Seiko FB-900 Manual de usuario

24-pin Dot-matrix PrinterFB-900OWNER'S MANUAL

Handshaking protocol... 7-8DTR (READY/BUSY)protocol...7-8X-ON/X-OFF (I)/(II) protocol. 7-9Special notes...

3-41— 3. Setup options —Secondary character table (HP)Function#5151 CHR TB2 HP TBL: LINEMATH-7 TBL: MATHLINE DRAWSetting OptionFunction#

Paper path3-42— 3. Setup options —Function#6161 PAPER PATH PATH: F.Tr TOP PATH: MAN FRNT PATH: R.Tr FRNT PATH: F.Tr REAR PATH:

3-43— 3. Setup options —This function specifies whether or not to perform theskew detection for checking whether paper has beenloaded manually on the

With the NORMAL line feed speed selected, the line feedspeed is reduced to half (i.e., 30 lps) when the line feed pitchis 1/3 inch and below, or paper

3-45— 3. Setup options —Setting of the auto-scrolling positionFunction#67Set the position for executing auto-scrolling. In the case of "TOF ONLY&

3-46InterfaceFunction#70Setting proceduresThis function selects the parallel or serial interface.Setting procedures70 INTERFACE I/F: SERIALPara

3-47Printer select command— 3. Setup options —Function#71This function specifies whether or not to perform theprinter select command.Setting procedure

3-48— 3. Setup options —Data length (Serial I/F)Function#7373 DATA LENGTH LENGTH: 8 BITS LENGTH: 7 BITSData length is set to 8 bits.Data l

3-49Protocol (Serial I/F)— 3. Setup options —Function#7575 PROTOCOLPROT: DTRPROT: XON/OF1PROT: XON/OF2PROT: ETX/ACKDRT (ready/busy) protoc

3-50— 3. Setup options —Serial error (Serial I/F)Function#7777 SERIAL ERRORS. ERROR: PRINTS. ERROR: IGNOREDAsterisk (✽) is printed in case of

i◆ High-speed printingPrining mode Pirnt speed ThroughputDRAFT (10 cpi) 603 CPS 206 LPM (132 columns)LQ (10 cpi) 180 CPS 76 LPM (132 columns)NLQ (10 c

3-51If this option is set to NO, the printer processes the receiveddata as valid data regardless of the CD signal status.If this option is set to YES,

3-52— 3. Setup options —Setting proceduresInput buffer sizeFunction#81This function specifies the size of the input buffer. Thebuffer sizes shown bel

3-53— 3. Setup options —Setting proceduresBusy/ACK signal timing (Parallel I/F)Function#82This function specifies the timing of the BUSY andACK signa

3-54— 3. Setup options —Function#84Error status signal output setting(parallel interface)When NO is selected, the status of the PE, ERROR,and SELECT s

3-55Setting procedures— 3. Setup options —Display language on LCDFunction#9191 DISPLAY LANG LANG: ENGLISH LANG: DEUTSCHEnglishGerman LANG:

3-56— 3. Setup options —Setting proceduresLocking panel keysFunction#9292 KEY LOCK KEY LOCK: NOKEY LOCK: YESPressing a key is valid in the

3-57— 3. Setup options —Setting ENERGY STARFunction#94 SLEEP MODE : YES94 SLEEP MODESLEEP MODE : NOThis function sets the power conservation standby

The printer has both standard and high-speed print modes.The following table shows the print modes.When NLQ, HQDR, DRAFT, S. D. or S.S.D. isselected,

4-2The printer has an enhanced printing mode for printing onmultipart forms. With this function, the printer can print dataon a multipart form consis

This function feeds the perforation of paper to the paper cutterposition to cut the paper easily. It is useful for ejecting paperto the top of the pr

ii●●Major functions◆Zooming function (Batch enlargement or reduction printing)◆ Cut sheet paper manually loading◆ Skew sensorA built-in skew sensor de

4-4This function controls the line feed speed to feed thickcopying paper more stably.In the 1/2 or 1/3 mode, line feeding is always carried out at 1/3

Used for restoring settings made in the setup mode to thefactory default settings.This operation initializes all parameters on the SETUP MODE andEXTEN

4-6The printer has two printing adjustment modes to correct misalignmentdue to printer instrumentation error or aging deterioration: printing startpos

4. Press the ENTER key and the timing pattern in mode A (or mode B) will be printed.Numbers marked with asterisks indicate the currently set timing nu

4-8The printer has six memories for saving data on forms:MEMO 1 to MEMO 6. The following shows an example ofstoring the sizes of three forms used in

4-9— 4. Functions —The printer can execute test printing.1. Keep the ONLINE and REVERSE LF keys depressedand turn on the printer.2. The following mess

4-10About PrinterdriverPrinter Driver is a section of your software that automatically translatesinstructions from the software to your printer.For ex

