User Manual
Page 7
Except as specifically explained in the User's Manual, do not attempt to normal operation. If the product has been exposed to service personnel. 13. If the product exhibits a ...
Except as specifically explained in the User's Manual, do not attempt to normal operation. If the product has been exposed to service personnel. 13. If the product exhibits a ...
User Manual
Page 9
...-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Pull Tractor 4-12 Interface Cards 4-14 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power Supply Printing Paper Handling Options 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-8 6-10 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7-1 Printer Specifications 7-2 Interface Specifications 7-10 Option Specifications 7-14 Initialization 7-16 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command Summary 8-2 Commands Arranged by...
...-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Pull Tractor 4-12 Interface Cards 4-14 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power Supply Printing Paper Handling Options 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-8 6-10 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7-1 Printer Specifications 7-2 Interface Specifications 7-10 Option Specifications 7-14 Initialization 7-16 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command Summary 8-2 Commands Arranged by...
User Manual
Page 12
...on unpacking, setting up and operating your equipment. Introduction 3 l Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on options, general maintenance, specifications, and printer commands. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes WARNINGS must be followed to read this manual for a glossary of problems and solutions. See the ...end of your printer. Be sure to avoid bodily injury. Introduction Finding Your Way Around This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions ...
...on unpacking, setting up and operating your equipment. Introduction 3 l Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on options, general maintenance, specifications, and printer commands. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes WARNINGS must be followed to read this manual for a glossary of problems and solutions. See the ...end of your printer. Be sure to avoid bodily injury. Introduction Finding Your Way Around This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions ...
User Manual
Page 29
... indicating the type of paper and paper path for continuous paper as either a push or pull tractor. Selecting a Paper Feeding Method Your printer can use only one or two of paper handling and includes recommendations on a regular basis. This chapter explains the various methods of these ...methods on the feeding methods best suited to your specific needs. You will probably use the tractor unit for each position. 2-2 Paper Handling Also, you can feed single sheets from the top ...
... indicating the type of paper and paper path for continuous paper as either a push or pull tractor. Selecting a Paper Feeding Method Your printer can use only one or two of paper handling and includes recommendations on a regular basis. This chapter explains the various methods of these ...methods on the feeding methods best suited to your specific needs. You will probably use the tractor unit for each position. 2-2 Paper Handling Also, you can feed single sheets from the top ...
User Manual
Page 56
...position. Hold this button to load a single sheet of paper from the cut -sheet feeder is selected. Font (green) On when a specific font is selected for paper feeding. Buttons PAUSE Press this button to load single-sheet or continuous paper to temporarily stop printing. LOAD/EJECT Press... this button to the loading position. However, the printer normally loads paper automatically. CONDENSED (green) On when you press the TEAR OFF button to feed continuous paper to feed the paper ...
...position. Hold this button to load a single sheet of paper from the cut -sheet feeder is selected. Font (green) On when a specific font is selected for paper feeding. Buttons PAUSE Press this button to load single-sheet or continuous paper to temporarily stop printing. LOAD/EJECT Press... this button to the loading position. However, the printer normally loads paper automatically. CONDENSED (green) On when you press the TEAR OFF button to feed continuous paper to feed the paper ...
User Manual
Page 101
... the software is installed properly for a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or other problems. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your printer. See the section on . Check both the printer and computer specifications. See Setting the paper-thickness lever in the printer. l The printer makes a strange noise, the buzzer sounds several times, and the...
... the software is installed properly for a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or other problems. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your printer. See the section on . Check both the printer and computer specifications. See Setting the paper-thickness lever in the printer. l The printer makes a strange noise, the buzzer sounds several times, and the...
User Manual
Page 108
... pull tractor and push tractor sprocket units may be trying to make sure you expected. When using an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly. Remove slack lengthwise by pulling out and rotating the gear on both tractors are aligned. When using the... is turned on the computer and printer match. Use only new, clean sheets of the optional pull tractor. See Chapter 7. You may be aligned correctly. Check the specifications to use the interface card or cable with the wrong specifications. The computer and printer interface settings may have been disabled....
... pull tractor and push tractor sprocket units may be trying to make sure you expected. When using an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly. Remove slack lengthwise by pulling out and rotating the gear on both tractors are aligned. When using the... is turned on the computer and printer match. Use only new, clean sheets of the optional pull tractor. See Chapter 7. You may be aligned correctly. Check the specifications to use the interface card or cable with the wrong specifications. The computer and printer interface settings may have been disabled....
