Compuprint 4051 plus User manual

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User Manual

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Compuprint Information
Thanksfor choosing this printer.
Your printer is a reliable working equipment that will be very useful in your
daily job.
Our printer has been designed to be compact and respectful of the work
environment. It offers a wide range of features and multiple functions that
confirm the high technological level reached by the Compuprint S.p.A .
To maintain unchanged in the long run these printing performances,
Compuprint has developed specific consumable accessories for each printer
type (for example: ribbon cartridges for dot matrix printers, toner and OPC
cartridges for laser printers, bubble ink jet cartridges for inkjet printers) that
assure an excellent operation with high printing quality level reliability.
Compuprint recommends to use only its original consumables with
original packaging (identified by its holographic label). In this way, a
proper use of the printer at quality level unreliability stated in the product
characteristics can be assured. All typical usage problems related to not
certificated consumables may be avoided, such as an overall quality print
level degradation and ,often, the reduction of the product life due to the fact
that the proper print heads working conditions, OPC cartridge and other
printer parts are not assured.
Moreover, Compuprint does not only certify its consumables in terms of
working conditions but also carefully controls their compliance with the
international standard rules concerning:
•no cancerous materials;
•no inflammability of the plastic materials;
•other standards
Compuprint advices the customers not to use products for which the
compliance to this safety rules are not warranted.
Finally seek your dealer or contact a Compuprint office and be sure
that are provided you the original Compuprint consumables.

FCC Notes
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FCC Notes
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occurin a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver to
outlets on different circuits.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could avoid the user's authority to operate the equipment. The
use of a non-shielded interface cable with the referenced device is prohibited.
The length of the parallel interface cable must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less.
The length of the serial interface cable must be 15 meters (50 feet) or less..
Canadian D.O.C. Radio Interference Regulation
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emission from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference
regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A
prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélelctrique édicté par le
ministère des communications du Canada.
EEC Regulations
This equipment conforms to the EEC Directive 89/392 (the sound pressure,
measured according to ISO 7779, does not exceed 70 dBA).

Safety Information
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Safety Information
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The following areas of the printer should be covered for safety reasons:
The above openings must always be protected with
their cover when the corresponding option is not
installed. Do not touch inside and do not insert any
object into these openings or into the gears.

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Compuprint Information................................................................................i
FCC Notes.........................................................................................................ii
Canadian D.O.C. Radio Interference Regulation..........................................ii
EEC Regulations ............................................................................................ii
Safety Information........................................................................................ iii
Table of Contents...........................................................................................iv
Getting to Know Your Printer ..................................................................... 1
Printer Features............................................................................................. 1
4051 plus Model Specific Features............................................................ 1
4056 plus Model Specific Features............................................................ 1
Common Features...................................................................................... 1
Unpacking Your Printer................................................................................. 2
Printer Parts................................................................................................... 2
Front View.................................................................................................. 2
Rear View.................................................................................................... 3
Setting Up Your Printer................................................................................ 3
Choosing a Suitable Location ........................................................................ 3
Printer Assembly............................................................................................ 4
Ribbon Cartridge Installation.................................................................... 4
Paper Chute Installation ........................................................................... 7
Host Computer Connection............................................................................ 9
Parallel Connection.................................................................................... 9
Serial Connection..................................................................................... 10
Software Driver Selection............................................................................ 10
Power Connection......................................................................................... 10
Selecting the Display Language................................................................ 12
Configuring the Printer .............................................................................. 13
Operator Panel Presentation....................................................................... 13
Display Messages..................................................................................... 13
Indicators.................................................................................................. 16
Function Keys........................................................................................... 16
Buzzer....................................................................................................... 21
Printer Setups ............................................................................................... 22
Entering the Printer Setups .................................................................... 22
Moving within the Printer Setups........................................................... 22
Leaving the Printer Setups...................................................................... 22

