Compuprint 9058 Manuale Utente

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4 9058D model Push Tractors CoverOperator PanelPaper KnobPower Switch

94 If TEAR AUTOMATIC is selected: • When the paper is positioned at the first printable line and the paper path is changed (changing the Macro or pre

95 If LABEL is selected: • When the paper is positioned at the first printable line and the paper path is changed (changing the Macro or pressing th

96 If at power on the paper is already loaded in a paper path that is different to the paper path used by the macro which is valid at power-on, indepe

97 PPaappeerr HHaannddlliinngg PPaappeerr PPaatthhss Upper Push Path(9058D only)Push-Pull Path(9058 and 9058D)Manual Path(9058 only)Base Configura

98 PPaappeerr SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnss It is important to use the correct paper for obtaining the best performance. See the information table be

99 CCuutt SShheeeettss ((99005588 mmooddeell oonnllyy)) Loading Mode Manual Loading Width 114 to 432 mm (4.5 to 17 inches) Length 101 to 559 mm (

100 CCuutt SShheeeettss CCuutt SShheeeettss LLooaaddiinngg MMooddeess 9058 model Cut sheet loading mode is only available for the 9058 model.

101 LLooaaddiinngg CCuutt SShheeeettss 1. Lift the cut sheets support until it locks in horizontal position. 2. Position the left paper guide on

102 3. Insert a cut sheet along the left paper guide. Match the right paper guide with the sheet margin. 4. The loading mode of the cut sheet depe

103 FFaannffoolldd PPaappeerr LLooaaddiinngg PPaappeerr UUssiinngg tthhee LLoowweerr TTrraaccttoorr 9058 model 9058D model If your printer

5 RReeaarr VViieeww ASF Area CoverPower Cable ConnectorRear Tractor InstallationArea CoversPaper KnobTop C o ve rRear Tractor AreaCoverInterface

104 2. Open the tractor area cover turning is upwards and lay it on the top of the printer. • If your printer is the 9058D model and it is installe

105 3. Unlock the sprockets of the Lower tractor moving the sprocket levers up. Slide the left sprocket to the first printing column. 4. Space the

106 • If your printer is the 9058D model, insert the fanfold paper between the lower and the upper tractor. 5. Hold the fanfold paper in front

107 6. Insert the paper on the right sprocket pins and close the right sprocket cover. 7. Match the left sprocket for the first printing position

108 • If your printer is the 9058D model, reposition the upper tractor in its initial position. 8. Close the tractor area cover. Press the LOAD/FF

109 9. The paper must be loaded as shown in figure (i.e. 9058D model).

110 LLooaaddiinngg PPaappeerr UUssiinngg tthhee UUppppeerr TTrraaccttoorr 9058D model Fanfold paper loading mode through the upper tractor is

111 2. Open the tractor area cover turning is upwards and lay it on the top of the printer. 3. Unlock the upper tractor sprockets moving the sprocke

112 4. Space the paper guides along the tractor bar. Open the sprocket covers of the left and right sprocket. 5. Hold the fanfold paper in front o

113 66.. Insert the paper on the right sprocket pins and close the right sprocket cover. 7. Position the left sprocket for printing and lock it

6 SSeettttiinngg UUpp YYoouurr PPrriinntteerr CChhoooossiinngg aa SSuuiittaabbllee LLooccaattiioonn Consider the following points when you cho

114 8. Close the tractor area cover. Press the LOAD/FF key to load the paper into the printer. 9. The paper must be loaded as shown in figure.

