Output Solutions PS40T User Manual

PPSS4400TT UUsseerr MMaannuuaall Rev. 003

6 PPrriinntteerr IInnssttaallllaattiioonn CChhoooossiinngg aa SSuuiittaabbllee LLooccaattiioonn Consider the following points when you choose th

7 IInnssttaalllliinngg tthhee PPaappeerr SSttaanndd 1. Open the printer cover. 2. Match the hooks on the lower side of the paper stand with th

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9 3. Holding the paper stand oblique insert the hooks into the printer clefts. 4. Lower the paper stand to horizontal position making sure that the

10 IInnssttaalllliinngg tthhee PPoowweerr CCaabbllee 1. Find the power cable connector and the rating plate on the rear side of the printer. Mak

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12 IInnssttaalllliinngg tthhee RRiibbbboonn CCaarrttrriiddggee To install the ribbon cartridge, the printer must be powered on. 1. Remove the car

13 3. Hold the ribbon cartridge slightly inclined with the ribbon mask in front of the print head. 4. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the print he

14 PPaappeerr HHaannddlliinngg This printer is designed for versatile an reliable paper handling. The flat-bed mechanism allows the handling of spec

15 When inserting the paper into the printer, keep the following points in mind: • The document may not exceed the limits of the paper stand. Left L

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16 • To load the documents having a width of less than 90 mm: − make sure that in the program menu the MANUAL LOADING item is enabled. − hold the p

17 LLooaaddiinngg FFaannffoolldd PPaappeerr The fanfold paper is loaded form the rear of the printer. 1. Lower the two levers of the rear printer

18 3. Open the two tractor covers. 4. Insert the perforation of the fanfold paper on the left paper tractor. Close the tractor door. Insert the pa

19 Make sure, that the paper is inserted correctly (straight). 5. Move the right paper tractor towards the right to slightly tighten the paper. Lock

20 TThhee OOppeerraattoorr PPaanneell The operator panel is located on the front left side of the printer and is composed of function keys and leds

21 LOAD PARK If the paper path is empty, the fanfold paper is loaded into the printer (LOAD function). This function is performed when the printer is

22 PROGRAM Selects one of the available configurations (P1, P2, P3 and P4 or a configuration couple P1/P3 or P2/P4) if the PROGRAM LOCKED parameter i

23 LLeeddss POWER On, if the printer is powered on. LQ On, if the Letter Quality mode is selected. P1, P2, P3, P4 Indicate the currently selected co

24 SSooffttwwaarree DDrriivveerr SSeelleeccttiioonn At this point it is necessary to configure your printer for your application package. The insta

25 CCoonnnneeccttiioonn ttoo tthhee HHoosstt This printer can be connected to the host by means of a parallel standard Centronics or bidirectiona

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26 SSeettttiinngg tthhee IInntteerrffaaccee PPaarraammeetteerrss PPaarraalllleell IInntteerrffaaccee The parameters set for the parallel interf

27 5. To change the values of the serial interface parameters, fill in the marker ( ) beside the value you want to set with a black or blue ball-poin

28 PPrriinnttiinngg aa TTeesstt PPaaggee It is now useful to test, if the printer has been correctly installed. For this purpose print the self te

29 PROGRAM SETUP PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 PROTOCOL IBM XL24E EPSON 570 IBM XL24E EPSON 570 FONT Draft Draft Draft Draft HO

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31 PPrriinntteerr SSeettuupp The default configuration of this printer matches most of the commonly used environments, but it may be necessary to ch

32 If you press the ON LINE key: • the printer self-test is printed. See “Printing a Test Page” before in this manual. In this way it is possible to

33 Each printer setup form is identified by a marker in the upper left corner of the page as follows: Configuration Setup Program 1 Program 3 Pr

34 FFiilllliinngg iinn tthhee PPrriinntteerr SSeettuupp FFoorrmmss To change the values of the parameters, fill in the marker ( ) beside the val

35 PPrriinntteerr SSeettuupp FFllooww CChhaarrtt P2P3P1P4LQONLINEPROGRAMPROGRAMPROGRAMPROGRAMLQLQLQLQLQSelf Test+++++Normal ModePrinter Powered-of

36 SSeettuupp PPaarraammeetteerrss The following is a listing of the setup parameters. Configuration Sheet Setup Parameter Values Description

