Panasonic KX-P3123 User Manual

PanasonicOperating InstructionsImpact Dot Matrix PrinterKX-P3123QuietBefore operating this unit, please read these instructionscompietely.C tUiftftMi

UnpackingHaving unpacked the printer, make sure none of the contents shown below are missing or damaged. Report damages or shortages to the store from

Character Set TablesEpson Character Set 2 (Canada-French)PC-863Epson Character Set 2 (Norway)PC-865Note;• Set 1 is the same one which 80h-9Fh is switc

Character Set TablesIBM Character Set 2 (USA) IBM All Character Chart (USA)0«c.0163248 64 80 96 112 128144160 176 192 208224 240Hex. 0 1 2345 67 8 9A

Character Set TablesIBM Character Set 2 (Portugal)IBM All Character (Portugal)Dec. 0 1632486480 96 112 128 144 160176 192 200224240Has. 0 1 2 345 a78

Character Set T-ablesIBM Character Set 2 (Norway) IBM All Character (Norway)Dec.0 18 3243 64 8006 112 128 144160 17i 132 203224 240Hex. 0 1 2345 6789

Character Set TablesInternational Character Setn3So36o 64d91D92o 93o 94d 96d 1230 1240125o 126o1550 157o23m 24h 40h5BhSCm 5Dm 5Em6 0 h7Bm 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh

GlossaryAGM AGM will allow you to select Epson graphics white in the IBM mode. (Alternate Graphics Mode):ASCII: “ASCII” is an acronym for “American S

Decimal (Dec.): Default:Dot matrix printer:Dot per inch (DPI): Double strike printing:Double high printing:Double wide printing:Download character: Dr

GlossaryFanfold paper:FF (Form Feed): Fixed pitch printing:Font:Function:Fanfold paper has regularly spaced sprocket holes on the leffand right sides

Letter Quality (LQ): LQ is one of three print qualities available on this printer. LQ mode increasesthe number of dots per character to improve the p

Pitch:Platen; Point size: Printable area: Printer drivers:Printing area: Proportional spacing (PS): Protocol:Pull tractor: Push tractor:Pitch is the n

UnpackingAssembling the PartsO Insert the platen knob into the holeon the right side of the printer and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft

Serial interface: Skip perforation:String concatenation: Style:Super Letter Quality (SLQ): SUPER QUIET mode:Transmitting data one bit at a time from c

Index□□Acknowledge (ACK) ... 94 Default setting ...51AC power cord...

IIPaper feed selector ... 13,88Paper guide ...30IBM Proprinter X24E...

Tear bar...38Tear Off...37TEAR OFF switch...

KX-PS13 RS-232C/Current Loop Serial Interface Board (19.2 K Bps) KX-PS14 RS-232C/Serial Interface Board (9600 Bps)KX-PT10 Auto Cut Sheet Feede

FOR USERS IN CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLYTECHNICAL SUPPORT CALLSIf you have read this manual and tried the troubleshooting procedures and you are st

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Parts of the Printer® Control tableThis control table shows the details of the setting for each item.® Row indicatorsThis indicates the selected item.

Parts of the Printer(Rear View)Top coverPaper support(c^ P.22)Tractors( P. 22)AC power cord \\Head Gap LeverAdjusts the gap between the platen and the

Connecting to a ComputerAttach one end of the parallel interface cable to your printer as shown, and the other end to your computer.Be sure to secure

Rlbbfti CassetteInstalling the Ribbon CassetteO Turn the power switch off for safety.@ Fold the smoked plastic cover forward by lifting tab on right s

Ribbon CassetteMove the head gap lever to the (+) position.Rotate the knob on the ribbon cassette to remove any slack.Slip the ribbon between the ribb

Ribbon CassettePress down on rear of the cassette until the blue wing tab snaps into place.8Replace the smoked plastic cover to its original pos

Ribbon CassetteRemoving the Ribbon CassetteO Turn the power switch off for safety.@ Fold the smoked plastic cover forward by lifting tab on right side

Ribbon CassetteMove the head gap lever to the (+) position.Spread the blue wing tab and lift upthe cassette.19

FOR USER IN THE UNITED STATES ONLYThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

Paper Feed SelectionThis printer has two paper feed mechanisms to support 3 paper paths. One mechanism is TRACTOR mode for continuously fed paper. In