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Power on Configuration Setup..................................................................... 23
Entering the Power-On Configuration.................................................... 23
Program Setup.............................................................................................. 32
Entering the Program Setup.................................................................... 32
Paper Handling ............................................................................................. 38
Paper Specifications..................................................................................... 38
Fanfold Paper........................................................................................... 38
Cut Sheets................................................................................................. 38
Cut Sheets..................................................................................................... 39
Loading Cut Sheets.................................................................................. 39
Fanfold Paper .............................................................................................. 41
Inserting Fanfold Paper........................................................................... 41
Parking Fanfold Paper............................................................................. 45
Switching From Fanfold Paper to Cut Sheet.......................................... 46
Top of Form Adjustment.............................................................................. 47
Tear Off Line Adjustment............................................................................ 48
Printer Maintenance and Troubleshooting............................................ 49
Cleaning the Printer .................................................................................... 49
Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge .................................................................. 49
Printing the Self Test................................................................................... 50
Error Handling............................................................................................. 51
Options............................................................................................................ 53
Automatic Sheet Feeder............................................................................... 53
Unpacking Automatic Sheet Feeder........................................................ 53
Preparing the Printer............................................................................... 54
Installing the Automatic Sheet Feeder................................................... 56
Paper Specifications................................................................................. 58
Paper Loading........................................................................................... 59
How to Keep the Automatic Sheet Feeder Clean ................................... 61
Removing the Automatic Sheet Feeder................................................... 62
Problem Solving........................................................................................ 63
Printer Specifications.................................................................................. 64

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Getting to Know Your Printer
Printer Features
4051 plus Model Specific Features
•9 Needle Print Head
•Draft printing at 480 cps and in Letter Quality at 120 cps
•IBM Proprinter XL III, EPSON FX Series emulations
•High resolution printing at 240 x 144 dots per inch
4056 plus Model Specific Features
•24 Needle Print Head
•Draft printing at 480 cps and in Letter Quality at 133 cps
•IBM Proprinter XL24, XL24 AGM, EPSON LQ 1050/2550 emulations
•High resolution printing at 360 x 360 dots per inch
Common Features
•136 columns
•Operator panel with a Liquid Crystal Display (16 alpha-numeric
characters), three leds and eight function keys to control the operating
printer state
•Easy usage through the Operator Panel and through software
commands
•An Automatic Sheet Feeder (option) that handles large quantities of
single sheets and allows simultaneous use of fanfold paper
•Printing of the commonly used bar codes
•Plug & Play capability for Windows 95/98
•Bidirectional IEEE 1284 parallel interface and standard serial RS-
232/C and RS-422/A interface

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Unpacking Your Printer
Together with the user manual, the following items are included in the box:
Notify any damage to your supplier.
Printer Parts
Front View

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Rear View
Setting Up Your Printer
Choosing a Suitable Location
Consider the following points when you choose the location for your printer:
•The distance between the printer and the host computer must not exceed
the length of the interface cable;
•The location must be sturdy, horizontal and stable;
•Your printer must not be exposed to direct sunlight, extreme heat, cold,
humidity or dust see “Printer Specifications”later;
•You need an AC Power Outlet compatible with the plug of the printer’s
power cord. The voltage of the outlet must match the voltage shown on
the printer’s Rating Plate.
After selecting an installation location, install the printer making sure that
there is sufficient space for operation.

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Printer Assembly
Ribbon Cartridge Installation
It is advisable to insert the ribbon cartridge while the printer is turned off.
However, your printer can be turned on during this procedure, but do not forget that
it must be disabled to print (Wait displayed and READY led turned off).
1. Remove the printer cover by pressing simultaneously the two buttons in
the front part of the cover.
2. If you are inserting the ribbon cartridge for the first time, do not forget to
complete the unpacking procedure by taking off the plastic hooks that fix the
paper bail.

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3. Pull the paper thickness
lever towards the front of
the printer to facilitate
ribbon insertion
4. Remove the new ribbon
cartridge from its bag.
Remove and discard the
holdfast (1) that blocks the
ribbon. Turn the tension
knob (2) to tighten the
ribbon.
5. Insert the ribbon (1)
between the print head (2)
and the print head mask
(3). Lay the cartridge over
the printer carriage (4).
Make sure that the two pins on each side of the cartridge are positioned
over the retaining clips of the printer carriage.

