Panasonic KX-P3124 User Manual

PanasonicOperating InstructionsImpact Dot Matrix PrinterKX-P3124QuietPrintingBefore operating this unit, please read these insVucticns compteiety

(^EOfflSODSO Precautionsw(Do—io<ocCO0)a.The following precautions are recommended to extend the life of the printer.Keep all liquids away from th

^[pecsflOOsgiM?^Printing AreaFanfold paperoooooooooo-Q ~oooooooo e-o1st character Printing areaPaper perforationsPrinting areaPush PullA 1" (25.4

иParallel InterfacingA method of transferring data from a computer to a printer through a parallel interface based on the Centronics Standard.Specific

(tefiaafesOragConnector pin signalsSTB...STROBE•This is a synchronizing input signal to read data into the printer.•This signal is normally high. Data

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

0The printer is initialized under the following conditions:—the AC power is turned on —the PRIME signal is received —the RESET PRINTER command is rece

In this mode, all data received from the computer is printed in hex code instead of the normal ASCII characters. Function codes for the printer (CR, L

Epson Italic Character Set (US)PC437Epson Graphic Character Set 2Dec.0 161740 64 8096112136144160176192208124240Hex.0 12J 456 7 89 AB C ÜEF00NUL5P0ePP

©jisigag? §32 IMlls©Epson Character Set 2 (Canada-French)PC863Epson Character Set 2 (Norway)PC865Qec 0 IE 324fi64so9£ 11212S144160176 19220B224240Hex.

(gCDSTgSSä? ©SßIBM Character Set 2IBM All Character ChartD«c 016 32 4B G46096 112128 144 160 176192 208 224 240He». 01 2 3 4B 6 789 A Bc0 E F0 0HULSP0

@}DaM3Sg? ©33 IMMlsgIBM Character Set 2 (Portugal)IBM All Character (Portugal)Dec0le32 4664 80 96112126144 16017 6192206224240a 12 34 5 6 7a9 AB cDeF0

0Having unpacked the printer, make sure none of the contents shown below are missing or damaged. Report damage or shortages to the store from which th

(§Ci]@Da@8a? ©sG 1FgM§@IBM Character Set 2 (Norway) IBM All Character (Norway)Dec.018 32 48 84 8096112 128144 ISO176192 20B 2242400 1 23 4 5G 78 9 ABc

Qjiiaiasaa? ©sGInternational Character Setn 35d23h36d24k64d40h91d5Bh9 2d 5Ch93d5Dh94o5Eh96d60k123d7Bh124d7Ch125d7Dh126d 7 Eh155d9Bh157d9DhUSA0« $ @[ \

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

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

Fanfold paper:FF (Form feed): Fixed pitch printing;Font:FORTRAN:Function:Fanfold paper has regularly spaced sprocket holes on the left and right sides

Justification:The alignment of multiple lines of text along the left margin, right margin or both margins. When both margins are justified, the term i

OFF LINE: ON LINE: Overline printing:Parallel interface;Parity:PASCAL:Perforation:Pitch;Platen: Point size;Printable area: Printer drivers:Ptinting ar

RAM:Raster graphics;Reset:ROM;RAM is an acronym for “Random Access Memory”. It is the part of the printer's memory in which data is stored, contr

@D®e@a3^Unidirectional printing:User-defined characters;The printer prints left-to-right only Printing speed is slow compared with bidirectional print

□□ACK (Acknowledge)101-102Data length (D LENGTH)60Alternate Graphics Mode (AGM)60, 67DATA1-DATA8 signal102AUTO FEED XT (AFXT)102 Default setting69Auto

Assembling the partsW(DO(D-<OcCOCl)a.1Insert the platen knob into the hole on the right side of the printer and rotate it slowly unti

ftnioiasGraphic direction ... 59, 64Bidirectional printing... 59, 64,112Unidirectional printin

Sans Serif...8, 58, 61, 97Script...8, 58, 61,97Self test...

.OÌF 0KX-PS13 RS-232C/Current Loop Serial Interface Board (19.2 K Bps) KX-PS14 RS-232C/Serial Interface Board (9600 Bps)KX-PT11 Auto Cut She

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Open the smoked plastic cover.JabCD<DO—t(D<OcCOD13.Remove the top cover pad.13

iMsfesiïtelMnfig?WOO(D-<OcCOfi)3.EZ set operator panel© ©® ® ® ®16-Character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)A 16-character LCD prompts the user with m

09(DO<D-<COfl)S)ON LINE (FONT) Switch 0This switch opens and closes the communication line with the computer. When the power switch is turned o

Printhead gap leverAdjusts the gap between the platen and the printhead. The lever moves in increments of 0.0028 inch (0.07 mm).1—-,ODOo(D-<Oc0)fii

