Powering On the Printer, Operating Modes | Compaq 5525B, 5532, 5531

3 Operating the Printer

Powering On the Printer

When you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. The default power-up state is online. When the self-test completes and the software has initialized successfully, the status indicator light turns on, indicating the printer is online. The default value of the type of emulation you have installed appears in the display.

If there is a fault during the self-test, the status indicator flashes and a specific fault message appears on the display (such as “LOAD PAPER”). The alarm also sounds if it is configured to do so. See “Troubleshooting” on page 195 for information on fault messages and solutions.

Operating Modes

Online. In online mode, the printer can receive and print data sent from the host. Pressing the ON LINE key toggles the printer from offline to online mode. The status indicator is lit in online mode.

Offline. In offline mode, you may perform operator functions, such as loading paper and setting top-of-form. You may also move within the printer configuration menus. Pressing the ON LINE key toggles the printer from online to offline mode. The status indicator is off in offline mode.

Fault. In fault mode, a fault condition exists which must be cleared before printing can continue. The status indicator flashes, the alarm beeps (if configured to sound), and a descriptive fault message displays.

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Contents

5525B/31/32 Line Matrix Printer Software License Agreement 5525B/31/32 Line Matrix Printer User’s Manual Copyright 1999, Compaq Computer Corporation Table of Contents Operating the Printer Interfaces Troubleshooting 213 Table of Contents Printer Family Printer Overview Compaq Line Matrix Printer Family Conventions in This ManualPrinter Overview Graphics Enhancements Related Documents Protocols and Emulations Taking Care of Your Printer Before You Begin Power Requirements Maximum Interface Connection Cable Length Select a SiteSelect a Site Printer Dimensions Cabinet Model Printer Dimensions Printer Component Locations Printer Component Locations Remove Packing Materials Remove Packing Materials Page Adjust the Paper Supports Release the Paper Chains Cabinet Model Release the Paper Chains Cabinet Model Cabinet Model Remove Tags Remove Tags Pedestal Model Attach the Output Basket Pedestal Model Cabinet Model Connect the Interface and Power CordsCabinet Model Connect the Interface and Power Cords Pedestal Model Pedestal Model Standard Interfaces Left Pedestal Model Right Cabinet Model Interface Connections Attach the Control Panel Overlays Install Basic ComponentsAttach the Control Panel Overlays Load the Ribbon Install Basic Components Load the Ribbon Load the Paper Load the Paper Install Basic Components Load the Paper Set the Top-of-Form ProcedureSet the Top-of-Form Procedure Set the Top-of-Form Operating Modes Powering On the Printer Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel Keys Control Panel KeysFF Form Feed LF Line Feed View Shift UP + Down = + Control Panel UP or Down = orPrev or Next or Prev + Next + Reloading Paper Operational ProceduresReloading Paper Operational Procedures Reloading Paper Operational Procedures Reloading Paper Operational Procedures Reloading Paper Operational Procedures Unloading Paper Unloading Paper Operational Procedures Replacing the Ribbon Replacing the Ribbon Operational Procedures Replacing the Ribbon Canceling a Print Job Configuration Overview Configuration Menus Configuration Overview Changing and Saving Parameter SettingsDefault and Custom Configurations Navigating the Menus Navigating the Menus Changing Parameters Example LCD Changing Parameters Example Enter Switch Locked Online Saving Your New Configuration Saving Your New Configuration Offline CONFIG. Control Enter Switch Locked Online Main Menu Main Menu Configuration Overview Menu Load ConfigMenu Print Config