Epson C I - 4 0 4 0 User Manual

User's ManualC I - 4 0 4 0 C I - 4 0 5 0

Table of contentsVIII5. Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics ... 5-1S How to Use this section ...

Colour Option (only for Printer CI - 4050)6-4S Tuck the cable (47) behind the plastic clip (48) and under the plastic fixture(65) to avoid the cable c

555653Colour Option (only for Printer CI - 4050)6-56.2 Installing the 4-Colour RibbonThe printer must be turned ON.S Remove any excess slack by turnin

Colour Option (only for Printer CI - 4050)6-6S Position the ribbon feed guide (53) between the print head and the protectiveshield. This swings the ca

7-17. Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassettes (ASF)(only for Printer CI - 4050)7.1.1 Checking the Delivery ConsignmentThe printer can be operated with up t

Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassettes (ASF) (only for Printer CI - 4050)7-27.1.2 Prepare the ASF CassettesS Mount the paper support (2) onto the cassette.

Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassettes (ASF) (only for Printer CI - 4050)7-37.1.3 Installing the ASF CassettesS Push the tabs (1) of the cassette into the s

Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassettes (ASF) (only for Printer CI - 4050)7-4The position of each cassette is dependent on the paper length to be processed.T

2Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassettes (ASF) (only for Printer CI - 4050)7-57.1.4 Removing the ASF CassetteRemove the ASF cassette (1) from the printer by

Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassettes (ASF) (only for Printer CI - 4050)7-67.1.5 lnserting PaperThe ASF cassette A can be loaded with up to 180 sheets of 8

Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassettes (ASF) (only for Printer CI - 4050)7-7S Select paper source BIN 1, 2, or 3 (see paragraph 3.4 Paper Source).Note: Chan

Table of ContentsIXAppendicesAppendix A System Interface Descriptions ... A-11 Serial Interface RS 232 C / RS 422 ...

Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassettes (ASF) (only for Printer CI - 4050)7-87.2 Replacement of the ASF Pick-up RollersThe ASF pick-up rollers (1) have an ex

Automatic Sheet Feeder Cassettes (ASF) (only for Printer CI - 4050)7-97.2.2 To Install the Pick-up RollersS Slide the new pick-up rollers (1) onto the

8-18. Technical DataThe following technical data refers to the Personality Module PM SER/PAR.Print head technologySerial Impact Dot Matrix (SIDM) te

Technical Data depending on the selected font*)8-2Print Speed (at 10 cpi)Printer CI - 4040 CI - 4050Draft Quality: 500 cps 600 cpsNear Letter

Technical Data8-3BarcodesS Code 39, 2 of 5 industrial, 2 of 5 interleaved, Codabar (Monarch), EAN 8,EAN 13, Code 93, MSI Mod 10/10, UPC-E, UPC-A, Code

Technical Data8-4BufferS Up to 48 Kbyte in selectable sizes.DiagnosticsSelftest, 'Hex dump', device status and remote diagnostics via interf

Technical Data8-5Relative HumidityCI - 4040 CI - 4050Operating: 20% - 80% 20% - 80%30% - 70% (operating with ASF cassettes)Storage: 5% - 85% 5% -

Technical Data8-6Paper HandlingS CI - 4040Integrated push tractor with park position for continuous paper, zero tear off.Manual front insertion as opt

Technical Data8-7Automatic Insertion (option for printer CI - 4050)Suitable for automatic insertion of cut sheets and thin form sets (Cassette A) orfo

Technical Data8-8Automatic Insertion with Cassette B (Option for printer CI - 4050)minimum maximumPaper width: 105 mm 305 mm(4.13") (12")The

XPrefaceAbout this ManualThis manual covers the printer in combination with fanfold and manual papersource and with an interface module (Personality

A-1Appendix A System Interface DescriptionThere are two system interfaces:S one serial interface with RS-232C or RS-422 support (RS-422 only CI - 404

Appendix A System Interface DescriptionA-21. Serial Interface RS-232C / RS-422 1.1 Interface CharacteristicsSignal Description RS-232C Pin No. Direct

