NEC Pinwriter P2000/P2X User manual

Pinwriter
P2OOO/P2X
User´s Guide

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First Printing
-May 1995
Copyright 1995
NEC Corporation
Printed in Hong Kong

Manufacturer’s Instructions and User’s Responsibility to Prevent Radio
Frequency Interference
Manufacturer’s Instructions
The user must observe the followinp precautions in installing and operating this device:
1.
Operate the equipment in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
for the model.
2. Plug the unit into a properly-grounded wall outlet and use the power cord supplied
with the unit, unmodified.
3.
4.
Always operate the unit withthe factory-installed cover on the unit.
Make no modification to the equipment which would
cause radio frequency
interference.
5.
Maintain the equipment in a satisfactory state of repair.
6.
Use a shielded and properly-grounded I/O cable to prevent radio frequency
interference.
User’s Responsibility
The user is ultimately responsible for correcting problems that arise from harmful radio-
frequency emissions from equipment under the user’s control. If this equipment does
cause 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
of the followinp measures. All of these responsibilities and any others not mentioned are
exclusively at the expense of the
user.
1. Change in orientation of the receiving device antenna.
2.
Change in orientation of the equipment.
3. Change in location of equipment.
4.
Change in equipment power source.

If these attempts are unsuccessful, install one or all of the following devices:
1. Line isolation transformers
2. Line filters
3. Electra-magnetic shielding
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer, NEC, or an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions.
NOTE: The operator of a computing device may be required to stop operating the
device upon finding that the device is causing harmful interference and it is in the public
interest to stop operation until the interference problem has been corrected.

CONTENTS
Introduction ._..........._.. _ . . . . . . . . . ..............................................................................._._...... vii
Section 1 Start Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._..._..........................................................................
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Unpacking
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Operating Requirements....................................................................................................
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Installing the Sheet Guide.................................................................................................
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InstalIinggtheRibbon.........................................................................................................
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Connecting the
PowerCord.. .............................................................................................
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Running
the Self-Testt ........................................................................................................ 5
Connecting the Interface Cable.........................................................................................
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Section
2 Features andControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._ _ . . . . . .
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Printer Features..................................................................................................................
Paper Feed
DiaI
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Paper Thickness Settinp Lever..................................................................................
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CopyMode...........................................................................................................
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Sheet Guide and Sheet Guide Ruler..........................................................................
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Ribbon........................................................................................................................
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Option..............................................................................................................................
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Sheet Feeder.. .............................................................................................................
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Section 3 Control Panel
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Buttons and Indicators.....................................................................................................
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Selectinp the Font and Pitchh............................................................................................
13
Memory Switch Menu Mode...........................................................................................
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Entering the Memory Switch Menu Mode................................................................
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Using the Control Panel.............................................................................................
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Option Setting Mode..................................................................................................
16
Normal Setting Mode - Printing Out the Memory Switch Setting............................
17
NormalSetting Mode - Description of Memory Switch Settings.............................
18
Normal Settinp Mode - Changing the Memory Switch Settings...............................
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Section 4 Paper Loading
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Paper Loading Features...................................................................................................
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Zero Margin Emulation Feature
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Loading Cut Sheets..........................................................................................................
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AutomaticcPaperLoadinpFeature.............................................................................
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Loading
Continuous Papers............................................................................................. 23
Removable Trattor .................................................................................................... 23

