AS-700, AS-710

PRINTER
700/710
USER'S GUIDE

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errors occurring in spite of such care.. In his commitment to continuous improvement,
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claims may be raised in connection with this manual.
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or accessories, when these are not original products or when they have not
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Pictogram
1.2 Notes for the Use of this Manual
1.3 Important Terms and Abbreviations
1.4 System requirements
2 Safety Notes
2.1 General Safety Notes
2.2 Handling Ink Cartridges
2.3 Location of the Printer
2.4 Disposal
3 Transport and Packaging
3.1 Shipping
3.2 Unpacking the Printer
3.3 Assembly
4 Printer Description
4.1 Machine Overview
4.2 Range of Application0
4.3 Operation
4.4 The Control Panel
4.4.1 Keyboard Layout
4.4.2 Key Combinations
4.5 The Display
4.5.1 Offline Mode
4.5.2 Online Mode
4.6 Brief Instructions
5 Start-Up and Operation
5.1 Setting Up and Connecting the Printer
5.2 Installing the Driver
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5.3 Inserting the Ink Cartridge
5.3.1 Correctly Inserting the Ink Cartridge
5.3.2 Resetting the Ink Counter
5.3.3 Display for the Change of Ink Cartridge
5.3.4 Cleaning the Ink Jets
5.4 Print job Setup
5.4.1 Setting Media Widths for the Machine
5.4.2 Setting the Print Format
5.4.3 Checking the Paper Transport
5.5 Test Print
5.6 Machine Counters
5.6.1 Day Counter
5.6.2 Service Counter
5.6.3 Counting of Job Pages
6 The Programming – Offline Mode
6.1 Purpose of the Programming Mode
6.2 The Control Panel in the Programming – Offline Mode
6.3 Keyboard Layoutin the Programming Mode
6.4 Menu Overview
6.5 Explanation of the Individual Menus
6.5.1 Example of an Application in the Programming Mode
6.5.2 Initialization of the Machine
7 Troubleshooting
7.1 Error Messages
7.2 Warning Messages
8 Appendix
8.1 Maintenance Notes
8.1.1 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge
8.1.2 Press Rolls and Rollers
8.2 Interfaces
8.2.1 Centronics Parallel Interface
8.2.2 RS-232-C Serial Interface
8.3 Fonts
8.3.1 Terminology
8.3.2 Character Set
8.3.3 Selection of the Fonts for Printing
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8.4 Character Sets
8.4.1 7-Bit Character Sets
8.4.2 8-Bit Character Sets
8.5 Technical Data of PRINTER 700/710
9 Glossary
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1 Introduction
With the PRINTER 700/710 you have an innovative digital printer with HP ink jet
technology for printing variable data - for printing mass mailings, for example,
with addresses, serial numbers or other variable information and graphic elements.
The machine has been designed for professional use with high performance.
In order to ensure both long service life of PRINTER 700/710 and its
components, as well as safe conditions of use, we recommend that
you read carefully and comply with the operating instructions and
safety notes. Always be aware of all warnings and notes that are affixed
to or printed on the machine itself.
All persons who are to handle this machine must also be familiar with the operating
manual.
Store this manual in a safe place where it is easily accessible for future reference at
any time.
1.1 Pictograms
General Warnings
Warning of danger from electricity or electrical shock
Information / Note indicating important information regarding the
handling of the machine.
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1.2 Notes for the Use of this Manual
The following sections provide all the general information and explanations required,
in order to be able to carry out the subsequent tasks and procedures.
When some action is expected from the assembler or operator, the text is always
preceded by a dot, for example:
• First step.
• Next step.
Please, always read through to the action texts, so that you will obtain all of the
necessary information. Do not anticipate what you believe will follow in the manual:
It will prevent you from making mistakes!
Chronology and Reference
This manual is structured chronologically, and therefore ordered sequentially from
the receipt of the machine packed up to its ready-for-use state. This is followed by
information for operation, programming, and then finally technical data.
When you are unfamiliar with the machine, it is best to read through the manual
from beginning to end. You will be guided step by step, and in this way you can
easily and quickly have the machine in operation.
If you are already familiar with the PRINTER 700/710, it will make things easy if
you to use this manual as a reference work.
1.3 Important Terms and Abbreviations
There are a few terms and abbreviations you need to know, in connection with the
PRINTER 700/710:
• Cartridge = Crt + C.
• Print object width = Extension of the print object in the transport direction.
• Print object height = Extension of the print object crosswise to the transport
direction.
1.4 System requirements
The PRINTER 700/710 is designed for use on a PC (at least Pentium 200 MHz) with
parallel interface. It can be run with the Windows 2000 or Windows NT4 or Windows
XP operating systems.
The interface cable must be a shielded twisted-pair parallel interface cable (not included
in the delivery).
As an alternative, the printer can be connected with a USB cable, when using Windows
2000 and Windows XP.
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2 Safety Notes
For your own safety and the proper functioning of the machine, please, read carefully
the following instructions, before starting your machine. Always be aware of all
warnings and notes that are affixed to or printed on the machine itself. Store this
manual in a safe place where it is easily accessible for future reference at any time.
The digital PRINTER 700/710 is a state-of-the-art construction and reliable in operation.
Nevertheless, the device may present hazards when operated by untrained
personnel. The same applies to use that is inappropriate and not in keeping with its
intended purpose.
Failure to comply with this manual’s instructions might result in:
• an electrical shock,
• injuries due to the rotating rollers,
• damage to the machine.
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2.1 General Safety Notes
Caution!
Please, read these notes with care.
Save this manual for future reference.
All notes and warnings found on the machine are to be followed.
Installing the
Machine
Electrical
Hazards
Operating
Safety
Cleaning the
Machine
A safe, level position is necessary, when installing the machine.
Injuries may be caused by tipping, rolling away or falling.
The machine is to be protected from moisture.
WARNING!
This is a Class A device. This device may cause radio frequency
disturbances in residential areas; in this case, the operator may
be required to implement the necessary corrective measures.
Depending upon the country-specific version, the digital
PRINTER 700/710 may only be connected to either a voltage
of 230 V/50 Hz or 115 V/60 Hz.
The mains plug may only be connected with a socket having an
installed protective contact! The protective effect may not be
compromised by the use of an extension line without a protective
grounding conductor. All interruptions of the protective grounding
conductor, within or outside of the machine, are prohibited.
The device is double pole fused! When fuse failure occurs, electrical
machine parts can still carry voltage.
When making the connection to the mains power, be aware of
the connection values on the rating plate.
Inspect the voltage setting on the device’s power supply unit.
Run the power cords in such a way, that no-one may trip over
them. Do not place any objects upon a power cord.
When the machine is not in use over a long period of time, it
should be disconnected from the power supply in order to avoid
any damage in the event of a voltage surge.
Protect the device from moisture. When moisture enters the machine,
there is a danger of electrical shock.
Never open the machine. For reasons of electrical safety, the
machine should only be opened by authorized service personnel.
Never put your hands inside the machine when it is running!
The danger of injuries exists, through pulling in and crushing on
the rotating rollers. In addition, keep long hair and parts of loose
clothing far from the machine in operation.
In order to prevent damage to the machine, only factory authorized
accessory parts should be used.
Prior to cleaning the machine, it should be disconnected from the
mains outlet.
When cleaning the machine, do not use liquid or spray cleaners,
but only a cloth dampened with water.
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Allow the
Machine to
be Inspected
by the Service
Partner!
Spare Parts
Repairs
In the following cases, you should unplug the machine from the
mains and contact an authorized service technician:
• When the power cord or its plug is worn or damaged.
• When water or other liquid has entered the device.
• When the device does not function properly, in spite of
following the instructions provided.
• When the device has fallen down or the housing is damaged.
• When there is a significant change in the performance of
the machine.
When repair work is carried out, only original spare parts or
spare parts approved by the manufacturer may be used.
Do not disassemble the machine any further than is described in
this manual. The opening of the machine by unauthorized personnel
is not permitted. Repairs may only be carried out by authorized
service personnel.
Modification is not permitted:
For safety reasons, your own reworking and modifications are
not permitted.
Please contact your authorized dealer, for all questions relating to
service and repair. In this way, you ensure the operational safety of
your machine.
2.2 Handling Ink Cartridges
Store ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Normally, no ink
leakage can occur. Immediately wash off sprays of ink from the skin
under running water. Should ink get into the eyes, rinse it out immediately
with sufficient water.
The ink cartridge should not be shaken, allowed to fall, or hit with the hand or a
hard surface.
Install the ink cartridge immediately after removing the protective strip. The expiration
date may not be exceeded!
Do not attempt to open or refill an ink cartridge. This can damage the machine.
Clean the ink cartridge as described in chapter 8.1.1 “Cleaning the Ink Cartridge“
on page 73.
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2.3 Location of the Printer
Be aware when installing the machine that it must stand on a smooth and level surface
that is larger than the printer.
The floor space for the printer must be sufficiently stable. The tipping over or falling
of the machine can lead to injuries, as well as damage to the machine.
When selecting the installation or storage location for the printer, keep in mind that
it must be protected from strong temperature and humidity changes, direct sunlight
and excessive heat.
The printer must not be subject to vibrations or shocks.
Install the printer near a mains outlet, so that the power cord can be disconnected
trouble-free at all times.
2.4 Disposal
The printer may not be disposed of in the conventional manner of household waste.
Please, dispose of the printer in accordance with the regulations in force.
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3 Transport and Packaging
3.1 Shipping
The PRINTER 700/710 is shipped in packaging designed for the purpose of delivery
at its intended destination, via regular transportation, in undamaged condition.
The forwarding agent is liable for damages occurring in transit. Transport and storage
should take place under normal conditions, i.e. at temperatures between +5°C
and +70°C, and maximum relative humidity of 80%. During unauthorized conditions,
damage may occur that is not outwardly visible.
3.2 Unpacking the Printer
In order to remove the printer from its packaging, lifting may only be carried out at
the points indicated in the illustration below. Never lift the device on the control
panel!
Remove all packaging and take out the device with accessories. Be aware when lifting
it out, that the device may only be lifted at the blue varnished areas.
