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1. O O 7 2 Adjust the Gap Set Lever according to the type of paper to be used Refer to Chapter 3 Section 5 Paper Thickness Adjustment page 3 19 3 Raise the Paper Stand as shown in figure 4 Hold the Paper Stand while pulling out the Paper Sub Stands 5 Push the Paper Select Lever up to Cut Sheet Paper Mode Paper Sub Stand 4 Papar Staid T R Paper Sub Stand Paper Select Lever 6 Turn the ASF Paper Set Lever of the ASF down in the direction indicated by the arrow 7 To adjust the left margin move the Left Paper Guide Left The A mark shows the standard print start position Left Paper Guide 6 16 8 Insert cut sheet paper aligning the left edge of the paper to the Left Paper Guide Left and then align the Right Paper Guide to the right edge of the paper Left Paper Guide Right Paper Guide Cut Sheet Paper 9 Insert the cut sheet paper between the Left and Right Paper Guides The paper is automatically fed up to the print start position then the Ready lamp is lit and the printer is ready for printing NOTES 1 If the PRINT lamp is not lit it means that in the Initial Setting Cut Sheet Paper Print Cancel is selected In this case press the Start Stop key to get the printer ready 2 The paper feed out capacity is about 30 sheets for 55Kg paper ream when the option Feed out to Rear is ON When the option Feed out to Front is ON you must re
2. PRINTER BEHAVIOR CAUSE AND REMEDIES Lamp Status e Initial Diagnostic Test Error EOWSION If this status is held for more than 10 seconds Ready On turn the Power Switch OFF O and then ON P a a again If the problem persists contact the ack On store where the product was purchased User1 On User2 On Others On same or ees ROM RAM Error Ready Of Turn the Power Switch OFF O and then PaperOut Blinks ON again If the problem persists please Alt Of contact the store where the product was Lock Off purchased User1 Blinks User2 Off Others Off EN Status e Operation Panel Switch Error Ready Off There is a problem with the Operation Panel PaperOut Blinks switches Turn the Power Switch OFF O Alt Off and then ON again If the problem p Blinks persists please contact the store where the product was purchased User1 Blinks User2 Blinks Others Off samp Status NVRAM Error e off Turn the Power Switch OFF O and then ON naperOut Blinks again If the problem persists Alt Off please contact the store where the product was Lock Blinks porcnasgi User1 Off User2 Off Others Off PHENOMENON CAUSE AND REMEDIES Lam Status Seen Home Position Error Ready Off Turn the Power Switch OFF O and then PaperOut Blinks check for paper dust or foreign objects inside Alt Off the printer Lock Blinks Then turn th
3. KIND OF PAPER REAM Kg SIZE Single sheet Paper A4 size portrait 210 X 297 Single sheet Paper A4 size landscape 297 X 210 Single sheet Paper B5 size portrait 182 X 257 Single sheet Paper B5 size landscape 38 5 to 78 257 X 182 Single sheet Paper B4 size portrait 257 X 364 Single sheet Paper B4 size landscape 364 X 257 3036 only Single sheet Paper A3 size landscape 420 X 297 3036 only Multi sheetPaper 2 3 32 5 to 48 5 Multi sheet Paper 4 for 3036 32 5 to 38 5 4 6 for 3031 NOTE Some multi sheet paper exceed specifications and cannot be used 7 9 Paper Joded 3 2 Feeding Paper Through the ASF 3 2 1 Printable Area and Paper Size when printing is performed using the printer head Pin No 1 Printable Area Cc SYMBOL SIZE CONTENTS A 100 to 420 mm Paper Width 4 inches to A3 size landscape 3031 3036 100 to 257 mm Paper Width 4 inches to B4 size portrait 3031N 3036N B 6 35 mm Min Distance from the paper edge to the print range C 100 to 364 mm Paper Length 4 inches to B4 size portrait D 6 35 mm Min Distance from the paper edge to the print range E 6 35 mm Min Distance from the paper edge to the print range NOTES 1 When using A3 size paper landscape for 3031 and 3036 model the E value is about 37 mm Min When using B4 size paper portrait for 3031N and 3036N model the E value is about 27 mm Min
4. ccceseceeeescceeseeeeeseeeeeeneneeeseeeeerseeeeesensensentes 5 11 2 1 FantoldPaper cinencis aas aa aa 5 11 2 2 Cut Sheet Paper icc icine iain see ak E eas ll hee 5 12 Chapter 6 Consumables Hardware Options Maintenance 6 1 Mls SOMSUMADICS wesc ch ce anna e A AN E OE T E 6 1 t1 Ink riDDON Cartridge 2 eee eseeeseeeeneeeeeeeeseeeeaeeeaeeteaeessaeseaeeteaeenaeee 6 1 1 1 1 Replacing the Ink ribbon Cartridge eeeeeceeeeeeeeeeneeteneeeneeeee 6 1 2 Hardware Options ceeceesceeeeeesseeeeaeeeneeeeaeeeeeseaeeseaeeeaeessaeesaeeeaeeeeeeneeteaes 6 2 2a Printer Cable sarna nie ea araea aa aa Ar ded ee eae 6 2 2 2 Auto Sheet Feeder ASF cccscccscceeseceseeeeeeseseeeeeeseeeeeseeeesneeneees 6 2 2 2 1 Checking the ACCESSOSICS ccceeceeeseeeeeteneeteaeeeaeeseeeeeeeeeeeee 6 3 2 2 2 Installing the ASP sscncide vdiei di ete ee 6 4 22 3 Removing th ASF nists nidiacnssiiiiipidinlinl 6 8 2 2 4 Cut Sheet Paper Handling in Auto Feed Mode eceeeee 6 11 2 2 5 Cut Sheet Paper Handling in Manual Feed Mode 006 6 15 2 9 Optional Tractors aoe a a a EEN 6 18 2 3 1 Checking the Accessories cceceeceeseeereteeeeteeeeeeeteeeetteeeeeeeeee 6 18 2 3 2 Installing the Optional Tractor sseeseeeeeeneeeeeeeeeneeeneeeeennereeeeenn 6 19 2 3 3 Removing the Optional Tractor ecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeaes 6 22 2 3 4 Installing F
5. 7 3 2 3 Conditions for Using Multi sheet Forms ecceeseeeeeeeteeeeeeeeneeeees 7 4 2 4 About Perforated Lines oe eee cence eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaeeeeed 7 6 2 5 When Fanfold Paper RUNS OUt ecceeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 7 7 3 CUU Sheet Papel pesnice aa a ar a Naaa an 7 8 3 1 Feeding Paper Through the Cut Sheet Guide ceeeeeeereees 7 8 3 1 1 Printable Area and Paper Size when printing is performed using the print head Pin No 1 o oo eeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeseeeeneeees 7 8 321 2 Types of Paper cient eine aie 7 9 3 2 Feeding Paper Through the ASF eceesssesceeseeseeeeseeseeeseaeeeseetsaee 7 10 3 2 1 Printable Area and Paper Size when printing is performed using the print head Pin No 1 cee eeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeneeeeeaes 7 10 3 22 TYPOS of Papet wi sau feacacccege doce p aari o aaa n aipe ae aain 7 11 3 3 Feeding Paper Through Option Tractor or the ASF Manual Insert G den a aa aa E a eee arrears es 7 12 3 3 1 Printable Area and Paper Size when printing is performed using the print head Pin No T nssiiriiissiiirimsisaia 7 12 13 2 ypes 0f Pape ws sei he cecccete aa aaa ini 7 13 3 4 Conditions for Using Cut Sheet Paper sssseessessseereereerrereerrerreerren 7 14 3 5 About the Print Area for Cut Sheet Paper eeeseeeseeeeeseresreerreseee 7 15 3 6 Remarks on Layout for Cut Sheet Paper seeseseeeeeeeseeeeeerereeen 7 15
6. For paper with a 3 inch width only the Left Paper Guide is to be used NOTE Some multi sheet paper exceeds specifications and cannot be used 3 2 2 Types of Paper KIND OF PAPER REAM Kg SIZE Single sheet Paper A4 size portrait 210 X 297 Single sheet Paper A4 size landscape 297 X 210 3036 only a Single sheet Paper B5 size portrait 182 X 257 o Single sheet Paper B5 size landscape 38 5 to 78 257 X 182 99 Single sheet Paper B4 size portrait 257 X 364 a Single sheet Paper B4 size landscape 364 X 257 3036 only Single sheet Paper A3 size landscape 420 X 297 3036 only Multi sheetPaper 2 3 32 5 to 48 5 Multi sheetPaper 4 for 3036 36N 32 5 to 38 5 4 6 for 3031 31N Jeded 3 3 Feeding Paper Through the Optional Tractor or the ASF Manual Insert Guide 3 3 1 Printable Area and Paper Size when printing is performed using the print head Pin No 1 t Feed Direction Printable Area SYMBOL SIZE CONTENTS A 76 2 to 420 mm Paper Width 3 inches to A3 size landscape 3031 3036 76 2 to 257 mm Paper Width 3 inches to B4 size portrait 3031N 3036N B 6 35 mm Min Distance from the paper edge to the print range C 76 2 to 364 mm Paper Length 3 inches to B4 size portrait D 6 35 mm Min Distance from the paper edge to the print range E 6 35 mm Min Distance from the paper edge to the
7. No printout appears or printout is patchy The Ink ribbon Cartridge is not installed Install an Ink ribbon Cartridge The Ink ribbon is too old or dry Replace the Ink ribbon e The Paper Thickness Adjust Lever does not match the thickness of the paper being used Adjust the lever position Printout is incomplete The Ink ribbon Cartridge is not installed correctly Check the installation The Ink ribbon is twisted Replace the Ink ribbon Cartridge The Ink ribbon is not fed correctly Replace the Ink ribbon Cartridge e The Paper Thickness Adjust Lever position does not match the thickness of the paper being used Adjust the lever position The print data rows are slanted The line pitch is not con stant e The paper is not loaded correctly Install the paper correctly e The Paper Select Lever position is not correct Touse cut sheet paper push the Paper Select Lever to the upper position To use continuous paper push the lever to the lower position e The Paper Thickness Adjust Lever does not match the thickness of the paper being used Adjust the lever position Troubleshooting 5 7 Bunoousejqnol L 5 8 PRINTER BEHAVIOR CAUSE AND REMEDIES Wrong print start position of the left to right or right to left direction The paper position is not set correctly The A mark indicates the standard print start position Match the left m
8. Off Line Start Stop Main Menu Print Main Menu Initial Setting 4 9 5 When the desired Main Menu item is selected press the Tractor key 6 The selected Sub Menu is printed 7 Referring to the print results use the Micro or Micro J key to select the desired Sub Menu settings The items currently selected are indicated by the seven item lamps NOTE When the Item Menu is selected press the Start Stop key to return to the Main Menu Main Menu Item X Sub Menu Sub Menu Print 5 v dp Sub Menu 1 Q Sub Menu 2 p 4 10 8 When the desired Item Menu option is selected press the Tractor key 9 The value set is printed 10 Referring to the print results of the value set use the Micro or Micro J key to select the set sub menu items The items currently selected are indicated by the seven item lamps NOTE When the Set Menu is selected press the Start Stop key to return to the Sub Menu Sub Menu Item X Value Menu Start Stop Value Menu Print Value Menu 1 Value Menu 2 Value Menu X Initial Setting Bullies Jenu 11 12 13 14 When the desired Set Value Item selected press the Tractor key When the buzzer sounds the selected item has been set replacing the previous setting NOTE If you do not want to change the previous setting press the Start Stop key Afte
9. Thank you very much for purchasing the 3031 31N and 3036 36N series printer This is the instruction manual for operating and handling the 3031 31N and 3036 36N series printer Please read it thoroughly before using this machine Note In this manual the 3031 31N and 3036 36N series printer will be referred to as the printer or this printer Manual Overview Chapter 1 Installing the Printer describes the installation procedure from installing attachments ink ribbon cartridge to connecting the printer to the system unit Chapter 2 Operation Panel describes the basic functions of the Operation Panel Chapter 3 Paper Setting describes the procedure to set paper in the printer and the respective adjustments Chapter 4 Initial Setting describes the procedures to set the initial values make the ruled line adjustments etc Chapter 5 Troubleshooting summarizes printer errors and their counter remedies Chapter 6 Consumables Hardware Options and Maintenance describes the ink ribbon cartridge printer cable Auto Sheet Feeder ASF Option Tractor Serial Interface Option and daily maintenance Chapter 7 About Paper describes the types of paper that can be used the printable range etc Appendix A Specifications describes the mechanical and electrical specifications of the printer Appendix B Diagnosis describes the built in self test functions Appendix C Printer Commands describe
10. NOTE This is the space for stamps labels memos etc which is printable up to 6 35 mm from the top edge Paper Jodeg 2 Inserting in Shorter edge First NOTE Front Side Rear Side SYMBOL SIZE A NOTE 30 mm Min B 11 3 mm Min Cc 6 35 mm Min D 6 35 mm Min This is the space for stamps labels memos etc which is printable up to 6 35 mm from the top edge 2 Reply Card 1 Inserting in Longer edge First NOTE SYMBOL SIZE A NOTE 30 mm Min B 11 3 mm Min Cc 6 35 mm Min D 6 35 mm Min This is the space for stamps labels memos etc which is printable up to 6 35 mm from the top edge Paper Jodeg 7 20 2 Inserting in Shorter edge First NOTE Print Area SYMBOL SIZE A NOTE 30 mm Min B 11 3 mm Min C 6 35 mm Min D 6 35 mm Min This is the space for stamps labels memos etc which is printable up to 6 35 mm from the top edge 5 Envelope printable using manual feed 5 1 Size Flap TYPE A mm B mm C mm D mm E mm Inserting Direction Portrait No 4 220 230 90 15 25 205 5 20 Shorter edge Portrait No 3 250 260 120 15 25 235 5 20 Shorter edge Landscape No 3 297 309 216 15 32 277
11. 14 To print with Fanfold Paper again after the printing on a cut sheet push down the Paper Select Lever to set the Fanfold Paper mode then press the Park Load key to load the paper into the printer NOTE When using Fanfold Paper replace the Paper Stand and Paper Sub Stand to the original positions 3 9 Paper Handling Buljpuey seded 2 Loading Fanfold Paper Fanfold Paper is loaded from the front side of the printer and is output from the rear top side of the printer Front Loading Rear Loading NOTE When using Fanfold Paper replace the Paper Stand and Paper Sub Stand to their original positions L e 1 Adjust the Paper Thickness Adjust Lever according to the thickness and type of used paper See also Section 5 Paper Thickness Adjustment page 3 19 2 Push down the Paper Select Lever to set the printer to Fanfold Paper mode 3 Open the Front Cover Front Cover Paper Select Lever 4 Raise the Fixing Levers of the Left and Right Sprockets as shown in figure to free them Fixing Lever Fixing Lever Paper Handling 5 Open the two Sprocket covers 6 Match the Left and Right Sprockets to the paper width 7 Move the Tractor Guide to the center of the tractor NOTE The Tractor Guide is installed only on the tractors of the 3031 and 3036 models Tractor Guide Sprocket cover WY 8 With the printing side of paper facing up insert the left
12. 4 Postcards senrossedccnsi etia a a e aE RS E 7 16 4A Size and Standaldiesiiiiiriornsi o asie e NEE 7 16 4 2 Printable Area when printing is performed using the print head PINO TY incirin nie da e aN NEET 7 17 5 Envelope printable using manual feed asscsssnenssicesnnrernrrerenrnrrrnnnrrennna 7 21 Sle SZE ea E A EEEE 7 21 5 2 Boxes for Postal Zip Code Entry 0 0 ceceeecceeeeeeeeeeneeseeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeee 7 23 5 3 Types of Envelopes and Paper WeigNt ceesceeeesseeseeetenneees 7 23 5 4 Printable Area when printing is performed using the print head alOM Nenad eeeeecerer reer teereececree ener errerrrre reece aE 7 24 6 Label Paper in Fanfold Paper Mode c ceeesseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeneeeeeneeeee 7 26 xiv EE 6 1 Printable Area and Size when printing is performed using the print head Pin No 1 Jroen enoda inensis aunes ceadan traitent 7 26 6 2 Weight of Backing Papey ricine s 7 27 6 3 Paper TRICKMOSS orones aad ated a ei 7 27 amd ca c old aN 19 orire n E E ttre errr eer 7 28 TIe Remarks on Preprinting sssrini mnan 7 28 Appendix A Specifications ccccseeeceessseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneeeeeeeneenees A 1 1 Operating Environment Conditions cceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeseeeeeneeseeeeeeeeeetens A 1 2 Electric Specifications saiis avieieeiatsiinnvasdinionk canna A 1 3 Physical Specifications ca cshwdi i ai NA EN A 1 4 Printing Specifications esiri a
13. 8 Press the Micro 7 key to select 19200 The 10 Pitch lamp is lit 9 Press the Tractor key The Trans Rate is changed to 19200 and the buzzer sounds to indicate that the setting has been changed 6 50 10 After the change is complete the Item Menu is restored and the following Item Menu is printed gt gt Serial Interface 10 Pitch RS 232C 10 Pitch 12 Pitch 15 Pitch 17 Pitch 20 Pitch MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY TRACTOR KEY START STOP KEY Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking To Select Current Setting RS 232C Enable Protocol DTR Trans Rate 19200 Data length 8 Bits Parity Bits No Paity Stop Bits 1Bits Select Light amp Status Enter Value Menu End 6 51 suodo 11 Press the Start Stop key The Main Menu is restored and then printed Print Results of the Main Menu for 3036 36N gt Setup Main Menu Light When To Select 10 Pitch On Character Font Pitch Zro Slash 12 Pitch On Forms Form Length Line Length Skip Pref Cut Sheet Bottom LPI 15 Pitch On Data Control Eject by FF FF Enable Buffer Auto LF Auto CR 17 Pitch On Printer Control Tear Off Front Eject Ready on DID Uni Dir Prnt Paper Out Alarm User Setting Bi Di Aligment 20 Pitch On Emulation IBM Code Page Char Set Pro IIl Mode 20 Pitch EPSON Table Set Int l Char Set 24 Pitch On Print All Setting PS Pitch On HEX DUMP 10 Pitch Blinking Serial Interface RS 232C Protcol Trans Rate Data Length P
14. O T TT Line Pitch Setting Commands Command Control Code Function Hex Dec ESC 0 1B 30 27 48 Set 1 8 Inch Line Pitch ESC 2 1B 32 2750 Invoke Text Line Pitch ESC 3n 1B 33 n 2751n Set Graphics Line Pitch ESC 3n 1B 33n 2751n AGM Set n 180 Inch Line Pitch ESC An 1B41in 2765n Set Text Line Pitch ESC An 1B 41n 2765n AGM Set n 60 Inch Line Pitch ESC 1B 5B 5C 27 91 92 Set Vertical Units gt Character Set Setting Commands Command Control Code Function D Hex Dec 5 ESC 6 1B 36 2754 Select PC Character Set 2 ESC 7 1B 37 27 55 Select PC Character Set 1 O ESC 1B 3D 2761 Download Character Start ESC nm 1B5Cnm 2792nm Print All Characters ESC 1B 5E 2794 Print Single Character Character Pitch Setting Commands Command Control Code Function Hex Dec SI OF 15 Start 17CPI Printing SO 0E 14 Begin Double Wide Printing by Line DC2 12 18 Select 10 CPI DC4 14 20 End Double Wide Printing by Line ESC 1B 3A 27 58 Select 12 CPI ESCTn 1B 49n 27 73n Select Font and Pitch ESC Pn 1B 50n 27 80n Proportional Space Mode C 2 Character Ornament Setting Commands Command Control Code Function Hex Dec ESC n 1B2Dn 27 45n Auto Underscore ESC E 1B 45 27 69 Begin Emphasized Print ESC F 1B 46 27 70 End Emphasized Print ESC G 1B 47 2771 Begin Double Strike Print ESC H 1B 48 27 72 End Double Strike Print ESC Sn 1B53n 27 83n Begin Subscript Superscript Mode ESC T 1B 54 27 84 End Subscript
