Dascom LA48N/LA48W User Guide User Manual

User guide LA48N LA48W Matrix printer

Introduction1-2 High-speed printing. At 10 cpi, print speed ranges from 113 cps for letter quality to 400 cps (80-column printer) or 448cps (136-col

Using Set-Up Mode5-34Using the Diagnostic FunctionsThe TESTS function allows you to diagnose the printer with the following two func-tions: PRINT-T (

Using Set-Up Mode5-35Hex Dump ModeThe Hex Dump mode prints data and commands in hexadecimal characters and ab-breviated control codes. The ASCII chara

Using Set-Up Mode5-36Sample Hex Dump

Using Set-Up Mode5-37Set-Up Mode Quick ReferenceThe following flowchart shows how the Set-Up mode is organized.NOTE: Asterisks (*) indicate factory se

Using Set-Up Mode5-38FNFOLD ADJ: -10 /60 IN :0 /60 IN* :10 /60 IN???DTRXON/XOFF*BUFFER CTL:PRINT INSTALL ADJUST TESTS RCALL-FACTMENU-ACCES

Maintenance6-16MaintenanceYour printer requires very little care. Occasional cleaning and replacement of the rib-bon cartridge are all that is require

Maintenance6-2WARNING: Do not use solvents, kerosene, or abrasive cleaning materials that may damage the printer.4. Open the front cover of the printe

Maintenance6-3Replacing the ribbonTo replace the ribbon cartridge:1. Turn off the printer.2. Open the front cover of the printer. For easy installati

Maintenance6-44. To remove the ribbon cartridge, press the ribbon release levers located on either side of the cartridge and carefully lift the cartri

Maintenance6-56. Verify that the power to the printer is off. (Make sure that the circle mark on the power switch is pressed.)Printer must be off7. Mo

Setting up the printer2-12Setting up the printerYour new printer is easy to install and set up. This chapter tells you how to set up the printerand st

Maintenance6-610. Thread the ribbon between the print head and the print guide, then gently press down on the ribbon cartridge against the printer unt

Maintenance6-7Replacing the Print HeadThe print head is easy to replace.CAUTION:The print head may be hot if you have been printing recently.To remove

Trouble-Shooting7-17Trouble-ShootingYour printer is extremely reliable, but occasional problems may occur. You can solve many of these problems yours

Trouble-Shooting7-2Problem SolutionPrinting is too light or too dark.Make sure that the ribbon cartridge is properly installed and that the ribbon fee

Trouble-Shooting7-3Printing is vertically mis-aligned (jagged).Use the printer's vertical alignment function to check the vertical print alignmen

Trouble-Shooting7-4Paper Handling Problems and SolutionsThe following table describes common paper handling problems and suggests solu-tions. See Chap

Trouble-Shooting7-5Paper slips off the forms tractors or the perforated holes of the paper tear dur-ing printing.Make sure that the forms tractors are

Trouble-Shooting7-6Operating Problems and SolutionsThe following table identifies common operating problems and suggests solutions. If you cannot reso

Trouble-Shooting7-7Printer FailuresA user cannot generally resolve a problem involving defective printer hardware. On detecting a fatal error, the pri

Setting up the printer2-2Unpacking the printerUnpack the printer as follows:1. Open the carton and remove the printer and its components. Make sure t

Trouble-Shooting7-8Diagnostic FunctionsThe printer diagnostic functions are print-test and hex-dump. Print-test tells you whether the printer hardwar

Trouble-Shooting7-9NOTE: Do not press any buttons alone or in combination except for pressing the Protocol or the Set-Up/Quit button alone when turnin

Trouble-Shooting7-104. Exit the vertical alignment function.Press the Exit/Save button to save the new vertical alignment settings and exit the vertic

SuppliesA-1ASuppliesThis appendix lists the accessories and options available for the printer. Contact your dealer for information on ordering any of

Printer and Paper SpecificationsB-1BPrinter and Paper SpecificationsThis appendix provides the physical, functional, and performance specifications fo

