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Genicom LA36 manual Character Sets

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GENICOM Matrix Printer LA36 User Manual GENICOM CorporationRadio and Television Interference FCC Compliance StatementCanadian Compliance Statement Notice to Canadian Users 2. Paper Handling Table of Contents1. Introduction 4. Using Set-Up Mode 3. Printing5. Maintenance 6.Trouble-ShootingA. Supplies and Options B. Printer and Paper SpecificationsC. Command Sets F. Resident Fonts D. Interface InformationE. Character Sets GlossaryPage Printer Models and Options PrefaceAbout this Manual 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 PanelFront and Rear Views Parts of the PrinterPaper Handling 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 4 Switching is not done if the printer is holding printing data Turn power off and on again3 This operation is available in the rear-feeding push-tractor mode 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 LeverLoading a Single Sheet of Paper Using Single SheetsPaper Thickness Lever Positions Setting Paper Select Lever and Left Paper Guide Ejecting Single Sheets Using Continuous Forms Positioning the Paper Stack Good placementBad placement 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 Mode2. Turn the printer off Switching between Push-Feed and Pull-FeedTo Reinstall the Tractor Unit for Push-Tractor Feed 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 SettingsSelecting a Resident Font Menu accessAll functions allowed Changing the Protocol DEC PPL2 protocolStopping and Viewing Printing Starting or Stopping PrintingStarting Printing Resuming PrintingRemoving Continuous Forms Removing Printed PagesRemoving Single Sheets 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 function4-10 Using Set-Up ModeSummary of the Set-Up Mode Printing the Printer Configuration Points to Remember4-12 Using Set-Up ModePrintout of Factory SettingsUsing the PRINT Function 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 andTo be continued 13.6 INLF=LFCR=CR MACRO 1 and TRACTORSOFT CNTRL 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 pageSample Hex Dump Using Set-Up Mode4-33 Asterisks * indicate factory settings Set-Up Mode Quick ReferenceThe following flowchart shows how the Set-Up mode is organized TEAR AUTO 1 SEC ERROR BEEP ONEExit/Save 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 problemsSolution Trouble-ShootingProblem The top margin is wrong Paper Handling Problems and Solutions Operating Problems and Solutions Diagnostic Functions Printer Failures1. Start the vertical alignment test Checking Vertical Alignment2. Adjust the vertical print alignment at Letter quality speed Vertical Alignment Adjustment 4. Exit the vertical alignment functionOptions Supplies and OptionsSupplies Installing Options Installing the Color KitDimensions Printer and Paper SpecificationsPhysical Specifications WeightPrint method Functional SpecificationsCommand sets protocols Print directionBarcode Character setsFonts 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 inchesPc Pu Px Py Pz Sixel Graphics Control CodesPn1 Pn2 Pn3 Pn4 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 ControlTabulation Horizontal ControlVertical Control Character Set Control Page FormattingColor Selection 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 DownloadingMiscellaneous Bit Image GraphicsCut Sheet Feeder Control 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 ELOTMacedonian LithuanianLithuanian IBM Set IBM Set IBM Proprinter X24E and XL24E ProtocolIBM Set 1/2 Common Characters Epson ESC/P2 ProtocolNational Character Sets 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