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User's GuidePreface ixAgency CompliancesAMT Datasouth ACCEL-6300 series printers have been tested andfound to comply with the applicable U.S. an
User's GuideControl Panel 4-37Setting Communications ParametersThe next section of the Setup menu is communications. These param-eters control
User's Guide4-38 Control PanelSpecify Handshaking MethodHNDSHK lets you tell the printer what handshaking method your com-puter is using. Hands
User's GuideControl Panel 4-39Specify ParityPARITY lets you tell the printer what parity method your computer isusing. When your computer uses
User's Guide4-40 Control PanelReviewing the Setup MenuNow that you've been introduced to the Setup menu parameters and theirpossible settin
User's GuideControl Panel 4-41Table 4-1. Setup Menu Summary––continuedParameter Description SettingsPrinter Setup––continuedSETS Select charact
User's Guide4-42 Control PanelTable 4-1. Setup Menu Summary––continuedParameter Description SettingsText Appearance––continuedWIDE Turn double-
User's GuideControl Panel 4-43Table 4-1. Setup Menu Summary––continuedParameter Description SettingsPaper HandlingPATH Select paper path Top R
User's Guide4-44 Control PanelTable 4-1. Setup Menu Summary––continuedParameter Description SettingsCommunicationsINTRFCE Select interface Auto
User's GuideCleaning and Maintenance 5-1Cleaning and MaintenanceTo maintain trouble-free operation and good print quality, you shouldperform per
User's Guide5-2 Cleaning and MaintenanceWINDOWSUPPORTTABCLIPMOUNTINGTABSRemoving and Installing the Top CoverMaintenance and troubleshooting pro
User's Guidex PrefaceInstruction to the UserThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class B digital device, purs
User's GuideCleaning and Maintenance 5-3Cleaning the Platen and Bail RollersYou should clean the platen and bail rollerswhenever there is ink or
User's Guide5-4 Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning the Main Carriage ShaftThe carriage slides on two shafts. Themain shaft, located directly unde
User's GuideCleaning and Maintenance 5-5Cleaning the Printhead WiresFigure 5-5. Cleaning the Printhead WiresTo prevent excessive ink build-up o
User's Guide5-6 Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning Printer SurfacesTo keep your printer looking new, youshould periodically clean its surfaces wit
User's GuideCleaning and Maintenance 5-7Replacing the Ribbon CartridgeWhen printing becomes too light, you should replace the ribbon cartridge.F
User's Guide5-8 Cleaning and MaintenanceInspecting Printer PartsYou should occasionally inspect printer components so you can preventproblems be
User's GuideCleaning and Maintenance 5-9Inspecting Printer Parts––continuedAfter you complete the inspection checklist on these two pages, turn
User's Guide5-10 Cleaning and MaintenanceReplacing the PrintheadWhen the printhead wears out, you shouldreplace it with a new one. To do so, us
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-1Solving ProblemsThis section describes printer messages and tells you what correctiveaction(s) to take. This se
User's Guide6-2 Solving ProblemsCorrecting Operating ErrorsThese errors occur during normal operation to notify you of an action youmust perform
User's GuidePreface xiPower PrecautionsWhen installing and using the printer, be sure to take the followingprecautions:99999 Use the appropriate
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-3This error message appears when the printer has information to print butdetects no paper in the printer:Correcti
User's Guide6-4 Solving ProblemsCorrecting Operating Errors—continuedThis error message appears when one of the following conditions exists:9999
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-5Correcting Programming ErrorsThese messages appear when your computer tries to select a printer fea-ture that is
User's Guide6-6 Solving ProblemsEMULATION ERROR—continuedCorrective actions: Press the Ready button to pause printing and thenthe Clear button
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-7Understanding WarningsThese messages appear to warn you of special printer conditions.This warning appears each
User's Guide6-8 Solving ProblemsCorrecting Communication ErrorsThese messages only appear while the serial interface is in use. When aserial co
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-9Correcting Communication Errors—continuedThis message appears when the printer, using the selected parity method
User's Guide6-10 Solving ProblemsCorrecting Printer ErrorsPrinter errors occur when the printer is unable to continue printing due toa malfuncti
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-11Correcting Printer Errors—continuedThis error message appears when printer logic detects defective read-only me
User's Guide6-12 Solving ProblemsTroubleshooting ProblemsIf you experience a printer problem that you cannot correct, consult thefollowing troub
User's Guidexii PrefaceOperating PrecautionsWhen installing and using the printer, be sure to take the followingprecautions:99999 Use the printe
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-13Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionSelf test runs ok, but prin
User's Guide6-14 Solving ProblemsTable 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionPrinting is smearing.99999
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-15Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionCharacters are missing one
User's Guide6-16 Solving ProblemsTable 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionSelected printer settings c
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-17Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionMultipart forms or labels t
User's Guide6-18 Solving ProblemsTable 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionPrinter leaves blank line a
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-19Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionCharacters overlap each oth
User's Guide6-20 Solving ProblemsTable 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionPrinter ejects cut sheets b
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-21Running Printer TestsFrom the Setup menu, you can run tests to check the following: memory,sensors, ribbon ali
User's Guide6-22 Solving ProblemsChecking Sensors and SwitchesThe printer can perform an interactive test to check printer sensors andswitches.
