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Page 1 - AMT ACCEL-6300

AMT ACCEL-6300Document No. 387002, Rev. EUser's Guide®™P R I N T E R S E R I E SAMT ACCEL-6300Document N

Page 2 - AMT ACCEL-6300

User's GuidePreface ixAgency CompliancesAMT Datasouth ACCEL-6300 series printers have been tested andfound to comply with the applicable U.S. an

Page 3

User's GuideControl Panel 4-37Setting Communications ParametersThe next section of the Setup menu is communications. These param-eters control

Page 4

User's Guide4-38 Control PanelSpecify Handshaking MethodHNDSHK lets you tell the printer what handshaking method your com-puter is using. Hands

Page 5 - About This User's Guide

User's GuideControl Panel 4-39Specify ParityPARITY lets you tell the printer what parity method your computer isusing. When your computer uses

Page 6 - Preface v

User's Guide4-40 Control PanelReviewing the Setup MenuNow that you've been introduced to the Setup menu parameters and theirpossible settin

Page 7 - One-Year Limited Warranty

User's GuideControl Panel 4-41Table 4-1. Setup Menu Summary––continuedParameter Description SettingsPrinter Setup––continuedSETS Select charact

Page 8

User's Guide4-42 Control PanelTable 4-1. Setup Menu Summary––continuedParameter Description SettingsText Appearance––continuedWIDE Turn double-

Page 9 - Factory Service

User's GuideControl Panel 4-43Table 4-1. Setup Menu Summary––continuedParameter Description SettingsPaper HandlingPATH Select paper path Top R

Page 10 - Agency Compliances

User's Guide4-44 Control PanelTable 4-1. Setup Menu Summary––continuedParameter Description SettingsCommunicationsINTRFCE Select interface Auto

Page 11 - Instruction to the User

User's GuideCleaning and Maintenance 5-1Cleaning and MaintenanceTo maintain trouble-free operation and good print quality, you shouldperform per

Page 12 - Power Precautions

User's Guide5-2 Cleaning and MaintenanceWINDOWSUPPORTTABCLIPMOUNTINGTABSRemoving and Installing the Top CoverMaintenance and troubleshooting pro

Page 13 - Operating Precautions

User's Guidex PrefaceInstruction to the UserThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class B digital device, purs

Page 14

User's GuideCleaning and Maintenance 5-3Cleaning the Platen and Bail RollersYou should clean the platen and bail rollerswhenever there is ink or

Page 15

User's Guide5-4 Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning the Main Carriage ShaftThe carriage slides on two shafts. Themain shaft, located directly unde

Page 16 - Contents

User's GuideCleaning and Maintenance 5-5Cleaning the Printhead WiresFigure 5-5. Cleaning the Printhead WiresTo prevent excessive ink build-up o

Page 17

User's Guide5-6 Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning Printer SurfacesTo keep your printer looking new, youshould periodically clean its surfaces wit

Page 18 - Contents xvii

User's GuideCleaning and Maintenance 5-7Replacing the Ribbon CartridgeWhen printing becomes too light, you should replace the ribbon cartridge.F

Page 19

User's Guide5-8 Cleaning and MaintenanceInspecting Printer PartsYou should occasionally inspect printer components so you can preventproblems be

Page 20 - Contents xix

User's GuideCleaning and Maintenance 5-9Inspecting Printer Parts––continuedAfter you complete the inspection checklist on these two pages, turn

Page 21

User's Guide5-10 Cleaning and MaintenanceReplacing the PrintheadWhen the printhead wears out, you shouldreplace it with a new one. To do so, us

Page 22 - Contents xxi

User's GuideSolving Problems 6-1Solving ProblemsThis section describes printer messages and tells you what correctiveaction(s) to take. This se

Page 23

User's Guide6-2 Solving ProblemsCorrecting Operating ErrorsThese errors occur during normal operation to notify you of an action youmust perform

Page 24 - Figures and Tables

User's GuidePreface xiPower PrecautionsWhen installing and using the printer, be sure to take the followingprecautions:99999 Use the appropriate

