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Table of contentsVIII5 Maintenance ... 5-1S Preferred Materials ... 5-15.

Visible paper jam ?YesNoOpen rear coverRemove paperentirely.Remove anyobstructions.Close cover andpress Paper jamonce more?YesNoNo Possible to

No READYdisplayed ?YesSee ribbon unfastenprocedure (6.8.2) Paper jam again ?YesNoRemove paperpress tocontinueLoad paperPressto continue prin

Rear coverPrint headpark positionTroubleshooting and Diagnostics6-186.8.7 GAP ERRORThat means, that there are obstructions in the paper path.Note: Rem

7-17. Options7.1 Printer StandPut the printer onto the stand:S Look at the rear of the printer and put the metal bar (1) underneath theflange-rail

5Options7-2S The printer is tightly locked with the stand.Note: The stand with a shelf for lower tractor (4) and a shelf for upper tractor (5)is an

Options7-37.2 Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassettes (ASF)7.2..1 Checking the Delivery ConsignmentThe printer can be operated with up to three ASF cassettes

Options7-47.2.2 Prepare the ASF CassettesS Mount the paper support (2) onto the cassette.

Options7-57.2.3 Installing the ASF CassettesS Push the tabs (1) of the cassette into the slots (3) of the printer or of anotherASF cassette until they

Options7-6The position of each cassette is dependent on the paper length to be processed.The cassette with the shortest paper needs to be mounted firs

Options7-77.2.4 Removing the ASF CassetteRemove the ASF cassette (1) from the printer by drawing back both releaselevers (2).Note: To remove all AFS c

Table of ContentsIX7 Options ... 7-17.1 Printer Stand ... 7-17.

Options7-87.2.5 lnserting PaperThe ASF cassette A can be loaded with up to 180 sheets of 80g/m² (21 lb/rearn)paper. Cassette B can be loaded with up t

Options7-9S Select paper source BIN 1, 2, or 3 (see paragraph 3.5.3 Paper Source).Note: Change the pressure off the pick-up rolls by loosen lever (2)

Options7-107.3 Replacement of the ASF Pick-up RollersThe ASF pick-up rollers (1) have an expected life time of approximately200,000 pages.7.3.1 To Rem

Options7-117.3.2 To Install the Pick-up RollersS Slide the new pick-up rollers (1) onto the shaft (4).S Insert the free end of the shaft (4) into the

21243Options7-127.4 Cut Sheet TrayUse the cut sheet tray (1) to collect a batch of paper sheets or formsets in theoutput area. 7.4.1 Installing the Cu

8-18. Technical DataThe standard printer with IBM Proprinter and Epson LQ-2550 emulation is equip-ped with the PM SER/PAR (Personality Module). It c

Technical Data8-2WeightApproximately 20 kgDiagnosticsSelftest, 'Hex dump', remote diagnostics via interface.Operator Panel16 digit LCD for m

Technical Data8-38.2 PerformancePrint speed (at 10 cpi)S HSD (High Speed Draft) 720 cps,S DRAFT (Draft Quality) 600 cps,S NLQ (Near Letter Quality) 30

Technical Data8-48.3.1 Tractor FeedContinuous forms (1 original plus 6 copies) suitable for tractor feed:S Feeding: 2 removable tractor cassettesS Out

Technical Data8-58.4 ConnectivityInterfaceS Parallel Centronics® (IEEE 1284 compatibility mode and nibble mode)S Serial RS-232/RS-422 shared operatio

Table of contentsXAppendicesAppendix A System Interface Descriptions ... A-11 Serial Interface RS 232C / RS 422 ...