User's GuidePreface xiiiOperating Precautions––continued99999 Keep the printer clean. Dust accumulation and paper fiber depositscan cause the p
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-23Checking Sensors and Switches—continuedTo test the rear and bottom paper jam sensors,turn the wheel on each sen
User's Guide6-24 Solving ProblemsChecking Ribbon AlignmentThe ribbon alignment test checks for proper alignment of the ribbon. Thetest prints t
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-25Checking Printing AlignmentThe printing alignment test checks to make sure that left-to-right printingaligns wi
User's Guide6-26 Solving ProblemsRe-Calibrating the Paper SensorThe paper sensor test adjusts the sensitivity of the paper sensor so that itcan
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-27Checking Carriage MovementThe random printing test exercises the carriage, carriage belt, andcarriage motor. D
User's Guide6-28 Solving ProblemsChecking the PlatenThe gap test prints a table of printhead gap values measured across andaround the surface of
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-29Using Hidden ParametersThe Setup menu also contains hidden parameters that are only accessibleby pressing a cer
User's Guide6-30 Solving Problems52) PTOP: 0/60"Fine-Adjusting theTop-Of-Form PositionPTOP lets you add or subtract an offset distance to t
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-31Fine-Adjusting theCarriage Home PositionHOME lets you fine-adjust the carriage home position, which determinest
User's Guide6-32 Solving ProblemsChanging User NamesUNAMS lets you rename each of the printer's five user names (that is, Usr1, Usr 2, Usr
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User's GuideSolving Problems 6-33Locking Control Panel FunctionsPANEL lets you lock control panel functions to prevent casual usersfrom making u
User's Guide6-34 Solving ProblemsDisabling the Cover Open InterlockShould you need to operate the printer with the top cover raised, youcan reve
User's GuideBottom-Feed Tractors A-1AMT ACCEL-6310d and -6350d models include powered, bottom-feedtractors in addition to the rear-feed tractors
User's GuideA-2 Bottom-Feed TractorsSelecting a Printer StandYou'll need a sturdy printer stand with a paper slot through which papercan be
User's GuideBottom-Feed Tractors A-3Accessing the Bottom-Feed TractorsThere are pop-down supports on the bottomof the printer that extend to lif
User's GuideA-4 Bottom-Feed TractorsLoading Paper in the Bottom-Feed TractorsTo load pin-feed paper into the bottom-feedforms tractors, use the
User's GuideBottom-Feed Tractors A-5Using the Bottom-Feed TractorsWith the bottom-feed tractors activated and paper loaded, you can usethe botto
User's GuideA-6 Bottom-Feed TractorsTroubleshootingIf you experience a problem while using the bottom-feed forms tractors,consult the following
User's GuideBottom-Feed Tractors A-7Table A-1. Troubleshooting the Bottom-Feed Tractors––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionPrint
User's GuideContents xvContentsPreface iiiPrinter Models ... iiiAbout
User's GuideBar Codes B-1Bar CodesThis appendix describes the printer's bar code symbologies (formats) andexplains how to configure the pri
User's GuideB-2 Bar Codes99999 Codabar. This is a variable-length, self-checking, alphanumeric barcode that can encode digits 0 through 9 and s
User's GuideBar Codes B-3Selecting the Bar Code EmulationBefore you can print bar codes, you must select the printer's bar codeemulation.Wi
User's GuideB-4 Bar CodesBar Code SpecificationsTable B-1 lists the printer's bar code specifications.Table B-1. Bar Code SpecificationsIt
User's GuideBar Codes B-5Table B-1. Bar Code Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationPOSTNET DimensionsHeight of short bars 0.050 inch (±0.0
User's GuideInterfaces C-1InterfacesThis appendix describes the printer's parallel and serial interfaces,including voltages, signals and ti
User's GuideC-2 InterfacesSignals and TimingThe parallel interface consists of a data clock signal, eight data bit signals,two handshaking signa
