Texas Instruments 880 User manual

USER'S
MANUAL
~
Mode/BBO
and
Mode/BBO
DP
Printers
2222730-0001
October
1985
TEXAS
INSTRUMENTS

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1985
by
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Instruments
Incorporated
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niques or apparatus described herein
are
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of
Texas Instruments Incorporated.
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of
this information or drawings shall
be
made
without
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of
Texas Instruments
Incorporated.
Model
880
and Model
880
DP
Printers User's Manual
TI Part No.
2222730-0001
Original Issue: February
1985
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C Correct
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E Add
880
DP
information
IMPORTANT
Record
on
the lines provided below the model number and serial number
of
your unit. The serial number
is
identified bythe words "Serial
No."
on the label located on the unit. The model number
is
located on the line
above the part number. This information
is
to
be
recorded and retained
for
future reference.
Model
Number
__________________
_
Serial
Number
__________________
_

CAUTION
To
comply
with
FCC
part
15,
subpart
J,
electromagnetic
inter-
ference
requirements
for
computing
devices, a shielded signal
cable is required
for
either
serial
or
parallel
operation
of
the
Model
880
printer.
TI cable
part
number
2223106-0001
for
paral-
lel
operation
or
part
number
2230504-0001
for
serial
operation
or
equivalent
should
be
used. Failure
to
use
the
properly
shielded
cables
may
result
in
radio
frequency
interference
in
excess
of
the
levels
allowed
by
law.
The
user
of
equipment
found
to
be
out
of
compliance
would
be liable
for
any
interference
and
corrective
action
to
eliminate
that
interference.


This manual describes the installation, operation,
limited maintenance, and software control
of
the
Texas Instruments OMNI 800* Model 880 and
Model 880
DP
Printers. All references in this
manual
to
the Model
880
Printer include the Model
880
DP
Printer, unless otherwise specified.
Section 1, INTRODUCTION -Provides a short
summary
of
the Model 880 Printer features, and
showssample printouts.
Section 2, INSTALLATION -Describes
how
to
install and prepare the printer
for
operation.
Section 3, CONTROL PANEL OPERATION
Describes how to use the operator panel to select
printerfeatures and printer configuration.
Section 4, PROBLEM ANALYSIS -Describes the
Test mode, status report, defines diagnostic error
codes, and outlines troubleshooting procedures.
Section
5,
SOFTWARE
COMMANDS
Describes software control
of
the printer, including
control characters and
escape
sequences.
Section
6,
RASTER GRAPHICS -Describes
. escape sequences and control characters for hori-
zontal and vertical raster graphics.
Section
7,
COMMUNICATION INTERFACES
Describes serial and parallel communication inter-
faces.
*Trademark
of
Texas Instruments Incorporated.
Preface
The appendixes discuss:
A -
TI
Business Systems
B - Maintenance
C - Control and Character
Codes
D - Power Requirements
and
Grounding
E -Options and Accessories
F -Specifications
Other
Documents
The
document
below
provides
additional
infor-
mation
forthe
Model
880 Printer:
Mode/BBO
Printer
Maintenance Manua/
(TI Part No. 2222628-0001)
To receive a copy, send a request (purchase order)
to:
Texas Instruments Incorporated
Terminal Spare Parts -
MIS
7793
P.O. Box
1444
Houston, Texas
77251
iii


