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Acknowledgements EPSON is a Trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. IBM is a Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Proprinter is a Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. A Publication of Output Solutions GmbH Bavierstraße 1 D-40699 Erkrath Federal Republic of Germany January 2002 Great care has been taken to ensure that the information in this handbook is accurate and complete. However, should any errors or omissions be discovered or should any user wish to m
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Safety Regulations The printer PP 404 (CI - 4040) and PP 405 (CI - 4050) fulfils the safety regulations according to UL 1950 and VDE (IEC 950) and CSA 22.2/No. 950 for for computer systems. The mains cable must be connected to a ground protected wall-socket. The selected voltage of the printer needs to agree with the local voltage. The power plug must be easily accessible at any time so that it can be disconnected immediately in case of danger or for maintenance purposes.. Comme le câble de s
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Electromagnetic Compatibility We certify that the equipment at issue, Type: Printer PP 404 (CI - 4040) and PP 405 (CI - 4050) corresponds to the law regulations ruling electromagnetic compatibility of appliances (89/336/EWG) and, therefore, fulfils the requirements for conformity marking with the CE-sign. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecti
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Operating Environment Avoid installing the printer where it is exposed to moisture or heat (eg. direct sun light). S Temperature: + 10EC to + 35EC (+50EF to +95EF) S Humidity: 20% to 80% S Humidity with Automatic (only printer CI - 4050) Sheet Feeder (ASF): 30% to 70% Slots and openings in the printer's housing are provided for ventilation. Always ensure that these openings are not obstructed. Also ensure that the cables at the rear of the printer do not interfere with the output paper path. W
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Table of Contents Preface ....................................................... X About this Manual ............................................... X Conventions Used in this Guide ................................... XIII Abbreviations and Acronyms ..................................... XIII 1.Getting started .............................................. 1-1 1.1 Unpacking the Printer CI - 4040 ............................. 1-1 1.1.1 A First Look at the Printer CI - 4040 .....................
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Table of Contents 2. Printer Operation .......................................... 2-1 2.1 Control Panel ........................................... 2-1 2.2 Function Keys ........................................... 2-2 2.2.1 Short Description of Keys ................................ 2-2 S in the printer operation state READY or BUSY ................. 2-2 S in the printer operation state LOCAL ......................... 2-2 2.2.2 Detail Description of Keys ............................... 2-3 S in t
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Table of contents Main Function CHANGE MACRO ............................... 3-7 S FONT .................................................. 3-7 S PRINT QUALITY ......................................... 3-8 S FONT QUALITY ....................................... 3-8 S GRAPHICS QUALITY .................................. 3-8 S SUB/SUPER FONT ....................................... 3-8 S PITCH ................................................. 3-8 S LINE ................................................
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Table of Contents Sub-Function ADJUSTMENT ................................. 3-16 S AGC POSITION ........................................ 3-16 S PLATEN GAP .......................................... 3-17 S AGC ADJUST .......................................... 3-17 S PAPIER-IN ADJUST ..................................... 3-17 S CUT V-POS ........................................... 3-18 S UNI-DIRECT. CMD ...................................... 3-18 S TRACT.FORM FEED MODE ............................
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Table of contents 5. Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics ............................ 5-1 S How to Use this section .................................... 5-1 5.1 Power-related Problems ................................... 5-2 5.2 Error Messages .......................................... 5-2 5.3 No Printout ............................................. 5-8 5.4 Operation-related Problems ................................ 5-9 5.5 Print-related Problems .................................... 5-10 5.6 Ribbon
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Table of Contents Appendices Appendix A System Interface Descriptions .......................... A-1 1 Serial Interface RS 232 C / RS 422 .......................... A-2 2 Transmission Protocols ................................... A-3 ® 3 Parallel Centronics Interface ............................... A-9 4 Shared Operation ....................................... A-12 Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts ........................ B-1 Appendix C Character Set Tables .........................
