Seiko Group FB 380 user manual Basic Control Panel Operations, Top of Form Adjustment Mode

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Basic Control Panel Operations

You can use the four keys on the control panel to operate your printer.

ONLINE Pressing the ONLINE button, toggles between ONLINE and OFFLINE mode.

PARK/LOAD In the offline mode, pressing the PARK/LOAD button shortly controls feeding tractor paper or cut sheets

LF/FF In the offline mode, press the LF/FF key to feed the paper line by line. Alternatively, hold the key down for 2 seconds, the printer will eject the single sheet paper, or advance the tractor paper to the tear-off position. And if you press LF/FF key again the tractor paper will be reversely fed to the top-of-form position of the next page.

COPY In the offline mode, pressing the COPY key toggles among the four modes: NORMAL, COPY MODE 1, COPY MODE 2 and COPY MODE 3.

To Change Speed Mode

In the offline mode, pressing the PARK/LOAD key for more than 2 seconds toggles between the LETTER QUALITY mode and HIGH-SPEEDmode, with a beep sound for confirmation.

NOTE

The printer can only print DRAFT font in the HIGH-SPEED mode. If you need any other font listed in the SETUP MENU SYSTEM, please change to the LETTER QUALITY mode. Please note that push button selections do override menu settings.

Top of Form Adjustment Mode

The top of form setting determines the margin between the top of paper and the first printed line (the top margin).

In the ONLINE mode, press the LF/FF key for about 3 seconds to enter the top of form adjustment mode. The ONLINE and POWER LED will blink alternating.

NOTE

Your application software usually sets your top margin. You shouldn’t need to change the top of form setting very often.

Use the PARK/LOAD and LF/FF keys to alter the top of form setting:

PARK/LOAD: Increase the top of form by 1/60 inch. You can increase the margin to a maximum of +60 increments (+60/60 inch) from the factory setting.

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Contents Seiko Precision Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents To enter the Setup Menu System and change the settings Epson Emulation Select Code Pages Overview FeaturesHigh Resolution Graphics Automatic Interface SwitchingHigh Quality, High Speed Printing User-Friendly Control PanelUnpacking PreparationMain parts of printer front view Parts IdentificationInstallation Installing the Front Table Extension TrayInstalling and Replacing the Ribbon Cassette Make sure that the following Using the Parallel Interface and the USB Interface Connecting the Interface CableConnecting to the Power Source Connecting the Power CordTurning the Power on and off Adjusting the gap adjust lever Paper Thickness AdjustmentLoading Paper Position Copies ThicknessLoading cut sheet Loading Cut SheetsLoading Tractor Paper Using Tractor PaperSetting tractor paper into the tractor Align the paper with the print start position Tearing off Tractor PaperPrinting from Your Software Setting Up Your Printer To Work With SoftwareControl Panel LED IndicatorControl Panel Keys and LEDs OffBasic Control Panel Operations Top of Form Adjustment ModeUsing the Setup Menu System Tear-off Adjustment ModeTo exit without saving, just turn the printer OFF To exit without saving, just turn off the printerTo exit the Setup Menu System To enter the Setup Menu System and change the settingsPrinting the Current Setting Report To print the current settingsPage Seiko Precision FB-380 Setup Menu System Options of the Setup Menu SystemFont Options DescriptionUsing the Self Test Functions Restoring Factory Printer SettingsMaintenance Printing Test H pattern Slide Pattern Printing TestPrint Mode Hex Dump ModeMaintenance and Fault Finding Cleaning the CabinetAppendix a Intervals and Materials for Cleaning Cleaning the platenError Cause Remedy Error LED on the Control PanelAppendix B SpecificationsGeneral Print HeadPaper MechanismMode ×H inches Print mode specificationsSignal Pin No Return Line Pin No Signal Name Graphic Print SpecificationsSignal Direction Parallel InterfaceCommand Code Summary USB InterfaceEpson Emulation Name Code Symbol Print ModeCharacter Set Download Character Graphics ModeBit-Image Input Data ControlSelect Code Pages Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page

FB 380 specifications

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In summary, the Seiko Group FB 380 encapsulates the brand's philosophy of precision, reliability, and style. Its advanced quartz movement, elegant design, water resistance, and commitment to sustainability make it a noteworthy choice for anyone seeking a dependable timepiece that can adapt to different facets of life, all while embodying the craftsmanship Seiko is known for.
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