Appendix A System Interface DescriptionA-31.2 Transmission Protocols and Connection Diagrams1.2.1 DTR - Ready/Busy(Supported RS-232C Protocols) - Ful

Appendix A System Interface DescriptionA-4Note: Printer DTR may be connected to host DSR + CTS or only to host DSRand a bridge between RTS and CTS.Ad

25 pin25 pinAppendix A System Interface DescriptionA-51.2.2 XON / XOFFThis protocol requires all signal lines.S Pin 1 Protective Ground (PG) S 2

Appendix A System Interface DescriptionA-6Additional InformationAfter Power-ON DTR and RTS are activated and the printer is ready to receivedata.XOFF

193RS-422 RS-4221810RDAPGPGRDASDASDASDB SDBRDBRDBAppendix A System Interface DescriptionA-71.2.3 Serial Interface with RS-422 (only CI - 4040)This in

Appendix A System Interface DescriptionA-82. Parallel Centronics Interface®2.1 Interface Characteristics - Connector Pin Assignment / SignalDefiniti

Appendix A System Interface DescriptionA-92.2 Transmission Protocol DescriptionAfter Power-ON the PE (Paper Empty) signal is set to low level and the

Appendix A System Interface DescriptionA-102.3 Timing DiagramDATA 1 - 8 DATA 0.5 FsSTROBE)))

PrefaceXI4. Maintenanceshows how to clean the printer and how to replace the platen and the printhead.5. Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics suggests how

Appendix A System Interface DescriptionA-113. Shared OperationIn shared operation the interface buffer capacity is reduced by 256 bytes.After Power-O

B-1Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsThe Printer with the Personality Module (PM SER/PAR) provides the followingresident fonts:

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-2

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-3

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-4

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-5

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-6Character Pitches

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-7

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-8

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-9

PrefaceXIID. Control CodesQuick reference for IBM Proprinter and IBM Proprinter AGM (4207, 4208XL 24) Emulation.E. Control CodesQuick reference for EP

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-10

Appendix B Print Samples of Resident FontsB-11

C-1Appendix C Character Set Tables1 Code Table IBM All Character Set0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J " /1 ( = !

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-22 Code Table IBM Set 1National Version = USA0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 NUL SP 0 @ P ` p NUL á ! . J " /1

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-32.1 National Version IBM Set 1Character Code (Hex)23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E1: USA # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~2

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-43 Code Table IBM Set 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 NUL SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J " /1 DC1 ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-53.1 National Version IBM Set 2Character Code (Hex)23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E 9B 9D1: USA # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` {

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-64 Code Table IBM Code PageCode Page Countries1: Code Page 437 USA2: Code Page 850 Germany, U.K., Denmark, Sweden, It

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-74.1 IBM Code Page 4370 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J " /1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü æ

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-84.2 IBM Code Page 8500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . ð Ó -1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í &q

PrefaceXIIIConventions Used in this GuideThe following conventions are used:Bold Headlines and important information.Note: Contains special advice to

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-94.3 IBM Code Page 8580 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . ð Ó -1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í&qu

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-104.4 IBM Code Page 8600 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J " /1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-114.5 IBM Code Page 8630 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É | ! . J " /1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-124.6 IBM Code Page 8650 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J " /1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-135 EPSON Extended Graphics Character Table0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J " /1 ! 1 A

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-145.1 National Version EPSON Extended graphics Character TableCharacter Code (Hex)23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-155.2 EPSON Italic Character Table0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P ` p SP 0 @ P ` p1 ! 1 A Q a q ! 1 A Q a

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-165.3 National Version EPSON Italic Character Table (part 1)Character Code (Hex)23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E1:

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-175.3 National Version EPSON Italic Character Table (part 2)Character Code (Hex)A3 A4 C0 DB DC DD DE E0 FB FC FD FE1:

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-186 Code Table OCR-A0 1 2 3 4 5 6 70 NUL DLE SP 0 @ P +* p1 SOH DC1 ! 1 A Q a q2 STX DC2 " 2 B R b r3 ETX DC3 #

1-11. Getting Started1.1 Unpacking the Printer CI - 4040Check each item against the check list detailed below. Contact your deliveryagent immediately

