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Genicom LA36 manual CSI ? 7 h, CSI ? 40 h, CSI ? 40 l, CSI ? 27 h, CSI ? 27 l, CSI Ps w, CSI Ps z

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CSI ? 7 h

Command Sets

Type Size and Spacing, Managing Implicit Cursor Motion

Mnemonic	Function	Command	Remarks
DECAWM	Autowrap Mode	CSI ? 7 h	Set autowrap mode
		CSI ? 7 l	Reset autowrap mode
DECCRNLM	Carriage Return	CSI ? 40 h	CR acts as New Line
	/New Line Mode	CSI ? 40 l	CR acts as Carriage Return
DECPSP	Proportional	CSI ? 27 h	Set proportional spacing mode
	Spacing Mode	CSI ? 27 l	Reset proportional spacing mode
DECSHORP	Set Horizontal	CSI Ps w	Ps = 0: Determined
	Pitch		by current font.	Ps = 8: 8.25 CPI
			Ps = 1: 10 CPI	Ps = 9: 15 CPI
			Ps = 2: 12 CPI	Ps = 11: 17.1 CPI
			Ps = 3: 13.2 CPI	Ps = 12: 8.55 CPI
			Ps = 4: 16.5 CPI	Ps = 13: 18 CPI
			Ps = 5: 5 CPI	Ps = 14: 9 CPI
			Ps = 6: 6 CPI	Ps = 15: 10 CPI
			Ps = 7: 6.6 CPI	Ps = 16: 20 CPI
DECVERP	Set Vertical	CSI Ps z	Ps = 0: Determined by current font
	Pitch		Ps = 1: 6 LPI
			Ps = 2: 8 LPI
			Ps = 3: 12 LPI
			Ps = 4: 2 LPI
			Ps = 5: 3 LPI
			Ps = 6: 4 LPI
			Ps = 21: 4 LPcm1
			Ps = 22: 2 LPcm
			Ps = 23: 1 LPcm
			Ps = 11–16 and 31–33: same as 1–6 and
			21–23
LNM	Line Feed/New	CSI 20 h	LF acts as New Line
	Line Mode	CSI 20 l	LF acts as line feed

1LPcm = Lines per centimeter

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Genicom LA36 manual CSI ? 7 h, CSI ? 40 h, CSI ? 40 l, CSI ? 27 h, CSI ? 27 l, CSI Ps w, CSI Ps z, CSI 20 h, CSI 20 l

