the personality module (pm) is an integral part of the printer, and the type of pm used determines the functionality of the printer especially regarding the user and system interface.
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, all menu functions, and the general operation of the menu. general status messages 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 thischapter thoroughly describes the printer's operating controls. in the last part you will find explanations of individual menu items. at the end of this chapter you will find the menu tree.
4. maintenance
shows how to clean the printer and how to replace the platen and the print head.
5. trouble shooting and diagnostics
suggests how to identify and correct simple problems.
6. options
this is a brief description of all available options. supplements enclosed in the packaging of options may be inserted here.
7. technical data
all technical details or data about the printer can be found here.
appendix
a. interface description
this chapter gives hints about possibilities to connect the printer to the various computer systems and explains particularities depending on the version of the operating system. additionally, cable connection is 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
e. control codes
quick reference for ibm proprinter and ibm proprinter agm (4207, 4208 xl 24) emulation.
f. control codes
quick reference for epsom lq 2550 / esc/p2 emulation.
g. control codes
quick reference for barcode programming.
h. verschiedenes / miscellaneous
1 bestellnummern / ordernumbers
2 system manager information
conventions used in this guide
the following conventions are used:
bold headlines and important information.
contains special advice to facilitate handling.
contains important information to prevent damage of the equipment.
the following chapters describe the two printers:
1 pp 407 fanfold printer without cutter
2 pp 408 fanfold printer with cutter
the operation of both printers is mostly alike. in most illustrations, the printer with the cutter is used. in case there are differences in the handling you will find:
1 for the pp 407 the note printer without cutter
2 for the pp 408 the note printer with cutter