115 LLooaaddiinngg PPaappeerr UUssiinngg tthhee LLoowweerr PPuusshh TTrraaccttoorr aanndd tthhee RReeaarr PPuullll TTrraaccttoorr ((oopptt

116 • Tear off the fanfold loaded with the upper tractor (if it is longer than 18 inches) and press the PARK key. The display shows: PARKING followe

117 4. Lock the sprocket covers and lower the sprocket levers. 5. Press the ON LINE key to confirm that the paper loading is finished. The rear trac

118 PPrriinntteerr MMaaiinntteennaannccee aanndd TTrroouubblleesshhoooottiinngg CClleeaanniinngg tthhee PPrriinntteerr Make sure the printer ha

119 RReeppllaacciinngg tthhee RRiibbbboonn CCaarrttrriiddggee 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off for at least 15 minutes. Pay attentio

120 4. Remove the used ribbon cartridge by lifting it up. Now, you are ready to insert the new ribbon cartridge. See before "Ribbon Cartridge

121 EErrrroorr HHaannddlliinngg When an error condition occurs: • the printer is disabled; • the first message on the display indicates the erro

122 Error Message Description Messages Indication Solution A.G.A NOT OPER ADJUST THE GAP The automatic gap adjustment (A.G.A) is not enabled. Press t

123 Messages Indication Solution DATA SET OFF The DSR Signal is not connected to the printer and is not ready for data transfer (if the serial interf

7 PPrriinntteerr AAsssseemmbbllyy RReemmoovvaall ooff tthhee SShhiippmmeenntt LLoocckkss Open all the printer covers and make sure that you rem

124 Messages Indication Solution NVM CHANGE REMOVE PAPER If this error is displayed during the printer power on, an NVM error condition occurred. Tur

125 OOppttiioonnss TThhee RReeaarr PPuullll TTrraaccttoorr The rear pull tractor is useful to handle particularly heavy paper. IInnssttaalllliinn

126 4. Open the top cover, free (1) the paper bail and remove (2) it from the hooks on both sides of the printer. Close the top cover. 112 5. Insert

127 RReemmoovviinngg tthhee RReeaarr PPuullll TTrraaccttoorr 1. Push the lever on the rear pull tractor down and lift the tractor out of the pri

128 AAuuttoommaattiicc SShheeeett FFeeeeddeerr ((AASSFF)) The Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF), located in the rear of the printer, provides fast and

129 CCoolloorr KKiitt This printer can print not only in black but also in different colors. For color printing you need the optional color kit show

130 PPeeddeessttaallss Two printer floor pedestals are available: Three Levels Floor Pedestal for large paper quantity and dual fanfold handling. T

131 PPrriinntteerr SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnss Printing Characteristics Print Head Matrix 24 pins - 0.25 mm Print Head Life 400 mil characters

132 Print Matrix (horizontal x vertical) Draft Quality 10 cpi 12 x 24 36 x 24 12 cpi 10 x 24 30 x 24 15 cpi 8 x 16 24 x 16 Print

133 Vertical Spacing 6, 8, 12 lpi 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 lines/30 mm n/60, n/72, n/180, n/216, n/360 Print Styles Draft, Courier, Gothic, OCR-A, OCR-B, Scr

8 RRiibbbboonn CCaarrttrriiddggee IInnssttaallllaattiioonn Two types of black ribbon cartridges are available for this printer, depending on whethe

134 Characters Sets International character sets ASCII Normal and Slanted Standard PC IBM Character Sets CS1 and CS2 EPSON National Variations U

135 Paper Handling 9058 model Base Configuration Fanfold Paper 1 LOWER PUSH TRACTOR Fanfold width: 76 to 432 mm (3 to 17 inches) Copies: 1

136 With the pull tractor option Push-Pull Feeding Front fanfold insertion with lower tractor in front push mode and rear tractor in pull mode. Auto

137 Physical and Electrical Characteristics Interfaces Parallel Centronics Compatible Bi-directional (IEEE-1284) nibble and byte modes - 36 pin Amphe

138 Environment Conditions Storage Conditions Temperature -40° to 50° C Relative Humidity 10%t o 90% RH (non condensing) Operating Conditions

139 Consumables and Options Black ribbon cartridge (15 million characters) PRKN407-1 Black ribbon ‘Long Life’ cartridge (20 million characters) PRKN

9 3. Open the top cover using the small handles on either side of the top cover. 4. Turn the printer on. The print carriage prepares for ribbon car

10 5. Before installing the ribbon cartridge, turn the ribbon winding knob in the arrow direction (located on the cartridge) to take up slack in the r

