Dascom MIP480 User Guide Instrukcja Użytkownika

User Guide MIP480 Mobile Impact Printer

Paper Handling2-2Front View1 Top Cover2 Cut Sheet Edge3 Power Supply Connector (to connect to the vehicle battery)4 Control Panel (to load and feed pa

Command Sets C-6 Function Command Select code page table ESC [ T (n1) (n2) 0 0 (c1) (c2) (0 ≤ n1, n2 ≤ 255) (n = n1 + n2 X 256) c1, c2: Deci

Command Sets C-7 Function Command Set font global ESC [ I (n1) (n2) (Hf) (Lf) (Hs) (Ls) (Sm) 0 (Hc) (Lc) (0 ≤ n1, n2 ≤ 255) (n = n1 + n

Command Sets C-8 Hs, Lf, Sm: Size parameters Hs, Ls, Sm Size parameters The size parameters (Hs, Ls and Sm) specify the pitch as follows. T

Command Sets C-9 Function Command Set print quality ESC [ d (n1) (n2) (m) (0 ≤ n1, n2 ≤ 255) (n = n1 + n2 X 256) mf: Quality m Quality m(h

Command Sets C-10 Function Command Barcode Setup barcode parameter ESC [f (n1) (n2) (k) (m) (s) (v1) (v2) (c) (data) (0 ≤ n1, n2 ≤ 255) (

Command Sets C-11 c: Control flag c Control flag b0: Check Digit 0: No check code is generated by the printer. The host computer should generat

Command Sets C-12 Remarks 1) Definition barcode term A: Dark module The concept of module is applied to EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A and COD

Command Sets C-13 the first byte except “A”,”B”, or “C”, the printer will ignore all the data for barcode. Character Set 1st byte meaning A B C A

Command Sets C-14 Epson EP2 Quick Reference Guide This section describes the printer commands for the Epson EP2 Emulation. Asterisks in the “Functio

Command Sets C-15 Function Command Select printing style ESC ! (n) This command allows you to combine various printing styles. The value

Paper Handling2-3Left Side View1 Power Switch2 Cover Latch (to secure top cover)3 Forms Tractors (to hold and feed continuous forms)4 Paper Guides (to

Command Sets C-16 Function Command Vertical Control Line feed LF Form feed FF Advance paper n/180 inch (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) ESC J (n) Set li

Command Sets C-17 Function Command Page Formatting Set right margin to column n ESC Q (n) (1 ≤ n ≤ 255) Set left margin to column n ESC l

Command Sets C-18 Function Command Select international character set ESC R (n) n = 0: USA 1: France 2: Germany 3: United Kingdom

Command Sets C-19 Function Command Print n1 + n2 X 256 characters from all-character set ESC ( ^ (n1) (n2) (character codes) (0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255) (0

Command Sets C-20 Function Command • n1 and n2 set point size of font. Point size = (n1 + n2 X 256) X 0.5 point (0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255) (0 ≤ n2 ≤ 127

Command Sets C-21 v1, v2: Bar length v1, v2 Bar length Bar length is described 2 bytes v1 shows lower byte. v2 shows upper bytes. And bar length is

D-1DInterface InformationThis printer can communicate with a computer through a serial interface, a USB interface, a Blue Tooth wireless interface, an

Interface InformationD-2Serial InterfaceUse the cable that comes with the printer or equivalent. If you prepare a cable separately, the cable connecto

Interface InformationD-3Serial OptionsThe serial options for the computer and the printer must match. Use the printer control panel, the computer oper

Paper Handling2-4Operations of the Control PanelThis section summarizes status indications and operations of the control panel in Normal mode. For det

Interface InformationD-4Buffer ControlBuffer control is a communication emulation used by the computer terminal and the printer to secure data transmi

Interface InformationD-5USB Interface (Universal Serial Bus)FeaturesFull compliance with the Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0.USB Funct

Interface InformationD-6Bluetooth Wireless InterfaceIEEE 802.11B/G Wireless Interface (Option)This interface is supplied as an adaptor that plugs into

E-1ECharacter SetsThis appendix provides character sets available for this printer. Available character sets depend on the emulation selected. They ar

Character SetsE-2Code Page 437Code Page 437 Greek

Character SetsE-3Code Page 850Code Page 851

Character SetsE-4Code Page 852Code Page 853

Character SetsE-5Code Page 855Code Page 857

Character SetsE-6Code Page 858Code Page 860

Character SetsE-7Code Page 863Code Page 864

Paper Handling2-5Operation Required Conditions*1Required ActionReady Printing*2FaultLoad continuous forms paper— Not printing On Press FF/LOAD.Load si

Character SetsE-8Code Page 865Code Page 866

Character SetsE-9Code Page 869Code Page 920

Character SetsE-10Code Page 923Code Page USSR GOST

Character SetsE-11IBM Proprinter EmulationIBM Set 1 and 2IBM character set 1 and IBM character set 2IBM Set 1IBM Set 2

Character SetsE-12Epson-EP2 EmulationNational Character SetsThe following fifteen character sets are available: USA, France, Germany, UK, Denmark 1, S

Character SetsE-13National CharactersThe following table shows “national” characters that differ with languages. Character co-des correspond to NRs in

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Paper Handling2-6*1 In Normal mode operation, all keys except READY are inactive in the Busy state in which the printer is receiving or printing data.