User's GuideInterfaces C-3Printer Error SignalsThe printer uses two signals to notify the computer of printer errors:PAPER and ERROR-. PAPER go
User's GuideC-4 InterfacesPower LineThe printer provides a +5 volts dc power line to drive the logic of anexternal device.Ground LinesThe printe
User's Guidexvi ContentsSection 2—Set Up 2-1Introducing Printer Components ... 2-1Installing the
User's GuideInterfaces C-5Setting Parallel ParametersOnly two Setup menu parameters affect the parallel interface:INTRFACE and STROBE. For more
User's GuideC-6 InterfacesTable C-1. Parallel Pin Assignments––continuedPin Signal Source Printer Usage11 BUSY Printer Goes high within 0.25 mi
User's GuideInterfaces C-7Table C-1. Parallel Pin Assignments––continuedPin Signal Source Printer Usage31 IPRIME– Computer May pulse low for at
User's GuideC-8 InterfacesRS-232-C Serial InterfaceThe serial interface conforms to the Electronics Industries Association(EIA) RS-232-C standar
User's GuideInterfaces C-9Data Set ReadyThe Data Set Ready (DSR) signal indicates when DCE is turned on. IfDSR is high, DCE is on; if DSR is lo
User's GuideC-10 InterfacesData Terminal ReadyThe Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal indicates when DTE must stopsending data and when it should c
User's GuideInterfaces C-11Figure C-4. Serial Cable AssemblyP1AMT/IBM PC WIRINGFROM TO COLORP1-1 P2-1 N / AP1-2 P2-3 REDP1-3 P2-2 WHITEP1-4 P1-
User's GuideC-12 InterfacesHandshaking methods—continued99999 X-ON/X-OFF: The printer sends an X-OFF code on its data trans-mission line to pau
User's GuideInterfaces C-13Table C-2. Serial Pin Assignments––continuedPin Signal Source Printer Usage8 DCD Computer Ignored9 - 10 Not connecte
User's GuideContents xviiUnderstanding Display Messages ... 4-3Status ...
User's GuideCode Sets D-1Code SetsThis appendix lists the code sets for the following printer emulations:99999 AMT Datasouth99999 Diablo 6309999
User's GuideD-2 Code SetsAMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Code SetThe first part of this appendix describes the AMT Datasouth Datasouthand Diablo 63
User's GuideCode Sets D-3Code Sets D-3Character codeassignments(in decimal)NULBELBSHTLFVTFFCRSOSIESCSPEMGSENQNULBELBSHTLFVTFFCRSOSIESCEMGSENQ)N
User's GuideD-4 Code SetsPrinting International CharactersThe ESC @ G escape sequence causes the printer to replace some ofthe standard ASCII ch
User's GuideCode Sets D-5Table D-2. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Control CodesFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionIgnore ...
User's GuideD-6 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape SequencesFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBasic FunctionsR
User's GuideCode Sets D-7Table D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBasic
User's GuideD-8 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionHoriz
User's GuideCode Sets D-9Table D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionHoriz
User's GuideD-10 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionMarg
User's Guidexviii ContentsTurn Quiet Mode On and Off ... 4-21Set Language ...
User's GuideCode Sets D-11Table D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionMarg
User's GuideD-12 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionAbso
User's GuideCode Sets D-13Table D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText
User's GuideD-14 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText
User's GuideCode Sets D-15Table D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText
User's GuideD-16 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText
User's GuideCode Sets D-17Table D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText
User's GuideD-18 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionGrap
User's GuideCode Sets D-19Table D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionGrap
User's GuideD-20 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionGrap
User's GuideUnpackingSet UpLoading PaperControl PanelCleaning & MaintenanceSolving ProblemsBottom-Feed TractorsBar CodesInterfacesCode SetsSp
User's GuideContents xixSetting Communications Parameters ... 4-37Select Interface ...