● FunctionsInstalling the Windows Printer DriverThe diskette provided with your printer contains the software you need tooperate your printer with Win

4-12IntroductionThe HP emulation of the printer provides full compatibility with theHP2235A RuggedWriter 480 printer.The printer also provides feature

Extra Capabilities for new ApplicationsListed below is a summary of the expanded command sets available fornew applications. Refer to the HP software

iii◆Dual paper parkingIf the optional rear tractor is used, two different types offanfold paper may be used. Software command or thePAPER PATH key ca

4-14Serial I/O -Configuring Term Types 18, 19, 21, 22, or 26The printer may be attached as a spooled printer on your system. Itsupports I/O status ch

5-1— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — The printer has 14 types of bar codes. Software commands and options #40 to #42 on the EXTENDEDSE

5-2— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — (1) DC4 DC4 T Bar code type: Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 T nHex 14 14 54 nDecimal 20 20 84 n

5-3— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — (2) Element width: DC4 DC4 EFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 E n1 n2Hex 14 14 45 n1 n2Decimal 20 20 69 n1

5-4— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — (5) HRI font: DC4 DC4 FFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 F nHex 14 14 46 nDecimal 20 20 70 nFunction: Select

5-5— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — (8) End of the bar code data sequence: ESC SOFormat: ASCII ESC SOHex 1B 0EDecimal 27 14Function:

5-6— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — (12) Start and stop characters: DC4 DC4 NFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 N n1 n2Hex 14 14 4E n1 n2Decimal

●Bar code function5-7— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — (16) Initializing the bar code mode: DC4 DC4 @Format: ASCII DC4 DC4 @Hex 14 1

5-8— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — ●Bar codes are printed at normal LQ 10 cpi (158 cps) printspeed when the printing density is 120

5-9— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — ●The HRI is adjusted to the center of the bar code symbolwidth and printed at 10 cpi unless EAN or

iv●●Caution★ Unpack the printer. Make sure that theprinter body and all accessories areincluded in the package and no parts aredamaged.★ Do not use t

5-10— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — ●If a character code that is not valid for the selected barcode type is input, the character code

5-11— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — ●The following shows the transition conditions from subsetA to subset B.1. Input a character code

5-12— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — ●NSC, manufacturer’s codes (M1 M2 M3 M4 M5), andproduct item codes (X1 X2 X3 X4 X5) are input dat

5-13— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — • Modulus 11a. Data characters are weighed from the right to the left, as,example,1, 2, ..., 10

5-14— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — • Modulus 47a. Data characters are weighed from the right to the left, as, forexample, 1, 2, .

5-15— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — [Example]The following shows a BASIC program for printing Code 39 bar codesusing the element prin

If #40 BARCODE/ENLARGED CHAR is set to MODE 1 or MODE 2in the EXTENDED SETUP MODE, enlarged characters can beprinted. The enlarged character function

5-17— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — (1) Executing backspacing: BSFormat: ASCII BSHex 08Decimal 08Function: Executes backspacing.Whe

5-18— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — (3) Executing form feeding: FFFormat: ASCII FFHex 0CDecimal 12Function: Executes form feeding.

5-19— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — (6) Arrangement of enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 aFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 anHex 14 14 61 nDecimal

v●The printer body weights approximately 24 kg [52.9 lbs.]. It should betaken out of the package by two or more persons.Make sure that no parts of th

5-20— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — (8) All-character set for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 dFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 d n d1 d2...

5-21— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — (10) Height expansion for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 hFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 hnHex 14 14 68nDec

5-22— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — (12) VMI for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 jFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 j n1 n2Hex 14 14 6An1 n2De

5-23— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — (14) Enlarged character cell offset: DC4 DC4 oFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 onHex 14 14 6fnDecimal 20 2

5-24— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — (16) Enlarged character quality: DC4 DC4 qFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 qnHex 14 14 71nDecimal 20 20 11

5-25— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — (18) Setting and canceling enlarged character smoothing: DC4 DC4 sFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4 snHex 1

5-26— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — (20) Setting and canceling underscores for enlarged characters: DC4 DC4 uFormat: ASCII DC4 DC4

5-27— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — If parameter m is different than shown above, this sequence is ignored.The absolute print positio

5-28— 5. Bar code and enlarged character function — This page shows examples of a BASIC program for printing enlargedcharacters and the printed enlar

6.Troubleshooting6-1— 6. Troubleshooting —When a funtional error occurs, the ERROR lamp blinks andthe buzzer sounds for five seconds. In this case,

vi●●Unpacking the printer●Check the carton for the following items:24-pin Dot-matrix PrinterFB-900Hand book Printer Ribbon cassette#SBP-1051 Power cor

●Error messages and countermeasures6-2— 6. Troubleshooting —HOME S. ERRORHEAD ADJUSTMENT ERROR 2•Contact of the print head with the platen or paper w

