Printronix P7000 H-Series User manual

Programmer’s Reference Manual
LQ-1600K Emulation For The
P7000 H-Series Of Line Matrix Printers

Programmer’s Reference Manual
LQ-1600K Emulation For The
P7000 H-Series Of Line Matrix Printers

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Table Of Contents
1 Introduction........................................................... 11
About This Manual..................................................................................11
Warnings And Special Information...................................................11
Software Features ..................................................................................11
2 Configuring With The Control Panel ..................... 13
Introduction.............................................................................................13
Printing The Configuration......................................................................14
The Configuration Menu .........................................................................16
Moving Within The Configuration Menu ...........................................17
Saving Your New Configuration .......................................................19
Hanzi GB LP+ Menu ........................................................................22
Kanji SJIS LP+ Menu .......................................................................24
Hanzi Big5 LP+ Menu ......................................................................26
LQ-1600K.........................................................................................30
3 LinePrinter Plus
LQ-1600K Emulation ................................................. 33
LQ-1600K Emulation ..............................................................................33
Exceptions And Differences .............................................................33
Default Values And States ...............................................................34
Epson Character Sets ......................................................................38
Escape Sequences ..........................................................................39
FS Sequences..................................................................................39
Super-Set Commands .....................................................................39
Set And Reset Codes ......................................................................39
DBCS Mode .....................................................................................40
Configuring The LQ-1600K Emulation With Control Codes....................40
Format For Control Code Descriptions.............................................40
Control Code Index .........................................................................41
Adjust Half-Width Characters To Fit Into DBCS Character Spacing 45
Adjust Table Characters...................................................................45
Align Two Half-Width Rotated Characters In
DBCS Mode .....................................................................................46
Backspace........................................................................................47

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Barcode Printing...............................................................................48
Bell ...................................................................................................51
Cancel Character Rotation...............................................................51
Cancel Line ......................................................................................52
Cancel Spacing Adjustment .............................................................52
Carriage Return................................................................................52
CC DOS Control Code .....................................................................53
Character Pitch 10 CPI ....................................................................53
Character Pitch 12 CPI ....................................................................53
Character Pitch 15 CPI ....................................................................54
Condensed Print (Set/Reset) ...........................................................54
DBCS Mode (Select)........................................................................55
DBCS Mode (Cancel).......................................................................55
DBCS Mode Underline.....................................................................55
DBCS Superscript/Subscript Print (Set/Cancel)...............................56
Define A Download Character (DBCS) ............................................56
Define Pattern For Special Printing Effect........................................57
Define User-Defined Character........................................................58
Delete Character ..............................................................................59
Double High Print, Set/Reset ..........................................................59
Double Strike (Select) ......................................................................59
Double Strike (Cancel) .....................................................................60
Double Wide Print ............................................................................60
Double Wide Print (One Line) ..........................................................61
Double Wide Print (One Line), Cancel .............................................62
Double Wide Print (One Line) .........................................................62
Double Wide Print (One Line), Cancel .............................................62
Double Wide, Double High (2x2) Print .............................................63
Download Chinese Font (For Hanzi Big5 Printer Only)....................63
Emphasized Print (Select)................................................................63
Emphasized Print (Cancel) ..............................................................64
Enable Printing Of Control Codes ....................................................65
Font Expansion ................................................................................65
Form Feed........................................................................................66
Graphic Printing ...............................................................................66
Graphics, Double Density ................................................................67
Graphics, Double Density, Double Speed........................................68
Graphics, Quadruple Density ...........................................................69
Graphics, Standard Density .............................................................70
Half-Width Print ................................................................................71
Half-Width Print Cancel....................................................................71
Home Print Head..............................................................................71