User's GuideCode Sets D-21Table D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionMisc
User's GuideD-22 Code SetsEpson JX, Epson LQ-2550 and IBM XL24 Code SetThe second part of this appendix describes the Epson and IBM code set.The
User's GuideCode Sets D-23User's GuideCode Sets D-23Table D-4. Epson and IBM Character Code Assignments0 1 6 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 1
User's GuideD-24 Code SetsPrinting International CharactersThe ESC ESC G and ESC R sequences in the code set cause the printerto replace some of
User's GuideCode Sets D-25Table D-5. Epson and IBM Control CodesFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionIgnore ...
User's GuideD-26 Code SetsTable D-5. Epson and IBM Control Codes––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionStart condensed printi
User's GuideCode Sets D-27Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape SequencesFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBasic FunctionsReset printer .
User's GuideD-28 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBasic Functions––co
User's GuideCode Sets D-29Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionHorizontal SpacingS
User's GuideD-30 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionVertical SpacingSet
User's Guidexx ContentsUsing Hidden Parameters ... 6-29Aligning the Ribbon ...
User's GuideCode Sets D-31Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionVertical Spacing––c
User's GuideD-32 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionAbsolute and Relati
User's GuideCode Sets D-33Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionAbsolute and Relati
User's GuideD-34 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionAbsolute and Relati
User's GuideCode Sets D-35Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBoundaries, Tabs an
User's GuideD-36 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBoundaries, Tabs an
User's GuideCode Sets D-37Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBoundaries, Tabs an
User's GuideD-38 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions––con
User's GuideCode Sets D-39Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions––con
User's GuideD-40 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions––con
User's GuideContents xxiAppendix D—Code Sets D-1AMT and Diablo 630 Code Set ... D-2Character Cod
User's GuideCode Sets D-41Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions––con
User's GuideD-42 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions––con
User's GuideCode Sets D-43Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions––con
User's GuideD-44 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions––con
User's GuideCode Sets D-45Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionGraphic Functions––
User's GuideD-46 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionGraphic Functions––
User's GuideCode Sets D-47Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionGraphic Functions––
User's GuideD-48 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionGraphic Functions––
User's GuideCode Sets D-49Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionGraphic Functions––
User's GuideD-50 Code SetsBar Code Escape SequencesTable D-7 lists the escape sequences that can be sent to the printer toprint bar code symbols
User's Guidexxii ContentsUser's Guidexxii Contents
User's GuideCode Sets D-51ASCII Code TableTable D-8 is an ASCII code table to assist you in decoding hexadeci-mal printouts.Table D-8. ASCII Ta
User's GuideD-52 Code SetsTable D-8. ASCII Table––continued ASCII ASCII Character Dec Hex Bina
User's GuideCode Sets D-53Table D-8. ASCII Table––continued ASCII ASCII Character Dec Hex Bina
User's GuideD-54 Code SetsTable D-8. ASCII Table––continued ASCII ASCII Character Dec Hex Bina
User's GuideCode Sets D-55Table D-8. ASCII Table––continued ASCII ASCII Character Dec Hex Bina
User's GuideSpecifications E-1SpecificationsTable E-1. SpecificationsItem SpecificationsPhysical CharacteristicsHeight6310, 6350 8.2 inches (20
User's GuideE-2 SpecificationsTable E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsPrinting CharacteristicsPrinting method 24-pin impact dot-
User's GuideSpecifications E-3Table E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsMotors, Solenoids, Sensors and SwitchesMotors Carriage, li
User's GuideE-4 SpecificationsTable E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsEmulationsStandard AMT, Diablo 630, Epson JX, Epson LQ-255
User's GuideContents xxiiiFigures and TablesFigures1-1 Unpacking the Printer ... 1-31-
User's GuideSpecifications E-5Table E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsFontsFonts Courier, Gothic, Times Roman and EliteCharacter
User's GuideE-6 SpecificationsTable E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsGraphicsOne-pass resolutions 60V x 60H, 60V x 120H, 120V x
