Fujitsu DL3750+/3850+ User manual

FUJITSU DL3750+/3850+
DOT MATRIX PRINTER
USER'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT NOTE TO USERS
READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. INCORRECT USE OF
THE PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO USERS, BYSTANDERS OR PROPERTY.
While FUJITSU ISOTEC has sought to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual, FUJITSU ISOTEC
assumes no liability to any party for any damage caused by any error or omission contained in this manual, its
updates or supplements, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. In
addition, FUJITSU ISOTEC assumes no liability with respect to the application or use of any product or system
in accordance with descriptions or instructions contained herein; including any liability for incidental or conse-
quential damages arising therefrom. FUJITSU ISOTEC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES REGARDING THE
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.
FUJITSU ISOTEC reserves the right to make changes to any products described herein without further notice and
without obligation.
Using This Product in High-risk Situations
This product is designed and manufactured for use in standard applications such as office work, personal devices,
household appliances, and general industrial use. This product is not intended for special uses (nuclear-reactor
control in atomic energy facilities, aeronautic and space systems, air traffic control, operation control in mass
transit systems, medical devices for life support, or missile firing controls in weapons facilities) where particu-
larly high reliability requirements exist, where the pertinent levels of safety are not guaranteed, or where a failure
or operational error could threaten a life or cause a physical injury (hereafter referred to as "high-risk" use).
Customers considering the use of this product for high-risk applications must have safety-assurance measures in
place beforehand. Moreover, they are requested to consult our sales representative before embarking on such
specialized use.

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Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
for United States Users
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15B 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 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 measure:
• 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 that to
which the receiver is 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.
NOTES
1. Testing of this equipment was performed on model number M33331A or
M33333A.
2. The use of a nonshielded 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 optional serial interface cable must be 15
meters (50 feet) or less. The length of the LAN cable must be 100 meters
(330feet) or less.
3. The length of the power cord must be 2 meters (6.6 feet) or less.

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Notice for Canadian Users
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Notice for German Users
BescheinigungdesHerstellers/Importeurs
Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/die/das
• M33330B
• M33331B
• M33332B
• M33333B
in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der
• EN 45014 (CE)
funk-entstört ist.
Der Deutschen Bundesport wurde das inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätes
angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie auf Einhaltung der
Bestimmungen eingeräumt.
• Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung-3. GPSGV, 06.01.2004:
Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß
EN ISO7779

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Energy Saving
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, FUJITSU ISOTEC LIMITED has deter-
mined that this product 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 equipments. The program backs the development
and dissemination of 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.
CE Declaration
This product sold in Europe conforms to the standard in accordance with EC
Directives.

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The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice and without
obligation to incorporate changes and improvements into units already
shipped.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information included here is
complete and accurate at the time of publication; however, Fujitsu Isotec
Limited cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions.
Printer model specifications differ with the print column (80 or 136) and the
power supply input voltage (100-120 or 220-240 VAC).
C147-E047-01EN July 2004
Copyright © 2004 FUJITSU ISOTEC LIMITED
Printed in Japan. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced or translated, stored in a database or retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of
Fujitsu Isotec Limited.
FUJITSU is a registered trademark and Fujitsu Creative Faces is a trademark
of Fujitsu Limited. Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer
Coporation. IBM PC and IBM Proprinter XL24E are trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation. ESC/P2 is a trademark of
Seiko Epson Corporation. Microsoft is a registered trademark and MS-DOS
and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Nimbus Sans is a
registered trademark of URW Unternehmensberatung Karow Rubow Weber
GmbH, Hamburg.
Other product names mentioned in this manual may also be trademarks of
their respective companies.
TRADEMARK
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for buying the Fujitsu DL3750+/3850+ dot matrix printer. You
can expect years of reliable service with very little maintenance. This manual
explains how to use your printer to full advantage. It is written for both new
and experienced printer users.
This manual describes how to install, set up, and use your printer and printer
options. It also explains how to keep the printer in good working condition
and what to do should something go wrong. Detailed procedures are provided
for first-time users. Experienced users can skip some of the details, using the
table of contents and chapter introductions to locate information.
This manual has several appendixes, a glossary, and an index. Appendix A
lists supplies and additional documentation and information available from
your dealer or authorized Fujitsu representative. Fujitsu offices are listed at
the end of the manual.
This manual covers model DL3750+, an 80-column printer and model
DL3850+, a 136-column printer. Each model has a 100-120 VAC or 220-240
VAC power supply. A serial interface is a factory option. A LAN card, a user
add-on option, can be installed only on printer models with the Centronics
parallel+USB interfaces. You must specify these when purchasing the printer.
DL3750+/3850+
Basic specifications
Print line at 10 cpi: 80 columns (DL3750+)
136 columns (DL3850+)
Interface: Centronics parallel
Centronics parallel + RS-232C
Centronics parallel + USB + LAN (LAN:use option)
Alternative specification
Power supply: 100–120 VAC or 220–240 VAC
Factory option
RS-232C serial interface (for Centronics parallel model only.
It must be installed by a field engineer.)
User add-on option
LAN card
cpi: characters per inch
PRINTER MODELS AND
OPTIONS

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ORGANIZATION This manual is organized as follows:
Quick Reference summarizes everyday printer operations. After you become
familiar with the printer, use this section as a memory aid.
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces the printer and identifies key features
and options that enhance the printer’s capabilities.
Chapter 2, Setting Up, gives step-by-step procedures for setting up the
printer for immediate use and identifies the main parts of the printer. If this is
your first printer, you should read the entire chapter before attempting to use
the printer.
Chapter 3, Paper Handling, explains how to load and use paper with your
printer.
Chapter 4, Printing, covers basic printing operations. This chapter describes
everyday operations from the printer’s control panel, such as loading paper
and selecting print features, in detail. After you become more familiar with
the printer, use Quick Reference at the beginning of the manual to refresh
your memory as needed.
Chapter 5, Using Setup Mode, describes how to change the printer’s optional
settings, such as print features, hardware options, and top-of-form. Most
settings only affect print features such as the typestyle and page format. Note
that certain settings directly affect hardware and software compatibility. Refer
to this chapter as indicated in Chapter 2 or as required.
Chapter 6, Maintenance, explains basic maintenance procedures for this
printer.
Chapter 7, Trouble-Shooting, describes problem-solving techniques. Before
you contact your dealer for help, check the list of problems and solutions
provided in this chapter.
Chapter 8, Installing Options, describes the options available for the printer
and explains how to install them.