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-197. Code Pages for the Eastern European Countries (EE)7.1 CODE PAGE 437 Greek2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0SP 0 @ P `

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-207.2 CODE PAGE 851 Greek2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0SP 0 @ P ` p Ç [ ^ ! . I . -1 ! 1 A Q a q ü Ä " 2 K 0 ±2 &q

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-217.3 CODE PAGE 928 Greek2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É ° Ä A Ú B1 ! 1 A Q a q ü æ < ± ! C " D2

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-227.4 CODE PAGE 855 Cyri2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0SP 0 @ P ` p l ‹ " ! . : a –1 ! 1 A Q a q k Š ! " 2 9 D

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-237.5 CODE PAGE 8662 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0SP 0 @ P ` p ! C " ! . J D -1 ! 1 A Q a q # E $ " 2 L F .2 &

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-247.6 CODE PAGE 8692 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0SP 0 @ P ` p [ ^ ! . I . !1 ! 1 A Q a q { Ä " 2 K 0 ±2 " 2 B

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-257.7 CODE PAGE 8522 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . ð Ó -1 ! 1 A Q a q ü ² í " 2 Ð ß 12 "

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-267.8 KAMENICKY2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P ` p „ É á ! . J " /1 ! 1 A Q a q ü ñ í " 2 L $ ±2 &quo

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-277.9 ISO LATIN 22 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P ` p ° Ê Ð Ë ð1 ! 1 A Q a q € • Á ¼ á ½2 " 2 B R b r 7 R Â À

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-287.10 MAZOVIA2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 SP 0 @ P ` p Ç ’ î ! . J " /1 ! 1 A Q a q ü “ ò " 2 L $ ±2 "

310245178911612Getting Started1-21.1.1 A First Look at the Printer CI - 4040Before installing the printer, spend some time familiarizing yourself with

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-297.11 CODE PAGE 437 HUN2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0SP 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . J " /1 ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í " 2 L

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-307.12 CODE PAGE 852 SEE2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0SP 0 ð P ñ p Ç É á ! . ð Ó -1 ! 1 A Q a q ü ´ í " 2 Ð ß 12 &

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-317.13 CODE PAGE 866 LAT0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P < p ! P " ! . Š D •1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-327.14 WIN LAT20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < SP 0 @ P ` p ° Ê Ð Ë ð1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ` - ± Á ¼ á ½2 ) ; &q

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-338. Code Pages for the Eastern European Countries (EE2)8.1 CP 7710 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < 0 @ P ` p !

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-348.2 CP 7730 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < 0 @ P ` p ˆ É } ! . ° Ó ’1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü æ ¦ " 2 L ß “2

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-358.3 CP 7740 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < 0 @ P ` p Ç É á ! . • " /1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü æ í " 2 …

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-368.4 CP 7750 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < 0 @ P ` p ˆ É } ! . • Ó1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q ü æ ¦ " 2 … $ ±2 )

Appendix C Character Set TablesC-378.5 BATIC RIM0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 i < 0 @ P ` p E € Š • š1 ( = ! 1 A Q a q 6 ± ¨ ¼ © ½”2 ) ; "

D-1Appendix D IBM ProPrinter Quick ReferenceThis appendix contains basic information on the IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208XL 24 Emulation commands supporte

3546217Getting Started1-31.2 Unpacking the Printer CI - 4050Check each item against the check list detailed below. Contact your deliveryagent immediat

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceD-2Characters used in control functions appear in monospaced type. Table 1 explainssome of

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceD-3Table 2: Control CodesColumn/Row Mnemonic Function0/0 NUL Null0/8 BS Backspace0/9 HT Hor

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceD-4Table 3: Vertical Form HandlingEscape Sequence Mnemonic FunctionESC 0 Set Line Space to

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick Reference**) only CI - 4040, CI - 4050, and CI - 4070*) only CI - 4050***) only CI - 4070 and CI - 4

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick Reference***) only CI - 4050 and CI - 4080**) only CI - 4040, CI - 4050, and CI - 4070****) only CI