15. vertical lines that shows the straightest vertical line between those printed below the Value Menu The Pitch lamp should be lit or blinking If an item on the side is selected the vertical lines on the 2nd and 4th rows move to the left of the vertical lines on the 1st and 3rd rows If an item on the side is selected the vertical lines on the 2nd and 4th rows move to the right of the vertical lines on the 1st and 3rd rows 9 Press the Tractor key The current choice is selected and the vertical lines are printed again 4 25 Initial Setting Bum s Jenu 4 26 10 11 12 If the change is satisfactory press the Start Stop key The buzzer sounds to indicate that the setting has been changed and the Printer Control Setting Sub Menu is restored NOTE If further adjustment is necessary repeat the above procedure Press the Start Stop key The Main Menu is restored and then printed Press the Start Stop key to complete the Initial Setting mode The changed settings are stored the Initial Diagnostic functions are executed and then the printer returns to Normal Print mode 5 Print All Settings In this mode a list of all the current settings may be printed out The Initial Set Value Printout is started by selecting Print All Settings 24 Pitch lamp On in the Initial Value Setting Main Menu After printing is complete the Main Menu is restored Print All Settings gt gt Charac
16. 1 1 Installing Buryye1su 2 Unpacking the Printer 1 Remove the packing tape on the printer 2 Pull the Latch Lever located near the right and left ends of the Access Cover to the front and remove the entire Access Cover Access Cover Latch Lever i ye Latch Lever 3 Remove the Packing Material inside the printer NOTE Those packing materials will be necessary for moving or transporting the printer Please store them in a safe place fh Packing Material 1 2 3 Installation Advice It may fall and injure someone A CAUTION Do not place the printer on an unstable surface 1 Place the printer on a table surface as flat level and stable as possible where no vibrations may occur On both sides of the printer keep a free space of at least 5 cm Protect the printer from exessively high temperatures keep it away from heaters radiators direct sunlight etc Do not use the printer in environments with high humidity or with ecessive dust containing oil and iron particles Protect the printer from shocks vibrations strong magnetic fields or corrosive gases Make sure that the mains power voltage matches the power voltage indicated on the rating place Do not use the printer if the values do not match 1 3 Installing Buryyeysuy 4 Printer Parts Locations and Functions The following figures show the name of each printer part and the table on the follow ing page show
17. 4 When the Function Cover is open and the Alt function is ON i e the Alt lamp is lit KEY NAME PRINTER STATUS FUNCTIONS Set Up Off Line e Pressing this key selects the Set Up menu Set Line 1 Off Line e The SetLine 1 key allows you to set the 1st print line on the logical page The adjustment of the position is made with the Micro 1 Micro 4 and Line Feed key If you move the paper manually by means of the Paper Knob and then adjust the first print line with the keys the top margin remains unchanged e Pressing this key it is possible to set the top margins for the following paper formats 1 Fanfold Paper on the 1st tractor 2 Fanfold Paper fon the 2nd tractor 3 Cut Sheet in ASF fed manually 4 Cut Sheet fed manually 5 Cut Sheet in ASF e The TOF adjustment values range from 11 inch to 1 inch The Tear Off adjustment values range from 1 inch to 1 inch Values exceeding the above ranges may not be used and if entered cause an error signal Pitch Lock Off Line e Pressing this key when the Pitch Lock lamp is off the Pitch Lock lamp lights and the Operation Panel functions and any selections made via software are disabled e When this key is pressed while the Pitch Lock lamp is turned on the Pitch Lock lamp lights and the Operation Panel functions and any selections made via software are enabled Panel 2 7 joued 2 8 4 Lamp Functions 1 W
18. 5 20 Longer edge 3036 only Landscape No 2 347 364 240 15 32 332 5 20 Longer edge 3036 only 7 21 Joded 7722 NOTES 1 A O N Do not use envelopes with cut out windows Use envelopes of Kraft paper or higher quality Use envelopes with a flap standard edge straight flap edge line When envelopes are glued on the flap portion be sure thatthe glue is completely dry and does not stick to fingers when touched Do not use envelopes with peel off cover paper attached to the glued portion Do not print on the flap or glued portion or within 6 35 mm of the glued part Use envelopes with no folds wrinkles tears etc If curled remove it by bending in the opposite direction 5 2 Boxes for Postal Zip Code Entry 12 0 7 0 5 3 Types of Envelopes and Paper Weight TYPE INSERTING DIRECTION REAM Kg Portrait No 4 Shorter edge First 43 to 73 Portrait No 3 Shorter edge First 43 to 73 Landscape No 3 Longer edge First 60 to 73 3036 only Landscape No 2 Longer edge First 60 to 103 3036 only NOTE Only the four types of envelopes listed above can be used 7 23 Paper Jodeg 7 24 5 4 Printable Range when printing is performed using the print head Pin No 1 1 Portrait No 4 Portrait No 3 NOTE More than 31 mm NOTE Flap t P
19. 6 3 Move the Cover Release Levers on both sides of the printer cover towards the front of the printer and remove the cover Cover Release Lever ie Access Cover Cover Release Lever 4 Move the Print Head to the center of the printer carriage A CAUTION The Print Head may be hot Please be careful not to touch the metal part of the Print Head Print Head 1 7 Installing Buryyeysuy 5 Match the two hooks on the right hand side of the Ink ribbon Cartridge to the corresponding pins on the printer and push the cartridge until it clicks into place If there is resistance turn the Ribbon Feed Knob while pushing the cartridge into place Hooks Ink ribbon Cartridge Pins Ribbon Feed Knob 6 Detach the Ribbon Guide from the Ink ribbon Cartridge being careful to avoid damaging it since it protects the ribbon 7 Insert the Ribbon Guide between the Print Head and the Platen and push it down until it clicks into place Be careful not to fold the ribbon and avoid damaging the shield 1 8 8 Turn the Ribbon Feed Knob in the direction indicated by the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon Ribbon Feed Knob 9 When the Ink ribbon Cartridge is installed refit the printer cover Printer Cover 10 Adjust the Gap Set Lever according to the thickness of the paper to be used Refer to Chapter 3 Section 5 Paper Thickness Adjustment page 3 19 1 9 Installing Buryye1su
20. 6 Connecting the Printer Cable NOTE Printer Cable is not a standard feature of the printer It must be purchased separately if you do not have one Refer to Chapter 6 Section 2 Hardware Options page 6 2 1 Turn the printer Power Switch OFF marked with a O symbol Power Switch 2 Connect the Printer Cable connector to the Interface Connector Printer Cable Interface Connector 3 Fasten the Printer Cable connector by means of the two clips Clips Printer Cable 4 Connect the other end of the Printer Cable to the system unit Installing Buryye1su 7 Connecting the Power Cord 1 Turn the printer Power Switch OFF marked with a O symbol Power Switch 2 Connect the Power Cord to the Power Inlet Power Cord 3 Insert the other end of the Power Cord into the wall outlet 8 Test Print The Test Print procedure is described for the use with Cut Sheet Paper For the installation procedure for Fanfold Paper refer to Chapter 3 Section 2 Installing Fanfold Paper page 3 10 For details about paper refer to Chapter 7 About Paper page 7 1 1 Turn the printer Power Switch ON marked with a position Power Switch 2 Set the Paper Thickness Adjustment Lever according to the type and thickness of the paper to be used Refer to Chapter 3 Section 5 Paper Thickness Adjustment page 3 19 Installing Buryye1su 3 Raise the Paper Stand up in the direction
21. Adjust the lever according to the thickness of the paper This is especially important when using thick paper or a multi sheet form Troubleshooting 5 9 Bunoousejqnol L Case 7 Optional Tractor problems PRINTER BEHAVIOR CAUSE AND REMEDIES Paper does not feed e The Optional Tractor is not set on the Operation Panel Setthe Optional Tractor on the Operation Panel See Chapter 2 Operation Panel page 2 4 e The Paper Select Lever position is incorrect To use cut sheet paper push the lever up To use Fanfold paper push the lever down The Optional Tractor is not attached correctly Turn the printer Power Switch OFF O and reinstall the Optional Tractor Then turn the Power Switch ON and press the Park Load key to check if paper feeds correctly Paper gets jammed e The paper does not correspond to the specifications Use paper according to the specifications of the printer See Chapter 7 About Paper page 7 1 e The Optional Tractor Manual Insert Guide is not closed completely Close it until it clicks e The holes on the left and right sides of the continuous paper are not fit properly over the tractor pins Fit the holes over the tractor pins and remove any slack e The Sprocket covers of a Tractor are open or the Fixing Lever is not locked Close the Sprocket covers and lock the Tractor with the Fixing Lever Paper feeds unevenly e The Gap Set Lever posit
22. Hex Dec ESC Rn 1B 52n 27 82n Select International Character Set ESC kn 1B 6B n 27 107 n Select TypeStyle Family ESCtn 1B74n 27 116n Select Character Table ESC xn 1B78n 27 120 n Select Letter Quality or Draft Mode ESC n 1B 25n 27 37n Select Resident or Download ESC qn 1B71n 27 113n Typestyle Selection Character Pitch Setting Commands Command Control Code Function Hex Dec ESC P 1B 50 27 80 Select 10 CPI ESC M 1B 4D 2777 Select 12 CPI ESC g 1B 67 27 103 Select 15 CPI ESC pn 1B 70n 27112n Turn Proportional Mode On Off Character Ornament Setting Commands Command Control Code Function Hex Dec SO OE 14 Select Double Wide Mode Sl OF 15 Select Condensed Mode DC2 12 18 Cancels Condensed Mode DC4 14 20 Cancel Double Wide Mode ESC amp 0 1B 26 00 27380 Define User Defined Characters ESC Sn 1B53n 27 83n Select Superscript Subscript Mode ESC T 1B 54 27 84 Cancel Superscript Subscript Mode ESC wn 1B77n 27 119n Turn Double High Mode On Off ESC E 1B 45 27 69 Select Emphasized Mode ESC F 1B 46 27 70 Cancel Emphasized Mode ESC G 1B 47 27 71 Select Double Strike Mode ESC H 1B 48 27 72 Cancel Double Strike Mode ESC 1B 28 2D 27 40 45 Select Line Score ESC n 1B2Dn 27 32n Turn Underline Mode On Off ESC 4 1B 34 27 52 Select Italic Mode ESC 5 1B 35 27 53 Cancel Italic Mode ESC n 1B21n 27 3
23. Position NOTE The adjustable range is 25 4 mm 1 in 6 Press the Alt key then press the Set Line 1 key The current position is stored as the Tear Bar Position This position will be kept even when the Power Switch is turned to the OFF O position NOTE Do not adjust the paper position using the Knob before pressing the Set Line 1 key or the correct position will not be stored 7 Close the Function Cover then press the Tear Off key 3 20 6 2 Tearing off the Paper at a Tear Bar 1 When printing is complete press the Tear Off key to feed the paper up to the Tear Bar Position 2 Using the Tear Bar tear the paper at the perforation FanfoldPaper 3 Press the Tear Off key to return the paper to the print start position 3 21 Paper Handling 7 Paper Park Function This printer allows to print on cut sheet paper without removing already loaded con tinuous paper from the tractor but parking the fanfold paper 1 Tear off the printed fanfold paper atthe Tear Bar For tearing off the paper see Section 6 Tear off Function page 3 20 in this chapter 2 Press the Park Load key The fanfold paper is moved to the park position and the Paper Out lamp is lit 3 When the fanfold paper is in the park position load a cut sheet See Section 1 Loading Cut Sheets page 3 1 in this section 4 After the cut sheet has been printed and fed out return the Paper Stand and the Paper Sub Stand
24. are inside the printer Remove any foreign objects from inside the printer e Paper is jammed Remove the jammed paper To remove it refer to Section 2 Removing Jammed Paper page 5 11 in this chapter L Case 6 ASF problems PRINTER BEHAVIOR CAUSE AND REMEDIES Paper does not feed e The Paper Select Lever position is not correct When the ASF is used push up the lever to the Cut Sheet Paper Mode The ASF is not attached correctly Turnthe printer Power Switch OFF O and reattach the ASF Then turn the printer Power Switch ON and check that the paper feeds correctly e The quantity of paper in the input bin is too large Ensure that the paper level does not exceed the line on the right side of the bin guide e The ASF Paper Set Lever position is incorrect In Auto Feed Mode set the Paper Set Lever to the rear position In Manual Feed Mode set it to the front position Paper jams e The paper exceeds specifications Use paper according to the specifications of the printer Refer to Chapter 7 About Paper page 7 1 e Paper is not installed correctly Remove the paper and fan thoroughly to make sure the sheets are not sticking together Then insert the paper in the printer e The quantity of the installed paper is too large Do not exceed the line on the right of the bin guide e The Gap Set Lever position does not match the thick ness of the paper being used
25. are stored then the Initial Diagnostic functions are performed and finally the printer goes into the Normal Print Mode 2 Item Menu This menu contains items relating to each item in the Main Menu To access this menu press the Tractor key with the Main Menu selected or press the Start Stop key with the Set Menu selected 3 Set Menu This menu contains options for each set item To access the Set Menu press the Tractor key with the Item Menu selected Normal Print Mode Check Setup Value Normal Print Mode Off Line PENSAN ae ns E E 1 Set Up Mode Start Stop Start Stop Start Stop PEER AEE S E EE EE CEN E EEE EE E ES ge E E E mi 2 2 Setting Procedure 1 Load fanfold paper in the printer 2 Press the Start Stop key to switch the printer offline with the Ready lamp off 3 Open the Function Cover and press the Set Up key press the Alt key then press the Micro T key The printer starts the Initial Set Mode and prints the Main Menu NOTE Once the Initial Set mode has been started any remain ing data that has not been processed will be cleared 4 Referring to the print results press the Micro 7 or Micro J key to select the desired Main Menu items The currently selected items are indicated by the seven item lamps NOTE Ifthe Start Stop key is pressed with the Main Menu selected the Initial Set mode will end Normal Print Mode
26. from the System Unit and applications to the printer into ASCII codes and to print them To execute this function select Initial Setting Item 6 Trace Mode For further details refer to Chapter 4 Section 6 Trace Mode page 4 21 Appendix C Printer Control Commands 1 PPDS COMMAND LIST Printer Control Commands Command Control Code Function Hex Dec NUL 00 00 Null BEL 07 7 Bell DC1 11 17 Select Printer DC3 13 19 Deselect Printer CAN 18 24 Cancel Data ESC Qn 1B51n 27 81n Deselect Printer ESC Un 1B55n 2785 n Set Print Direction Horizontal Position Setting Commands Command Control Code Function Hex Dec CR oD 13 Carriage Return BS 08 8 Back Space HT 09 g Horizontal Tab ESC D 1B 44 27 68 Set Horizontal Tabs ESC R 1B 52 27 82 Set Default Tab Racks ESC Xnm 1B58nm 2788nm SetHorizontal Margins ESCdnn 1B64nn 27100nn Relative Move Inline Forward Vertical Position Setting Commands Command Control Code Function Hex Dec LF OA 10 Line Feed VT 0B 11 Vertical Tab FF oC 12 Form Feed ESC 4 1B 34 27 52 Set Top of Form ESC 5n 1B35n 27 53n Automatic Line Feed ESCJn 1B 4An 27 74n Relative Move Base Line ESCJn 1B 4An 2774n AGM Relative Move Base Line C 1 Appendix C
27. head when it becomes too hot this printer stops the print head between lines or prints only in one direction until the print head cools down Printing operations are suspended until the print head cools down Once the print head has cooled down to a certain temperature normal printing is restored A 3 Appendix B Diagnostic Functions This printer has 6 built in diagnostic functions e Initial Diagnostic Function e Operating Diagnostic Function e Error Display e Print Test Function e Buzzer e Trace Function 1 Initial Diagnostic Function Appendix B This function is activated when the printer is in a Reset status when a Reset signal is received from the System Unit at power ON etc The following tests are performed to determine if there are any errors with the printer e Memory Test e CPU Test e Non volatile Memory Test e Operation Panel Test e Printer Mechanical Test If any error is found during these tests the error is indicated by a flickering of the lamps on the Operation Panel As for the meaning of each error indication refer to Section 3 Error Indication page B 2 in this chapter 2 Operating Diagnostic Function While the Printer Power Switch is ON at the position this function checks items not included in the Initial Diagnostic Function above e Print Head Position Check e Non volatile Memory Check only at writing to and reading from the non volatile memory e Paper Absence e Print Densit
