Epson PP 809 User manual

User´s Manual
P P 8 0 3
P P 8 0 6
P P 8 0 9

Acknowledgements
EPSON is a Trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
IBM is a Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
ProPrinter is a Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Notes:
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Photographs and drawings in this manual show the printer maximally equipped. It has
to be observed that the second tractor cassette and the manual sheet feeder for
PP 803
are options and do not belong to the standard delivery contents.
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Samples of Personality Modules (PM) or emulations in this manual always refer to the
module equipped with parallel / serial interface which supports EPSON LQ and
IBM ProPrinter emulations.
Documentation of PMs equipped with different interfaces and / or emulations can be
found either on the attached CD-ROM or came along with the respective PM.
A Publication of
PSi Printer Systems international GmbH
Eiserfelder Straße 316
D 57080 Siegen
Federal Republic of Germany
Pub. No. 5112 991 19404
November 2003
Great care has been taken to ensure that the information in this handbook is accurate and
complete. However, should any errors or omissions be discovered or should any user
wish to make suggestions for improving this handbook, please feel encouraged to send us
the relevant details.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © by
PSi Printer Systems international
.
All rights strictly reserved. Reproduction or issue to third parties in any form is not
permitted without written authorization from the publisher.

I
Safety Regulations
The printer
PP 803
,
PP 806
, and the printer
PP 809
fulfill the safety regulations
according to UL 1950 and VDE (IEC 950) and CNA/CSA C22.2 / No. 950 for
computer systems.
The mains cable must be connected to a ground protected wall-socket. The
selected voltage of the printer needs to fit to the local voltage.
The power plug must be easily accessible at any time so that it can be
disconnected immediately in case of danger or for maintenance purposes.
Comme le câble de secteur sert de dipositif d'arrêt-urgence, sa connexion à
l'imprimante doit être tout le temps accessible.
Before installing the printer, check the surrounding conditions in which the
printer will be placed (see next page, Operating Environment).
During a thunderstorm you should never attempt to connect or disconnect any
data transfer cables.
The power supply should only be opened and checked by authorized personnel.
Repairs and maintenance may only be attempted by authorized personnel as
well. Repairs done inappropriately may cause damage and severe danger for
the user.
There are warning symbols to draw the user's attention to possible injuries:
This symbol is visible when the cover has been
opened. It indicates that the print head is extremely
hot after long periods of printing.
Ce signal de danger se présente quand le cache
derrière de l´imprimante soit retiré pour indiquer que
la tête d´impression peut être extrèmement chaude
après imprimer très longtemps.
This symbol is also located on the cover. It cautions
against touching the blade.
Ce signal de danger se trouve sur le cache supérieur
du massicot pour indiquer de ne pas toucher le
couteau.

Safety Regulations
II
Electromagnetic Compatibility
We certify that the equipment at issue,
Type: Printer
PP 803
,
PP 806
, and Printer
PP 809
corresponds to the law regulations ruling electromagnetic compatibility of ap-
pliances (89/336/EWG) and, therefore, fulfills the requirements for conformity
marking with the CE-sign.
For standard printer with serial and parallel interface (Ser/Par PM) please note:
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 in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in-
stallation. 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:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
$
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
$
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the
circuit to which the receiver is connected.
$
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For printer with all other interface please note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A 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.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
inerference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.

Safety Regulations
III
Shielded interface cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance
with Class B limits.
Changes and modifications not explicitly allowed by the equipment's
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Changes et modifications pas expressément approuvés par le producteur
peuvent dévaluer l'autorité d'opérer l'équipement.
Operating Environment
Avoid installing the printer where it is exposed to moisture or heat (eg. direct
sunlight).
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Temperature:
+ 10 °C to + 35 °C (+50 °F to +95 °F)
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Humidity:
20% to 80%
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Humidity with Automatic
Sheet Feeder (ASF):
30% to 70% (ASF only for printer
PP 806
)

Safety Regulations
IV
Power On/Off - Lever
To switch the printer on or off push the Power On/Off - Lever
always down
.
Power - On
Power - Off
Lifting the On/Off - Lever to the zero position won’t switch off the printer. Push
the On/Off - Lever always down for switching on or off.