Technical Data8-6Character PitchStandard character pitches are: 10, 12, 15, 17.1, 18, 20 cpi and proportional. Inaddition, commands are defined to sel

Technical Data8-78.5 Options8.5.1 Printer StandProvides the optimum work station convenience.S Width: 635 mmS Depth: 660 mmS Height: 840 mmS Weight: a

Technical Data8-88.5.3 Automatic Sheet Feeder with Cassette Bminimum maximumPaper width: 105 mm (4.13") 305 mm (12")The minimum paper length

A-1Appendix A System Interface DescriptionThere are two system interfaces:S one serial interface with RS-232C or RS-422 supportS one Parallel Centron

Appendix A System Interface DescriptionA-21. Serial Interface RS-232C / RS-422 1.1 Interface CharacteristicsSignal Description RS-232C Pin No. Direct

Appendix A System Interface DescriptionA-31.2 Transmission Protocols and Connection Diagrams1.2.1 DTR - Ready/Busy(Supported RS-232C Protocols) - Ful

Appendix A System Interface DescriptionA-4Note: Printer DTR may be connected to host DSR + CTS or only to host DSRand a bridge between RTS and CTS.Ad

25 pin25 pinAppendix A System Interface DescriptionA-51.2.2 XON / XOFFThis protocol requires all signal lines.S Pin 1 Protective Ground (PG)S 2 T

Appendix A System Interface DescriptionA-6Additional Information to XON / XOFFAfter Power-ON DTR and RTS are activated and the printer is ready to re

193RS-422 RS-4221810RDAPGPGRDASDASDASDB SDBRDBRDBAppendix A System Interface DescriptionA-71.2.3 Serial Interface with RS-422This interface typ requi

Table of ContentsXIPrefaceAbout this ManualThis manual covers the printer in combination with an interface module (Perso-nality Module).The Personalit

Appendix A System Interface DescriptionA-82. Parallel Centronics Interface®2.1 Interface Characteristics - Connector Pin Assignment / SignalDefiniti

Appendix A System Interface DescriptionA-92.2 Transmission Protocol DescriptionAfter Power-ON the PE (Paper Empty) signal is set to low level and the

Appendix A System Interface DescriptionA-102.3 Timing DiagramDATA 1 - 8 DATA0.5 FsSTROBE¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯0.5 Fs350 ns maxBUSYACKN¯¯¯¯¯0.5 Fs

Appendix A System Interface DescriptionA-113. Shared OperationIn shared operation the interface buffer capacity is reduced by 256 bytes.After Power-O

B-1Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsThe Printer with the Personality Module (PM SER/PAR) provides the followingresident fonts:

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-2

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-3

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-4

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-5

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-6Character Pitches

PrefaceXII4. Description of the Individual Menu Items In this chapter you will find a detail explanations of individual menu items.5. MaintenanceThis

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-7

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-8

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-9

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-10

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-11

C-1Appendix C Character Set Tables1.1 Code Table ISO 8859-12 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F0 0 @ P ` p E À Ð à ð1 ! 1 A Q a q ¡ ± Á Ñ á ñ2 " 2 B R b r ¢

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-21.2 Code Table ISO 8859-152 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F0 0 @ P ` p E À Ð à ð1 ! 1 A Q a q ¡ ± Á Ñ á ñ2 " 2 B R b r

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-32 Code Table IBM All Character Set0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J " /1 ( = !

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-43 Code Table IBM Set 1National Version = USA0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 NUL SP 0 @ P ` p NUL á ! . J " /

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-53.1 National Version IBM Set 1Character Code (Hex)23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E1: USA # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~

PrefaceXIIID. Control CodesQuick reference for IBM Proprinter and IBM Proprinter AGM (4207, 4208XL 24) Emulation.E. Control CodesQuick reference for E

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-64 Code Table IBM Set 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 NUL SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J a /1 DC1 ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í &qu

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-74.1 National Version IBM Set 2Character Code (Hex)23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E 9B 9D1: USA # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` {

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-85 Code Table IBM Code PageCode Page Countries1: Code Page 437 USA2: Code Page 850 Germany, U.K., Denmark, Sweden, I

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-95.1 IBM Code Page 4370 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J a /1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í &

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-105.2 IBM Code Page 8500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . ð Ó -1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-115.3 IBM Code Page 8580 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . ð Ó -1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-125.4 IBM Code Page 8600 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J " /1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-135.5 IBM Code Page 8630 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É | ! . J " /1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-145.6 IBM Code Page 8650 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J " /1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-156 EPSON Extended Graphics Character Table0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J " /1 ! 1

PrefaceXIVConventions Used in this GuideThe following conventions are used:Bold Headlines and important information.Note: Contains special advice to f

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-166.1 National Version EPSON Extended graphics Character TableCharacter Code (Hex)23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-176.2 EPSON Italic Character Table0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P ` p SP 0 @ P ` p1 ! 1 A Q a q ! 1 A Q a

