PR9 Users Manual (ES) V1.0

User's Manual
P R 9（ES）
Acknowledgements
EPSON is a Trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
IBM is a Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ProPrinter is a
Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Oki is a Trademark of
Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
Olivetti is a Trademark of Olivetti S.p.A..
August 2014
Great care has been taken to ensure that the information in this handbook is accurate and
complete. However, should any errors or omissions be discovered or should any user wish to
make suggestions for improving this handbook, please feel encouraged to send us the relevant
details.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

Safety Regulations
The printer PR 9 fulfill the safety regulations according to DIN EN 60950-1 for computer systems.
The mains cable must be connected to a ground protected wall-socket. The selected voltage of
the printer needs to fit to the local voltage.
The power plug must be easily accessible at any time so that it can be disconnected immediately in
case of danger or for maintenance purposes.
Comme le câble de secteur sert de dipositif d'arrêt-urgence, sa connexion à l'imprimante

doit être tout le temps accessible.
Before installing the printer, check the surrounding conditions in which the printer will be placed
(see next page, Operating Environment).
During a thunderstorm you should never attempt to connect or disconnect any data transfer
cables.
The power supply should only be opened and checked by authorized personnel. Repairs and
maintenance may only be attempted by authorized personnel as well. Repairs done
inappropriately may cause damage and severe danger for the user.
General Installation Precautions

To ensure optimum printer functionality and to avoid making service calls for problems that are
not directly caused by the product itself, bear in mind the information provided in the following
sections.
Electrical Power Supply

Make sure that the electrical wall outlet to which the printer is connected has a valid ground and
that it is able to supply the power needed by the machine. A wall outlet without ground can
cause functional problems and can be a safety hazard.
Do not plug the printer to electrical wall outlets that are already being used by equipment that
could cause electrical noise and excessive voltage fluctuations (fans and air conditioners, large
photocopiers, lift motors, TV radio transmitters and signal generators, high frequency safety
devices, and so on).
Common office equipment (calculating machines, typewriters, small photocopiers, terminals and
personal computers) can share the same outlet as long as they do not cause excessive electrical
noise.
Environmental Conditions
The environmental conditions in which the product can work properly referring to a normal air-
conditioned office environment (environmental temperature of 15 up to 35 °C, relative humidity of
between 15 and 85%).
During machine storage and operation, make sure that condensation does not form as the result of
extreme environmental variations. Dust, dirt and smoke can cause the parts in motion to wear
excessively, short circuits (in the presence of a high degree of humidity).
High temperatures and low humidity can cause problems due to static electricity.
Safety Regulations
Locating the Machine
- The printer must be installed on a flat, vibration free surface.
- Do not position the machine near air conditioning systems, heat sources or in direct
sunlight.
- Do not obstruct the printer's ventilation slots.
- If the printer is installed in a cabinet, make sure that it has good ventilation so as to avoid
overheating.
- Install the printer in a position so that paper jams can be cleared easily.
Work Environment
An environment that is too cold, hot or humid could be the cause of certain malfunctions. The
machine must not be positioned near air conditioning system vents or exposed to direct sun light.
Make sure that the machine's internal ventilation slots are not blocked, especially if the printer is
installed in furniture.
Printer Operating Condition

Check that the internal parts of the machine have no dirt deposited or residue of paper or ink that
could interfere with the performance of the printer's different components. Make sure there is no
internal damage caused by the insertion of documents with metal clips, staples, pins or similar.
Ensure that the parts specified are correctly lubricated.
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface ............................................................................................................................. V
About this manual ............................................................................................................. V
1. Getting started ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Unpacking ............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1.1 Delivery contents Printer PR 9 .......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Requirements to the location of the Printer ............................................................ 1-2
1.3 A first look at the Printer ........................................................................................ 1-3
1.3.1 Front view ......................................................................................................... 1-3
1.3.2 Rear view ......................................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Remove transport lock .......................................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Ribbon installation ................................................................................................. 1-5
1.6 Mains connection and power on ............................................................................ 1-7
1.7 Print test................................................................................................................ 1-9
1.7.1 Selftest ............................................................................................................. 1-9
1.7.1 Selftest printing contents ................................................................................. 1-10
1.7.3 Dr. Grauert (print a letter) ................................................................................ 1-11
1.8 Connection to the system .................................................................................... 1-12
1.8.1 Parallel / Serial Interface ................................................................................. 1-12
2. Printer Operation ..................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Operator panel ...................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Function keys ........................................................................................................ 2-2
2.3 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) .................................................................................. 2-4
2.4 Load print medium ................................................................................................ 2-5
2.5 Menu mode ........................................................................................................... 2-5
2.5.1 To confirm a macro selection and save the settings........................................... 2-6
2.6 The use of PR 9 emulation .................................................................................... 2-6
3. Configuring the Printer............................................................................................ 3-1

Main Functions and Entry Points into the Menu .............................................................. 3-1
3.1 What is Configuring ............................................................................................ 3-2
3.2 Standard Configuration ...................................................................................... 3-3

3.2.1 Explanation of the Printout on the Previous Page .............................................. 3-4
3.3 Menu Structure .................................................................................................... 3-4

3.3.1 How to use the Key in the Menu Mode .............................................................. 3-5
3.3.2 The Emulations of PR 9 .................................................................................... 3-5
3.4 Menu Setup Description ..................................................................................... 3-5

3.4.1 Select Current Macro ........................................................................................ 3-6
3.4.2 Select User to Setup ......................................................................................... 3-6
3.4.3 Configure .......................................................................................................... 3-6
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3.4.4 Olivetti Configure .............................................................................................. 3-9
3.4.5 Option Horizontal Magnetic Stripe Reader / Writer Configure............................ 3-14

3.4.6 Oki Configure .................................................................................................. 3-15
3.4.7 IBM Configure................................................................................................. 3-18
3.4.8 LQ Configure .................................................................................................. 3-22
3.4.9 IBM 9068 Configure ........................................................................................ 3-26
3.4.10 Language ................................................................................................... 3-28
3.4.11 Save Parameters........................................................................................ 3-28
3.5 Print Test ........................................................................................................... 2-29

3.5.1 User's Guide ................................................................................................... 3-29
3.5.2 Chinese Character .......................................................................................... 3-29
3.5.3 ASCII Character Set........................................................................................ 3-29
3.5.4 Character Attributes ........................................................................................ 3-29
3.5.5 Dr. Grauert (print a letter) ................................................................................ 3-29
3.6 Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 3-30

3.6.1 Photo Sensor Value ........................................................................................ 3-30
3.6.2 Left Margin...................................................................................................... 3-31
3.6.3 Top Margin ..................................................................................................... 3-32
3.6.4 Run-in Test ..................................................................................................... 3-32
3.6.5 Bidirectional Alignment Adjustment ................................................................. 3-33
3.6.6 Print Photo Values .......................................................................................... 3-34
3.6.7 Inquire Photo Values ...................................................................................... 3-35
3.6.8 Resume Hardware Parameters ....................................................................... 3-36
3.7 Debug / Test....................................................................................................... 3-36

3.7.1 Data Backup Mode ......................................................................................... 3-37
3.7.2 Printing Saved Data ........................................................................................ 3-37
3.7.3 Printing Last Data ........................................................................................... 3-38
3.7.4 Printing Flash Data ......................................................................................... 3-38
3.7.5 Directly Dump ................................................................................................. 3-39
3.7.6 Magnetic Test ................................................................................................. 3-40
3.8 Info Inquiring ..................................................................................................... 3-40

3.8.1 FW Version ..................................................................................................... 3-40
3.8.2 HW Configuration ........................................................................................... 3-40
3.8.3 Printer ID ........................................................................................................ 3-40
4. Maintenance............................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Cleaning Surrounding Areas.................................................................................. 4-1
4.1.1 Remove the Ribbon .......................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.2 Remove the Alignment Unit............................................................................... 4-3
4.1.3 Cleaning Procedure .......................................................................................... 4-4
4.1.4 Installing the Alignment Unit .............................................................................. 4-4
4.1.5 Installing the Ribbon Cassette .......................................................................... 4-4
5. Options ..................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Tractor Unit for Printer PR 9................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 Assembly and Disassembly .............................................................................. 5-1
5.1.2 Key Functions ................................................................................................... 5-4
5.1.3 Corresponding Menu Setting............................................................................. 5-6
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6. Technical Data ......................................................................................................... 6-1

6.1 Technical Specification .......................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Document Specification and Technical Instructions ............................................... 6-3
7. Interface Description ............................................................................................... 7-1

7.1 Serial Interface ...................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Parallel Interface ................................................................................................... 7-2
7.3 USB Interface........................................................................................................ 7-2
8. Firmware Update ..................................................................................................... 8-1
9. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 9-1

How to Use This Section ................................................................................................ 9-1
9.1 Power-related Problems ........................................................................................ 9-1
9.2 Uncompleted Installation ....................................................................................... 9-1
9.3 Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems .................................................................... 9-2
9.4 Paper-related Problems......................................................................................... 9-2
9.5 Print-related Problems ........................................................................................... 9-3
9.6 Printout of the Complete Configuration Settings ..................................................... 9-4
Appendix A Code Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

A.1 Olivetti Character Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
A.2 PC Character Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-24
A.3 ISO Character Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-47
A.4 OCR-A Character Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-56
A.5 OCR-B Character Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-58
Appendix B OKI Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

B.1 Command Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
B.2 Command Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . B-6
B.2.1 Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . B-6
B.2.2 Margins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8
B.2.3 Line Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-9
B.2.4 Print Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-11
B.2.5 Print Pitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-13
B.2.6 Print Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-15
B.2.7 Tabulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-21
B.2.8 Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-22
B.2.9 Bar Code Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-23
B.2.10 Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-25
B.2.11 Ignored Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-29
B.2.12 Chinese Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-31
B.2.13 Ignored Commands in Chinese Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-38
B.3 Hex - Decimal Conversion Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-40
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Appendix C IBM ProPrinter X24 and IBM ProPrinter II Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

C.1 Command Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . C-2
C.2 Command Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . C-4
C.2.1 Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . C-4
C.2.2 Margins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
C.2.3 Line Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . C-8
C.2.4 Print Pitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . C-11
C.2.5 Print Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-13
C.2.6 Tabulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . C-18
C.2.7 Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-21
C.2.7.1 The IBM Graphics Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . C-22
C.2.7.2 Alternate Graphics Mode (AGM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . C-24
C.2.8 Downloading Customized Characters (DLL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-26
C.2.9 Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-31
C.3 Hex - Decimal Conversion Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-34
Appendix D Epson LQ Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

D.1 Command Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
D.2 Command Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-7
D.2.1 Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-7
D.2.2 Margins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-9
D.2.3 Line Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . D-11
D.2.4 Print Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . D-13
D.2.5 Print Pitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . D-15
D.2.6 Print Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-17
D.2.7 Tabulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-24
D.2.8 Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-26
D.2.9 Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-28
D.2.10 Ignored Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-30
D.2.11 Chinese Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-34
D.3 Hex - Decimal Conversion Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-41
Appendix E OLIVETTI Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

E.1 Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . E-2
E.1.1 Chinese Mode Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2
E.1.2 Medium Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2
E.1.3 Character Spacing Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2
E.1.4 Character Attribute Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
E.1.5 Typing Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4
E.1.6 BMP Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4
E.1.7 User Defined Character Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . E-5
E.1.8 Printer State Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . E-5
E.1.9 Magnetic Stripe and Bar Code Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6
E.1.9.1 Bar Code Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6
E.1.9.2 Equipment Set Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6
E-2 Hex - Decimal Conversion Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . E-7
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Preface
About this Manual

This manual covers the printer in combination with an interface module.
The interface is an integral part of the printer, and the type of interface used significantly influences
the behaviour or operation of the printer.
The structure of this manual is such that the operator is led step-by-step through the various
procedures. It starts with the unpacking and setting-up, moves on to detailed instructions
for operating the printer and ends with the mounting of options.
The manual is divided into the following chapters:
1. Getting Started
This chapter covers the unpacking and setting-up of the printer and the installation of the
ribbon cassette. By the end of this chapter the printer should be fully functional and tested in
its primary form. It is not yet connected to the host computer system and no options are
mounted.
2. Operating the Printer

This chapter discusses in great detail the operation of the operator panel, all menu functions,
and the general operation of the menu.
3. Configuring the Printer

This chapter explains how to configure the printer so that it can communicate with the
corresponding system environment. Then this chapter thoroughly describes the printer's
operating controls. In the last part you will find tables with the possible values of the menu
items.
In this chapter you will also find a detail explanations of individual menu items.
4. Maintenance
This chapter shows how to clean the printer and how to remove the Alignment Unit.
5. Options
This is a description of the available options, the Tractor Unit and the USB Port.
6. Technical Data
All technical details or data about the printer can be found here.
7. Interface Description
This chapter gives hints about possibilities to connect the printer to the various
computer systems and explains particularities depending on the version of the
operating system. Additionally, cable connection is illustrated.
8. Firmware Update
Advise users to update the printer’s firmware irregularly to strengthen PR 9’s functions.
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9. Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics

Suggests how to identify and correct simple problems.
Appendix
A. Character Set Table
All printer supported character sets are listed in this chapter.
B. Oki Emulation Commands

Quick reference for Oki Printer Emulation.
C. IBM ProPrinter Emulation Commands

Quick reference for IBM ProPrinter X24 and IBM ProPrinter II Emulation.
D. EPSON LQ Emulation Commands

Quick reference for EPSOM LQ Emulation.
E. OLIVETTI Emulation Commands

Quick reference for Olivetti Emulation.
Conventions Used in this Guide

The following conventions are used:
Bold Headlines and important information.
Note: Contains special advice to facilitate handling.
Caution: Contains important information to prevent damage of the
equipment.
[STOP ] Key functions are always depicted in brackets.
Abbreviations and Acronyms

DRAFT Draft Quality
HSD High Speed Draft
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
LQ Letter Quality
MACRO User defined group (1 up to 3) of stored parameter
NLQ Near Letter Quality
PH Print Head
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1. Getting Started
1.1 Unpacking
Check each item against the check list detailed below. Contact your supplier immediately if any
item is missing or damaged.
1.1.1 Delivery Contents Printer PR 9

Check each item against the check list detailed below. Contact your supplier immediately if any
item is missing or damaged.
S Printer PR 9 (1)
S Power Cord (2)
S PR 9 Cartridge (Ribbon Cassette) (3)
S Printout of the User's Manual (4)
S CD-ROM with a PDF format of the User's Manual and additional information (5)
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1.2 Requirements to the location of the printer
Environmental Conditions
This printer is designed to be installed in a typical office environment. We claim that customer
must follow these operation explanation as below for printer’s well working status and safety
of operator:
S Install the printer in an area away from any heat source, air conditioner, or strong airflow.
S Avoid installing the printer where it is exposed to moisture or heat (eg. direct sunlight).
S Avoid installing the printer in a dusty or humid environment.
S Do not put printer to the high temperature, shake or wet environment. And no exposure to
direct sunlight. For example boiler, humidifier or fridge.
S Position the Printer on a stable level surface.
Preconditions for Installation

S Place the printer on the stand or a table.
S When processing fanfold paper always place the printer with its front edge slightly off the
edge of the table.
Power Requirements
S No special wiring is required. A typical office wall outlet is sufficient. Make sure that the
electrical wall outlet to which the printer is connected has a valid ground and that it is able to
supply the power needed by the machine.
S Do not plug into the same wall outlet other equipment besides the printer such as coffee
machines, copy machines, or air conditioners.
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1.3 A First Look at the Printer

1.3.1 Front View
S Top Cover (1)
S Operator Panel (2)
S Display (3)
S Front Paper Feeding Platform (4)
S Power Switch (5)
S Bottom Frame (6)
1.3.2 Rear View

S Serial Interface Connector (7)
S Option Interface Board Slot (8) for detail see chapter 5 Options
S Rear Paper Feeding Path (9)
S Power Cord Socket (10)
S Electrical Label (11)
S USB Interface 1 (12)(Option)
S USB Interface 2 (13)(Option)
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1.4 Remove Transport Lock

Note: Please do not connect the printer's power cord at this moment, otherwise the
printer may be damaged permanently.
S Open the top cover (1) first.

S Take out the two foam-rubber cushions (2, 3) which on the both sides of carriage.
S Remove the foam-rubber cushions (4) to the front by lifting up.
S Take out the three foam-rubber cushions (5, 6)which on the both sides of carriage.
Re-packing Information
Remove all transport
To ensure maximum protection when transporting the printer, always:
S Remove the mains cable.

S Remove the ribbon cassette.
S Reposition the transport lock.
S Pack the printer in its original packing material and ship in its original package.
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1.5 Ribbon Installation

S Take out the ribbon Cassette (1) from plastic wrapping bag.
Details of the Ribbon Cassette (1):

S Active Wheel (2)
S Fixation Pin (3)
S Fixation Block (4)
S Ribbon (5)
S Ribbon Guide (6)
Installing:
S Power the printer on.
S Remove the Ribbon Guide (6) by sliding down from the Ribbon Cassette (1).
S Open top cover.
S Swivel the green print unit lift handle (9) backwards to lift the print unit entirely.
S Move print head (10) to the centre.
S Insert the fixation pins (3) at the both ends of ribbon cassette (1) into the slots (11) at both
ends of print unit frame.
S Try to push ribbon cassette (1) by rotation as shown in the picture above.
S Press the ribbon cassette fixation block (4) into both ends slot of print unit until you hear a
“CLICK”.
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Getting Started
S Insert ribbon guide (6) into print head (10) and press it up to make sure that the two taps
(12) on the ribbon guide (6) have been fixed.
S Move the print head (10) to the right and left side until the ribbon is tight.
S Swivel the green print unit lift handle (9) to let print unit back to its normal Position.
S Close top cover.
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Getting Start ed
1.6 Mains Connection and Power On

WARNING: Before plug the power cord into the electrical wall outlet and power on the printer,
voltage rating indicated on the electrical data plate must be checked to correspond to
the local mains.
Note: Power switch (3) must be in off position.
S Connect the printer to the mains using the power cord (2).
S First connect the cable to the power cord socket (1) and then to the mains.
S Do not plug into the same wall outlet other equipment besides the printer such as coffee
machines, copy machines, or air conditioners.
1-7
Getting Started
The operator can press down front power switch (3 in figure before) to power on printer now.
After power on:

S The ON (1) indicator will be light up
S After a short delay the READY (2), STATION 1 (3), and STATION 2 (4) indicator will
be all lighted.
S Several seconds later the print head start initialization action. You’ll hear a sound of the movement.
S Only ON indicator will be light after initialization has been finished.
Note: Any printing medium in the printer paper path will be ejected.
The display shows the message: PR9 SERIAL1 OLIVETTI *)

ON-LINE
*) The emulation (hear OLIVETTI) is dependent on your order.
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Getting Start ed
1.7 Print Test

1.7.1 Selftest
The following steps show which keys to use to start a test printout.
KEY / or action DISPLAY
[STATION 2] and [COMPRESS –] OFF-LINE MODE

(synchronously) MENU SETUP
[COMPRESS –] OFF-LINE MODE

MENU PRINTING
[STOP #] MENU PRINTING

INSERT A4 SHEET
After feeding an A4 paper the printer will start MENU PRINTING process
automatically if the operator put the PRINTING; WAITING...
print medium into the paper feeding path.
The user needn’t align the print medium with the
left or right border of the printer.
The printer itself will look after the alignment.
If printing finished, printer will eject paper. MENU PRINTING

PRINTING; WAITING...
[STATION 2] MENU PRINTING

FINISH; PRESS STAT2
[STATION 2] OFF-LINE MODE

MENU PRINTING
[STATION 2] and [COMPRESS –] PR9 SERIAL1 OLIVETTI

(synchronously) ON-LINE
Note: A sample of the Menu Printing you will find on the next page.
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Getting Started
1.7.2 Selftest Printing Contents

For different menu setup configuration, there will be different printed out selftest printing contents.
Concerning your printer’s menu configuration please refer to printer packing enclosed sheet.
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Getting Start ed
1.7.3 Dr. Grauert (print a letter)

The following steps show which keys to use to start a test printout.
MENU PRINTING
PRINTING TEST
[STOP #] PRINTING TEST
USER'S GUIDE
[COMPRESS –] PRINTING TEST
up to the message Y Dr. Grauert
[STOP #] Dr. Grauert
INSERT A4 SHEET
After feeding an A4 paper the printer PRINTING TEST
processes the printing. PRINTING; WAITING...
If printing finished, printer will eject paper. PRINTING TEST
FINISH, PRESS STAT2
[STATION 2] PRINTING TEST
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Getting Started
1.8 Connection to the System
1.8.1 Serial/Parallel Interface

S Switch the printer and the computer OFF.
S Connect the interface cable coming from the computer to the printer's standard RS232 C
serial (1) port or to the optional Centronics Parallel (2) port.
The following values are default settings, see chapter 1.7.2 Selftest Printing Contents.
S Interface Dual Interface

S Baud-Rate (RS1) 9600 BPS
S Bits/Characters (RS1) 8 bit
S Parity (RS1) None
S Stop Bits (RS1) 1
S DSR (RS1) No
After powering the printer ON both interfaces, serial and parallel, are available for data
transfer due to the shared mode. The port to which data is sent becomes active automatically.
For detail information to the ports see Chapter 7 Interface Description.
1.9 Installing the Printer Drivers

S You will find the printer drivers on the CD-ROM.
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2. Printer Operation
2.1 Operator Panel

The Operator Panel
S controls the set-up for communication with the host computer;
S controls various parameter settings;
S allows manual control of the paper handling;
S gives information about the printer's status.
1 Two lines Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Display
The LCD Display (1) indicates the current status of the Printer. If any error occurs (e.g. PLEASE CLOSE
COVER) the corresponding error message will be displayed. The green LED (2) lights only if the
Printer is powered on and in the On-line Mode.
Light Emitting Diode (LED)

2 Online LED
3 Ready LED (flashing if receiving data)
4 Station 1 LED (user 1 active; only lighting up if a second serial Interface is
installed and a special software is working)
5 Station 2 LED (user 2 active; only lighting up if a second serial Interface is
installed and a special software is working)
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Print er Oper ation
2.2 Function Keys

The five function keys operate differently in the on line or off line mode. Please refer to the following
table for details when pressing the function keys.
If the Printer is powered on, the display shows in line two ON-LINE and the green LED (2) lights. The
Printer is in the On-line Mode and ready to receive and print data.
On-line Mode / Off-line Mode

In this mode only the [STOP ] key is active and the green LED (2) lights. By pressing the
key the Printer changes into the Off-line Mode or back into the On-line Mode .
Menu-Mode
To set the Printer into the Menu-Mode, press the [STATION 2] and [COMPRESS –]
together. Depending on the state of the Printer the four right hand keys have multiple
functions. For further information see paragraph 2.5 Menu-Mode.
Function Key On-line Off-line Menu-Mode

[STATION 1] S assign Printer to
user 1 (only active if
a second serial
Interface is installed
and with OLIVETTI
emulation)
[STATION 2] S assign Printer to S press together with

user 2 (only active if [COMPRESS –] to
Menu-Mode = SKIP a second serial change from the
Interface is installed Menu-Mode into
and with OLIVETTI the On-line Mode
emulation)
S go back to the next
S hold down the key higher Menu level if
during power on, there is one, or
after the Printer leave the Menu
resets, insert A4 mode without
sheet, the Printer saving
will print current
menu parameters
S press together with

[COMPRESS –] to
change into Menu-
Mode
[FEED/EJECT •] S Feed or eject paper S select in the Menu-

depending on the Mode the previous
Menu-Mode = UP printing process item in the highest
or LEFT depending menu level
on the actual menu
level S go up to the next
item in a selected
group
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Printer Operation
Function Key On-line Off-line Menu-Mode

[STOP ] S stop printing and S change to On-line S O.k. or confirm the
change to Off-line Mode and continue actual item
Menu-Mode = Mode printing
ACCEPT
[COMPRESS –] S activates or cancels S select the following
compression item in the highest
Menu-Mode = printing menu level
DOWN or RIGHT
depending on the S go down to the next
item in a selected
actual menu level group
[STATION 2] S change into the S go back into the On-

together with Menu-Mode line Mode
[COMPRESS –]
[STATION 2] S in “Data backup”
together with mode of HEX
[STOP ] PRINTING, the
Printer will save the
8K data which it
received lately in
flash memory
[FEED/EJECT •] S in “Data backup”

together with mode of HEX
[COMPRESS –] PRINTING, the
Printer will clear all
received data
which it backs up.
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2.3 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

The LCD indicator gives information about the status of the Printer. In general it can be distinguished
between:
S ONLINE messages S
OFFLINE messages S
Menu Information
The LCD has two lines with 20 characters per line. After power on the display shows for example:
S in the upper line: the head line with the Printer name, the actual Interface, and the
Emulation
S in the second line: the status.
PR 9 SERIAL1 OLIVETTI
ON-LINE
After pressing the [STOP ] key you get the OFF-LINE message.
PR 9 SERIAL1 OLIVETTI
OFF-LINE
After entering the MENU MODE by pressing the [STATION 2] and [COMPRESS –] keys
together the Printer displays:
OFF-LINE MODE
MENU SETUP
You can enter the Menu Mode from the On-line or Off-line Mode.
In this state it is possible to use all four keys at the right hand side of the Operator Panel in the
way as described in the table in paragraph 2.2 Function Keys.
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Printer Operation
2.4 Load Print Medium

The Printer can deal with single sheet, cheque, multi copy carbon paper, passbook and credit
card. The Printer will start inserting the sheet automatically when the operator puts the print
medium into paper feeding path. Users needn’t bother aligning the print medium with the left or
right border of the Printer. The Printer itself aligns automatically.
Note: As soon as the auto alignment process starts after you put in a medium, please release the
medium.
Note: To avoid both poorer printing quality and jam when using a passbook, please make sure
there is no curl or tear on the passbook. In addition, when printing a new passbook, please
fold it toward the opposite direction to flatten it before inserting it into the Printer.
2.5 Menu Mode

All selectable features are accessible via the operator panel and combined in the Printer MENU.
This feature provides:
S easy configuration (language, etc.)
S quick parameter changes
S activation of test functions
There are six entry points in the highest level:

S MENU SETUP Set up the Menu parameters for various modules (common
configuration and different emulation) and the important Save
function is included.
S MENU PRINTING Printout of the Menu which is in use.
S PRINTING TEST A printout of the user's guide, the ASCII character sets, Chinese
character set, and character attributes is possible.
S ADJUSTMENT Include printing the current settings of the photoelectric sensor, re-
setting up the photoelectric sensor and printing the new settings,
setting up the left margin, setting up the top margin, alignment
adjusting for bi-direction print, and run-in printing etc.
S DEBUG TEST A Hexdump-function is available and a soft test for reading a
magnetic stripe.
S INFO INQUIRY Inquire current parameters settings of both software and hardware,
including the version (version number, nonstandard issue tag,
special simulation etc.), a hardware configuration (characters
generators, optional interface connections, a scanner, the
sprocket), PCB ID, firmware check sum etc.
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2.5.1 To Confirm a Macro Selection and Save the
Settings
S Press [STOP ] key; the confirmed value will now be shown in the head line.
MENU SETUP
SELECT CURRENT MACRO
S Press [STOP ] key again.

MACRO1
S Now it is possible to scroll up or down with the [FEED/EJECT •] or [COMPRESS –]

key.
S Save the selected item immediately by pressing the [STOP ] key again.
S The display shows:

SAVING, PLEASE WAIT
S After the saving procedure the Printer changed to the On-line Mode.
2.6 The PR 9 Emulations

The printer PR 9 will be delivered with four different Emulations
S OKI Emulation
S EPSON LQ-1600k Emulation
S IBM ProPrinter X24 Emulation
S P.P.II Emulation
Note: Depending on the selected Emulation you must also select the corresponding Printer
Driver.
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3. Configuring the Printer
Main Functions and Entry Points into the Menu

The following Main Functions are available:
S Menu Setup
With this function you are able to modify the parameters of the printer configuration. For a
detail information look at paragraph 3.4.
S Menu Printing
Printout of the Printer ID, a Needle Test and the parameter setting of the three Macros. For a
detail information look at paragraph 3.2.
S Printing Test
The printing of User’s Guide, ASCII character set, Chinese character set, character attributes, Dr.
Grauert (print a letter). For a detail information look at paragraph 3.5.
S Adjustment
Printing current photosensor parameters, reset photosensor parameters and printing; adjust
left margin, top margin and bi-direction printing, run-in printing, inquire photosensor value,
reset hardware parameters. For a detail information look at paragraph 3.6.
S Debug / Test
Hex printing (include: data backup, printing backup data, directly dump), magnetic stripe
operation (include read and write). For a detail information look at paragraph 3.7.
S Info Inquiring
Inquiry the current setting parameters of software or hardware, including a version (version
number, special version tag, special emulation, FPGA Version, etc.), hardware configuration
(character’s generators, optional interface, scanner, sprockets), printer ID. For a detail
information look at paragraph 3.8.
3-1
C onf iguring the Printer
3.1 What is Configuration?

