Refer to the Appendix B, page 115 through 121 for details of using the expanded command sets. PCL3+ Mode This operation mode provides the following extended capabilities: PCL3+D Mode This mode provides all of the capabi[...]

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    60 If an error occurs during printing, you will get several warnings. A buzzer sounds, P .OUT lamp blinks, and an error message appears in the display window of the front control panel. ❏ Error Messages Error Message Cause and Solution CARRIAGE ERROR RAM ERROR (NO LCD DISPLA Y The P .OUT lamp blinks and the buzzer sounds after power on. ) F AN ER[...]

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    ❏ T r oubleshooting guide Problem Cause and Solution POWER lamp fails to light Printer stops or slows down on printing P .OUT lamp lights incorrectly Poor quality printing or smudging of the paper Some characters miss printing Incorrect character printed Paper not advancing Fanfold paper slips Extra line feed Paper jam Paper bail abnormal operati[...]

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    ❏ Input hexadecimal dump mode The Input hexadecimal dump capability of the printer enables monitoring of data as it is sent to the printer . Each Escape Sequence, Control Code, and ASCII character sent from the computer to the printer is printed in a two-digit hexadecimal format. Such printing is initiated after 16 bytes of data have been transmi[...]

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    63 ❏ Cleaning Minimum periodical cleaning will ensure the maximum performance from your printer . Do not spill or splash cleaning liquid inside the printer . Please refer to the "Printer cover removal" on page 64 to remove the covers for cleaning. Before cleaning the printer , be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.[...]

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    ❏ Lubrication In the case of heavy use of the printer , apply a specified lubricating oil only to the front and rear metal carriage bar . When applying the lubricant to the carriage bars, spread the oil by manually moving the print head back and forth along the carriage bar . Consult your dealer to obtain the recommended lubricating oil. Do not u[...]

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    Guide Pivot L-angle Hinge Printer Cover ◆ Open the front cover to an upright position, then lift and remove the cover . Rear Cover ◆ Open the rear cover from the bottom edge of the cover and pull it away from the printer to remove. Paper Rack ◆ Slide both paper guides to the extreme left and right edges of the paper rack. Raise the rear end t[...]

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    ❏ V ertical alignment mode The vertical alignment mode serves to compensate for the slippage of the vertical printing positions, that occurs due to individual differences and age distortion of the printer . This mode has two features: print start alignment as A-MODE and bidirectional print alignment as B-MODE. The print start adjustment aligns th[...]

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    3 13 patterns from 0 to 12 are printed in accordance with the printing conditions. The pattern of the present printing condition is indicated with asterisks (*). PRINTED P A TTERNS EXAMPLE 4 Make sure, the vertical alignment of the chosen print pattern which is marked with "*" is the best aligned among the 0-12 patterns. If not the best, [...]

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    5 Pressing the Left and Right arrow key changes the Mode number between 1 to 1 1 to select the best pattern within the mode. 6 Pressing the Up and Down arrow key changes the pattern number between 0 to 12 to select the best pattern within the mode. 7 By scrolling to the desired pattern number and pressing the ENTER key , the selected printing condi[...]

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    69 9. Bar code and enlar ged character 9 . Bar code and enlarged character Bar code function The printer can print bar codes and enlar ged characters. T o activate the bar code and enlar ged character function, set #27 BARCODE/ENLARGED CHAR to MODE 1 or MODE 2 in the EXTENDED SETUP MODE. This function is applicable to the EPSON or IBM or HP mode. T[...]

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    Specified items on Bar Code Bar Code command (1) Bar code type: DC4 DC4 T Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 T n Hex 14 14 54 n Decimal 20 20 84 n Function: Specifies the bar code type n = 0 Industrial 2 of 5 7 Code128 1 Interleaved 2 of 5 8 EAN-8 2 Matrix 2 of 5 9 EAN-13 3 Codabar 10 UPC-A 4 Code1 1 11 UPC-E 5 Code39 12 Postnet 6 Code93 255 Element Print 70 9.[...]