User's GuideSpecifications E-7Table E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsPaper Paths and PaperPaper paths Top and rear; bottom wit
User's GuideE-8 SpecificationsTable E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsIntelli-Cards and MemoryIntelli-card 1 receptacleInput buf
User's GuideSpecifications E-9Table E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsPower and Environmental RequirementsVoltageU.S. 90 to 130
User's GuideIndex I-1IndexAac power xi, 2-4, 5-9agency compliances ix, E-9align preprinted forms 3-14, 4-35Alt button 4-5AMT emu
User's GuideI-2 Indexbuttons—continuedColor 4-6Font 4-6Form Feed 3-16, 4-7Emul 4-5Line Feed 3-16, 4-7Paper Park 3-17, 4-
User's GuideIndex I-3data terminal equipment C-8data transfer signals, parallel C-2DCD signal C-9defaultpower-on 4-19settings
User's GuideI-4 Indexfont 4-6, 4-25, 6-6, E-5Font button 4-6FONT UNAVAILABLE message 6-5form feed 4-7, 4-31Form feed button
User's Guidexxiv Contents3-1 Selecting a Paper Path ... 3-33-2 Positioning the Paper Su
User's GuideIndex I-5cut sheets 3-4pin-feed 3-6LOAD PAPER message 3-4, 6-2LOCKED message 6-33LOWER TOP COVER message6-2, 6-34LPI
User's GuideI-6 Indexparameters—continuedoperations 4-18page setup 4-29paper handling 4-32printer setup 4-20text appearance
User's GuideIndex I-7print line indicator 2-3problem-solving 6-1, 6-12programming errors 6-5PROM CRC FAILURE message6-11, 6-21Propri
User's GuideI-8 Indexservice viiiSETS parameter 4-22, D-3, D-23settingsdefault 4-19factory 4-18user 4-18Set Top button 3
User's GuideIndex I-9Vvoltagesparallel C-1power E-9serial C-8voltage select switch 2-4, 2-7Wwarnings 6-7warranty vi, E-9
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User's GuideContents xxvTables4-1 Setup Menu Summary... 4-406-1 Troubleshooting Guide
User's GuideUnpacking 1-1UnpackingThis section describes how to select a good place for the printer andunpack it. If the printer is already set
User's Guide1-2 UnpackingSelecting a Good Place for the Printer––continued99999 Avoid outlets on the same circuit with large motors, such as cop
User's Guideii PrefaceUser's Guideii Preface
User's GuideUnpacking 1-3Figure 1-1. Unpacking the PrinterUSER'S GUIDEPAPERDEFLECTORRIBBONSPOWERCORDPRINTERPAPER SUPPORT(S)One supplied wi
User's Guide1-4 UnpackingRemoving Internal PackingTo remove the internal packing, use thefollowing procedure:1. Raise the top cover and locate t
User's GuideSet Up 2-1Set UpThis section points out the various printer components that you use tooperate the printer and describes how to insta
User's Guide2-2 Set UpIntroducing Printer Components––continuedSELECT-DIAL CONTROL PANELProvides easy setup andconfiguration of the printerFORMS
User's GuideSet Up 2-3Introducing Printer Components––continuedTOP COVEROpens to reveal the carriage,ribbon and printheadPLATENProvides a firm p
User's Guide2-4 Set UpIntroducing Printer Components––continuedINTERFACE CONNECTORSReceives parallel and serialinterface cablesFORMS TRACTORSGui
User's GuideSet Up 2-5Installing the Paper DeflectorThe paper deflector hooks onto the reartractor support shaft to keep pin-feed paperaway from
User's Guide2-6 Set UpInstalling the Ribbon CartridgeBoth black and color ribbon cartridgesinstall the same way. To install a ribboncartridge,
User's GuideSet Up 2-7Checking the Voltage Select SwitchThe voltage select switch lets you set upthe printer to receive U.S. or internationalinp
User's Guide2-8 Set UpAttaching the Power CordAfter checking the voltage select switch,you are ready to attach the power cord.To do so, use the
User's GuidePreface iiiThank you for selecting an AMT Datasouth® ACCEL™-6300 seriesprinter. Using an all-metal chassis, 24-wire dot-matrix prin
User's GuideSet Up 2-9Turning the Printer On and OffTo turn on the printer, set the power switchto the I position, as shown in figure 2-10.To tu
User's Guide2-10 Set UpPrinting a Self TestFigure 2-11. Loading a Cut SheetSelf test lets you verify normal printingoperation and inspect print
User's GuideSet Up 2-11Attaching the Interface CableThe printer has a Centronics®-compatibleparallel interface and an EIA RS-232-C-compatible se
User's Guide2-12 Set UpSetting Communications ParametersWhen the printer comes from the factory, it is ready to automaticallyswitch between the
User's GuideSet Up 2-13Configuring SoftwareYour printer is now ready to receive and print data sent from yourcomputer. Configuring most softwar
User's GuideLoading Paper 3-1Loading PaperThis section describes how to load various kinds of media into theprinter, including single sheets, pi
User's Guide3-2 Loading PaperPaper PathsThe printer has three separate paper paths that you can use to loadvarious types of paper.99999 Top path
User's GuideLoading Paper 3-3Selecting a Paper PathThe tractor select indicator indicates whichpaper path is selected:Rear position: In the rea
User's Guide3-4 Loading PaperLoading Single SheetsFigure 3-3. Attaching the Support ExtenderYou load single sheets from the top of theprinter.