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceD-7Table 4: Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence FunctionESC : Select

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceD-8Table 4 (Cont.): Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence FunctionESC

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceD-9Table 4 (Cont.): Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence Mnemonic Fun

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceD-10Table 4 (Cont.): Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence Mnemonic Fu

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceD-11Table 5: Character Set SelectionEscape Sequence Mnemonic FunctionESC 6 Select Characte

Getting Started1-41.2.1 A First Look at the Printer CI - 4050Before installing the printer, spend some time familiarizing yourself with theprinter.- T

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceD-12Table 6: Graphics ModesEscape Sequence Mnemonic FunctionESC 3 P1 Set Line Space to /

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceD-13Table 6 (Cont.): Graphics ModesEscape Sequence Mnemonic FunctionESC [ g P1 P2 P3 v1 .

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceD-14Table 7: Further Control Sequences, supported by IBM Emulation Mode (Native

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceD-15Table 7 (Cont.): Further Control Sequences, supported by IBM Emulati

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceD-16Table 7 (Cont.): Further Control Sequences, supported by IBM Emulati

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceD-17Table 7 (Cont.): Further Control Sequences, supported by IBM Emulati

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick Reference*) only CI - 4050D-18Table 7 (Cont.): Further Control Sequences, supported by

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceD-19Table 7 (Cont.): Further Control Sequences, supported by IBM Emulati

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceD-20Hex Code Format Page00 Null E-308 Backspace E-309 Horizontal Tab E-30A Line Feed E-30B

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceHex Code Format PageD-211B 54 Cancel Superscript/Subscript E-81B 5D Reverse Line Feed E-51B

AcknowledgementsEPSON is a Trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.IBM is a Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.Proprinter is a Trad

Getting Started1-51.3 Site ConsiderationsEnvironment Conditions- Install the printer in an area away from any heat source, air conditioner orstrong dr

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceHex Code Format PageD-221B 59 P P data Double Speed & Double Density E-121 2Graphics

Appendix D IBM ProPrinter 4207, 4208 XL 24 Quick ReferenceD-23Hex - Decimal Conversion Table0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112

E-1Appendix EEPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceThis appendix contains basic information on the EPSON LQ 2550 PrinterEmulation commands supported

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-2Characters used in control functions appear in monospaced type. Table 1 explainssome of the con

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-3Table B-2: Control CodesColumn/Row Mnemonic Function 0/0 NUL Null 0/8 BS Backspace 0/9 HT H

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-4Table B-4: Vertical Form HandlingEscape Sequence Mnemonic FunctionESC 0 Set Line Space to / &q

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick Reference*) only CI - 4050**) only CI - 4040, anf CI - 4050***) only CI - 4070 and CI - 4080E-5Table B

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick Reference***) only CI - 4050 and CI - 4080*) only CI - 4040 and CI - 4050****) only CI - 4080E-6Table B-4:

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-7Table B-5: Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence FunctionESC SO Select Dou

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-8Table B-5 (Cont.): Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence FunctionESC &

Getting Started1-61.4 Transport LockYou will find a red shipping tab under the top cover (1).Grasp the top cover (1) on the left and right, lift it an

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-9Table B-5: (Cont.) Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence FunctionESC ( - P

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-10Table B-5: (Cont.) Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence FunctionESC D P1

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick Reference*) only CI - 4050E-11Table B-5: (Cont.) Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-12Table B-5: (Cont.) Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence Mnemonic Functio

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-13Table B-5: (Cont.) Horizontal Form Handling and Printing ModesEscape Sequence Mnemonic Functio

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-14Table B-6: Graphics ModesEscape Sequence FunctionESC ? K P1 Reassign Graphics Mode K 1)Standa

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-15Table B-6: Graphics ModesEscape Sequence FunctionESC * P1 P2 P3 v1 . . . vn Select Various Gr

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-16Table B-7: Character Set SelectionEscape Sequence FunctionESC 6 Enlarge Print Code Area (128-1

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-17Table B-8: Further - Control Sequences, supported by EPSON LQ Emulation Mode (Native