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6. Push the cartridge gently
down while turning the
tension knob (1). Make sure
that the cartridge clips into
place (2).
7. To tighten the ribbon, turn
the tension knob in the
direction shown by the
arrow on the ribbon
cartridge.
8. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the hooks (1) into the
appropriate grooves (2) and then release the cover ensuring that clips in
place.

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9. Move the paper thickness lever according to the paper type:
•If a cut sheet is loaded move the
lever towards the back of the
printer.
•If a multicopy chemical paper is
loaded, first move the lever
completely towards the back of
the printer, then 1 notch towards
the front of the printer for each
copy.
•If a carbon multicopy paper is
loaded, first move the lever
completely towards the back of
the printer, then 2 notches
towards the front of the printer
for each copy.
Now, you can load the paper and print your first test document (see later in
this section). If the pattern does not satisfy your expectation, adjust the
paper thickness lever.
When printing on multipart paper follow the above instructions to avoid
damaging the print head.
Paper Chute Installation
To insert the paper chute correctly, make sure that you are in front of the printer
and that you hold the paper chute in the front position

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1. Insert the hook on the left
side of the paper chute in
the groove situated near
the paper entry slot.
The figure shows the back
of the printer and the paper
chute in the back position
for a good view of the hook
and groove. For this reason,
you will see the left side of
the paper chute shown on
the right
2. Flex the paper chute
towards the front of the
printer and insert the hook
on the opposite side of the
paper chute in the
corresponding groove.
This printer accessory may
assume two different
positions according to the
paper type: down position
for fanfold paper (A) and
raised position for single
sheet (B)

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3. If you wish to position the paper chute down, lift it towards the back of
the printer and push it gently down until it stops. If you wish to place the
paper chute in the raised position, lift it and hook it firmly.
Host Computer Connection
This printer can be connected to your host computer via two available
interfaces. The interface connectors are located on the rear of the printer.
•A bidirectional IEEE1284 parallel interface
•A RS-232C/422A serial interface
Make sure that both printer and host computer are switched off
Parallel Connection
Insert the parallel interface cable into the parallel connector and fasten it by
means of the clips.

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Serial Connection
Insert the serial interface cable into the serial connector, and fasten it by
means of the two screws (use the screwdriver).
Software Driver Selection
At this point it is necessary to configure your printer for your application
package. The installation procedures depend upon the host environment:
Follow the instructions in the readme file you find on the CD-ROM.
In a WINDOWS 95 environment the printer supports the Plug & Play
feature.
The printer drivers of all Compuprint printers can be found at the Internet
Address http://www.compuprint.net.
Power Connection
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1. Make sure that the power switch at the rear of the printer is on "printer
off" position. Insert one end of the power cable plug into the printer
connector placed on the rear of the printer.
2. Insert the other end of the power
cable in a convenient outlet.
3. To turn the printer on, press the part of the power switch that now is up. The
print head moves and stops at about 6.5 inches from the left side of the printer
and the indicators on the operatorpanel light upfor a few seconds.
Every time the printer is turned off and on again, wait 3 seconds before turning it
on.

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Selecting the Display Language
The display messages for this printer can be displayed in two different
languages: English (Default) and Italian.
To select the language that you prefer, proceed as follows:
1. Enter the Power on Configuration procedure.
•Make sure that the printer is turned off.
•Keep the PROGRAM key pressed while you turn on the printer. After
the initialization phase the following message will be displayed:
INSTALLATION
2. Press the →key to select the function.
3. Press the ↓key until the language first level function is displayed:
LANGUAGE
4. Press the →key to select the function. The following message will be
displayed:
* English
The symbol ‘* ’means that the shown parameter is the selected
one, in this case it is the default value.
5. Press the →key to select it.
Press the PROGRAM key to exit the Power on Configuration procedure. From
now the display message will appear in the selected language.