Printer and Paper SpecificationsB-2Functional SpecificationsLA48N LA48WPrint method Impact dot matrix with a 0.2 mm, 24-wire headCharacter cellLetter

Printer and Paper SpecificationsB-3Character pitch 2.5, 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13.2, 15, 16.5, 17, 18 or 20 cpior proportional spacing.Programmable in 1/360

Printer and Paper SpecificationsB-4Performance SpecificationsCertificationPrint speedLetterDraftHigh-speed draft10 cpi113 cps360 cps400 cps (80-column

Printer and Paper SpecificationsB-5Paper SpecificationsPrint AreaThis section illustrates the recommended print area for single sheets and continuous

Setting up the printer2-3head carriage in place (shown below).Removing the shipping restraint cardboard5. Store the original shipping carton and packa

Printer and Paper SpecificationsB-6Print area for continuous formsPrint areaMay be decreased to 4.23 mm (1/6 inch).However, line spacing may be uneven

Printer and Paper SpecificationsB-7Paper ThicknessPaper thickness is given by the weight of the paper in either grams per square meter (g/m2) or in po

Printer and Paper SpecificationsB-8kg: Weight in kilograms of 1000 sheets of 788 x 1091 mm paper (1.16 g/m2)lb: Weight in pounds of 500 sheets of 17 x

C-1Command SetsFunction CommandCCommand SetsThis appendix describes printer commands and their parameters.This printer has the following three residen

C-2Command SetsFunction CommandDEC PPL2 Quick Reference GuideThis section contains basic information on the DEC PPL2 commands supported in theGENICOM

C-3Command SetsFunction CommandCharacters used in control functions appear in monospaced type. The following tableexplains some of the conventions use

C-4Command SetsFunction CommandPositioning ControlsMnemonic Function Command RemarksBS Backspace 0/8 C0 Control CodeCR Carriage Return 0/13 C0 Control

C-5Command SetsFunction CommandHPR Horizontal Position CSI Pn a Pn = number of columns downRelativeVPA Vertical Position CSI Pn d Pn = position to mov

C-6Command SetsFunction CommandType Size and Spacing, Managing Implicit Cursor MotionMnemonic Function Command RemarksDECAWM Autowrap Mode CSI ? 7 h S

C-7Command SetsFunction Command Font Management and Attribute SelectionMnemonic Function Command RemarksSGR Select Graphic CSI Ps m Ps = 10 : Courier

Setting up the printer2-4Assembling the printerThis section explains how to install the cut sheet stand and ribbon cartridge.Installing the Cut Sheet

C-8Command SetsFunction CommandTabsMnemonic Function Command RemarksDECCAHT Clear All ESC 2 deprecated commandHorizontalTabsDECCAVT Clear All ESC 4 de

C-9Command SetsFunction CommandSelecting Character SetsSee Figure “Designating and Invoking Character Sets” later in this section.Mnemonic Function Co

C-10Command SetsFunction CommandSCS Final CharactersCharacter Set I2 F Designator Charactors94-Character SetsBritish A 4/1ASCII B 4/2DEC Dutch 4 3/4DE

C-11Command SetsFunction CommandCharacter Set I2 F Designator Charactors96-Character SetsISO Latin-1 Supplemental A 4/1ISO Latin-2 Supplemental B 4/2I

C-12Command SetsFunction CommandMnemonic Function Command RemarksDECLANS Load DCS Ps ; Pn2 ; Pn3 Ps = 1 : No password - Do not storeANSWERBACKv encode

C-13Command SetsFunction CommandMiscellaneousMnemonic Function Command RemarksBEL Bell 0/7 C0 Control CodeDECSCL Select Conformance CSI Ps1 " p P

C-14Command SetsFunction Command Barcode PrintingMnemonic Function Command RemarksDECBAR Start or Stop Bar ESC % SP 0 Start barcodeCodes ESC % @ Stop

C-15Command SetsFunction CommandActive position after printing a bar code is the same position as before printing bar code.After printing bar code, ap