  • Page 79

    (2) Element width: DC4 DC4 E Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 E n1 n2 Hex 14 14 45 n1 n2 Decimal 20 20 69 n1 n2 Function: Specifies the n2/120” or n2/180” width of the element n1. ( 1 ≤ n2 ≤ 127) 120” or 180” is specified with the DC4 DC4 D command. n1 = 0: Narrow bar 3: W ide space 1: W ide bar 4: Inter-character gap 2: Narrow space The narrow ba[...]

  • Page 80

    (5) HRI font: DC4 DC4 F Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 F n Hex 14 14 46 n Decimal 20 20 70 n Function: Selects the font of printing the HRI. n = 0: Currently selected font 1: OCR-A 2: OCR-B This setting is not valid for Postnet or Element. (6) Check character: DC4 DC4 C Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 C n Hex 14 14 43 n Decimal 20 20 67 n Function: Specifies whether [...]

  • Page 81

    (8) Ending the bar code data sequence: ESC SO Format: ASCII ESC SO Hex 1B 0E Decimal 27 14 Function: Indicates the ending the bar code data sequence. This command is valid only when #27 BARCODE/LABEL MODE is set to MODE 2 in the EXTENDED SETUP MODE. (9) Bar code data sequence: DC4 DC4 B Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 B n d1 d2 ... dk Hex 14 14 42 n Decimal [...]

  • Page 82

    (12) Start and stop characters: DC4 DC4 N Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 N n1 n2 Hex 14 14 4E n1 n2 Decimal 20 20 78 n1 n2 Function: Specifies the Codabar start or stop character . n1 selects the start or stop character . n2 specifies a code of the start or stop as shown below . n1 = 0: Start character 1: Stop character n2 = a, b, c, d, t, n, ✽ , or e. Wh[...]

  • Page 83

    (16) Initializing the bar code mode: DC4 DC4 @ Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 @ Hex 14 14 40 Decimal 20 20 64 Function: Initializes the bar code mode. The following show the default settings for bar code. Bar code type: SETUP Narrow bar width: SETUP W ide bar width: SETUP Narrow space width: SETUP W ide space width: SETUP Inter- character gap: SETUP Bar cod[...]

  • Page 84

    Printing bar codes ● Bar codes are printed at 236 cps print speed when the printing density is 120 dpi or at 158 cps print speed when the printing density is 180 dpi. (This does not apply to printing paths involving HRI printing or duty control.) ● Bar codes and normal characters ar e printed separately . When the bar code data sequence start c[...]

  • Page 85

    Error processing ● If a character code that is not valid for the selected bar code type is input, the character code is not converted into a bar code symbol but is printed as a character . If the bar code has a start or stop character added to the HRI, the start or stop character is printed. ‘ ’ is printed instead of an invalid character . ?[...]

  • Page 86

    UPC-E conversion rule ● NSC, manufactur er ’ s codes (M1 M2 M3 M4 M5), and pr oduct item codes (X1 X2 X3 X4 X5) ar e input data. 1. NSC must be 0 or 1. 2. When the manufactur er ’ s code data is input, the rule is determined and zer o checking of the pr oduct item codes is performed. NZ: Non-zero ✽ : 0 to 9 UCP-A T ype 3. The following tabl[...]

  • Page 87

    79 • Modulus 1 1 a. Data characters ar e weighed from the right to the left, as, example,1, 2, ..., 10, 1, 2 ... 10, 1, 2 and so forth. The sum of the data character values is determined. (The symbol ‘-’ has a character value of 10.) b. A character having a character value equal to the r emainder of dividing the value determined in step a by [...]

  • Page 88

    80 • Modulus 47 a. Data characters ar e weighed from the right to the left, as, for example, 1, 2, ..., 20, 1, 2 ... 20, 1, 2 and so forth. The sum of the data character values determined.. b. The character with a character value equal to the r emainder of dividing the value determined in step a by 47 is the first check character (C). c. Data cha[...]

