Tally Dascom 1225 User manual

User Guide 1225 Matrix Printer

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Important Safety Instructions (English)
Read the following instructions thoroughly before starting up your printer.
• Never carry out maintenance or repair work yourself. Always contact a qualified service technician.
• Keep this Operator’s Manual in a place which is easily accessible at all times.
• Place the printer on a solid and even base so that it cannot fall.
• Never place the printer in the vicinity of inflammable gas or explosive substances.
• Ensure the printer is connected to a socket with the correct mains voltage.
• Always disconnect the printer from the mains before opening the device to perform maintenance work or
remedy errors.
• Do not expose the printer to high temperatures, direct sunlight or dust.
• Keep all liquids away from the printer.
• Protect the printer from shock, impact and vibration.
• Make sure that the printer and computer are switched off before connecting the data cable.
• The print head will become very hot during printing; avoid contact with the print head after printing has
finished.
• Do not perform any operation or action in any way other than those provided in this manual. When in
doubt, contact your dealer or your customer support.

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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (German)
Lesen Sie bitte diese Sicherheitshinweise durch, bevor sie den Drucker in Betrieb nehmen.
Führen Sie Wartungsarbeiten und Reparaturen keinesfalls selbst aus, sondern verständigen Sie
immer einen qualifizierten Servicetechniker.
Bewahren Sie diese Dokumentation an einem jederzeit zugänglichen Ort auf.
Den Drucker auf stabilem und ebenem Untergrund so aufstellen, dass er nicht zu Boden fallen kann.
Stellen Sie den Drucker keinesfalls in der Nähe von leicht entzündlichen Gasen oder explosiven
Stoffen auf.
Den Drucker nur an eine Steckdose mit der richtigen Spannung anschließen.
Wenn Sie den Drucker vom Netz trennen wollen, den Drucker ausschalten und immer den Netzstecker
an der Steckdose ziehen.
Den Drucker weder hohen Temperaturen noch direktem Sonnenlicht und Staub aussetzen.
Keine Flüssigkeiten mit dem Drucker in Berührung bringen.
Den Drucker keinen Erschütterungen, Stößen oder Vibrationen aussetzen.
Sicherstellen, dass der Drucker und der Computer ausgeschaltet sind, bevor das Datenkabel
angeschlossen wird.
Der Druckkopf wird während des Druckens heiß. Vor dem Berühren deshalb einige Zeit abkühlen
lassen.
Weichen Sie bei der Bedienung des Druckers nicht von den Anweisungen in der Dokumentation ab.
Bei Unklarheiten wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren Händler oder Ihren Kundendienst.

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Consignes importantes de sécurité (French)
Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes avant de mettre l’imprimante en service.
Ne jamais effectuer soi-même les travaux d’entretien et de réparations. Contacter toujours un
dépanneur qualifié.
Placer l’imprimante sur un support stable de façon à ce qu’elle ne puisse pas tomber.
Ne jamais placer l’imprimante à proximité de sources de gaz aisément inflammables ou de substances
explosives.
Ne connecter l’imprimante à une prise que lorsque la tension est correcte.
Pour déconnecter l’imprimante de l’alimentation principale, mettre l’imprimante hors tension et toujours
débrancher le connecteur secteur de la prise murale.
Ne pas exposer l’imprimante à des températures élevées, à la lumière directe du soleil ou à la
poussière.
Ne pas mettre l’imprimante en contact avec des liquides.
Ne pas exposer l’imprimante à des chocs, impacts ou vibrations.
S’assurer que l’imprimante et l’ordinateur sont hors tension avant de connecter le câble de données.
La tête d’impression est brûlante pendant l’impression. C’est pourquoi laissez-la refroidir quelques
instants avant d’y toucher.
N'exécutez aucune opération ni action d'une autre manière que celle indiquée dans ce manuel. En cas
de doute, veuillez contacter votre distributeur ou service après-vente.

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Indicazioni di sicurezza importanti (Italian)
Prima di mettere in funzione la stampante, leggere attentamente le seguenti indicazioni.
Non eseguire mai da sé gli interventi di manutenzione e riparazione, ma rivolgersi sempre a un tecnico di
assistenza qualificato.
Conservare le presenti istruzioni per l’uso in un luogo sempre accessibile.
Collocare la stampante su una superficie stabile, per evitare che cada a terra.
Non collocare la stampante in prossimità di gas facilmente infiammabili o di sostanze esplosive.
Collegare la stampante a una presa di corrente con tensione adeguata.
Per scollegare la stampante dalla rete di alimentazione, spegnere la stampante e disinserire sempre il
connettore di rete dalla presa.
Non esporre la stampante ad elevate temperature né alla luce solare diretta e alla polvere.
Evitare il contatto della stampante con liquidi.
Non esporre la stampante a colpi, scosse o vibrazioni.
Verificare che la stampante e il computer siano spenti prima di collegare il cavo di trasmissione dati.
Durante la stampa, la testina si surriscal-da notevolmente. Prima di toccarla, se necessario opportuno
quindi lasciarla raffreddare qualche istante.
Non eseguire alcuna operazione o azione se non nella maniera descritta nel presente manuale. In
caso di dubbio, contattare il rivenditore o dalla società incaricata dell’assistenza.

