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1 Reference manual Matrix printer T2240/9 T2240/24 T2340/9 T2340/24

2 Table of contents Introduction 1 Operation The control panel 1-1 The LC display 1-2 Messages in the LC display 1-3 LC display language 1-4 Selecting the LC display language 1-4 Unlock the Menu mode 1-4 Terminating Menu mode 1-6 Key functions when turning on the printer 1-7 Programming via the control panel 1-7 Calling up the menu 1-8 Calling up a locked menu 1-8 Menu configurations 1-8 Menu handling 1-10 Save settings 1-11 Example of the menu structure 1-12 Menu description table 1-13 Menu settings (example) 1-21 Bidirectional print adjustment (L/R Adj) Emulations General 2-1 Escape sequences 2-1 What are escape sequences? 2-1 MTPL sequences 2-1 What are control codes? 2-1 The $$ procedure 2-2

3 Table of contents How are escape sequences used? 2-3 MTPL 2-4 Example in BASIC 2-4 Example in Pascal 2-4 Printout 2-4 List of available control codes 2-5 Barcode 2-17 List of available barcodes 2-17 LC printing 2-19 List of additional control codes 2-20 Configuring the printer for your computer Troubleshooting, care and maintenance Test functions and hardware settings 3-2 Printer self-test (Rolling ASCII) 3-3 Exiting Test mode 3-5 Interface test (Hex-Dump) 3-6 Printout in Hex-Dump 3-6 Terminating Hex-Dump 3-7 Setting the Formlen function 3-8 Wrap 3-9 Sound 3-10 CX-bid 3-11 CX-IF 3-12 ChTrFr 3-13 Mechanical adjustments to the printer 3-14 Setting the basical top margin and L/R adjustment 3-14 Troubleshooting 3-17 The display remains dark 3-17 The display is lit, but the printer does not print 3-18 Problems with the paper feed 3-18 Paper jam (fanfold paper) 3-19 Paper jam (single sheets) 3-20 Tear off position cannot be adjusted 3-21 Paper does not move to tear off position 3-21

4 Table of contents Problems with the print quality 3-22 Print is too pale 3-22 Smudged print 3-22 Prints undefined characters 3-22 The first line is not completely printed out at the top 3-22 Dots within characters are missing 3-22 Error messages via the display 3-23 Load paper from Printhead hot 3-23 Parity Error 3-23 Hardware Alarm 3-23 Home Position 3-23 Eject Error 3-24 Load Error 3-24 Additional display messages 3-25 Press any key 3-25 Loading Default 3-25 Only available in Epson mode 3-25 Park position 3-25 Tear paper off 3-25 Turn paperlever 3-25 Care and maintenance 3-26 Cleaning the housing 3-26 Cleaning the interior 3-27 Ribbon 3-27 A Character sets Character sets A - 1 MTPL standard character set A - 2 MTPL international substitution characters normal font A - 3 OCRA Character Set A - 4 OCRB Character Set A - 5 Available character sets and fonts A - 6

5 Table of contents B Interfaces Parallel interface B - 2 Jumper settings B - 3 Serial interface RS232C/V.24 B - 4 Connector assignment B - 4 Interface cable RS232C B - 5 Protocol description B - 6 Jumper settings B - 7 Serial interface RS422/V.11C B - 9 Connector assignment B - 9 Protocol description B - 9 Jumper settings B - 10 C Specification Printer specifications C - 1 Interface specifications C - 3 Paper specifications C - 4 D Options and Accessories Options D - 1 Accessories D - 2

6 Introduction Introduction About Part II of the operator s manual The reference manual contains a detailed description of the printer, its characteristic features and additional information. If you need to operate your printer as soon as possible, it is sufficient to read Installing the printer in the Operator s manual. For further information and correct use of your printer the complete operator s manual must be read. The reference manual is divided into three chapters with their titles printed in the top margin of the page. The current chapter is marked by a black bar. The chapters of this manual describe the following topics: Chapter 1 Operation contains information on programming your printer via the operating panel. Chapter 2 Emulations deals with programming via the interface. The available programming sequences are listed. (Detailed information about these codes are available in an optional Programmer s Application Manual which can be purchased separately.) Chapter 3 Troubleshooting, care and maintenance helps you to deal with common problems and shows you how to use the test and adjustment functions of your printer. Hints on identifying and repairing faults yourself are provided. At the end of the chapter, cleaning and care of your printer are described. Appendix A Character sets lists the available character sets. Appendix B Interfaces explains the interfaces. Appendix C Specifications informs you about the technical specifications of your printer and the paper which should be used. Appendix D Options and accessories contains information about options and accessories you can purchase for your printer.

7 Introduction Explanation of symbols Notes on the symbols used: Texts marked with this dot describe operations which must be performed in the given order. This mark indicates a list. STOP Text sequences marked by this symbol must be noted and observed under all circumstances since any misuse could injure the operator or damage the equipment. This symbol marks important information and notes.

8 Operation 1 1 The control panel The control panel is located on the front left side of your printer and consists of a two-line LC display and six keys. LC display Online Setup Online key Setup key 4 The functions of the keys depend on the printer s current mode (status). There are four basic modes. The Online mode is the printer s normal operating status. Data from your computer can be received and printed. In the Offline mode the link between printer and computer is interrupted, i.e. no data can be received and printed. In the Setup mode you can either select the printer menu or carry out the so-called quick-switch function. The quick-switch option was included so that you can change the most important parameters (character density, font, paper path) directly without having to enter them via the menu. The parameters character density, paper path and font can also be selected in the printer menu. In the Menu mode printer settings (line spacing, size of the interface buffer etc.) can be altered and saved permanently. 1-1

9 The control panel The LC display The LC display tells you all the important printer settings and informs you which functions are currently assigned to which keys. In Normal mode the upper line tells you the printer s status (Online or Offline mode in the example below the printer is in the Online mode), and the selected paperpath (below: Trac.1 = push tractor mode). The second line informs you which functions are currently assigned to which keys. The word or symbol directly above a key tells you the current function of the key. In our example the right key is assigned with the Tear function. If you were to press this key the loaded fanfold paper would be advanced to the tear position. Example: Printer status Paperpath Key functions Online Trac.1 Tear Online Setup 1-2

10 The control panel Messages in the LC display If the printer detects an internal fault or user error or if it expects you to do something, a message will appear in the LC display. Below you will find a list of messages with brief descriptions of each message. The messages are described in more detail in the section Troubleshooting in chapter 3 Troubleshooting, care and maintenance. 1 Message Eject error Hardware Alarm Head hot Initializing Load error Loading default Load paper from Single Tractor1 Tractor2 ASFauto Parity error Press any key Tear Paper off Turn paperlever Meaning The printer cannot eject paper/advance it to park position. Internal hardware error/print head blocked. The printer reports that the print head is hot and that print speed will be reduced. This message appears during the printer s initializing phase. The printer cannot draw in the loaded paper. Indicates that the printer is being initialised and is carrying out the internal self-test immediately after turning on the printer. The printer has detected paper end during operation or the printer was switched on with no paper loaded. The user is requested to insert paper into the paper input selected. A parity error during data transmission is indicated. The user is requested to press any key. The user is requested to tear off paper which has been advanced to the quick tear edge. The user is requested to turn the paper type selection lever