28. in o1 a Press the Alt key then press the Set Line 1 key The current position is stored as the top print line position print start position This setting is kept even after the Power Switch is turned to the OFF O NOTE Please do not adjust the paper position using the Knob before pressing the Set Line 1 key The correct print start position will not be stored if the Knob is used 4 Left Margin Adjustment This section describes how to adjust the left margin value The A mark on the left side of the Cut Sheet Support and at the left bottom of the tractor unit gives a standard reference for the first print start position 4 1 Cut Sheet Paper 1 Place a sheet on the Cut Sheet Support and align it to the Left Paper Guide 2 Match the Left Paper Guide with the A mark on the Cut Sheet Support Left Paper Guide Paper Handling 3 Align the Right Paper Guide Right with the right paper margin Right Paper Guide 4 2 Fanfold Paper 1 Install paper on the two sprockets 2 Match the left paper margin with the A mark on the printer 3 Push down the Fixing Lever of the Left Sprocket to lock it in place Left Sprocket Cover 5 feb xe D T feb a Fixing Lever 4 Move the Right Sprocket to the right to remove paper slack and push down the Fixing Lever to lock the Right Sprocket NOTE If t
29. indicated by the arrow 4 Hold the Paper Stand while pulling out the Paper Sub Stand Paper Sub Stand Paper Sub Stand 5 Pull up the Paper Select Lever to set it to Cut Sheet Paper mode 6 Open the Cut Sheet Guide Paper Select Lever Cut Sheet Guide 7 Match the left and right Paper Guides with the right paper edges 8 Insert the paper into the printer until it stops against the inside roller After approximately 1 second the paper will be automatically fed to the print position Left Paper Guide Right Paper Guide 9 Turn the Power Switch OFF marked with a O symbol then turn the Power Switch ON marked with a symbol while holding down the LINE FEED key The printer will start a test print for 3036 3036N for 3031 3031N Power Ready PaperOut Power Ready PaperOut Co co Co Co Co Co Start Stop Start Stop m Aat At C3 Courier CA orator CI rastDraft CI Draft CO Gothic CI Courier CO Prestage OI Script C Gothic CO Draft CI 2resentor CA FastDraft Installing Buryye1su 10 The following shows a test print sample If there is anything wrong in the printout contact the store where the product was purchased for 3036 3036N DOQGOODRO POOR OOCMOOGOOOO0 G00 070090000009 0000 000000 00000000000000005000 QOCUGHCDEAODOOO DOOD DOD ODO ASOD DCO OU0 DODDDO0000UO0UURDOGOROIODORDAooooooo NOQGOOCCODOGDOCHONCNOCGODONINO NOC OFC ONO DO00NDCDNOUNDRACHOoAGoonooOcooOo DOOGOHOCODD0 000 CODDO
30. print range NOTES 1 When using A3 size paper landscape for 3031 3036 model the E portrait for 3031N 3036N model the E YS value is about 37 mm Min When using B4 size paper value is about 27 mm Min Ses 3 3 2 Types of Paper KIND OF PAPER REAM Kg SIZE Single sheet Paper A4 size portrait 210 x 297 Single sheet Paper A4 size landscape 297 x 210 3036 only a Single sheet Paper B5 size portrait 182 x 257 o Single sheet Paper B5 size landscape 38 5 to 78 257 x 182 99 Single sheet Paper B4 size portrait 257 x 364 a Single sheet Paper B4 size landscape 364 x 257 3036 only Single sheet Paper A3 size landscape 420 x 297 3036 only Multi sheet Paper 2 3 32 5 to 48 5 Multi sheet Paper 4 for 3036 36N 32 5 to 38 5 4 6 for 3031 31N NOTE Some multi sheet paper exceed specifications and cannot be used 3 4 Conditions for Using Cut Sheet Paper 1 The angle between the vertical and horizontal edges must be 90 15 2 Do not use cut sheet paper with perforated lines Such paper may become jammed 3 As for multi sheet forms impact paper or carbon back paper can be used The number of sheets in a multi sheet form must be a maximum of 5 including the original However this may vary depending on the ream thickness Refer to Chapter 3 Section 5 Paper Thickness Adjustment page 3 19 A multi sheet form where the size of the ori
31. shown in the figure below Connector Option Connector Cable 6 5 suodo 6 6 7 Attach the Paper Bin Guides to the ASF Hopper Guides Insert the Manual Insert Guide along the grooves and push it in on both sides of the ASF until it locks 8 Groove Manual Insert Guide 9 Install the Front Cover which is included in the package as an accessory onto the printer Front Cover 6 7 suodo 6 8 2 2 3 Removing the ASF 1 Turn the the printer Power Switch OFF O Power Switch 2 Open the Front Cover halfway and remove it Front Cover 3 Pull the Manual Insert Guide towards the front of the printer to remove it Front Manual Guide 4 Remove the three Hopper Guides from the ASF Paper Bin Guides 6 9 suodo 5 Unplug the ASF connector from the printer Option Connector 6 Detach the ASF cable from the printer a Option Connector a Connector Cable 7 Hold down the Release Levers on both sides of the ASF withdraw the bottom part of the ASF to detach it from the printer ASF Release Lever 2 2 4 Cut Sheet Paper Handling in Auto Feed Mode Cut sheet paper in Auto Feed Mode will automatically be loaded into the printer by the ASF The printout sheets may be fed out to the rear or front depending on the Initial Setting selection Refer to Chapter 4 Initial Setting page 4 3 Rear Out Front Out 1 Turn the the printer Powe
32. still use fanfold paper or insert single cut sheets manually The print mode using the ASF is called the Auto Feed Mode and the print mode in which single cut sheets are inserted manually is called Manual Insert Mode For further details on paper see Chapter 7 About Paper page 7 1 If any problem arises when using the ASF refer to Chapter 5 Troubleshooting page 5 9 If you need the ASF please order it to from the store where the product was purchased YW O a 2 2 1 Checking the Accessories O 1 Check that the following accessories are all included with the ASF unit ASF Auto Sheet Feeder Manual Insert Guide Paper Bin Guide Front Cover 2 Should any item be damaged please do not hesitate to contact the store where the product was purchased 3 Please keep the carton and packing materials They will be necessary for moving or transporting the ASF unit 6 3 suodo 6 4 2 2 2 Installing the ASF 1 Turn the the printer Power Switch OFF O Power Switch 2 Open the Front Cover halfway and remove it 3 Push up the Paper Select Lever to Cut Sheet Paper Mode Front Cover Paper Select Lever 4 Match the A parts of the ASF unit with their respective grooves on both sides of the printer and press them in Then rotate the bottom of the ASF to secure it to the printer A part Groove A part 5 Connect the ASF connector to the printer Option Connector 6 Secure the ASF cable as
33. the following vertical commands is received ESC Jn LF VT 4 3 Initial Setting Bum s Jenu 4 4 1 4 Printer Control Setting SET ITEM SELECTABLE FACTORY OVERVIEW VALUES SET VALUE Auto TearOff Auto Manual Sets whether or not automatically Manual tear off enable Front Eject DID Off DID Off Sets the cut sheet paper feed out ASF Off ASF Off direction DID On DID manual paper feeding ASF Off DID Off ASF On DID On ASF On Ready on Enable Enable Sets whether or not automatically DID Disable enter print mode after the cut sheet is manually loaded in unprintable mode Uni Dir Print On Off Sets print direction for single char Off cter printing Paper Out Enable Enable Sets whether or not to disable the Alarm Disable alarm when the paper has run out User Setting Disable Disable1 Sets the following item for user Enable1 settings refer to note1 Enable2 Disable2 Enable3 Enable4 Bi Di Adjusts the position gap of ruled Alignment lines between the two direction printing in Bi directional print mode For adjusting directions refer to Section 4 Ruled Line Adjustment page 4 17 in this chapter Note 1 User Setting Disable 1 Enable 1 Enable 2 Disable 2 Enable 3 Enable 4 Both tractors depend on User 1 settings TR1 User1 TR2 User2 Cut User TR1 User1 TR2 User2 Cut User2 Both tractors depend on User 1 settings TR1
34. the pins of the Left Sprocket and close the Sprocket cover NOTE Place the paper parallel on both Sprockets 10 Ensure that the feeding holes on the right edge of the paper fit over the pins of the Right Sprocket and close the Sprocket cover NOTE To avoid paper jams ensure that the paper is installed correctly on both sides and placed over sprocket pins of the same level Sprocket Pin Sprocket covers 11 When the paper is installed adjust the left margin moving the Sprockets The A mark shows the standard print start position 12 Push down the Fixing Lever of the Left Sprocket to lock it in place I Un l lonohiohiitiitial fF g i fl ETO Left Sprocket Fixing Lever Q 6 26 13 To remove slack from the paper move the Right Sprocket Block then push down the Fixing Lever to lock the Right Sprocket Block NOTE Ifthe paper slack cannot be removed adjust the Left Sprocket Block position Be careful not to stretch the paper so much that it tears Right Sprocket Block Fixing Lever 14 Push down the Manual Insert Guide 15 Close the Front Cover NOTE Before closing the Front Cover ensure that the Sprocket Block Paper Holds are closed Font Cover Manual Insert Gu
35. the printer Optional Tractor Release Lever 6 23 O S n 2 3 4 Installing the Fanfold Paper When the Optional Tractor is installed you can select alterately the two tractors according to the paper used as in the figures below NOTE When the printer is printing do not push down the Release Lever of the Optional Tractor A paper jam may result 2nd Tractor Mode 1st Tractor Mode NOTE To use fanfold paper return the Paper Stand and the Paper Sub Stands to their original positions 1 Adjust the Gap Set Lever according to the paper type of paper to be used See Chapter 3 Section 5 Paper Thickness Adjustment page 3 19 2 Push down the Paper Select Lever to Fanfold Paper Mode 3 Open the Front Cover 4 Open the Manual Insert Guide 7 Front Cover Paper Select Lever 6 24 5 Raise the Left and Right Sprocket Fixing Levers up in the as indicated by the arrow to release them Fixing Lever Fixing Lever o 6 Open the Left and Right Sprocket Block Paper Holds 7 Adjust the Left and Right Sprocket Blocks to the paper width 8 Locate the Tractor Guide in the center between the Left and Right Sprocket Blocks NOTE The Tractor Guide is only installed on the tractors for the 3031 and 3036 models Sprocket covers Tractor Guide i 5 J Sprocket covers 6 25 suodo 9 With the printing surface facing up place the feeding holes on the left edge of the paper over
36. 13 6 15 Pitch On Skip Perforation o 17 Pitch On Cut Sheet Bottom 0 20 Pitch On LPI 6 Lines O MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY Select Light amp Status TRACTOR KEY Enter Value Menu START STOP KEY End op 4 15 Bulyjes Jenu 6 Press the Micro J key to select Form Length of User1 The 12 Pitch lamp remains lit 7 With Form Length selected press the Tractor key The Form Length Value Menu is printed Value Menu Print Results gt gt gt Page Length Current Set Value 11 inch MICRO UP 1 6 inch MICRO DOWN 1 6 inch ALT 1 inch PITCH 1 inch TRACTOR KEY Save START STOP KEY Quit 8 Press the Pitch key The buzzer sounds to indicate that a setting has been changed Approximately 1 second later the following Value Menu is printed At this time 10 inch is selected for the Form Length Value Menu Print Results gt gt gt Page Length Current Set Value 10 inch MICRO UP 1 6 inch MICRO DOWN 1 6 inch ALT 1 inch PITCH 1 inch TRACTOR KEY Save START STOP KEY Quit 9 Press the Micro J key three times consecutively Every time the key is pressed the buzzer sounds to indicate that the setting has been changed Approximately 1 second later the following value Menu is printed At this time 9 5 inch is selected for the Form Length NOTE The selected value is changed each time the key is pressed Value Menu Print Results gt gt gt Page Len
37. 3031N 3036N Fanfold Paper 76mm 254mm from post cards to A4 size Print Speed Fast Draft 10cpi 3036 36N 336cps Various print speeds 3031 31N 360cps Draft 1 Ocpi 3036 36N 250cps 3031 31N 270cps LQ 10cpi 3036 36N 75cps NLQ 3031 31N 68cps Character 1 Corresponds to various print Pitch 10 12 15 17 1 20 24cpi PS pitches Font Style Fast Draft Draft Corresponds to various print LetterQuality Gothic Couirer modifications Prestage Presentor Orator Script Print Double size height width These styles can be set by the Style Quadruple size Bold Subscript print commands Superscript Ruled Line Vertical Writing Reducation Underline Double Strike Operation Start Stop Line Feed Form Feed Simple on finger operation Panel Font Pitch Micro Up Micro Down User1 User2 1st TR 2nd TR Alt function Paper Park Holds Continuous Paper prior to Cut Sheet Paper can be use loading and after ejection without detaching the Continuou Paper already set Front Loading Loads Cut Sheet Paper Cut Sheet Paper can be inserted conveniently from the front Tear Off Tears along the Tear Bar line Can easily tear Continuous Pa per along the Tear Bar line Tractor Double Tractor Option By attaching the Option Tractor two types of Continuous Paper can be set Multi Sheet for 3036 36N Original 3 copies Forms of more than 1 original 3 Form for 3031 31N Original 5 copies 5 copies can be used depending on the type of pape
38. 3n Master Select ESC SP n 1B 20n 27 32 Nn Set Intercharacter Space C 7 Appendix C N xipuseddy C 8 Bit Image Graphics Commands Command Control Code Function Hex Dec ESC 1B 2A 27 42 Select Bit Image ESC K 1B 4B 2775 Select Single Density Graphics Mode ESC L 1B 4C 27 76 Select Double Density Graphics Mode ESC Y 1B 59 27 89 Select High Speed Double Density Graphics Mode ESC Z 1B 5A 27 90 Select High Speed Quadruple Density Graphics Mode ESC 1B 3F 27 63 Bit Image Transformation Printable Area Setting Commands Command Control Code Function Hex Dec ESC Cn 1B 43n 27 67 n Set Page Length in Lines ESC COn 1B 43 00n 27670n Set Page Length in Inches ESC Nn 1B4En 27 78n Skip Over Perforation ESC O 1B 4F 2779 Cancel Skip Over Perforation Others Commands Command Control Code Function Hex Dec ESC 1B 23 27 35 Cancel MSB Control ESC 1B 3D 27 61 Set MSB to 0 ESC gt 1B 3E 27 62 Set MSB to 1 ESG vx 1B 3A 00 27580 Copy ROM to RAM
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40. Blinking HEX DUMP 12 Pitch Blinking Serial Interface RS 232C Protcol Trans Rate Data Length Parity Bits Stop Bits MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY Select Light amp Status TRACTOR KEY Enter Sub Menu START STOP KEY End 6 48 L 4 Press the Micro or Micro J key to select Serial Interface Setting Trans Rate The 12 Pitch lamp remains blinking 5 With Serial Interface Setting Trans Rate selected press the Tractor key The Sub Menu of theSerial Interface Setting is printed Sub Menu Print Results gt gt Serial Interface Light When To Select Current Setting 10 Pitch On RS 232C Enable RS 232C 10 Pitch Blinking Protocol DTR 12 Pitch Blinking Trans Rate 9600 15 Pitch Blinking Data length 8 Bits 17 Pitch Blinking Parity Bits No Paity 20 Pitch Blinking Stop Bits 1Bits MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY Select Light amp Status TRACTOR KEY Enter Value Menu START STOP KEY End 6 49 O O 7 6 Press the Micro or Micro J key to select Trans Rate The 12 Pitch lamp is blinking 7 With Trans Rate selected press the Tractor key The Trans Rate Value Menu is printed Value Menu Print Results gt gt gt Trans Rate RS 232C Light When To Select 10 Pitch on 9600 12 Pitch on 4800 15 Pitch on 2400 17 Pitch on 1200 20 Pitch on 600 24 Pitch on 300 PS Pitch on 19200 MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY Select Light amp Status TRACTOR KEY Save START STOP KEY Quit
41. Compuprint 3031 3031N 3036 3036N User Manual First Edition November 2001 This manual is subject to changes without notice EPSON ESC P is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation IBM is a registered trademark of International Businnes Machines Corporation Copyright Compuprint S p A 2001 Electronic Emissions and Safety Notices Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement and Electrical Notices for 3031 31N 3036 36N Note This machine have been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 interfer ence 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 difference from that to which the
42. ECTABLE FACTORY OVERVIEW VALUES SET VALUE FormLength Variable 11 inches Sets the page length of continu user1 Min 1 6 in ous paper user2 Max 60 in Ranging from 1 6 in to 60 in increments of 1 6 in can be selected Line Length 8in 3031N 3036N Sets the right limit of the print user 13 6 in 8 in able width right margin user2 3031 3036 13 6 in Skip Over Oin Oin Selects whether or not the Perforations 1 2 in perforated line of continuous user1 1 in paper is skipped user2 2 in 3 in Cut Sheet Oin 1 6 in Sets the bottom margin of the Bottom 1 8 in paper margin 1 6 in user1 1 4 in user2 1 3 in 1 2 in Line per Inch 2 line 6 line Sets the number of print lines user1 3 line per inch user2 4 line 5 line 6 line 7 5 line 8 line 1 3 Data Control Setting SET ITEM SELECTABLE FACTORY OVERVIEW VALUES SET VALUE Eject by FF On On Select the Form Feed code user1 Off handling method user2 lt Enable gt When DID is selected a form feed is treated as paper ejection lt Disable gt A form feed is fed to next page Buffer 0 KB 4 KB Sets the receive buffer size 4 KB 3031 31N 3031 31N 16 KB 16 KB 3036 36N 3036 36N Auto LF On Off Sets whether or not a line feed is Off automatically performed when a CR code is received Auto CR On Off Sets whether or not a carrige Off return is automatically performed when one of
43. Left Paper Guide and match the Right Paper Guide with the right edge of the paper Left Paper Guide Cut sheet paper Right Paper Guide Buljpuey seded 9 Insert the paper between the Left and Right Paper Guides The paper is automatically fed to the first print line the Ready lamp lights and the printer is ready for printing NOTES 1 If the PRINT lamp is not lit the Cut Sheet Auto Insert function has been disabled in the Initial Setting In this case press the Start Stop key to get the printer ready 2 If the paper is fed out to the rear side of the printer about 30 sheets can be printed before the paper interferes with the outcoming sheets If the paper is ejected to the front of the printer each sheet must be removed before printing a new one 3 4 L 1 2 Loading Cut Sheet Paper when Fanfold Paper is already in the printer 1 Turn the printer Power Switch to ON Power Switch 2 Set the Paper Select Lever to Fanfold Paper mode Paper Select Lever 3 5 Paper Handling 3 Tear the fanfold paper at the tear off bar See also Section 6 Tear off Function page 3 20 Fanfold Paper 4 Press the Start Stop key to change the printer status to off line Buljpuey seded 5 Press the Park Load key The paper is fed back to the parking position 6 Set the Gap Set Lever according to the thickness and the paper type to be used Refer to Section 5 Paper Thickness Adjustmen