  • Page 89

    Element printing example [Example] The following shows a BASIC program for printing Code 39 bar codes using the element printing function. This example shows how to print “CODE39”. (Replace NB, WB, NS and WS in the data statements in the following example with 0, 1, 2 and 3, respectively .) 100 OPEN "LPT1:" AS #1: WIDTH #1,255 1 10 DC[...]

  • Page 90

    If #27 BARCODE/ENLARGED CHAR is set to MODE 1 or MODE 2 in the EXTENDED SETUP MODE, enlar ged characters can be printed. The enlar ged character function is valid for the EPSON or IBM or HP mode. Outline of enlarged character function When the enlarged character mode is selected with the DC4 DC4 l 1 command, any commands other than those shown belo[...]

  • Page 91

    (1) Executing backspacing: BS Format: ASCII BS Hex 08 Decimal 08 Function: Executes backspacing. When the BS command is executed, the printing position moves to the previous character position on the left. The BS command is valid up to the left margin. A BS command issued on the left mar gin is ignored. When a BS command is issued when there is a c[...]

  • Page 92

    (3) Executing form feeding: FF Format: ASCII FF Hex 0C Decimal 12 Function: Executes form feeding. This command feeds the page to the next TOF position. If there are still enlar ged characters to be printed, they are printed, then form feeding is executed. (4) Executing carriage return: CR Format: ASCII CR Hex 0D Decimal 13 Function: Executes carri[...]

  • Page 93

    (6) Arrangement of enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 a Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 an Hex 14 14 61 n Decimal 20 20 97 n Function: Specifies the standard position for adjusting enlarged characters in the vertical direction. n = 00H, 30H: Base line is adjusted to the N’th dot from the top. (N = 20 x cell expansion) 01H, 31H: Descender is adjusted to the N’t[...]

  • Page 94

    (8) All-character set for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 d Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 d n d1 d2...dn Hex 14 14 64 n d1 d2...dh Decimal 20 20 100 n d1 d2...dn Function: Specifies the all-character set for enlarged characters. 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 0 ≤ d ≤ 255 Data with a number specified with the parameter “n” is processed as character codes. If n = 0, t[...]

  • Page 95

    (10) Height expansion for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 h Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 hn Hex 14 14 68 n Decimal 20 20 104 n Function: Specifies the height expansion of enlarged characters. 0 ≤ n ≤ 127 The MSB of the parameter is masked. If n = 0, the expansion specified in the setup mode is selected. Enlarged character cell expansion takes priority ov[...]

  • Page 96

    (12) VMI for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 j Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 j n1 n2 Hex 14 14 6A n1 n2 Decimal 20 20 106 n1 n2 Function: Specifies the VMI (vertical motion index) of enlarged characters. 0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255 0 ≤ n2 ≤ 127 The VMI indicates the distance between two lines, i.e., the length the print head moves after printing one line. The VMI is[...]

  • Page 97

    (14) Enlarged character cell of fset: DC4 DC4 o Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 on Hex 14 14 6F n Decimal 20 20 1 1 1 n Function: Specifies the cell offset for enlar ged characters. 0 ≤ n ≤ 255 This command specifies the cell offset for the enlar ged characters in 1/180”. The cell offset is used to execute a line feed (LF) command. In the enlarged char[...]

  • Page 98

    90 9. Bar code and enlar ged character (16) Enlarged character quality: DC4 DC4 q Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 qn Hex 14 14 71 n Decimal 20 20 1 13 n Function: Specifies the quality of enlarged characters as shown below . n = 00H, 30H: Standard quality 01H, 31H: High-speed 1 quality 02H, 32H: High-speed 2 quality The MSB of the parameter is masked. Any se[...]