11 LC display language LC display language In this manual, all the LC displays are shown in the English language. However, your printer offers the possibility of indicating the LC display text in German, French, Italian or Spanish. If you wish to keep the English display (default setting) or to change to another language at a later time, you may skip the following chapter Selecting the LC display language. Selecting the LC display language This example shows the change from the English language to the German language. The same procedure applies for the other languages. Online Trac.1 Load Online Setup With the printer powered up, unlock the printer s Menu mode by pressing the key Setup. Unlock the Menu mode The Menu mode may be locked. Hold down the key Setup while switching on the printer to cancel the menu lock. If you want to permanently cancel the lock, you must change the appropriate setting in the menu (see Menu description table in this chapter). Press the Setup key. Press the Menu key. 1-4

12 LC display language Print Back Menu Next Online 1 Setup Press the key Next several times until the display indicates Language. MenLock Language Back Next Online Setup 4 Select the Language key. The display now changes to Parameter mode and indicates English in the top line. The lower line displays Set and Exit. The two arrows < and > represent the symbols for parameter selection ( < indicates descending and > ascending). English * Set < > Exit Online Setup Press the key < or > until the desired language is displayed, in our example German. 1-5

13 LC display language German * Set < > Exit Online Setup Save your selection by pressing the key Set. An acoustic signal verifies this action. You can exit Parameter mode without saving a setting by pressing the key Exit (the old setting is retained). After saving your setting (Set), the display in our example indicates the following text: Ges.Men Sprache Rück Vor Online Setup This setting is stored even after switching off your printer. Terminating Menu mode Press either the key Setup to change into Offline mode or the key Online to change to Online mode. 1-6

14 Key functions when turning on the printer Key functions when turning on the printer Key functions when turning on the printer means that you must keep the respective key depressed while turning on the printer. In this way you can activate three functions: If you keep the Online key depressed while turning on the printer, you enter the printer s Self-Test mode. The Self-Test mode is described in chapter 3 of this manual. If you keep the Setup key depressed while turning on the printer, you regain access to the printer menu if you had locked it before with the help of the MenLock function. The MenLock function is described in the Menu description table at the end of this chapter. If the four function and select keys are depressed simultaneously while turning on the power, all printer settings are reset to the default values (except the settings for basical TOF and L/R). If function keys 1 and 2 and the Online key are depressed simultaneously while turning on the printer, basic TOF and L/R can be adjusted. See the description in chapter 3 of this manual. 1 4 Programming via the control panel Apart from being able to control your printer via the applications software you use, you can also program the printer directly. There are two programming options you can use: Programming via the control panel and Programming via the interface using Escape sequences or control codes Programming via the interface gives you far greater freedom for designing your printed pages, however, it is also a more sophisticated method and requires some experience with programming languages. All programming via the interface is lost after you turn off the printer, whereas the programming carried out using the control panel, is saved and stored even after you turn off the printer. 1-7

15 Programming via the control panel Calling up the menu You can access the menu in the following way: Switch on the printer. Press the Setup key. The printer switches to Setup mode. (The Setup mode can be selected both in the Online and Offline mode). Adjust Paperway Menu Char Online Setup To access the printer menu, press the Menu key. Calling up a locked menu Menu configurations As mentioned earlier in the manual you are provided with the option of locking the menu, for example to prevent others from accessing it. You can do this using the MenLock parameter from within the menu itself. (The MenLock parameter is described in detail in the menu description table). You can access a locked menu by switching on the printer while simultaneously pressing the Setup key. Every printer is shipped with factory default settings. Basic settings such as emulation, character size, form length etc., which many applications make use of, are set. At the end of this chapter you will find a menu printout which shows you the printer s default settings. Your printer allows you to set and use four independent menu configurations. If one of your applications for example requires an IBM printer while another program works better with an EPSON printer, you can set an IBM emulation configuration with the desired settings, and set the second configuration as an EPSON emulation. 1-8

16 Programming via the control panel The active menu is always the one you used last. When you switch on the printer for the very first time, menu no. 1 is loaded. Menu no. 1 only remains active until you load another menu. Even after you turn off the printer the menu that was active last remains the active menu and when you switch the printer on again this menu is loaded automatically. 1 Example: To change from menu no. 1 to menu no. 3: Offline Trac.1 Park < > LF/FF Online Setup 4 Select Setup mode (press Setup key). Adjust Paperway Menu Char Online Setup Select Menu mode (press key under Menu). Print Back Menu Next Online Setup Select Menu again (press key under Menu). 1-9

17 Programming via the control panel Now the following message appears in the LC display: Load Menu=1 * Set < > Exit Online Setup Now press the key < or > repeatedly until Load Menu=3 appears. Then select menu no. 3 as the current setting using the Set key. After you have completed this change the printer initialises itself and a corresponding message is displayed in the LC display. The currently valid setting ist marked by a * Menu handling You move from menu item to menu item using the four function and selection keys underneath the LC display. Every function and every parameter displayed on the LC display is effected/selected by the key directly underneath. For this reason the function and selection keys are referred to in this manual by their current assignment. Generally two parameter groups occupy one level (in the following picture the parameter groups LPI and Skip occupy one level). If you do not wish to change one of the two parameters you can either press the Next key (to access the two following parameter groups in the menu), or you can press the Back key (to access the two previous parameter groups in the menu). If you want to change a setting, (e.g. the line density), then press the LPI key (LPI = lines per inch) to access the actual parameter level. The currently valid setting is marked by a * (in the example below the current setting is 6 lpi). With the < and > keys you can view the other parameters available for this setting. 1-10

18 Programming via the control panel Save settings Once the desired parameter is displayed on the LC display, you can save it by pressing the Set key. The parameter is then set and the printer automatically displays the parameter groups again. With the Exit key you can leave the sublevel without saving your changes (see also Terminating Menu mode, page 1-6). Example: 1 Back to the previous parameter groups 6 LPI * Set < > Exit LPI Skip Back Next Skip = 0.0 Inch * Set < > Exit On to the next parameter groups

19 Example of the menu structure Example of the menu structure MENU Back Next Prn Ipct Print Menu Barcode Barmode Reset L/R Adj F-Eject Formlen Font CPI LPI Skip Width ** Paper Auto Tear ESCChar Emulate Single Bidir I/O Buffer Serial* Trac.2 *** Trac.1 Interf. Baud* Format* ASFauto *** CG-Tab CharSet Protocol* MenLock Language * only with serial interface Next Country SI. Zero Auto-CR Auto-LF Back ** only with wide printers *** as an option 1-12

20 Menu description table Menu description table * Factory defaults 1 Parameter group Parameter Description Print Menu Load Menu=1 * Load Menu=2 Load Menu=3 Load Menu=4 Reset Reset Menu? No Yes This parameter prints out all menu configurations. You will find an example of a printout following this table. One of four menu configurations can be loaded. The currently active menu configuration is reset to the basic settings. L/R Adj * You will find a description of this function at the end of this chapter. Font Draft Draft Copy * ROMAN ROMAN PS SANS SERIF S SERIF PS COURIER PRESTIGE SCRIPT OCR B OCR A COURIER I COUR I PS ORATOR GOTHIC SOUVENIR LN DRAFT HS DRAFT DRAFT* QUADRATO NLQ COURIER NLQ OCR A/B DIN/ISO DLL DRAFT DLL NLQ The font can be selected. The fonts marked I (e.g. Courier I PS) are IBM compatible character generators. All fonts except Draft can be selected in LQ or in NLQ with the 24-needle head. If OCR A/B DIN/ISO is selected, observe the information given with the Country parameter group