This chapter describes how to use the operator panel and menu settings to set up or configure
your printer, so that the printer and your computer system can communicate correctly with each
other.
Communication between the two requires that both, the computer operating system and the
printer have the same communication settings or features. The most important of those are:
S bit/character,
S baud rate,
S parity,
S stop bits,
S DSR.
You may also need to change some of the printer's other features depending on your hardware
and application requirements, for example:
S special forms
S paper handling.
The MENU mode allows you to access the configuration memory. All settings of the printer are
stored in this memory and can be printed. The possible settings are described in detail on the
following pages. A detail description of all Menu settings you will find in paragraph 3.4 Menu
Setup Description.
The standard parameter setting can be printed by using the function PRINT MENU. The following
steps show which keys to use to start this printout.
KEY / or action 2 Line DISPLAY


MENU PRINTING
[STOP #] MENU PRINTING

INSERT A4 SHEET
Insert the paper MENU PRINTING

PRINTING; WAITING...

FINISH; PRESS STAT2

MENU PRINTING

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Configuring the Printer
3.2 Standard Configuration

The standard configuration (factory setting) is reflected in the following printout.
CURRENT USER: MACRO1
MACRO1* MACRO2 MACRO3

CONFIGURE
INTERFACE: DUAL INTERFACE DUAL INTERFACE DUAL INTERFACE

RS1 EMULATION: OLIVETTI OLIVETTI OLIVETTI
BAUD RATE (RS1): 9600 9600 9600
BIT/CHARACTER(R S1): 8 8 8
PARITY (RS1): NONE NONE NONE
STOP BI T S (RS1): 1 1 1
DSR (RS1): NO NO NO
CX EMULATION: IBM OKI OKI
CX STROBE EDGE: RISING EDGE RISING EDGE RISING EDGE
CHINESE CODE STD: GB18030 GB18030 GB18030
DRAFT SPEED: NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL
LQ TYPE: NLQ1 NLQ1 NLQ1
NEEDLES SWITCH: YES YES YES
SPECIAL FORMS: NO NO NO
BIM DIRECTION: UNIDIRECTION UNIDIRECTION UNIDIRECTION
NEEDLE COMPENSATION: NO NO NO
PMS #2000K: SINGLE SHEET SINGLE SHEET SINGLE SHEET
PMS #2001K: 400 400 400
PMS #2002K: NO NO NO
PMS #2003K: NO NO NO
PMS #2004K: 205mm 205mm 205mm
PMS #2005K: ERROR IGNORED IGNORED
OLIVETTI CONFIGURE
EMULATION: PR9 PR9 PR9
TOF PR40 LIKE: NO NO NO
PRINTING MODE: CHINESE UNICODE UNICODE
ASCII CHARACTER SET: OPTION 1 OPTION 1 OPTION 1
HIGH SPEED PRINTING: NO YES YES
CPI: 12 12 12
LPI: 6 6 6
CHARACTER DEFINITION: LQ LQ LQ
LF+CR NO NO NO
LEFT MARG.(1/60): 0 0 0
TOP MARG.(1/60): 0 0 0
CHARACTER SET: OLIVETTI OLIVETTI OLIVETTI
OLI CHARACTER SET: ST15INT ST15INT ST15INT
BIM DEFAULT DPI: 96 96 96
VERT. RESOLUTION: 1/240 1/240 1/240
LINE LENGTH: 94 94 94
RESET WHEN EJECT: NO NO NO
COMPRESS: 16.6 16.6 16.6
IBM CONFIGURE
EMULATION: IBM X24
AGM: YES
PRINTING MODE: CHINESE
ASCII CHARACTER SET: OPTION 1
HIGH SPEED PRINTING: YES
CPI: 12
LPI: 6
CHARACTER DEFINITION: DRAFT
LF+CR: YES
CR+LF: NO
LEFT MARG.(1/60): 0
TOP MARG.(1/60): 0
IBM CHARACTER SET: PC
PC CHARACTER SET: 437 (INT)
PC TABLE: TABLE 2
BOF IBM-PP LIKE: YES
TOP IBM-PP LIKE: YES
ZERO FLASH: NO
LINE LENGTH: 94
INSERT MODE: DIRECT
PAGE LENGTH: 12
RESET WHEN EJECT: NO
COMPRESS: 17. Note: An asterisk (’) behind MACRO indicates the active macro.
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3.2.1 Explanation of the printout on the previous

pages
In the headline behind the term VER2 the revision level of the printer's firmware can be found.
Then, following the Printer Identification and in the next line a needle test. The next
part of the printout is a list of the MACRO settings.

In this case MACRO 1 is marked with an asterisk (*) which identifies it as the active
macro.
Note: A “Macro“ is a summary of application specific parameter settings for a user. It is possible to
have a total of three macros, each with a different summary of VALUE settings for different
applications.
Whenever you make modifications in the active macro without saving them you will find the new
settings under the heading CURRENT USER. Unless they are saved, the modifications will stay
active only until the printer is switched off. When the printer is switched on again the macro
settings marked with the asterisk will be reactivated.
Note: The CURRENT USER will be selected by MACRO 1, MACRO 2, or MACRO 3.
3.3 Menu Structure

Press [STATION 2] and [COMPRESS –] together to start the Menu-Mode in Off-line
operation.
The Menu Mode starts with MENU SETUP in level 1.
*) only for PR 9 with Tractor Option
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3.3.1 How to use the Key in the Menu Mode

If you want to enter a menu setup, you should press down [STATION 2] and
[COMPRESS –] key simultaneously in on-line mode, entering the off-line mode and then
selecting MENU SETUP (see also Paragraph 2.2 Function Keys).
During the Menu Mode the key’s definition is as following:

S [FEED/EJECT •] upwards; it may cycle to the previous item from the first one.
S [COMPRESS –] downwards; it may cycle to the following item from the last one.
S [STOP ] accept the selected item or value
S [STATION 2] go back to the previous menu level or back to the top level.
The LCD display shows on the first line the current level, and on the second line the next level.
3.3.2 The emulations of PR 9

The PR 9 printer offers the following emulations:
S OLIVETTI
Including the option Magnetic Stripe Reader / Writer (see paragraph 3.4.5)
S OKI
S IBM
S LQ
S IBM 9068
You can modify the emulation you need by entering the corresponding menu setup.
3.4 Menu Setup Description

MENU SETUP was classified into 10 modules
S SELECT CURRENT MACRO (see paragraph 3.4.1)
S SELECT USER TO SETUP (see paragraph 3.4.2)
S CONFIGURE (see paragraph 3.4.3)
S OPTION TRACTOR (see chapter 5 Options) *)
S OLIVETTI CONFIGURE (see paragraph 3.4.4)
S OKI CONFIGURE (see paragraph 3.4.6)
S IBM CONFIGURE (see paragraph 3.4.7)
S LQ CONFIGURE (see paragraph 3.4.8)
S IBM 9068 CONFIGURE (see paragraph 3.4.9)
S LANGUAGE (see paragraph 3.4.10)
S SAVE PARAMETERS (see paragraph 3.4.11)
To modify various modules’ parameters you should enter a corresponding module. Before
modifying printer parameters, please select the desired macro first. The current macro is the one
to be changed.
*) only for PR 9 with Tractor Option
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3.4.1 SELECT CURRENT MACRO

The printer stores up to three user settings in MACRO 1 up to MACRO 3.
Use the [STOP #] key to activate this function. The active macro is displayed first. Press the
[COMPRESS –] key until you find the macro for your application and selected it with the [STOP #]
key. The printer will save the selected macro immediately. After the procedure the printer changes
into the ON-LINE mode and will now work with the new settings.
3.4.2 SELECT USER TO SETUP

With the module SELECT USER TO SET UP you have the choice between MACRO 1, MACRO 2, and
MACRO 3. Select the macro witch should be changed.
Note: If you have selected all new items and have these confirmed with the [STOP ] key,
don't forget to activate the module SAVE PARAMETERS.
3.4.3 CONFIGURE
The following items can be modified according to the PR 9 parameters.
Note: In the different emulations the items shown are not equal. The option’s which are printed in
bold indicate the actual setting.
CONFIGURE
Parameter Option Explanation Note
RESUME DEFAULT VALUE NO Select resume default This option is mainly

YES value or not, used to resume the
If select YES, jump to default value when the
SAVE PARAMETERS the menu parameters
parameters will be resumed have been changed in
the default value if pressing disorder.
[STOP ] to confirm.
INTERFACE DUAL Select the interface you DUAL or CX will be

INTERFACE want to use. selected only if an
SERIAL1 optional interface card
CX is installed.
RS1 EMULATION OLIVETTI Select your RS1 emulation

OKI
IBM
LQ1600K
IBM 9068
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CONFIGURE
MODIFY RS1 CONFIG NO If YES configure also Baud

YES Rate, bits/character, parity
and stop bit.
NO not used with
CX EMULATION .
BAUD RATE (RS1) 2400 Controls the speed of the Only displayed if
4800 data transfer. MODIFY RS1
9600 The baud rate for the CONFIG
19200 printer should be is set to YES
corresponding to the
settings of the computer.
BITS/CHARACTER (RS1) 87 Number of bits that Only displayed if

represent a character. MODIFY RS1
CONFIG
is set to YES
PARITY (RS1) NONE The data transfer will be Only displayed if

EVEN checked by an even or odd MODIFY RS1
ODD parity bit. CONFIG
is set to YES
STOP BITS (RS1) 12 Number of stop bits which Only displayed if

are in use. MODIFY RS1
CONFIG
is set to YES
DSR (RS1) NO SERIAL 1 handle the DSR Only displayed if

YES signal or not. MODIFY RS1
CONFIG
is set to YES
CX EMULATION IBM The emulation determines

LQ 1600K the set of commands
IBM 9068 available for the printer:
OLIVETTI
OKI
CX STROBE EDGE RISING EDGE Select the trig mode of the

FALLING EDGE printer strobe signal (CX
present.
DRAFT SPEED NORMAL Select printer speed in draft

HIGH SPEED mode.
LQ TYPE NLQ1 Select the printer type in

NLQ2 LQ mode.
LQ2
NEEDLES SWITCH YES YES = activated

NO No = ignored
3-7
CONFIGURE
SPECIAL FORMS NO YES reduce the speed of

YES paper handling, and add
some special management
to support special forms,
e.g. thin paper, paper with
different thickness.
BIM DIRECTION UNIDIRECTION Select printing direction for

BIDIRECTION graphics.
NEEDLE COMPENSATION NO Select needle

YES compensation or not when
the needle is broken.
Needle Position
HS COMPENSATION NO Select heigh speed Only displayed if
YES compensation or not NEEDLE
COMPENSATION
is set to YES
BROKEN NEEDLE NO. 1 Choose the one needle Only displayed if

up to from needle 1 up to needle NEEDLE
24 24 for compensation. COMPENSATION
is set to YES
PNS SELECTION YES Whether the following PNS

NO items are valid or not.
PNS #2000K SINGLE SHEET The selection will influence Only displayed if PNS
205 mm the ejection of the paper. SELECTION
220 mm Single Sheet means A4 is set to YES
3-8
CONFIGURE
PNS #2001K 400 Digital filter (CX STB) Only displayed if PNS
selectable: 200 SELECTION
up to 1000 in is set to YES
steps of 100
PNS #2002K NO reserved Only displayed if PNS

Yes SELECTION
is set to YES

Yes SELECTION
is set to YES
PNS #2004K 205 mm Printhead moves out of Only displayed if PNS

YES paper with vertical SELECTION
NO movement or not . is set to YES
145 mm NO, the print head never
moves out of paper edge.
145 mm / 205 mm, the
print head moves out of the
paper if the paper width is
less than 145 or 205 mm.
YES the print head always
moves out of the paper.
PNS #2005K ERROR Only displayed if PNS

SPACE SELECTION
CHAR1 is set to YES
CHAR2
IGNORE
3.4.4 OLIVETTI CONFIGURE

The following items can be modified according to the OLIVETTI parameters.
Note: In the different emulations the items shown are not equal. The option’s which are
printed in bold indicate the actual setting.
OLIVETTI CONFIGURE
EMULATION PR9 Select your printer

PR40+
TOF PR40 LIKE NO Selecting the top margin. TOF = Top Of Form
YES NO, the physical top margin
of 4.23 mm.
YES, 7.4 mm
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OLIVETTI CONFIGURE
PRINTING MODE CHINESE Select the printing mode

LATIN
BIG-5
UNICODE
HIGH SPEED PRINTING YES Selecting high speed

NO printing mode.
A4 SHEET NO = no draft mode.
FANFOLD A4 SHEET = always draft
PAPER mode when the paper is A4
Sheet.
FAN FOLD PAPER =
always draft mode when the
paper is fan fold paper.
YES: = the print mode
always is draft.
CPI 10, 12, 12.9, 15, Defines the number of

16.6, 17.1, 18, characters printed per inch.
20, 30
XPI LOCKED NO NO = CPI and/or LPI are

LOCKED CPI changeable.
LOCKED LPI LOCKED = no change
LOCKED CPI+LPI possible
LPI 5 Defines the number of lines

6 per inch.
8
CHARACTER DEFINITION LQ Selecting the font quality:

OCR-A draft, letter quality, OCR-A,
OCR-B or OCR-B.
DRAFT
LR+CR NO YES: LF = LF + CR
YES NO: LF = LF
LEFT MARG. (1/60") 0 To adjust the left margin

-6 up to +6 more to left or right in units
of 1/60" inch (about 4 mm).
TOP MARG. (1/60") 0 To adjust the top margin TOF = Top Of Form
-6 up to +6 more up or down in units of
1/60" inch (about 4 mm).
FAN FOLD LEFT MARG. 0 Select the left margin for Only displayed if a
0 up to 7 the columns of fan fold PR 9 printer with
paper in n/10 inches. Tractor Unit is in use.
CHARACTER SET OLIVETTI Selecting the character set

IBM/PC as Olivetti or IBM/PC.
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OLIVETTI CONFIGURE
IBM CHARACTER SET PC Selecting the IBM character Only displayed if

ISO set as PC or ISO. IBM/PC in Character
Set is selected.
PC CHARACTER SET 437(INT) Selecting your code page of Only displayed if PC in

210(GR) the PC character set. IBM Character Set is
220(E) selected.
850(LATIN 1)
851(GREEK)
852(LATIN 2)
855(CYRILLIC)
857(LATIN 5)
858(LATIN EURO)
860(P)
862(IL)
863(CAN. FR.)
864(ARABIC)
865(NORDIC)
866(CYRILLIC)
DK/N
DK
1252(PC-WIN
LATIN1)
1250(PC-WIN
LATIN2)
CHINA
CHN2
990(PC-886-BG)
991(PC-GBR)
ISO CHARACTER SET CPOLUNIX Only displayed if IBM

ISO 8859/15 in IBM Character Set
ISO 8859/1 is selected.
ISO 8859/2
ISO 8859/5
ISO 8859/6
ISO 8859/7
ISO 8859/8
ISO 8859/9
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OLIVETTI CONFIGURE
OLI CHARACTER SET ST15CND Selecting your code page of Only displayed if
ST15CIBC the OLIVETTI character OLIVETTI in
ST15DK/N set. Character Set is
ST15IL selected.
ST15F
ST15UK
ST15D
ST15GR
ST15INT
ST15ITA
ST15P
ST15USSR
ST15SDC
ST15E
ST15E2
ST15S/SF
ST15CH
ST31
ST15TR
ST15USA
ST15YU
ST15ARABIC
BIM DEFAULT DPI 72 Setting the default DPI (dot

96 per inch) of the graphic
printing under 8 needles
graphics.
VERT. RESOLUTION 1/216 Setting the vertical

1/240 resolution as 1/216 inch or
1/240 inch.
LINE LENGTH 80 Selecting the line length in

90 the unit of characters
94 number of 10 CPI.
RESET WHEN EJECT NO NO = no reset

YES YES = the printer will be
reset when eject a form.
COMPRESS 16.6 Setting the CPI which see Control Codes

17.1 command ESC > sets
16.6 = 16.6 CPI
17.1 = 17.1 CPI
PNS SELECTION NO Whether the following PNS

YES items is valid.
PNS #2020K NO NO = normal passbook Only displayed if PNS

YES printer mode. SELECTION is set to
YES = journal printing YES.
mode. Relative with the
PNS7010K of PR2E.
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OLIVETTI CONFIGURE
PNS #2021K NO Process of invalid code: Only displayed if PNS

YES NO = command error if SELECTION is set to
invalid code is received; YES.
YES = ignore the invalid Relative with the
code. PNS7011K of PR2E.
PNS #2022K NO Setting the bottom margin Only displayed if PNS

YES (Bottom of Form). SELECTION is set to
NO = normal mode; YES.
YES = PR 9 feed paper to
the max position when the Relative with the
current vertical position is PNS7015K of PR2E.
right for the bottom limit, but
the feed paper value
exceed the bottom limit.
And PR9 report ESC r X see Control Codes
when it receive the
command ESC j.
PNS #2023K NO Selecting the special Only displayed if PNS

YES function of the command SELECTION is set to
ESC ! sp nnn; YES.
NO = same as PR2, the
space setting of the full Relative with the
corner characters is same PNS7014K of PR2E.
as half corner characters.
YES = the space setting of
the full corner characters is
double as half corner
characters.
PNS #2024K NO NO = normal mode; Only displayed if PNS

YES YES = ASCII characters SELECTION is set to
printing and the graphic YES.
printing in a same line are Relative with the
enabled. PNS7016K of PR2E.

YES SELECTION is set to
YES.

YES.
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3.4.5 Option Horizontal Magnetic Stripe Reader / Writer

(MSRW) CONFIGURE
The following items can be modified according to the MSWR parameters.
Note: You will find the following parameter after the last parameter of OLIVETTI
CONFIGURE.
OPTION HOR. MSRW CONFIGURE

END SENTINEL C Selecting the end control of Only for PR9/K with
F the magnetic record, the the version 1.07 or
selectable end sentinel is higher.
character C or F
Position adjust: each step is
0.4 mm.
DISPLACEMENT STANDARD Selecting the position Only for PR9/K with

+10 displacement of the the version 1.07 or
+20 magnetic record. higher.
POSITION ADJUST 0 Select the adjusted value Only for PR9/K with
-7 up to +7 for the vertical position of the version 1.07 or
the magnetic record when higher.
reading the magnetic stripe.
RETRY 135 Selecting the retry value for Only for PR9/K with
reading the magnetic stripe. the version 1.07 or
higher.
STRIPE HANDLE NORMAL Selecting the stripe handle Only for PR9/K with
FAST mode. the version 1.07 or
NORMAL = measure the higher.
width of a passbook when
reading the magnetic stripe
every time.
FAST = measure the width
of a passbook only one
time. The next reading
procedures are using the
founded width.
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3.4.6 OKI CONFIGURE

The following items can be modified according to the OKI parameters.
OKI CONFIGURE
AUTO COMPRESSION NO Determine whether

YES automatically condense
current line for printing,
when current line length
exceeds the allowed line
length.
LINE LENGTH COMPRESS NO Determine whether the line

YES width to compress.
COMPRESS PROPORTION 101/LINE (85%) Select the proportion of

108/LINE (80%) automatically on the
115/LINE (75%) condensation mode.
123/LINE (70%)
133/LINE (65%)
144/LINE (60%)
157/LINE (55%)
170/LINE (50%)
PAPER EMPTY WARNING NO NO = blocking of the

YES parallel port, when there is
no paper in the PR 9.
YES = no blocking
ONE BYTE BUFFER NO NO = the parallel port is not

YES set into a one byte buffer.
YES = the parallel port is
set into a one byte buffer.
PRINTING MODE CHINESE Select the printing mode LATIN, BIG5, and
LATIN UNICODE = West
BIG5 Font
UNICODE
ASCII CHARACTER SET ROMAN Select the character set

GW
GB
MINCHO
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OKI CONFIGURE

NO printing mode.
FAN FOLD PAPER A4 SHEET = always draft
mode when the paper is A4
Sheet.
FAN FOLD PAPER =
always is draft.

LPI 5 Determines the number of

6 lines per inch.
8
CHARACTER DEFINITIONS DRAFT Select printing in draft or

LQ LQ mode.
LR+CR YES YES: LF = LF + CR

NO NO: LF = LF
CR+LF NO NO: CR = CR
YES YES: CR = CR + LF
LEFT MARG. (1/6") 0 Adjust the left margin in

-1 up to +18 units of 1/6 inch.

of 1/60 inch (about 4 mm).
TOP MARG. (1/6") 0 Adjust the top margin in TOF = Top Of Form
-5 up to +5 units of 1/60 inch (about
4 mm).
LINE LENGTH 80 Set line length in units of

90 characters number of 10
94 characters per inch (CPI).


YES items is valid.
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OKI CONFIGURE
PNS #2060K NO Process of command Only displayed if PNS

YES ESC % 9 n1 n2 SELECTION is set to
NO: when n2 = 0 set line YES.
spacing to zero. Relative with the
YES: when n2 = 0 ignore PNS7020K of PR2E.
this command.
PNS #2061K NO Process of command Only displayed if PNS

YES HT(09) SELECTION is set to
NO: execute LF+CR if H- YES.
TAB is not valid. Relative with the
YES: ignore this command PNS7021K of PR2E.
PNS #2062K NO Determine whether to reset Only displayed if PNS

YES automatically line SELECTION is set to
condensation when Form YES.
Feed command executed.
NO = reset
YES = not reset
PNS #2063K NO Determine whether to Only displayed if PNS

YES ignore all the code 0x20 at SELECTION is set to
the end of line. YES.
NO = Ignore 0x20
YES = not ignore any code
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3.4.7 IBM CONFIGURE

The following items can be modified according to the IBM parameters.
IBM CONFIGURE

EMULATION IBM X24 Select your printer
IBM PPII emulation
AGM NO NO = ignore AGM graphic AGM is only for IBM
YES printing X24 printers valid.
YES = AGM graphic
printing is active
PRINTING MODE LATIN Select the printing mode LATIN, IBM5550, BIG5,
IBM5550 and UNICODE = West
BIG5 Font
UNICODE
CHINESE
ASCII CHARACTER SET OPTION 1 Select the character set
OPTION 2
LATIN
GB
MINCHO
ROMAN
NO printing mode.
Sheet.
FAN FOLD PAPER =
always is draft.
CPI 10 Defines the number of
12 characters printed per inch.
15
17.1
20
6 printed per inch.
8
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IBM CONFIGURE

CHARACTER DEFINITION DRAFT Selecting the printing
LQ quality.
LF+CR NO YES: LF = LF + CR
YES NO: LF = LF
CR+LF NO NO: CR = CR
YES YES: CR = CR + LF
LEFT MARG. (1/60") 0 To adjust the left margin in
4 mm).
IBM CHARACTER SET PC Select PC character set or PC continued with PC
ISO ISO character set. CHARACTER SET;
ISO continued with ISO
CHARACTER SET.
PC CHARACTER SET 437(INT) Select the code page of the Only displayed if IBM
210(GR) PC character set. CHARACTER SET
220(E) is set to PC.
850(LATIN 1)
851(GREEK)
852(LATIN 2)
855(CYRILLIC)
857(LATIN 5)
858(LATIN EURO)
860(P)
862(IL)
863(CAN. FR.)
864(ARABIC)
865(NORDIC)
866(CYRILLIC)
DK/N
DK
1252(PC-WIN LATIN1)
1250(PC-WIN LATIN2)
CHINA
CHN2
990(PC-866-BG
991(PC-GER)
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IBM CONFIGURE

ISO CHARACTER SET CPOLUNIX Select the code page of the Only displayed if IBM
8859/15 ISO character set. CHARACTER SET
8859/1 is set to ISO.
8859/2
8859/5
8859/6
8859/7
8859/8
8859/9
PC TABLE TABLE 1 Select the PC Table 1 or
TABLE 2 Table 2
BOF IBM-PP LIKE NO Setting the bottom margin BOF = Bottom Of Form
YES NO = 2.3 mm
YES = 10 mm
TOP IBM PP LIKE NO Setting the top margin. TOF = Top Of Form
YES NO the physical top margin
(adjustable)
YES = 7.4 mm
ZERO SLASH NO Select the printout of 0
YES (0x30 = zero)
YES = the 0 will be printed
with a slash on it (e.g. 0/ ).
LINE LENGTH 80 Setting the line length in
90 unit of character of 10 CPI.
94
INSERT MODE DIRECT Selecting the paper insert
PR2 LIKE mode.
DIRECT = PR9 insert paper
directly when paper
alignment.
PR2 LIKE = PR9 insert
paper when printing data is
received, it is same
procedure as PR2.
PAGE LENGTH 11 Setting the page length in
12 the units of an inch.
COMPRESS 16.6 Setting CPI which
17.1 command SI set.
16.6 = 16.6 CPI
17.1 = 17.1 CPI
YES item is valid or not.
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IBM CONFIGURE

PNS #2080K NO NO = Double height printing Only displayed if PNS
YES and bold printing are SELECTION
permissible in any print is set to YES.
pitch.
Relative to the
PNS4001K of PR2E.
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3.4.8 LQ CONFIGURE
The following items can be modified according to the LQ parameters.
LQ CONFIGURE
AUTO COMPRESSION NO Determine whether

YES automatically condense
current line for printing,
when current line length
exceeds the allowed line
length.
LINE LENGTH COMPRESS NO Determine whether the line

YES width to compress or is
fixed by the menu setting.
COMPRESS PROPORTION 101/LINE (85%) Select the proportion of the

108/ LINE (80%) automatic line
115/ LINE (75%) condensation.
123/ LINE (70%)
133/ LINE (65%)
144/ LINE (60%)
157/ LINE (55%)
170/ LINE (50%)
FAN FOLD LEFT MARG. 0 Select the left margin for

0 up to +7 the 80 columns fan fold
paper in steps of 1/10 inch.
PAPER EMPTY WARNING NO NO = blocking of the

YES parallel port, when there is
no paper in the PR 9.
YES = no blocking
PRINTING MODE LATIN Select the printing mode LATIN, BIG5, and
BIG5 UNICODE = West Font
UNICODE
CHINESE
ASCII CHARACTER SET ROMAN Select the character set

GB
MINCHO
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LQ CONFIGURE

NO printing mode.
Sheet.
FAN FOLD PAPER =
always is draft.

6 printed per inch.
8
CPI OF CJK FONT 5 Select CPI of Chinese

6 character.
6.7
7.5
CPI OF WEST FONT 10 Select CPI of ASCII

12 character.
15
17
20

CHARACTER SET PC Select PC character set or PC continued with PC

ISO ISO character set. CHARACTER SET;
ISO continued with ISO
CHARACTER SET.
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LQ CONFIGURE
PC CHARACTER SET 437(INT) Select the code page of the Only displayed if IBM
210(GR) PC character set. CHARACTER SET
220(E) is set to PC.
850(LATIN 1)
851(GREEK)
852(LATIN 2)
855(CYRILLIC)
857(LATIN 5)
858(LATIN EURO)
860(P)
862(IL)
863(CAN. FR.)
DK/N
DK
1252(PC-WIN LATIN1)
1250(PC-WIN LATIN2)
CHINA
CHN2
990(PC-866-BG
991(PC-GER)
ISO CHARACTER SET CPOLUNIX Select the code page of the Only displayed if IBM
8859/15 ISO character set. CHARACTER SET
8859/1 is set to ISO.
8859/2
8859/5
8859/6
8859/7
8859/8
8859/9
CHARACTER DEFINITION DRAFT Selecting the printing DRAFT = no Letter

LQ quality. Fonts possible.
LQ = change with
ESC K or ESC x
possible
YES NO: LF = LF
CR+LF NO YES: CR = LF + CR
YES NO: CR = CR

4 mm).
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LQ CONFIGURE
ZERO SLASH NO Select the printout of 0

YES (0x30 = zero)
YES = the 0 will be printed
with a slash on it (e.g. 0/ ).
LINE LENGTH 80 Setting the line length in

94


PNS #2100K NO YES = Reset automatically Only displayed if PNS

YES line condensation when SELECTION is set to
Form Feed command YES.
executed.
NO = no reset
PNS #2101K NO NO = ignore 0x20 at the Only displayed if PNS

YES end of a line. SELECTION is set to
YES = don't ignores 0x20 YES.
at the end of a line.
PNS #2102K NO YES = Process of the Only displayed if PNS

YES horizontal and vertical SELECTION is set to
movement command: YES.
ESC $; ESC \; ESC (v)
NO = ignore the command This PNS is only active
on ver. 1.08 or higher.
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3.4.9 IBM 9068 CONFIGURE

The following items can be modified according to the IBM 9006 parameters.
IBM 9068 CONFIGURE
PRINTER ID 1D Selecting the printer ID:

1E 1D = 4748
1E = 9055-001
SERIAL PROTOCOL EFFECTIVE CTS/FDD Selecting the serial FDD = Finance Device
NO CTS/FDD communication interface Driver
with the host system.
EFFECTIVE CTS/FDD =
CTS/FDD active.
NO CTS/FDD = CTS
without FDD.
HIGH SPEED PRINTING NO Selecting high speed

YES printing mode.
NO = no draft mode.
always is draft.