Installing PaperFanfold Paper (Push Tractor Mode/Rear Feeding)O Turn the power on.You will hear a beep.The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicating t

Installing PaperO Unlock the tractors by pulling the tractor clamping levers forward.0 Slide the tractors to opposite ends of the printer.Note:• In mo

Installing PaperO Adjust the tractors to remove any slack in the paper.@ Lock the tractor clamping levers.8Open the tractor covers and remove the pap

Installing Paper10While the tractors are rotating, insert the fanfold paper evenly behind the tractors, until the tractor pins catch the paper sprocke

InstallingFanfold Paper (Pull Tractor Mode/Bottom Feeding)O Turn the power on.You will hear a beep.The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicating

Installing PapereUnlock the tractors by pulling the tractor clamping levers forward.Slide the tractors to accommodate the approximate width of the pap

Installing PaperPush the fanfold paper up through the bottom opening until it appears on the platen.Align the paper sprocket holes with the tractor pi

Installing Paper10Replace the pull up roller.Note:• Be sure to press down the pull up roller unit it snaps into place.11Replace the top cover to its o

Installing PaperSingle Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode)O Turn the power on.You will hear a beep.The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicating that

WARNING® The power source voltage of this unit is listed on the nameplate. Plug the printer only into an outlet with the proper voltage.* To prevent f

Installing PaperSeparate the paper guides to the approximate width of your paper or envelope.Note:• To predetermine your left most print position, mo

Installing PaperNote:• When Automatic load is set to off in the initial setup mode, press the [ LOAD/PARK] switch to load the paper to the first prin

Printer-Driver SelectionThe Printer-Driver Selection contains the software codes your application software program uses to access the printer’s featur

Installing a Printer-Driver (Windows Ver. 3.1)If you are using Windows Ver. 3.1, please insert your setup disk in drive A or B and follow the directio

Installing a Printer-Driver (Windows Ver. 3.1)Insert the setup disk into drive A.H you choose to insert the setup disk into drive B, you must type B:\

SeThis printer has a self test feature which allows you to test the printer.1Load a sheet of paper (fanfold or single sheet), then turn the power off.

SUPER QUIET ModeThe SUPER QUIET mode is a useful feature for further reducing print noise, however, it also reduces the printer’s speed.The printer ca

Feeding PaperYou can adjust the paper position by using the front panel switches when the printer is in the OFF LINE mode or when the printer is not p

Feeding PaperPress [ TEAR OFF] to advance the paper’s perforation to the tear bar.5*(OFold the smoked plastic cover forward by lifting tab on right si

Feeding PaperPaper Parking (Rear Feeding Only)This function allows you to use single sheets or envelopes without removing or wasting your fanfold pape

Table of ContentsChap. 1IntroductionFeatures ... 7Before You StartCautions...

Feeding PaperSeparate the paper guides and load a single sheet or an envelope.(i®* P. 29 “Single Sheets and Envelopes”) When you are finished printing

Feeding PaperSetting the Top of Form (TOF)This printer has a Top of Form (TOF) function which stores the first print line position and loads the paper

Feeding PaperPress! SUPER quiet) (TOP) to set the Top of Form for the current position.Note;• A Top of Form position (less than 5 inches from the top

Setting the Control TableWhile in the function mode, the black lettering (FONT, PITCH, FORM LENGTH, etc.) will help you navigate through the Control T

Setting the Control TableSetting the FONT/PITCH/FORM LENGTH1Be sure the power is on.3AFONT<D3BPITCH3CFORM LENGTHPress [ FUNCTION I to enter the FUN

Setting the Control Table4 MARGIN ►SUPERTEARLOADQUIETOFF PAF^TOF OTHERS setV^ON LINEFUNCTION SUPER QUIET POWERPAPER OUTPress [ LOAD/PARK) (SET) to

Setting the Control TableSetting the LEFT/RIGHT MARGIN1Be sure the power is on.UHE3^FUNCTK3NA MICRO LF y ISUPER ownifOWFII?№rouTICDCZICPITCH FORM LENG

Setting the Control Table4 MARGIN ►TEARLOADOFF PARKON LtNEFUNCTION SUPER QUIET POWERHERS SETPAPER OUT4 MARGIN ►SUPER1 TEAR 1 LOADQUIET1 1PARKTOF OTHEM

Setting the Control TableDefining MACRO (MACRO Save)A MACRO allows you to store a combination of your most frequently used Font, Pitch, Form Length, L

Setting the Control Table< MARGIN ►I SUPER I QUIETTEAR LOADOFFPAF^I^TOP OTHERSON LINE FUNCTION SUPER QUIET POWER PAPER OUTPress (LOAD/PARK) (SET)

Table of ContentsChap. 4Chap. 5Chap. 6Setting the Control Table... 43Printing Out the Current Settings in MACROS...