Paper Handling2-7Selecting PaperThe printer can handle either single sheets or continuous forms. Single sheets, also called cut sheets, include envelo

Paper Handling2-8Overview of Paper OperationsThe following levers and keys are used in paper handling. Lift the cover to locate these levers inside th

Paper Handling2-9The following table summarizes the use of levers and keys in paper handling. More detailed information is provided later in this chap

Paper Handling2-10Adjusting for Paper ThicknessThe printer can handle paper with different thicknesses, including multipart forms with up to four part

Paper Handling2-11Using Continuous FormsContinuous forms paper, fanfolded at the horizontal perforations, is ideal for printing rough drafts, long fil

FCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may n

Paper Handling2-12Loading Continuous Forms (Push Tractor)This section explains how to use continuous forms with a push tractor at rear (or bottom, dep

Paper Handling2-135 Raise the tractor doors and fit the first two paper feed holes onto the right tractor pins.6 Holding paper against the Easy-Load P

Paper Handling2-14Unloading Continuous FormsTo unload continuous forms:1 Make sure that the Paper Select lever is set to the continuous forms position

Paper Handling2-152 Tear the paper off at the perforation by pulling the paper to the rear, against the tear edge.Tearing Off Continuous Forms

Paper Handling2-16Using Single SheetsThis section describes how to load paper in the Single Sheet Paper Tray. The Single Sheet Paper Tray allows paper

Paper Handling2-17• Top-of-form setting. Use the printer Set-Up mode (see Chapter 4, “Using Set-Up Mode,”).• Margin settings. Use your software or the

Paper Handling2-18Feeding and Positioning PaperPrint Area Definition•Top-of-Form: This value defines the distance between the edge of the paper and th

Paper Handling2-19Print Area DefinitionForm FeedUse the form feed function to move paper forward. This function is valid whenever the printer is not r

Paper Handling2-20Switching Paper TypesIf you have more than one type of job, it is often necessary to switch between continuous forms and single shee

Paper Handling2-21Switching from Single Sheets to Continuous FormsTo switch from single sheets to continuous forms:1 If a sheet of paper is loaded, re

iTable of ContentsIntroduction 1-1Features 1-2Options 1-2Paper Handling 2-1Getting to Know the Printer’s Major Parts and the Control Panel 2-1Operat

3-13PrintingThis chapter describes the following typical printing operations:• Starting, stopping, or resuming printing and viewing last printed lines

Printing3-2Starting or Stopping PrintingStarting PrintingBefore you start to print, make sure that paper is loaded. Also, verify that the Print Gap le

Printing3-3Removing Printed PagesThis section describes the best methods for removing single sheets or continuous forms paper after printing.Removing

Printing3-4Sleep ModeThe printer has a power saving feature (Sleep Mode). If the printer is in sleep mode state, the power consumption is lowered to 2

4-14Using Special ModeYour Mobile Printer has two operation modes:• The Normal mode is used for daily operations like paper handling and printing as e

Using Special Mode4-2Entering Special ModeTo enter Special mode:1 Make sure that the tractors are loaded with continuous feed paper and that the paper

Using Special Mode4-3Set-Up Mode FunctionThe Set-Up mode allows you:• To define a user environment, Macro, which is a printer operating environment fo

Using Special Mode4-4Entering the Set-Up ModeTo enter the Set-Up mode:1 Make sure that the tractors are loaded with continuous feed paper and that the

Using Special Mode4-5Overview of the Set-Up ModeYour Mobile Printer has five functions menu in setup mode.When you press the NEXT KEY or PREVIOUS KEY,

Table of ContentsiiPrinting 3-1Using the Control Panel 3-1Starting or Stopping Printing 3-2Starting Printing 3-2Stopping and Viewing Printing 3-2Res

Using Special Mode4-6To select a function from the <FUNCTIONS> menu:1 Repeatedly press the NEXT key or the PREVIOUS key to position the function

Using Special Mode4-7Options with Pre-determined ValuesFor some options, you can choose among a limited set of pre-determined values. To se-lect such

Using Special Mode4-8Options with Undetermined ValuesFor some options, you can choose among a continuous range of many values. These op-tions are iden