●Error messages and countermeasures6-3— 6. Troubleshooting —PAPER OUT: F.TR.PAPER OUT: R. TR.SET PAPERPAPER OUT: CSFFront TractorRear TractorManualCS

●Error messages and countermeasures6-4— 6. Troubleshooting —PAPER IS SKEWED•This error occurs if the printer detects that cut sheet paper was loadedo

●Error messages and countermeasures6-5— 6. Troubleshooting —JAM SENSOR ERROR• The jam sensor was found defective when loading fanfold paper.The ERROR

*1) When the head adjustment is not appropriate,(1) In the AUTO mode: Specify the appropriate head adjustment again in the range from -2 to +5. W

●Troubleshooting6-7— 6. Troubleshooting —Cause and Solution• Paper is curled. Carefully remove the jammedpaper.• Head adjustment is not set correctl

7. Interface specifications7-1— 7. Interface specifications —Bidirectional (IEEE1284. Nibble mode) is available.Parallel interfacePIN SIGNAL IN/OUT PI

● Parallel interface7-2— 7. Interface specifications —1~50µs1µs(MIN)1µs(MIN)7~10µs4~6µs 4~6µsATA 1~8BUSYTROBEACK0µs(MIN)1µs(MAX)INITIALBUSYACK50µs(MAX

● Parallel interface[DATA1 to DATA8]Each of these signals is an 8-bit data signal. It is highwhen the signal is logic 1 and low when the signal islog

[BUSY]This signal indicates that the printer is in the busy state.While it is high, no external data is accepted. This signal is set to high in any o

vii●●Dimensions●The following drawings show the outside dimensions of the printer. 300mm 250mm520mm 630mm 505mm 395mm442mmThe weight of theprinter in

● Serial interface7-5— 7. Interface specifications —Serial interfacePin configurationInput connector (25-pin serial connector)1324567891011121315 141

[RXD (Receive data)]Serial input data, which consists of a start bit, data bits,(parity bit), and stop bit.The data length (7 or 8 bits), use of the p

● Serial interface[CD (Carrier detect)]This signal indicates whether the modem is connectedwith the communication line. If data is sent to the printe

Any of four handshaking protocols is selected in theextended setup mode. - DTR protocol- X-ON/X-OFF (I) protocol- X-ON/X-OFF (II) protocol- ETX/A

● Serial interfaceIn this protocol, the printer sends the X-ON(11)H and X-OFF(13)H codes to the computer to indicate the printer state.In the X-ON/X-O

(1) If the ONLINE key is pressed in the offline state and thefree area in the buffer is over the CIN value,1) The printer sends X-ON and enters the

● Serial interfaceUpon reception of ETX(03)H, the printer sends ACK(06)H to thecomputer to indicate that it is ready. If the printer is busy, it does

8-1— 8. Software commands —BEL (07)D (07)HActivates the printer buzzer.BS (08)D (08)HMoves the printing position leftward by one character.HT (09)D (0

ESC SP (27)D(32)D (1B)H (20)HSpecifies the space between characters.(0 ≤n ≤127)nn nThe dot density differs with the printing mode, as shown below.E

ESC ( - (27,40,45)D (1B,28,2D)HSpecifies line type.( n1 = 3 ) ( n2 = 0 ) ( m = 1 )n1 n2 n1 n2 n1 n2 d1 = 1 Underscored2 = 1 Single linem m m d1 = 2

viii●●Components and functions11. Paper Guide (for Manual Feeding)2. Paper Stacker (for Cut Sheet Feeder)3. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)4. Control

ESC = (27)D(61)D (1B)H (3D)HSpecifies MSB 0ESC > (27)D(62)D (1B)H (3E)HSpecifies MSB 1ESC ? (27)D(63)D (1B)H (3F)HConverts the graphic mod

ESC A (27)D(65)D (1B)H (41)HSpecifies the line feed pitch in n/60 inch.(0 ≤n ≤127)nn nESC B (27)D(66)D (1B)H (42)HSpecifies the vertical tab posi

ESC R (27)D(82)D (1B)H (52)HSelects a national character type.(0 ≤n ≤13, 31, 64)nn nESC S (27)D(83)D (1B)H (53)HSpecifies superscript or subscri

ESC \ (27)D(92)D (1B)H (5C)HSpecifies the relative printing position.n1 n2 n1 n2 n1 n2Specifies where to start printing of the next data in relatio

ESC l (27)D(108)D (1B)H (6C)HSpecifies the left margin.nn nThis command sets the left margin at the “n”th character by thecharacter width when the

— 8. Software commands —●IBM Software commandsBEL (07)D (07)HActivates the printer buzzer.BS (08)D (08)HMoves the printing position to the left by one

— 8. Software commands —ESC ✽(27)D (42 )D (1B)H (2A)HSelects a graphic function.m m mValid only when#26 AGM (Alternate Graphics Mode) is set to n1

