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MVP Series User's Manual R.
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MVP Series User's Manual R P/N 1 12301–001, Rev B.
US and CANADA Radio Interference Note Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
i T able of Contents 1 Introduction About This Manual 1–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction 1–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ii 3 Operation Introduction 3 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Controls 3 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power On – Off 3 – 3 .
iii 5 Graphics Introduction 5 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raster Plotting 5 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iv 6 EFVU Introduction 6 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programming EVFU Memory 6 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Start Load Code — 6Hex 6 – 2 .
v 9 Routine Service and Diagnostics Introduction 9 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning Requirements 9 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Overview 1 – 1 1 Introduction Chapter Contents About This Manual 1 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction 1 – 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview 1 – 2 About This Manual This manual applies to the MVP – Series of Printr onix printers; the standard MVP , L150, 150B and L150B. Explanations and descriptions that refer to standard MVP or MVP – Series printers apply to all four printers in the series.
Overview 1 – 3 Switches, Keys, Indicators and Display Messages Switches, indicators and switch positions on the printer are uppercase. For example: Press and release the RDY switch.
Overview 1 – 4 Introduction The MVP – Series printers are line matrix printers that provide high quality printing and graphics by printing at 200 lines – per – minute (lpm) and plotting at 18.
Overview 1 – 5 MVP–Series Printers All MVP printers offer these standard features: • Alternate character sets • Electronic V ertical Format Unit • Elongated characters • T est pattern prin.
Overview 1 – 6 L150 Printers In addition to the standard features and functions listed in “ MVP Printers, ” the L150 printers print approximately a 0.017 inch diameter dot that assures printed bar codes will meet demanding size and quality specifications.
Overview 1 – 7 Optional Features The following are some of the various optional features offered to extend the versatility of MVP – Series printers: Special and Custom Character Sets 96 character ASCII; 64 character , OCR full width; EBCDIC; Block characters; and Custom characters.
Overview 1 – 8 Character Formation The MVP – Series printers generate characters by accumulating groups of dots in matrices. Dot impressions are made by an assembly of 17 hammers installed on an oscillating shuttle that impact the paper through a moving ink ribbon.
Overview 1 – 9 Line Matrix Printing Unlike moving – head serial dot matrix printers, the MVP – Series printers create graphics and characters by printing an entire dot row at one time. Dots are printed in both directions of shuttle travel, at a printer stroke length of .
Overview 1 – 10 Print Rate The print rate, in lines per minute (lpm), is a function of the number of dot rows required to produce the character line regardless of the number of characters in the line. For example, more dot rows are required to print lowercase characters with descenders; consequently , those characters take longer to print.
Overview 1 – 11 Plot Rate The MVP – Series printers are capable of dot – addressable graphic plotting, as well as character printing. Based on the protocol selected either P – Series or Serial Matrix, you may select either Plot Mode or Bit Image Graphics respectively .
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2 – 1 Installation 2 Installation Chapter Contents Introduction 2 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Requirements 2 – 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 2 – 2 Introduction Be sure to read this chapter carefully before installing and operating the printer . Perform the procedures in the order presented. CAUTION The shipping restraints must be r emoved prior to operation to prevent damage to the printer .
2 – 3 Installation Power Requirements CAUTION MVP – Series printers employ a single phase, capacitive start shuttle motor . All models requir e 120 volts at 4 amps for a duration of 0.5 seconds at motor start – up. This is an important power requir ement and is recommended to supply power fr om a separate AC circuit of 20 amps at 60 Hz.
Installation 2 – 4 Site Requirements When selecting a printer location, consider interface requirements, power requirements, and environmental factors. Select a location that has the proper power source available and is within the maximum cable length specifications for interfacing with the host computer .
2 – 5 Installation Installing the Printer If you ’ ve ordered the Printr onix pedestal mounting kit, follow the pedestal assembly procedures before installing the printer . Assembling the Pedestal T o assemble the optional pedestal for pedestal model printers perform the following steps.
Installation 2 – 6 Assemble the T wo Legs and Modesty Panel 2. Align the mounting holes of the modesty panel with the holes on the left leg as illustrated. Insert and lightly tighten bolts in the two side and bottom rear panel holes. Proceed with the right leg; align the mounting holes, insert and lightly tighten bolts.
2 – 7 Installation 4. Insert and hand tighten bolts in the bottom left and right mounting holes in the paper guide panel. Align the top mounting holes on the modesty panel, paper guide panel, and left leg. Insert and hand tighten bolts through the top left and right mounting holes.
Installation 2 – 8 Assembling the Paper T ray T o assemble the paper tray refer to Figure 2 – 1, and perform the following steps. 1. Make sure the paper tray kit contains the following items: • 1paper tray • 1 ground cable • 1 clamp • 1 screw • 1 nut 2.
2 – 9 Installation Mounting the Printer onto the Pedestal T o mount the printer onto the pedestal you need a 5/32 inch Allen wrench. 1. Set the printer on a stationary table or desk. Remove the four rubber feet from the printer by carefully sliding the printer over the edge of the table to access two feet.
Installation 2 – 10 Attaching the Paper T ray 1. Hook the paper tray into the pedestal mounting holes as illustrated. Use the upper holes when stacking small quantities of paper , and the lower holes when stacking larger quantities.
2 – 11 Installation T able T op Mounting The MVP – Series printers can be mounted on a sturdy table instead of the pedestal. However , the table must be designed or modified to accommodate the printer paper path and proper air ventilation. 1. Select a table sturdy enough to support the weight of the printer .
Installation 2 – 12 Applying Power After you properly install the printer , apply power by performing the following steps. 1. Check that the voltage shown on the printer identification label (located at the right rear of the printer) is the same as your power source.
Operation 3 – 1 3 Operation Chapter Contents Introduction 3 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Controls 3 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 3 – 2 Introduction This chapter briefly provides instructions and information on how to manipulate the mechanical controls, power switch, external function switches and internal function switches on MVP – Series printers.
Operation 3 – 3 Power On – Off The power On – Off switch is located at the rear of the printer and is marked “ O ” for power off, and “ I ” for power on. When you press the power switch to “ I ” , all function indicators light for approximately two seconds, and the RDY indicator remains lit to show the printer is on – line.
Operation 3 – 4 RDY (Ready) Purpose Indicates the printer is on – line and ready to print. Status When the indicator is flashing, the printer is off – line. When the indicator is lit, the printer is on – line. Action T o put the printer on – line; press and release, until the indicator is lit.
Operation 3 – 5 TOF (T op – of – Form) Purpose Advances the paper or adjusts top – of – form one line or one page at a time. Status The indicator is always off, you must press to activate. Action T o move the paper one line; press and release very quickly .
Operation 3 – 6 Second Function Switches The operator panel has second function capabilities, and you can access them by pressing the 2nd FUNC key with either the MODE, F/L, ADDR or TOF switches. The printer configuration set at the factory will satisfy most printing requirements.
