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T2240/9 T2240/24 T2340/9 Reference manual Matrix printer T2340/24 Table of contents Introduction 1 Operation The control panel 1 - 1 The LC display 1 - 2 Messages in the LC display 1 - 3 LC display language 1 - 4 Selecting the LC display language 1 - 4 Unlock the Menu mode 1 - 4 Terminating Menu mode 1 - 6 Key functions when turning on the printer 1 - 7 Programming via the control panel 1 - 7 Calling up the menu 1 - 8 Calling up a locked menu 1 - 8 Menu configurations 1 - 8 Menu handling 1 - 10 Save settings 1 - 11 Example of the menu structure 1 - 12 Menu description table 1 - 13 Menu settings (example) 1 - 21 Bidirectional print adjustment (L/R Adj) 1 - 22 2 Emulations General 2 - 1 Escape sequences 2 - 1 What are escape sequences? 2 - 1 MTPL sequences 2 - 1 What are control codes? 2 - 1 The $$ procedure 2 - 2 Table of contents How are escape sequences used? 2-3 MTPL 2-4 Example in BASIC 2-4 Example in Pascal 2-4 Printout 2-4 List of available control codes 2-5 Barcode 2-17 List of available barcodes 2-17 LC printing 2-19 List of additional control codes 2-20 Configuring the printer for your computer 2-21 3 Troubleshooting, care and maintenance Test functions and hardware settings 3-2 Printer self-test (Rolling ASCII) 3-3 Exiting Test mode 3-5 Interface test (Hex-Dump) 3-6 Printout in Hex-Dump 3-6 Terminating Hex-Dump 3-7 Setting the Formlen function 3-8 Wrap 3-9 Sound 3-10 CX-bid 3-11 CX-IF 3-12 ChTrFr 3-13 Mechanical adjustments to the printer 3-14 Setting the basical top margin and L/R adjustment 3-14 Troubleshooting 3-17 The display remains dark 3-17 The display is lit, but the printer does not print 3-18 Problems with the paper feed 3-18 Paper jam (fanfold paper) 3-19 Paper jam (single sheets) 3-20 Tear off position cannot be adjusted 3-21 Paper does not move to tear off position 3-21 Table of contents Problems with the print quality3 - 22 Print is too pale3 - 22 Smudged print3 - 22 Prints undefined characters3 - 22 The first line is not completely printed out at the top3 - 22 Dots within characters are missing3 - 22 Error messages via the display3 - 23 Load paper from ...3 - 23 Printhead hot3 - 23 Parity Error3 - 23 Hardware Alarm3 - 23 Home Position3 - 23 Eject Error3 - 24 Load Error3 - 24 Additional display messages3 - 25 Press any key3 - 25 Loading Default3 - 25 Only available in Epson mode3 - 25 Park position3 - 25 Tear paper off3 - 25 Turn paperlever3 - 25 Care and maintenance3 - 26 Cleaning the housing 3 - 26 Cleaning the interior3 - 27 Ribbon3 - 27 A Character sets Character sets A - 1 MTPL standard character set A - 2 MTPL international substitution characters – normal font A - 3 OCRA Character Set A - 4 OCRB Character Set A - 5 Available character sets and fonts A - 6 Table of contents BInterfaces Parallel interface B - 2 Jumper settings B - 3 Serial interface RS232C/V.24 B - 4 Connector assignment B - 4 Interface cable RS232C B - 5 Protocol description B - 6 Jumper settings B - 7 Serial interface RS422/V.11C B - 9 Connector assignment B - 9 Protocol description B - 9 Jumper settings B - 10 CSpecification Printer specifications C - 1 Interface specifications C - 3 Paper specifications C - 4 DOptions and Accessories Options D - 1 Accessories D - 2 Introduction Introduction About Part II of the The reference manual contains a detailed description of the printer, its char- operator’s manual acteristic features and additional information. If you need to operate your printer as soon as possible, it is sufficient to read Installing the printer in the Operator’s manual. For further information and correct use of your printer the complete operator’s manual must be read. The reference manual is divided into three chapters with their titles printed in the top margin of the page. The current chapter is marked by a black bar. The chapters of this manual describe the following topics: ■ Chapter 1 Operation contains information on programming your printer via the operating panel. ■ Chapter 2 Emulations deals with programming via the interface. The avail- able programming sequences are listed. (Detailed information about these codes are available in an optional Programmer’s Application Manual which can be purchased separately.) ■ Chapter 3 Troubleshooting, care and maintenance helps you to deal with common problems and shows you how to use the test and adjustment functions of your printer. Hints on identifying and repairing faults yourself are provided. At the end of the chapter, cleaning and care of your printer are described. ■ Appendix A Character sets lists the available character sets. ■ Appendix B Interfaces explains the interfaces. ■ Appendix C Specifications informs you about the technical specifications of your printer and the paper which should be used. ■ Appendix D Options and accessories contains information about options and accessories you can purchase for your printer. Introduction Explanation of symbols Notes on the symbols used: ● Texts marked with this dot describe operations which must be performed in the given order. ■ This mark indicates a list. Text sequences marked by this symbol must be noted and observed under STOP all circumstances since any misuse could injure the operator or damage the equipment. This symbol marks important information and notes. 