Using Special Mode4-9One of the following functions is selectedEnter Set-Up mode: TihREADYdPrinter prints help menu and <FUNCTIONS> menu Selec

Using Special Mode4-10Points to Remember•We recommend that you use continuous forms paper for printing in the Set-Up mode because the output will exce

Using Special Mode4-11Macro Options and Values•Values in bold are the factory settings.• Some settings are overridden by commands from the computer.•

Using Special Mode4-12ROMAN ROMAN fontSANS SERIF Sans Serif fontSCRIPT Script fontBOLD Bold fontGOTHIC Gothic fontPRESTIGE Prestige fontORATOR ORATOR

Using Special Mode4-13<LINE MODE> Specify the effect of CR (Carriage Return) and LF (Line Feed) codes.CR=CRCR=LF+CRLF=LFLF=LF+CRCR=CR: No line f

Using Special Mode4-14<PRINT DIR>UNIDIR Unidirectional printing. Unidirectional printing is used for printing that needs precise vertical alignm

Using Special Mode4-15DENMARK2 Danish 2SPAIN2 Spanish 2LATIN AM Latin American< 6820 SEQ > Select Parser controlNO Disable 6820 control sequence

Table of ContentsiiiMaintenance 5-1Cleaning 5-1Cleaning and Vacuuming the Printer 5-1Cleaning the Paper Bail Rollers 5-2Cleaning the Print Head 5-3Re

Using Special Mode4-16INSTALL Options and Values•Overprinted values are the factory settings.INSTALL Options Values Description<LANGUAGE> Specif

Using Special Mode4-1732 KBYTE 32K bytes64 KBYTE 64K bytesNOTE: The larger the input buffer selected, the smaller the download buffer becomes. Even wi

Using Special Mode4-18Safe Panel •If the value of safe panel is “YES”, READY, PARK and LOAD require the ALT key to be used as a two key operation for

Using Special Mode4-19Exiting and SavingThis section describes how to exit the Set-Up mode while saving any changes you have made.To exit the Set-Up m

Using Special Mode4-20Using the Diagnostic FunctionsPrint Configuration FunctionThis function prints a list of all the printer’s currently selected va

Using Special Mode4-21Pr i nt er Conf i gur at i onxxxxxxxxx F/ W Ver si on V1. 00 I PL Ver si on V1. 03 CG Ver si on V1. 01 I NSTAL L Opt

Using Special Mode4-22Printing Test FunctionThe printing test function prints test pages independently of your computer to check print-ing operations

Using Special Mode4-23Hex Dump ModeThe Hex Dump mode prints data and commands in hexadecimal characters and abbre-viated control codes. The ASCII char

Using Special Mode4-24Printing Alignment AdjustmentThis function adjusts the alignment of bi-directional printing.In bidirectional printing, character

Using Special Mode4-253 Adjust the vertical print alignment at Low Speed.Adjustment of Bi-directional Alignment for Low Speed is performed immediately

Table of ContentsivUSB Interface (Universal Serial Bus) D-5Features D-5Bluetooth Wireless Interface D-6IEEE 802.11B/G Wireless Interface (Option) D

Using Special Mode4-26Top Adjustment Function Print positions often change gradually when you use the printer over long periods of time. The ADJUST fu

Using Special Mode4-27The new adjustment values for Loading Position is printed. The paper is automatically advanced for viewing after the printing is

Using Special Mode4-28Setting of The First Dot Position on The Left Side FunctionPrint positions often change gradually when you use the printer over

Using Special Mode4-293 Printing new value:By pressing SETUP/EXIT Key, the adjustment value for the first dot position on the left side is determined

Using Special Mode4-30Changing Menu Access OptionsYou can restrict the access to the Set-Up functions to avoid accidentally changing the Set-Up option

Using Special Mode4-31Setting Setup Mode to Default Value (Standard)This function can initialize the printer to Standard default. 1 To enter setting s

Using Special Mode4-32Set-Up Mode Quick ReferenceThe following flowchart shows how the Set-Up mode is organized.NOTE: Asterisks (*) indicate factory s

Using Special Mode4-33SET-UP MODE PRINT ADJUST TESTS RCALL-FACT MENU-ACCES SAVE&EXIT PRINT-T HEX-DUMP SERIAL-T PARALLEL-TALL FUNC * MACRO ONL

Using Special Mode4-34SET-UP MODE PRINT ADJUST TESTS RCALL-FACT MENU-ACCES SAVE&EXIT PRINT-T HEX-DUMP SERIAL-T PARALLEL-TALL FUNC * MACRO ONL

5-15MaintenanceYour printer requires very little care. Occasional cleaning and replacement of the ribbon cartridge are all that is required.Lubricatio

1-11IntroductionCongratulations on purchasing the Tally Mobile Impact Printer 480 (MIP480). This printer is an 80 column, 24 wire, serial dot matrix p