37 Setup Parameter Values Description INTERFACE TYPE parallel, serial, automatic, auto+blink Selects the interface type. In case of ‘automatic’ th

38 handling is faster. Setup Parameter Values Description AUTO GAP OFFSET -0,075 mm, -0.050 mm, -0.025 mm, +0.000 mm, +0.025 mm, +0.050 mm, +0.075

39 PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM 2 PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 Setup Parameter Values Description PROTOCOL EPSON 570, IBM XL24E, IBM XL24E AGM, IBM 2390 D

40 numbers considering that the first line corresponds to the hundreds, the second line to the tens and the third line to the units. See the example b

41 Setup Parameter Values Description RIGHT MARGIN 100 x 10 x 1 x Sets the right margin in number of columns. The values range between 0 and 190

42 10 x ( ) (( ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 1 x ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (( ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Setup Parameter Values

43 LATIN A1

44 Setup Parameter Values Description CODE PAGE CP437, CP437G, 96GREEK, CP850, CP851, CP852, CP853, CP855, CP857, CP858, CP860, CP862, CP863, CP864

45 without (no). Setup Parameter Values Description PRINT DIRECTION unidir., bidir., sw control Selects the printing direction of the print head:

1 PPrriinntteerr PPrreesseennttaattiioonn This dot-matrix printer is a multi-purpose printer for counter applications. Its compact structure is desi

46 performed. 2. The paper is moved to the tear-off position. 3. The P1, P2, P3 and P4 leds blink. 4. When the ON LINE key is pressed the printer par

47 Setup Parameter Values Description TEAR MODE auto 1s, auto 2s, auto 3s, auto 4s, auto 5s, manual, no tear/reverse Selects the way the tear mo

48 OOffffsseett AAddjjuussttmmeennttss For a precise adjustment of the position of the printed characters on a pre-printed form, this printer allow

49 OFFSET TUNING SETUP Vertical Position Offset (1/10 INCH) PROGRAM 1 ( )* ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) PROGRAM 2 ( )* ( ) ( )

50 X ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) +4 X ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) +5 X ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) +6

51 The Vertical Offset Tuning values correspond to 1/60 inches and set the vertical offset of the first print line starting from the default standard

52 TTrroouubblleesshhoooottiinngg CClleeaarriinngg PPaappeerr JJaammss The straight paper path of this printer is designed for trouble-free handl

53 3. Remove the jammed paper. 4. If it is not possible to remove the jammed paper because you cannot reach it with your hand, or it is embedded s

54 5. To close the paper path, push the paper path cover down until it locks in position.

55 PPrriinntt QQuuaalliittyy PPrroobblleemmss The following table is useful for identifying and solve print quality problems. Problem Cause Solu

2 • Automatic document alignment feature The printer checks automatically the alignment of the top margin and the left margin of the document and adj

56 HHeexxaaddeecciimmaall DDuummpp If you need to check the data transmission and want to print in hexadecimal mode, proceed as follows: 1. Press t

57 PPaappeerr SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnss The documents must all conform to the following characteristics: • Use paper matching the indicated char

58 CCuuttss SShheeeettss Paper weight min. 60 g/m2 Paper thickness min. 0.06 mm max. 0.6 mm Insertion directionPrint AreaABCCDE Copies

59 E Distance between the lower margin and the lower part of the last printed line - 6.6 mm FFaannffoolldd PPaappeerr Dimensions Maximum Minim

60 TTeecchhnniiccaall SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnss Printing Technology Print head: 24 pin Resolution: 360x360 dpi (HxV) Line Length (@ 10 cpi)

61 11, Code 93, BCD, MSI, 2/5 Interleaved, 2/5 Matrix, 2/5 Industrial Interfaces Parallel IEEE 1284 bidirectional, Serial RS-232/C Automatic Interf

62 Power Supply Tension: 110V and 220V Frequency : 60 Hz and 50 Hz Power consumption: 120 W max. (printing), 10 W (standby) Environmental con

63 FFCCCC NNootteess This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

3 UUnnppaacckkiinngg tthhee PPrriinntteerr Together with the printer the following items are included in the shipment box: Notify any damage to you

4 PPrriinntteerr PPaarrttss Never remove any printer part unless it is expressly indicated in this manual. FFrroonntt VViieeww Paper StandOperat

5 RReeaarr VViieeww Rear cover