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1. vA jh nie A ORE an PRES EE e RSS eet Serial Interface gt Serial I F No Serial I F 3 vA va vA Baud 9600 g Baud t vA vA l Data Bits 8 t Data Bits 7 vA vA Parity None Parity vA yA i Handshake DTR Handshake Xon Xof v v Connection Local Connect Remote vw i Dedic Buffer 2K Dedic Buffer vA vA i Emul EPSON Emul IBM vA vA Char Set t Char Set vA vA Nation t Nation vA vA Auto CR Auto CR vA v4 Auto LF t Auto LF v vA 20 CPI IBM i v Functions E EE EE vA 28 A78408098 005 Configuring the Printer Setting the Interface Parameters Interface Type PARALL INTERFACE SERIAL INTERFACE T T SERIAL INTERFACE gt SERIAL I F NO Sore SERIAL I F 232 Sore SERIAL I F 422 Sore L L FUNCTIONS BAUD 9600 SERIAL I F NO The serial interface is disabled SERIAL I F 232 Defines the usage of the serial interface RS 232 C SERIAL I F 422 Defines the usage of the serial interface RS 422 A Baud Rate SERIAL I F NO T BAUD 300 Sore BAUD 600 Sore BAUD 1200 Sore BAUD 2400 Sore BAUD 4800 Sore BAUD 9600 Sore BAUD 19200 Sore BAUD 38400 Sore L DATA BITS 8 The baud rate is selected in bits per second The above values can be se
2. a E User macro gt Macro 1 vW VA e Line Sp 6 Ipi Line Sp t v Line Sp Lock No t line Sp Lock Yes Length 1 Line Length t vA op of Form 0 Top of Form rz Skipover 0 Skipover i Font Draft Font Pitch 10 cpi Pitch vw Pitch Lock No Pitch Lock Yes i y i Left Margin 0 4 Left Margin 4 H Right Margin 2 g Right Margin t vA Slash Zero No Slash Zero Yes t i y Path Lower Push g Path t ear Normal g Tear t v4 Strong Impact Soft Impact t vA i Perfor Safe No Perfor Safe Yes i m i Autogap 0 Autogap i y i i Tuning Horiz 0 Tuning Horiz 4 i l 4 Tuning Vert 0 Tuning Vert t I Macro gt MFG No Macro gt MFG Yes vA Next Macro No Next Macro Yes Config Menu No vA A78408098 005 39 Configuring the Printer Line Spacing MACRO 1 T MACRO 1 gt LINE SP 6 LPP Sore LINE SP 8 LPP gt ore LINE SP 12 LPP gt ore LINE SP 3L 30MM gt ore LINE SP 4L 30MM gt ore LINE SP 6L 30MM gt ore LINE SP 8L 30MM Sore LINE SP 12L 30MM Sore 4 LINE SP LOCK NO These values define the line spacing in lines inch 6 8 12 or in lines per 30 mm
3. 8 A78408098 005 Setting Up Your Printer 9 Turn the ribbon winding knob again in the direction of the arrow to take up slack in the ribbon 10 To ensure that the ribbon guide runs freely along the ribbon manually move the print carriage horizontally If you need to replace the used ribbon cartridge see Replacing The Ribbon Cartridge Upper Push Tractor Installation 9058D model only An additional push tractor is provided with the 9058D printer This second push tractor unit can be installed in front position on the lower push tractor 1 Find the upper push tractor among the accessories 2 Install the upper push tractor aligning both its hooks with the lower push tractor pins and inserting them into the corresponding pins Push the upper tractor until it is fully engaged Insert the connector cable in the electrical connector located in the lower push tractor Connector Cable A78408098 005 9 Setting Up Your Printer 3 The upper push tractor must be installed as shown in figure 4 If you need to remove the upper push tractor turn the printer off Take the connector cable off and press on the internal levers located in the upper push tractor hooks to disengage the tractor Host Computer Connection This printer can be connected to your host computer via two available interfaces e A bidirectional EEE1284 parallel interface e A RS 232C 422C serial interface ies Before connectin
4. cceeccecceee cece eece eect eee eaeeeeeseeeseeeteestieseietneeaee 22 Entering the Power On Configuration cccesecesseeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeneetees 22 Program Stu Pin canara winavi ns avait ein nina ie kidd nen 37 How to Select the Paper Patho cecceeceeeeeceeeeeeeseneeeeenaetneeeeeeeetetnees 49 iv A78408098 005 Table of Contents How to Use the Tear Off FUNCION 00 eeececceeceeeeeteeeteerteenaeteeteetaeeeaettees 49 How to Lock Unlock the Access to the Printer Setups 0 0 eeeeeeseeees 52 How to Handle the Paper Parking ccccceceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseteeeieeneenaees 53 Paper Handl ss iis seca ass ce eae tec a ech cea dec escent eee 54 Paper Paths AE E hadi iatare paladin tay Acasa 54 Paper SpecifiCatiOns ccc cecccsecseeeeeeeeeeeteeeenaeeaeeaaeeaeecaeeseeteeeseeeseeseeseesnaaes 55 Fanfold Paper 9058 and 9058D Models c ccecsessessseessessseessseeeenees 55 Envelopes 9058 model only cccecsccsrecseeessesssesssessseessereesseeseennes 55 Cut Sheets 9058 Model only ceccecccsseessesssessseeseeesssreseeesseeseeeeeeea 55 Cut Sheets aiseig iaitive aderai amie dai ai Tea eari dada vaid 56 Cut Sheets Loading Modes ss sssssissssiissssriisittistisrnstnsrntnnnnnnntnnnnnnn nrnna 56 Loading Cut SheetS sssssssressssirereresrurinsrarentnntnstantnnnsrutenerareneuntneranenenne 56 Fanfod Paper cre saaria ana aa e aa a aE Aaaa Baan eaa Aaaa EEEE aaan aE aAa 58 Loading Paper Using the Lower T
5. ASF Installation Area Paper Stacker Openings Covers The above openings must always be protected with their cover when the corresponding option is not installed Do not touch inside and do not insert any object into these openings or into the gears A78408098 005 iii Table of Contents Table of Contents Compuprint Imformation cccccsccssseeeeseeeeeneeeeneeenseeeeeeeeeseeeseseeeenseeeeeeees i RAEAN KO R Fa es et EAT E Macy dnstnascanstaesadtecvacevalitvesseiueliushtnesetessnteiet ii Canadian D O C Radio Interference Regul ation cece eeeeeeeees ii PEC Regulations aardin ae aaa atric Eanan a Tadaa aaa dia tind sarees ii Safety Information ccccceecssseeeseeeeneeeeeeeeeeseaeseseeeeeeneeseeeseseeeenseeeeseeees iii Table of Contents ai scciieiitcbs es ee linheh ei nnnm nnmnnn nnmnnn nannan iv Getting to Know Your Printer cccccesceeeeeeseeeeeseseeeeesesceneesseenens 1 Printer Features aignean tae eee ney ohne Seta deni ey 1 Unpacking Your Printer mcr ay avidin tady diene cook 2 Printer Parts armaria a epee eee aa Ga eta ec eee 2 Front WCW 4 tte oe a ite oe aint elias Giaaen weird eae Gia aa 2 Rear ViOW sis bag gne a a eataa aaa a heer pied mahi lh hana 3 Setting Up Your Printer ccccsseceeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeenseeeeensnees 4 Choosing a Suitable LOCAtION 0 eee cece eet eree ete teeter eae etteeeesenettaeenaee 4 Printer Assembly saas cere dares ces hea dune des
6. PARK ABORTED PARK SURE A78408098 005 Configuring the Printer Description The third paper bin of the automatic sheet feeder ASF is selected The lower push paper path is selected The lower push paper path and manual single sheet path are selected 9058 model only The manual single sheet path is selected 9058 model only When the access to the Printer Setups has been locked at the power on the printer displays this message When the access to the Printer Setups has been unlocked at the power on the printer displays this message The paper is fed in microsteps downwards when pressing the arrow key The paper is fed in microsteps upwards when pressing the arrow key The push pull paper path and manual single sheet path are selected 9058 model only The push pull paper path is selected Printing at normal noise level Printing at reduced noise level The upper push paper path is selected 9058D model only Printing the self test page This message appears to indicate that the Shift functions of the operator panel keys have been selected pressing the SHIFT key Messages Description The printer is ejecting a cut sheet The user must confirm the ejection of the paper The macro has been changed and the printer is updating the settings This message appears to indicate that the interruption of the paper parking at the request of the user has been set pressing the SHIFT key The user must confirm
7. Zero Character Printing RIGHT MARGIN 2 T SLASH ZERO NO Sore SLASH ZERO YES gt ore L LOWER PUSH You can select the Zero character printing with or without a slash Paper Path Selection This function defines the default paper path for the current macro SLASH ZERO NO T LOWER PUSH Sore UPPER PUSH 9058D model only Sore MANUAL FORM 9058 model only Sore PUSH PULL Sore ASF 1 gt ore ASF 2 gt ore ASF 3 Sore L TEAR NORMAL LOWER PUSH Paper loading with the lower push tractor UPPER PUSH Paper loading with the upper push tractor 9058D model only MANUAL FORM Paper loading using the manual single sheet path 9058 model only PUSH PULL Paper loading using the lower push tractor and the rear pull tractor ASF1 Paper loading from the first bin of the ASF if installed ASF2 Paper loading from the second bin of the ASF if installed ASF3 Paper loading from the third bin of the ASF if installed A78408098 005 43 Configuring the Printer Tear Off Mode LOWER PUSH T TEAR NORMAL sore TEAR AUTOM Sore LABELS sore NO TEAR Sone L STRONG IMPACT TEAR NORMAL The Tear Off Function is performed pressing the ONLINE key when the printer is offline TEAR AUTOM When the printer is not receiving any data the paper is moved to the Tear Off position It is returned to the Tear Off position as soon as it receives printing data LABELS This item must be set when printing on labels in order to avoid paper j