Contents

GENICOM Corporation GENICOM Matrix Printer LA36 User ManualCanadian Compliance Statement FCC Compliance StatementRadio and Television Interference Notice to Canadian Users 1. Introduction Table of Contents2. Paper Handling 3. Printing 4. Using Set-Up Mode6.Trouble-Shooting 5. MaintenanceC. Command Sets B. Printer and Paper SpecificationsA. Supplies and Options E. Character Sets D. Interface InformationF. Resident Fonts GlossaryPage About this Manual PrefacePrinter Models and Options The LA36N and LA36W Model Specifications Organization1 - Introduction 2 - Paper Handling4 - Using Set-Up Mode Notes, Cautions and Warnings5 - Maintenance 6 - Trouble-ShootingPage Introduction FeaturesIntroduction OptionsGetting to Know the Printer’s Major Parts and the Control Panel Paper HandlingPaper Handling Parts of the PrinterFront and Rear Views 6. Interface connector to connect the printer to the host system 3. Paper thickness lever to adjust the print head gap8. Power switch to switch the printer on/off 9. Paper select lever to switch the paper sourceFault IndicatorOperations of the Control Panel Basic States of the PrinterControl Panel Operations 3 This operation is available in the rear-feeding push-tractor mode Turn power off and on again4 Switching is not done if the printer is holding printing data Paper Specifications Paper Size Selecting PaperPrinter Acoustical Feed-Backs Paper Thickness and Number of CopiesCaution To load or feed paper, the printer must be Overview of Paper OperationsIn the Ready state but not receiving or printing data In the Pause stateLever/Button Levers and Buttons Used for Paper HandlingPurpose ActionAdjusting the Paper Thickness Lever Adjusting for Paper ThicknessPaper Thickness Lever Positions Using Single SheetsLoading a Single Sheet of Paper Setting Paper Select Lever and Left Paper Guide Ejecting Single Sheets Using Continuous Forms Bad placement Good placementPositioning the Paper Stack Loading Continuous Forms Push Tractor and Rear Feed 12 mm Positioning the Tractor Using the Tractor GuideLowering the Cut Sheet Stand Adjusting Paper TensionAlways manipulate the metallic parts of the tractor unit Loading Continuous Forms Pull Tractor and Bottom FeedRemoving the Tractor Unit 3. Set the cut sheet stand and the back cover to the down positionA. Push the forms tractor unit toward the front of the printer 4. Open the front cover 1, with taking care of not totally removing it Setting Continuous Forms Paper on the Tractors Recovering from an Unexpected Unloading Operation Unloading Continuous Forms Push-Feed ModeTearing Off Continuous Forms Automatic-Tear-Off AdvancingManual Tear-Off Advancing Print Area Definition Feeding and Positioning PaperABCDEFGHIJ ··· 1 2 3 4 5ABCDEFGHIJ ··· 50 ABCDEFGHIJ ···Line Feed/Form Feed Top-of-Form AdjustmentSwitching Paper Types Switching from Single Sheets to Continuous Forms Push-Feed Mode Switching from Continuous Forms to Single Sheets Push-Feed ModeTo Reinstall the Tractor Unit for Push-Tractor Feed Switching between Push-Feed and Pull-Feed2. Turn the printer off Use the NO TEAR value of the TEAR option in the Set-Up mode Tips on Paper HandlingGeneral Tips Multipart FormsPrinting Selecting Print FeaturesUsing the Control Panel Using Commercial SoftwareControl Panel Selecting Macro 1 or MacroSwitching Macros and Selecting Features on the Control Panel Macro 1 and Macro 2 SettingsIBM&Epson mode DEC modeIBM mode Epson modeAdjustments Settings Installation SettingsAll functions allowed Menu accessSelecting a Resident Font DEC PPL2 protocol Changing the ProtocolStarting Printing Starting or Stopping PrintingStopping and Viewing Printing Resuming PrintingRemoving Single Sheets Removing Printed PagesRemoving Continuous Forms What is Set-Up Mode? Using Set-Up ModeHow Set-Up Works Entering the Set-Up Mode2. Turn the printer off Entering the Set-Up Mode4. Remove the acoustic cover in order to see the printed text Set-Up/Quit OFF ONInitial Printout in the Set-Up Mode Set-Up Mode Functions Overview of the Set-Up ModePORT Options with Pre-determined ValuesExample Changing the Vertical Pitch 1. Enter the Set-Up mode2. Select the Macro 2 function 3. Print the menu of the vertical pitch optionOptions with Undetermined Values 1. Enter the Set-Up modeRange Management for a Wide Range of Values Example Changing the Left Margin3. Print the menu of the left margin option Options with Both Pre-determined and Undetermined Values4. Change the left margin from column 1 to column 5. Exit the Macro 2 functionSummary of the Set-Up Mode Using Set-Up Mode4-10 Points to Remember Printing the Printer ConfigurationPrintout of Factory SettingsUsing the PRINT Function Using Set-Up Mode4-12 selected a protocol when you set up the printer, you Deciding Which Options to ChangeFor MACRO 1, the factory setting is PORT DEPND For MACRO 2, the factory setting is also PORTFunctionOptionValue Changing Macro 1 and Macro 2 OptionsMacro 1 and Macro 2 Options List PORT DEPND Macro 1 and Macro 2 Options and ValuesEPSON ESCP IBM PPX24DRAFT Macro 1 andLF=LFCR=CR 13.6 INTo be continued SOFT CNTRL TRACTORMACRO 1 and NO DISCON WRAP1 and 2 OptionsUS ASCII D-SUPPL Page IBM SET Install Options List Changing