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Lexmark 2I1 Printer User Manual

1. When you load preprinted forms put the top of the form in first printed side up Left Paper Guide The Paper Empty Add Paper message disappears If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On factory default the paper feeds automatically to the TOF To turn Auto Cut Sheet Load On see Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load on page 64 For more information about setting TOF see Setting TOF for Single Sheets and Envelopes on page 78 If Auto Cut Sheet Load is Off press FormFeed 62 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper To load an envelope a Place a single envelope against the left paper guide with the top edge first print side up D Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the envelope Address added to show correct orientation The Paper Empty Add Paper message disappears If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On factory default the paper feeds automatically to the TOF To turn Auto Cut Sheet Load On see Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load on page 64 For more information about setting TOF see Setting TOF for Single Sheets and Envelopes on page 78 e If Auto Cut Sheet Load is Off press FormFeed Make sure the printer is online Ready light is on solid If it is not press Start Stop until the Ready light is on solid You are now ready to print Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 63 Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load When set to On
2. line spacing within the first 17 inches of the form may not be uniform 106 Chapter 5 Printer Options Loading Cut Sheets in the Tractor 2 Feeder Use the manual feed tray on the Tractor 2 Feeder to load single sheets Use only single sheets of paper or single part forms 1 Tumthe printer On 2 Make sure the paper path is clear If continuous forms are loaded in the printer park them a Tear off the leading edge of the continuous forms b Press Load Unload to park the continuous forms 3 Push the paper select lever up to the single sheet position Chapter 5 Printer Options suondo 193 Ulld 107 Printer Options 4 Pulthe paper supports to the upright position Paper Supports Paper Select Lever 108 Chapter 5 Printer Options D Set the left margin Move the paper guides so that the print start position you want aligns with the symbol A printed on the margin guide Printing begins at the A symbol Left Paper Guide Margin Guide The distance between the A symbol and the left paper guide determines the left margin Note If you make a left margin setting in your application software it is added to the left margin setting on the printer For example if you set the left margin at 1 inch 2 54 cm on the printer and also have the left margin set at 1 inch 2 54 cm in your application software the printer begins printing 2 inches from the left edge of the page Chapter 5 Printer
3. 002 Paper Jam Remove Paper 005 Cover Open Close Cover 007 Data Error The printer is out of paper or the paper is not loaded properly Load paper in the printer For help see Selecting and Loading Paper on page 55 Clear paper jam Remove any debris from inside the printer Top Cover is open or not properly closed Close the top cover Data transmission error in Serial Interface Check the serial settings on the function menu to make sure they are correct Check that the serial cable is properly connected at both ends 00D I F Error Interface mode switch was changed after the printer was turned on Return the printer to the appropriate interface mode RS 232 or RS 422 6XX Machine Chk A Hardware error occurred If this happens turn off the printer fix the paper jam or other problem then turn the printer back on If the error occurs again contact your point of purchase or see the printer registration card for the number appropriate for your country FastDraft FastDraft font is selected Draft Draft font is selected Gothic Gothic font is selected 126 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems Message Description Courier Courier font is selected Draft Normal Normal Draft font is selected in Epson Emulation mode Draft Fast FastDraft font is selected in Epson Emulation mode XXCPI XX pitch is selected PS Proportional Spacing is selected Return t
4. Codes or Messages Symptom Probable Causes and Actions 001 Paper Out e End of form EOF condition Action Load forms or paper in the printer and press Start Stop Forms are loaded incorrectly Action Check that the forms are loaded correctly For help see Loading Continuous Forms on page 70 002 Paper Jam Paper jam condition Action Turn off the printer and remove the jammed paper from the printer see Clearing Paper Jams on page 117 Forms used do not meet specifications Action Use forms that meet specifications See Paper Types and Sizes beginning on page 55 Ribbon guide is broken Action Change the ribbon cartridge For help see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 4 11 8 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions 005 Cover Open Top cover is open or not properly closed Action Close the top cover properly Tip Even if the top cover seems to be closed there may be paper caught between the top cover and the printer unit 007 Data Error Data is not transmitted correctly and the printer prints dd OF CLP Action Turn off the printer Check that the serial settings of the serial interface are correct see Verifying Serial Interface Settings on page 15 Printer cable is disconnected or is not connected correctly Action Turn off the computer and printer Check that the printer cable is connected co
5. Feeder llle Installing the Tractor 2 Feeder 0 04 Loading Paper in the Tractor 2 Feeder Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders 111 Removing the Tractor 2 Feeder 04 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems Testing the Printer s sses xe RECAU R asia eO een Clearing Paper Jams xtd erestacse per eate po PA e Pa Problem Conditions ho a a Problems Indicated by Error Codes or Messages Paper Feed Problems 22d cie e a x e ice Printing and Print Quality Problems Alarm and Abnormal Noise eeeeees Power Problems eee Operator Panel Button Problem sese Display Messages aad sk sis AW VR Xd E VERI EE Vk E Chapter 7 Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Printer ceo oua oe ee S antes Eras E ee Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder Rollers Removing the Ribbon Cartridge isses Appendix A Notices Appendix B Statement of Limited Warranty Contents V sjuojuo2 vi Contents Getting Started Chapter 1 Unpacking 1 Remove the printer from the carton Caution Do not lift the printer by yourself it weighs 21 kilograms 46 pounds User s Guide Reference Card FPF Printer NL Registration SN Power Cord Card Ribbon Cartridge Acoustic Cover If any items
6. Forms 2 Part Form 20r3 When the setting is 3 Part Form 3or4 4 or higher printing speed 4 Part Form 4or5 becomes slower 5 Part Form 5 or6 6 Part Form 5 6 or 7 Envelopes 4 5 or 6 AutoGap Set to Single When AutoGap is set to Single the printer sets the gap between the printhead and the paper only once This should only be used when printing on several cut sheets of the same thickness while using the Auto Sheet Feeder The printer adjusts the printhead to the paper s thickness when you turn the printer on or when the paper select lever is changed There are two Single AutoGap options Open factory default means that the printhead moves out of the way as each sheet of paper is loaded This setting reduces paper jams Fixed means that once the gap is set the printhead does not move 50 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Selecting or Locking a Font or Pitch When you select a temporary font or pitch the printer uses it unless the document software specifies a different one The printer reverts to the default font pitch when you turn the power off If a font or pitch is locked the printer uses the selected font pitch regardless of the font pitch selection in the document software The printer reverts to the default font pitch when you turn the power off To select a font or pitch temporarily press 1 Start Stop The printer goes offline and the operator panel displays the current font and pitch 2 Font
7. Options suondo 193 Ulld 109 Printer Options 6 Placea single sheet against the left paper guide Move the right paper guide so that the guide aligns with the right edge of the paper Right Paper Guide The Paper Empty Add Paper message disappears a If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On factory default the paper feeds automatically to the top of the form For help see Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load on page 64 b If Auto Cut Sheet Load is Off press FormFeed T Make sure the printer is online Ready light is on solid If it is not press Start Stop until the Ready light is on solid You are now ready to print 110 Chapter 5 Printer Options Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders The Tractor 2 light on the operator panel shows you which tractor feeder is selected The Tractor 2 light is On when the Tractor 2 Feeder is selected To park continuous forms on the currently selected tractor feeder and switch to the other tractor feeder 1 Tear off the leading edge of the continuous forms loaded on the tractor feeder 2 You can either change tractors temporarily switch for current 5 P y print job only or change the default tractor To change tractors temporarily press Menu D Item J until Select Tractor appears C Next gt d Item J until Tractor 2 appears Chapter 5 Printer Options 111 suondo 193 Ulld Printer Options Store to save the setting f Quit to exit the functions me
8. and 3 Press Item T to move lines 2 and 4 to the right Press Item lto move lines 2 and 4 to the left In the example below press Item to correct the alignment edhe La Vt Sete 6 i PAL a CELL LL iN tines 2 and 4 ede a ENEN E a Gt a move right to align EST Sot wd 2151 with lines 1 and 3 8 Press Store to save the selected value Q Press Start Stop to print the alignment pattern The example below shows proper alignment 10 Press Quit to exit the menu 82 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper Printer Options Chapter 5 The following options are available for your printer Available Options Part Number Auto Sheet Feeder 79F4841 Extended Cut Sheet Paper Guides 1333163 Parallel Cable 1329605 3 05 m 10 ft 1427498 6 1 m 20 ft or equivalent Printer Stand 1368001 Serial Cable 1180786 Tractor 2 Feeder 11A6196 Chapter 5 Printer Options 83 suondo 193 Ulld This section also describes how to install the Auto Sheet Feeder and Tractor 2 Feeder Paper loading instructions for the options are also included Auto Sheet Feeder 85 Tractor 2 Feeder 96 84 Chapter 5 Printer Options Auto Sheet Feeder Read this section to install the Auto Sheet Feeder change the Auto Sheet Feeder setting on the printer and load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder The Auto Sheet Feeder attaches to the front of your printer and automatically feeds single sheets of
9. and right tractor doors Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper 10 Set the left margin Adjust the tractors so that the print start position you want aligns with the symbol A printed on the rear plate Printing starts at the A symbo XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX The distance from the A symbol to the left edge of the paper determines the width of the left margin Note If you make a left margin setting in your application software it is added to the left margin setting on the printer For example if you set the left margin at 1 inch 2 54 cm on the printer and also have the left margin set at 1 inch 2 54 cm in your application software the printer begins printing 2 inches from the left edge of the page 11 Push down the left tractor locking lever to lock the tractor in place Remove slack from the paper and lock the right lever 72 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 12 Close the front cover 13 Press Start Stop The paper loads to the first print position or tear off position if Auto Tear Off is On 14 Make sure the printer is online Ready light is on solid If not press Start Stop until the Ready light is on solid You are now ready to print When printing on continuous forms the first 1 inches of the first page may have unequal line spacing This occurs because the top of the paper is not yet being held by the upper feed r
10. are missing or damaged contact your point of purchase If you need to purchase a parallel printer cable we recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 3 05 m or 10 ft or 1427498 6 1 m or 20 ft If you need to purchase an RS 232 serial cable we recommend Lexmark part number 1180786 6 1 m or 20 ft Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 peueis Dunme5 Getting Started 2 Place the printer so that the front of the printer aligns with the edge of the desk or table Note If you want to print more than 100 forms make sure they stack up below the printer on the floor when they are finished printing in order to prevent jams Remove all packing tape from the printer AC Pull up the left and right latches on the top cover and lift the top cover to remove it Left Latch t 2 Chapter 1 Getting Started D Remove the protective cardboard Chapter 1 Getting Started 3 Getting Started 4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is Off 2 Make sure the top cover is removed If you need help see step 4 on page 2 3 Manually move the printhead to the far side of the printer Chapter 1 Getting Started 4 Rotate the ribbon advance knob on the ribbon cartridge counterclockwise to ensure that the ribbon feeds smoothly If necessary untwist the ribbon 5 Manually move the ribbon guide to the far side of the cartridge as shown below then rotate the ribbon advance knob to take up any slack
