Seiko BX-900 El manual del propietario

BUSINESS PRINTEROWNER'S MANUAL

To make your first print, follow the procedure below . For more detailed instructions on setting yourprinter, please refer to the page indicated.Self

929. Bar code and enlarged character(20) Setting and canceling underline for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 uFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 unHex 14 14 75nDec

939. Bar code and enlarged characterIf parameter m is different than shown above, this sequence is ignored.The absolute print position is based on th

949. Bar code and enlarged characterThis page shows examples of a BASIC program for printing enlargedcharacters and the printed enlarged characters (

❏ Printing specificationsPrinting methodPrint HeadEmulationResident fontsDown load character setsGraphic printingPrint mode• Impact dot matrix and bid

Character table (EPSON mode)(IBM mode)(HP mode)International character set(EPSON mode)Codepage Character table(HP, EPSON, IBM mode)Barcode type(HP, EP

Evaluation conditions:Data of 100 lines by 132 columns, all ASCII rollingpattern characters, and 1/6-inch line feed is input from ahost and is stored

98A. SpecificationsPrint mode specificationsDot Max No. Character PrintingPrint mode Spacing of Structure Speed(inches) Columns (V x H) (cps)10 cpi 1

Graphic Print SpecificationsMODE 1, 2 or 3 is set by “31 GRAPHIC QUALITY”.High speed 1 or 2 is set by the QUALITY key or “23 QUALITY”.Note: (+n) ind

100A. Specifications❏ Parallel interface specifications• Input connector (36-pin parallel)Notes: 1. HIGH is pulled up to + 5V by 2.2k Ω resistor.2. L

❏ Serial interface specifications• Input connector (25-pin serial)RS-232C Pin assignmentsNotes: 1. NC stands for no connection.2. CHASSIS GND and GND

Features❏ Barcode Print available• 13 resident barcode typeIndustrial 2/5, Interleave 2/5, Codabar, Matrix 2/5, Code 11, Code 39,Code 93, Code 128, EA

❏ Other specificationsBuffer sizeCooling fanPower supplyTemperatureHumidityExternal dimensionsWeightPower Consumption• 64k byte, 8k byte, 128 byte(Cha

❏ IBM modeITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal & Decimal FUNCTION[1] BEL [07] H [7] D Activates the alarm.[2] BS [08] H [8] D Backspaces one character.[3] HT [

ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION[21] ESC 4 [1B,34] H [27,52] D Sets the top-of-form (TOF) at the current print line.[22] ESC 5 n [1B,35,n] H

ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION[38] ESC K n1 n2 [1B,4B,n1,n2,data] H Prints the 8-pin Standard-density graphic mode(60dpi)data [27,75,n1,n2,

ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION[53] ESC [ @ n1 n2 [1B,5B,40,n1,n2,m1,..,m4] H Sets single or double height/width/line-spacing mode.m1...m4 [2

ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION2. Select a character style, and spacing in the following tables (Hf, Lf is ignored):(n1=6, n2=0, Hf=0, Lf=0,

ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION[57] ESC [ \ n1 n2 [1B,5B,5C,n1,n2,m1,...m4] H Sets basic line spacing to 1/180", 1/216", or 1/360&q

❏ EPSON modeITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal & Decimal FUNCTION[1] BEL [07] H [7] D Activates the bell.[2] BS [08] H [8] D Backspace one character.[3]

ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION[20] ESC $ n1 n2 [1B,24,n1,n2] H Sets absolute dot position. The dot spacing is 1/60" [27,36,n1,n2] D

ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTIONd2=8,d3=0 : PC-863 d2=44,d3=0 : PC-858d2=9,d3=0 : PC-865 d2=24,d3=0 : PC-861d2=11,d3=0 : PC-857 d2=25,d3=0 : B

Options and expendablesCut Sheet Feeder Pull Tractor (#BP-57008)1 Bin (#BP-78009)2 Bin (#BP-78009E)Matrix Print Head Ribbon Cassette (#SBP-3051)The

ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION[41] ESC ? n m [1B,3F,n,m] H Re-assign graphic type for ESC K, ESC L, [27,63,n,m] D ESC Y, and ESC Z command

ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION[57] ESC O [1B,4F] H [27,79] D Cancels skip over perforation.[58] ESC P [1B,50] H [27,80] D Selects pica m

ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION[68] ESC a n [1B,61,n] H [27,97,n] D Justification mode.n=0: left justification is set (default)n=1: centeri