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Instrucciones de seguridad importantes (Spanish)
Lea las siguientes instrucciones con esmero antes de poner la impresora en servicio.
Nunca lleve a cabo trabajos de mantenimiento o reparación Ud. mismo, sino consulte a un técnico de servicio
calificado.
Guarde las presentes instrucciones de servicio en un lugar de fácil acceso en cualquier momento.
Ponga la impresora sobre un base estable de manera que no pueda caer al suelo.
Nunca coloque la impresora en la vecindad de gases de fácil inflamabilidad o sunstancias explosivas.
Asegure conectar la impresora sólo a un enchufe con un voltaje correcto.
Cuando quiera desconectar la impresora de la red, apague la impresora y siempre tire la clavija de
alimentación del enchufe.
No exponga la impresora a temperaturas altas, a la luz solar directa y al polvo.
No ponga la impresora en contacto con fluidos.
Nunca exponga la impresora a sacudidas, choques o vibraciones.
Asegúrese de que la impresora y el ordenador estén apagdos antes de conectar el cable de datos.
La cabeza de impresión se pone muy caliente durante la impresión. Por lo tanto, deje enfriarlo algún
tiempo antes de tocarla.
No permita que se realice cualquier operación o acción de una forma diferente a lo que se señala en el
manual. En caso de duda, póngase en contacto con su comerciante o con su servicio post-venta.

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Правила по технике безопасности. (Russian)
Прочитайте, пожалуйста, инструкцию по технике безопасности перед включением вработу принтера.
Не выполняйте технические работы иремонт техники самостоятельно, но сообщайте о
неисправностях квалифицированным сервисным техникам.
Данная инструкция должна быть всегда доступна каждому пользователю.
Установите принтер на ровном истабильном месте так, чтобы он не смог упасть на пол.
Ни вкоем случае не ставьте принтер вблизи легко воспламеняющихся газов ивзрывчатых
веществ.
Включайте принтер врозетку только ссоответствующим напряжением.
Если Вы хотите отключить принтер от напряжения, сначала выключите принтер сам изатем
выньте штекер из розетки.
Берегите принтер от нагревания, от попадания на него прямых солнечных лучей ипыли.
Не допускайте попадания жидкости на принтер.
Нельзя подвергать принтер тряске, ударам ивибрации.
Убедитесь, что принтер икомпьютер выключены, только после этого соедините принтер с
компьютером.
Печатающая головка нагревается во время работы принтера. Поэтому подождите какое-то
время, прежде чем дотронуться до нее.
Пользуйтесь принтером так, как это написано вдокументации. Если уВас возникают неясности,
обращайтесь свопросами кВашим продавцам или всервисный центр.

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Instruções Importantes sobre Segurança (Portuguese)
Leia as instruções de segurança antes de usar a impressora.
Consulte sempre um técnico qualificado para executar uma reparação .
Coloque a impressora sobre uma base sólida e nivelada, para que ela não sofra quedas.
Jamais instale a impressora nas proximidades de lugares onde haja gás inflamável ou substâncias
explosivas.
Assegure-se de conectar a impressora à tomada elétrica com a voltagem apro-priada.
Quando desligar a impressora da rede, desligue sempre a impressora e retire o cabo da tomada.
Não exponha a impressora a temperaturas altas ou luz solar direta.
Não aproxime substâncias líquidas da impressora.
Proteja a impressora de choques, impactos e vibrações.
Desligue a impressora e o computador antes de conectar o cabo da rede.
A cabeça da impressora pode ficar muito quente . Portanto, espere algum tempo antes de tocá-la.
Não faça nenhuma operação ou ação além das recomendadas neste manual. Em caso de dúvida,
contate seu revendedor ou companhia de serviço.