8. Compuprint Compuprint Information ThankSto choosing this printer Your printer is a rdiable working equipment that will be very useful in your daily job Our printer have b n designed to be compact and respectful of the work environment They offer a wide range of features and multiple functions that confirm the high technological leva reached by the Compuprint S p A To maintain these printing performances unchanged in the long run Compuprint has devdoped specific consumable accessories for each printer type for example ribbon cartridges for dot matrix printers toner and OPC cartridges for laser printers bubble ink j amp cartridges for inkjet printers that assure an excdlent operation with high printing quality leva reiability Compuprint recommends to use only its original consumables with original packaging identified by its holographic label In this way a proper use of the printer at quality Iwa unrdiability stated in the product characteristics can be assured All typical usage problems rdated to not certified consumables may be avoided such as an overall quality print Ieva degradation and often the reduction of the product life due to the fact that the proper print heads working conditions OPC cartridge and other printer parts arenot assured Moreover Compuprint does not only certify its consumables in terms of working conditions but also carefully controls thelr compliance with the international standard rules conc
9. TEXT DIRECT UNI gt ore L GRAPH DIRECT BI Selects the print direction for text Graphics Print Direction TEXT DIRECT BI T GRAPH DIRECT BI Sore GRAPH DIRECT UNI Sore L BAR CODES UNI Selects the print direction for graphics Bar Codes Print Direction GRAPH DIRECT BI T BAR CODES BI gt ore BAR CODES UNI gt ore L P ON PATH MACRO Selects the print direction for bar codes Paper Path at Power On BAR CODES UNI 1 P ON PATH MACRO Sore P ON PATH LAST Sore J MENU ENGLISH P ON PATH MACRO The paper path at power on is the one from the default Macro P ON PATH LAST The paper path at power on is the last one that was selected before the printer was powered off Selection of the Language of the Display Messages P ON PATH MACRO T MENU ENGLISH gt ore MENU ITALIANO 2 ore MENU FRANCAIS gt ore MENU ESPANOL gt ore MENU DEUTSCH gt ore L FUNCTIONS A78408098 005 35 Configuring the Printer These items are self explaining ZA See also Selecting the Display Language before in this manual Resetting to Factory Default Values With the BACK TO MFG function it is possible to reset all items in the Power On Configuration and in the Program Setup to their factory default values This may be useful if you do not remember the values you set in the menus or because you simply changed you mind about the settings you have just done The default values for the menu items are described at the beginning of
10. e f your printer is the 9058D model reposition the upper tractor in its initial position A78408098 005 61 Paper Handling 7 Close the tractor area cover Press the LOAD FF key to load the paper into the printer 62 A78408098 005 Paper Handling Loading Paper Using the Upper Tractor 9058D model ZA Fanfold paper loading mode through the upper tractor is only available for the 9058D model To load paper in this way it is necessary to install the upper tractor See Installation 1 Press the PATH key to select the upper tractor paper path The display shows PATH CHANGING 2 If fanfold paper is present in the lower tractor paper path the printer automatically parks this fanfold before loading the new one The display shows PARK SURE 3 Tear off the fanfold loaded from the lower tractor paper path to avoid paper jams Press PARK Then the display shows LOAD UPPER TRACTOR 4 Open the tractor area cover turning is upwards and lay it on the top of the printer A78408098 005 63 Paper Handling 5 Unlock the upper tractor sprockets lowering the sprocket levers Slide the left sprocket to the first printing column 6 Space the paper guides along the tractor bar Open the sprocket covers of the left and right sprocket 7 Insert the paper perforation on the left and right sprocket pins and close the sprocket covers 8 Position the left sprocket for printing and lock it in place
11. e If your printer is the 9058D model press the PATH key to select the lower tractor paper path The display shows PATH CHANGING 58 A78408098 005 Paper Handling e fthefanfold paper is present in the upper tractor paper path the printer automatically parks this fanfold before loading the new one The display shows PARK SURE e Tear off the fanfold loaded from the upper tractor paper path to avoid paper jams Press the PARK key Then the display shows LOAD LOWER PUSH 2 Open the tractor area cover turning is upwards and lay it on the top of the printer e If your printer is the 9058D model and the upper tractor is installed rotate the upper tractor out of the printer A78408098 005 59 Paper Handling 3 Unlock the sprockets of the Lower tractor lowering the sprocket levers Slide the left sprocket to the first printing column 4 Space the paper guides along the tractor bar Open the sprocket covers of the left and right sprocket e If your printer is the 9058D model insert the fanfold paper between the lower and the upper tractor 60 A78408098 005 Paper Handling 5 Hold the fanfold paper in front of the sprockets and insert the paper perforation on the left and right sprocket pins Close the sprocket covers 6 Match the left sprocket for the first printing position with the ninth mark and lock it in place Adjust the right sprocket gently to remove slack from the paper
12. 3 4 6 8 12 Line Spacing Lock LINE SP 6 LPI LINE SP LOCK NO Sore LINE SP LOCK YES gt ore L LENGTH xxx LINE SP LOCKNO Setting this item the value set for vertical spacing can be changed by software or operator panel LINE SP LOCK YES Setting this item the value set for vertical spacing cannot be changed by software but only by operator panel Page Length LINE SP LOCK NO LENGTH 1 LINE gt ore LENGTH LINES Sore LENGTH 244 LINES gt ore LENGTH A5 2 ore LENGTH A4 3 ore LENGTH A3 Sore LENGTH A2 gt ore LENGTH LEGAL Sore LENGTH LETTER 73 ore L TOP OF FORM 0 These items set the page length for fanfold paper in number of lines depending on the current vertical spacing For the single sheets the page format can be specified in number of lines or the standard formats LETTER LEGAL A2 A3 A4 A5 Default value is 66 lines 40 A78408098 005 Configuring the Printer Top of Form LENGTH Xx T TOP OF FORM 0 2 ore TOP OF FORM ore TOP OF FORM xxx OF L SKIPOVER 0 These items set the top of form The values range between 0 and the page length 1 Skip Over Perforation TOP OF FORM 0 T SKIPOVER 0 gt ore SKIPOVER Sore SKIPOVER xxx Sore L FONT Draft These items set the skipover perforation The values range between 0 and the page length 1 Font Selection SKIPOVER 0 T FONT Draft Sore FONT Courier gt ore FONT OCR B gt ore FONT Gothic gt ore FONT Pres
13. The paper can be loaded in push pull mode See Loading Paper Using the Lower Push Tractor and the Rear Pull Tractor before in this manual Removing the Rear Pull Tractor 1 Push the lever on the rear pull tractor down and lift the tractor out of the printer 2 Insert the rear tractor cover and make sure that the interlock connector is correctly inserted ZA If the cover is not inserted the printer is blocked 72 A78408098 005 Options Automatic Sheet Feeder ASF The Automatic Sheet Feeder ASF located in the rear of the printer provides fast and automatic single sheet and envelopes loading The ASF includes e A paper stacker which automatically collects the output paper e A single bin for single sheets A5 A4 Letter Legal Executive and envelopes e A 2nd and 3rd optional bins are also available Please find the installation instructions for the ASF on the corresponding manual The following picture shows the ASF options and their position in the printer A78408098 005 73 Options Color Kit This printer can print not only in black but also in different colors F or color printing you need the optional color kit shown in the figure below The color kit is installable by an authorized technician The color or the black ribbon Long Life cartridge can be used when the color kit is installed Pedestals Two printer floor pedestals are available Three Leds Floor Pedestal for la
14. automatically saved e In the Program Setup pressing the PROGRAM key the following choice is offered for the storage of the values set STORE QUIT The new settings are not activated and the old settings remain valid STORE SAVE The new settings are stored permanently in the NVM Non Volatile Memory STORE CURRENT The new settings remain valid until the printer is turned off Press the or lt keys to scan these selections forward and backwards When the desired setting is displayed press the PROGRAM key to exit from the menu A78408098 005 21 Configuring the Printer Power On Configuration The default values of the various functions are indicated in bold Entering the Power On Configuration 1 2 Make sure that the printer is turned off Press and hold the PROGRAM key pressed while powering on the printer until the RELEASE KEY message is displayed As soon as the PROGRAM key gets released the following message will be displayed goss sose then The following figure shows the structure of the Power On Configuration and how to move inside the Setup Main Structure Print out NO Print out YES Parall Interface Parallel Interface Settings Serial Interface Serial Interface Settings t Eee Ee Functions Block t Functions Functions Block Back to MFG NO Back to MFG YES The functions concerning the