ESC A (27)D(65)D (1B)H (41)HSpecifies the line feed pitch in units of n/60 inch{1 ≤n ≤255} (AGM)nn nSpecifies the line feed pitch in units of n/60

— 8. Software commands —ESC N (27)D(78)D (1B)H (4E)HSpecifies the bottom margin.(1 ≤n ≤255)nn nThe number of lines to be skipped is specified by “n

— 8. Software commands —●IBM Software commandsESC [ @ (27,91,64)D (1B, 5B, 40)HSpecifies or cancels double-width, double-height printing.n1 n2 n1

ixThe names and functions of the printer components are shown below.Name (See drawing on left.) Function1. Paper guide Adjusts the printing position w

— 8. Software commands —ESC [ I (27,91,73)D (1B, 5B,49)HSelects the font.n1 n2 n1 n2 n1 n2 n1 + n2 x 256 indicates the number of the next da

— 8. Software commands —●IBM Software commandsFunction8-15Hf Lf(00)H (57)H GOTHIC 12CPI(00)H (6D)H GOTHIC 12CPI Italic (00)H (6E)H GOTHIC 12CPI Em

— 8. Software commands —ESC [ T (27,91,84)D (1B, 5B, 54)HSelects the code page.(n1=4 n2=0 n3=0 n4=0)n1 n2 n1 n2 n1 n2 n1 + n2 x 256 indic

— 8. Software commands —●IBM Software commandsESC \ (27)D (92)D (1B)H (5C)HAll-character set{0 ≤n1 ≤255}{0 ≤n2 ≤255}n1 n2 n1 n2 n1 n2Prints n

BEL (07)D (07)H Activates the printer buzzer. (Available in PCL3+ or PCL3+D)BS (08)D (08)H Backspace one character.HT (09)D (09)H Moves to next horiz

●HP Software commandsESC & k (27,38,107,#, (1B,26,6B,#, Designates/Cancels automatic scroll mode.# V 86)D 56)H # =0 (30H) :Designates automatic s

ESC & l (27,38,108,#, (1B,26,6C,#, Designates/Cancels skip perforation mode.# L 76)D 4C)H Paper path is set as follows.# = 0 (30H) :Cancels the

●HP Software commandsESC ( s (27,40,115,#, (1B,28,73,#, Bold or emphasized.# B 66)D 42)H Designates/Cancels bold or emphasized attributes as fol

ESC ( s (27,40,115,#, (1B,28,73,#, Sets super/subscript.# U 85)D 55)H # = + 1 (2BH,31H) :Designates superscriptESC ) s (27,41,115,#, (1B,29,73,#,

●HP Software commandsESC ) s (27,41,115,#, (1B,29,73,#, Download font descriptor.# W 87)D 57)H ESC ) s 0 W command resistors a blank LQ font.DATA

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x●●Components and functionsControl panel explanation 1DATA ERROR ONLINE POWERTEAR OFFONLINEPAPER PATHFORM FEEDLINE FEEDREVERSE LFTOF SETQUALITYEJECT/L

ESC * c (27,42,99,#, (1B,2A,63,#, Set download character code.# E 69)D 45)HESC * c (27,42,99,#, (1B,2A,63,#, Download font control# F 70)D 46)H Co

9-1— 9. Software setup functions —1. Setup start command HD+DC1 (1B,7C,60,01,00,11)H2. Setup end command HD+DC2 (1B,7C,60,01,00,12)H3. Save disable c

HD + EM + n(1B,7C,60,02,00,19,n)H(1) Paper path specification (PAPER PATH key)(Setup Function #61)n =00HFront loading and rear ejection of fanfold pap

9-3— 9. Software setup functions —●CommandHD + @(1B,7C,60,01,00,40)H(5) Reset (RESET key)If the printer is reset without saving data, it enters the

HD + C + m + n(1B,7C,60,03,00,43,m,n)H(9) Page length setting(Setup Function #04) m = 0Fanfold paperm = 1Cut sheet paperm = 0n = 00H 11.0"

9-5— 9. Software setup functions —●CommandHD + W + n(1B,7C,60,02,00,57,n)H(10) Width of fanfold paper(Setup Function #05) n=0 15inches110inches25 inc

HD + k + n(1B,7C,60,02,00,6B,n)H(14) Character font selection (Setup Function #11) n = 00H ROMAN01H ROMAN02H SANS SERIF03H COURIER04H PRESTIGE05H SCRI

9-7— 9. Software setup functions —●CommandHD + SI + n(1B,7C,60,02,00,0F,n)H(17) Zoom in/out (Setup Function #14) n=00H 100% n=10H 200% n=1AH 1200%01H

●CommandHexadecimalControl codeCorresponding setup functionCode9-8— 9. Software setup functions —HD + M + 01H + n(1B,7C,60,03,00,4D,(21) Saving data