Page 25

User's GuideSolving Problems 6-3This error message appears when the printer has information to print butdetects no paper in the printer:Correcti

Page 26 - Contents xxv

User's Guide6-4 Solving ProblemsCorrecting Operating Errors—continuedThis error message appears when one of the following conditions exists:9999

Page 27

User's GuideSolving Problems 6-5Correcting Programming ErrorsThese messages appear when your computer tries to select a printer fea-ture that is

Page 28 - Unpacking

User's Guide6-6 Solving ProblemsEMULATION ERROR—continuedCorrective actions: Press the Ready button to pause printing and thenthe Clear button

Page 29 - Unpacking the Printer

User's GuideSolving Problems 6-7Understanding WarningsThese messages appear to warn you of special printer conditions.This warning appears each

Page 30

User's Guide6-8 Solving ProblemsCorrecting Communication ErrorsThese messages only appear while the serial interface is in use. When aserial co

Page 31 - Removing Internal Packing

User's GuideSolving Problems 6-9Correcting Communication Errors—continuedThis message appears when the printer, using the selected parity method

Page 32 - Set Up 2-1

User's Guide6-10 Solving ProblemsCorrecting Printer ErrorsPrinter errors occur when the printer is unable to continue printing due toa malfuncti

Page 33

User's GuideSolving Problems 6-11Correcting Printer Errors—continuedThis error message appears when printer logic detects defective read-only me

Page 34

User's Guide6-12 Solving ProblemsTroubleshooting ProblemsIf you experience a printer problem that you cannot correct, consult thefollowing troub

Page 35

User's Guidexii PrefaceOperating PrecautionsWhen installing and using the printer, be sure to take the followingprecautions:99999 Use the printe

Page 36 - Set Up 2-5

User's GuideSolving Problems 6-13Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionSelf test runs ok, but prin

Page 37 - 2-6 Set Up

User's Guide6-14 Solving ProblemsTable 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionPrinting is smearing.99999

Page 38 - Set Up 2-7

User's GuideSolving Problems 6-15Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionCharacters are missing one

Page 39 - Attaching the Power Cord

User's Guide6-16 Solving ProblemsTable 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionSelected printer settings c

Page 40 - Set Up 2-9

User's GuideSolving Problems 6-17Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionMultipart forms or labels t

Page 41 - Printing a Self Test

User's Guide6-18 Solving ProblemsTable 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionPrinter leaves blank line a

Page 42 - Attaching the Interface Cable

User's GuideSolving Problems 6-19Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionCharacters overlap each oth

Page 43 - 2-12 Set Up

User's Guide6-20 Solving ProblemsTable 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionPrinter ejects cut sheets b

Page 44 - Configuring Software

User's GuideSolving Problems 6-21Running Printer TestsFrom the Setup menu, you can run tests to check the following: memory,sensors, ribbon ali

Page 45

User's Guide6-22 Solving ProblemsChecking Sensors and SwitchesThe printer can perform an interactive test to check printer sensors andswitches.

Page 46 - Loading Paper

User's GuidePreface xiiiOperating Precautions––continued99999 Keep the printer clean. Dust accumulation and paper fiber depositscan cause the p

Page 47 - Paper Paths

User's GuideSolving Problems 6-23Checking Sensors and Switches—continuedTo test the rear and bottom paper jam sensors,turn the wheel on each sen

Page 48 - Selecting a Paper Path

User's Guide6-24 Solving ProblemsChecking Ribbon AlignmentThe ribbon alignment test checks for proper alignment of the ribbon. Thetest prints t

Page 49 - Loading Single Sheets

User's GuideSolving Problems 6-25Checking Printing AlignmentThe printing alignment test checks to make sure that left-to-right printingaligns wi

Page 50 - Ejecting a Single Sheet

User's Guide6-26 Solving ProblemsRe-Calibrating the Paper SensorThe paper sensor test adjusts the sensitivity of the paper sensor so that itcan

Page 51 - Loading Pin-Feed Paper

User's GuideSolving Problems 6-27Checking Carriage MovementThe random printing test exercises the carriage, carriage belt, andcarriage motor. D