Section Title Page
Preface
1 Introduction
1.1
Features..................................
1-1
1.2 Sample Printouts
.......................
1-2
2 Installation
2.1
Unpacking the Printer
.................
2-1
2.2 Installing the Printer
...................
2-2
2.3 Installing the Paper Basket
...........
2-2
2.4 Installing the Ribbon
...................
2-4
2.5 Loading the Paper
......................
2··5
2.6 Connecting the Power Cable
........
2-6
2.7 Activating the Printer
........
......
.... 2-7
2.8 Adjusting the Printhead
...............
2-7
2.9 Printing the Barberpole
...............
2-8
2.10 Connecting the Data Cable
..........
2-9
3 Control Panel Operation
3.1
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.1.1
3.3.1.2
3.3.1.3
3.3.2
3.3.2.1
3.3.2.2
Normal Mode
...........................
3-1
Command Mode
.......................
3-1
Setting Form Length .................. 3-4
Setting and Clearing Vertical
Tabs
.....................................
3-4
Menu Mode
.............................
3-4
The Form Report and Menu
.........
3-5
Form Features
..........................
3-6
Changing Form Features
.............
3-6
Checking Host-Controlled
Margins
.................................
3-8
The Configuration Report and
Menu
....................................
3-8
Configuration Codes ....
..............
3-9
Changing Configuration Codes
.....
3-9
Table
of
Contents
Section Title Page
3.3.3 The Character Set Report and
Menu
....................................
3-13
3.3.3.1 Character Set Designations
..........
3-15
3.3.3.2 Changing Character Set
Selections ....
.......
.....
.......
....... 3-15
3.4 Print Features Switch
.................
3-16
3.4.1 Programmable Positions A - F
.......
3-17
3.4.2 Programmable Position Default
Form Lengths
........
....
............
3-17
3.5 Default Features
........................
3-18
4 Problem Analysis
4.1
Test Mode
...............................
4-1
4.1.1 The Status Report
.....................
4-1
4.1.2 Error Codes
..............................
4-2
4.1.3 The Barberpole Test
...................
4-5
4.2
Troubleshooting........................
4-5
5 Software Commands
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.3.7
5.4
Control Characters
.....................
5-1
Single-Pass Overstrikes
...............
\5-3
Escape
Sequences
.....................
5-3
Form Length
Escape
Sequences .... 5-3
Margin Control
Escape
Sequences
.............................
5-4
Horizontal Tab
Escape
Sequences ..........
...........
........ 5-5
Vertical Tab
Escape
Sequences
.....
5-5
Horizontal Pitch
Escape
Sequences
...........
..................
5-5
Vertical Pitch
Escape
Sequences
.............................
5-6
Printer Status
Escape
Sequences ...................
..
........ 5-6
Character Set Extension
......
........ 5-7
v

Section
Title
Page
Section
Title
Page
5.4.1 Seven-Bit Environment
...............
5-7
7.2.2 Serial Connector
Pin
Listing 7-3
5.4.2 Eight-Bit Environment
.................
5-9
7.3 Parallel Interface
........................
7-3
7.3.1 Parallel Connector
Pin
Listing
.......
7-3
6 Raster
Graphics
7.3.2 Parallel Data Timing
...................
7-6
7.3.3 Paper-Out and Mechanism
6.1
Vertical Raster Graphics
..............
6-1
Faults .
...................................
7-6
6.2 Horizontal Raster Graphics
...........
' 6-4 7.3.4 Sequence
to
Initialize the
6.2.1 Horizontal Raster Data Formatl Printer
...................................
7-6
Single-Density Plot Mode
...........
6-4
6.2.2 Horizontal Raster Data Formatl
Appendixes
Double-Density Plot Mode
.........
6-5 A
TI
Business Systems
7
Communication
Interfaces
B Maintenance
C Control and Character Codes
7.1
Data Input Buffer
.......................
7-1
0 Power Requirements and Grounding
7.2 Serial Interface
..........................
7-3 E Options and Accessories
7.2.1 Data Structure
..........................
7-3 F Specifications
List
of
Tables
Table
No.
Title
Page Table No.
Title
Page
3-1
Configuration Codes
..................
3-12
5-11
Printer Status
Escape
3-2 Characters
Per
Line
....................
3-13 Sequences ................. ............
5-6
3-3 Default Form Lengths
.................
3-17 5-12
Escape
Sequences For Character
3-4 Print Features Switch Defaults ...... 3-18 Set Designation
......
........
........
5-10
3-5 Default Configuration Codes
........
3-18
5-13
Escape
Sequences For Character
3-6 Default Character Set Set Invocation
.........................
5-11
Designations
...........................
3-18 5-14 Special Character Selection
Commands
.............................
5-11
4-1
Error Codes
..............................
4-3 5-15 Font
ROM
Positions
...................
5-11
4-2 Problem Analysis Procedures
.......
4-6
6-1
Vertical Raster Graphics Eight-bit
5-1
ASCII Chart with Decimal and Data-to-Dot Map
.....................
6-1
Hexadecimal Codes ..................
5-1
6-2 Vertical Raster Graphics Seven-Bit
5-2
Control Character Operations
.......
5-2 Data-to-Dot Map
......
...............
6-1
5-3
Form Length
Escape
Sequences ....
5-4
6-3
Escape
Sequences for Vertical
5-4
Margins and Defaults
..................
5-4 Raster Graphics
.......................
6-2
5-5
Margin Control
Escape
Sequences
.............................
5-4
7-1
Buffer Size and READY
IBUSY
5-6
Horizontal Tab
Escape
Points ..
.................................
7-1
Sequences
.............................
5-5 7-2 READY
IBUSY
Signals
...............
7-2
5-7
Vertical Tab
Escape
Sequences
.....
5-5
7-3 Serial Interface Signals
...............
7-4
5-8
Horizontal Pitch
Escape
7-4 Parallel Interface Signals
.............
7-5
Sequences
.............................
5-6
5-9
Characters
Per
Line
....................
5-6
C-1
ASCII Code Characters
...............
C-1
5-10
Vertical Pitch
Escape
C-2
National Language Characters that
Sequences
.............................
5-6 Differ from
US
ASCII
Characters
.............................
C-2
vi