21 Menu description table Parameter group Parameter Description CPI 5 / 6 / 7,5 / 8,6 / 10 * / 12 / 15 / 17,1 / 20 CPI Selects the character density (cpi = characters per inch). LPI 2 / 3 / 4 / 6 * / 8 / 12 LPI Selects the line density (lpi = lines per inch). Skip 0 * / 0,5 /... / 3,5 inch Selects one of seven defined values for skip over the paper fold. ESCChar ESC * ESC+$$ Emulate MTPL Epson LQ850+/ LQ1050+ * IBM Propr. XL24 IBMProXL24+AGM IBM Propr. XL * MTPL Epson FX 850+/ FX1050+ Bidir On * Off I/O Buffer Serial Baud 0 / 1,7 / 10 / 40 / 64 kb 0 / 1,7 / 19 / 40 / 64 kb * The type of escape character which leads escape sequences can be selected. Escape character only or escape character plus two $$ characters. (You will find a description in chapter 2.) Selection of the emulation mode. The MTPL emulation is also available in the other emulations. The sequences of the IBM AGM mode are basically the same as those of the IBM Proprinter XL24. The graphics commands are similar to those of the Epson mode. Note: Epson LQ850+ narrow printer Epson LQ1050+ wide printer Switch on/off bidirectional printing. The standard version is equipped with a parallel interface only.. Selection of the size of the interface buffer. Values 0 are not displayed if the serial interface is installed. This parameter is displayed only if the serial interface module is installed. Selection of Baud rate for data transmission (Baud = bits per second). 1-14

22 Menu description table Parameter group Parameter Description Serial Format 8 Bit No 1Stop * 7 Bit Even 2 Stop Odd Mark Spc Protocol XON/XOFF * Robust XON/XOFF ENQ/STX ETX/ACK Interf. Dual * Parallel Serial CG-Tab Graphic * DLL Italic CharSet Standard Extended * Country EPSON E-US ASCII * E-FRENCH E-GERMAN E-UK E-DANISH I E-SWEDISH E-ITALIAN E-SPANISH I E-JAPANESE E-NORWEGIAN E-DANISH II E-SPANISH II E-L.AMERICAN E-KOREAN E-LEGAL The number of data bits, a parity bit and the number of stop bits per data byte can be set. The following settings are possible for the parity bit: NO = Transmission without parity bit EVEN = Checking for even parity ODD = Checking for odd parity MARK/SPACE =Transmission of 1 (MARK) or 0 (SPACE) instead of the parity bit Selection of the protocol type. Selection of the interface. In Dual mode the printer automatically changes between the parallel and the serial interface (Shared mode). Appears only if the Epson emulation has been selected. Italic, graphics or DLL character sets can be selected. Selects standard character set or extended character set. Selects character sets. If Font: OCR A/B DIN/ISO is selected for the printer, only the following parameters appear: OCR A DIN OCR B DIN OCR A ISO OCR B ISO/ANSI OCR A ANSI -needle ** for the -needle version only *** for the -needle version and Sans Serif, Roman, Courier, Courier I only

23 Menu description table Parameter group Parameter Description Country 1-16 ISO: ISO ISO SAP ISO ISO ISO ISO ** ISO (Euro-Zeichen) MTPL: US ASCII UK ASCII FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN SWEDISH NORWEGIAN SPANISH PORTUGUESE CRO ASCII ELOT 928** BRASCII** ABICOMP** ROMAN8** GREEK DEC** COAX/TWINAX** IBM: TABLE 437 NEW 437** TABLE 737 TABLE 850 NEW-BIG 850** TABLE 851 TABLE 852 TABLE 857 TABLE 858 TABLE 860 OLD CODE 860** TABLE 861 TABLE 863 FLARRO 863** TABLE 864*** 864 EXTENDED*** TABLE HEBREW** TABLE BULGARIA TABLE 1250 TABLE 1251 TABLE 1252 ** for the -needle version only *** for the -needle version and Sans Serif, Roman, Courier, Courier I only

24 Menu description table Parameter group Parameter Description Country Sl. Zero Auto CR Auto LF MenLock IBM: TABLE 1253 TABLE 1254 FARSI*** URDO*** SIEMENS TURK** DEC TURKISH** On Off * Off On * Off On * Off Menu * All Language English * German French Italian Spanish Paper Single FormAdj 0/72 72/72; 12/72 * ** for the -needle version only *** for the -needle version and Sans Serif, Roman, Courier, Courier I only Selects whether or not the Zero (0) is printed with a slash (Ø). Selection of a carriage return (CR) on every received line feed (LF). Selection of a line feed (LF) on every received carriage return (CR). With this function you can lock access to the menu or the Setup mode. The Menu parameter is used to lock access to the Menu mode; by selecting All, access to the Setup mode is prevented. Only changing the paper path, loading and ejecting the paper is allowed. If the Menu parameter is activated, access to Menu mode is also disabled, however, paper path, font, character density and the head, TOF and Tear functions can be set. The lock is removed by switching on the printer while simultaneously pressing the Setup key. The menu can be displayed in English, German, French, Spanish or Italian. The position of the first print line can be set individually for each paper type. Values between 0/72 inch and 220/72 inch can be selected. (See also TOF, Setting the first printing line in the operator s manual). Values for manual cut sheet feeding can be set. 1 4 Trac. 1 Trac. 2 FormAdj FormAdj 0/72 220/72; 12/72 * 0/72 220/72; 12/72 * Values for Tractor 1 can be set. Values for Tractor 2 can be set. 1-17

25 Menu description table Parameter group Parameter Description ASF-auto Values for automatic sheet feeder can be set. FormAdj 0/72 72/72; 12/72 * AutoTear ViewTear = Off * View =1s 3s 6s Tear = 1s 3s 6s Tear at TOF Width 8 inch 13,2 inch 13,6 inch * F-Eject Off * ASF Single All Formlen Trac.1 The Auto-Tear function, the Auto-View function or the Tear at TOF function can be selected optionally. With Auto- View switched on, the text which was printed last can be viewed. As soon as the printer receives data, the paper is transported back to the normal print position. After the print process has been completed, the printer waits the preset interval and then transports the paper back to the Auto-View position. With Auto-Tear switched on the paper starting position is in the quick tear position, i.e. the paper s quick tear perforation is positioned on the printer s quick tear edge. As soon as the printer receives data, the paper is transported back to the normal print position. After the print process has been completed, the printer waits the preset interval and then transports the paper back to the quick tear position. If the quick tear edge is not level with the paper perforation, this can be corrected (see the operator s manual, Moving paper to the tear position). If Tear at TOF is selected instead of the AutoTear or Auto- View function, the printer feeds the fanfold paper up to the tear edge when 1. no print data are queuing up and 2. when the printer is in TOF position. Sets the line length in inches. This parameter group is only displayed in the menu of the wide printer. Changes the paper outfeed of cut sheets. Off: paper outfeed to the rear ASF: paper outfeed to the manual sheet feeder Single: paper outfeed to the front All: Both to the manual sheet feeder Form length adjustment. You can select from two different form lengths. This form length is applicable to paper in tractor 1, in the manual cut sheet feeder and in the automatic sheet feeder (ASF). 1-18