11. buttons except the Start Stop FormFeed and Load Unload buttons on the operator panel can be disabled To disable the operator panel 1 Tumthe printer Off 2 Press and hold Micro J and Micro 7 and then turn the printer On Note When any button except Start Stop FormFeed or Load Unload is pressed while the printer is disabled the Operator Panel Disabled message appears on the display for approximately 2 seconds To enable the operator panel repeat the above procedure Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 53 jaueg 101e1edQo eu Duisfi 54 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Selecting and Loading Paper Chapter 4 Paper Types and Sizes Below is an illustration of the types of paper you can use with your printer Q Single Sheets Continuous Forms G A Envelope Labels Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 55 Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper Single Sheets Page Width Page Length Weight Maximum 420mm 558 8 mm 90 g m 16 5 in 22 0 in 24 Ib Minimum 76mm 76 mm 56 g m 3 0 in 3 0 in 15 Ib Multiple Part Single Sheets Page Width Page Length Maximum 420mm 558 8 mm 16 5 in 22 0 in Minimum 76 mm 76 mm 3 0 in 3 0 in 56 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper Single Continuous Forms Page Width Page Length Weight Maximum 406 mm
12. paper into the printer With the Auto Sheet Feeder installed you can print from single sheets of paper stacked in a tray instead of manually feeding each sheet You can also print on continuous forms loaded in the printer s tractor feeder while the Auto Sheet Feeder is installed If you need to manually feed a single sheet a convenient manual feed tray is located on top of the feeder Front Cover Wire Paper Supports Chapter 5 Printer Options 85 suondo 193 Ulld Printer Options The paper you use in the Auto Sheet Feeder must meet the following specifications Automatic Feed Mode Single part Form Length 139 7 mm 5 5 in minimum 355 6 mm 14 0 in maximum 558 8 mm 22 in Width 105 mm 4 13 in minimum 364 mm 14 3 in maximum 1 Paper width greater than 215 9 mm 8 5 in 2 For 215 9 mm 8 5 in paper width or less Manual Insertion Mode Single Multi part Form Length 139 7 mm 5 5 in minimum 355 6 mm 14 0 in maximum 558 8 mm 22 in Width 76 2 mm 3 0 in minimum 420 mm 16 5 in maximum Paper Weight 60 90 g m 16 24 lbs 1 Paper width greater than 215 9 mm 8 5 in 2 For 215 9 mm 8 5 in paper width or less 86 Chapter 5 Printer Options Installing the Auto Sheet Feeder The Auto Sheet Feeder is easy to install and remove You will not need to make electrical connections or require special training or tools 1 Make s
13. setting is not correct Action Reset the interface mode setting see Connecting the Parallel Cable on page 10 or Connecting the Serial Cable on page 12 Action 2 If you are using a parallel cable or RS 232 make sure the interface mode switch is Off in the out position Ribbon cartridge is not installed Action Install the ribbon cartridge see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 4 Wrong characters are printed Function setting is not correct Action Reset the function setting see Using the Function Menus on page 35 Wrong printer driver selected Action See Installing Your Application Software on page 23 Software is sending the wrong printer command Action Check your software user documentation 122 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Printing is too light or blurred Dots are missing Forms are smudged Ribbonis worn or dry Action Replace the ribbon cartridge For help see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 4 e AutoGap is set incorrectly Action Adjust AutoGap see page 42 Tip Mark the date of ribbon cartridge replacement This may help to remind you of the next replacement date Ribbon cartridge is not set correctly Action Reset the ribbon cartridge correctly For help see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 4 Ribbonis twisted or ribbon edge is folded Action Repla
14. sup ply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you Lexmark is a trademark of Lexmark International Inc Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copyright Lexmark International Inc 1996 All rights reserved UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This software and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or dis closure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252 227 7013 and in applicable FAR provisions Lexmark International Inc Lexington KY 40511 Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 Unpacking uno s hau oes ie ae hes t exo pe Ge ute 1 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 5 5 eode e RR 4 Connecting the Power Cord ooh ex veto t eSepeht KO DES v1 9 Connecting the Parallel Cable 245 Reo AERE eR EERREEER 10 Connecting the Serial Cable dass sepe epee easel sas 12 Changing the Serial Settings iss yea aA REA EMEN AREE RE 14 Verifying Serial Interface Settings amp cue te e ree EDS 15 Printing the D monstration Page 22x Recon ehe Rn 16 Setting the Language of the Operator Panel Messages 21 Installing Your Application Software ssleesssseses 23 DPPISM OG Cost ot sok oy bie eno ESTHER Nets co N Ses 23 Epson Emulation Mode asesores e dra da ea 24 WV Tia LOGIN Gey epic aah eas ei IC
15. sure the paper path is clear If continuous forms are currently loaded park them by pressing Load Unload Make sure AutoGap is set to On or Single AutoGap For help see Setting AutoGap on page 48 4 Move the paper select lever up to the single sheets position Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 59 Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper D Pullthe paper supports up 60 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper Paper Supports T Set the left margin Before inserting paper move the left paper guide so that the print start position you want aligns with the symbol A printed on the margin guide Printing begins at the A symbol Margin Guide Left Paper Guide The distance from the left paper guide to the A symbol determines the width of the left margin Note If you make a left margin setting in your application software it is added to the left margin setting on the printer For example if you set the left margin at 2 54 cm 1 in on the printer and also have the left margin set at 2 54 cm 1 in in your application software the printer begins printing 5 08 cm 2 in from the left edge of the page Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 61 Jedeg Buipeo7 pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper 8 Toloada single sheet a Place a single sheet against the left paper guide D Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the paper
16. the public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom Japanese VCCI Notice cog BOMB C Ee TORE L EHE So CRS S SHREE CHEHRTORRMED LE BN e LER RES eK BERS ESEESOIVCCIOXSCHGUCBOSsY LDL BEBt ova FVEOV as YSRRCHELCCMACeRSL Bez WEOEEeizeccamoSXd HRS tc FE TITEL OMOROEUTP SH Energy Star Gent The EPA ENERGY STAR Computers program is a partnership effort with computer manufacturers to promote the introduction of energy efficient products and to reduce air pollution caused by power generation Companies participating in this program introduce personal computers printers monitors or fax machines that power down when they are not being used This feature will cut the energy used by up to 50 percent Lexmark is proud to be a participant in this program As an Energy Star Partner Lexmark International Inc has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency Appendix A Notices 135 So2noN Notices Safety Information If your product is NOT marked with this symbol lO it MUST be connected to an electrical outlet that is properly grounded The power cord must be connected to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible Refer service or repairs other than those described in the operating instructions to a professional service person Sicherheitshinweise Falls der Drucker nicht mit diesem Symbol B markiert ist m
17. with your printer An IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 3 05 m or 10 ft or 1427498 6 1 m or 20 ft is recommended Note You do not need to attach a grounding wire to the computer 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started 4 Fasten the clip wires to the parallel cable You will hear a click Nail D Connect the other end of the parallel cable to your computer 6 Tumthe printer On Power Switch T Continue with Printing the Demonstration Page on page 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 peueis Dunme5 Getting Started Connecting the Serial Cable 1 Turn the printer Off 2 Tum off the power on your computer Connect the serial cable and adapter The cable and adapter are not supplied with your printer We recommend either one of Lexmark s null modem RS 232 DB 25 Female to DB 25 Male serial cables part numbers 1180786 20 ft or 1038693 50 ft along with the Serial Interface Adapter part number 1319143 DB 25 Female to Centronics 36 pin Male If you do not wish to use our recommended DB 25 to DB 25 null modem cables or if you already have a similar RS 232 null modem cable you may only need to attach Lexmark s DB 25 to Centronics 36 Serial Adapter part number 1319143 to your existing cable Note You do not need to attach a grounding wire to the computer 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started 4 If needed use a ballpoint pen to push the inte
18. 00 cps Courier and Gothic near letter quality 100 cps Character Spacing Prints in 10 12 15 17 1 and 20 pitch characters per inch cpi as well as proportional spacing Line Spacing Increments of 1 144 inch n 216 increments emulation Resident Fonts FastDraft Draft Courier and Gothic Forms Handling Forms straight paper path e Automatic tear off e Automatic paper loading unloading Form Width Maximum 16 inches Print Width Maximum 13 6 inches Chapter 2 Features and Functions 25 suol oun 4 pue saJnjeaJ Features and Functions Feature Function Multiple part Forms Printing 6 part forms carbon and carbonless Code Pages Your printer supports the following code pages 437 437G 813 850 851 853T 857 860 861 863 865 869 920 1004 and 1053 Software Compatible with all IBM and IBM compatible computers Compatibility Interface For Parallel RS 422 and RS 232 cables Connection AutoGap When AutoGap is set to On the printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of the paper you are using 26 Chapter 2 Features and Functions Front View of Printer Operator Panel Paper Supports Acoustic Cover Manual Feed Door Power Switch Paper Select Lever Part Name Function Acoustic cover Lowers noise level produced by the printer Front cover Covers the continuous forms tractor Manual feed doo
19. 2 U single sheets loading 59 software installing 23 unpacking 1 solving problems using macros 52 alarm and abnormal noise 124 clearing paper jams 117 display message list 126 error codes or messages 118 operator panel buttons 125 paper feed 121 power 125 printer test 116 printing and print quality 122 stopping the printer 46 supplies 30 T Tear Off see Auto Tear Off test page see demonstration page Top Of Form TOF setting continuous form 76 ina macro 78 single sheets and envelopes 78 Trace Mode 45 tractor 2 feeder changing tractor feeds 111 installing 97 1 52 Index 4227 Forms Printer User s Guide Part Number 1146030 June 1996 You may use this form to communicate your comments about this publi cation with the understanding that Lexmark may use or distribute what ever information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you 1 Did you find the book well organized Yes O No O Was the content of the book accurate and complete Yes O No O Was the book easy to use Yes O No O What can we do to improve the book What is your job title Questions or comments about supplies service applications and so on will slow response time considerably Please refer those questions or comments to your authorized dealer or point of purchase Note Please direct all requests for copies of publications to your point of purchase Publications are not stocked at the
20. 42277 User s Guide First Edition June 1996 The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL INC PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodi cally made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in later editions of the pub lication Improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication may be made at any time Publications are not stocked at the address given below requests for publications should be made to your point of purchase A form for reader s comments is provided at the back of this publication If the form has been removed comments may be addressed to Lexmark International Inc Department F95 035 3 740 New Circle Road N W Lexington Kentucky 40511 1876 U S A In the United Kingdom and Eire send to Lexmark International Ltd Marketing and Services Department Westhorpe House Westhorpe Marlow Bucks SL73RQ Lexmark may use or distribute any of the information you
21. Maintaining Your Printer 132 Chapter 7 Maintaining Your Printer Notices Appendix A Electronic Emission Notices Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement The Lexmark 4227 Printer has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the place where you bought your printer or a service representative for additional suggestions Appendix A Notices 133 So2noN Notices The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommend
22. N A 90 g m 16 0 in 24 Ib Minimum 76 mm 76 mm 56 g m 3 0 in 3 0 in 15 Ib Maximum 393 mm N A N A Hole to Hole 15 5 in Minimum 63 mm N A N A Hole to Hole 2 5 in Multiple Part Continuous Forms Page Width Page Length Weight Maximum 406 mm N A 90 g m 16 0 in 24 lb Minimum 76 mm 76 mm 56 g m 3 0 in 3 0 in 15 Ib Maximum 393 mm N A N A Hole to Hole 15 5 in Minimum 63 mm N A N A Hole to Hole 2 5 in Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper Jedeg Buipeo7 pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper Envelopes Width Length Weight Maximum 420 mm 558 8 mm 90 g m 16 5 in 22 0 in 24 Ib Minimum 76 mm 76 mm 56 g m 3 0 in 3 0 in 15 Ib Multiple Part Forms 45 g m or 12 Ib Thickness Single Multiple part Single Sheets 0 058 0 114 mm 0 512 mm 0 0202 in 0 0023 0 0045 in Continuous Forms 0 058 0 114 mm 0 512 mm 0 0202 in 0 0023 0 0045 in Envelopes 0 053 mm 0 021 in 58 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope Single sheets or multi part forms can be loaded one at a time into the manual feed Note If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder see Auto Sheet Feeder on page 85 or Tractor 2 Feeder on page 96 for paper loading instructions Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope into the Manual Feed 1 Tum the printer On 2 Make