C-16Command SetsFunction CommandSixel Graphics Protocol Selector Ps1Ps1 Value Horizontal Grid Size (inches) Aspect Ratio (Vert : Hor)10, 1 or none 1/1

C-17Command SetsFunction CommandSixel Graphics Control CodesMnemonic Function Command RemarksDECGRA Set Raster Attributes " (2/2) Defines the pix

Setting up the printer2-5Installing the Ribbon CartridgeThe printer uses a black ribbon cartridge. To install the ribbon cartridge:1. Turn the printe

Command SetsC-18Standard 8-bit Code Table (Left Half)Standard 8-bit Code Table (Left Half)Row012345678910111213141523456720324021334122344223354324364

Command SetsC-19Standard 8-bit Code Table (Right Half)Standard 8-bit Code Table (Right Half)Row012345678910111213141510 11 12 13 14 15A0160240FF255377

Command SetsC-20Designating and Invoking Character SetsStandard 8-bit Code Table (Right Half)94-CharGraphicRepertory96-CharGraphicRepertoryUserPrefere

C-21Command SetsFunction CommandNational Replacement Character SetsNational Replacement Character SetsLoca-tion DECUS DEC French- ISO JISASCII British

C-22Command SetsFunction CommandIBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E Quick Reference GuideThis section describes the printer commands for the IBM Proprinter

C-23Command SetsFunction CommandHorizontal ControlSpace SPBackspace BSCarriage return CRElite characters on ESC :Proportionally spaced characters on/o

C-24Command SetsFunction CommandVertical tab execution VTSet vertical tabs ESC B (n1) ... (nk) NULThe values of n1to nk in this command are theASCII v

C-25Command SetsFunction CommandSelect code page table ESC [ T (n1) (n2) 0 0 (c1) (c2)(0 ≤ n1, n2 ≤ 255) (n = n1 + n2 X 256)c1, c2: Decimal (n1 = 4,

C-26Command SetsFunction CommandCut Sheet Feeder Control*Feed a sheet from bin 1* ESC EM 1Feed a sheet from bin 2* ESC EM 2Feed a sheet from bin 3* ES

C-27Command SetsFunction CommandEpson ESC/P2 Quick Reference GuideThis section describes the printer commands for the Epson ESC/P2 protocol. Asterisk

Setting up the printer2-63. Using the procedure below, release the roller from the LOCK position and turn the ribbon feed knob clockwise to take up an

C-28Command SetsFunction CommandSelect printing style ESC ! (n)This command allows you to combine variousprinting styles. The value of n is the sum o

C-29Command SetsFunction CommandVertical ControlLine feed LFForm feed FFAdvance paper n/180 inch (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) ESC J (n)Set line spacing to 1/8 inch

C-30Command SetsFunction CommandPage FormattingSet right margin to column n ESC Q (n)(1 ≤ n ≤ 255)Set left margin to column n ESC l (n)(0 ≤ n ≤ 255)S

C-31Command SetsFunction CommandSelect international character set ESC R (n)n = 0: USA1: France2: Germany3: United Kingdom4: Denmark 15: Sweden6: Ital

C-32Command SetsFunction CommandClear input buffer CANDelete a character DELForce most significant bit to 1 ESC >Force most significant bit to 0 ES

C-33Command SetsFunction Command• n1 and n2 set point size of font.Point size = (n1 + n2 X 256) X 0.5 point(0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255) (0 ≤ n2 ≤ 127)Copy resident

C-34Command Sets

D-1Interface InformationDInterface InformationThis printer can communicate with a computer through either a RS-232 serial interface ora Centronics par

D-2Interface InformationCentronics Compatible SignalsPin Direction Signal Description1 To printer STROBE L STROBE pulse low to read dataA strobe low s

D-3Interface InformationPin Direction Signal Description33 0 volts. Same as pins 14, 19-30.34 Not used35 Not used36 Not usedIEEE 1284-B Nibble Mode si