User's Guideiv PrefaceAbout This User's GuideThis user's guide provides information that will help you set up and oper-ate all of the
User's GuideLoading Paper 3-5Loading Single Sheets––continuedYou can load single sheets with pin-feed paper already loaded, providedthat the pin
User's Guide3-6 Loading Paper0123 45678 90123456789The printer contains two built-in, low-profiletractors that are easy to load. Normally,you l
User's GuideLoading Paper 3-76. Mount the paper onto the first three pinsof both tractors, as shown in figure 3-8,and close the tractor doors.
User's Guide3-8 Loading PaperPositioning Pin-Feed PaperAlthough it is usually unnecessary, you can move pin-feed paper forwardor backward after
User's GuideLoading Paper 3-9Using the Demand Document Mode––continuedThe printer automatically senses whether or not you tear off the page.Pres
User's Guide3-10 Loading PaperUsing the Demand Document Mode––continuedInstead of selecting On at the DEMAND parameter, you can selectBeep, Tear
User's GuideLoading Paper 3-11Using Paper ParkWith the paper park feature, reversing pin-feed paper out of the printer isquick and easy. Reload
User's Guide3-12 Loading PaperLoading Multipart FormsThe printer can handle individually-cut or pin-feed forms containing up toseven parts and c
User's GuideLoading Paper 3-13Loading Labels––continued99999 If your printer has bottom-feed tractors or you have a top-mountedpull tractor opti
User's Guide3-14 Loading PaperAligning Preprinted FormsWhen you print on preprinted forms, paper alignment is critical. To aligna preprinted fo
User's GuidePreface vConventionsSome of the procedures in this guide contain special notices that highlightimportant information:) Notes Indicat
User's GuideLoading Paper 3-15Setting Page Length––continuedOrdinarily, software applications set page length for you. If you experi-ence one o
User's Guide3-16 Loading PaperReviewing the Paper Handling ControlsHere's a brief review of the paper handling controls:99999 Tractor selec
User's GuideLoading Paper 3-17Reviewing the Paper Handling Controls––continued99999 Paper Park button reverse feeds pin-feed paper until the lea
User's GuideControl Panel 4-1Control PanelThis section describes how to use the printer's control panel, which isshown in figure 4-1. The
User's Guide4-2 Control PanelUnderstanding Status LightsThe control panel has two status lights.Ready LightThe Ready light indicates the followi
User's GuideControl Panel 4-3Understanding Display MessagesThe control panel display can show four kinds of messages.StatusThe status message ap
User's Guide4-4 Control PanelUsing the Select-DialYou turn the Select-dial to move the paper up and down, move the car-riage back and forth, scr
User's GuideControl Panel 4-5ReadyUsing the Control Panel ButtonsYou press the buttons to set printer parameters and perform operations.A brown
User's Guide4-6 Control PanelSelecting a Text QualityPressing the Quality button selects the next text quality and displays oneof the following:
User's Guidevi PrefaceCopyright© Copyright, 1998 by AMT Datasouth Corp. (AMT Datasouth). Allrights reserved. No part of this publication may b
User's GuideControl Panel 4-7Form FeedingPressing the Form Feed button causes one of the following actions to occur:99999 If you are loading a s
User's Guide4-8 Control PanelMoving the BailPressing the Bail button moves the bail back and forth. During normalprinting operations, it is not
User's GuideControl Panel 4-9Clearing Messages and the BufferPressing the Clear button causes one of the following actions to occur:99999 If an
User's Guide4-10 Control PanelResetting Optimal Print DensityHolding down the Alt button and pressing the Paper Path button resetsthe position o
User's GuideControl Panel 4-11Printing Printer Status ReportsHolding down the Alt button and pressing the Status button once printsa Printer Sta
