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Appendix C

Host Computer Interface

C-2

Detailed descriptions of the signals follow.

Strobe* [nStrobe] (Pin 1)

A negative-going Strobe* pulse causes the printer to read and

latch the data on the Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] signal lines.

Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] (Pins 2 to 9)

These eight signals form the data byte sent from the host com-

puter to the printer. Data 7 [8] is the most significant bit.

Acknowledge* [nAck] (Pin 10)

This negative-going pulse acknowledges the previous character

received by the printer.

Busy [Busy] (Pin 11)

This signal is high when the printer is busy and low when it is

able to accept more data.

Paper Empty [PError] (Pin 12)

This signal goes high when the printer has received a print job

and run out of paper.

Online [Select] (Pin 13)

This signal is high when the printer is online and low when the

printer is offline. It goes low when the

GO

key is pressed to set

the printer offline.

+5 V DC (Pin 18)

This line is connected to the printer’s +5 V DC line (+5 V ±0.5 V,

maximum 400 mA [Serial and Parallel total], fused).

Error* [nFault] (Pin 32)

When the high-speed parallel line control is on (FRPO O2=2),

this line returns error status.

Power Ready (Pin 35)

This signal is high when the printer is turned on.

The Paper Empty, Online, and Error signals are not used unless

enabled by the FRPO command (O2 parameter).

The pins of the printer’s RS-232C interface connector carry the

signals listed in the table below. The table also indicates whether

each signal is incoming or outgoing with respect to the printer.

RS-232C Signal Pin Assignment

Brief descriptions of the signals follow.

FG - Frame Ground - (Pin 1)

This pin is connected directly to the printer frame.

TXD - Transmit Data - (Pin 2)

This output carries asynchronous data sent by the printer to the

computer. It is used mainly in handshaking protocols.

RXD - Receive Data - (Pin 3)

This input carries serial asynchronous data sent by the computer

to the printer.

RTS - Request To Send - (Pin 4)

This output is always held high (above 3 volts).

CTS - Clear To Send - (Pin 5)

DSR - Data Set Ready - (Pin 6)

Unused.

SG - Signal Ground - (Pin 7)

All signals can transmit between the printer and the host compu-

ter to send each signal with a signal ground.

+5 V DC - (Pin 11)

This line is connected to the printer’s +5 V DC line (+5 V ±0.5 V,

maximum 250 mA, fused).

DTR - Data Terminal Ready - (Pin 20)

This output is used as a buffer nearly-full handshake line. It is

held high (above 3 volts) when the buffer can accept more data.

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RS-232C Interface Voltage Levels

The voltage levels of the interface signals conform to EIA RS-

232C specifications. SPACE is from 3 volts to 15 volts. MARK is

from –3 volts to –15 volts. Voltages between –3 volts and 3 volts

are undefined.

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SERIAL Connector

The connector marked

IOIOI

(RS-232C) on the rear panel is a

DB-25S connector. Use a DB-25P connector (or equivalent) for

the connector on the cable.