Operation 3 – 7 F/L Purpose Sets forms length from 3.0 to 24.0 inches in 0.5 increments. V erifies proper forms length when changing paper . See page 4 – 36 for proper configuration. See page 3 – 17 for the procedure to set the forms length. Status The indicator is always off, you must press to activate.
Operation 3 – 8 Loading Ribbon The standard ribbon for MVP – Series printers is nylon fabric, one – inch by 60 yards, spool to spool, ( Printr onix part number 107675). The ribbon rewinds automatically to the supply side when installed, so either spool may be installed on either hub.
Operation 3 – 9 3. Pass the ribbon around the ribbon guides. Carefully place the ribbon between the ribbon mask and the ribbon guides, ensuring the ribbon is not twisted. Place the second spool of ribbon on the other hub so the locking latch snaps into place and the ribbon winds toward the inside.
Operation 3 – 10 Removing the Ribbon T o remove the ribbon refer to the illustrations in “ Loading the Ribbon, ” and perform the following steps. 1. Move the forms thickness adjustment lever to the base of the printer as far as it will go. (If the power is on, the CHK indicator will flash when you move the lever back.
Operation 3 – 11 Paper Guidelines Paper used with the MVP – Series printers must meet the following guidelines: • One – to – six parts, with or without carbon, continuous, and fan – folded.
Operation 3 – 12 Loading Paper T o load paper lift the printer cover and perform the following steps. Read all of the instructions before loading the paper . NOTE: The power does not need to be on when you load paper . If it is, make sure the RDY light is flashing.
Operation 3 – 13 3. Feed the paper into the slot from underneath if the printer is on a pedestal or from the front if the printer has a front feed attachment. Continue to feed the paper until it passes between the ribbon mask and the wide metal bar .
Operation 3 – 14 6. Adjust the right tractor so that the paper has just enough tension to be flat and taut without pulling. Pull the right tractor up to lock it. NOTE: T oo much or too little paper tension may distort the sprocket holes and cause problems in paper feeding or printing.
Operation 3 – 15 Removing Paper T o remove paper, follow these steps. 1. T ear off the paper at the first perforation just under the printer . CAUTION Pulling the paper down through the printer could damage the printing mechanisms. 2. Move the forms thickness adjustment lever to the base of the printer as far as it will go.
Operation 3 – 16 Setting T op – of – Form T o set the top – of – form, perform the following steps. 1. Make sure the power is on and the RDY indicator is flashing. 2. Move the forms thickness adjustment lever to the fully open position. 3. The TOF alignment pointer allows you to set the first print line on the paper or form.
Operation 3 – 17 Setting Forms Length T o set the forms length, follow these steps. 1. Press and release the 2nd FUNC switch. 2. Press the F/L switch; the indicator will remain lit and the current forms length will display on the digital panel.
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Configuration 4 – 1 4 Configuration Chapter Contents Introduction 4 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing Configurations 4 – 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration 4 – 2 Introduction Configuration refers to a set of option choices that define printer responses to operational commands. The printer responds to the particular set of commands it receives through either user – selected configuration choices or factory defaults that are functional unless you reconfigure a specific default.
Configuration 4 – 3 Changing Configurations Y ou can change configuration options by following the procedure particular to your MVP printer . For 150B and L150B printers, the configuration option procedures release the Configuration Safety Lockout, then locks it after changes are made.
Configuration 4 – 4 150B/L150B 1. Press and release the RDY switch until the indicator flashes. 2. Press and release the 2nd FUNC switch until the indicator lights. 3. Press and hold the ADDR key until the display shows 16.0. Press and release the DA T A key until the display reads 16.
Configuration 4 – 5 V erifying Configurations V erify the printer configuration to ensure that the appropriate response is received for a particular application. T o verify a configuration: 1. Print out a configuration self – test using the Self T est Procedure on page 9 – 10to set the configuration option to 00.
Configuration 4 – 6 Configuration Options After assembling and interfacing the printer , configuration changes are usually limited to configuration options 20 through 59. Options 60 through 99 are only changed when it is necessary to reconfigure the printer for a new interface.
Configuration 4 – 7 T able 4 – 1. Quick Reference T able for Configuration Options 20 – 59 1 Configuration Number Printer T ype Configuration Option Page # 20 MVP/L150 Host Mode Control Programm.
Configuration 4 – 8 Option 20 — Host Mode Control Programming Standard Discussion Option 20.0 is used to store data that allows you to select the Host Mode Control. Option 20.1 allows up to 1 1 beginning characters (or headers) of control code sequences that are valid when encountered in the data stream; option 20.
Configuration 4 – 9 Option 20 — Double Wide Print Operation (Expanded Print Select) Discussion Option 20 makes it possible to print “ double wide ” characters. The term “ double wide ” is related in an inverse manner to pitch, and generally alludes to the width of alphanumeric characters just before the double wide feature is invoked.
Configuration 4 – 10 Option 21 — V ertical Dot Density Discussion Option 21 permits a four percent increase in vertical dot density . (The Density Option paper feed pulley must be installed for proper operation.) MVP/L150 Option Number Display Configuration Description .
Configuration 4 – 11 Option 22 — Insert Automatic Line Feed in Data Stream Discussion Normally , Option 22 is disabled. When it is enabled, a line feed is automatically inserted into the data stream after the last character in a character line. MVP/L150 Option Number Display Configuration Description .
Configuration 4 – 12 Option 23 — Automatic Line Feed on Carriage Return Discussion Carriage return (0DH) does not cause a line feed and the character line is not printed in the default configuration. The character line must be terminated with a Form Feed, Line Feed, or EVFU (Electronic V ertical Format Unit) command before it is printed.
Configuration 4 – 13 Option 24 — Inhibit Lowercase/Underline and T ranslate Lowercase to Uppercase Discussion Normally , underlines and lowercase characters are produced in the default configuration. When Option 24 is enabled, lowercase characters and underlines are inhibited for all modes.
Configuration 4 – 14 Option 25 — Binary Count Slew MVP/L150 Option Number Display Configuration Description .0 25.0 W ith Control Code 10H (binary count of 0) causes one line slew , 1 1H (binary count of 1) causes a two line slew , and each code incre - ments by one up to Control Code 1FH (binary count of 15) which causes a 16 line slew .
Configuration 4 – 15 Option 26 — Printer On – line with Power On Discussion Normally when the printer is turned on, the RDY switch must be pressed before the printer is on – line. When Option 26 is enabled, the printer is automatically on – line when the printer is turned on.
Configuration 4 – 16 Option 27 — Paper Out Delay Discussion Normally when the printer is out of paper , it will stop printing after the current line has been printed. Option 27 allows printing to continue until the next form feed (FF) is received or until the end of the page reaches the print hammers (typically an additional 1.
Configuration 4 – 17 Option 28 — Underline Discussion When 28.0 is selected and Option 23.0 is selected (CR=0 line feeds), characters can be underlined in the present character line. MVP/L150 Option Number Display Configuration Description .0 28.0 Enable underline (default).