list
of
Illustrations
Figure
No.
Title
Page
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-8
2-9
2-10
2-11
2-12
2-13
2-14
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-4
3-5
Texas Instruments Model880
Printer
...................................
1-1
Sample Printout
(Models880 or880
DP~
..............
1-2
Sample Printout (Model
880)
........
1-2
Sample Printout (Model 880
DP)
1-2
Printer, Ribbon, Power Cable,
User's Manual and Quick
Reference Card
.......................
2-1
Model
880
Printer Dimensions
.......
2-2
Open the Printhead Door
.............
2-3
Installation
of
the Printer Paper
Basket
...................................
2-3
Printhead Adjustment Lever
.........
2-4
Ribbon Path
.............................
2-4
Ribbon-Reversing Eyelet
.............
2-4
Loading the Paper
......................
2-5
Left and Right Tractors
...............
2-5
Power Switch and Identification
Label
.....................................
2-6
Three-Wire Power Receptacle
......
2-7
Printhead Adjustment Lever
.........
2-8
Barberpole Printout
.....................
2-8
Data Cable Connectors
.................
2-9
NORMAL MODE
.......................
3-2
COMMAND MODE
....................
3-3
MENU MODE (Form Menu)
.........
3-5
The Form Report ........
...............
3-5
MENU MODE (Configuration
Menu)
...................................
3-8
MENU MODE (Character Set
Menu)
...................................
3-14
Figure
No.
Title
Page
3-6
4-1
4-2
5-1
5-2
5-3
5-4
6-1
6-2
7-1
7-2
7-3
7-4
7-5
7-6
A-1
A-2
C-1
D-1
Programmable Position 'E'
...........
3-17
TEST MODE
............................
4-1
The Barberpole Test
...................
4-5
Seven-Bit Character SetTable
......
5-7
Seven-Bit Code Extension
......
.....
5-8
Eight-Bit Character SetTable
.......
5-9
Eight-Bit Code Extension
...........
5-10
Horizontal Graphics -Single
Density
..................................
6-4
Horizontal Graphics -Double
Density
..................................
6-5
Seven-Bit Serial Data Structure .... 7-3
Eight-Bit Serial Data Structure
......
1-3
Parallel Interface Electrical
Characteristics
........................
7-7
Parallel Data Communication
Timing
...................................
7-7
Going
On
Line and
Off
Line
Timing
...................................
7-8
Timing Sequence
to
Initialize
Printer
...................................
7-8
System 200/300 and 931/940
Interface Diagram
....................
A-2
System
600
and
800
Interface
Diagram
................................
A-3
ASCII Control Characters
............
C-3
AC Power Networkand
Ground
.................................
D-2
D-2 Locations
of
Printer Cover
Screws
.................................
D-3
D-3 Signal Ground/Protection Ground
JumperPlug
..........................
D-3
vii


1.1
FEATURES
Your Texas Instruments Model
880
Printer
is
a
versatile, high-speed, serial-matrix impact printer
that
provides both draft
font
and enhanced
font
printout.
Section 1
Introduction
222262:7-1
Figure 1-1. Texas Instruments Model880 Printer
Some
of
the Model
880
Printer features are:
•
•
•
•
•
300 characters-per-second bidirectional
printing
Multiple character set selection (alter-
nate character sets optional)
7-by-9
dot-matrix
characters
with
true
descenders
15-by-18 dot matrix enhanced characters
on the Model
880
Printer
15-by-9
dot
matrix enhanced characters
on the Model 880
DP
Printer
•
•
•
•
•
•
Complete
format
selection
from
menu
display
Complete configuration selection
from
menu display
Vertical and horizontal
dot-format
graphics
Parallel and serial interface
Extensive power-up self-testing
of
RAM, ROM, and communication logic
Printer stand (optional)
• Paper
tray
(optional)
1-1