V
Table of Contents
Preface
.....................................................
XII
About this manual
.............................................
XII
1.Getting started
.............................................
1-1
1.1
Unpacking
...............................................
1-1
1.1.1 Delivery Contents Printer
PP 803
........................
1-3
1.1.2 Delivery Contents Printer
PP 806
........................
1-4
1.1.3 Delivery Contents Printer
PP 809
........................
1-5
1.2
Requirements to the location of the printer
......................
1-6
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Environment Conditions
..................................
1-6
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Preconditions for Installation
...............................
1-6
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Power Requiremens
.....................................
1-6
1-3
Remove Transport Lock
....................................
1-7
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Re-packing information
..................................
1-8
1.4
Installing thePersonality Module (PM)
..........................
1-8
1.5
Mains Connection and Power On
.............................
1-9
1.6
Ribbon Installation
.......................................
1-10
1.7
Replacing the Ribbon Cassette
.............................
1-11
1.8
Paper Loading
...........................................
1-12
1.8.1 Paper Source Selection
...............................
1-12
1.8.2 Fanfold Paper Feeding
...............................
1-13
1.8.3 Manual Sheet Feeding
................................
1-17
1.9
Test-Print Printouts
.......................................
1-18
1.9.1 Sample: PRINT MENU
PP 803
.........................
1-19
1.9.2 Sample: PRINT MENU
PP 806
.........................
1-20
1.9.3 Sample: PRINT MENU
PP 809
.........................
1-21
1.9.4 Sample:CONFIGURATION
............................
1-22
1.9.5 Sample: PRINT LETTER
..............................
1-23
1.9.6 Sample: PRINT LINES
................................
1-24

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1.10
Connecting to the System
..................................
1-25
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Parallel/Serial Interface
..................................
1-25
1.11
Installing the Printer Drivers
.................................
1-25
1.12
Emulation Selection
.......................................
1-26
2.
Printer Operation
.........................................
2-1
2.1
Operator Panel
...........................................
2-1
2.2
Function Keys
............................................
2-2
2.2.1 Ready Mode
.........................................
2-4
2.2.2 Local Mode
.........................................
2-4
2.3
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
.................................
2-6
2.4
Menu Mode
..............................................
2-8
2.4.1 To Activate the Menu
..................................
2-9
2.4.2 To Confirm Selection
.................................
2-11
2.4.3 How to Save Settings
.................................
2-12
3.
Configuring the Printer
....................................
3-1
3.1
What is Configuration
......................................
3-1
3.2
Standard Configuration
.....................................
3-3
3.2.1 for printer
PP 803
.....................................
3-3
3.2.2 for printer
PP 806
.....................................
3-4
3.2.3 for printer
PP 809
.....................................
3-5
3.3
Explanation of the Printout
...................................
3-6
3.4
Menu Structure
...........................................
3-7
3.4.1 Menu Tree
PP 803
....................................
3-7
3.4.2 Menu Tree
PP 806
....................................
3-8
3.4.3 Menu Tree
PP 809
....................................
3-9
3.5
Menu Item Description
.....................................
3-10
5.5.1
Test Modes
........................................
3-10
3.5.2
Select Macro
......................................
3-10
3.5.3
Paper Source
......................................
3-11
3.5.4
Paper Exit
.........................................
3-11
3.5.5
Print Position Adjustment
.............................
3-12

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3.5.6
Page Length
......................................
3-13
3.5.7
Print Quality
.......................................
3-13
3.5.8
Font
.............................................
3-13
3.5.9
Pitch
............................................
3-14
3.5.10
Line
.............................................
3-14
3.5.11
Emulation
........................................
3-14
3.5.12
Character Set
.....................................
3-15
3.5.13
Left Margin
........................................
3-16
3.5.14
Right Margin
......................................
3-17
3.5.15
Line Mode
........................................
3-17
3.5.16
Perforation Skip
....................................
3-17
3.5.17
Tear Off / Cut Mode
.................................
3-18
3.5.18
Interface
.........................................
3-18
3.5.19
Cut Device (Option)
.................................
3-19
3.5.20
Cutter Vertical Position Adjustment
.....................
3-20
3.5.21
AGC Position
......................................
3-20
3.5.22
Language
........................................
3-20
3.5.23
Recall Factory
.....................................
3-21
3.5.24
Program Update
...................................
3-21
3.5.25
Menu Access
......................................
3-21
3.5.26
Save Menu
.......................................
3-21
4
Explanatiion of the Individual Menu Items
....................
4-1
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Main Functions
.........................................
4-1
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TEST MODES
......................................
4-1
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DEFINE MACRO
....................................
4-1
$
INSTALLATION
.....................................
4-1
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SAVE MENU
.......................................
4-1
4.1
TEST MODES
............................................
4-2
4.2
DEFINE MACRO
..........................................
4-3
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SELECT MACRO
...................................
4-3
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PAPER SOURCE
...................................
4-3
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PAPER EXIT
.......................................
4-3
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PRINT POS. ADJ.
...................................
4-4
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PAPGE LENGTH
....................................
4-4
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PRINT QUALITY
....................................
4-5
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FONT
.............................................
4-5