Check to see, if all parts of the printer according to the following list are present in
total and in undamaged condition:
• 1 Printer 700/710
• 1 Side guide
• 1 Paper support plate
• 1 Printer driver & the User Guide (CD)
• 1 Power cord
• 1 USB / Parallel cable
• 1 Ink Cartridge
Should you not have any need for the packaging – e.g. sending it back for maintenance
purposes – dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner.
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3.3 Assembly
Assembly of the Paper Support Plate
Unscrew the knurled screw with about 10 turns. Stick the front tab of the paper
support plate into the slot of the feeder. Press the slotted laminated spring together
with the base element and stick both between clamp and feeder on the threaded
part of the knurled screw.
Illustration 3-1: Assembly of the paper support plate
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4 Printer Description
4.1 Machine Overview
Illustration 4-1: PRINTER 700/710 Overview
1. Inner side guide
2. Outer side guide, wide
3. Outer side guide, middle
4. Paper support plate
5. Outer side guide narrow
6. Paper stop, not included in the
delivery
7. Paper output tray, not included
in the delivery
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Illustration 4-2: PRINTER 700/710 front side
1. Control panel
2. Paper thickness button
3. Locking mechanism of paper
thickness button, for removal of
dust
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Illustration 4-3: PRINTER 700/710 back side
1. Height setting for printing unit
2. USB connection
3. Serial connection
4. Parallel connection
5. Mains plug and fuse
6. On/off switch
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Illustration 4-4: PRINTER 700/710 with open safety cover
1. Movable press rollers (outfeed rollers)
2. Carriage in middle position
3. Safety cover
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4.2 Range of Application
The digital PRINTER 700/710 is a high quality ink jet printer . It prints correctly positioned
addresses on various print objects, such as letter envelopes, cards, prospectuses
and newspapers, with thicknesses of up to 6 mm.
Illustration 4-5: Print object PRINTER 700/710
With 13 resident fonts, a selection of various font-families is available.
The printing width measures 180 mm for the PRINTER 700 & 235 mm for the
PRINTER 710.
Printing is carried out with a commercially available, replaceable ink cartridge.
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4.3 Operation
The PRINTER 700/710 is designed for operation on an IBM-compatible PC. Printing
can be carried out from most word processing, database and address processing
programs.
For the printing of variable data and layout design, we recommend the Mailing
Studio. This program provides a comfortable working environment.
The printing unit of the PRINTER 700/710 is fitted with the HP ink cartridge. The
print is carried out during the carriage movement of the print head.
The direction of the font is parallel to the head movement. Printing can be done so
as to be readable from the user side or can be rotated by 180°.
The position of the print fields on the print object depends upon the position of the
printing units and on that of the stack in the feeder.
The print object is - exactly positioned by the stacking tray - inserted above the
printing unit. Printing is carried out when the print object passes under the printing
unit.
The printer control procedure is very simple. For the first start-up, you will require
about 30 minutes.
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4.4 The Control Panel
Illustration 4-6: Control Panel PRINTER 700/710
4.4.1 Keyboard Layout
Only in the offline mode
Keys Key (X) alone Together with “Quick” Key
1 Home = Main Menu
2 Quick Menu =To find important
functions very fast
3 Arrow up Start Test Print
4 Arrow left Run Paper
5 Arrow right Measure Paper Length
6 Arrow down Purge Cartridges
7 Cancel / Offline Mode
8 OK (Confirm) / Online Mode
LED Functions
Green LED = Online
Blue LED = Offline
Orange LED = Warning
Red LED = Error
In online mode the printer only can only be switched to offline by pressing the “Offline”
(7) button.
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4.4.2 Key Combinations
The key combinations have, in connection with the switching on of the machine, the
following functions:
Power
on
Home Quick OK Cancel Down Up Left Right Description
X X Reset settings excepting
mechanical
Reset
X X Default Reset
X X X X Firmware Download
without starting application
X X X X X Firmware Download
Note:
x means
- key is pressed at power-up.
When are the keys active
If you are in the ONLINE mode you can only use the “Offline” key to change in the
OFFLINE mode. All the other keys are without function during the ONLINE mode.
4.5 The Display
This is just an example and could look different, depending on the printer setup.
C o u n t. P o w r. O N : 1
I n k C o s t s / J o b : 0 . 0 0 0
M e t e r / S e c o n d : 0 . 0 0 0
X J o b P a g e s / h : 0
6 X 6 d p i
N o r
o n l i n e
Illustration 4-7: Display indications
2
1
4
6
8
1
3
5
7
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Meaning of the display
1 Job Counter, after powering up of the printer
2 Averaged ink costs of job
3 Current transport speed
4 Throughput per hour
5 Print resolution measured in dots per inch
6 Rotate print by 180° Nor = Normal, Rev = Reverse
7 Indicates the printer mode “On” or “Offline”
8 Ink level of the cartridge.
4.5.1 Offline Mode
In this type of operation, you can configure the machine via the keyboard.
By using the "Online" key, you access the online condition.
4.5.2 Online Mode
In this type of operation, you can start the machine via command sequences from
your computer. Printing is carried out in this type of operation.
4.6 Brief Instructions
In order to be able to quickly carry out a test print with no previous experience, the
necessary operational steps are listed in the following table in the correct order. In
the pages listed in the right hand column, you will find the detailed description of
operational steps.
Operational Step Chapter Page
Connect device 5.1 25
Switch on device 0 26
Operate device via USB 5.2 27
Set device for media thickness 5.4.1 39
Set the format of the device 5.4.2 41
Paper run without printing 5.4.3 45
Test print 5.5 46
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5 Start-Up and Operation
5.1 Setting Up and Connecting the Printer
Install the printer as described in chapter 2.3 - “Location of the Printer“.
Power Cord
See HIllustration 4-3: PRINTER 700/710 on page 18
Caution!
The PRINTER 700/710 is a device of class 1!
The machine may only be operated on electrical circuits with protective
grounding conductors (ground)!
Connect the power cord to the printer. Stick the mains plug into a socket with protective
contact.
Change the fuses (also necessary when changing the mains voltage)
Caution!
When changing the fuse, you must in every case remove the power
cord beforehand!
Open the holding compartment with a fingernail or small pen. Change the fuse as
shown in the following illustration.
See chapter 8.5 - “Technical Data of PRINTER 700/710“ – starting on page 95.
Illustration 5-1: Changing the fuses
Interface Cable
If you wish to operate the printer via USB, then read through the
chapter 5.2 “Installing the Driver“ starting on page 27 now.
See HIllustration 4-3: PRINTER 700/710 on page 18
Stick the interface cable into the connector at the back side of the machine (lock
the parallel cable). Connect the cable with your computer.
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5.2 Installing the Driver for Your Printer
Note:
When several user accounts are used on the system, you must make certain that you have
Administrator Privileges. According to the Windows security model, only the Administrator
can install the driver.
1. Insert the CD labelled Neopost Address Printer Installation. The
installation program should start automatically, if it doesn’t, browse the
CD and open the file named Install_Menu.
2. Select >>Driver Installation from the menu for your printer model.
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3. You will be brought to the welcome screen of the Printer Installation
Wizard. The wizard will walk you through the process of installing the
driver. Click Next.
4. Select Local printer attached to this computer. Click Next.
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5. Select the appropriate printer port. Click Next.
6. Choose your printer model. Click Next.
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7. Select wether or not you wish to set this as your default printer. Click
Next.
8. You are now given the choice of sharing this printer on your network.
Click Next.
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9. Choose wether or not you’d like to print a test page. Click Next.
10.Verify all of your information and click Finish to complete the
installation.
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11. You may receive the warning seen below. Click Continue Anyway to
complete the installation.
12. Installation is now complete.
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5.3.1 Correctly Inserting the Ink Cartridge
1. Printer switch on, go to the offline mode with the “Start“ key.
2. Lift the safety cover. The carriage moves to the middle. On the display appears:
SAFETY COVER OPEN!
3. Completely lift (upwards) the locking lever (see arrow).
4. Take the ink cartridge out of the packaging and remove the protective strip.
Do not touch the contact plate…
In order to ensure a secure contact for the ink cartridge to the electronics of
the printer, the locking lever has two functions:
• Tipping the ink cartridge into the end position
• Secure locking during operation
5. Set the ink cartridge, with the jet surface downward, with a straight motion
into the holder – do not press in the direction of the locking lever.
6. The ink cartridge stands at a slight slant, prior to the closing of the locking
lever. The locking lever then tips the ink cartridge into the end position.
7. Close the locking lever.
Do not tip the ink cartridge into the end position by hand! This
is taken care of by the locking lever. Otherwise, you can damage
the ink cartridge or the contact plate!
8. When the ink cartridge has been correctly inserted, close the safety cover. On
the display appears:
Emergency Button
Pleas wait……
9. After selection, the carriage moves to the service station.
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Illustration 5-21: Inserting the ink cartridge
5.3.2 Resetting the Ink Counter
If you are online, change to offline mode with the Offline button.
Press the Home button.
Change to the Printer Configuration menu and confirm with the Arrow Right
button.
Change to the Ink menu, confirm with Arrow Right button, select the Cartridge
Reset menu and confirm again.
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5.3.3 Display for the Change of Ink Cartridge
C o u n t . P w r O n : 1
I n k C o s t s / J o b : 0 . 0 0 0
M e t e r / S e c o n d : 0 . 0 0 0
X J o b P a g e s / h : 0
6 X 6 d p i
N o r
o f f l i n e
If less than 5% ink is in the cartridge the ink level bars are not displayed and you
get an error message:
NO INK !!
CHANGE PRINTHEAD
In the menu “Error Level” you can select:
STOP: Printer should stop if “No Ink” is displayed
IGNORE: Printer should print if “No Ink” is displayed
For comparison, the ink level display of an ink cartridge HP 51645A is on the back
side.