11 7. Slide and insert the ribbon guide between the print head and the ribbon guide mask holding it perpendicular to the print head. Make sure that th

12 8. Turn the ribbon winding knob in the arrow direction (located on the cartridge) to take up slack in the ribbon. Ribbon TensionKnob 9. Push the ca

13 UUppppeerr PPuusshh TTrraaccttoorr IInnssttaallllaattiioonn ((99005588DD mmooddeell oonnllyy)) An additional push tractor is provided with t

Compuprint Products Information Thanks for choosing the 9058/58D printer. Your printer is a reliable working equipment that will be very useful in you

14 3. The upper push tractor must be installed as shown in figure. 4. If you need to remove the upper push tractor, turn the printer off. Take the

15 HHoosstt CCoommppuutteerr CCoonnnneeccttiioonn This printer can be connected to your host computer via two available interfaces. The interface c

16 SSooffttwwaarree DDrriivveerr SSeelleeccttiioonn At this point it is necessary to configure your printer for your application package. The insta

17 PPoowweerr CCoonnnneeccttiioonn Make sure that the power outlet matches the power rating of the printer. See the name plate of the printer, that

18 3. Insert the power cable plug into the printer connector and the other power cable end into a convenient outlet (the figure shows the European ve

19 SSeelleeccttiinngg tthhee DDiissppllaayy LLaanngguuaaggee The display messages for this printer can be displayed in five different languages: E

20 CCoonnffiigguurriinngg tthhee PPrriinntteerr OOppeerraattoorr PPaanneell PPrreesseennttaattiioonn The operator panel enables you to perform m

21 DDiissppllaayy MMeessssaaggeess The printer display is used to indicate the printer status or to request an user intervention and gives the foll

22 • when there is no paper loaded and the printer is off line (READY indicator unlit): • when there is no paper loaded and the printer is on line (

23 The following messages appear to indicate other printer conditions or user intervention requests. The list is in alphabetical order: Message Descr

iii SSaaffeettyy IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn A. Never remove any printer cover unless it is necessary for the installation of a printer accessory and exp

24 Message Description QUIET PRINT OFF Printing at normal noise level. QUIET PRINT ON Printing at reduced noise level RELEASE KEY This message is dis

25 IInnddiiccaattoorrss Lit when the printer can receive and print data (printer online). Blinks when there is data in the buffer and the printer is

26 FFuunnccttiioonn KKeeyyss The function keys are enabled, when the printer is offline (READY indicator unlit). The function keys have three functi

27 ON LINE Key ON LINE Enables or disables the printer. Normal Function • If this key is pressed while powering the printer on, the self test is pri

28 SHIFT Key SHIFT Enables the alternative key functions. Normal Function If the printer is receiving print data, press the ON LINE key before press

29 LF Key LF Normal Function Performs a line feed according to the current line spacing settings. ↓ Shift Function Moves the paper backward in micros

30 Key Combinations PROGRAM + SHIFT Normal Function When the printer is on line without printing or printing data (READY indicator lit) or when the

31 PPrriinntteerr SSeettuuppss The main printer setup parameters can be selected via the operator panel. The setup parameters are divided into two p

32 LLeeaavviinngg tthhee PPrriinntteerr SSeettuuppss • Pressing the PROGRAM key in the Power-On Configuration the printer exits from the setup an

33 PPoowweerr--OOnn CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonn The default values of the various functions are indicated in bold. EEnntteerriinngg tthhee PPoowwe

FFCCCC NNootteess This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC R

34 Main Structure Parall InterfaceSerial InterfaceFunctionsBack to MFG? NOPrint out? NOPrint out? YESBack to MFG? YESParallel Interface SettingsSerial

35 Printout of the Printer Settings PRINT OUT? NO → or ← PRINT OUT? YES ↓ PARALL INTERFACE PRINT OUT? NO The Setup is not printed. PRINT OUT? YES

36 Parallel Interface This menu defines the use of the parallel interface and is structured according to the interface specific parameters. Parallel