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PITCH
.............................................
4-6
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LINE
..............................................
4-6
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EMULATION
........................................
4-6
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CHARACTER SET
...................................
4-6
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LEFT MARGIN
......................................
4-7
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RIGHT MARGIN
.....................................
4-7
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LINE MODE
........................................
4-7
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PERF. SKIP
........................................
4-8
$
TEAR OFF MODE / CUT MODE
........................
4-8
4.3
INTALLATION
...........................................
4-10
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INTERFACE
.......................................
4-10
$
I/F TYPE
......................................
4-10
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WORD LENGTH
................................
4-10
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BAUD RATE
...................................
4-10
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PARITY BIT
....................................
4-10
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PROTOCOL
....................................
4-10
$
I / F BUFFER
...................................
4-11
$
DSR / CTS MODE
...............................
4-11
$
CUT DEVICE (Option)
...............................
4-11
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CUT. V-POS LO / UP
................................
4-11
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AGC POSITION
....................................
4-12
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LANGUAGE
.......................................
4-13
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RECALL FACTORY
.................................
4-13
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PROGRAM UPDATE
................................
4-13
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MENU ACCESS
....................................
4-13
5
Maintenance
.............................................
5-1
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Preferred Materials
......................................
5-1
5.1
Cleaning the Platen and Surrounding Areas
.....................
5-1
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CONFIGURATION
.......................................
5-2
5.2
Cleaning Procedure
........................................
5-3
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Open the Front Cover of the Printer
.........................
5-4
5.3
User Replaceable Parts
.....................................
5-5
5.3.1
Print Head Exchange
.................................
5-5
5.3.2
Installing Procedure
..................................
5-8

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6.
Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics
..........................
6-1
- How to Use this section
...................................
6-1
6.1
Power-related Problems
....................................
6-2
6.2
Error Messages
...........................................
6-2
6.3
No Printout
..............................................
6-7
6.4
Operation-related Problems
.................................
6-8
6.5
Print-related Problems
.....................................
6-9
6.6
Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems
.........................
6-11
6.7
Print Tests
..............................................
6-11
6.8
Diagrams for Failure Analysis
...............................
6-12
6.8.1
Locking Procedure
.................................
6-12
6.8.2
Ribbon Unfasten Procedure
..........................
6-13
6.8.3
Ribbon Error
......................................
6-14
6.8.4
Remove Paper
.....................................
6-15
6.8.5
Paper Jam TRF
....................................
6-16
6.8.6
Paper Jam ASF or Manual
...........................
6-17
6.8.7
Gap Error
.........................................
6-18
7
Options
................................................
7-1
7.1
Printer Stand
.............................................
7-1
7.1.2
Stacker Option
......................................
7-2
7.2
Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassettes (ASF) (only printer
PP 806
)
.....
7-4
7.2.1
Checking the Delivery Consignment
.....................
7-4
7.2.2
Prepare the ASF Cassette
.............................
7-5
7.2.3
Installing the ASF Cassette
............................
7-6
7.2.4
Removing the ASF Cassette
...........................
7-8
7.2.5
Inserting Paper
.....................................
7-9
7.3
Replacement of the ASF Pick-up Rollers (only printer
PP 806
)
.....
7-11
7.3.1
To Remove the ASF Pick-up Rollers
....................
7-11
7.3.2
To Install the Pick-up Rollers
..........................
7-12
7.4
Cut Sheet Tray (only printer
PP 803 / PP 806
)
..................
7-13
7.4.1
Installing the Cut Sheet Tray
..........................
7-13
7.5
Manual Sheet Feeder (only printer
PP 803
)
....................
7-14
7.6
Tractor Cassette (only printer
PP 803
)
........................
7-14
7.7
Paper Cutter (only printer
PP 803
)
...........................
7-15