Configuration 4 – 18 Option 29 — Delete Code 7F Discussion When a DEL (Delete) code is received, either a character from a font or a space may be printed depending on the configuration option selected. MVP/L150 Option Number Display Configuration Description .
Configuration 4 – 19 Option 30 — Print or Graphics Mode at Power On MVP/L150 Option Number Display Configuration Description .0 30.0 Enable Mode 002 – Data Processing (default). .1 30.1 Enable Mode 001 – Corresponding/W ord Processing (high resolution graphics) .
Configuration 4 – 20 Options 31 – 41 — Control Code Assignments Discussion Eleven configuration options are included in this group. Each option has ten configuration selections that can be assigned to an associated control code.
Configuration 4 – 21 Option Number Display Option 32 Control Code Assignment – 02 Hex .0 32.0 Ignore (default). .1 32.1 Host Mode Control Header . Code 02H (STX) performs the same as Code 01H (SOH). .2 32.2 Even dot plot. Performs the same as 04H (EDT).
Configuration 4 – 22 Option Number Display Option 35 Control Code Assignment – 05 Hex .0 35.0 Odd dot plot (default). .1 35.1 Host Mode Control Header . Code 05H (ENQ) performs the same as Code 01H (SOH). .2 35.2 Even dot plot. Performs the same as 04H (EDT).
Configuration 4 – 23 Option Number Display Option 38 Control Code Assignment – 08 Hex .0 38.0 Elongated characters (default). .1 38.1 Host Mode Control Header . Code 08H (BS) performs the same as Code 01H (SOH). .2 38.2 Even dot plot. Performs the same as 04H (EDT) .
Configuration 4 – 24 Option Number Display Option 41 Control Code Assignment – 0F Hex .0 41.0 Shift In (alternate font deselect). Performs the same as OFH (SI). .1 41.1 Reserved. Host Mode Control Header . Code 0FH (SI) performs the same as Code 01H (SOH).
Configuration 4 – 25 Options 31 – 41 — Control Code Assignments Discussion Eleven configuration options are included in this group. When the control code assigned to a specific configuration option appears in the data stream, the printer will operate in response to the selection in that configuration option.
Configuration 4 – 26 Option Number Display Option 36 Control Code Assignment – Mode 1 Select .0 36.0 Enable ESC P = Mode 1 (default) (ESC n if configuration 31.1) .1 36.1 Ignore ESC P . Option 37 Control Code Assignment – Mode 2 Select .0 37.0 Enable ESC R = Mode 2 (default) (ESC r if configuration 31.
Configuration 4 – 27 Option 42 — Electronic V ertical Format Unit (EVFU) Control Discussion The EVFU is normally fully enabled with Option 61 set to 61.0. When Option 61 is set to 61.1, Paper Instruction (PI) may be used to disable Paper Slew . MVP/L150 Option Number Display Configuration Description .
Configuration 4 – 28 Option 43 — Plotting Exit Discussion Normally , changing the printer from plotting to character printing requires an extra line feed that will reset the dot row counter to zero and prevent the upper part of the characters from possibly being truncated.
Configuration 4 – 29 Option 44 — Buffer Print with T op – of – Form (TOF) MVP/L150 Option Number Display Configuration Description .0 44.0 Enable printing of buf fer contents when printer is off – line and T OF switch is pressed. .1 44.1 Disable of f – line buffer printing.
Configuration 4 – 30 Option 45 — Mode 4 150B/L150B Option Number Display Configuration Description .0 45.0 (Mode 4) High Speed Plot Mode with Configuration Option 59.0 enabled. (default) .1 45.1 (Mode 4) Draft Mode with 59.0 NOTE: Configuration Option 46 is used to reconcile use of EVFU Codes for Epson.
Configuration 4 – 31 Option 46 — EVFU Control with no PI 150B/L150B Option Number Display Configuration Description .0 46.0 Disable EVFU control with no PI and control codes: SO for double wide, SI for mode 5 print, and BS (OEH, OFH, and 08H) for non – destructive backspace.
Configuration 4 – 32 Option 47 — SOH and ETX 150B/L150B Option Number Display Configuration Description .0 47.0 SOH (01 Hex) and ETX (03 Hex) and ESC (01, 03 and 1B Hex) characters can all be used to initiate an EPSON like command sequence. .1 47.
Configuration 4 – 33 Option 48 — Characters Per Inch in Mode 5 150B Option Number Display Configuration Description .0 48.0 Mode 5 (Compressed Print Mode) prints at 100 dpi, at 16.7 cpi. (default) The maximum line length is 220 characters per line when Configuration Option 22.
Configuration 4 – 34 Option 50 — Page Perforation Skip Discussion Use this option to avoid printing over page perforations. Option 50 allows the bottom of the current page and the top of the next page to remain blank for a variable vertical distance ranging from 1/2 inch to 1 inch.
Configuration 4 – 35 Option 51 — Lines Per Inch (lpi) Line Spacing Discussion Normally , the printer offers 6 lpi and 8 lpi spacing for modes 001, 002, 003, and 005. Option 51 may be configured to change the 8 lpi spacing to 9 lpi or 10 lpi spacing for Modes 002 and 003.
Configuration 4 – 36 Option 52 — Forms Length at Printer Power Up Discussion Forms length can be set to one of seven selectable lengths including the default 1 1 inches. W ith Option 52 set to 52.7, any forms length between 3 inches and 24 inches (in 1/2 – inch increments) can be selected with the Forms Length (F/L) switch.
Configuration 4 – 37 Option 54 — Line Spacing at Power up 150B Option Number Display Configuration Description .0 54.0 6 lpi at Power up .1 54.1 8 lpi at Power up .2 54.2 10 lpi at Power up NOTE: Power must be cycled when changing option 54 from .
Configuration 4 – 38 Option 57 — Input Buffer Size 150B Option Number Display Configuration Description .0 57.0 Uses all available user memory for input buf fer . (default) .1 57.1 Input buffer size is 2 lines (264 characters). NOTE: Power must be cycled when Configuration Option 57 is selected (from 57.
5 – 1 Graphics 5 Graphics Chapter Contents Introduction 5 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raster Plotting 5 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graphics 5 – 2 Introduction MVP – Series printers can produce bit image graphics in two modes: Raster Plot Mode and Bit Image Plot Mode. Both outputs are printed a dot row at a time, from top to bottom. The major difference between the two methods is the way the software manipulates the received data before output.
Graphics 5 – 3 T able 5 – 1. ASCII Dot Patterns 0100000 Space 0100001 0100010 010001 1 0100100 0100101 01001 10 01001 1 1 0101000 0101001 0101010 010101 1 0101 100 0101 101 0101 1 10 0101 1 1 1 01.
Graphics 5 – 4 Raster Plot Syntax The proper syntax for raster plot data is: Control Sequence . . . ASCII Character . . . Line T erminator All printable ASCII characters following the control sequence will be interpreted as plot data.