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-186.3 National Version EPSON Italic Character Table (part 1)Character Code (Hex)23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E1

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-196.3 National Version EPSON Italic Character Table (part 2)Character Code (Hex)A3 A4 C0 DB DC DD DE E0 FB FC FD FE1

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-207 Code Table OCR-A0 1 2 3 4 5 6 70 NUL DLE SP 0 @ P p1 SOH DC1 ! 1 A Q a q2 STX DC2 " 2 B R b r3 ETX DC3 # 3

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-218. Code Pages for the Eastern European Countries (EE)8.1 CODEPAGE 437 Greek2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-228.2 CODEPAGE 851 Greek2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P ` p Ç ? ? ! . ? ? -1 ! 1 A Q a q ü ? " 2 ? ? ±2 &

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-238.3 CODEPAGE 928 Greek2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É ° ? ? Ú p1 ! 1 A Q a q ü æ < ± ? ? a ?2 &qu

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-248.4 CODEPAGE 855 Cyri2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P ` p ? ? ? ! . ? ? –1 ! 1 A Q a q ? ? ? " 2 ? ? ?2

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-258.5 CODEPAGE 8662 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P ` p ? ? ? ! . J ? ?1 ! 1 A Q a q ? ? ? " 2 L ? ?2 "

1-11. Getting Started1.1 UnpackingCheck each item against the check list detailed below. Contact your supplierimmediately if any item is missing or

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-268.6 CODEPAGE 8692 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P ` p ? ? ! . ? ? !1 ! 1 A Q a q ? ? " 2 ? ? ±2 " 2

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-278.7 CODEPAGE 8522 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . ð Ó -1 ! 1 A Q a q ü L í " 2 Ð ß ?2 "

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-288.8 KAMENICKY2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P ` p C É á ! . J a /1 ! 1 A Q a q ü ž í " 2 L ß ±2 " 2

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-298.9 ISO LATIN 22 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P ` p ° R Ð r ð1 ! 1 A Q a q A a Á N á n2 " 2 B R b r ? R Â

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-308.10 MAZOVIA2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P ` p Ç E Z ! . J a /1 ! 1 A Q a q ü e Z " 2 L ß ±2 " 2

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-318.11 CODEPAGE 437 HUN2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J a /1 ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í " 2 L ß ±

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-328.12 CODEPAGE 852 SEE2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 SP 0 Ž P ž p Ç É á ! . ð Ó -1 ! 1 A Q a q ü L í " 2 Ð ß ?2

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-338.13 CODEPAGE 866 LAT0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P < p ? P ? ! . Š ? •1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ? C

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-348.14 WIN LAT20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p ° R Ð r ð1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ` - ± Á N á n2 ) ; &

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-359. Code Pages for the Eastern European Countries (EE2)9.1 CP 7710 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < 0 @ P ` p

Getting Started1-2The box (1) contains the following:First shelf:S Ribbon Cassette (4)S Quick Reference Guide (5)S CD-ROM (6)S Power cord (7) Take the

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-369.2 CP 7730 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < 0 @ P ` p ˆ É } ! . ° Ó E1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü æ ¦ " 2 L ß e2

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-379.3 CP 7740 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . a a /1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í " 2 c ß ±2

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-389.4 CP 7750 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < 0 @ P ` p ˆ É } ! . a Ó1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü æ ¦ " 2 c ß ±2 )

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-399.5 BATIC RIM0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < 0 @ P ` p E A Š a š1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q 6 ± ¨ N © n”2 ) ; "

D-1Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick ReferenceThis appendix contains basic information on the IBM ProPrinter XL 24 Emulationcommands supported in the Pr

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-2Table 2: Control CodesColumn/Row Mnemonic Function0/0 NUL Null0/8 BS Backspace0/9 HT Horizontal Tab0/A LF

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-3Table 3: Vertical Form HandlingEscape Sequence Mnemonic FunctionESC 0 Set Line Space to / "18ESC 1 S

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-4Table 3 (Cont.): Vertical Form HandlingEscape Sequence Mnemonic FunctionESC ] Reverse Line FeedESC [ >