TOP MARG. (1/60") 0 To adjust the top margin in TOF = Top Of Form
4 mm).
BOF ADJUST (0.5 mm) 0 Adjust the bottom margin in BOF = Bottom Of Form
-10 up to +10 units of 0.5 mm
FEED ADJUST (1mm/10") 0 Adjustment when the form This item will be valid
-10 up to +5 feed 10 inch, 0.5 inch with the release $ 2.09.
FAN FOLD LEFT MARG. 0 Select the left margin for

0 up to 7 the 80 columns fan fold
paper in steps of 1/10 inch.

6 printed per inch.
8
UNIDIRECTION PRINT EFFICIENCY Select the printing direction

IGNORE for graphics or ignore.
YES NO: LF = LF
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IBM 9068 CONFIGURE
CR+LF NO YES: CR = LF + CR
YES NO: CR = CR
COUNTRY CODE PAGE BIG5 Select the printing mode

UNICODE
IBM-PC
BG18030
GBK
GB2312
CPI OF COMPRESS 17.1 Setting CPI in condensed

18 mode which command SI
set.
17.1 = 17.1 CPI
18 = 18 CPI
CPI 10 Defines the number of

12 characters printed per inch.
15

LINE LENGTH 82.5 Setting the line length in


IGNORE ERROR NO NO = invalid code results

YES are going into error.
YES = an invalid code will
be ignored.
BEEP WARNING BEEP ON Select the alarm sound

BEEP OFF when an end of document
is detected or ignore the
beep sound.

PNS #2120K NO NO = normal bottom margin Only displayed if PNS

YES limit. SELECTION is set to
YES = special bottom YES.
margin limit

YES.
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3.4.10 LANGUAGE
The operator panel may display its messages in two languages. Select one out of the following:
ENGLISH or CHINESE.
3.4.11 SAVE PARAMETERS

Any desired changes to the default settings can be saved here. After power on the new settings are
activated.
While this function is operating the display shows the message

S SAVING, PLEASE WAIT and then
S SAVED, RESTART PR 9.
Now the printer changed into the ON -LINE mode.
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3.5 PRINTING TEST

There are five test printouts available:
S User's Guide
S Chinese Characters S
Ascii Character Set S
Character Attributes
S Dr. Grauert (print a letter)
3.5.1 USER'S GUIDE

In the User's Guide you will find detail information. So it is possible to print out the User's Guide
by your self. If this function is selected, the printer asks for A4 sheets. After inserting an A4 sheet
the printer starts the print-out.
With the [STATION 2] key it is possible to skip the selection.
3.5.2 CHINESE CHARACTER

With this selection are three prints possible:
S Printing All Fonts
S Print Two Byte Font
S Print Four Byte Font
3.5.3 ASCII CHARACTER SET

The stored ASCII character sets are:
S GB
S ROMAN
S CHINESE 1
S CHINESE 2
S INT 437
S CANADIAN FRENCH
S OCR A
S OCR B
3.5.4 CHARACTER ATTRIBUTES

All included character attributes are printed here.
3.5.5 Dr. GRAUERT

This test printout produces a standard letter (ECMA-132) which can be used for measuring the
printer's throughput.
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3.6 ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment can be used to adjust and check some built-in parameters of the printer. It may
enhance the print performance. Sometimes, it’s possible to improve the rationality of the page
layout according to the practical environment. The printer has been adjusted corresponding to
factory standard before it is delivered.
Warning: The user who wants to adjust these parameters of the

printer should be a professional engineer or be guided
by a professional engineer.
User usually should not change the settings. If the printer has to be adapted, the user should
have already well understood the involved parameters. Or else the printer may miss normal
function. The following introduce the adjustable parameters.
These parameters below allow manipulation on operator panel:

S Photosensor Value (see paragraph 3.6.1) S
Left Margin (see paragraph 3.6.2) S Top
Margin (see paragraph 3.6.3) S Run In
Test (see paragraph 3.6.4)
S Alignment Adjustment for Bi-directional Printing (see paragraph 3.6.5)
S Printing Photosensor Value (see paragraph 3.6.6) S
Inquire Photosensor Values (see paragraph 3.6.7) S
Resume HW Parameters (see paragraph 3.6.8)
3.6.1 PHOTOSENSOR VALUE

All the photo sensor value has been adjusted to correct values in the factory, but after using it for
many days, some unexpected change may happen for some reason, such as using unacceptable
paper. In order to make the printer work correctly, please adjust the photo sensor value again.
After entering adjustment, you have to do the following steps:
Key or action Two line display

ADJUSTMENT
Select Adjustment
PHOTOSENSOR VALUE
[STOP #] PHOTOSENSOR VALUE

There is a noise of the rollers and the green lamp of Station 2 light up INSERT SHEET; PRESS #
insert paper and press PHOTOSENSOR VALUE
[STOP #] INSERT SHEET; PRESS #
The printer insert the paper and start the setup of the photo sensor. PHOTOSENSOR VALUE
Paper eject after adjustment. END. PRESS #TO PRINT
PHOTOSENSOR VALUE
[STOP #]
INSERT A4 SHEET
Insert paper; PHOTOSENSOR VALUE

after print the values the paper will be eject FINISH; PRESS STAT 2
ADJUSTMENT
[STATION 2]
PHOTOSENSOR VALUE
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Note: The adjustment is only active during power on. ADJUSTMENT
[STATION 2] and [COMPRESS –] together SAVE PARAMETERS

to leave the off-line mode ■ ACCEPT ST2 = IGNORE
The new values of adjustment to be default settings can be saved now or ignore the new values.
After saving and power OFF and ON the new adjustment is still activated.
3.6.2 LEFT MARGIN

The [FEED/EJECT •] key reduce the current value (left margin is moving to the left side) and the
[COMPRESS –] key increases the current value (moving to the right side).
ADJUSTMENT
Select Adjustment
PHOTOSENSOR VALUE
[COMPRESS –] ADJUSTMENT
until LCD shows LEFT MARGIN
LEFT MARGIN 17
[STOP #] to select
• = LEFT – = RIGHT
Press [FEED/EJECT •] or [COMPRESS –] to find the new left margin. LEFT MARGIN 20
The range is from zero up to 133 in units of 1/120 inch. • = LEFT – = RIGHT
Insert an A4 sheet to control the setting. The printer will insert the paper LEFT MARGIN (20)
automatically, print the current margin and eject the paper. • = LEFT – = RIGHT
LEFT MARGIN
[STOP #] to accept
SAVE PARAMETERS
ADJUSTMENT
Display after saving
LEFT MARGIN
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3.6.3 TOP MARGIN

The [FEED/EJECT •] key reduce the current value (top margin is moving upwards) and the
[COMPRESS–] key enlarge the current value (moving downwards).
ADJUSTMENT
Select Adjustment
PHOTOSENSOR VALUE
until LCD shows TOP MARGIN
TOP MARGIN 030

[STOP #] to select
• = UP – = DOWN
Press [FEED/EJECT •] or [COMPRESS –] to find the new top margin. TOP MARGIN 042
The range is from zero up to 214 in units of 1/180 inch. • = UP – = DOWN
Insert an A4 sheet to control the setting. The printer will insert the paper TOP MARGIN (042)
automatically, print the current margin and eject the paper. • = UP – = DOWN
TOP MARGIN
[STOP #] to accept
SAVE PARAMETERS
ADJUSTMENT
Display after saving
TOP MARGIN
3.6.4 RUN IN TEST

After selecting the Run in Test the printer will insert a sheet and start nonstop printing.
ADJUSTMENT
Select Adjustment
PHOTOSENSOR VALUE
until LCD shows RUN IN TEST
[STOP #] to select RUN IN TEST

The yellow Ready lamp lights up. PLEASE INSERT SHEET
The printer starts printing horizontal lines after inserting a paper. RUN IN TEST NO: 00
printing, finish: 00
Now it is possible to stop printing by pressing the [STOP #] key. RUN IN TEST NO: 00
RUN IN TEST NO: 00

[STOP #] continued printing
Power off the printer to leave the continued printing.
Note: Use Bidirectional Alignment Adjust to correct an offset in the vertical lines (see paragraph
3.6.5).
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3.6.5 BIDIRECTIONAL ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT

After selecting the Bidirectional Alignment it is possible to align the printing of vertical lines.
ADJUSTMENT
Select Adjustment
PHOTOSENSOR VALUE
until the LCD shows: BIDIRECTION ALIGN
[STOP #] to select BIDIRECTION ALIGN

The yellow Ready and green Station 2 lamp lights up. RESULT OF ALL SPEED
BIDIRECTION ALIGN
Press the [STOP #] key
INSERT A4 SHEET
The printer starts printing vertical lines after inserting a paper. BIDIRECTION ALIGN
FINISH; PRESS STAT2
[STATION 2] BIDIRECTION ALIGN

RESULT OF ALL SPEED
Now press [FEED/EJECT •] or [COMPRESS –] until you can select the BIDIRECTION ALIGN
font and CPI which you want to align (e.g. DRAFT 12 CPI). DRAFT 12CPI
Press the [STOP #] key to accept the selection. BIDIRECTION ALIGN 000
Use the [FEED/EJECT •] or [COMPRESS –] key for alignment (e.g. left BIDIRECTION ALIGN 005
5 times). If you are going to the right the numeric value will be indicated by • = LEFT – = RIGHT
an minus sign (e.g. -005).
BIDIRECTION ALIGN 005

Insert an A4 sheet and the printer starts a control print of your selection.
DRAFT 12CPI
Press the [STOP #] key to accept and save your selection.
SAVE PARAMETERS
Now you can select an other font for alignment or leave the function. BIDIRECTION ALIGN
DRAFT 12CPI
If you want to leave the off-line mode press [STATION 2] and SAVE PARAMETERS
[COMPRESS –] together. ■ ACCEPT ST2 = IGNORE
PR9 SERIAL1 OLIVETTI *)
Because the parameters are saved, press [STATION 2] to ignore.
ON-LINE
*) The displayed line is depending on the selected Emulation.
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3.6.6 PRINT PHOTO VALUES

With the selecting of Print Photo Values you can start a print out photo sensor values.
ADJUSTMENT
Select Adjustment
PHOTOSENSOR VALUE
until the LCD shows: PRINT PHOTO VALUES
[STOP #] to select PRINT PHOTO VALUES

The yellow Ready and green Station 1 lamp lights up. INSERT A4 SHEET
PRINT PHOTO VALUES

The printer starts printing the values after inserting a paper.
FINISH, PRESS STAT2
ADJUSTMENT
[STATION 2]
PRINT PHOTO VALUES
PR9 SERIAL1 OLIVETTI *)
Press [STATION 2] to ignore.
ON-LINE
*) The displayed line is depending on the selected Emulation. Sample of
the Print Photo Values:
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3.6.7 INQUIRE PHOTO VALUES

The inquiry of the photosensor can be classified into
S Photo Value-set and
S Photo Value-actual.
For both selections you can inquire 7 class photosensor values

S Paper Intro1 S
Paper Intro2 S
Paper Alline 1 S
Paper Alline 2 S
Paper Alline 3 S
Paper Alline 4 S
Paper Edge
You can check each photosensor value by pressing [COMPRESS –] (means move
downwards) or [FEED/EJECT •] (means upwards).
ADJUSTMENT
Select Adjustment
PHOTOSENSOR VALUE
[COMPRESS –] or [FEED/EJECT •] ADJUSTMENT

until the LCD shows: INQUIRE PHOTO VALUES
[STOP #] to select INQUIRE PHOTO VALUES

PHOTO VALUE SET
For inquire press [STOP #] INTRO CUR

continue with VOL. 0260
[COMPRESS –] or [FEED/EJECT •]
to check various values
Press [STATION 2] INQUIRE PHOTO VALUES

to exit PHOTO VALUE SET
Now you can select other operations you want.
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3.6.8 RESUME HARDWARE PARAMETERS

All standard default settings of the firmware will be restored. The contents of the Page Counter
will not be changed, but all other settings are reset.
ADJUSTMENT
Select Adjustment
PHOTOSENSOR VALUE
until the LCD shows: RESUME HW PARAMETERS
[STOP #] to select RESUME HW PARAMETERS

The yellow Ready and green Station 1 and Station 2 lamp lights up. ■ ACCEPT ST2 = IGNORE
ADJUSTMENT
Press [STOP #] to accept
RESUME HW PARAMETERS
OFF-LINE MODE
or [STATION 2] to ignore
ADJUSTMENT
PR9 SERIAL1 OLIVETTI *) ON-
LINE
3.7 DEBUG / TEST

The Debug / Test parameter defines the execution of control sequences when Hex- printing has
been activated. The incoming or stored data from the host are printed in hex mode. This is an
excellent help for the programmer.
The Debug/ Test mode is arrange into two groups:

S Hex Printing
S Magnetic Test
In the Hex Printing mode we will find five groups:

S Data Backup Mode S
Printing Saved Data S
Printing Last Data
S Printing Flash Data
S Directly Dump
The HEX print is divided into three groups:

S 1. the transmission code first with five bytes
S 2. values of the data in HEX
S 3. ASCII code of the printed data
1. 2. 3.
Sample: 00000 00 0C 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 0&C*C*C*C*C*
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3.7.1 DATA BACKUP MODE

The Data Backup Mode is using the buffer of the printer. All receiving data from the host are
saved first. To get data printed select after saving the data the function Printing Saved Data (see
paragraph 3.7.2).
Note: The new to be saved data will overwrite the saved data before.

DEBUG/TEST
Select Debug / Test
HEX PRINTING
HEX PRINTING
[COMPRESS –]
DATA BACKUP MODE
[STOP #] to select HEX PRINTING
You hear a short beep. WAITING FOR DATA ...
The receiving data from the host will be stored in the buffer of the printer. HEX PRINTING
OPERATE NATURALLY
[STOP #] to stop hex printing HEX PRINTING
OPERATE NATURALLY
PR9 SERIAL1 OLIVETTI *) ON-
LINE
3.7.2 PRINTING SAVED DATA

All before in the buffer of the printer saved data can be printed in HEX format with this function.
Note: The saved data are printed with two bytes first (in the sample in bold), which
indicates the length of the saved data.
Sample: 00000 00 0C 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 0& C*C*C*C*C*
DEBUG/TEST
Select Debug / Test
HEX PRINTING
[COMPRESS –] HEX PRINTING

until the LCD shows: PRINTING SAVED DATA
[STOP #] to accept HEX PRINTING

The green Station 2 lamp is flashing. INSERT A4 SHEET
The printer starts printing vertical lines after inserting a paper. HEX PRINTING
PRINTING, WAITING...
HEX PRINTING
After printing and eject the page the LCD shows:
POWER OFF OR OTHERS
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3.7.3 PRINTING LAST DATA

All last used and in the buffer of the printer saved data can be printed in HEX format with this
function.
DEBUG/TEST
Select Debug / Test
HEX PRINTING

until the LCD shows: PRINTING LAST DATA

HEX PRINTING
POWER OFF OR OTHERS
3.7.4 PRINTING FLASH DATA

All in the flash saved data can be printed in HEX format with this function.
DEBUG/TEST
Select Debug / Test
HEX PRINTING

until the LCD shows: PRINTING FLASH DATA

HEX PRINTING
POWER OFF OR OTHERS
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3.7.5 DIRECTLY DUMP

The receiving data from the host will not stored first in the buffer of the printer. They will be printed
directly after being received by the printer.
Note: The directly printed data are printed without the two bytes first. So there is no
indication of the length of the printed data.
Sample: 00000 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D 07 0D C*C*C*C*C*C*
DEBUG/TEST
Select Debug / Test
HEX PRINTING

until the LCD shows: DIRECTLY DUMP

HEX PRINTING
POWER OFF OR OTHERS
Note: During the Directly Dump process, if the printer ejects paper automatically, it indicate that
the printing has been finished, but if the printer do not eject paper automatically, press
[FEED/EJECT •] key to eject the paper.
Caution: The performance in the two different modes is different. In the Data Backup Mode, the
printer not only prints in HEX, but also execute the programmer correctly (the bell will
sound six times). But in the Directly Dump, the printer just prints in HEX.
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3.7.6 MAGNETIC TEST

The Magnetic Test is for the optional Magnetic Stripe Reader / Writer. It works only for the PR 9/K
with the firmware version 1.07 or higher.
Note: The optional Magnetic Stripe Reader / Writer in a special version and not used in Europe.
3.8 INFO INQUIRING

You get information of the current setting parameters of software or hardware. This information is
important for the system engineer and service staff.
You can select the following parameter:

S FW VERSION
S HW CONFIGURATION
S PRINTER ID
3.8.1 FW Version
The parameter firmware version shows:
S version number
S special version tag e.g.: FW VERSION
VER2.09 T7FPGA:2.4
Note: In this sample indicates VER2.09 the version number (firmware release), and T7 the special
version tag.
3.8.2 HW Configuration
The parameter hardware configuration gives information over:
S characters generators
S optional interface e.g.: HW CONFIGURATION
S scanner (only with Magnetic Test) GB18030 CX
3.8.3 Printer ID
The display shows the identification of the printer:
e.g.: PRINTER ID
00000AECE8AD01
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4. Maintenance
Preferred Material
The following materials and cleaning lubricants are recommended when maintaining the printer:
S Lint-free soft cloth
S Light vacuum cleaner.
4.1 Cleaning Surrounding Areas

The user should clean the printer every six months. If you experience paper feed problems or if
the print head carriage movement is hampered, cleaning should be carried out more often.
Maintenance work of PR 9 printer is very simple, all you need to do is:

S remove the ribbon and
S remove the Alignment Unit to
clean printer regularly.
Note: Before doing the cleaning, please switch off the printer and unplug the power cord first.
Don't use alcohol, liquor or brushes with hard hair to clean the printer. Be careful not to let
water and other liquid flow into the inner of printer.
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M aintenanc e
4.1.1 Remove the Ribbon

S Power the printer on.
S Open the top cover; the print head (2) is moving to the centre.
S Step 1: swivel the green print unit lift handle (1) backwards to lift the print unit entirely.
S Step 2: loosen the green ribbon guide (3) by pressing downwards.
S Step 3: lift the ribbon cassette (4) by rotation as shown in the picture below.
S Step 4: take the ribbon cassette (4) out of the printer.
S Power the printer off.
Caution: The print head may by very hot immediately after printing.
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Maintenance
4.1.2 Remove the Alignment Unit

S Power the printer off
S Open the Top Cover
S Swivel the green print unit lift handle (see the photo on the page before) backwards to lift the
print unit entirely.
S Press both Levers (2) to the outside of the printer
S Swivel the Alignment Unit up to about 45<. Now the Pins (3) on both sides of the Alignment
Unit (1) are in the correct position.
S Lift the Alignment Unit (1) out of the printer.
Note: Both pins (3) are flatten and so is it only possible to take out the Alignment Unit in an angle
of 45<!
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4.1.3 Cleaning Procedure

S Thoroughly brush and vacuum all accessible areas to any paper flock and dust.
S Clean the black platen’s surface, the transport rollers.
S Clean also the rollers on the lower side of the Alignment Unit.
S Clean the covers and operator panel with damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use some cleaning
solvents or excessive amount of water.
4.1.4 Install the Alignment

S Mount the Alignment Unit. Execute the removing procedure in reverse sequence.
Attention: Take care that the foil (2) at the rear side of the Alignment Unit (1) will not be
damaged and is flat over the Print Bar (3)!
4.1.5 Install the Ribbon Cassette

S Insert the Ribbon Cassette. (see paragraph 1.5)
S Swivel down the Print Unit with the green print unit lift handle to its normal position.
S Close the Top Cover.
S Connect the Power Cord.
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5. Options
5.1 Tractor Unit for Printer PR 9

One of the options for the printer PR 9 is a special
Tractor Unit. With this unit the printer controls
fanfold paper.
5.1.1 Assembly
To use the PR 9 Tractor Unit, please make sure that the hard ware of PR 9, which you use,
supports a Tractor Unit. If you are not sure, ask your system manager.
S To connect a Tractor Unit to Printer PR 9, first turn off the PR 9.

S Slide both two pins (1) of the Tractor Unit into these corresponding slots (2), which are in the
rear of the PR 9.
S Press the Tractor Unit to the printer until you here a click.
Note: Be carefully with the connector (3) for the Tractor Unit.
Warning: Be sure to use the right firmware, which support the Tractor Unit. The Tractor Unit is
not supported by some early PR 9 firmware releases.
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5.1.2 Disassembly
S To unload a Tractor Unit from PR 9, first turn off the PR 9.
S Press down each of the two levers (1) of the Tractor Unit.
S Draw the Tractor Unit backward to get free the Tractor Unit from Printer PR 9.
5.1.3 Loading Paper

S Roughly adjust the right tractor (2) to the paper width.
S Open the tractor covers (3) and insert the paper.
S Close the tractor covers (3).

S Tighten the upper edge of the fanfold paper by slightly pushing the right
tractor to the right. Make sure not to stress the paper too much.
Note: To avoid paper bottom measurement error, please do not use those fanfold paper,
which length is less than 5 inches.
Be sure to avoid top of the paper overstepping the tractor wheel too much, when installing
the fanfold paper.
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5.1.4 Tear Off Edge and Park Position

S In front of the Printer PR 9 you will find the Tear Off Edge (1).
S The Park Position (2) of the PR 9 is at the rear.
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5.1.5 Key Functions

You can select PR 9 working mode as normal mode or as tractor working mode by pressing the
keys if there is a Tractor Unit connected to the PR 9.
Function Key On-line Mode Off-line Mode
Normal Mode Tractor Mode Tractor Mode
[FEED/EJECT •] switching into the switching into the normal working

together with [STOP ] tractor working mode
mode
The printer will insert fanfold
paper.
If the fanfold paper had already

in the PR 9 but the paper is not
at the tear-off position, then the
PR 9 will move the paper to the
tear-off position. Otherwise if
there is one paper in the printer
and the paper position is at the
tear-off position, then the PR 9
will move the fanfold paper to top
of form position.
Note: When working on tractor mode, TRACTOR will be displayed on the PR 9 LCD. To let paper return to
the top of form position from the Tear-off position, you can wait 10 seconds or you can press the
[FEED/EJECT •] and [STOP ] key together.
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Function Key On-line Mode Off-line Mode
Normal Mode Tractor Mode Tractor Mode
[FEED/EJECT •] the PR 9 ejects If there is no paper in the printer, In case fanfold paper
paper then the PR 9 will try to insert positive-direction vertical
paper once. movement the sum is
more than 12 inches,
If paper had already in the PR 9 PR 9 does a formfeed,
and paper is not at the Tear-off otherwise PR 9 moves
position, then the PR 9 will move fanfold paper to park
the paper to the Tear-off position. position.
If there is paper in the printer and

the paper position is at the Tear-
off position, then the PR 9 will
move paper position to top of
form position.
tractor top adjustment sub-

mode:
Positive direction top adjust in
1/20 inch per pressing.
To move paper return to the top

of form position from the Tear-off
position, you can wait 10
seconds or you can press
[FEED/EJECT •]
[STATION 2] Enter tractor top adjustment sub-

together with mode.
[FEED/EJECT •]
[STOP] together with PR 9 switches from working

[COMPRESS –] mode to normal mode.
If there is a paper in the printer, it

will move the paper to the Tear-
off position first and draws back
the paper to the Park position
automatically after 10 seconds.
[COMPRESS –] Negative-direction top

adjust in 1/20 inch per
pressing.
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5.1.6 Corresponding Menu Setting up

Auto choose tractor working mode for each port (RS1 or CX). There
are three items under CONFIGURE menus set:
S MANUAL
S TRACTOR
S NORMAL
5.1.7 Configure Option Tractor
OPTION TRACTOR
Parameter Option Explanation
TRACTOR MODE (RS1) TRACTOR TRACTOR: when this item is selected, PR 9 switches to
MANUAL tractor mode if any date arrives at the corresponding
Normal port.
MANUAL: when this item is selected, PR 9 working
mode, normal mode or tractor mode, is only
TRACTOR MODE (CX) TRACTOR determined by buttons. It is also the default selection for
MANUAL all ports.
NORMAL: when this item is selected, PR 9 switches to
Normal
normal mode if any date arrives at the corresponding
port.
PAGE LENGTH (1") 11

Set page length for Tractor mode in steps of 1 Inch.
1 up to 30
PAGE LENGTH (1/60") 0

Set page length for Tractor mode in steps of 1/60 Inch.
0 up to 50
TOP ADJ (1/20") 0

Adjust the Top Of Form in steps of 1/20 Inch
-6 up to +6
LEFT MARG. (1/20") 0

Set Left Margin for Tractor mode in steps of 1/20 Inch.
-6 up to +20
TEAR WAIT (1s) 10

Set Tear Off time in seconds for Tractor mode.
3 up to 15
TEAR BF. SW YES

NO
Note: The Off line operations, such as MENU PRINTING or PRINTING TEST, are only
supported on normal mode.
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5.2 Optional Devices

Following optional devices can be provided:
S Serial interface port 2
S USB interface (in preparation)
Add the second interface port

Printer has basic configuration of one standard serial and parallel communication interface. At
the rear of printer there is a second interface installation slot, this slot is be used in the standard
Version by the parallel interface. A special version of PR 9 can be provide without the parallel
interface port.
This slot can be used than for option boards and cards as below:
S Second serial interface board and USB interface board
S Second serial interface board or
S USB interface board
Note: When printer equipped with second or more other data communication interface boards,
interface working mode can be selected by menu setup configuration.
S Working with single communication port

S Printer can only work according to the interface mode and emulation selected by menu
configuration, even if printer has been equipped with more interface boards.
S Working with dual-port

S If printer has been equipped with option interface board, operator can set up printer
working mode to be dual-port mode through the operator panel to meet different usage
requirement.
S If printer has been installed second serial port board and USB interface board, there are only
two serial ports( first serial port and second serial port) can work synchronously. Under this
configuration, printer can check witch port is active. Any one of these two ports, if its data
has been received, printer will be under the control of this port, and be kept in this state till
this port task is end. Two ports are independent. And two ports have the same
configuration except emulation mode.
Emulation mode can be shifted by commands.
S If printer has been installed with second parallel interface board and configured as dual-
port activity, it will check witch port buffer has data. If any one of these two ports detect
data has been received, printer will be under the control of the port and it will be kept in
this state till port task is end. Dual-port functionality and corresponding parameters can be
selected though operator panel. Under the especial circumstance, each port can has its
own emulation mode, and using commands can shift emulation mode.
S If printer hardware configuration has two interface and the setup item interface in the
menu is UAL then it can print out two interface corresponding emulation configuration in
self-test sheet. Printer can set which port to be active and emulation mode according to
host communication port
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6. Technical Data
6.1 Technical
Specification Paper
Path:
S Flatbed technology
Printhead:
S Number of needles: 24
S Needle Diameter: 0.25 mm
S Needle Material: tungsten carbide
S Needle alignment: staggered two lines, 12+12
S Matrix form: diamond-shaped
S Multi-copy print: 1+6
S Thermal protection: PTC
S Life of print head: >600 million dots/needle
Font:
S Latin character: HSD, Draft, Roman, Sans Serif, Italic, OCR-A, OCR-B, E13B.
S Chinese character: GB18030 (SONG Style), UNICODE and BIG-5 traditional Chinese character.
Character Set:
S Chinese character: GB18030
S ASCII character: 54 codepages
CPI:
S Chinese character:
5CCPI, 6CCPI, 6.9CCPI, 7.5CCPI, 8.3CCPI, 8.5CCPI, 9CCPI, 10CCPI
S ASCII character:
10CPI, 12CPI, 13.8CPI, 15CPI, 16.6CPI, 17.1CPI, 18CPI, 20CPI
LPI: 1/5”, 1/6”, 1/8”, n/72”, n/180”, n/216”, n/240”, n/360”
Printing Speed:
HSD Draft NLQ LQ
Chinese Character (CCPS) 200 150 75 50
ASCII Character (CPS) 360 300 150 100
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Form Feed Speed: 32 cm/s
Alignment Speed: <0.3 s
Bar Code Printing: EAN 8, EAN 13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, Codabar, 2 of 5
industrial, 2 of 5 interleaved
Graphics Dot Matrix Density:

S 9 needles: 60 DPI, 72 DPI, 80 DPI, 96 DPI, 120 DPI, 240 DPI
S 24 needles: 60 DPI, 120 DPI, 180 DPI, 240 DPI, 360 DPI
Machine ID: each machine has an unique ID Number.
Diagnose:
S Self-diagnose,
S Hex print,
S Remote interrupt by interface,
S Remote intelligence service by interface,
S Self-test when power on.
Ribbon Cassette:
S Ribbon: black fabric
S Ribbon Length: 18 m
S Ribbon Width: 7 mm
S Useful ribbon Life: 5 million characters (HSD)
Machine Character:
S Dimensions: 398 x 296 x 215 mm (W x D x H)
S Weight: 9.0 kg (Basic Model)
Electric Character:
S Rated Voltage: 220 VAC ± 10%
S Frequency: 50 HZ / 60 HZ
S Power Consumption: operating approx. 170 W (max), 15 W Standby
Environment:
S Temperature: 5 - 35° C
S Humidity: 15 - 85% (no frost)
S Noise level: < 54 dBA acc. to ISO 7799
Quality Characteristics:
S MTBF: >=10,000 hours
S EMC and radio interference character: acc. to CCC.
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Technic al D ata
6.2 Document Specification and Technical Instruction

