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Genicom LA36 DECSBCA CSI 0’q, String Introducer, Ps1 Pn2 Pn3 q, Protocol Selector, Ps2 ignored

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DECSBCA CSI 0;;;;;;;;’q

Command Sets

Active position after printing a bar code is the same position as before printing bar code.

After printing bar code, appropriate positioning control commands, see “Positioning Controls” earlier in this section, must be sent to print additional barcode strings, text or graphics.

In the following examples, HPA Pn command positions the Active Position at column Pn , VPA Pn command positions the Active Position at line Pn.

1. Two barcodes Code 39 on the same line:

DECSBCA CSI 0;;;;;;;;’q

DECBAR(start) data DECBAR(stop) HPA Pn

DECBAR(start) data DECBAR(stop)

2. Two barcodes Code 39 one above the other:

DECSBCA CSI 0;;;;;;;;’q

DECBAR(start) data DECBAR(stop) VPA Pn

DECBAR(start) data DECBAR(stop)

Sixel Graphics Device Control String Envelope

	Command	Function	Remarks
	DCS	String Introducer
	Ps1 ; Pn2 ; Pn3 q	Protocol Selector	Ps1 : macro parameter, select horizontal grid size
			and pixel aspect ratio. See “Sixel Graphics
			Protocol Selector Ps1” later in this section.
			Ps2 : ignored.
			Pn3 : horizontal grid size - overrides Ps1 for
			horizontal grid size - aspect ratio unchanged. See
			“Sixel Graphics Grid Size defined by Pn3” later
			in this section.
	sixel data	Picture data	Includes sixel printable characters and sixel
			control codes. See “Sixel Graphics Control
			Codes” later in this section.
	ST	String Terminator	Exit Sixel Graphics mode and return to text mode.