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Horizontal Tab Execute....................................................................71
Horizontal Tab Set/Release .............................................................72
Initialize Printer.................................................................................74
Italic Printing (Select) .......................................................................74
Italic Printing (Cancel) ......................................................................74
Line Feed .........................................................................................75
Line Feed n/180 Inch .......................................................................75
Line Spacing 1/6 Inch (6 lpi).............................................................76
Line Spacing 1/8 Inch (8 lpi).............................................................77
Line Spacing n/60 Inch.....................................................................78
Line Spacing n/180 Inch...................................................................79
Line Spacing n/360 Inch...................................................................80
Make Hex 80-9F Control Codes.......................................................81
Make Hex 80-9F Printable................................................................81
Master Print Select...........................................................................83
Master Print Select In DBCS Mode..................................................84
Master Select One-Line Attribute in DBCS Mode ............................85
Printer Deselect................................................................................85
Printer Select....................................................................................86
Proportional Spacing, Select/Deselect ............................................86
Rotate Character 90 Degrees Counter-Clockwise ...........................86
Select Autowrap Mode (For Hanzi Big5 Printer Only)......................87
Select Bit Image ...............................................................................87
Select DBCS ASCII Character Type ................................................88
Select DBCS Character Bitmap .......................................................88
Select DBCS Character Font ...........................................................88
Select DBCS Print Quality................................................................89
Select Graphics Mode......................................................................90
Select Italic Character Set................................................................91
Select Print Quality...........................................................................91
Select Special Printing Effect ...........................................................92
Select Super/Subscript Printing
(For Hanzi BIG5 Printer only)...........................................................93
Select Typeface (For Hanzi BIG5 Printer only) ................................93
Select Underline Printing (For Hanzi Big5 Printer Only)...................93
Select Vertical Printing (for Hanzi BIG5 Printer only).......................94
Select Vertical Tab Channel.............................................................94
Set 0-dot Intercharacter Spacing of DBCS Characters....................94
Set 3-dot Intercharacter Spacing of DBCS Characters....................95
Set 6-dot Intercharacter Spacing of DBCS Characters....................95
Set 12-dot Intercharacter Spacing of DBCS Characters..................95
Set Absolute Horizontal Print Position In 1/60 Inch..........................96

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Set Chinese Font Rotate (For Hanzi Big5 Printer Only)...................96
Set Chinese Inner Code (For Hanzi Big5 Printer Only)....................97
Set Font/Line Gap (For Hanzi Big5 Printer Only).............................97
Set Font Scale (For Hanzi Big5 Printer Only) ..................................97
Set Form Length By Lines................................................................98
Set Form Length In Inches...............................................................99
Set Font Pitch (For Hanzi Big5 Printer Only) ...................................99
Set Intercharacter Spacing.............................................................100
Set Intercharacter (One-Byte) Spacing In DBCS Mode .................100
Set Intercharacter (Two-Byte) Spacing In DBCS Mode .................101
Set International Character Set......................................................101
Set Left Margin (For Hanzi Big5 Printer Only)................................103
Set Line Pitch (For Hanzi Big5 Printer Only)..................................103
Set Logical Right Margin (For Hanzi Big5 Printer Only).................103
Set Logical Left Margin (For Hanzi Big5 Printer Only) ...................104
Set Margin (Left) ............................................................................104
Set Margin (Right) ..........................................................................105
Set Paper Length (For Hanzi Big5 Printer Only) ............................105
Set Relative Horizontal Print Position In 1/120 Inches...................106
Set Right Margin (For Hanzi Big5 Printer Only) .............................106
Set Vertical Tabs In Channels........................................................107
Skip Over Perforation.....................................................................107
Skip Over Perforation Cancel ........................................................108
Static Barcode Function (For Hanzi Big5 Printer Only)..................108
Superscript And Subscript Printing ................................................109
Superscript And Subscript Printing (Cancel)..................................110
Turn On/Off Compress Mode.........................................................110
Turn On/Off OCRB Printing............................................................111
Underline........................................................................................111
Unidirectional Printing For One Line ..............................................112
Unidirectional Printing, Set/Reset .................................................112
Vertical and Horizontal Extension ..................................................112
Vertical Tab, Execute .....................................................................113
Vertical Tab, Set/Clear ...................................................................113
A Standard ASCII Character Set ........................... 115
B Vertical Page Formatting.................................... 117
Overview...............................................................................................117
Executing Vertical Tabs .................................................................117
Vertical Tab Positions ....................................................................118
C Graphics............................................................. 119

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Bit Image Graphics ...............................................................................119
Designing A Bit Image Pattern .......................................................121
Bit Image Density ...........................................................................121
Bit Image Programming Format .....................................................122
Bit Image Sample Program ............................................................123
D Contact Information............................................ 125
Printronix Customer Support Center.....................................................125
Printronix Supplies Department ............................................................125
Corporate Offices..................................................................................126
E Glossary ............................................................. 127