1.2
SAMPLE
PRINTOUTS
The Model
880
prints draft font at
5,
6,
8-1/3,
10,
12,
or 16-2/3 characters per inch
(cpO
and
enhanced
font printout at
5,
6,
10
and
12
cpi.
Examples
are
shown
in
Figures
1-2,1-3,
and
14.
This
is
dra~t
print
at
6
cpi.
This
is
dra~t
print
at
8
1/3
cpi.
This
is
draft
print
at
10
cpi.
This
is
draft
print
at
12
cpi.
This
is draft print at
16
2/3
cpi.
Figure 1-2.
Sample
Printout
(Models
880
or
880
DP)
This
is
enhanced
print
at
5
cpi.
This
is
enhanced
print
at
6
cp1.
This
is
enhanced
print
at
10
cpi.
This
is
enhanced
print
at
12
cpi.
Figure 1-3.
Sample
Printout
(Model
880)
This
~s
enhanced
print
at
5
cpi.
Th~s
~s
enhanced
pr~nt
at
6
cp~_
This
is
enhanced
print
at
10
cpi.
This
is
enhanced
print
at
12
cpi.
Figure 1-4.
Sample
Printout
(Model
880
DP)
1-2

This section describes
how
to
install the Model
880 Printer and prepare
it
for
operation. The instal-
lation procedures include:
1.
Unpacking the printer
2.
Installing the printer
3.
Installing the paper basket
4.
Installing the ribbon
5.
Loading the paper
6. Connecting the power cable
7.
Activating the printer
8. Adjusting the printhead
9.
Printing the barberpole
10.
Connecting the data cable
Section 2
Installation
2.1
UNPACKING
THE
PRINTER
Inspectthe contents
of
your shipping container.
1.
Check the container and make a note
of
any damage.
2.
Remove the ribbon and power cable from
the
plastic
bag
that
contained
this
manual.
3.
If
the accessory paper basket
for
use
with
the printer was part
of
your order,
it
is
packed
with
the printer. Remove the bas-
ket
from
the container.
4.
Check
for
the components shown in
Figure 2-1. Report any damaged compo-
nents
to
the company that delivered
your
printer.
';iu'OE
.....
"OU
•
.,
USERS
MANUAL
2222627-4
Figure
2-1.
Printer,
Ribbon,
Power
Cable,
User's
Manual.
and
Quick
Reference
Card
2-1

2.2
INSTALLING
THE PRINTER
With
all
components unpacked and accounted
for, follow these steps to prepare the printer for
operation.
1.
Set the printer on a level surface that
is
able to safely support
25
kg
(55
Ib).
If
the
printer is puton a metal surface, the metal
must
be
grounded to prevent electrical
interference.
Be
sure that the weight
of
the printer
is
not pressing on the back
paper chute.
CAUTION
Do
not
obstruct
the
air
intake
and
exhaust
vents
on
the
sides
of
the
printer;
damage
to
the
printer
from
heat
can
occur.
Figure 2-2
shows
the
printer
dimensions.
2.
If
you ordered
the
optional
Texas
Instruments printer stand
(TI
part number
999841-0001), fasten the printer to the
stand according
to
the assembly instruc-
tions provided
with
the stand.
3.
If
you ordered
the
optional
Texas
Instruments stand-mounted paper basket
kit (TI part number 999839-0001), mount
the paper basket on the printer stand
according
to
the assembly instructions
provided with the paper basket kit.
11111-4--11+-
~~
AKE
VENT
61.7mm
12.43in.1-
4.
Open
the printhead door (Figure
2-3)
and
remove the cardboard shipping material
from the printhead.
5. Manually slide the printhead from side
to
side.
Be
sure that the printhead and con-
nected wire rope move freely.
6.
Close
the printhead door.
2.3
INSTALLING
THE PAPER
BASKET
f
~
1.
Install the accessory paper basket kit (TI
part number 994442-0001)
as
shown in
Figure 2-4.
2. Fasten the basket to the printer by com-
pressing the basket and inserting the
pivot pins into the holes on the back
of
the printer.
1
NOTE
If
you
are
not installing the paper bas-
ket accessory, you must provide
another suitable method for holding
the printer output. For correct printer
operation, any other paper holding
device must be connected to printer
ground to prevent electrostatic dis-
charge.
PRINTHEAD
~_DOOR
1 \
).
I I j
:;
.5
ii!~
PAPER 1
~CHUTE
i J
392mm
I
~
115.44in.1 524mm FRONT
(20.61
in. 0 536mm
654mm
(21.11
in.1
REAR
(25.75
in.1
2222627-5
Figure 2-2.
Model
880
Printer
Dimensions
2-2