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Loading for Rear Feed with Push Tractor .................................................................
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Loading Cut Sheets with Continuous Paper Parked ............................................
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Tearing Off Continuous Papers ............................................................................
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Automatic Tear Off Feature .................................................................................
28
Loading for Rear Feed with Pull
Tractor..
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Loading for Bottom Feed ...........................................................................................
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Loading Envelopes ..........................................................................................................
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Section 5 Problem Solving and
Preventive
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Solving
Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .._ . . . .._ . . .._..._........ _ ._..._......_... . . . .-._....... . .._._........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . __..
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Simple Printer Problems
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Minor Printer Problems . .
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Troubleshootino p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._........_........._..........._.................................................
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Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._..........................._....................._.............................
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Print Screen
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Hex
Dump . . . . . . . . . ..____..____.__._._.__..____.__..___.___..................... .‘...................__...._...._......._____
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Cleanino ~“~.~.“~.“““~.“.............._.__......................._........................._.._.................~.............. 36
Print Quality Maintenance
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Section 6 Programming
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ASCII Codino
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Control Codes . .._.__._..._.._.___.__.__.__.___.______._____.__..__ .______._.... .__.._...._.__...__...____. _ _.__. .._ .__... 38
Appendix A Technical Specifications
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Appendix B Paper Specifications _____._.__________...._.__.......___.__..._.___.__..__._..._.____....__. 48
Glossary
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index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._......._.............
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NEC Addresses . . . ..___._.___..._._._____....._.___...._ _ _._._.._._ _ ._.._____._............_...__._._..__.__.___ _ ._....._..
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INTRODUCTION
Your new Pinwriter@ P2OOO/P2X is an advanced, state-of-the-art matrix Printer featuring
high-speed printinp and high-resolution gaphics. A hiphly reliable and versatile Printer,
the Pinwriter prints up to 200 characters per second (high-speed draft mode) and pro-
duces hundreds of print style variations-
Pinwriter P2000 is the moclel for Asia and Oceania.
Pinwriter P2X is the model for Europe.
Features
Cl Plug and Play for Windowti -
Supporting the bidirectional parallel interface is
applicable for using the “Plug and Play” of Microsofta Windows95.
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0 High-Speed printouts -
Up to 83 characters per second for printing the letter
quality text, and 200 characters for the draft text-
ci High-resolution graphics -
360 dpi graphics mode printing tan smooth your
illustrations.
DVarioustypestyles -
Seven resident type styles will make your document look
great .
0 Simple Printer settings -
Two buttons on the control Panel allow you to Change
the various Printer settings easily.
c1 Useful printouts -
The P2OOOF2X has three types of test printouts for users.
The self-test printout helps you to check the Printer Operation and print results.
The memory switch settinps printout is useful to obtain the Printer internal
memory settings. The hex dump printout tan be used for pro,- debuggin;.
0 Removable tractor -
Paper handling. Allows you to print the continuous Paper with your desired
Cl Software compatibility -
Compatible with the NEC Pinwriter series.
c3 Sheet feeder (optional) -
Quickly and easily loads tut sheets. Also the sheet
feeder tan be used for Pinwriter Pl200 and P2Q.
Getting Service and Support

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The dealer from whom you purchased your printer is backed by complete support
resources and progams within WC. Your dealer can provide you with details on all
0 model number
Cl serial number
Cl where and when the printer was purchased
0 description of the problem
About this manual
. Sections 1 through 5 of this manual provide basic instructions for getting your printer
up and running. If you plan to use a software package with your computer and
printer, you need not read past Section 6. However, if gou have an interest in doing
some of your own programming, Section 6 and Appendixes of the manual provide
valuable programming information as well as hardware and paper specifications.
Notes, cautions, and warnings described in this manual are used as follows.
NOTE: contains helpful hints and other important that helps you for using your P2000/
P2X printer better.
CAUTION: provides information about procedures which, if not observed, could result
in damage to the P2OOO/P2X or other equipment.
WARNING: means failure to follow specific procedures and practices may result in
personal injury.

1
Start Here
Chis section provides instructions for unpacking and setting up the Pinwriter
models P2000 and P2X.
UNPACKING
The shippinp carton contains the parts shown below. If any are damaged or rnissing,
contact your Printer dealer.
NOTE: Save the packing material in case you ever need to repack and move the Printer
to another location.
OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
Before you set up-your Printer, be sure that you have an effrcient work space. You
should have a good Printer stand or similar type of table.
In addition, you need the right
kind of environment to keep your equipment runninp well.
Set up your Printer in alocation that is
0 weh-ventilated
Temperature 5” to 38°C (41” to 100°F)
Relative humidity 30% to 85% (45% to 70% witb the optional sheet feeder installed)

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Cl not exposed to direct sunlight
D away from equipment that generates strong magnetic fields or electrical interference,
such as heaters, humidifiers, or equipment with large electric motors
Q at least 10 cm (4 inches) from the wall, on a stable level floor, and near a power outlet
Qspacious enough for easy access and paper flow.
Bottom Feed Rear Feed
,
INSTALLING THE SHEET GUIDE
The sheet guide that comes with your printer makes it easy for you to load cut sheets.
0 Holding the sheet guide upright, fit the right and left slots of the sheet guide to
the printer middle cover tabs.
@Tilt the sheet guide toward the rear.
When you use the cut sheet, use the sheet guide in this position.
Slot
@ Pull the sheet guide upward and then turn it toward the rear.

