Microplex PP 803 User manual

User Manual
PP 80x
PP 809
8707-390-xxxxx
PP 806
8707-340-xxxxx
PP 803
8707-330-xxxxx

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:
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.
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.

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A Publication of
Microplex Printware Corp.
100 Northfield Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
USA
April 2015
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 thismanual are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © by MICROPLEX Printware Corp.
All rights strictly reserved. Reproduction or issue to third parties in any form is not
permitted without written authorization from the publisher.

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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.

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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:
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
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.

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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).
Temperature:
+ 10 °C to + 35 °C (+50 °F to +95 °F)
Humidity:
20% to 80%
Humidity with Automatic
Sheet Feeder (ASF):
30% to 70% (ASF only for printer PP 806)

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Power ON/OFF Lever
To switch the printer on or off push the Power On/Off - Lever always down.
Schalter - EIN Schalter - AUS
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.

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1. Preface............................................................................................................................................XII
2. Getting started .................................................................................................................................1
2.1 Unpacking.........................................................................................................................................1
2.1.1 Delivery Contents Printer PP 803......................................................................................................3
2.1.2 Delivery Contents Printer PP 806......................................................................................................4
2.1.3 Lieferumfang PP 809.........................................................................................................................5
2.2 Requirements to the location of the printer..................................................................................... 6
2.3 Remove transport lock .....................................................................................................................7
2.4 Installing the Personality Module (PM) ............................................................................................8
2.5 Mains Connection and Power on.....................................................................................................9
2.6 Ribbon Installation..........................................................................................................................10
2.7 Replace Ribbon Cassette ................................................................................................................12
2.8 Insert Paper .................................................................................................................................... 12
2.8.1 Paper Source Selection.........................................................................................................13
2.8.1 Fanfold Paper Feeding..........................................................................................................14
2.8.2 Manuelle Papierzuführung PP 806 .......................................................................................17
2.9 Test-Ausdrucke...............................................................................................................................18
2.9.1 Sample Print Menu for Printer PP 803:.................................................................................19
2.9.2 Sample Print Menu for Printer PP 806:.................................................................................20
2.9.1 Sample Print Menu for Printer PP 809:.................................................................................21
2.9.2 Sample Configuration ...........................................................................................................22
2.9.3 Sample Letter (Dr. Grauert)..................................................................................................23
2.9.4 Beispiel: DIAGONAL TEST......................................................................................................24
2.10 Connection to the System .............................................................................................................. 25
2.11 Printer Driver..................................................................................................................................26
2.11.1 Driver Installation.................................................................................................................27
2.11.2 Example for a LPR Connection:............................................................................................. 28
2.12 Macro Slection................................................................................................................................45
3. Printer Operation..............................................................................................................................1
3.1 Operator Panel .................................................................................................................................1
3.2 Key Funktions ...................................................................................................................................3
Ready-Mode..................................................................................................................................................5
STOP-Mode....................................................................................................................................................5
3.3 LCD Display .......................................................................................................................................7
3.4 Menu-Mode......................................................................................................................................9
3.4.1 Menu Navigation..................................................................................................................10
3.4.2 Confirm a Selection................................................................................................................12
3.4.3 How to save settings ............................................................................................................13
4. Printer Configuration........................................................................................................................2
4.1. What is "Configuration"....................................................................................................................2
4.2. Standard Configuration ....................................................................................................................4

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4.2.1 Standard Configuration PP 803...............................................................................................4
4.2.2 Standard Configuration PP 806...............................................................................................5
4.2.3 Standard Configuration PP 809...............................................................................................6
4.2.4 Explanation of the printout on the previous pages ................................................................7
5. Menu Structure ................................................................................................................................1
5.1. Menu PP 803 ....................................................................................................................................1
5.2. Menu PP 806 ....................................................................................................................................2
5.3. Menu PP 809 ....................................................................................................................................3
5.4. Menu Item Description.....................................................................................................................4
5.4.1 Test Modes.............................................................................................................................4
5.4.2 Select Macro...........................................................................................................................4
5.4.3 Paper Source ..........................................................................................................................5
5.4.4 Paper Exit ...............................................................................................................................5
5.4.5 Print Position Adjustment ...................................................................................................... 6
5.4.6 Page Lenght............................................................................................................................ 7
5.4.7 Druckqualität.......................................................................................................................... 7
5.4.8 Font ........................................................................................................................................7
5.4.9 Pitch .......................................................................................................................................8
5.4.10 Line Mode...............................................................................................................................8
5.4.11 EMULATION............................................................................................................................ 8
5.4.12 Character Set..........................................................................................................................9
5.4.13 Left Margin ...........................................................................................................................10
5.4.14 Right Margin.........................................................................................................................11
5.4.15 Line Mode.............................................................................................................................11
5.4.16 Perforation Skip....................................................................................................................11
5.4.17 Tear Off / Cut Mode .............................................................................................................12
5.4.18 Interface ...............................................................................................................................12
5.4.19 Cutter (Option) .....................................................................................................................13
5.4.20 Cutter Vertical Position Adjustment.....................................................................................14
5.4.21 AGC Position.........................................................................................................................14
5.4.22 Sprache................................................................................................................................. 14
5.4.23 Reacall Factory .....................................................................................................................15
5.4.24 Program Update...................................................................................................................15
5.4.25 Menu Access ........................................................................................................................15
5.4.26 Save Menu............................................................................................................................15
5.5. Description of the Individual Menu Items ......................................................................................16
5.5.1 Test Mode ............................................................................................................................17
5.5.2 Define Macro.........................................................................................................................18
5.6. Installation......................................................................................................................................25
6. Maintenence ....................................................................................................................................1
6.1. Vorbeugende Wartung .....................................................................................................................1
6.2. Cleaning Procedure...........................................................................................................................3