26 Menu description table Parameter group Parameter Description Formlen Trac.1 Lines lines at 6 LPI; 72* If Lines is selected, the form length can be adjusted by inputting the number of lines. The basis for this is the adjustment of the parameter group LPI. If for example the value 4 was set under LPI, this corresponds to a line spacing of 1/4 of an inch. If a form length of 20 lines is now set under Lines, the form length is calculated as follows: 20 lines x 1/4 of an inch = 5 inches. The adjustment range is between 1 and 22 inches, which at 2 LPI means 2 44 lines and lines at 12 LPI. If any changes are made to the LPI parameter group at a later time, this leaves the form length unchanged, i.e. the number of lines changes. Standard No Format* DINA3 (420 mm) DINA4 (297 mm) DINA5 (210 mm) DINB5 (250 mm) DINB6 (176 mm) DINC6 (162 mm) Executive (10.5 inch) Letter (11 inch) Legal (14 inch) Under Standard a number of different paper formats can be selected directly, e.g. A4 Portrait, A4 Landscape, Legal, Letter etc. If for no format the asterisk is displayed as the selected setting, a form length was selected by Lines which does not correspond to any listed standard format. Trac.2 This form length is applicable to paper in tractor 2 only. Lines lines at 6 LPI; 72* see Trac.1 Standard No Format* DINA3 (420 mm) DINA4 (297 mm) DINA5 (210 mm) DINB5 (250 mm) DINB6 (176 mm) DINC6 (162 mm) Executive (10.5 inch) Letter (11 inch) Legal (14 inch) see Trac

27 Menu description table Parameter group Parameter Description Barcode On/Off * With this function selected it is possible to print different barcodes and LCP (Large Character Printing). The definition and activation is performed by special sequences through the interface. Since this selection is effective for all emulations it must be noted that conflicts in sequence conformity with the selected emulation may occur. For this reason the barcode function must also be switched on and off by MTPL sequences. (The possible barcodes, LCP characters and their usage are described in the Barcode Programmer s Application Manual and in chapter 2). Barmode Secured In secured mode, the space which the barcode characters require is protected. In each line, other barcode or normal characters can also be printed. These additional characters are printed in the current line and in the subsequent lines, without affecting the barcode. Consequently, normal characters can be printed in every line to the right or left of the barcode. Unsecured * Prn Ipct Normal * High In unsecured mode, the required paper transport for printing barcodes and LCP is carried out automatically and it is not possible to print more than one line of normal characters in the barcode line. All characters in the mixed line are printed such that their bottom edges are in a straight line. This function may be switched on and off by sequences. For more information about Barmode see chapter 2. When PrnIpct = High is set with multi-part paper, the impact force is increased if the paper thickness lever is in position 2 to 8. The printing speed is thereby reduced. 1-20

28 Menu settings (example) Menu settings (example) 1-21

29 Bidirectional print adjustment (L/R Adj) Bidirectional print adjustment (L/R Adj) Select from the available settings to test and adjust the divergent positions of lines printed from right to left and from left to right. The left/right adjustment should be made using fanfold paper, since the paper should be positioned in the view position in order to check paper offset (which is not possible with cut sheets). L/R Adj= 00 * Set < > Exit Online Setup For this purpose two lines with the character I are printed underneath each other. The number following the printer lines designates the value which is currently set. Example: wrong right IIIII +10 IIIII 00 IIIII IIIIII offset no offset 1-22

30 Emulations 2 General When a printer understands the control set written for another printer type, it is said to emulate the other printer. Your printer emulates, i.e. understands the IBM Proprinter X24e/XL24e and the Epson LQ 850/1050 in its standard 24 needle version. 2 Escape sequences What are escape sequences? MTPL sequences What are control codes? Escape sequences or control codes tell the printer that the following transmitted code is a printer command and not a printable character. They allow the selection of printer functions or the changing of printer parameters from the computer. By transmitting an escape sequence, you are able to change the previously set configuration of the printer (e.g. character set). Generally, an escape sequence consists of an ESCape control character (ESC = decimal 27 or hexadecimal 1B) followed by one or more characters, which represent commands to the printer. The control character ESC followed by the character 4 tells your printer to print the following text in italics. Apart from the standard Escape sequences and control codes your printer is equipped with MTPL sequences (MTPL = Tally Printer Language). These sequences provide a large number of additional ways to control your printer. Many functions can only be carried out using the MTPL sequences as you will see when you look at the list of available command codes. Control codes are similar to escape sequences because they instruct the printer to do a specific function. However, unlike escape sequences, control codes do not begin with the ESC control code. Instead, they consist of special single-character non-printing commands (e.g. LF, FF, DC2)

31 The $$ procedure The $$ procedure Most of the printer functions can be selected with control sequences (ESC sequences). For this purpose, the signal character ESC, followed by the specific sequence must be transmitted from the computer to the printer. This ESC character is automatically substituted when two $ characters ($$) are placed immediately after each other in the text and is transmitted to the printer or if the parameter Escape=ESC+$$ is selected in the printer menu. Example: In the MTPL + IBM Proprinter emulation, bold print can be switched on by the sequence <ESC>E and can be switched off with the sequence <ESC>F. Input: Output: Highlight the word $$E Printer $$F with bold print Highlight the word Printer with bold print This procedure is significant when you are working with older text programs that do not have any or an inadequate printer driver. It is also possible to insert ESC sequences in normal ASCII texts (e.g. program listings) with this procedure. The function of the ESC character remains unaffected. 2-2

32 How are escape sequences used? How are escape sequences used? Escape sequences are transmitted to the printer by your computer software. Many software applications allow insertion of escape sequences and control codes within the generated text. Before you start working with escape sequences and control codes, we recommend that you study the computer software manual. To enter control codes the Ctrl key and an ASCII character must be pressed simultaneously. For instance, by pressing Ctrl and J a line feed is accomplished (it is required to output the character string on the printer). More information concerning this topic is contained in your computer software manual and the corresponding Programmer s Application Manuals (see Appendix D Options and accessories). The selected emulation must correspond to the printer driver of your application program. Settings caused by ESC sequences remain valid, until they are switched off by another control code. All settings are reset to the original menu, when the printer is switched off

33 How are escape sequences used? MTPL As the emulations do not cover the entire scope of your printer, a new printer language has been created. Using MTPL you are able to optimize operation and handling. MTPL can be used in connection with other emulations or can be used alone. Example in BASIC open LPT1: as #1 width #1,255 Text1$ = 10 characters/inch Text2$ = 15 characters/inch ESC$ = chr$(27) print #1,ESC$;"[4w";Text1$;ESC$;"[6w";Text2$;ESC$;"[4w";Text1$ end Example in Pascal program cpi_example; uses printer; const ESC = #27; Text1 = 10 characters/inch ; Text2 = 15 characters/inch ; begin writeln(lst,esc,"[4w",text1,esc,"[6w",text2,esc,"[4w",text1); end. Printout After the program has been completed the following text appears: 10 characters/inch 15 characters/inch 10 characters/inch 2-4