❏ PCL modeITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal & Decimal FUNCTION[1] BEL [07] H [7] D Activates the bell. (Valid for PCL3+, PCL+D)[2] BS [08] H [8] D Backspace

ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION[26] ESC & k # W [1B,26,6B,#,57] D Controls print direction. (Valid for PCL3+, PCL+D)[27,38,107,#,87] D -

ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION[37] ESC ( # id [1B,28,#,id] H [27,40,#,id] D Assign font to the primary/secondary font set.ESC ) # id [

ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION[41] ESC ( s # H[1B,28,73,#,48] H [27,40,115,#,72] DSets character spacing.(# = Font pitch(CPI))ESC ) s # H[

ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION[48] ESC ( s # W[1B,28,73,#,57] H Download character descriptor and data.[data] [data][27,40,115,#,87] D - The

B. Control code summary (HP)ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION[50] ESC ) s # W[1B,29,73,#,57] H DATA Download font descriptor.[DATA][27,41,115,

121ITEM SYMBOL Hexadecimal Decimal FUNCTION[56] ESC * c # F [1B,2A,63,#,46]H Download font control[27,42,99,#,70]D - Controls download font as follows

Power cordOne of the following plug types is supplied. See "Connecting the power cord" on page 12. Please see the rating plate on the back

❏ Setup options control codesThis command is specially designed to assist you in utilizing the printer to its fullestpotential. Most of printer'

ITEM Mode Code & Hexadecimal n (Hex.) = selectionn: 0 = CR only n: 2 = Autofeed1 = CR + LFn: 0 = LF only1 = CR + LFn: 0 = DETECT at any position1

ITEM Mode Code & Hexadecimal n (Hex.) = selection00 ≤ ml ≤ 63 Left margin00 ≤ mr ≤ 63 Right marginn: 0 = USA n: 5 = Sweden n: A = Denmark21 = Fran

ITEM Mode Code & Hexadecimal n (Hex.) = selectionn: 0 = PCL3+ n: 2 = PCL3+D1 = PCL3n: 0 = 11 = 1.52 = 23 = 2.5n: 0 = Sleep Mode Valid1 = Sleep Mo

B. Control code summary (Setup options)ITEM Mode Code & Hexadecimal n (Hex.) = selectionF = ITALY (ISO-15,0I)10 = FRANC2 FRANCE 2(ISO-25,0F)11 =

Epson, Italic character setNote: This character set is selected with ESC t 0. Refer to Control code summary section.Epson, Graphic character set, ext

International character set (EPSON)Note: This character set is selected with ESC R n in the epson mode or from the front control panel. Refer toContr

IBM character set 2Note: This character set is selected with ESC 6. Refer to Control code summary section.IBM all character set Note: This character

C. Character Sets130HP Mode0123456789ABCDEF0123456789ABCDEFL/H0123456789ABCDEF0123456789ABCDEFL/HROMAN-8 Character sets (PCL)PC-8 (Danish / Norwegian

C. Character Sets1310123456789ABCDEF0123456789ABCDEFL/H0123456789ABCDEF0123456789ABCDEFL/HMATH 7 character sets (PCL)LINE DRAW character sets (PCL)The

61. IntroductionPrinter descriptionPaper GuideRibbon CassettePlatenPower SwitchPaper Select Lever(Friction Lever)Head Adjustment LeverPrintheadPaper

C. Character Sets132International character set [ISO] (PCL)ASCIIFRANCEFRANCE 2GERMANYGERMANY 2U.K.SWEDENSWEDEN 2ITALYSPAINSPAIN 2SPAIN 3JAPAN NORWAYNO

C. Character Sets133Code 00H ~ 7FH (Common)Code Page 437 (U.S.A.)Code Page 850 (Multilingual)PCL modeThe (00)H-(1F)H and (7F)H normally function as co

C. Character Sets134Code Page 858 (Multilingual-Euro)Code Page 860 (Portuguese)Code Page 861 (Icelandic)PCL modeThe (00)H-(1F)H and (7F)H normally fun

C. Character Sets135Code Page 865 (Nordic)BRASCIIABICOMPISO-1 (ISO-8859-1)

❏ InstallationThe reverse control panel sheet allows you to easily read the function key labels from the backof the printer. In situations where work

This unit complies with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive89/336/EEC.Dies Gerät entspricht den Bedingungen der Niederspannungs-