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Önemli Güvenlik Talimatları(Turkish)
Lütfen, yazıcıyıişletime geçirmeden önce bu güvenlik talimatlarınıbütünüyle dikkatle okuyun.
Bakım ve tamir çalışmalarınıkesinlikle ve hiçbir surette kendi başınıza yapmayın; her zaman kalifiye bir
uzman servis-teknisyenine haber verin.
Yazıcıyı, üzerinden yere düşmesi mümkün olmayacak sabit ve düz bir zemine yerleştirin.
Yazıcıyıkesinlikle ve hiçbir surette kolayca yanabilecek gaz veya patlayıcımaddeler içeren nesnelerin
yakınına koymayın.
Yazıcıakım kablosunu sadece doğru gerilime sahip bir prize takın.
Yazıcıyışebeke ağından ayırmak istediğinizde, yazıcıyıkapatın ve ağ-fişini her zaman prizden çıkartın.
Yazıcıyıne yüksek ısılıne de doğrudan güneşışığına ve toza mâruz kalan mekânlarda bulundurun.
Yazıcıhiçbir sıvımaddeyle temasta olmamalıdır.
Yazıcıhiçbir sarsıntıya, darbeye veya titreşime mâruz kalmamalıdır.
Veri kablosu bağlanmadan önce hem yazıcının hem de bilgisayarın kapalıolduklarından emin
olmalısınız.
Yazıcının başıbasma esnasında yüksek ısıya ulaşıyor. Bu yüzden lütfen dokunmadan önce kısa süre
soğumasınıbekleyin.
Yazıcının işletimi ve kullanımında bu dokümantasyondaki talimatların hiç dışına çıkmayın. Sorunlu
görünen hususlarda lütfen imâlatçınıza veya müşteri hizmetleri servisinize başvurun.

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TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
“IBM” is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
“EPSON” is a trademark of Epson America Incorporated.
“DEC” is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation.
“Centronics” is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.
“DOS” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
“SAP” is a trademark of SAP AG.
“Windows”, “Windows 7”, “Windows 95”, “Windows 98“, “Windows NT”, “Windows 2000”, “Windows 2003/2008
Server”, “Windows XP” and “Windows Vista” are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other product names and company names appearing in this manual are the registered trademarks or
trademarks of the individual companies.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 UNPACKING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................................ 1
PLACING THE PRINTER ........................................................................................................................................2
PRINTER COMPONENTS ......................................................................................................................................2
2 SETTING UP PRINTER.................................................................................................................................... 4
INSTALL RIBBON..................................................................................................................................................4
INSTALL THE SINGLE SHEET FEEDER.................................................................................................................... 5
CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE ...................................................................................................................5
CONNECTING THE MAINS POWER ........................................................................................................................6
INSTALLING THE WINDOWS DRIVER...................................................................................................................... 7
3 PAPER INSTALLATION GUIDE.................................................................................................................... 10
ADJUSTING THE PRINT GAP LEVER .................................................................................................................... 10
FRICTION FEED HANDLING ................................................................................................................................10
TRACTOR FEED HANDLING ................................................................................................................................ 11
CONTINUOUS PAPER PLACEMENT......................................................................................................................12
4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION................................................................................................................... 13
PANEL OPERATION............................................................................................................................................15
Online State ................................................................................................................................................16
Offline State ................................................................................................................................................17
Power-On State ..........................................................................................................................................19
LANGUAGE SETUP ............................................................................................................................................20
5. PRINTER SETTING CHANGES.................................................................................................................... 21
SYSTEM SETUP ................................................................................................................................................21
PRINT SETUP....................................................................................................................................................21
PAGE SETUP ....................................................................................................................................................23
INTERFACE SETUP ............................................................................................................................................24
ADVANCED SETUP ............................................................................................................................................24
VERTICAL ALIGNMENT .......................................................................................................................................33
CHANGE PIN FUNCTION ....................................................................................................................................34
ADJUST PHYSICAL MARGINS .............................................................................................................................35
6 MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................................................................. 37
CLEANING AND VACUUMING THE PRINTER ..........................................................................................................37
CLEANING THE PAPER ROLLERS ........................................................................................................................ 37
7 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................... 39
PRINT QUALITY PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS.......................................................................................................39
PAPER HANDLING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ................................................................................................... 40
OPERATING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ............................................................................................................40
ERROR INDICATIONS ON LEDS..........................................................................................................................41

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DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................42
FIRMWARE UPDATE...........................................................................................................................................43
8 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 44
9 INTERFACES ................................................................................................................................................. 49
PARALLEL INTERFACE........................................................................................................................................49
USB INTERFACE ...............................................................................................................................................49
10 CHARACTER SETS & CODE PAGES ........................................................................................................ 50
CHARACTER SETS ............................................................................................................................................50
INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER SETS .....................................................................................................................52
INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER SET COMMANDS.................................................................................................... 52
CHARACTER TABLES .........................................................................................................................................53
CODE PAGE COMMANDS ...................................................................................................................................55
CODE PAGE TABLES..........................................................................................................................................57
EPSON EMULATION COMMAND LIST ...................................................................................................................81
IBM EMULATION COMMAND LIST ....................................................................................................................... 83