44. O 2 Unplug the Power Cord 3 1 Cleaning the Inside of the Printer Use a soft brush to remove dust ribbon pieces paper bits etc 3 2 Cleaning the Cover Use a soft cloth moistened with water and a mild detergent to wipe dust smudges and stains off of the printer s cover Do not use any volatile chemicals benzine paint thinner alcohol etc Such chemicals may damage the cover surface Chapter 7 Paper This chapter describes paper that can be used with this printer Ensure that all paper used is free of tears dust wrinkles and curled or bent edges 1 Remarks on Paper If a large amount of paper is to be printed be sure to perform a test print Check that the paper feeds correctly and the printout is clear Types of paper that should not be used with the printer include Paper with uneven thickness Paper with exposed or partially peeled off adhesive labels Paper with metallic parts Paper with cut outs or windows including binding holes Paper with engravings Folded paper Paper with folded or torn edges Extremely thin or thick paper which exceeds paper specifications NOTE When using a multi sheet form a maximum of 5 copies including the original is normally acceptable This obviously depends also on the paper weight thickness Paper thicker than 0 35 mm cannot be used Particularly small or large paper exceeding the paper specifications Warped paper NOTE Do not expose paper to high temperature
45. Prnt Paper Out Alarm User Setting Bi Di Aligment 20 Pitch On Emulation IBM Code Page Char Set Pro IIl Mode 20 Pitch EPSON Table Set Int l Char Set PS Pitch On Print All Setting 10 Pitch Blinking HEX DUMP MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY Select Light amp Status TRACTOR KEY Enter Sub Menu START STOP KEY End L Press the Micro 4 key to select Printer Control Setting Bi Di Alignment The 17 Pitch lamp is lit With Print Control Setting Bi Di Alignment selected press the Tractor key The Printer Contarol Setting Sub Menu is printed Sub Menu Print Results for 3036 36N 10 Pitch 12 Pitch 15 Pitch 17 Pitch 20 Pitch 24 Pitch PS Pitch for 3031 31N gt gt Printer Control MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY TRACTOR KEY START STOP KEY 10 Pitch 12 Pitch 15 Pitch 17 Pitch 20 Pitch PS Pitch 10 Pitch gt gt Printer Control On On On On Blinking To Select Current Setting Auto Tear Off Manual Front Eject DID Off ASF Off Ready on DID Enable Uni Dir Print On Paper Out Alarm Enable User Setting Disable Bi Di Alignment Select Light amp Status Enter Value Menu End O aa U To Select Current Setting T a ee Auto Tear Off Manual ron Front Eject DID Off ASF Off Ready on DID Enable Uni Dir Print On Paper Out Alarm Enable User Setting Disable Bi Di Alignment MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY TRACTOR KEY START STOP KEY Select Light amp Sta
46. Superscript Mode ESC Wn 1B 57n 27 87 Nn Double Wide Continuous Mode ESC 1B 5B 40 2791 64 Select Print Type Style ESC _n 1B 5Fn 27 95n Continuous Overscore Mode Bit Image Graphics Commands Command Control Code Function Hex Dec ESC 1B2A 2742 AGM Multiple Density Bit Image Graphics ESC K 1B 4B 2775 Normal Density Bit Image Graphics ESC L 1B4C 2776 Dual Density Bit Image Graphics ESC Y 1B 59 27 89 Dual Density Bit Image Graphics with Consecutive Horizontal Dot Elimination ESC Z 1B 5A 27 90 High Density Bit Image Graphics with Consecutive Horizontal Dot Elimination ESC g 1B 5B 67 27 91 103 Multiple Density Bit Image Graphics C 3 Appendix C N xipuseddy C 4 Printable Area Setting Commands Command Control Cord Function Hex Dec ESCB 1B 42 27 66 Set Vertical Tabs ESC C nm 1B43nm 2767nm Set Page Length ESC Nn 1B4En 27 78n Set Skip Perforation ESC O 1B 4F 2779 Reset Skip Perforation 2 ESC P COMMAND LIST Printer Control Commands Command Control Code Function Hex Dec BEL 07 T Buzzer DC1 11 17 Device Control 1 Select State DC3 13 19 Device Control 3 Deselect State CAN 18 24 Cancel Data ESC Un 1B 55n 27 85n Unidirectional Printing On Off ESC 1B 40 27 64 Initialize Print
47. U0BOTUUOUOUODUCKODNUOUDNCOOUDNDCROD0DCooootoooOooeoooo HOODOO DODD DOE EOOGOCONADOHOCN O0COD0OOROOGODODNODDAOOOOGoOOnoodoooACNOOooD 70123456789 45 gt T4ABCDEFGH JELMNGPORSTUVWHY 2 84 O1 254567892 p lt og GACOEEGH Ia LANPARA TUNIT 0129d56789 03 7M ARCDEEGHI JKLMNOPQ RSTUVWEYVZ O124d56789 lt a gt QAHCDEPGHI IKLMNOPQRSTUVWRYS 0123 1 3 5 oo g iiias z 4c a _ amp 10 12 _i14 _16 _18___2 0__22 24 for 3031 3031N DOQGD IPOH IORUODO UU COC OCU HOD ODDNDOOOUOIGQOUOGOO00DOOC0 On nDooNNooOoDAD QOQUCHODGOOULDOODO OD DOOD ODDGODD DOG LID OD DAD 00DOUOUUORNOENCOCODoNAOnoooAO HT TLC HUI HL HHA He HHT GRC a EE ea EEEE DOOCOHOCONONDOGROUCOOCUDCRODCDUODE CHOU NOUONCOOODNDCROooOcodoatoo AOE ORM arrra tetahi tanata 70123456789 42 gt T ABCDEFGH JELMNOPORSTUVWYXYZ 701254567991 gt 7 ABCDEPGHL IKLMNOPQRSTUVWEHY 2Zf 70123456789 a gt 78ARCDEEGHI JELMNOFO RSTUVWEYZ 0123056789 5 lt a gt GAHCDEFGH JELMNOPQORSTUVWXYS 0123 11 To complete the test print first press the Start Stop key to stop printing then turn the printer Power Switch OFF O 9 Application Software This section describes the Printer Type to be set in the application software Select one of the following printer drivers Epson Emulation Mode factory default If the printer
48. User1 TR2 User2 Cut User TR1 User1 TR2 User2 Cut User2 4 5 Initial Setting Bum s Jenu 4 6 1 5 Emulation Setting SET ITEM SELECTABLE FACTORY OVERVIEW VALUES SET VALUE Emulation IBM EPSON Selects IBM emulation or EPSON EPSON emulation AGM IBM 1 Enable Disable Sets wheter or not to select high Disable resolution graphic mode This settings also changes the line density Code Page 437 437 Selects the code page in the resid IBM 850 ent font area in IBM mode 860 863 865 Char Set Seti Seti Selects character set 1 or set 2 IBM Set2 in IBM mode Pro lll 2 On Off When this parameter is set on Mode IBM Off Proprinter II Emulation is selected When it is off the ESC command is partially supported 20 Pitch 2 Enable Enable Selects 20 cpi or 12cpi when 12cpi IBM Disable print mode is combined with conde nsed print mode Table Set Graphics Graphics Selects either Epson Extended ESC P Italics Graphic Character Table or Italic Character Table Int l Char Set USA USA Selects a character assigned to the ESC P France code points X 23 X 24 X 40 X 5B Germany X 5C X 5D X 5E X 60 X 7B UK X 7C X 7D X 7E that is different Denmark by countries Sweden Italy Spain 1 Only for 3036 36N 2 Only for 3031 31N L 1 6 Interface Option Setting This menu is enable when the interface optional card is installed in the printer Fo
49. after few lines have been printed User 1 Off Line e This key selects user setting Simultaneously the User 2 corresponding lamp is turned on The following parameters can be stored in a user setting Character Setting Menu Font Pitch Zero Slash Forms Setting Menu Form Length Line Length Skip Over Perfo ration Cut Sheet Bottom LPI Data Control Menu Ejection by FF FF Enable 2 When the Function Cover is closed and the Alt function is ON i e the Alt lamp is lit KEY NAME PRINTER FUNCTIONS STATUS Tear Off On Line Off Line After printing is complete in the Fanfold Paper mode pressing this key the paper perforation is moved to the tear bar position according to the current paper length e Pressing this key when the paper perforation is in tear off position the paper is moved to the first print position TOF e During the printout this key is disabled Park Load Off Line e This key is enabled only in Fanfold Paper mode e When the Fanfold Paper has already been loaded pressing this key the paper is moved to the park position e When the Fanfold Paper is in the parking position pressing this key the paper is fed up to the first printing position TOF Font Lock Off Line Pressing this key when the Font Lock lamp is off the Font Lock lamp lights and the Operation Panel functions and any selections made via software are disabled Pressing this key w
50. again refer to Section 1 Check List page 5 1 in this chapter Troubleshooting Bunooyusejqnol L 2 2 Cut Sheet Paper The print head may be hot Please do not touch the metal A CAUTION part of the print head NOTE When the ASF or Optional Tractor is installed remove if necessary Proceed with the following steps with the printer placed on a flat and stable surface Turn the printer Power Switch OFF O Open the Access Cover and move the print head to the leftmost or rightmost position N d a 3 If the paper comes out of the upper sied of the printer pull it out while turning the Knob to remove it D Ensure that there are no torn paper parts remaining inside the printer then close the Access Cover Turn the Power Switch ON Press the Start Stop key and check that the Paper Out lamp is off and the Ready lamp is lit QO Oo ee 7 To check that the jammed paper has been removed perform a print test For the print test procedure see Chapter 1 Section 8 Test Print page 1 13 If the problem persists check again for any paper remaining inside the printer If the print test fails again refer to Section 1 Check List page 5 1 in this chapter Chapter 6 Consumables Hardware Options Maintenance 1 Consumables Consumables for this printer are Ink ribbon Cartridges 1 1 Ink ribbon Cartridge For the ink ribbon special ink is used to protect the print head Use only Co
51. al Interface Card 6 38 5 Match the holes A of Serial Interface Card to the screw holes Then tighten the Screws which are included in the package of this option with the plus screwdriver 6 Insert the connector of Serial Option Card into the connector on the printer s card NOTE Please check the direction of connector If you insert the connector in the wrong dirction the connector may be damaged Holes A Screws Connector of Serial Interface Card Connector on printer s card 6 39 suodo 6 40 7 Insert the Interface Access Cover included in Serial Interface Option NOTE Do not use the printer without the Interface Access Cover Interface Access Cover for Serial Interface Option 2 4 3 Removing the Serial Interface Option 1 Turn the printer Power Switch OFF O Power Switch 2 Pull the Interface Access Cover out of the printer Interface Access Cover for Serial Interface Oprion 6 41 O 2 O 7 3 Remove the connector of Serial Option Card from the connector on the printer s card Then remove two screws of setting the Serial Option Card by plus screwdriver Connector on Connector of Serial printer s card Interface Card Screw p3 4 Remove the Serial Interface Card from the rear of Cover Serial Interface Card 6 42 ie O g 5 Reinsert the original Interface Access Cover 6 NOTE Do not use the Interface Access Coverinclude
52. anfold Paper 0 ce eeceeeeeseeseeeeeeeneeeeeseeeeneeeseeneeeeeaes 6 24 2 3 5 Alternating Between Tractors 0 eeceeeseeeeeneeeeenneeeeeeeeseneeeeees 6 28 2 9 6 Handling Cut Sheet eisses nnsa eei ainean 6 31 2 4 Seral Interface Option sadosi torere oense ssis aeie 6 36 2 4 1 Checking the Accessories ceeecteseeeeeeeeeeteceeeeeseeeeneeeeeeeee 6 36 2 4 2 Installing the Serial Interface Option 0 00 ec eeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeees 6 37 2 4 3 Removing the Serial Interface Option ceeeeeeeeeeeeteeereeeee 6 41 2 4 4 Connecting the Serial Cable oo eececeseeeeeseeteeeeeseeeeeeteeeeeaeene 6 44 2 4 5 Specification of the Serial Interface Option cece 6 46 2 4 6 Example of How to Change the Serial Interface Option Setting 6 47 xiii 3 ISAM INMNG soetan aaeain a cen ceeagctsasseaceeratttgaes R 6 54 3 1 Cleaning the Inside of the Printer eceeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeneerenes 6 54 3 2 Gl aning ING COVER eskean seinare rei eniin ra rOn Er ANON RES 6 54 Chapter 7 Papeterie cece cs cence ian aeaa aeaa aaaea er aa ainiaan Eaa 7 1 1 Remarks ON Papai soeia seston oaen aa ada aS aaisa Eao E TAEAE 7 1 2 Fanoldi Papes keuden odds fageeeace E eee when the built in tractor or the Option Tractor is used s s s 7 2 2 1 Printable Area and Paper Size when printing is performed using the print head Pin No 1 7 2 2 2 Type of Paper and Number of Copies in a Multi sheet Form
53. aper Feed Direction C SYMBOL SIZE A 20 32 mm Min B 6 35 mm Min C 12 7 mm Min D 6 35 mm Min E 11 3 mm Min This is the space for stamps labels memos etc which is printable up to 6 35 mm from the flap fold line L e 2 Landscape No 3 Landscape No 2 NOTE SYMBOL SIZE 20 32 mm Min 6 35 mm Min 12 7 mm Min 11 3 mm Min moO WwW gt Min Min 6 35 mm Min Min This is the space for stamps labels memos etc which is printable up to 6 35 mm from the flap fold line Paper 7 25 6 Label Paper in Fanfold Paper Mode 6 1 Printable Range and Size when printing is performed using the print head Pin No 1 Joded 4 0 2 12 7 0 1 6 35 0 3 t Paper Feed Direction 6 35 0 3 SYMBOL SIZE A 3 to 16 in 3036 3 to 10 in 3036N 6 35 mm Min 6 35 mm Min 6 35 mm Min 7 26 6 2 Weight of Backing Paper Use label paper of ream 55 to 70 Kg or its equivalent 6 3 Paper Thickness NOTE Label a MAX 0 35mm Va Backing Paper On a single paper of backing paper all the labels should be of the same thickness 7 27 Paper Jeded 7 28 7 Preprinting 7 1 Remarks on Preprinting For preprinting do not lay out preprint data alm
54. aration Pad Lever Also push the Left Separation Pad Lever out L K suodo 10 Insert cut sheet paper in the ASF aligning it to the Left Bin Guide NOTE The paper should not exceed the mark inside the Right Bin Guide As a standard for your reference up to 150 sheets of 55Kg paper in A4 size or smaller can be loaded or up to 100 sheets if thicker or larger than A4 paper 11 12 Align the Right Bin Guide to the right edge of the cut sheet paper aue Place the Paper Plate in the center between the Left and Right Paper Guides Turn the Paper Set Lever of the ASF up in the direction indicated by the arrow 13 Right Hopper Paper Paper Set Lever Left Hopper a 14 Press the Start Stop key The Ready lamp is illuminated and the printer is now ready for printing NOTE The paper feed out capacity is about 30 sheets for 55Kg paper if the option Feed out to Rear is ON If the option Feed out to Front is selected you must remove sheets one by one 2 2 5 Cut Sheet Paper Handling in Manual Feed Mode Cut sheet paper in Manual Feed Mode must be inserted through the opening near the bottom of the ASF The printout may be fed out to the front or rear of the printer in the Initial Setting selection Refer to Chapter 4 Initial Setting page 4 3 Rear Out Front Out Turn the printer Power Switch of the printer ON _ Power Switch
55. argin of the paper to this mark e The paper has is not straight Reinstall the paper The paper does not correspond to the specifications Use paper that conforms to the given specifications See Chapter 7 About Paper page 7 1 Irregular printing actions are performed Extra dots are printed Undesired characters are printed The Printer Cable is not firmly connected Be sure to firmly connect the Printer Cable The control command is incorrect Ensure that the proper command is sent from the system unit e The printer is affected by external electric noises The noises may come from static electricity electric lamp circuits or strong electric waves Please contact the store where the product was purchased The print speed becomes slow The print head stops between lines e The print head protective function has not been activated When the print head becomes hot this protective function is activated Once the print head temperature decreases to normal limits the protec tive function is deactivated Case 5 Abnormal noises PRINTER BEHAVIOR CAUSE AND REMEDIES Abnormal noises are generated e The surface where the printer is placed is not flat Place the printer on a flat and stable surface The Ink ribbon Cartridge is not installed correctly Ensure correct installation e The knob is restrained Remove any object touching the knob e Foreign objects
56. arity Bits Stop Bits MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY Select Light amp Status TRACTOR KEY Enter Sub Menu START STOP KEY End 6 52 for 3031 31N gt Setup Main Menu Light When To Select 10 Pitch On Character Font Pitch Zro Slash 12 Pitch On Forms Form Length Line Length Skip Pref Cut Sheet Bottom LPI 15 Pitch On Data Control Eject by FF FF Enable Buffer Auto LF Auto CR 17 Pitch On Printer Control Tear Off Front Eject Ready on DID Uni Dir Prnt Paper Out Alarm User Setting Bi Di Aligment 20 Pitch On Emulation IBM Code Page Char Set Pro lIl Mode 20 Pitch EPSON Table Set Int l Char Set PS Pitch On Print All Setting 10 Pitch Blinking HEX DUMP 12 Pitch Blinking Serial Interface RS 232C Protcol Trans Rate Data Length Parity Bits Stop Bits MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY Select Light amp Status TRACTOR KEY Enter Sub Menu START STOP KEY End 12 Press the Start Stop key to complete the Initial Setting mode The changed settings are stored the Initial Diagnostic functions are executed and then the printer returns to Normal Print mode 6 53 suodo 6 54 3 Cleaning To maintain the printer in good condition please perform periodical cleaning every 2 or 3 months Before cleaning proceed as follows The print head may be hot immediately after printing Wait until it cools down about 15 minutes before cleaning Z CAUTION 1 Turn the printer Power Switch OFF
57. d in Serial Interface Option Do not use the printer without the Interface Access Cover Interface Access Cover Original 6 43 suodo 2 4 4 Connecting the Serial Cable 1 Turn the printer Power Switch OFF marked with a O symbol Power Switch 2 Connect the Serial Cable connector to the Serial Interface Connector Serial Interface Connector Serial Cable 6 44 3 Fix the connector the fixed screws on both side of the serial connector Fixed Screw Serial Cable 4 Connect the other end of the Serial Cable to the system unit 6 45 suodo 6 46 2 4 5 Specification of the Serial Interface Option 1 PROTCOL 2 TRANSFER RATE 3 DATA LENGTH 4 PARITY BITS DTR XON XOFF 19200 9600 4800 2400 1200 600 300 7 Bits 8 Bits Non Ignore Odd Even 5 STOP BITS 1 Bit 2Bits 6 PIN ASSIGNMENT Pin No Signal 1 FG Frame Ground 2 TXD Transmit Data 3 RXD Raceive Data 4 RTS Request To Send 5 CTS Clear To Send 6 DSR Data Set Ready 7 SG Signal Ground 20 DTR Data Terminal Ready L e 2 4 6 Example of How to Change the Serial Interface Option Setting To change the transfer rate setting in the Main Menu s Serial Interface from 9600 to 19200 1 Install the Serial Interface Option in the printer 2 Install the fanfold paper in the printer 3 Press the Start Stop key to put the printer offline 4 Open the Fu