37 Setting the Interface Parameters Interface Type PRINT OUT? NO PARALL INTERFACE ↓ ↑ PARALL INTERFACE → 1284 BIDIR I/F → or ← CX PA

38 Number of Data Bits SELECT-IN HOST ↑ DATA BITS 8 → or ← DATA BITS 7 → or ← ↓ DEDIC.BUFFER 2K Selection of the number of data bits: 7 or

39 Printer Emulation DEDIC.BUFFER 2K ↑ EMUL. EPSON LQ → or ← EMUL. IBM XL24 → or ← EMUL. IBM XL24AGM → or ← EMUL. IBM 2391 → or ← ↓ CHAR.

40 IBM Character sets EMUL. IBM xxx ↑ CHAR. SET CS1 → or ← CHAR. SET CS2 → or ← ↓ NATION CP437 These items select the character set to be u

41 IBM National Character Sets CHAR. SET CS2 ↑ NATION CP437 → or ← NATION ... → or ← NATION 8859/15 → or ← ↓ AUTO CR YES The following na

42 CR Code Behavior NATION xxx ↑ AUTO CR NO → or ← AUTO CR YES → or ← ↓ AUTO LF NO AUTO CR NO No automatic carriage return is performed

43 IBM Compressed Printing These items are displayed only, if the IBM emulation is selected. AUTO LF NO ↑ 20 CPI IBM NO → or ← 20 CPI IBM YES

v TTaabbllee ooff CCoonntteennttss Safety Information... iii FCC Notes...

44 Serial Interface This menu defines the use of the serial interface and is structured according to the interface specific parameters. Serial Interfa

45 Setting the Interface Parameters Interface Type PARALL INTERFACE SERIAL INTERFACE ↑ ↑ SERIAL INTERFACE → SERIAL I/F NO → or ← ↓ SE

46 Baud Rate SERIAL I/F NO ↑ BAUD 300 → or ← BAUD 600 → or ← BAUD 1200 → or ← BAUD 2400 → or ← BAUD 4800 → or ← BAUD 9600 → or ← BAUD 19200

47 Parity Check DATA BITS 8 ↑ PARITY NONE → or ← PARITY ODD → or ← PARITY EVEN → or ← PARITY MARK → or ← PARITY SPACE → or ← ↓ HANDSHAKE

48 Handshake Protocol PARITY NONE ↑ HANDSHAKE DTR → or ← HANDSHAKE XONXOF → or ← ↓ CONNECTION LOCAL HANDSHAKE DTR The Handshake is perfor

49 Input Buffer Size CONNECTION LOCAL ↑ DEDIC.BUFFER 256 → or ← DEDIC.BUFFER 2K → or ← DEDIC.BUFFER 12K → or ← DEDIC.BUFFER 32K → or ← ↓

50 EPSON Character Sets EMUL. EPSON LQ ↑ CHAR. SET CS1 → or ← CHAR. SET CS2 → or ← CHAR. SET ITALIC → or ← ↓ NATION CP437 These items sele

51 EPSON National Character sets CHAR. SET CS2 ↑ NATION CP437 → or ← NATION ... → or ← NATION LATIN A1 → or ← ↓ AUTO CR YES The following

52 IBM National Character Sets CHAR. SET CS2 ↑ NATION CP437 → or ← NATION ... → or ← NATION 8859/15 → or ← ↓ AUTO CR: YES The following na

53 CR Code Behavior NATION xxx ↑ AUTO CR NO → or ← AUTO CR YES → or ← ↓ AUTO LF NO AUTO CR NO No automatic carriage return is performed

54 IBM Compressed Printing These items are displayed only, if the IBM emulation is selected. AUTO LF:NO ↑ 20 CPI IBM NO → or ← 20 CPI IBM YES

55 Functions This item groups various printer functions, with which you can configure the printer. 9058 model Sequence NoneBuzzer YesQuick YesRibbon

56 9058D model Sequence NoneBuzzer YesRibbon BlackBar Codes 60Text Direct BiGraph Direct BiBarcodes Dir. UniP.On Path MacroMenu ENGLISHSequence ...Buz

