Fujitsu DL7600Pro User manual

FUJITSU DL7600Pro
DOT MATRIX PRINTER
USER'S MANUAL

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Using This Product in High-risk Situations
EXPORT CONTROL

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Following notes for United States are valid for
100-120V model only.
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
M33335A.
2. The use of an unshielded a non-shielded interface cable with the
referenced device is prohibited. The length of the parallel interface
cable must be 3 meters (9.8 feet) or less. The length of the optional
serial interface cable must be 15 meters (50 feet) or less.
3. The length of the power cord must be 3 meters (9.8 feet) or less.

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Um störende Reflexionen am Bildschirmarbeitsplatz zu
vermeiden, darf dieses Produkt nicht im unmittelbaren
Gesichtsfeld platziert werden.

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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 power supply input voltage
(M33335A; 100-120 V or M33335B; 220-240 V).
KA02087-Y890-05EN May 2023
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for buying the Fujitsu DL7600Pro 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 DL7600Pro, a 136-column printer. Each
model has a 100-120 (M33335A) V or 220-240 (M33335B) V power
supply.
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.
Other options include a cut sheet feeder can be added by yourself after
purchasing the printer.
DL7600Pro
Basic specifications
Print line at 10 cpi: 136 columns (DL7600Pro)
Control Panel: LED type
LCD type
Interface: Centronics parallel + RS-232C
Centronics parallel + USB + LAN (LAN user option)
Alternative specification
Power supply: 100-120 V (M33335A)
220-240 V (M33335B)
User add-on option
LAN card
Cut sheet feeder
Tractor unit
Sound proof cover
Large Stacker
Small paper table
cpi: characters per inch
PRINTER MODELS
AND OPTIONS

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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.
At the end of this manual, you will find several appendixes, a glossary,
and an index. Appendix A gives order numbers for printer supplies,
options, and publications. Other appendixes provide additional technical
information about the printer.
ORGANIZATION

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Special information, such as warnings, cautions, and notes, are indicated
as follows:
WARNING
A WARNING indicates that personal injury may result if you do not
follow a procedure correctly.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates that damage to the printer may result if you do not
follow a procedure correctly.
NOTE
A NOTE provides “how-to” tips or suggestions to help you perform
a procedure correctly. NOTEs are particularly useful for first-time
users.
For Experienced Users:
If you are familiar with this printer or with dot matrix printers in general,
this information will help you use the manual effectively.
CONVENTIONS

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Warning symbols
Various graphic symbols are used in this manual. They serve as signs to help users of this product use
the product safely and correctly as well as prevent damage and personal injury to the users or bystanders.
The following tables show and explain each symbol. Be sure that you understand the meaning of each
symbol before reading the manual.
WARNING CAUTION
A WARNING indicates that death or serious
personal injury may result if you do not follow a
procedure correctly.
A CAUTION indicates that personal injury or
property damage may result if you do not follow a
procedure correctly.
Examples and explanations of graphic symbols
Indicates a warning or caution item. By itself, the image in this
symbol suggests the meaning of the warning or caution (the example
on the left is a caution of possible electric shock).
Indicates a prohibited action. The image in or beside this symbol
expresses the prohibited action (the example on the left indicates that
disassembly is prohibited).
Indicates a direction that must be observed. The image in this
symbol shows the direction (the example on the left shows the
direction in which a power plug is disconnected from an outlet).
Caution: Hot
This symbol and accompanying statement indicate a risk of injury from
a hot object.
Caution: Flammable
This symbol and accompanying statement indicate a risk of fire.
Do not touch
This symbol and accompanying statement indicate a risk of injury from
touching part of the equipment.
Do not disassemble
This symbol and accompanying statement indicate a risk of injury,
such as from electric shock, caused by disassembling the equipment.
General prohibited
action
This symbol and accompanying statement indicate a general prohibited
action.
General caution
This symbol and accompanying statement indicate a general caution.