Setting the Control TableRecalling a Defined MACRO (MACRO Recall)1Be sure the power is on.< MARGIN ►ON UNE FUNCTION SUPER QUIET POWER PAPER OUTPres

Setting the Control TableRecalling FACTORY Settings (Default Settings)All of the original settings in the Function mode can be restored in the printer

Setting the Control TablePress (SUPER QUIET) [RECALL] to recall the FACTORY setting.You will hear a beep. The FACTORY setting is recalled as a

Setting the Control TableSetting a COLORBefore you use this function, make sure that the color kit (KX-PCK11) is installed in the printer.1Be sure the

Setting the Control Table< MARGIN ►SUPER TEARQUIET OFFTOF OTHERSON LINE FUNCTION SUPER QUIET POWER PAPER OUTPress ( LOAD/PARK] (SET) to store this

Using the Control PanelYour Printer allows you to select 32 initial setup items.You can use the control panel to select following 24 of all the initia

Using the Control PanelProtocol SelectON ...X/ON-X/OFF ProtocolOFF* * ...DTR Protocol@Remaining Buffer Capacity to Suspe

Using the Control PanelsSUPERQUIETJTEAROFFLJcLOADPARKLON LINE FFf--------------^LFC1I-------1C2C3C4C5I IRi ;cR2 ZÜ R3R4 zcPrint Current Initial Setup

Using the Control PanelPrinting Out the Current SettingsBefore changing the items of the initial setup mode, you should get a print out to verify the

Setting the Initial Setup ModeUsing the Control Panel1While pressing [ FUNCTION), turn the power switch on.The ON LINE/FUNCTION indicator will bli

TabBe of ContentsAppendixPrinter Specifications ... 90Paper Specifications...

Using the Control PanelExamples1. While pressing [FUNCTION) , turn the power on.2. Press and release ( SUPER QUIET] until the desired row indicator

Using the Control PanelResetting to FACTORY SettingsYou can reset all the initial setup mode settings to the FACTORY settings anytime. Follow the step

Using the Setup DiskThis printer allows you to select 32 initial setup items shown in the table below. You can select all these items by using the set

Using the Setup DiskMenu ItemSettingINSTALLAGM/IBM OFF* ON{This setting is effective only in the IBM mode.)AUTOCR/IBM OFF* ON(This setting is effectiv

Using the Setup DiskThis setup disk can only be used in an IBM-PC or a compatibie computer with a 3.5"fioppy disk drive.Before you use the setup

Using the Setup DiskRunning the Initial Setup Program^ Insert your setup disk into either drive A or B.<For DOS> <For WINDOWS>O Type A:

Using the Setup DiskPrinting SettingsBefore you change the initial setup mode settings, you can verify the settings by printing them.1PressA Print Set

Using the Setup DiskPress @ ,The <Setting> window will be highlighted.C Press (T| or (ЛHighlight the desired setting (ex; DRAFT).Press f Enter]

Using the Setup DiskWhen all changes have been made, you may perform any one of the following operations:Save to Disk - [F3) (ns* P. 68)Print Sett

Load from DiskUsing the Setup Disk1Press [ F4 ].A Load from Disk window will be displayed.Use or [J] to highlight your desired file name.Press Ent

Congratulations on purchasing a Panasonic printer.This printer is a versatile, high quality 24-pin dot matrix printer which is designed to meet the ne

Using the Setup Disk2 Press Q .A Selection window will be displayed.A Press [t] or [T] .Highlight the desired setting (ex: LPT1).Press EnterThe desire

Using the Setup DiskResetting to FACTORY Settings^ Press .Press ® O'' ® ii^\wAll the settings will be reset to FACTORY settings.The display

Using the Setup Disk0 Press ( Enter ).A definition will be displayed.Press ESCThe Help Item screen will be displayed.5 Press [esc] .The display will r

Epson ESC/P2 Mode (Epson LQ-570 Mode)This section is for the development of programs and printer-drivers and assumes the reader is proficient in progr