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6.1. Print Head exchange......................................................................................................................... 5
6.2.1 Remove Printhead..................................................................................................................5
6.2.2 Installation of the Print Head .................................................................................................8
6.2.3 Install Print Head Cable ..........................................................................................................9
7. Troubleshooting and Diagnostic .......................................................................................................1
7.1. Power related Problems ...................................................................................................................2
7.2. Error Messages .................................................................................................................................2
7.3. No printout....................................................................................................................................... 7
7.4. Operation related problems .............................................................................................................8
7.5. Print-related problems .....................................................................................................................9
7.6. Ribbon or Carriage related problems.............................................................................................. 11
7.7. Drucktests.......................................................................................................................................11
7.8. Diagram for failture analysis...........................................................................................................11
7.8.1. Locking procedure ................................................................................................................12
7.8.2. Ribbon unlock.......................................................................................................................13
7.8.3. Ribbon Error .........................................................................................................................14
7.8.4. Remove Paper ...................................................................................................................... 15
7.8.5. Paperjam TRF (Tractor Feed)................................................................................................ 16
7.8.6. Paper Jam ASF or Manual (ASF only PP 806) ........................................................................17
7.8.7. Gap Error ..............................................................................................................................18
8. Option...............................................................................................................................................1
8.1. Printer Stand PP 803 / PP 806 / PP 809 ............................................................................................1
8.2. Stacker Option..................................................................................................................................4
8.3. AFS-Cassetts (only printer PP 806)...................................................................................................5
8.3.1 Check delivery content ...........................................................................................................5
8.3.2 Prepair ASF-Cassette............................................................................................................... 6
8.3.3 Installing ASF Cassette..............................................................................................................7
8.3.4 Remove ASF Cassette .............................................................................................................9
8.3.5 Insert Paper ..........................................................................................................................10
8.3.6 Replacement of ASF Pick Up Roller (only printer PP 806).....................................................12
8.3.7 Remove ASF Pick Up Roller (1) .............................................................................................12
8.3.8 Install ASF Pick Up Roller ........................................................................................................13
8.4. Cut Sheet Tray Front (Only printers PP 803 oder PP 806)............................................................... 14
8.5. Manual Sheet Feeder (Printer PP 803) ...........................................................................................15
8.6. Optional Tractor Cassette (Printer PP 803)..................................................................................... 15
8.7. Cutter (Printer PP 803) ................................................................................................................... 16
9. Technical Data ............................................................................................................................... 17
9.1. PP 803.............................................................................................................................................17
9.1.1. Printer Spezification ....................................................................................................................... 17
9.1.2. Performance:..................................................................................................................................19
9.1.3. Paperhandling.................................................................................................................................20
9.1.4. Option.............................................................................................................................................21