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-5Table 4: Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence FunctionESC : Select Elite (12 cpi)ESC

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-6Table 4 (Cont.): Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence FunctionESC D P1 P2 ... P32 NU

Getting Started1-3Check each item against the check list detailed below. Contact your supplierimmediately if any item is missing or damaged.S Printer

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-7Table 4 (Cont.): Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence Mnemonic FunctionESC T Cancel

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-8Table 4 (Cont.): Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence Mnemonic FunctionESC [ P1 ; P2

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-9Table 5: Character Set SelectionEscape Sequence Mnemonic FunctionESC 6 Select Character Set 2ESC 7 Select

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-10Table 6: Graphics ModesEscape Sequence Mnemonic FunctionESC 3 P1 Set Line Space to / " ( / ")

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-11Table 6 (Cont.): Graphics ModesEscape Sequence Mnemonic FunctionESC [ g P1 P2 P3 v1 . . . vn Select Vari

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-12Table 7: Further Control Sequences, supported by IBM Emulation Mode (Native Commands)Escape

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-13Table 7 (Cont.): Further Control Sequences, supported by IBM Emulation Mode (Na

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-14Table 7 (Cont.): Further Control Sequences, supported by IBM Emulation Mode (Na

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-15Table 7 (Cont.): Further Control Sequences, supported by IBM Emulation Mode (Na

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-16Table 7 (Cont.): Further Control Sequences, supported by IBM Emulation Mode (Na

AcknowledgementsEPSON is a Trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.IBM is a Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.ProPrinter is a Tr

Getting Started1-41.2 Requirements to the location of the printerEnvironmental ConditionsS Install the printer in an area away from any heat source, a

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-17Table 7 (Cont.): Further Control Sequences, supported by IBM Emulation Mode (Na

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-18Hex Code Format Page00 Null D-208 Backspace D-209 Horizontal Tab D-20A Line Feed D-20B Vertical Tab D-20C

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceHex Code Format PageD-191B 54 Cancel Superscript/Subscript D-71B 5D Reverse Line Feed D-424 24 Control String

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceHex Code Format PageD-201B 5B 3C 73 Eject Form D-141B 5B 3E 73 Insert Form D-41B 5B 3E P 3B P 3B P 73 Sele

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick RefernceD-21Hex - Decimal Conversion Table0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 19

E-1Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceThis appendix contains basic information on the EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2Printer Emulation:Char

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-2Table 2: Control CodesColumn/Row Mnemonic Function 0/0 NUL Null 0/8 BS Backspace 0/9 HT Hori

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-3Vertical Form HandlingThe printer is always equipped with two continuous form tractors. The las

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-4Table 4: (Cont.) Vertical Form HandlingEscape Sequence Mnemonic FunctionESC b P1 NUL Clear all

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-5Table 4: (Cont.) Vertical Form HandlingEscape Sequence Mnemonic FunctionESC [ ; P2 s AGC/PCC Pr

3Getting Started1-51.3 Remove Transport Lock Remove all transport locks (4) of the tractor cassettes. Open the rear cover (2) by pressing the two lock

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-6Table 5: Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence FunctionESC SO Select Doubl

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-7Table 5 (Cont.): Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence FunctionESC & N

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-8Table 5: (Cont.) Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence FunctionESC ( - P1

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-9Table 5: (Cont.) Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence FunctionESC D P1 P2

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-10Table 5: (Cont.) Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence FunctionESC g Sele

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-11Table 5: (Cont.) Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence Mnemonic FunctionE

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-12Table 5: (Cont.) Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence Mnemonic FunctionE

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-13Table 6: Graphics ModesEscape Sequence FunctionESC ? K P1 Reassign Graphics Mode K 1)Standard

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-14Table 6: (Cont.) Graphics ModesEscape Sequence FunctionESC * P1 P2 P3 v1 . . . vn Select Vari

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-15Table 7: Character Set SelectionEscape Sequence FunctionESC 6 Enlarge Print Code Area (128-159

Getting Started1-6Re-packing InformationTo ensure maximum protection when transporting the printer, always:S Remove any installed paper handling optio

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-16Table 8: ESC / P2 CommandsEscape Sequence FunctionESC ( c P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 Set page formatSets t