  • Page 99

    91 9. Bar code and enlar ged character (18) Setting and canceling enlarged character smoothing: DC4 DC4 s Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 sn Hex 14 14 73 n Decimal 20 20 1 15 n Function: Sets and cancels smoothing of enlarged characters. n = 00H, 30H: Cancels smoothing. 01H, 31H: Sets smoothing. The MSB of the parameter is masked. Any sequences other than th[...]

  • Page 100

    92 9. Bar code and enlar ged character (20) Setting and canceling underline for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 u Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 un Hex 14 14 75 n Decimal 20 20 1 17 n Function: Sets and cancels the underline function. n = 00H, 30H: Cancels underlining. 01H, 31H: Specifies the underlining. The MSB of the parameter is masked. Any sequences other[...]

  • Page 101

    93 9. Bar code and enlar ged character If parameter m is different than shown above, this sequence is ignored. The absolute print position is based on the left margin. If the specified position exceeds the right margin, the print position is located at the right margin. If a relative lefthand printing position to the left of the left margin is spec[...]

  • Page 102

    94 9. Bar code and enlar ged character This page shows examples of a BASIC program for printing enlarged characters and the printed enlarged characters (actual size). 100 OPEN "LPT1:"AS #1 1 10 DC4$=CHR$(&H14) 120 ' 130 PRINT #1, DC4$;DC4$;"@"; ' Initializing 140 PRINT #1,DC4$;DC4$;"c";CHR$(8); ' Exp[...]

  • Page 103

    ❏ Printing specifications Printing method Print Head Emulation Resident fonts Down load character sets Graphic printing Print mode • Impact dot matrix and bidirectional logic seeking printing • 24 pins, movable-type (parallel/staggered orientation.) Estimated life expectancy: 500 million dots/wire • Epson LQ-2550 • IBM 2391 • Hewlett Pa[...]

  • Page 104

    Character table (EPSON mode) (IBM mode) (HP mode) International character set (EPSON mode) Codepage Character table (HP , EPSON, IBM mode) Barcode type (HP , EPSON, IBM mode) Throughput Character T ables in the EPSON mode • Italic character table • Graphic character table • Graphic character table, extended Character T ables in the IBM mode ?[...]

  • Page 105

    Evaluation conditions: Data of 100 lines by 132 columns, all ASCII rolling pattern characters, and 1/6-inch line feed is input from a host and is stored in the 64K-byte communication buffer of the printer . With that condition, the number of printing lines per minute is measured. Friction method: • Single cut sheet (A3, B4, A4, B5, letter, legal)[...]

  • Page 106

    98 A. Specifications Print mode specifications Dot Max No. Character Printing Print mode Spacing of Structure Speed (inches) Columns (V x H) (cps) 10 cpi 1/180 x 1/90 136 24 x 8 600 12 cpi 1/180 x 1/144 163 24 x 12 473 15 cpi 1/180 x 1/180 204 24 x 12 473 Draft 16.7 cpi 1/180 x 1/240 227 24 x 12(+2.3) 395 17 cpi 1/180 x 1/240 233 24 x 12(+2) 404 20[...]

  • Page 107

    Graphic Print Specifications MODE 1, 2 or 3 is set by “31 GRAPHIC QUALITY”. High speed 1 or 2 is set by the QUALITY key or “23 QUALITY”. Note: (+n) indicates the number of space added. Dot Max No. Character Printing Print mode Spacing of Structure Speed (V X H) Columns (V X H) (cps) 10 cpi 1/180 x 1/360 136 24 x 36 236 12 cpi 1/180 x 1/360 [...]

  • Page 108

    100 A. Specifications ❏ Parallel interface specifications • Input connector (36-pin parallel) Notes: 1. HIGH is pulled up to + 5V by 2.2k Ω resistor. 2. LOW is pulled down to GND by 2.2k Ω resistor . 3. NC stands for no connection. 4. CHASSIS GND and GND are connected in the printer . 5. SELECT IN signal is HIGH to accept a control code. Bi[...]