Save ConfigDelete Config Power-Up Config Active Emulation Optional Emulations PCL-II EmulationLinePrinter Plus Emulations PCL-II Emulation PCL-II Emulation Secondary Character Set Primary Character Set Graphics Density Perforation Skip Length RepresentationDisplay Functions Line Terminator Length Adjust/Lines LPI AdjustLength Adjust/Inches Config. Print LinePrinter Plus Emulation LinePrinter Plus Emulation Print Char Set Printer ProtocolCPI/LPI Select Font Attributes Italic Print Proportional SpacingBold Print Format Series Emulation Series Emulation Auto LF Control CodeDefine CR Code Select Sfcc OverstrikeDefine LF Code Evfu Select Sfcc d CommandAlt. Set 80-9F Character Set Proprinter XL Emulation Proprinter XL Emulation FF Valid at TOF CPI Condensed Alternate Char Set Epson FX Epson FX Emulation Epson FX Emulation Printer Select Alternate Set 80-9F IGP/PGL Submenu FeaturesIGP/PGL Submenu Configuring the Emulation with the Control Panel UPC Autowrap Define CR Code Carriage ReturnDefine LF Code Line Feed CR Edit PI Slew RangeSelect Font S. Ascii Power On IGP/PGL Skip Command PrefixSelect LPI Auto Uppercase Extended Execute Copy Ignore ModeUPC Descenders Compressed CPI Select Character IGP100 CompatblOptimized Ratio IGP/VGL Emulation IGP/VGL Emulation 102 103 Control Character Sfcc & Pwrup Graphics Options IGP/VGL Emulation Ignore ModeFree Format Mgnum Conversion Append Rotated Ignore DotsTruncate Alpha True Vert 1/10 Rot. Char Size IGP/VGL Emulation UPC DescendersIgnore Spaces Midline PY includes PN Error msgs Error HandlingError markers Absorb After PN IGP/VGL Emulation Offpage Errors Ignore / DB8 SetupBarcode Errors Ignore Nulls Printer PI ISO Char SetPI Control Max PI IGP/VGL Emulation Host PI Display Language Hex Dump ModePower-Up State Host Interface Data Bit Dataproducts SubmenuPI Ignored Host Interface Data Polarity Prime SignalResponse Polarity Latch Data On Buffer Size in K Serial Submenu Serial Submenu Interface TypeData Protocol Word Length Baud RateStop Bits Parity Request to Send Ieee 1284 Parallel Bidirectional Submenu Ethernet Submenu Ethernet Submenu Ethernet Parameters Ethernet Parameters Unidirectional PMD Paper Motion Detection Fault Printer Control Power Saver TimeSlow Paper Slew Printer Tests Diagnostics Diagnostics Paper Out Dots Test WidthSystem Memory Print Statistics Ribbonminder Ribbonminder Ribbon Action New Ribbon Fault Action Ribbon AdjustRibbonMinder Fault Ribbon Size Optional Host Interfaces OverviewStandard Host Interfaces Dataproducts Long Line Interface Dataproducts Long Line Interface Dataproducts Long Line Interface Signals Dataproducts Long Line Interface Signals Nibble Mode Compatibility ModeByte Mode Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface Signals Signals Signals Type of Mode Pin Source of Data Compatible Signals Resistor Locations Terminating Resistor Configurations Terminating Resistor Configurations Removal and Installation RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces RS-232 and RS-422 Serial InterfacesRS-232 RS-422 RS-422 Dataproducts Long Lines Parallel Interface TCP/IP LAN ConfigurationHost System Configuration TXD+ TXD- RXD+ RXD GND GND RTS CTS DCD DTR DSR Serial ConfigurationSerial Configuration Internal Ethernet Adapter Configuration Ethernet Configuration Using the Printer Front Panel Nvram Host Software Configuring the Internal Ethernet Adapter for TCP/IP Compiling Host Software Ezsetup and npconfigCompiling Host Software Option Description Npconfig/ezsetup Main MenuEzsetup also Page Chapter Computer-aided Configuration with ezsetup or npconfig Computer-aided Configuration with ezsetup or npconfig Ezsetup or ./npconfig Configuration Through the Network with ARPRun ezsetup or npconfig. Enter Stored and Current Values Differ Configuration Through the Network with ARP 00807200ABCDspike Configuration Through the Network with Rarp Configuration Through the Network with Bootp Configuration Through the Network with BootpRestoring