9-9— 9. Software setup functions —●CommandHexadecimalControl codeCorresponding setup functionCodeHD + t + m + n(1B,7C,60,03,00,74,(24) Character tabl

xi●●Components and functions.5x15F . TR REAR1F. TRR. TRMANCSF : Front Tractor : Rear Tractor : Manual : Cut Sheet FeederREARTOPFRNT : Rear : Top : Fro

●CommandControl codeCorresponding setup functionCode9-10— 9. Software setup functions —HD + R + n (1B,7C,60,02,00,52,n)H(25) National font

9-11— 9. Software setup functions —●CommandControl codeCorresponding setup functionCodeHexadecimalHD + 0 + n(1B,7C,60,02,00,30,n)H(31) Zero font styl

●CommandControl codeCorresponding setup functionCode9-12— 9. Software setup functions —HexadecimalHD + ] + n + n(1B,7C,60,03,00,5D,(38) Bar code type

9-13— 9. Software setup functions —●CommandControl codeCorresponding setup functionCodeHexadecimalHD + < + e + n(1B,7C,60,03,00,3D,(42) PCL mode (

●CommandControl codeCorresponding setup function9-14— 9. Software setup functions —CodeHexadecimalHD + I + p + n(1B,7C,60,03,00,49,(47) Interface(Set

9-15— 9. Software setup functions —●CommandControl codeCorresponding setup functionCodeHexadecimalHD + I + 1 + 3 + n(1B,7C,60,04,00,49,(52) Protocol

●CommandControl codeCorresponding setup functionCode9-16— 9. Software setup functions —HexadecimalHD + I + 1 + DC1 + n(1B,7C,60,04,00,49,(56) CD sign

9-17— 9. Software setup functions —●CommandControl codeCorresponding setup functionCodeHexadecimalHD + I + 0 + 3 + n (1B,7C,60,04,00,49,(61) Error s

HD + q + n (1B,7C,60,02,00,71,n)H(67) Paper Quality(Setup Function #18)n = 0GOOD1NO GOODHD + 2 + n (1B,7C,60,02,00,32,n)H(68) FF CODE AT TOF(Setup Fun

10-1— 10. Specifications —Printing MethodSerial impact dot matrixPrint Head24-pin movable (Parallel/Staggered orientation)EmulationEPSON LQ-2550 TMIB

xii#FB-84008Cut sheet feeder Rear tractorFor attaching the cut sheet feeder, see pages 1-22 to 1-26.For attaching the rear tractor, see pages 1-16 to

Normal 1/120 12 ×12 60310cpi Dark 1 1/120 136 12 ×12 474Dark 2 1/180 12 ×18 316Normal 56912cpi Dark 1 1/144 163 12 ×12 432Dark 2 432Normal 71215cpi Da

10-3— 10. Specifications —●Print mode specificationsNormal 31520cpi Dark 1 1/720 272 24 ×30(+6) 158Dark 2 119Normal 38024cpi Dark 1 1/720 326 24 ×24

Normal 36010cpi Dark 1 1/120 136 24 ×36 240Dark 2 240Normal 28912cpi Dark 1 1/144 163 24 ×12(+3) 216Dark 2 216Normal 36115cpi Dark 1 1/180 204 24 ×

Draft (10cpi)132 206 LPM LQ pica (10cpi)132 76 LPM NLQ (10cpi)132 100 LPMHQDR (10cpi)132 135 LPMS. D. (12cpi) 132 230 LPMS. S. D. (15cpi) 132 270

10-6— 10. Specifications —Major functions- High-speed printing- Original plus 8 multipart forms printing- Bar code printing- Enlarged character

11. Character set tableEPSON Italic tableEPSON Extended graphic table— 11. Character set table —11-1H0123456789ABCDEFL (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (

11-2— 11. Character set table —EPSON international font table IBM character set table 1H0123456789ABCDEFL (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (80) (96) (112) (12

● Character set table— 11. Character set table —11-3IBM character set table 2IBM all-character set tableH0123456789ABCDEFL (0) (16) (32) (48) (64) (8

11-4— 11. Character set table —Code 00H ~ 7FH(Common)Code page 437 (U.S.A.)Code page 850 (Multilingual) Code page 857 (Turkish)● Character set table

● Character set table— 11. Character set table —11-5Code page 858 (Multilingual-Euro) Code page 860 (Portuguese)Code page 861 (Icelandic) Code page 8

xiii●●MaintenancePeriodic maintenance and inspection is recommended to keep the printer in good condition.●Remove paper particles or dust adhered to t

● Character set tableCode page 865 (Nordic) BRASCIIABICOMP ISO-1 (ISO-8859-1)11-6— 11. Character set table —

— 11. Character set table —11-7HP modeROMAN-8 character set PC-8 (Danish / Norwegian) character setLEGAL character set MATH 7 character set● Charac

● Character set table11-8— 11. Character set table —0123456789ABCDEF0123456789ABCDEFL/HASCIIFRANCEFRANCE 2GERMANYGERMANY 2U.K.SWEDENSWEDEN 2ITALYSPAI

Symbol, , , Key...3-2AAccent character...3-30ALT key ...