23. Paper Types and Sizes edis av ensi Eme D du aoc ae educat 55 Single Sheets ee ae Mn 56 Multiple Part Single Sheetsx iin sutton eet ea aeu an 56 Single Continuous Forms wii ine cre ORE SRM AER EN Md 57 Multiple Part Continuous Forms 0 00005 57 EMV OPCS anaa i oed aaah a TE mamta A ON 58 Multiple Parlors eccesso etr wets MEER EC 58 Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope 0 00000000 59 Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope into the Manual Feed 59 Setting Auto Cut Sheet Loads p che HERR E eR A 64 Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope With Continuous Forms Already Loaded uS ca secas Martine ce veka o a E M dS 65 Loading Continuous Forms 0 00 cece ee ee eee 70 Aligning the Left Margin amp urenesie qain epigr itia e ete o n 74 Top Of Form TOF ev sek ote acted ey oben eR E eec RE 76 Setting TOF for Continuous Forms 005 76 Setting TOF for Single Sheets and Envelopes 78 Setting TOP in a Macro 5 vua ve omues Rd OVI Rr s 78 Auto Tear Off Set to On s och d ecrem Pee em tatio Bs 79 Auto Tear Oft Set to Off isses oce sx RE eC RES RE UE 80 Auto Tear Off Set to One Second 0 0 00 eee eee 80 Adjusting Bidirectional Alignment 81 iV Contents Chapter 5 Printer Options Auto Sheet Feed r eso pias tee py ueque deae alten ee Installing the Auto Sheet Feeder s Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder Tractor 2
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25. Tractor 2 Feeder The Tractor 2 Feeder has a tractor feeder for continuous forms and a manual feed tray for single sheets and single part forms This section includes directions for loading both continuous forms in the Tractor 2 Feeder and single sheet or envelopes in the manual feed tray Loading Continuous Forms in the Tractor 2 Feeder 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the printer On Make sure the paper path is clear If a single sheet or envelope is loaded in the printer remove it Make sure AutoGap is set to On or Single AutoGap For help see Setting AutoGap on page 48 Make sure the paper select lever is pushed down in the continuous forms f position Notice how the manual feed tray fits onto the Tractor 2 Feeder You will need to remember this when you replace the tray later 102 Chapter 5 Printer Options 6 Lift up and pull out the manual feed tray to remove it from the Tractor 2 Feeder T Pul up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors Locking Lever 8 Open the left and right tractor doors Chapter 5 Printer Options suondo 193 Ulld 103 Printer Options 9 Place the paper holes over the second or third pins on the trac tors If necessary move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractor to the paper width Left Tractor Door Right Tractor Door 10 Close the left and right tractor doors 104 Chapter 5 Printer Options 11 Set the left margin Move th
26. ated within the printer the software program or an option After you ve determined where the problem is located then follow the steps in this chapter to solve the problem For additional assistance and answers to your questions contact your point of purchase or see the printer registration card for the number appropriate for your country Notes 1 Ifyou continuously use the printer for a long period of time the printhead becomes hot and will automatically stop at a specified threshold temperature When the temperature falls below a certain value the printer will restart normal printing Operations 2 Ifthe print pattern is dense the printer slows down its print speed Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems 115 suie qo4d Je1uuud BuIAjOS Solving Printer Problems Testing the Printer Each time you turn the printer on it performs an internal check or Power On Self Test of its settings The printer can also perform a printer test You can run this test even if your printer is not connected to your computer If the printer is connected to your computer make sure the computer is turned on Before you test the printer make sure paper and ribbon are installed To run a printer test 1 Turn the printer On 2 Press Menu Press Item until Print Settings appears 4 Press Start The menu settings print If the menu settings do not print contact your point of purchase or see the printer registration card for the
27. ce the ribbon cartridge For help see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 4 e Printhead is not working Action The printer needs repair Ribbon cartridge is not set correctly Action Reset the ribbon cartridge correctly For help see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 4 e AutoGap is set incorrectly Action Adjust AutoGap see page 42 Nothing is printed on page Auto Sheet Feeder is installed and AutoGap is set incorrectly Action Adjust AutoGap see page 42 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems 123 suie qo4d Je1uuud BuIAjOS Solving Printer Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Bidirectional e AutoGap is set incorrectly alignment is not Action Adjust A 42 propeilyaligned ction Adjust AutoGap see page 42 Setting of the Print Adjust value is not correct Action Adjust the value see Adjusting Bidirectional Alignment on page 81 Printer slows down or stops intermittently Printer is used continuously for a long time Action Normal operation Dense pattern is printed Action Normal operation Alarm and Abnormal Noise Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Alarm sounds e The alarm sounds to indicate the following error conditions EOF condition Paper jam condition Action See Problems Indicated by Error Codes or Messages on page 118 Printer makes abnormal noise Printer i
28. e A G Mx i I Enabled Default Font Pitch Character Opt Code Page Character Set 20 Pitch Copy Macro x 36 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Auto Tear Off Auto Cut Sh Ld Auto Sheet Feed Tractor Form Length Left Margin Right Margin Bottom Margin Lines Per Inch Eject by FF Uni Dir Print Auto Rdy Cut Sht Paper Out Alarm TOF Read Menu Language Press Interface Data Speed Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Protocol Honor DSR Paper Hand Opt Print Adjust Trace Mode Buffer Size Automatic LF Automatic CR Slashed Zero Emulation Character Table Int Character Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 37 jaueg 101e1edQo eu Duisfi Using the Operator Panel Menu Options The following table provides information on where to find specific functions on the operator panel of the printer Those selections in italics may or may not appear on the panel depending on the printer settings or what printer options are installed Navigating Through the Function Menus Press Item f Item J Next gt Prev lt When you want to move Up through the Main Primary or Secondary levels For example if the operator panel displays Control Options and you want Data Options press Item T Down through the Main Primary or Secondary levels For example if the operator panel displays Print Demo and you want Print Set
29. e amount of space that the printer places between the printhead and the paper You can select On Off or Single AutoGap from the function menu AutoGap Set to On When AutoGap is set to On the printer automatically sets itself to the thickness of the paper you are using To set AutoGap On press Menu Item J until AutoGap appears Next Item J or Item T until On appears Store to save the setting ou1hdND Quit to exit the function menu 48 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Manual AutoGap AutoGap Set to Off When AutoGap is Off you can manually adjust the gap position between the printhead and the paper To manually set AutoGap press Menu Item J until AutoGap appears Next Item J or Item T until Off appears Store Next Item J or Item T to select the manual position you want Store to save the setting OANODA BROAN Quit to exit the function menu The following table gives the manual setting choices and the information needed to make the appropriate choice for your paper type Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 49 jaueg 101e1edQo eu Duisfi Using the Operator Panel Manual AutoGap Settings Paper Paper Manual Weight of Paper Type Thickness eu Ob ape Setting Single Forms Thin 45 1 g m 121b 1 Single Sheets or 56 25 g m 15 1b CORT DUOHS Formis dria 67 5 g m 181b 1or2 75 g m 201b Thick 90 g m 241b 2 Multiple Part
30. e the selected value Note The currently selected default value is displayed with an asterisk If you have to change the optional value in another function menu repeat steps 3 through 5 Otherwise go to the next step To print the function setting press Item J or Item7 until the Print Settings message appears on the display Press Start Stop to print the current setting values Press Quit to exit the function menus Note If you have changed any settings the printer performs a Power On Self Test If you did not change any settings the printer enters the not ready state Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 35 jaueg 101e1edQo eu Duisfi Using the Operator Panel Overview of Function Menus Use the Item T and Item J buttons to move through the menu and option directories Press Next to move away from the Main Menu to the subordinate directories and choices Press Prev if you want to go back in a menu or return to the Main Menu Options Options Set Top of Form Note Menu items marked with an Press asterisk x may not appear on the operator panel depending on the printer settings or what printer options are installed See Menu Options on page 38 for further Print Settings information Tractor 1 Tractor 2 Select Tractor Print Demo Press Load Macro Next Macro x x 1 to 4 Press Default Macro Macro x Disable Disabled Character Opt Mx AutoGap Mx Singl
31. e tractors so the print start position you want aligns with the symbol A printed on the margin guide Moving the paper all the way to the left creates the widest left margin Moving the paper all the way right creates the nar rowest left margin The distance from the A symbol to the left paper guide determines the left margin Printing begins at the A symbol on the margin guide XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Left Tractor Note If you make a left margin setting in your application software it is added to the left margin setting on the printer For example if you set the left margin at 1 inch 2 54 cm on the printer and also have the left margin set at 1 inch 2 54 cm in your application software the printer begins printing 2 inches from the left edge of the page 12 Push down the left tractor locking lever to lock it in place Remove slack from the paper and lock the right lever Chapter 5 Printer Options suondo 193 Ulld 105 Printer Options 13 Replace the manual feed tray 14 Press Start Stop The paper loads to the print position or the tear off position if Auto Tear Off is On 15 Make sure the printer is online Ready light is on solid If it is not press Start Stop until the Ready light is on solid You are now ready to print 16 Read Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feed ers to learn how to switch from one tractor feeder to the other When printing the first page on continuous forms
32. ed Tractor Select this option when you want to set the default tractor Does not appear unless the Tractor 2 Option is installed Tractor 1 Tractor 2 Tractor 1 2 Form Length 1LPP 0 17 to Allows you to specify the length of 132LPP 22 00 the paper you are using Left Margin 0 1 2 3 Right Margin 4 5 6 7 8 13 6 Bottom Margin O ar dP 2 3 Lines Per Inch 3 4 6 8 Adjusts the number of lines that print per inch Eject by FormFeed On Off Automatically ejects your print job when it has finished printing Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 41 jaueg 101e1edQo eu Duisfi Using the Operator Panel Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options AutoGap On If Enable is selected in Automatically adjusts the printer Default Macro this item to the thickness of the paper being appears in the macro menu printed upon Select this option when you want the printer to check for paper thickness every time paper is loaded Off Manual Position Allows you to manually specify 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 the thickness of the paper being printed upon Select this option when you want to specify how thick the paper is Single Open Fixed Adjusts the printhead to the paper thickness when you turn the printer on when you change the paper select lever Select this option when you want to print several cut sheets
33. ed cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment To assure compliance with FCC regulations for a Class B computing device use a properly shielded and grounded parallel interface cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in violation of FCC regulations European Community EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directive 89 336 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support Lexmark International S A Boigny France This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Avis de conformit aux normes d Industrie Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada 134 Appendix A Notices The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS G 1234 100003 for the indirect connections to
34. eparaci que no figuri entre les descrites a les instruccions de funcionament confieu la a un profes sional Appendix A Notices 139 So2noN Notices Japanese Safety Information zc40 7 05 00 CRA e C ERDSIBIIon08S30wvcCoZzeB gugELSEIB CE Z2 LTZ tY kR AUEREN ET e BRIEY ka RORE E nA k YRA OBMRIAY ty bICRRL T RSV e Sli SEOLVELBS UBL SE LEO E OR ELS DREE R vc PORNEA T3 CIS Chinese Safety Information BA TT MRAM ikea O AS Are Ay V8 fi EE EBABY 0 Bo R3 e Ae FA Se RU SEE P7 dn M BE BS KY KE HEZE F HAT 88 8 JEU AKRHPRERTMMAD RTE PRIE LA Sh TBA Ea SR a A Korean Safety Information Oke ALBI e SO 5 ASO BAHH UI SS SS ABS isse PASO Re BAE eiaisrojor Stic e NA TZE AS olo Ua si soe Re PAEA AAMAS e 29 ASM ASSO UA BE MAL aal Az AHA JEHA ASFA S 140 Appendix A Notices Statement of Limited Warranty Appendix B Lexmark International Inc Lexington KY Lexmark 4227 Forms Printer This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to this machine if it was originally purchased for your use and not for resale from Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized remarketer referred to in this statement as Remarketer This machine is subject to these terms only if located in the country of the seller from whom the machine was purchased Warranty Lexmark warrants that this machine e Is manufactured from new parts or new and serviceable used parts w