PRINTER DIVISION1-1-1, AKANEHAMA, NARASHINO-SHI, CHIBA 275-8558 JAPAN

Precaution for extra-thick paper usageLabel fanfold paper may get jammed in the printer due to its stiffness and inflexibility. When usingsuch paper,

Physical dimension(Model A)Weight: 44.1 lbs. (20 kg)17.9"(455mm)19.9"(505mm) 24 .4" (620mm)15.4"(390mm)17.1"(435mm)10.2"

9Physical dimension(Model B)Weight: 44.1 lbs. (20 kg)1. Introduction 18.9"(480mm) 20.9"(530mm) 24.4" (620mm)15.4"(390mm) 17.1&qu

Installing the paper rack1. Slide both paper guides to theextreme left and right edges of thepaper rack.2. With the two small pivots on eitherside of

Installing the ribbon cassetteTurn OFF the printer's power and remove the used ribbon cassette, if necessary, by pulling straightupward.1. Open t

This manual and the program samples described in it are copyrighted by SEIKO PrecisionInc. with all rights reserved. No part of this publication may

Connecting the computerThe printer has a parallel interface connector (Centronics) and a serial interface connector (RS232C).Before you connect an int

Loading the paper❏ Fanfold continuous paper 1. Move the paper select lever toward the front of the printer to setthe fanfold paper setting. 2.

❏ Single sheet paper1. Move the paper select lever toward the rear of the printer to the singlesheet setting.2. Set the print head adjustment lev

❏ Paper alignmentCurrent print line locationThe current printing line (DDD...) is the third line down from the top of the ribbon guide (linespacing is

Control panel and indicatorsStandard PanelAlternate up-side down reverse panelNote: The alternate reverse panel installation instruction is described

• Indicator lamps❏ Function Keys• ON LINEPressing this key places the printer offline so that the printer can performsome functions independent from t

• M.LF/M.RLF (Micro line feed/micro reverse line feed) When the M.LF/M.RLF key is pressed, the paper is fed 1/360 inch forwardor backward, respectivel

193. Control panel and operations• TOF SET (ALT+PARK keys)The TOF SET key is valid only when paper is loaded. When the TOF SETkey is pressed in the o

• Paper Select LeverThe paper select lever serves to switch between the fanfold continuous papersetting and the single sheet paper setting (or CSF set

Printing test patternBefore performing the printer's self test, be sure the ribbon cassette and paper are properlyinstalled in the printer. The

OWNER'S MANUAL2000 SEIKO Precision Inc.C 24-pin wide-carriage dot matrix printerAs an ENERGY STAR Partner, SEIKO Precision Inc. has determined

Demonstration print-outTo see what this printer can do, you may run this demonstration print-out (Letter or A4 papersize) for checking the printer&apo

Power-on operation summary Operation (reference page)Self test, draft (P21)Self test,LQ (P21)Hex dump, draft (P62)Hex dump,LQ (P62)Extended setup opti

About basic setup optionsThe setup options serve to define various initial states of the printer that are executed when thepower is turned on or when

❏ Selection procedure exampleThe following example illustrates the correct procedure to select a letter-portrait paper sizefrom the front panel:1. Pre

Printing multipart paperThe multipart mode increases the print intensity on multipart forms.Selecting page length for fanfold paperThe page length sel

Selecting single sheet paper sizeThis function sets a paper size (page length, the right and left margins) of single sheet paper.The "Page Lock&q

Selecting font styleThis selection is effective only in the LQ or NLQ print mode. There are 10 resident fontsprovided. When the OCR-A or OCR-B font

Selecting character spacingThis function selects one of the fixed spaced characters and proportional spaced characters.The "Pitch Lock" opti

Enlarging/compressing printEnlarges or compresses the text size. Any setting other than 100% will cancel the double height printing mode. The relati

Setting top of form positionThe top-of-form (TOF) can be set using this function, anywhere from a minimum of 0 inch to amaximum of 480/60 inches (8 in

This manual is for the following two models of the printer.Although these two models, model A and model B, look different, the difference is only the

Factory Default SettingOption Menu Factory Default <Basic options>1 MULTIPART NORMAL2 PAGE FANFOLD 11"3 PAGE SINGLE A4 PORTRAIT4 FONT SELE

About extended setup optionsThe extended setup options contain various setup options which are used less frequently thanthe basic setup options. The