Setting up the printer2-77. Align the print head position with the dot mark (green) on the printer ejection cover.WARNING: Avoid touching the print he

D-4Interface InformationPin Direction Signal Description31 To printer Init L Set to high for Reverse Channel operation32 From printer DataAvail L Reve

D-5Interface InformationSerial OptionsThe serial options for the computer and the printer must match. Use the printer controlpanel, the computer opera

D-6Interface InformationBuffer Control DescriptionXON/XOFF (DC1/DC3) When the printer is ready to receive data, it sends the XON(DC1) code (hex 11). W

Interface InformationD-7USB InterfaceCableThis printer supports the USB 1.1 Full speed specification. To connect to the host, use USB 2.0-compliant I

Interface InformationD-8

E-1Character SetsECharacter SetsThis appendix provides character sets available for this printer. Available character setsdepend on the protocol selec

E-2Character Sets• DEC Special Graphics Character Set• DEC Technical Character Set• ISO Latin-1 Supplemental Character Set *• ISO Latin-9 Character Se

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Setting up the printer2-8Getting acquainted with your printerNow that your printer is assembled, take a moment to become familiar with its major parts

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Setting up the printer2-9Looking at the printer from the back with the cut sheet stand and back cover re-moved, you can see the following parts of the

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E-19Character SetsCommon to IBM Proprinter X24 and XL24E Protocol and EpsonESC/P2 ProtocolDefault SetsThe following thirty two character sets are avai

E-20Character SetsCode Page 857Code Page 852Code Page 851Code Page 860Code Page 858Code Page 862

E-21Character SetsCode Page 863Code Page 865Code Page DHNTurkishECMA 94Code Page 866

E-22Character SetsISO Latin 1ISO Latin 2ISO Latin 9HungarianSlovenianPolish

E-23Character SetsKamenickyMazowianELOT 927Latin PolishELOT 928Cyrillic

E-24Character SetsMIKMacedonianLithuanian 1Lithuanian 2

E-25Character SetsIBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E ProtocolIBM Set 1/2IBM character set 1 and IBM character set 2IBM Set 1IBM Set 2

TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS• Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.• IBM and IBM PC are trademarks of International Busines

Setting up the printer2-102. Plug the other end of the power cord into the power outlet.Connecting the power cord3. Make sure that the power cord is s

E-26Character SetsEpson ESC/P2 ProtocolNational Character SetsThe following fifteen character sets are available.USA, France, Germany, UK, Denmark 1,

E-27Character SetsNational CharactersThe following table shows “national” characters that differ with languages. Character codescorrespond to NRs in

F-1Resident FontsFResident FontsThis appendix provides print samples of the printer’s twelve resident fonts.DraftHigh-Speed DraftHigh-Impact DraftPica

F-2Resident FontsTimeless (outline)Nimbus Sans ® (outline)OCR AOCR B

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Setting up the printer2-11Connecting the printer to your computerYour printer supports one of the following interface options: Centronics parallel in

Setting up the printer2-12Selecting a USB Cable3 When the USB interface is used to connect to the host computer, the parallel interface and the serial

Setting up the printer2-134. To secure a parallel interface cable, flip the fastener clips located on the printer into the notches on the cable connec

Setting up the printer2-14Removing the shutterAttaching the shutterCAUTION:Take care not to use excessive force when pushing the back of the shutter t

Setting up the printer2-15Selecting an emulationBefore printing with your software, verify that the correct emulation is selected on your printer. Th

Setting up the printer2-16To select an emulation, proceed as follows:1. Switch off the printer.2. Make sure that paper is loaded (continuous paper or

Setting up the printer2-17The initial printout contains a header, help menu 1, and <FUNCTIONS> menu 2. The header tells you that the printer is

Setting up the printer2-18Operations of the control panelThis section summarizes status indications and operations of the control panel in Normal mode

Setting up the printer2-19Fault On The printer is out of paper.Blinking fastIt is blinking at a 0.5 second period when paper jam, carriage error, comm