Paper Input:
S Front Side with automatic alignment:
S Cut sheets or multi-copy paper (1 original + 6 copies)
S Horizontal or vertical passbook
S Rear Side with optional Tractor Option:

S Fan Fold paper (1 original + 6 copies)
Paper Output:
S front side
6.2.1 Cut sheets and multi-copy paper

minimum maximum
S Paper width: 80 mm 245 mm
S Paper length: 70 mm 450 mm
S Paper weight:
S Cut sheets: 45 g/m² 160 g/m²
Note: With setting SPECIAL FORM to YES, you can print thin paper above 35 g/m²).
S Form set of action paper: 40 g/m² 60 g/m²
S Thickness of single sheet: 0.06 mm 0.28 mm
S Form set of action paper
S first sheet 40 g/m² 60 g/m²
S other sheets 40 g/m² 60 g/m²
S last sheet 40 g/m² 60 g/m²
S Weight of carbon 20 g/m² 34 g/m²
S total set 380 g/m²
S Total thickness: 0.7 mm
S Multi copy gluing: At the top or on the right or left side
Margins of Documents:
(measured from the character’s bottom):
S PR 9 emulation = 4.3 mm
S IBM PP II = 4.3 mm
S The min distance from the last basic printing line to the page bottom margin:
S 5 mm (0.2 inch)
S Left and right margin value of document:

S min 3.1 mm ± 0.3 mm
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6.2.2 Passbook (open)

minimum maximum
S Paper width: 90 mm 245 mm
S Paper length: 85 mm 220 mm
S Cover thickness: 0.2 mm 0.5 mm
S maximal thickness with open book: 2.2 mm
S Type of Binding Thread-binding, without metal staples or clips
Note: New or folded passbooks have to be flatting before put it into a printer!
Margins of Passbooks:
S Minimal left and right margin = 3.1 mm ± 0.3 mm
S Min distance between last basic line character above the horizontal binding = 5 mm S Min
distance between last basic line character below the horizontal binding = 8 mm S Distance
between character and vertical binding = 5.08 mm
6.2.3 Fan Fold with Tractor Option

minimum maximum
S Paper width: ?? mm ??? mm
S Paper length: ?? mm ??? mm
S Paper weight:
S 1-ply: ?? g/m² ??? g/m²
S multiply (per sheet): ?? g/m² ??? g/m²
S total set: ?? g/m² ??? g/m²
S Total paper/form thickness: ??? g/m²
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Technic al D ata
Printing Media Character:

S Input media manual
S Margin align automatically
S Max thickness 2.2 mm
S Max width 245 mm
S Standard of top of page of document and passbook
S Min value of document rear (measured from the character bottom):

S PR 9 emulation = 3.1 mm
S IBM PP II = 10 mm
S Min rear value of the passbook page:

S 5 mm
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Interfac e D escription
7. Interface Description
7.1 Serial Interface

Standard PR 9 has one asynchronous V24 RS232C serial interface with 9 cores connected to the
host.
Technical Character:
The following parameters can be modified in SET-UP:
S BAUD RATE: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 (bit/s)
S BITS/CHARACTER: 7 or 8 bits
S STOP BITS: 1 or 2 bits
S PARITY: none, even or odd.
S DSR: YES or NO
Communication Cable:
S HOST: 9 PINS (DB-9S)
S PRINTER: 9 PINS (DB-9S)
This protocol uses the following signal lines:

S Receive Data (RXD)
S Transmit Data (TXD)
S Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
S Projective Ground (GND)
S Data Set Ready (DSR) S
Clear To Send (CTS) S
Ready To Send (RTS) S
Signal Ground (SG)
Host System
Print
er
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7.2 Parallel Interface

The PR 9 parallel interface according to IEEE 1284-1994 standard, support SPP, nibble, byte
protocol.
Instruction of parallel interface as follows:
Technical Character:
S Compatibility: CENTRONICS
S Logic circuit: TTL
S Data format: 7 or 8 bits
S Logic level: 0-5V
S Connector: 36 pins
All the input and output signal was connected to a 5V voltage by a 2.2k ohm resistance Interface signal:
7.3 USB Interface (in preparation)

S USB characters
S Type: terminal
S Reference standard: Universal Serial Bus
S Transmission speed: $ 200 kbps
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Users are advised to update the printer’s firmware irregularly to strengthen PR 9’s functions and will
offer the necessary firmware file to users (usually the firmware file is named flash.mot).
To update PR 9’s firmware please follow the steps below:

S Copy the firmware file flash.mot to a Personal Computer.
S Connect PR 9 to one of the PC’s parallel ports (usually LTP1 port), and power on the PC.
S Connect a 220-V power line to the PR 9 printer.
S Press the [STOP ] key and push the power button together to power on the PR 9.
S Do not release the [STOP ] key until the current firmware’s edition is displayed on the printer’s
LCD.
PR 9 VERx xx TX
S Hold on to press the [STOP ] key until LCD shows as:
RELEASE STOP KEY
S After LCD’s displaying become stable, you can release the [STOP ] key and the LCD will display
“PROGRAM UPDATE”.
PROGRAM UPDATE
S Copy the firmware file flash.mot binary to the PC’s parallel port, which is connected to the PR
9. Usually we suggest the user to use the command under MS-DOS like this:
c:\>copy flash.mot lpt1 /b
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8. Firmware Update
S Now the downloading process will begin.
UPDATE BUSY
S During the downloading process PR 9’s LCD will display how many bytes the printer has
received.
PROGRAMMING 13BB0
S The whole downloading process will last about three minutes. After updating is finished
successfully, LCD shows:
UPDATE O.K.
S Now the PR 9 will automatically reset after downloading process finished.
S Firmware upgrading finished after PR 9’s automatically resetting finish, and PR 9 can be used
normally.
Warning: Power off during the process of firmware upgrading is forbidden, otherwise the printer
will be destroyed.
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Troubleshooting
9. Troubleshooting
How to Use This Section

There are some examples, which will help you to solve the printer troubles that may occur during
use.
Warning: If there are mechanical or electrical troubles, don’t

repair by yourself. Ask your service centre for help.
If you cannot find the troubles in the following pages, please contact your local service
office for technical support.
1. Find the category in which your problem occurs. The problem categories are:
S Power-related Problems
S Uncompleted Power On
S Ribbon or Carriage related Problems
S Paper-related Problems S
Print-related Problems S No
Printout
2. Find the symptom description that most closely matches the printer symptom.
3. Try the first suggestion under that heading.
4. If the suggestion does not cure the problem, try the next suggestion.
5. If none of the suggestions enable you to continue printing, or if the fault is not listed,
contact your service office.
9.1 Power-related Problems

S The power indicator does not come on when power is switched on.
S Check that the power cord and plug are securely fitted to the printer and to an electrical outlet.
S Ask for the power connector connections to be verified.
S Ask for the building electrical supply to be verified.
9.2 Uncompleted Power On

After you powered on the printer, the printhead does not return to the left edge, which means
the printer did not finish the internal self test.
S Check whether the component used to protect the printhead and the sponge have been
removed or not.
S Check if there is any object which is blocking the motor.
S Check whether the top cover is closed or not.
S Restart the printer to try again.
S Check whether the printhead moves smoothly or not.
S Check whether the ribbon box is settled correctly or not.
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9.3 Ribbon or Carriage-related Problems

S Ribbon Problems
S Make sure that the ribbon is:
S Stretched correctly;
S Not worn thin or dry;
S Not torn or damaged in any other way;
S Not jammed.
S If the ribbon box is damaged, replace it with a new one.
S Carriage does not move smoothly

S Examine the paper pathway. Remove any obstructions. Check that all packing material is
removed.
S Examine the carriage area for obstructions. Remove where necessary.
9.4 Paper-related Problems

S The printer does not accept the sheet
S Check whether the document is within specifications or not
S Check whether the document is inserted and aligned correctly or not
S Fanfold Paper is not positioned at perforation

for tear-off feature
S Select the correct form length using the Set-up feature.
S Reset top of form by performing a Parking function.
S Paper tears or jams

S Examine the paper path; remove any obstructions.
Note: To clean the paper path remove the Alignment Unit as described in
paragraph 4.1.2.
S Paper is ropy, such as crimp.
S Multi-carbon does not bond well together.
S Too thick, too thin or too many sheets of paper.
S There is residue of paper or fibre on the printing media.
S Paper with clip or pin (which would damage the printer seriously)
Note: See paragraph 6.2 Document Specification.
S Paper jam with printer including the optional

Tractor Unit
S Is the fanfold paper too loose or too taut between the tractors?
S If the holes in the paper are deformed at their outer edges, the paper is too taut.
S If the paper rises between the tractors, it is too loose.
S Readjust the tractor spacing so that the paper lies smoothly but without any tension.
S Ensure that the paper is horizontally aligned on the pins.
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9.5 Print-related Problems

Note: The PR 9 printer has the function of overheating protection. If overheating protection will be
active the printer may slow down printing speed or even stop printing after a long time
printing (until printhead’s temperature returns normal). This function can prevent print head
from being destroyed if print head is over heated.
S Print faint or of poor quality.

S Have you used the correct paper? See Chapter 6 Technical Data which contains a full
specification of the paper you can use. Replace the paper if it does not match the
specification.
S Make sure that the ribbon is stretched correctly.
S Does the ribbon need changing? Replace it with a new ribbon if necessary.
S Is the ribbon cartridge properly installed? Adjust as necessary.
S Characters do not print evenly or are not

uniform in pitch
S Examine the paper pathway for dirt or other obstruction that may cause the gap between
print head and platen to vary. Remove the obstruction.
S Incorrect installation of ribbon box or the ribbon tied.
S Part of printed text is missing (loss of data)

S If you are using Serial communication check the buffer control setting in Set-up.
S Check the data flow control setting on the host computer.
S Dot Missing
S If white lines appear on characters at certain fixed position, there are probably several
needles broken or crooked. When this happens, please contact your printer supplier to
replace the damaged printhead.
Note: Please avoid printing on the edge of the paper! It may

cause printer needle broken.
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9.6 No Printout
S Self-test printout does not start
S Make sure that you have closed the cover.
S Check if paper is loaded in the printer.
S Check if ribbon cassette is installed correctly on printer.
S Printing does not start

S Check if the physics and logic connection between printer and host system are correct
and at least one LED should be light.
S Check if LCD displays ON LINE and check if the communication interface parameters
have been set up correctly.
S Make sure that the printer is connected to the host computer. (Refer to Paragraph
1.8 Connection to the System). Make sure that connectors are properly fixed at
both ends.
S Make sure that the printer is receiving data from the host computer.
S Make sure that the correct protocol is enabled.
S Make sure that you have selected the correct port (if the automatic feature has not been
selected).
S Make sure that paper is loaded.
S Make sure that the ribbon is installed.
S Examine the ribbon path. Does the ribbon pass in front of the whole printhead?
Adjust the ribbon if necessary.
9.7 Printout of the Complete Configure Settings

The following steps show which keys to use to start the printout.

MENU PRINTING
[STATION 1] INSERT A4 SHEET
After feeding an A4 paper the printer will start MENU PRINTING process
automatically. PRINTING; WAITING...
If a page is finished, printer will eject paper and need MENU PRINTING
an other sheet until the print out is finished. PRINTING; WAITING...
FINISH; PRESS STAT2
MENU PRINTING
Press [STATION 2] and [COMPRESS –] synchronously to go back to ON-LINE.
Note: A sample of the print out you will find on the next pages.
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9-5
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9-6
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9-7
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9-8
Appendix A Code Pages
Code page of PR 9
Under OLIVETTI Emulation: set code page by changing menu configuration or command
ESC [ nnn on line.
nnn OLIVETTI Character IBM/PC Character Set

Set
nnn PC Character Set nnn ISO Character Set
“000” International (see 010) “700” PC-437 International “600” ISO 8859/1 Latin 1
“010” ST15INI International “701” PC-220 Spain 2 “602” ISO 8859/9 Latin 5
“020” ST15D Germany “710” PC-865 North Europe “605” ISO 8859/2 Latin 2
(Sweden)
“030” ST15P Portugal “711” PC- DK/N Denmark / “615” ISO 8859/5 Slavic
Norway
“040” ST15E Spain “712” PC-DK Denmark “617” ISO 8859/15
“050” ST15DK/N Denmark / “720” PC-860 Portugal “620” ISO 8859/6 Arabia
Norway
“060” ST15F French “730” PC-863 Canada “623” ISO 8859/7 Greece
(French)
“070” ST15ITA Italy “740” PC-850 Latin 1 “625” ISO 8859/8 Hebrew
“080” ST15S/SF, “741” PC-858 Europe “680” OLI-UNIX
Sweden/Finland
“090” ST15CH Swiss “742” PC-857 Latin 5
“100” ST15UK Britain “750” PC-852 Latin 2
“110” ST15USA America “770” PC-851 Greece
“140” ST15GR Greece ** “771” PC-210 Greece *
“150” ST15IL Israel ** “780” PC-855 Slavic
“170” ST15E2 Spain 2** “781” PC-862 Israel
“180” ST15USSR “782” PC-864 Arabia
“200” ST15YU Yugoslavia * “783” PC-866 Slavic
“410” ST31 * * “640” PC-WIN Latin 1
“500” ST15CND Canada** “645” PC-WIN Latin 2
“510” ST15SDC SDC “910” CHINA
“520” ST15TR Turkey** “911” CHN2
“530” ST15ARABIC “912” PC-866-BG(Bulgaria)
“540” ST15CIBC “913” PC-Ger.(Germany)
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A.4 OCR-A Character Sets
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A.5 OCR-B Character Sets
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Appendix B OKI-Emulation Commands
Characters used in control functions appear in monospaced type. The table below explains some
of the conventions used.
A pair of numbers separated by a slash ( / ) character indicates Column/Row notation. This

notation refers to the location of a character in a standard code table, such as ASCII. (example:
1/B = 1B is the hex-code for Escape)
Spaces appear between characters in sequence for clarity; they are not part of the format.
At the begin of this chapter you will find a listing of the OKI Emulation commands classified by
Hex Code and at the end a Hex - Decimal conversion table.
The following conventions are used in the command listings:
Conventions:
ESC Escape (1/B), introduces an escape sequence.
FS (1/C), introduce an extension commands command sequence for

Chinese mode.
Pn Numeric parameter, or number of units that specify a distance or quantity

pertaining to the escape sequence, control function or control string.
Accepted values are 0...9999, may be preceded by + or -.
If the parameter is in normal notation like "200" the programming in hex- code is
according to a ASCII table. ("200" = 32,30,30 in hex).
n1..n2..n3....nn A series of parameters pertaining to the escape sequence, control

function or control string.
* Indicates multiplied by
B-1
Appendix B OKI-Em ulation C omm ands
B.1 Command Index (By Hex Code)

Note: NOP in column Desription means the command P will be ignored. That means, all bytes of
this command are discarded.
FS commands are valid only in Chinese mode.
ASCII Code Hex Code Description
BS 08 Backspace
HT 09 Horizontal Tabulation
LF 0A Line Feed
VT 0B Vertical Tabulation
FF 0C Form Feed
CR 0D Carriage Return
SO 0E Set Line Double-Width
DLE B 10 42 Printer Soft Reset
DC1 11 On Line
DC3 13 Off Line
DC4 n1 i until nk+1 # nk or ni = 0 14 n1 i until nk+1 # nk or ni = 0 Set Vertical Tabulation
CAN 18 Clear The Print Buffer

ESC VT n1 n2 1B 0B n1 n2 Line Feed Lines
ESC $ @ 1B 24 40 Set CHINA Mode
ESC % 1 n1 n2 d1 d2 ... 1B 25 31 n1 n2 d1 d2 ... 180 dpi BIM Print

d(3*n1*n2-1) d(3*n1*n2) d(3*n1*n2-1) d(3*n1*n2)
ESC % 2 n1 n2 d1 d2 .. 1B 25 32 n1 n2 d1 d2 .. 90 dpi BIM Print

d(3*n1*n2-1) d(3*n1*n2) d(3*n1*n2-1) d(3*n1*n2)
ESC % 3 n1 n2 1B 25 33 n1 n2 Forward Horizontal Skip
ESC % 4 n1 n2 1B 25 34 n1 n2 Backward Horizontal Skip
ESC % 5 n 1B 25 35 n Forward Vertical Skip

ESC % 6 n1 n2 1B 25 36 n1 n2 CR to a Specified Position
ESC % 8 n 1B 25 38 n Backward Vertical Skip
ESC % 9 n1 n2 1B 25 39 n1 n2 Set Line Spacing to n2/120 inch

ESC % : n 1B 25 58 n Set SHIFT JIS Mode Character
Density
ESC % B 1B 25 42 Set Bidirectional Print Mode
ESC % U 1B 25 55 Set Unidirectional Print Mode

ESC & 1B 26 Set ANK Mode to Hiragana Mode
B-2
Appendix B O KI-Em ulation C omm ands
ESC ' 1B 27 Set ANK Mode to Katakana Mode
ESC ( n1 n2 1B 28 n1 n2 Set Left Margin

ESC ( H 1B 28 48 Reset CHINA Working Mode
ESC ) n1 n2 1B 29 n1 n2 Set Right Margin
ESC , 1B 2C Set/Reset CHANGCHUN Condensed

Mode
ESC 5 1B 35 Set Top of form
ESC 6 1B 36 Set Line Pitch to 6 LPI

ESC 8 1B 38 Set Line Pitch to 8 LPI
ESC < 1B 3C Set Character 50% Condense
ESC > 1B 3E Reset Character 50% Compression

ESC @ 1B 40 Printer Soft Reset
ESC A 1B 41 NOP
ESC B 1B 42 Set Elite HS ANK Mode

ESC D 1B 44 Set High Speed Print Mode
ESC E 1B 45 Set Elite HD ANK Mode

ESC F n1 n2 1B 46 n1 n2 Set Page Length
ESC G n1 n2 1B 47 n1 n2 NOP
ESC H 1B 48 Set Pica HD ANK Mode
ESC I 1B 49 Set High Density Print Mode
ESC L n1 n2 ... n(2k-1) n(2k) 1B 4C n1 n2 ... n(2k-1) n(2k) Set Horizontal Tab
NULL NULL NULL NULL
ESC M 1B 4D NOP
ESC N 1B 4E Set Pica HS ANK Mode
ESC O 1B 4F Set Low Noise Print Mode

ESC R 1B 52 Reset Double Width Print Mode
ESC S 1B 53 NOP
B-3
ESC T 1B 54 Set Eject direction of single

Document
ESC U 1B 55 Set Double Width Print Mode
ESC V 1B 56 NOP
ESC X 1B 58 Set Underline Print

ESC Y 1B 59 Reset Underline Print
ESC [ 1B 5B Set Double Height Print Mode
ESC ] 1B 5D Reset Double Height Print Mode

ESC ^ n 1B 5E n Change Emulation Type
ESC b 1B 62 NOP
ESC e 1B 65 Set Triple Height Print Mode

ESC f 1B 66 Reset Triple Height Print Mode
ESC g 1B 67 Set Triple Width Print Mode
ESC h 1B 68 Reset Triple Width Print Mode

ESC I 1B 69 Set Emphasized Print Mode
ESC j 1B 6A Reset Emphasized Print Mode

ESC k 1B 6B Set SHIFT JIS Working Mode
ESC l 1B 6C Set WESTERN Working Mode
ESC m 1B 6D Set Double-Strike mode
ESC n 1B 6E Reset Double-Strike mode
ESC x n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6 n7 1B 78 n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6 n7 Set Bar Code Parameters

ESC y ... NUL NUL 1B 79 ... NUL NUL Bar Code Print
ESC z n 1B 7A n Set/Reset E13B Code

ESC | n 1B 7C n Set Document Type
FS $ n 1C 24 n Set Chinese Character Spacing
FS % 1C 25 NOP
FS 0 1C 30 NOP
FS 2 n1 n2 d1 d2...d71 d72 1C 32 n1 n2 d1 d2...d71 d72 User-Defined Character Download
FS B n 1C 42 n Set/Reset OCR-Character Print

mode
FS J 1C 4A Set Character Left Rotate 90 degree
Print
FS K 1C 4B Reset Character Left Rotate 90
degree Print
B-4
FS N 1C 4E Set Superscript Mode
FS O 1C 4F Reset Superscript Mode

FS P 1C 50 Set Subscript Mode
FS Q 1C 51 Reset Subscript Mode
FS R 1C 52 Set Superscript/ Subscript Mode

FS S 1C 53 Reset Superscript/ Subscript Mode
FS _ 1C 5F Set Half-Corner Character Compose

Print
FS g 1C 67 NOP
FS h 1C 68 NOP
FS p 1C 70 Set Chinese Character Double-Width

Mode
FS q 1C 71 Reset Chinese Character Double-
Width Mode
FS r 1C 72 Set CHINA Half-Corner Character
Mode
FS s 1C 73 Reset CHINA Half-Corner Character
Mode
FS t 1C 74 Set Half-Corner Character Rotation
Forbidden
FS u 1C 75 Set Half-Corner Character Rotation
Allowed
FS v n 1C 78 n NOP
B-5
B.2 Command Description (by function)

When you select the EMULATION: IBM ProPrinter II or IBM ProPrinter X24 parameter
in the setup, the machine interprets all the commands of the IBM ProPrinter's, grouped by
their functions, as follows:
S Basic Operations
S Margins
S Line Feed
S Print Position
S Print Pitches
S Print Attributes
S Tabulation
S Graphics
S Bar Code Mode
S Other Functions
S Ignored Commands
S Chinese Mode
S Ignored Commands in Chinese Mode
B.2.1 Basic Operations

Before printing, the printer stores the image of a line in the print buffer. All the commands concerning
this section result in immediate printing of the buffer contents.
S BS : Backspace
S CR : Carriage return
S DLE B : Printer Soft Reset
S FF : Form feed
BS Backspace
This command causes the horizontal print position to move left one character space (according to
the active character pitch and character space).
Hex: (08)H
Decimal: (08)D
Octal: (10)O
Note: If movement is beyond the left margin, it will position on the left margin.
B-6
CR Carriage Return
This command causes the current line buffer to print and position the Print head to the left margin.
Hex: (0D)H
Decimal: (13)D
Octal: (15)O
DLE B Printer Soft Reset
This command code sets all the parameters to the default conditions. Hex
(10 42)H
Decimal (16 66)D
Octal (20 102)O
FF Form Feed ( Eject)

This command causes the current line buffer to print and eject paper (for cut form) or executes a
form feed (for fanfold paper).
Hex: (0C)H
Decimal: (12)D
Octal: (14)O
B-7
B.2.2 Margins
S ESC F n ... : Set page length
S ESC 5: Set Top of Form
S ESC ( n : Set Left Margin
S ESC ) n : Set Right Margin
ESC F n1 n2 Set Page Length
This command code specifies page length to (n1 & 0x0f) * 10 + (n2 & 0x0f) lines. Hex
(1B 46 n1 n2)H
Decimal (27 70 n1 n2)D
Octal (33 106 n1 n2)O
ESC 5 Set Top of

form
This command code specifies the top of form to current vertical position. Hex
(1B 35)H
Decimal (27 53)D
Octal (33 65)O
ESC ( n1 n2 Set Left Margin
This command code sets left margin to (n1 * 256 + n2)/180 inch
Hex (1B 28 n1 n2)H

Octal (33 50 n1 n2)O
right margin - left margin > 1.5 inch
Note: If in data field this code will be ignored.
ESC ) n1 n2 Set Right Margin
This command code sets right margin to (n1 * 256 + n2)/180 inch
Hex (1B 29 n1 n2)H

right margin - left margin > 1.5 inch
B-8
B.2.3 Line Feed

S ESC T n : Set eject direction of single document
S ESC VT n ... : Line feed lines
S ESC % 9 n ... : Set line spacing as n/120 inch
S LF : Line feed
S SO : Set line double width
ESC T n Set Eject direction of single

Document
This command code sets document eject direction. Hex
(1B 54 n)H
Decimal (27 84 n)D
Octal (33 124 n)O
n = ‘0’: Sets forward as document eject direction.

n = ‘1’: Sets rearward as document eject direction.
ESC VT n1 n2 Line Feed Lines

This command code executes line feed (n1 * 10 + n2) lines. Hex
(1B 0B n1 n2)H
n1 = 0x00 up to 0x0F
n2 = 0x00 up to 0x0F
(n1 * 10 + n2) < 165
ESC % 9 n1 n2 Set Line Spacing to n/120 inch

This command code sets line spacing to n2/120 inch. Line spacing can be set to zero only if OKI
PNS2060 in menu is set.
Hex (1B 25 39 n1 n2)H

Decimal (27 37 57 n1 n2)D
Octal (33 45 71 n1 n2)O
B-9
LF Line Feed
Line feed to next print line
Hex (0A)H
Decimal (10)D
Octal (12)
This command code causes the current characters in print buffer to print and causes the presentation
position to move vertically to the next printing line. The default line pitch is determined by menu and
also line pitch can be changed by follow command codes:
ESC 6, ESC 8 and ESC % 9 n1 n2.
SO Set Line Double Width

This command code set the double width print attribute for the followed printable characters in
current line.
Hex (0E)H
Decimal (14)D
Octal (16)O
B-10
B.2.4 Print Position

S ESC % 3 n1 n2 : Forward horizontal skip
S ESC % 4 n1 n2 : Backward horizontal skip
S ESC % 5 n : Forward vertical skip
S ESC % 8 n : Backward vertical skip
ESC % 3 n1 n2 Forward Horizontal Skip
This command code causes the presentation position to move (n1 * 256 + n2)/180 inches to the
right.
Hex (1B 25 33 n1 n2)H

Octal (33 45 63 n1 n2)O
(n1 * 256 + n2)/180 > 0; right margin - (n1 * 256 + n2)/180 > left margin
ESC % 4 n1 n2 Backward Horizontal Skip

This command code causes the presentation position to move (n1 * 256 + n2)/180 inches to the
left.
Hex (1B 25 34 n1 n2)H

Octal (33 45 64 n1 n2)O
(n1 * 256 + n2)/180 > 0; (n1 * 256 + n2)/180 < right margin
Note: If current print position - (n1 * 256 + n2)/180 < left margin then the
presentation position is specified to left margin.
ESC % 5 n Forward Vertical Skip

This command code causes the current characters in print buffer to print and moves the
presentation position forward n/120 inch.
Hex (1B 25 35 n)H

Decimal (27 37 53 n)D
Octal (33 45 65 n)O
B-11
ESC % 6 n1 n2 CR to a Specified Position

This command code specified the presentation position to (n1 * 256 + n2)/180 inch. Hex (1B
25 36 n1 n2)H
Octal (33 45 66 n1 n2)O
(n1 * 256 + n2)/180 # right margin

(n1 * 256 + n2)/180 $left margin
ESC % 8 n Backward Vertical Skip

This command code causes the current characters in print buffer to print and moves the presentation
position backward n/120 inch.
Hex (1B 25 38 n)H

Decimal (27 37 58 n)D
Octal (33 45 70 n)O
B-12
B.2.5 Print Pitches

S ESC k : Set Shift JIS working mode
S ESC 6 : Set Line Pitch to 6 LPI
S ESC 8 : Set Line Pitch to 8 LPI
S ESC < : Set character 50% condense
S ESC > : Reset character 50% compression
S ESC % : n : Set Shift JIS mode character density
ESC k Set SHIFT JIS Working Mode
This command code sets working mode to SHIFT JIS mode. Code ESC l can change this mode.
Hex (1B 6B)H

Decimal (27 107)D
Octal (33 153)O
S Under this mode Chinese character’s default pitch is 6.9 CPI

S Western character’s default pitch is 13.8 CPI.
ESC 6 Set Line Pitch to 6 LPI

This command code sets line pitch to 6 LPI. Hex
(1B 36)H
Decimal (27 54)D
Octal (33 66)O
ESC 8 Set Line Pitch to 8 LPI

This command code sets line pitch to 8 LPI. Hex
(1B 38)H
Decimal (27 56)D
Octal (33 70)O
B-13
ESC < Set Character 50% Condense

This command code sets characters 50% condense, all printable characters after this code will be
compressed 50% and horizontal skip steps will be halved. This compression will keep valid before
horizontal extension command code or code ESC > received.
Hex (1B 3C)H

Decimal (27 60)D
Octal (33 74)O
ESC > Reset Character 50% Compression

This command code resets character 50% condense. Hex
(1B 3E)H
Decimal (27 62)D
Octal (33 76)O
ESC % : n Set SHIFT JIS Mode Character Density

This command code specifies SHIFT JIS mode character density Hex
(1B 25 39 n1 n2)H
Octal (33 45 71 n1 n2)O
n=0: resets the former character density set

n=1: sets character density to 10 CPI n =
2: sets character density to 12 CPI n =
3: sets character density to 16.6 CPI
Note: Every time you want to change the SHIFT JIS mode character density you must
use the parameter n = 0 first.
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B.2.6 Print Attributes