Graphics 5 – 5 Print Modes for Raster Plots The second function switches allow you to manually select among the print or plot modes (see T able 5 – 2). When manually set, the last valid mode command received before printing will determine the line print mode.
Graphics 5 – 6 High Resolution Raster Plot Syntax The proper command syntax for high resolution graphics is: 1) Even dot center control sequence . . . plot data . . . line terminator followed by: 2) Odd dot center control sequence . . . plot data . .
Graphics 5 – 7 Exiting from Raster Plot T o exit from raster plot, you must set Configuration Option 43.0, and send one additional line terminator character after the last dot row is printed.
Graphics 5 – 8 Bit Image Graphics Bit image graphics are created by printing a series of vertical bit image data bytes which represent the binary code bit pattern. This method utilizes the 1 or true bit from a binary data byte to print dot patterns.
Graphics 5 – 9 MSB MSB Figure 5 – 1. V ertical Data Byte Pattern = A6 5 = MSB = ASCII CHARACTER DECIMAL V ALUE BINAR Y CODE EQUIV ALENT TO VERTICALL Y ROT A TED DA T A BYTE BIT IMAGE P A TTERN 128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 PRINTED Figure 5 – 2.
Graphics 5 – 10 Plotting a Bit Image Pattern Y ou can produce a a bit image pattern in four steps: 1. Lay out the graphic(s) pattern you want to print, on a quadrille pad or graph paper . 2. Determine the decimal equivalent of each bit image data byte required to produce your pattern (Figure 5 – 3).
Graphics 5 – 11 Bit Image Density Y ou can print bit image graphics in different dot densities. T o select dot densities, send the appropriate control code to the datastream.
Graphics 5 – 12 Bit Image Programming Format The Bit Image command format is: ESC CC(n1)(n2)DA T A where: ESC = the Proprinter compatible header CC = K, L, ,Y or Z to select dot density (K=single, L.
Graphics 5 – 13 Bit Image Sample Program The following sample program written in BASIC produces single density bit image graphics of the pattern shown in Figure 5 – 3. The 7 data bit pattern is repeated 40 times. The printed result of running the program is shown in Figure 5 – 4.
Graphics 5 – 14 Other Bit Image Features Bit image characters are always plotted as normal characters. Emphasized, double strike, underlines, and doubling in width commands are ignored when printing bit image characters.
Graphics 5 – 15 P – Series Plot Mode P – Series compatible Odd/Even Dot Plot mode is only available in P – Series printer protocol. Since plot mode can address and print any individual dot position, it is possible to produce a variety of graphics, including bar codes, complex curve graphs, pie and bar charts, block characters, or halftones.
Graphics 5 – 16 Double Density Plot T wo separate shuttle strokes produce a double density plot. The shuttle strokes are controlled by an even plot command with corresponding dot data, and an odd plot command with corresponding dot data, which allows a maximum of 1584 dots in a single dot row at 60 dpi.
Graphics 5 – 17 NOT USED 00 0 1 11 1 BIT 1 BIT 2 BIT 3 BIT 4 BIT 5 BIT 6 BIT 7 BIT 8 LSB MSB Figure 5 – 7. Actual Data Pattern Sent 111 111 0 BIT 1 BIT 2 BIT 3 BIT 4 BIT 5 BIT 6 BIT 7 BIT 8 ODD DO.
Graphics 5 – 18 Plot Data Line Format A plot data line may contain any number of plot data bytes up to 132 bytes (or 136 if Configuration Option 56.0 is set to 56.1; refer to page 4 – 37) for horizontal dot density of 60 dpi (Data Processing mode), or 198 bytes for a horizontal dot density of 90 dpi (Correspondence mode).
Graphics 5 – 19 Double Density Plot For double density plot, the plot line format contains: the even dot plot control code with plot data bytes, a line terminator to plot the data bytes, the odd dot plot control code and a line terminator . The control sequence for sending P – Series double density plot is as follows: 1.
Graphics 5 – 20 Plotting Data P – Series Plot mode plots the image from the horizontal bit pattern. Figure 5 – 9 duplicates the pattern shown in Figure 5 – 4 but is modified for Odd Dot Plot. Eight dot rows are required, two characters per row , six columns per character .
Graphics 5 – 21 Programming Example with Odd Dot Plot The following program uses the Odd Dot Plot control code to produce the image in Figure 5 – 10.
Graphics 5 – 22 Exiting P – Series Plot Mode When you want to return to the print mode from the P – Series Plot mode, include an extra line feed in the data stream to maintain proper print line registration relative to the last line of plot graphics.
EVFU 6 – 1 6 EVFU Chapter Contents Introduction 6 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programming EVFU Memory 6 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EVFU 6 – 2 Introduction The Electronic V ertical Format Unit (EVFU) is a software – controlled vertical formatter you load and operate from the host computer . When you load the EVFU, it disables page perforation skip (Configuration Option 50) and forms length at printer power – up (Configuration Option 52).
EVFU 6 – 3 Channel Assignment All data bytes received after the Start Load code are interpreted as channel assignment data until the End Load code is received. A maximum of 12 channels can be assigned to one physical line on the form. T wo eight – bit data bytes (EVFU characters) are required per line.
EVFU 6 – 4 Line Spacing Either 6 or 8 lpi may be used in conjunction with the EVFU. Forms length is determined by the line density selected and is much easier to calculate if only one line density is used throughout the form. Do not mix 6 lpi and 8 lpi on the same form.
EVFU 6 – 5 EVFU Command Codes The EVFU command codes (top – of – form, vertical tab, start load, and end load) used in EVFU operation function the same way for both Centronics and Dataproducts interfaces.
EVFU 6 – 6 CH14 defines lines 13 (to be printed with ADDRESS___). Channel numbers do have to be used sequentially . CH2 is used as a filler . CH2 is used as a filler .
EVFU 6 – 7 T roubleshooting for EVFU Programming Refer to the following guidelines when using the EVFU feature. Printer Operation During EVFU Loading The printer mechanism should not move during the loading of the EVFU program. If the printer starts to print or if the paper advances, an error may be present in the load program.
EVFU 6 – 8 Using EVFU Once the EVFU program has been enabled and loaded, the program can be accessed by sending the appropriate channel instruction to the printer . The paper is slewed to the physical line on the form having the specified channel number assigned in the EVFU memory .
EVFU 6 – 9 EVFU/IGP Execute Form Mode T o use the EVFU with the IGP , the EVFU must be loaded while the IGP is in the Execute Form mode. Therefore, you must create and execute an empty form with the IGP prior to using the EVFU load routine. The typical procedure to load the EVFU while the IGP is in the Execute Form mode is as follows.
EVFU 6 – 10 Sample Form Heading Line Number Hex Code with 25.0 Hex Code with 25.1 Explanation 1 0C 0C Form Feed 2 NAME_______ 3 11 12 2 line slew 4 AGE ________ 5 11 12 2 line slew 6 7 RANK_______ 8.