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1Introduction
About This Manual
This manual is designed so you can quickly find the information you need to
use the LQ-1600K emulation.
This book does not explain how to operate the printer. For printer operation,
see the
User’s Manual.
Warnings And Special Information
Read and comply with all information highlighted under special headings:
WARNING Conditions that could harm you.
CAUTION Conditions that could damage the printer or related equipment.
IMPORTANT Information vital to proper operation of the printer.
NOTE: Information affecting printer operation.
Software Features
The LQ-1600K emulation software provides the following features:
•Graphics and print quality. You can enable graphics mode and specify a
density mode (dots per inch) for either 8-pin/24-pin images.
•Print Attributes. Characters can be bold, italic, double high, double wide,
etc.
•Page Formatting. Commands which allow you to set line spacing, page
length, and vertical tabbing.
•Font Typefaces. Also referred to as print modes. There are six typefaces
that can print both SBCS and DBCS characters: LQ, Near LQ, Normal,
Hi-Speed, Super Hi-Speed, and Ultra Hi-Speed.

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Chapter 1 Software Features

13
2Configuring With The
Control Panel
Introduction
IMPORTANT Configuration directly affects printer operation. Do not change the
configuration of your printer until you are thoroughly familiar with the
procedures in this chapter.
In order to print data, the printer must respond correctly to signals and
commands received from the host computer. Configuration is the process of
matching the printer's operating characteristics to those of the host computer
and to specific tasks, such as printing labels or printing on different sizes of
paper. The characteristics that define the printer's response to signals and
commands received from the host computer are called configuration
parameters. Examples are line spacing, form length, etc.
You can change the parameters by sending appropriate control codes or by
pressing keys on the control panel. Control codes offer more versatility, and
they override control panel settings.
This chapter explains how to use the control panel.
Chapter 3 provides information about control codes.
Figure 1. The Control Panel
SET TOF
PRT CONFIG
JOB SELECT
ENTER
ON LINE/CLEAR
PAPER ADVANCE
VIEW/EJECT CANCEL
Message Display
Status Indicator
Circular
Pad
ONLINE <LP+>
RIBBON LIFE 100%
Emulation
Ribbon Life
Indicator

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Chapter 2 Printing The Configuration
Printing The Configuration
You should print a configuration to determine what is already stored and what
needs to be modified.
You can print any or all of the configurations shown above. Configurations 1-8
are the customized configurations.
To print a configuration, follow the procedure in Table 1.
CONFIG.
CONTROL
Load Config. Save Config. Print Config. Delete Config. Power-Up
Config.
Protect
Configs.
Current Short*
Current Full
Factory
Power-Up
All
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
* = Factory Default
Name
Configs.
Reset Cfg.
Names

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Table 1. Printing Configurations
Step Key Result Notes
1. Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover.
2.
3. Allows you to make configuration
changes.
4.
5.
6. Press until the desired option
displays.
7.
8. Press until the desired option
displays.
9. The configuration listing begins
printing.
10. Carefully tear off the configuration printout.
ON LINE/CLEAR OFFLINE
QUICK SETUP
+
ENTER SWITCH
UNLOCKED
OFFLINE
QUICK SETUP
UNTIL
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
CONFIG. CONTROL
Load Config.
OR
CONFIG. CONTROL
Print Config.
Print Config.
Current Short*
OR
Print Config.
All
ENTER OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL

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Chapter 2 The Configuration Menu
NOTE: Another way to print the current configuration is to go OFFLINE,
press the PRT CONFIG key, and then press ENTER.
The Configuration Menu
Figure 2. Configuration Menu Overview
11. Locks the ENTER key.
12.
13. Store the printout in a safe place. The printer is ready for operation.
Table 1. Printing Configurations (continued)
Step Key Result Notes
+
ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED
ON LINE/CLEAR ONLINE
OFFLINE
CONFIG.
CONTROL
HOST
INTERFACE
See the
User’s Manual
LinePrinter+
Printer Protocol
LQ1600K
CPI/LPI Select
Host Command
Font Attributes
Graphics Spd Up
Page Format
Reset Cmd CFG Ld
Error Handling
See the
User’s Manual
PRINTER
CONTROL
See the
User’s Manual
Host Interface
Graphic Spd Up
Typeface
DBCS CPI
Select LPI
DBCS ASCII Style
DBCS/ASCII Mode
Ribbon End Point
Reset Cmd CFG Ld
Load Config.
Save Config.
Power-Up Config.
EMULATIONQUICK
SETUP
ADVANCED
USER
See the
User’s Manual
DIAGNOSTICS
See the
User’s Manual