Page 52

User's Guide6-28 Solving ProblemsChecking the PlatenThe gap test prints a table of printhead gap values measured across andaround the surface of

Page 53 - 3-8 Loading Paper

User's GuideSolving Problems 6-29Using Hidden ParametersThe Setup menu also contains hidden parameters that are only accessibleby pressing a cer

Page 54

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

Page 55

User's GuideSolving Problems 6-31Fine-Adjusting theCarriage Home PositionHOME lets you fine-adjust the carriage home position, which determinest

Page 56 - Unloading Pin-Feed Paper

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

Page 57 - Loading Labels

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Page 58 - Loading Transparencies

User's GuideSolving Problems 6-33Locking Control Panel FunctionsPANEL lets you lock control panel functions to prevent casual usersfrom making u

Page 59 - Setting Page Length

User's Guide6-34 Solving ProblemsDisabling the Cover Open InterlockShould you need to operate the printer with the top cover raised, youcan reve

Page 60

User's GuideBottom-Feed Tractors A-1AMT ACCEL-6310d and -6350d models include powered, bottom-feedtractors in addition to the rear-feed tractors

Page 61 - 3-16 Loading Paper

User's GuideA-2 Bottom-Feed TractorsSelecting a Printer StandYou'll need a sturdy printer stand with a paper slot through which papercan be

Page 62

User's GuideBottom-Feed Tractors A-3Accessing the Bottom-Feed TractorsThere are pop-down supports on the bottomof the printer that extend to lif

Page 63

User's GuideA-4 Bottom-Feed TractorsLoading Paper in the Bottom-Feed TractorsTo load pin-feed paper into the bottom-feedforms tractors, use the

Page 64 - Control Panel

User's GuideBottom-Feed Tractors A-5Using the Bottom-Feed TractorsWith the bottom-feed tractors activated and paper loaded, you can usethe botto

Page 65 - Understanding Status Lights

User's GuideA-6 Bottom-Feed TractorsTroubleshootingIf you experience a problem while using the bottom-feed forms tractors,consult the following

Page 66 - Control Panel 4-3

User's GuideBottom-Feed Tractors A-7Table A-1. Troubleshooting the Bottom-Feed Tractors––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionPrint

Page 68 - Selecting a Printer Emulation

User's GuideContents xvContentsPreface iiiPrinter Models ... iiiAbout

Page 69 - 4-6 Control Panel

User's GuideBar Codes B-1Bar CodesThis appendix describes the printer's bar code symbologies (formats) andexplains how to configure the pri

Page 70 - Control Panel 4-7

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

Page 71 - 4-8 Control Panel

User's GuideBar Codes B-3Selecting the Bar Code EmulationBefore you can print bar codes, you must select the printer's bar codeemulation.Wi

Page 72 - Control Panel 4-9

User's GuideB-4 Bar CodesBar Code SpecificationsTable B-1 lists the printer's bar code specifications.Table B-1. Bar Code SpecificationsIt

Page 73 - 4-10 Control Panel

User's GuideBar Codes B-5Table B-1. Bar Code Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationPOSTNET DimensionsHeight of short bars 0.050 inch (±0.0

Page 75 - 4-12 Control Panel

User's GuideInterfaces C-1InterfacesThis appendix describes the printer's parallel and serial interfaces,including voltages, signals and ti

Page 76 - Control Panel 4-13

User's GuideC-2 InterfacesSignals and TimingThe parallel interface consists of a data clock signal, eight data bit signals,two handshaking signa

Page 77 - Using the Setup Menu

User's GuideInterfaces C-3Printer Error SignalsThe printer uses two signals to notify the computer of printer errors:PAPER and ERROR-. PAPER go

Page 78 - Figure 4-4. Setup Menu

User's GuideC-4 InterfacesPower LineThe printer provides a +5 volts dc power line to drive the logic of anexternal device.Ground LinesThe printe

Page 79 - 4-16 Control Panel

User's Guidexvi ContentsSection 2—Set Up 2-1Introducing Printer Components ... 2-1Installing the

