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FUJITSU DL9300/9400
DOT MATRIX PRINTER
USER'S MANUAL
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Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement for United States Users NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15B 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, m
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Notice to Canadian Users This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice to German Users Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/die/das • M33021B/M33011B in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der • “CE” funk-entstört ist. Der Deutschen Bundesport wurde das inverkehrbrin
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The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice and without obligation to incorporate changes and improvements into units already shipped. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information included here is complete and accurate at the time of publication; however, Fujitsu cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions. Printer model specifications differ with the print column (80 or 136) and the power supply input voltage (100-120 or 220-240 VAC). C147-E031-02EN Febr
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for buying the Fujitsu DL9300/9400 dot matrix printer. You can expect years of reliable service with very little maintenance. This manual explains how to use your printer to full advantage. It is written for both new and experienced printer users. This manual describes how to install, set up, and use your printer and printer options. It also explains how to keep the printer in good working condition and what to do should something go wrong. Detailed procedures ar
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ORGANIZATION This manual is organized as follows: Quick Reference summarizes everyday printer operations. After you become familiar with the printer, use this section as a memory aid. Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces the printer and identifies key features and options that enhance the printer’s capabilities. Chapter 2, Setting Up, gives step-by-step procedures for setting up the printer for immediate use and identifies the main parts of the printer. If this is your first printer, you should
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Chapter 8, Installing Options, describes the options available for the printer and explains how to install them. At the end of this manual, you will find several appendixes, a glossary, and an index. Appendix A gives order numbers for printer supplies, options, and publications. Other appendixes provide additional technical information about the printer. CONVENTIONS Special information, such as warnings, cautions, and notes, are indicated as follows: WARNING A WARNING indicates that personal i
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Maintenance TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Reference ............................................................QR–1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Features ........................................................................... 1–1 Options ............................................................................ 1–3 CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP Selecting a Good Location........................................... 2–1 Unpacking the Printer .................................................... 2–3 Checking Opti
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CHAPTER 3 PAPER HANDLING Selecting Paper .............................................................. 3–1 Overview of Paper Operations ..................................... 3–2 Selecting Paper Path ..................................................... 3–4 Paper Path and feed Directions .............................. 3–4 Adjusting for Paper Thickness ........................................ 3–6 Using Single Sheets ......................................................... 3–7 Loading a Single S
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Maintenance CHAPTER 5 USING SETUP MODE How to Use This Chapter................................................ 5–1 Entering Setup Mode ..................................................... 5–2 Overview of Setup Mode .............................................. 5–4 Setup Mode Example ............................................... 5–6 Points to Remember.................................................. 5–9 Printing a List of Selected Options ................................ 5–10 Deciding Which
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CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE-SHOOTING Solving Problems............................................................. 7–1 Print Quality Problems ............................................... 7–1 Paper Handling Problems......................................... 7–4 Operating Problems .................................................. 7–7 Printer Failures ............................................................ 7–9 Diagnostic functions....................................................... 7–10 Getting H
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Maintenance APPENDIX D INTERFACE INFORMATION Parallel Interface ............................................................ D–1 Data Transmission Timing .......................................... D–4 Serial Interface ................................................................ D–4 Serial Options ............................................................. D–6 Cable Wiring .............................................................. D–6 Serial Protocols...................................
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vi User's Manual
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Quick Reference QUICK REFERENCE QUICK REFERENCE Quick Reference is written for experienced users — Q users who are familiar with how the printer works, but who may need to refresh their memory occasionally. Only the printer’s normal (non-setup) mode is covered. For details on setup mode, see Chapter 5. Normal mode operation includes everyday operations, such as paper handling and font selection. The printer comes up in normal mode when turned on. To enter setup mode, press the ↑MICRO and ↓MI
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QUICK REFERENCE Printer Operations (Normal Mode) √ : Operation can be performed when the printer is in this state. — : Operation cannot be performed when the printer is in this state. N/A : Does not apply. Operation Online Offline Required Response Clear print buffer — √ Press LOAD and LF/FF. Eject single sheets √ √ Press LF/FF. Enter normal mode N/A N/A Turn printer on. (Press 1 on the power switch.) Enter setup mode — √ Press ↑MICRO and ↓MICRO. Exit to normal mode — √ Press ONLINE, then press
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Introduction INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing this printer. This 1 printer is a compact, versatile, flat paper path printer that offers maximum compatibility with today’s software packages and personal computers. The 24-wire print head provides crisp, clear printing for business, office, and home environments. This printer is also easy to install and use. Dot matrix printer FEATURES Key printer features and options are listed in the next two sections. • Software compati
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INTRODUCTION • Multiple fonts. The printer has eighteen resident fonts: Nine bit- map fonts — Courier 10, Pica 10, Prestige Elite 12, Boldface PS, OCR-B 10, OCR-A 10, Correspondence, Compressed, and Draft and nine outline fonts — Timeless, Nimbus Sans, and Courier, each in upright, italic, and bold. • High-speed printing. At 10 cpi, print speed ranges from 100 cps for letter quality to 360cps for draft quality. • Large print buffer. 96K bytes are available in total for storing input data and
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Introduction INTRODUCTION • Auto paper thickness control. Features as standard equipment. • Dual interfaces and auto interface selection. The printer has the dual interface connectors and automatically selects the interface proper to the occasion. • Printer driver. To be able to print from a Windows application you need a printer driver installed on your PC. The printer driver controls docummnt printing. Also, this printer has plug and play printer detection feature for Windows 95. • DLMENU
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INTRODUCTION 1-4 User's Manual USER'S MANUAL
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Setting Up SETTING UP SETTING UP Your new printer is easy to install and set up. 2 This chapter tells you how to set up the printer and start printing right away. If this is your first printer, you should read the entire chapter before attempting to use the printer. In this chapter, you will learn how to: • Unpack, assemble, and select a good location for the printer • Identify the printer’s major parts • Connect the power and interface cables • Test the printer before connecting it to your com