Illustration 5-22: Ink supply display
5.3.4 Cleaning the Ink Jets
The cleaning of the ink jets occurs automatically:
• before every test print
• after switching from OFFLINE to ONLINE
• as selected, after 50, 100, 200, 300 or 1000 prints. This can be set in the
programming mode under “PRINTER CONFIGURATION” Menu item “CLEAN-
ING CYCLE“.
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Illustration
5.4 Print job Setup
5.4.1 Setting Media Widths for the Machine
When the printhead smears the font, or with especially thick print objects (e.g.
newspapers), the gap must be increased between the printhead and the print object.
5.4.1.1 Setting the Printing Unit to the Media width
You can set the printhead gap in two different ways.
For an unknown print object thickness
1. Turn the knob (1) to the “5” for the greatest distance (see H
1
5.24).
MAX
MIN
Illustration 5-23: Setting the printing unit height
2. Lay the print object (3) between the transport rollers (2).
3. Turn the knob (1) to the left, until the print object is difficult to pull out.
1
2
3
Illustration 5-24: Setting for an unknown print object thickness
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For known print object thicknesses
Scale value
Max. Print object
thickness
Print object
Print object
thickness
0 0.4 mm Standard paper 80g/m²
Empty envelope
1 0.8 mm Envelope filled with
standard paper, folded
3 times
0.1 mm
0.4 mm
0.7 mm
2 2.0 mm
3 3.5 mm
4 5.0 mm
5 6.0 mm
5.4.1.2 Setting the Media Width for the Sheet Separating System
1. Turn both knurled knobs (1), each about 1-half turn away from the stop in
the middle position (see HIllustration 5-25).
2. Unlock the knurled knob by turning counter-clockwise (2), lift it up and lock
it again by turning clockwise in a lifted position (see arrows).
1 2 1
1.
2.
3.
Illustration 5-25: Setting the paper feed
3. Place a piece of the medium to be processed (3) under the lifted separating
fingers; two pieces, in the case of thin media. If the medium is so thin that it
possibly will not be reached by two separating fingers, then under the free
separating finger should also be placed a medium of the same thickness.
Non-compliance with these steps can lead to premature wear
(grooves) of the separation roller.
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1 2 3
Illustration 5-26: Paper feed with lifted separating fingers
4. After unlocking the knurled knobs (2), allow the separating fingers to fall onto
the print object. After locking the knurled knobs, the separating fingers have
been set for height. For envelopes: Turn the knurled knobs (1) approximately
¼ of a turn clockwise.
1 2 1
2.
1.
3.
Illustration 5-27: Paper feed with lifted separating fingers
5. When the print object is not fed in straight, fine adjustments can be carried
out with the knurled knobs (1).
5.4.2 Setting the Print Format
Before placing the print object into the machine, you must decide how you want to
position the text on the print object and how you can achieve this within the printing
area allowed by the machine.
5.4.2.1 Layout Rotation
The printing direction depends upon the size of your print object and the left margin.
If the format is wider than that allowed by the printer and the desired left margin is
not reachable for the ink cartridge, then the layout with the left margin must be rotated
by 180°.
The layout can contain up to 60 lines with a simple character height.
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„NOR“
„REV“
2
1
ADRESSE
3
1
2
3
ADRESSE
Illustration 5-28: Rotating the layouts
1. Printing area
2. Left Margin
3. Top Margin
4. Paper Size
5. Transport direction
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5.4.2.2 Left Margin
(Left Margin)
The left margin is the distance between the edge of the print object and the first
printed character.
The factory setting for this distance is 0 mm.
If you wish to set another value, you can select a value for the distance, between 0
& 160 for a Printer 700 and between 0 & 219 mm for a Printer 710, in the programming
mode (see chapter H6) in the menu "Left Margin".
5.4.2.3 Top Margin
(Top Margin)
The top margin is the distance between the upper edge of the medium and the first
line of print.
The factory setting for this distance is 0 mm.
When you select a certain paper size in the programming mode (see chapter H 6) in
the menu "Paper Size", then the top-margin value for both layout orientations
("Nor" and "Rev") is the same.
Layout orientation NOR
Layout orientation REV
Illustration 5-29: Layout orientation
1. Printing area
2. Left Margin
3. Top Margin
4. Paper Size
5. Transport direction
If you wish to set another value, you can select a value for the distance, between 0
and 342 mm, in the programming mode (see chapter H6) in the menu "Top Margin".
You can also change the distance line by line, using the arrow keys:
• Key = Top Margin increase by a line
• Key = Top Margin decrease by a line
To assure yourself of correctness, check the print position settings by carrying out a
test print.
5.4.2.4 Set the Sidelay Control
5.4.2.4.1 Side guides
1. Loosen the locating screws (4), set the side guides (1 and 2) to the width of
your print object (3).
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Note
The print object must lie on top of the paper recognition.
2. For the setting of the side guides, use the paper sensor as a benchmark. The
paper side edge should extend at least 5 mm over the paper sensor.
Illustration 5-30: Setting the directional control
If the installed side guide (2) is not sufficiently wide, then replace it with one of the
two wider guides included in the delivery (see Illustration 4-1: PRINTER 700/710
overview).
1. Loosen the locating screw (4) and lift the side guide (2) out of the opening.
2. After the side guide has been set in position, move it to the desired width and
fix it in position with the screw (4).
5.4.2.4.2 Adjust Outfeed Rollers
See HIllustration 4-4: PRINTER 700/710 safety cover
The outfeed rollers can be pushed sideways using the handles.
Arrange the outfeed rollers in such a way, that the print object is caught by the
rollers, but that the print area is not in contact with the rollers (otherwise, smearing
of the ink can occur).
Assure yourself of the print object setting by carrying out a paper run without
printing.
5.4.2.5 Setting the Paper Support Plate
Horizontal alignment
1. With a wide, unstable print object surface, use the second guide bracket (5).
2. Loosen the locating screw (7) and set both guide brackets (5) approximately
in the middle.
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8
6
5
7
= = =
Illustration 5-31: Horizontal direction of the brackets
Vertical alignment
1. Lay the first print object (6) on the bracket between the separating finger (5)
and the guide bar (8).
2. Push the guide bar (4) up to the upper edge of the print object.
3. Fan the print object in the way shown in the following illustration.
4. Incline the bracket.
5. The optimum inclination depends upon the print object length and width in
the transport direction:
• Short print object = steep inclination
• Long print object = flat inclination
6. Tighten the screw (7) again.
3
8 5
7
4
Illustration 5-32: Vertical direction of the bracket
5.4.3 Checking the Paper Transport
Length measurement
Carry out the length measurement of the medium to be processed by pressing the
QUICK + ARROW RIGHT keys.
Check the displayed value as compared to the actual value. When there is a variance
between the two values (more than 3 mm), an incorrectly set paper feed
could be the cause. When the software transmits the wrong paper length value, the
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paper length measurement can be locally locked in the machine. Press the key
longer for paper length measurement and confirm.
Transporting of a single medium
• Press the “pap” key. The medium found in the feeder is then fed in, transported
under the printing unit, and then ejected.
• When you press the “pap” key again, the paper transport is stopped. It can
also be halted by pressing the “start” or “test” keys.
5.5 Test Print
Change from the Online mode to the Offline mode by using the Offline key.
1. Place as many media in the feeder as you would like to use for a test print,
e.g. 1 medium.
2. Confirm with the Quick + Test key. The test print is carried out. Press the
key again, in order to stop the procedure.
3. Using the test print, check the position , the orientation and the quality of the
print on the medium.
In the event that there is too much pressure from the dosing rolls on the print object:
• Reduce the pressure from the separating fingers by turning the positioning
axes clockwise.
5.6 Machine Counters
Three different Counters are installed in this machine:
5.6.1 Day Counter
Each printout after the paper is ejected will be counted and the value is readable in
the right upper area.
This counter includes the “Job” and the “Service” printouts.
After powered off and on the machine, the counter is reset.
5.6.2 Service Counter
A test page count contains the number of Test prints with the accompanying paper
ejection.
This count is carried out with the activation of the "TEST" key or several “Service”
printouts, with the machine in the offline condition.
5.6.3 Counting of Job Pages
A job page count contains the number of data printouts received by the computer
with the accompanying paper ejection.
This count is carried out with the machine in the online condition.
When you continue data transmission with printouts, counting is resumed.
All counters are reset when the machine is switched off!
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To change the view of the 3 counters you have to be in the Offline
mode. Select and confirm your selection with the arrow up or
down button and then change it with arrow left or right button.
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6 The Programming – Offline Mode
The machine is shipped with preset menu settings.
When you would like to change the typeface or print quality, for example, you must
go into the programming mode.
6.1 Purpose of the Programming Mode
The programming mode serves the manual setting of certain parameters via the
control panel.
In the chapter "Menu Overview" you will find a listing of the possible menu fields
and corresponding options.
The parameters can be changed by software commands or with new
settings in the programming mode.
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6.2 The Control Panel in the Programming – Offline Mode
Change to the programming mode:
1. Press the Offline key
2. The blue LED has to be on and the display shows OFFLINE.
6.3 Keyboard Layoutin the Programming Mode
Illustration 6-1: Keyboard layout for the programming mode
In Online mode, the printer only can be switched to offline mode by pressing the „Offline“ button.
Quick Button
The Quick button can only be used in Offline mode.
Function when singly applied:
By pressing the Quick button, the quick menu can be directly called up at any time;
this serves for speedy operation.
By pressing the OK button the selected menu function is executed.
By using the navigation buttons Arrow Up and Arrow Down, navigation
within the quick menu is possible.
When first pressing the Quick button and then together with another button the
secondary function of that button is called up. (Like the Shift button on the PC).
• Quick – Home = (Help function)
• Quick – Arrow Up = Test print
Based on the current settings a test print is executed. If the combination function is
called up from a menu item, then you return to this item after leaving the test
print. If the button is pressed briefly, a test print is carried out – similar to the pap
button - and afterwards you return to the called-up display again. If you press the
button for a longer time, a continuous test print is carried out. With Cancel you
break up the continuous test print and return to the previous display again.
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• Quick – Arrow Down = Clean Heads
A sheet is supplied and a line pattern is printed onto it, based on the currently adjusted
paper length.