IImproving printing capability ...3-8Installing ribbon cassette ...1-2Interface specifications

PPaper ...1-8PAPER FORM key ...2-4Paper jam detect

BEL (07)D (07)Activates the printer buzzer.BS (08)D (08)HMoves the printing position left by one characterHT (09)D (09)HMoves the printing position to

ESC E (27)D(69)D (1B)H (45)HSpecifies emphasized printing.ESC F (27)D(70)D (1B)H (46)HCancels emphasized printingESC G (27)D(71)D (1B)H (47)H

BEL (07)D (07)HActivates the printer buzzer.BS (08)D (08)HMoves the printing position to the left by one character.HT (09)D (09)HMoves the printing po

ESC K (27)D(75)D (1B)H (4B)HSpecifies the 8-dot single-density graphic mode.ESC L (27)D(76)D (1B)H (4C)HSpecifies the 8-dot double-density graph

1-1—1. Setting up the printer—1. Setting up the printer●Make sure that the power switch is set to off.Connect the printer with the supplied powercord

●HPcommand listDecimalHexadecimalSymbolFunction CodeBEL (07)D (07)H Activates the printer buzzer. (PCL3+ or PCL3+D)BS (08)D (08)H Backspace one chara

●HP command listDecimalHexadecimalSymbolFunction CodeESC ( s # H (27,40,115,#,72)D (1B,28,73,#,48)H Sets character spacing. ESC ) s # H (27,41

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FORRADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THERADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATI

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

1. Turn the ribbon feed knob on the ribboncassette counterclockwise to stretch theribbon tight.2. Turn off the power. Open the front cover.3. Attach

1-3●Installing the ribbon cassette—1. Setting up the printer—4. Slide the ribbon toward the print head sothat the ribbon is lightly in contact with th

1-4—1. Setting up the printer—●Paper path12Paper loading directionRear tractor (Optional)Paper loading direction3Paper rack2. Front loading, top ej

1-5—1. Setting up the printer—●Paper pathPath of cut sheet paperThe five cut sheet paper paths shown below are available.1. Front loading, front eje

1-6—1. Setting up the printer—●Selecting the Paper path1. Press the PAPER PATH key.The paper path currently selected is displayed.2. Continue to press

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1-8—1. Setting up the printer—●Paper 16 mm or more0/60 inch - 63/60 inches(#3 TOF ADJUSTMENT on SETUP MODE)2 mmPrinting areaPrinting area5, 10, 15 inc

1-9 A4, LETTER, LEGAL, A3, etc(#4 PAGE LENGTH on SETUP MODE)0/60 inch - 63/60 inches(#3 TOF ADJUSTMENT on SETUP MODE)4mmPrinting area2 mm or more2 mm

1-10—1. Setting up the printer—●Selecting the paper formPaper form selection 11512:10:5:15 inches12 inches10 inches5 inchesPaper Width(Fanfold Paper)2

1-11—1. Setting up the printer—1. Press the PAPER FORM key.The paper size currently selected is displayed.2. Continue to press the PAPER FORM key tose

1-121. Check the rating of the fanfold paper to beused that is marked on the side of thepackage.2. Press the PAPER PATH key to select thedesired paper

3. Specify the page length using #4 PAGELENGTH on the SETUP MODE as shownbelow.4. Then specify the paepr width using #5PAPER WIDTH on the SETUP MODE a

1-145. Open the front cover.6. Lift to release the tractor lock lever. Movethe left tractor to the triangle mark. Thenpush down on the lever.—1. Set

1-157. Open the tractor covers on both sides. Fitthe sprocket holes on both sides of thefanfold paper to the tractor pins. Then closethe tractor cov

1-16—1. Setting up the printer—●Loading fanfold paper (Rear tractor)1. Detach the rear printer cover from theprinter.2. Install the rear tractor, and

OWNER'S MANUAL1999 SEIKO Precision Inc.C 24-pin Wide-CarriageDot Matrix PrinterFB-900As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SEIKO Precision Inc. has deter

1-17—1. Setting up the printer—3. Adjust the tractor guides so that they arelocated at almost the same interval. Lift andrelease the tractor lock lev

1-185. Enter the EXTENDED SETUP MODE. Selectthe rear tractor on this menu so that theprinter recognizes that the rear tractor is inuse.6. Press the P

1. Check the rating of the cut sheet paper to beused that is marked on the side of thepackage.2. Press the PAPER PAHTH key to selectMANUAL FRONT or MA

1-204. Adjust the edge of the paper guide toapproximately 2 mm left of the triangle mark.Refer to page 1-21 regarding use of the paper rack guide.●Loa