Page 80

User's GuideInterfaces C-5Setting Parallel ParametersOnly two Setup menu parameters affect the parallel interface:INTRFACE and STROBE. For more

Page 81 - Performing Operations

User's GuideC-6 InterfacesTable C-1. Parallel Pin Assignments––continuedPin Signal Source Printer Usage11 BUSY Printer Goes high within 0.25 mi

Page 82 - 4) TEST: None

User's GuideInterfaces C-7Table C-1. Parallel Pin Assignments––continuedPin Signal Source Printer Usage31 IPRIME– Computer May pulse low for at

Page 83 - 5) EMUL: AMT

User's GuideC-8 InterfacesRS-232-C Serial InterfaceThe serial interface conforms to the Electronics Industries Association(EIA) RS-232-C standar

Page 84 - 7) LANG: USA

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

Page 85 - 8) SETS: IBM1

User's GuideC-10 InterfacesData Terminal ReadyThe Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal indicates when DTE must stopsending data and when it should c

Page 86 - Control Panel 4-23

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-

Page 87 - 4-24 Control Panel

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

Page 88 - Control Panel 4-25

User's GuideInterfaces C-13Table C-2. Serial Pin Assignments––continuedPin Signal Source Printer Usage8 DCD Computer Ignored9 - 10 Not connecte

Page 90 - Control Panel 4-27

User's GuideContents xviiUnderstanding Display Messages ... 4-3Status ...

Page 91 - 4-28 Control Panel

User's GuideCode Sets D-1Code SetsThis appendix lists the code sets for the following printer emulations:99999 AMT Datasouth99999 Diablo 6309999

Page 92 - Using Page Setup Parameters

User's GuideD-2 Code SetsAMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Code SetThe first part of this appendix describes the AMT Datasouth Datasouthand Diablo 63

Page 93 - 4-30 Control Panel

User's GuideCode Sets D-3Code Sets D-3Character codeassignments(in decimal)NULBELBSHTLFVTFFCRSOSIESCSPEMGSENQNULBELBSHTLFVTFFCRSOSIESCEMGSENQ)N

Page 94 - 32) AUTO FF: Off

User's GuideD-4 Code SetsPrinting International CharactersThe ESC @ G escape sequence causes the printer to replace some ofthe standard ASCII ch

Page 95 - 34) LFSLEW: 6ips

User's GuideCode Sets D-5Table D-2. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Control CodesFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionIgnore ...

Page 96 - 35) DEMAND: Off

User's GuideD-6 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape SequencesFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBasic FunctionsR

Page 97 - 37) PGE END: Off

User's GuideCode Sets D-7Table D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBasic

Page 98 - 39) AUTOBAIL:Off

User's GuideD-8 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionHoriz

Page 99 - 40) PH GAP: Auto

User's GuideCode Sets D-9Table D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionHoriz

Page 100 - Control Panel 4-37

User's GuideD-10 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionMarg

Page 101 - 4-38 Control Panel

User's Guidexviii ContentsTurn Quiet Mode On and Off ... 4-21Set Language ...

Page 102 - Control Panel 4-39

User's GuideCode Sets D-11Table D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionMarg

Page 103 - Reviewing the Setup Menu

User's GuideD-12 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionAbso

Page 104 - Control Panel 4-41

User's GuideCode Sets D-13Table D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText

Page 105 - 4-42 Control Panel

User's GuideD-14 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText

Page 106 - Control Panel 4-43

User's GuideCode Sets D-15Table D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText

Page 107 - 4-44 Control Panel

User's GuideD-16 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText

Page 108 - Cleaning and Maintenance

User's GuideCode Sets D-17Table D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText

Page 109 - 5-2 Cleaning and Maintenance

User's GuideD-18 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionGrap

Page 110 - Cleaning and Maintenance 5-3

User's GuideCode Sets D-19Table D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionGrap

Page 111 - 5-4 Cleaning and Maintenance

User's GuideD-20 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionGrap

Page 112 - Cleaning the Printhead Wires

User's GuideUnpackingSet UpLoading PaperControl PanelCleaning & MaintenanceSolving ProblemsBottom-Feed TractorsBar CodesInterfacesCode SetsSp

Page 113 - Cleaning Printer Surfaces

User's GuideContents xixSetting Communications Parameters ... 4-37Select Interface ...