35. er actual damages up to the limit set forth in the following paragraph Lexmark s liability for actual damages from any cause whatsoever will be limited to the greater of 1 5 000 or 2 the amount you paid for the machine which caused the damages This limitation of liability will not apply to claims by you for bodily injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property for which Lexmark is legally liable In no event will Lexmark be liable for any lost profits lost savings incidental damage or other economic consequential damages This is true even if you advise Lexmark or a Remarketer of the possibility of such damages Lexmark is not liable for any claim by you based on a third party claim Appendix B Statement of Limited Warranty 143 AiUeAI8M polum jo 1ueuie els Statement of Limited Warranty This limitation of remedies also applies to any developer of materials supplied to Lexmark Lexmark s and the developer s limitations of remedies are not cumulative Such developer is an intended beneficiary of this limitation Additional Rights Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages If such laws apply the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state 144 Append
36. ft Paper Guide Right Paper Guide The Paper Empty Add Paper message disappears a If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On factory default the paper feeds automatically to the Top Of Form TOF For more information about setting TOF see Setting TOF for Single Sheets and Envelopes on page 78 b If Auto Cut Sheet Load is Off press FormFeed T Make sure the printer is online Ready light is on solid If it is not press Start Stop until the Ready light is on solid You are now ready to print 8 Press Menu to enter the function menu Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 peels Dune Getting Started Q Press Item J until Print Demo is displayed Print Demo Press Start Menu Tear Off L Power L JlTractor2 Quit Store Ready Check lAutoGap Font Pitch Micro V Micro Item Next gt Prev Start Load LineFeed FormFeed Stop Unload 10 Press Start to start print demo One demo page prints 11 Press Quit to exit the function menu 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting the Language of the Operator Panel Messages To set up your printer in a language other than English 1 Tum the printer On 2 Press Menu to enter the function menu 3 Press Item J or Item until Control Options appears on the display Control Options Menu Tear Off Power Tracto
37. g the printer 46 using Tear Off 47 48 options auto sheet feeder 83 85 extended paper guides 83 parallel cable 83 printer stand 83 serial cable 83 tractor 2 feeder 83 96 P paper advancing 46 loading auto sheet feeder 90 tractor 2 feeder 102 sizes 56 58 types continuous forms 57 envelopes 58 labels 55 single sheets 56 Paper Hand Options 41 paperjams 117 parallel cable connecting 10 pitch selecting orlocking 51 power cord connecting 9 Print Adjust 45 Print Demo 39 Print Settings 39 printer driver 23 features and functions 25 function menus options AutoGap 42 Control Opt 43 Data Opt 43 Default Macro 39 Emulation Opt 44 Interface Opt 44 Load Macro 39 Macro x Opt 40 Paper Hand Opt 41 Print Adjust 45 Print Demo 39 Print Settings 39 Select Tractor 39 Set Top of Form 39 Trace Mode 45 overview 36 setting 35 options 83 parts 27 29 problems see solving problems R removing ribbon cartridge 131 top cover 2 tractor 2 feeder 113 ribbon cartridge installing 4 S safety information 136 Select Tractor 39 selecting font 51 Index 151 xepul Index paper 55 loading paper pitch 51 continuous forms 102 serial cable connecting 12 cut sheets 107 Set Top of Form 39 manualfeed 107 setting parking continuous forms 111 AutoGap 48 removing 113 operator panellanguage 21 setting left margin 105 printer online or offline 46 troubleshooting 129 Top Of Form in a Macro 78 setting macros 5
38. gs appears Make sure that forms are loaded Press Start to print the current printer function settings Press Item J or Item T until the menu item you want appears Press Next or Prev until the setting value you want appears Press Store to save the selected value An asterisk appears next to the selected value Press Quit to exit the function menu Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 peels Dune Getting Started Printing the Demonstration Page The following steps explain how to load a single sheet of paper so you can print the demonstration page If you want to load continuous forms see Loading Continuous Forms on page 70 1 Turn the printer On 2 Move the paper select lever up to the single sheets position 3 Pull the paper supports up Paper Supports Paper Select Lever 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started 4 Open the manual feed door Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Getting Started D Set the left margin For help see Aligning the Left Margin on page 74 Before inserting paper make sure that the left paper guide is aligned flush with the A symbol printed on the margin guide If the paper guide is not properly aligned the Demo page prints incorrectly Margin guide Left Paper Guide 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started 6 Placea single sheet against the left paper guide Move the right paper guide so that the guide aligns with the right edge of the paper Le
39. guide to the A symbol determines the width of the left margin Note If you make a left margin setting in your application software it is added to the left margin setting on the printer For example if you set the left margin at 1 inch 2 54 cm on the printer and also have the left margin set at 1 inch in your application software the printer begins printing 2 inches from the left edge of the page Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 67 Jedeg Buipeo7 pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper 9 Toloada single sheet a Place a single sheet against the left paper guide D Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the paper When you load preprinted forms put the top of the form in first printed side up The Paper Empty Add Paper message disappears If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On factory default the paper feeds automatically to the TOF position For help see Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load on page 64 e If Auto Cut Sheet Load is Off press FormFeed 68 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper To load an envelope a Place a single envelope against the left paper guide with the top edge first print side up D Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the envelope Address added to show correct orientation The Paper Empty Add Paper message disappears If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On factory default the paper feeds automatically t
40. hich perform like new parts e Is free from defects in material and workmanship Conforms to Lexmark s Official Published Specifications and sin good working order If this machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period contact a Remarketer or Lexmark who is responsible for its repair without charge Appendix B Statement of Limited Warranty 141 AiUeAI8M polum jo 1ueuie els Statement of Limited Warranty The warranty period is 12 months and starts on the date of original purchase as shown on the purchase receipt If this machine is a feature or accessory this statement applies only when that feature or accessory is used with the machine for which it was designed To obtain warranty service you may be required to present the feature or accessory with such machine If you transfer this machine to another user warranty service under the terms of this statement is available to that user for the remainder of the warranty period You should transfer proof of original purchase and this statement to that user Warranty Service To obtain warranty service you may be required to present proof of original purchase Warranty service will be provided at your location When warranty service involves the exchange of a machine or part the item replaced becomes the property of the Remarketer or Lexmark The replacement may be a new or repaired item The replacement item assumes the remaining warranty period
41. ides and feeds paper by means of pins that engage perforations in the paper pitch A unit of type width based on the number of characters that can be placed in a linear inch For example 10 pitch type prints 10 characters per inch point size A unit of size of characters equal to 1 72 inch vertically PPDS Personal printer data stream printer driver A file that allows an application program to communicate with a printer printer functions setting The settings that determine how the printer operates proportional spacing Spacing of characters according to their natural width Glossary 147 Aiesso 5 Glossary R RAM Random access memory resident font A font stored in the printer S sans serif Letters printed without short lines stemming from the upper and lower ends serial interface A type of connection that links a printer to a computer by which the 8 bits of a character are sent one bit at a time serif A short line stemming from and at an angle to the upper and lower ends of the strokes of a letter single sheets A single form or sheet of paper that is not connected to other sheets The sheet can have more than one part such as an original and one or more copies standard carriage printer Printer that has the ability to print on forms up to 279 4 mm 11 in wide start Mode in which the printer is communicating with the computer stop Mode in which the printer is
42. ific program PPDS Mode If your printer is configured for PPDS Mode the factory default select a printer from the printer selection menu of your application software in the following preferred order 4227 Forms Printer 2381 Plus 2381 Plus 2381 4226 IBM Proprinter III XL ouhdND The printer driver you select in your software application must match the emulation mode you select for your printer If your software does not allow you to select the 4227 Printer driver you may need to customize your printer for the Epson emulation mode Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 peueis Dunme5 Getting Started Epson Emulation Mode If your printer is configured for Epson mode select the Epson FX 1050 or DFX 5000 printer from the printer selection menu of your application software See your application s user documentation for more information What to do Next You have completed printer setup To learn more about your printer continue with Using the Operator Panel on page 31 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started Features and Functions Chapter 2 Your printer has many features to help you perform your work efficiently The printer combines excellent print quality along with the ability to print several print styles and graphics The following table describes the features and functions of your printer Feature Function Multi speed FastDraft 533 characters per second cps Printing Draft 4
43. imentaci n deber conectarse a una toma de corriente situada cerca del producto y de f cil acceso Cualquier servicio o reparaci n deber realizarse por parte del personal cualificado a menos que se trate de las aver as descritas en las instrucciones de utilizaci n Informa es de Seguran a A Se o produto NAO estiver marcado com este s mbolo E necess rio lig lo a uma tomada com liga o terra O cabo deve ser ligado a uma tomada localizada perto do produto e facilmente acess vel Para todos os servi os ou repara es nao referidos nas instru es de opera o deve contactar um t cnico dos servicos de assist ncia Appendix A Notices 137 So2noN Notices Veiligheidsvoorschriften Zorg ervoor dat uw produkt is aangesloten op een geaard stopcontact als het produkt NIET is gemarkeerd met det symbool 8 Het netsnoer moet worden aangesloten op een gemakkelijk bereikbaar stopcontact in de buurt van het produkt Neem contact op met een professionele onderhoudstechni cus voor onderhoud en reparaties die niet in de bij het produkt geleverde instructies beschreven worden Sikkerhedsoplysninger Turvaohjeet 138 Appendix A Notices oO Hvis dit produkt IKKE er markeret med dette symbol D SKAL det sluttes til en stikkontakt med jordforbindelse Ledningen skal sluttes til en stikkontakt der er teet pa produktet og som er let tilg ngelig
44. in 75 Auto Tear Off 79 80 loading 70 setting Top Of Form 76 Control Options 43 cut sheets see single sheets D Data Options 43 Default Macro 39 demonstration page printing 16 disabling enabling the operator panel 53 display messages 126 Index 149 xepul Index E electronic emissions notices 133 Emulation Options 44 Energy Star 135 envelopes loading manualfeed 59 with continuous forms 65 F features and functions 25 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement 133 font selecting or locking 51 function menus overview 36 37 table 38 45 installing application software 23 auto sheet feeder 87 ribbon cartridge 4 7 Interface Options 44 J jams clearing 117 L language setting 21 left margin aligning continuous forms 75 envelopes 74 single sheets 74 1 50 Index Load Macro 39 loading continuous forms tractor 70 tractor 2 feeder 102 envelopes manual feed 59 with continuous forms single sheets manual feed 59 tractor 2 feeder 107 with continuous forms locking font 51 pitch 51 Macro x Options 40 macros setting and using 52 maintenance cleaning printer 129 ribbon cartridge 131 Manual AutoGap settings 50 margins aligning 74 O operator panel advancing paper 46 buttons 32 disabling enabling 53 function menus overview 36 37 table 38 45 lights 34 messages 126 65 65 setting language 21 printer online or offline 46 Top Of Form 76 stoppin