Table of contentsITable of contents1Introduction 1-1Features 1-1Consumables 1-22 Setting up the printer 2-1Selecting a location 2-1Unpacking the print

Setting up the printer2-20Control Panel Operations—: This operation has no connection with this condition.N/A: The condition does not apply because th

Setting up the printer2-21Resume printing after paper-outOff Not printing On Load paper.Place printer in Ready stateOff Not printing Off Press Pause.P

Setting up the printer2-221 In Normal mode operation, all buttons except Pause are inactive in the Busy state in which the printer isreceiving or prin

Paper Handling3-13Paper HandlingThis chapter explains how your printer uses paper. Topics covered are: Selecting paper Overview of paper operations

Paper Handling3-2Selecting PaperThe printer can handle either single sheets or continuous forms. Single sheets, also called cut sheets, include envel

Paper Handling3-3Overview of Paper OperationsThe following levers and buttons are used in paper handling: Paper select lever 1 at the top left corner

Paper Handling3-4The following table summarizes the use of levers and buttons in paper handling. More detailed information is provided later in this

Paper Handling3-5Pause Advance forms to the tear bar when forms are at the Top-of-Form (TOF) posi-tion.Press Pause to advance the forms perforation to

Paper Handling3-6Adjusting for Paper ThicknessThe printer can handle paper with different thicknesses, including multipart forms with up to five parts

Paper Handling3-7Paper Thickness Lever PositionsFor carbon-interleaved paper, the carbon counts as one copy.Vary the position upward or downward (incl

Table of contentsII3 Paper Handling 3-1Selecting Paper 3-2Paper Specifications 3-2Paper Size 3-2Paper Thickness and Number of Copies 3-2Overview of Pa

Paper Handling3-8Using Single SheetsThis section describes how to load paper in the cut sheet stand. The cut sheet stand allows paper to be loaded ma

Paper Handling3-95. Adjust the right paper guide to the width of paper. Insert the paper into the cut sheet stand. Make sure that the bottom edge of

Paper Handling3-107. Place the printer in the Ready state. Print a sample page and check the page mar-gins. Make the following adjustments, as necess

Paper Handling3-11Using Continuous FormsContinuous forms paper, fanfolded at the horizontal perforations, is ideal for printing rough drafts and long

Paper Handling3-12Loading Continuous FormsThis section explains how to use continuous forms. The tractor unit pushes continu-ous forms.To load contin

Paper Handling3-135. Position the right tractor (as seen from the rear of the printer). Push the right locking lever down to secure the tractor. Cen

Paper Handling3-148. Strongly pull the back cover off of the cut sheet stand (in the direction indicated by the arrow) and set it down.Setting the bac

Paper Handling3-15NOTE: When you use continuous forms, make sure that the edges of both left and right paper guides do not touch the paper. Slide both

Paper Handling3-16Unloading Continuous FormsTo unload continuous forms:1. Make sure that the paper select lever is set to the rear position.2. Press t

Paper Handling3-17Tearing Off Continuous FormsYour printer has a special “tear-off edge” that allows you to tear off printed pages without wasting pap

Table of contentsIIISwitching from Single Sheets to Continuous Forms (Push-Feed Mode) 3-22Tips on Paper Handling 3-23General Tips 3-23Multipart Forms

Paper Handling3-18Feeding and Positioning PaperPrint Area Definition TOF (Top-of-Form): This value defines the distance between the edge of the pa-pe

Paper Handling3-19Print Area Definition11234562345678123456484950ABCDEFGHIJ ···ABCDEFGHIJ ···TOFLABCDEFGHIJ ···5152... ...TOF

Paper Handling3-20Line Feed/Form FeedUse the line feed/form feed function to move paper forward. This function is valid whenever the printer is not r

Paper Handling3-213. Adjust the Top-of-Form value: To increase the Top-of-Form value of a 1/60 inch, press the  button.The pa-per moves forward. To

