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Model 3850
Model 3850
User’s Manual
User’s Manual
GEK-01003
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Safety Information Safety Information A. Never remove any printer cover except to install a printer accessory and as expressly described in this manual. B. Please store the printer covers in a safe place. The covers must be reinstalled if you decide to remove any printer accessory. The following areas of the printer should be covered for safety reasons: Rear Tractor Assembly Covers ASF Area Covers The above openings must always be protected with their covers when the correspondin
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Table of Contents Table of Contents The System Menu................................................. 35 Safety Information................................................ ii Entering System Menu...................................... 36 Table of Contents................................................ iii Moving within the System Menu........................ 36 Getting to Know Your Printer .............................. 1 Selecting the Character Set for an Emulation..37 Printer Fe
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Selecting the Test Mode ....................................103 Loading Paper Using the Front1 Push Tractor Selecting a Stored Format.................................106 Assembly when the Front2 Push Tractor Paper Handling....................................................107 Assembly (Option) is Installed ............................128 Paper Paths............................................................ 107 The Rear Pull Tractor ............................................ 130 Pape
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Getting to Know Your Printer Getting to Know Your Printer Printer Features Printer Features • 24 Needle Print Head • 136 columns • Draft printing at 500 cps, LQ printing at 133 cps • IBM Proprinter XL24E-XL24, EPSON LQ 1050, GENICOM ANSI emulations • Multiple copies (1 original and 5 copies) all paths • Easy print function selection and printer configuration via operator panel or SW commands • Additional Front Push Tractor Assembly (option) • Rear Pull Tractor Assembly (option) •
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Unpacking Your Printer Unpacking Your Printer Together with the CD-Rom with this User’s Manual, the following items are included in the box: Notify any damage to your supplier. CD-Rom (GEK-01001) Q uick Reference G uide (GEK-01009) Ribbon Cartridge (1A3000B01) Power Cable 2
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Printer Parts Printer Parts Front View Front View Operator Panel Paper Knob Front Tractor Assem blies Cover Power Switch 3
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Rear View Rear View Rear Paper Slot Top Cover Rear Pull Tractor Assembly Cover Paper Knob Interface Connectors ASF Area Cover Rear Pull Tractor Attachment Power Cable Connector Area Covers 4
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0 c 10 m 3 9 .4 in 10 0 cm 3 9 .4 in Setting Up Your Printer Setting Up Your Printer Choosing a Suitable Location Choosing a Suitable Location Consider the following points when you choose the location for your printer: • The distance between the printer and the host computer must not exceed the length of the interface cable; 80 cm • The location must be sturdy, 31.5 in. horizontal and stable; • Your printer must not be exposed to direct sunlight, extreme heat, cold, Printer Printe
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Printer Assembly Printer Assembly Removal of the Shipment Locks Removal of the Shipment Locks Open all the printer covers and make sure that you remove the two shipment locks from the printer. 6
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Ribbon Cartridge Installation Ribbon Cartridge Installation Make sure that you are using only original consumables. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2. Find the ribbon cartridge among the accessories Ribbon Guide Ribbon Guide White Plastic Snap Arm Ribbon W inding Knob Ribbon W inding Knob Cartridge S upports Cartridge S upport 1A3000B01 1A3000B02 (Color) to be used, when the color kit option is not 1A3000B03 (Red/Black) installed 1A3000B04 (Extended Life Black)
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3. Open the top cover using the small handles on either side of the top cover. 4. Turn the printer on. The print carriage prepares for ribbon cartridge installation. 8
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5. Before installing the ribbon cartridge Ribbon W inding Knob turn the ribbon winding knob in the arrow direction (located on the cartridge) to take up slack in the ribbon. Cartridge Support To avoid damage to the ribbon, do not turn the winding knob in the wrong direction. 6. Align the left and right cartridge supports with the printer locking points. The Extended Life Black ribbon cartridge (1A3000B04) or the 4 Color Process ribbon cartridge (1A3000B02) to be used when the color ki
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7. Slide and insert the ribbon guide between the print head and the ribbon guide mask holding it perpendicular to the print head. Make sure that the ribbon is inserted correctly between the print head and the print head mask. NO OK Ribbon Guide 8. If the color kit option is installed in the printer, insert the white plastic snap arm onto the color kit ribbon shifter as shown in White Plastic Snap Arm this figure. Color Kit Ribbon Shifter 10
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9. Turn the ribbon winding knob in the Ribbon W inding Knob arrow direction (located on the cartridge) to take up slack in the ribbon. Cartridge S upport 10. Push the cartridge down gently until it clips into place at all locking points: two on each side for the black ribbon, one on each side for the color and the extended life ribbon. 11. Turn the ribbon winding knob again in the direction of the arrow to take up slack in the ribbon. 12. To ensure that the ribbon guide runs freely al
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Host Computer Connection Host Computer Connection This printer can be connected to the host computer via two available interfaces. The interface connectors are located on the rear of the printer. • A bidirectional IEEE1284 parallel interface • A RS-232C/422A serial interface Before connecting the interface cable, make sure that the printer and the host computer are turned OFF. Insert the parallel interface cable into the parallel connector and fasten it by means of the clips. Insert the
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Software Driver Selection Software Driver Selection At this point it is necessary to configure the printer for the application package. The installation procedures depend upon the host environment. In a WINDOWS 95/98/2000® environment the printer supports the Plug & Play feature. Install the printer driver following the instructions on the CD-Rom: 1. Insert the CD-Rom into the CD drive. 2. Select the language you prefer and press the Next => button. 3. Select Install Printer Driver, the
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Power Connection Power Connection The power outlet must be compatible with the plug of the printer’s power cord. Always use a grounded outlet. 1. Make sure the power outlet is near the printer location and easily accessible. 2. Make sure that the power switch is in 0 position (OFF). 14
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3. Insert the power cable plug into the printer connector and the other power cable end into a convenient outlet (the figure shows the European power cable). 12 4. If you need to turn the printer on, press the power switch in the I position (ON). 15
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Selecting the Display Language Selecting the Display Language The display messages for the printer can be displayed in five different languages: English (Default), French, German, Italian and Spanish. To select the language, that you prefer, proceed as follows: 1. Hold the MENU key down on power up. The display shows: STARTING UP 2. Shortly after the power comes up, the LCD displays the following message: SYSTEM MENU 3. Release the MENU key. The LCD displays the first menu item: CH