Maintenance5-24 Open the cover of the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge. Using a soft vacuum brush, gently vacuum the platen, the print head car

Maintenance5-3Cleaning the Print HeadIf the paper is smudged or stained by ink, clean the nose of the print head with a dry cloth. For removing and in

Maintenance5-4Replacing the Ribbon CartridgeIf printing is too light because of ribbon wear, replace the ribbon cartridge. Appendix A lists the order

Maintenance5-5Installing the Ribbon1 Open print-gap lever fully open. To remove the old ribbon, squeeze both of the rib-bon's tabs and lift the r

Maintenance5-6Replacing the Print HeadIf a specific dot is not printed for all characters, replace the print head.To remove the print head:1 Turn off

6-16Trouble-ShootingYour printer is extremely reliable, but occasional problems may occur. You can solve many of these problems yourself, using this c

Trouble-Shooting6-2Print Quality Problems and SolutionsPoor print quality or other printing problems are often caused by incorrect printer set-up or i

Trouble-Shooting6-3Paper Handling Problems and SolutionsThe following table describes common paper handling problems and suggests solutions. See Chapt

Trouble-Shooting6-4Operating Problems and SolutionsThe following table identifies common operating problems and suggests solutions. If you cannot reso

Trouble-Shooting6-5Printer FailuresA user cannot generally resolve a problem involving defective printer hardware. On de-tecting a fatal error, the pr

Introduction1-2FeaturesKey printer features and options are listed in the next two sections.• Software compatibility. This printer operates with IBM P

Trouble-Shooting6-61 Start the vertical alignment test.Turn the printer on while pressing the READY and LOAD keys until the printer initial-ized. The

Trouble-Shooting6-73 Adjust the vertical print alignment at Low Speed.Adjustment Bi-directional Alignment for Low Speed is performed immediately, afte

A-1ASupplies and OptionsThis appendix lists the accessories and options available for the printer. Contact your dealer for information on ordering any

B-1BPrinter and Paper SpecificationsThis appendix provides the physical, functional, and performance specifications for your mobile printer. It also c

Printer and Paper SpecificationsB-2Impact ResistanceOperatingNon-operating3G (print quality not guaranteed)10 GDust Proof, Corrosion Resis-tanceIngres

Printer and Paper SpecificationsB-3Functional SpecificationsPrint method Impact dot matrix with a 0.23 mm (0.009 in), 24-wire headPrint direction Bidi

Printer and Paper SpecificationsB-4Character setsIBM Code PageEPSON19 character setsCP 437 (USA)CP 437 (Greek)CP 850 (Multilingual)CP 851 (Greek) CP 8

Printer and Paper SpecificationsB-5BarcodesIBMEPSON9 Barcodes available: UPC/A, UPC/E, EAN8, EAN13, CODE39, CODE128, CODABAR (NW7), INTERLEAVED 2 of 5

2-12Paper HandlingThis chapter explains how your printer handles paper. Topics covered are:• Getting to know the printer’s major parts and the control

Printer and Paper SpecificationsB-6Performance SpecificationsPrint speed 10 cpi 12 cpiDraft: 400 cps 480 cpsLetter: 133 cps 160 cpscpi = characters

Printer and Paper SpecificationsB-7Paper SpecificationsPrint AreaPrint Area for Continuous FormsWc 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in)Lc 5.08 to 25.4 mm (0.2

Printer and Paper SpecificationsB-8Print Area for Single SheetsWs 102 to 267 mm (4 to 10.5 in)Hs 76 to 364 mm (3 to 14.3 in)Ls 5.08 to 32 mm (0.2 to 1

Printer and Paper SpecificationsB-9Paper ThicknessPaper thickness is given by the weight of the paper in either grams per square meter (g/m2) or in po

Printer and Paper SpecificationsB-10Type of Paper Number of Parts ThicknessTwo-Part Carbon-Interleaved Top40–64 g/m2 (11–17 lbs/bond)Carbon Counted as

C-1CCommand SetsThis appendix describes printer commands and their parameters.This printer has the following two resident command sets (Emulations):•

Command Sets C-2 IBM 2390+ Emulation Quick Reference Guide This section describes the printer commands for the IBM 2390+ Emulation. Asterisks in the

Command Sets C-3 Function Command Score select ESC [ - (n1) (n2) (m1) (m2) n1 = 2, n2 = 0 m1 selects score location: m1 Score location 0 Und

Command Sets C-4 Function Command Horizontal Control Space SP Backspace BS Carriage return CR Select 10cpi DC2 : Elite characters o

Command Sets C-5 Function Command Vertical tab execution VT Set vertical tabs ESC B (n1) ... (nk) NUL The values of n1to nk in this comma