345. Extended setup optionsB5 PORTB5 LANDA4 PORT *A4 LANDB4 PORTB4 LANDLETTER PORTLETTER LANDLEGAL PORTLEGAL LANDA3 PORTA3 LAND ROMAN *SANS

355. Extended setup options3434FF CODEAT TOF VALID YES* NO333736LABEL MODELABEL MODE NO * YES47P.OUTDETECTIONDETECTION ANY POS* PAGE

Print enhancementEmulationThe desired emulation mode of the printer can be selected using this function. Character table (HP mode)This function selec

Character table (Epson mode)This function selects one of character sets provided in the Epson emulation. Character table (IBM mode)This function sele

National font styleOne of the following 16 national fonts can be selected.Code pageThe default code page can be selected using this function. Refer t

IBM Alternate graphic mode (AGM) (Valid in IBM mode)This function enables the IBM emulation to work similar to the Epson emulation in highdensity grap

Line feed spacingThis function selects the default line feed spacing. When no line feed spacing is set in thesoftware command, this value is used as

Print qualityThe letter or draft quality printing or their variations can be selected. This function performsthe same way as when the QUALITY key is

ContentsCaution for useUnpacking the printer... 1Quick startup... 21. IntroductionFeatures...

Bar code print enhancementEnable Bar code print and Enlarged characterThis function enables the printer to accept the control commands of the barcode

❏ Bar code specificationsThe table below shows the specifications of thirteen types of bar codes available for the printer. Barcode printing examples

Bar code sizeThis function specifies the default bar code size.The tables below show bar code sizes and attributes.Enlarged character sizeThis functio

Graphic Print SpeedThis function selects the print speed of the 120 DPI/240DPI and 180 DPI/360DPI graphics.Accent characterThis function specifies the

HP mode enhancementPCL Mode (HP mode)This function selects the emulation level in HP mode. Secondary character table (HP mode)This function selects s

Paper handling enhancementSet the top marginThis function sets the top margin by lines with fixed line spacing of 6 lines per inch in therange between

Set the right marginThis function sets the right margin by columns with fixed character spacing of 10 charactersper inch in the range between 0 to 63

Override bottom marginThe effect of this function varies depending whether you are using Cut Sheet or Fanfold paper.The operation of this function is

Label mode (valid only in fanfold setting)Label mode is designed to prevent continuous forms labels from being peeled from the backingsheet and becomi

Line Feed SpeedThis function specifies the line feed speed.The 1/2 LF speed feeds paper more stably. It is useful for thick paper, labeled sheets andm

82 Invert LCD display ... 5583 Software controlled setup ... 5684 Lock the RESET key... 5685 Setting E

Data length (serial interface)This function selects the appropriate data length.Stop bit (serial interface)This function selects the appropriate numbe

Serial error check (serial interface)This function selects the printer's response to a serial data transmission error. The serial datatransmissi

Communication buffer sizeThis function selects the maximum size of the input buffer. When the selection of this function is completed, the printer is

MiscellaneousPrint directionThis function selects either pre-directional printing, bi-directional printing, or uni-directionalprinting. Software comm

Software controlled setupThis function enables/disables the special software commands that are designed to control mostof the extended setup options f

576. Setting the application software6. Setting the application softwareAbout printer driverPrinter Driver is a section of your software that automat

❏ IntroductionThe HP emulation of the BX-900 printer provides full compatibility with the HP2235ARuggedWriter 480 printer.The BX-900 also provides fea

❏ Extra Capabilities for new ApplicationsListed below is a summary of the expanded command sets available for new applications. Refer tothe Appendix

60If an error occurs during printing, you will get several warnings. A buzzer sounds, P.OUTlamp blinks, and an error message appears in the display w

❏ Troubleshooting guideProblem Cause and SolutionPOWER lamp fails to lightPrinter stops or slowsdown on printingP.OUT lamp lightsincorrectlyPoor quali

AppendicesA. SpecificationsPrinting specifications ... 95Parallel interface specifications ... 100Serial interfacespecification

❏ Input hexadecimal dump modeThe Input hexadecimal dump capability of the printer enables monitoring of data as it is sent tothe printer. Each Escape

63❏ CleaningMinimum periodical cleaning will ensure the maximum performance from your printer. Do notspill or splash cleaning liquid inside the print

❏ LubricationIn the case of heavy use of the printer, apply a specified lubricating oil only to the front andrear metal carriage bar. When applying t