58. e printer ON again User Off If the problem persists please contact the store User2 Blinks where the product was purchased Others Off Lam Status Seon e Control Card Error Ready Blinks Turnthe Power Switch OFF O and then ON PaperOut Blinks again Alt Any If the problem persists please contact the store Lock Any where the product was purchased User1 Any User2 Any Others Off L eer statig e Drive Voltage Error Ready Off Turnthe Power Switch OFF O and then ON PaperOut Blinks again Alt Blinks If the problem persists please contact the store Lock Blinks where the product was purchased User1 Off User2 Off Others Off Lamp Status PowerOff e Operation Panel Error Ready Off Turnthe Power Switch OFF O and then paperOut Off ON again Alt Off If the problem persists please contact the store Lock Off where the product was purchased User1 Off User2 Off Others Off Troubleshooting 5 3 Bunoousejqnol L 5 4 PRINTER BEHAVIOR CAUSE AND REMEDIES camp satus e Font ROM Error Turn the Power Switch OFF O and then ON Ready Off again ee Ei If the problem persists please contact the store Lock Blinks where the product was purchased User1 Blinks User2 Off Others Off Lamp Status One of the following errors has occurred Power On e Paper Mode Alternation Error Ready Off This error occurs when the Paper S
59. eight About 9 Kg Appendix A y xipueddy 4 Printing Specifications Print Method Wire Dot Matrix Print Head 3036 36N Number of Wires 24 Wire Diameter 0 22 mm 3031 31N Number of Wires 9 Wire Diameter 0 30 mm Number of Copies 3036 36N Original 3 3031 31N Original 5 Paper Types Cut Sheet Paper Postcard Paper Size Paper Thickness Print Direction Print Speed Emulation Character Pitch Max Print Width Ink ribbon Life Interface Manual Insertion ASF option Continuous Paper 1st Tractor 2nd Tractor option Multi sheet Paper Manual Insertion Continuous Paper ASF option Label Paper Manual Insertion Continuous Paper Min 76 2 mm 3 in Max 0 35 mm 0 014 in Bi directional Printing Single direction Printing is also possible Fast Draft 10 cpi 3036 36N 336 cps 3031 31N 360 cps Draft 10 cpi 3036 36N 250 cps 3031 31N 270 cps Letter Quality 3036 36N 75 cps Nearly Letter Quality 3031 31N 68 cps ESC P PPDS ANK 10 12 15 17 1 20 24 Only for 3036 36N PS cpi 3031 3036 203 mm 8 in to 345 4 mm 13 6 in 3031N 3036N 203 mm 8 in About 4 million characters at ANK Draft speed Print Conforming to IEEE 1284 Bi directional Parallel Interface lt x os O Q 5 Protective Function during Print Head Warm up me When printing is performed continuously over a long period the print head heats up which may be a cause of trouble To protect the print
60. elect Lever PaperOut Blinks position does not match the loaded paper Alt Ott Set the Paper Select Lever according to the Lock Any paper to be used then press the Start Stop User1 Any SwiiaN User Any Cut Sheet Feed in out Error Others Any This error occurs if paper cannot be loaded or fed out in the Cut Sheet Paper Mode or when the ASF is used Remove the paper from inside the printer and press the Start Stop switch If problems persist please contact the store where the product was purchased Lamp Status e Print Head Thermal Error Power On Turn the Power Switch OFF O and then ON Ready Off position again PaperOut Blinks If the problem persists please contact the store Alt Blinks where the product was purchased Lock Blinks User1 Off User2 Blinks Others Off PRINTER BEHAVIOR CAUSE AND REMEDIES Lamp Status PowerOn Ready Off paperOut Blinks Alt Blinks Lock Off User1 Blinks User2 Blinks Others Off e Option Tractor Error Turn the Power Switch OFF O and then ON again If the problem persists please contact the store where the product was purchased Troubleshooting 5 5 Bunooyusejqnol L 5 6 Case 3 Paper feeding problems PRINTER BEHAVIOR CAUSE AND REMEDIES Paper does not feed Paper tears Paper gets stuck e The Paper Select Lever position is not correct Touse cut sheets push the Paper Se
61. ent in the Main Menu s Printer Control Setting The following shows the Bi Direction Alignment setting procedure 1 Install fanfold paper 2 Press the Start Stop key to switch the printer offline with the Ready lamp off 3 Open the Function Cover and press the Set Up key The printer starts the Initial Setting mode and prints the Main Menu NOTE Once the Initial Set mode is selected any non processed data will be cleared Print Results of the Main Menu for 3036 36N gt Setup Main Menu Light When To Select 10 Pitch On Character Font Pitch Zro Slash i5 12 Pitch On Forms Form Length Line Length dp Skip Pref Cut Sheet Bottom LPI T 15 Pitch On Data Control Eject by FF Buffer Auto LF Auto CR n 17 Pitch On Printer Control Tear Off Front Eject Ready on DID Uni Dir Prnt Paper Out Alarm User Setting Bi Di Aligment 20 Pitch On Emulation IBM AGM Code Page Char Set EPSON Table Set Int l Char Set 24 Pitch On Print All Setting PS Pitch On HEX DUMP MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY Select Light amp Status TRACTOR KEY Enter Sub Menu START STOP KEY End 4 21 Bullies Jenu 4 22 for 3031 31N gt Setup Main Menu Light When To Select 10 Pitch On Character Font Pitch Zro Slash 12 Pitch On Forms Form Length Line Length Skip Pref Cut Sheet Bottom LPI 15 Pitch On Data Control Eject by FF FF Enable Buffer Auto LF Auto CR 17 Pitch On Printer Control Tear Off Front Eject Ready on DID Uni Dir
62. er ESC EM n 1B19n 2725n Auto Sheet Feeder Control ESC lt 1B 3C 27 60 Select Unidirectional one line DEL 7F 127 Delete a Character ESC 8 1B 38 27 56 Disable Paper Out Detection ESC 9 1B 39 27 57 Enable Paper Out Detection Horizontal Position Setting Commands Command Control Code Function Hex Dec BS 08 8 Backspace HT 09 9 Horizontal Tabulation ESC D 1B 44 27 68 Set Horizontal Tabs ESC nm 1B 24nm 27 36nm Set Absolute Print Position CR oD 13 Carriage Return ESC In 1B 6C n 27 108 n Set Left Margin ESCQn 1B 51n 2781n Set Right Margin C 5 Appendix C N xipuseddy C 6 Vertical Position Setting Commands Command Control Code Function Hex Dec LF OA 10 Line Feed VT 0B 11 Vertical Tabulation FF oC 12 Form Feed ESC Jn 1B 4An 27 74n Performs Incremental Line Feed ESC B 1B 42 27 66 Set Vertical Tabs ESC bn 1B 62n 27 98 n Set Vertical Tabs in Channels ESC n 1B2Fn 2747n Select VFU Channel Line Pitch Setting Commands Command Control Code Function Hex Dec ESC 0 1B 30 27 48 Select 1 8 line spacing ESC 2 1B 32 27 50 Select 1 6 line spacing ESC 3 n 1B 33 n 2751n Select n 180 line spacing ESC n 1B 2B n 27 43n Select n 360 line spacing ESC An 1B41n 27 65n Set n 60 text line spacing Character Setting Commands Command Control Code Function
63. er is to be set This cover is de tached when an Auto Sheet Feeder ASF or the Option Tractor is to be attached Paper Guide Right By aligning the right edge of the Cut Sheet Paper to this guide an uneven feed can be prevented Cut Sheet Guide It is opened for inserting Cut Sheet Paper and is used as a paper support It is also used as a support for post print Cut Sheet Paper when the option paper exit to front is set to ON in the Initial Setting Paper Guide Left It is used to adjust the left margin of the Cut Sheet Paper Cover Release Lever By pulling this lever to the front the latch is released and the Access Cover can be opened Tear Bar Cutter Continuous Paper will be cut at this position By pressing the Tear Off Key after printing paper feeds up to this position Gap Set Lever It is used to adjust the paper pinching strength of the printer in accor dance with the thickness of the paper to be used For the adjustment ranges see Chapter 3 Section 5 Paper thickness Adjust page 3 19 Interface Connector It is used to connect the cable to the system unit Power Inlet It connects to the power cord 1 5 Installing Buryye1su 5 Installing the Ink ribbon Cartridge 1 Turn the printer Power Switch to the OFF position marked with a O symbol Power Switch 2 Set the Paper Thickness Adjustment Lever to position 8 Gap Set Lever 1
64. factors For the layout of preprint items on cut sheet paper please take the following into consideration The non printable area on the left edge may vary depending on the set position of the Left Paper Guide and on how the paper is inserted If any print position difference arises it may be adjusted by moving the Left Paper Guide If printing all the way to the bottom margin the paper may be fed out without printing the final line To prevent this please provide an extra line when designing the layout When using control codes to feed out cut sheet paper use the ESC EM R to feed out paper Do not let the printer perform an auto page change by using the LF Line Feed code consecutively Paper Jeded 4 Postcards 4 1 Size and Standard 1 Ordinary Postcard 2 Reply Card 100 100 i 200 Unit mN TYPE REAM LONGER EDGE SHORTER EDGE Ordinary Postcard 110 Kg 148 mm 100 mm Reply Postcard 110 Kg 200 mm 148 mm NOTE A reply card folded at the center cannot be used 4 2 Printable Range when printing is performed using the print head Pin No 1 1 Ordinary Postcard 1 Inserting Long edge First Front Side Rear Side A S SYMBOL SIZE A NOTE 30 mm Min B 11 3 mm Min C 6 35 mm Min D 6 35 mm Min
65. feeding holes of the paper onto the Left Sprocket pins and close the Sprocket cover NOTE Make sure that the paper is inserted in loading direction Buljpuey 1ded 9 Insert the right feeding holes of the paper onto the Right Sprocket pins and close the Sprocket cover NOTE Make sure that the paper is inserted correctly on both sprockets to avoid paper jam Sprocket Pin Sprocket covers 10 Move the two Sprockets to align the paper with the left margin The TA mark on the paper support shows the standard left margin position 11 Push down the Left Sprocket Fixing Lever to lock the Sprocket Left Sprocket Fixing Lever I 12 Move the Right Sprocket to the right until the paper lies down flat on the tractor and push down the Fixing Lever to lock the Sprocket in place NOTE If the paper does not lie flat and the right sprocket is already at the rightmost position remove the slack moving the left sprocket to the left Do not stretch paper too much because it may tear 13 Close the Front Cover u U U 6 fa Right Sprocket Fixing Lever Paper Handling Buljpuey seded NOTE Before closing the Front Cover assure that the Sprocket Covers are closed Front Cover 14 Turn the Power Switch to the ON position Power Switch 15 Press the Start Stop key Paper is loaded and the printer goes on line 16 If you want to use the 2nd Tractor option
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67. ginal sheet differs from that of the other sheets cannot be used Glued multi sheet forms is allowed within a width of more than 1 mm from the top edge of the paper and width of more than 1 mm and length of 10 mm near the left and right bottom edges Refer to the figure below Jeded NOTE Uneven glue may cause paper jams Glue standards for multi sheet forms Glue Width 1 mm Angle 90 15 Feed Direction 3 5 About the Print Area for Cut Sheet Paper The print start position of paper is determined by setting the top margin at less than 6 4 mm using the Set Line1 key However the actual distance from the top edge to the first print line is determined by the software line feed value etc Set the last line to be printed at a distance of 11 3 mm or more from the bottom edge Printing is possible lower than this however printing in this range may not be constant due to paper feeding errors or errors in the page length itself When using control codes to feed out cut sheet paper be sure to use the ESC EMR code to feed out paper so that print data on the next page is not printed at the bottom If your software application does not use the ESC EM R code arrange the form by adjusting the bottom margin 3 6 Remarks on Layout of Cut Sheet Paper The printable area on cut sheet paper is shown in the figures on pages 7 8 7 10 and 7 12 The actual print position however may be slightly different due to various
68. gth Current Set Value 9 1 2 inch MICRO UP 1 6 inch MICRO DOWN 1 6 inch ALT 1 inch PITCH 1 inch TRACTOR KEY Save START STOP KEY Quit 10 Press the Tractor key The Form Length of User1 is changed O to be 9 5 inches and the buzzer sounds to indicate that the setting has been changed D U 4 17 11 After the change is complete the Item Menu is restored and the following Item Menu is printed Sub Menu Print Results gt gt Forms Light When To Select Current Setting USER1 10 Pitch On Form Length 11 12 Pitch On Line Length 13 6 15 Pitch On Skip Perforation o 17 Pitch On Cut Sheet Bottom 0 20 Pitch On LPI 6 Lines USER2 10 Pitch On Form Length 11 12 Pitch On Line Length 13 6 15 Pitch On Skip Perforation o 17 Pitch On Cut Sheet Bottom o 20 Pitch On LPI 6 Lines MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY TRACTOR KEY Select Light amp Status Enter Value Menu START STOP KEY End Bulles eUI 12 Press the Start Stop key The Main Menu is restored and then printed Print Results of the Main Menu for 3036 36N gt Setup Main Menu Light When 10 Pitch On 12 Pitch On 15 Pitch On 17 Pitch On K 20 Pitch On 24 Pitch On PS Pitch On MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY TRACTOR KEY START STOP KEY To Select Character Font Pitch Zro Slash Forms Form Length Line Length Skip Pref Cut Sheet Bottom LPI Data Control Eject by FF Buffer Auto LF Auto CR Prin
69. having cleared an error condition such as paper jam switches the printer back online Alt Off Line e Pressing this key the Alt function will be temporarily turned on the Alt lamp is lit After 1 second the Alt lamp will go off and the Alt function will be deactivated The Tear Off Park Load and Font Lock keys may then be used Line Feed Off Line e Pressing this key feeds the paper forward 1 line NOTE The line feed is performed according to the current line feed value set in the Initial Setting or by a software command Form Feed Off Line The function of this key varies according to the paper used Fanfold Paper Feeds the paper up to the first print position TOF of the next page Cut Sheet Manual Insertion Ejects the paper Cut Sheet ASF The currently loaded sheet is ejected and the next sheet is loaded NOTE If loaded paper length does not correspond to the paper length set by the page length setting com mand or by the Initial Setting in Fanfold Paper mode the paper will not be fed correctly to the print start position TOF of the next page 2 3 Panel joued 2 4 KEY NAME PRINTER FUNCTIONS STATUS Font Off Line e When this key is pressed the font style changes in the following order Courier gt Prestige gt Gothic gt Presentor gt Orator gt Script gt Draft gt FastDraft gt Courier The selection becomes effective
70. he paper does not lie flat and the right sprocket is already at the rightmost position remove the slack moving the left sprocket to the left Do not stretch paper too much because it may tear 3 18 5 Paper Thickness Adjustment To obtain optimum print quality the gap between the Print Head and the Platen needs to be adjusted according to the thickness of paper to be used Gap Set Lever D 72 42 The following table shows the adjustable range ae _ Number of Thickness Ream Kg Paper Adjust Lever a Copies of Paper Position n Originalonly Thin 45 55 1 Normal 55 77 1 2 Thick 77 110 2 Original 1 34 34 2 3 Original 2 34 34 34 2 4 Original 3 34 34 34 34 3 4 1 Original 4 34 34 34 34 34 3 5 1 Original 5 34 34 34 34 34 34 3 6 Post Card 110 3 Reserved 7 8 4 Only for 3031 NOTES 1 Ream is a unit of paper thickness indicating the weight of 1 000 cut sheets in size of 788 mm x 1091 mm weight unit Kg 2 For paper of the original sheet only Cut Sheet Paper of 45 Kg or thicker or Fanfold Paper of 50 Kg or thicker can be used 3 When the Paper Adjust Lever is set to a value larger than the appropri ate value above the printout appears scratchy and it shortens the lives of the print head and the ink ribbon 6 Tear off Function This printer allows to feed paper up to the tear bar position by pressing the Tear Off key Tear Up In th
71. hen the Font Lock lamp is on the Font Lock lamp turns off and the selections made via software are enabled Panel 2 5 3 When the Function Cover is open and the Alt function is OFF i e the Alt lamp is off KEY NAME PRINTER STATUS FUNCTIONS Start Stop On Line Off Line e Same as for 1 Function Cover closed and Alt lamp off Alt joued Off Line e Pressing this key the Alt function will be temporarily turned on the Alt lamp is lit After 1 second the Alt lamp will go off and the Alt function will be deactivated The Set Up Set Line 1 and Pitch Lock keys may then be used Micro T On Line Off Line e Pressing this key the paper is fed forwards for 0 28 mm 1 90 in e During the printout this key is disabled Micro 4 On Line Off Line e Pressing this key the paper is fed backwards for 0 28 mm 1 90 in e During the printout this key is disabled Pitch Off Line e When this key is pressed the character pitch changes in the following order 1 10 gt 12 gt 15 gt 17 gt 20 gt 24 gt PS gt 10 The selection becomes effective after few lines have been printed ist TR 2nd TR Off Line e This key is enabled only when the Optional Tractor upper tractor is installed e Pressing this key the selection toggles between the standard lower tractor and the Optional upper tractor 4 only for 3036 3036N 2 6