45. in the ribbon Ribbon Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started peueis Dunme5 Getting Started 6 Insert the ribbon guide over the metal pins on each side of the printhead Manually move the printhead to the center position CON Align and insert the left and right side tabs of the ribbon cartridge into the slots in the side frames Press down firmly on the ribbon cartridge to snap it into place 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started O Make sure the ribbon feeds smoothly by rotating the ribbon advance knob counterclockwise Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 peueis Dunme5 Getting Started 11 Attach the acoustic cover A Align the notches on the acoustic cover with the slots on the top cover b Snap the acoustic cover into place C Close the acoustic cover 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord 1 Make sure the printer is Off 2 Connect the smaller end of the power cord to the printer Connect the other end of the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 peueis Dunme5 Getting Started Connecting the Parallel Cable You will either need to connect a parallel cable or a serial cable to the printer If you are installing a serial cable see Connecting the Serial Cable on page 12 for help 1 Make sure the printer is Off 2 Turn off the power on your computer 3 Connect the parallel cable This cable is not supplied
46. ine e c detur v eC ee 8 24 Chapter 2 Features and Functions 25 Front View of Printer 2 es three RR PR ER Ro ONT ARCA 27 Rear View Ot Printer xri aep DUE E CICER ARES OS 29 isl P C M 30 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 31 Buttons o stro aene atc tese d edente uM ms ba 32 Lisha erse Aue SA re eee Seren ane area cae eee en EE 34 Using the Function Menus s xor dos eher eR ORLOR VER HA UE qr 35 Overview of Function Menus 0000 cee eee eee 36 Menu Options yesos oe E XR RATER ELEM 38 Setting the Printer Online or Offline 00 000008 46 Stopping the Printer ceste ut od aa tale ba Deuce Mis wed 46 Advancing the Paper 22559 veo S vue oie erre AD Sis 46 Using Fear Onn 5 ee anncesim at Koen edet e Puer ae been n Kae s 47 Auto Tear Off Set to On voccs y E ov eir Cox ed CONS ne oe 47 Contents iii U9 U09 Contents One Second Tear Off liess 48 Manual Tear Off Auto Tear Off Set to Off 48 Setting AutoGap auxcote pda Sobre tae ded dara xbv hee beet hae 48 AutoGap Set tO Os 125 odasi oS eae iva rac ui ans 48 Manual AutoGap AutoGap Set to Off 0 49 AutoGap Set to Single 55 252 24x e vA SX RP ROUTE 50 selecting or Locking a Font or Pitch ues ie sete Rr teg 51 Setting and Using a Macro vede S gt b ENSE 52 Disabling Enabling the Operator Panel ssss 53 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 55
47. ix B Statement of Limited Warranty Glossary A A4 paper Paper size that is 210 x 297 mm 8 27 x 11 7 in all points addressable APA The ability to address and print or not print each picture element on a display surface application software Software products such as spreadsheets and word processing programs designed for use on a personal computer audible alarm An alarm that is activated when an event occurs that may require operator attention or intervention for printer operation For example an out of paper condition Also called a beeper bidirectional Printing in either direction left to right or right to left bold A heavy faced type also called boldface or emphasized bps Bits per second buffer Temporary storage area for holding input or output data C characters per inch cpi The number of characters printed within an inch horizontally across a page Used to measure the character spacing of a printer characters per second cps The number of characters that are printed in 1 second Used to measure the printing speed of a printer code page A set of 256 graphic designs characters associated with unique code values from 0 through 255 Code page 437 is U S A font and code page 850 is multilingual font condensed print mode A print mode in which character spacing is 17 1 characters per inch Also called compressed print mode continuous forms Connected paper forms tha
48. location to which this form is addressed Fold and Tape Please Do Not Staple Fold and Tape IF MAILED IN THE NO POSTAGE NECESSARY UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO 2659 LEXINGTON KY POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE Lexmark International Inc Department F95 Building 035 3 740 NEW CIRCLE ROAD NW LEXINGTON KY 40511 9954 Fold and Tape Please Do Not Staple Fold and Tape eurT Suo y Mo
49. lue stuck to the platen may prevent the paper from feeding properly e Pinfeed holes are not aligned Action Align the pinfeed holes of the forms with the tractor pins Forms tractor doors are not closed properly or the tractor locking levers are not locked properly Action Check that the forms tractor doors are properly closed and that the tractor locking levers are properly locked Ribbon cartridge is not set correctly Action Reset the ribbon cartridge correctly For help see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 4 e AutoGap is set incorrectly Action Adjust AutoGap see page 42 Top ofthe form is curled up or folded Action Straighten or use new forms Forms have debris in the pinfeed holes Action Use forms with no debris in the pinfeed holes Pinfeed holes of multi part forms do not align with each other Action Avoid using such multi part forms Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems 121 suie qo4d Je1uuud BuIAjOS Solving Printer Problems Printing and Print Quality Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Printer does not print Printer is not in the ready state Ready light is off Action Press Start Stop Ready light comes on Printer cable is disconnected or not connected correctly Action Turn off the computer and the printer Check that the printer cable is connected correctly at both ends Turn the computer and printer on Interface mode
50. manually to the tear off position when Auto Tear Off is set to Off To set Auto Tear Off see page 41 Auto Tear Off Set to On When Auto Tear Off is set to On continuous form paper automatically advances to the tear off position when the paper has advanced to the Top Of Form TOF the paper has advanced to the load position on the next page no data printer control codes or escape codes have been sent to the printer after advancing to the TOF position The continuous form remains at the tear off position until the printer receives the next print request At that time the continuous form moves from the tear off position to the TOF load position to prepare for printing Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 47 jaueg 101e1edQo eu Duisfi Using the Operator Panel One Second Tear Off When Auto Tear Off is set to one second continuous form paper automatically advances to the tear off position if a print job ends and no data is received within one second of the last data transmission For more information see Auto Tear Off Set to One Second on page 80 Manual Tear Off Auto Tear Off Set to Off When Auto Tear Off is set to Off you can manually advance the perforation of a continuous form to the tear off position by pressing Tear Off assuming the print position is still on the same page To set Auto Tear Off to Off see Auto Tear Off Set to Off on page 80 Setting AutoGap The AutoGap function determines th
51. nd ready to print The following conditions cause the Ready light to turn off Pressing Start Stop Detecting an end of form EOF Detecting a paper jam e Detecting a cover open Detecting a hardware error Detecting a Power On Self Test POST failure The printer is offline Check Yellow Any of the following conditions may have occurred Detecting an end of form EOF Detecting a paper jam Detecting a cover open Detecting a hardware error Detecting a data transmission error Detecting an interface mode error e Detecting a Power On Self Test POST failure AutoGap Green AutoGap is on AutoGap automatically adjusts the printer according to the thickness of the paper you are using Tractor2 Green The Tractor 2 Feeder is selected The Tractor 2 Feeder option must be installed 34 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Using the Function Menus This section describes the function menus and how to set them To set functions 1 2 3 oa A Press Start Stop Press Menu to enter the function menu Press Item J or Item7 until the function menu you want appears on the display Note The selectable function menu is different depending on the selected data stream mode IBM PPDS or Epson emulation and the Interface mode Parallel RS 232 or RS 422 Press Next gt to enter that menu item Press Item J or Item until the value you want appears on the display Press Store to sav
52. ngth Also known as page length this is the length of a page It can be set from one line to a maximum of 22 inches G g m Grams per square meter Metric measurement for paper weight interface Defines the method of communication between the printer and the terminal or computer The two common types of interface are parallel and serial italic A type style with characters that slant to the right K KB Kbyte Kilobyte The number of bytes of storage Equal to 1024 bytes L letter quality A denser print mode that enhances the quality of print characters Compare with draft print lines per inch lpi Number of lines of text printed in a vertical inch lines per page LPP Unit of measure used with lines per inch to set form length load position The line position of the paper where the first line prints Also referred to as the Top Of Form TOF macro Printer setting to store document formats mode A style of printer output O offline Mode in which the printer is not communicating with the computer online Mode in which the printer is communicating with the computer overscore A line printed over a character P parallel interface A type of connection that links a printer to a computer by which all 8 bits of a character are sent at the same time park A means to disable the continuous forms operation while single sheets or envelopes are printed pinfeed A device that gu
53. nish printing on manually inserted paper move the locking lever back to let paper feed automati cally Chapter 5 Printer Options 95 suondo 193 Ulld Printer Options Tractor 2 Feeder The Tractor 2 Feeder attaches to the front of your printer and provides dual tractor capability with a second tractor feed for continuous forms This option lets you have two different types of continuous forms loaded on your printer at the same time A convenient manual feed tray on top of the feeder allows you to manually feed cut sheets or envelopes while the feeder is installed 96 Chapter 5 Printer Options Installing the Tractor 2 Feeder The Tractor 2 Feeder is easy to install No special tools or training are needed Note Before installing the Tractor 2 Feeder make sure contin uous forms are loaded on the other tractor feeder When Tractor 2 is installed you must remove it from the printer to load continuous forms on the other tractor feeder For help loading continuous forms on the other tractor feeder see To load continuous forms on page 70 1 Make sure the printer is Off 2 Open pull up and remove the front cover 3 if necessary push the paper select lever down to the continu ous forms Ej position 4 Remove all tape from the Tractor 2 Feeder including the tape that holds the Tractor 2 Feeder cable to the Tractor 2 Feeder 5 Grasp the Tractor 2 Feeder using the right and left side panels Cha
54. not communicating with the computer subscript One or more characters printed in the bottom half of the normal printing line 148 Glossary superscript One or more characters printed in the top half of the normal printing line system board The main circuit board that supports a variety of basic system devices T Top Of Form TOF The line position of the paper where the first line prints Also referred to as the load position tractor feed A device that automatically feeds continuous forms U underscore A line printed under a character unidirectional printing Printing from left to right V variable forms length The variable forms length feature lets you set your form length from a range of one line to a maximum of 22 inches Index A adjusting bidirectional alignment 81 advancing paper 46 aligning left margin 74 application software installing 23 auto sheet feeder described 85 installing 87 loading paper automatic feed 90 manual feed 94 rollers cleaning 130 setting left margin 95 Auto Tear Off One Second 80 Set to Off 80 Set toOn 79 AutoGap 42 48 Off manual 49 On 48 Single 50 B bidirectional alignment 81 buttons operator panel 32 C changing tractor feeders 111 cleaning auto sheet feeder rollers 130 printer 129 clearingjams 117 configuring the printer 23 connecting parallel cable 10 powercord 9 serial cable 12 continuous forms aligning the left marg
55. nt when lining up your TOF The bottom of a printed character will be even with the white lines White lines Note When the ribbon cartridge is installed and the top edge of the paper is even with the top edge of the ribbon the TOF is set to one line or 1 6 inch 8 Press Store to save the position you want The Ready light comes on solid Whenever you change the TOF setting tear off excess continuous forms then unload and reload the paper by pressing Load Unload This ensures the printer goes to the current TOF setting Note When Auto Tear Off is set to On the paper advances to the current tear off position If the tear off position is not correct see Auto Tear Off Set to On on page 79 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper TT Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper Setting TOF for Single Sheets and Envelopes TOF can range from minus 2 54 cm 1 in to plus 55 88 cm 22 in from the top of cut sheet paper To set and save TOF 1 2 o oci Turn the printer On Make sure continuous forms are parked press Load Unload The operator panel displays a Paper Empty Add Paper message Move the paper select lever up to the single sheets f position Load a cut sheet of paper or envelope through the manual feed The printer moves the paper or envelope to the current TOF Press Menu Set Top Of Form appears Press any paper movement key Micro 4 Micro f or LineFeed to move the