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9.2. PP 806.............................................................................................................................................23
9.2.1. Printer Spezification ....................................................................................................................... 23
9.1.5. Performance:..................................................................................................................................25
9.1.6. Paperhandling.................................................................................................................................25
9.1.7. Option.............................................................................................................................................27
9.3. PP 809.............................................................................................................................................30
9.3.1. Printer Spezification ....................................................................................................................... 30
9.1.8. Performance:..................................................................................................................................32
9.1.9. Paperhandling.................................................................................................................................33
9.3.2. Optionen.........................................................................................................................................20
9.4. Systemanbindung ...........................................................................................................................21
A.1 Appendix A System Interface Description .......................................................................................1
A.2 Serial Interface RS-232C / RS-422.....................................................................................................2
A.2.1. Interface Characteristics......................................................................................................... 2
A.2.2. Transmission Protocols and Connection Diagrams.................................................................3
A.2.3. DTR - Ready/Busy ...................................................................................................................3
A.2.4. XON / XOFF.............................................................................................................................6
A.2.5. Serial Interface with RS-422 ................................................................................................... 8
A.3 Parallel Centronics® Interface ..........................................................................................................9
A.4 Shared Operation ...........................................................................................................................11
B.1 Appendix B Print Samples of Resident Fonts ....................................................................................1
C.1 Appendix C Character Set Tables.....................................................................................................1
C.1.1. Code Table ISO 8859-1 ...........................................................................................................1
C.1.2. Code Table ISO 8859-15 .........................................................................................................2
C.1.3. Code Table ISO 8859-5 ...........................................................................................................3
C.1.4. Code Table ISO 8859-9 ...........................................................................................................4
C.1.5. Code Table IBM All Character Set ...........................................................................................5
C.1.6. Code Table IBM Set 1 ............................................................................................................. 6
C.1.7. National Version IBM Set 1.....................................................................................................7
C.1.8. Code Table IBM Set 2 ............................................................................................................. 8
C.1.9. National Version IBM Set 2.....................................................................................................9
C.1.10. Code Table IBM Code Page...................................................................................................10
C.1.11. IBM Code Page 437 ..............................................................................................................11
C.1.12. IBM Code Page 850 ..............................................................................................................12
C.1.13. IBM Code Page 858 ..............................................................................................................13
C.1.14. IBM Code Page 860 ..............................................................................................................12
C.1.15. IBM Code Page 863 ..............................................................................................................13
C.1.16. IBM Code Page 865 ..............................................................................................................14
C.1.17. IBM Code Page 857 ..............................................................................................................15
C.1.18. EPSON Extended Graphics Character Table..........................................................................16
C.1.19. NV EPSON Extended graphics Character Table..................................................................... 17
C.1.20. EPSON Italic Character Table................................................................................................18

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C.1.21. NV EPSON Italic Character Table (part 1).............................................................................. 19
C.1.22. NV EPSON Italic Character Table (part 2)..............................................................................20
C.1.23. Code Table OCR-A ................................................................................................................21
Code Pages for the Eastern European Countries (EE) ...................................................................................22
C.1.24. CODEPAGE 437 Greek .........................................................................................................22
C.1.25. CODEPAGE 851 Greek ..........................................................................................................22
C.1.26. CODEPAGE 928 Greek ..........................................................................................................23
C.1.27. CODEPAGE 855 Cyri..............................................................................................................24
C.1.28. CODEPAGE 866.....................................................................................................................25
C.1.29. CODEPAGE 869.....................................................................................................................26
C.1.30. CODEPAGE 852.....................................................................................................................27
C.1.31. KAMENICKY ..........................................................................................................................28
C.1.32. ISO LATIN 2...........................................................................................................................29
C.1.33. MAZOVIA..............................................................................................................................30
C.1.34. CODEPAGE 437 HUN ............................................................................................................31
C.1.35. CODEPAGE 852 SEE ..............................................................................................................32
C.1.36. CODEPAGE 866 LAT ..............................................................................................................33
C.1.37. WIN LAT2.............................................................................................................................. 34
Code Pages for the Eastern European Countries (EE2)..................................................................................35
C.1.38. CP 771 ..................................................................................................................................35
C.1.39. CP 773 ..................................................................................................................................36
C.1.40. CP 774 ..................................................................................................................................37
C.1.41. CP 775 ..................................................................................................................................38
C.1.42. BATIC RIM.............................................................................................................................39
C.1.43. CP 1251 ................................................................................................................................40
C.1.44. CP 1125 / 866 Ukraine..........................................................................................................41
C.1.45. CP 1250 ................................................................................................................................42
C.1.46. CP 1252 ................................................................................................................................43

Preface
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1. 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 behavior 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:
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.
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.

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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.
4. Description of the Individual Menu Items
In this chapter you will find 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.

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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
System Manager Information

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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
Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassette for cut sheets and form sets
DRAFT
Draft Quality
EE
Eastern European
HSD
High Speed Draft
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
LED
Light Emitting Diode
LQ
Letter Quality
MACRO
User defined group (1 bis 4) of stored parameter
NLQ
Near Letter Quality
PH
Print Head
PM
Interface (Personality Module)
Note: The following chapters describe the three printers:
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.

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2. Getting started
2.1 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").
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1
3
2

2-2
Getting started
The Box contains:
Quick reference guide (2)
CD ROM (1)
Power cordl (3)
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:
PP 806: the Paper Insertion Guide (5)
the Manual Sheet Feeder (6)
PP 809: only the Paper Insertion Guide (5)
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6
2
3
2
4