Install OptionsENGLISH INSTALL Options and ValuesAUTO 1 SEC AUTO 2 SECThe larger the input buffer selected, the smaller 64 KBYTEthe download buffer becomes. Even with 64K bytes of input buffer, a minimal download buffer isNumber of data bits 9600Parity bit NONEADJUST Options and Values AdjustingTop-of-Form OriginExiting and Saving Changing Menu Access OptionsYou can return to the All Functions Accessible mode by turning the printer on while pressing theUsing the Diagnostic Functions Recalling Factory SettingsPrinting Test 1. Start the printing test select the PRINT-T option1. Start the Hex Dump mode select the HEX-DUMP option Hex Dump Mode3. Exit the Hex Dump mode 3. Examine the test page4-33 Using Set-Up ModeSample Hex Dump The following flowchart shows how the Set-Up mode is organized Set-Up Mode Quick ReferenceAsterisks * indicate factory settings Exit/Save ERROR BEEP ONETEAR AUTO 1 SEC Cleaning MaintenanceCleaning the Platen and Paper Bail Rollers Cleaning the Print Head Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge1. Turn off the printer Replacing the Print Head Solving problems Trouble-ShootingProblem Trouble-ShootingSolution The top margin is wrong Paper Handling Problems and Solutions Operating Problems and Solutions Printer Failures Diagnostic Functions2. Adjust the vertical print alignment at Letter quality speed Checking Vertical Alignment1. Start the vertical alignment test 4. Exit the vertical alignment function Vertical Alignment AdjustmentSupplies Supplies and OptionsOptions Installing the Color Kit Installing OptionsPhysical Specifications Printer and Paper SpecificationsDimensions WeightCommand sets protocols Functional SpecificationsPrint method Print directionFonts Character setsBarcode Ribbon service life Performance SpecificationsLine spacing Character pitchPrint Area Paper SpecificationsPrinter and Paper Specifications Wc Type of Paper Paper ThicknessNumber of Parts ThicknessDo not use in high humidity environments 2P 3P 5PCommand Sets DEC PPL2 Quick Reference Guide also be represented by the equivalent escape sequence ESC 1/11 5/11 Escape 1/11, introduces an escape sequencerepresented by the equivalent escape sequence ESC P 1/11 5/0 represented by the equivalent escape sequence ESC \ 1/11 5/12C0 Control Code C0 Control CodeC0 Control Code C0 Control CodeCSI Pn d CSI Pn aCSI Pn e CSI Pn tCSI ? 40 h CSI ? 7 hCSI ? 40 l CSI ? 27 hSelecting Fonts CSI Ps mCSI Ps m SelectingCSI Pn . . . 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Ps gESC SP M ESC SP LESC SP N DCS Ps ! u94-Character Sets SCS Final CharactersCSI c 96-Character SetsESC ? ps1 Ps2 Psn cv encodedmessage DCS Ps Pn2 Pn3string ST C0 Control CodeCSI Ps1 p C0 Control CodeCSI ! p ESC cESC % SP Barcode PrintingESC % @ CSI Ps1 Pn2DECSBCA CSI 0’q Exit Sixel Graphics mode and return to text modeDECSBCA CSI 0’q String IntroducerSixel Graphics Grid Size defined by Pn3 Sixel Graphics Protocol Selector Ps1Ps1 Value Horizontal Grid Size inchesPn1 Pn2 Pn3 Pn4 Sixel Graphics Control CodesPc Pu Px Py Pz Standard 8-bit Code Table Left Half Standard 8-bit Code Table Left HalfStandard 8-bit Code Table Right Half Standard 8-bit Code Table Right HalfDesignating and Invoking Character Sets Designating and Invoking Character SetsC-21 National Replacement Character SetsPrint Mode Control IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E Quick Reference GuideVertical Control Horizontal ControlTabulation Color Selection Page FormattingCharacter Set Control Bit Image Graphics DownloadingMiscellaneous Cut Sheet Feeder ControlPrint Mode Control Epson ESC/P2 Quick Reference Guided = 20 to Horizontal Control20/3600 inch = 1/180 inch d = 30 toTabulation Vertical ControlColor Selection Page FormattingCharacter Set Control d2 ≤character codes Set proportional space mode Set scalable font modeReset proportional space mode Font Selection and DownloadingCut Sheet Feeder Control Bit Image GraphicsMiscellaneous C-34 Command SetsParallel Interface Interface InformationInterface Information Centronics Compatible SignalsHigh in reverse data transfer phase IEEE 1284-B Nibble Mode signalsTo printer HostClkSerial Interface Serial Options Cable WiringBuffer Control CableXON/XOFF DC1/DC3 DEC PPL2 Protocol Character SetsDEC Special Graphics Character Set DEC Technical Character Set Character Sets Character Sets Character Sets Character Sets Character Sets Character Sets Character Sets E-10 Character SetsE-11 Character SetsE-12 Character SetsE-13 Character SetsE-14 Character SetsE-15 Character SetsE-16 Character SetsE-17 Character SetsE-18 Character SetsCode Page Code Page Code PageCode Page Code PageCode Page Code PageTurkish ECMAISO Latin ISO LatinISO Latin HungarianKamenicky MazowianCyrillic ELOTLithuanian LithuanianMacedonian IBM Set 1/2 IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E ProtocolIBM Set IBM Set National Character Sets Epson ESC/P2 ProtocolCommon Characters National Characters E-28 Character SetsResident Fonts Resident Fonts Timeless outline Nimbus Sans outline OCR A OCR BA4 Size GlossaryApplication Software ASCIICarriage Return CR Defaults Line Feed LF Characters per horizontal inch cpi Soft Fonts Single SheetsSoftware Tear BarIndex IN-2 Index