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

oloioInstalling the Ribbon Cassette0)(DC oTurn the power switch off for safety.Fold the smoked plastic cover forward by lifting the tab on right

raSofeEODSlide the carriage gently toward the center of the unit.Move the printhead gap lever to the (+) position.CO(DC ORotate the knob

FOR USERS IN UNITED STATES ONLYThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

ra0tefe(sin]{^e@3Qa3(A(DC OO Slip the ribbon between the ribbon mask and the printhead nose.Q Press down on rear of the cassette until the bl

Adjust the printhead gap lever for the thickness of paper you are using.PositionUsed for1 or 2 Thinner sheets3, 4, 5 and 6Thick or multiple shee

E3Qofe®0D ^3@@@03sCO<DC OO Raise the smoked plastic cover.@ Remove the smoked plastic cover.Caution:•The printhead may be hot, use caution when cov

o o.This printer has two paper feed mechanisms to support 4 paper paths. One mechanism is TRACTOR mode for continuously fed paper. In the tractor mode

Fanfold Paper; Push Tractor Mode—Rear FeedCO<DC o1Printhead gap lever0OFFPOWERONO Turn the power on.A beep will sound once and the PAPER OUT indica

ODQSíMIBiDg)Tractor clamping leversO Unlock the tractors by pulling the tractor clamping levers forward.0 Slide the tractors to accommodate

QsSMilg) [?fe(P(7CO(DC O8O Close the lower tractor covers (B). 0 Close the upper tractor covers (A).O Adjust the tractors to remove any slack in

10O Replace the top cover.0 Close the smoked plastic cover.CO(D11If ON LINE indicator is not lit, press [ON LINE] to get ready to print.Note:•T

[ñlgíMlflnii^Fanfold Paper: Pull Tractor Mode—Bottom/Front FeedCOoc OO Turn the power on.A beep will sound once and the PAPER OUT indicator will flas

IMMBDïig)Tractor clamping leversO Unlock the tractors by pulling the tractor clamping levers forward.0 Slide the tractors to accommodate th

WARNING'N•The power source voltage of this unit is listed on the nameplate. Plug the printer only into an outlet with the proper voltage.•To prev

ODDSiMBji©C/)(Dc*oPush the paper up through the bottom opening until it appears in front of the platen.When Front Feeding:Open the pape

QseiMDDDiigO Align the paper sprocket holes with the tractor pins making sure the paper is straight.Q Close the tractor covers.c/>(Dc O10

OMMBjDg] ffepa?12O Replace the top cover to its original position.0 Close the smoked plastic cover.CO(DCT313If ON LINE indicator is not lit, p

ODOgteOBjilgSingle Sheets and Envelopes: Friction Mode—Top FeedO Turn the power switch on.A beep will sound and the PAPER OUT indicator will flash.

QjQ@[№l|]CO(DC OSeparate the paper guides to the approximate width of your paper.Note:•To predetermine your left most print position, move

If ON LINE indicator is not lit, press (ON LINE) to get ready to print.Note:•If the paper does not automatically load, press (5D (LOAD/PARK).•W

Set the paper feed selector to the position.The display briefly shows "FRICTION".CO<0c OO Open the paper door.0 Insert one sheet of

OCiD@[aiB¡DgCharacters AlignmentThe center of all characters printed on this printer will be aligned with the ribbon mask line (RML). The RML is a use

The Printer-Driver Selection contains the software codes your application software program uses to access the printer's features,This procedure i

DoiiigiMIDCiJi]^ Q PM(sx!i!^ SdDd1If you are using Windows Ver. 3.1, please insert your Setup Disk into drive A or B and follow the directions below.

Chap. 1 Before You StartCautions...Operating EnvironmentPrecautions...Unpacking...Assembling the partsPa

ODDgQaCDBdí© 0 \!5ia?o Sbí))cooClick OKInstalliDriverInserí unlisted, updated, or vendor-provided printer driver disk in:A:\OKCancelBrowse...Help8Hig

The 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.((B

010The Super Quiet mode is a useful feature for further reducing print noise, however, it also reduces the printer’s speed.Turning on the Super Quiet

You 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 printing in th

Tear Off (Rear feeding only)This function allows you to advance your fanfold paper’s perforation to the tear position. This is not dependent on your t

RaaiBDiigTear off the page, using the tear bar.Press [T] (TEAR OFF) again to reversethe paper back to the top of form.—A Top of Form setting (0^ P. 50

Paper Parking (Rear feeding only)1This function allows you to use single sheets or envelopes without removing or wasting your fanfold paper.Parking th

1Loading Single Sheets or EnvelopesPaper feed selectorO Move the paper feed selector to the position.The display briefly shows “FRICTION”.0 Fold the s

Reloading the Fanfold PaperWhen you are finished printing, remove the sheet from the printer by rotating the platen knob.cw5'(Q(D DO L

Move the paper feed selector to the PUSH” position.Press (2 (LOAD/PARK) to reload the fanfold paper to the first print iine.c2!.5*(O(D“05'49

Chap. 4 Function Mode______________________________________Using the EZ Set Operator Panel...52Operation...