NOTE

2. Serial Interface

2.1 Interface Signals

Pin

In/out

Signal

Description

1

-

FG

Frame ground

2

Out

TXD

Transmit Data

3

In

RXD

Receive Data

4

Out

RTS

Request To Send

5

In

CTS

Clear To Send

6

In

DSR

Data Set Ready

7

-

SG

Signal Ground

11

-

+5 V DC

Reserved

20

Out

DTR

Data Terminal Ready

Section	Page
Operation Guide ver 1.3	1
Contents	5
Introduction	7
For More Information...	7
Guide to the Operation Guide	7
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST	8
Chapter 1 Names of Parts	12
Chapter 2 How to Load Paper	14
1. How to Load Paper	14
1.1 Loading Paper into the Paper Cassette	14
1.2 Loading Paper into the MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray	15
1.3 Setting Envelopes	16
Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel	17
1. Understanding the Operator Panel	17
1.1 Operation Indicators	18
1.2 Message Display	18
1.3 Interface Indicator	18
1.4 Paper Size Indicator	19
1.5 Paper Type Indicator	19
1.6 Keys	19
2. Using the Operator Panel	20
2.1 Menu Selection System	20
2.2 Using the Menu Selection System	26
2.2.1 Printing the Menu Map	26
2.2.2 Printing Status Page	26
2.2.3 e-MPS	27
2.2.4 Changing the Interface Parameters	34
2.2.5 Changing the Emulation	38
2.2.6 Setting the Default Font	40
2.2.7 Using Page Set Menus	42
2.2.8 Setting the Print Quality	46
2.2.9 Operating an Option Hard Disk	47
2.2.10 Operating a RAM Disk	50
2.2.11 Operating a Memory Card	52
2.2.12 Paper Handling	56
2.2.13 Other Modes	63
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting	69
1. General Guide	69
2. Print Quality Problems	70
3. Indicators and Messages	72
3.1 Indicators	72
3.2 Maintenance Messages	72
3.3 Error Messages	74
4. Correcting a Paper Jam	76
4.1 Jam in Paper Cassette	77
4.2 Jam at the MP Tray	77
4.3 Jam in Left Cover 1	78
4.4 Jam in Left Cover 2	79
4.5 Paper Jam at the Option Document Finisher	79
Chapter 5 Paper Selection	80
1. General Guidelines	80
1.1 Paper Availability	80
1.2 Paper Specifications	80
1.3 Selecting the Right Paper	80
2. Special Paper	82
2.1 Transparency (Overhead Projection Film)	82
2.2 Adhesive-Backed Labels	83
3. Paper Type	84
Chapter 6 Maintenance	85
1. Toner Container Replacement	85
1.1 Toner Container Replacement Interval	85
1.2 Replenishing Toner	85
Appendix A Fonts	89
Appendix B Expansion Memory	93
1. Removing the Main Circuit Board	93
1.1 Notes on Handling the Main Circuit Board and DIMM	93
1.2 Removing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer	93
2. Installing DIMMs	94
2.1 Removing DIMM	94
2.2 Testing the Expansion Memory	94
Appendix C Host Computer Interface	95
1. Parallel Interface	95
1.1 Parallel Interface Communication Modes	95
1.2 Interface Signals	95
2. Serial Interface	96
2.1 Interface Signals	96
3. RS-232C Protocol	97
4. RS-232C Cable Connection	98
4.1 Preparing an RS-232C Cable	98
4.2 Connecting the RS-232C Cable	98
4.3 Setting the RS-232C Parameters	98
Appendix D Option Units	100
1. Available Options	100
2. Installing Option Units	102
2.1 PF-70/75 Paper Feeders	102
2.2 DF-70/71/75 Document Finishers	102
2.3 Network Interface	102
2.4 Hard Disk	103
2.5 Memory Card	103
Appendix E Specifications	104
Glossary	106
Index	108
A	108
B	108
C	108
D	108
E	108
F	108
G	108
H	108
I	108
J	108
K	108
L	108
M	108
N	109
O	109
P	109
R	109
S	109
T	109
V	109
W	109
Driver Guide ver 1.1	111
Contents	113
Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver	114
Chapter 2 Setting the Defaults	116
2.1 Adding Option Devices (Setup)	116
2.1.1 Installing the Paper Feeder (PF-70)	116
2.1.2 Installing the Paper Feeder (PF-75)	117
2.1.3 Installing the Document Finisher (DF-70/DF-71)	118
2.1.4 Installing the Document Finisher (DF-75)	119
2.1.5 Installing the Hard Disk	120
2.1.6 Using the RAM Disk	120
2.1.7 Selecting the User Name	121
2.1.8 Selecting the Printer Description Language	122
Chapter 3 Printing Through Application Software	124
3.1 Setting the Paper Size	124
3.1.1 Custom Size Settings	126
3.1.2 Advanced Media Settings	127
3.2 Setting the Duplex Printing	128
3.3 Using the Booklet Mode	129
3.4 Using the Document Finisher (DF-70/DF-71)	130
3.5 Using the Document Finisher (DF-75)	131
3.6 e-MPS	132
3.6.1 Using Job Retention	133
3.6.2 Using Virtual Mailbox Printing	138

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