Unit 4: Operation
PRINTER CONFIGURATION
The printer may be configured for specific jobs via the interface panel located on the face of the printer. The interface panel is comprised of two dip switch complexes, three potentiometers (PRINT, OFFSET, PITCH), LINE and FEED keys. Each of these must be adjusted to fully configure the printer. The first step is to set the dip switches to their proper positions and then proceed to the Configuration Modes and Operational Adjustments chapters to complete process.
If a Serial Interface Card is being used, a dip switch panel (DSW1) located on the card, must be configured in addition to DSW2 and DSW3. To configure DSW1, the card must be removed. Refer to the Installation unit of this manual for instructions as required.
DIP SWITCH PANELS
The following tables provide guidance on the enabling/disabling of various printer functions and features. Determine what features are applicable to your setup, or desired setup, and adjust their respective dip switches as applicable.
Each dip switch panel is an eight switch complex. Each switch is of a two position on/off toggle type with the On position always oriented upward. To set the switches, first power the unit off, then position the dip switches as required. After placing the dip switches in the desired positions, power the printer back on. The switch settings are read by the printer electronics during the power up sequence. They will not become effective until the power is cycled.
NOTE: There are three dip switch panels and each are numbered respectively. Each dip switch panel has eight switches that are also numbered. Each of the following three tables represents a single dip switch panel. The left column of each table identifies the switch number and every column following that, provides settings information.
CAUTION: NOT ALL OF THE SWITCHES WILL REQUIRE
ADJUSTMENT, CHANGE ONLY THOSE SWITCH SETTINGS
THAT ARE NECESSARY. LEAVE ALL OTHERS AT THEIR
DEFAULT POSITIONS.
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