• Quick – Arrow Left = Run Paper (Supply Paper)
If you press the button shortly, only one sheet is transported; afterwards you return
to the previous display. If you press the button for a prolonged time, a continuous
paper run is started. By pressing Cancel you break up the run, and you return
to the previous display.
• Quick – Arrow Right = Paper Length (Measure paper length)
Using this combination you may measure the paper length. Subsequently, the
measured length is displayed. If you hold this combination pressed for a longer
time, the measured length is locked and therefore prevented from being overwritten
by the software.
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6.4 Menu Overview
If the printer is Offline press the HOME-k e y and the display will show the main
menu from the printer. With the Arrow up and Arrow down keys you can navigate
through this menu. With the OK or Arrow right you are able to
confirm the submenu.
Printer Config
Job Config
Service
Language
Settings
Main menu Submenu Options
Printer Configuration Maintenance Cleaning Cycle
Capping Delay
Adjustment Steps
Dist. LS- U1
Adjustment Gap
Vertic. Correction
Adjustment Steps
Carriage Correction
Boot Defaults
Unit of Measurement
Ink
Cartridge Reset
Warming
Prewarming
Ink Cost. Config
Error Handling
Error Level Font
Paper Jam
Empty Cartridge
Beeper
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Main menu Submenu Options
Job Parameter Quality 6x6D, 6x3D, 3x6D, 3x3D,
2x6D, 2x3D, 1x6D, 1x3D
Transport Param.
Paper Speed
Carriage Speed
Print Direction
Optimization
Eject Delay
Eject Last Page
Layout
Orientation
Paper Size
Left Margin (mm)
Offs. Edge (mm)
Font Parameter
Font
Character Spacing
Character Set
Typ of Barcode
Zip, bpo4, Kix,2/5i, EAN,
Codabar, Code 39,128,
Code 93, AUS4state,
Canada, Off
Paper Sensor
Dos Mode
Off, On
Linemode
HEX to ASCII
Auto. LF
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Main menu Submenu Options
Service Test Address Nr1, Nr2
Hardware Test
Display
Key Test
Ram Test
Ram Test Contin.
NV-Ram Test Cont.
Sense Voltage
Stepper Motor
DC Motor
DC Motor Cont.
Type DC motor
Paper Sensor
Alignment Horiz.
Alignment Vertic.
Full Print area
Test Cont.
Roller Cleaning
Cart. Print Pattern
Check Cartridges
LED/ Beeper
Configuration Info
Firmware: (X.X.XX)
SerNr.: (XXXXXXXXXXX)
Page Cnt.: (XXXX)
RAM: (64 MB)
Hardware: (V16-0)
Feeding: Single
Print Setting Dump
Print Input Dump
Print Character Set
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Main menu Submenu Options
Language
Englisch, Deutsch
Franz., Ital. ,Esp
Main menu Submenu Options
Settings
Nr 0 - Nr.9
6.5 Explanation of the Individual Menus
Printer Configuration
Settings affect the printer.
Job Configuration
Settings affect the print job.
Service
Test routine for checking the Hardware.
Language
Different languages can be selected.
Settings
Selection of a configuration.
Printer Configuration
Maintenance
Cleaning Cycle
Setting the cycle for cleaning the ink jets
The number of pages can be set with this, after which the spraying free of the jets
occurs.
Parameters: 50 100 200 300 1000 off
Capping Delay
After this time has elapsed, the cartridge is moved to the service station.
Off 10 20 30 40 50 60 [s]
Distance
Dist. LS –U1
Makes possible to set the right distance between the paper sensor and the cartridge
Adjustment Gaps
Vertic. Correction
Makes possible the adjustment of a vertical offset between the lines of print. The
adjustment is carried out in 1 / 150 inch increments.
Select one of the following 11 values:
-5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5
Adjustment Steps
Carriage Correction
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Makes possible the adjustment of a horizontal offset. The print beginning of a line
can be adjusted in 1 / 600 inch increments.
Select one of the following 11 values:
-5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5
Boot Defaults
Unit of Measurement
Choices of speed and length values for the graphic account in the display
Millimeter, inch (Feet/MM)
Ink
Cartridge Reset
Resetting the display for ink used, following the insertion of the new cartridge
Warming
Warming of the ink cartridge
The duration of warming the ink cartridge is set with this.
min. lev1 lev2 lev3 lev4 max.
Pre-warming
Warming and pre-warming prior to the printing process
Ink Cost. Config.
Configuration of the ink consumption costs.
Volume Cart. (ml): Capacity of the cartridge
Volume Drop (pl): Capacity of the drop
Costs/ Cartridge: Costs for one cartridge
Currency: Euro, Dollar, Pound, Yuan, other
Errror Handling
Error Level Font
Low = Printer doesn’t stop if its gets an undefinedcharacter during transfer from
the PC.
High = Printer stops printing if it gets an undefined character during transfer
Empty Cartridge
Stop = Printer stops if the warning is coming “No Ink”
Ignore = Printer doesn’t stop if the warning “No Ink” is coming
Paper Jam Level
Possibility to change tolerance of paper length control
Beeper
Choices of configuration for the Beeper: short, long or intermittent
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Job Parameter
Quality
Selection of print quality with the maximum permissible printing speed for the
printing quality
1x3 = 150x300 dpi, 1x6 = 150x600 dpi, 2x3 = 200x300 dpi, 2x6 = 200x600 dpi,
3x3 = 300x300 dpi, 3x6 = 300x600 dpi, 6x3 = 600x300 dpi, 6x6 = 600x600 dpi
The higher the number, the better the print quality
Transport Param.
Paper Speed
The transport speed of the print object can be reduced up to 30%. This may be
necessary in the case of especially sensitive or heavy print objects.
Shuttle Speed
The carriage moves, in accordance with the print quality, at up to five different
speeds.
Print Quality
Shuttle Speed (Underlined values are
automatically set)
1 x 3 1 2 3 4 5
1 x 6 1 2 3 4 5
2 x 3 1 2 3 4
2 x 6 1 2 3 4
3 x 3 1 2 3 4
3 x 6 1 2
6 x 3 1 2
6 x 6 1 2
Print Mode
Selection between three printing modes:
• Bidirectional: Prints from left to right, then from right to left (fastest
printing mode).
• Unidirectional: Only prints from left to right, except with hex dump and
HEAD test (slow, precise printing mode).
• Automatic: Bidirectional printing method with text and unidirectional
with graphics and TT fonts, which are printed in several
head movements.
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Optimizing
With SPEED, the printer is optimized for the throughput (fastest printing mode),
and with QUAL the printer is optimized for the precision of the print.
Paper Eject Delay
off 0.1 – 9.9 seconds
The ejection of paper can be delayed at a selectable time (max. 9.9 sec.), so that
the freshly printed ink can dry.
Paper Time Out
When this function is active, paper transport is immediately stopped after the print
request has ended.
Layout
Orientation
Layout rotation of 180°.
In "Nor", the first line of a page is printed first.
In "Rev", the last line of a page is printed first.
In the “REV“ mode, the image storage capacity for a print is limited to 60 lines of
90 characters each.
Paper Size
The following format sizes can be selected:
Format Designation P/E/ I 1 Sizes in inches Sizes in mm
Width x Length Width x Length 2
EXEC Executive P 71/4 x 101/2 184 x 267
LETT Letter P 81/2 x 11 216 x 279
LEGA Legal P 81/2 x 14 216 x 356
A4 DIN A4 P 81/4 x 1111/16 210 x 297
A5 DIN A5 P 513/16 x 81/4 148 x 210
MONA Monarch I 37/8 x 71/2 98 x 190,5
C10 Com-10 (Business) I 41/8 x 91/2 105 x 241
INTD International DL I 411/32 x 821/32 110 x 220
C5 International C5 I 63/8 x 91/64 162 x 229
INSD Inserter DL I 41/2 x 91/64 114 x 229
C6 International C6 I 41/2 x 63/8 114 x 162
A6 DIN A6 P 41/8 x 513/16 105 x 148
CRD1 Index Card 1 I 4 x 6 102 x 152
1 P = Paper / E = Envelope / I = Index Card
2 The values printed in boldface type are the lengths in the transport direction of the print
object
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Format Designation P/E/ I 1 Sizes in inches Sizes in mm
CRD2 Index Card 2 I 5 x 8 127 x 203
HAGA Hagaki I 315/16 x 513/16 100 x 148
B5 I 615/16 x 927/32 176 x 250
USER
The format length
can be entered in
mm
P min. 70 x 75
max. 435 x 1000
When you select a certain format size, then the top-margin value for both the "Nor"
and "Rev" directions is the same (Illustration 5-29: Layout orientation).
Left Margin
Using this menu, you can set the distance between the printing area and the first
printed character in a range of 0-168 mm for the Printer 700 and in a range of 0-
219 mm for the Printer 710.
When the PREV/NEXT key is continually pressed down, the changes occur in cm increments;
otherwise, in mm increments.
Top Margin
Using this menu, you can set the distance between the top of the print object and
the first printed line, in a range of 0-342 mm.
When the PREV/NEXT key is continually pressed down, the changes occur in cm increments;
otherwise, in mm increments.
Offs. Edge
Moving the edge 0 – 227 mm
With this, the measured paper edge is shifted. For the user, it would appear as if
the left margin would become enlarged. This menu item is necessary with:
• Window programs in which the left margin cannot (or should not) be
changed,
• Printing of large envelopes with Windows Mail Merge, when the desired
printing position cannot be set on the PC.
Example: Programs under Windows NT, for which there is no - PRINTER 700/710
driver
Font Parameter
Font
13 fonts or font sized have been built into the machine. A font selection can be
made here.
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Character Spacing
You can change the character spacing by adding blank columns in dots from 0 to
90.
Character Set
National character sets with their own special symbols for the corresponding foreign
language (see Ch. 8.3.2, Character Set, on p. 82).
Type of barcode
Select a barcode using this menu.