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Preface About this Manual This manual covers the printer in combination with fanfold and manual paper source and with an interface module (Personality Module). The Personality Module (PM) is an integral part of the printer, and the type of PM used determines the functionality of the printer especially regarding the user and system interface. The structure of this manual is such that the operator is led step-by-step through the various procedures. It starts with the unpacking and setting-up, m
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Preface 4. Maintenance shows how to clean the printer and how to replace the platen and the print head. 5. Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics suggests how to identify and correct simple problems. 6. Colour Option (only for Printer CI - 4050) This is a brief description of the colour option. Supplements enclosed in the packaging of options may be inserted here. 7. Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassettes (ASF) (only for Printer CI - 4050) This chapter shows how to handle the ASF Cassettes. 8. Technical Da
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Preface D. Control Codes Quick reference for IBM Proprinter and IBM Proprinter AGM (4207, 4208 XL 24) Emulation. E. Control Codes Quick reference for EPSON LQ 2550 / 1060 /ESC/P2 Emulation. F. Control Codes Quick reference for Barcode programming. G. Miscellaneous System Manager Information XII
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Preface Conventions Used in this Guide The following conventions are used: Bold Headlines and important information. Note: Contains special advice to facilitate handling. Caution: Contains important information to prevent damage of the equipment. [ENTER] Key functions are always depicted in brackets or you will find the symbol of the key e.g . Abbreviations and Acronyms ASF Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassette for cut sheets and form sets DRAFT Draft Quality EE Eastern European LCD Liquid Crystal Di
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1. Getting Started 1.1 Unpacking the Printer CI - 4040 Check each item against the check list detailed below. Contact your delivery agent immediately if any item is missing or damaged. The printer package should contain the following: Printer (1) - Ribbon cassette (2) - Power cord (3) - Quick Reference Guide (4) - CD-ROM (5) Caution: Do not connect to the mains until the mains voltage selection has been checked. 1-1
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Getting Started 1.1.1 A First Look at the Printer CI - 4040 Before installing the printer, spend some time familiarizing yourself with the printer. - Printer (1) - Ribbon Cassette (2) - Top Cover (3) - Tractor for Continuous Paper (4) - Paper Supports (5) - Front Cover (6) - Control Panel (7) - Tear Off Edge (8) - Serial / Parallel Input (9) - Power Cord Socket (10) - Power Switch (11) 11 2 7 3 10 4 1 5 6 9 8 - Manual Front Insertion Guide (12) (Option only) 12 1-2
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Getting Started 1.2 Unpacking the Printer CI - 4050 Check each item against the check list detailed below. Contact your delivery agent immediately if any item is missing or damaged. The printer package should contain the following: - Output Stacker (1) - Ribbon cassette (2) - Printer (3) - Quick Reference Guide (4) - Personality Module (PM) (5) - Power Cord (6) - CD-ROM (7) 5 1 2 3 6 7 4 A separate box contains the Personality Module (5) Caution: Do not connect to the mains until the mains volta
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Getting Started 1.2.1 A First Look at the Printer CI - 4050 Before installing the printer, spend some time familiarizing yourself with the printer. - Top Cover (1) - Tractor for Continuous Paper (7) - Ribbon Cassette (2) - Output Stacker (8) - Printer (3) - Power Switch (9) - Front Cover (4) - Power Cord Socket (10) - Manual Front Insertion Guide (5) - Tear Off Edge (11) - Control Panel (6) - Personality Module (PM) (12) 1-4
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Getting Started 1.3 Site Considerations Environment Conditions - Install the printer in an area away from any heat source, air conditioner or strong drafts. - Avoid installing the printer in a dusty or humid environment. Work Location - Place the printer on the stand or a flat, solid level area such as a desk. - Slots and openings in the printer's housing are provided for ventilation; always ensure that these openings are not obstructed. - When processing fanfold paper always place the printer w