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-18Table B-8 (Cont.): Further - Control Sequences, supported by EPSON LQ Emulation

Getting Started1-71.5 Installing the Personality Module (only Printer CI - 4050)The printer functions only in combination with an installed interface

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-19Table B-8 (Cont.): Further - Control Sequences, supported by EPSON LQ Emulation

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-20Table 9: ESC / P2 CommandsEscape Sequence FunctionESC ( c P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 Set page formatSets t

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-21Table 9: (Cont.) ESC / P2 CommandsEscape Sequence FunctionESC X P1 P2 P3 Select font by pitch

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-22Table 9: (Cont.) ESC / P2 CommandsEscape Sequence FunctionESC ( t n1 n2 Pn P1 P2 Assign charac

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-23Table 9: (Cont.) ESC / P2 CommandsEscape Sequence FunctionESC ( ^ P1 P2 Print data as charact

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-24Hex Code Format Page00 Null F-308 Backspace F-309 Horizontal Tab F-30A Line Feed F-30B Vertica

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceHex Code Format PageE-251B 47 Select Double Strike (bold) F-101B 48 Cancel Double Strike F-101B 4

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceHex Code Format PageE-261B 6A P Perform / Reverse Line Feed F-41P11801B 6B P Select Font F-1111B

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceHex Code Format PageE-271B 44 P P ...P 00 Set Horizontal Tabs F-101 2 321B 4B P P data Standar

Appendix E EPSON LQ 2550 and ESC/P2 Quick ReferenceE-28Hex - Decimal Conversion Table0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F0 0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144

Getting Started1-71.5 Installing the Personality Module (only Printer CI - 4050)The printer functions only in combination with an installed interface

F-1Appendix F Barcode Quick Reference1. IntroductionThe barcode print facility is available in all three emulations.2. ProgrammingThere are three esca

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-2Barcode Header ParametersP Barcode type2- default = 101 (Code 39 horizontal)Type horizontal horizontal + verti

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-3P Width of the thin bars (default: / " = 0.35 mm)4 1442Note: The width of bars and gaps should be equal.

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-4P Ratio Width to Thin (default: 0 (2 to 1))6P 2 of 5 industrial EAN 136value Codabar UPC-ECode 39 EAN 82 of

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-52.2 Barcode Programming ExamplesNote: All examples are coded in standard uni-directional printing - that means t

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-6Barcode Example for 2 of 5 InterleavedBarcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5 6 7ESC [ ;

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-7Barcode Example for EAN 8Barcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5 6 7ESC [ ; 205 ; 8 ;

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-8Barcode Example for EAN 8 ADD-5Barcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5 6 7ESC [ ; 205 ; 8

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-9Barcode Example for EAN 13 ADD-2Barcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5 6 7ESC [ ; 206 ;

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-10Barcode Example for Code 93Barcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5 6 7ESC [ ; 207 ; 8 ;

Getting Started1-81.6 The Power SupplyMains Voltage SelectionIn general, the mains voltage selection is determined at factory site.Since an incorrect

1 2 3 4 5 6Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-11Barcode Example for UPC-EBarcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5 6 7ES

1 2 3 4 5 6Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-12Barcode Example for UPC-E ADD-5Barcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 8 6 1 0 4Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-13Barcode Example for UPC-A ADD-2Barcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-14Barcode Example for Code 128Barcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5 6 7ESC [ ; 211 ; 8 ;

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-15Barcode Example for POSTNETBarcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5 6 7ESC [ ; 112 ; ;

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-16Programming two Barcodes symbols on the same lineBarcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P 8 z2 3 4 5

* C O D E 3 9 * * C O D E 3 9 *Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-17Programming two Barcodes symbols separated by CR and LF

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-18Programming two Barcodes symbols in landscape on the same lineBarcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P ;

Appendix F Barcode Quick ReferenceF-19Programming two Barcodes symbols in landscape separated by CR / LFBarcode Header: ESC [ ; P ; P ; P ; P ; P

G-1Appendix G Information for the System ManagerReset off Menu AccessTo reactivate the menu access function, perform the following steps:S Switch off