57 Setting the Functions Group Items SERIAL INTERFACE FUNCTIONS ↑ ↑ FUNCTIONS → PAPER OVERLY NO 9058 SEQUENCE NONE 9058D ↓ ↓

58 Paper Loading Sequence FUNCTIONS (9058D model) or PAPER OVERLY NO (9058 model) ↑ SEQUENCE NONE → or ← SEQ. L + U PUSH (9058D model o

59 Enable/Disable the Buzzer SEQUENCE NONE ↑ BUZZER YES → or ← BUZZER NO → or ← ↓ QUICK YES (9058 model) or BLACK RIBBON (9058D model) Enab

60 Ribbon Type Selection QUICK YES (9058 model) or BUZZER YES (9058D model) ↑ RIBBON BLACK → or ← RIBBON COLOR → or ← ↓ BAR CODE 60DPI Sel

61 Graphics Print Direction TEXT DIRECT BI ↑ GRAPH DIRECT BI → or ← GRAPH DIRECT UNI → or ← ↓ BARCODES DIR.UNI Selects the print direction

62 Paper Path at Power-On BARCODES DIR.UNI ↑ P. ON PATH MACRO → or ← P. ON PATH LAST → or ← ↓ MENU ENGLISH P. ON PATH MACRO The paper pat

63 Resetting to Factory Default Values With the BACK TO MFG function it is possible to reset all items in the Power On Configuration and in the Prog

1 GGeettttiinngg ttoo KKnnooww YYoouurr PPrriinntteerr PPrriinntteerr FFeeaattuurreess • 24 Needle Print Head • 136 columns • Draft printin

64 PPrrooggrraamm SSeettuupp The default values of the various functions are indicated in bold. EEnntteerriinngg tthhee PPrrooggrraamm SSeettuupp

65 Main Structure Print out? YesMacro# 1Line sp. 6 lpi...Next Macro? NoConfig. M enu YesHex Dump YesTe a r a djust: …Line sp. ...Next Macro? YesPrin

66 Printout of the Printer Settings PRINT OUT? NO → or ← PRINT OUT? YES ↓ USER MACRO PRINT OUT? NO The Setup is not printed. PRINT OUT? YES The

67 USER MACRO The USER MACRO item allows to prepare four printing environments (MACRO#1, MACRO#2, MACRO#3 and MACRO#4). Each macro is composed of a

68 USER MACRO PARAMETERS Macro #1 Macro #2Line sp. 6 lpiLine sp. Lock NoLength 1 LineTop of Form 0Skipover 0Font DraftPitch 10 cpiPitch Lock NoLe

69 Path Lower PushTear normalStrong impactPerfor. Safe NoAutogap 0Tuning: Horiz 0Tuning: Vert 0Macro-> MFG NoNext macro? NoPath ...Tear ….Soft imp

70 Line Spacing MACRO # 1 ↑ MACRO# 1 → LINE SP. 6 LPI → or ← LINE SP. 8 LPI → or ← LINE SP. 12 LPI → or ← LINE SP 3L/30MM → or

71 Page Length LINE SP. LOCK NO ↑ LENGTH 1 LINE → or ← LENGTH . .. LINES → or ← LENGTH 244 LINES → or ← LENGTH A5 → or ← LENGTH A4 → or ←

72 Top of Form LENGTH Xx ↑ TOP OF FORM 0 → or ← TOP OF FORM ... → or ← TOP OF FORM xxx → or ← ↓ SKIPOVER 0 These items set the top of form

73 Font Selection SKIPOVER 0 ↑ FONT Draft → or ← FONT Courier → or ← FONT OCR-B → or ← FONT Gothic → or ← FONT Prestige → or ← FONT Presentor →

2 UUnnppaacckkiinngg YYoouurr PPrriinntteerr Together with the Installation Guide and the CD-ROM with the User Manual, the following items are incl

74 Pitch Selection FONT Draft ↑ PITCH 5 CPI → or ← PITCH 6 CPI → or ← PITCH 7.5 CPI → or ← PITCH 8.5 CPI → or ← PITCH 10 CPI → or ← PITCH 12 CPI →

