Dascom 1330 - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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Matthew MillerSep 4, 2025
What causes erratic printing or wrong characters on Dascom Printer?
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  Tracy JonesSep 4, 2025
  If your Dascom printer is printing erratically or outputting wrong characters: * Ensure the interface cable is securely connected to both the printer and computer. * Verify that the printer driver selected in your software matches the emulation selected on the printer. * Check the length of the interface cable (Maximum Parallel & USB: 2 meters). * Try using a different interface cable. * Confirm that the selected International Character Set is correct.
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Heather BenderSep 18, 2025
How to fix missing dots when printing with Dascom 1330 Printer?
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  Calvin BakerSep 18, 2025
  To address missing dots when printing with your Dascom printer, use the Change Pin function.
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Ashley ChangSep 16, 2025
How to resolve paper select lever error on Dascom Printer?
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  Troy JohnsonSep 16, 2025
  If the paper is loaded and the paper select lever is moved to the incorrect position, the printer turns offline, and the buzzer sounds continuously. Switch the paper select lever back to its correct position.
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georgenelsonSep 14, 2025
Why does the next print line start where the previous line ended on my Dascom 1330?
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  michaelthompsonSep 14, 2025
  If the next print line on your Dascom printer starts where the previous line ended instead of at the left margin, change the Auto CR setting in the System Setup menu to Yes.
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Sean JohnsonSep 12, 2025
Why does my Dascom 1330 Printer overprint on the same line?
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  Michele GrantSep 12, 2025
  If your Dascom printer is overprinting on the same line, change the Auto CR setting in the System Setup menu to No.
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Stephanie WilliamsSep 12, 2025
What to do if Dascom 1330 lines are double spaced instead of single spaced?
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  johnny15Sep 12, 2025
  If your Dascom printer is double spacing lines instead of single spacing, change the Auto LF setting in the System Setup menu to No.
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Jacob McbrideSep 9, 2025
How to fix the wrong top margin on Dascom 1330?
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  michelle88Sep 9, 2025
  To correct a wrong top margin on your Dascom printer: * Check the application's top margin setting. * If needed, adjust the Top Margin setting in the Page Setup menu.
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Michael WrightSep 7, 2025
Why does the Dascom Printer paper slip off the forms tractors?
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  Marissa RichardsonSep 7, 2025
  If paper slips off the forms tractors or tears during printing on your Dascom printer, ensure that the forms tractors are correctly positioned for the width of your paper and that the perforated holes align directly over the tractor pins.
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chamberslauraSep 5, 2025
What to do if my Dascom Printer page is blank?
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  David GarciaSep 6, 2025
  If your Dascom printer is producing blank pages: * Ensure that the Ribbon Cartridge is properly installed. * Make sure the gap lever is set correctly.
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Stephanie ShawAug 20, 2025
What to do if my Dascom 1330 Printer power does not turn on?
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  Mark MorganAug 21, 2025
  If your Dascom printer fails to power on, try the following: * Verify that the mains voltage is correct. * Ensure the power cord is securely connected to both the printer and the power outlet. * Check if the power outlet is functional; try another outlet. * Turn the power off, wait a minute, and then turn the printer back on. If the printer still doesn't power on after these steps, further assistance is needed.

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

2 Setting Up Printer

2.1 Install Ribbon

Detailed steps for correctly installing the printer ribbon cartridge.

2.2 Install the Sheet Feeder

2.3 Connecting the Interface Cable

Instructions on how to connect the printer to a computer using various interface cables.

2.4 Connecting the Mains Power

Guide for safely connecting the printer to the power outlet, ensuring correct voltage.

2.5 Installing the Windows Driver

Steps to install the necessary printer driver software on a Windows operating system.

3 Paper Installation

3.1 Adjusting Print Gap

How to adjust the print gap lever to ensure optimal print quality for different paper thicknesses.

3.2 Handling Cut Sheet

3.3 Handling Continuous Forms (Fanfold)

4 Control Panel Operation

4.3 Online State

4.4 Offline State

5 Printer Setting Changes

5.1 System Setup

Configuration options for system-wide settings like language, emulation, and print direction.

5.2 Paper Setup

Settings related to page length, margins, and paper loading for various paper types.

5.3 Interface Setup

Configuration options for printer interfaces, including Plug and Play and USB ID settings.

5.4 Character Setup

Settings for character sets, fonts, pitch, and code pages to control text appearance.

5.5 Other Setup

5.6 Black Mark Parameters

5.7 Bi-directional Alignment

10 Interface

Dascom 1330 Specifications

General

Print Technology	Dot Matrix
Print Speed	Up to 300 characters per second
Resolution	240 x 144 dpi
Paper Handling	Cut Sheets
Connectivity	Parallel, USB
Print Resolution	240 x 144 dots per inch (dpi)
Power Supply	50-60Hz
Paper Width	76.2 to 254 mm