EVFU 6 – 11 Clearing EVFU Memory Use one of the three following actions to clear (reset) the EVFU Memory . • Send only the Start Load and End Load codes (no channel assignment data). • Send an odd number of EVFU characters (channel assignment data) (detected after the End Load code is received).
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Programming 7 – 1 7 Programming Chapter Contents Introduction 7 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Codes (Quick Reference T ables) 7 – 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming 7 – 2 Introduction A typical transmission by the host computer is a data stream of ASCII characters that includes alphanumeric characters, spaces and various symbols and control codes. This chapter describes control codes, plotting, and host mode controls.
Programming 7 – 3 Control Codes All codes in this manual are shown in hexadecimal (Hex) notation. Appendix A contains a complete listing of the ASCII characters in octal, decimal and hexadecimal notation.
Programming 7 – 4 MVP/L150 Control Codes 0AH — Line Feed During character printing, this control code causes the contents of the printer buffer to be printed, followed by a one line advance of the paper to the top row of the next character line.
Programming 7 – 5 0CH — To p – of – Form/Perforation Skip Control code 0CH causes the contents of the print buffer to be printed, and follows up with a top – of – form or a perforation skip operation. With Configuration Option 50 Y ou can set the length of the Perforation Skip by using Configuration Option 50 for one of four lengths.
Programming 7 – 6 0DH — Carriage Return Control Code 0DH causes the logical print head to move to the left margin without any motion or printing activity .
Programming 7 – 7 0EH — Alternate Character Set Select 0FH — Alternate Character Set Deselect The printer ’ s controller board contains two sockets for character set PROMs. One socket is for the primary character set PROM and the other is for the alternate character set PROM.
Programming 7 – 8 04H — Even Dot Plot 05H — Odd Dot Plot Plotting allows you to address and print any individual dot position, which includes printing bar codes bar graphics, halftones, block characters, schematics and complex curves.
Programming 7 – 9 NOT USED 00 0 1 11 1 BIT 1 BIT 2 BIT 3 BIT 4 BIT 5 BIT 6 BIT 7 BIT 8 LSB MSB Figure 7 – 1. Actual Data Pattern Sent 111 111 0 BIT 1 BIT 2 BIT 3 BIT 4 BIT 5 BIT 6 BIT 7 BIT 8 ODD .
Programming 7 – 10 04 — Even Dot Plot Even (half) dot plotting may be used to print solid lines, areas of greater density , or to improve resolution. In even dot plotting, dots are first printed in even numbered dot columns if plot command, 04H, is sent with the buffer data.
Programming 7 – 11 05H — Odd Dot Plot For odd dot plot, the data line contains the odd dot plot control code (05H ), the data bytes, and the terminator . The first data byte represents the odd dots to be plotted in character column 1, and the last data byte represents the odd dots to be plotted in the highest numbered character column used.
Programming 7 – 12 06H — Lines per Inch Spacing Use this code to shift from 6 lpi to 8 lpi. The 8 lpi switch must be inactive. In modes 002, 003, or 004 (not modes 001 or 005), the spacing can be changed to 9 or 10 lpi by configuring Option 51.
Programming 7 – 13 08H — Elongated Characters T o form elongated characters, include Control Code 08H in the character line, which will cause each dot row to be printed twice (except the top dot r.
Programming 7 – 14 5FH — Underline T o use the underline feature, set Configuration Option 23 to 23.0 (CR=0 line feeds), and Configuration Option 28 to 28.0 (underline enable). Using this setting allows for a character to be underlined because it prevents the carriage return from producing line feeds.
Programming 7 – 15 Dot Density High resolution plot combines even dot plot with odd dot plot. (Normal plotting uses odd dot plot only .) Even dot columns are printed then odd dot columns are printed, which is followed by a paper advance. The result is a pattern of overlapping horizontal dots that gives the appearance of continuous lines.
Programming 7 – 16 T able 7 – 5. Matrix Dot Densities and Plot Speeds for L150 Printers Graphics Dot Density/Inch Plot Resolution Dots/Inch Distance Between Dot Centers Plot Speeds Horz. V ert. Horz. V ert. Horz. V ert. In/Min High Resolution (Mode 001) 100 96 200 96 0.
Programming 7 – 17 Editing Any printable character in the data stream can replace printable characters or spaces already loaded into the printer buffer . The space character (20H) is used to skip over characters not to be replaced as shown in Figure 7 – 4.
Programming 7 – 18 Slewing a Specified Number of Lines T o slew a specified number of lines, set Configuration Option 25 to either 25.0 or 25.1, and Configuration Options 60 and 61 to enable the use of the PI line for EVFU control.
Programming 7 – 19 Sample Form Heading Line Number Hex Code with 25.0 Hex Code with 25.1 Explanation 1 0C 0C Form Feed 2 NAME_______ 3 11 12 2 line slew 4 AGE ________ 5 11 12 2 line slew 6 7 RANK__.
Programming 7 – 20 01H – 09H, 0EH, 0FH, 1BH — Host Mode Control The Host Mode Control feature allows you to change print/plot mode on a line – by – line basis without interrupting printer operation.
Programming 7 – 21 T able 7 – 7. Configuration Options and V alid Headers Configuration Options V alid Header 20.1 and 31.0 (default) 01H (SOH) 20.1 and 31.1 01H (SOH) 20.1 and 32.1 02H (STX) 20.1 and 33.1 03H (EDT) 20.1 and 34.1 04H (EDT) 20.1 and 35.
Programming 7 – 22 Host Mode Control Code Sequence Format P – Series The P – Series (Configuration Option 20.1) control code sequence format is: (V alid Header); [Ps q where: V alid Header = first character (header) of a mode change control code sequence.
Programming 7 – 23 Host Mode Control Code Sequence Placement A host mode control code change sequence conventionally follows a line terminator character and applies to the data occurring before the next line terminator character .
Programming 7 – 24 Control Code Sequence The printer will not return to the previous mode when a line with a mode change is printed. The printer will always remain in the new mode until another mode is specified.
Programming 7 – 25 Invalid Control Code Sequence An invalid control code sequence in the data steam will be treated as normal ASCII characters. Printable characters will be printed and control characters will be processed according to existing configuration options.
Programming 7 – 26 10H – 1FH — Electronic V ertical Format Unit Codes Refer to the EVFU chapter for programming information on the Electronic V ertical Format Unit (EVFU). 20H — Space The printer will leave a blank space where a space character appears (in each character position) in a character line.
Programming 7 – 27 150B Control Codes 150B/L150B printers recognize certain ASCII characters and character sequences as “ control codes. ” These codes, when placed within a program line, cause the printer to react according to the code.
Programming 7 – 28 ASCII Characters The 150B currently recognizes 56 ASCII control codes. These codes may be single ASCII control characters (decimal numbers 00 through 31 and 127) or the Escape character (decimal 27) followed by an ASCII character and, in some cases, one or more additional decimal characters.
