Printek FormsPro 4300 User Manual

FormsPro 4300, FormsPro 4500and FormsPro 4503SERIAL MATRIX PRINTERSOperation ManualCopyright  1994Printek, Inc.1517 Townline RoadBenton Harbor, MI 49

Installation and Quick SetupPage 2-4Ribbon Cartridge Installation.Next lower the ribbon loading bail as shown below. This automatically places the ri

J-1APPENDIX JSETUP MENU SUMMARIES Setup: FORMS_____________ (One Beep)____ Form #: 0 - 9___ F# Path: Front, Center, or Rear †___ F# Auto Cut

Setup Menu SummariesJ-2 Setup: INTERFACE__________________ (Two Beeps)____ Mode: Test, ANSI X3.64, Epson*, Bar Codes, Proprinter,_ LA-1

Glossary-1GLOSSARYANSI American National Standards Institute.ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange.baud rate The rate at which char

GlossaryGlossary-2hexadecimal Base sixteen numbering system. Digits are represented bythe characters 0 through 9 and A through F.interface The connec

Glossary-1

Installation and Quick SetupPage 2-5INSTALLING PAPERIf the printer is not currently turned on, push the ON-1 side of the power switch on the rightside

Installation and Quick SetupPage 2-6To load paper or forms, open the door on each tractor and position the holes in the paper overthe pins in the trac

Installation and Quick SetupPage 2-7FormsPro 4503 With Forms in All Tractor Paths.Center Path Positioned for Loading.

Installation and Quick SetupPage 2-8TESTING THE PRINTERWhen you turn the printer on, it automatically performs a series of self tests to assure that t

Installation and Quick SetupPage 2-9When the printer is shipped from the factory, the default configurations for these interfacesare as shown below.

Installation and Quick SetupPage 2-10Parallel InterfaceThe 36-pin connector for the parallel interface is located on the rear of the printerimmediatel

Installation and Quick SetupPage 2-11RS-232C Serial InterfaceA 25-pin female “D” type connector is located on the rear of the printer immediately to t

Installation and Quick SetupPage 2-12other printers being emulated. To review the list of control codes and escape sequencessupported by these emulat

Installation and Quick SetupPage 2-13Selecting DEC LA 120-RA EmulationEnter the interface menu as previously described. Press the FUNCTION UP button

Page iiUSER NOTIFICATION OF FCC RULES PART 15, SUBPART A FOR CLASS ADEVICES (Sections 15.105 and 15.21)This equipment has been tested and found to com

Page 3-1OPERATIONINTRODUCTIONThis section assumes that your printer has already been installed according to the informationin “Installation and Quick

OperationPage 3-2FormsPro 4503) is displayed. ONLINE, OFFLINE, andother informational and error messages are displayedwhen the conditions occur and/o

OperationPage 3-3CONTROL PANEL BUTTONSONLINE This button allows you to place the printer online oroffline, as indicated by the ONLINE indicator, and a

OperationPage 3-4tractors to be used the next time you press the LOADbutton.The printer will not allow you to change the form duringprinting. If you

OperationPage 3-5For a description of this button while the printer is in thesetup mode, refer to “Introduction to Setup” later in thischapter.SETUP T

OperationPage 3-6INTRODUCTION TO SETUPThe setup mode allows you to easily set form parameters for each of the ten formconfigurations, and to set inter

OperationPage 3-7Function Possible Values DescriptionForm #: 0 through 9 Allows you to select the desiredform. The printer defaults to thecurrently s

OperationPage 3-8Function Possible Values DescriptionF# Scroll+: 0* through 127 Sets the distance in lines from thetop margin to the first print line

OperationPage 3-9Function Possible Values DescriptionF# Font: FX FD Epson FXFast DraftFX DF Epson FX DraftFX LQ Epson FXLetter QualityPC FD Proprinter

Page iiiTABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION 1-1HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 1-1CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION AND QUICK SETUP 2-1SELECTING AN APPROPRIATE INSTALLATIO

OperationPage 3-10ENTERING THE INTERFACE SETUP MENUThe setup menu for interface parameters is the second setup menu. To enter this menu, firsttake th

OperationPage 3-11Function Possible Values DescriptionDTR: Power*, Online, or Busy Selects the condition to be reflectedby the DTR signal (pin 20 of t

OperationPage 3-12Function Possible Values DescriptionFault: Break Pg*, or Reprint Pg Selects whether a paper-outcondition causes a Page Break orallow

OperationPage 3-13CHANGING THE PAPERThis section assumes that you are familiar with the operation of the control panel buttons asdescribed in “Control

OperationPage 3-14Open the doors on the tractors and remove the paper or form through the slot in the base ofthe printer.Bring the new paper up throug

OperationPage 3-15FormsPro 4503 With Forms in All Tractor Paths.Center Path Positioned for Loading.Close the case of the printer by lowering it until

OperationPage 3-16CHANGING THE RIBBONCaution: When you access the ribbon loading bail asdescribed below, the print head may be hot if a longreport has