The following barcodes are available:
ZIP-Barcode
bpo4-Barcode
2/5 interleaved-Barcode
coda-Barcode
co39-Barcode
ean-Barcode
kix-Barcode
code128-Barcode
When you confirm the barcode "ZIP" with the ENTER key, the following parameter
setting is offered:
" BARCODE OPTIONS: off "
Barcode options
(only for the USA !)
You can select between the "off", "zip" or "dpbc" options.
In the setting "ZIP" the 9 (or 5) numbers of the postal code are recognized from
the "Zip lines", and the corresponding barcode (with checksum) is printed out. In
this case, the address line with the "D LE " sequence is omitted (see Interface Description
– Ch. 8 Zip-Barcode).
The numbers for the postal code should be sent to the last line of the address. The
postal code may contain a maximum of 9 digits and a minimum of 5 digits. Since
the search for the numerical sequence begins at the end of the address, the last 9
digits of a sequence are converted. It is permissible to add a hyphen between the
fifth and sixth digits.
In the "DPBC" setting, the program searches the house number at the start of the
street line and adds this to the zip-barcode.
The street line must be sent to the printer before the line with the postal code. The
house number should stand at the beginning of the line. When the house number is
made up of three digits, the last two are converted to barcode. In the case of house
numbers with one digit, the number is prefixed with a 0.
Barcode Position
After selection confirmation in the menu field "BARCODE OPTIONS" appears:
"BARCODE POSITION: top"
The ZIP-Barcode position can be set with the options "top", "bot" or "conv". In this
way, the position of the ZIP-barcode within the address block is set. The following
variations are possible:
• top: the barcode line is printed as the first address line.
• bottom: the barcode line is printed after the last address line.
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• conventional: the position of the barcode line is preset.
In the option "conv", the following settings are set:
• LEFT MARGIN: 94 mm
• TOP MARGIN: 51 mm
The barcode is indented 30 mm and printed in the eleventh line, meaning that the
space between the first address line and the barcode amounts to 10 line feeds (at
6 lpi).
It is possible to change the value for LEFT MARGIN and TOP MARGIN, in order to
adjust the address on the envelope to the desired position.
The correct positioning of the address is only guaranteed in the "Nor"
setting
Other Barcodes
When you confirm the barcode "2/5i", "coda", "co39" or "c128" with the ENTER key,
the following parameter setting is offered:
"SMALL WIDTH: 6"
SMALL WIDTH
You can set the width for the narrow line from 1 to 99 (Dots).
LARGE WIDTH
After the setting confirmation in the menu field "SMALL WIDTH" appears:
"LARGE WIDTH: 15"
You can set the width for the wide line from 1 to 99 (Dots) (c128 is the exception).
BARCODE HEIGHT
After the setting confirmation in the menu field "LARGE WIDTH" appears:
"BARCODE HEIGHT: 50"
You can set the height of the barcodes from 1 to 999 (Dots).
With one printhead movement, a maximum of 50 dots can be printed.
Other Barcodes
When you confirm barcode "ean" with the ENTER key, only the parameter setting
"BARCODE HEIGHT" – as described above – is offered.
Paper Sensor
In order to process print objects with black areas, you can switch off the paper
light barrier during printing. For this purpose, you must definitely set the format
size under PAPER SIZE (an incorrect format size can lead to printing outside the
paper area).
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With a switched off paper sensor and a preset format size, the light barrier only
queries at paper infeed.
DOS Mode
Line Mode
Line mode off / 1 - 99 lines
This makes possible address separation, through a certain number of line breaks.
When PREV/NEXT is continuously pressed down, changes occur in increments of
ten; otherwise, in increments of one.
Hex to ASCII
HEX to ASCII conversion off/on
When the conversion is switched on, then the printer interprets the percent sign
“%“ as an unprintable control character. Both characters following the % character
will be interpreted as HEX values, and combined as one character.
Example: %0C = Form Feed
Auto LF
Setting for the line end off / on_1 / on_2 / on_3
Using this menu, you can set how the PRINTER 700/710 should interpret the
CR = Carriage Return
LF = Line Feed
and FF = Form Feed
control characters.
The following variations are possible:
off : CR = CR, LF = LF, FF = FF
on_1: CR = CR + LF LF = LF FF = FF
on_2: CR = CR, LF = CR + LF FF = CR + FF
on_3: CR = CR + LF LF = CR + LF FF = CR + FF
Service
Test Address
Selection of test address 1 or 2.
Hardware Test
Display
Testing the graphic display. Many different characters are shown in order to test
the function of the display.
Key Test
All buttons which are pressed are confirmed by being shown in the display.
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Ram Test
All RAMs on the CPU are tested. If an error occurs, this is shown on the display.
Ram Test Cont.
Continuous testing of the RAMs until the test is exited manually.
NV Ram Test Cont.
Continuous testing of the transient RAMs
Sense Voltage
Stepper Motor Cont.
DC Motor
DC Motor Cont.
Typ DC Motor
Paper Sensor
To check if the paper sensor is working - Free or not free.
Alignment Horiz.
Printing a special test page to be able to test the horizontal alignment.
Alignment Vertic.
Printing a special test page to be able to test the vertical alignment.
Complete print width
Test Cont.
Roller Cleaning
All rollers are turning for cleaning purposes.
Cartridge Pattern
A Test print is carried out, in which the contacts to the jets are made visible in a
grid, and the contacts of all jets, consecutively controlled individually, are made
visible in a continuous, slanting line.
Illustration -2: Grid test print
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Illustration 6-3: Slanting line test print
Check Cartridge
Display of Pen ID, missing jets, as well as optimization of all cartridges.
LED / Beeper
Upon activation of this function
1: All LED’s are going out
2: The green LED is flashing for ca. 2 seconds and the display shows the function of
this LED.
3: All the LEDs are flashing each in turn for ca. 2 seconds and are described on the
display.
4: At last, the beeper makes the beep even for 2 seconds.
Configuration Info
Firmware
SerNr:
Page Cntr
RAM
Hardware
Printing Setting Dump
The 10 settings of the printer, which are each activated under a corresponding
number in the menu item "Setting", are printed out.
This requires 2 DINA4 sheets, which are fed in only after the “SetD“ command.
Input Buffer Dump
With Inp-Dump, all 96 Kbytes of the receiving buffer are printed with PC8 symbols.
Print Character Set
Printout of the set character set.
Language
The displayed text can be shown in different languages: English, German, French,
Italian and Spanish
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Setting
Selecting your own configurations.
If you wish to operate the PRINTER 700/710 in various applications, then you will
possibly need to make some changes in the menu configuration. You can set up
various configurations yourself, and save these in the menu item "Setting".
Among the 10 configurations "No 0" - "No 9", 9 are available for your own configurations.
The first configuration, the "No 0", is reserved for the factory setting.
When this configuration is selected, pressing the "OK" and then the "Online" key
disables immediately the programming mode, and no changes may be made to this
configuration.
In order to be able to make changes to the configuration, select one of the remaining
9 configurations ("No 1" through "No 9"). When the programming modeis exited,
the changes are automatically saved in the selected "Setting-No".
The setting that is created can be locked immediately, when using the OK key to
activate “SETTING LOCKED“ setting, and with this same key you can select either
“yes“ or “no“.
After the machine has been switched off, the set configurations will remain.
In the menu item "Service", option "SetD", you can print out the active configuration
(see the "Service" description).
After the factory initialization via the "Quick" key (when switching on the machine),
all configurations are set to the factory settings.
You can also change Local Locking with locked setting.
The following menu items can be individually locked:
FONT
PRINT QUALITY
LEFT MARGIN (mm)
TOP MARGIN (mm)
TYPE OF BARC.
CHAR. SPACING
CHAR. HEIGHT
CHAR. WIDTH
LINE SPACING
ORIENTATION
PAPER SIZE
CHARACTER SET
PRINT MODE
When locking settings, incompatibility with software applications may
occur.
Examples:
When you lock the left margin, the application program implements absolute horizontal
positioning.
When you lock the orientation on REV, and the sequences for setting the position,
CONV with automatic ZIP-search cannot be carried out.
Other conflicts are also possible.
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Serial Interface
• Handshake
Handshaking is a signal exchange between the computer and the printer. It is
necessary, in order to prevent overflow or loss of data in the printer buffer.
The type of handshaking depends upon your computer system or terminal.
The PRINTER 700/710 supports three methods for the transmission of serial
data.
• Software handshaking
XON/XOFF (Transmission ON/Transmission OFF)
This is used by most terminals.
• Hardware handshaking
DTR
(Data Terminal Ready)
This is used by personal computers.
• Handshaking for both
• Baud rate
In order to be able to communicate with one another, the computer and the
printer must transmit or receive data, as the case may be, at the same clock
rate or baud rate. The PRINTER 700/710 can be set at 4 different rates (see
previous table).
• Data length
The computer and the printer must transmit and receive the same number of
data bits (pieces of information) per character. The IBM character and graphic
set requires 8 bits.
• Parity
Parity is an error detection technique that is used with the RS-232-C serial interface
during data transfer. Parity checks the parity (or the imparity) of binary
ones in a byte. It can also be switched off.
• Stopbit
The PRINTER 700/710 transmits two stop bits at the end of each character.
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• SetD
The 10 settings of the printer, which are each activated under a corresponding
number in the menu item "Setting", are printed out.
This requires 2 DINA4 sheets, which are fed in only after the “SetD“ command.
PRINTER 700/710
SETTING No 1 No 2 ... No 9
FONT Cour12 Helv10 Cour12
PRINT QUALITY 600D 600D 300D
LEFT MARG. [mm] 10 20 0
TOP MARGIN [mm] 20 10 0
TYPE OF BARC. zip 2/5i ean
BARC. OPTIONS off - -
BARC. POSITION top - -
SMALL WIDTH - 6 -
LARGE WIDTH - 15 -
BARCODE HEIGHT - 50 50
CHAR. SPACING 0 0 0
CHAR. HEIGHT 1x 5x 3x
CHAR. WIDTH 1x 3x 2x
LINE SPACING 6 2 8
ORIENTATION Nor (L) Nor REV
PAPER SIZE A4 (L) USER off
PAP LENGTH [mm] - 220 -
CHARACTER SET P860 USA7 PC8
PRINT MODE aut. uni. bid.