34 List of available control codes List of available control codes The IBM Proprinter X/XL and Epson FX850/1050 emulations only apply to the 9-needle printer version, whereas the IBM Proprinter X24/XL24 and Epson LQ850+/1050+ emulations only apply to the 24-needle versions. In the following table the available sequences in the various emulations are marked with the symbol. MTPL sequences can be used in any of the emulation modes. For this reason they are marked with an asterisk (*) in these emulations. 2 IBM IBM Epson Epson IBM- MTPL Propr. Propr. FX850 LQ850+ AGM Code Function X/XL X24XL24 FX1050 LQ1050+ <BEL> Acoustic alarm <BS> Backspace <CAN> Cancel <ESC>[<n><SP>r print the following 16 characters max. in transparent mode (<n> = 1-16) <ESC>[:y right justification and centering OFF <ESC>[=z emphasized mode ON <ESC>[>z emphasized mode ON <ESC>[?1~ MTPL command set <ESC>[?10~ end of command interpretations <ESC>[?11~ start of Barcode interpretation <ESC>[?3~ MTPL + IBM-Proprinter command set <ESC>[?4~ MTPL + IBM-Proprinter-24 command set <ESC>[?5~ MTPL + EPSON FX command set <ESC>[?50h load character set with 256 characters <ESC>[?50l load 2 character sets with 94 character <ESC>[?51h Set "Proportional not in Draft <ESC>[?51l Reset "Proportional not in Draft <ESC>[?52h "Ignore print quality ON <ESC>[?52l "Ignore print quality OFF <ESC>[?6~ MTPL + EPSON LQ command set <ESC>[?7h at lineoverflow CR + LF <ESC>[?7l at lineoverflow data are lost <ESC>[0;0r clear top and bottom margin 4 2-5

35 List of available control codes IBM IBM Epson Epson IBM- MTPL Propr. Propr. FX850 LQ850+ AGM Code Function XL XL24 FX1050 LQ1050+ <ESC>[0;0s clear left and right margin <ESC>[0c request for printer identification <ESC>[0g clear horizontal tab stop at current position <ESC>[0m clear all selected fonts <ESC>[0n device status report: "Ready, no malfunction <ESC>[0<n1>;<n2>{ cut sheet paper <ESC>[0<SP>K horizontal character spacing 10 cpi <ESC>[0<SP>L vertical spacing 6 lpi <ESC>[0<SP>X high print quality <ESC>[0w horizontal spacing 5 cpi <ESC>[0y draft print quality (DPQ) <ESC>[0z superscript ON <ESC>[1g clear all vertical tab stops at current position <ESC>[1m bold or increased intensity <ESC>[1n device status report: Busy, no malfunction <ESC>[1<SP>L vertical spacing 4 lpi <ESC>[1<SP>X medium print quality <ESC>[1w horizontal spacing 6 cpi <ESC>[1z subscript ON <ESC>[10m font 0 (Draft) <ESC>[10y right justification and centering OFF <ESC>[10z microscript ON <ESC>[11l reset positioning unit mode (PUM) <ESC>[11h set positioning unit mode (PUM) <ESC>[11m font 1 ( NLQ Quadrato, NLQ Courier) <ESC>[11w horizontal spacing 20 cpi <ESC>[11y high speed draft print quality <ESC>[12m font 2 ( NLQ Courier, LQ Courier) <ESC>[12w horizontal spacing 10 cpi <ESC>[12y letter print quality (LQ) <ESC>[12y high resolution print quality <ESC>[12z double height ON (upper half) <ESC>[13m font 3 ( HS Draft, NLQ Sans Serif) <ESC>[13z double height ON (lower half) <ESC>[14m font 4 ( NLQ Quadrato, LQ Sans Serif) 2-6

36 List of available control codes IBM IBM Epson Epson IBM- MTPL Propr. Propr. FX850 LQ850+ AGM Code Function XL XL24 FX1050 LQ1050+ <ESC>[15m font 5 ( NLQ Courier, LQ Roman) <ESC>[16m font 6 ( NLQ Quadrato, LQ Script) <ESC>[17m font 7 ( NLQ Quadrato, LQ Prestige) <ESC>[18m font 8 ( NLQ Quadrato, LQ OCR-B) <ESC>[19m font 9 ( NLQ Quadrato, LQ OCR-A) <ESC>[2g clear all horizontal tab stops at current line <ESC>[2J eject form <ESC>[2<SP>K horizontal character spacing 15 cpi <ESC>[2<SP>L vertical spacing 3 lpi <ESC>[2<SP>X low print quality <ESC>[2w horizontal spacing 7.5 cpi <ESC>[2y proportional mode ON <ESC>[2z double height, super-/sub- and microscript OFF <ESC>[21m double underline mode <ESC>[21<n1>;<n2>{ bin 1 (front) <ESC>[23m italic mode OFF <ESC>[24m underline mode OFF <ESC>[26m proportional mode ON <ESC>[3g clear all horizontal tab stops <ESC>[3m italic mode ON <ESC>[3n device status report: Some malfunction detected <ESC>[3<SP>K horizontal character spacing 6 cpi <ESC>[3<SP>L vertical spacing 12 lpi <ESC>[3w horizontal spacing 8.6 <ESC>[3z line density 6 lpi <ESC>[4g clear all vertical tab stops <ESC>[4m underline mode ON <ESC>[4<SP>L vertical spacing 8 lpi <ESC>[4w horizontal spacing 10 cpi <ESC>[4y NLQ at 10 cpi <ESC>[4z line density 8 lpi <ESC>[5<n1>;<n2>{ fanfold paper tractor 1 <ESC>[6<n1>;<n2>{ fanfold paper tractor 2 <ESC>[5n request for device status report <ESC>[5w horizontal spacing 12 cpi

37 List of available control codes IBM IBM Epson Epson IBM- MTPL Propr. Propr. FX850 LQ850+ AGM Code Function XL XL24 FX1050 LQ1050+ <ESC>[5y NLQ at 12 cpi <ESC>[5z graphics normal <ESC>[50m proportional mode OFF <ESC>[50<n1><n2>{ move paper to normal print position <ESC>[51<n1><n2>{ move paper to tear-off position <ESC>[52<n1><n2>{ move paper to view position <ESC>[53m overline mode ON <ESC>[55m overline mode OFF <ESC>[6~ reset to initial state <ESC>[6w horizontal spacing 15 cpi <ESC>[6z graphics invers <ESC>[7w horizontal spacing 17.1 cpi <ESC>[7y proportional mode OFF <ESC>[7z set bit 8 = unchanged <ESC>[8w double strike OFF <ESC>[8y right justification ON <ESC>[8z set bit 8 = 0 <ESC>[9<SP>L vertical spacing 2 lpi <ESC>[9w double strike ON <ESC>[9y centering ON <ESC>[9z set bit 8 = 1 <ESC>[<n> horizontal position absolute <ESC>[<n>a horizontal position relative <ESC>[<n>d vertical position absolute <ESC>[<n>e vertical position relative <ESC>[<n>j horizontal position backward <ESC>[<n>k vertical position backward <ESC>[<n>n request for printer status <ESC>[<n>p Horizontal Motion Index <ESC>[<n>q horizontal step <ESC>[<n><SP>\ additional character spacing <ESC>[<n><SP>f reduced character spacing <ESC>[<n><SP>g character spacing <ESC>[<n><SP>h line spacing <ESC>[<n><SP>U line home 2-8