User's Guide4-12 Control Panel AMT PRINTER STATUS REPORT________________________________________________________________
User's GuideControl Panel 4-13Figure 4-3. Sample Extended Printer Status Report––continuedCURRENT SETTINGS Factory Usr 1 Usr 2 Usr 3 Usr 4 Usr
User's Guide4-14 Control PanelUsing the Setup MenuThe Setup menu is a selection list of printer parameters organized into thefollowing catagorie
User's GuideControl Panel 4-15Figure 4-4. Setup MenuPARAMETER DEFAULT OTHERSETTING SETTINGSOPERATIONS1) RSTOR: None Usr 1 Usr 2 Usr 3 Usr 4
User's Guide4-16 Control PanelPAPER HANDLING33) PATH: Top Rear TopTrac Bottom34) LFSLEW: 6ips 1ips to 10ips35) DEMAND: Off On Beep Tear Aut
User's GuidePreface viiOne-Year Limited Warranty––continuedDated proof-of-purchase must be provided by the Purchaser whenrequest-ting warranty w
User's GuideControl Panel 4-17Using the Setup Menu––continued)Note: Learning Setup menu functions is not necessary. Thesefunctions are provide
User's Guide4-18 Control PanelPerforming OperationsThe first section on the Setup menu is operations. Selecting an operationperforms a specific
User's GuideControl Panel 4-19Select Power-On Default SettingsDFALT lets you select the printer settings to use as the power-on defaultsettings.
User's Guide4-20 Control PanelUsing Printer Setup ParametersThe second section on the Setup menu is printer setup. The most impor-tant printer
User's GuideControl Panel 4-21Turn Quiet Mode On and OffQUIET lets you turn the quiet mode on and off. In quiet mode, the printspeed slows down
User's Guide4-22 Control PanelSelect Characters for Codes 128-255When an Epson or IBM emulation is selected, SETS lets you select a char-acter s
User's GuideControl Panel 4-23ASCII IBM IBM Ital Ital ASCII IBM IBM Ital ItalCode # 1 # 2 #1 #2 Code # 1 # 2 #1 #2182 66219 ██[[183 77220 ▄▄
User's Guide4-24 Control PanelTurn Automatic Carriage ReturnMode On and OffAUTO CR lets you turn the automatic carriage return mode on and off.I
User's GuideControl Panel 4-25Using Text Appearance ParametersThe next section on the Setup menu is text appearance. The text appear-ance param
User's Guide4-26 Control PanelSet Character Cell SizeCELL lets you specify how much to expand or compress characters sothat they look good when
User's Guideviii PrefaceFactory ServiceIf you suspect that your printer needs service, first contact the Dealerthat sold you the printer. The D
User's GuideControl Panel 4-27Turn Double-High Mode On and OffHIGH lets you turn the double-high mode on and off. In double-highmode, character
User's Guide4-28 Control PanelTurn Bold/Shadow Modes On and OffBLD/SHA lets you turn on and off the bold and shadow modes. In boldmode, charact
User's GuideControl Panel 4-29Using Page Setup ParametersThe next section of the Setup menu is page setup. Page setup param-eters let you speci
User's Guide4-30 Control PanelSet Top MarginTOP MAR lets you specify a top margin. On subsequent form feeds,paper advances to the top margin yo
User's GuideControl Panel 4-31Set Right MarginRGT MAR lets you specify a right margin. When printing reaches theright margin on a line, the pri
User's Guide4-32 Control PanelUsing Paper Handling ParametersThe next section of the Setup menu is paper handling. Paper handlingparameters con
User's GuideControl Panel 4-33Turn Demand DocumentMode On and OffDEMAND lets you turn the demand document mode on and off. Thedemand document m
User's Guide4-34 Control Panel36) PPR JAM: On37) PGE END: OffTurn Paper Jam Sensing On and OffPPR JAM lets you turn the printer's paper jam
User's GuideControl Panel 4-35Turn Preprinted Forms AlignmentMode On and OffPOPUP lets you turn the preprinted forms alignment mode on and off.W
User's Guide4-36 Control PanelSet Print DensityPH GAP lets you enable and disable automatic forms thickness detection.When set to Auto, the prin
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