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8.
Technical Data
...........................................
8-1
8.1
PP 803
..................................................
8-1
8.1.1
Printer Specification
..................................
8-1
8.1.2
Performance
........................................
8-3
8.1.3
Paper Handling
......................................
8-4
8.1.3.1
Tractor Feed
....................................
8-4
8.1.4
Options
............................................
8-5
8.1.4.1
Printer Stand
....................................
8-5
8.1.4.2
V-Stacker Support
................................
8-5
8.1.4.3
Manual Insertion
.................................
8-5
8.1.4.4
Tractor Cassette
.................................
8-5
8.1.4.5
Paper Cutter
....................................
8-6
8.1.4.6
Cut Sheet Tray
..................................
8-6
8.2
PP 806
..................................................
8-7
8.2.1
Printer Specification
..................................
8-7
8.2.2
Performance
........................................
8-9
8.2.3
Paper Handling
.....................................
8-10
8.2.3.1
Tractor Feed
...................................
8-10
8.2.3.2
Manual Insertion
................................
8-11
8.2.4
Options
...........................................
8-12
8.2.4.1
Printer Stand
...................................
8-12
8.2.4.2
Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassette A (only
PP 806
)
.....
8-12
8.2.4.3
Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassette B (only
PP 806
)
.....
8-13
8.2.4.4
Cut Sheet Tray
.................................
8-14
8.2.4.5
V-Stacker Support
...............................
8-14
8.3
PP 809
.................................................
8-15
8.3.1
Printer Specification
.................................
8-15
8.3.2
Performance
.......................................
8-17
8.3.3
Paper Handling
.....................................
8-18
8.3.3.1
Tractor Feed
...................................
8-18
8.3.4
Options
...........................................
8-19
8.3.4.1
Printer Stand
...................................
8-19
8.3.4.2
V-Stacker Support
...............................
8-19
8.4
Connectivity
.............................................
8-20

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Appendices
Appendix A
System Interface Descriptions
..........................
A-1
1
Serial Interface RS 232C / RS 422
..........................
A-2
1.1
Interface Characteristics
..............................
A-2
1.2
Transmission Protocols and Connection Diagrams
.........
A-3
1.2.1 DTR - Ready / Busy
.............................
A-3
1.2.2 XON / OXOFF
..................................
A-5
1.2.3 Serial Interface with RS-422
.......................
A-7
2
Parallel Centronics
Interface
..............................
A-8
®
2.1
Interface Characteristics - Connector Pin assignment
.......
A-8
2.2
Transmission Protocol Description
......................
A-9
2.3
Timing Diagram
....................................
A-10
3
Shared Operation
......................................
A-11
Appendix B
Print Samples of Resident Fonts
........................
B-1
Appendix C
Character Set Tables
.................................
C-1
Appendix D
IBM ProPrinter Quick Reference
........................
D-1
Appendix E
EPSON LQ 2550 / ESC/P2 / Barcodes Quick Reference
.....
E-1
Appendix F
Barcode Quick Reference
..............................
F-1
Appendix G
Miscellaneous
Information for the System Manager
.........................
G-1

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Preface
About this Manual
This manual covers the printer in combination with an interface module (Perso-
nality Module).
The Personality Module (PM) is an integral part of the printer, and the type of
PM used significantly influences the behaviour or operation of the printer.
The structure of this manual is such that the operator is led step-by-step
through the various procedures. It starts with the unpacking and setting-up,
moves on to detailed instructions for operating the printer and ends with the
mounting of options.
The manual is divided into the following chapters:
1.
Getting Started
This chapter covers the unpacking and setting-up of the printer and the
installation of the PM (Personality Module) and ribbon cassette. By the
end of this chapter the printer should be fully functional and tested in its
primary form. It is not yet connected to the host computer system and no
options are mounted.
2.
Operating the Printer
This chapter discusses in great detail the operation of the operator panel,
all menu functions, and the general operation of the menu.
3.
Configuring the Printer
This chapter explains how to configure the printer so that it can
communicate with the corresponding system environment. Then this
chapter thoroughly describes the printer's operating controls. In the last
part you will find tables with the possible values of the menu items.

