Compuprint 9078 plus HD User manual

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Compuprint Information
Thanks for choosing the 9078/78D plus printer.
Your printer is a reliable working equipment that will be very useful in your daily job.
Our printers have been designed to be compact and respectful of the work environment. They offer
a wide range of features and multiple functions that confirm the high technological level reached
by the Compuprint S.p.A.
To maintain these printing performances unchanged in the long run, 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
stated in the product characteristics can be assured. All typical usage problems related to not
certified 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 working conditions for the
print heads, 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 flammability of the plastic materials;
• other standards
Compuprint advises 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.

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This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver in
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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No ot te e t th he e f fo ol ll lo ow wi in ng g: :
• 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.
• The length of the power cord must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less.

Compliance Statement (Canada)
This digital apparatus is in conformity with standard NMB-003 of Canada.
Cet appareil numérique est conforme àla norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Übereinstimmungserklärung (Deutschland)
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs:
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, dass der Drucker der Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3.
GSGV, 18.01.1991 entspricht: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger
gemäß EN27779-1991.
Compliance Statement (Europe)
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Energy Star
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, COMPUPRINT has determined thatthisproduct meets the
ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR®Office
Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of
computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of
the products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in
which business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office
equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Their standards and
logos are uniform among participating nations.

International Compliance
EN55022:1998 Emissions Series
EN 61000-3-2:1995 Power line harmonics
EN 61000-3-3:1995 Power line flicker
EN55024:1998 Immunity Characteristics
EN61000-4-2:1995 E.S.D.
EN61000-4-3:1995 Radiated Susceptibility
EN61000-4-4:1995 E.F.T
EN61000-4-5:1995 Surge
EN61000-4-6:1996 R.F. Common mode
EN61000-4-11:1994 Voltage dips and interruptions

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A. Never remove any printer cover unless it is necessary for the installation of a printer accessory
and expressly described in this manual.
B.Please retain the printer covers in a safe place because they should be reinstalled if you
decide to remove any printer accessory.
The following areas of the printer should be covered for safety reasons:
Rear Tractor Area Cover
Tractor Fixing Area Covers
ASF Installation Area
Covers
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.

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Safety Information.........................................................iii
Table of Contents..........................................................iv
Getting to Know Your Printer .......................................1
Printer Features..............................................................................1
Unpacking Your Printer.................................................................2
Printer Parts....................................................................................3
Front View ...................................................................................3
Rear View.....................................................................................5
Setting Up Your Printer .................................................6
Choosing a Suitable Location........................................................6
Printer Assembly............................................................................7
Removal of the Shipment Locks................................................7
Ribbon Cartridge Installation....................................................8
Upper Push Tractor Installation (9078D plus model only)..13
Host Computer Connection .........................................................15
Software Driver Selection............................................................16
Power Connection.........................................................................17
Selecting the Display Language................................. 19
Configuring the Printer................................................ 20
Operator Panel Presentation.......................................................20
Display Messages......................................................................21
Indicators ...................................................................................25
Function Keys............................................................................26
Printer Setups...............................................................................31
Entering the Printer Setups ....................................................31
Moving within the Printer Setups...........................................31
Leaving the Printer Setups......................................................32
Power-On Configuration..............................................................33
Entering the Power-On Configuration ...................................33
Program Setup..............................................................................65
Entering the Program Setup....................................................65
How to Select the Paper Path......................................................89
How to Use the Tear-Off Function..............................................90
Selection of the Paper Size.......................................................90
Adjusting the Tear-Off Position...............................................91
Selection of the Tear-Off Mode................................................92
How to Lock/Unlock the Access to the Printer Setups.............93
How to Handle the Paper Parking..............................................94
Paper Handling............................................................. 99
Paper Paths...................................................................................99
Paper Specifications ...................................................................100
Fanfold Paper (9078 plus and 9078D plus models)............100
Envelopes (9078 plus model only).........................................100
Cut Sheets (9078 plus model only)........................................101
Cut Sheets ...................................................................................102
Cut Sheets Loading Modes....................................................102
Loading Cut Sheets.................................................................103
Fanfold Paper..............................................................................105
Loading Paper Using the Lower Tractor..............................105
Loading Paper Using the Upper Tractor..............................112
Loading Paper Using the Lower Push Tractor and the Rear
Pull Tractor (option)................................................................117
Printer Maintenance and Troubleshooting.............. 120
Cleaning the Printer...................................................................120
Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge................................................121
Printing the Self Test.................................................................122
Error Handling............................................................................123