38 List of available control codes IBM IBM Epson Epson IBM- MTPL Propr. Propr. FX850 LQ850+ AGM Code Function XL XL24 FX1050 LQ1050+ <ESC>[<n><SP>V line limit <ESC>[<n>t form lenght in lines <ESC>[<n>v vertical tab stop <ESC>[<n1><n2><SP>B graphic size modification <ESC>[<n1><n2>f horizontal and vertical position absolute <ESC>[<n1><n2>r top and bottom margin <ESC>[<n1><n2>s left and right margin <ESC>[<n1><n2><SP>D select font <ESC>[<n1><n2><SP>G spacing increment <ESC>[<n1>u set horizontal tab stop <CR> Carriage Return <DC1> printer online <DC2> reset condensed print <DC4> reset enlarged print mode <DEL> Delete <ESC>!<n> print mode selection (<n> = 0-255) <ESC># bit 8 = unchanged <ESC>$<n1><n2> set absolute horizontal step <n1> = <n2> = 0-3 Formula: n = absolute print position <n2> = INT (n/256) <n1> = n MOD 256 <ESC>%<0> select ROM CG <ESC>%<1> select Download CG <ESC>%3<n1><n2> graphics 60 dpi <ESC>%4<n1><n2> graphics 120 dpi <ESC>%5<n1><n2> graphics 80 dpi <ESC>%6<n1><n2> graphics 240 dpi <ESC>%7<n1><n2> graphics 240 dpi <ESC>%8<n1><n2> graphics 72 dpi <ESC>%9<n1><n2> graphics 90 dpi <ESC>&<0><x><y>... define Download characters <ESC>(- Line Marking Selection <ESC>(<n> selection of the character set ; see chapter Available character sets and fonts <ESC>(F designate character set G

39 List of available control codes IBM IBM Epson Epson IBM- MTPL Propr. Propr. FX850 LQ850+ AGM Code Function XL XL24 FX1050 LQ1050+ <ESC>)F designate character set G1 <ESC>*F designate character set G2 <ESC> <0><n1><n2> graphics 60 dpi * <ESC> <1><n1><n2> graphics 120 dpi * <ESC> <2><n1><n2> graphics 120 dpi * <ESC> <3><n1><n2> graphics 240 dpi * <ESC> <4><n1><n2> graphics 80 dpi * <ESC> <5><n1><n2> graphics 72 dpi * <ESC> <6><n1><n2> graphics 90 dpi * <ESC> <32><n1><n2> graphics 60 dpi * <ESC> <33><n1><n2> graphics 120 dpi * <ESC> <38><n1><n2> graphics 90 dpi * <ESC> <39><n1><n2> graphics 180 dpi * <ESC> <40><n1><n2> graphics 360 dpi * Formula: n = length of graphics data <n2> = INT (n/256) <n1> = n MOD 256 <ESC>+F designate character set G3 <ESC>+<n> set line feed to n/360 inch (<n>= 0-255) <ESC>-<1> underline mode ON <ESC>-1 underline mode ON <ESC>-<0> underline mode OFF <ESC>-0 underline mode OFF <ESC>/<m> select vertical tab channel (<m> = 0-3) <ESC>: set condensed print with 12 cpi <ESC>:<0><n><m> copy ROM CG <ESC>< set unidirectional printing for one line <ESC><DC2> reset condensed print <ESC><DC4> reset enlarged print mode <ESC><EM>0 deactivate sheet feeder operation <ESC><EM>1 magazine 1 (front) <ESC><EM>4 activate sheet feeder operation <ESC><EM>R eject paper <ESC><SI> set condensed print <ESC><SO> set enlarged print mode 2-10

40 List of available control codes IBM IBM Epson Epson IBM- MTPL Propr. Propr. FX850 LQ850+ AGM Code Function XL XL24 FX1050 LQ1050+ <ESC><SP><n> set character spacing (<n> = 0-127) <ESC>= set bit 8 = 0 <ESC>=<C1><C2>... downloading fonts/characters <ESC>> set bit 8 = 0 <ESC>?<s><n> reassign graphics mode <s> = K, L, Y or Z <n> = 0-4, 6, 32, 33, <ESC>@ printer initialization <ESC>[?53h column 8+9 of the character table are printable characters <ESC>[?53l column 8+9 of the character table are printable characters or ignored (dependent of emulation) <ESC>[@<n1><n2>... set double height <ESC>[\<n1><n2>... changes vertical basic graduations <ESC>[F sheet feeder <ESC>[g<n1><n2><0> graphics 60 dpi <ESC>[g<n1><n2><1> graphics 120 dpi <ESC>[g<n1><n2><11> graphics 180 dpi <ESC>[g<n1><n2><12> graphics 360 dpi <ESC>[g<n1><n2><2> graphics 120 dpi <ESC>[g<n1><n2><3> graphics 240 dpi <ESC>[g<n1><n2><8> graphics 60 dpi <ESC>[g<n1><n2><9> graphics 120 dpi Formula: n = length of graphics data bytes <n2> = INT (n/256) <n1> = n MOD 256 <ESC>[T<n1><n2> select character set <ESC>\<n1><n2> set relative horizontal step Formula: n = relative print position <n2> = INT (n/256) <n1> = n MOD 256 <ESC>\<n1><n2> transparent mode for following characters Formula: n = number of characters to be printed <n2> = INT (n/256) <n1> = n MOD 256 <ESC>^ transparent mode for the following character <ESC>^ select 9 pin graphics mode <ESC>_<1> overscore mode ON

41 List of available control codes IBM IBM Epson Epson IBM- MTPL Propr. Propr. FX850 LQ850+ AGM Code Function XL XL24 FX1050 LQ1050+ <ESC>_<0> overscore mode OFF <ESC>0 Set line feed to 1/8 inch <ESC>1 Set line feed to 7/72 Inch <ESC>2 Set line feed to 1/6 inch <ESC>2 Set line feed to n/72 inch <ESC>3<n> Set line feed to n/180 inch (<n> = 0-255) <ESC>3<n> Set line feed to n/216 inch (<n> = 1-255) <ESC>4 italic mode ON <ESC>4 setting top of form <ESC>5 italic mode OFF <ESC>5<1> automatic line feed ON <ESC>5<0> automatic line feed OFF <ESC>6 print ASCII codes 128 to 159 <ESC>6 character set 2 (extended) <ESC>7 suppress ASCII codes 128 to 159 <ESC>7 character set 1 (Standard) <ESC>8 paper end detector OFF <ESC>9 paper end detector ON <ESC>a<n> select justification and centering mode <n> = 0 left justification 1 centered 2 right justification 3 left and right justification <ESC>A<n> Set line feed to n/60 inch (<n> = 1-127) <ESC>A<n> Set n/72 inch line feed (<n> = 1-85) <ESC>b<m><0> clear all tab settings <ESC>b<m><n><0> set vertical tabs in channels <m> = 0-3 <n> = <ESC>B<0> reset all vertical tab stops <ESC>B<n1>..<n16><0> set vertical tab stops <ESC>B<n1>..<n64><0> set vertical tab stops <ESC>C<0><n> set form length in inches (<n> = 1-22) <ESC>C<n> set form length in lines (<n> = 1-127) <ESC>d<n1><n2> set relative horizontal step Formula: n = relative print position <n2> = INT (n/256) <n1> = n MOD