72. hen the Function Cover is closed LAMP NAME COLOR FUNCTIONS Power Green e It is lit when the Power Switch is set ON and unlit when the Power Switch is OFF O Ready Green e It is lit when the printer is in online mode and unlit when the printer is in offline mode e It blinks when the Tear Off function is activated Paper Out Orange e Itis lit when the Fanfold Paper Mode is selected and there is no paper in the printer or unlit when paper is present Alt Green e It is lit when the Alt function is ON and unlit when the Alt function is OFF Font Lock Green e It is lit when the font lock condition has been set pressing the Font Lock key User1 User2 Green e The lamp indicating the currently selected user setting is lit Courier Green e The lamp indicating the currently selected font is lit Sues Fast Draft Courier FastDraft 2 When the Function Cover is open LAMP NAME COLOR FUNCTIONS Power Green e Same as for 1 When the Function Cover is closed Ready Green e Same as for 1 When the Function Cover is closed Paper Out Orange e Same as for 1 When the Function Cover is closed Alt Green e Same as for 1 When the Function Cover is closed Pitch Lock Green e It is lit when the font lock condition has been set pressing the Pitch Lock key ist TR Green e It is lit when the standard lower tractor is selected for Fanfold hand
73. ide 6 27 L K suodo 6 28 16 Turn the Power Switch ON position Power Switch 17 Ifthe 2nd TRACTOR lamp is off press the Tractor key to select the Optional Tractor 2nd Tractor The paper feeds up to the print start position 18 Press the Start Stop key The Ready lamp is lit and the printer is ready to print 19 If the 1st Tractor Mode the built in tractor is to be used while in the 2nd Tractor Mode the Option Tractor refers to Section 2 3 5 Alternating Between Tractors page 6 28 in this chapter 2 3 5 Alternating between Tractors If the 1st Tractor Mode for the built in tractor is to be used while the 2nd Tractor Mode Optional Tractor is set or vice versa follow this procedure 1 In the 2nd Tractor Mode 1 Turn the Power Switch ON Power Switch 2 Press the Start Stop key to put the printer on line 3 Tear off the printed fanfold paper at the perforated line Fanfold Paper Press the Tractor key The 1st Tractor Mode is selected and the 4 Ka 1st TR lamp is lit The fanfold paper on the Optional Tractor is moved back to the park position and the fanfold paper installed on the standard tractor is loaded into the printer 5 Press the Start Stop key The Ready lamp is lit and the printer is ready to print 6 29 suodo 6 30 2 In the 1st Tractor Mode 1 Turn the Power Switch ON Power Switch 2 Press the Start Stop key to put the pr
74. ier Function Cover CLOSED Status Function Cover OPEN Status 2 1 Panel joued 2 2 1 Opening and Closing the Function Cover To open the Function Cover pull it down as shown in figure To close the Function Cover simply push it up in th reverse direction Function Cover 2 Turning the Alt Function ON OFF The Alt function is turned ON or OFF by pressing the Alt key on the Operation Panel The Alt lamp is lit when the Alt function is ON effective and it turns off when the Alt function is OFF ineffective When the Alt function is OFF i e the Alt lamp is off the function keys perform the function indicated with white characters on each key When the Alt function is ON i e the Alt lamp is lit the function keys perform the function indicated by the black characters 3 Key Functions 1 When the Function Cover is closed and the Alt function is OFF i e the Alt lamp is off KEY NAME PRINTER FUNCTIONS STATUS Start Stop On Line Off Line Every time this key is pressed the printer status alternates between online with the START STOP lamp lit and offline with the Ready lamp off e Pressing this key during printing the printer goes offline after the current line In the Fanfold Paper mode and an out of paper condition i e the PAPER OUT lamp is lit press ing this key the Fanfold Paper is fed up to the first print position TOF e Pressing this key after
75. ing should not be attempted within this range F 6 35 mm To avoid print smudges caused by the horizontal perforated lines printing should not be performed within this range Please also note that for the F range it is advisable not to print in a range of about 20 mm from the lower margin NOTE 3031 3036 When using 16 inch paper the B value is about 13 mm Min 3031N 3036N When using 10 inch paper the B value is about 13 mm Min 7 2 2 2 Paper Type and Number of Copies in a Multi sheet Form for 3036 36N PaperQuality Ream Kg Number of Copies High quality Paper 43 to 135 1 One time Back carbon Paper 32 5 to 38 5 4 32 5 to 48 5 2to3 Impact Paper 32 5 to 38 5 4 34 to 55 2103 for 3031 3031N PaperQuality Ream Kg Number of Copies High quality Paper 43 to 135 1 One time Back carbon Paper 32 5 to 38 5 4to6 32 5 to 48 5 2103 Impact Paper 32 5 to 38 5 4to6 34 to 55 2to3 NOTES 1 The value in the column Number of Copies indicates the number of sheets including the original in a form set to be printed in a single printing 2 It is reccommended to use paper binded on both sides with adhesive dots or etched lines Paper binded on both sides with paper staples can be used Paper having both sides or single sides free cannot be used 3 Ream is a unit of paper thickness indicating the weight of 1 000 sheets at 788 mm x 1091 mm weight unit Kg 4 Do n
76. inter is a danger or caution label Please be certain to follow the specific instruc tions When there are instructions on a DANGER CAUTION label besides those explained in this manual applied on the product for example please be certain to follow them On the print head the A WARNING Hot surface Do not touch label is applied As the print head will be extremely hot after printing please use caution O T TT a A l T A DANGER The electric current from power cords telephone lines and communication cables may be harmful For installing moving or connecting the printer please connect or detach the cables in the following sequences Detach from wall outlet Complete Complete vi AN DANGER Never attempt to maintain or repair any parts other than those specified in this manual Fire or electric shock may result If the printer performance is diminished because cleaning or repair is required please turn OFF the power switch unplug the power cord and contact the store where the printer was pur chased or a local service company Do not lubricate or disassemble the printer Fire or electric shock may result Do not modify the printer Fire or electric shock may result Do not use the printer with any other voltage than that specified on the product Do not share one outlet with too many electric appliances Fire or electric shock may result Do not use any other power cord than that specified for this printe
77. inter on line 3 Tear off the printed fanfold paper at the perforated line Fanfold Paper ie O fal 4 Press the Tractor key The 2nd Tractor Mode is selected and the O 2nd TR lamp is lit The fanfold paper on the standard tractor is moved back to the park position and the fanfold paper installed on the Optional tractor is loaded into the printer 5 Press the Start Stop key The Ready lamp is lit and the printer is ready to print 2 3 6 Handling Cut Sheets If you need to print on cut sheets when the Optional Tractor is installed insert the cut sheet from the front of the printer The printed form can be fed out to the rear or front of hte printer according to the selection made in the Initial Setting See Chapter 4 Initial Setting page 4 3 Rear Out Front Out 1 Turn the printer Power Switch ON Power Switch 6 31 suodo 6 32 2 3 Push down the Paper Select Lever to Fanfold Paper Mode Paper Select Lever Tear off the printed fanfold paper at the perforated line Fanfold Paper 4 Press the Start Stop key to put the printer online 5 Press the Park Load key The fanfold paper is moved back to the park position 6 Adjust the Paper Thickness Adjustment Lever according to the paper type to be used See Chapter 3 Section 5 Paper Thickness Adjustment page 3 19 7 Raise the Paper Stand as shown in figure 8 Holding the Paper Stand while pulling out the Paper Sub Stand
78. ion does not match the thickness of the paper Adjust the lever position to match the paper thickness The Optional Tractor is not attached correctly Turn the printer Power Switch OFF O and reinstall the tractor Then turn the Power Switch ON and press the Park Load key to check if paper feeds evenly 2 Removing Jammed Paper 2 1 Fanfold Paper Z CAUTION The print head may be hot Please do not touch the metal part of the print head NOTE When the ASF or the Optional Tractor is attached remove if necessary Proceed with the following steps with the printer placed on a flat and stable surface 1 Turn the printer Power Switch OFF O 2 Tear off the fanfold paper 3 Open the Access Cover and move the print head to the leftmost or rightmost position 4 Open the Front Cover open the Sprocket Covers on the left and right Tractors and remove the paper 5 Gently pull the fanfold paper to the front until all the paper is removed 6 If any part comes out from the upper part of the printer remove it 7 Ensure thatthere are no torn paper parts remaining inside the printer then close the Access Cover ee ae To check that the jammed paper has been removed perform a print test For the print test procedure see Chapter 1 Section 8 Test Print page 1 13 If the problem persists check again for any paper remaining inside the printer If the print test fails
79. is configured for the Epson mode select a following printer from the printer selection menu of the application software 3036 e Epson LQ1050 3031 e Epson FX1170 3036N e Epson LQ850 3031N Epson FX850 IBM Emulation Mode If the printer is configured for the IBM mode select a following printer from the printer selection menu of the application software 3036 IBM Proprinter XL24 3031 e IBM Proprinter III XL 3036N e IBM Proprinter X24 3031N e IBM Proprinter III Installing Chapter 2 Operation Panel The Operation Panel consists of 6 function keys with which the printer operating modes can be set and 15 13 lamps to indicate the printer status The keys have different functions depending on the Function Cover OPEN CLOSED status and the Alt function ON OFF status Also the operation panel lamps show different printer states depending on the Function Cover OPEN CLOSE status for 3036 3036N Power Ready paket Power Ready PaperOut Co L Alt I Alt Line Feed TearOff Font 1 Lock C Courier C Prestige C Gothic C Presentor C FastDraft Function Cover CLOSED Status Function Cover OPEN Status for 3031 3031N Power Ready PaperOut Power Ready PaperOut c jes Start Stop Start Stop Alt m Alt Line Feed Form Feed TearOff Park Load FastD raft C Draft Gothic Cour
80. is way you do not waste Fanfold paper when tearing it off After tearing the paper at the tear bar the paper will be returned to the print start position Tear Down This function is called Tear Off function If Auto Tear Off is enabled in setup menu the printer operates as follows When there is no data to be printed in the receive buffer the TOF conditions are met and no data is sent from the PC the printer automatically feeds up paper to the tear bar position Auto Tear Up When data is received from the PC and the paper is in tear up state the printer automatically returnes the paper to the print start position Auto Tear Down This function is called Auto Tear Off function 6 1 Adjusting the Tear Position When Tear off function is executed if the paper perforation does not match the tear bar adjust the Tear Position as follows NOTE Before adjusting the Tear Position adjust the page length of the used paper in the Initial Setting or with the Page Length Setting command Buljpuey Jeded 1 Install fanfold paper See Section 2 Fanfold paper handling page 3 10 in this chapter 2 Press the Start Stop key to switch the printer online 3 Press the Form Feed key to feed the paper for the length of one page 4 Press the Tear Off key to feed the paper up to the Tear Bar Position 5 Open the Function Cover Then press the Micro 1 or Micro 4 keys to move the paper perforation to the required Tear Bar
81. k hazard Do not use any cables or connectors other than those specified for connection with the optional equipment vii iT E CAUTION e To unplug the power cord always hold it by the plug to pull it If you pull the cord it may get damaged and fire or electric shock may result e Do not expose the printer to high humidity or dust Fire or electric shock may result e Do not block the printer vent If it is blocked or closed the inside will be come hot and a fire may result The Print Head inside the printer will be hot immediately after printing Please be careful When opening or closing the Access Cover installing the Ink Ribbon Car tridge removing jammed paper etc please be especially careful not to touch the Print Head Before putting the cover on the printer first turn OFF the power switch and wait until the printer cools down Heated Up il viii xis TI AN CAUTION e When opening or closing the Access Cover Front Cover Cut Sheet Guide or Paper Stand proceed gently and carefully e When the printer is not to be used for a long time unplug the power cord e Ensure the printer is not subject to shocks or vibrations while it is printing Features of the Printer ITEM FUNCTION FEATURE Paper Size 3031 3036 Various size of paper can be Cut Sheet paper 76mm 420mm used Fanfold Paper 76mm 406mm 3031 3036 3031N 3036N from post cards to A3 size Cut Sheet paper 76mm 297mm
82. lect Lever to the upper position To use fanfold paper push the lever to the lower position e The feeding holes on the left or right side of the fanfold paper are not fit properly over the tractor pins Fitthe holes over the tractor pins and remove any slack e The sprocket covers of the Tractor are open or the Fixing Lever is not locked Close the Sprocket covers Lock the Tractor with the Fixing Lever e The paper does not correspond to the specifications Use paper that conforms to the specifications See Chapter 7 About Paper page 7 1 e Paper is jammed Remove the jammed paper To remove it see Section 2 Removing Jammed Paper page 5 11 in this chapter The Paper Thickness Adjustment Lever position does not match the thickness of the paper being used Setthe Paper Thickness Lever to match the thick ness of the paper being used This is especially important when thick paper or a multi sheet form is used L Case 4 Fails to print or printing is incomplete PRINTER BEHAVIOR CAUSE AND REMEDIES Fails to Print e The Ready lamp is off Press the Start Stop switch e The Printer Cable is disconnected or loose Be sure to firmly connect the Printer Cable e An incompatible Printer Cable is being used Use an appropriate Printer Cable See Chapter 6 Section 2 Hardware Options page 6 2 e The wrong Emulation is used Ensure that the proper command is sent from the system unit
83. ling 2nd TR Green e Itis lit when the optional upper tractor is selected for Fanfold handling 10 Green e The lamp indicating the currently selected pitch is lit shies PS 3036 3036N 10 12 15 17 20 24 PS 3031 3031N 10 12 15 17 20 PS Panel 2 9 Chapter 3 Paper Handling 1 Cut Sheet Paper Cut Sheets are inserted from the front of the printer The printed paper can be fed out from the rear or the front side Please refer to Chapter 4 Initial Setting page 4 4 Front Out Paper Handling Rear Out 3 1 Buljpuey 1ded 3 2 1 1 Loading Cut Sheet Paper 1 Turn the Power Switch of the printer ON Power Switch 2 Adjust the Paper Thickness Lever according to the type of paper to be used Refer to Section 5 Paper Thickness Adjustment page 3 19 3 Raise the Paper Stand as shown in the following figure 4 Hold the Paper Stand while pulling up the Paper Sub Stands Paper Sub Stand Paper Sub Stand Paper Stand 5 Set the Paper Select Lever to Cut Sheet Paper mode 6 Open the Cut Sheet Guide Paper Select Lever Cut Sheet Guide 7 Set the left margin by moving the Left Paper Guide Left to the desired position The A mark indicates the standard print start position Left Paper Guide Paper Handling 8 Place the Cut sheet on the paper stand aligning it to the
84. may occur in the printer itself hardware options and application software First attempt to find out the cause of the error and when the problem cannot be solved please contact the store where the product was pur chased 1 Check List 1 The following list shows some common printer problems you may encounter If you find the case matching your problem turn to the applicable page for advice e No response when Case 1 Page 5 1 turning ON the power e Lamps indicate problem Case 2 Page 5 2 e Paper feeding problem Case 3 Page 5 6 e Fails to print Case 4 Page 5 7 or printing is incomplete e Abnormal noises Case 5 Page 5 8 e ASF problem Case 6 Page 5 9 e The Optional Tractor Case 7 Page 5 10 problem 2 If your problem cannot be solved turn the printer Power Switch OFF O disconnect the power cord and contact the store where the product was purchased Case 1 No response when turning ON the power PRINTER BEHAVIOR CAUSE AND REMEDIES The POWER lamp does The plug of the power cord is loose or detached not illuminate and there from the wall outlet is no printer response Be certain to firmly connect the power cord to the printer and to the wall outlet e The wall outlet is faulty Check by connecting other electric appliances to the wall outlet 5 1 Troubleshooting Bunoousejqnol L 5 2 Case 2 Error Indication of the lamps
85. move the printed sheets one by one suodo 2 3 Optional Tractor The Optional Tractor has the same functions as the built in tractor the printer When the Optional Tractor is installed two different types of continuous paper can be set simultaneously and both can be selected for printing Alternating between the Optional Tractor and the built in tractor is performed by the Tractor key on the Operation Panel The fanfold paper on one tractor unit can be used for printing without unloading the fanfold paper on the other tractor unit When the Option Tractor is installed on the printer you still can print with cut sheets inserting them manually one by one The Optional Tractor print mode is the 2nd Tractor Mode When using the stanrdard tractor the print mode is the 1st Tractor Mode For further details on paper refer to Chapter 7 About Paper page 7 1 If any problem arises while the Optional Tractor is being used refer to Chapter 5 Troubleshooting page 5 10 If an Optional Tractor is needed order it from the store where the product was purchased 2 3 1 Checking the Accessories 1 When the carton of the Optional Tractor is opened check that all the following items are included Optional Tractor Front Cover 2 Should any items be missing or damaged please do not hesitate to contact the store where the product was purchased 3 Please keep the carton and packing materials They will be necessary for moving or tra