Factory Defaults Direct Printing Without Spooler Host ConfigurationBSD AIX Direct Printing Without Spooler NpwriteRsh/rcmd/remsh Npr.if Interface Script Printing Via the Spooler Custom Interface Scripts Custom Interface ScriptsModifying Your Script Ipd Remote Printing Using npd and Your Own Script BSD Interface Script Printing Setting up Ipd Remote Setting up an Interface Script #ENDMARK1 NPDIRPATH=./USR/LOCAL/BIN System V Unix System V Unix Starting npd Npd Pseudo-device Interface Npd Pseudo-device Interface Npd locks Testing npdModifying a Host to Use npd Stopping npd AIX Queue stanza Other TCP/IP Methods Other TCP/IP MethodsFTP’s PC/TCP Configuring The Internal Ethernet Adapter For Novell Configuring The Internal Ethernet Adapter For Novell Internal Ethernet Adapter Internal Ethernet Adapter Rprinter Bootup Pserver Bootup Pserver Setup Pre-NetWare Pserver Setup Pre-NetWarePserver Setup Pre-NetWare Step Action Result of Action Enter Pconsole Step Action Result of Action ConfigurationPrinter Press Insert Pconsole Rprinter Setup Pre-NetWareRprinter Setup Pre-NetWare Printer N Configuration Rprinter Setup Pre-NetWare Step Action Result of Action Rprinter Print Server Configuration NetWare 4 Options Destname where pservername NetWare 4 Options Pserver Setup NetWareEnter Press Escape Enter Assigned field Press Enter on the Print Queues Print Methods Overview Print Setup PossibilitiesCentral Host Print Methods Overview Basic Setup Steps TCP/IP SetupWindows NT LPR Network Software Installation Configuring the Internal Ethernet Adapter for Windows Windows for Workgroups NetBIOS Software Installation Windows NT NetBIOS Network Software Installation IP Address Examples Netmask Configuring TCP/IPWindows 95 NetBIOS Network Software Installation Windows 95 IP Address and Netmask Configuration Windows NT IP Address and Netmask ConfigurationWindows for Workgroups IP Address and Netmask Configuration Verify the IP address and netmask. Enter Windows NT Version Host ConfigurationSelect Control Panel Select Create a Printer from the Printer menu Open Print Manager Windows for Workgroups NetBIOS Using Print Manager Method Windows Open the SettingsPrinter folder Host Configuration 194 Exterior Cleaning Cleaning Requirements Cleaning Requirements Interior Cleaning Interior Cleaning Printing a Hex Dump Diagnosing ProblemsDiagnosing Problems Hex Dump Sample Printing a Hex Dump Fault Messages Requiring Field Service Attention Fault Messages Displayed Message Can User Explanation Solution Correct? Fault Messages LCD Message Troubleshooting Table Coil HOT Diagnosing Problems LCD Message Troubleshooting Table 203 204 205 206 Ribbon Specifications Printer Specifications Appendix a Paper Specifications Paper Specifications Printer Dimensions Appendix a Environmental Characteristics Environmental CharacteristicsTemperature Energy Star Input Voltage Electrical CharacteristicsPower Consumption Appendix Interfaces InterfacesPrinting Rates Downloading Firmware AReturn Appendix B Loading Flash MemoryDIRReturn Dataproducts FILENAME.EXE -pbReturn Error DC DiagnosticError Dram AT Error EC Flash Memory Message Guide Explanation Required Action Resetting Error WrongBoot Code Checksum Ascii Character Set Appendix C Communication Notices Communication Trademark Information Appendix D Communication Notices Trademark Acknowledgments Appendix D Trademark Acknowledgments Index Coil HOT Clearing Program from FLASH, 216 Sysgen Diagnostics PassedError DC Program not Valid Load Paper Receive Buffer Overrun Verify Configuration Power Saver Mode Error Flash Not Detected Powersupply HOT Plat INV Parm Error EC Stopped AT State Plat INV StateRIB Invld Stat Error Program Needs More Ribbon Drive Stack Overflow Error Writing to Flash IGP/VGL Error Wrong CHECKSUM, 218 Loading Program from PortIGP/PGL Loading Program from Port XX% Fault Offline Online Index Ribbon INK OUT, Change Ribbon Security Code Violation Index 236 Page 5525B/31/32 Line Matrix Printer