1-215. Insert a sheet of paper straight along thepaper guide.If paper is inserted at a skewed angle, the skew sensor detectsand the paper is ejected.—

1-221. Press the EJECT/LOAD key to move backthe fanfold paper.2. Enter the EXTENDED SETUP MODEaccording to the proceures shown belowand select #60 OPT

1-234. Attach the hoppers and center support tothe cut sheet feeder.5. Attach the cut sheet feeder to the back ofthe printer.—1. Setting up the printe

1-246. Shuffle the paper as show below.7. Turn the CSF release levers to the front torelease the paper bins.—1. Setting up the printer—●Printing using

1-258. Turn the paper guide lock levers to theRELEASE positions to adjust the paperwidth.9. Turn the paper guide lock levers to theLOCK positions.—1.

1-26—1. Setting up the printer—●Printing using the cut sheet feeder (Option)10. Move the CSF release levers to the back tofix the paper bins.11. Press

How to use this maunalThis manual describes the operation procedures for the 24-Pin Wide-Carriage DotMatrix Printer. Read through this manual before

1-27—1. Setting up the printer—1. Turn on the printer power while keeping theLINE FEED key, or LINE FEED and ONLINEkeys depressed.After initialization

1-28—1. Setting up the printer—1. Make sure that the power switch is turned tooff. Connect the signal cable to the printerand computer.2. Specify the

1-29—1. Setting up the printer—1. Make sure that the power switch is turned tooff. Connect the signal cable to the printerand computer.2. Specify the

1-30—1. Setting up the printer—1. Turn on the printer power while keeping theFORM FEED key or FORM FEED and ONLINEkeys depressed.While printing the he

1-31●Link between paper path (PATH)and paper form (MEMO)1. Press the PAPER PATH key to select thePATH you want to use. Press the ENTERkey.2. Press the

DATA ERROR ONLINE POWERTEAR OFFONLINE PAPER PATHFORM FEEDLINE FEEDREVERSE LFTOF SETQUALITY EJECT/LOADPAPER FORMRESETSET UPMICRO LFMICRO RLFEXITEXTENDE

2-2—2. Control panel operations—PAPER PATH Press the PAPER PATH key to change the paper path.When the PAPER PATH key is pressed, the currently select

●Control panel operations2-3—2. Control panel operations —4TOF SET (ALT + PAPER PATH keys)• The TOF SET key is valid only when paper is loaded. Wh

2-4—2. Control panel operations —7ALTThe following functions are executed by pressing the corresponding key while you press the ALT key.Press the ONLI

2-5—2. Control panel operations —1.5xF. TRREAR F. TRR. TRMANCSF : Front Tractor : Rear Tractor : Manual : Cut Sheet FeederREARTOPFRNT : Rear : Top : F

Symbols used in this manualHow to use this maunalA caution symbolCare should be taken in order to operate theprinter correctly.This symbol indicates

3.Setup options3-1— 3. Setup options —The setup modes consist of the SETUP MODE and EXTENDED SETUPMODE. The SETUP MODE is used to set the parameters t

The keys shown below are used in the setup modes.●Operations in the setup modes3-2— 3. Setup options —Keys used for settingDATA ERROR ONLINE POWERTEAR

●Operations in the setup modesThe following example shows how to select "OPTION: CSF" in the EXTENDEDSETUP MODE.1. Press SET UP key while de

●Setup mode summary(1)3-4— 3. Setup options —NORMAL* DARK 1DARK 2AUTO15 INCH *12 INCH 10 INCH 5 INCH MULTIPART15PAPER WIDTH(INCH SIZE)+ n LINE 0 ≤

●Setup mode summary(2)3-5— 3. Setup options —73EXTENDED SETUP MODE 10*I/FSELECT IN ENABLE71STOP BIT1 BIT *2 BITS74SERIAL ERROR77PRINT "*" *I

PrintingFactory Default Setting Page#01 : MULTIPART ➞ NORMAL 3-8#02 : HEAD ADJUSTMENT ➞ AUTO 0 CLICK 3-9#15 : PAPER FASTENER NO 3-22#16 : PER

Lock functionFactory Default Setting Page#32 : PAGE LENGTH LOCK ➞ NO 3-31#33 : FONT LOCK ➞ NO 3-32#34 : PITCH LOCK ➞ NO 3-32#35 : QUALITY LOCK

Printing capabilities on multipart paper are selectable as shown below.Multipart3-8— 3. Setup options —#1~#9 #10 ~ #20 #20 ~ #29 #30 ~ #38 #40 ~ #44 #

3-9— 3. Setup options —Head adjustmentFunction#02This function adjusts the gap between the print headand platen.This function has FIX and AUTO modes:

The TOF position is adjusted in units of 1/60 inch. It can beadjusted between 0/60 inch (minimum) and 63/60 inches(maximum) from the end of paper.TOF

ContentsPrefaceHow to use this manualCautions for useOrganization of this manualSymbols used in this manual● Major functions...