15. power cable end into a convenient outlet the figure shows the European version 4 If you need to turn the printer on press the power switch in the position ON 12 A78408098 005 Setting Up Your Printer Selecting the Display Language The display messages for this 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 Press the PROGRAM key and keep it pressed while powering on the printer until the following message will be displayed RELEASE KEY 2 When you release the PROGRAM key the following messages will be displayed 9058 or 9058D then PRINT OUT NO 3 Press the J key to enter the menu The first menu item is displayed PARALL INTERFACE 4 Press the 4 key until the language first level function is displayed FUNCTIONS 5 Press the gt key to pass to the second level functions PAPER OVERLAY for the 9058 model or SEQUENCE NONE for the 9058D model 6 Press the key until the menu language is displayed MENU ENGLISH 7 Press the key to scroll the menu languages When the desired language is displayed press the PROGRAM key to select it The printer exits the menu From now on the display messages appear in the selected language A78408098 005 13 Configuring the Printer Configuring the Printer Operator Panel Presen
16. Adjust gently the right sprocket to remove slack from the paper 64 A78408098 005 Paper Handling 9 Close the tractor area cover Press the LOAD FF key to load the paper into the printer A78408098 005 65 Paper Handling Loading Paper Using the Lower Push Tractor and the Rear Pull Tractor option Y YV 9058 model 9058D model ica For loading paper in this way it is necessary to install the optional rear pull tractor See Options later in this manual With this paper path configuration paper is loaded contemporaneously with the lower front push tractor and the rear pull tractor In this way it is possible to handle stronger paper Once the rear pull tractor is installed the fanfold paper can be loaded only in push pull mode 1 Press the PATH key to select the push pull paper path The display shows LOAD PUSH PULL e If your printer is the 9058D model press the PATH key to select the push pull paper path The display shows PATH CHANGING e If the fanfold paper is present in the upper tractor paper path the printer automatically parks this fanfold before loading the new one The display shows PARK SURE e Tear off the fanfold loaded from the upper tractor paper path to avoid paper jam Press the PARK key Then the display shows LOAD PUSH PULL 2 To load the fanfold paper on the lower push tractor follow the sequence Loading Paper Using the Lower Tractor described before 66 A78
17. selected Loading Cut Sheets 1 Lift the cut sheets support until it locks in horizontal position 56 A78408098 005 Paper Handling 2 Position the left paper guide on the cut sheet support for the first printing column position 0 3 Insert a cut sheet along the left paper guide Match the right paper guide with the sheet margin 4 The loading mode of the cut sheet depends on the value set for the QUICK function in the Power On Configuration Manual loading mode QUICK NO Automatic loading mode QUICK YES A78408098 005 Make sure that the printer is disabled Insert a cut sheet onto the front paper support and press the LOAD FF key to feed the paper Press the ON LINE key to enable the printer Insert a cut sheet onto the front paper support the paper will be loaded automatically after 2 seconds The LOAD FF key can be used to load the paper into the printer before the 2 seconds have passed 57 Paper Handling 5 To lower the paper feed support free the paper support holder below the support and lower it Gently press down the support until it engages in its initial position Fanfold Paper Loading Paper Using the Lower Tractor SN N 9058 model 9058D model ZT If your printer is the 9058 model make sure that the cut sheets support is closed before loading the fanfold paper 1 To select the lower tractor paper path press the PATH key until the display shows LOAD LOWER PUSH
18. the Power On Configuration Setup paragraph FUNCTIONS T sore J or PROG PRINT OUT If you want to select BACK TO MFG YES you have to exit from this item using the or the J key in order to confirm the selection of this value At this point the Power On Configuration Setup procedure is finished If you exit pressing the 4 and the PROGRAM key the new settings will be saved Do not power off the printer before all data have been written into the NVM and the printer has returned online 36 A78408098 005 Program Setup The default values of the various functions are indicated in bold Entering the Program Setup Configuring the Printer Press the PROGRAM key when the printer is turned on and is offline or online without printing The following message will be displayed PRINT OUT NO The following figure shows the structure and how to move inside the Program Setup Main Structure v Print out No Print out Yes vA User Macro Macro 1 i So ee v i Line sp 6 Ipi sa OGen Lm n i Ay Next Macro No e SEE vA Config Menu No t Config Menu Yes vA Hex Dump No Hex Dump Yes vA Tear adjust Tear adjust 0 Macro 4 v Parall Interface v4 Serial Interface a The items define the following parameters Four user mac
19. the parking of the paper pressing the PARK key or may choose to leave the parking procedure pressing the SHIFT key Configuring the Printer Message PATH CHANGING TEAR OFF PAPER PARK PAPER Indicators READY PROGRAM Si Function Keys Description The path has been changed and the printer is updating the settings These messages are displayed when the printer receives a paper parking command Tear off the fanfold then press the PARK key to park the paper Lit when the printer can receive and print data printer online Blinks when there is data in the buffer and the printer is offline Unlit when the printer is disabled and the buffer does not contain any data or during the initialization setup or tests Blinks when one of the printer setup procedures has been selected Program Configuration or Power On Configuration Lit when the alternate function of the keys has been enabled pressing the SHIFT key The function keys are enabled when the printer is offline READY indicator unlit The function keys have three functions each Normal Function Shift Function Program Function 16 The normal function of the keys does not require previous action to select it This function is indicated in black characters beside the function keys The alternate function is selected pressing the SHIFT key The alternate functions of the keys are described on the gray areas beside the keys The SHIFT indicato
20. the printer requests to park the paper in the current paper path PARK SURE message is displayed by pressing the PARK key then the printer parks the paper before loading the paper in the selected path When changing to a maqo using a different paper path the printer automatically parks the paper In all the above cases the parking procedure may be interrupted by pressing the SHIFT key The display shows PARK ABORTED message A78408098 005 53 Paper Handling Paper Handling Paper Paths The following figure shows the paper path configurations J Lower Push Path Upper Push Path Manual Path 9058 and 9058D 9058D only 9058 only Base Configuration With Installed Options Push P ull Path Automatic Sheet Feeder 9058 and 9058D plus Lower Push Tractor 9058 and 9058D ZA For the 9058D model the upper tractor may be installed even if it is not used also when the paper feeding options are used 54 A78408098 005 Paper Handling Paper Specifications It is important to use the correct paper for obtaining the best performance See the information table below Fanfold Paper 9058 and 9058D models Loading Mode Lower Tractor Upper Tractor Push Pull 9058D only option Width 76 to 432 mm 76 to 432 mm 76 to 432 mm 3 to 17 inches 3 to 17 inches 3 to 17 inches Length 76 to 609 mm 76 to 609 mm 76 to 609 mm 3 to 24 inches 3 to 24 inches 3 to 24 inches Thickness max 0 635 mm max 0 635 mm max 0 635 mm 0
21. uses the EPSON LQ 1050 2550 emulation EPSON Character Sets EMUL EPSON T CHAR SET CS1 Sore CHAR SET CS2 Sore CHAR SET ITALIC Sore L NATION CP437 These items select the character set to be used in EPSON emulation IBM Character Sets EMUL IBM CHAR SET CS1 Sore CHAR SET CS2 gt ore L NATION CP437 These items select the character set to be used in IBM Proprinter emulation EPSON National Character sets Selection of the national character sets in EPSON emulation CHAR SET CS2 T NATION CP437 gt ore NATION gt ore NATION LATIN A1 Sore L AUTO CR YES A78408098 005 25 Configuring the Printer The following national character sets are available CP 437 CP437 G CP850 CP851 CP 852 CP 853 CP 855 CP 857 CP 858 CP 860 CP 862 CP 863 CP 864 CP 865 CP 866 CP 867 CP 876 CP 877 96GREEK GOST TASS ISO 8859 1 ISO 8859 2 ISO 8859 3 ISO 8859 4 ISO 8859 5 ISO 8859 6 ISO 8859 7 ISO 8859 8 ISO 8859 9 ISO 8859 15 USA FRANCE GERMANY ENGLAND DENMARK1 SWEDEN ITALY SPAIN1 JAPAN NORWAY DENMARK2 SPAIN2 LATIN A1 en The CP585 and 1SO8859 15 character sets contain the Euro symbol IBM National Character Sets CHAR SET CS2 T NATION CP437 Sore NATION Sore NATION 8859 15 gt ore L AUTO CR YES The following national character sets can be selected CP 437 CP437 G CP850 CP851 CP 852 CP 853 CP 855 CP 857 CP 858 CP 860 CP 862 CP 863 CP 864 CP 865 CP 866 CP 867 CP 876 CP 877 96 GREEK GOST TASS ISO 8859 1 ISO 8859
22. 025 inches 0 025 inches 0 025 inches Copies 1 7 1 7 1 7 Weight g m Original 55 to 150 55 to 150 55 to 150 Other sheets 45 to 75 45 to 75 45 to 75 Carbon Paper 35 35 35 Envelopes 9058 model only Loading Mode Manual F eeding Length 102 to 559 mm 4 to 22 inches Thickness Max variations 3 mm 0 013 inches Types USA 6 165 x 92 mm USA 10 241 x 105 mm Cut Sheets 9058 model only Loading Mode Manual Loading Width 114 to 432 mm 4 5 to 17 inches Length 101 to 559 mm 4 to 22 inches Weight Original 50 120 g m Multiparts First Sheet 55 75 g m Other Sheets 45 75 g m Carbon Paper 14 35 g m Formats A5 149 x 210 mm Portrait amp Landscape A4 210 x 297 mm Portrait amp Landscape A3 297 x 420 mm Portrait amp Landscape A2 420 x 554 mm Portrait Letter 8 5 x 11 inches Portrait amp Landscape Legal 8 5 x 14 inches Portrait amp Landscape Executive 7 25 x 10 5 Portrait amp Landscape inches Thickness max 0 635 mm 0 025 inches A78408098 005 55 Paper Handling Copies 1 Original 7 Copies Cut Sheets Cut Sheets Loading Modes 9068 plus model ZA Cut sheet loading mode is only available for the 9058 model Cut sheets can be loaded manually one at a time using the front manual paper path manual or automatic loading or automatically using the ASF option for large quantities of paper ZA Inserting a cut sheet the fanfold paper is automatically parked with a reverse movement if the overlapping is not