Page 114 - Replacing the Fuse

User's GuideCode Sets D-21Table D-3. AMT Datasouth and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionMisc

Page 115 - Inspecting Printer Parts

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

Page 116

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

Page 117 - Replacing the Printhead

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

Page 118 - Solving Problems

User's GuideCode Sets D-25Table D-5. Epson and IBM Control CodesFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionIgnore ...

Page 119 - CLEAR PAPER JAM

User's GuideD-26 Code SetsTable D-5. Epson and IBM Control Codes––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionStart condensed printi

Page 120 - LOWER TOP COVER

User's GuideCode Sets D-27Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape SequencesFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBasic FunctionsReset printer .

Page 121

User's GuideD-28 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBasic Functions––co

Page 122 - EMULATION ERROR

User's GuideCode Sets D-29Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionHorizontal SpacingS

Page 123 - FONT UNAVAILABLE

User's GuideD-30 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionVertical SpacingSet

Page 124 - Understanding Warnings

User's Guidexx ContentsUsing Hidden Parameters ... 6-29Aligning the Ribbon ...

Page 125 - FRAMING ERROR

User's GuideCode Sets D-31Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionVertical Spacing––c

Page 126 - PARITY ERROR

User's GuideD-32 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionAbsolute and Relati

Page 127 - OUT OF MEMORY!

User's GuideCode Sets D-33Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionAbsolute and Relati

Page 128

User's GuideD-34 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionAbsolute and Relati

Page 129 - Troubleshooting Problems

User's GuideCode Sets D-35Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBoundaries, Tabs an

Page 130 - Solving Problems 6-13

User's GuideD-36 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBoundaries, Tabs an

Page 131 - 6-14 Solving Problems

User's GuideCode Sets D-37Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBoundaries, Tabs an

Page 132 - Solving Problems 6-15

User's GuideD-38 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions––con

Page 133 - 6-16 Solving Problems

User's GuideCode Sets D-39Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions––con

Page 134 - Solving Problems 6-17

User's GuideD-40 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions––con

Page 135 - 6-18 Solving Problems

User's GuideContents xxiAppendix D—Code Sets D-1AMT and Diablo 630 Code Set ... D-2Character Cod

Page 136 - Solving Problems 6-19

User's GuideCode Sets D-41Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions––con

Page 137 - 6-20 Solving Problems

User's GuideD-42 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions––con

Page 138 - Running Printer Tests

User's GuideCode Sets D-43Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions––con

Page 139 - Checking Sensors and Switches

User's GuideD-44 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions––con

Page 140

User's GuideCode Sets D-45Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionGraphic Functions––

Page 141 - 4) TEST: Ribbon

User's GuideD-46 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionGraphic Functions––

Page 142 - 4) TEST: Align

User's GuideCode Sets D-47Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionGraphic Functions––

Page 143 - 4) TEST: Pcalib

User's GuideD-48 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionGraphic Functions––

Page 144 - 4) TEST: Random

User's GuideCode Sets D-49Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionGraphic Functions––

Page 145 - 4) TEST: Gap

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

Page 146 - Using Hidden Parameters

User's Guidexxii ContentsUser's Guidexxii Contents

Page 147 - 53) TEAR: 0/30"

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

Page 148 - 55) PTHRESH: 208

User's GuideD-52 Code SetsTable D-8. ASCII Table––continued ASCII ASCII Character Dec Hex Bina

Page 149 - Changing User Names

User's GuideCode Sets D-53Table D-8. ASCII Table––continued ASCII ASCII Character Dec Hex Bina

Page 150 - Solving Problems 6-33

User's GuideD-54 Code SetsTable D-8. ASCII Table––continued ASCII ASCII Character Dec Hex Bina