Figure 2-3. Open
the
Printhead
Door
'Z2Zl/fJZ1-7
Figure 2-4.
Installation
of
the
Printer
Paper
Basket
2-3

2.4
INSTALLING
THE
RIBBON
CAUTION
Use
of
ribbon
not
meeting
TI speci-
fication
2246601
can cause exces-
sive
printhead
wear
and
may
void
warranty.
(TI
ribbon
Part
No.
2246601.)
Followthese steps
to
install a new ribbon.
1.
Set the power switch
to
the OFF position.
2.
Open the printhead door.
3. Make a note
of
the position
of
the print-
head adjustment lever. Then move the
lever awayfrom the platen by pushing the
lever slightly
to
the right and then pulling
it
to
the front
of
the printer
as
shown in
Figure 2-5.
PRINTHEAD
RIBBON~REVERSING
ARM (LEFT)
NOTE
Make sure that the ribbon-reversing
eyelet (Figure 2-7)
is
between the left
ribbon-reversing arm and the left spool
hub; if
it
is
not, the ribbon will not
reverse. Also make sure thatthe ribbon
rides on the ribbon guides and inside
the leftend-plate.
2222627~8
Figure
2-5.
Printhead
Adjustment
Lever
RIBBON PATH
,
I~
RIBBON~REVERSING
ARM
(RIGHT)
TAKEUP~
SPOOL
L-SUPPLY
2-4
SPOOL
'2222627~9
Figure
2-6.
Ribbon
Path
4. Lift the old ribbon spools
off
the hubs and
lift
the ribbon out
of
the ribbon path.
5.
Set the empty spool
of
the new ribbon on
the left spool hub with the ribbon toward
the front
of
the printer.
Pass
the ribbon
out
along the ribbon path
as
shown in
Figure 2-6.
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~
10
Figure 2-7.
Ribbon-Reversing
Eyelet

6.
Set the full spool on the right hub. Rotate
the hubs
to
pull the ribbon tight.
7.
Returnthe
printhead adjustment lever
to
its original position (step 3), or follow the
"ADJUSTING THE PRINTHEAD" proce-
dure in subsection 2.8.
2.5
LOADING
THE PAPER
The Model
880
Printer
has
a bottom and
rear
paper path
(see
Figure 2-8). Either path
can
be
used for single-thickness forms. The bottom path
is
recommended for multiple-thickness forms. To
PAPER OUT
SWITCH BOTTOM PATH
load paper, refer
to
Figures 2-8 and 2-9 and com-
plete the following steps.
1.
Open
the printhead door.
2.
The left tractor must
be
to the left
of
the
paper-out switch (Figure 2-8).
If
it
is
not,
loosen the locking lever (Figure 2-9) and
slide the left tractor
to
the left so that
when the paper
is
installed, the paper will
cover the paper-out switch. Tighten the
lock lever.
3.
Open the covers on both tractors.
TRACTORS
2222627-11
Figure 2-8. Loading
the
Paper
~=-=-==~-----
-------==---
Figure 2-9.
Left
and
Right
Tractors
RIGHT LOCKING
LEVER
-ROTATED
FORWARD
(MOVABLE)
2222627-12
2-5