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Contents

GENICOM Matrix Printer LA36 User Manual GENICOM CorporationCanadian Compliance Statement FCC Compliance StatementRadio and Television Interference Notice to Canadian Users 1. Introduction Table of Contents2. Paper Handling 4. Using Set-Up Mode 3. Printing5. Maintenance 6.Trouble-ShootingC. Command Sets B. Printer and Paper SpecificationsA. Supplies and Options F. Resident Fonts D. Interface InformationE. Character Sets GlossaryPage About this Manual PrefacePrinter Models and Options 1 - Introduction OrganizationThe LA36N and LA36W Model Specifications 2 - Paper Handling5 - Maintenance Notes, Cautions and Warnings4 - Using Set-Up Mode 6 - Trouble-ShootingPage Features IntroductionOptions IntroductionPaper Handling Getting to Know the Printer’s Major Parts and the Control PanelPaper Handling Parts of the PrinterFront and Rear Views 8. Power switch to switch the printer on/off 3. Paper thickness lever to adjust the print head gap6. Interface connector to connect the printer to the host system 9. Paper select lever to switch the paper sourceOperations of the Control Panel IndicatorFault 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 Printer Acoustical Feed-Backs Selecting PaperPaper Specifications Paper Size Paper Thickness and Number of CopiesIn the Ready state but not receiving or printing data Overview of Paper OperationsCaution To load or feed paper, the printer must be In the Pause statePurpose Levers and Buttons Used for Paper HandlingLever/Button ActionAdjusting for Paper Thickness Adjusting the Paper Thickness LeverPaper 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 Positioning the Tractor Using the Tractor Guide 12 mmAdjusting Paper Tension Lowering the Cut Sheet StandLoading Continuous Forms Pull Tractor and Bottom Feed Always manipulate the metallic parts of the tractor unit3. Set the cut sheet stand and the back cover to the down position Removing the Tractor UnitA. 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 Tearing Off Continuous Forms Unloading Continuous Forms Push-Feed ModeRecovering from an Unexpected Unloading Operation Automatic-Tear-Off AdvancingManual Tear-Off Advancing Feeding and Positioning Paper Print Area DefinitionABCDEFGHIJ ··· 1 2 3 4 5ABCDEFGHIJ ··· 50 ABCDEFGHIJ ···Top-of-Form Adjustment Line Feed/Form FeedSwitching Paper Types Switching from Continuous Forms to Single Sheets Push-Feed Mode Switching from Single Sheets to Continuous Forms Push-Feed ModeTo Reinstall the Tractor Unit for Push-Tractor Feed Switching between Push-Feed and Pull-Feed2. Turn the printer off General Tips Tips on Paper HandlingUse the NO TEAR value of the TEAR option in the Set-Up mode Multipart FormsSelecting Print Features PrintingUsing Commercial Software Using the Control PanelSelecting Macro 1 or Macro Control PanelMacro 1 and Macro 2 Settings Switching Macros and Selecting Features on the Control PanelIBM mode DEC modeIBM&Epson mode Epson modeInstallation Settings Adjustments SettingsAll functions allowed Menu accessSelecting a Resident Font Changing the Protocol DEC PPL2 protocolStopping and Viewing Printing Starting or Stopping PrintingStarting Printing Resuming PrintingRemoving Single Sheets Removing Printed PagesRemoving Continuous Forms Using Set-Up Mode What is Set-Up Mode?Entering the Set-Up Mode How Set-Up Works4. Remove the acoustic cover in order to see the printed text Entering the Set-Up Mode2. Turn the printer off Set-Up/Quit OFF ONInitial Printout in the Set-Up Mode Overview of the Set-Up Mode Set-Up Mode FunctionsOptions with Pre-determined Values PORT2. Select the Macro 2 function 1. Enter the Set-Up modeExample Changing the Vertical Pitch 3. Print the menu of the vertical pitch optionRange Management for a Wide Range of Values 1. Enter the Set-Up modeOptions with Undetermined Values Example Changing the Left Margin4. Change the left margin from column 1 to column Options with Both Pre-determined and Undetermined Values3. Print the menu of the left margin option 5. Exit the Macro 2 functionSummary of the Set-Up Mode Using Set-Up Mode4-10 Printing the Printer Configuration Points to RememberPrintout of Factory SettingsUsing the PRINT Function Using Set-Up Mode4-12 For MACRO 1, the factory setting is PORT DEPND Deciding Which Options to Changeselected a protocol when you set up the printer, you For MACRO 2, the factory setting is also PORTChanging Macro 1 and Macro 2 Options FunctionOptionValueMacro 1 and Macro 2 Options List Macro 1 and Macro 2 Options and Values PORT DEPNDDRAFT IBM PPX24EPSON ESCP Macro 1 andLF=LFCR=CR 13.6 INTo be continued SOFT CNTRL TRACTORMACRO 1 and 1 and WRAPNO DISCON 