56. nu To change the default tractor press a Menu D Item J until Paper Hand Opt appears C Next gt d Item J until Tractor appears e Next gt f Item J until Tractor 2 appears QJ Store to save the setting h Quit to exit the functions menu 112 Chapter 5 Printer Options Removing the Tractor 2 Feeder To remove the Tractor 2 Feeder and load continuous forms on the normal tractor feeder 1 Turn the printer Off 2 Ifcontinuous forms are loaded on the Tractor 2 Feeder remove the continuous forms 3 Press down on the tabs on both sides of the Tractor 2 Feeder While holding the tabs down pull the Tractor 2 Feeder straight out of the printer Load continuous forms on the normal tractor feeder For help see To load continuous forms on page 70 Replace the Tractor 2 Feeder For help see Installing the Trac tor 2 Feeder on page 97 Reload forms on the Tractor 2 Feeder For help see Loading Paper in the Tractor 2 Feeder on page 102 Turn the printer On ON O A A Choose the tractor feeder you want to use as the paper source For help see Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Trac tor Feeders on page 111 Chapter 5 Printer Options 113 suondo 193 Ulld 114 Chapter 5 Printer Options Solving Printer Problems Chapter 6 This section helps you identify printer conditions and problems you can often correct yourself When you first recognize a problem determine whether it is loc
57. number appropriate for your country 11 6 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems Clearing Paper Jams Use the following procedures to remove paper jams from your printer When jams occur the Check light is on and the 002 Paper Jam message appears on the display If this happens follow these steps to clear the jam 1 2 Open the top cover and tear off the forms at the tear bar and front bottom openings of the printer Open the front cover and open the left and right forms tractor doors and remove the forms from both tractors If the jam occurred below the printhead go to step 4 e If the jam occurred above the printhead go to step 5 Remove the remaining forms by pulling them slowly toward you Go to step 6 Remove the remaining forms by pulling them slowly toward the back of the printer If the forms are blocked by the ribbon remove the ribbon cartridge before attempting to remove the forms For instructions on removing and loading the ribbon cartridge see Removing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 131 or Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 4 Make sure all paper is removed from inside the printer then close the top cover Reload the forms see Loading Continuous Forms on page 70 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems 117 suie qo4d 19 ULdg BuIAjOS Solving Printer Problems Problem Conditions Perform the steps listed for each condition to correct the problem Problems Indicated by Error
58. o TOF The perforation is at the tear off position Tear off the paper Press Start then press Start Stop The paper retracts to the TOF position Auto Tear Off The perforations automatically move to the tear off position Press Start The printer is waiting for you to press Start Stop Printing The printer is printing a demo or adjustment pattern Press Font Pitch Press Font or Pitch Press Store Press Store to save your selection Press Tear Off The printer is waiting for you to press Tear Off Press Load Press Load Unload to load or unload paper or to park continuous forms Invalid Pitch The pitch setting conflicts with the selected pitch Operator Panel The operator panel is disabled To enable the operator panel Disable see Disabling Enabling the Operator Panel on page 53 Paper Load Error The printer paper is incorrectly loaded Remove the paper Feed Lever Error and reload it For help see Selecting and Loading Paper on page 55 The paper select lever is in the incorrect position Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems 127 suie qo4d Je1uuud BuIAjOS 128 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems Maintaining Your Printer Chapter This section describes how to clean the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge Cleaning the Printer Before you clean the printer 1 Tumthe printer Off 2 Unplug the power cord 3 Wait until the printhead is c
59. o the TOF position For help see Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load on page 64 If Auto Cut Sheet Load is Off press FormFeed 10 Make sure the printer is online Ready light is on solid If it is not press Start Stop until the Ready light is on solid You are now ready to print Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 69 Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper Loading Continuous Forms The printer offers one paper path for continuous forms Note If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder see Printer Options beginning on page 83 for paper loading instructions To load continuous forms 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the printer On Make sure the paper path is clear If a single sheet or envelope is loaded in the printer press FormFeed to remove it Make sure AutoGap is On This is the default setting For help see AutoGap Set to On on page 48 Move the paper select lever down to the continuous forms fi position Pull up the bottom front of the printer to open the front cover 70 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 6 pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors Locking Lever 7 Open the left and right tractor doors 8 Place the paper pinfeed holes over the second or third pins of the tractor unit If necessary move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractor to the paper width Q Close the left
60. of the original machine Replacement is not available to you if the machine you present for exchange is defaced altered in need of a repair not included in warranty service or damaged beyond repair Also such machine must be free of any legal obligation or restrictions that prevent its exchange Before you present this machine for warranty service remove all programs data and removable storage media 142 Appendix B Statement of Limited Warranty Extent of Warranty We do not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of a machine Warranty service does not include repair of failures caused by misuse accident modification unsuitable physical or operating environment operation in other than the Specified Operating Environment improper maintenance by you failure caused by service of the machine by those other than a Remarketer or Lexmark or failure caused by a product including supplies for which we are not responsible ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THEWARRANTY PERIOD NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD Limitation of Liability Your sole remedy under this Statement of Limited Warranty is set forth in this section For any claim concerning performance or nonperformance of Lexmark or a Remarketer for this machine under this Statement of Limited Warranty you may recov
61. ollers Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 73 Jedeg Buipeo7 pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper Aligning the Left Margin You can manually change the first print position at the left margin The first print position is indicated by the A symbol You can also set the left margin from your application software Manually Loaded Single Sheets or Envelopes To set the left margin for single sheets or envelopes move the left paper guide to the left of the A symbol located above the left paper guide 1 inch A XXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Left Paper Guide After doing this you may need to adjust the right paper guide to fit flush against the right edge of the page If you make a left margin setting in your application software it is added to the left margin setting on the printer For example if you set the left margin at 1 inch 2 54 cm on the printer and also have the left margin set at 1 inch 2 54 cm in your application software the printer begins printing 2 inches from the left edge of the page 74 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper Continuous Forms To set the left margin for continuous forms first locate the A symbol on the printer see figure below XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors Locking Lever Move the left tractor to the left or right of the A symbol Push down the lef
62. ool Cleaning the inside of the Printer Every few months use a soft brush and a vacuum to remove dust ribbon lint and pieces of paper Remove the ribbon cartridge to prevent the ribbon from going into the vacuum Vacuum any dust from around the printhead and in the printer cavity Cleaning the Cover Clean the outside of the printer with a damp cloth and mild soap Do not use any spray type or chemical cleaners anywhere on your printer Do not put any liquids or spray near the air vents For stubborn ink stains on the cover use a commercial mechanic s hand cleaner Chapter 7 Maintaining Your Printer 129 J9julad 4noA Bururejure y Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder Rollers 1 Remove all paper from the printer 2 Tur the Auto Sheet Feeder upside down and place it on a flat surface Clean the two paper guide wheels located inside the bottom of the Auto Sheet Feeder using isopropyl alcohol and a clean cloth You can rotate one roller while applying the cleaning cloth to the other roller 130 Chapter 7 Maintaining Your Printer Maintaining Your Printer Removing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Turn the printer Off 2 Remove the top cover 3 Carefully pull up on the ribbon guide while also pulling up on the ribbon cartridge The cartridge unlatches from the printer Ribbon Guide For help installing a ribbon cartridge see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 4 131 Chapter 7
63. or Pitch until you reach the selection you want 3 Start Stop The printer goes online To lock a font or pitch press 1 Start Stop The printer goes offline and the operator panel displays the current font and pitch 2 Font or Pitch until the lock symbol a appears next to the font pitch you want 3 Start Stop The printer goes online If you want to change the default font or pitch you must go through the function menus The default font and pitch are indicated with asterisks For help see Menu Options on page 38 Note Not all pitches are available for all fonts Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 51 jaueg 101e1edQo eu Duisfi Using the Operator Panel Setting and Using a Macro You can use up to four macros to store your settings permanently To set a macro follow these steps Press Menu Press Item 4 until Default Macro appears Press Next and then Item J until Macro x x 1 to 4 appears Press Store to save the setting Press Prev lt and then Item 4 until Macro x Options appears Set and store your settings see Macro x Options on page 40 fora list of items you can set in your macro Press Quit N OO BOD To use a macro Press Menu Press Item 4 until Load Macro appears Press Next until Macro x x 1 to 4 appears Press Store to save the setting Press Quit oF ON 52 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Disabling Enabling the Operator Panel All
64. paper or envelope to the appropriate position Press Store to save the position you want The Ready light comes on solid When you reload paper at a later time press Start Stop The paper moves to the TOF Setting TOF in a Macro Each macro has a separate TOF setting To set TOF in a macro 1 2 Select the macro you want to use For help selecting a macro see Setting and Using a Macro on page 52 Set Top of Form For help see Setting TOF for Continuous Forms on page 76 or Setting TOF for Single Sheets and Envelopes on page 78 Press Store to save the settings in the currently selected macro 78 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper Auto Tear Off Set to On When Auto Tear Off is on it moves the top perforation of a continuous form to the tear bar tear off position when the printer has finished printing the paper has advanced to the TOF on the next page no data printer control codes or escape codes have been sent to the printer after advancing to the TOF and the print buffer has not received data for one second If you have already set your TOF and now want to change the Auto Tear Off setting complete the following steps 1 2 Press Start Stop to take the printer offline Press Micro or Micro 7 to move the paper to the appropriate position on the tear bar The printer beeps if you go out of range Press Start Stop to set and save the tear off position The printer beeps twice The paper
65. per for Auto Sheet Feeder Manual Feed If continuous forms are currently loaded on the printer park the continuous forms before performing these steps For help parking continuous forms see steps 1 and 2 of Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders on page 111 1 Push the paper select lever up to the single sheet position 2 Pullthe locking lever forward Note After you finish printing on manual insertion paper move the locking lever back to let paper feed automati cally Locking Lever Paper Select Lever 94 Chapter 5 Printer Options 3 Set the left margin Move the paper guides so that the print start position you want aligns with the symbol A printed on the margin guide Printing begins at the A symbol Left Paper Guide Margin Guide The distance from the A symbol to the left paper guide determines the left margin Note If you make a left margin setting in your application software it is added to the left margin setting on the printer For example if you set the left margin at 1 inch 2 54 cm on the printer and also have the left margin set at 1 inch 2 54 cm in your application software the printer begins printing 2 inches from the left edge of the page 4 Insert paper all the way into the printer The paper feeds automatically to the Top Of Form TOF when the Auto Sheet Feeder option is on The Ready light comes on and you are ready to print Note After you fi
66. per is out of range 3 Press Start Stop to set and save the tear off position The printer beeps twice The paper rolls backward then advances to the new tear off position The Ready light comes on If your application software has delays between data transmissions while Auto Tear Off is set to one second partial pages may print To prevent this set Auto Tear Off to on 80 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper Adjusting Bidirectional Alignment If your print job looks fuzzy or blurry you may wish to adjust the character alignment also called bidirectional alignment on your printer The following steps illustrate how to adjust the alignment of the print wires oR OND Load continuous forms Press Menu Press Item J until Print Adjust appears on the display Press Next gt Press Item J or Item to choose Draft or Courier Draft prints each alignment pattern once uni directional Courier prints each alignment pattern twice bidirectional Press Start Stop to print the alignment pattern The following example shows a printer that needs alignment The message Choose the Best Alignment appears on the display Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 81 Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper T Press Next gt or Prev to adjust the alignment Lines 2 and 4 move to align with lines 1 and 3 The printer is aligned correctly when lines 2 and 4 are vertically aligned with lines 1