4.
Use
the printhead-adjustment lever to
move the printhead away from the platen.
5.
To
load paper through
tile
back paper
path,
a.
Put the paper supply
in
back
of
the
printer.
b.
Insert the paper, with the side to
be
printed facing down, into the paper
path at the back
of
the printer until the
paper appears at the platen. Align the
paper
so
that it does not rub against
the sides ofthe paper path.
c.
Go
to step
7.
6.
To
loadpaper through the
bottom
path,
a.
Put the paper supply under the table or
stand.
b. Insert the paper, with the side to
be
printed facing forward, into the bottom
paper path until the paper appears at
the platen. Align the paper
so
that
it
does not rub against the sides
of
the
table slot or the sides
of
the bottom
paper path.
c.
Go
to step
7.
7.
Loosen the locking lever
on
the right
tractor and adjust the tractor to accept
the paper width.
8.
Put the paper
in
both tractors with the
holes
on
the tractor pins. Make sure you
place corresponding holes
on
correspond-
ing pins.
9.
Close
the tractor covers and move the
right tractor to pull the paper tight across
the platen. Then tighten the locking lever.
10.
Check the alignment
of
the paper supply
with the paper path. Paper must not
touch either side
of
the path.
11.
Return the printhead
to
its original
pOSi-
tion (step
4)
using the printhead adjust-
ment lever.
2-6
NOTE
To prevent possible damage to the
printhead and platen, do
not
operate
the printer without a ribbon and paper,
or beyond the width
of
the paper.
2.6 CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE
Make sure thatthe printer is adequately grounded
by
plugging the power cable into a three-wire
power receptacle.
CAUTION
Refer
to
the
identification
label
on
the
back
of
your
printer
for
correct
voltage
levels.
An
incorrect
voltage
can
cause
damage
to
the
printer.
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Figure 2-10.
Power
Switch
and
Identification
Label
1.
Setthe power switch
to
the OFF position.
2. Connect the power cable to the printer
by
firmly pushing the female end
of
the cable
intothe printer.
3. Connect the other end
of
the power cable
to
the properthree-wire receptacle.

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GROUND 2222627-14
Figure 2-11. Three-Wire
Power
Receptacle
CAUTION
The
printer
must
be
connected
to
a
three-wire
(with
earth-ground)
ac
receptacle.
If
an
extension
cable is
needed,
the
cable
must
be a
three-
wire
cable
which
includes
an
earth-
ground
connection.
Failure
to
provide
an earth
ground
can cause
faulty
operation,
data
errors,
possi-
ble
damage
to
the
printer,
and
pos-
sible
electrical
hazard
to
the
operator.
2.7
ACTIVATING
THE PRINTER
CAUTION
Before
activating
your
printer,
allow
at
least
15
minutes
after
unpacking
for
it
to
adapt
to
ambient
temperature
and
humidity.
When the power switch
is
put in the ON position,
the printerdoes
an
automatictest that takes about
30
seconds. While the test
is
being done, the fol-
lowing events should occur:
1.
All indicator lights (except
Command)
turn on.
2.
Indicator lights turn
off
in the following
order:
a.
On Line
b. Paper
Out
c.
Test
d.
Menu
e.
Error
3.
The carriage moves to the right bumper
and then tothe leftbumper.
4.
The printermakes ashort audible tone.
5.
The
Power
and
Normal
indicators
remain on. The
Paper-Out
indicator
flashes
if
you have not loaded paper. The
On Line indicator turns on
if
the printer
is
configured
to
power-up on line (configu-
ration code 9B selected).
If
your printer does its automatic power-up test
without these results,
see
Section 4,
liST
ATUS
REPORT
AND
PROBLEM
ANALYSIS."
2.8
ADJUSTING
THE PRINTHEAD
The printhead must
be
adjusted to the thickness
of
the form used.
For
the initial adjustment, and
to
make corrections for different paper thicknesses,
complete the following steps:
1.
After loading paper, move the printhead
toward the platen by pushing the print-
head
adjustment lever slightly
to
the right
and then toward the back
of
the printer.
Allow
the printhead barely
to
touch the
paper.
2-7

2222627-8
Figure
2-12.
Printhead
Adjustment
Lever
2.
Print a barberpole test (described in
subsection 2.9). Ink smears will appear on
the paper if the printhead
is
too close
to
the platen. Incomplete characters or no
characters will appear
if
the printhead
is
too far from the platen.
3.
Continue adjusting the printhead and
printing barberpole tests until the print
appears sharp and dark.
NOTE
Adjusting the printhead cannot com-
pensate for a
worn-out
ribbon. Replace
the ribbon
if
the printed characters are
too light.
2.9
PRINTING
THE BARBERPOLE
Before printing the barberpole test, the printer
must be
off
line.
If
the
On
Line
indicator
is
on,
press the On
Line
key once
to
set the printer
off
line.
To print a barberpole test, sequentially press the
Normal,
Command,
Test,
and
Change
keys.
To stop the barberpole test, press the
Accept
or
the
Normal
key.
NOTE
If a current loop or
an
RS422
Interface
option
is
installed, a parity error, code
24, may occur. This error does not
affect printer operation.
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Figure
2-13.
Barberpole
Printout
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