GuidePivotL-angle HingePrinter Cover◆ Open the front cover to an uprightposition, then lift and remove thecover.Rear Cover ◆ Open the rear cover from

❏ Vertical alignment modeThe vertical alignment mode serves to compensate for the slippage of the vertical printingpositions, that occurs due to indiv

3 13 patterns from 0 to 12 are printed in accordance with the printing conditions. The pattern ofthe present printing condition is indicated with ast

5 Pressing the Left and Right arrow key changes the Mode numberbetween 1 to 11 to select the best pattern within the mode. 6 Pressing the Up and Down

699. Bar code and enlarged character9. Bar code and enlarged character Bar code functionThe printer can print bar codes and enlarged characters.To ac

Specified items on Bar CodeBar Code command(1) Bar code type: DC4 DC4 TFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 T nHex 14 14 54 nDecimal 20 20 84 n Functio

(2) Element width: DC4 DC4 EFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 E n1 n2Hex 14 14 45 n1 n2Decimal 20 20 69 n1 n2Function:Specifies the n2/120” or n2/180” width o

❏Power source• Be sure to insert the power plug only in awall unit of the voltage designated in thevoltage selector and on the rating plate onthe back

(5) HRI font: DC4 DC4 FFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 F nHex 14 14 46 nDecimal 20 20 70 nFunction: Selects the font of printing the HRI.n = 0: Currently sele

(8) Ending the bar code data sequence: ESC SOFormat: ASCII ESC SOHex 1B 0EDecimal 27 14Function: Indicates the ending the bar code data sequence. Th

(12) Start and stop characters: DC4 DC4 NFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 N n1 n2Hex 14 14 4E n1 n2Decimal 20 20 78 n1 n2Function: Specifies the Codabar star

(16) Initializing the bar code mode: DC4 DC4 @Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 @Hex 14 14 40Decimal 20 20 64Function: Initializes the bar code mode.The follo

Printing bar codes ● Bar codes are printed at 236 cps print speed when the printing density is 120 dpi or at 158 cpsprint speed when the printing den

Error processing●If a character code that is not valid for the selected bar code type is input, the charactercode is not converted into a bar code sym

UPC-E conversion rule●NSC, manufacturer’s codes (M1 M2 M3 M4 M5), and product item codes (X1 X2 X3 X4X5) are input data.1.NSC must be 0 or 1.2.When th

79• Modulus 11a. Data characters are weighed from the right to the left, as, example,1, 2, ..., 10, 1, 2 ... 10, 1,2 and so forth. The sum of the

80• Modulus 47a. Data characters are weighed from the right to the left, as, for example, 1, 2, ..., 20, 1, 2 ...20, 1, 2 and so forth. The sum o

Element printing example[Example]The following shows a BASIC program for printing Code 39 bar codes using the element printingfunction. This example

Check the cartons for the following items:Paper Rack(See page 10)Power Cord(See page 12)Sound Seal Cover(See page 10)Ribbon Cassette (#SBP-3051)(See p

If #27 BARCODE/ENLARGED CHAR is set to MODE 1 or MODE 2 in the EXTENDED SETUP MODE,enlarged characters can be printed. The enlarged character functio

(1) Executing backspacing: BSFormat: ASCII BSHex 08Decimal 08Function: Executes backspacing.When the BS command is executed, the printing position m

(3) Executing form feeding: FFFormat: ASCII FFHex 0CDecimal 12Function: Executes form feeding.This command feeds the page to the next TOF position.

(6) Arrangement of enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 aFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 anHex 14 14 61nDecimal 20 20 97 nFunction: Specifies the standard position f

(8) All-character set for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 dFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 d n d1 d2...dnHex 14 14 64 n d1 d2...dhDecimal 20 20 100

(10) Height expansion for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 hFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 hnHex 14 14 68nDecimal 20 20 104 nFunction: Specifies the height

(12) VMI for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 jFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 j n1 n2Hex 14 14 6An1 n2Decimal 20 20 106 n1 n2Function: Specifies the V

(14) Enlarged character cell offset: DC4 DC4 oFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 onHex 14 14 6FnDecimal 20 20 111 nFunction: Specifies the cell offset for

909. Bar code and enlarged character(16) Enlarged character quality: DC4 DC4 qFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 qnHex 14 14 71nDecimal 20 20 113 nFuncti

919. Bar code and enlarged character(18) Setting and canceling enlarged character smoothing: DC4 DC4 sFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 snHex 14 14 73nDecimal