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XIII
4.
Description of the Individual Menu Items
In this chapter you will find a detail explanations of individual menu items.
5.
Maintenance
This chapter shows how to clean the printer and how to replace the print
head.
6.
Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics
suggests how to identify and correct simple problems.
7.
Options
This is a brief description of all available options. Supplements enclosed in
the packaging of options may be inserted here.
8.
Technical Data
All technical details or data about the printer can be found here.
Appendix
A.
Interface Description
This chapter gives hints about possibilities to connect the printer to the
various computer systems and explains particularities depending on the
version of the operating system. Additionally, cable connection is
illustrated.
B.
Print Samples of Resident Fonts
C.
Character Set Table
All printer supported character sets are listed in this chapter.
D.
Control Codes
Quick reference for IBM Proprinter and IBM Proprinter AGM (4207, 4208
XL 24) Emulation.
E.
Control Codes
Quick reference for EPSOM LQ 2550, ESC/P2, and Barcodes Emulation.
F.
Control Codes
Quick reference for Barcode programming.
G.
Miscellaneous
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System Manager Information

Preface
XIV
Conventions Used in this Guide
The following conventions are used:
Bold
Headlines and important information.
Note:
Contains special advice to facilitate handling.
Caution:
Contains important information to prevent damage
of the equipment.
[ENTER]
Key functions are always depicted in brackets or
you will find the symbol of the key e.g
.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
ASF
A
utomatic
S
heet
F
eeder Cassette for cut sheets and form sets
DRAFT
Draft
Quality
EE
E
astern
E
uropean
HSD
H
igh
S
peed
D
raft
LCD
L
iquid
C
rystal
D
isplay
LED
L
ight
E
mitting
D
iode
LQ
L
etter
Q
uality
MACRO
User defined group (1 bis 4) of stored parameter
NLQ
N
ear
L
etter
Q
uality
PH
P
rint
H
ead
PM
Interface (
P
ersonality
M
odule)
Note!
The following chapters describe the three printers:
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PP 803
$
PP 806
$
PP 809
The operation of both printers is mostly alike. In most illustrations, the printer
PP 806
is used. In case there are differences in the handling you will find the
note
PP 803
,
PP 806
, or
PP 809
.

1-1
1. Getting Started
1.1
Unpacking
Check each item against the check list detailed below. Contact your supplier
immediately if any item is missing or damaged.
The package contains the printer (1), a box (2), attachments in bubble wrap (3),
and a box (4) with the ribbon cassette:
Note:
Save all packing material and boxes for future transportation of the
printer.
A separate box contains the interface, called "Personality Module", or
short "PM").

Getting Started
1-2
The box (2) contains the following:
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Quick Reference Guide (5)
$
CD-ROM (6)
$
Power cord (7)
In the bubble foil you will find
$
one tractor cassette (10) in case of printer
PP 803
$
two tractor cassettes (10) in case of printer
PP 806
or
PP 809
An additional package in bubble foil comes along with printer
PP 806
and
PP 809
which contains:
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PP 806
:
$
the Paper Insertion Guide (8)
$
the Manual Sheet Feeder (9)
$
PP 809
:
$
only the Paper Insertion Guide (8)

Getting Started
1-3
1.1.1
Delivery Contents Printer PP 803
Check each item against the check list detailed below. Contact your supplier
immediately if any item is missing or damaged.
$
Printer (1)
$
Tractor Cassette (2)
$
Quick Reference Guide (3)
$
Power Cord (4)
$
Personality Module (PM) (5) (it is boxed separately)
$
CD-ROM 67)
$
Ribbon Cassette (7)

Getting Started
1-4
1.1.2
Delivery Contents Printer PP 806
Check each item against the check list detailed below. Contact your supplier
immediately if any item is missing or damaged.
$
Printer (1)
$
Paper Guide (2)
$
Manual Sheet Feeder (3)
$
Two Tractor Cassettes (4)
$
Quick Reference Guide (5)
$
Power Cord (6)
$
Personality Module (PM) (7) (it is boxed separately)
$
Ribbon Cassette (8)
$
CD-ROM (9)