S ESC B : Set Elite high speed ANK mode
S ESC D : Set high speed mode
S ESC E : Set Elite high density ANK mode
S ESC H : Set Pica high density ANK mode
S ESC I : Set high density print mode
S ESC N : Set Pica high speed ANK mode
S ESC O : Set low noise print mode
S ESC R : Reset double width print mode
S ESC U : Set double width print mode
S ESC X : Set underline print
S ESC Y : Reset underline print
S ESC e : Set triple height print mode
S ESC f: Reset triple height print mode
S ESC g : Set triple width print mode
S ESC h : Reset triple width print mode
S ESC i : Set emphasized print mode
S ESC j : Reset emphasized print mode
S ESC m : Set double strike mode
S ESC n : Reset double strike mode
S ESC % B : Set bidirectional print mode
S ESC % U : Set unidirectional print mode
S ESC [ : Set double height print mode
S ESC ] : Reset double height print mode
ESC B Set Elite High Speed ANK Mode

This command code sets a sub mode, Elite high speed print mode.
This sub mode is only valid when working mode is WESTERN. Under this sub mode all western
characters will be printed with the pitch of 12 CPI and the quality of draft.
Hex (1B 42)H

Decimal (27 66)D
Octal (33 102)O
ESC D Set High Speed Print Mode

This command code specifies the print quality to draft. Hex
(1B 44)H
Decimal (27 68)D
Octal (33 104)O
B-15
ESC E Set Elite High Density ANK Mode

This command code sets a sub mode, Elite high density print mode.
characters will be printed with the pitch of 12 CPI and the quality of NLQ.
Hex (1B 45)H

Decimal (27 69)D
Octal (33 105)O
ESC H Set Pica High Density ANK Mode

This command code sets a sub mode, Pica high density print mode.
characters will be printed with the pitch of 10 CPI and the quality of NLQ.
Hex (1B 48)H

Decimal (27 72)D
Octal (33 110)O
ESC I Set High Density Print Mode

This command code specifies the print quality to NLQ. Hex
(1B 44)H
Decimal (27 68)D
Octal (33 104)O
ESC N Set Pica High Speed ANK Mode

This command code sets a sub mode Pica high speed print mode.
character will be printed with the pitch of 12 CPI and the quality of draft.
Hex (1B 4E)H

Decimal (27 78)D
Octal (33 116)O
B-16
ESC O Set Low Noise Print Mode

This command code specifies the print quality to draft. Hex
(1B 4F)H
Decimal (27 79)D
Octal (33 117)O
ESC R Reset Double Width Print Mode

This command code resets double width print mode. Hex
(1B 52)H
Decimal (27 82)D
Octal (33 122)O
Note: This code can also reset the mode set by code FS p.
ESC U Set Double Width Print Mode

This command code sets double width print mode. Hex
(1B 55)H
Decimal (27 85)D
Octal (33 125)O
Note: Code ESC R, ESC g, and ESC < can reset this mode.
ESC X Set Underline Print

This command code sets underline printing.
Hex (1B 58)H

Decimal (27 88)D
Octal (33 130)O
Note: Code ESC Y can reset this mode.
B-17
ESC Y Reset Underline Print

This command code resets underline printing. Hex
(1B 59)H
Decimal (27 89)D
Octal (33 131)O
ESC e Set Triple Height Print Mode

This command code sets triple heigh print mode. Code ESC f can reset this mode. Hex
(1B 65)H
Decimal (27 101)D
Octal (33 145)O
Note: One line’s base line is at the character’s bottom and line spacing is
determined by the highest character.
ESC f Reset Triple Height Print Mode

This command code resets triple height print mode. Hex
(1B 66)H
Decimal (27 102)D
Octal (33 146)O
ESC g Set Triple Width Print Mode

This command code sets triple width print mode. Code ESC h can reset this mode. Hex
(1B 67)H
Decimal (27 103)D
Octal (33 147)O
ESC h Reset Triple Width Print Mode

This command code resets triple width print mode.
Hex (1B 68)H

Decimal (27 104)D
Octal (33 150)O
B-18
ESC I Set Emphasized Print Mode

This command code starts emphasized print mode. Hex
(1B 69)H
Decimal (27 105)D
Octal (33 151)O
ESC j Reset Emphasized Print Mode

This command code resets the emphasized print mode. Hex
(1B 6A)H
Decimal (27 106)D
Octal (33 152)O
ESC m Set Double Strike mode

This command code starts double strike mode, in which all text characters are struck twice.
Hex (1B 6D)H

Decimal (27 109)D
Octal (33 155)O
Note: Code ESC n can reset this mode.
ESC n Reset Double Strike mode

This command code resets double strike mode. Hex
(1B 6E)H
Decimal (27 110)D
Octal (33 156)O
ESC % B Set Bidirectional Print Mode

This command code sets print mode to bidirectional print, code ESC % U can change this mode.
Hex (1B 25 42)H

Decimal (27 37 66)D
Octal (33 45 102)O
B-19
ESC % U Set Unidirectional Print Mode

This command code sets print mode to unidirectional print, code ESC % B can change this
mode.
Hex (1B 25 55)H

Decimal (27 37 85)D
Octal (33 45 125)O
ESC [ Set Double Height Print Mode

This command code sets double height print mode. Hex
(1B 5B)H
Decimal (27 91)D
Octal (33 133)O
Code ESC [ can reset this mode.
Note: One line’s base line is at the character’s bottom and line spacing is
determined by the highest character.
ESC ] Reset Double Height Print Mode

This command code resets double height print mode. Hex
(1B 5D)H
Decimal (27 93)D
Octal (33 135)O
B-20
B.2.7 Tabulation
S ESC L : Set horizontal tab stops
S DC4 : Set Vertical Tabulation
S HT : Horizontal tabulation
ESC L Set Horizontal Tab

Set horizontal tab stops
Hex (1B 4C)H

Decimal (27 76)D
Octal (33 114)O
ESC L n1 n2 n3 n4 …… n(2x - 1) n(2x) NULL NULL
This command code specifies horizontal tab stops to: (n(i)i *

256 + n(i+1))/180 inch (i = 2k+1)
left margin + (n(i)i * 256 + n(i+1))/180 # right margin
Note: Maximal 30 tab stops are allowed.
HT Horizontal Tabulation
Set horizontal tabulation
Hex (09)H
Decimal (09)D
Octal (11)O
If the H-tab had already set by code ESC L, then this command code moves the presentation
position to the right to the next horizontal tab stop, otherwise OKI PNS2061 in menu will
determine whether do CR and LF one time at this moment or not.
DC4 Set Vertical Tabulation

In PR 9,this command code gets characters continuously until printer encounter zero or current
character is less then the former one.
Hex (14)H
Decimal (20)D
Octal (24)O
B-21
B.2.8 Graphics
S ESC % 1 n1 n2 ... : 180 DPI BIM print
S ESC % 2 n1 n2 ... : 90 DPI BIM print
ESC % 1 n1 n2 180 DPI BIM Print

This command code specifies 180 DPI, 24 dot/column BIM print. Hex
(1B 25 31 n1 n2)H
Octal (33 45 61 n1 n2)O
(n1 * 256 + n2) defines the column number and (n1 * 256 + n2) * 3 ) defines the BIM data
number.
ESC % 2 n1 n2 90 DPI BIM Print

This command code specifies 90 DPI, 24 dot/column BIM print. Hex
(1B 25 32 n1 n2)H
Octal (33 45 62 n1 n2)O
(n1 * 256 + n2) defines the column number and (n1 * 256 + n2) * 3 ) defines the BIM data
number.
B-22
B.2.9 Bar Code Mode

S ESC x n ... : Set Bar Code mode
S ESC y ... NUL NUL: Bar Code print
S ESC z n : Set / reset E13B code
ESC x n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6 n7 Set Bar Code Parameters
This code sets parameters for bar code printing.
Hex (1B 78 n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6 n7)H

Decimal (27 120 n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6 n7)D
Octal (33 170 n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6 n7)O
Note: This command code is a new code and is only valid in PR 9,
n1 n2 bar code type

n3 n4 bar code height
n5 n6 bar code width
n7 = 0 no human readable line
n7 = 1 has human readable line
Note: (n1 * 10 + n2 ) < 9

(n3 * 10 + n4) < 99
(n5 *1 0 + n6 $ 10 and (n5 * 10 + n6 # 34
n7 = 0 , 1
ESC y ... NUL NUL Bar Code Print

This code gets bar code data and print bar code. Hex
(1B 79 ...NUL NUL)H

Decimal (27 121 ...NUL NUL)D
Octal (33 171 ...NUL NUL)O
Note: This command code is a new code and is only valid in PR 9.

Bar code data must ended by two continuous zero.
B-23
ESC z n Set/Reset E13B Code

This command code can set and reset E13B Code mode. Hex
(1B 7A)H
Decimal (27 122)D
Octal (33 172)O
Note: E13B Code mode is only valid when working mode is SHIFT JIS mode; while E13B
Code mode is valid, two byte code 0xa6 0xa1, 0xa6 0xa2, 0xa6 0xa3, 0xa6 0xa4,
0xa6 0xa5, 0xa6 0xa6, 0xa6 0xa7, 0xa6 0xa8, 0xa6 0xa9, 0xa6 0xaa, 0xa6 0xab,
0xa6 0xac, 0xa6 0xad, 0xa6 0xaewill be printed as E13B code.
n=1: sets E13B Code mode

n=0: resets E13B Code mode
B-24
B.2.10 Other Functions

S CAN : Clear print buffer
S ESC I : Set Western working mode
S ESC & : Set ANK mode to Hiragana mode
S ESC ' : Set ANK mode to Katakana mode
S ESC ( H : Reset CHINA working mode
S ESC $ @ : Set CHINA mode
S ESC | n : Set document type
S ESC , n : Set / Reset CHANGCHUN condensed mode
S ESC @ : Printer soft reset
S ESC ^ n : Change Emulation
CAN Clear buffer

This command code clears the print buffer.
Hex (18)H
Decimal (24)D
Octal (30)O
ESC l Set WESTERN Working Mode

This command code sets working mode to WESTERN mode. Hex
(1B 6C)H
Decimal (27 108)D
Octal (33 154)O
Code ESC k and ESC ( H can change this mode.
ESC & Set ANK Mode to Hiragana Mode

This command code sets the ANK sub mode to Hiragana mode. Code
ESC ' can change this mode.
Hex (1B 26)H

Decimal (27 38)D
Octal (33 46)O
Note: ANK mode is only valid when working mode is WESTERN mode.
B-25
ESC ' Set ANK Mode to Katakana Mode

This command code sets the ANK sub mode to katakana mode,.
Command code ESC & can change this mode.
Hex (1B 27)H

Decimal (27 39)D
Octal (33 47)O
Note: ANK mode is only valid when working mode is WESTERN mode.
Katakana mode is the default ANK sub mode!
ESC ( H Reset CHINA Working Mode

This command code resets working mode CHINA. Hex
(1B 28 48)H
Decimal (27 40 72)D
Octal (33 50 110)O
ESC | n Set Document Type

This command code sets document type.
Hex (1B 7C n)H

Decimal (27 124 n)D
Octal (33 174 n)O
S If n equal to L then document is defined as fanfold paper. S If

n equal to C then document is defined as single paper. S If n
equal to P then document is defined as passport.
B-26
ESC $ @ Set CHINA Mode

This command code sets printer working mode to CHINA mode. Hex
(1B 24 40)H
Decimal (27 36 64)D
Octal (33 44 100)O
Code ESC ( H and ESC k can change this working mode. In this mode all characters, except single
byte command codes, will be regarded as two byte code.
ESC , n Set / Reset CHANGCHUN Condensed Mode

This command code can set or reset CHANGCHUN condensed mode Hex
(1B 2C n)H
Decimal (27 44 n)D
Octal (33 54 n)O
n=2: Sets CHANGCHUN condensed mode compress proportion: 70%.

n=1: Resets CHANGCHUN condensed mode.
B-27
ESC @ Printer Soft Reset

This control sets all the parameters to the default conditions. Hex
(1B 40)H
Decimal (27 64)D
Octal (33 100)O
ESC ^ n Change Emulation Type

This command code causes the current characters in print buffer to print and changes current
emulation.
Hex (1B 5E n)H

Decimal (27 94 n)D
Octal (33 136 n)O
n=0: Change to IBM Emulation

n=1: Change to OLIVETTI Emulation
n=2: Change to EPSON LQ Emulation
B-28
B.2.11 Ignored Commands

S DC1 On line
S DC3 Off line
S ESC A : NOP
S ESC G n ... : NOP
S ESC M : NOP
S ESC S : NOP
S ESC V : NOP
S ESC b : NOP
S VT Vertical Tabulation
DC1 On Line
This command code does nothing in PR 9. Hex
(11)H
Decimal (17)D
Octal (21)O
DC3 Off
Line
(13)H
Decimal (19)D
Octal (23)O
ESC A NOP
(1B 41)H
Decimal (27 65)D
Octal (33 101)O
ESC G n1 n2 NOP
(1B 47 n1 n2)H
Octal (33 107 n1 n2)O
B-29
ESC M NOP
(1B 4D)H
Decimal (27 77)D
Octal (33 115)O
ESC S NOP
(1B 53)H
Decimal (27 83)D
Octal (33 123)O
ESC V NOP
(1B 56)H
Decimal (27 86)D
Octal (33 126)O
ESC b NOP
(1B 62)H
Decimal (27 98)D
Octal (33 142)O
VT Vertical
Tabulation
(0B)H
Decimal (11)D
Octal (13)O
B-30
B.2.12 Chinese Mode

S FS $ n : Set Chinese Character’s Spacing
S FS 2 n1 n2 User Defined Character Download
S FS B n Set / Reset OCR Character Print mode
S FS J Set Character Left Rotate 90 degree Print
S FS K Reset Character Left Rotate 90 degree Print
S FS N Set Superscript Mode
S FS O Reset Superscript Mode
S FS P Set Subscript Mode
S FS Q Reset Subscript Mode
S FS R Set Superscript/ Subscript Mode
S FS S Reset Superscript / Subscript Mode
S FS _ Set Half Corner Character Compose Print
S FS p Set Chinese Character Double Width Mode
S FS q Reset Chinese Character Double Width Mode
S FS r Set CHINA Half Corner Character Mode
S FS s Reset CHINA Half Corner Character Mode
S FS t Set Half Corner Character Rotation Forbidden
S FS u Set Half Corner Character Rotation Allowed
FS $ n Set Chinese Character’s Spacing
This command code sets Chinese character’s spacing. Hex
(1C 24 n)H
Decimal (28 36 n)D
Octal (34 44 n)O
This code specifies Half Corner character’s spacing to n/180 inch and when n is less than 128 this
code specifies Full Corner character’s spacing to n/90 inch, when n is greater than 127 this code
specifies Full Corner character’s spacing to 255/180 inch.
FS 2 n1 n2 User Defined Character Download

This command code downloads user defined character’s bit map to RAM. Each character’s bit
map must be defined as a 72 byte sequence. Every time use this code can only load one
character’s bit map to RAM.
Hex (1C 32 n1 n2)H

Note: (n1 & 0x80) = 0x78 , 0x79 , 0x7a

n2 > 0x20 and n2 < 0x7f
B-31
FS B n Set / Reset OCR Character Print mode

This code can set or reset OCR Character print mode.
Note: This command code is a new code and is only valid in PR 9.
Hex (1C 42 n)H

Decimal (28 66 n)D
Octal (34 102 n)O
OCR Character print mode is only valid when working mode is WESTERN.
n=0: resets OCR Character print mode

n=1: sets OCR A character
n=2: sets OCR B character
FS J Set Character Left Rotate 90 degree Print

This command code sets character left rotate 90 degree print mode. Hex
(1C 4A)H
Decimal (28 74)D
Octal (34 112)O
This mode is valid when working mode is SHIFT JIS mode or when working mode is CHINA mode.
When this mode is valid all printable characters, except those are listed below, will be rotated to
left 90 degree.
Position (16) Characters Position (16) Characters
Byte1 Byte2 Byte1 Byte2
21 27 ( 21 54 /
21 2D … 21 55 –
21 32 [ 21 56 .
21 33 ] 21 57 -
21 34 + 21 58 %
21 35 , 21 59 …
21 36 « 21 5A Û
21 37 » 21 5B Ý
+
21 38 21 5C #
21 39 - 21 5D $
6
21 3A 21 5E 4
B-32

21 3B 8 21 5F ‡
21 3C ƒ 21 7A ÷
21 3D „ 21 7B ²
21 3E ƒl 21 7C 8
21 3F „I 21 7D 9

23 28 ( 23 5B [
23 29 ) 23 5D ]
23 3C < 23 7B {
23 3D = 23 7D }
23 3E >

28 ( 5B [
29 ) 5D ]
3C < 7B {
3D 0 7D }
3E >
FS K Reset Character Left Rotate 90 degree Print

This command code resets character left rotate 90 degree print mode. Hex
(1C 4B)H
Decimal (28 75)D
Octal (34 113)O
B-33
FS N Set Superscript Mode

This command code sets superscript mode. Hex
(1C 4E)H
Decimal (28 78)D
Octal (34 116)O
Note: This mode is valid when working mode is SHIFT JIS mode or when working
mode is CHINA mode.
FS O Reset Superscript Mode

This command code resets superscript mode. Hex
(1C 4F)H
Decimal (28 79)D
Octal (34 117)O
FS P Set Subscript Mode

This command code sets subscript mode. Hex
(1C 50)H
Decimal (28 80)D
Octal (34 120)O
Note: This mode is valid when working mode is SHIFT JIS mode or when working
mode is CHINA mode.
FS Q Reset Subscript Mode

This command code resets subscriptmode. Hex
(1C 51)H
Decimal (28 81)D
Octal (34 121)O
B-34
FS R Set Superscript / Subscript Mode

This command code sets superscript/subscript mode. Hex
(1C 52)H
Decimal (28 82)D
Octal (34 122)O
Note: This mode is valid when working mode is SHIFT JIS mode or when working mode is
CHINA mode. When this mode is valid, the former of two continuous one byte
character will be printed as superscript and the later one will be printed as
subscript.
FS S Reset Superscript / Subscript Mode
This command code resets superscript / subscript mode. Hex
(1C 53)H
Decimal (28 83)D
Octal (34 123)O
FS _ Set Half Corner Character Compose Print

This command code sets Half Corner character compose print mode. Hex
(1C 5F)H
Decimal (28 95)D
Octal (34 137)O
CHINA mode. When this mode is valid and character left rotate 90 degree print
mode is valid the coming two half corner characters, after this code, will be put
together to print.
B-35
FS p Set Chinese Character Double Width Mode

This command code sets Chinese character double width mode. Hex
(1C 70)H
Decimal (28 112)D
Octal (34 160)O
CHINA mode. When this mode is valid, all printable characters will be specified as
double width characters.
Code ESC R, ESC q, ESC g, and ESC < can reset this mode.
FS q Reset Chinese Character Double Width Mode

This command code resets Chinese character double width mode. Hex
(1C 71)H
Decimal (28 113)D
Octal (34 161)O
Note: This code can also clear the Chinese character’s double width attribute that made
by code ESC U.
FS r Set CHINA Half Corner Character Mode

This command code sets CHINA Half Corner Character mode and reset Subscript Mode, Subscript
Mode, Superscript / Subscript Mode.
Hex (1C 72)H

Decimal (28 114)D
Octal (34 162)O
Note: CHINA Half Corner Character mode is only valid when working mode is
CHINA. Code FS s can reset this mode.
FS s Reset CHINA Half Corner Character Mode

This command code resets CHINA Half Corner Character mode. Hex
(1C 73)H
Decimal (28 115)D
Octal (34 163)O
B-36
FS t Set Half Corner Character Rotation Forbidden

This command code clears the Half Corner character’s rotational attribute, which made by code FS
J. So after this code no Half Corner character is allowed to rotate, until the printer encounter code
FS u.
Hex (1C 74)H

Decimal (28 116)D
Octal (34 164)O
FS u Set Half Corner Character Rotation Allowed

This command code enables the code FS J to make Half Corner Character rotate. Hex (1C
75)H
Decimal (28 117)D
Octal (34 165)O
B-37
B.2.13 Ignored Commands in Chinese Mode

S FS % n : NOP
S FS 0 n1 n2 NOP
S FS g NOP
S FS h NOP
S FS v NOP
FS % n NOP
(1C 25 n)H
Decimal (28 37 n)D
Octal (34 45 n)O
FS 0 n1 n2 NOP
(1C 30 n1 n2)H
FS g NOP
(1C 67)H
Decimal (28 103)D
Octal (34 147)O
FS h NOP
(1C 68)H
Decimal (28 104)D
Octal (34 150)O
B-38
FS v NOP
(1C 76 n1)H
Decimal (28 118 n1)D
Octal (34 166 n1)O
B-39
B.3 Hex - Decimal Conversion Table
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
0 0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240
1 1 17 33 49 65 81 97 113 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241

2 2 18 34 50 66 82 98 114 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242
3 3 19 35 51 67 83 99 115 131 147 163 179 195 211 227 243
4 4 20 36 52 68 84 100 116 132 148 164 180 196 212 228 244
5 5 21 37 53 69 85 101 117 133 149 165 181 197 213 229 245
6 6 22 38 54 70 86 102 118 134 150 166 182 198 214 230 246
7 7 23 39 55 71 87 103 119 135 151 167 183 199 215 231 247
8 8 24 40 56 72 88 104 120 136 152 168 184 200 216 232 248
9 9 25 41 57 73 89 105 121 137 153 269 185 201 217 233 249
A 10 26 42 58 74 90 106 122 138 154 170 186 202 218 234 250
B 11 27 43 59 75 91 107 123 139 155 171 187 203 219 235 251
C 12 28 44 60 76 92 108 124 140 156 172 188 204 220 236 252
D 13 29 45 61 77 93 109 125 141 157 173 189 205 221 237 253
E 14 30 46 62 78 94 110 126 142 158 174 190 206 222 238 254
F 15 31 47 63 79 95 111 127 143 159 175 191 207 223 239 255
B-40
Appendix C IBM ProPrinter X24 and IBM ProPrinter II Commands

At the begin of this chapter you will find a listing of the IBM ProPrinter Emulation commands
classified by Hex Code and at the end a Hex - Decimal conversion table.
Conventions:
ESC Escape (1/B), introduces an escape sequence


SP Is standing for Space (hex 20).
Note: Some commands or parameter may be different for a specific Printer type.
In those case it will be indicated by the Printer name to which printer a command or
parameter applies.
C-1
Appendix C IBM ProPrinter X24 and IBM ProPrinter II C om m ands
C.1 Command Index

This table shows the IBM ProPrinter X24 and IBM ProPrinter II Emulation commands classified by
Hex Code.
Mnemonic Hex Code Function
BS 08 Backspace
HT 09 Horizontal tabulation
LF 0A Line feed forward
VT 0B Vertical tabulation
FF 0C Form feed
CR 0D Carriage return
SO 0E Double width (one line)

SI 0F 16.6/17.1 cpi (Condensed)
DC1 11 Activate printer - system connection (select printer)
DC2 12 10 cpi (Pica)

DC3 13 Deactivate printer-system connection
DC4 14 Cancel double width (one line)
CAN 18 Clear print buffer

ESC BEL E 1B 07 45 ... Change Emulation
ESC * ...AGM 1B 2A ... Select Alternate Graphics Mode AGM
ESC - .... 1B 2D ... Underline
ESC 0 1B 30 Line feed = 1/8"
ESC 1 1B 31 Line feed = 7/72"

ESC 2 1B 32 Line feed = 1/6" or Activate ESC A n
ESC 3 ... 1B 33 ... Line feed = n/216"
ESC 4 1B 34 Top of form
ESC 5 1B 35 ... Automatic line feed after CR

ESC 6 1B 36 Table 2 of character set
ESC 7 1B 37 Table 1 of character set
ESC : 1B 3A 12 cpi (Elite)

ESC =... 1B 3D ... Customized characters (DLL)
ESC A ... 1B 41 ... Line feed = n/72"
ESC B 1B 42 ... Vertical tabulation program
ESC C .. 1B 43 ... Form length as no. lines
ESC C NUL ... 1B 43 00 ... Form length in inches
C-2
Appendix C IBM ProPrinter X24 and IBM ProPrinter II Com m ands
Mnemonic Hex Code Function
ESC D 1B 44 ... Horizontal tabulation program

ESC E 1B 45 Bold face
ESC F 1B 46 Cancel bold face
ESC G 1B 47 Double-pass printing

ESC H 1B 48 Cancel double-pass printing
ESC I ... 1B 49 ... Select print mode
ESC J ... 1B 4A ... One n/216" line feed (for graphics)

ESC K ... 1B 4B ... normal resolution BIM
ESC L... 1B 4B ... double resolution BIM
ESC N ... 1B 4E ... Bottom of form
ESC O 1B 4F Cancel bottom of form
ESC P ... 1B 50 ... Proportional spacing
ESC Q ETX 1B 51 03 Deactivate printer-system connection
ESC R 1B 52 Cancel tabulation stop
ESC S ... 1B 53 ... Superscript/subscript

ESC T 1B 54 Cancel superscript/subscript
ESC U ... 1B 55 ... Uni/bidirectional printing
ESC W ... 1B 57 ... Double width (continued)

ESC X... 1B 58 ... Left and right margins
ESC Y ... 1B 59 ... Double resolution BIM
ESC Z ... 1B 5A ... Quadruple resolution BIM
ESC [ @ ... 1B 5B 40 ... Double height/width
ESC [ A ... 1B 5B 41 ... Triple height/width

ESC [ g ... 1B 5B 67 ... High Resolution Graphics
ESC \ 1B 5C ... Print characters from table 3
ESC ] 1B 5D Line feed backward
ESC ^ 1B 5E Print a character from table 3

ESC _ 1B 5F ... Over line
ESC d ... 1B 64 Relative Forward Horizontal Movement

FS S ... 1C 53 ... Adjust characters space
C-3
C.2 Command Description (by function)

When you select the EMULATION: IBM Proprinter X24 or IBM ProPrinter II parameter in the setup,
the machine interprets all the commands of the IBM ProPrinter X24 and IBM ProPrinter II printer,
grouped according to their codes, as follows:
S Basic Operations
S Margins
S Line Feed
S Print Pitches
S Print Attributes
S Tabulation
S Graphics
S Down Line Loading of Customized Characters (DLL)
S Other Functions
C.2.1 Basic Operations

Before printing, the printer stores the image of a line in the print buffer. All the commands concerning
this section result in immediate printing of the buffer contents.
S BS : Backspace
S FF : Form feed
S LF : Line feed
S VT : Vertical tabulation
BS
Backspace Hexadecimal code : 08
Moves the print head back one print pitch of the selected value.
Special features:
S by two steps, if double width has been selected
S ignored if the current position is the start of the line
S a fixed step (10 cpi), if proportional spacing has been selected
CR
Carriage Return Hexadecimal code: 0D
Prints the current line and sets the printing position at the left margin.
Also causes a line feed, if the parameter CR + LF = YES has been selected during the setup or if ESC
5 1 is transmitted from host.
C-4
FF
Form Feed Hexadecimal code: 0C
Prints the current line and advances the document to the next page. If the length of form is not long
enough, ejects the form from the front feeder.
If the parameter LF + CR = YES has been selected from the Set-Up, the printing position is set at
the left margin.
HT
Horizontal Tabulation Hexadecimal code : 09
Advances the print head to the next horizontal tabulation stop (defined using ESC D). The
default setting is one stop every 8 characters, beginning at position 9.
If the position of the next stop is beyond the right margin, the printer ignores the command.
LF
Line Feed Forward Hexadecimal code: 0A
Prints the current line and executes a line feed of a value determined by the vertical spacing
selected.
the left margin.
VT
Vertical Tabulation Hexadecimal code: 0B
Moves the print head to the next vertical tabulation stop (set using ESC B).
If there is no vertical tabulation program or if the next tabulation stop lies outside the predefined
printing area, it executes a line feed only.
If the parameter LF + CR = YES has been set in the SETUP, a carriage return is also executed.
C-5
C.2.2 Margins
S ESC 4 : Top of form
S ESC C n : Form length as no. of lines
S ESC C NUL n : Form length in inches
S ESC N n : Bottom of form
S ESC O : Cancel bottom of form
S ESC X n1 n2 : Left and right margins
ESC 4
Top of Form Hexadecimal code: 1B 34
Sets the first line of the form in the current position. It does not change the current form
length.
ESC C n
Form Length in No. of Lines Hexadecimal code: 1B 43 n
n = 1 - 255
Defines the form length as a number of print lines. The space occupied depends on the value of
the current line feed. This space remains unchanged, even if the line feed is changed, until the
printer is switched off or a new form length command is received.
Resets the line counter and fixes the current position as the start of the page (top of form).
ESC C NUL n
Form Length in Inches Hexadecimal code: 1B 43 00 n
n = 1 - 30
Defines the form length directly in inches (30 max). One inch is equal to 25.4 mm. It resets the line
counter and sets the top of form at the current position.
C-6
ESC N n
Bottom of Form Hexadecimal code: 1B 4E n
n = 0 - 255
Defines the number of line feeds (of the current value) not to be printed (to be skipped)
between the end of the current page and the start of the next (bottom margin + top of form).
This setting is cancelled by ESC O and ESC C n.
ESC O
Reset Bottom of Form Hexadecimal code: 1B 4F
Cancels the bottom of form.
ESC X n1 n2
Left and Right Margins Hexadecimal code: 1B 58 n1 n2
n1, n2 = 1 - 255
Parameter n1 indicates the number of the column, in the current print pitch, for the left margin.
Parameter n2 indicates the number of the column, in the current print pitch, for the right margin.
Value n2 - n1 must be more than 1. Values that go beyond the right edge of the paper are set back
to the right margin.
When parameters n1 and/or n2 are set to 0, they indicate that the current margins remain valid.
The margins are set according to the current print pitch, but their absolute position does not
change, even if the pitch is then changed.
C-7
C.2.3 Line feed

S ESC 0 : Line feed = 1/8"
S ESC 2 : Line feed = 1/6" or Activate ESC A n
S ESC 3 n : Line feed = n/216" or n/180" (ProPrinter X24); n/216" (ProPrinter II)
S ESC A n : Line feed = n/72" or n/60 (ProPrinter X24); n/72" (ProPrinter II)
S ESC J n : One line feed of n/216" or n/180 (ProPrinter X24); n/216" (ProPrinter II)
S ESC ] : Line feed backward
S ESC [ \ c1 c2 t1 t2 n1 n2: Line feed Value Modification (ProPrinter X24)
ESC 0
Line Feed - 1/8" Hexadecimal code: 1B 30
Sets the 1/8" (3.175 mm) line feed.
Remains valid until a new line feed command is received.
ESC 1
Line Feed - 7/72" Hexadecimal code: 1B 31
Sets the 7/72" (2,47 mm) line feed.
It remains valid until a new line feed command is received.
ESC 2
Line Feed = 1/6" or Activate ESC A n Hexadecimal code: 1B 32
Sets the line feed of the value according to ESC A n, when it is followed by this command. It
remains valid until a new line feed command is received.
Line feed - 1/6":
Sent alone, it sets the 1/6" (4,23 mm) line feed. This is the line feed recommended for alphanumeric
texts and ensures that semi graphic characters meet perfectly.
ESC 3 n (IBM ProPrinter X24)

Line Feed - n/216" or n/180 Hexadecimal code: 1B 33 n n = 1 - 255
If the parameter AGM : NO has been selected in the SETUP ,it sets the n/216"
(0,1176 x n mm) line feed; If the parameter AGM : YES has been selected in the SETUP
,it sets the n/180" (0,141 x n mm) line feed.
This is the line feed recommended for graphic printing (BIM). If programmed to 24/216", it ensures
that the various lines in 8-needle graphic printing meet perfectly.
To obtain precise line feeds, always use multiples of 3 for parameter n.
C-8
ESC 3 n (IBM ProPrinter II)

Line Feed - n/216" Hexadecimal code: 1B 33 n n = 1 - 255
Sets the n/216" (0,1176 x n mm) line feed.