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-17Table 8: (Cont.) ESC / P2 CommandsEscape Sequence FunctionESC X P1 P2 P3 Select font by pitch

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-18Table 8: (Cont.) ESC / P2 CommandsEscape Sequence FunctionESC ( t n1 n2 Pn P1 P2 Assign charac

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-19Table 8: (Cont.) ESC / P2 CommandsEscape Sequence FunctionESC ( ^ P1 P2 Print data as charact

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-20Table 9: Further Control Sequences, supported by EPSON LQ Emulation Mode (Native C

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-21Table 9 (Cont.): Further Control Sequences, supported by EPSON LQ Emula

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-22Table 9 (Cont.): Further Control Sequences, supported by EPSON LQ Emula

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-23Hex Code Format Page00 Null E-208 Backspace E-209 Horizontal Tab E-20A Line Feed E-20B Vertica

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceHex Code Format PageE-241B 47 Select Double Strike (bold) E-91B 48 Cancel Double Strike E-91B 4D

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceHex Code Format PageE-251B 6A P Perform / Reverse Line Feed E-41P11801B 6B P Select Font E-1011B

Getting Started1-71.5 Mains Connection and Power On S Connect the printer to the mains using the power cord. First connect thecable to the power cord

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceHex Code Format PageE-261B 4B P P data Standard Density Graphics Mode E-132 31B 4C P P data Do

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-27Hex - Decimal Conversion Table0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144

F-1Appendix F Barcode Quick Reference1. IntroductionThe barcode print facility is available in all three emulations.2. ProgrammingThere are three esca

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-2Barcode Header ParametersP Barcode type2- default = 101 (Code 39 horizontal)Type horizontal horizontal + verti

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-3P Width of the thin bars (default: / " = 0.35 mm)4 1442Note: The width of bars and gaps should be equal.

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-4P Ratio Width to Thin (default: 0 (2 to 1))6P 2 of 5 industrial EAN 136value Codabar UPC-ECode 39 EAN 82 of

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-52.2 Barcode Programming ExamplesNote: All examples are coded in standard uni-directional printing - that means t

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-6Barcode Example for 2 of 5 InterleavedBarcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5 6 7ESC [ ;

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-7Barcode Example for EAN 8Barcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5 6 7ESC [ ; 205 ; 8 ;

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-8Barcode Example for EAN 8 ADD-5Barcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5 6 7ESC [ ; 205 ; 8

43577Getting Started1-81.6 Ribbon InstallationNote: It is recommended to use only original ribbon cassettes supplied by theprinter manufacturer. Using

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-9Barcode Example for EAN 13 ADD-2Barcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5 6 7ESC [ ; 206 ;

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-10Barcode Example for Code 93Barcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5 6 7ESC [ ; 207 ; 8 ;

1 2 3 4 5 6Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-11Barcode Example for UPC-EBarcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5 6 7ES

1 2 3 4 5 6Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-12Barcode Example for UPC-E ADD-5Barcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 8 6 1 0 4Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-13Barcode Example for UPC-A ADD-2Barcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-14Barcode Example for Code 128Barcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5 6 7ESC [ ; 211 ; 8 ;

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-15Barcode Example for POSTNETBarcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5 6 7ESC [ ; 112 ; ;

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-16Programming two Barcodes symbols on the same lineBarcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5

* C O D E 3 9 * * C O D E 3 9 *Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-17Programming two Barcodes symbols separated by CR and LF

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-18Programming two Barcodes symbols in landscape on the same lineBarcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ;

Getting Started1-9S Slide the ribbon cassette (3) into the printer. S Close the rear cover (2) and lock the printer (Press ).1.7 Replacing the Ribb

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-19Programming two Barcodes symbols in landscape separated by CR / LFBarcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P

G-1Appendix G Information for the System ManagerReset off Menu AccessTo reactivate the menu access function, perform the following steps:S Switch of

G-1Appendix G Information for the System ManagerReset off Menu AccessTo reactivate the menu access function, perform the following steps:S Switch of

Getting Started1-101.8 Paper LoadingThere are three possibilities for paper feeding:S Fanfold paper with the two tractor cassettes;S Single sheets thr

Getting Started1-111.8.2 Fanfold Paper FeedingNote: Ensure that all transport locks are removed.S The printer has to be placed at the front edge of th