1 Operation 1 The control panel The control panel is located on the front left side of your printer and consists of a two-line LC display and six keys. LC display Online Online key 4 Setup 1234 Setup key The functions of the keys depend on the printer’s current mode (status). There are four basic modes. The Online mode is the printer’s normal operating status. Data from your computer can be received and printed. In the Offline mode the link between printer and computer is interrupted, i.e. no data can be received and printed. In the Setup mode you can either select the printer menu or carry out the so-called quick-switch function. The quick-switch option was included so that you can change the most important parameters (character density, font, paper path) directly without having to enter them via the menu. The parameters character density, paper path and font can also be selected in the printer menu. In the Menu mode printer settings (line spacing, size of the interface buffer etc.) can be altered and saved permanently. 1 - 1 The control panel The LC display The LC display tells you all the important printer settings and informs you which functions are currently assigned to which keys. In Normal mode the upper line tells you the printer’s status (Online or Offline mode – in the example below the printer is in the Online mode), and the selected paperpath (below: Trac.1 = push tractor mode). The second line informs you which functions are currently assigned to which keys. The word or symbol directly above a key tells you the current function of the key. In our example the right key is assigned with the Tear function. If you were to press this key the loaded fanfold paper would be advanced to the tear position. Example: Printer status Paperpath Online Trac.1 Online Key Tear functions Setup 1234 1 - 2 The control panel Messages in the If the printer detects an internal fault or user error or if it expects you to do LC display something, a message will appear in the LC display. Below you will find a 1 list of messages with brief descriptions of each message. The messages are described in more detail in the section Troubleshooting in chapter 3 Troubleshooting, care and maintenance. Message Meaning Eject error The printer cannot eject paper/advance it to park position. Hardware Alarm Internal hardware error/print head blocked. Head hot The printer reports that the print head is hot and that print speed will be reduced. Initializing This message appears during the printer’s initializing 4 phase. Load error The printer cannot draw in the loaded paper. Loading default Indicates that the printer is being initialised and is carrying out the internal self-test immediately after turning on the printer. Load paper from The printer has detected paper end during operation or Single the printer was switched on with no paper loaded. Tractor1 Tractor2 The user is requested to insert paper into the paper input ASFauto selected. Parity error A parity error during data transmission is indicated. Press any key The user is requested to press any key. Tear Paper off The user is requested to tear off paper which has been advanced to the quick tear edge. Turn paperlever The user is requested to turn the paper type selection lever. 1 - 3 LC display language LC display language In this manual, all the LC displays are shown in the English language. How- ever, your printer offers the possibility of indicating the LC display text in German, French, Italian or Spanish. If you wish to keep the English display (default setting) or to change to another language at a later time, you may skip the following chapter Selecting the LC display language. Selecting the LC This example shows the change from the English language to the German display language language. The same procedure applies for the other languages. Online Trac.1 Online Load Setup With the printer powered up, unlock the printer’s Menu mode by pressing the key Setup. Unlock the Menu mode The Menu mode may be locked. Hold down the key Setup while switching on the printer to cancel the menu lock.