Epson ESC/P2 Mode (Epson LQ-570 Mode)Character Highlight SelectionFunctionName ParameterSets emphasized printingESC “E"Releases emphasized printi

Epson ESC/P2 Mode (Epson LQ-570 Mode)Character Set SelectionFunction NameParameterSets Italic printingESC “4”Releases Italic printingESC VSets interna

Epson ESC/P2 Mode (Epson LQ-570 Mode)Bit Image (Graphics) Mode Selection (Continued)Function Name ParameterReassigns graphics mode density ESC n m n=7

Epson ESC/P2 Mode (Epson LQ-570 Mode)Page Format Selection (Continued)Function° NameParameterSets right marginESC “Q” n 2^ng80: Pica 3^n^96: Elite 3^n

Epson ESC/P2 Mode (Epson LQ-570 Mode)Carriage Control (Continued)Function Name ParameterSets absolute vertical print position Sets relative vertical p

IBM Proprinter X24E ModeThis section is for the development of programs and printer-drivers and assumes the reader is proficient in programming. More

i ' if iij ! li',I;. " t ». 11-IOperating EnvironmentDo not use the printer under the following conditions.COD)Extremely high or low

IBM Proprinter X24E ModeCharacter Highlight SelectionFunctionNameParameterSets emphasized printingReleases emphasized printingSets double strike print

IBM Proprinter X24E ModeBit Image (Graphics) Mode SelectionFunctionName ParameterSets 8*pin image standard densityESC “K” ni H2 Data{60 dpi)Sets 8-pin

IBM Proprinter X24E ModePaper Feed SelectionFunctionNameParameterFeeds paper one lineLFFeeds paper to next top of formFFExecutes one-line paper feed o

IBM Proprinter X24E ModeCarriage ControlFunctionName ParameterPrints, then backspaces on characterBSPrints a line, then returns carriage CRSets/Releas

Command Reference ProgramThe command reference program allows you to access a detailed explanation of each software command or the proportional spacin

C Press [t]or U].Select an emulation.Command Reference ProgramPress [ Enter ].The emulation will be set and screen 2 will be displayed.Screen 2^ Press

Command Reference ProgramScreen 38Press (Enter).The screen will show the detailed explanation of the command.If you want to exit the Command Reference

Periodic MaintenanceThe printer does not require any routine maintenance. However, reasonable care of the printer will extend its life. The following

Troubleshooting5’(D3tt3o<DOc2(D(0ooMost problems associated with the printer can be traced to improper setup, installation, or cabling. The followi

TroubleshootingSymptom Possible CauseProbable SolutionKeeps printing on the same lineComputer is not sending a LF commandSet Auto LF to ON {1^ P. 55,

PrecautionsThe following precautions are recommended to extend the life of the printer.Keep all liquids away from the printer.— Accidental spillage of

Printer SpecificationsPower requirements:Frequency:Current:Refer to the nameplate located on the rear of the printer.Interface: Centronics parallelRS-

Printer SpecificationsOperating environment: Temperature: 10*C~35*C (50*F~95*F}Humidity: 30-80% RH{Please allow the printer to stabilize at room tempe

Paper SpecificationsPaper which may be used with this unit must be within the specifications provided below.Fanfold PaperWidth: 4-10 inches (102 - 254

Printing AreaFanfold PaperPaper Specificationsoooooooooooo1-0oooooooooSt characterPrinting areaPaper perforationsPrinting areaPushPullAr(25A mm)B0.7&q

InterfacingParallel InterfacingA method of transfering data from a computer to a printer through a parallel interface based on the centronics standard

InterfacingConnector Pin SignalsSTB...STROBE• This is a synchronizing input signal to read data into the printer.• This signal is normally high. Dat

InterfacingSG...SIGNAL GROUND• The twisted pair return wires (pins 19-30) are connected to signal ground.FG...FRAME GROUND• Frame ground is the same

InilializalionThe printer is initialized under the following conditions:— the AC power is turned on— the PRIME signal is received— the RESET PRINTER c

Hex DumpIn this mode, all data received from the computer is printed in hex code instead of the normal ASCII characters. Function codes for the printe

Character Set TablesEpson Italic Character Set (USA)PC-437Dec. 0 1632 4864 BO96112 128 144160176 192 20B 224 240Hex. 01234 567 89A B C D E F00NULSP 0