4Getting Started1-12S Step 2: Open the tractor covers, insert the paper, and close the tractorcovers.S Move the right tractor (1) until the paper is s

1Getting Started1-131.8.3 Manual Sheet FeedingS Insert the Manual Sheet Feeder (1) and connect it to the paper insertionguide:S Select the paper sourc

ISafety RegulationsThe printer PP 806 (CI - 8060) fulfills the safety regulations according to UL1950 andVDE (IEC 950) and CNA/CSA C22.2 / No. 950 fo

Getting Started1-141.9 Test PrintoutsThere are four test printouts available.S PRINT MENU shows the current settings of all parameters and the content

Getting Started1-15Sample: PRINT MENUPRINT OUT FW-VERSION 20xxxxxx HW-VERSION 29xxxxxx FPGA 4.7 PAGE COUNT 50INTERFACEI/F TYPE PARALL./RS232WOR

Getting Started1-16Sample: CONFIGURATIONCONFIGURATION FW-VERSION 202xxxxx PAGE COUNT 126C031 ISO 8859/1 CO32 ISO 8859/15 C061 IBM SET 1C062 IBM SET

Getting Started1-17Sample: PRINT LETTEREilzustellungNorddeutsche Farbwerke KGHerrn Dr. GrauertGroße Elbstraße 642000 Hamburg 4Org. III 5/37 H-A 4 34 2

Getting Started1-18Sample: PRINT LINESABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!§§ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstu

Getting Started1-191.10 Connecting to the System Parallel/Serial InterfaceS Switch the printer and the computer OFF.S Connect the interface cable comi

Getting Started1-201.12 Emulation Selection The following emulations are included in the PM Ser/Par:S EPSON LQ / ESC/P2 in Macro 1 (Default)S IBM Pro

2-12. Printer Operation Mos of the printer functions could be executed via operator panel as well as viasoftware commands from the host system. Some

Printer Operating2-22.2 Function Keys If the printer is powered on, the display shows READY 1 ELQ and the greenLED lights. The printer is in the Rea

Printer Operating) depends on paper source12-3KEY DISPLAY[Form Feed] EJECT PAPER )1INSERT MANUAL )1INSERT TRACTOR )1INSERT TRACTOR U(pper) )1INSERT T

Safety RegulationsIIElectromagnetic CompatibilityWe certify that the equipment at issue,Type: Printer PP 806 (CI - 8060)corresponds to the law regulat

Printer Operating2-4KEY FUNCTION [Cursor] As soon as the menu mode has beenactivated, the four keys can only be used ascursor keys to move within the

Printer Operating2-5Single sheet: S only form feed function. Either the form is fed into print positionor is ejected.Fanfold Paper:1) Paper is in Par

Printer Operating2-62.3 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)The LCD indicator gives information about the status of the printer. In general itcan be distingui

Printer Operating2-7And then, the message is scrolled: - CHECK RIBBON...Insert the ribbon cassette, seechapter 1.6 Ribbon Installation and press

Printer Operating2-82.4 Menu ModeAll selectable features are accessible via the operator panel and combined inthe printer MENU.This feature provides:S

Printer Operating2-92.4.1 To Activate the MenuTo activate the menu please follow the next steps:Press :The printer changes from the READY mode into

Printer Operating2-10Press :The display shows:» PAPER SOURCE ºPress :Now, you are at the third level. The display shows:» TRACTOR L/U r The def

Printer Operating2-112.4.2 To Confirm a Selection S press ; the confirmed value is marked with an asterisk ( r ) at the lastposition as shown in th

Printer Operating2-122.4.3 How to Save SettingsThe settings selected and confirmed are only active until the printer is switchedoff. In order to preve

3-13. Configuring the Printer3.1 What is ConfiguringThis chapter describes how to use the operator panel and menu settings to setup or configure you

Safety RegulationsIIIShielded interface cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliancewith Class B limits.Changes and modifications not exp

Configuring the Printer3-2Key Diyplay[OFFLINE] LOCAL 1 ELQ [MENU] TEST MODES º[RIGHT] » PRINT MENU[ENTER] » PRINT MENU r[ONLINE] PRINT MENU rAfter