To obtain precise line feeds, always use multiples of 3 for

Note:
parameter n.
ESC A n (IBM ProPrinter X24)
Line Feed - n/72" or n/60" Hexadecimal code: 1B 41 n n = 1 - 85
If the parameter AGM : NO has been selected in the SETUP ,it sets the n/72" (0,3528 x n mm) line
feed; If the parameter AGM : YES has been selected in the SETUP ,it sets the n/60" (0,432 x n mm)
line feed.
It will only be executed when the command ESC 2 is received. Until then, the current line feed
remains valid.
Note: n = 0 does not change the current line feed.
ESC A n (IBM ProPrinter II)

Sets the n/72" (0,3528 x n mm) line feed.

remains valid.
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ESC J n (IBM ProPrinter X24)

One Line Feed of n/216" or n/180" Hexadecimal code: 1B 4A n n = 1 - 255
Prints the buffer and feeds the paper line feed.If the parameter AGM : NO has been selected in
the SETUP , the paper line feed by n/216"; If the parameter AGM : YES has been selected in the
SETUP , the paper line feed by n/180".
It also executes a carriage return, if the parameter LF + CR : YES has been selected in the SETUP.
The value of n must be a multiple of 3 (minimum line feed). In 8-needle graphic printing, the
value 24/216" ensures that the lines meet perfectly.
ESC J n (IBM ProPrinter II)

One Line Feed of n/216" Hexadecimal code: 1B 4A n n = 1 - 255
Prints the buffer and feeds the paper by n/216". It also executes a carriage return, if the parameter LF
+ CR = YES has been selected in the SETUP.
In 8-needle graphic printing, the value 24/216" ensures that the lines meet perfectly.
ESC ]
Line Feed Backward Hexadecimal code: 1B 5D
Prints the current line and executes a line feed backward of a value determined by the vertical
spacing selected.
the left margin.
ESC [ c1 c2 t1 t2 n1 n2
IBM ProPrinter X24 only Line Feed Value Modification
Hexadecimal code: 1B 5B 5C c1 t2 n1 n2 Modifies the values of codes ESC J and ESC 2
as n/ 216” or n/180”.
Parameters c1, c2, t1, t2 and n1 have the following fixed decimal values: 4, 0, 0, 0, and 0.
Parameter n2 has the decimal value: 180 or 216.
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C.2.4 Print Pitches

S DC2 : 10 cpi (Pica)
S ESC : : 12 cpi (Elite)
S ESC P n: Proportional spacing
S FS S n1 n2 : Adjust characters space
S SI: 16.6/17.1 cpi (Condensed)
DC2
10 cpi (Pica) Hexadecimal code: 12
Cancels the print pitches set using SI and ESC :, restoring 10 cpi. It does not cancel Double width.
ESC :
12 cpi (Elite) Hexadecimal code: 1B 3A
Sets 12 characters per inch starting from the current position.

Cancelled by DC2, which restores 10 cpi (Pica).
ESC P n
Proportional Spacing Hexadecimal code: 1B 50 n
Selects printing with proportional spacing.
In this way, the print pitch changes from one character to another, according to their width.
Proportional spacing is canceled by any command that changes the print pitch.
Parameter n may be set to the following values:
n = 1 (1 or 49)D : sets proportional spacing

n = 0 (0 or 48)D : cancels proportional spacing
Note: Takes priority over a different setting made on the operator console.
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FS S n1 n2
Adjust characters space Hexadecimal code: 1B 50 n1 n2
n1n2 = 00 - 23
The command adjust the characters space to the current characters pitch starting from the current
position.
If the n1n2 value is equal to 00, the character width is not change. If n1n2 > 23 the value of n1n2
is set to 23.
It sets the characters width be (1+ n1n2/24)/(current CPI value) inch.
SI
16.6 / 17.1 cpi (Condensed) Hexadecimal code: 0F
If the parameter COMPRESS : 17.1 has been selected in the SETUP, it sets 17.1 characters per inch
starting from the current position.
If the parameter COMPRESS : 16.6 has been selected in the SETUP, it sets 16.6 characters per inch
starting from the current position.
Cancelled by DC2, which restores 10 cpi (Pica).
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C.2.5 Print Attributes

S DC4 : Cancel double width (one line)
S ESC E : Bold face
S ESC F : Cancel bold face
S ESC G : Double-pass printing
S ESC H : Cancel double-pass printing
S ESC I n : Select print mode
S ESC S n : Superscript/subscript
S ESC T : Cancel superscript/subscript
S ESC U n : Uni/bidirectional printing
S ESC W n : Double width (continuous)
S ESC - n : Underline
S ESC _ n : Overline
S SO : Double width (one line)
S ESC [ @ : Double height/width
S ESC [ A ... : Triple height/width
DC4
Cancel Double Width (One Line) Hexadecimal code: 14
Cancel double width set by SO and restores the previous print pitch.
ESC E
Bold Face Hexadecimal code: 1B 45
Sets bold face printing until the ESC F command, which cancels it, is received. Bold
face is obtained by the printer in one pass only.
ESC F
Cancel Bold Face Hexadecimal code: 1B 46
Cancels bold face printing set by ESC E.
ESC G
Double-Pass Printing Hexadecimal code: 1B 47
Prints the current font in double pass.
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ESC H
Cancel Double-Pass Printing Hexadecimal code: 1B 48
Cancels printing selected by ESC G.
ESC I n (IBM ProPrinter X24)
Select Print Mode Hexadecimal code: 1B 49 n
Selects the print mode and character set, according to the decimal value of parameter n:
n Print Mode
0 Draft 10 cpi sans-serif (standard)
8 Draft 12 cpi (derived from Draft 10 cpi)
16 Draft 17 cpi (derived from Draft 10 cpi)
2 Letter 10 cpi Courier
10 Letter 12 cpi Prestrige Elite
18 Letter 17 cpi Courier
3 Letter Proportional
4 Draft 10 cpi downloaded
12 Draft 12 cpi downloaded (derived from Draft 10 cpi downloaded)
20 Draft 17 cpi downloaded (derived from Draft 10 cpi downloaded)
6 Letter 10 cpi downloaded
14 Letter 12 cpi downloaded
22 Letter 17 cpi downloaded (derived from Letter 10 cpi downloaded)
7 Letter Proportional downloaded
ESC I n (IBM ProPrinter II)
Select Print Mode Hexadecimal code: 1B 49 n
Selects the print mode and character set, according to the decimal value of parameter n:
n Print Mode
0 Draft with standard character set
1 12 cpi Fast Font with standard character set
2 SANS SERIF with standard character set
3 ROMAN with standard character set
4 Draft with DRAFT DLL character set
5 Fast Font with DRAFT DLL character set
6 SANS SERIF with DRAFT DLL character set
7 ROMAN with NLQ character set
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ESC S n
Superscript/Subscript Hexadecimal code: 1B 53 n
Sets the printing of small characters in the current pitch. It is obtained by a single printing pass.
Superscript is printed using the top five needles of the print head and subscript with the bottom five
needles of the normal character matrix. Both settings are canceled by ESC T.
n = 0 (0 or 48)D: superscript
n = 1 (1 or 49)D: subscript
ESC T
Cancel Superscript/Subscript Hexadecimal code: 1B 54
Cancels the two settings obtained by ESC S n.
ESC U n
Uni/Bidirectional Printing Hexadecimal code: 1B 55 n
Sets continued uni or bidirectional printing. Parameter n may be set to:
n = 0 (0 o 48)D : bidirectional
n = 1 (1 o 49)D : unidirectional
ESC W n
Double Width (continued) Hexadecimal code: 1B 57 n
Sets/cancels double width.

Parameter n sets/cancels double width (the width of the characters is doubled with respect to
the preselected print pitch and, as a result, the capacity of the print line is divided by two).
n = 1 (1 or 49)D: sets
n = 0 (0 or 48)D: cancels
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ESC - n
Underline Hexadecimal code: 1B 2D n
Activate/deactivate underline. n
= 1 (1 or 49)D: activate
n = 0 (0 or 48)D: deactivate
Underline also the SPACE character, but not

horizontal tabulations. Semigraphic characters
cannot be underlined.
ESC _ n
Overline Hexadecimal code: 1B 5F n
Activate/deactivate overline.
The overline is obtained using the first needle (with characters that use the first needle, part of
the overline merges with the "crest" of the characters).
n = 1 (1 or 49)D: activate
n = 0 (0 or 48)D: deactivate
Overline also the SPACE character, but not horizontal

tabulations. Semigraphic characters cannot be overlined.
SO
Double Width (One Line) Hexadecimal code: 0E
Prints each character doubling the preset width and, as a result, the number of characters per inch
is divided by two.
The BS command will move the print head back by a double space.
Valid for one line only. Canceled by DC4, CR, LF, FF, VT, ESC W NU, ESC J, ESC [ @ ..
and CAN.
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ESC [ @ n1 n2 m1 m2 m3 m4
Double Height/Width Hexadecimal code: 1B 5B 40 04 00 00 00 m3 m4
Sets double height and / or double width for the characters printed, with or without changing
the line feed.
Parameters n1 and n2 indicate the number of bytes that follow and have the following fixed
values: (4)D and (0)D respectively.
These two parameters are followed by four bytes (from m1 to m4) which have the following
values:
Parameters m1 and m2 have a fixed value: (0)D.
Parameter m3 defines the height of the characters and the line feed according to the decimal values
in the table below:
m3 Line feed and height of characters
0 No change with respect to the current settings
1 Unchanged line feed, normal height
2 Unchanged line feed, double height
16 Single line feed, unchanged height
17 Single line feed, normal height
18 Single line feed, double height
32 Double line feed, unchanged height
33 Double line feed, normal height
34 Double line feed, double height
The top half of the byte indicates the line feed (unchanged, single or double); the bottom half of
the byte indicates the height of the characters.
Parameter m4 defines the width of the characters according to the decimal values in the table
below:
m4 Width of characters
0 Unchanged width
1 Normal width
2 Double width
The top half of the byte is ignored, while the values of the bottom half of the byte are significant.
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ESC [ A n1 n2 m1 m2 m3 m4
Triple Height/Width Hexadecimal code: 1B 5B 41 04 00 00 00 m3 m4
Sets Triple height and/or double width for the characters printed, with or without changing the
line feed.
Parameters n1 and n2 indicate the number of bytes that follow and have the following fixed
values: (4)D and (0)D respectively.
These two parameters are followed by four bytes (from m1 to m4) which have the following
values:
Parameters m1 and m2 have a fixed value: (0)D.
Parameter m3 defines the height of the characters and the line feed according to the decimal
values in the table below:
m3 Line feed and height of characters

0 No change with respect to the current settings
1 Unchanged line feed, normal height
2 Unchanged line feed, triple height
16 Single line feed, unchanged height
17 Single line feed, normal height
18 Single line feed, triple height
32 Double line feed, unchanged height
33 Double line feed, normal height
34 Double line feed, triple height
48 Triple line feed, unchanged height
49 Triple line feed, normal height
50 Triple line feed, triple height
The top half of the byte indicates the line feed (unchanged, single, double, or triple); the bottom
half of the byte indicates the height of the characters.
Parameter m4 defines the width of the characters according to the decimal values in the table
below:
m4 Width of characters
0 Unchanged width
1 Normal width
2 Double width
3 Triple width
The top half of the byte is ignored, while the values of the bottom half of the byte are significant.
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C.2.6 Tabulation
S ESC B ... : Vertical tabulation program
S ESC D ... : Horizontal tabulation program
S ESC d ... : Relative Forward Horizontal Movement
S ESC R : Cancel tabulation stops
ESC B n1..n254 k1..k64 NUL
Vertical Tabulation Program Hexadecimal code: 1B 42 n1..n254 k1..k64 00
n = 1 - 254
k = 1 - 64
The values of parameters n indicate the lines on which the tabulation stops will be positioned
(the top of form is 1). The line feed applied is the current one.
Parameter k defines a vertical tabulation program with a maximum of 64 stops.
At power-on, there are no vertical tabulation stops. The sequence ESC B NUL, and the command
ESC R, clear all vertical tabulation stops.
When a vertical tabulation program is executed, all the current vertical tabulation stops are cleared.
If there is no vertical tabulation program, the command VT executes a single line feed.
ESC D n1 .. n255 k1.. k28 NUL
Horizontal Tabulation Program Hexadecimal code: 1B 44 n1..n255 k1..k28 00
n = 1 - 255
k = 1 - 28
The values of the parameters n indicate the columns in which the tabulation stops will be positioned
(the left edge is column 1). The print pitch applied is the current one. At power- on, the default
setting is one tab stop every 8 characters, starting from column 9.
Parameter k defines a horizontal tabulation program with a maximum of 28 stops. The
sequence ESC D NUL clears all horizontal tabulation stops.

The command ESC R clears all the tabulation stops and restores the default condition.
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ESC d n1 n2
Relative Forward Horizontal Movement Hexadecimal code: 1B 64 n1 n2
where n1 = 00 - FF
n2 = 00 - FF
Moves the current horizontal position to the right at a distance specified in the n1 and n2
parameters.
The distance is computed from the parameters using :

distance = (n2 * 256) + n1
The distance is specified in dot units using 1/120 inch as horizontal resolution.
Spaces produced by this command are affected by underscore, overscore, and strikethrough.
If it goes beyond the right margin, current horizontal position is set to the right margin.
ESC R
Clear All Tabulation Stops Hexadecimal code: 1B 52
Deletes all the horizontal tabulation stops set by ESC D .. and all vertical tabulation stops set by ESC
B ...
For the horizontal tabulation stops, the default condition is restored: one
stop every 8 characters.
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C.2.7 Graphics
The printer can operate in Bit Image Mode (bit map printing), to create illustrations and
diagrams. In this way, the image is created by printing each byte received as a vertical line of 8
dots. A dot is printed for each bit set to "1" in the byte sent.
The least significant bit corresponds to the lowest dot on the line, while the most significant bit
corresponds to the highest dot.
The graphic print commands only apply to one print line. The line end command CR/LF is only
recognized when the printer leaves graphic printing to return to alphanumeric printing. As a result,
the number of bytes that can follow a command for graphics is limited by the maximum capacity
of a print line (and the graphic resolution). The data that exceeds the capacity of the line buffer is
ignored.
The graphic commands must therefore be repeated for each print line, if you want to print an
image consisting of several lines.
One line can contain both alphanumeric and graphical characters. To calculate the space that the
alphanumeric characters occupy inside the graphics, a table is provided later on.
BIM Data/Capacity of the print line with various

resolutions
BIM Resolution 80 columns
Normal (ESC K) 480
Double (ESC L, ESC Y) 960
Quadruple (ESC Z) 1920
Space occupied by characters inside BIM data

The table below shows the relationship between the space occupied (as a number of bytes) by a
normal character inside a mixed print line (text + graphics).
BIM resolution: Normal Double Quadruple

Pica (10 cpi) 6 12 24
Elite (12 cpi) 5 10 20
Condensed (17.1 cpi) 3.5 7 14
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Calculation of the parameters for the BIM data

As the printer cannot recognize ANY command in the BIM data, before printing the graphics,
you must define exactly the number of BIM data items that will follow. The graphic commands
do this by means of two parameters, which can be calculated in the same way for all
resolutions.
These parameters, n2 and n1, are calculated as follows:

n2 = whole number (number of BIM data items divided by 256)
n1 = number of BIM data items- (n2 x 256)
In other words: n1 is the remainder of the division of which the quotient is n2.
Example: To print a full line of graphic data in double resolution with an 80-column
printer, 960 bytes must be sent after the command ESC L.
Parameters n1 and n2 are calculated as follows: n2 =

whole number of (960/256) = 3 n1 = 960 -
(3 x 256) = 960 - 768 = 192
C.2.7.1 The BIM graphic commands are:

S ESC K n1 n2 ... : normal resolution BIM
S ESC L n1 n2 ... : double resolution BIM
S ESC Y n1 n2 ... : double resolution BIM
S ESC Z n1 n2 ... : quadruple resolution BIM
S ESC [ g n1 n2 m ... : High Resolution Graphics
ESC K n1 n2
Normal Resolution BIM Hexadecimal code: 1B 4B n1 n2
Sets normal resolution graphics (60 dots per inch) for a data string the length of which is defined by
parameters n1 and n2.
ESC L n1 n2
Double Resolution and Half Speed BIM Hexadecimal code: 1B 4C n1 n2 ..
Sets double resolution graphics (120 dots per inch), at half speed, for a data string the length
of which is defined by parameters n1 and n2.
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ESC Y n1 n2 ...
Double Resolution BIM Hexadecimal code: 1B 59 n1 n2 ..
Sets double resolution graphics (120 dots per inch), at normal speed, for a data string the length of
which is defined by parameters n1 and n2.
The capacity of the line is 960 (1632) data items, but the
adjacent horizontal dots cannot be printed.
ESC Z n1 n2
Quadruple Resolution BIM Hexadecimal code: 1B 5A n1 n2..
Sets quadruple resolution graphics (240 dots per inch), at half speed with respect to
ESC K n1 n2, for a data string the length of which is defined by parameters n1 and n2.
The capacity of the line is 1920 (3264) data items, but the
horizontal adjacent dots cannot be printed.
ESC [ g n1 n2 m ...
High Resolution Graphics Hexadecimal code: 1B 5B 67 n1 n2 m ..
Selects the graphic printing resolution (BIM with 8 or 24 needles).
Parameters n1 and n2 give the amount of graphic data plus 1 (calculation as for other BIM
commands).
Parameter m defines the type of graphic print resolution according to the following table:
m Horizontal Resolution Needles used Notes

0 60 8 same as ESC K
1 120 8 same as ESC L
2 120 8 same as ESC Y
3 240 8 same as ESC Z
8 60 24 ESC K, high resolution
9 120 24 ESC L, high resolution
11 180 24 Triple density high resolution
12 360 24 Sextuple density high resolution
In high resolution graphics mode (24-needles), each vertical string of dots is controlled by three
bytes.
Note: If parameter m has the value 2, 3 or 12, the second of horizontally adjacent dots will
not be printed.
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C.2.7.2 Alternate Graphics Mode (AGM) (ProPrinter X24)

As well as the graphic modes described in the previous section, the printer can also print Epson
LQ-800/LQ-1000 compatible graphics, using the Alternate Graphics Mode (AGM) feature.
When the Alternate Graphics Mode feature is selected during the SETUP (AGM : YES), the values
of command codes ESC 3, ESC J, and ESC A are altered with respect to their standard functions,
and the command code ESC * is activated.
S ESC 3 n : Line feed = n/180"

S ESC A n : Line feed = n/60"
S ESC J n : One line feed of n/180" (for graphics)
S ESC * m ... : AGM graphics mode
ESC 3 n (IBM ProPrinter X24)

Line Feed - n/180 Hexadecimal code: 1B 33 n n = 1 - 255
If the parameter AGM : NO has been selected in the SETUP ,it sets the n/216" (0,1176 x
n mm) line feed;
If the parameter AGM : YES has been selected in the SETUP ,it sets the n/180" (0,141 x n
mm) line feed.
To obtain precise line feeds, always use multiples of 3 for parameter n.
ESC A n (IBM ProPrinter X24)

If the parameter AGM : NO has been selected in the SETUP ,it sets the n/72" (0,3528 x n mm) line
feed; If the parameter AGM : YES has been selected in the SETUP ,it sets the n/60" (0,432 x n mm)
line feed.
remains valid.
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ESC J n (IBM ProPrinter X24)

One line feed of n/180" (for graphics) Hexadecimal code: 1B 4A n n = 1 - 255
Prints the buffer and feeds the paper line feed.If the parameter AGM : NO has been selected in
the SETUP , the paper line feed by n/216"; If the parameter AGM : YES has been selected in the
SETUP , the paper line feed by n/180".
It also executes a carriage return, if the parameter LF + CR : YES has been selected in the SETUP.
The value of n must be a multiple of 3 (minimum line feed). In 8-needle graphic printing, the
value 24/216" ensures that the lines meet perfectly.
ESC * m n1 n2 AGM (IBM

ProPrinter X24)
Select Alternate Graphics Mode (AGM) Hexadecimal code: 1B 2A m n1 n2 ...
Allows the selection of 8 or 24-needle graphic mode when AGM: YES has been selected during
SETUP.
Parameter m defines the type of graphic printing resolution according to the following table:
m Horizontal Resolution Needles used Notes
4 80 8 CRT I
6 90 8 CRT II
32 60 24 ESC K, high resolution
33 120 24 ESC L, high resolution
38 90 24 CRT III
39 180 24 Triple density high resolution
40 360 24 Sextuple density high resolution
Parameters n1 and n2 give the amount of graphic data plus 1 (calculations as for other BIM
commands).
Normal and high resolution graphics modes (8 and 24 needles respectively) have the same
corresponding bit/needle relationships as those described for the standard graphics mode (see
previous section).
The vertical dot density is 1/180 in.
Example: box 8x8 dots with center point 2x2 dots,standard density, 8 dots / column hex: 1B
2A 00 08 00 FF 81 81 99 99 81 81 FF
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C.2.8 Downloading Customized Characters (DLL)

If you like, you can create "your own" set of characters, and use it in place of the printer's
character set. You can redesign all 256 characters, or just some of them, and load them into the
printer's memory (DLL = Down Line Loading) using the command ESC = ...
Each time you can only load characters in ascending code order. If you want to load characters
with non-consecutive codes, you must execute the command repeatedly (for each group of
characters with consecutive codes).
The area occupied by the characters is 9 dots high and 12 wide (the 12th dot is always a space).
The matrix for constructing the characters has 11 columns with 8 dots per column. Eleven bytes
(one per column) define the shape of the character. One dot is printed for each bit set to "1" (as in
BIM graphics).
Using the DLL command, you can also create graphic symbols and shaded characters. The graphic
symbols are automatically expanded from 8 to 12 dots high (by means of the character attribute)
during printing. But be careful: the algorithm for creating the NLQ font style and the bold face
may not work properly in these cases.
The table of the new characters will be loaded in the printer's RAM. Remember that the content of
the RAM is cleared when you switch off the printer, so the DLL characters are also lost. If you want
to reuse your DLL characters, you must reload them whenever you power on.
The DLL characters, to be printed, must be preselected using the command ESC I n . Consult the
following command:
ESC = : Customized characters (DLL)
ESC = n1 n2 ID m
Customized Characters Hexadecimal code: 1B 3D n1 n2..
character defining parameters: (a b NUL p1..p11)k
Enables customized characters to be created and loads them into the printer's RAM.
Parameters n1 and n2 indicate the number of characters to be created and loaded with the
current code sequence.
The ID is a fixed value code which must be: (20)D for a Draft Font and (21)D for a ROMAN Font.
(For further information about NLQ DLL characters, see the relevant section of this chapter).
Parameter m indicates the decimal code of the first of the standard characters to be replaced with
customized characters. The customized characters that follow the first are automatically assigned
the following decimal codes.
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The other parameters define the attributes of the new character and the arrangement of the
dots in the character matrix. They must be repeated for each DLL character.
The sequence ESC = NUL NUL (or print power-off) clears all DLL characters from the printer's
memory and restores the standard character set.
DLL in Draft Print Mode

DLL in NLQ Print Mode
DLL in Draft
S Print Matrix
S Parameters n1 and n2
S Parameter m2
S Parameters a and b
S Parameters p1 .. p11
Example of How to Create a DLL Character

S Print Matrix:
Figure: Draft DLL print matrix
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S Parameters n1 and n2
These two parameters indicate the total number of bytes that will follow in the sequence.
They are calculated as follows:
n2 = whole number of (t divided by 256)
n1 = remainder of (t divided by 256)
where t = (number_of_characters x 13) + 2
Example:
To redefine characters "A" to "E" (five characters), proceed as follows: t =
(number_of_characters x 13) + 2 = (5 x 13) +2 = 65 + 2 = 67
n1 = whole number of (t / 256) = whole number of (67 / 256) = 0
n2 = remainder of (t / 256) = remainder of (67 / 256) = 67
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S Parameter m
This parameter indicates the decimal code of the first of the standard characters to be replaced
with DLL characters.
Example (continued):
To redefine characters "A" to "E" (from 65 to 69)D:
m = A = 65
S Parameters a and b
define the attributes that may be assigned to the new characters. They
must be specified for each of the characters.
S Parameter a indicates whether the character is ascending or descending and
whether the character is expanded or not (if it is expanded, it indicates how). The
values of the bits of parameter a select the following features:
BIT Value Function

0 Ascending Character
7
1 Descending Character
6-2 ignored
01 Expanded Character (Bit 7 ignored)
1-0 10 Shaded Character (Bit 7 ignored)
00 Normal Character (Bit 7 valid)
If bits 0 and 1 are set to 1 and 0 respectively, the character is expanded to 12 dots; the
lines from 9 to 12 will repeat the dots on line 8. These characters can be selected in NLQ.
If bits 0 and 1 are set to 0 and 1 respectively, the character is expanded to 12 dots;
the lines from 9 to 12 will repeat the dots of the base of the character of lines 1-4
(for shaded characters as characters with code 176-178). These characters cannot be
selected in NLQ.
If both bits 0 and 1 are set to 1 (error), the printer will automatically correct these values to 0,
0 (normal character).
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S Parameter b indicates whether proportional spacing is used or not. The

values of the bits of parameter b select the following features:
Bit Value Function

7 ignored
Binary number indicates the column number of the matrix where the
6-4 variable
character starts (max value = 7).
Binary number indicates the number of columns occupied by the
3-0 variable
character, the width of the character. Values >11 are set to 11.
If the character has FIXED spacing, all the bits must be set to ZERO. If a character
created with fixed spacing is printed in proportional spacing, it will occupy all 11
columns of the character matrix. Irrespective of the printing mode selected, a twelfth
column will always be added to space out the characters.
S Parameters p1 .. p11
These 11 bytes determine the dots in the columns for forming the character. As in BIM
graphic printing, each bit in the various bytes corresponds to a needle of the print head, and
a dot will be printed for each bit set to 1.
Example of How to Create a DLL Character