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@Slide the sheet guide toward the front.
Wben you use continuous Papers, use the sheet guide in this position.
Sheet Guide
INSTALLING THE RIBBON
A black nylon ribbon cartridge is sbipped with your Pinwriter. Replace the ribbon when
print quality becomes faint.
WARNING: Dont’t tauch the print head just after the Printer Operation.
0
Open the top cover. Be sure the canier is positioned at the Center of the Printer.
Q
Set the Paper thickness setting lever to the forward position.
@Turn the feed knob in the direction
of the mow to tighten the ribbon.
6
Slide the bar on the bottom of the ribbon cartridge undemeath the two hooks on
the print head carrier.
@Gently press down on the top of the ribbon cartridge to
leck it in place around
the print head. You may need to turn the ribbon feed knob slightly to align the
ribbon feed slots and pins.
Paper Thickness
Setting Lew
Ear Hooks

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@Set the paper thickness setting lever according to the thickness of paper or the
number of sheets in a,multi-ply form (see Table 2-l).
@Close the top cover.
NOTE: To remove the ribbon, pull up the top of the cartridge and slide the bar on the
bottom of the cartridge away from the hooks.
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
@ Switch off power to the printer.
WARNING: Check that the power switch is off.
@Plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet.
@Turn on the power. You can see tbe lights on the control panel altematingly
blinking (lights go off after two seconds).
CAUTION:
Q Before plugging the power cord, check the printer applicable voltage. Connecting
the power cord to the abnormal voltage outlet may cause the printer damage.
Applicable voltage is indicated on the printer label located at the back of the printer.
For more information, see Appendii A
0 The socket outlet should be near of the printer for easy access of the cable
connection and disconnection.
The type of power cord plug is
different from each voltage type.

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RUNNING THE SELF-TEST
You tan use the built-in Pinwriter self-test to practice loading tut sheets and printing.
The self-test lets you check the printer’s performante and print quality before you
connect it to your Computer.
Use A4-size Paper or 8 l/Z-inch wide Paper to practice loading and printing. In this
practice Session, you will print only a portion of the test. The Printer, however, will
continue to print the self-test as long as you insert paper-
To stop the self-test at any time, press MODE to stop printinp and turn off the power.
NOTE: When using continuous Papers, see Section 4, “Loading Continuous Papers” to
load Paper and then continue the following Steps from 8.
0 Set tbe Paper selection lever to the rear position.
0 Open the top cover and set the Paper thickness setting lever to Position 3 or 4.
@ Turn on the Printer power.
Make sure the carriage moves to the Center of the Printer and the lights are Off.
Q Close the top cover.
@ Slide the Paper guide so the @ie window is over the “A4” mark on the sheet
puide ruler.
@ Insert a sheet of Paper into the insertion slot of the sheet guide. The Printer
feeds the Paper to the Grst priot Position automatically.
CAUTION: Fit the left edge of the Paper to the Paper guide so that the Printer does not
pn’nt directly on the platen during self-test Operation. Printing directly on the platen tan
damage the print head.

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NEC
<Pinwriter P2000>
8 Turn off the power.
0 Hold down FEED/LOAD while turning on the printer power. The self-test begins
after a pause of several seconds.
0 When the printer is out of paper and the SELECT light is blinking, insert a sheet
of paper. The printer feeds the paper to the first print position automatically.
@ Press MODE. The printer resumes the self-test printing.
Your self-test will look like the following example (the following figure shows the
example of the P2000).