User Manual
Page 110
Chapter 7 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications 7-2 Printing 7-2 Paper 7-4 Mechanical 7-7 Electrical 7-8 Environmental 7-9 Interface Specifications 7-10 Specifications and pin assignments 7-10 Interface timing 7-13 Option Specifications 7-14 Cut-sheet feeders 7-14 Initialization 7-16 Default settings 7-16 Technical Specifications 7-1
Chapter 7 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications 7-2 Printing 7-2 Paper 7-4 Mechanical 7-7 Electrical 7-8 Environmental 7-9 Interface Specifications 7-10 Specifications and pin assignments 7-10 Interface timing 7-13 Option Specifications 7-14 Cut-sheet feeders 7-14 Initialization 7-16 Default settings 7-16 Technical Specifications 7-1
User Manual
Page 111
Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: X-pin impact dot matrix Quality High-speed draft Draft Letter Quality Characters per inch 10 10 12 10 12 Characters/second/line 225 210 252 70 84 ... or software command.) 1/6 inch, 1/8 inch, or programmable in 1/360-inch increments 77.6 milliseconds per 1/6-inch line; 2.2 inches per second with continuous feed Maximum printed characters ActionPrinter 5000 ActionPrinter 5500 80 136 137 164 96 204 160 233 7-2 Technical Specifications Unidirectional for text and graphics.
Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: X-pin impact dot matrix Quality High-speed draft Draft Letter Quality Characters per inch 10 10 12 10 12 Characters/second/line 225 210 252 70 84 ... or software command.) 1/6 inch, 1/8 inch, or programmable in 1/360-inch increments 77.6 milliseconds per 1/6-inch line; 2.2 inches per second with continuous feed Maximum printed characters ActionPrinter 5000 ActionPrinter 5500 80 136 137 164 96 204 160 233 7-2 Technical Specifications Unidirectional for text and graphics.
User Manual
Page 112
Scalable fonts: Font Epson Roman Epson Sans Serif Min pt 8 8 Max pt 32 32 Increments 2 pt 2 pt Character tables: Character sets: One italic and five graphics character tables 14 international character sets and one legal character set Technical Specifications 7-3 Buffer: Character fonts: Printer Specifications 0 KB or 8 KB (DIP-switch selectable) You can also select other font/pitch combinations using ESC/P 2 commands. See the command summary in Chapter 8 for details.
Scalable fonts: Font Epson Roman Epson Sans Serif Min pt 8 8 Max pt 32 32 Increments 2 pt 2 pt Character tables: Character sets: One italic and five graphics character tables 14 international character sets and one legal character set Technical Specifications 7-3 Buffer: Character fonts: Printer Specifications 0 KB or 8 KB (DIP-switch selectable) You can also select other font/pitch combinations using ESC/P 2 commands. See the command summary in Chapter 8 for details.
User Manual
Page 113
Printer Specifications Paper Single sheets: Width top front Length Thickness Weight 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500 364 mm (14... only into the front slot. If this occurs, use recycled paper with this printer; l Use only carbonless multi-part forms. Continuous paper: Width 101 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) for one original plus up to...
Printer Specifications Paper Single sheets: Width top front Length Thickness Weight 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500 364 mm (14... only into the front slot. If this occurs, use recycled paper with this printer; l Use only carbonless multi-part forms. Continuous paper: Width 101 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) for one original plus up to...
User Manual
Page 114
l Insert envelopes into the top slot only. Technical Specifications 7-5 However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 or 345 mm (13.8 inches) for backing sheet 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 15 lb) l Use envelopes only under normal ... minimum top margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). C The minimum bottom margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). l Use labels only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Printer Specifications Labels: Size 63.5 x 23.8 mm (2½ x 15/16 inches) 101 x 23.8 mm (4 x 15/16 inches) 101 X 27 mm (4 X 17/16 inches) ...
l Insert envelopes into the top slot only. Technical Specifications 7-5 However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 or 345 mm (13.8 inches) for backing sheet 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 15 lb) l Use envelopes only under normal ... minimum top margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). C The minimum bottom margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). l Use labels only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Printer Specifications Labels: Size 63.5 x 23.8 mm (2½ x 15/16 inches) 101 x 23.8 mm (4 x 15/16 inches) 101 X 27 mm (4 X 17/16 inches) ...
User Manual
Page 115
Envelopes A The minimum top margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). 7-6 Technical Specifications C The minimum bottom margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 or 345 mm (13.6 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500. B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inches). Printer Specifications Continuous paper A The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 3 mm (0.12 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 9 mm (0.35 inches).
Envelopes A The minimum top margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). 7-6 Technical Specifications C The minimum bottom margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 or 345 mm (13.6 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500. B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inches). Printer Specifications Continuous paper A The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 3 mm (0.12 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 9 mm (0.35 inches).