This example shows how to replace the character 2@`0 (64D) with the "up arrow".
The arrow is a descending character with fixed spacing. The values of the parameters are
therefore as follows:
t = (1 x 13) + 2 = 15
n1 = 15
n2 = 0
m = (64)D a
= (128)D
b=0
p1 = (32)D; p2 = (0)D; p3 = (64)D; p4 = (0)D; p5 = (255)D;
p6 = (0)D; p7 = (64)D; p8 = (0)D; p9 = (32)D; p10 = (0)D; p11 = (0)D.
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The customized character (up arrow) is loaded into the printer's memory by the following
escape sequence:
(27)D; (61)D; (15)D; (0)D; (20)D; (64)D; (128)D; (0)D; (32)D; (0)D; (64)D; (0)D; (255)D; (0)D;
(64)D; (0)D; (32)D; (0)D; (0)D .
S DLL in NLQ
DLL characters can also be defined in NLQ SANS SERIF font. The method for creating them
differs from the Draft DLL character creation method on the following points:
1. The ID byte must be (21)D.
2. Each character requires 48 bytes for its definition (2 bytes for the attributes and 46 for
the shape).
3. The matrix of an NLQ DLL character is printed in two passes (23 columns per pass).
The order of the bytes for defining a character is therefore as follows: byte 1 :
Attribute a
byte 2 : Attribute b
byte 3 : 1st column of 1st pass; byte 4 : 1st column of 2nd pass; byte 5 : 2nd column of
1st pass; byte 6 : 2nd column of 2nd pass
.. byte 47 : 23rd column of 1st pass; byte 48 : 23rd column of 2nd pass.
4. For shaded and expanded characters, attribute a has the same meaning as for Draft DLL.
But for shaded characters, lines 1, 3, 5 and 7 are copied on the lines at the bottom 17,
19, 21 and 23. For expanded characters (semigraphic), line 15 is copied on lines 17, 19,
21 and 23 and line 16 is copied onto lines 18, 20, 22, and 24.
5. All the bits of the attribute "b" byte will be set to zero, because proportional
spacing is not possible for the ROMAN font.
Note: Horizontal adjacent dots cannot normally be printed; they can be in bold face
printing.
If you define consecutive dots, place them in the odd positions of the matrix (3, 5, 7 ..)
to obtain characters that can also be printed correctly when printing from right to left.
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C.2.9 Other Functions

S DC1 : Activate printer-system connection
S DC3 : Deactivate printer-system connection
S ESC 5 n : Automatic line feed after CR
S ESC 6 : Table 2 of character set
S ESC 7 : Table 1 of character set
S ESC \ n1 n2 : Print characters from table 3
S ESC ^ : Print a character from table 3
S ESC BEL E : Change Emulation
S ESC Q ETX : Deactivate printer-system connection
CAN
Clear Buffer Hexadecimal code: 18
Clears the contents of the print buffer; all the data is lost. The
current printing position remains unchanged.
DC1
Activate Printer-System Connection Hexadecimal code: 11
Sets the printer "on-line" until a DC3 is received.
DC3
Deactivate Printer-System Connection Hexadecimal code: 13
The printer sends this command via the serial interface to indicate that the buffer is full.
With a parallel interface, it is considered a NUL.
ESC 5 n
Automatic Line Feed after CR Hexadecimal code: 1B 35 n
Sets/cancels the execution of an automatic line feed when a CR is received. It takes priority over
the setting made in the SET-UP.
n = 1 (1 or 49)D: automatic LF after CR (CR=CR+LF). n = 0 (0

or 48)D: no automatic LF after CR (CR=CR).
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ESC 6
Table 2 of Character Set Hexadecimal code: 1B 36
Selects table 2 of the character set with the complete set of national characters (default setting).
It takes priority over the setting made in the SET-UP.
ESC 7
Table 1 of Character Set Hexadecimal code: 1B 37
Selects table 1 of the character set (see the Command Interpreter and Character Sets section),
which repeats the control codes in the code positions 128-159.
It takes priority over the setting made in the SET-UP.
ESC \ n1 n2
Print Characters from Table 3 Hexadecimal code: 1B 5C n1 n2

Enables printing of the symbols present in the positions that normally represent control
codes.
This command tells the printer to ignore the function of the commands for the codes between 0
and 32 (and, with table 1 selected, also between 128 and 159) and to print the substitute symbols
present in these positions.
Parameters n1 and n2 indicate the number of characters to be printed in this way. They are
calculated as follows:
n2 = whole number (number of data items/256)

n1 = number of data items - (n2 x 256)
Having printed the number of symbols determined by parameters n1 and n2, the printer resumes
normal operation using the preselected character set (table 1 or 2). The function of control codes
0-32 (and 128-158) is restored and the function of this command ceases.
ESC ^
Print a Character from Table 3 Hexadecimal code: 1B 5E
Has the same function as the command ESC \ .., but only enables one character to be printed, the
one that follows the command.
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ESC BEL E n
Change Emulation Hexadecimal code: 1B 07 45 n
With n=08 (Hex), change to Olivetti emulation (PR2 or PR40+) previously set in setup. With n=09
(Hex), change to OKI emulation.
With n=0A (Hex), change to LQ emulation.
ESC Q ETX
Deactivate Printer-System Connection Hexadecimal code: 1B 51 03
Sets the printer off-line (in LOCAL mode), until the DC1, which restores the connection, is received.
The third element in the sequence ETX identifies the model of printer connected (80-column
printer).
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C.3 Hex - Decimal Conversion Table
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
0 0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240

1 1 17 33 49 65 81 97 113 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241
2 2 18 34 50 66 82 98 114 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242
3 3 19 35 51 67 83 99 115 131 147 163 179 195 211 227 243
4 4 20 36 52 68 84 100 116 132 148 164 180 196 212 228 244
5 5 21 37 53 69 85 101 117 133 149 165 181 197 213 229 245
6 6 22 38 54 70 86 102 118 134 150 166 182 198 214 230 246
7 7 23 39 55 71 87 103 119 135 151 167 183 199 215 231 247
8 8 24 40 56 72 88 104 120 136 152 168 184 200 216 232 248
9 9 25 41 57 73 89 105 121 137 153 269 185 201 217 233 249
A 10 26 42 58 74 90 106 122 138 154 170 186 202 218 234 250
B 11 27 43 59 75 91 107 123 139 155 171 187 203 219 235 251
C 12 28 44 60 76 92 108 124 140 156 172 188 204 220 236 252
D 13 29 45 61 77 93 109 125 141 157 173 189 205 221 237 253
E 14 30 46 62 78 94 110 126 142 158 174 190 206 222 238 254
F 15 31 47 63 79 95 111 127 143 159 175 191 207 223 239 255
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Appendix D EPSON LQ-Emulation Commands

At the begin of this chapter you will find a listing of the LQ Emulation commands classified by Hex
Code and at the end a Hex - Decimal conversion table.
Conventions:

Chinese mode.


* Indicates multiplied by
D-1
Appendix D EPSON LQ-Emulation C omm ands
D.1 Command Index (By Code)

Note: Ignored in column FUNCTION means the command is treated as NOP, that means, according to
defined command format all bytes of this command are discarded.
FS extension commands are valid only in Chinese mode.
COMMAND HEX VALUE FUNCTION
BEL 07 Beep
BS 08 Backspace
HT 09 Horizontal Tabulation
LF 0A Line feed
VT 0B Vertical Tabulation
FF 0C Form feed for fanfold paper or eject paper
for cut sheet
SO 0E Set double width (one line).
SI 0F Set condensed printing in western mode
DLE B 10 42 Soft reset
DC1 11 On line (Ignored)
DC2 12 Cancel condensed printing for ASCII
DC3 13 Off line (Ignored)
DC4 14 Reset double width for current line.
CAN 18 Cancel line buffer
ESC BEL n 1B 07 n Change current emulation
ESC SO 1B 0E Set double width (one line)
ESC SI 1B 0F Set condensed printing for ASCII
ESC EM n 1B 19 n Control paper loading/ejecting (Ignored)
ESC SP n 1B 20 n Adds extra space between each character
ESC ! n 1B 21 n Master select
ESC $ n1 n2 1B 24 n1 n2 Set absolute horizontal print position
ESC % n 1B 25 n Select user-defined set (invalid on PR)
ESC & 1B 26 Define user-defined characters (Ignored)
ESC ( - nL nH m d1 1B 28 2D nL nH m Set/reset underline
d2...d(nH*256+nL-2) d1 d2...d
d(nH*256+nL-1) (nH*256+nL-2)
d(nH*256+nL-1)
ESC ( C nL nH mL 1B 28 43 nL nH mL Set page length in defined unit
mH d1 mH d1
d2...d(nH*256+nL-3) d2...d(nH*256+nL-3)
d(nH*256+nL-2) d(nH*256+nL-2)
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Appendix D E PSON LQ-Emulation C omm ands
ESC ( G nL nH m d1 1B 28 47 nL nH m Select graphics mode (Ignored)

d2...d(nH*256+nL-2) d1 d2...d(nH*256+nL-
d(nH*256+nL-1) 2) d(nH*256+nL-1)
ESC ( U nL nH m d1 1B 28 55 nL nH m Set vertical unit (m/3600 inch)

d2...d(nH*256+nL-2) d1 d2...d(nH*256+nL-
d(nH*256+nL-1) 2) d(nH*256+nL-1)
ESC ( V nL nH mL 1B 28 56 nL nH mL Set absolute vertical print position

mH d1 mH d1
d2...d(nH*256+nL-3) d2...d(nH*256+nL-3)
d(nH*256+nL-2) d(nH*256+nL-2)
ESC ( X nL nH d1 1B 28 58 nL nH d1 Set background printing (Ignored)
d2...d(nH*256+nL-1) d2...d(nH*256+nL-1)
d(nH*256+nL) d(nH*256+nL)
ESC ( ^ n1 n2 1B 28 5E n1 n2 Treat the defined data to be printable
character (Ignored)
ESC ( c nL nH d1 1B 28 63 nL nH d1 Set TOF and BOF (Ignored)
d2...d(nH*256+nL-1) d2...d(nH*256+nL-1)
ESC ( t nL nH d1 1B 28 74 nL nH d1 Assign character table (Ignored)
d2...d(nH*256+nL-1) d2...d(nH*256+nL-1)
ESC ( v nL nH mL 1B 28 43 nL nH mL Set relative vertical print position
mH d1 mH d1
d2...d(nH*256+nL-3) d2...d(nH*256+nL-3)
d(nH*256+nL-2) d(nH*256+nL-2)
ESC * n1 n2 1B 2A n1 n2 Set AGM graphic mode
n3...data n3...data
ESC + n 1B 2B n Set n/360-inch line spacing
ESC - n 1B 2D n Set/Reset underline
ESC / n 1B 2F n Select vertical tab channel(set)
ESC 0 1B 30 Set 8 LPI
ESC 2 1B 32 Set 6 LPI
ESC 3 n 1B 33 n Set n/180-inch line spacing
ESC 4 1B 34 Select italic font
ESC 5 1B 35 Cancel italic font
ESC 6 1B 36 Enable printing of upper control codes
(Ignored)
ESC 7 1B 37 Enable upper control codes (Ignored, upper
control codes are always enabled in PR9)
ESC : n1 n2 n3 1B 3A n1 n2 n3 Copy ROM to RAM (Ignored)
ESC < 1B 3C Unidirectional mode (Ignored)
D-3
ESC @ 1B 40 Initialize printer ( without HW movement)

ESC A n 1B 41 n Set n/60-inch line spacing
ESC B n1…ni Nul 1B 42 n1…ni 00 Set vertical tabs
ESC C NUL n 1B 43 00 n Set page length in inches
ESC C n 1B 43 n Set page length in lines
ESC D n1…ni Nul 1B 44 n1…ni 00 Set table horizontally
ESC E 1B 45 Select bold font
ESC F 1B 46 Cancel bold font
ESC G 1B 47 Select double-strike printing
ESC H 1B 48 Cancel double-strike printing
ESC I n 1B 78 n Set extended character attributes
ESC J n 1B 4A n Advance print position vertically
ESC K nH nL d1 d2 1B 4B nH nL d1 d2 Set 60dpi 8 needles graphic printing mode
...d(nH*256+nL-1) ...d(nH*256+nL-1)
ESC L nH nL d1 d2 1B 4C nH nL d1 d2 Set 120dpi 8 needles graphic printing mode
...d(nH*256+nL-1) ...d(nH*256+nL-1)
ESC M 1B 4D Select 12-cpi for ASCII
ESC N n 1B 4E n Set bottom margin
ESC O 1B 4F Cancel bottom margin
ESC P 1B 50 Select 10-cpi for ASCII
ESC Q n 1B 51 n Set right margin
ESC R n 1B 52 n Select codepage
ESC S n 1B 53 n Select superscript/subscript printing for
ASCII
ESC T 1B 54 Cancel superscript/subscript printing for
ASCII
ESC U n 1B 55 n Set unidirectional or bidirectional printing
ESC W n 1B 57 n Set/reset double width printing
ESC X n1 n2 n3 1B 58 n1 n2 n3 Ignored
ESC Y nH nL d1 d2 1B 59 nH nL d1 d2 Set 120dpi 8 needles graphic printing mode
...d(nH*256+nL-1) ...d(nH*256+nL-1)
ESC Z nH nL d1 d2 1B 5A nH nL d1 d2 Set 240dpi 8 needles graphic printing mode
...d(nH*256+nL-1) ...d(nH*256+nL-1)
ESC \ n1 n2 1B 5C n1 n2 Set relative horizontal print position
ESC a n 1B 61 n Select justification (Ignored)
ESC b n 1B 62 n Set vertical tabs in VFU channels
D-4
ESC c n1 n2 1B 63 n1 n2 Ignored
ESC g 1B 67 Select 15-cpi for ASCII
ESC j n 1B 6A n Reverse paper feed
ESC k n 1B 6B n Select typeface
ESC l n 1B 6C n Set left margin
ESC p n 1B 70 n Turn proportional mode on/off
ESC q n 1B 71 n Select character style (Ignored)
ESC t n 1B 74 n Set/reset italic font
ESC w n 1B 77 n Set/reset double height
ESC x n 1B 78 n Set printing quality
FS SO 1C 0E Set double width in Chinese character (one
line)
FS SI 1C 0F Set Half-corner code for Chinese character
FS DC2 1C 12 Reset Chinese DBC Chinese character
FS DC4 1C 14 Reset double width in Chinese character on
one line
FS ! n 1C 21 n Set Chinese character attributes
FS & 1C 26 Set Chinese mode
FS - n 1C 2D n Set/reset underline in Chinese mode
FS . 1C 2E Set western mode
FS 2 … 1C 32 n1 n2 d1 ... Load user defined characters
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FS D 1C 44 Set two half-corner characters into one
FS J 1C 4A Set clockwise 90°rotation printing for
Chinese character
FS K 1C 4B Cancel clockwise 90°rotation printing for
Chinese character
FS S n1 n2 1C 53 n1 n2 Set character space for Chinese character
( (n1*256 + n2)/180 inch)
FS T n1 n2 1C 54 n1 n2 Set character space for half-corner Chinese
character ( (n1*256 + n2)/180 inch)
FS U 1C 55 Set the width of half-corner Chinese
character to half of that for full-corner
Chinese character
FS V 1C 56 Set the width of half-corner Chinese
character equal to that for Western
characters
FS W n 1C 57 n Set/reset double-width and double-height
Chinese character
FS Y n1 n2 n3 1C 59 n1 n2 n3 Ignored
D-5
FS b n 1C 62 n Ignored
FS c n1 n2 1C 63 n1 n2 Ignored
FS k n 1C 6B n Ignored
FS r n 1C 72 n Set/reset super/subscript of Chinese
character
FS v n 1C 76 n Set/reset tab lines (Ignored)
FS x n 1C 78 n Set Chinese character print quality
DEL 7F Delete a character
D-6
D.2 Command Description (by function)

When you select the EMULATION: IBM ProPrinter II or IBM ProPrinter X24 parameter
in the setup, the machine interprets all the commands of the IBM ProPrinter's, grouped by
their functions, as follows:
S Basic Operations
S Margins
S Line Feed
S Print Position
S Print Pitches
S Print Attributes
S Tabulation
S Graphics
S Other Functions
S Ignored Commands
S Chinese Mode
D.2.1 Basic Operations

Before printing, the printer stores the image of a line in the print buffer. All the commands
concerning this section result in immediate printing of the buffer contents.
S BEL: Beep
S BS : Backspace
S FF : Form feed
BEL Beep
This command causes the buzzer to sound one time. Hex:
(07)H
Decimal: (07)D
Octal: (07O
BS Backspace
This command causes the horizontal print position to move left one character space (according to
the active character pitch and character space).
Hex: (08)H
Decimal: (08)D
Octal: (10)O
Note: If movement is beyond the left margin, it will position on the left margin.)
D-7
CR Carriage Return
This command causes the current line buffer to print and position the Print head to the left margin.
Hex: (0D)H
Decimal: (13)D
Octal: (15)O
FF Form Feed ( Eject)

This command causes the current line buffer to print and eject paper (for cut form) or executes a
form feed (for fanfold paper ).
Hex: (0C)H
Decimal: (12)D
Octal: (14)O
D-8
D.2.2 Margins
S ESC ( C ... : Set page length
S ESC C NUL n : Set page length in inches
S ESC C n: Set page length as n lines
S ESC l n : Set Left Margin
S ESC N n : Bottom of form
S ESC O : Cancel bottom margin
S ESC Q n : Set Right Margin as n Characters
S ESC ( U ... : Set vertical resolution
ESC ( C nL nH mL mH Set page length
S (nH * 256 + nL) defines the number of following bytes in this command.
S Command ESC ( C 0x02 0x00 mL mH defines the page length as (mH * 256 + mL) *
vertical resolution.
The vertical resolution is set by command ESC ( U nL nH m. The default is 1/360"
S Others, ignores this command (all bytes of this command are ignored).
Hex: (1B 28 43 nL nH mL mH)H

Decimal: (27 40 67 nL nH mL mH)D
Octal: (33 50 103 nL nH mL mH)O
ESC C NUL n Set Page Length as n Inch

Set page length as n inches.
Hex: (1B 43 0 n)H

Decimal: (27 67 0 n)D
Octal: (33 103 0 n)O
ESC C n Set Page Length as n lines

Set page length as n lines
Hex: (1B 43 n)H

Decimal: (27 67 n)D
Octal: (33 103 n)O
D-9
ESC l n Set Left Margin

Sets the left margin to n columns in the current character pitch. Hex:
(1B 5C n)H
Decimal: (27 108 n)D
Octal: (33 154 n)O
ESC N n Set Bottom Margin as n Lines

Sets the bottom margin as n lines
Hex: (1B 4E-n)H

Decimal: (27 78 n)D
Octal: (33 116 n)O
ESC O Cancel Bottom Margin

Cancel bottom margin
Hex: (1B 4F)H

Decimal: (27 79)D
Octal: (33 117)O
ESC Q n Set Right Margin as n Characters

Set right margin as n characters, the width of character depends on the current mode character
attributes.
Hex: (1B 51 n)H

Decimal: (27 81 n)D
Octal: (33 121 n)O
ESC ( U nL nH m Set vertical resolution as m / 3600 inch

Set vertical resolution
Hex: (1B 28 55 nL nH m)H

Decimal: (27 40 85 nL nH m)D
Octal: (33 50 125 nL nH m)O
Command ESC ( U 0x01 0x00 m (m = 10,20,30,40,50,60) sets vertical resolution as: m

/ 3600 inch.
D-10
D.2.3 Line Feed

S ESC 3 n : Set line spacing as n/180 inch
S ESC A n : Set line spacing as n/6 inch
S ESC J n : Advance n / 180 inch vertically
S ESC j n : Reverse Feed Paper n / 180 inch
S ESC + n : Set line spacing as n/360 inch
S LF : Line feed
ESC 0 Set 8 LPI

Sets the 1/8" (3.175 mm) line feed. Set 8 LPI Hex:
(1B 30)H
Decimal: (27 48)D
Octal: (33 60)O
ESC 2 Set 6 LPI

Set the 1/6" (4.23 mm) line feed.
Hex: (1B 32)H

Decimal: (27 50)D
Octal: (33 62)O
ESC 3 n Set Line spacing as n/180 inch

Set line spacing as n/180 inch.
Hex: (1B-33-n)H
Decimal: (27-51-n)D
Octal: (33-63-n)O
ESC A n Set Line Spacing as n/6 inch

Hex: (1B 41 n)H

Decimal: (27 65 n)D
Octal: (33 101 n)O
D-11
ESC J n Advance n / 180 inch vertically

Advances the vertical print position
Hex: (1B 4A n)H

Decimal: (27 74 n)D
Octal: (33 112 n)O
Advances the vertical print position n / 180 inch The

value of n should be 01H - FFH (1D - 255D).
ESC j n Reverse Feed Paper n / 180 inch

Reverse paper feed
Hex: (1B 6A n)H

Octal: (33 152 n)O
This command prints data in the buffer, then reverse feed paper n / 180 inch, the value of n is in
01H - FFH (1D - 5D).
ESC + n Set Line Spacing as n/360 inch

Hex: (1B 2B n)H

Decimal: (27 43 n)D
Octal: (33 53 n)O
LF Line feed
This command prints the current line buffer and move the current vertical position to the next
printing line (using the existing line pitch).
Hex: (0A)H
Decimal: (10)D
Octal: (12)O
D-12
D.2.4 Print Position

S ESC ( V ... : Set absolute vertical print position
S ESC ( v ... : Set relative vertical print position
S ESC $ ... : Set absolute vertical print position
S ESC \ n1 n2 : Set relative horizontal print position
ESC ( V nL nH mL mH Set absolute vertical print position

The command ESC ( V 0x02 0x00 mL mH, move the print position to:
(mH * 256 + mL) * vertical resolution.
Note: With other coding this command will be ignored.
ESC ( v nL nH mL mH Set relative vertical print position

The command ESC ( v 0x02 0x00 mL mH move down vertically

(mH * 256 + mL) * (vertical resolution) from current position.
Note: With other coding this command will be ignored.
ESC $ n1 n2 Set absolute horizontal

printing position
Set absolute print position Hex:
(1B-24-n1-n2)H
Decimal: (27-36-n1-n2)D
Octal: (33-44-n1-n2)O
Set absolute print position as (n2 * 256 + n1)/60 inch or (n2 * 256 + n1) (horizontal
unit/3600) according to PNS setting in menu.
D-13
ESC \ n1 n2 Set Relative Horizontal Printing Position

Set relative horizontal printing position
Hex: (1B 5C n1 n2)H

Decimal: (27 92 n1 n2)D
Octal: (33 134 n1 n2)O
The defined unit will be different according to print quality and PNS item in menu: Draft:
move (n2 * 256 + n1)/120 inch from the current position
LQ: move (n2 * 256 + n1)/180 inch(ESC/P) or (n2 * 256 + n1) (horizontal unit/3600) inch
(ESC/P 2) from the current position.
Note: If this command is received consecutively , the consecutive (n2 * 256 + n1) will be
accumulated and set the low 15 bits as valid movement parameter.
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D.2.5 Print Pitches

S DC2: Cancel condensed printing for ASCII
S ESC M : Set western character to be 12 CPI
S ESC P : Set western character to be 10 CPI
S ESC SI : Set condensed printing of western character
S ESC g : Set 15 CPI for western character
S SI: Set western character condensed printing
DC2 Cancel condensed printing for ASCII

Cancel condensed printing for ASCII. Hex:
(12)H
Decimal: (18)D
Octal: (22)O
ESC M Set Western Character to be 12 CPI

Set western character to be 12 CPI
Hex: (1B 4D)H

Decimal: (27 77)D
Octal: (33 115)O
ESC P Set Western Character to be 10 CPI

Set western character to be 10 CPI
Hex: (1B-50)H
Decimal: (27-80)D
Octal: (33-120)O
ESC SI Set condensed printing of western character

This command sets western character to be printed in condensed mode (60% width). Hex:
(1B 0F)H
Decimal: (27 15)D
Octal: (33 17)O
D-15
ESC g Set Western Character to 15 CPI

Set 15 CPI for western character
Hex: (1B-67)H
Decimal: (27-103)D
Octal: (33-147)O
SI Set western character condensed printing
This command causes to print western character as condensed (60% width). Hex:
(0F)H
Decimal: (15)D
Octal: (17)O
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D.2.6 Print Attributes

S DC4 : Reset double width printing (one line)
S ESC E : Set bold font
S ESC F : Reset bold font
S ESC G : Set double strike printing
S ESC H : Reset double strike printing
S ESC I n : Set extended attributes of character
S ESC S n : Set subscript / superscript in western character
S ESC SO : Set double width (one line)
S ESC SP n : Set western CPI
S ESC T : Reset subscript / superscript in western character
S ESC U n : Set unidirectional / bidirectional printing
S ESC W n : Set / Reset double width
S ESC p n : Set / Reset Character Proportion
S ESC t n : Set / Reset Italic Printing
S ESC w n : Set / Reset Double Height Printing
S ESC x n : Set Character Quality
S ESC - n : Set / Reset the underline of western character
S ESC ! n : Set general attributes of western character
S ESC 4 : Set italic printing
S ESC 5 : Reset italic printing
S ESC ( - ... : Set underline
S SO : Double width (one line)
DC4 Reset double width printing

Reset double width printing for one line
Hex: (14)H
Decimal: (20)D
Octal: (24)O
ESC E Set bold font

Set bold font
Hex: (1B 45)H

Decimal: (27 69)D
Octal: (33 105)O
D-17
ESC F Reset bold font

Reset bold font
Hex: (1B 46)H

Decimal: (27 70)D
Octal: (33 106)O
Reset bold font
ESC G Set double strike printing
Set double strike printing
Hex: (1B 47)H

Decimal: (27 71)D
Octal: (33 107)O
ESC H Reset double strike printing

Reset double strike printing
Hex: (1B 48)H

Decimal: (27 72)D
Octal: (33 110)O
ESC I n Set extended attributes of character

Set extended attributes of character
Hex: (1B 49 n)H

Decimal: (27 73 n)D
Octal: (33 11 n)O
n = ‘A’: Reset double height and width in Chinese character, reset double height and
width in western character.
n = ‘B’: Set double height in Chinese character, set double width in Chinese and
western character.
n = ‘C’: Reset double width in Chinese and western character, set double height in
Chinese character.
n = ‘D’: Set double height and width in Chinese character, set double width in
western character.
D-18
ESC S n Set subscript/superscript in western character

Set subscript/superscript in western character
Hex: (1B 53 n)H

Decimal: (27 83 n)D
Octal: (33 123 n)O
n = 0: Set superscript in western character

n = 1: Set subscript in western character
ESC SO Set double width (one line)

This command sets the printable character to be printed horizontally enlarged (double width), it
is valid only for one line.
Hex: (1B 0E)H

Decimal: (27 14)D
Octal: (33 16)O
ESC SP n Set western CPI

Set character pitch of western character.
In Draft, the character width will be set as n/120 inch, or else, it will be set as n/180 inch.
Hex: (1B 20 n)H

Decimal: (27 32 n)D
Octal: (33 40 n)O
ESC T Reset subscript / superscript in western character

Reset subscript / superscript in western character. Hex:
(1B 54)H
Decimal: (27 84)D
Octal: (33 124)O
D-19
ESC U n Set unidirectional / bidirectional printing

Set unidirectional / bidirectional printing.
Hex: (1B 55 n)H

Decimal: (27 85 n)D
Octal: (33 125 n)O
n = 0: Set bidirectional printing

n = 1: Set unidirectional printing
ESC W n Set / Reset double width

Set / Reset double width.
Hex: (1B 57 n)H

Decimal: (27 87 n)D
Octal: (33 127 n)O
n = 0: Reset double width

n = 1: Set double width
ESC p n Set / Reset Character Proportion

Set / Reset character proportion
Hex: (1B 70 n)H

Octal: (33 160 n)O
n = 0: Reset character proportion

n = 1: Set character proportion
ESC t n Set / Reset Italic Printing

Set / Reset italic printing
Hex: (1B 74 n)H

Octal: (33 164 n)O
n = 0: Reset italic printing

n = 1: Set italic printing
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ESC w n Set / Reset Double Height Printing

Set / Reset double height printing
Hex: (1B 77 n)H

Octal: (33 167 n)O
n = 0: Reset double height printing

n = 1: Set double height printing
ESC x n Set Character Quality

Set character quality Hex:
(1B 78 n)H
Octal: (33 170 n)O
n = 0: print in draft
n = 1: print in NLQ
Note: The CHARACTER DEFINITION must be set to LQ.
ESC - n Set / Reset the underline of western character

Set / Reset the underline of western character. Hex:
(1B 2C n)H
Decimal: (27 44 n)D
Octal: (33 54 n)O
n = 0: Reset the underline of western character

n = 1: Set the underline of western character
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ESC ! N Set general attributes of western character

Set general attributes of western character.
Hex: (1B 21 n)H

Decimal: (27 33 n)D
Octal: (33 41 n)O
The general attributes of western character according to the value of n :
Bit of n 0 1
7 reset subscript set subscript
6 reset italic set italic
5 reset double width set double width
4 reset overtype set overtype
3 reset boldface set boldface
2 reset western condensed character set western condensed character
1 reset western character proportion set western character proportion
0 reset western CPI as 12 set western CPI as 12
ESC 4 Set italic

printing
Set italic printing
Hex: (1B 34)H

Decimal: (27 52)D
Octal: (33 64)O
ESC 5 Reset italic

printing
Reset italic printing Hex:
(1B 35)H
Decimal: (27 53)D
Octal: (33 65)O
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ESC ( - nL nH m d1 d2 Set underline
Set underline
Hex: (1B 28 2D nL nH m d1 d2)H