  • Page 109

    ❏ Serial interface specifications • Input connector (25-pin serial) RS-232C Pin assignments Notes: 1. NC stands for no connection. 2. CHASSIS GND and GND are connected in the printer . • Handshake protocol One of the following four protocols can be selected: - DTR protocol (Busy/Ready protocol) - X ON/X OFF protocol I - X ON/X OFF protocol II[...]

  • Page 110

    ❏ Other specifications Buffer size Cooling fan Power supply T emperature Humidity External dimensions W eight Power Consumption • 64k byte, 8k byte, 128 byte (Changeable buffer size from the setup #71) • 2 levels of fan speed control capability • 100 - 120V AC: For Japan, USA and Canada • 220 - 240V AC: For Australia, Asia, Europe and Oth[...]

  • Page 111

    ❏ IBM mode ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal & Decimal FUNCTION [1] B E L [07] H [7] D Activates the alarm. [2] B S [08] H [8] D Backspaces one character . [3] H T [09] H [9] D Moves to next horizontal tab. [4] L F [0A] H [10] D Linefeeds after printing. [5] V T [0B] H [ 11] D Linefeeds to next vertical tab position after printing. [6] FF [0C] H [12] D[...]

  • Page 112

    ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION [21] ESC 4 [1B,34] H [27,52] D Sets the top-of-form (TOF) at the current print line. [22] ESC 5 n [1B,35,n] H [27,53,n] D Sets/cancels auto linefeed with CR n=0 : Carriage return without linefeed. n=1 : Carriage return with linefeed. [23] ESC 6 [1B,36] H [27,54] D Selects IBM character set 2. [24] ESC 7 [1B,[...]

  • Page 113

    ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION [38] ESC K n1 n2 [1B,4B,n1,n2,data] H Prints the 8-pin Standard-density graphic mode(60dpi) data [27,75,n1,n2,data] D The total number of dots in the data is set by n1+n2 × 256 . [39] ESC L n1 n2 [1B,4C,n1,n2,data] H Prints the 8-pin Double-density graphic mode(120dpi) data [27,76,n1,n2,data] D The total nu[...]

  • Page 114

    ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION [53] E SC [ @ n 1 n 2 [1B,5B,40,n1,n2,m1,..,m4] H Sets single or double height/width/line-spacing mode. m1...m4 [27,91,64,n1,n2,m1,..,m4] D n1=4 , n2=0 , and m2=0. m1=00h : no change m1=01h : italic style is set m1=02h : italic style is cancelled m1=04h : outline style is set m1=08h : outline style is cancel[...]

  • Page 115

    ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION 2. Select a character style, and spacing in the following tables ( Hf , Lf is ignored ): ( n1=6 , n2=0 , Hf=0 , Lf=0 , and S=1 ) Character Spacing and Style T able (Hs: Upper byte, Ls: Lower byte) 3. Select a proportional spaced character: ( n1=6 , n2=0 , Hf=Lf=Hc=Lc , and S=2 ) ( n1=6 , n2=0 , Hf=Lf=Hc=Lc=&[...]

  • Page 116

    ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION [57] ESC [ n1 n2 [1B,5B,5C,n1,n2,m1,...m4] H Sets basic line spacing to 1/180", 1/216", or 1/360". m1...m4 [27,91,92,n1,n2,m1,...m4] D n1=4 , n2=0 , m1=0 , and m2=0 The basic line spacing affects the amount of the line feeding at ESC J and ESC 3. [58] ESC [ d n1 n2 [1B,5B,64,n1,n2,m] H Selec[...]

  • Page 117

    ❏ EPSON mode ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal & Decimal FUNCTION [1] B E L [07] H [7] D Activates the bell. [2] B S [08] H [8] D Backspace one character . [3] H T [09] H [9] D Moves to next horizontal tab. [4] L F [0A] H [10] D Linefeeds after printing. [5] V T [0B ]H [11] D Linefeeds to next vertical tab position after printing. [6] FF [0C] H [12] D [...]