User Manual
Page 116
Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction Push tractor Pull tractor Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (optional) High-capacity cut-sheet feeder (optional) Double-bin cut-sheet feeder (by combining both optional cut-sheet feeders) Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge # 7753 (ActionPrinter 5000) or # 7754 (ActionPrinter 5500): Life expectancy: In LQ, at 48 dots/character: 2 million characters...
Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction Push tractor Pull tractor Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (optional) High-capacity cut-sheet feeder (optional) Double-bin cut-sheet feeder (by combining both optional cut-sheet feeders) Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge # 7753 (ActionPrinter 5000) or # 7754 (ActionPrinter 5500): Life expectancy: In LQ, at 48 dots/character: 2 million characters...
User Manual
Page 117
... to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 1.0 A (during self-test printing in draft mode at 10 cpi) ActionPrinter 5000: approx. 33W ActionPrinter 5500: approx. 36 W Dielectric strength (Between AC line and chassis): AC 1.5 kV, 1 second Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer. 7-8 Technical Specifications
... to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 1.0 A (during self-test printing in draft mode at 10 cpi) ActionPrinter 5000: approx. 33W ActionPrinter 5500: approx. 36 W Dielectric strength (Between AC line and chassis): AC 1.5 kV, 1 second Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer. 7-8 Technical Specifications
User Manual
Page 118
Printer Specifications Environmental Tempera lure: Operation: 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) Storage: - 30° to 60°C ( -22° to 140°F) Humidity (without condensation): Operation: 10% to 80% RH Storage: 5% to 85% RH Technical Specifications 7-9
Printer Specifications Environmental Tempera lure: Operation: 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) Storage: - 30° to 60°C ( -22° to 140°F) Humidity (without condensation): Operation: 10% to 80% RH Storage: 5% to 85% RH Technical Specifications 7-9
User Manual
Page 119
Pulse width must be more data. 7-10 Technical Specifications LOW indicates that data has been received and that the printer is equipped with a parallel interface. DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 DATA 8 IN These signals represent Information of parallel data respectively.... IN Each signal is logical 0. IN IN IN ACKNLG OUT About an 11-microsecond pulse. Interface Specifications Your printer is ready to accept more than 0.5 microseconds at HIGH level when data is IN logical 1 and LOW when it IN is at the...
Pulse width must be more data. 7-10 Technical Specifications LOW indicates that data has been received and that the printer is equipped with a parallel interface. DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 DATA 8 IN These signals represent Information of parallel data respectively.... IN Each signal is logical 0. IN IN IN ACKNLG OUT About an 11-microsecond pulse. Interface Specifications Your printer is ready to accept more than 0.5 microseconds at HIGH level when data is IN logical 1 and LOW when it IN is at the...
User Manual
Page 120
... after printing. XT (The signal level can be more than 50 microseconds at the receiving terminal. 32 ERROR OUT This level becomes LOW when the printer is: 1) in a paper-out state 2) when the PAUSE button is pressed 3) in the following cases: 1) During data entry (ea. The signal ... this by setting DIP switch 2-4 to on.) 15 NC Not used . 19-30 - Interface Specifications Signal Return Pin Pin Signal Direction Description 11 29 BUSY OUT A HIGH signal Indicates that the printer is out of paper. 13 SLCT OUT Pulled up state and the print buffer is normally HIGH...
... after printing. XT (The signal level can be more than 50 microseconds at the receiving terminal. 32 ERROR OUT This level becomes LOW when the printer is: 1) in a paper-out state 2) when the PAUSE button is pressed 3) in the following cases: 1) During data entry (ea. The signal ... this by setting DIP switch 2-4 to on.) 15 NC Not used . 19-30 - Interface Specifications Signal Return Pin Pin Signal Direction Description 11 29 BUSY OUT A HIGH signal Indicates that the printer is out of paper. 13 SLCT OUT Pulled up state and the print buffer is normally HIGH...
User Manual
Page 121
... only after receipt of the ACKNLG signal or when the BUSY signal is HIGH. This signal is valid only when this printer can be connected at signal ground level. Interface Specifications Signal Return P i n Pin 33 34 35 Signal GND NC Direction Description OUT Same as viewed from the... printer. Not used. Note: The column heading "Direction" refers to 5 V through 3.3 Kohm 36 SLCT IN I N The DC1/DC3 code is always LOW....
... only after receipt of the ACKNLG signal or when the BUSY signal is HIGH. This signal is valid only when this printer can be connected at signal ground level. Interface Specifications Signal Return P i n Pin 33 34 35 Signal GND NC Direction Description OUT Same as viewed from the... printer. Not used. Note: The column heading "Direction" refers to 5 V through 3.3 Kohm 36 SLCT IN I N The DC1/DC3 code is always LOW....
User Manual
Page 122
Interface Specifications Interface timing The figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface. Technical Specifications 7-13
Interface Specifications Interface timing The figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface. Technical Specifications 7-13