67. pter 5 Printer Options 97 suondo 193 Ulld Printer Options 6 Insert the tabs on both sides of the Tractor 2 Feeder into the grooves on the printer Groove Left Side Panel Right Side Panel f Attach the front cover that came with the Tractor 2 Feeder Front Cover UE 98 Chapter 5 Printer Options 8 Remove the system board cover from the back of the printer Lift the cover while prying at the bottom center 10 Replace the system board cover Chapter 5 Printer Options 99 suondo 193 Ulld Printer Options 11 Plug the Tractor 2 Feeder cable into the tractor connector on the back of the printer Make sure the symbol A on the Tractor 2 Feeder cable faces up Align the symbol A on the cable with the W symbol on the back of the printer above the tractor connector AS ai Tractor 2 Feeder Cabl Tractor Connector 12 Position the cable clamp flush with the bottom edge of the printer and against the embossed edge with the open section facing upward Embossed edge Cable clamp 100 Chapter 5 Printer Options 19 Insert the Tractor 2 Feeder cable into the clamp as shown and snap the clamp shut 14 Turn the printer On See Loading Paper in the Tractor 2 Feeder on page 102 for information on how to load the Tractor 2 Feeder Chapter 5 Printer Options 101 suondo 13 Ulld Printer Options Loading Paper in the
68. r 20 ft When you need a new ribbon cartridge order Lexmark part number 11A6150 You can order a serial cable from Lexmark Order Lexmark part number 1180786 6 1 m or 20 ft and part number 1319143 See Paper Types and Sizes on page 55 for the types and sizes of paper you can use with your printer 30 Chapter 2 Features and Functions Using the Operator Panel Chapter 3 This section describes the basic functions of the operator panel buttons lights and the function menus Display Menu Tear Off Power Tractor2 Quit Store Ready Check AutoGap Font Pitch Micro Vv Micro Item Y Item Next gt Prev Start Load LineFeed FormFeed Stop Unload Your application software may allow you to operate your printer from your computer You may not need to use the operator panel very often although you will need to check the operator panel for messages if you have printer problems Changes made to printer settings from your application software override settings made from the operator panel with the exception of the Font and Pitch Lock features Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 31 jaueg 101e1edQo eu Duisfi Using the Operator Panel Buttons When using the function menus press Item lor Item T to scroll through the menu items Press Next or Prev lt
69. r Manual feed of cut forms Operator panel Indicates printer status and makes control of printer functions simple and convenient Chapter 2 Features and Functions 27 suolj oun 4 pue saJnjeaJ Paper guides Aligns the margins of a cut form sheet Paper select lever Selects the paper type e Cut form sheets e Continuous forms 11 Paper supports Supports cut forms when they are ejected from the printer Power switch Switches power On or Off Top cover Covers the ribbon cartridge and internal components 28 Chapter 2 Features and Functions Rear View of Printer Power Connector Tractor Connector Interface Mode Switch Parallel or Serial Connector Part Name Function Parallel or serial connector Connects the parallel or serial cable Interface mode switch Switches to RS 232c or RS 422 mode Tear Off bar Allows you to tear off continuous forms Tractor connector Supplies power to the optional Tractor 2 Feeder Power connector Connects power from the power cord to the printer Chapter 2 Features and Functions 29 suoljoun 4 pue saJnjeaJ Features and Functions Supplies A parallel or serial cable ribbon cartridges and paper are the only supplies you need for your printer You can order a parallel cable from Lexmark Order part number 1329605 3 05 m or 10 ft or part number 1427498 6 1 m o
70. r2 Quit Store Ready Check AutoGap Font Pitch Micro Vv Micro Item Y Item Next gt Prev a ee oss Start Load LineFeed FormFeed Stop Unload Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 peueis Dunme5 Getting Started Press Next gt Press Item or Item T until Menu Language appears on the display Press Next gt NO of Press Item J or Item T until the desired language appears on the display Note The message displayed appears in English until the selected language is saved The following figure provides the corresponding language to help you Displayed Language English English French Francais German Deutsch Italian Italiano Spanish Espanol 8 Press Store to save the selected language The selected language is displayed with an asterisk and the message on the display changes to the selected language To change the selected language repeat steps 2 8 9 Press Quit to exit the function menu 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started Installing Your Application Software Now that you have set up your printer make sure that it works with the application software program you want to use Most application software programs let you specify the type of printer you are using so the program can take full advantage of the printer s features Follow the instructions that came with your application software to see what printer drivers are available with that spec
71. rd to display the value you want in the function menu Micro T Advance the forms up 0 35 mm 1 72 in When you hold this button for more than one second the forms move continuously until you release it Prev Return to the previous function menu selection Start Stop Load Unload Make sure the printer is online ready state The printer must be online to accept data This is the only active button when the printer is printing Press this button to stop a print job Printing continues until the current line is completed To resume printing press Start Stop until the Ready light is on Load the forms to TOF position with the ready light on Load paper cut or continuous forms to the TOF position Retract the forms to the tractor position When the printer detects that it is at the end of a form a message appears on the operator panel Press this button to eject the forms from the printer LineFeed Advance the paper to the next line To move the paper continuously while the printer is offline hold LineFeed for more than one second FormFeed Advance the paper to the TOF position on the next page Load the forms to the TOF position Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 33 jaueg 101e1edQo eui Duisfi Using the Operator Panel Lights Light When you see this light Power Green The printer power is on Ready Green The printer is online a
72. rench German Italian Spanish Emulation Options Emulation IBM EPSON Character Table International Character Italics Graphics U S A France Germany U K Denmark I Sweden Italy Spain I Interface Options Interface Allows you to switch from parallel to serial protocols If serial is chosen you must also set the italicized options that follow to match those of your computer Parallel Serial RS 232 Switch between RS 232 or RS 422 serial interface using the interface mode switch for help see Connecting the Serial Cable on page 12 Data Speed Does not appear if Parallel is selected for Interface 150 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 bps Data Bits Does not appear if Parallel is selected for Interface 8 7 Parity Does not appear if Parallel is selected for Interface No Ignore Odd Even 44 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options Interface Options Stop Bits 1 2 continued Does not appear if Parallel is selected for Interface Protocol XON XOFF Does not appear if Parallel is DTR Pacing selected for Interface Multi XON XOFF Honor DSR On Off Does not appear if Parallel is selected for Interface Print Adjust Adjusts the horizontal alignment from line to line When you select this function a serie
73. rface mode switch to the On position for RS 422 interface The default is RS 232 interface 6 Connect the other end of the serial cable to your computer Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 peueis Dunme5 Getting Started Changing the Serial Settings 1 Turn the printer On 2 Press Menu to enter the function menu Press Item J until Interface Opt appears on the display Interface Opt Menu Tear Off CA Power Tractor2 Quit Store Ready Check L AutoGap Font Pitch Micro V Micro Item v Item Next 2 Prev T SLE Start Load LineFeed FormFeed Stop Unload Press Next and the default interface setting appears To change the default press Next and then Item J until the interface option you want appears Press Store Press Prev lt to go back to the interface level NO OA To change the serial settings a Press Item until Data speed baud rate appears D Press Next gt C Press Item J until the appropriate data speed setting appears 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started 8 d Press Store to save the setting An asterisk appears next to the setting you selected 8 Repeat steps a through d for each serial setting Press Quit to exit the function menu Verifying Serial Interface Settings O N OORAN On the operator panel press Menu Press Item J or Item T until Print Settin
74. rolls backward then goes to the new tear off position The Ready light goes on The paper remains at the current tear off position until you send another job to the printer The paper then moves from the tear off position to the TOF and begins printing Tip To print labels set Auto Tear Off to Off For help see Auto Tear Off Set to Off on page 80 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 79 Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper Auto Tear Off Set to Off When Auto Tear Off is off press Tear Off Store to manually move the continuous form paper to the tear off position 1 When your print job has finished press Tear Off The continuous form moves to the tear off position 2 Press Micro J or Micro f to move the paper to the position pap P you want on the tear bar 3 Press Start Stop to set the tear off position The printer beeps twice The paper rolls backward then goes to the new tear off position Auto Tear Off Set to One Second When the print buffer has not received data for one second Auto Tear Off automatically moves the continuous form paper to the tear off bar The print line can be anywhere on the page for Auto Tear Off to function in this mode To change the Auto Tear Off setting in One Second mode 1 Press Start Stop to take the printer offline 2 Press Micro J or Micro to move the paper to the appropriate pap pprop position on the tear bar The printer beeps if the pa
75. rrectly at both ends 00D I F Error Interface mode switch on the back of the printer has been changed after the printer was turned on Action Turn off the printer Check that the interface mode switch of the printer matches the interface of the system unit see Connecting the Parallel Cable on page 10 or Connecting the Serial Cable on page 12 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems 119 suie qo4d 19 ULdg BuIAjOS Solving Printer Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions 6xx Machine Chk Paper Jam Condition Action Turn off the printer Remove the jammed paper from the printer e A Hardware error occurred Action Turn off the printer Wait 30 seconds then turn the printer on If the error still occurs contact your point of purchase or see the printer registration card for the number appropriate for your country Feed Lever Error The paper select lever is not in the correct position Action Move the paper select lever to the other position Paper Load Error An error occurred while loading paper Action Remove any paper in the feeder and reload it 120 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems Paper Feed Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Paper does not feed Paper is jammed Paper is torn e Obstruction in the printer Tip Even if the printer does not detect a paper jam a piece of paper may remain in the printer or adhesive tape or g
76. s forms are loaded park them For help parking continuous forms see step 1 of Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders on page 111 Make sure AutoGap is set to On For help see Setting Auto Gap on page 48 Move the paper select lever up to the single sheet f position Pull the paper supports to the upright position OAO N Pull the locking lever forward to allow paper to be loaded Locking Lever 90 Chapter 5 Printer Options 6 Place single sheets into the Auto Sheet Feeder Note e Place letterhead paper with the letterhead facing up and toward the printer The paper level should not exceed the markings on the label located on the inside of the paper holder Chapter 5 Printer Options 91 suondo 193 Ulld Printer Options T Move the paper guide so the print start position you want aligns with the symbol A printed on the margin guide of the Auto Sheet Feeder Printing begins at the A symbol Margin Guide 1 inch aay ae EGO Left Paper Guide The distance from the A symbol to the left paper guide determines the left margin 8 Move the right paper guide to match the paper width you are using 92 Chapter 5 Printer Options Q Push the locking lever in toward the printer Locking Lever 10 Press Start Stop The Ready light comes on and you are ready to print Chapter 5 Printer Options 93 suondo 193 Ulld Printer Options Loading Pa