86. mpuprint original consumables 1 1 1 Replacing the Ink ribbon Cartridge This section describes the Ink ribbon Cartridge replacement procedure The print head may be hot Please do not touch the metal A CAUTION part of the print head Turn the Power Switch OFF O Pull the Latch Levers at the left and right of the Access Cover forward and remove the Access Cover N SE H w Move the print head to the center of the carriage D Hold both sides of the Ink ribbon Cartridge and lift up to detach it oO aS Remove a new Ink ribbon Cartridge from its protective wrapping and install it in the printer as described in Chapter 1 Section 5 Installing the Ink ribbon Cartridge page 1 6 After replacing the Ink ribbon Cartridge check that it is operating normally by executing a print test If the print test fails check that the Ink ribbon Cartridge has been installed correctly NOTE When discarding used old Ink ribbon Cartridges they must be disposed as incombustible trash 6 1 suodo 6 2 2 Hardware Options The Printer Cable Auto Sheet Feeder ASF 2nd Tractor and Serial I F are hardware options for the printer 2 1 Printer Cable If a Printer Cable is needed please order it from the store where the product was purchased 2 2 Auto Sheet Feeder ASF The ASF allows automatic feeding of cut sheets or postcards into the printer Even with the ASF attached to the printer you can
87. n Emulation IBM AGM Code Page Char Set EPSON Table Set Int l Char Set 24 Pitch On Print All Setting PS Pitch On HEX DUMP MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY Select Light amp Status TRACTOR KEY Enter Sub Menu START STOP KEY End 4 13 Bulyjes Jenu for 3031 31N gt Setup Main Menu Light When To Select 10 Pitch On Character Font Pitch Zro Slash 12 Pitch On Forms Form Length Line Length Skip Pref Cut Sheet Bottom LPI 15 Pitch On Data Control Eject by FF FF Enable Buffer Auto LF Auto CR 17 Pitch On Printer Control Tear Off Front Eject Ready on DID Uni Dir Prnt Paper Out Alarm User Setting Bi Di Aligment 20 Pitch On Emulation IBM Code Page Char Set Pro IIl Mode 20 Pitch EPSON Table Set Int l Char Set PS Pitch On Print All Setting 10 Pitch Blinking HEX DUMP MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY Select Light amp Status TRACTOR KEY Enter Sub Menu START STOP KEY End L e 4 Press the Micro or Micro J key to select Forms Setting Form Length The 12 Pitch lamp remains illuminated 5 With Forms Setting Form Length selected press the Tractor key The Sub Menu of theForms Setting is printed Sub Menu Print Results gt gt Forms Light When To Select Current Setting USER1 10 Pitch On Form Length 11 12 Pitch On Line Length 13 6 15 Pitch On Skip Perforation o 17 Pitch On Cut Sheet Bottom 0 20 Pitch On LPI 6 Lines USER2 10 Pitch On Form Length 11 12 Pitch On Line Length
88. nction Cover and press the Set Up key The printer with the Ready lamp off starts the Initial Set Mode and prints the Main Menu Print Results of the Main Menu for 3036 36N 10 Pitch 12 Pitch 15 Pitch 17 Pitch 20 Pitch 24 Pitch PS Pitch 10 Pitch gt Setup Main Menu When To Select On Character Font Pitch Zro Slash On Forms Form Length Line Length Skip Pref Cut Sheet Bottom LPI On Data Control Eject by FF Buffer Auto LF Auto CR On Printer Control Tear Off Front Eject Ready on DID Uni Dir Prnt Paper Out Alarm User Setting Bi Di Aligment AGM Code Page Char Set EPSON Table Set Int l Char Set On Emulation IBM On Print All Setting On HEX DUMP Blinking Serial Interface RS 232C Protcol Trans Rate MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY TRACTOR KEY START STOP KEY Data Length Parity Bits Stop Bits Select Light amp Status Enter Sub Menu End 6 47 suodo for 3031 31N gt Setup Main Menu Light When To Select 10 Pitch On Character Font Pitch Zro Slash 12 Pitch On Forms Form Length Line Length Skip Pref Cut Sheet Bottom LPI 15 Pitch On Data Control Eject by FF FF Enable Buffer Auto LF Auto CR 17 Pitch On Printer Control Tear Off Front Eject Ready on DID Uni Dir Prnt Paper Out Alarm User Setting Bi Di Aligment 20 Pitch On Emulation IBM Code Page Char Set Pro Ill Mode 20 Pitch EPSON Table Set Int l Char Set PS Pitch On Print All Setting 10 Pitch
89. nsporting the Optional Tractor ie O a 2 3 2 Installing the Optional Tractor O 1 Turn the printer Power Switch OFF O Power Switch 2 Open the Front Cover halfway and remove it 3 Push the Paper Select Lever down to Fanfold Paper Mode K Front Cover Paper Select Lever 6 19 4 Insert the Optional Tractor ensuring that the top part run along the A parts on both sides of the printer A part Optional Tractor NOTE Before installing the Optional Tractor move the Sprocket Blocks of the printer at least 15 mm way from the frame of the printer Ka 5 Plug the Optional tractor connector into the printer connector 6 Secure the Option Tractor cable as shown in the figure below Connector Option Connector 6 20 7 Install the Front Cover contained in the package onto the printer Front Cover 6 21 O a S n 2 3 3 Removing the Optional Tractor 1 Turn the printer Power Switch OFF O Power Switch 2 Open the Front Cover halfway and remove it OF Front Cover 6 22 3 Unplug the Optional Tractor connector from the printer Option Connector 4 Detach the Option Cable of from the printer n Option Connector a Connector Cable 5 Push down the Optional Tractor Release Lever The gears are disengaged and the Release Lever returns to the upper position 6 Slightly lift it up and pull it forward to detach the Optional Tractor from
90. ost touching the printable range border Refer to Fanfold Form Feed Paper page 7 2 Cut Sheet Paper page 7 8 page 7 10 page 7 12 Postcard page 7 17 page 7 18 Reply card page 7 19 page 7 20 Envelope page 7 24 page 7 25 Label Paper page 7 26 Maximum Print Area For preprinting a vertical ruled line provide a 1 character minimum space on left and right to the line Space as much as 1 character For preprinting horizontal ruled lines provide a 1 character minimum space above and below the line Space as much as 1 character Appendix A SPECIFICATIONS 1 Operating Environment Conditions Temperature for operation 10 C to 40 C for storage 10 C to 60 C Humidity for operation 20 to 80 No condensation for storage 15 to 80 No Condensation Wet Globe Temperature 26 7 C or less Noise Normal Mode for 3036 36N About 55 dB A for 3031 31N About 58 dB A Quiet Mode for 3031 About 55 dB A for 3031N About 57 dB A 2 Electric Specifications Input Power 120V 10 or 220 240V 10 Frequency 47 Hz to 63 Hz Power Consumed at stand by 15 VA Max 120 VA Calorie Max 103 kcal hour 3 Physical Specifications 3031 3036 models Size 646 mm width x 272 mm depth x 206 mm height Weight About 11 Kg 3031N 3036N models Size 506 mm width x 272 mm depth x 206 mm height W
91. ot use paper with thickness of more than 0 35 mm 5 Do not use fanfold paper in Cut Sheet Paper Mode 7 3 Paper 2 3 Conditions for Using Multi sheet Forms 1 Any carbon paper should be glued to the backing paper and should not cover the feeding holes 1mm or more T eee Mount Paper Joded One time Carbon Paper Sprocket Holes 2 The Paper stapled part by non needle stapling should be folded to the rear Original Side Paper K Needles Stapled Part 7 4 O R i Perforated Line o O Glue Glue 0 Point Point of 3 The paper stapled portion tends to cause large line gaps Therefore more than 2 parts should be used 4 If sheets are to be glued together glue them near the feeding holes less than 1 2 inch from either edge of the paper When glueing the multi sheets together glue them at spots on both sides of the paper refer to the figure below When glueing be careful to apply the glue equally and not create wrinkles Do not let the perforated line be raised more than 1 mm refer to the figure below glue at spots on both sides of the 50 8 mm paper T Perforated Line 1pcs 2pcs 3pcs 4pcs 5pcs 6pcs a pa 44 7 NA A Less than 1mm 1 Only for 3031 31N 5 Apply glue on both sides of multi sheet forms 6 Do not use a multi sheet form bound with a metal stapler as it will damage the printer 7 Be careful to ap
92. ply the glue equally and not create wrinkles 8 Do not use forms where the original sheet and the copy sheets have different sizes 9 When using a multi sheet form a maximum of 4 for 3031 31N 6 sheets including the original are acceptable depending on the ream Refer to Chapter 3 Section 5 Paper Thickness Adjustment page 3 19 7 5 Paper L K oded 7 6 2 4 About Perforated Lines 1 The height of the fold should be less than 1 mm when the folded paper is stretched out and slightly tensed Less than 1 mm lt _____ Tense with your hands 2 Use forms such as zig zag folded at the horizontal perforated lines 3 The paper edges should not be cut apart by horizontal perforated lines O O Must be connected Must be connected J O O 4 No sheets should be curled up near the perforated lines 5 The vertical perforated lines should be placed within 1 2 inch of the paper s edge Paper sheets should not be folded curled torn etc near the perforated lines 6 At the intersection of the vertical and horizontal perforated lines the two cut lines should not cross each other 2 5 When Fanfold Paper Runs Out When a paper out status is detected in Continuous Paper Mode the printer auto matically stops printing at approximately 6 4 mm above the bottom of the last page Printing is disabled and the Paper Out lamp is lit Perforated Line OO0000 CO000 Fa Paper ou
93. r Do not use a power cord attached to any other electric appliance Fire or electric shock hazard Do not plug unplug the power cord in from the outlet with a wet hand It may cause an electric shock may result Do not modify or let the power cord become damaged Do not place any heavy objects on it The power cord may get damaged and fire or electric shock may result If a telephone cable communication cable or TV antenna connection is includ ed in the system unit installation do not touch any of those cables during thun der and lightning storms If the printer continues to be used in an abnormal condition when it is overheated smoke is coming out unusual smell etc fire or electric shock may result In any of these situations immediately turn OFF the power switch unplug the power cord and contact the store where the product was purchased or a local service company If any foreign objects metal parts water other liquid etc get inside the printer immediately turn OFF the power switch unplug the power cord and contact the store where the product was purchased or a local service company If the printer is used in this condition fire or electric shock mayresult Should the printer be dropped or damaged immediately turn OFF the power switch unplug the power cord and contact the store where the product was purchased or a local service company If the printer continues to be used in this condition fire or electric shoc
94. r Switch ON Power Switch L K suodo Adjust the Gap Set Lever according to the type of paper to be used Refer to Chapter 3 Section 5 Paper Thickness Adjust ment page 3 19 Raise the Paper Stand up as shown in figure While holding the Paper Stand pull out the Paper Sub Stands Push up the Paper Select Lever to Cut Sheet Paper Mode Paper Sub Stand 4 Paper Stand Paper Sub Stand Paper Select Lever Turn the ASF Paper Set Lever in the direction indicated by the arrow To adjust the left margin move the Left Bin Guide The A mark indicates the standard print start position Paper Set Lever Left Paper Bin Guide ECEPETL PELE EEEE Vv 8 Push the Left and Right Separation Pad Levers in the direction indicated by the arrow except for the left edge bound multi sheet forms NOTE Push these levers all the way in until they click twice If these levers are not pushed in the direction indicated by the arrow the paper may jam Right Separation Pad Lever Also push the Left Separation Pad Lever out 9 When using a left edge bound multi sheet form push the Left and Right Separation Pad Levers in the direction indicated by the arrow NOTE Push these levers in all way until they click twice If a left edge bound multi sheet form is used without push ing in the levers the paper may jam Right Sep
95. r by changing the paper thickness adjustment only for 3036 36N Emulation IBM mode Emulation can be selected by the 3036 36N IBM Proprinter X24 XL24 set up mode 3031 31N IBM Proprinter Ill HIXL ESC P mode 3036 36N EPSON LQ850 LQ1050 3031 31N EPSON FX850 FX1170 Interface P S2 Parallel Interface Can be connected to various sys IEEE1284 Bi direction Parallel I F tem units RS 232C Serial Interafce Option xi xii Table of Contents Chapter 1 Installing the Printer cccssseceesseceseeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeneneees 1 1 1 Checking the Accessories 0 ccceeeeeeeteeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeeaeeseeeeeeeteaeeeeetaas 1 1 2 Unpacking the printer scissione aaa 1 2 3 Installation AdViCe nannan Sai HE ae 1 3 4 Printer Parts Locations and FUNCTIONS cccccccecceeeeeeeeseceeeeeeeeeeeneaees 1 4 5 Installing the Ink ribbOn Cartridge eeesceeseeeeseeeeeeeeneeteeeeeaeeteaeeeaeeeeeeees 1 6 6 Connecting the Printer Cable ec eeceesceeeseeeseeeeseeeeeeeeeeseaeeeseeeeeessaeeeaees 1 10 7 Connecting the Power Cord eecceeececeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseaeeeeeseeeesieeenaeeenees 1 12 8 kest PINE ses cesece cg secessiaas Hesse stidas cies p a a a a EE ra Eei 1 13 9 Application SOftWArEe 2 0 ececeeeeceeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeseeeseaeesieeeeaeeseeeeeieeteneeeaees 1 17 Chapter 2 Operation Panel cccsseecssseeeeesseeeeseeeeesseeesenseeeeseeeeeeneees 2 1 1 Openin
96. r the installation of the interface option card refer to Section 6 Serial Interface Option page 6 36 in chapter 6 SET ITEM SELECTABLE FACTORY OVERVIEW VALUES SET VALUE RS 232C Enable Disable Selects RS 232C interface option Disable when the option card is setting in the printer Protcol DTR XON XOFF_ Selects DTR or Xon Xoff protcol RS 232C XON XOFF of RS 232C Trans Rate 19200 9600 Selects Baud Rate of RS 232C RS 232C 9600 4800 2400 1200 600 300 Data Length 7 Bits 8 Bits Selects the data length of RS 232C 8 Bits RS 232C Parity Bits No Parity No Parity Selects the parity bits of RS 232C RS 232C Igrore Odd Even Mark Spc Stop Bits 1 Bit 1 Bit Selects the Stop bits of RS 232C RS 232C 2 Bits 4 7 Initial Setting Gum s Jenu 4 8 2 Initial Setting Procedure 2 1 Menu Configuration The three Initial Setting menus are listed below 1 Main Menu This menu consists of 6 items e Character Setting e Forms Handling Setting e Data Control Setting e Printer Control Setting e Initial Set Value Printing e Trace Mode And When the Serial Interface Option is installed in the printer the following item is added in this menu e Interface Option Setting To access the Main Menu press the Set Up key to enter Initial Set mode or press the Tractor key when the Item Menu is selected When the Start Stop key is pressed with the Main Menu selected the settings
97. r the new setting has been performed the procedure returns to the Sub Menu and prints it out Press the Start Stop key to return to the Main Menu and print it out NOTE Tocontinue changing other items repeat the above steps Press the Start Stop key to complete the Initial Set Mode The changed settings are stored the Initial Diagnostic functions are executed and then the printer returns to the Normal Print Mode NOTE The changed settings are retained even after the Power Switch has been turned OFF O 3 Example of How to Change the Initial Setting To change the form length setting of user 1 in the Main Menu s Forms Setting from 11 inches to 9 5 inches 1 Install fanfold paper in the printer 2 Press the Start Stop key to switch the printer offline with the Ready lamp off 3 Open the Function Cover and press the Set Up key The printer starts the Initial Set Mode and prints the Main Menu NOTE Print Results of the Main Menu Once the Initial Set mode is selected any non processed data will be cleared for 3036 36N gt Setup Main Menu Light When To Select 10 Pitch On Character Font Pitch Zro Slash 12 Pitch On Forms Form Length Line Length O Skip Pref Cut Sheet Bottom LPI pur 15 Pitch On Data Control D Eject by FF V Buffer Auto LF Auto CR Tx 17 Pitch On Printer Control Tear Off Front Eject Ready on DID Xe Uni Dir Prnt Paper Out Alarm User Setting Bi Di Aligment 20 Pitch O
98. receiver is connected e Consult your authorized dealer or service representative for additional suggestions Compuprint is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note To comply with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing device the printer cable must be shielded and properly grounded To assure compliance with FCC regulations for a Class B computing device use a properly shielded and grounded printer cable Use of substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in violation of FCC regulations European Community EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive f8031 31N 3036 36N This device fulfills the Euean standard requirements by complying with the Directive of the Commission dated May 3 1989 89 336 EEC relating to electro magnetic compatibility and the Directive dated February 19 1973 73 23 EEC relating to low voltage electrical equipment Conformity with the above mentioned Directives is indicated by the CE symbol at tached to device Germany Statement A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 Introduction