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Notes on Safety
WARNING
WARNING
Do not place a container containing water, such as a vase, potted plant, and drinking glass,
or a metal object on or near the printer.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Do not place the printer in a humid or dusty area, in an area with explosive fumes, an area
with poor ventilation or close to a fire.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Use only one of the power cords included with this product, for this product. Do not use
any other power cord for this product.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Do not use this product in an area exposed to a high level of moisture, such as a bathroom
and shower room.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.

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WARNING
When mounting or removing an optional device or component, turn off the power to the
printer and personal computer and disconnect their power plugs from the outlets before
performing the work.
Otherwise, electric shock may result.
Connect only Fujitsu-recommended optional devices and components.
Otherwise, electric shock, fire, or failure may result.
CAUTION
Do not block openings in the printer (e.g., ventilation openings).
If ventilation openings are blocked, heat accumulates inside the printer, possibly resulting
in a fire.
Do not place a heavy object on the printer. Also, do not subject the printer to shocks.
Otherwise, the printer may become unbalanced, causing it to fall, and possibly resulting in
personal injury.
Do not place the printer in an area exposed to strong vibration or an unstable area such as
on a slope.
Otherwise, the printer may fall or topple, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Do not leave the printer in an area exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, such as inside
a car under the sun or any other area subjected to high temperatures.
Otherwise, the printer surface heats up, possibly melting covers or resulting in other
deformities, or the inside of the printer may become extremely hot, possibly resulting in
fire.
Before moving the printer, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet and
disconnect all connected cables from the printer.
Otherwise, the power cord may be damaged, possibly resulting in electric shock or fire, or
the printer may fall or topple, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Before connecting or disconnecting a printer cable, be sure to turn off the power to the
printer and personal computer.
Performing that and related work without the power turned off may result in a personal
computer or printer failure.

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Notes about the printer in operation
WARNING
If the printer is making a strange noise, which indicates a problem, discontinue printer
operation. Request your printer dealer to fix the problem.
Continued operation of the printer without repairs may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use a power source whose voltage is other than that indicated. Also, an excessive
number of plugged-in power cords must not be connected to a single outlet.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Do not spill any liquid, such as water, on the printer.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Do not damage or modify the power cord.
The power cord may be damaged by placing a heavy object on it, stretching it excessively,
forcibly bending it, twisting it, or heating it, and this may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not use the power cord if it or the power plug is damaged or the plug does not fit
securely in the outlet receptacle.
Using the power cord in that condition may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not insert the power cord into an outlet or turn on the power to the printer when any of
its covers has been removed.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Prevent foreign objects, such as metal shards and inflammable materials, from being
inserted or dropped into any openings in the printer (e.g., ventilation openings).
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Do not disconnect the power plug from the outlet while the power to the printer is turned
on.
Otherwise, the plug becomes deformed, possibly resulting in fire.
Do not remove the main printer cover or the cover for the cable connectors except as
necessary. To check and repair internal components, request your printer dealer to do so.
Some internal components use high voltage, and touching them may result in electric
shock.
Do not modify the printer by yourself.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands.
Otherwise, electric shock may result.

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WARNING
If excessive heat, smoke, a strange odor, or a strange noise is coming the printer or any
other abnormality is observed, immediately turn off the power to the printer by using the
power switch, and be sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
Then, after verifying the end of the abnormality (e.g., no more smoke is coming from the
printer), request your printer dealer to make repairs. Do not repair the printer by yourself
as doing so is dangerous.
Continued use of the printer when it is operating abnormally may result in electric shock or
fire.
If a foreign object (e.g., water or other liquid, metal shard) has entered the printer,
immediately turn off the power to the printer by using the power switch, and disconnect the
power plug from the outlet. Then, contact your printer dealer.
Continued use of the printer in that condition may result in electric shock or fire.
Customers who use the printer near children should take especial care regarding this point.
If the printer is dropped or a cover is damaged, turn off the power to the printer by using
the power switch, and disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then, contact your
printer dealer.
Continued use of printer in that condition may result in electric shock or fire.
Before performing cleaning, maintenance, or troubleshooting work on the printer, switch
off the power switch, and be sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
Performing that work on the printer without the power turned off may result in burns or
electric shock.
If dust accumulates on or near the metal parts of the power plug, so wipe away that dust
with a dry cloth.
Continued use of printer in that condition may result in fire.
Do not drop or strike the printer, such as by hitting it against something.
Otherwise, a failure may result.