Configuring the Printer3-33.2 Standard ConfigurationThe standard Configuration (factory default values) is reflected in the followingpintout.PRINT OUT

Configuring the Printer3-43.3 Explanation of the printout on the previous pagein the headline behind the term VERSION the revision level of the printe

3-53-63.4 Menu Tree) The cassette types BIN 1 up to BIN 3 are1only displayed if the ASF cassettes areinstalled.) The next level displayed:2BATCHMANUAL

Configuring the Printer3-73.5 Menu Item DescriptionThe following tables show menu modes, submenus and parameters.Precondition is: Access to all menu i

Configuring the Printer3-83.5.3 Paper SourceEntry Point = DEFINE MACROSelection ParameterPAPER SOURCE TRACTOR LOWER rTRACTOR L/UTRACTOR UPPERMANUALASF

Configuring the Printer3-93.5.5 Print Position AdjustmentEntry Point = DEFINE MACRO º PRINT POS. ADJ.Selection Parameter / ValueTRACT.L. V-POS TRACT.L

Configuring the Printer3-103.5.6 Page LengthEntry Point = DEFINE MACROSelection ValuePAGE LENGTH 72 Lines r(Range: 1 up to 144 Zeilen)3.5.7 Print Qual

Configuring the Printer3-113.5.9 PitchEntry Point = DEFINE MACROSelection ValuePITCH 10 CPI r12 CPI15 CPI17 CPI18 CPI20 CPIPROPORTIONAL3.5.10 LineEntr

Configuring the Printer3-123.5.12 Character SetEntry Point = DEFINE MACRO º CHARACTER SETSelection Value/ ParameterISO 8859/1ISO 8859/15IBM SET 1 / IB

Safety RegulationsIVPower On/Off - LeverTo switch the printer on or off push the Power On/Off - Lever always down.Power - On Power -OffLifting the On

Configuring the PrinterSelection Value/ Parameter3-13CODE PAGE EE 1: CP 437 GK 2: CP 851 GK 3: CP 928 GK 4: CP 855 CYRI 5: CP 866 6: CP 869 7:

Configuring the Printer3-143.5.14 Right MarginEntry Point = DEFINE MACROSelection ValueRIGHT MARGIN 136. POSITION r165. POSITION 80. POSITION132. POS

Configuring the Printer3-153.5.17 Tear Off ModeEntry Point = DEFINE MACROSelection Wert / ParameterTEAR-OFF-MODE NO rTEAR-OFF 10 S.TEAR-OFF 1 S.3.5.

Configuring the PrinterSelection Parameter / Value3-16DSR / CTS MODE IGNOR. DSR+CTS rDSR+CTS ACTIVECTS ACTIVEDSR ACTIVEBUFFER 64 KBYTE r32 KBYTE 8 KB

Configuring the Printer3-173.5.21 Program UpdateEntry Point = INSTALLATIONSelection FunctionPROGRAM UPDATE A new firmware version can be down loaded f

4-14. Description of the Individual Menu ItemsMain Functions and Entry Points into the menuThe following Main Functions are available:S TEST MODEST

Description of the Individual Menu Items4-24.1 TEST MODESS PRINT MENUThis test printout shows the current settings of all parameters and thecontents o

Description of the Individual Menu Items4-34.2 DEFINE MACROS SELECT MACROTo select one of the four macros which can be used for quickly changing thep

Description of the Individual Menu Items4-4S PRINT POS. ADJ.This function adjusts the print position in the current macro for the sixdifferent paper p

Description of the Individual Menu Items4-5S PRINT QUALITYIs splitted up into:S Font QualityFour different font quality levels can be selected:S High

VTable of ContentsPreface ... XIAbout this manual ... X

Description of the Individual Menu Items4-6S PitchDefines the number of characters printed per inch (10, 12, 15, 17, 18, 20 orproportional).Any pitch

Description of the Individual Menu Items4-7S LEFT MARGINThe left margin is set in 1/10" steps, depending on the actual selection. Thefirst left m

Description of the Individual Menu Items4-8S PERF. SKIPIf PERF. SKIP is set to YES the printer starts to print after the specified topmargin and stops