99. ress the Park Load key to load the fanfold paper NOTE When using fanfold paper be sure to return the Paper Stand and the Paper Sub Stands to their original posi tions 6 35 O 2 O 7 2 4 Serial Interface Option The Serial Interface Option is used to connect to the host computer by RS 232C serial cable The Serial Interface Option is installed in the printer and the corresponding parameters can be set in the Setup menu If the Serial Interface Option is needed order it from the store where the product was purchased 2 4 1 Checking the Accessories 1 When the carton of the Serial Interface Option is opened check that all the following items are included Serial Interface Card Interface Access Cover for Serial Interface Oprion Screw 2 Should any items be missing or damaged please do not hesitate to contact the store where the product was purchased 3 Please keep the carton and packing materials They will be necessary for moving or transporting the Serial Interface Option 6 36 2 4 2 Installing the Serial Interface Option 1 Turn the printer Power Switch OFF O Power Switch 2 Raise the Paper Stand in the direction indicated by the arrow Paper Stand 6 37 3 Pull the Interface Access Cover out of the printer Interface Access Cover Original 4 Insert the Serial Interface Card into the rear of Cover then rotate the bottom of Serial Interface Card to secure it to the printer Seri
100. s Paper Sub Stand Paper Stand T Paper Sub Stand A N lt lt l oe RY 5 Bo D 9 Push up the Paper Select Lever to Cut Sheet Paper Mode 10 Open the Cut Sheet Guide Paper Select Lever Cut Sheet Guide 6 33 O gt O D 11 To adjust the left margin move the Left Paper Guide The A mark shows the standard print start position Left Paper Guide 12 Insert a cut sheet into the printer aligning the left edge of the paper OF to the Left Paper Guide and the right edge of the paper to the Right Paper Guide Left Paper Guide Cut Sheet Paper Right Paper Guide 6 34 ie Q 13 Insert the cut sheet paper between the Left and Right Paper Guides 6 The paper is automatically fed up to the print start position then the Ready lamp is lit and the printer is ready to print NOTES 1 If the Ready lamp is off it means that Cut Sheet Paper Print Cancel is selected in the Initial Setting In this case press the Start Stop key to put the printer on line 2 The paper feed out capacity is about 30 sheets for 55Kg paper ream when the option Feed out to Rear is ON When the option Feed out to Front is ON you must remove the printed sheets one by one 14 If you need to print on fanfold paper after printing on a cut sheet push down the Paper Select Lever to Fanfold Paper Mode Then p
101. s or humidity to avoid curling or wrinkling Before using curled paper it must be bend to straighten it Use white high quality paper recycled paper can also be used If paper with the following characteristics is to be used be sure to perform sufficient print tests before using e Label Paper Labels may peel off when the paper is moved backwards NOTE Do not print on the label support paper or across the border line between the support and the label e Multi sheet Form Paper no needle stapling e Postcards or envelopes which exceed the paper specifications gt Paper 2 Fanfold Paper when the standard or the Optional Tractor is used 2 1 Printable Area and Paper Size when printing is performed using the print head Pin No 1 Paper Feed Direction U pe O D S is al Sprocket Hole N Perforated Line 6 35 0 3 Unit mm SYMBOL SIZE CONTENTS A 3 to 16 in Paper Width 3036 3031 3 to 10 in 3036 N 3031N B 6 35 mm To avoid print smudges caused by the vertical perforated lines Min and the feeding holes printing should not be performed within this Cc 6 35 mm range For best results a width of at least 12 mm should be Min assured D 6 35 mm This is the top allowance for auto feeding the distance from the top of the paper to the print head Pin No 1 E 6 35 mm To avoid print smudges caused by the horizontal perforated lines print
102. s the functions of each part Paper Sub Stand Function Cover Access Cover Knob Power Switch Paper Guide Right Front Cover Option Connector Paper Select Lever Latch Lever Tear Bar Cutter Gap Set Lever Power Inlet Rear Cover Latch Lever Interface Connector 1 4 NAME FUNCTIONS Operation Panel It indicates the printer status and is used to change various settings Function Cover Can be opened to change key functions and status of lamp indicators Paper Stand It is used as a paper support for cut sheet paper already printed when the option paper exit to front is set to OFF in the Initial Setting Paper Sub Stands They are used for extending of the Paper Stand Access Cover When the Ink ribbon Cartridge is to be replaced or paper jams are to be removed this cover is detached to allow access to the related parts It also serves to protect operators from the mechanical movements of the printer Knob It is used to manually feed paper forward or backward Power Switch It is used to turn ON or OFF the power of the printer Option Connectors They are used to connect an Auto Sheet Feeder ASF or the Optional Tractor Paper Select Lever It is used to select the appropriate type of paper to be used in the printer Cut Sheet Paper upper position Continuous Paper lower position Front Cover It is opened when Continuous Pap
103. s the printer control commands Related Manuals 3 1 31N 3036 36N Maintenance Manual Consumables Hardware Options The following parts are specified as consumables for the printer Ink ribbon Cartridge The following products are provided as options Printer Cable 25 36 pin type 2 4 m Printer Cable 25 36 pin type 5 0 m Serial Interface option RS 232C The following products are provided as options for 3036 printer model Auto Sheet Feeder ASF Optional Tractor The following products are provided as options for 3036N Auto Sheet Feeder ASF Optional Tractor For further details see page 6 1 in Chapter 6 Consumables Hardware Options and Maintenance Operating the printer safely In this manual warning indications are given in the correct and safe operation of the printer Please keep this manual and refer to it whenever necessary Concerning warning indications The following indications are used in this manual to prevent you and others from being injured or property from being damaged The meaning of each indication is also stated below This means there is a risk of serious injury or death if the machine A DANGER is used improperly This means there is a possibility that a person may be injured or property may be damaged if the machine is used improperly N CAUTION Concerning DANGER CAUTION Labels Any label with black characters in a yellow background applied outside or inside the pr
104. t page 3 19 7 Raise the Paper Stand to the upper position 3 6 8 Holding the Paper Stand while pulling up the Paper Sub Stand Paper Sub Stand Paper Sub Stand Paper Stand TA 9 Push the Paper Select Lever up to set the Cut Sheet Paper mode 10 Open the Cut Sheet Guide Paper Select Lever Cut Sheet Guide Paper Handling 11 Move the Left Paper Guide to the desired left margin position The A mark indicates the standard print start position Paper Guide Left 5 feb xe D T feb gt 2 12 Place the Cut sheet on the paper stand aligning it to the Left Paper 3 Guide and match the Right Paper Guide with the right edge of the paper Left Paper Guide Cut Sheet Paper Right Paper Guide 3 8 13 Insert the paper between the Left and Right Paper Guides The paper is automatically fed to the print start position then the Ready lamp is lit and the printer is on line NOTES 1 If the PRINT lamp is not lit the Cut Sheet Auto Insert function has been disabled in the Initial Setting In this case press the Start Stop key to get the printer ready 2 If the paper is fed out to the rear side of the printer about 30 sheets can be printed before the paper interferes with the outcoming sheets If the paper is ejected to the front of the printer each sheet must be removed before printing a new one
105. t position About 20 mm oooo0oo0o0000000000 000000 G0oo0oo0oaooooaooooo0ooo COOOCCO If the paper runs out while printing on fanfold paper set new paper then press the Start Stop key to resume printing Be sure to set the correct page length If the page length recognized by the printer is different from that of the paper actually used half pages may be printed or the platen may be printed on TSI Paper Jeded 7 8 3 Cut Sheet Paper 3 1 Feeding Paper Through the Cut Sheet Insert Guide 3 1 1 Printable Area and Paper Size when printing is performed using the print head Pin No 1 t Feed Direction Printable Area SYMBOL SIZE CONTENTS A 76 2 to 420 mm Paper Width 3 inches to A3 size landscape 3031 3036 76 2 to 297 mm Paper Width 3 inches to A4 size landscape 3031N 3036N B 6 35 mm Min Distance from the paper edge to the print range C 76 2 to 364 mm Paper Length 3 inches to B4 size portrait D 6 35 mm Min Distance from the paper edge to the print range E 6 35 mm Min Distance from the paper edge to the print range NOTES 1 When using A3 size paper landscape for 3031 and 3036 model the E value is about 37 mm min When using A4 size paper landscape for 3031N and 3036N models the E value is about 40 mm min 2 For paper with a 3 inch width only the Left Paper Guide is to be used 3 1 2 Types of Paper
106. te eee ed std A 2 5 Protective Function during Print Head warm up eeeeeeeeeeeeeeenneeeeneees A 3 Appendix B Diagnostic FUNCTIONS ccceseeeeeeeeesseeeneeeenseeeeeeeeenees B 1 1 Initial Diagnostic FUNCHION vi5 sccccecceesteeeccsee cues cece snes enevsecceeeccttvesstteeshcaestuee B 1 2 Operating Diagnostic FUNCTION eeeecceeeesceceeeeeseeeeeeeeseeseneeeaeeteaeeseersae B 1 3 Eror INGIGAUON 24sec erie ie etd ine ee tess B 2 4s Prnt Test FUNCION 2 disvivecesderievecvu ed aeetesete ee tilt aversive eae eds B 2 5 IBUZZOR aviesiaviescntndia ees aac B 2 6 Trace FUNCOM ssai deep iss dodges cide gine ctacl aaae deta vccescactyesatectiavabhesendeueasasayeyeess B 2 Appendix C Printer Control COMMAMNAiS s cccesseseseeeeeeeteeeeseeees C 1 is PPDS COMMAND LIST brostias tanenin edie C 1 2 ESC P COMMAND LIS sissitinstesainivindvinin ieee ied andes C 5 XV Chapter 1 Installing the Printer 1 Checking the Accessories Please open the printer package and check that all the following items are included If any item is missing or damaged please contact the store where the product was purchased The carton and the packing materials will be necessary for moving or transporting the printer Please store them in a safe place User s Guide Power gt NOTE Printer Cable is not included in the package and is to be purchased separately Please see Chapter 6 Section 2 Hardware Options page 6 2
107. ter Sub Menu Zero Slash gt gt Froms Sub Menu Form Length Line Length Skip Perforation Cut Sheet Bottom LPI gt gt Data Contorl Sub Menu Eject by FF Buffer Auto LF Auto CR gt gt gt Printer Control Sub Menu Tear Off Front Eject Ready on DID Uni Dir Print Paper Out Alarm User Setting gt gt gt Emulation Sub Menu Emulation AGM IBM Code Page IBM Char Set IBM Table Set ESC P Int l Char Set ESC P Setting User1 User2 Draft Draft 10 10 Disable Disable Setting User1 User2 11 11 13 6 13 6 o Q o o 6 Line 6 Line Setting User1 User2 On On 32KB lt lt lt Off lt lt lt Off lt lt lt Setting Manual DID Off ASF_ Off Disable Off Enable Disable Setting ESC P Disable 437 Set1 Graphics USA 4 27 Initial Setting Bum s Jenu 4 28 6 Hex Dump Mode In this mode the data sent from the System Unit to the printer can be printed out with the corresponding hexadecimal code The Hex Dump mode is started by selecting Hex Dump PS Pitch lamp On in the Initial Value Setting Main Menu This mode will be active until the Power Switch is turned OFF O NOTE In the Trace Mode data will be printed as soon as 1 line is ready When the receiving data is less than 1 line it will be printed in Time out Print Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter explains possible causes of printer errors and their remedies according to their locations errors
108. ter Control Tear Off Front Eject Ready on DID Uni Dir Prnt Paper Out Alarm User Setting Bi Di Aligment Emulation O IBM AGM Code Page Char Set amp EPSON Table Set Int l Char Set T Print All Setting V HEX DUMP Select Light amp Status Enter Sub Menu End 4 19 Bullies Jenu 4 20 for 3031 31N gt Setup Main Menu Light When To Select 10 Pitch On Character Font Pitch Zro Slash 12 Pitch On Forms Form Length Line Length Skip Pref Cut Sheet Bottom LPI 15 Pitch On Data Control Eject by FF FF Enable Buffer Auto LF Auto CR 17 Pitch On Printer Control Tear Off Front Eject Ready on DID Uni Dir Prnt Paper Out Alarm User Setting Bi Di Aligment 20 Pitch On Emulation IBM Code Page Char Set Pro Ill Mode 20 Pitch EPSON Table Set Int l Char Set PS Pitch On Print All Setting 10 Pitch Blinking HEX DUMP MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY Select Light amp Status TRACTOR KEY Enter Sub Menu START STOP KEY End 13 Press the Start Stop key to complete the Initial Setting mode The changed settings are stored the Initial Diagnostic functions are executed and then the printer returns to Normal Print mode 4 Bi Direction Alignment In the Initial Setting mode there is a function to adjust the gap between the respec tive ruled lines vertical lines by the left to right print and the right to left print in case of bi directional printing To enter Bi Direction Alignment mode select Bi Direction Alignm
109. to their original positions 5 Set the Paper Type Select Lever to Fanfold Paper Mode Buljpuey seded 6 Press the Park Load key The fanfold paper is fed from the tractor to the print start position and the Paper Out lamp turns off 7 Press the Start Stop key to put the printer online 3 22 Chapter 4 Initial Setting This printer s default settings may be changed by using the Operation Panel The most recent settings are stored in memory even when the Power Switch is turned OFF O and will be effective when the Power Switch is again turned ON In this chapter the operation sequence from starting the initial value settings to end ing them is called Initial Setting Mode and the rest is called Normal Print Mode 1 Set Items In the Initial Setting Mode the settings of the following items can be changed 1 1 Character Settings SET ITEM SELECTABLE FACTORY OVERVIEW VALUES SET VALUE Font FastDraft Courier Sets the font style for user1 2 user1 Draft 3036 36N user2 Courier Draft Prestige 1 3031 31N Gothic Presentor 1 Orator Script Pitch 10 10 Sets the font pitch of User 1 2 User1 12 User2 15 17 20 24 4 PS Zero Slash Enable Disable Sets slash or non slash of zero user1 Disable for User 1 2 user2 Only for 3036 3036N 4 1 Initial Setting Bullies Jenu 4 2 1 2 Forms Handling Settings SET ITEM SEL
110. together with the 1st Tractor Mode standard see Chapter 6 Section 2 3 5 Alter nating the Tractors page 6 28 3 Print Start Position Adjustment 3 1 Cut Sheet Paper 1 X 2 o1 a Push up the Paper Select Lever to set the printer to Cut Sheet Paper mode Insert a cut sheet paper The paper is automatically fed up to the print start position to make the printer on line Press the Start Stop key to make the printer off line Open the Function Cover press the Micro T or Micro J keys to set a desired print start position NOTE The adjustable range is from 25 4 mm 1 in through 279 4 mm 11 in Press the Alt key then press the Set Line 1 key The current position is stored as the top print line position print start position This setting is kept even after the Power Switch is turned to the OFF O NOTE Please do not adjust the paper position using the Knob before pressing the Set Line 1 key The correct print start position will not be stored if the Knob is used Paper Handling Buljpuey 1ded 3 2 Fanfold Paper 1 Push down the Paper Select Lever to set the Fanfold Paper mode 2 Install the fanfold paper 3 Press the Park Load key The paper is fed up to the print start position Open the Function Cover then press the Micro T or Micro 4 keys to set a desired print start position NOTE The adjustable range is from 25 4 mm 1 in through 279 4 mm 11
111. tus Enter Value Menu End Press the Micro 1 key to select Bi Di Alignment 3036 36N PS Pitch lamp On 3031 31N 10 Pitch lamp Blinking With Bi Di Alignment selected press the Tractor key The Bi Di Alignment Value Menu is printed 4 23 Bullies Jenu 4 24 Print Results of the Value Menu for T405 gt gt gt gt Bi Di Alignment Current Adjust Value XXX 10 Pitch 12 Pitch 15 Pitch 17 Pitch 20 Pitch 24 Pitch 10 Pitch 12 Pitch 15 Pitch 17 Pitch 20 Pitch 24 Pitch MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY When Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking TRACTOR KEY START STOP KEY 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 To Select Select Light amp Status Save Quit for 3031 31N 10 Pitch 12 Pitch 15 Pitch 17 Pitch 20 Pitch PS Pitch 10 Pitch 12 Pitch 15 Pitch 17 Pitch 20 Pitch PS Pitch gt gt gt gt Bi Di Alignment When On Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking Current Adjust Value XXX To Select MICRO UP DOWN amp PITCH KEY Select Light amp Status TRACTOR KEY Save START STOP KEY Quit 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 45 6 tf ke tf a fF fF ok r ot ooh oh de oP te J a i a ce TF eke tb Yl loot tb he ob ot ob of We fal 0 indicates the currently set value xxx 8 Press the Micro 7 or Micro 4 key to select the set of four
112. y Check e Interrupt Check e Head Error When these checks are performed and an error is found the error is indicated by the flickering of the lamps on the Operation Panel As for the meaning of each error indication refer to Section 3 Error Indication page B 2 in this chapter B 1 g xipusddy B 2 3 Error Indication Error Name Ready Paper Alt Lock User User2 Out Memory Error Blinks Blinks Non volatile Blinks Blinks Memory Error Home Position Error Blinks Blinks Blinks CG Error Blinks Blinks Blinks Operation Panel Blinks Blinks Blinks Blinks Error Option Tractor Error Blinks Blinks Blinks Blinks Print Head Drive Blinks Blinks Blinks Error Print Head Thermal Blinks Blinks Blinks Blinks Error Control Card Error Blinks Blinks Indefinite 4 Print Test Function This function is used to check that printing is operating normally To execute the print test turn the Power Switch ON while holding down the Line Feed key While the print test is executed keys will operate normally just as in the normal printable status For further details refer to Chapter 1 Section 8 Print Test page 1 13 5 Buzzer The buzzer is generated by commands from the System Unit It informs the operator of an error occurrence etc as listed below e Printer Error e Paper Absence e BEL bell Code Receiving 6 Trace Function This function is used to convert all data sent

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