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CAUTION
Insert the power plug completely into an outlet so that it is securely connected.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
Exercise caution to keep loose clothing, hair, neckties, etc. away from paper feed- or
ejection openings, and tractors while the printer is operating.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
When disconnecting the power plug from the outlet, pull it out while grasping the plug, not
the cord.
If you pull it out while grasping the cord, the insulation may be damaged or the cable core
may be exposed or damaged, possibly resulting in electric shock or fire.
Do not cover or wrap the printer with a cloth or anything else while it is operating.
Otherwise, heat accumulates, possibly resulting in fire.
Do not use the power cord with it bunched together.
Otherwise, heat accumulates, possibly resulting in fire.
If the printer operates when the front cover is unclosed, immediately turn the printer off,
and unplug the power code from wall outlet.
Then contact your printer dealer to make repair of safety interlock.
Continued use of the printer in that condition, operation of the mechanism inside of the
front cover may become a cause of an injury.
If the printer is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power plug from the outlet
for safety reasons.
Otherwise, electric shock or fire may result.
If a lightning storm is in nearby, disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
Leaving the plug connected to the outlet may result in damage to the printer or other
property damage.

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CAUTION
The print head and internal frames become extremely hot during printer operation and
remain so immediately afterwards. Do not touch these parts until sufficient time has
passed to allow them to cool.
Otherwise, burns or personal injury may result.
Do not touch the paper feed- or ejection openings while the printer is operating.
Otherwise, personal injury may be result.
Do not touch the printer cable connectors or the metal part of the print head.
Otherwise, personal injury or a printer failure may result.
Do not touch the print head while it is moving.
Otherwise, burns or personal injury may result.
Note that continuous forms that are fed in the reverse direction continuously may come off
the paper feed tractors.
Operate the printer with the paper thickness set to the appropriate paper thickness.
Use only an original ribbon cassette that is specified as suitable by Fujitsu.
Textile fibers accumulate on components inside the printer and parts of the roller, so clean
these parts regularly.
Do not turn the ribbon feed knob in the reverse direction.
Otherwise, the ribbon may become jammed and stuck.
If printing is started with a slack ribbon, the ribbon may become tangled or the ribbon feed
mechanism may become locked.
The print head is extremely hot immediately after printing. When replacing the ribbon,
verify that the print head is sufficiently cool before setting the print head to the ribbon
replacement position.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
QUICK REFERENCE.................................................... QR-1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................... 1-1
FEATURES .......................................................................1-1
MODELS ...........................................................................1-3
OPTIONS ..........................................................................1-4
CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP ............................................................................. 2-1
SELECTING A GOOD LOCATION...................................2-2
UNPACKING THE PRINTER............................................2-3
Checking Options and Supplies...................................2-5
ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER..........................................2-6
Handling the paper table..............................................2-6
Installing the Ribbon cartridge .....................................2-8
Mounting and removing the tractor unit .....................2-13
GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR PRINTER.........2-16
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD .............................2-18
TESTING THE PRINTER (OFFLINE).............................2-19
Loading Paper for the Self-Test.................................2-19
Printing the Self-Test .................................................2-20
CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO YOUR
COMPUTER....................................................................2-23
Selecting a Parallel Interface Cable...........................2-23
Selecting a Serial Interface Cable .............................2-23
Selecting a USB Cable ..............................................2-24
Selecting a LAN cable................................................2-24
Connecting the Interface Cable .................................2-24
SELECTING AN EMULATION........................................2-25
PRINTING A SAMPLE PAGE (ONLINE) ........................2-29
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER ...........................2-31
CHAPTER 3 PAPER HANDLING .................................................................. 3-1
SELECTING PAPER.........................................................3-1
OVERVIEW OF PAPER OPERATIONS...........................3-2
SELECTING PAPER PATH..............................................3-5
Paper Paths and Feed Directions ................................3-5
ADJUSTING FOR PAPER THICKNESS (LED)................3-9
ADJUSTING FOR PAPER THICKNESS (LCD) .............3-11
USING SINGLE SHEETS ...............................................3-13
Loading a Paper From The Paper Table. ..................3-13
Loading Paper from the Cut Sheet Feeder
(Option) ......................................................................3-16
Ejecting Single Sheets ...............................................3-18
USING CONTINUOUS FORMS .....................................3-19
Positioning the Paper Stack.......................................3-19
Loading Continuous Forms (Front Feed)...................3-20
Loading Continuous Forms (Rear Feed) ...................3-23
Unloading Continuous Forms ....................................3-25
Tearing Off Continuous Forms ..................................3-25
FEEDING AND POSITIONING PAPER..........................3-27