23. 2 ISO 8859 3 ISO 8859 4 ISO 8859 5 ISO 8859 6 ISO 8859 7 ISO 8859 8 ISO 8859 9 ISO 8859 15 ies The CP585 and 1SO8859 15 character sets contain the Euro symbol CR Code Behavior NATION xxx T AUTO CR YES Sore 4 AUTO LF NO AUTO CR NO No automatic carriage return is performed after a LF VT or ESCJ code AUTO CR YES The printer performs an automatic carriage return after a LF VT or ESCJ code 26 A78408098 005 Configuring the Printer LF Code Behavior AUTO CR NO AUTO LF NO gt ore AUTO LF YES yr AUTO LF HOST gt ore 20 CPI IBM NO or PARALL INTERFACE AUTO LF NO No Automatic LF after CR AUTOLF YES Automatic LF after CR AUTOLFHOST This item is displayed only in EPSON emulation The printer checks the AUTOFEEDXT signal coming from the host and executes an automatic LF after CR if the signal is low This item is displayed only for the parallel interface IBM Compressed Printing These items are displayed only if the BM emulation is selected AUTO LF NO 20 CPI IBM NO Sore 20 CPI IBM YES Sore 4 PARALL INTERFACE 20 CPI IBM NO The compressed printing is performed at 17 1 cpi 20 CPI IBM YES The compressed printing is performed at 20 cpi A78408098 005 27 Configuring the Printer Serial Interface This menu defines the use of the serial interface and is structured according to the interface specific parameters Serial Interface Parameters
24. 408098 005 Paper Handling 3 Take up the slack of the paper exiting from the rear paper slot and rotate the sprocket bar to align the sprocket pins of the rear tractor with the paper perforation 4 Lock the sprocket covers and lower the sprocket levers 5 Press the ON LINE key to confirm that the paper loading is finished The rear tractor engages 6 The figure shows the correct paper loading A78408098 005 67 Printer Maintenance and Troubleshooting Printer Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Printer en Make sure the printer has been turned off for at least 15 minutes before starting any cleaning operations Periodic cleaning will help keep your printer in top condition so that it will always provide optimal performance e Usea neutral detergent or water solution on a soft cloth to clean dirt and grease from the cabinet of the printer e Do not use an abrasive cloth alcohol paint thinner or similar agents because they may cause discoloration and scratching e Be especially careful not to damage the electronic and mechanical components Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Makesure that the printer is turned off for at least 15 minutes Pay attention to the print head because it becomes hot during operation 2 Open the top printer cover 3 Slide the ribbon guide out of the print head If the Zz S color kit is installed on A an ie the printer unlock the Sy white slider pre
25. Adjust the print head gap to a fixed distance Select the print head gap adjustment in the Program Menu e Press the PROGRAM key when the printer is disabled READY indicator unlit to enter the Program Setup Press the key until the USER MACRO function is displayed Press the gt key until the desired macro is displayed MACRO x Press the gt key to enter the macro parameters Press the key until the FIXED GAP parameter is displayed Press the gt o e keys to select the fixed gap adjustment values From FIXED GAP 1 simple fanfold to FIXED GAP 4 multipart fanfold BUFFER OVERFLOW An overflow condition occurs Turn the printer off and on again or press CHARACTER LOST in the buffer if the serial the PROGRAM and ON LINE key interface is selected successively and the buffer will be cleared DATA SET OFF The DSR Signal is not Press the ONLINE key to reset the error connected to the printer and is condition not ready for data transfer if the serial interface is selected This condition may happen in a remote connection via modem and the DSR DATA SET READY signal is missing INTERLOCK ERROR Neither the rear tractor nor Install the rear tractor or the tractor cover CHECK INSERTION the tractor cover are installed on the printer on the printer NOPATH AVAILABLE An electromechanical failure Call Service occurs in the lower or upper tractor paper paths NO PATH AVAILABLE An electromechanical failure Call Servi
26. Casina a nangi ADe AE ia Ta LAA a Tuaana Piae n a ae 5 Removal of the Shipment LOCKS sssssssessssssrssisitiistnsrnrinsrnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnen 5 Ribbon Cartridge Install ation ceeeceeceeeeeseteeeceesieece tee eeeseeeteeesetas 5 Upper Push Tractor Installation 9058D model only 9 Host Computer CONC CtiON eeeeeceeeeeee eee eene etter eee eeeteeeteeeneeeeiesnestaeeaee 10 Software Driver Selection 0 cece eeee teeter seer sete eenee tee taeeseeteeeteeeteeeeneeas 11 Power Connect O ar r a a aE a Aaa A aiaa aaraa aaa Eana rad ENA AEA a 11 Selecting the Display LANQUAQGE eee eect eee eeteeeteeeeetaeeteeteeeteeeteeeeeeias 13 Configuring the Printer cccsccsseeceseeeseseeeseeseseeeeeneesseeseseenenseeeees 14 Operator Panel Presentation ccecceceeceeeeee eee seneeeceeeieeseeseteeeteeeteeenieeias 14 Display Messages icri ii hiiia sbe es cauedeaeand ph eedcdd dep ai nina aisina ia 14 INGICALONS iiianoe aure aia eaae a A aaa a ea aiae statins 16 FUNCHON K CYS esaka aens darasa oie aaa aa iid SA Waite tienda dered EAEE EAE siaaa 16 Printer Configuration ccccececceececeeeeceeesseeeseeeeeenaeseeseeseetenessiessieeneenaees 21 Entering the Printer Setups sssssssrssrsrarereresistanerernsrntensrarenennnreranerennnna 21 Moving within the Printer SCtUDS cccccsescessteseteesstresseesstreseeessenes 21 Leaving the Printer SCtUDS ccccccctecetessseseteessieeseeessireseeessreseeessaees 21 Power On Configuration
27. LOAD UPPER PUSH For the upper push tractor paper path 9058D model only LOAD MANUAL For the manual cut sheet paper path 9058 model only LOAD PUSH PULL For the paper path using the lower push tractor and the optional rear pull tractor LOAD ASF1 Loading a cut sheet from the first bin of the automatic sheet feeder LOAD ASF2 Loading a cut sheet from the second bin of the automatic sheet feeder LOAD ASF3 Loading a cut sheet from the third bin of the automatic sheet feeder e Toload fanfold paper go to Loading Fanfold Paper Using the Lower Tractor or Loading Fanfold Paper Using the Upper Tractor later in this manual e Toload manual cut sheets go to Loading Cut Sheets later in this manual e For using paper with the Automatic Sheet F eeder option consult the documentation you receive together with the option ZA When a new paper path is selected the paper loaded in the printer is automatically parked ejected How to Use the Tear Off Function This function is used to match the paper perforation with the tear off bar For this function the following values must be set Selection of the Paper Size 1 Press the PROGRAM key when the printer is disabled or enabled without printing to enter the Program Setup 2 Press the J key and the following message appears USER MACRO A78408098 005 49 Configuring the Printer 3 Press the gt key to select the macro for which you want to set the paper size MACRO 1 MAC
28. N LINE MACRO and SHIFT keys at the same time and keep them pressed while powering the printer on As soon as these keys are released the following messages will be displayed 9058 MENU LOCKED or then 9058D Now the access to the printer setups is locked If the PROGRAM key is pressed the LOCKED MENU message is displayed the PROGRAM key is disabled e f you decide to unlock the printer setup turn the printer off then press the ON LINE MACRO and SHIFT keys at the same time and keep them pressed while powering the printer on again As soon as these keys are released the following messages will be displayed 9058 MENU UNLOCKED 52 then 9058D A78408098 005 Configuring the Printer How to Handle the Paper Parking The paper parking is performed in the following cases At power on if the paper is loaded in a paper path that is not the default one the parking is performed automatically If the paper is present and the PATH key is pressed to change the paper path the printer requests to confirm the parking of the current fanfold paper PARK SURE message is displayed by pressing the PARK key before the paper path is changed then the paper is loaded in the new paper path When parking via SW command the printer requests to park the paper PARK SURE message is displayed by pressing the PARK key When loading paper via SW command in a different paper path