Top of Form FunctionThis printer allows you to set and store the first print line position and automatically load the paper to that location. The firs

Press @ (TOP SET) to set the Top of Form for the current position.Saved Top of FormA Top of Form position (less than or equal to 5" from

3ooa(DYou can control a wide variety of printing conditions through the Function mode. The Function mode is comprised of a Main menu and Sub-menus tha

QMfflg ffi© (1§ ©SBSetting the Function Mode Items1I-------1 A MICRO LF T ION LINEFONT FF LFPITCHSETPress iFUNCTION) to enter the Function mod

[UfeGmg ffios ®sGPress (3 O'" (S to view the other selections.A blinking status message will appear as you scroll through the selecti

(1M]D® iii© (Ig ©SGDirect Access to FONT and PITCH Setting1H AMICROLFT ION LINEFF LF FUNCTION.aFONT PITCHSETI-------1 AMICROLFT ION LINE FF LF FUNCTIO

c3ooa<DffiDS 1^ ©SGSetting POINT SIZE156H A MICRO LF ▼ ION LINEFF LFFUNCTIONFONT PITCHSETPress [FUNCTION] to enter the Function mode.The di

QJfeflDO® ffi© ig gsBPress (lQ (SET) to set the selection.The display will show “POINT SIZE= 10.5’’.Press to enter the font selection menu.A stat

010c3o5‘33oa(D58You can control a wide variety of printing conditions through the Function mode. The Function mode is comprised of a Main menu and Sub

RffilSuQsn]Function Modes-Main menu Sub-menu Selection® sPRINT MODE((^ P. 64)—TT1~[ G.D1RECTI0N= UNI [-[Tl— UNI (Unidirectional print)Bl (Bidirection

Appendix_________________________Printer Specifications...97Paper Specifications...

c3o5‘3oQ.(D60Function ModeraS’s-s-Main menu Sub-menu SelectionSSINSTALL “(Tl- AGM/IBM=OFF -ffl“OFF ON(0^ P. 67)(Alternate Graphic Mode)I- AUTO CR/I8M=

H!DDD§iBa]QPRINT SETTING Menu(To Print Out the Function mode Settings)Before you change the Function mode settings, you can verify the settings by pri

(SffiûSOflSïBPITCHThe Sub-menu in the PRINT STYLE Main menu will allow you to select and set a desired pitch. This printer has 10 pitch selections.The

RiffiDSiMiD (iil5^EMULATION Menu(To Change Your Printer’s Emulation)This printer can emulate the Epson LQ-570 or the IBM Proptinter X24E. P. 38 “Print

ISlDDiXSiMjD (Möxa§Note;•When changing the left/right margins, / (3 moves the carriage right or left.Pressing (5]! (3 when the carriage reaches the en

RnMBajD Gfils^TEXT ENHANCEMENT Menu(To Enhance Your Text)This printer allows you to have a variety of print styles using this Sub-menus.Any enhancemen

(MïïDiXSiMjD GiaaSsCHARACTER SET Menu(To Change the Character Set)COUNTRYThis Sub-menu in the CHARACTER SET Main menu will allow you to set one of the

(R!!InX§[M)D (MaisINSTALL Menu(To Control Initial Setup Conditions)Alternate Graphics ModeThe alternate graphics mode (AGM) will allow you to selects

RiddosìM) GSteéteINSTALL Menu Super Quiet PrintingThis feature reduces printing noise, however, it also reduces the printing speed. Select and set ON

HaoiisuOaiDDISPLAY LANGUAGE Menu(To Select the Display Language)Select and set one of the six display languages in the LANGUAGE Selection.INTERFACE Me

Chap. 1 Before You StartChap. 2 SetupChap. 3 Using the PrinterChap. 4 Function ModeChap. 5 Software CommandsChap. 6 Maintenance & TroubleshootingA

Moigl §sífea[g [DitefeC3o5‘3SoQ.(DThis Setup Disk can only be used in an IBM-PC or a compatible computer with a 3.5" floppy disk drive.Before you

QMn® ffl© (IM^The first screen is an introduction to the operation of the Setup Disk. Please read it through and press any key to continue