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1 Unpacking Guide
Place your packaged printer on a solid base.
Make sure that the “Up” symbols point in the correct direction.
Open the packaging, lift the printer out of the cardboard box and remove the remaining packaging
material.
Check the printer for any visible transport damage and missing items. If you find any transport damage
or if any accessories are missing, please contact your dealer. The following items should be included:
oPrinter
oPaper feed knob
oPaper feed tray
oPower cord
oRibbon cartridge
oCD-ROM
oInstallation Guide
Remove the packaging materials from the printer as follows:
1. Remove the tape on the paper feed lever.
2. Remove other visible tape on the printer.
3. Open and remove the top cover of the printer.
4. Remove the shipping cardboard from around the print head.
5. On the left and right sides, remove the protective foam inserts.
6. Install the paper feed knob.

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Placing the Printer
Place the printer on a solid, flat, stable surface; ensuring that the printer is positioned in such a way that it
cannot move, and that there is easy access to the control panel and paper input devices. Also ensure that there
is enough space for sufficient ventilation and for the printed output.
When selecting the printer location, observe the following additional instructions:
Never place the printer near to any flammable gas or explosive substances.
Do not expose the printer to direct sunlight. If you cannot avoid placing the printer near a window, protect it
from the sunlight with a curtain.
When connecting a computer to the printer, make sure the maximum recommended cable length is not
exceeded.
Ensure sufficient distance between the printer and any heating devices/radiators.
Avoid exposing the printer to extreme temperature or air humidity fluctuations. Avoid exposure to dusty
environments.
It is recommended the printer is installed in a position which reduces noise exposure to the work place
during printing.
Printer Components

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Component Function
Gap Lever Controls printing impact or density.
Adjusts the print gap lever according to the thickness of paper.
Paper Guides Adjusts positioning of single sheet paper.
Print Head 24-pin printing mechanism
Cover Protects print head and other components inside, and reduce noise.
Control Panel Shows printer status, for printer setup.
Paper Feed Lever Two positions: = continuous forms; = single sheet paper
Paper Feed Knob Manual feed or vertical positioning of paper
Power Switch Power printer ON or OFF
Ribbon Cartridge Install ribbon in the printer.
Ribbon Frame For guiding ribbon installation on print head.
Tractors For feeding and adjustment of continuous forms.
Power Receptacle Connects power cord to the printer.
Interface Connects interface cables from the host.

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2 Setting Up Printer
Install Ribbon
1. Ensure the power to the printer is off and the print gap lever “A” is set to the furthest open position. Move
the carriage to the centre of the print platen.
2. Install the recess positions on the ribbon cassette into the printer mounting.
3. Press the ribbon frame onto the print head.
4. Turn the ribbon knob in clockwise direction until the ribbon fabric is taut. Move the carriage left and right
to ensure the carriage and ribbon fabric can move smoothly.
5. Ensure the print gap lever “A” is set to the original position.
6. Close the printer’s top cover. When printer is in operation, ensure the printer’s top cover is closed to keep
the noise level to a minimum.
Notes on Ribbon Cartridge Removal:
1. Eject any paper loaded in the printer.
2. Turn off the printer power.
3. Open and remove the top cover.
4. Lift up the tear bar.
5. Set the gap lever to the most open position labeled “RIBBON”.
6. Move the carriage to the middle. Be careful not to touch the print head if printing had just been performed,
as the print head may be hot.
7. Remove the blue ribbon frame from the print head.
8. Use fingers to take hold of the handle on the ribbon cartridge firmly, and lift the cartridge upwards to unlatch
it. Some force may be needed to unlatch the cartridge.

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Install the Single Sheet Feeder
Install the single sheet feeder into the rear of the printer.
Connecting the Interface Cable
The 36-pin Centronics parallel and USB ports are located at the rear of the printer. IMPORTANT: Make sure the
printer and the computer are switched off before connecting or disconnecting the interface cable to prevent
electrical damage to the interface ports.

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Connecting the Mains Power
Checking the printer voltage
Make sure that the device has been set according to your country’s power supply voltage. To do this, check the
rating plate at the back of the printer. Contact your dealer if the setting is incorrect.
Never switch on the printer if the voltage setting is incorrect; this may result in electrical
damage to the printer.
Make sure that the power switch
“A”, located to the right side of the
printer, is in the “O” (off) position.
Connect the power cord to the
power inlet of the printer. Connect
the power cord plug to a mains
socket. Switch on the printer.