Getting Started1-91.7 Power ON/OFF SwitchThe power ON/OFF switch (1) turns the printer's power supply ON or OFF. When switched ON the printer per

Getting Started1-101.8 Installing the Black Ribbon CassetteNote: (only for printer CI - 4050) Information about installing the 4-colour-ribbon cassett

Getting Started1-11 4. Remove any excess slack by turning the green knob on the ribbon cassetteclockwise. Move the ribbon feed guide to the position i

Getting Started1-126. Move the cassette toward you until you hear a click on both sides. Swing theribbon underneath the print head for the final click

1.2.Getting Started1-131.8.1 Replacing the Ribbon CassetteCaution: The print head may be very hot immediately after printing!- Close the top cover an

ISafety RegulationsThe printer PP 404 (CI - 4040) and PP 405 (CI - 4050) fulfils the safetyregulations according to UL 1950 and VDE (IEC 950) and CSA

Getting Started1-141.9 TractorInserting Fanfold Paper for the First Time- Ensure that the printer is placed in the depression on the top of the stand(

231Getting Started1-15- Pull the green tractor lock levers (2) toward you to release the tractors.- Lock the left tractor (1) at the new position by p

Getting Started1-16- Open the tractor covers (1) and insert the paper.- Close the tractor covers.- Tighten the upper edge of the fanfold paper by slig

231Getting Started1-171.10 Manual Front Insertion Guide1.10.1 Printer CI - 4040 (Option)For single sheet insertion you can use a special option.- Inse

Getting Started1-181.10.2 Printer CI - 4050- Move the left hand paper guide into the position indicated by ±• (2) on theinsertion guide. In this sett

Getting Started1-191.11 Output Stacker (only printer CI - 4050)Install the output stacker (5) into one of the two rails in the top cover (2).The meani

Getting Started1-201.12 Test PrintoutsThere are three test printouts available.- PRINT TEST 1 shows a pattern of all printable characters. Use this to

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Getting Started1-22To start a print test:1. Switch the printer ON (display shows READY 1 ELQ).The following identifies the keys to pressand the corre

Getting Started1-231.13 Connection to a ComputerParallel/Serial Interface- Switch the printer and computer OFF.- Connect the interface cable coming fr

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Getting Started1-241.14 Emulation Selection The following emulations are included in the printer:- EPSON LQ (Default) in Macro 1- IBM ProPrinter in M

2-12. Printer Operation2.1 Control PanelThe control panel- controls the set-up for communication with the host computer- controls various parameter

Printer Operation 2-22.2 Function KeysThe function keys of the operator panel are grouped into two rows. The functionof a key depends on the printer o

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Printer Operation 2-4- Top Row KeysThe Quick Macro Selection mode is entered when one of the top row keys, , or is pressed. From the left to the r

Printer Operation 2-5This parameter covers a range of - / to + / of an inch (0.42 mm),15 24060 60where "-" is up the page and "+"

Printer Operation 2-6How to Use this FunctionPreprinted paper (e.g. bill of lading) has to be adjusted exactly. Followingerrors are possible:- the pri

Printer Operation 2-7There are two possibilities for the displacement to become active:- If a positive displacement is set before starting the print j

Printer Operation 2-8- START/STOP Key (93)- turns off the STOP indicator- makes the printer ready for operation- either starts the printout or self-

Printer Operation 2-92.3.1 To Activate the Menu:- Press The printer is in the STOP mode, the display shows LOCAL- Press in the top row of the control

IIIOperating EnvironmentAvoid installing the printer where it is exposed to moisture or heat (eg. direct sunlight).S Temperature: + 10EC to + 35EC (

Printer Operation 2-102.3.2 To Confirm Selection:- press [Y]; the confirmed value is displayed with an asterisk (’) in the lastposition as shown in th

MENUaaaaabc9493Printer Operation 2-112.3.3 How to Save SettingsThe settings selected and confirmed are only active until the printer is switchedoff. I

Printer Operation 2-122.3.4 Quick SettingsThe keys (94) (to select a pre-configured macro), (95), (96), and(97) are shortcuts in the menu tree. The