PAPER SPEED 100% 90% 90%
EJECT DELAY off off on
SEPARATION min lev12 min
VERT. CORRECT. -2 1 0
BIT8 SET TO Bit8 Bit8 Bit8
AUTO LF off off off
HEX TO ASCII off off off
LINE MODE off off off
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OFFS. EDGE [mm] 0 0 0
CLEANING CYCLE 100 100 100
WARMING off off off
SERIAL INTERF. PC PC DISP
HANDSHAKE both DTR DTR
BAUD RATE 19K2 9600 4800
DATA LENGTH 8Bit 7Bit 8Bit
PARITY no even odd
STOPBIT 2 2 1
EMULATION
MACRO
DL FONT
PCL5
NO
NO
INK COUNTER 100%
ADDRCOUNTER 1581
RAM
Standard [2MByte]
REVISION V4.40 #2722
6.5.1 Example of an Application in the Programming Mode
You would like to set a configuration, changing the vertical line spacing from 6 lines /
inch to 8 lines / inch.
Switch the machine on.
Programming Mode
Press the "Offline" button.
Activate desired menu field
Change with the "Home" key in the main menu. Press the "Arrow Down" key and
select the menu "Job Parameter" and confirm with "Arrow Right" In this submenu,
you will find the menu "Font". Confirm it with "OK" and you get other sub menu.
With "Arrow Down" or "Arrow Up" move to the desired menu field i.e."Line spacing"
and confirm it with "OK".
With the "Arrow down" or "Arrow Up" key, you are able to set the parameter to "8".
Press the "OK" key. The changed value is saved in the configuration under the selected
"Setting No", and the machine is again in offline mode
or
press the "Online" key. The machine is again in online mode, so that the print job
can be resumed immediately.
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6.5.2 Initialization of the Machine
Without loss of configuration
In order to access the factory configuration, select in programming mode,and in
menu field "Setting", the option "No 0". When the "OK" key is pressed, the programming
mode is ended. "Set 0U" may appear on the display. The set configuration
is maintained under your corresponding setting number (compare with menu
item "Setting").
With loss of configuration
In order to restore all changed values and configurations, switch off the machine.
When restarting the machine, press and hold down the "Quick" key.
The following appears on the display:
PRINTER 700/710 PPC
Default Reset
The machine now has the factory settings, and all configurations are those of the
factory. "Set 1U" may be displayed.
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7 Troubleshooting
7.1 Error Messages
Error Messages Cause Remedy
NO PAPER !! No paper. Insert paper
PAPER JAM OR
WRONG PAPER LENGTH!
NO INK !!
CHANGE CARTRIDGE
CHECKSUM ERROR!
MAKE DEFAULT RESET
CHECKSUM ERROR!
MAKE COUNTER RESET
CHECKSUM ERROR!
TESTMACRO RESET
CHECKSUM ERROR!
SETTING RESET
CHECKSUM ERROR!
RESET PENVALUES
TEST MACRO TOO LONG
BUFFER OVERFLOW !!
RAM ERROR !!
VERIFY RAM
UNPRINTED ADDRESSES!
FINISH THE JOB
PROGRAM ERROR
MAKE DEFAULT RESET
UART TIMEOUT
RESET THE PRINTER!
Paper jam.
The cartridge is empty.
Error in the buffered RAM.
Error in the buffered RAM.
Error in the buffered RAM.
Error in the buffered RAM.
Error in the buffered RAM.
The user-defined test address
is too long.
Overflow of reception
memory.
RAM error on the CPU
board.
Addresses are not completely
printed.
Error in the program flow.
Error in the UART chip or
FET transistor.
Check paper width.
Insert a new cartridge and
reset the counter.
Factory setting
(PROG key).
Default factory setting
(ONLY for technicians).
Factory setting
(PROG key).
Factory setting
(PROG key)
Factory setting
(PROG key).
Be aware of the maximum
length.
Check connection to the
PC.
Replace the CPU board.
Make no changes in the
programming mode while
a print job is in progress!
Factory initialization - reload
firmware
Replace the CPU board
Switch off printer.
DISPLAY TIMEOUT
RESET THE PRINTER!
ERROR FPGA Ready
CALL SERVICE
CHECK CARTR.
START TO CONTINUE
Error with display controls.
Error in FPGA-IC.
Cartridge is not inserted.
Check cable connection.
Replace display unit.
Replace the board.
Insert missing cartridge(s).
PRINTING ERROR
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Error Messages Cause Remedy
POSITION ERROR
CHECK TOP MARGIN
ADRESS TOO LONG
CHECK TOP MARGIN
HEAD INTERRUPT ERR
OPEN SAFETY COVER
SAFETY COVER OPEN
DC MOTOR CONTROLLER
FAULT
CALL SERVICE
ERROR PEN BOARD
CALL SERVICE
The print lies outside the
paper format area.
Text does not fit in the
print object.
Carriage remains stuck on
a projecting print object .
The safety cover is open
and the carriage is in mid
position.
Motor controller fault.
Error on the HP PEN
board.
Reduce the TOP MARGIN
setting, either in the programming
mode or with
the ““ key. Or correct
the PAPER SIZE.
Reduce the TOP MARGIN
setting, either in the programming
mode or with
the ““ key. Or correct
the PAPER SIZE
Open the safety cover and
check if the carriage is
able to move freely.
Where applicable, remove
jammed print object.
When you have opened
the safety cover because
of an error message, then
remedy the error (e.g.
remove jammed sheet).
When you close the safety
cover, the printer is ready
again.
Replace boards.
Check plug connection
Replace PEN board.
RAM ERROR
CALL SERVICE
PRINTER ERROR
WRONG BOARD/FIRMWARE
CPU-HW-ERROR #
RESET THE PRINTER!
ERROR CARTRIDGE
CHECK CONNECTION
FONT ERROR
LOAD FLASH FONTS!
PAP. LEN TOO SMALL
MIN. VALUE:
ERROR PAPER SENSOR
CHECK THE SENSOR
Font Loading
ERROR: TIMEOUT
Font Loading
ERROR:HEADER (SB)
CPU board with small RAM
memory.
Severe CPU error.
Cartridge error or TSR is
wrong.
Error in flash PROM.
Paper too short.
Paper light barrier.
Error in download font
Error in download font.
Replace CPU .
Use correct board and
firmware
Reload firmware; check
the checksums!
Check plug connection
Replace cartridge.
Reload fonts.
Observe minimum length.
Check download font.
Check download font.
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Error Messages Cause Remedy
Font Loading
ERROR:HEADER (F)
Font Loading
ERROR:FONT ORIENT
Font Loading
ERROR:CHAR. HEADER
Font Loading
ERROR:MEMORY (RAM)
Font Loading
ERROR: CHAR. No.
Font Loading
ERROR:SUPPL. CHAR.
Font Loading
ERROR: CHAR: LasFt
Font Loading
ERROR: DATA LasFt
Font Loading
ERROR:CHAR. HEIGHT
Font Loading
ERROR:DL DISABLED
MACRO LOADING ERROR
RAM MEMORY IS FULL!
Macro Too High
Reduce To 5 Inches
Error in download font.
Error in download font .
Error in download font.
Error in loading the font:
insufficient memory
Error in download font.
Error in download font.
Error in download font.
Error in download font.
Error in download font.
Error in download font.
Error in loading macro:
memory is insufficient.
Macro is too high.
Check download font.
Check download font.
Check download font.
No more space for the
font in the memory.
Check download font.
Check download font.
Check download font.
Check download font.
Check download font.
Check download font.
Macro no longer fits in the
memory.
Reduce graphic height to
38.1 mm.
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7.2 Warning Messages
Warning Message Cause Remedy
Warning:Non-Existent
Font Selected!
Warning:Non-Existent
Macro Selected!
Error Macro ID
Contact FlexSystems!
Error Macro ID
Report Err. 2 Vendor
Position Warning!
Reduce Left Margin!
Warning:Wrong Data/
Barcode Selected!
Error Barcode Data
Contact FlexSystems!
Error Barcode Data
Report Err. 2 Vendor
Macro Too Large Or
Wrong Hor.Position!
Macro Height Does
Not Match!
Macro ID# In Use
Macro Load Ignored!
Image Height Exceeds
The Maximum Value
Selected font does not
exist in the printer.
Selected macro does not
exist in the printer.
Error in FlexMail program.
Error in FlexMail program
Paper length or text position
are wrong.
Error in PC program.
Error in FlexMail program.
Error in FlexMail program.
Macro too wide.
Error in macro.
Macro (same number)
already exists, overwriting
not possible.
Print data outside of the
printing area.
Printer is switched off and
the PC sends remaining
data.
After the job has ended,
the addresses cannot be
repeated.
Faulty PC program.
Contact your dealer.
Contact your dealer.
Check paper length,
Reduce left margin in the
PC program.
Error in PC program.
Contact your dealer.
Contact your dealer.
Comply with maximum
width for macros you create:
Graphic always upper left,
then convert to macro.
Delete macro, define it
again.
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8 Appendix
8.1 Maintenance Notes
8.1.1 Cleaning the Ink Cartridge
Clean the jets of the ink cartridge with a cleaning wipe as the TexWipe ® .
The following materials are NOT suitable for the cleaning of the printhead
and the ink cartridge!
• Paper towels
• Toilet paper
• Sponges
• Cloths with abrasives or small fibers that can collect on the jet plate of the
cartridge
• Dry cloths
To achieve an optimum print quality, move the wipe in the direction of the jet rows
(see the following Illustration):
Illustration 8-1: Cleaning the cartridge
8.1.2 Press Rolls and Rollers
Make certain that the press rolls and rollers are always kept clean.
After printing, store the cartridges in an upright position in a sealed plastic container,
in order to prevent the ink from drying.
Make certain that the press rolls and rollers are always kept clean
8.2 Interfaces
The PRINTER 700/710 is equipped with two standard print-data interfaces. They
both offer the possibility of connecting the printer to a computer.