Paper Handling3-22Switching Paper TypesIf you have more than one type of job, it is often necessary to switch between con-tinuous forms and single she

Paper Handling3-23Tips on Paper HandlingGeneral Tips Use high-quality paper. Do not use paper that is wrinkled or curled at the edges. Do not use p

Paper Handling3-24 Test-print labels before running a job. If jams occur, set the paper thickness lever to a wider position. If jamming problems co

Printing4-14PrintingThis chapter describes the following typical printing operations: Selecting print features Starting, stopping, or resuming print

Printing4-2Using the Control PanelThis printer can directly select some print features from the control panel. These fea-tures, listed on the control

Printing4-3Macro 1 and Macro 2 SettingsWhen you switch from one macro to another, each modification you made using the control panel for the Top-of-Fo

Table of contentsIVOverview of the Set-Up Mode 5-4Set-Up Mode Functions 5-4Example: Changing the Vertical Pitch 5-5Options with Undetermined Values 5-

Printing4-4NOTE: You cannot attempt to change the Macro selection when the printer is print-ing, even if you switch to the Pause state.Epson defaultsE

Printing4-5Installation SettingsAdjustments SettingsMenu Access SettingsPrint Feature Factory SettingsLanguageTea rSingle sheet loadingError beepEngli

Printing4-6Changing the ProtocolWhen you first turn the printer on, the active protocol depends on what port will be used for printing. For Macro 1:

Printing4-7Indicator Status Active ProtocolDEC lit DEC ANSI protocol is activePPX24 lit IBM Proprinter X24E/XL24E protocol is active Both indicatorts

Printing4-8Starting or Stopping PrintingStarting PrintingBefore you start to print, make sure that paper is loaded. Also, verify that the paper thickn

Printing4-9CAUTION:For continuous forms paper, the page where printing stopped and the page where printing resumes may be incorrectly printed. In thi

Printing4-10Removing Printed PagesThis section describes the best methods for removing single sheets or continuous forms paper after printing.Removing

Using Set-Up Mode5-15Using Set-Up ModeYour Printer has two operation modes: The Normal mode is used for daily operations like paper handling and prin

Using Set-Up Mode5-2How Set-Up WorksThe Set-Up mode consists of Set-Up functions which correspond to the printer set-tings described in the previous p

Using Set-Up Mode5-35. When the printer enters the Set-Up mode, it prints the following information. During the Set-Up mode, the M1/M2 indicator flas

Table of contentsVReplacing the ribbon 6-3Replacing the Print Head 6-77 Trouble-Shooting 7-1Solving Problems 7-1Print Quality Problems 7-1Paper Handli

Using Set-Up Mode5-4Overview of the Set-Up ModeWhen you enter the Set-Up mode, the following <FUNCTIONS> menu is printed:The following table sum

Using Set-Up Mode5-53. After selecting the desired values, press the Exit/Save button to reprint the <FUNCTIONS> menu where the red cursor is po

Using Set-Up Mode5-66. Exit the Set-Up mode, saving or not saving the new vertical pitch.Press the  button or the  button to save 8 lines per inch a

Using Set-Up Mode5-7Options with Undetermined ValuesFor some options, you can choose among a continuous range of many values. These options are identi

Using Set-Up Mode5-82. Select the Macro 2 function.Wait for the printer to stop printing. Then press the  button once to position the red cursor on t

Using Set-Up Mode5-91. Select the No of LINE value.A new option menu with undetermined values is printed.2. Change the value according to the previous

Using Set-Up Mode5-10Printer prints <FUNCTIONS> menuSelect function: Press or to position the cursor, then press

Using Set-Up Mode5-11Points to Remember We recommend that you use continuous forms paper for printing in the Set-Up mode because the output will exce

Using Set-Up Mode5-12Printing the Printer ConfigurationThe PRINT function prints a list of all the printer’s currently selected values. This function

Using Set-Up Mode5-13

Table of contentsVIC Command Sets C-1DEC PPL2 Quick Reference Guide C-2IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E Quick Reference Guide C-22Epson ESC/P2 Quick Refe

