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FUJITSU DL3700 Pro/3800 Pro DOT MATRIX PRINTER USER'S MANUAL #00_0 Cover(2) 1 2000.09.20, 1:58 PM
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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 for 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 for German Users Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/die/das • M33051B/M33061B in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der • EN 45014 (CE) funk-entstört ist. Der Deutschen Bundesport wurde das in
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Energy Saving As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, FUJITSU LIMITED has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipments. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business proprietors can pa
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CE Manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity According to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Annex3B. FUJITSU ISOTEC LIMITED, 135 Higashinozaki Hobara-machi Date-gun, Fukushima, 960-0695, Japan Declares, in sole responsibility, that the following products Product Type : DOT MATRIX PRINTER Model Number : M33051B and M33061B Approval ID Number : S1 2050716 Referred to in this declaration, conforms with the following directives and standards; Elec
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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-E042-05EN May
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for buying the Fujitsu DL3700 Pro/3800 Pro 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 procedu
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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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Using Continuous Forms ................................................. 3–12 Positioning the Paper Stack ..................................... 3–13 Loading Continuous Forms (Push Tractor and Rear Feed) ............................................................ 3–14 Loading Continuous Forms (Pull Tractor and Bottom Feed) ........................................................ 3–17 Unloading Continuous Forms ................................... 3–22 Tearing Off Continuous Forms ................
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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 Whic
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CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE Cleaning .......................................................................... 6–1 Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer .................... 6–1 Cleaning the Platen and Paper Bail Rollers ........... 6–3 Replacing the Ribbon .................................................... 6–3 Replacing the Print Head .............................................. 6–7 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE-SHOOTING Solving Problems ............................................................. 7–1 Print
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Maintenance APPENDIX C COMMAND SETS Fujitsu DPL24C PLUS ........................................................ C–2 Factory Default Settings ........................................... C–14 IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation ..................................... C–17 Epson ESC/P2 Emulation ................................................ C–22 APPENDIX D INTERFACE INFORMATION Parallel Interface ............................................................ D–1 Compatible Mode .......................
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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 FONT and MENU
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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 LOCK and FONT. Eject single sheets √ √ Press LF/FF. Enter normal mode N/A N/A Turn printer on. (Press I on the power switch.) Enter setup mode — √ Press FONT and MENU. Exit to normal mode — √ Press ONLINE, then press FONT
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Introduction INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing this printer. This 1 printer is a compact, versatile 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 compatibility. This prin
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INTRODUCTION • Multiple fonts. The printer has nineteen resident fonts: Ten bit- map fonts — Courier 10, Pica 10, Prestige Elite 12, Boldface PS, OCR-B 10, OCR-A 10, Correspondence, Compressed, Draft, and High-speed 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 113 cps for letter quality to 360 cps for high-speed draft quality. • Large print buffer. 128K bytes are available in to