Page 151 - 6-34 Solving Problems

User's GuideCode Sets D-55Table D-8. ASCII Table––continued ASCII ASCII Character Dec Hex Bina

Page 153 - Selecting a Printer Stand

User's GuideSpecifications E-1SpecificationsTable E-1. SpecificationsItem SpecificationsPhysical CharacteristicsHeight6310, 6350 8.2 inches (20

Page 154 - Bottom-Feed Tractors A-3

User's GuideE-2 SpecificationsTable E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsPrinting CharacteristicsPrinting method 24-pin impact dot-

Page 155 - A-4 Bottom-Feed Tractors

User's GuideSpecifications E-3Table E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsMotors, Solenoids, Sensors and SwitchesMotors Carriage, li

Page 156 - Bottom-Feed Tractors A-5

User's GuideE-4 SpecificationsTable E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsEmulationsStandard AMT, Diablo 630, Epson JX, Epson LQ-255

Page 157 - Troubleshooting

User's GuideContents xxiiiFigures and TablesFigures1-1 Unpacking the Printer ... 1-31-

Page 158 - Bottom-Feed Tractors A-7

User's GuideSpecifications E-5Table E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsFontsFonts Courier, Gothic, Times Roman and EliteCharacter

Page 159

User's GuideE-6 SpecificationsTable E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsGraphicsOne-pass resolutions 60V x 60H, 60V x 120H, 120V x

Page 160 - Bar Codes

User's GuideSpecifications E-7Table E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsPaper Paths and PaperPaper paths Top and rear; bottom wit

Page 161 - B-2 Bar Codes

User's GuideE-8 SpecificationsTable E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsIntelli-Cards and MemoryIntelli-card 1 receptacleInput buf

Page 162 - Printing Bar Codes

User's GuideSpecifications E-9Table E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsPower and Environmental RequirementsVoltageU.S. 90 to 130

Page 164 - Bar Codes B-5

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

Page 165

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-

Page 166 - Interfaces

User's GuideIndex I-3data terminal equipment C-8data transfer signals, parallel C-2DCD signal C-9defaultpower-on 4-19settings

Page 167 - Signals and Timing

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

Page 168

User's Guidexxiv Contents3-1 Selecting a Paper Path ... 3-33-2 Positioning the Paper Su

Page 169

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

Page 170 - Pin Assignments

User's GuideI-6 Indexparameters—continuedoperations 4-18page setup 4-29paper handling 4-32printer setup 4-20text appearance

Page 171 - C-6 Interfaces

User's GuideIndex I-7print line indicator 2-3problem-solving 6-1, 6-12programming errors 6-5PROM CRC FAILURE message6-11, 6-21Propri

Page 172 - Interfaces C-7

User's GuideI-8 Indexservice viiiSETS parameter 4-22, D-3, D-23settingsdefault 4-19factory 4-18user 4-18Set Top button 3

Page 173 - RS-232-C Serial Interface

User's GuideIndex I-9Vvoltagesparallel C-1power E-9serial C-8voltage select switch 2-4, 2-7Wwarnings 6-7warranty vi, E-9

Page 175 - Cable/Connector Requirements

AMT Datasouth ACCEL-6300 WarrantySeries Printers RegistrationPlease complete this form and return it to AMT within 10 days of installation.Name TitleC

Page 176 - Handshaking Methods

AMT Datasouth Corp.4216 Stuart Andrew Blvd.Charlotte, NC 28217Attention: Warranty DepartmentAMT Datasouth ACCEL-6300 Series PrintersWarranty Registra

Page 177

User's GuideContents xxvTables4-1 Setup Menu Summary... 4-406-1 Troubleshooting Guide

Page 179

User's GuideUnpacking 1-1UnpackingThis section describes how to select a good place for the printer andunpack it. If the printer is already set

Page 180 - Code Sets

User's Guide1-2 UnpackingSelecting a Good Place for the Printer––continued99999 Avoid outlets on the same circuit with large motors, such as cop