3-13 Configuring the Printer3.1 What is ConfiguringThis chapter describes how to use the operator panel and menu settings to setup or configure you

MENUaaaaabc9493Configuring the printer3-2KEY Display1. Switch the printer ON READY 1 ELQ2. (93) LOCAL3. (94) MACRO SELECT 64. [[] PRINT OUT 65. [Y] 7

Configuring the printer3-33.2 Standard ConfigurationThe standard configuration is reflected in the following printout provided that noparameters have

Configuring the printer3-43.2.2 Standard Configuration for Printer CI - 4050PRINT OUT VERSION 20xxxxxxINTERFACE ADJUSTMENTBUFFER 8 KBYTE AGC POSITION

Configuring the printer3-53.3 Explanation of the printouts on the previous pagesThe heading PRINT OUT gives information about the VERSION of the print

Configuring the printer3-63.4 Explanation of Individual Menu ItemsMain FunctionsThe following main functions are available:S MACRO SELECTTo select one

Configuring the printer3-7S PRINT OUTThis function initiates a printout of the parameter settings and macrodefinitions. This printout is helpful for f

IVTable of ContentsPreface ... XAbout this Manual ...

Configuring the printer3-8S Print QualityIs splitted up into:S Font QualityThree different font quality levels can be selected:S Draft quality (font &

Configuring the printer3-9S Page Length (only for fanfold paper)Page length is expressed in terms of lines within the range of 18 to 132 lines.Any pag

Configuring the printer3-10+/- 1 = +/- / " = +/- 0,42 mm160+/- 2 = +/- / " = +/- 0,85 mm260+/- 3 = +/- / " = +/- 1,27 mm360+/- 4 = +

Configuring the printer3-11S The right margin is set to print position 80, 132 or 136, always measuredfrom the position of the first possible, not act

Configuring the printer3-12S The bottom margin indicates the last print line. Going beyond this marginautomatically initiates a form feed. The bottom

Configuring the printer3-13S Paper Exit (only for single sheet paper)Printer CI - 4040: the output will be done in the manual input path. It ispossibl

Configuring the printer3-14S Line ModeIf LF = LF + CR is selected, the printer performs a carriage return (CR) for every line feed (LF) received by th

Configuring the printer3-15Main-Function INSTALLATIONS Sub-Function INTERFACES BUFFERBuffer size in Kbyte. The maximum size is 48 Kbyte.S WORD LENGTHL

Configuring the printer3-16S PROTOCOL (Only indicated if the serial interface is selected)Selectable are: DTR, XON/XOFF, or XON/XOFF + DTR.S CTS MODUS

Configuring the printer3-17S Platen GapThis adjustment is to be seen as a correctional offset to the platen gap setby the AGC (Automatic Gap Control)

Table of ContentsV2. Printer Operation ... 2-12.1 Control Panel ... 2-1

Configuring the printer3-18+/- 1 = +/- / " = +/- 0,42 mm160+/- 2 = +/- / " = +/- 0,85 mm260+/- 3 = +/- / " = +/- 1,27 mm360+/- 4 = +

Configuring the printer3-19S TRACT.FF-MODE (Tractor Form Feed Mode)BLANK PAGES means, every Form Feed sent to the printer will beexecuted.If you set N

Configuring the printer3-20S Menu AccessThere are four possibilities to define the access to the menu by the user.S ALL FUNCTIONS All functions can be

Configuring the printer3-21S Self TestS PRINT TEST 1 (see Chapter 1.12 Test Printouts)S PRINT TEST 2 (see Chapter 1.12 Test Printouts)S PRINT TEST 3 g

[MACRO SELECT 6] ))) [7 MACRO 1 *]\ [7 MACRO 2 ]* [7 MACRO 3 ]* [7 MACRO 4 ]**[[CHANGE MACRO # 6] ))) [7 FONT 6] ))) [7 DATA *](# indicates the actual

* ** [7 PAPER SOURCE 6] ))) [7 TRACTOR *]* * [7 MANUAL ] Option for printer CI - 4040* * [7 BIN 1 ]* * [7 BIN 2 ] Bins are only options for* * [7 BIN