OperationPage 3-17Remove the old ribbon by lifting the left hand end of the ribbon off of the left supportbracket. Then lift out the other end of the

OperationPage 3-18Lower the ribbon loading bail as shown below. This automatically places the ribbon betweenthe ribbon guides and the print head as t

Page 4-1USING SPECIAL FEATURESThis section describes some of the features which are unique to FormsPro 4000 seriesprinters. These features include in

Table of ContentsPage ivAPPENDIX B - OPTIONAL RS-422 INTERFACE B- 1APPENDIX C - OPTIONAL COAXIAL/TWINAXIAL INTERFACE C- 1COAXIAL OPERATION C- 1Opti

Using Special FeaturesPage 4-2If you do not wish to finish printing this line/form, you may force the printer to delete thispartial line from its buff

Using Special FeaturesPage 4-3Page size is set in increments of 256 characters. Ideally, the specified page size should be aslarge as the largest pag

Using Special FeaturesPage 4-4USING THE RIBBON CHECK FEATUREThe use of brand ribbons (Printek part number 90481) provides a numberof benefits in the

Using Special FeaturesPage 4-5PRINTING SETUP INFORMATIONPart or all of the setup configuration information may be printed. To do so, turn off thepowe

Page 5-1IN CASE OF DIFFICULTYINTRODUCTIONA list is provided below which includes symptoms of possible problems and correspondingcauses and/or remedies

In Case of DifficultyPage 5-2Problem or Symptom Possible Cause or Remedy“No/Wrong Ribbon”message is displayedwhen a ribbon cartridgeis actually instal

In Case of DifficultyPage 5-3Problem or Symptom Possible Cause or Remedy“PE: Head Stall” errormessage.Carriage path is obstructed. Clear the obstruct

In Case of DifficultyPage 5-4USING THE HEX DUMP MODEThe Hex Dump mode provides a way to print, in a readable form, all of the data received bythe prin

In Case of DifficultyPage 5-5SELECTING A QUALITY FORMAlthough the FormsPro 4000 series printers have been designed to handle difficult forms, youmay c

Page 1-1INTRODUCTIONHOW TO USE THIS MANUALThis manual provides information on how to install and operate your FormsPro 4000 seriesprinter. Below is a

In Case of DifficultyPage 5-6The printer is now ready to be put back into service.

Page A-1APPENDIX A”ADVANCED CONTROL PANEL FEATURESThe printer's control panel has two additional menus for use by the system administrator.These

Advanced Control Panel FeaturesPage A-2Function Possible Values DescriptionRibbon Life: 15*, 5 - 30 Sets the number of characters to beprinted before

Advanced Control Panel FeaturesPage A-3Function Possible Values DescriptionBar Codes: Hi-Res*, Med-Res,Lo-ResThis function is only availablewhen an Im

Advanced Control Panel FeaturesPage A-4Setup: SECURITYThis menu offers a security feature for environments where it is not desirable for the operatort

Advanced Control Panel FeaturesPage A-5Function Possible Values DescriptionInterface: Edit*, View, or Init Selects whether an operator canmodify, only

Advanced Control Panel FeaturesPage A-6

Page B-1APPENDIX BOPTIONAL RS-422 INTERFACEA 25-pin female “D” type connector is located on the rear of the printer above the powerconnector. Connect

Page C-1APPENDIX COPTIONAL COAXIAL/TWINAXIAL INTERFACEThis appendix describes the configuration of the optional coaxial/twinaxial interface whichrepla

IntroductionPage 1-2PRINTER MODEL DESCRIPTIONSAND KEY FEATURESThe Printek FormsPro 4000 series printers are heavy duty serial dot matrix printers. Th

Optional Coaxial/Twinaxial InterfacePage C-2In the DSC/DSE type LU3 mode, both formatted and unformatted data streams are supported.Interface diagnost

Optional Coaxial/Twinaxial InterfacePage C-3OFF ON Long.ON ON Very Long (60 seconds).SW2-1 OFF* Run.Addr 0 = Logical Buffer Size is 1920.Addr 1 = Logi

Optional Coaxial/Twinaxial InterfacePage C-4TWINAXIAL OPERATIONWhen you attach devices such as the FormsPro 4000 series printer to the System 3X, thed

Optional Coaxial/Twinaxial InterfacePage C-5Option Switches When Configured for Twinaxial OperationThe dipswitches as shown above have the following m

Optional Coaxial/Twinaxial InterfacePage C-6Twinaxial Installation PreparationWhen you attach a device to the System 3X cabling, be sure to observe th

Optional Coaxial/Twinaxial InterfacePage C-7a. If there is a device up stream from this printer, the twinaxial cable willoriginate at the “OUT” connec

Optional Coaxial/Twinaxial InterfacePage C-8a. Verify that the printer has the correct address setting.b. Verify that the address in the system config

Optional Coaxial/Twinaxial InterfacePage C-9Code Dump Mode (Address 0 through 6)The code dump diagnostic allows you to print in hexadecimal format all

