Document Outline

• FRONT MATTER
• PRODUCT UPDATE NOTICE
  • Print Speed
  • Loading Single Sheets of Paper
  • Using SelecType
  • The DIP Switch Tables
  • Graphics Character Sets
• CONTENTS
• INTRODUCTION
  • Features
  • Options and Supplies
  • About This Manual
  • Application Notes
  • Where to Get Help
• CHAP 1-SETTING UP THE PRINTER
  • Unpacking the Printer
    • Checking the Parts
    • Removing the Protective Materials
  • Choosing a Place for the Printer
  • Assembling the Printer
    • Installing the Platen Knob
    • Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
    • Attaching the Paper Guide
  • Testing the Printer
    • Plugging in the Printer
    • Running the Self Test
    • If the Self Test Does Not Work
  • Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
    • The Parallel Interface
  • Setting Up Your Application Software
    • Choosing From a Menu
• CHAP 2-PAPER HANDLING
  • Selecting a Paper Feeding Method
  • Using Single Sheets
    • Loading Paper
    • Reloading During Printing
  • Using Continuous Paper
    • Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply
    • Loading Continuous Paper
  • Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets
    • Switching to Single Sheets
    • Switching Back to Continuous Paper
  • Printing on Special Paper
    • The Paper Thickness Lever
    • Multi-part Forms
    • Labels
    • Envelopes
• CHAP 3-USING THE PRINTER
  • Operating the Control Panel
  • Setting the DIP Switches
    • Changing a DIP Switch Setting
    • The DIP Switch Tables
    • The DIP Switch Functions
  • Page Length
  • Skip Over Perforation
  • Adjusting the Loading Position
    • The Loading Position
    • Using Micro-adjustment
  • Using Short Tear-Off
    • Adjusting the Tear-off Position
  • Selecting Typestyles
    • Character Fonts
    • Condensed Mode
  • Selecting an International Character Set
  • Choosing a Character Table
  • Using the Data Dump Mode
• CHAP 4-SOFTWARE AND GRAPHICS
  • Enhancing Your Printing
    • Character Spacing
    • Character Size
    • Special Effects and Emphasis
    • Selecting Typestyles With Master Select
  • Graphics
    • The Print Head
    • The Graphics Command
    • Column Reservation Numbers
    • A Simple Graphics Program
    • Designing Your Own Graphics
  • User-defined Characters
    • Designing Your Characters
    • Defining Your Characters
    • Sending Information to Your Printer
    • Printing User-defined Characters
    • Copying ROM Characters to RAM
    • Letter Quality Characters
    • Superscripts and Subscripts
    • Mixing Print Styles
• CHAP 5-USING THE PRINTER OPTIONS
  • The Cut Sheet Feeder
    • Installation
    • Paper Handling
    • Testing the Printer in the Cut Sheet Feeder Mode
    • Single-sheet Insertion
    • Operating the Cut Sheet Feeder
    • Removing the Cut Sheet Feeder
  • The Pull Tractor
    • Installation
    • Paper Handling
    • Removing the Pull Tractor
  • The Multi-Font Module
    • Installation
    • Selecting a Font
  • The Interface Boards
    • Choosing an Interface
    • Compatible Interfaces
    • Installation
    • #8143 New Serial Interface
• CHAP 6-MAINTENANCE
  • Cleaning the Printer
  • Replacing the Ribbon
  • Transporting the Printer
• CHAP 7-TROUBLESHOOTING
  • Problems and Solutions
  • Power Supply
  • Printing
  • Paper Handling
  • Options
• CHAP 8-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
  • Printer Specifications
    • Printing
    • Paper
    • Mechanical
    • Electrical
    • Environment
  • Interface Specifications
    • Pin Assignments for the Parallel Interface
    • Interface Timing
    • Printing Enabled/Disabled Signals and Control Conditions
  • Option Specifications
    • Single-bin Cut Sheet Feeder (Optional)
  • Initialization
    • Default Settings
• CHAP 9-COMMAND SUMMARY
  • Using the Command Summary
    • Control Key Chart
  • Commands in Numerical Order
  • Commands Arranged by Topic
    • Printer Operation
    • MSB Control
    • Data Control
    • Vertical Motion
    • Horizontal Motion
    • Overall Printing Style
    • Print Size and Character Width
    • Print Enhancement
    • Word Processing
    • Character Tables
    • User-defined Characters
    • Graphics
• APPENDIX
  • Proportional Width Table
  • Character Tables
• GLOSSARY
• INDEX
• QUICK REFERENCE
  • Control and ESCape Codes by Function
  • Key Features