• USB 1.1
• IEEE1284 (Centronics, parallel)
In addition, the PRINTER 700/710 has a control/status interface:
• RS-232-C serial
The interface connector sockets are located on the rear side of the machine.
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8.2.1 Centronics Parallel Interface
The PRINTER 700/710 is equipped with a standard Centronics parallel interface.
This interface is most frequently used as a connection to a personal computer.
Unlike the RS-232-C serial connection, there are usually no special commands or
configurations for the printer or computer necessary here. In addition, data is
transferred quickly with the Centronics parallel interface cable.
The parallel interface connector is a standard 36-pin Amphenol type with two metal
retaining clips.
8.2.1.1 Connector Socket
Plug type: Amphenol female connector strip
Production series: 57 - 40360
Max. cable length 2 m with
Amphenol multipoint connector 57 – 30360
Illustration 8-2: interface connector socket
The signal description is found on the following page.
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8.2.1.2 Signal Description
PIN
Corresponding
GND
Signal
Signal-
I/O
Meaning
1 19 STROBE I This pulse 0.5µs) reports that
data bits are valid
2-9 20-27 DATA 1-8 I Data bits D0-D7
10 28 ACKNOWLEDGE O Printer reports: Data has been
processed (is ready to receive)
11 29 BUSY O Printer reports: Data received,
data being processed
12 30 PE (Paper
empty)
13 -- SELECT
(Online)
O
O
Printer reports to the computer:
No paper available
Signal is high, when the printer
is online
14 -- Autofeed I No function, only for bidirectional
interface
15 -- Free Free
16 -- GND GND
17 -- Chassis-GND Chassis GND
18,
35
19-
30
-- + 5V + 5V above 0.2A Si
-- GND GND
31 -- INIT I Resets printer
32 -- ERROR O Signal is low, when there is an
error in the printer
33 -- GND GND
34 -- Free Free
36 -- SELECT IN I No function, only for bidirectional
interface
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8.2.1.3 Pulse Diagram
Illustration 8-3: Parallel interface pulse diagram
8.2.2 RS-232-C Serial Interface
The PRINTER 700/710 has a standard RS-232-C serial interface, which is compatible
with most computers and terminals.
8.2.2.1 Connector socket
The PRINTER 700/710 has a standard DB-9 serial connector socket.
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8.2.2.2 Plug Assignment
PIN Signal Signal
Input/Output
Meaning
1 --- - free
2 R x d I Received data
3 T x d O Transmitted data
4 DTR O Data Terminal Ready
5 GND - Signal Ground
6 --- - free
7 RTS O +12V
8 CTS I Clear to Send
9 --- - free
Pin 2
Received Data (RxD):
Serial transfer of data from the computer to the printer.
Pin 3
Transmitted Data (TxD):
Serial transfer of data from the printer to the computer system or the terminal (e.g.
X ON /X OFF symbol).
Pin 4
Data Terminal Ready (DTR):
Printer output, which allows the transfer of data to the printer or which interrupts it
(handshaking). Data transfer is possible, when DTR is high. It is not possible, when
DTR is low.
Pin 5
Signal Ground (GND):
The reference potential for the entire data exchange.
Pin 7
Request to Send (RTS):
This signal is always high with a switched on printer.
Pin 8
Clear to Send (CTS):
Input of the printer, which allows the transfer of data to the computer or which interrupts
it. When the input is high, then the printer may transmit the data. For the
software handshaking with Xon/Xoff, this input must always be high.
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8.3 Fonts
8.3.1 Terminology
A font is a collection of characters and symbols having the same typeface, spacing,
size (height), line width and font slant.
8.3.1.1 Typeface
Typeface is a set of characters and symbols with a certain design.
8.3.1.2 Serif or Sans Serif Typefaces
Serifs are small lines on the top or bottom of a character (so-called “feet” on
Bodoni book type). Cour is a serif typeface. Typefaces without serifs are referred to
as sans serif. Helv is a sans serif typeface. The following illustration shows the difference
between a serif typeface and a sans serif typeface.
Illustration 8-4: Serif and sans serif
8.3.1.3 Font Slant
The characters can either be printed standing straight (normal) or - at a constant
angle - standing slanted (italic).
This example shows straight standing characters.
This example shows characters standing at a slant.
8.3.1.4 Spacing
Spacing refers to the relative print density between the letters of a font. The character
spacing is either fixed or proportional.
Fixed Spacing
With fixed character spacing, every letter of a font takes up the same width space
and has the same spacing as neighbouring letters. Cour and LetGot are fonts with
fixed character spacing.
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Illustration 8-5: Fixed character spacing
Proportional Spacing
With proportional character spacing, the spacing depends upon the width of the letter.
Helv and TmsRm are fonts with proportional character spacing.
Illustration 8-6: Proportional character spacing
8.3.1.5 Character Density
Character density (pitch) refers to the number of printed characters within a linear
inch. A font with a character density of 10 cpi prints 10 characters per horizontal
inch (cpi = characters per inch). The character density can only be provided for
fonts with fixed character spacing.
12 characters per inch (12 cpi)
10 characters per inch (10 cpi)
0” 1”
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8.3.1.6 Character Size
Character size (character height) refers to the height of a printed capital letter. It is
measured in pica points. A point is 1/72 of an inch.
The height for both fonts, with fixed and proportional character spacing, is measured
in pica points.
1
72 Punkte = 1 Zoll
Pica-Punkt
48 Punkte
(Zoll)
24 Punkte
12 Punkte
8Punkte
0
Illustration 8-7: Capital-LetterSize
8.3.1.7 Underline
In order to especially emphasize a point of text, you can underline it. Your uniform
font face is thereby maintained.
You can underline a single word.
8.3.1.8 Wide Font
The address image can be printed (e.g. for a large parcel) twice as wide, while
maintaining the proportional character width / spacing.
This is normal width.
This is wide font.
8.3.1.9 Character Spacing
In order to especially emphasize individual words, you can increase the space between
letters and words without changing the character size itself.
This E x a m p l e is printed voluminously.
8.3.1.10 Quality
Quality refers to the print quality.
You can make a selection among the following print qualities [dpi x dpi]:
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150 corresponds to 150x300
200 corresponds to 150x600
300 corresponds to 300x300
400 corresponds to 300x500
450 corresponds to 300x600
500 corresponds to 500x500
550 corresponds to 500x600
600 corresponds to 600x600
8.3.1.11 Print Direction
The print direction refers to the (readable) address position on the print object. It
can be turned around 180°. The arrow in the illustration marks the direction of the
print run.
Nor
Rev
Illustration 8-8: Print direction
Note the information for the image storage capacity in the menu item ““ on page
HErreur ! Signet non défini..
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8.3.2 Character Set
A character set consists of characters and symbols, which contain all elements of a
language or discipline (country-specific characters), including punctuation marks
and numbers.
8.3.2.1 7-Bit Character Set
A 7-Bit character set corresponds to definitions of the ”International Standards Organisation“
(ISO) and the ”American Standard Code for Information Interchange”
(ASCII).
In a 7-Bit character set there are 128 characters.
The following is a depiction of a 7-Bit character set.
Illustration 8-9: 7-Bit character set Ger7
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8.3.2.2 8-Bit Character Set
In the 8-Bit character set there are 256 characters.
Many national characters are available with this. The following is a depiction of the
most frequently used 8-Bit character set.
Illustration 8-10: 8-Bit character set PC8
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8.3.3 Selection of the Fonts for Printing
The fonts are selected via the software or printer commands.
Fonts can be used with great precision, in order to lend a print object a specific appearance.
Select the fonts that suit best the content of your text.
8.3.3.1 Serif Typefaces
The following example shows an address with the Cour12 typeface:
Test print
ADDRESS
PRINTER 700/710
PRINTER LAND
8.3.3.2 Sans Serif Typefaces
The following example shows an address with the Helv12 typeface:
Test print
ADDRESS
PRINTER 700/710
PRINTER LAND
8.4 Character Sets
Note for the depiction of character sets:
• Character set name: The information in parentheses (e.g. USA7) corresponds
to the options field in PRINTER 700/710.
• With the ASCII printer command (e.g. E c ( 0 U) you can call up the character
set in your software.
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8.4.1 7-Bit Character Sets
ASCII (= USA7)
ASCII:
E c ( 0 U
Decimal: 27 40 48 85
Hexadecimal: 1B 28 30 55
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England (= UK7)
ASCII:
E c ( 1 E
Decimal: 27 40 49 69
Hexadecimal: 1B 28 31 45
France (= Fra7)
ASCII:
E c ( 1 F
Decimal: 27 40 49 70
Hexadecimal: 1B 28 31 46
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Germany (= Ger7)
ASCII:
E c ( 1 G
Decimal: 27 40 49 71
Hexadecimal: 1B 28 31 47
Italy (= Ita7)
ASCII:
E c ( 0 I
Decimal: 27 40 48 73
Hexadecimal: 1B 28 30 49
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Spain (= Spa7)
ASCII:
E c ( 2 S
Decimal: 27 40 50 83
Hexadecimal: 1B 28 32 53
Denmark (= Den7)
ASCII:
E c ( 1 D
Decimal: 27 40 49 68
Hexadecimal: 1B 28 31 44
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Norway (= Nor7)
ASCII:
E c ( 0 D
Decimal: 27 40 48 68
Hexadecimal: 1B 28 30 44
Sweden (= Swe7)
ASCII:
E c ( 3 S
Decimal: 27 40 51 83
Hexadecimal: 1B 28 33 53
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Sweden/Names (= SwN7)
ASCII:
E c ( 0 S
Decimal: 27 40 48 83
Hexadecimal: 1B 28 30 53
Portugal (= Por7)
ASCII:
E c ( 4 S
Decimal: 27 40 52 83
Hexadecimal: 1B 28 34 53
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8.4.2 8-Bit Character Sets
PC-8 (= PC8)
ASCII:
E c ( 10 U
Decimal: 27 40 49 48 85
Hexadecimal: 1B 28 31 30 55
Roman8 (= Rom8)
ASCII:
E c ( 8 U
Decimal: 27 40 56 85
Hexadecimal: 1B 28 38 55
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PC-850 (= P850)
ASCII:
E c ( 12 U
Decimal: 27 40 49 50 85
Hexadecimal: 1B 28 31 32 55
ECMA-94 Latin 18 (= ECMA)
ASCII:
E c ( 0 N
Decimal: 27 40 48 78
Hexadecimal:
1B 28 30 4E
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PC-8 Denmark/Norway (= P8DN)
ASCII:
E c ( 11 U
Decimal: 27 40 49 49 85
Hexadecimal: 1B 28 31 31 55
ICEL (= ICEL)
ASCII:
E c ( 33 O
Decimal: 27 40 51 51 79
Hexadecimal:
1B 28 33 33 4F
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PC-852 (= P852)
ASCII:
E c ( 17 U
Decimal: 27 40 49 55 85
Hexadecimal: 1B 28 31 37 55
PC-860 (= P860)
ASCII:
E c ( 20 U
Decimal: 27 40 50 48 85
Hexadecimal: 1B 28 32 30 55
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8.5 Technical Data of PRINTER 700/710
Throughput
For the Printer 700: max. 7,000 postcards/hour at 150 dpi
For the Printer 710: max. 14,000 postcards/hour at 150 dpi
Calculated via
3 lines with 20 characters per line with 3 address lines or
1 ZIP + 4 barcode lines (Courier 12)
Printheads 1
Printing process Shuttle-Head (carriage)
Graphics capabilities YES
Colors
1, Spot Color
Print object formats Minimum (L x W): 75 x 70 mm
Maximum (L x W): 500 x 435 mm
L = in transport direction
Print height max.