Decimal: (27 40 45 nL nH m d1 d2)D
Octal: (33 50 55 nL nH m d1 d2)O
(nH * 256 + nL) defines the number of following data in this command.
ESC ( - 0x03 0x00 0x01 0x01 d2 (d2 not 0) set underline in western mode
ESC ( - 0x03 0x00 0x01 d1 0x00 (d1 not 0) reset underline in western mode
Else, ignore this command (including ( nH * 256 + nL) bytes behind nH).
SO Set double-width
printing
This command causes to print the printable character behind it as horizontally enlarged (double
width). This command is only valid for one line.
Hex: (0E)H
Decimal: (14)D
Octal: (16)O
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D.2.7 Tabulation
S ESC B ... : Set vertical tab stops of tab set
S ESC D ... : Set horizontal tab stops
S ESC b ... : Set vertical tab stops in tab set
S ESC / n : Select the current vertical tab set
S VT : Vertical tabulation
ESC B n1 ... nk NUL Set Tab Stop of Vertical Tab Set 0

Set vertical tab stops at the lines specified by n1 to nk (in the current line spacing) in tab set 0, as
measured from the top-of-form position. Tab stop must be in ascending order, code NUL (0x00)
will end this command.
A maximum of 16 vertical tab stops can be set for each tab set. Hex:
(1B 42)H
Decimal: (27 66)D
Octal: (33 102)O
ESC D n1 ... nk NUL Set Horizontal Tab Stop

Set horizontal tab stops (in the current character pitch) at the columns specified by n1 to nk, as
measured from the left-margin position. Tab stop must be in ascending order, code NUL (0x00)
will end this command.
A maximum of 30 horizontal tab stops can be set. Hex:
(1B 44)H
Decimal: (27 68)D
Octal: (33 104)O
ESC / n Select vertical tab set

Select the current vertical tab set.
Hex: (1B 2f n)H

Decimal: (27 47 n)D
Octal: (33 57 n)O
n = 0 up to 7
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ESC b n m1 … mk NUL Set Vertical Tab in Tab Set n

Sets vertical tab stops at the lines specified by m1 to mk (in the current line spacing) in tab set n
as measured from the top-of-form position. The tab stops must be in ascending order.
A maximum of 16 vertical tab stops can be set in each tab set Hex:
(1B 61 n m1 … mk 00)H
Decimal: (27 97 n m1 … mk 00)D
Octal: (33 141 n m1 … mk 00)O
HT Horizontal Tabulation
This command moves the horizontal position to the right to the next horizontal tab stop.
If there is no tab stop between the current position and the right margin, this command will be
ignored or executed as a CR + LF according to menu setup.
Hex: (09)H
Decimal: (09)D
Octal: (11)O
VT Vertical Tabulation
This command causes the current position to move down to the next vertical tab stop. If
there is no tab stop beyond the current position, the printer executes this command as CR +
LF.
Hex: (0B)H
Decimal: (11)D
Octal: (13)O
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D.2.8 Graphics
S ESC K n1 n2 ... : Normal resolution graphic printing mode
S ESC L n1 n2 ... : Double resolution graphic printing mode
S ESC Y n1 n2 ... : Double resolution graphic printing mode
S ESC Z n1 n2 .. : Quadruple resolution graphic printing mode
S ESC * m n1 n2 ... : Set AGM print mode
ESC K n1 n2 ..data .. Set 60 DPI 8 Needles Graphic Printing Mode
Set graphic print mode to normal resolution. Prints bit image graphics in 8-dot columns, at 60 DPI
Hex: (1B 4B n1 n2 ..)H

Decimal: (27 75 n1 n2 ..)D
Octal: (33 113 n1 n2 ..)O
(n1 + * 256) specify the total number of columns of graphics data following,
Note: The CHARACTER DEFINITION must be set to LQ.
ESC L n1 n2 ..data .. Set 120 DPI 8 Needles Graphic Printing Mode
Set graphic print mode to double resolution. Prints bit image graphics in 8-dot columns, at 120
DPI.
Hex: (1B 4C n1 n2 ..)H

Decimal: (27 76 n1 n2 ..)D
Octal: (33 114 n1 n2 ..)O
(n1 + n2 * 256) specify the total number of columns of graphics data following,
ESC Y n1 n2 ..data .. Set Graphic Printing in 120 DPI 8 Needles
Set graphic print mode to double resolution.
Hex: (1B 59 n1 n2 ..)H

Decimal: (27 89 n1 n2 ..)D
Octal: (33 131 n1 n2 ..)O
Prints bit image graphics in 8-dot columns, 120 DPI at normal speed (consecutive
horizontal dots cannot be printed)
(n1 + n2 * 256) specify the total number of columns of graphics data following. A
maximum of 960 (1632) columns on one line.
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ESC Z n1 n2 ..data .. Set 240 DPI 8 Needles Graphic Printing
Set quadruple resolution. Prints bit image graphics in 8-dot columns, 240 DPI. Hex:
(1B 5A n1 n2 ..)H
Decimal: (27 90 n1 n2 ..)D
Octal: (33 132 n1 n2 ..)O
(n1 + n2 * 256) specify the total number of columns of graphics data following. A
maximum of 960 (1632) columns are on one line.
ESC * m n1 n2 ...data... Set AGM (Alternate Graphics Mode) print mode
Select 8 needles or 24 needles graphic printing mode Hex:
(1B 2A m n1 n2 …data…)H
Decimal: (27 42 m n1 n2 …data…)D
Octal: (33 52 m n1 n2 …data…)O
m defined the horizontal dot density. As follows:
m Dot Needles Notes

(Decimal) density used
DPI
4 80 8
6 90 8
32 60 24
33 120 24
38 90 24
39 180 24
40 360 24
(n1 + n2 * 256) defines the total columns of graphic data in this command; (1
byte/column for 8 needles mode, 3 bytes/column for 24 needles mode).
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D.2.9 Other Functions

S DLE B : Soft initialization
S ESC BEL n : Change Emulation
S ESC R n : Select code table
S ESC @
CAN Clear buffer

Clear the print buffer
Hex: (18)H
Decimal: (24)D
Octal: (30)O
DLE B Soft initialization

This command clears buffer and initializes printer, it sets all the parameters to the power- on
default conditions.
Hex: (10 42)H

Decimal: (16 66)D
Octal: (20 102)O
ESC BEL n Change Emulation

This command causes to print data in the current buffer and change emulation to the
corresponding one according to the value of n.
Hex: (1B-07-n)H
Decimal: (27-07-n)D
Octal: (33-07-n)O
n = ‘E’: Change into OLIVETTI emulation.

n = ‘F’: Change into IBM emulation.
n = ‘G’: Change into OKI emulation.
Note. All other values of n will be ignored.
D-28
ESC R n Select Code Table

Select country character set in western Code Table according to the value of n. Hex:
(1B-52-n)H
Decimal: (27-82-n)D
Octal: (33-122-n)O
n Western character set n Western character set

0 America 9 Norway
1 France 10 Denmark 2
2 Germany 11 Spain 2
3 U.K. 12 Latin
4 Denmark 1 ...
5 Sweden ...
6 Italy 75 PC-866-BG(Bulgaria)
7 Spain1 76 PC-Ger.(Germany)
Note: The area of n $ 75 is for extended character set.
ESC @ Software initialization
Hex: (1B-40)H
Decimal: (27-64)D
Octal: (33-100)O
This command clears buffer and initializes printer, it sets all the parameters to the power- on
default conditions.
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D.2.10 Ignored Commands

S DC1 On line
S DC3 Off line
S ESC EM ... : Set form feed controller
S ESC X ... :
S ESC a ... : Set Justification
S ESC c ... :
S ESC k ... : Set Font
S ESC q ... : Set/Reset Shadow Font
S ESC ( G ... : Set raster graphic mode
S ESC ( X ... : Set background print
S ESC ( c ... : Set the top and bottom blank of paper
S ESC ( t ... : Arrange character table
S ESC ( ^ ... : Set print data in character mode
S ESC < : Unidirectional Mode
S ESC : ... : Copy ROM to RAM
S ESC % ... : Select character set
S ESC & Define character setr
S ESC 6 : Set printable character
S ESC 7 : Reset printable character
Note: Ignored means the command is treated as NOP, that means, according to defined command
format all bytes of this command are discarded.
DC1 On line
Hex: (11)H
Decimal: (17)D
Octal: (21)O
DC3 Off line

Hex: (13)H
Decimal: (19)D
Octal: (23)O
ESC EM n Set form feed controller

Hex: (1B 19 n)H
Decimal: (27 25 n)D
Octal: (33 31 n)O
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ESC X n1 n2 n3
Hex: (1B 58 n1 n2 n3)H

Decimal: (27 88 n1 n2 n3)D
Octal: (33 130 n1 n2 n3)O
ESC a n Set Justification

Hex: (1B 61 n)H
Decimal: (27 97 n)D
Octal: (33 141 n)O
ESC c n1 n2
Hex: (1B 63 n1 n2)H

Octal: (33 143 n1 n2)O
ESC k n Set Font

Hex: (1B 6B n)H
Octal: (33 153 n)O
ESC q n Set/Reset Shadow Font

Hex: (1B 71 n)H
Octal: (33 161)O
ESC ( G nL nH Set raster graphic mode

Hex: (1B 28 47 nL nH)H
Decimal: (27 40 71 nL nH)D
Octal: (33 50 107 nL nH)O
(nH * 256 + nL) defines the number of following bytes in this command
ESC ( X nL nH Set background print

Octal: (33 50 130 nL nH)O n)O
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ESC ( c nL nH Set the top and bottom blank of paper

ESC ( ^ n1 n2 Set print data in character mode

Hex: (1B 28 5E n1 n2)H
Decimal: (27 40 94 n1 n2)D
Octal: (33 50 136 n1 n2)O
ESC < Unidirectional Mode

Hex: (1B 3C)H
Decimal: (27 60)D
Octal: (33 74)O
ESC : n1 n2 n3 Copy ROM to RAM
Hex: (1B 3A n1 n2 n3)H

Octal: (33 72 n1 n2 n3)O
ESC % n Select character set

Hex: (1B 25 n)H
Decimal: (27 37 n)D
Octal: (33 45 n)O
ESC & Define character set

Hex: (1B 26)H
Decimal: (27 38)D
Octal: (33 46)O
ESC ( t nL nH Arrange character table

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ESC 6 Set printable character

Hex: (1B 36)H
Decimal: (27 54)D
Octal: (33 66)O
ESC 7 Reset printable character

Hex: (1B 37)H
Decimal: (27 55)D
Octal: (33 67)O
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D.2.11 Chinese Mode

S FS D Set combined printing
S FS DC2 : Reset compressed printing for Chinese character
S FS DC4 : Reset double width printing for Chinese character (one line)
S FS J Set Rotation printing
S FS K Reset Rotation printing
S FS S n1 n2 : Set pitch of Chinese character
S FS SI : Set Compressed Printing for Chinese Character
S FS SO : Set Double Width Printing in Chinese character (one line)
S FS T n1 n2 : Set pitch of half width Chinese character
S FS U : Set Adjustment of half width Chinese character
S FS V : Reset Adjustment of half width Chinese character to 12 CPI
S FS W n : Set / Reset double height and double width printing
S FS Y ... :
S FS b ... :
S FS c ... :
S FS k ... :
S FS r n : Set superscript / subscript of Chinese character
S FS x n : Set printing quality of Chinese character
S FS v ... : Set/Reset table line
S FS ! n : Set general attributes of Chinese character
S FS & : Set Chinese mode
S FS . : Set western character mode
S FS 2 n1… : Load character defined by user
FS D Set combined printing
Rotation printing of Chinese mode
Hex: (1C 44)H

Decimal: (28 68)D
Octal: (34 104)O
In rotation printing of Chinese mode, this command causes the following two ASCII codes to be
printed in combined mode, these two codes will be on one character’s position
(the first ASCII is on the left and the second on the right)
Note: This command is valid only for the following two ASCII characters.
FS DC2 Reset Compressed Printing for Chinese Character

Reset compressed printing for Chinese character Hex:
(1C 12)H
Decimal: (28 18)D
Octal: (34 22)O
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FS DC4 Reset Double Width Printing for Chinese Character

(on one)
Reset double width printing for Chinese character (one line) Hex:
(1C 14)H
Decimal: (28 20)D
Octal: (34 24)O
FS J Set Rotation printing

In Chinese mode this command set rotation printing, it is valid until command FS K is received
Hex: (1C 4A)H

Decimal: (28 74)D
Octal: (34 112)O
FS K Reset Rotation printing

Reset Chinese rotation printing in Chinese mode Hex:
(1C 4B)H
Decimal: (28 75)D
Octal: (34 113)O
FS S n1 n2 Set pitch of Chinese character

Set the character pitch of Chinese character to be (n1 * 256 + n2)/180 inch. Hex:
(1C 53 n1 n2)H
Octal: (34 123 n1 n2)O
The range of n2: 12 up to 255
FS SI Set Compressed Printing for Chinese Character

This command causes to print Chinese character in compressed mode, the width of Chinese
character will be half of the original.
Hex: (1C 0F)H

Decimal: (28 15)D
Octal: (34 17)O
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FS SO Set Double Width Printing in Chinese character

(one line)
This command causes to print characters following this command on the same line as horizontally
enlarged (double width) in Chinese mode.
Hex: (1C 0E)H

Decimal: (28 14)D
Octal: (34 16)O
FS T n1 n2 Set pitch of half width Chinese character

Set the character pitch of half width Chinese character to be (n1 * 256 + n2)/180 inch. Hex:
(1C 54 n1 n2)H
Octal: (34 124 n1 n2)O
The range of n2: 12 up to 255
FS U Set Adjustment of half width Chinese character

Set adjustment mode of half width Chinese character, that means the width of half width character is
just the half of the double byte character’s width.
Note: This mode is the power on mode.

Hex: (1C 55)H
Decimal: (28 85)D
Octal: (34 125)O
FS V Reset Adjustment of half width Chinese character

Reset adjustment mode of half width Chinese character, that means the pitch of the half- width
character is set to 12 CPI.
Hex: (1C 56)H

Decimal: (28 86)D
Octal: (34 126)O
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FS W n Set / Reset double height and double width printing

Set / Reset double-height and double width printing of Chinese character. Hex:
(1C 57 n)H
Decimal: (28 87 n)D
Octal: (34 127 n)O
n = 0: Reset double-height and double-width printing of Chinese character.

n = 1: Set double-height and double-width printing of Chinese character.
FS Y n1 n2 n3
Hex: (1C 59 n1 n2 n3)H

Octal: (34 131 n1 n2 n3)O
FS b n
Hex: (1C 62 n)H
Decimal: (28 98 n)D
Octal: (34 142 n)O
FS c n1 n2
Hex: (1C 63 n1 n2)H

Octal: (34 143 n1 n2)O
FS k n
Hex: (1C 6B n)H
Octal: (34 153 n)O
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FS r n Set superscript / subscript of Chinese character

Set superscript / subscript of Chinese character Hex:
(1C 72 n)H
Octal: (34 162 n)O
n = 0: Set superscript of Chinese character

n = 1: Set subscript of Chinese character
Command FS DC2 can cancel this command.
FS x n Set printing quality of Chinese character

Set printing quality of Chinese character
Hex: (1C 78 n)H

Octal: (34 170 n)O
n = 0: set NLQ quality of Chinese character

n = 1: set DRAFT quality of Chinese character
FS - n Set / Reset underline of Chinese character

Set / Reset underline of Chinese character Hex:
(1C 2C n)H
Decimal: (28 44 n)D
Octal: (34 54 n)O
n = 0: Reset underline of Chinese character

n = 1: Set underline of Chinese character
FS v n Set / Reset table line

Set / Reset table line Hex:
(1C 76 n)H
Octal: (34 166 n)O
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FS ! N Set General Attributes of Chinese character
Hex: (1C 21 n)H

Decimal: (28 33 n)D
Octal: (34 41 n)O
Set general attributes of Chinese character according to n, as follows:
Bit of n 0 1
7 reset underline set underline
6 empty operation none operation
5 reset superscript and subscript set superscript and subscript
4 reset ¼ angle Chinese character set ¼ angle Chinese character
3 reset double height of Chinese set double height of Chinese

character character
2 reset double width of Chinese set double width of Chinese

character character
1 reset half angle Chinese character set half angle Chinese character
0 reset rotation to the left printing set rotation to the left printing
FS & Set Chinese mode

Set Chinese mode Hex:
(1C 26)H
Decimal: (28 38)D
Octal: (34 46)O
FS . Set western character mode

Set western character mode
Hex: (1C 2E)H

Decimal: (28 46)D
Octal: (34 56)O
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FS 2 n1 n2 d1 d2 … d72 Load character defined by user
This command downloads the dot matrix and codes of a user defined character(double byte
character) into printer’s RAM, the dot matrix is 24x24, that is 72bytes for dot matrix .
Hex: (1C 32 n1 n2)H

Octal: (34 62 n1 n2)O
n1 and n2 define the specific codes for the user-defined character:
n1 is the high byte, (n1 & 0x7f) must be 0x78,0x79 or 0x7a

n2 is the low byte, (n2 & 0x7f)must be in the range of 0x21 to 0x7e.
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D.3 Hex - Decimal Conversion Table
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
0 0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240

1 1 17 33 49 65 81 97 113 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241
2 2 18 34 50 66 82 98 114 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242
3 3 19 35 51 67 83 99 115 131 147 163 179 195 211 227 243
4 4 20 36 52 68 84 100 116 132 148 164 180 196 212 228 244
5 5 21 37 53 69 85 101 117 133 149 165 181 197 213 229 245
6 6 22 38 54 70 86 102 118 134 150 166 182 198 214 230 246
7 7 23 39 55 71 87 103 119 135 151 167 183 199 215 231 247
8 8 24 40 56 72 88 104 120 136 152 168 184 200 216 232 248
9 9 25 41 57 73 89 105 121 137 153 269 185 201 217 233 249
A 10 26 42 58 74 90 106 122 138 154 170 186 202 218 234 250
B 11 27 43 59 75 91 107 123 139 155 171 187 203 219 235 251
C 12 28 44 60 76 92 108 124 140 156 172 188 204 220 236 252
D 13 29 45 61 77 93 109 125 141 157 173 189 205 221 237 253
E 14 30 46 62 78 94 110 126 142 158 174 190 206 222 238 254
F 15 31 47 63 79 95 111 127 143 159 175 191 207 223 239 255
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Appendix E OLIVETTI Emulation Commands

Spaces appear between characters in sequence for clarity; they are not part of the format. At the
end of this chapter you will find a Hex - Decimal conversion table.
Conventions:

Chinese mode.
Pn Numeric parameter, or number of units that specify a distance or

quantity pertaining to the escape sequence, control function or control
string. Accepted values are 0...9999, may be preceded by + or -.
If the parameter is in normal notation like "200" the programming in hex-
code is according to a ASCII table. ("200" = 32,30,30 in hex).

SP Is standing for Space (hex 20).
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Appendix E O LIVETTI Emulation C om m ands
E.1 Control Commands

E.1.1 Chinese Mode Control Commands
Command Hex Code Explanation
FS & 1C 26 Set Chinese mode
FS . 1C 2E Set Western mode (Reset Chinese mode)
FS k 1C 6B Set full corner ASCII code
FS g 1C 67 Set half corner ASCII code (Reset full corner ASCII

code)
E.1.2 Medium Control Commands
Command HEX CODE Explanation

ESC Q nnn ESC Z 1B 51 n n n 1B 5A Set page length to nnn lines
ESC J nnn 1B 4A n n n Set left margin to nnn characters
ESC T nnn 1B 54 n n n Set t o p ma rg i n to nnn/216 inch (or
nnn/240 inch, based on menu set)
ESC M nnn 1B 4D n n n Set bottom margin to nnn lines
ESC & nn 1B 26 n n Set Row spacing to nn/216 inch (or
nn/240 inch, based on menu set)
E.1.3 Character Spacing Commands

ESC < 1B 3C Set 10 CPI
ESC = 1B 3D Set 12 CPI
ESC > 1B 3E Set 16.6 CPI (or 17.1 CPI based on
menu set)
ESC a n 1B 61 n CPI select
ESC ? 1B 3F Set Proportion character
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Appendix E OLIVETTI Emulation Com m ands
E.1.4 Character Attribute Commands

ESC R nnn 1B 52 n n n character quality and style select
ESC 3 1B 33 Set double width typing
ESC 4 1B 34 Reset double width typing
FS h 1C 68 Set treble width typing
FS j 1C 6A Reset treble width typing
ESC d 1B 64 Set double width double height typing
ESC e 1B 65 Reset double width double height
typing
ESC w n 1B 77 n Set/Reset vertical extension typing
ESC ! SP nnn 1B 21 20 n n n Set character right space to nnn/120

inch
FS S nn 1C 53 n n Set character spacing
ESC ( 1B 28 Set Boldface
ESC ) 1B 29 Reset Boldface
ESC * n 1B 2A n Set over line/underline

ESC + 1B 2B Reset over line/underline
ESC ` n 1B 60 n Set superscript / subscript
ESC { 1B 7B Reset superscript / subscript
FS J n 1C 4A n Set character left rotate 90 degree
typing
FS K 1C 4B Reset character left rotate 90 degree

typing
FS [ T n 1C 5B 54 n Set/Reset special forms
ESC } g n1 n2 1B 7D 67 n1 n2 Character extension select
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E.1.5 Typing Control Commands

ESC S 5 1B 53 35 Set printer to normal state
ESC S 1 1B 53 31 Set printer to journal printer state?clean the print

buffer?no initial commands required?
LF 0A Line feed
FF 0C Form feed
HT 09 Set Horizontal table
ESC 7 1B 37 Reverse line feed
ESC H nnn 1B 48 n n n Set horizontal print position to nnn characters
ESC I nnn 1B 49 n n n Feed paper nnn lines

ESC L nnn 1B 4C n n n Set vertical print position to nnn Lines
ESC O 1B 4F Paper eject
ESC ^ 0 1B 5E 30 Switch to IBM emulation
ESC ^ 1 1B 5E 31 Switch to OKI emulation
ESC [ nnn 1B 5B n n n PC cheracter set select
BEL 07 Beep
DEL 7F Clear print buffer
E.1.6 BMP Commands

ESC 1 p mmmm nnn 1B 31 pp m m m m n n n BMP mode select
ESC 2 1B 32 Exit BMP mode
ESC X nnn 1B 58 n n n Set relative horizontal print
position
ESC ! G n 1B 21 47 n Needle control select
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E.1.7 User Defined Character Commands

ESC h 0 n m d0 d1 d2 D1 1B 68 30 nn mm d0 d1 d2 Customer's character
D2... Dm D1 D2 ... Dm download
ESC h 0 n m d1 d2 d3 ... 1B 68 30 F8 d1 d2 d3 ... Set Customer's characters

d72 d72 and symbols
ESC : 000 1B 3A 30 30 30 Copy character set to RAM

ESC m n 0 1B 6D m n 30 ROM/RAM character select
E.1.8 Printer State Control Commands

ESC Z 1B 5A Printer initial state require
ESC / 7 1B 2F 37 Printer initial state return
ESC / / 1B 2F 2F Printer initial state return
ESC i 1B 69 Printer configure state require
ESC p x y z k 1B 70 xx yy zz kk Printer configure state require
return
ESC j 1B 6A Printer current state require
ESC r x 1B 72 x Printer current state require
return
ESC SP B 1B 20 42 Printer medium state require
ESC B id m ESC Z 1B 42 35 xx 1B 5A Printer medium state require
return
ESC SP b 1B 20 62 Printer firmware ID require
ESC b idrel.1;idver.1; ... 1B 62 n 2E n n xx 3B n n n Printer firmware ID require
idrel.n;idver.n ESC Z 3B ... 1B 5A return
ESC SP a 1B 20 61 SET-UP require
ESC a byte1 byte2 byte3 ... 1B 61 byte1 byte2 byte3 ... SET-UP require return
byten ESC Z byten 1B 5A
ESC l 1B 6C Error state clear
ESC n 1B 6E Select Olivetti control mode
ESC 0 1B 30 Reset
ESC U n 1B 55 n Operator state require
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ESC r x 1B 72 x Operator state require return
ESC . 1B 2E Set automatic operation
ESC - 1B 5F Set manual operation
E.1.9 Magnetic Stripe and Bar Code Control Commands
E.1.9.1 Bar Code Control Commands
ESC x m1;m2; h;z;n ESC Z 1B 78 m1 3B m2 3B xx 3B Set Bar Code attribute

xx 3B n 1B 5A
ESC y ... ESC Z 1B 79 ... 1B 5A Set Bar Code data to print
E.1.9.2 Equipment Set Commands
ESC Y E k1 k2 1B 59 45 xx xx Horizontal magnetic mode

select
ESC # n 1B 23 n ESC L nnn command control
ESC | A nnn 1B 7C 41 n n n Set logical left margin to

nnn/120 inch
ESC | B nnnn 1B 7C 42 n n n n Set Pass book width to

nnnn/120 inch
ESC' n 1B 27 n Pass book mode select

ESC / m nnnn 1B 2F m n n n n Set vertical printer position
(unit is set by menu)
ESC - 1B 2D Detect medium length
ESC } - 1B 7D 2D Detect medium width

ESC S nnnn 1B 53 n n n n Medium size return
E-6
E.2 Hex - Decimal Conversion Table
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
0 0 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240

1 1 17 33 49 65 81 97 113 129 145 161 177 193 209 225 241
2 2 18 34 50 66 82 98 114 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242
3 3 19 35 51 67 83 99 115 131 147 163 179 195 211 227 243
4 4 20 36 52 68 84 100 116 132 148 164 180 196 212 228 244
5 5 21 37 53 69 85 101 117 133 149 165 181 197 213 229 245
6 6 22 38 54 70 86 102 118 134 150 166 182 198 214 230 246
7 7 23 39 55 71 87 103 119 135 151 167 183 199 215 231 247
8 8 24 40 56 72 88 104 120 136 152 168 184 200 216 232 248
9 9 25 41 57 73 89 105 121 137 153 269 185 201 217 233 249
A 10 26 42 58 74 90 106 122 138 154 170 186 202 218 234 250
B 11 27 43 59 75 91 107 123 139 155 171 187 203 219 235 251
C 12 28 44 60 76 92 108 124 140 156 172 188 204 220 236 252
D 13 29 45 61 77 93 109 125 141 157 173 189 205 221 237 253
E 14 30 46 62 78 94 110 126 142 158 174 190 206 222 238 254
F 15 31 47 63 79 95 111 127 143 159 175 191 207 223 239 255
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IBM is a Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ProPrinter is a

Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Oki is a Trademark of

Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.

Olivetti is a Trademark of Olivetti S.p.A..

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

Comme le câble de secteur sert de dipositif d'arrêt-urgence, sa connexion à l'imprimante

General Installation Precautions

Electrical Power Supply

Printer Operating Condition

2. Printer Operation ..................................................................................................... 2-1

3. Configuring the Printer............................................................................................ 3-1

3.1 What is Configuring ............................................................................................ 3-2

3.2 Standard Configuration ...................................................................................... 3-3

3.3 Menu Structure .................................................................................................... 3-4

3.4 Menu Setup Description ..................................................................................... 3-5

3.4.5 Option Horizontal Magnetic Stripe Reader / Writer Configure............................ 3-14

3.5 Print Test ........................................................................................................... 2-29

3.6 Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 3-30

3.7 Debug / Test....................................................................................................... 3-36

3.8 Info Inquiring ..................................................................................................... 3-40

5. Options ..................................................................................................................... 5-1

6. Technical Data ......................................................................................................... 6-1

7. Interface Description ............................................................................................... 7-1

8. Firmware Update ..................................................................................................... 8-1

9. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 9-1

Appendix A Code Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Appendix B OKI Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Appendix C IBM ProPrinter X24 and IBM ProPrinter II Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Appendix D Epson LQ Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

Appendix E OLIVETTI Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

About this Manual

The manual is divided into the following chapters:

2. Operating the Printer

3. Configuring the Printer

9. Trouble Shooting and Diagnostics

B. Oki Emulation Commands

C. IBM ProPrinter Emulation Commands

D. EPSON LQ Emulation Commands

E. OLIVETTI Emulation Commands

Conventions Used in this Guide

Abbreviations and Acronyms

1.1.1 Delivery Contents Printer PR 9

1.2 Requirements to the location of the printer

Preconditions for Installation

1.3 A First Look at the Printer

1.3.2 Rear View

1.4 Remove Transport Lock

S Open the top cover (1) first.

S Remove the mains cable.

1.5 Ribbon Installation

Details of the Ribbon Cassette (1):

1.6 Mains Connection and Power On

Note: Power switch (3) must be in off position.

After power on:

The display shows the message: PR9 SERIAL1 OLIVETTI *)

1.7 Print Test