  • Page 118

    ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION [20] ESC $ n1 n2 [1B,24,n1,n2] H Sets absolute dot position. The dot spacing is 1/60" [27,36,n1,n2] D and its position is n1+n2 x 256 dots from the left m a rgin. [21] ESC % n [1B,25,n] H [27,37,n] D Sets resident characters or download characters. n=0 : the resident character set is set. n=1 : the down[...]

  • Page 119

    ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION d2=8,d3=0 : PC-863 d2=44,d3=0 : PC-858 d2=9,d3=0 : PC-865 d2=24,d3=0 : PC-861 d2=1 1,d3=0 : PC-857 d2=25,d3=0 : BRASCII d2=17,d3=0 : ISO-8859-1 d2=26,d3=0 : ABICOMP [26] ESC *m n1 n2 [1B,2A,m,n1,n2,data] H Sets various graphic modes. data [27,42,m,n1,n2,data] D Note ( *) : Horizontal adjacent dots can not be[...]

  • Page 120

    ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION [41] ESC ? n m [1B,3F ,n, m] H Re-assign graphic type for ESC K , ESC L , [27,63,n,m] D ESC Y , and ESC Z commands. n : specifies the former graphic type assigned by " K ", " L ", " Y ", or " Z " m : specifies the new graphic type in table below Note ( *) : Horizontal [...]

  • Page 121

    ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION [57] ESC O [1B,4F] H [27,79] D Cancels skip over perforation. [58] ESC P [1B,50] H [27,80] D Selects pica mode (10cpi). The condensed elite character (20 cpi) also becomes the condensed pica character (17.1 cpi). [59] ESC Q n [1B,51,n] H [27,81,n] D Sets right margin at the n th horizontal space in the curre[...]

  • Page 122

    ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION [68] ESC a n [1B,61,n] H [27,97,n] D Justification mode. n=0: left justification is set (default) n=1: centering is set n=2: right justification is set n=3: full justification is set When n is other than 0 , the printer performs one linefeed after printing. [69] ESC b c n1 n2 [1B,62,c,n1,n2,...,n16,00] H Set[...]

  • Page 123

    ❏ PCL mode ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal & Decimal FUNCTION [1] B E L [07] H [7] D Activates the bell. (V alid for PCL3+, PCL+D) [2] B S [08] H [8] D Backspace one character . [3] H T [09] H [9] D Moves to next horizontal tab. [4] L F [0A] H [10] D Linefeeds after printing. [5] V T [0B] H [ 11] D Linefeeds to next vertical tab position after printi[...]

  • Page 124

    ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION [26] ESC & k # W [1B,26,6B,#,57] D Controls print direction. (V alid for PCL3+, PCL+D) [27,38,107,#,87] D - Print direction is set as follows. # = 0 (30H) :Unidirectional Print(left to right) # = 1 (31H) :Bidirectional Print # = 2 (32H) :Pre-directional Print [27] ESC & l # A [1 B,26 ,6C ,#, 41] H De[...]

  • Page 125

    ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION [37] ESC ( # id [1B,28,#,id] H [27,40,#,id] D Assign font to the primary/secondary font set. ESC ) # id [1B,29,#,id] H [27,41,#,id] D The 12U,0F ,0G,1S,1U,0M,0A,5S and 6S are available only when PCL3+ or PCL3+D modes. [38] ESC ( # @ [1B,28,#,40] H Designates primary font. [27,40,#,64] D # = 0 or “1 (30H or[...]

  • Page 126

    ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION [41] ESC ( s # H [1B,28,73,#,48] H [27,40,1 15,#,72] D Sets character spacing.(# = Font pitch(CPI)) ESC ) s # H [1B,29,73,#,48] H [27,41,115,#,72] D PCL mode = PCL3+, PCL3+D or PCL3 # = 5 :5 cpi (0.01 ≤ #<5.01) # = 10 :10 cpi (5.01 ≤ #<10.01) # = 12 :12 cpi (10.01 ≤ #<12.01) PCL mode = PCL3+ o[...]