Optional Coaxial/Twinaxial InterfacePage C-10

Page D-1APPENDIX DOPTIONAL BUFFER EXPANSIONThe FormsPro 4000 series printers are available with an optional buffer expansion thatincreases the input b

Page 2-1INSTALLATION AND QUICK SETUPSELECTING AN APPROPRIATE INSTALLATIONLOCATIONThe FormsPro 4000 series printers are designed to be installed on a P

Optional Buffer ExpansionPage D-211. Electronics Cover Screws.3. Locate the memory IC at U29 and its associated jumper at J6. Note theorientation of

Optional Buffer ExpansionPage D-35. Move the shorting plug at J6 from its location on pins 2 & 3 to pins 1 & 2 (pin 1is toward the front of th

Page E-1APPENDIX EASCII CHARACTER TABLESASCII CONTROL CODE DEFINITIONSThe following table is provided as a reference to the control character descript

ASCII Character TablesPage E-2Epson FX Fast DraftEpson FX DraftEpson FX Letter Quality

ASCII Character TablesPage E-3PC Fast DraftPC DraftPC Letter Quality

ASCII Character TablesPage E-4EBCDIC Fast DraftEBCDIC DraftEBCDIC Letter Quality

ASCII Character TablesPage E-5Latin 2 (Slavic) Fast DraftLatin 2 (Slavic) DraftLatin 2 (Slavic) Letter Quality

ASCII Character TablesPage E-6OCR AOCR B

ASCII Character TablesPage E-7DECIMAL-TO-OCTAL-TO-HEXADECIMAL-TO-ASCIICONVERSION TABLEDec Oct Hex ASCII0 000 00 NUL1 001 01 SOH2 002 02 STX3 003 03 ET

Installation and Quick SetupPage 2-21. Power Switch on Side of Printer.2. Power Cord Connector.3. Mounting Screws for Static Suppression Tinsel.

Page F-1APPENDIX FCONTROL CODE AND ESCAPE SEQUENCESUMMARIESANSI x3.64 EmulationBEL BellBS BackspaceCR Carriage ReturnCSI Control Sequence IntroducerES

Control Code and Escape Sequence SummariesPage F-2Epson FX EmulationBEL BellBS BackspaceCAN Cancel LineCR Carriage ReturnDC2 Cancel Condensed ModeDC3

Control Code and Escape Sequence SummariesPage F-3Epson FX Emulation (continued)ESC l n Set Left MarginESC t n Character Table (Italic vs. Extended)ES

Control Code and Escape Sequence SummariesPage F-4IBM Proprinter EmulationBEL BellBS BackspaceCAN Cancel LineCR Carriage ReturnDC2 Select 10 CPIDC4 Ca

Control Code and Escape Sequence SummariesPage F-5LA-120 EmulationBEL BellBS BackspaceCR Carriage ReturnCSI Control Sequence IntroducerDEL DeleteESC (

Control Code and Escape Sequence SummariesPage F-6Simple TTY EmulationBEL BellBS BackspaceCR Carriage ReturnESC ESC n Select Software Interface nETX E

Control Code and Escape Sequence SummariesPage F-7Printek EmulationBEL BellBS BackspaceCR Carriage ReturnDC3 Deselect PrinterESC # m n1 n2 data m DPI

Page G-1APPENDIX GPRINTER RESET CONDITIONSThe following list describes conditions that are assumed whenever power is applied to theprinter, the SETUP

Installation and Quick SetupPage 2-3INSTALLING THE RIBBONTo install the ribbon, first lift the lid on the top of the printer; then lift the ribbon loa

Page H-1APPENDIX HCLONING PRINTER SETUPThe FormsPro 4300 and 450X printers contain a significant amount of setup information,including form parameters

Cloning Printer SetupPage H-2Transmit”. Exit setup mode. The printer will reset, and then display the message“Cloning/Transmit”. The printer will n

Cloning Printer SetupPage H-3The Setup Unit acts as an intermediary between the transmitting and receiving printers, so thetwo printers do not have to

Cloning Printer SetupPage H-41. Connect the Setup Unit's serial cable to the printer. Plug in the Setup Unit’s powersupply and turn the printer

Page I-1APPENDIX IPRINTER SPECIFICATIONSPRINT MODESPrint SpeedsPrint Mode FormsPro 4300 FormsPro 4500 FormsPro 4503Fast Draft 300 cps 530 cps 530 cpsD

Printer SpecificationsPage I-25, 6, 6.7, 7.5, 8.4, 8.6, 10, 12, 13.3, 15, 16.7, 17.1, and 20 cpi .**LINE SPACING6 lpi, 8 lpi, or programmable in 1/216

Printer SpecificationsPage I-3Unit opens for easy access to tractors.Automatic loading/unloading of forms.Automatic head gap.Paper out sensing.Paper m

Printer SpecificationsPage I-4RELIABILITYNo electronic adjustments. Unit automatically measures and sets operating parameters eachtime unit is powere

Printer SpecificationsPage I-5Specifications subject to change without notice.