29. RO 2 MACRO 3 Or MACRO 4 4 Once the desired macro is displayed press the J key until the following parameter is displayed LENGTH xx 5 Press the gt or lt key until the desired page size is displayed 6 Press again the PROGRAM key to exit the menu end set the new value Adjusting the Tear Off Position The default value for the Tear Off Function is TEAR NORMAL To check the Tear Off Position proceed as follows 1 To move the paper to the Tear Off position press the ON LINE key when the printer is disabled or enabled without printing 2 Check if the paper perforation matches the tear off bar on the printer If it does not 1 Press the PROGRAM key to enter the Program Setup 2 Press the key until the following message appears USER MACRO 3 Press the gt key until the macro for which you want to adjust the tear off is displayed 1 2 3 or MACRO x 4 Press the J key until the following message is displayed TEAR ADJUST xxx 5 Press the gt or lt key to scroll the values of this function The values below 0 move the tear off position downwards values above 0 move the paper upwards The values can be set between 30 and 360 at 1 180 inches 1 6 to 2 inches 6 When the desired value is displayed press the PROGRAM key The storage options are displayed 7 Press the gt or lt key until the following message is displayed STORE SAVE 8 Press the PROGRAM key to exit from the
30. ST 360 Sore L STORE QUIT TEAR ADJUST xxxx These values adjust the distance between the Tear Off Perforation and the Tear Off Bar The values correspond to 1 180 inch units i e the tuning ranges between 1 6 and 2 inch Default 0 ics See also How to Use the Tear Off Function later in this Chapter Storing the values TEAR ADJUST xxxx T STORE QUIT Sore STORE SAVE Sore STORE CURRENT Sore PROG EXIT STORE QUIT This setting does not save any of the new values set The values set previously will be used STORE SAVE The values set are stored permanently in the NVM and will be used until they are changed by the operator STORE CURRENT The values set are valid until the printer is turned off When you turn the printer on again the values set in the preceding menu setup will be used ies At this point the Program Configuration Setup is finished You exit pressing the PROGRAM key 48 A78408098 005 Configuring the Printer How to Select the Paper Path The paper can be loaded into the printer using different paper paths The messages indicating the paper paths are shown only if the corresponding loading device is installed on the printer Proceed as follows 1 Press the READY key to put the printer offline the READY indicator is unlit 2 Press the PATH key according to the installed devices the following messages are displayed LOAD LOWER PUSH For the lower push tractor paper path
31. Up Your Printer 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 4 Before installing the ribbon cartridge turn the ribbon winding knob in the arrow direction located on the cartridge to take up slack in the ribbon Ribbon Tension Knob ZA To avoid damage to the ribbon do not turn the winding knob in the wrong direction 6 A78408098 005 Setting Up Your Printer 5 Align the cartridge pins with the locking grooves on the left and right cartridge supports Z The cartridge black Long Life or color to be used when the color kit is installed has only one groove 6 Slide and insert the ribbon guide between the print head and the ribbon guide mask holding it perpendicular to the print head ZA Make sure that the ribbon is inserted correctly between the print head and the print head mask A78408098 005 7 Setting Up Your Printer If the color kit option is installed on your printer insert the white plastic holder onto the color kit as shown in the following figure Ribbon Guide Holder for Color Kit Color Kit 7 Turn the ribbon winding knob in the direction of the arrow to take up slack in the ribbon Tension Knob 8 Push the cartridge down gently until it clips into place at all four locking points
32. ams The paper does not execute any backward movement NO TEAR The paper does not execute any backward movement ZA See also How to Use the Tear Off Function later in this manual Print Impact Strength TEAR NORMAL T STRONG IMPACT Sore SOFT IMPACT Sore L PERFOR SAFE NO STRONG IMPACT Theimpact strength of the print head is set for printing on multicopy paper SOFT IMPACT The impact strength of the print head is set for printing on single paper or few copies The printing noise is reduced 44 A78408098 005 Configuring the Printer Paper Perforation When printing on fanfold paper this function allows to move the print head aside the paper when the paper perforation passes between the mylar and the print bar to avoid paper jams If the use of single sheets is selected this item is not displayed STRONG IMPACT T PERFOR SAFE NO gt ore PERFOR SAFE YES gt ore L AUTOGAP 0 PERFOR SAFENO The function is disabled The print head remains in its position when the perforation of the paper passes PERFOR SAFE YES The function is enabled The print head is moved aside when the perforation passes Adjusting the Distance of the Print Head PERFOR SAFE NO T AUTOGAP 5 Sore AUTOGAP Sore AUTOGAP 3 gt ore MANUAL GAP Sore FIXED GAP 0 3 gt ore FIXED GAP Sore FIXED GAP 9 3 gt ore L TUNING HORIZ 0 AUTOGAP xxx Selecting one of these values sensing the paper thickness Negative values r
33. ce PATH CHANGING occurs in the lower tractor paper path The printer changes automatically to the cut sheet paths M anual or ASF 70 A78408098 005 Options Messages Indication Solution i PAPER JAM A paper jam error condition Check all the paper paths and remove the CHECK ALL PATHS occurs in the paper path jammed paper Press the ON LINE key to reset the error condition PRINT INTEGRITY Anomalous print out because 4 Do not move the platen knob of a possible print carriage Press the ONLINE key to reset the error blocking condition RIBBON BLOCKED The ribbon of the cartridgeis Check that the ribbon is correctly CHECK RIBBON blocked inserted Turn the tension knob to make sure that the ribbon is not jammed Press the ONLINE key to reset the error condition Options The Rear Pull Tractor The rear pull tractor is useful to handle particularly heavy paper Installing the Rear Pull Tractor 1 Turn the printer off 2 Remove the ASF cover the rear tractor area cover and the two small tractor fixing area covers Rear tractor area cover ASF area cover Tractor fixing areas covers ZA Keep the covers in a safe place as they must be reinstalled if the rear tractor is removed A78408098 005 71 Options 3 Replace the ASF cover 4 Insert the rear pull tractor as shown in figure and the corresponding fixing area covers with the slot as shown in figure 5 Turn the printer on
34. educe the distance between the print head and the paper Default value AUTOGAP 0 MANUAL GAP Selecting this item the print head must be adjusted manually FIXED GAP xxx Selecting one of these values the printer adjusts the print head gap to a fixed distance A78408098 005 45 Configuring the Printer Horizontal Character Tuning AUTOGAP 0 T TUNING HORIZ 0 gt or TUNING HORIZ gt ore TUNING HORIZ 60 Sore L TUNING VERT 0 These values adjust the distance between the left paper margin and the first print character The values correspond to 1 120 inch units i e the tuning ranges between 0 and 0 5 inch Vertical Character Tuning TUNING HORIZ 0 T TUNING VERT 30 gt ore TUNING VERT Sore TUNING VERT 360 gt ore L MACRO gt MFG NO These values adjust the distance between the top paper margin and the first printable line The values correspond to 1 180 inch units i e the tuning ranges between 1 6 and 2 inch Resetting the Macro Parameters to the Factory Defaults TUNING VERT 0 T MACRO gt MFG NO Sore MACRO gt MFG YES ore NEXT MACRO NO MACRO gt MFGNO The new values set for the macro parameters will be the used MACRO gt MFG YES The values set for the macro parameters will be reset to their factory defaults If you want to select MACRO gt MFG YES you must exit this function pressing the T or J key to confirm the selection 46 A78408098 005 Configuring the Printer Selecti
35. erning e nocancerous materials e noinflammability of the plastic materials e other standards Compuprint advices the customers not to use products for which the compliance to this safety rules are not warranted Finally seek your dealer or contact a Compuprint office and be sure that are provided you the original Compuprint consumables A78408098 005 i Compuprint Information FCC Notes 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 protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commerdal environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occurin 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 the receiver to outlets on different circuits e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not
36. expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could avoid the user s authority to operate the equipment The use of a non shielded interface cable with the referenced device is prohibited The length of the parallel interface cable must be 3 meters 10 feet or less The length of the serial interface cable must be 15 meters 50 feet or less Canadian D O C Radio Interference Regulation This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lelctrique dict par le minist re des communications du Canada EEC Regulations This equipment conforms to the EEC Directive 89 392 the sound pressure measured according to ISO 7779 does not exceed 70 dBA ii A78408098 005 Safety Information Safety Information ZA A Never remove any printer cover unless it is necessary for the installation of a printer accessory and expressly described in this manual B Please retain the printer covers in a safe place because they should be reinstalled if you decide to remove any printer accessory The following areas of the printer should be covered for safety reasons Rear Tractor Cover