* ** **[7 LINE MODE 6] ))) [7 LF=LF, CR=CR *]* * [7 LF=LF+CR ]* * [7 CR=LF+CR ]* * [7 LF, CR=LF+CR ]* **[7 $$ COMMAND 6] ))) [7 NO *]* * [7 YES ]* **[

* ** [7 LANGUAGE 6] ))) [7 ENGLISH *]* * [7 DEUTSCH ]* * [7 FRANCAIS ]* ** ** [7 RESTORE SET UP 6] ))) [7 NO *]* * [7 YES ]* ** ** [7 RECALL FACTORY 6

4-14. MaintenancePreferred MaterialsThe following materials and cleaning lubricants are recommended for use in themaintenance procedure:S Lint-free c

Maintenance4-2PRINT TEST3CONFIGURATIONPM1 20808xxx PM2 00000000 PM3 20807xxx PBC 20807xxxSPC 2080740x MC 00000000 CUR 4 PMR 0MCR 0NFQ 1800 DSF 100 GSF

Table of contentsVIMain Function CHANGE MACRO ... 3-7S FONT ... 3-7S PRINT

Maintenance4-34.2 Cleaning Procedure1. Power the printer ON and remove the top cover.2. Remove the ribbon cassette.3. Thoroughly brush and vacuum all

Maintenance4-44.3 User Replaceable PartsReplacement of the Print HeadThe print head has an expected life time of approximately 350,000 pages (seePage

968Maintenance4-5Print Head InstallationEnsure that the printer is switched OFF. For print head installation, the carriageshould be aligned with the c

Maintenance4-6Replacement of the PlatenThe platen needs to be replaced after approximately 800,000 pages (see PageCounter (PGCNT) in PRINT TEST 3).To

Maintenance4-7To Install the PlatenEnsure that the printer is switched OFF.1. Place platen (2) in the vacant space between print head and metal bar.2.

5-15. Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsHow to Use This Section1. Find the category in which your problem occurs. The problem categories are:S Power-rel

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics5-25.1 Power-related ProblemsS Power indicator does not come On when power is switched OnS Check that the power cord an

Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsDisplay That means ... Cause / Action5-3NV RAM OK Error on the RAM of - Control Unit defectivethe Control UnitRAM OK Ch

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics5-4During normal operation the following error messages may occur:Display That means... Cause / ActionAGC ERROR AGC ADJ

Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsDisplay That means... Cause / Action5-5LOAD BIN (only for Displayed whenever - Load paper and press .printer CI - 4050

Table of ContentsVIISub-Function ADJUSTMENT ... 3-16S AGC POSITION ... 3-16S PLATEN

Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsDisplay That means... Cause / Action5-6PAPER JAM TRF Displayed if a form - Please refer to paragraphPAPER JAM ASF (only

Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsDisplay That means... Cause / Action5-7TEAR OFF PAPER Displayed when a - Press to enable theswitch has been fanfold

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics5-85.3 No PrintoutS Self-test printout does not startS Make sure that you have closed the cover.S Check if paper is loa

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics5-95.4 Operation-related ProblemsS Paper is not positioned at perforation for tear-off featureS Select the correct form

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics5-10S Single sheets are skewed (ASF Cassette only for printer CI - 4050)S Adjust ASF cassette paper guides.S More infor

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics5-11If the printout or the character set is not ok, the following procedure can help toclear the situation.Action Resul

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics5-125.6 Ribbon or Carriage-related ProblemsS Ribbon ProblemsS Make sure that the ribbon is:S Stretched correctlyS Not w

21 6-16.Colour Option (only for Printer CI - 4050)6.1 Installing the Colour OptionThe visual appearance of any printout can be enhanced by using the

Colour Option (only for Printer CI - 4050)6-2The mounting of the colour option is best done from the rear of the printer.S Move the print head to a ce

Colour Option (only for Printer CI - 4050)6-3S Hold the colour option as illustrated below:S Mount the colour option on to the print head carriage in