Document No. 397000 BUser's GuideAMT ACCEL-5350Document No. 397000 BUser's GuideAMT ACCEL-5350
User's Guideviii PrefaceFactory ServiceIf you suspect that your printer needs service, first contact the Dealer that sold you the printer. The
User's Guide4-38 Control PanelSpecify ParityPARITY lets you tell the printer what parity method your computer isusing. When your computer uses
User's GuideControl Panel 4-39Reviewing the Setup MenuNow that you've been introduced to the Setup menu parameters and theirpossible settin
User's Guide4-40 Control PanelTable 4-1. Setup Menu Summary––continuedParameter Description SettingsPrinter Setup––continuedSETS Select charact
User's GuideControl Panel 4-41Table 4-1. Setup Menu Summary––continuedParameter Description SettingsText Appearance––continuedWIDE Turn double-
User's Guide4-42 Control PanelTable 4-1. Setup Menu Summary––continuedParameter Description SettingsPaper HandlingPATH Select paper path Top R
User's GuideControl Panel 4-43Table 4-1. Setup Menu Summary––continuedParameter Description SettingsCommunicationsINTRFCE Select interface Auto
User's Guide4-44 Control PanelUser's Guide4-44 Control Panel
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 GuideCleaning and Maintenance 5-3Cleaning the Platen and Bail RollersYou should clean the platen and bail rollerswhenever there is ink or
User's GuidePreface ixAgency CompliancesAMT Datasouth ACCEL-5350 and -5350d series printers have beentested and found to comply with the applica
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 car-tridge.
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 ErrorsWhen an operating error occurs, the printer does not lose any buffereddata. After yo
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-3Correcting operatingerrors––continuedThis error message appears when the printer detects a paper jam whileejecti
User's Guidex PrefacePower PrecautionsWhen installing and using the printer, be sure to take the followingprecautions: Use the appropriate
User's Guide6-4 Solving ProblemsCorrecting Programming ErrorsThese messages appear when your computer tries to select a printer fea-ture that is
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-5Correcting programmingerrors––continuedThis error message appears when your computer tries to select a fontthat
User's Guide6-6 Solving ProblemsUnderstandingwarnings––continuedThis message appears when you select a test on the Setup menu, but thetest is no
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 selected. Whena communi
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-9Correcting communica-tion errors––continuedThis message appears when the printer's input buffer overflows.
User's Guide6-10 Solving ProblemsCorrecting Printer ErrorsPrinter errors occur when the printer is unable to continue printing due to amalfuncti
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-11Correcting printererrors––continuedThis error message appears when one of the following conditions exists:99999
User's Guide6-12 Solving ProblemsTroubleshooting ProblemsIf you experience a printer problem that you cannot correct, consult thefollowing troub
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-13Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionSelf test runs ok; but pri
User's GuidePreface xiOperating PrecautionsWhen installing and using the printer, be sure to take the followingprecautions: Use the printer
User's Guide6-14 Solving ProblemsTable 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionPrinting is too light––con
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 ActionSingle sheets do not feed
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-17Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionMultipart forms or labels
User's Guide6-18 Solving ProblemsTable 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionPrinter leaves blank line
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-19Table 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionCharacters overlap each ot
User's Guide6-20 Solving ProblemsTable 6-1. Troubleshooting Guide––continuedSymptom Probable Cause/Corrective ActionPrinter ejects cut sheets
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 GuideSolving Problems 6-23Checking Sensors and Switches—continuedTo test the rear and bottom paper jam sensors,turn the wheel on each sen
User's Guidexii PrefaceOperating precautions––continued Keep the printer clean. Dust accumulation and paper fiber depositscan cause the pr
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 ProblemsFine-Adjusting theTop-Of-Form PositionPTOP lets you add or subtract an offset distance to the leading edge ofth
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,Usr 1, Usr 2, Usr
User's GuideSolving Problems 6-33Locking Control Panel FunctionsPANEL lets you lock control panel functions to prevent casual usersfrom making u
User's GuideContents xiiiContentsPreface iiiPrinter Models ... iiiAbou
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 Datasouth ACCEL-5350d 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 ActionPape
User's GuideBar Codes B-1Bar CodesYou must purchase and install a Bar Code Option before your printercan print bar code symbols.This appendix de
User's Guidexiv ContentsSection 2—Set Up 2-1Introducing Printer Components ... 2-1Installing the P
User's GuideB-2 Bar Codes99999 Code 3-of-9. This is a variable-length, self-checking, alphanumericbar code widely used in the automotive indust
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 GuideB-6 Bar CodesUser's GuideB-6 Bar Codes
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 GuideInterfaces C-5Setting Parallel ParametersFour Setup menu parameters affect the parallel interface: STROBE,BUSY, ACK and DAT BITS.