Moving Within The Configuration Menu
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Moving Within The Configuration Menu
The example in Table 2 explains how to change the LPI value.
Table 2. Changing Configurations
Step Key Result Notes
1. Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover.
2.
3. Allows you to make configuration
changes.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
ON LINE/CLEAR OFFLINE
QUICK SETUP
+
ENTER SWITCH
UNLOCKED
OFFLINE
QUICK SETUP
UNTIL
OFFLINE
EMULATION
EMULATION
LinePrinter+
LinePrinter+
Printer Protocol
LinePrinter+
CPI/LPI Select
CPI/LPI Select
Select CPI
CPI/LPI Select
Select LPI
Select LPI
6.0 LPI*

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Chapter 2 The Configuration Menu
11. Press until the desired value
displays.
12. An asterisk indicates the value
selected.
13. Use the diagrams on the following pages to navigate your way through the menu.
Press or to move vertically; press or to move horizontally and to scroll
through the values. Press ENTER to select a value. To move to the top of the menu,
press ONLINE/CLEAR.
To SAVE CHANGES AS A CONFIGURATION that is stored in memory and can later be
loaded:
14.
15.
16. Go to Table 3, step 4.
To USE CURRENT CONFIGURATION WITHOUT SAVING:
17. Locks the configuration
parameters.
18.
19. The printer is ready for operation. All parameters are effective as long as the printer is
on. When you turn off the printer, the parameters will be erased from memory.
Table 2. Changing Configurations (continued)
Step Key Result Notes
OR
Select LPI
8.0 LPI
ENTER Select LPI
8.0 LPI*
UNTIL OFFLINE
EMULATION
UNTIL
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
+
ENTER SWITCH
LOCKED
ON LINE/CLEAR ONLINE

Saving Your New Configuration
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Saving Your New Configuration
After changing all of the necessary parameters, you should save them as a
configuration that can be stored for future use and loaded later. If you do not
save your configuration before you power off the printer, all of your parameter
changes will be erased. The Save Config. option allows you to save up to
eight configurations to meet different print job requirements. Configurations 1
through 8 are empty until you save values to them using the Save Config.
option. For example:
Config 1: Selects Normal typeface, 6.7 cpi, 6 lpi
Config 2: Selects Near LQ typeface, 6 cpi, 8 lpi
Once you have saved a configuration using this option, it will not be lost if you
power off the printer. You can load a configuration for a specific print job and
also modify and resave it. You may want to print your configurations and store
them in a safe place, such as inside the printer cabinet.
NOTE: The Protect Configs. parameter must be set to disable before you
may save a configuration. Once you save a configuration, the Protect
Configs. parameter automatically returns to enable. Once you change
active emulations, any changes to the previously selected emulation
will be gone unless they have been saved.
* = Factory Default
CONFIG.
CONTROL
Load Config. Save Config. Print Config. Delete Config. Power-Up
Config.
Protect
Configs.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Name
Configs.
Reset Cfg.
Names

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Chapter 2 The Configuration Menu
Table 3. Saving Configurations
Step Key Result Notes
1. If you are already in the Configuration Menu, go to step 5.
2.
3. Allows you to make configuration
changes.
4.
4.
5.
6.
7. Press until the desired number
(1-8) displays.
NOTE: Do not turn off the printer while Save is in progress, because you might lose your
configuration.
8. The configuration is now saved in
memory. (In this case, Config. 2.)
9.
ON LINE/CLEAR OFFLINE
QUICK SETUP
+
ENTER SWITCH
UNLOCKED
OFFLINE
QUICK SETUP
UNTIL
OFFLINE
CONFIG. CONTROL
CONFIG. CONTROL
Load Config.
UNTIL
CONFIG. CONTROL
Save Config.
Save Config.
1*
OR
Save Config.
2
ENTER Save Config.
2*
UNTIL CONFIG. CONTROL
Save Config.