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CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE
A parallel interface cable connects the Printer to your Computer. This cable must be
purchased separately (a 6-foot cable is recommended). To make Sure you get the right
cable, contact your Printer dealer or Computer dealer.
@ Switch off the Printer and the Computer.
WARNING: Before connecting the interface cable, turn off both your Printer and
Computer.
@ Locate the parallel interface connector at the left of the Printer.
@ Connect one end of the cable to the Printer.
@Secure the connector with the clips.
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@ Connect the other end of the cable to the interface port at the rear of your
Computer.
Clip
Interface Cable

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Features and Controls
This section explains how to use the major features and controls of your printer.
PRINTER FEATURES
The following illustrations will help you become familiar with the important parts of the
x-inter and the terms used to describe them.
Sheet Guide
Allows you to feed single cut sheet
_a
Ruler
Helps yiu center the paper.
Identifies print column positions
across the paper width.
st from getting inside the
Power Cord
The buttons and light on the control panel allow you to
easily control the printer and observe its status. The
control panel buttons are available to change the various
printer settings. See Section 3 for detail information.

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Paper Selection lever
Use the forward setting to feed continuous
Paper.
Use the rear setting to feed tut sheet and
left Trattor
Removable Ttactor
Used when loading the
continuous
Paper.See
Setting Lever
See the following
Ribbon
Print Head
Paper Feed Dial
The Paper feed dial allows you to feed Paper manually.
If you advance Paper, tum the diaI counterclockwise. If you feed Paper in the reverse
direction,turn the dial clockwise.

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Paper Thickness Setting Lever
The paper thickness setting lever is set at one of 10 positions, depending on the
thickness of the paper or the number of sheets in a multi-ply form.
Table 2-l shows the guideline of the lever setting.
Table 2-1 Recommended Lever Setting
Paper Media Number of Sheets Lever Position
Copier paper, 63.7 gsm (17 lb)
Copier paper, 80.0 gsm (21 lb)
Bond 82.7 (22 lb)
paper, gsm
Multiply form, carbonless
Envelope, 77.3 gsm (20 lb)
1 3
1 3
1
4
3
1
If the print appears faded or when using thinner paper, move the lever backward
(toward lower-numbered position).
If the print smudges or when using thicker paper, move the lever forward (toward
higher-numbered position).
Copy Mode
When you set the paper thickness setting lever at any of position 5 or more
forward positions, the printer enters the copy mode to maintain print quality.
.
In this mode, the printer prints at a lower speed.
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Sheet Guide and Sheet Guide Ruler
The sheet guide allows you to feed single cut sheets to the printer. The paper guide
enables straight paper loadin
g_ The ruler printed into the sheet guide helps you center
the paper. For example, when using A4-site paper (8 l/2-inch wide), set the paper
guide so that you can see the “A4” mark in the paper guide window.

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Ribbon
When print quality becomes faint, purchase the ribbon (Order number: 808-861823-
001-A or 808-861823-601-A) and replace it. See Section 1, “Installing the Ribbon”
to reinstall the ribbon.
OPTION
You tan increase the usefulness of your Printer by adding optional features. Your
Printer
dealer has more information.
Sheet Feeder
You tan use a sheet feeder to load and print tut sheets (hopper capacity: maximum of
50 sheets). The P2OOO/P2X uses a one-bin sheet feeder (Order number: 136-265194-
OOl-A). Refer to Sheer Feeder 4813 User’s Guide for instructions of instahing and
Paper loadinp.

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Control Panel
This section explains how to use the numerous features accessed through
the P2OOOIP2X control panel. You will learn the function of each button
and how to access printer operations.
BUTTONS AND INDICATORS
The buttons and lights on the control panel allow you to easily control the printer and
observe its status.
Printed Static Display
SELECT tight
MODEllight 1
FEED/LOAD Button
MODE Button
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MODE Light
Together with the SELECT light, lights or blinks to display the currently selected font or pitch
during font/pitch selection mode.
SELECT Light
0 Displays the printer state.
0
0 Lights when the printer is in the online state
and paper is loaded in the printer
CJ Goes off when the printer is in the offline o
state or the printer is out of paper.
Blinks once a second when the printer is
out of paper and print data remains in the
printer buffer.
Blinks twice a second or blinks alternately
with MODE light when a printer problem
occurs (see Section 5).
MODE Button Press and hold this button while turning on
the printer to enter the menu mode.
0 Press to enter the font/pitch selection mode 0
(see Selecring the Font and Pitch).
Q Press to resume printing after loading paper 0
when the SELECT light blinks once a
second (paper empty).
Press to stop the self-test printing (press
once to resume printing).