Programming 7 – 29 T able 7 – 9. ASCII Character Control Codes Character Name Control Code (ASCII) Dec V alue CHR$(n) Printer Response ACK ACK (6) Sets one line spacing to 1/8, 1/9, or 1/10 inch depending on configuration 51.X. Backspace BS (8) Positions logical print head print position one space toward left mar gin.
Programming 7 – 30 Character Name Control Code (ASCII) Dec V alue CHR$(n) Printer Response FS FS (28) EVFU channel 13. GS GS (29) EVFU channel 14. RS RS (30) EVFU Start load. US US (31) EVFU End load. Delete DEL (127) • Produces a spare or character in position (127) in configuration 29.
Programming 7 – 31 Character Name Control Code (ASCII) Dec V alue CHR$(n) Printer Response Shift In SI (15) Selects printing in condensed characters (Mode 5, 16.7 cpi) until reset by DC2. Same as ESC SI. Shift Out SO (14) Selects printing in double wide characters (refer to description of ESC 6 and Configuration 20.
Programming 7 – 32 Character Name Control Code (ASCII) Dec V alue CHR$(n) Printer Response Escape, “ Pound ” ESC# (27) (35) Cancels the MSB (Data Bit 8) control set by ESC = or ESC >. Escape, “ * ” ESC* (n1) (n2) Selects graphic density n, where: 0=60 dpi; 1=120 dpi; 2=120 dpi; 3= 150/145 dpi; 4= 80 dpi; 5=75/72.
Programming 7 – 33 Character Name Control Code (ASCII) Dec V alue CHR$(n) Printer Response Escape, “ D ” n1, n2... n28... 1st number , terminator , 2nd number ESC D (27) (68) (n1) (n2) Set horizontal tabs. Refer to page 7 – 36 for details on horizontal tabs.
Programming 7 – 34 Character Name Control Code (ASCII) Dec V alue CHR$(n) Printer Response Escape, “ N ” Dec. No. 1 – 127 ESC N(n) 1 < n < 127 (27) (78) (n) a) Enables host computer to set skip over perforation to be n lines. b) Ignored if n is greater than forms length.
Programming 7 – 35 Character Name Control Code (ASCII) Dec V alue CHR$(n) Printer Response Escape, “ Y ” ESC Y (27) (89) (n1) (n2) a) Option code 34.0 causes ESC Y to act as even dot plot. (Same as 04 code when 40.0 is set.) b) Using 34.1, ESC Y is ignored; data following is interpreted, literally .
Programming 7 – 36 Horizontal T ab Horizontal tabs enable you to put text at a precise column in a print line. Up to 28 stops may be set at a time, spanning character columns 1 – 216.
Programming 7 – 37 Density Specifications The following table list both the horizontal and vertical dot densities (dots/inch) in each of the print modes as well as their character pitches in inches:.
Programming 7 – 38 Hard Copy Considerations Follow these guidelines for using horizontal tabs: • T abs must be set in ascending order . • The maximum decimal value of n(i) will depend on the mode in use. NOTE: Be sure proper width will accommodate tab settings.
Programming 7 – 39 T able 7 – 10. Horizontal T abs at Power – up T AB# T AB position MODE (Mode 1 & 2) (Mode 3) (Mode 5) 0 8 1 16 ... 2 24 ... 3 32 ... 4 40 ... 5 48 ... 6 56 ... 7 64 ... 8 72 ... 9 80 ... 10 88 ... 11 96 ... 12 104 ... 13 11 2 .
Programming 7 – 40 Mode Selection from Host Computer Mode selection from the host computer allows you to change the printing mode of the printer via the I/O, by using appropriate control sequences. All print modes can be selected from the front panel as well as from power – up, via Configuration 30.
Programming 7 – 41 Underline — Methods 1 & 2 The printer will automatically generate the underline as required by the particular character line transmitted.
Programming 7 – 42 TEXT : ****now****is****the**** LF ****time***for*all**** LF 1 = Underline turned ON. 2 = Underline turned OFF . 3 = Underline turned ON. Result: Now is the 4 = Underline turned OFF . Result: time for all 4 12 3 * = space KEY : Figure 7 – 6 .
Programming 7 – 43 Method 2 (Merged) Underlining can also be accomplished by sending the sequence: TEXT , CR, SP/UL, line terminator . Underlining is on a per character basis.
Programming 7 – 44.
Interfaces 8 – 1 8 Interfaces Chapter Contents Introduction 8 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centronics and Dataproducts Interface Characteristics 8 – 2 . . . . . . . . . .
Interfaces 8 – 2 Introduction The MVP – Series printer interfaces are logically and electronically compatible with the Centronics and Dataproducts interfaces. The Centronics and Dataproducts interfaces allow the parallel transfer of 8 data bits, one byte at a time.
Interfaces 8 – 3 Centronics Interface The Centronics (standard) interface transfers parallel data bytes at a rate of up to 200,000 characters per second.
Interfaces 8 – 4 T able 8 – 1. Centronics Interface Signals and Pin Assignments Input Signals Connector Input Signals Description PIN RETURN DA T A STROBE A low active true pulse (at least 100 ns duration) from the host com - puter to clock data into the printer .
Interfaces 8 – 5 Dataproducts Interface The optional Dataproducts interface transfers parallel data at a rate of up to 400,000 characters per second.
Interfaces 8 – 6 T able 8 – 3. Dataproducts Interface Signals and Pin Assignments Input Signals Amphenol Winchester Input Signals Description Pin Return Pin Return DA T A STROBE A high active pulse (requires Configuration Option 62.1) of at least 100 ns duration sent by the host computer to indicate data is ready to be sent to the printer .
Interfaces 8 – 7 T able 8 – 4. Dataproducts Interface Signals and Pin Assignments (Continued) Output Signals Amphenol Winchester Output Signals Description Pin Return Pin Return READY/PE A high active level from the printer to indicate: 1. AC power and DC voltages present.
Interfaces 8 – 8 Interface Configuration Options 60 – 99 The final step in the printer/host computer interfacing procedure requires obtaining a configuration printout (self – test 00.1) to ensure that the correct interface control configuration options (addresses 60 – 99) are set.
Interfaces 8 – 9 Option 60 — Data Line 8 with Parallel Interface MVP/L150 Option 60 allows the use of parallel interface Data Line 8 to select the Alternate Font PROM or for paper instruction (PI). Option Number Display Configuration Description .
Interfaces 8 – 10 Option 61 — Paper Instruction with Parallel Interface MVP/L150 The paper instruction (PI) is normally not used but may be enabled for use in controlling the EVFU. Option Number Display Configuration Description .0 61.0 Disable or not used (default).
Interfaces 8 – 11 Option 62 — Data Strobe Line Polarity with Parallel Interface MVP/L150 Data Strobe is normally a low active (negative true) signal but may be configured to be high active (positive true). Option Number Display Configuration Description .
Interfaces 8 – 12 Option 63 — Data Lines and Response Line Logic Polarity with Parallel Interface MVP/L150 Lines in Option 63 are normally high active (positive true) but they may be configured to low active (negative true) signals; Selected/Online, PE, and Data Request are affected.