37. g the interface cable make sure that the printer and the host computer are turned OFF Insert the paralla interface cable into the parallel connector and fasten it by means of the dips Insert the serial interface cable into the serial connector and fasten it by means of the two screws use the screwdriver 10 A78408098 005 Setting Up Your Printer Parallel Interface Serial Interface Software Driver Selection At this point it is necessary to configure your printer for your application package The installation procedures depend upon the host environment Follow the instructions in the readme file you find on the CD ROM In a Windows 95 98 environment the printer supports the Plug amp Play feature ES The printer drivers of all Compuprint printers can be found at the Internet Address http www compuprint net Power Connection Make sure that the power outlet matches the power rating of the printer See the name plate of the printer that you find under the rear ASF cover In case the power rating does not correspond DO NOT CONNECT THE PRINTER TO THE MAINS Consult your dealer for help A78408098 005 11 Setting Up Your Printer 1 Make sure the power outlet is near the printer location and easily accessible ies Always use a grounded outlet 2 Make sure that the power switch isin O position OFF 3 Insert the power cable plug into the printer connector and the other
38. i 20 CPI IBM A78408098 005 23 Configuring the Printer Setting the Interface Parameters Interface Type PRINT OUT NO PARALL INTERFACE L T 3 sore CX PARALLEL I F Sore 4 L SERIAL INTERFACE SELECT IN HOST I F 1284 BIDIR Bidirectional IEEE 1284 parallel interface CX PARALLEL I F Centronics type parallel interface monodirectional Setting the Select In Signal VF 1284 BIDIR SELECT IN HOST gt ore SELECTIN ON Sore L DATA BITS 8 SELECT IN ON The SELECT IN signal of the parallel interface is ignored and treated always as ON SELECT INHOST The printer checks the SELECT IN signal coming from the host Number of Data Bits SELECT IN HOST T DATA BITS 8 gt ore DATA BITS 7 2 ore L DEDIC BUFFER 2K Selection of the number of data bits 7 or 8 Input Buffer Size DATA BITS 8 T DEDIC BUFFER256 gt ore DEDIC BUFFER 2K 2 ore DEDIC BUFFER12K gt ore DEDIC BUFFER32K gt ore L EMUL EPSON Selects the input buffer size For the DLL the input buffer must be set to 2 K 24 A78408098 005 Configuring the Printer Printer Emulation DEDIC BUFFER2K T EMUL IBM XL24 gt ore EMUL IBM XL24AGM Sore EMUL IBM 2391 Sore EMUL EPSON LQ Sore L CHAR SET CS2 EMUL IBM XL24 The printer uses the IBM Proprinter XL24e emulation EMUL IBM XL24 AGM The printer uses the IBM Proprinter XL24 AGM emulation EMUL IBM 2391 The printer uses the IBM Personal 2391 emulation EMUL EPSON LQ The printer
39. interfaces group the parameters for the configuration of the interfaces The setup item Functions groups the following printer functions 22 Paper overlay 9058 model only Paper loading sequence Buzzer setting Quick cut sheet loading 9058 model only Ribbon type Barcode density Text printing direction Graphics printing direction Bar code printing direction Paper path at power on Language of the display messages A78408098 005 Printout of the Printer Settings PRINT OUT NO Sore PRINT OUT YES L PARALL INTERF PRINT OUT NO PRINT OUT YES Parallel Interface Configuring the Printer The Setup is not printed The printer setup is printed showing the currently selected values The printout starts as soon as you select this value This menu defines the use of the parallel interface and is structured according to the interface specific parameters Parallel Interface Parameters v A Parall Interface gt 1284 Bidir I F CX Parallel I F vA vA v Select In Host Select In On vA vA Data Bits 8 Data Bits 7 vA vA Dedic Buffer 2K Dedic Buffer vA vA Emul EPSON t Emul IBM t vA vA Char Set Char Set vA vA Nation t Nation vA v Auto CR t Auto CR v n Auto LF Auto LF M v4 Serial Interface
40. iption of the parallel interface IBM National Character Sets See description of the parallel interface CR Code Behavior See description of the parallel interface LF Code Behavior See description of the parallel interface IBM Compressed Printing See description of the parallel interface Functions Configuring the Printer This item groups various printer functions with which you can configure the printer A78408098 005 31 Configuring the Printer 9058 Functions Group Parameters y fon tee Ge ae ee pee oe eee Ee ee i Functions Sequence None Sequence vA rr Z Buzzer Yes Buzzer No 4 v i Ribbon Black Ribbon Color A vA Bar Codes 60 Bar Codes 90 v i i Text Direct Bi Text Direct Uni iz iy Graph Direct Bi Graph Direct Uni n 4 Bar Code Bi Bar Code Uni v P On Path Macro P On Path Last i vA Back to Mfg No Menu ENGLISH Menu Y i r 9058D Functions Group Parameters Functions Paper Overly No Paper Overly Yes ka vw vA Sequence None t Sequence n a Buzzer Yes Buzzer No Quick Yes Quick No Ribbon Black Ribbon Color i Zy v4 l l Bar Codes 60 Bar Codes 90 a Zy Text Direct Bi Text Direct Uni i n l Graph Direct Bi Graph Direct Uni vA i Bar Code Bi BarCode Uni l i vA P On Path Macro P On Path La
41. lected Number of Data Bits BAUD 9600 T DATA BITS 8 gt ore DATA BITS 7 2 ore L PARITY NONE Selection of the number of data bits 7 or 8 A78408098 005 29 Configuring the Printer Parity Check DATA BITS 8 T PARITY NONE Sore PARITY ODD Sore PARITY EVEN Sore PARITY MARK Sore PARITY SPACE Sore HANDSHAKE DTR PARITY NONE Data does not have a parity bit i e 8 bit data are transferred and the parity check is disabled PARITY ODD Parity check is enabled for odd parity PARITY EVEN Parity check is enabled for even parity PARITY MARK Parity check is disabled and the transmitted parity bit is always a Mark PARITY SPACE Parity check is disabled and the transmitted parity bit is always a Space Handshake Protocol PARITY NONE T HANDSHAKE DTR sore HANDSHAKE XONXOF Sore L CONNECTION LOCAL HANDSHAKE DTR The Handshake is performed using the DTR Protocol HANDSHAKE XONXOF The Handshake is performed using the XON XOF F Protocol Connection Type HANDSHAKE DTR T CONNECTION LOCAL gt ore CONNECT REMOTE gt or e L DEDIC BUFFER 2K Selects the connection type local or remote Input Buffer Size See description of the parallel interface 30 A78408098 005 Printer Emulation See description of the parallel interface EPSON Character Sets See description of the parallel interface IBM Character sets See description of the parallel interface EPSON National Character sets See descr
42. menu 50 A78408098 005 Configuring the Printer Selection of the Tear Off Mode It is now possible to select the T ear Off M ode 1 Press the PROGRAM key when the printer is disabled or enabled without printing to enter the Program Setup 2 Press the key The following message is displayed USER MACRO 3 Press the gt key to select the macro for which you want to set the tear off mode MACRO 1 MACRO 2 MACRO 3 Or MACRO 4 4 Press the J key until the following message is displayed TEAR NORMAL Pressing the gt or lt key it is now possible to decide how to execute the tear off function TEAR NORMAL Pressing the ON LINE key the paper is moved to the tear off position Pressing again the ON LINE key the paper is moved to the printing position If the ON LINE key is not pressed for 10 seconds the paper moves automatically back to the print position TEAR AUTOMATIC If the printer is not receiving data the paper is moved automatically to the tear position LABELS The ON LINE key is disabled for the tear off function This selection is useful when printing on labels TEAR NO The Tear Off function is disabled 5 Press the PROGRAM key to exit the setup A78408098 005 51 Configuring the Printer How to Lock Unlock the Access to the Printer Setups To prevent not expertise persons changing the printer setup parameters it is possible to lock unlock the access to the printer setups as follows e Press O
43. nches Copies Max thickness 0 635 mm UPPER PUSH TRACTOR Fanfold width 3 to 17 inches Copies Max thickness 0 635 mm Single sheets envelopes and postcards Single Sheets 120 sheets 80 g m 8 89 to 30 48 cm 3 5 to 12 inches 1 original 2 copies 76 A78408098 005 v a ie U 0 Q as QO seb oO n IBM Proprinter XL24 XL24E IBM Personal Printer 2391 Physical and Electrical Characteristics Centronics Compatible Bi directional IEEE 1284 nibble and byte modes 36 pin Amphenol connector Receive Buffer max 32 Kbytes RS 232 C and RS 422 A dB 25 connector Baud Rate 300 to 38400 bps Mean Time between failure 10000 hours at 25 DC Mean Time To Repair 30 minutes 32000 pages month ECMA 132 4 hours for 20 days USA power cable European power cable UK power cable Power Consumption Standby 28W Average Printing 90 W Temperature Relative Humidity Temperature Relative Humidity Temperature Relative Humidity NJ A78408098 005 7 Printer Specifications 315 mm 12 4 inches 670 mm 26 38 inches 390 mm 15 35 inches Weight 18 kg 39 7 Ibs Consumables and Options 78 A78408098 005
44. ng Another Macro MACRO gt MFG NO T NEXT MACRO NO Sore NEXT MACRO YES L L CONFIG MENU NO MACRO 1 To pass over to another macro select NEXT MACRO YES Pressing the J or T key the item MACRO 1 is displayed then press the key to pass over to MACRO 2 MACRO CHANGING is displayed When passing over from one macro to another the fanfold paper loaded from the paper path selected in the previous macro will be automatically parked PARK SURE is displayed Tear off this fanfold paper to avoid paper jams and press PARK key You can now set the parameters for M acro 2 as described above In this way you prepare the second printing environment Passing over from one macro to the other then sets two different printing environments Passing over to the Power On Configuration At this point of the menu it is possible to pass over to the Power On Configuration Functions Setting NEXT MACRO NO T CONFIG MENU NO gt or e CONFIG MENU YES L L HEX DUMP NO PARALL INTERFACE These items are self explaining Hexadecimal Dump CONFIG MENU NO o Soc HEXDUNPYES 4 TEAR ADJUST xxxx If you selet HEX DUMP YES press the PROGRAM key to set this item The hexadecimal printing continues until the HEX DUMP No item is selected entering again into the Program Setup A78408098 005 47 Configuring the Printer Adjusting the Tear Off Position HEX DUMP NO T TEAR ADJUST 30 Sore TEAR ADJUST Sore TEAR ADJU