  • Page 127

    ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION [48] ESC ( s # W [ 1B,28,73,#,57] H D ow nload character descriptor and data. [data] [data] [ 27,40,1 15,#,87] D - The parameter # consists of 3 bytes of the descriptor [data] <Attribute data format> 1 s t 8 (Attribute format) 2 nd 0 (Continuation) 3 rd 1 (Acknowledge for the attribute data) - Dot patt[...]

  • Page 128

    B. Contr ol code summary (HP) ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION [50] ESC ) s # W [ 1B,29,73,#,57] H DA T A Download font descriptor . [DA T A ] [ 27,41,1 15,#,87] D DA T A - ESC ) s 0 W command resistors a blank LQ font. The format is as follows Symbol set : Byte 14-15 represent the symbol set # and ID for the download character to be select[...]

  • Page 129

    121 ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION [56] ESC * c # F [1B,2A,63,#,46]H Download font control [27,42,99,#,70]D - Controls download font as follows. # = 0 (30H) :Delete all download font # = 3 (33H) Delete data of current download code. # = 6 (36H) :Copy ROM font to download font. [57] ESC * p # X [1B,2A,70,#,58]H Sets horizontal positioning [...]

  • Page 130

    ❏ Setup options control codes This command is specially designed to assist you in utilizing the printer to its fullest potential. Most of printer's setup options can be accessed and changed through the following command sequence. Setup command sequence Setup command sequence Note: The set-up declare codes will reset the printer to its defaul[...]

  • Page 131

    ITEM Mode Code & Hexadecimal n (Hex.) = selection n : 0 = CR only n : 2 = Autofeed 1 = CR + LF n : 0 = LF only 1 = CR + LF n : 0 = DETECT at any position 1 = DETECT only page end n : 0 = No (Unlock) 1 = Y es (Lock) n : 0 = No (Unlock) 1 = Y es (Lock) n : 0 = No (Unlock) 1 = Y es (Lock) n : 0 = No (Unlock) 1 = Y es (Lock) n : 0 = No (Unlock) 1 =[...]

  • Page 132

    ITEM Mode Code & Hexadecimal n (Hex.) = selection 00 ≤ ml ≤ 63 Left marg i n 00 ≤ mr ≤ 63 Right margin n : 0 = USA n : 5 = Sweden n : A = Denmark2 1 = France 6 = Italy B = Spain2 2 = Germany 7 = Spain C = Latin America 3 = U.K 8 = Japan D = Korea 4 = Denmark 9 = Norway E = T urkey F = Legal n : 0 = No scroll n : 3 = 5 seconds 1 = 0.5 se[...]

  • Page 133

    ITEM Mode Code & Hexadecimal n (Hex.) = selection n : 0 = PCL3+ n : 2 = PCL3+D 1 = PCL3 n : 0 = 1 1 = 1.5 2 = 2 3 = 2.5 n : 0 = Sleep Mode V alid 1 = Sleep Mode invalid n : 0 = Normal Speed 1 = Half Speed n : 0 = 437 (USA) 1 = 850 (Multi-lingual) 3 = 860 (Portuguese) 4 = 863 (Canadian-French) 5 = 865 (Nordic) 6 = 857 (T urkey) 20h = ISO-8859-1 [...]

  • Page 134

    B. Contr ol code summary (Setup options) ITEM Mode Code & Hexadecimal n (Hex.) = selection F = IT AL Y (ISO-15,0I) 10 = FRANC2 FRANCE 2(ISO-25,0F) 1 1 = GERMN2 GERMAN 2(HP SET ,OG) 1 2 = SP AIN2 (ISO-85,6S) 1 3 = SP AIN3 (HP-SET ,1S) 14 = JAP A N (ISO-14,0K) 15 = POR TU2 P OR TUGAL(ISO-84,5S) m :4 = (HP) (SECONDAR Y FONT) n : 0 = LINE-DRA W (0L[...]