Interfaces 8 – 13 Option 65 — Busy Line MVP/L150 A high active busy line normally indicates the printer cannot receive data (the printer is advancing paper or is offline). The configuration may be set for active busy with any print line terminator including CR=0 line feeds.
Interfaces 8 – 14 Option 66 — Parallel Interface Selection MVP/L150 The default sets the Centronics interface; however , this option also may be set for the Dataproducts interface. Option Number Display Configuration Description .0 66.0 Enable Centronics compatible parallel interface (default).
Interfaces 8 – 15 Option 70 — Serial Interface/ Protocol Selection T wo fundamental protocols, basic RS – 232 and current loop are available for transferring data across the interface. Three character – oriented protocols can be used in combination with the fundamental protocols: XON/XOFF , ACK/NAK, and ETX/ACK.
Interfaces 8 – 16 Option 71 — Serial Data T ransfer and Baud Rate T en selectable baud rates for transferring data across the interface are possible.
Interfaces 8 – 17 Option 72 — Data Word Interface Configuration Serial data bytes are transferred in a format that consists of a single start bit followed by 7 or 8 data bits, one parity bit, and 1 or 2 stop bits. The basic data word is 7 bits long.
Interfaces 8 – 18 Option 73 — T ransmitted Data Polarity Logic polarity is normally positive true, but can be reconfigured to be negative true. Option Number Display Configuration Description .0 73.0 Enable normal logic (default). .1 73.1 Enable interverted polarity logic.
Interfaces 8 – 19 Option 74 — Request to Send (RTS) Interface line pin 4 can be made true when the printer status is : ONLINE AND BUFFER ALMOST EMPTY (READY) OFFLINE OR BUFFER ALMOST FULL (BUSY) ONLINE (NO REGARD FOR BAE) Option Number Display Configuration Description .
Interfaces 8 – 20 Option 75 — Clear to Send (CTS) and Carrier Detect (CD) T wo interface lines normally ignored by the printer . When a modem is used, they are configured to avoid being ignored. CTS (pin 5) informs the printer that the host computer is ready to receive data.
Interfaces 8 – 21 Option 76 — Data Set Ready (DSR – RS – 232 pin 6) Interface line pin 6 is normally ignored by the printer . When configured to not to be ignor ed , the printer firmware must verify that this interface line is true before the printer accepts the data.
Interfaces 8 – 22 Option 77 — Reverse Channel (RC) The Reverse Channel Interface line (pins 1 1 and 14) is disabled by default. The RC interface line can be made high true when the printer status is: ONLINE AND BUFFER ALMOST EMPTY (READY) OFFLINE OR BUFFER ALMOST FULL (BUSY) Option Number Display Configuration Description .
Interfaces 8 – 23 Option 78 — Data T erminal Ready (DTR) Interface line pin 20 can be made true when the printer status is: ONLINE AND BUFFER ALMOST EMPTY (READY) OFFLINE OR BUFFER ALMOST FULL (BUSY) In addition, the DTR interface line can be held always ON (true) or always OFF (false).
Interfaces 8 – 24 Option 79 — XON Buffer Level Threshold Allows a choice of two Buffer Almost Empty (BAE) thresholds. Option Number Display Configuration Description .0 79.0 0% of installed buf fer (default). .1 79.1 25% of installed buf fer . Option 80 — XOFF Buffer Level Threshold Allows a choice of two Buffer Almost Full (BAF) thresholds.
Interfaces 8 – 25 NOTE: The Configuration Option Format on the digital panel changes for Configuration Options 82 through 84. After first indicating the address selected (82, 83, or 84), the left digit changes to zero and the two right digits display a two digit decimal Configuration suffix.
Interfaces 8 – 26 Switching Interfaces As previously mentioned, switching from one interface to the other requires a simple change of the printer ’ s input/output (I/O) cable, terminating resistors, and Configuration Option 66 (refer to Switching Interfaces in this chapter).
Interfaces 8 – 27 Figure 8 – 5. Contr oller PCBA Figure 8 – 6. Interface Receiver and Driver Cir cuits.
Interfaces 8 – 28.
Appendix A – 1 A Character Sets and Control Codes.
Appendix A – 2 KEY ASCII CHARACTER ESC 33 27 1B OCT AL DECIMAL HEX B7 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 B6 0 B5 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 COLUMN 0 1 2 3 45 67 BITS ROW B4 B2 B3 B1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 .
Appendix A – 3 Extended Character Set The following lists show the extended font character set. Note that Character 128 is available in Modes 1 and 6 only , or 1, 2, and 6 if the printer is equipped with V50.59 DCU and font PROM 1 16043 – 001 or equivalent.
Appendix A – 4.
Appendix A – 5 BS/CR Protocol Protocol After Receiving a CR or BS Character* Old Character New Character Resulting Character 1. space space space 2. character space character 3. space character new character 4. character underline old char + UL 5. underline character new char + UL 6.
Appendix A – 6 ASCII Control Codes by Function Print Width Commands Control Code (ASCII) Character Name Dec V alue CHR$(n) EOT End of T ext (4) ENQ Enquire (5) DC2 DC2 (18) DC4 DC4 (20) SI Shift In .
Appendix A – 7 Print Quality Commands Control Code (ASCII) Character Name Dec V alue CHR$(n) ESC E Escape, “ E ” (27) (69) ESC F Escape, “ F ” (27) (70) ESC G Escape, “ G ” (27) (71) ESC H Escape, “ H ” (27) (72) ESC S (n) Escape, “ S ” Dec.
Appendix A – 8 Selecting Print Modes Control Code (ASCII) Character Name Dec V alue CHR$(n) ESC @ Escape, “ At ” (27) (64) ESC I Escape, “ I ” (27) (73) ESC h Escape, “ h ” (27) (104) ES.
Appendix A – 9 Special Printer Features Control Code (ASCII) Character Name Dec V alue CHR$(n) BS Backspace (8) CAN Cancel (24) DEL Delete (127) ESC 6 Escape, Six (27) (54) ESC > Escape, Greater .
Appendix A – 10 Paper Feed Commands Control Code (ASCII) Character Name Dec V alue CHR$(n) ESC A (n) (0 < n < 85) Escape, “ A ” , Dec. No. 0 – 85 (27) (65) (n) LF Line Feed (10) ESC 0 Es.
Appendix A – 11 Formatting Commands Control Code (ASCII) Character Name Dec V alue CHR$(n) HT Horizontal T ab (9) VT V ertical T ab (1 1) ESC D Escape, “ D ” n1, n2.
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 1 9 Routine Service and Diagnostics Chapter Contents Introduction 9 – 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning Requirements 9 – 2 . . . . .
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 2 Introduction The MVP – Series printers require little maintenance beyond general cleaning. However , to avoid maintenance problems, periodically remove excess paper chaff, and dust from the ribbon and paper paths.
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 3 Before Cleaning Before cleaning the printer , turn the printer off and unplug the power cord. Unload the paper (page 3 – 12), and perform the following steps. (refer to the maintenance manual for further assistance).