45. printing at 133 cps The supported emulations are IBM Proprinter XL24 XL24E Personal Printer 2391 and EPSON LQ 1050 2550 High Resolution Graphics Printing 360 x 360 dots per inch Multiple copies 1 original and 7 copies Automatic paper path selection Easy operability via operator panel menu and S W commands Optional Automatic Sheet Feeder 120 sheets capability which handles cut sheets multicopies and envelopes accepts up to two additional paper bins and includes paper stacker Optional Color Kit Usage of all specific features by means of the Specific Software Driver which is applicable to the most popular S W Packages Plug amp Play capability for Windows 95 98 Bi directional IEEE 1284 parallel interface and standard serial RS 232 C and RS 422 A interface A78408098 005 1 Getting to Know Your Printer Unpacking Your Printer Together with the user manual the following items are included in the box ZA Notify any damage to your supplier CD ROM Ribbon Cartridge Power Cable Printer Parts Front View 9058 model Operator Panel Paper Knob N ZS Sheet Support Power Switch gt wo Push Tractor Cover Paper Guides 2 A78408098 005 Getting to Know Your Printer 9058D model Operator Panel Paper Knob Push Tractors Cover Power Switch Rear View Rear Paper Slot Top Cover Rear Tractor Area Cover Paper Knob Interface Connectors ASF Area Cove
46. r Power Cable Connector Rear Tractor Installation Area Covers A78408098 005 3 Setting Up Your Printer Setting Up Your Printer Choosing a Suitable Location Consider the following points when you choose the location for your printer e The distance between the printer and the host computer must not exceed the length of the interface cable e The location must be sturdy horizontal and stable e Your printer must not be exposed to direct sunlight extreme heat cold dust or humidity see Printer Specifications later e You need an AC power outlet compatible with the plug of the printer s power cord The voltage of the outlet must match the voltage shown on the printer s Rating Plate Additionally you must make sure that when you install the printer in the selected location there are sufficient clearances on all sides for easy operation The required space is shown below 4 A78408098 005 Setting Up Your Printer Printer Assembly Removal of the Shipment Locks Open all the printer covers and make sure that you remove all the shipment locks from the printer Ribbon Cartridge Installation Two types of ribbon cartridges are available for this printer depending on whether the color kit is installed or not 1 Makesure that the printer is powered off 2 Find the ribbon cartridge among the accessories Ribbon guide Tension Knob Cartridge Pin A78408098 005 5 Setting
47. r lights and the display shows SHIFT FUNCTION This function is not enabled if the printer is in setup mode The program function is selected pressing the PROGRAM key where e Ifyou press the key while powering on the printer the Power On Configuration is selected e Pressing the key when the printer is enabled without printing or disabled READY indicator unlit the Program Setup is selected In the Program Setup mode only the four arrow keys and the PROGRAM keys are enabled When the printer in setup mode the PROGRAM indicator blinks A78408098 005 Configuring the Printer ON LINE Key ON LINE Normal Function e Enables or disables the printer e If this key is pressed while powering the printer on the self test is printed the printout is topped pressing this key again e In an error condition once the error cause has been removed press this key to enable the printer e If the Tear Off Function in the Program Setup is set to Manual press this key to position the paper for the Tear Off Program Function Pressing this key the input buffer is cleared an a break 250 msec on a serial interface is sent The message RESET amp BREAK is displayed PROGRAM Key PROGRAM Normal Function Enables the printer setups as follows e Pressing this key while powering on the printer the Power On Configuration is selected e Pressing this key when the printer is enabled without printing or disabled READY indicato
48. r setups See MACRO Function later How to Lock Unlock the Access to the Printer SHIFT Setups section 20 A78408098 005 Configuring the Printer Printer Configuration The main printer setup parameters can be selected via the operator panel The setup parameters are divided into the following two printer menus The Power On Configuration that allows a complete configuration at installation time according to the hardware and the emulation types and the Program Setup that allows you to set the functions that are the most useful in your daily job These settings can be selected when the printer is in online without printing or offline READY indicator unlit These settings can be stored in theNVM Entering the Printer Setups e Press the PROGRAM key and keep it pressed at the printer power on until the RELEASE KEY message is displayed to select the Power On Configuration e Press the PROGRAM key when the printer is online without printing or offline READY indicator unlit to select the Program Setup Moving within the Printer Setups The arrow keys 7 4 e gt are used to move within the different functions inside the Printer Setups See the following description of the Setups for a detailed description of the key to be used in the various positions inside the Printer Setups Leaving the Printer Setups e In the Power On Configuration pressing the PROGRAM key the printer exits from the menu and the new settings will be
49. r unlit the Program Setup is enabled MC Shift Function Selects the pitch to be used with the currently selected font The selected pitch is valid until the printer is turned off Program Function Exits the current printer setup See also How to leave the Configuration Setup later in this section 18 A78408098 005 Configuring the Printer SHIFT Key SHIFT Normal Function Enables the alternative key functions If the printer is receiving print data press the ON LINE key before pressing the SHIFT key If no printing data are in the print buffer pressing the SHIFT key the printer goes offline The display then shows SHIFT FUNCTION to indicate that the Shift Function of the keys is enabled May be used to abort paper parking procedure See also How to Handle the Paper Parking later in this manual Shift Function Disables the alternative key functions LOAD FF Key LOAD FF Normal Function Executes a Form Feed FF when paper is loaded into the printer it advances to the following page if no paper is loaded it is positioned for printing aaa Shift Function Moves the paper forward in microsteps Keeping the key pressed the paper is moved continuously at increasing speed T Program Function Scrolls the parameters of the functions or macros backwards LF Key LF Normal Function Performs a line feed according to the current line spacing settings oe Shift Function Moves the paper backward in micros
50. rator sssssesrserrerirriererirrenns 58 Loading Paper Using the U pper Tractor ssssseseseierrerirrierierirrennees 63 Loading Paper Using the Lower Push Tractor and the Rear Pull Tractor OPUION AATA EE A E T A E E A A 66 Printer Maintenance and Troubleshooting ss ssssusnresnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 68 Cleaning the Printer sitini iinan iaa aa eain aa bi aiina a a Eaa 68 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge sssssssssssrssirssesririssrnrisitrneisrininsrnrnni 68 Printing the Self Test isea trials dthets tirania E CERN heK an aa kinia Daana Aa F akai 69 Error Handling 2 vise ann a e a E A 69 Error Message Description s ssssissisrsssrsrirstisririnsrntistnntintnntnnnnsnntnnnnnnna 70 OpUON Sissin ee Re a easet 71 The Rear Pull Tractor steeds oiana dave A 71 Installing the Rear Pull Tractor oo cecccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeaaeeneeeeeeeetees 71 Removing the Rear Pull Tractor oo cececcececeeeeeeeteeeseeeeesaeeneeeeeeeeeeenees 72 Automatic Sheet Feeder ASF eca a a iiai 73 CooK itanna rarest a al eee dn eee ae ees 74 Pedestals sisi chit onndndintid tees niente etd ee cavities 74 Printer Specifications cccecccescesseeeeseeeeeeeeesseeseseeeeneeeeseeeeeseanenseeeeeees 75 A78408098 005 v Table of Contents vi A78408098 005 Getting to Know Your Printer Printer Features The following list describes the main characteristics of your printer 24 Needle Print Head 136 columns Draft printing at 480 cps LQ
51. rge paper quantity and dual fanfold handling Two Levds Floor Pedestal with indining printer level for document on demand application 74 A78408098 005 Printer Specifications Printing Characteristics 24 pins 0 2 mm Print Head Life 400 mil characters draft Draft 480 540 675 Draft 450 pph Draft 12x24 12x24 8x24 10 12 15 17 1 20 24 5 6 7 5 85 gt N A S oo 5 a NI a Printer Specifications CS1 and CS2 USA France Germany United Kingdom Denmark 1 Sweden Italy Spain 1 Japan Norway Denmark 2 Spain 2 Latin America USA CP437 Greek CP437 G Multilingual CP850 Greek CP851 Eastern Europe CP852 Turkish CP 853 Cyrillic CP855 Turkish CP857 Euro PC Multilingual CP858 Portugal CP860 Hebrew CP862 Canada France CP863 Arabic CP864 Denmark Norway CP865 Russian CP866 Turkish2 CP867 OCR A CP876 OCRB CP877 GOST TASS 8859 1 Latin1 8859 2 Latin2 8859 3 Latin3 8859 4 Latin4 8859 5 Latin Cyrillic 8859 6 Latin Arabic 8859 7 Latin Greek 8859 8 Latin Hebrew 8859 9 Latin5 8859 15 Latin9 Paper Handling LOWER PUSH TRACTOR Fanfold width 3 to 17 inches Copies Max thickness 0 635 mm Sheet width 4 5 to 17 inches Standard formats m Copies Voriginal 7 copies Max thickness 0 635 mm LOWER PUSH TRACTOR Fanfold width 3 to 17 i