User's GuideContents xvOperator and Error ... 4-2Setup Menu ...
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 AssemblyP1MOUNTINGHARDWARE(2 EA REQ'D)RUBBERBUSHINGCABLE SHIELDCOPPER FOILCONNECTINGHA
User's GuideC-12 InterfacesHandshaking methods––99999 X-ON/X-OFF: The printer sends an X-OFF code on its data trans-continued mission line to p
User's GuideInterfaces C-13Table C-2. Serial Pin Assignments––continuedPin Signal Source Printer Usage9 - 10 Not connected11 DTR Printer Same a
User's GuideCode Sets D-1Code SetsThis appendix lists the code sets for the following printer emulations:99999 AMT99999 Diablo 63099999 Epson JX
User's Guidexvi ContentsUsing Text Appearance ParametersSet Print Quality ...
User's GuideD-2 Code SetsAMT and Diablo 630 Code SetThe first part of this appendix describes the AMT and Diablo 630 codeset. The printer respo
User's GuideCode Sets D-3Table D-1. AMT and Diablo 630 Character Code Assignments0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 2401 17 33
User's GuideD-4 Code SetsPrinting International CharactersThe ESC @ G escape sequence causes the printer to replace some of thestandard ASCII ch
User's GuideCode Sets D-5Table D-2. AMT and Diablo 630 Control CodesFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionIgnore ...
User's GuideD-6 Code SetsTable D-2. AMT and Diablo 630 Control Codes––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionEnable characters
User's GuideCode Sets D-7Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape SequencesFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBasic FunctionsReset print
User's GuideD-8 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBasic Functions
User's GuideCode Sets D-9Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionHorizontal Spac
User's GuideD-10 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionHorizontal Spa
User's GuideCode Sets D-11Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionMargins, Tabs
User's GuideContents xviiSpecify Number of Data Bits ... 4-37Specify Number of Stop Bits ...
User's GuideD-12 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionMargins, Tabs
User's GuideCode Sets D-13Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions
User's GuideD-14 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions
User's GuideCode Sets D-15Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions
User's GuideD-16 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions
User's GuideCode Sets D-17Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions
User's GuideD-18 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions
User's GuideCode Sets D-19Table D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionSheetfeeder Fu
User's GuideD-20 Code SetsTable D-3. AMT and Diablo 630 Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionGraphic Functi
User's GuideCode Sets D-21Epson JX, Epson LQ-2550 and IBM XL24 Code SetThe second part of this appendix describes the Epson and IBM code set.The
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User's Guidexviii ContentsFine-Adjusting the Carriage Home Position ... 6-31Fine-Adjusting the Paper Sensor ...
User's GuideD-22 Code SetsTable D-4. Epson and IBM Character Code Assignments0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 2401 17 33 49
User's GuideCode Sets D-23Printing International CharactersThe ESC ESC G and ESC R sequences in the code set cause the printerto replace some of
User's GuideD-24 Code SetsTable D-5. Epson and IBM Control CodesFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionIgnore ...
User's GuideCode Sets D-25Table D-5. Epson and IBM Control Codes––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionStart double-wide prin
User's GuideD-26 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape SequencesFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBasic FunctionsReset printer .
User's GuideCode Sets D-27Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionBasic Functions––co
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 GuideCode Sets D-31Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionVertical Spacing––c
User's GuideContents xixAppendix D—Code Sets D-1AMT and Diablo 630 Code Set ... D-2Character Cod
User's GuideD-32 Code SetsTable D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionVertical Spacing––c
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 DescriptionBoundaries, Tabs an
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 DescriptionText Functions––con
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 GuideCode Sets D-41Table D-6. Epson and IBM Escape Sequences––continuedFunction ASCII Hexadecimal Decimal DescriptionText Functions––con
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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 DescriptionGraphic FunctionsPr