77. s not placed on a sturdy level surface Action Place the printer on a desk or table Check that no objects are touching the printer Ribbon cartridge is not snapped in place correctly For help see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 4 Action Reset the ribbon cartridge correctly 124 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems Power Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Printer is turned on but the Power light is off Power cord is unplugged or not plugged in correctly Action Check that the power cord is correctly connected at both ends e No electricity at the power source Action Check the power source by connecting another electrical appliance Operator Panel Button Problem Symptom Probable Causes and Actions All buttons except Operator panel is disabled Start Stop if A d l Load Unload and ction Normal operation FormFeed do not work Note If you want to change the operator panel to the enable mode see Disabling Enabling the Oper ator Panel on page 53 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems 125 suie qo4d Je1uuud BuIAjOS Solving Printer Problems Display Messages Message Description Ready IBM The printer is online and ready to accept data and IBM PPDS mode is selected Ready EPSON The printer is online and ready to accept data and Epson emulation mode is selected 001 Paper Empty Add Paper
78. s of alignment patterns prints Trace Mode Prints the hexadecimal values E for all data sent to the printer Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 45 jaueg 101e1edQ eu Duisfi Using the Operator Panel Setting the Printer Online or Offline The printer must be online to accept data To set the printer Online press Start Stop the Ready light comes on If paper is not loaded the Check light blinks Offline press Start Stop the Ready light goes off Stopping the Printer To temporarily stop printing press Start Stop until the Ready light is off The printer finishes printing the current line and then stops printing To resume printing press Start Stop until the Ready light is on Advancing the Paper You can use the operator panel to advance the paper when the printer is not printing To advance the paper Press FormFeed to advance the paper to the Top Of Form TOF on the next page or to eject the cut form Press LineFeed to advance the paper to the next line Press Micro J or Micro 7 lightly once for fine alignment or press and hold to scroll the paper up or down 46 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Using Tear Off The Tear Off function advances the perforation of a continuous form to the tear bar position Tear Off can be set to move a continuous form automatically to the tear off position when Auto Tear Off is set to On or it can be set so you can move a continuous form
79. t feed continuously through the printer and are perforated to allow you to tear them apart control code A control character used for print operations such as line spacing or carriage return Glossary 145 Aiesso 5 Glossary D data Information entered into or used by a computer data bits The number of data bits sent in each transmission frame using the serial interface default A value parameter or attribute that the printer uses when none is specified document on demand Your printer s capability to automatically move paper from the print line to the tear off bar upon completion of a print job dot matrix printer A printer that forms characters by a pattern of dots dots per inch dpi The number of dots printed within an inch horizontally across the page double high printing Printing in which the characters are twice as high as the default characters double strike Characters are printed twice on the same page location double wide printing Printing in which the characters are twice as wide as the default characters This results in half as many characters per inch draft print DP A style of print used for draft material Compare with letter quality DTR protocol Hardware handshaking protocol for RS 232 serial interface 146 Glossary E emphasized print type A print type in which characters are made bolder F font A set of type of a given size and style forms le
80. t tractor locking lever to lock it in place Remove slack from the paper and lock the right lever Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 75 Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper Top Of Form TOF Top Of Form TOF sets the first line of print You can set and save TOF from the operator panel for single sheets continuous forms and for each macro that is enabled Setting TOF for Continuous Forms TOF can range from minus 2 54 cm 1 in to plus 35 56 cm 14 in from the top of continuous form paper Note Use this method to set TOF for continuous forms loaded in the optional Tractor 2 Feeder To set and save TOF 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the printer On Make sure the paper path is clear Move the paper select lever down to the continuous forms fi position Load continuous form paper on the feed pins or Tractor 2 feeder pins if you are using the Tractor 2 Feeder option Press Start The paper moves to the current TOF 76 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 6 Press Menu Set Top of Form appears on the display T Press any paper movement key Micro 4 Micro T or LineFeed to move the paper to the position you want The following illustration shows the printer without the ribbon cartridge installed When the cartridge is not installed you can easily see the position of the two horizontal white lines on either end of the metal platen bar Use these lines as your reference poi
81. the printer automatically loads a cut form When set to Off you must press FormFeed or LineFeed to load a cut form To turn Auto Cut Sheet Load On press Menu Item J until Paper Hand Opt appears Next Item J or Item T until Auto Cut Sheet Load appears Next Item J or Item T until On appears Store to save the setting CONOOBRWADND Quit to exit the function menu 64 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope With Continuous Forms Already Loaded 1 Move the paper select lever down to the continuous forms F pap position 2 Turn the printer On Toclear the paper path tear off the leading edge of the continuous form as shown 4 Park the continuous forms by pressing Load Unload D Make sure AutoGap is set to On or Single AutoGap For help see Setting AutoGap on page 48 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 65 Jedeg Buipeo7 pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper 6 Open the manual feed door T Movethe paper select lever up to the single sheets position Manual Feed Door Paper Select Leve 66 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 8 Set the left margin Before inserting paper move the left paper guide so that the print start position you want aligns with the A symbol printed on the margin guide Printing begins at the A symbol Margin Guide Left Paper Guide The distance from the left paper
82. tings press Item J To the Primary or Secondary level of options For example if the operator panel displays Paper Hand Opt and you want to select Auto Tear Off press Next Back to a Main or Primary level of options For example if you are in the Secondary Options level and you want to go back to the Primary level press Prev lt 38 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options Set Top of Form Select Tractor e Tractor 1 Allows you to specify which Tractor 2 tractor you would like to use Does not appear unless the Tractor 2 Option is installed Print Demo Print Settings Load Macro Macro x X 1 to 4 Sets up a macro for which you designate the settings For example if you are going to print many documents using Gothic 12pt with a one4 inch margin you can use this function to configure your printer to use those settings upon command Does not appear if Disable is selected in Default Macro Default Macro Macro X Allows you to turn a macro Disable on or off Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 39 jaueg 101e1edQo eu Duisfi Using the Operator Panel Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options Macro x Options x 1 to 4 Does not appear if Disable is selected in Default Macro Character Options Paper Handling Options see below AutoGap Copy Macro x Cop
83. to move to the next previous menu level Press this button When you want to Menu Enter the function menu The printer goes offline Quit Exit the function menus Run a Power On Self Test POST Tear Off Advance the forms to the tear off position Retract the forms to the Top of Form TOF position when the forms are at the tear off position Store Save the values you selected in the menus Font Select a font See Character Options on page 40 for a list of fonts available for your printer When you press Font the printer goes offline and displays the current pitch and font Note When a pitch conflicts with a selected font the Invalid Pitch message appears on the display Item 4 Scroll down to display the selection you want Pitch Select a pitch See Character Options on page 40 for the pitches available for your printer When you press Pitch the printer goes offline and displays the current pitch and font Note When a font conflicts with a selected pitch the Invalid Pitch message appears on the display Item T e Scroll up to display the selection you want 32 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press this button When you want to Microl Next gt Advance the forms down 0 35 mm 1 72 in When you hold this button for more than one second the forms move continuously until you release it Scroll forwa
84. uf er an eine ordnungsgem f geerdete Steckdose ange schlossen werden Das Netzkabel muf an eine Steckdose angeschlossen wer den die sich in der Nahe des Ger ts befindet und leicht zug nglich ist Wartungsarbeiten und Reparaturen mit Ausnahme der in der Betriebsanleitung n her beschriebenen sollten Fachleuten berlassen werden Consignes de s curit 1 36 Appendix A Notices Si le symbole 4 n appara t PAS sur votre produit ce dern ier DOIT tre branch sur une prise de courant mise la terre Le c ble d alimentation doit tre connect une prise de courant plac e pr s du produit et facilement accessible L entretien et les r parations autres que ceux d crits dans les instructions d emploi doivent tre effectu s par le per sonnel de maintenance qualifi Norme di sicurezza Seil prodotto NON contrassegnato con questo simbolo 2 DEVE essere collegato lo stesso ad una presa elettrica con messa a terra Il cavo di alimentazione deve essere collegato ad una presa elettrica posta nelle vicinanze del prodotto e facilmente raggiungibile Per la manutenzione o le riparazioni escluse quelle descritte nelle istruzioni operative consultare il personale di assistenza autorizzato Pautas de Seguridad Si su producto NO tiene este s mbolo Hl es IMPRESCINDIBLE conectarlo a una toma de corriente el c trica con toma de tierra correcta El cable de al
85. ure the printer is Off 2 Open pull up and remove the front cover Front Cover Power Switch 3 Push up the paper select lever 4 insert the tabs on both sides of the Auto Sheet Feeder into the grooves on the printer Chapter 5 Printer Options 87 suondo 193 Ulld Printer Options D Attach the front paper supports to the Auto Sheet Feeder 6 Pullthe paper supports to the upright position and attach the wire paper supports to them Wire Paper Supports Paper Supports 68 Chapter 5 Printer Options T Attach the front cover that came with the Auto Sheet Feeder Front Cover 8 Turn the printer on O Select Auto Sheet Feed On from the function menu To turn Auto Sheet Feed on press Menu D Item until Paper Hand Opt appears C Next gt d Item J until Auto Sheet Feed appears Next to see the printer s setting f Item J until On appears QJ Store to save the setting h Quit to exit the function menus Chapter 5 Printer Options 89 suondo 193 Ulld Printer Options Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder The Auto Sheet Feeder lets you print from single sheets of paper stacked in the feeder The option also includes a manual feed tray that lets you manually feed a single sheet of paper This section includes instructions for loading paper in the automatic sheet feeder and the automatic sheet feeder s manual feed tray Loading Paper for Automatic Feed 1 If continuou
86. with the same paper thickness when using the Auto Sheet Feeder 42 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options Data Options Buffer Size Controls the size of the buffer between the computer and the printer Maximum Minimum Automatic LF Automatically performs a line feed LF when a carriage return CR is sent On Off Automatic CR Automatically performs a carriage return CR when a line feed LF is sent On Off Slashed Zero Prints all zeros with a slash through the center On Off Control Options Uni Dir Print Tells the printer to print uni directionally or bidirectionally Select On for high quality one way printing or select Off for fast two way printing On Off Auto Rdy Cut Sht Auto Ready Cut Sheet When set to On the printer automatically loads a cut form When set to Off you must press FormFeed or LineFeed to load a cut form Paper Out Alarm Sounds an alarm when the printer is out of paper On Off Enable Disable Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 43 jaueg 101e1edQo eu Duisfi Using the Operator Panel Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options Control Options TOF Read Enable Disable continued Tells the printer to check the TOF after each new sheet is loaded Menu Language Changes the language used on the operator panel English F
87. y FM a TO x Allows you to copy the settings of Copy FM b TO x one macro to another Copy FM c TO x Character Options If Enable is selected in Default Macro this item appears in the macro menu Default Font Changes the default font the printer uses Used if no font is designated in the application software FastDraft Draft Gothic Courier Download Asterisks appear next to the default setting Default Pitch Changes the default pitch the printer uses Used if no font is designated in the application software 10 12 15 17 1 20 PS Asterisks appear next to the default setting Not all sizes available for all fonts Code Page Changes the code page the printer uses for your print job 437 437G 813 850 851 853T 857 860 861 863 865 869 920 1004 1053 Character Set 1 2 20 Pitch Enable Disable 40 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options Paper Handling Options If Enable is selected in Default Macro this item appears in the macro menu Auto Tear Off If on moves the top perforation of a continuous form to the tear bar On Off One Second Auto Cut Sheet Load On Off If on automatically loads cut sheets into the printer Auto Sheet Feed On Off Automatically feeds cut sheets if using Auto Sheet Feeder Does not appear when the Tractor 2 Option is install

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