52. ros The direct access to the Power On Configuration Hexadecimal printout Tear Off adjustment A78408098 005 37 Configuring the Printer Printout of the Printer Settings PRINT OUT NO Sore PRINT OUT YES L USER MACRO PRINT OUT NO The Setup is not printed PRINT OUT YES The printer setup is printed The printout starts as soon as you Select this value NOTE the Program setup printout indicates e thecurrently selected values e the current selected macro is marked with the symbols USER MACRO x e thecurrent firmware release User macro The USER MACRO item allows to prepare four printing environments MACRO 1 MACRO 2 MACRO 3 and MACRO 4 Each macro is composed of a group of parameters which define a configuration that can then be recalled to easily set the printer for four printing environments Selection of the User Macro PRINT OUT NO USER MACRO L T USER MACRO gt MACRO 1 gt ore MACRO 2 gt ore CONFIG MENU NO MACRO 3 gt ore MACRO 4 gt ore L LINE SP 6 LPP Selection of the macro for which you intend to set the parameters ZA When a new macro is selected and the fanfold paper is present in the paper path set in the previous macro it will be automatically parked PARK SURE is displayed Tear off this fanfold paper to avoid paper jams and press PARK key 38 A78408098 005 Configuring the Printer User Macro Parameters
53. ssing and holding the lever on the slider towards the back of the printer and contemporaneously lifting the slider off the color mechanism Ribbon Guide Color Slider 68 A78408098 005 Printer Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3 Remove the used ribbon cartridge by lifting it up Now you are ready to insert the new ribbon cartridge See Ribbon Cartridge Installation before in this manual Printing the Self Test At this point you should check if the printer is working well The self test printout allows you to check the print quality and printer operations Proceed as follows 1 Keep the ON LINE key pressed while powering on the printer until the display boxes are filled in and the printer stops all motions 2 When you release the key the printer starts the self test printout 3 To stop the self test printing press the ON LINE key again The printer is offline Error Handling When an error condition occurs e the printer is disabled e the first message on the display indicates the error while the second message gives indicates more details concerning the error conditions ZA Press always the ON LINE key to reset the error condition A78408098 005 69 Printer Maintenance and Troubleshooting Error Message Description Messages Indication _____ A G A NOT OPER The automatic gap adjustment Press the ON LINE key to reset the error ADJUST THE GAP A G A is not enabled condition
54. st Menu 32 Back to Mfg No vA Menu ENGLISH v A78408098 005 Configuring the Printer Setting the Functions Group Items SERIAL INTERFACE FUNCTIONS T T FUNCTIONS gt PAPER OVERLAY NO 9058 or SEQUENCE NONE 9058D Paper Overlapping 9058 model only FUNCTIONS T PAPER OVERLY YES gt or e SEQUENCE NONE PAPER OVERLY NO When feeding a cut sheet through the manual entry slot the fanfold paper must be parked PAPER OVERLY YES A single sheet can be fed simultaneously with a fanfold paper ZT If the printer is using the Push Pull paper feed mode the Overlay Function cannot be selected Only the Paper Overlay No item appears Paper Loading Sequence This selection appears only if on the 9058 model the automatic sheet feeder is installed or if on the 9058D model the automatic sheet feeder or the upper tractor is installed PAPER OVERLY NO SEQUENCE NONE Sore SEQ 1 2 PUSH 9058D model only gt ore SEQUENCE ASF1 2 Sore SEQUENCE ASF123 gt ore L BUZZER YES SEQUENCE NONE The paper is fed only through the path selected by operator panel SEQ 1 2 PUSH The paper is fed firstly through
55. tation The operator panel enables you to perform many of the printer functions including paper path selections font selection and the printer setup LOAD FF LF ES WICROFEED Mil A eE E 8 5 ON LINE og Silas eal The operator panel consists of e A 16 character display Liquid Crystal Display e Three function mode indicators e Seven function keys Display Messages Instruction Messages Message Description LOAD ASF1 These messages are displayed when the LOAD ASF2 corresponding paper path is out of paper LOAD ASF3 LOAD LOWER PUSH The printer displays only the messages related to LOAD LOW PUSH amp MF theinstalled devices LOAD MANUAL FORM LOAD PSH PLL amp MF LOAD PUSH PULL LOAD UPPER PUSH RELEASE KEY This message is displayed when you can release the PROGRAM key in the Self test selection or in the Power on Configuration procedure Status Messages Message Description font cpi The printer is offline or online without printing ASF1 The first paper bin of the automatic sheet feeder ASF is selected ASF2 The second paper bin of the automatic sheet feeder ASF is selected 14 A78408098 005 Message ASF3 LOWER PUSH LOW PUSH amp MF MANUAL FORM MENU LOCKED MENU UNLOCKED MICRO FEED DOWN MICRO FEED UP PSH PLL amp MF PUSH PULL QUIET PRINT OFF QUIET PRINT ON UPPER PUSH SELF TEST SHIFT FUNCTION User Intervention M essage EJECT PAPER EJECT SURE MACRO CHANGING
56. teps Keeping the key pressed the paper is moved continuously at increasing speed L Program Function Scrolls the menu and macro functions forward A78408098 005 19 Configuring the Printer MACRO Key MACRO Normal Function Selects one of the user macros Macro 1 Macro 2 Macro 3 or Macro 4 If you want to select the displayed macro wait for 2 seconds without pressing any key and the parameters of this macro will be set BZN Shift Function Selects one of the paper paths The parameters of the displayed path are set pressing the SHIFT key e Program Scrolls the menu and macro functions Function backward FONT Key FONT Normal Function Selects the font to be used with the currently selected pitch The selected font is valid until the printer is turned off B Shift Function Parks the paper in the currently selected paper path gt Program Scrolls the menu and macro functions Function forward Key Combination PROGRAM Normal When the printer is on line without printing or SHIFT Function printing data READY indicator lit or when the printer is unable to receive and print data but there is still data in the input buffer READY indicator blinks press these two keys contemporaneously the printing noise level toggles between normal QUIET PRINT OFF and reduced noise level QUIET PRINT ON When the printer is out of paper the printing noise level function is disabled ONLINE Normal Lock or unlock the access to the printe
57. the lower push path and successively through the upper push path 9058D model only SEQUENCE ASF1 2 This item appears only if the automatic sheet feeder is installed The paper is fed from the first bin until this bin is out of paper Then the paper is fed from the second bin A78408098 005 33 Configuring the Printer SEQUENCE ASF123 This item appears only if the automatic sheet feeder is installed The paper is fed from the first bin until this bin is out of paper Then the paper is fed from the second bin and finally from the third bin Enable Disable the Buzzer SEQUENCE NONE T BUZZER YES gt ore BUZZER NO Sore L QUICK YES or BLACK RIBBON Enable or disables the buzzer Quick Manual Loading through the Manual Slot 9058 model only BUZZER YES T QUICK YES Sore BLACK RIBBON QUICK NO The single sheet in the manual path is loaded by the operator The printer is then disabled QUICK YES The single sheet in the manual path is loaded automatically The printer is then enabled Ribbon Type Selection QUICK YES or BUZZER YES T BLACK RIBBON Sore COLOR RIBBON gt ore L BAR CODE 60 DPI Selects the ribbon type to be used with the printer black or color Bar Code Print Density BLACK RIBBON BAR CODE 60 DPI Sore BAR CODE 90 DPI Sore TEXT DIRCT BI These selections are self explaining Text Print Direction BAR CODE 60 DPI T TEXT DIRECT BI gt ore 34 A78408098 005 Configuring the Printer
58. tige gt ore FONT Presentor gt ore FONT Script gt or FONT OCR A Sore FONT Boldface gt ore L PITCH 10 CPI Selects the fonts OCR A and OCR B only if the pitch is set to 5 or 10 cpi Boldface can be selected only if the proportional pitch has been selected PITCH PROP A78408098 005 41 Configuring the Printer Pitch Selection FONT Draft T PITCH 5 CPI gt or PITCH 6 CPI gt ore PITCH 7 5 CPI Sore PITCH 8 5 CPI gt ore PITCH 10 CPI Sore PITCH 12 CPI gt ore PITCH 15 CPI Sore PITCH 17 1 CPI gt ore PITCH 20 CPI Sore PITCH 24 CPI gt ore PITCH PROP Sore L PITCH LOCK NO These items are self explaining Pitch Lock PITCH 10 CPI T PITCH LOCK NO gt ore PITCH LOCK YES Sore L LEFT MARGIN 0 PITCH LOCKNO Setting this item the pitch can be changed by software or operator panel PITCH LOCK YES Setting this item the pitch can be changed ONLY by operator panel Left Margin PITCH LOCK NO T LEFT MARGIN 0 gt ore LEFT MARGIN Sore LEFT MARGIN xxx gt ore RIGHT MARGIN 2 The Left Margin is set in number of columns depending on the current pitch starting from the physical left edge 42 A78408098 005 Configuring the Printer Right Margin LEFT MARGIN 0 RIGHT MARGIN 2 Sore RIGHT MARGIN Sore RIGHT MARGIN xxx Sore L SLASH ZERO NO The Right Margin is set in number of columns depending on the current pitch starting from the physical left edge Default value is 136

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