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• 24 Needle Print Head
• 136 columns
• Draft printing at 700 cps, LQ printing at 133 cps
• IBM Proprinter XL24E/XL24,Personal Printer 2391+ and EPSON LQ 1050-2550 emulations
• Multiple copies (1 original and 7 copies)
• Automatic paper path selection
• Easy operability via operator panel menu and S/W commands
• Optional Automatic Sheet Feeder (120 sheets capability) which handles cut sheets,
multicopies and envelopes, accepts up to two additional paper bins and includes paper stacker
• Optional color kit
• Optional cutter
• Usage of all specific features by means of the Specific Software Driver which is applicable to
the most popular S/W Packages
• Plug & Play capability for Windows 95/98/2000®
• Bi-directional IEEE 1284 parallel interface and standard serial RS-232/C and RS-422/A
interface for the standard printer. A dedicated model is available for the network connections
through an integrated Ethernet 10/100 Base-T interface, that coexists with the parallel
interface. Both models support the automatic switching between the available interfaces.

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Together with the Installation Guide and the CD-ROM with the User Manual, the following items
are included in the box:
Notify any damage to your supplier.
Upper Push Tractor
(9078D plus model only) Ribbon Cartridge
Power Cable

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Push Tractor Cover
Operator Panel
Paper Knob
Power Switch
Paper Guides
Cut Sheet Support

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Push Tractors Cover
Operator Panel
Paper Knob
Power Switch

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Power Cable Connector Rear Tractor Installation
Area Covers
Paper Knob
Top Cover
Rear Tractor Area
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Interface Connectors
Rear Paper Slot

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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,
dust or humidity (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;
Additionally, you must make sure that
when you install the printer in the
selected location, there are sufficient
clearances on all sides for easy operation.
The required space is shown in the
figure:
80 cm
31.5 in.
20cm
7.9in
100cm
39.4in
20cm
7.9in
100cm
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Open all the printer covers and make sure that you remove all the shipment locks from the
printer.

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Two types of black ribbon cartridges are available for this printer, depending on whether the
color kit is installed or not.
Make sure that you are using only Compuprint original consumables.
1. Make sure that the printer is turned off.
2. Find the ribbon cartridge among the accessories.
Ribbon guide
Tension Knob
Cartridge Pin
Ribbon guide
Color Kit Guide
Tension Knob
Cartridge Pin
to be used, when the color kit option is not
installed to be used, when the color kit option is installed

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3. Open the top cover using the
small handles on either side of the
top cover.
4. Turn the printer on. The print
carriage prepares for ribbon
cartridge installation.

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5. Before installing the ribbon cartridge turn
the ribbon winding knob in the arrow
direction (located on the cartridge) to take up
slack in the ribbon.
Ribbon Tension
Knob
To avoid damage to the ribbon, do not turn the winding knob in the wrong direction.
6. Align the cartridge pins with the locking grooves on the left and right cartridge supports.
The cartridge (black “Long Life” or color) to be used when the color kit is installed has only one
groove.

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7. Slide and insert the ribbon guide between the print head and the ribbon guide mask holding it
perpendicular to the print head.
Make sure that the ribbon is inserted correctly between the print head and the print head mask.
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If the color kit option is installed on your
printer insert the white plastic holder
onto the color kit as shown in the
following figure.
Ribbon Guide
Holder for Color Kit
Color Kit

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8. Turn the ribbon winding knob in the
arrow direction (located on the
cartridge) to take up slack in the
ribbon.
Ribbon Tension
Knob
9. Push the cartridge down gently until it clips into place at all four locking points.
10.Turn the ribbon winding knob again in the direction of the arrow to take up slack in the
ribbon.
11.To ensure that the ribbon guide runs freely along the ribbon, manually move the print
carriage horizontally.
If you need to replace the used ribbon cartridge, see "Replacing The Ribbon Cartridge", later in
this manual.

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An additional push tractor is provided with the 9078D plus printer. This second push tractor
unit can be installed in front position (on the lower push tractor).
1. Find the upper push tractor among
the accessories.
2. Install the upper push tractor
aligning both its hooks with the
lower push tractor pins and
inserting them into the
corresponding pins. Push the upper
tractor until it is fully engaged.
Insert the connector cable in the
electrical connector located in the
lower push tractor.
Upper Tractor Hook
ElectricalConnector
Connector Cable
Lower Tractor Pin