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Line Feed/Form Feed ................................................ 3-27
Micro Feed................................................................. 3-27
Load Position Adjust .................................................. 3-28
TIPS ON PAPER HANDLING......................................... 3-29
General Tips .............................................................. 3-29
Multipart Forms.......................................................... 3-29
Envelopes .................................................................. 3-29
Labels ........................................................................ 3-29
CHAPTER 4 PRINTING................................................................................. 4-1
MULTIPART FORMS (HI IMPACT MODE)...................... 4-1
PRINT MODE(HI SPEED MODE/QUIET MODE) ............ 4-2
STARTING OR STOPPING PRINTING ........................... 4-4
Starting Printing ........................................................... 4-4
Stopping Printing ......................................................... 4-4
Resuming from a Paper-Out........................................ 4-4
Printing the remaining lines on a page ........................ 4-5
Continuing printing after supplying paper .................... 4-5
Resuming after an Area Over warning ........................ 4-6
REMOVING PRINTED PAGES ........................................ 4-6
Removing Single Sheets ............................................. 4-6
Removing Continuous Forms ...................................... 4-6
CLEARING THE PRINT BUFFER.................................... 4-6
SELECTING PRINT FEATURES ..................................... 4-7
Using Commercial Software ........................................ 4-7
Using the Control Panel............................................... 4-8
Selecting MENU1 or MENU2 ...................................... 4-9
Using the Control Panel (LCD type only) .................. 4-10
CHAPTER 5 USING SETUP MODE .............................................................. 5-1
HOW TO USE THIS CHAPTER ....................................... 5-2
ENTERING SETUP MODE(LED) ..................................... 5-3
OVERVIEW OF SETUP MODE (LED) ............................. 5-5
Setup Mode Example (LED)........................................ 5-7
Points to Remember .................................................. 5-10
PRINTING A LIST OF SELECTED OPTIONS(LED)...... 5-11
ENTERING SETUP MODE(LCD)................................... 5-13
Setup Mode Example (LCD)...................................... 5-14
OVERVIEW OF SETUP MODE (LCD) ........................... 5-15
PRINTING A LIST OF SELECTED OPTIONS(LCD) ..... 5-15
DECIDING WHICH OPTIONS TO CHANGE ................. 5-16
MENU1 AND MENU2 ITEMS AND OPTIONS ............... 5-18
Resetting MENU1 and MENU2 ................................. 5-34
CHANGING HARDWARE OPTIONS ............................. 5-34
CHANGING PRINT POSITION ADJUSTMENT
OPTIONS........................................................................ 5-40
CHANGING CONFIGURATION OPTIONS.................... 5-49
HEAD GAP ADJUSTMENT ITEMS AND OPTIONS ...... 5-64
EXITING AND SAVING .................................................. 5-65
Procedure (for LED type)........................................... 5-65
Procedure (for LCD type) .......................................... 5-66
RESETTING DEFAULTS ............................................... 5-66
Resetting Power-On Defaults .................................... 5-66