42 List of available control codes IBM IBM Epson Epson IBM- MTPL Propr. Propr. FX850 LQ850+ AGM Code Function XL XL24 FX1050 LQ1050+ <ESC>D<0> clear all horizontal tab stops <ESC>D<n1>..<n32><0> set horizontal tab stops <ESC>E emphasized mode ON <ESC>F emphasized mode OFF <ESC>g set character density to 15 cpi <ESC>G double strike print mode ON <ESC>G print quality NLQ ON <ESC>H print quality NLQ OFF <ESC>H reset double strike print mode <ESC>I<1> characters 0-31 and transparent <ESC>I<0> downloaded or international characters <ESC>I<n> print mode selection <n> 0 DPQ DPQ 10 cpi 1 DPQ 2 NLQ NLQ/LQ 10 cpi 3 NLQ NLQ/LQ Prop. 4 DPQ (DLL) DPQ 10 cpi (DLL) 5 DPQ (DLL) 6 NLQ (DLL) NLQ/LQ 10 cpi (DLL) 7 NLQ (DLL) NLQ/LQ Prop. (DLL) 8 DPQ 12 cpi 10 NLQ/LQ 12 cpi 11 Alternate NLQ II 12 DPQ 12 cpi (DLL) 14 NLQ/LQ 12 cpi (DLL) 15 Alternate NLQ II (DLL) 16 DPQ 17 cpi 18 NLQ/LQ 17 cpi 20 DPQ 17 cpi (DLL) 22 NLQ/LQ 17 cpi (DLL) <ESC>j set printer offline <ESC>j<n> single n/216 inch back feed (<n> = 0-255) <ESC>j<n> single n/180 inch back feed (<n> = 0-255) <ESC>J<n> single n/216 inch line feed (<n> = 0-255) <ESC>J<n> single n/180 inch line feed (<n> = 0-255) <ESC>J<n> single n/216 inch line feed (<n> = 0-255) <ESC>k<n> select font type NLQ <n> = 0 Courier 1 Quadrat

43 List of available control codes IBM IBM Epson Epson IBM- MTPL Propr. Propr. FX850 LQ850+ AGM Code Function XL XL24 FX1050 LQ1050+ <ESC>k<n> select font type LQ <n> = 0 Roman 1 Sans Serif 2 Courier 3 Prestige 4 Script 5 OCR-B 6 OCR-A <ESC>K<n1><n2> graphics 60 dpi Formula: n = length of graphics data <n2> = INT (n/256) <n1> = n MOD 256 <ESC>l<n> set left margin narrow printer wide printer <n> = (10 cpi) (12 cpi) (15 cpi) (17.1 cpi) (20 cpi) <ESC>L<n1><n2> graphics 120 dpi Formula: n = length of graphics data <n2> = INT (n/256) <n1> = n MOD 256 <ESC>M set character density to 12 cpi (Elite) <ESC>n locking shift 2 (LS2) <ESC>N<n> set space before perforation (perforation skip) <n> = <ESC>o locking shift 3 (LS3) <ESC>O reset perforation skip <ESC>p<1> proportional spacing ON <ESC>p<0> proportional spacing OFF <ESC>p1 proportional spacing ON <ESC>p0 proportional spacing OFF <ESC>P set character density to 10 cpi (Pica) <ESC>P<1> proportional spacing ON <ESC>P<0> proportional spacing OFF <ESC>q<n> select character representation 2-14

44 List of available control codes IBM IBM Epson Epson IBM- MTPL Propr. Propr. FX850 LQ850+ AGM Code Function XL XL24 FX1050 LQ1050+ <ESC>Q<n> deselect printer narrow printer wide printer <n> = <ESC>Q<n> set right margin narrow printer wide printer <n> = (10 cpi) (12 cpi) (15 cpi) (17.1 cpi) (20 cpi) <ESC>R reset all tab stops <ESC>R<n> select national character set <n>: see chapter Available character sets and fonts <ESC>s<1> half print quality ON <ESC>s<0> half print quality OFF <ESC>S<0> superscript mode ON <ESC>S<1> subscript mode ON <ESC>S0 superscript mode ON <ESC>S1 subscript mode ON <ESC>t<n> select character set <n> = 0 Epson Standard Character Set 1 Epson Graphics Character Set 2 User-defined characters <ESC>T super/subscript mode OFF <ESC>U<1> set unidirectional printing <ESC>U<0> reset unidirectional printing <ESC>U1 set unidirectional printing <ESC>U0 reset unidirectional printing <ESC>w<1> double height ON <ESC>w<0> double height OFF <ESC>W<1> set continuous enlarged print mode <ESC>W<0> reset continuous enlarged print mode <ESC>W1 set continuous enlarged print mode <ESC>W0 reset continuous enlarged print mode <ESC>x<1> set letter quality <ESC>x<0> set draft print quality

45 List of available control codes IBM IBM Epson Epson IBM- MTPL Propr. Propr. FX850 LQ850+ AGM Code Function XL XL24 FX1050 LQ1050+ <ESC>x1 set letter quality <ESC>x0 set draft print quality <ESC>X<n><m> setting of left and right margins narrow printer wide printer <n>, = (10 cpi) <m> (12 cpi) (15 cpi) (17.1 cpi) (20 cpi) <ESC>Y<n1><n2> graphics 120 dpi <ESC>Z<n1><n2> graphics 240 dpi Formula: n = length of graphics data <n2> = INT (n/256) <n1> = n MOD 256 <ESC> locking shift 4 (LS4) <ESC>} locking shift 1 right (LS2R) <ESC>~ locking shift 2 right (LS2R) <FF> form feed <HT> horizontal tab <HTS> control code HTS <IND> Vertical index <LF> Line Feed <NEL> Next line <NUL> control code NUL <PLD> Partial Line Down <PLU> Partial Line Up <RI> Reverse Index <SI> single shift SS3 <SI> set condensed print with 17.1 cpi <SO> set enlarged print mode <SO> single shift SS2 <STX> Start of Text Block <VT> Vertical Tab <VTS> Control Code VTS 2-16

46 Barcode Barcode Your printer is equipped with a barcode mode; you can print up to 19 different barcodes. List of available barcodes Barcode mode can be accessed within every emulation. The user can decide whether barcode is activated permanently or activated depending on the situation by means of an escape sequence. Type Barcode A 2/5 Matrix (default) B 2/5 Industrial C 2/5 Interleaved D Code 11 E BCD Matrix F Code 39 G Codabar H EAN 8 (with HRI*) I EAN 8 (without HRI) K EAN 13 (with HRI) L EAN 13 (without HRI) M MSI /modified PLESSEY N UPC A (with HRI) O UPC A (without HRI) P UPC E (with HRI) Q UPC E (without HRI) R Delta Distance (IBM) S Code 128 T EAN 128 U.S. POSTNET KIX T Royal The barcode types K, L, N, O may be expanded by using Add-On Barcodes: Add-On 2 and Add-On * HRI = Human Readable Index 2-17

47 Barcode The information to be printed is transmitted in a bracket (DC4). A control sequence (Header) defines the parameters of the used barcode once (e.g. type, ratio, etc.). If no header is defined, the information in the bracket will be printed in Code 2/5 Matrix. Please note that within the Barcode environment the barcode commands have priority in case of conflicts with the emulation. 2-18