Using Set-Up Mode5-14Deciding Which Options to ChangeThe previous page shows a printout of the printer’s factory settings. In this printout, options a

Using Set-Up Mode5-15Changing Macro 1 and Macro 2 OptionsThe MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 functions allow you to use two sets of different print options accord

Using Set-Up Mode5-16The procedure for changing the MACRO 1 and MACRO 2 options are presented in the previous sections of this chapter.Macro 1 and Mac

Using Set-Up Mode5-17<PRTCL PARL>(Protocol Parallel)DEC PPL2IBM PPX24EPSON ESCPSelect a protocol for the parallel interface. This is invalid and

Using Set-Up Mode5-18<FONT>DRAFTHSDRAFTPICACOURIERPRESTIGECOMPRESSEDBOLDFACETIMELESSNIMBUS-SANOCR AOCR BSelect a font to be active when the powe

Using Set-Up Mode5-19<FORM WIDTH>8 IN13.2 IN13.6 INFor LA48W only. Specify the physical right margin.8-inch page width13.2-inch page width

Using Set-Up Mode5-20<PRINT DIR>(Print Direction)UNIDIRBIDIRSOFT CNTRL(Software Control)Unidirectional printing. Unidirectional print-ing is use

Using Set-Up Mode5-21<AUTO ANSBK>(Automatic ANSWERBACK)NOYESSpecify whether the ANSWERBACK mes-sage is sent to the computer when printer is turn

Using Set-Up Mode5-22<DEC G0 CST>US ASCII BRITISH D-FINNISH FRENCH D-FRENCH-C GERMAN I-ITALIAN J-ROMAN D-NORW/DAN I-SPANISH D-SWEDISH NORW/DAN D

Using Set-Up Mode5-23<USER PREF>(User Preference)D-SUPPLD-GRAPHICSD-TECHD-7 HEBREWD-HEBREW-SD-GREEK-SD-7 TURKID-TURKI-SJ-KATAKANAI-LATIN 1I-LATI

Introduction1-11IntroductionCongratulations on purchasing a LA48N/LA48W printer. This printer is a compact, versatile printer that offers maximum com

Using Set-Up Mode5-24CP 866CP DHNTURKEYECMA 94ISO LATIN1ISO LATIN2ISO LATIN9HUNGARYSLOVENYPOLANDMAZOWIAKAMENICCYRILLICELOT927ELOT928LTN POLISHLITHUANY

Using Set-Up Mode5-25Changing Install OptionsThe INSTALL function defines the printer’s installation conditions. You can select a language from five t

Using Set-Up Mode5-26Install Options and ValuesOverprinted values are the factory settings.Install Options Values Description<LANGUAGE>ENGLISHDE

Using Set-Up Mode5-27<ERROR BEEP>ONECONTINUOUSOFFEnable or disable the printer status buzzer when a fault condition occurs.One beep for a period

Using Set-Up Mode5-28<AUTO SW>(Auto Switch)2 SEC4 SEC6 SEC8 SEC10 SEC12 SEC14 SEC16 SEC18 SEC20 SECSpecify the timing of regarding the s

Using Set-Up Mode5-29<BIT&PARITY>7 EVEN7 ODD7 SPACE7 MARK8 EVEN8 ODD8 NONESetting of data format for the serial interfaceNumber of data bits

Using Set-Up Mode5-30Adjusting Top-of-Form OriginPrint positions often change gradually when you use the printer over long periods of time. The ADJUST

Using Set-Up Mode5-31Changing Menu Access OptionsYou can restrict the access to the Set-Up functions to avoid accidentally changing the Set-Up options

Using Set-Up Mode5-32Menu Access Option and ValuesOverprinted values are the factory settings.Menu Access Options Values Description<MENU-ACCES>

Using Set-Up Mode5-33Save Settings and Exit Set-up modeThis section describes how to exit the Set-Up mode while saving any changes you have made.To ex