Page 181 - Character Codes

User's Guideii PrefaceUser's Guideii Preface

Page 182 - Code Sets D-3

User's GuideUnpacking 1-3Figure 1-1. Unpacking the PrinterUSER'S GUIDEPAPERDEFLECTORRIBBONSPOWERCORDPRINTERPAPER SUPPORT(S)One supplied wi

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User's Guide1-4 UnpackingRemoving Internal PackingTo remove the internal packing, use thefollowing procedure:1. Raise the top cover and locate t

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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

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User's Guide2-2 Set UpIntroducing Printer Components––continuedSELECT-DIAL CONTROL PANELProvides easy setup andconfiguration of the printerFORMS

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User's GuideSet Up 2-3Introducing Printer Components––continuedTOP COVEROpens to reveal the carriage,ribbon and printheadPLATENProvides a firm p

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User's Guide2-4 Set UpIntroducing Printer Components––continuedINTERFACE CONNECTORSReceives parallel and serialinterface cablesFORMS TRACTORSGui

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User's GuideSet Up 2-5Installing the Paper DeflectorThe paper deflector hooks onto the reartractor support shaft to keep pin-feed paperaway from

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User's Guide2-6 Set UpInstalling the Ribbon CartridgeBoth black and color ribbon cartridgesinstall the same way. To install a ribboncartridge,

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User's GuideSet Up 2-7Checking the Voltage Select SwitchThe voltage select switch lets you set upthe printer to receive U.S. or internationalinp

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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

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User's GuidePreface iiiThank you for selecting an AMT Datasouth® ACCEL™-6300 seriesprinter. Using an all-metal chassis, 24-wire dot-matrix prin

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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

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User's Guide2-10 Set UpPrinting a Self TestFigure 2-11. Loading a Cut SheetSelf test lets you verify normal printingoperation and inspect print

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User's GuideSet Up 2-11Attaching the Interface CableThe printer has a Centronics®-compatibleparallel interface and an EIA RS-232-C-compatible se

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User's Guide2-12 Set UpSetting Communications ParametersWhen the printer comes from the factory, it is ready to automaticallyswitch between the

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User's GuideSet Up 2-13Configuring SoftwareYour printer is now ready to receive and print data sent from yourcomputer. Configuring most softwar

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User's GuideLoading Paper 3-1Loading PaperThis section describes how to load various kinds of media into theprinter, including single sheets, pi

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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

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User's GuideLoading Paper 3-3Selecting a Paper PathThe tractor select indicator indicates whichpaper path is selected:Rear position: In the rea

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User's Guide3-4 Loading PaperLoading Single SheetsFigure 3-3. Attaching the Support ExtenderYou load single sheets from the top of theprinter.

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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

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User's GuideLoading Paper 3-5Loading Single Sheets––continuedYou can load single sheets with pin-feed paper already loaded, providedthat the pin

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User's Guide3-6 Loading Paper0123 45678 90123456789The printer contains two built-in, low-profiletractors that are easy to load. Normally,you l

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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.

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User's Guide3-8 Loading PaperPositioning Pin-Feed PaperAlthough it is usually unnecessary, you can move pin-feed paper forwardor backward after

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User's GuideLoading Paper 3-9Using the Demand Document Mode––continuedThe printer automatically senses whether or not you tear off the page.Pres

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User's Guide3-10 Loading PaperUsing the Demand Document Mode––continuedInstead of selecting On at the DEMAND parameter, you can selectBeep, Tear

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User's GuideLoading Paper 3-11Using Paper ParkWith the paper park feature, reversing pin-feed paper out of the printer isquick and easy. Reload

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User's Guide3-12 Loading PaperLoading Multipart FormsThe printer can handle individually-cut or pin-feed forms containing up toseven parts and c

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User's GuideLoading Paper 3-13Loading Labels––continued99999 If your printer has bottom-feed tractors or you have a top-mountedpull tractor opti

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User's Guide3-14 Loading PaperAligning Preprinted FormsWhen you print on preprinted forms, paper alignment is critical. To aligna preprinted fo

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User's GuidePreface vConventionsSome of the procedures in this guide contain special notices that highlightimportant information:) Notes Indicat

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User's GuideLoading Paper 3-15Setting Page Length––continuedOrdinarily, software applications set page length for you. If you experi-ence one o