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Resetting Factory Defaults.........................................5-66
Resetting Factory Defaults in MENU1 and MENU2 ..5-67
Procedure (for LED type) ...........................................5-67
Procedure (for LCD type)...........................................5-68
USING THE DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS .......................5-69
Printing the Self-Test .................................................5-69
Procedure ..................................................................5-69
Printing Hex Dumps ...................................................5-71
Procedure ..................................................................5-71
Checking Vertical Print Alignment (V-ALMNT) ..........5-73
Procedure ..................................................................5-73
SETUP MODE REFERENCE .........................................5-77
DPL24C PLUS ORGANIZATION ..............................5-77
Differences in IBM Proprinter XL24E Emulation........5-80
Differences in Epson ESC/P2 Emulation...................5-80
ONLINE SETUP MODE ..................................................5-81
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE ........................................................................ 6-1
CLEANING........................................................................6-1
Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer ...........................6-1
Cleaning the Platen......................................................6-3
REPLACING THE RIBBON ..............................................6-4
OPENING AND CLOSING THE CONTROL PANEL........6-9
REMOVING THE STACKER UNIT...................................6-9
MOUNTING THE STACKER UNIT.................................6-10
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE-SHOOTING............................................................. 7-1
SOLVING PROBLEMS .....................................................7-1
Print Quality Problems .................................................7-1
Paper Handling Problems ............................................7-6
Operating Problems .....................................................7-8
Printer Failures.............................................................7-9
Alarm display function(LED) ......................................7-10
Alarm display function(LCD) ......................................7-11
Responses to alarm occurrences ..............................7-12
DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS............................................7-13
GETTING HELP..............................................................7-13
CHAPTER 8 INSTALLING OPTIONS............................................................ 8-1
INSTALLING THE LAN card.............................................8-1
INSTALLING THE CUT SHEET FEEDER........................8-3
Installing on the front side of the printer.......................8-4
Installing on the rear side of the printer .......................8-6
Removing the Cut Sheet Feeder .................................8-9
INSTALLING THE TRACTOR UNIT ...............................8-10
INSTALLING THE LARGE STACKER............................8-11
INSTALLING THE SMALL PAPER TABLE ....................8-12
INSTALLING THE SOUND PROOF COVER .................8-14
APPENDIX A SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS ...................................................... A-1
SUPPLIES........................................................................ A-1
OPTIONS ......................................................................... A-1

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APPENDIX B PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS ............................. B-1
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS .........................................B-1
FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................B-2
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS...............................B-5
PAPER SPECIFICATIONS...............................................B-6
Print Area.....................................................................B-6
Paper Thickness ..........................................................B-8
APPENDIX C COMMAND SETS.....................................................................C-1
FUJITSU DPL24C PLUS ..................................................C-2
Bar Code Printing Control......................................... C-14
IBM PROPRINTER XL24E EMULATION...................... C-22
EPSON ESC/P2 EMULATION ...................................... C-28
APPENDIX D INTERFACE INFORMATION ...................................................D-1
PARALLEL INTERFACE ..................................................D-1
Compatible Mode.........................................................D-2
Nibble Mode.................................................................D-4
Data Transmission Timing ...........................................D-6
SERIAL INTERFACE........................................................D-7
Serial Options ..............................................................D-8
Cable Wiring ................................................................D-8
Serial Protocols......................................................... D-10
USB INTERFACE .......................................................... D-11
Cable ........................................................................ D-11
Specification ............................................................. D-11
LAN INTERFACE .......................................................... D-12
Cable ........................................................................ D-12
Specification ............................................................. D-12
APPENDIX E CHARACTER SETS ................................................................. E-1
CHARACTER SETS 1 AND 2 (DPL24C PLUS AND
IBM XL24E EMULATION) ................................................E-1
ITALIC AND GRAPHICS CHARACTER SETS
(ESC/P2 EMULATION).....................................................E-2
NATIONAL CHARACTER SETS (ALL
EMULATIONS) .................................................................E-4
NATIONAL CHARACTER SETS (DPL24C PLUS
AND IBM XL24E EMULATION)......................................E-15
NATIONAL CHARACTER SETS (ESC/P2
EMULATION)..................................................................E-17
NATIONAL CHARACTER SETS AND SUPPORTED
RESIDENT FONTS (ALL EMULATIONS) ......................E-20
APPENDIX A RESIDENT FONTS................................................................... F-1
INDEX …………………………........................................................................... IN-1

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