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-49Bar Code Escape SequencesTable D-7 lists the escape sequences that can be sent to the printer toprint bar code symbols
User's GuideD-50 Code SetsASCII Code TableTable D-8 is an ASCII code table to assist you in decoding hexadeci-mal printouts.Table D-8. ASCII Ta
User's GuideCode Sets D-51Table D-8. ASCII Table––continued ASCII ASCII Character Dec Hex Bina
User's GuideContents xxiFigures and TablesFigures1-1 Unpacking the Printer ... 1-31-2
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 GuideSpecifications E-1SpecificationsTable E-1 lists the specifications for AMT ACCEL-5350 and -5350dseries printers.Table E-1. Specific
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 GuideSpecifications E-5Table E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsFontsFonts Courier, Gothic, Trend and EliteCharacter matri
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 widthSingle sheets From 3 to 17
User's Guidexxii Contents3-1 Selecting a Paper Path ... 3-33-2 Attaching the Support Ex
User's GuideE-8 SpecificationsTable E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsRibbonsType Continuous loop, inked nylon fabric inplastic
User's GuideSpecifications E-9Table E-1. Specifications––continuedItem SpecificationsPower and Environmental RequirementsVoltageU.S. 100, 120 a
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 GuideIndex I-5loading paper 3-1bottom-feed tractors A-4cut sheets 3-4pin-feed 3-6LOAD INTELLI-CRD message 4-2, 6-2LOA
User's GuideI-6 Indexhidden items 6-29parameters—continuedoperations 4-18page setup 4-29paper handling 4-32printer setup 4-2
User's GuideIndex I-7width 4-29print line indicator 2-3problem-solving 6-1, 6-12programming errors 6-5PROM CRC FAILURE message6-
User's GuideContents xxiiiTables4-1 Setup Menu Summary... 4-396-1 Troubleshooting Guid
User's GuideI-8 Indexvoltages C-8service viiiSETS parameter 4-22, D-3, D-23settingsdefault 4-19factory 4-18user 4-18Set
User's GuideIndex I-9Vvoltagesparallel C-1power E-9serial C-8voltage select switch 2-4, 2-8Wwarnings 6-7warranty vi, E-9
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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 GuideUnpacking 1-3Unpacking the Printer––continuedFigure 1-1. Unpacking the PrinterPAPERDEFLECTORRIBBONSPOWERCORDPRINTERUSER'S GUID
User's GuideUnpackingSet UpLoading PaperControl PanelCleaning & MaintenanceSolving ProblemsBottom-Feed TractorsBar CodesInterfacesCode SetsSp
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 and con-figuration of the printerFOR
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 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 Guideii PrefaceUser's Guideii Preface
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 use the parallelinterface. To u
User's GuideSet Up 2-13Configuring SoftwareYour printer is now ready to receive and print data sent from yourcomputer. Configuring most softwar
User's Guide2-14 Set UpUser's Guide2-14 Set Up
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 PathTo change paper paths, you need to set thepositions of both the tractor selectindicactor and
User's Guide3-4 Loading PaperLoading FormsFigure 3-2. Attaching the Support ExtendersYou load forms from the top of the printer.After loading a
User's GuideLoading Paper 3-5Loading Forms––continued)Note: To load sheets wider than 16 inches, don't use the paper edgeguides. Just set
User's GuidePreface iiiPrefaceThank you for selecting an AMT Datasouth® ACCEL™-5350 seriesprinter. Using an all-metal chassis, 24-wire dot-matr
User's Guide3-6 Loading Paper01234567890123456789The printer contains two built-in, low-profile tractors that are easy to load.Normally, you loa
User's GuideLoading Paper 3-76. Mount the paper onto the first three pinsof both tractors, as shown in figure 3-7,and close the tractor doors.
User's Guide3-8 Loading PaperPositioning Pin-Fed Report PaperAlthough it is usually unnecessary, you can move pin-fed report paperforward or bac
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 select Beep,Tear
User's GuideLoading Paper 3-11To reload the pin-feed paper, press the Form Feed button on the controlpanel. The printer advances the paper to t
User's Guide3-12 Loading PaperLoading Multipart FormsThe printer can handle individually-cut or pin-fed forms containing up toseven parts and ca
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, forms alignment is critical. Toalign a preprinted fo
User's GuideLoading Paper 3-15Setting Page Length––continuedOrdinarily, software applications set page length for you. If you experi-ence one o
User's Guideiv PrefaceAbout This User's GuideThis user's guide provides information that will help you set up andoperate your printer.