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User's Guide3-16 Loading PaperReviewing the Paper Handling ControlsHere's a brief review of the paper handling controls:99999 Tractor selec

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User's GuideLoading Paper 3-17Reviewing the Paper Handling Controls––continued99999 Paper Park button reverse feeds pin-feed paper until the lea

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User's GuideControl Panel 4-1Control PanelThis section describes how to use the printer's control panel, which isshown in figure 4-1. The

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User's Guide4-2 Control PanelUnderstanding Status LightsThe control panel has two status lights.Ready LightThe Ready light indicates the followi

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User's GuideControl Panel 4-3Understanding Display MessagesThe control panel display can show four kinds of messages.StatusThe status message ap

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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

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User's GuideControl Panel 4-5ReadyUsing the Control Panel ButtonsYou press the buttons to set printer parameters and perform operations.A brown

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User's Guide4-6 Control PanelSelecting a Text QualityPressing the Quality button selects the next text quality and displays oneof the following:

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User's Guidevi PrefaceCopyright© Copyright, 1998 by AMT Datasouth Corp. (AMT Datasouth). Allrights reserved. No part of this publication may b

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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

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User's Guide4-8 Control PanelMoving the BailPressing the Bail button moves the bail back and forth. During normalprinting operations, it is not

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User's GuideControl Panel 4-9Clearing Messages and the BufferPressing the Clear button causes one of the following actions to occur:99999 If an

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User's Guide4-10 Control PanelResetting Optimal Print DensityHolding down the Alt button and pressing the Paper Path button resetsthe position o

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User's GuideControl Panel 4-11Printing Printer Status ReportsHolding down the Alt button and pressing the Status button once printsa Printer Sta

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User's Guide4-12 Control Panel AMT PRINTER STATUS REPORT________________________________________________________________

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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

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User's Guide4-14 Control PanelUsing the Setup MenuThe Setup menu is a selection list of printer parameters organized into thefollowing catagorie

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User's GuideControl Panel 4-15Figure 4-4. Setup MenuPARAMETER DEFAULT OTHERSETTING SETTINGSOPERATIONS1) RSTOR: None Usr 1 Usr 2 Usr 3 Usr 4

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User's Guide4-16 Control PanelPAPER HANDLING33) PATH: Top Rear TopTrac Bottom34) LFSLEW: 6ips 1ips to 10ips35) DEMAND: Off On Beep Tear Aut

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User's GuidePreface viiOne-Year Limited Warranty––continuedDated proof-of-purchase must be provided by the Purchaser whenrequest-ting warranty w

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User's GuideControl Panel 4-17Using the Setup Menu––continued)Note: Learning Setup menu functions is not necessary. Thesefunctions are provide

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User's Guide4-18 Control PanelPerforming OperationsThe first section on the Setup menu is operations. Selecting an operationperforms a specific

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User's GuideControl Panel 4-19Select Power-On Default SettingsDFALT lets you select the printer settings to use as the power-on defaultsettings.

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User's Guide4-20 Control PanelUsing Printer Setup ParametersThe second section on the Setup menu is printer setup. The most impor-tant printer

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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

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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

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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 ▄▄

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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

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User's GuideControl Panel 4-25Using Text Appearance ParametersThe next section on the Setup menu is text appearance. The text appear-ance param

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User's Guide4-26 Control PanelSet Character Cell SizeCELL lets you specify how much to expand or compress characters sothat they look good when

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User's Guideviii PrefaceFactory ServiceIf you suspect that your printer needs service, first contact the Dealerthat sold you the printer. The D

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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User's Guide4-32 Control PanelUsing Paper Handling ParametersThe next section of the Setup menu is paper handling. Paper handlingparameters con

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User's GuideControl Panel 4-33Turn Demand DocumentMode On and OffDEMAND lets you turn the demand document mode on and off. Thedemand document m

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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

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User's GuideControl Panel 4-35Turn Preprinted Forms AlignmentMode On and OffPOPUP lets you turn the preprinted forms alignment mode on and off.W

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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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