75 Pitch Lock PITCH 10 CPI ↑ PITCH LOCK NO → or ← PITCH LOCK YES → or ← ↓ LEFT MARGIN 0 PITCH LOCK NO Setting this item, the pitch can b

76 Right Margin LEFT MARGIN 0 ↑ RIGHT MARGIN. 2 → or ← RIGHT MARGIN. ... → or ← RIGHT MARGIN. xxx → or ← ↓ SLASH ZERO NO The Right Margin i

77 Paper Path Selection This function defines the default paper path for the current macro. SLASH ZERO NO ↑ PATH LOWER PUSH → or ← PATH UPPER PU

78 Tear-Off Mode PATH LOWER PUSH ↑ TEAR NORMAL → or ← TEAR AUTOMATIC → or ← LABEL → or ← TEAR NO → or ← ↓ STRONG IMPACT TEAR NORMAL The Tear

79 Print Impact Strength TEAR NORMAL ↑ STRONG IMPACT → or ← SOFT IMPACT → or ← ↓ PERFOR. SAFE NO STRONG IMPACT The impact strength of the p

80 Adjusting the Print Head Distance PERFOR. SAFE NO ↑ AUTOGAP -5 → or ← AUTOGAP ... → or ← AUTOGAP +3 → or ← MANUAL GAP → or ← FIXED GAP 0.3 → o

81 Horizontal Character Tuning AUTOGAP 0 ↑ TUNING.HORIZ 0 → or ← TUNING.HORIZ ... → or ← TUNING.HORIZ 60 → or ← ↓ TUNING.VERT 0 These value

82 Resetting the Macro Parameters to the Factory Defaults TUNING.VERT. 0 ↑ MACRO -> MFG NO → or ← MACRO -> MFG YES → or ← ↓ NEXT MACRO? NO

83 Selecting Another Macro MACRO -> MFG NO ↑ NEXT MACRO? NO → or ← NEXT MACRO? YES ↓ ↓ CONFIG MENU NO MACRO # 1 To pass over to anot

3 PPrriinntteerr PPaarrttss FFrroonntt VViieeww 9058 model Push Tractor C overOperator PanelPaper KnobPower SwitchPaper GuidesCut Sheet Support

84 Passing over to the Power-On Configuration At this point of the menu, it is possible to pass over to the Power On Configuration Functions Setting.

85 Adjusting the Tear-Off Position HEX DUMP NO ↑ TEAR ADJUST: - 30 → or ← TEAR ADJUST: ... → or ← TEAR ADJUST: +360 → or ← ↓ STORE? QUIT TE

86 Storing the values TEAR ADJUST: xxxx ↑ STORE? QUIT → or ← STORE? SAVE → or ← STORE? CURRENT → or ← PROG EXIT STORE? QUIT This setting do

87 HHooww ttoo SSeelleecctt tthhee PPaappeerr PPaatthh The paper can be loaded into the printer using different paper paths. The messages indic

88 HHooww ttoo UUssee tthhee TTeeaarr--OOffff FFuunnccttiioonn This function is used to match the paper perforation with the tear-off bar. For t

89 AAddjjuussttiinngg tthhee TTeeaarr--OOffff PPoossiittiioonn The default value for the Tear-Off Function is TEAR NORMAL. To check the Tear-Off P

90 SSeelleeccttiioonn ooff tthhee TTeeaarr--OOffff MMooddee It is now possible to select the Tear-Off Mode. 1. Press the PROGRAM key when the pr

91 HHooww ttoo LLoocckk//UUnnlloocckk tthhee AAcccceessss ttoo tthhee PPrriinntteerr SSeettuuppss To prevent not expertise persons changing

92 HHooww ttoo HHaannddllee tthhee PPaappeerr PPaarrkkiinngg According to the setting of the TEAR item in the Program Setup, the paper parking

93 If TEAR NORMAL is selected: • When the paper is positioned at the first printable line and the paper path is changed (changing the Macro or pressi