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 Paper Handling Controls––continued99999 Bail button engages and disengages the bail. During paper loadi
User's Guide3-18 Loading PaperUser's Guide3-18 Loading Paper
User's GuideControl Panel 4-1Control PanelThis section describes how to use the printer's control panel, which isshown below. The control
User's Guide4-2 Control PanelUnderstanding Display MessagesThe control panel display can show four kinds of messages.StatusThe status message ap
User's GuideControl Panel 4-3Using the Select-DialYou turn the Select-dial to move the paper up and down, move the car-riage back and forth, and
User's Guide4-4 Control PanelUsing the Control Panel ButtonsYou press the buttons to set printer parameters and perform operations.A function la
User's GuideControl Panel 4-5Selecting a Printer EmulationHolding down the Alt button and pressing the Emul button selects thenext available pri
User's Guide4-6 Control PanelSelecting a PitchHolding down the Alt button and pressing the Pitch button selects thenext available pitch (number
User's GuideControl Panel 4-7Setting the Top-of-FormPressing the Set Top of form button sets the top-of-form at the currentprint line. When you
User's GuidePreface vConventionsSome of the procedures in this guide contain special notices thathighlight important information: Notes Indicat
User's Guide4-8 Control PanelResetting the PrinterHolding down the Alt button and pressing the Reset button resets printerlogic, clears the inpu
User's GuideControl Panel 4-9Printing a Printer Status ReportHolding down the Alt button and pressing the Status button prints aPrinter Status R
User's Guide4-10 Control PanelFigure 4-2. Sample Printer Status ReportAMT PRINTER STATUS REPORT________________________________________________
User's GuideControl Panel 4-11TEXT APPEARANCE12) QUAL: Letter Memo Draft13) FONT: Courier Courier Gothic14) PITCH: 10 10 1215) CELL: 10 10 1216)
User's Guide4-12 Control PanelUsing the Setup MenuThe Setup menu is a selection list of printer parameters organized into thefollowing catagorie
User's GuideControl Panel 4-13Figure 4-4. Setup MenuPARAMETER DEFAULT OTHERSETTING SETTINGSOPERATIONS1) RSTOR: None Usr 1 Usr 2 Usr 3 Usr 4
User's Guide4-14 Control PanelPARAMETER DEFAULT OTHERSETTING SETTINGSCOMMUNICATIONS42) INTRFCE: Auto Par Ser43) BAUD: 9600 75 150 300 600 1
User's GuideControl Panel 4-15)Note: Learning Setup menu functions is not necessary. These func-tions are provided for users who want to explo
User's Guide4-16 Control PanelSelecting OperationsThe first section on the Setup menu is operations. Selecting an operationperforms a specific
User's GuideControl Panel 4-17Select Power-On Default SettingsDFALT lets you select the printer settings to use as the power-on defaultsettings.
User's Guidevi PrefaceCopyright© Copyright, 2000 by AMT Datasouth Corp. (AMT Datasouth). Allrights reserved. No part of this publication may b
User's Guide4-18 Control PanelSelecting Print ModesThe second section on the Setup menu is print modes. The most impor-tant print mode paramete
User's GuideControl Panel 4-19Set LanguageLANG lets you specify a language for the printer to use when printingtext. When you select any langua
User's Guide4-20 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 4-21ASCII IBM IBM Ital Ital ASCII IBM IBM Ital ItalCode # 1 # 2 #1 #2 Code # 1 # 2 #1 #2182 66219 ██[[183 77220 ▄▄
User's Guide4-22 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 4-23Set PitchPITCH lets you specify how many characters to print per inch. You canselect 10, 12, 13.3, 15, 17.1, 20 o
User's Guide4-24 Control PanelSet Character Cell SizeCELL lets you specify how much to expand or compress characters sothat they look good when
User's GuideControl Panel 4-25Set ColorCOLOR lets you specify a color for printing. You can select Black,Blue, Red, Yellw, Purpl, Green or Orng
User's Guide4-26 Control PanelTurn Super/Subscript ModesOn and OffSCRIPT lets you turn on and off the superscript and subscript modes.In supersc
User's GuideControl Panel 4-27ABCDEFGHIJKABCDEFGHIJKSet Printing DirectionDIRCTN lets you specify whether the printer should print in bothdirect
User's GuidePreface viiDated proof-of-purchase must be provided by the Purchaser whenrequesting warranty work to be performed. (A warranty repl
User's Guide4-28 Control PanelUsing Page Setup ParametersThe next section of the Setup menu is page setup. Page setup param-eters let you speci
User's GuideControl Panel 4-29Set Top MarginTOP MAR lets you specify a top margin. On subsequent form feeds,paper advances to the top margin yo
User's Guide4-30 Control PanelSet Right MarginRGT MAR lets you specify a right margin. When printing reaches theright margin on a line, the pri
User's GuideControl Panel 4-31Using Paper Handling ParametersThe next section of the Setup menu is paper handling. Paper handlingparameters con
User's Guide4-32 Control PanelTurn Demand DocumentMode On and OffDEMAND lets you turn set the demand document mode. The demanddocument mode let
User's GuideControl Panel 4-33Turn Paper Jam Sensing On and OffPPR JAM lets you turn the printer's paper jam sensing function on andoff. W
User's Guide4-34 Control PanelTurn Preprinted Forms AlignmentMode On and OffPOPUP lets you turn the preprinted forms alignment mode on and off.W
User's GuideControl Panel 4-35Set Print DensityPH GAP lets you enable and disable automatic forms thickness detection.When set to Auto, the prin
User's Guide4-36 Control PanelSetting Communications ParametersThe next section of the Setup menu is communications. These param-eters control
User's GuideControl Panel 4-37Specify Handshaking MethodHNDSHK lets you tell the printer what handshaking method your com-puter is using. Hands
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