48 US Postnet-Barcode US Postnet-Barcode Postnet is a special US-American type of barcode. It is printed in character size. Numeric values from 0 to 9 are printable. After activating this barcode type, numeric characters from 0 (hex. 30) to 9 (hex. 39) are interpreted as barcode figures. All other characters terminate the Barcode mode. Exception: the TAB function (hex. 09) is allowed within Barcode mode. The Postnet sequence is accessible in every emulation. The printer can print barcode in NLQ (180 dpi) and LQ (360 dpi). If draft print quality (DPQ) is selected the printout is performed in NLQ. The character (e.g. CR = carriage return, hex. 0D), which terminates the barcode is not printed or carried out. US Postnet Barcode does not require a barcode bracket. Example: ASCII ESC[1 SP p CR HEX 1B 5B D The numbers 1 to 5 are printed as Postnet stripes. 2 4 LC printing Certain professional applications may require unusually large character sizes. Therefore your printer has the possibility of scaling standard size characters up to factor 99 by means of control sequences. The Header sequence defines the parameters (e.g. height) once. This definition remains until the printer is switched off. The printable LCP* information is transmitted in an LCP bracket (SI). Two character sets are available: US ASCII and German The printout of LCP characters can be selected in all of the emulations. Prerequisite: Printer must be in Barcode mode. * Large character printing 2-19

49 List of additional control codes List of additional control codes Sequences <ESC>[?10~ <ESC>[?11~ <ESC> PSC 0 <ESC> \ <ESC> PSC 1 <ESC> \ <ESC> PLS 01 <ESC> \ <ESC> PLS 02 <ESC> \ <ESC>[<n><SP>s Function Barcode Off Barcode On Unsecured mode Secured mode LCP-CG: US ASCII LCP-CG: German Sends a character as ASCII character; n > decimal Codes Function old: new: <DC4> <ESC>[20<SP>s Barcode bracket <DLE> <ESC>[16<SP>s Start code LCP Header <EM> <ESC>[25<SP>s Termination code Header <SI> <ESC>[15<SP>s LCP bracket <SUB> <ESC>[26<SP>s Start code barcode Header Old codes as well as new codes are applicable. Header <DLE> [!] nn EM <SUB> [F] a [nn][;xyz] EM Function LCP Header [ ] = Optional nn = Factor Barcode Header [ ] = Optional a = Barcode type Additional information is provided in the Barcode Programmer s Application Manual available from your dealer (see Appendix D). 2-20

50 Configuring the printer for your computer Configuring the printer for your computer Due to the great number of applications available on the market today, we cannot give you detailed help for every program. Therefore please refer to your software manuals for how to install your printer with your programs. Generally speaking, however, one can say that printer and application must be coordinated with one another. Your printer can be adjusted to emulate the following printers. IBM Proprinter X24/XL24 Epson LQ850+/LQ1050+ MTPL Barcode Many applications, however, also offer special printer drivers for our printers. Using an original printer driver provides the best pre-requisites for optimum printing results. Ask your dealer for printer drivers or use our Internet homepage to obtain the current printer driver (see the back of the manual for the homepage address). You can download all printer drivers from our home page free of charge

51 Troubleshooting, care and maintenance 3 Although your printer is extremely reliable and easy to use, you might run into trouble some time. This chapter provides information on the rectification of faults without the assistance of specially trained personnel. Follow the advice and tips in this chapter if your printer is not working correctly. Test functions Mechanical adjustments to the printer Troubleshooting 3 4 Important notes on the care and maintenance of your printer can be found at the end of this chapter. STOP Repairs should only be performed by authorised service personnel. 3-1

52 Test functions and hardware settings Test functions and hardware settings Various tests to check proper operation of the printer are available at any time. With these tests it is possible to check the print quality, proper operation of the printhead and the mechanics, as well as efficient data transmission from the computer to the printer. This test menu contains three test functions ASCII 80, ASCII 136 and H- Dump. Menu option Formlen allows you to define the basic form length setting. Furthermore, you may select line wrap ( Wrap ) and sound when paper is empty ( Sound ). CX-bid controls the bidirectional setting of the parallel interface ASCII80 Back ASCII136 Exit ASCII test with 80 or 136 characters per line H-Dump Back Exit Interface test Forml Back Exit Setting the form length Wrap Back Sound Exit Setting line wrap and sound when paper empty CX-Bid CX-IF Back Exit Setting for bidirectional I/O processing and interface mode ChTrFr Back Exit Setting for tractor friction Enter Test mode by pressing the key Online while switching on the printer. Hold the key Online for about three seconds. 3-2

53 Printer self-test (Rolling ASCII) Printer self-test (Rolling ASCII) To check operational readiness, your printer contains a self-test routine which allows testing of the printer configuration, the print quality and correct operation of your printer. Before performing a self-test, your printer must be switched off. Ensure that paper and a ribbon are inserted. Keep the key Online pressed while switching on the printer for about three seconds. T2240/24 Initializing... Online Setup 3 4 Alternatively T2240/9 is displayed. For the wide printer the display offers you the selection between ASCII 80 (80 ASCII characters are printed per line) and ASCII 136 (136 ASCII characters are printed per line). For the narrow printer, T2340/24 or T2340/9 is displayed and you can select ASCII 80 only. ASCII80 ASCII136 Back Exit Online Setup STOP Note that the selected function ASCII 80 or ASCII 136 must be suitable for your paper size. If not the printer may suffer mechanical damage. Press the respective soft key for the ASCII 80 format (corresponds to Legal Portrait) or for ASCII 136 (Double or Legal Landscape). The display will indicate Test mode Off. 3-3

54 Test functions and hardware settings It is also possible to change to Setup mode when you are in Test mode if you want to change the configuration for the test printout. To do this, press the key Setup. The printer then changes to Setup mode and the first of the 15 main levels is then displayed. Adjust Paperway Menu Char Online Setup Program your printer in the usual way for the test printout to change the parameters. See chapter 1, Programming via the operating panel. By pressing the key Setup you exit Setup mode and the printer once again returns to Test mode. Testmode Off Park < > LF/FF Online Setup Test mode Off is displayed. Press the key Online, the test printout starts. The self-test can be interrupted by pressing the key Online which will stop printing and put the printer into Offline status. Before you begin printing, you can adjust the paper for the printout with soft keys < and >. 3-4

55 Test functions and hardware settings In the Rolling ASCII test, setup can be used for selecting a different font or another CPI, without exiting the test. Some changes in menu mode cause the printer to initialize, and consequently the Rolling ASCII test is broken off. 3 4 Example of an ASCII test printout This test can also be used to determine and set the optimal printhead gap (see Part I, Setting the print head distance). Exiting Test mode Test mode can only be terminated by switching off the printer. STOP If you want to stop the test printout before you switch off the printer, then press the key Online. 3-5

56 Interface test (Hex-Dump) Interface test (Hex-Dump) Printout in Hex-Dump With the interface test (Hex-Dump) you can test data transmission from the computer to the printer. During this test, the data from the computer is printed out in two columns. The text in the left column is printed in hexadecimal format and in the right column in ASCII format. Put the printer into Test mode by pressing the key Online while switching on the printer. Press the key Online for about three seconds. The display shows ASCII 80/ASCII 136. ASCII80 ASCII136 Back Next Online Setup Press the key Next, the display shows the next menu level. If you press the key H-Dump you put the printer into H-Dump mode and Online H-Dump is shown on the display. 3-6

57 Interface test (Hex-Dump) The printer is now ready to receive data from the computer and to print it out in plain text if paper is loaded. The printed data can now be analyzed and evaluated (see chapter 2 Emulations). 3 4 Example of a Hex-Dump printout After the transmission you must switch the printer to Offline. Any remaining data left in the interface buffer is then printed. Terminating Hex-Dump STOP Hex-Dump mode can only be terminated by switching off the printer. If you want to stop the Hex-Dump printout before switching off the printer, press the key Online. 3-7