2 OptionsUS ASCII D-SUPPL Page IBM SET Changing Install Options Install Options ListAUTO 1 SEC INSTALL Options and ValuesENGLISH AUTO 2 SECthe download buffer becomes. Even with 64K bytes 64 KBYTEThe larger the input buffer selected, the smaller of input buffer, a minimal download buffer isParity bit 9600Number of data bits NONEAdjustingTop-of-Form Origin ADJUST Options and ValuesYou can return to the All Functions Accessible Changing Menu Access OptionsExiting and Saving mode by turning the printer on while pressing thePrinting Test Recalling Factory SettingsUsing the Diagnostic Functions 1. Start the printing test select the PRINT-T option3. Exit the Hex Dump mode Hex Dump Mode1. Start the Hex Dump mode select the HEX-DUMP option 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 Maintenance CleaningCleaning the Platen and Paper Bail Rollers Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Cleaning the Print Head1. Turn off the printer Replacing the Print Head Trouble-Shooting Solving problemsProblem Trouble-ShootingSolution The top margin is wrong Paper Handling Problems and Solutions Operating Problems and Solutions Diagnostic Functions Printer Failures2. Adjust the vertical print alignment at Letter quality speed Checking Vertical Alignment1. Start the vertical alignment test Vertical Alignment Adjustment 4. Exit the vertical alignment functionSupplies Supplies and OptionsOptions Installing Options Installing the Color KitDimensions Printer and Paper SpecificationsPhysical Specifications WeightPrint method Functional SpecificationsCommand sets protocols Print directionFonts Character setsBarcode Line spacing Performance SpecificationsRibbon service life Character pitchPaper Specifications Print AreaPrinter and Paper Specifications Wc Number of Parts Paper ThicknessType of Paper Thickness2P 3P 5P Do not use in high humidity environmentsCommand Sets DEC PPL2 Quick Reference Guide represented by the equivalent escape sequence ESC P 1/11 5/0 Escape 1/11, introduces an escape sequencealso be represented by the equivalent escape sequence ESC 1/11 5/11 represented by the equivalent escape sequence ESC \ 1/11 5/12C0 Control Code C0 Control CodeC0 Control Code C0 Control CodeCSI Pn e CSI Pn aCSI Pn d CSI Pn tCSI ? 40 l CSI ? 7 hCSI ? 40 h CSI ? 27 hCSI Ps m CSI Ps mSelecting Fonts SelectingCSI Pn . . . Pn TabsCSI Pn . . . Pn u CSI Ps . . . Ps gESC SP N ESC SP LESC SP M DCS Ps ! uSCS Final Characters 94-Character SetsESC ? ps1 Ps2 96-Character SetsCSI c Psn cstring ST DCS Ps Pn2 Pn3v encodedmessage C0 Control CodeCSI ! p C0 Control CodeCSI Ps1 p ESC cESC % @ Barcode PrintingESC % SP CSI Ps1 Pn2DECSBCA CSI 0’q Exit Sixel Graphics mode and return to text modeDECSBCA CSI 0’q String IntroducerPs1 Value Sixel Graphics Protocol Selector Ps1Sixel Graphics Grid Size defined by Pn3 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 SetsNational Replacement Character Sets C-21IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E Quick Reference Guide Print Mode ControlVertical Control Horizontal ControlTabulation Color Selection Page FormattingCharacter Set Control Downloading Bit Image GraphicsCut Sheet Feeder Control MiscellaneousEpson ESC/P2 Quick Reference Guide Print Mode Control20/3600 inch = 1/180 inch Horizontal Controld = 20 to d = 30 toVertical Control TabulationCharacter Set Control Page FormattingColor Selection d2 ≤character codes Reset proportional space mode Set scalable font modeSet proportional space mode Font Selection and DownloadingCut Sheet Feeder Control Bit Image GraphicsMiscellaneous Command Sets C-34Interface Information Parallel InterfaceCentronics Compatible Signals Interface InformationTo printer IEEE 1284-B Nibble Mode signalsHigh in reverse data transfer phase HostClkSerial Interface Buffer Control Cable WiringSerial Options CableXON/XOFF DC1/DC3 Character Sets DEC PPL2 ProtocolDEC Special Graphics Character Set DEC Technical Character Set Character Sets Character Sets Character Sets Character Sets Character Sets Character Sets Character Sets Character Sets E-10Character Sets E-11Character Sets E-12Character Sets E-13Character Sets E-14Character Sets E-15Character Sets E-16Character Sets E-17Character Sets E-18Code Page Code Page Code PageCode Page Code PageTurkish Code PageCode Page ECMAISO Latin ISO LatinISO Latin HungarianCyrillic MazowianKamenicky 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 Character Sets E-28Resident Fonts Timeless outline Nimbus Sans outline OCR A OCR B Resident FontsApplication Software GlossaryA4 Size ASCIICarriage Return CR Defaults Line Feed LF Characters per horizontal inch cpi Software Single SheetsSoft Fonts Tear BarIndex Index IN-2