the personality module (pm) is an integral part of the printer, and the type of pm used significantly influences the behaviour or operation of the printer. the structure of this manual is such that the operator is led step-by-step through the various procedures. it starts with the unpacking and setting-up, moves on to detailed instructions for operating the printer and ends with the mounting of options.
the manual is divided into the following chapters:
1. getting started
this chapter covers the unpacking and setting-up of the printer and the installation of the pm (personality module) and ribbon cassette. by the end of this chapter the printer should be fully functional and tested in its primary form. it is not yet connected to the host computer system and no options are mounted.
2. operating the printer this chapter discusses in great detail the operation of the operator panel, ll menu functions, and the general operation of the menu. general statusmessages (e.g. cover open) are also described.
3. configuring the printer
this chapter explains how to configure the printer so that it can communicate with the corresponding system environment. then this chapter thoroughly describes the printer's operating controls. in the last part you will find explanations of individual menu items.
preface
4. maintenance
suggests how to identify and correct simple problems.
6. options
the packaging of options may be inserted here.
all technical details or data about the printer can be found here.
appendix
a. interface description
various computer systems and explains particularities depending on the illustrated.
b. print samples of resident fonts
c. character set table
all printer supported character sets are listed in this chapter.
d. control codes
quick reference for philips general printer (gp) emulation
shows how to clean the printer and how to replace the platen and the print head.
5. trouble shooting and diagnostics
this is a brief description of all available options. supplements enclosed in
7. technical data
this chapter gives hints about possibilities to connect the printer to the version of the operating system. additionally, cable connection is
e. control codes
quick reference for ibm proprinter and ibm proprinter agm (4207, 4208xl 24) emulation.
f. control codes
quick reference for epsom lq 2550 emulation.
f. control codes
quick reference for barcode programming.
g. verschiedenes / miscellaneous
1 bestellnummern / ordernumbers
2 system manager information
conventions used in this guide
the following conventions are used:
contains special advice to facilitate handling.
contains important information to prevent damage of the equipment.
bold headlines and important information.