OMifl® ®Q3 ©3Q]qp (MisSetting Selections on Setup Disk1In the <Menu> window, press [T] or m.c3o5*3oQ.oSelect the desired menu (ex; PRINT STYL

(№BQi© (IS©Press ®.<ltem> window will be highlighted.To make additional changes in the <ltem> window, repeat steps 3 to 6.8Press ©.<Men

CMS© ©saiqp (110@teSave to Disk1Press [ F3 ].A Save to Disk window will be displayed.Enter a file name (up to 8 characters, upper or lower case).Press

(yfeflDiig) ffl© ©saoq«)Send to Printer1Press (F10].A Port Selection window will be displayed.Press [T] Of ® Select the desired Port selection item (

CMiOg iiii© ©saiq») (1)^8Press [T] until YES is highlighted.Press [Y] or [N] ."Y”: All the settings will be sent to the printer."N”: The dis

HelpIf you cannot remember what a particular function does, HELP will show you the explanations of the functions.1Press [fT].A Help Item screen will b

OIOolorüThis section is for the development of programs and printer drivers and assumes the reader is proficient in programming. More detailed informa

Character Highlight SelectionFunctionNameParameterSets emphasized printing ESC ‘E”Releases emphasized printing ESC ‘F"Sets/Releases double high p

0100.Congratulations on purchasing a Panasonic printer.This printer is a versatile, high quality 24-pin dot matrix printer which is designed to meet t

ll(öm(D ßllsxasCharacter Set SelectionFunctionSets Italic printing Releases Italic printing Sets international character setSelects graphic character

(Ipcgio §©©il^ GS)®^Bit Image (Graphics) Mode SelectionFunction NameParameterSets bit image mode selectionESC “*" m ni Data 8-pin Dots/Inchm=0: 6

@[0©®(5Q [Ms 01^^Page Format SelectionFunction NameSets page length in inches ESC “C" 0 nSets page length in linesESC “C" nSets left margin

[i[o©®(jDCarriage ControlFunctionNameParameterPrints, then backspaces one characterBSPrints a line, then returns carriage CRUnidirection mode (single

§[ö®2XiDDownload Character SelectionFunctionName ParameterDefines download fontESC 0 n m di di diDataSelects ROM CGESC “%" n n=0: Select ROM Char

This section is for the development of programs and printer drivers and assumes the reader is proficient in programming. More detailed information has

Character Highlight SelectionFunctionNameParameterReleases single-line double wideDC4printingSets/Releases double wide printingESC "W” n n=0: Rel

Bit Image (Graphics) Mode SelectionFunctionName ParameterSets bit image mode selectionESC ” m ni m Data 6-pin Dots/Inch24-pin Dots/Inchm=0: 60 m=32: 6

DEGfflPage Format SelectionFunctionNameParameterSets page length in inches ESC "C” 0 n (1 ^n^255)oEcSets page length in lines ESC "C" n

Data ControlFunctionNameParameterClears data in line buffer CANSelects printer remotelyDC1Deselects printer remotelyESC "0” 36Download Character

Operating Environment• Do not use the printer under the following conditions.Extremely high or low temperature Extremely high or low humidity[tempera

0 oioThe Command Reference program allows you to access a detailed explanation of each software command or the proportional spacing tables on your com

©5M]DDaii)äPress [tD of m.Select an emulation.Press [Enter].The emulation will be set and screen 2 will be displayed.Screen 2Press ( Pg.Up] / [ Pg.Dow

©amnsDixi8Press [Enter],This screen will show the detailed explanation of the command.If you want to exit the Command Reference Program, go to step 9.

010The printer does not require any routine maintenance. However, reasonable care of the printer will extend its life. The following precautions and p

olU 0oio.ocZ(D(0D"OO5'<o94Most probiems associated with the printer can be traced to improper setup, installation, or cabling. The error

“ÜljiMaiSgODSS^SymptomPossible CauseProbable SolutionPrintout is double-spacedAUTO LF is ON Set AUTO LF to OFF {Q^ P. 60, 67)Keeps printing on the sam

Q)<Dfi)3o(DError MessagesPossible Cause Probable SolutionCANT LOAD MACROPrinter can’t load a MACRO in Hex. Dump modePower off then onSome data rema

Power requirements:Frequency:Current:Interface:Print fonts:Software Emulation:Buffer:Character sets:Dot configuration:(Continued)Refer to the nameplat

Printing direction:Bi-directional Character & Graphics Uni-directional Character & Graphics: Color PrintingLine feed time: Approx. 90 msec [wi

Paper which may be used with this unit must be within the specifications provided below.Fanfold PaperWidth: 4 to 10 inches (102 to 254 mm) Quality and