3-11— 3. Setup options —Page lengthFunction#04This function specifies the page length of the formto be used.Thirty types of page lengths, from 2 to 16

The following table shows the relationship between the paper widthsettings in inches and the number of columns printable on each line,when characters

3-13— 3. Setup options —Top marginFunction#06This function specifies the length of the area at the topof the paper where printing is disabled in units

The bottom margin of fanfold paper is specified in units of 6LPI (lines per inch) within the range from 0 to 15 from theTOF position of the following

3-15— 3. Setup options —The left margin is specified by the number of columns (1/10")within the range from 0 to 63 columns from the left end of t

The right margin by specified in the number of columns(1/10") within the range from 0 to 63 from the right end of theprintable area as shown belo

3-17— 3. Setup options —Character qualityFunction#10This function specifies character quality.This option has the same function as the QUALITY key (i.

Setting proceduresSupplementary notesCharacter font3-18— 3. Setup options —Function#11This function specifies the typeface of the fontcharacters.The f

If the PITCH LOCK option is set to NO in the EXTENDED SETUPMODE, the character pitch can be changed by a softwarecommand. The pitch selected on the

Line feed pitch3-20— 3. Setup options —Function#13This function specifies the line feed pitch as shownbelow.LF: 6 LPI...1/6 inch pitchLF: 3 LPI...

#24 National font (EPSON)... 3-27#25 Code page... 3-28#26 Alternate graphics mode (AGM)(IBM)...

3-21— 3. Setup options —Documents are enlarged or reduced vertically andhorizontally by the degree of magnification specified with thisfunction. The

Paper fastener mode setting3-22— 3. Setup options —Function#15This function sets the mode for stable paper feeding withmultipart fanfold paper bound b

3-23— 3. Setup options —When the binding method of a multipart form is different onthe left and right sides, the friction rollers should be set to ben

Format memoryThe format memory saves six setup parameters. Optionalsetup parameters can be saved in the memory andloaded on the printer. If differen

3-25— 3. Setup options —EmulationFunction#20Setting proceduresThe printer has three types of emulations shown below.Emulation compatible with the EPSO

SET1 Character set 1SET2 Character set 2Character table (IBM)3-26— 3. Setup options —Function#2323 CHR TB IBMTBL: SET 1TBL: SET 2This fu

3-27— 3. Setup options —These national fonts are not applicable to the IBM or HP mode. The following table shows the national fonts.National font (EPS

Code page3-28— 3. Setup options —Function#25 C.P.: 437 C.P.: 850 C.P.: 857 C.P.: 858 C.P.: 86025 CODE PA

3-29— 3. Setup options —1. EPSON modeIf AUTOFEED is selected, the printer checks the AUTOFEED signal during initialization. It executes a carriageret

When SIMPLE is selected, the accent character of theresident font is printed. When COMPO. is selected, theaccent symbol and the character are printed

(7) Starting the bar code data sequence... 5-4(8) Ending the bar code data sequence... 5-5(9) Bar code data sequence... 5-5(10

3-31— 3. Setup options —Horizontal tab Function#3131 TABULATIONTAB: 2 CHARTAB: 4 CHARTAB: 6 CHARTAB: 8 CHARTAB: 10 CHARTAB: 12 CH

33 FONT LOCKLOCK: NOSoftware command is invalid.Software command is valid.LOCK: YES3-32— 3. Setup options —Setting proceduresLocking fontFunc

3-33— 3. Setup options —Setting proceduresLocking character qualityFunction#35This function specifies whether or not to change thecharacter quality se

3-34— 3. Setup options —Setting proceduresFF code set at TOF positionFunction#37This function specifies whether or not FF (Form Feed)is executed at TO

3-35— 3. Setup options —Setting proceduresSetting the graphic printing speedFunction#38120DPI, 180DPI, 240DPI and 360 DPI graphicprinting speeds are s

3-36— 3. Setup options —Setting proceduresValidity of bar code and enlarged characterFunction#4040 BC / L.CHR BC: IGNORED Bar code and enlarged c

3-37— 3. Setup options —Bar code typeFunction#4141 BC TYPE TYPE: INDST25 TYPE: INTRL25 TYPE: MATRIX TYPE: CODABAR TYPE: CODE11T

Bar code Structure ICG letters (#)Check characterSample dataRemarkIndustrial 2/5 5B4S Yes 0-9 Yes 1234567(Mod 10)Interleaved 2/5 5B5S No 0-9 Yes 1234

3-39— 3. Setup options —Bar code sizeFunction#42This function specifies the default bar code size.Enlarged character sizeFunction#4343 LARGE CH. SIZ

3-40— 3. Setup options —Software setup Function#4444 SETUP COMMAND SETUP: VALID SETUP: IGNORED 1Setup can be specified by a software command.