500 mm
Print width max.: For the Printer 700: 180 mm
For the Printer 710: 235 mm
Material thickness Minimum 0.1 mm
Maximum 6.35 mm / ¼“
Logistics function Yes, individual sheet control carried out via coupling and brake. 3
Thickness difference Maximum 1 mm – depending on the print object
Paper capacity
Maximum 350 pcs./170 mm/1 kg
Types of paper
Single sheets, documents, envelopes, booklets etc.
Paper quality Inkjet compatible, no foils or high-gloss paper 4
Ink cartridge
HP45A cartridge or HP1918
Character sets
13 resident and downloadable fonts
Operating noise The emission value for the place of operation is < 55 db (A)
in 1 m distance, measured in accordance with ISO 9296.
Main memory
64 MB
Address storage The last 20 pages
Mains voltage
100 - 240VAC at 50 ~ 60Hz
Power input
2 x 2A T (at 230VAC)
2 x 3,15A T (at 110VAC)
Operating range 10-31°C / 20-80% rel. humidity (no condensation)
Data interfaces USB (1.1) / Parallel Centronics Std. (IEEE1284)
Status interfaces Serial (RS-232)
Driver
Windows 3.x / NT / 2000 / XP
Special functions Barcodes (10 resident barcodes)
Configuration memory for 9 user settings
Loadable test address
Ink consumption display
Dimensions (L x W x H) 468 x 410 x 365 mm
3 Optional external driver for initiating printing is possible
4 Possible with suitable inks and drying systems
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Weight
23 kg
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9 Glossary
ASCll:
Barcode:
Baud rate:
Bit:
Bitmap:
Buffer:
Byte:
Carriage:
Character
height:
Character sets:
Character
density:
Character
spacing
Character:
Configuration:
Control code:
Control panel:
CPl:
ASCll is the abbreviation for "American Standard Code for Information
Interchange". The printer commands used in this manual have
been entered with ASCII characters. Decimal and hexadecimal characters
can also be used.
Data for a print object is converted to a one-line, language- and
symbol-neutral barcode. A barcode is easy to create, and it is readable
with simple opto-electronic devices. It is also additionally
printed for the plain text information.
The baud rate is the speed at which the data between the computer
and printer is transferred on the serial interface. The computer and
printer must have the same baud rate. This can lie between 1200
and 9600 baud, depending on the computer that is used. The baud
rate is only set, when using a serial interface.
Binary digit. As the smallest unit of digital information, a bit is represented
by only two positions: "1" or "0".
A bitmap represents a collection of dots as a graphic or text graphic
in output devices (printer, monitor).
The buffer is a storage area of the printer. Certain input and output
data is stored here until further processing.
A storage unit, consisting of 8 bits.
The printhead is fixed to a movable carriage.
Character height refers to the height of a printed capital letter. It is
measured in pica points. A point is 1/72 of an inch.
A character set is application-specific defined and is usually a collection
of letters, numbers, lines and symbols within a font. Character
sets can also be made up purely of symbols.
Character density (pitch) refers to the number of printed characters
within an inch.
All fonts have either constant or variable character spacing In a font
with constant character spacing, all characters have the same width
space, regardless of their size. In the case of proportional fonts, the
width space is determined by the width of the character in question.
A character is understood to mean letters, numbers and symbols
that can be printed.
In a configuration, certain printer settings can be stored. You can
set up several configurations, and store each of them under an individual
configuration number.
For control code, see printer commands.
The control panel comprises the keyboard and display. Settings for
this are carried out internally on the printer.
CPI (= Characters Per Inch) is the measuring unit for characters per
inch for the in character density.
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Data transfer:
Character size:
DPl:
Driver:
Escape
character:
Escape
sequences:
Factory
configuration:
Font cassettes:
Data transfer is the transfer of information between the computer
and the printer.
The character size is measured in pica points. A point is 1/72 of an
inch.
DPI (= Dots Per Inch) is the measuring unit of dots per inch for the
image definition. The more dots there are, the higher the definition.
For driver, see printer driver.
The escape character E c is a beginning of a command in ASCII code.
This character is not printed; the printer recognizes the following
character as a command code.
For escape sequences, see printer commands.
The printer is programmed - prior to shipping - with standard settings.
These settings are stored in configuration "0", and they remain
active until another configuration number is selected and the
setting changes are carried out.
They contain fonts that can be loaded in the printer.
Font slant: The characters can either be printed standing straight (normal) or -
at a constant angle - standing slanted (italic).
Font:
Handshake:
Hardware:
Ink Cartridge:
Interface cable:
Interface
connector
socket:
Line width:
Loadable fonts:
LPI:
A font is a collection of characters and symbols with the same typeface,
spacing, size (height), line width and font slant. Fonts can be
installed as resident fonts in the printer, or they can be loaded externally
from font cassettes.
Handshake is the control of the data transfer between the computer
and the printer, in order to prevent overflow or loss of data in the
printer buffer.
Hardware describes the components of your computer system, such
as computer, keyboard and printer.
The ink cartridge contains the ink for printing. After it has been used
up, the empty cartridge is replaced by a new, commercially available
one.
This is the data transmission cable that connects your computer with
the printer or other peripherals.
The PRINTER 700/710 is shipped with three interface connector
sockets (USB, parallel and serial). These are located at the rear side
of the machine over the power supply plug. The connector cable for
your computer and printer are connected here.
The line width refers to the width of the character line. There are
normal and bold line widths
Loadable fonts (soft or download fonts) are saved on disks. They
can be transferred to the printer memory.
LPI (= Lines Per Inch) is a unit measuring lines per inch for the vertical
line spacing. Printing is most frequently in 6 lpi line spacing.
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Offline:
Online:
Paper jam:
Paper Size:
Paper
recognition:
Parallel
interface:
Parity:
PCL command:
Pitch:
Printer driver:
Printer
command:
Printhead gap:
Printhead
holder:
Printing area:
Resident fonts:
Resolution:
Sans serif font:
In the offline condition, the printer cannot receive data from the
computer. In this condition, settings and programming are carried
out on the printer itself.
In the online condition, the printer is able to receive data from the
computer. In this condition, the keyboard in inactive, with the exception
of the "START" key.
A paper jam exists when the paper gets stuck during the printout,
thereby blocking the feeder or output.
Paper Size refers to the paper format that will be printed. With a
rotation of the address block of 180°, the top margin value is automatically
calculated, so that the set value corresponds to the normal
direction of the address block.
Paper recognition is necessary for maintaining the top margin value
and for stopping the printer in the event of paper jams. In each
case, the print object must be transported via the paper recognition.
The parallel interface, also referred to as the Centronics interface, is
a connection of the computer to the printer. During this process,
8 Bits = 1 Byte are/is always transferred at one time (parallel).
Parity is an error detection technique that is used with a serial interface.
Errors in transfer are recognized during data transfer. Here the
even number of the binary 1 is checked in an item unit (e.g. a byte).
PCL (= Printer Control Language) is the HP PCL Level 5 printer language
developed by Hewlett-Packard.
For pitch, see character density.
The printer driver converts the printer commands entered via the
software into command codes for the printer. The printer driver
must be adapted to the software, as well as to the printer.
The printer command is entered via the software, in order to carry
out changes in the active printer configuration.
The printhead gap influences the sharpness of the print. Too large a
gap causes a blurred print; too small a gap can smudge the ink.
The printhead holder keeps the ink cartridge in position.
The printing area comprises the maximum width that is reachable
for the ink cartridge.
The installed fonts (resident fonts) have been installed in the
printer. They are a fixed component of the printer.
A measurement of image definition. It is measured in dots per inch
(dpi = dots per inch).
This is a font-family that has no line running horizontal ("feet") on
the head or foot of a letter. This text, for example, is printed in a
"sans serif" font.
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Serial interface:
Serif font:
Setting:
Soft Font:
Software:
Separating finger:
Typeface:
With a serial interface, the data is sequentially transferred (bit by
bit), from the computer to the printer. The connection is made by a
RS-232-C socket.
Serifs are "feet" on Bodoni book type. The typeface Cour is a "serif"
font, for example.
Selection of preset configurations.
Soft fonts (loadable fonts) are fonts that are stored on disks. These
fonts can be transferred to the printer memory.
Software is the machine-language and graphics programs, programming
or other special application packages installed on your
computer.
The separating finger makes it possible to feed individual sheets
from a stack of sheets. The upper sheet is separated from the rest
of the stack.
Typeface refers to the print design of a character set. Cour, for example,
has a character design different from LetGot or Helv.
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