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 4 4. Remove the hammer bank assembly cover as follows: a. Lift and hold the shuttle locking knob as far as it will go. Metal Strips Black Knob b. Grasp the hammer bank cover assembly carefully and tilt it up from the front, away from you.
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 5 Cleaning the Printer 1. Using a soft – bristled brush and nonmetallic vacuum cleaner extension tool, brush and vacuum paper and dust particles from the paper path, ribbon guides, ribbon path, and base pan. Hammer T ips 2.
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 6 3. Using a soft cloth lightly moistened with denatured alcohol, remove dust and ink from the platen. (The platen is the thick silver bar behind the hammer bank cover that rotates when the forms thickness adjustment lever is rotated.
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 7 Moving the Printer Perform the following steps to move the printer . 1. Disconnect the power cord and I/O interface at both ends. 2. Unload the paper ( refer to page 3 – 12). 3. Remove the ribbon spools, and shuttle cover (refer to page 9 – 3).
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 8 Reconnecting the Cables Perform the following instructions to connect the cables to the printer . 1. V erify that the voltage shown on the printer ID label is within the same range as the site line voltage, and that the proper power cord has been selected.
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 9 Corrective Maintenance When the printer malfunctions, you will have to determine whether a service call is necessary .
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 10 Self – T ests There are twenty printer self – tests you can use to determine configuration, evaluate print quality , and check paper motion. Self – tests are divided into six general types: Configuration, Automatic Sequence, Repeating, Print, Paper Motion and Hex Dump.
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 11 T able 9 – 2. Self – T ests ADDR/Data Switches Configuration Page # 00.1 Configuration printout including part numbers of each installed PROM and font 9 – 12 00.2 Primary and alternate font – printout of each installed character set including PROM part numbers 9 – 12 Automatic Sequence 01.
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 12 Configuration Self – T est T wo configuration self – tests (00.1 and 00.2) produce the printer configuration options and additional information. T est 00.1 prints the configuration setting of Configuration Options 20 through 99 and the part number of each PROM installed.
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 13 Automatic Sequence MVP/L150 On a standard MVP or L150 printer , the Automatic Sequence T est (01.1) runs a continuous sequence of two print tests (05.1 and 05.2) and one paper motion test (06.1). The two print tests and the paper motion test can also be selected individually .
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 14 Repeating Repeating T ests Repeating tests E (02.1), H (02.2), # (02.3) and Underline (02.4) print the character in every character position across the full width of the paper . Shift Recycle Shift Recycle (03.
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 15 Print Shift Recycle Shift Recycle Full Character Set (05.1) prints the full character set across the width of the paper . The order of the characters remains the same from line to line but all characters shift one character position to the left for each line.
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 16 Paper Motion The Paper Motion T est (06.1) completes a top – of – form operation, slews paper , and prints one line of characters a total of six times. Mode Changing Examples M = mode 1 = WP , 10 cpi 2 = DPI, 10 cpi 3 = Compressed, 12.
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 17 Hex Dump Mode A system problem can be detected by a process of elimination. Run the self – tests beginning with 01.1, by using the procedure on page 9 – 10. If the RDY indicator flashes at the end of the test, the test was successful.
Routine Service and Diagnostics 9 – 18.
B – 1 Appendix B Printer Diagnostics MVP – Series printers sense printer faults and signal these faults with a lit CHK indicator and codes in the panel display . T able B – 1 lists the fault codes and required actions. Some faults cannot be cleared or bypassed.
B – 2 Appendix T able B – 1. Fault Code Chart Check Indicator Fault Code Fault Description Corrective Action Flashing 01 1 No paper Load paper Flashing 012 Forms thickness lever open; shuttle assembly cover off or out of place. Close lever; replace or reseat shuttle cover .
Appendix C – 1 C Specifications, Accessories and Options This Appendix consists of the specifications, accessories and options for the Standard MVP , L150 and 150B/L150B printers.
Appendix C – 2 L150 High Density Font Data Processing Compr essed Print High Speed Bar Code Condensed Print CHARACTER PITCH 10.0 10.0 12.5 12.1 13.3 DOT DENSITY (dots/in) (horz x vert) 100 x 96 60 x 72 62.
Appendix C – 3 Print Format MVP High Density Font Data Processing Compr essed Print High Speed Bar Code Condensed Print FONT MA TRIX Uppercase (horz x vert) 7(13) x 9 + 3 5(9) x 7+ 2 4 (7) x 5 + 0 N.
Appendix C – 4 L150B High Density Font Data Processing Compr essed Print High Speed Bar Code Condensed Print Expanded Print FONT MA TRIX Uppercase (horz/vert) 7(13) x 9 5(9) x 7 4(7) x 5 N/A 5(9) x .
Appendix C – 5 Paper and Ribbon Guidelines Guidelines Characteristics/Function Paper Feed (For 150B: Adjustable horizontally or vertically; 600 steps per inch resolution.
Appendix C – 6 Electrical, Physical, Environmental and Product Certification Specifications Characteristics/Function Electrical* North American International V oltage 120 (+10%, – 30%) V ac single phase 120 (+10%, – 30%) V ac or 240 (+10%, – 30%) V ac single phase Frequency 47 to 62 Hz.
Appendix C – 7 Operator Controls and Indicators Specifications Characteristics/Function Switches/Indicators (Internal and External Panels) Power ON/OFF Turns printer On/Of f; (includes circuit break.
Appendix C – 8 Interfaces Specifications Centronics Dataproducts (RS – 232 Serial) Data Input Format 7 or 8 bit parallel, ASCII See page 8 – 5. Input Buffer Full line.
Index – 1 Index A ADDR, 3 – 7 ASCII Character Set, A – 1 ASCII Control Codes by Function formatting commands, A – 10 forms control, A – 8 graphic modes, A – 7 paper feed, A – 9 print qua.
Index – 2 Underline (28), 4 – 17 V ersion (59), 4 – 38 V ertical Dot Density (21), 4 – 10 Configuration Options (MVP/L150), 4 – 6 Auto Line Feed on CR (23), 4 – 12 Binary Count Slew (25), .
Index – 3 F Fault Code Chart, B – 2 Features 150B/L150B, 1 – 6 L150, 1 – 6 MVP – Series, 1 – 5 optional, 1 – 7 Forms Length, setting, 3 – 17 F/L (Forms Length), 3 – 5, 3 – 7 2nd FU.
Index – 4 M Maintenance corrective, 9 – 9 electronic, 9 – 9 mechanical, 9 – 9 system, 9 – 9 Mechanical Controls, 3 – 2 MODE, 3 – 6 Moving the Printer , 9 – 7 O Odd Dot Plot Pattern Pla.
Index – 5 S Self – T ests, 9 – 10, 9 – 11 automatic sequence, 9 – 13 configuration, 9 – 12 hex dump mode, 9 – 17 paper motion, 9 – 16 print, 9 – 15 procedure, 9 – 10 repeating, 9 .
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