Description of the Individual Menu Items4-94.3 INSTALLATIONS INTERFACES I/F TYPE (Interface Type)The following types are available:S PARALLEL / RS232S

Description of the Individual Menu Items4-10S DSR/CTS MODE (Only indicated if the serial interface is selected)Selectable are: IGNORE DSR+CTS, DSR+CTS

5-15. MaintenancePrefered MaterialThe following materials and cleaning lubricants are recommended whemmaintaining thr printer:S Lint-free clothS Vac

Maintenance5-2PRINT MENUCONFIGURATION FW-VERSION 202xxxxxPAGE COUNT 126C031 ISO 8859/1 CO32 ISO 8859/15 C061 IBM SET 1C062 IBM SET 2 C063 IBM CODE PA

Maintenance5-35.2 Cleaning ProcedureS Power the printer ON:S To open the rear of the printer :S Press to change into the LOCAL mode.S Press unt

Maintenance5-4S Open the front cover of the printer:S Remove the Manual Sheet Feeder, Tractor Cassettes, and the PaperInsertion Guide.S Press the left

Maintenance5-55.3 User Replaceable PartsThe print head has an expected life time of approximately 600 Mio.characters.5.3.1 Print Head ExchangeNote: Th

Table of contentsVI2. Printer Operation ... 2-12.1 Operator Panel ... 2-

Maintenance5-6S Disconnect the print head cable (4) carefully by pullingblack the plasticholder (5) upwards.S The loose print head cable remains on th

Maintenance5-7S Slide the print head (6) out of the fixation support.5.3.2 Installation procedure:S Put the new print head (6) into its fixation suppo

Maintenance5-8S Put the plastic pin (7) into the hole (8) of the carriage for adjusting theprint head cable. S After finding the right position connec

21Maintenance5-9S Insert the ribbon cassette (3) and close the rear cover (2) of the printer.S Power the printer ON.S The LED is flashing and the disp

Maintenance5-10KEY DISPLAYLOCAL 1 ELQ [MENU] TEST MODES º[ARROW RIGHT] » PRINT MENU[ARROW DOWN] » CONFIGURATION[ENTER] » CONFIGURATION r[ONLINE] C

6-16. Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsHow to Use This Section1. Find the category to which your problem belongs. The problem categoriesare:S Power-re

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics6-26.1 Power-related ProblemsPower indicator does not light when power is switched On:S Check that the power cord and p

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics6-3During normal operation the following error messages may occur :Note: In an error case the printer change into the O

Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsDisplay That means ... Cause / Action6-4CHECK TOF POS Perforation isn´t S Adjust the perforation ofadjusted with the te

Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsDisplay That means ... Cause / Action6-5PAPER JAM ASF There are obstructions S Remove any obstaclesin the paper path S

Table of ContentsVII3.5.17 Tear Off Mode ... 3-143.5.18 Interface ... 3-153.5.

Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsDisplay That means ... Cause / Action6-6REMOVE PAPER The paper sensor is S Remove papercovered S Close front coverRIBBO

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics6-76.3 No PrintoutS Self-test printout does not startS Make sure that you have closed the cover.S Check if paper is loa

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics6-86.4 Operation-related ProblemsS Paper is not positioned at perforation for tear-offS Select the correct form length

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics6-96.5 Print-related ProblemsS Print faint or of poor qualityS Do you use the right paper? See Chapter 8 Technical Data

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics6-10If the printout or the character set is not correct the following procedure can helpto clear the situation.Action R

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics6-116.6 Ribbon or Carriage-related ProblemsS Ribbon ProblemsS Make sure that the ribbon is:S Properly tightS Not worn o

Close rear cover andpress YesNo LOCALdisplayed ?Error message:UNLOCKED -CHECK RIBBON...Rear cover closed ?Ribbon inserted ?Ribbon movable ?Prin

Open rear coverYesNoPrint head inpark position? Is it possible toremove the ribbon cassette ?Replace the ribboncasstteClose rear cover,

Rear coverPrint headpark positionTroubleshooting and Diagnostics6-146.8.3 RIBBON ERRORThat means, that the printer has tried to tense the ribbon and t

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics6-156.8.4 REMOVE PAPERThat means, that a sensor isn’t free from any obstructions:S Paper remains are in the paper path.