  • Page 135

    Epson, Italic character set Note: This character set is selected with ESC t 0 . Refer to Control code summary section. Epson, Graphic character set, extended Note: This character set is selected with ESC 6 and ESC t 1 . Refer to Control code summary section. H 0 123 456 78 9A BC D E F L (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) (112)(128) (144)(160) (176)([...]

  • Page 136

    International character set (EPSON) Note: This character set is selected with ESC R n in the epson mode or from the front control panel. R ef e r to Control code summary or the extended setup options. IBM character set 1 Note: This character set is selected with ESC 7 . Refer to Control code summary section. Country Hex 23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7[...]

  • Page 137

    IBM character set 2 Note: This character set is selected with ESC 6 . Refer to Control code summary section. IBM all character set Note: This character set is selected with ESC . Refer to Control code summary section. H 0 123 456 78 9A BC D E F L (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) (112)(128) (144)(160) (176)(192) (208) (224)(240) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8[...]

  • Page 138

    C. Character Sets 130 HP Mode 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 012 345 678 9A B C D E F L/H 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 012 345 678 9A B C D E F L/H ROMAN-8 Character sets (PCL) PC-8 (Danish / Norwegian) Character sets (PCL) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 012 345 678 9A B C D E F L/H 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 012 345 678 9A B C D E F L/H [...]

  • Page 139

    C. Character Sets 131 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 012 345 678 9A B C D E F L/H 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 012 345 678 9A B C D E F L/H MA TH 7 character sets (PCL) LINE DRA W character sets (PCL) The character of (A0)H-(FF)H are, respectively, the same as those of (20)H-(7F)H.[...]

  • Page 140

    C. Character Sets 132 International character set [ISO] (PCL) ASCII FRANCE FRANCE 2 GERMANY GERMANY 2 U.K. SWEDEN SWEDEN 2 ITALY SPAIN SPAIN 2 SPAIN 3 JAPAN NORWAY NORWAY 2 PORTUGAL PORTUGAL 2 IRV 23 24 40 5B 5C 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E ISO ID 0U 1F 0F 1G 0G 1E 0S 3S 0I 2S 6S 1S 0K 0D 1D 4S 5S 2U 6 69 - 21 - 4 11 10 15 17 85 - 14 60 61 16 84 2 5D •The c[...]

  • Page 141

    C. Character Sets 133 Code 00H ~ 7FH (Common) Code Page 437 (U.S.A.) Code Page 850 (Multilingual) PCL mode The (00)H-(1F)H and (7F)H normally function as control code. The DEL(7F)H code as " " character in PCL. While TRANSPARENT mode is character font available. These characters are printable only while in TRANSPARENT mode. EPSON/IBM mode[...]

  • Page 142

    C. Character Sets 134 Code Page 858 (Multilingual-Euro) Code Page 860 (Portuguese) Code Page 861 (Icelandic) PCL mode The (00)H-(1F)H and (7F)H normally function as control code. The DEL(7F)H code as " " character in PCL. While TRANSPARENT mode is character font available. These characters are printable only while in TRANSPARENT mode. EPS[...]

  • Page 143

    C. Character Sets 135 Code Page 865 (Nordic) BRASCII ABICOMP ISO-1 (ISO-8859-1)[...]

  • Page 144

    ❏ Installation The reverse control panel sheet allows you to easily read the function key labels from the back of the printer . In situations where working from the back of the printer is convenient, simply lay the reverse control panel sheet in position over the standard control panel. Note: If you set the invert display mode in the extended set[...]

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    This unit complies with the Low V oltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. Dies Gerät entspricht den Bedingungen der Niederspannungs-V orschrift 73/23/EEC und dem EMVG nach 89/336/EEC. Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV , 18. 01. 1991: Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäß IS[...]

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