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Fujitsu DL3100 - User Manual

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FUJITSU DL3100
DOT MATRIX PRINTER
USER'S MANUAL

Table of Contents

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BrandFujitsu
ModelDL3100
CategoryPrinter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT NOTE TO USERS

Using Product in High-Risk Situations

Guidelines for using the product in high-risk environments.

Export Control Information

Details regarding Japan's Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Information for Users in Germany

Trademark Acknowledgement

About This Manual

Printer Models and Options

Overview of available printer models and optional features.

Document Organization

Chapter 1: Unpacking Guide

Introduction to the unpacking process and initial setup steps.

Chapter 2: Setting Up Printer

Comprehensive guide for installing and configuring the printer.

Chapter 3: Paper Installation Guide

Instructions for loading and handling various types of paper.

Chapter 4: Control Panel Operation

Explanation of the printer's control panel functions and operation.

Chapter 5: Printer Setting Changes

Details on how to modify printer configurations and settings.

Chapter 6: Customized Form

Procedures for customizing form length, margins, and other layout settings.

Chapter 7: Maintenance

Guidelines for routine cleaning and upkeep of the printer.

Chapter 8: Trouble-Shooting

Steps and solutions for diagnosing and resolving printer problems.

CONVENTIONS

Warning symbols

Notes on Safety

CHAPTER 1 UNPACKING GUIDE

Selecting a good location

Guidance on choosing an optimal place for the printer.

Unpacking the printer

Step-by-step instructions for removing the printer from its packaging.

Printer components

Identification and description of the printer's main parts and their functions.

Explanation of symbols on the printer

Explains the meaning of various symbols found on the printer itself.

CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP PRINTER

Install Ribbon

Detailed steps for installing the ribbon cartridge into the printer.

Install the single sheet feeder

Instructions for attaching the single sheet feeder to the printer.

Connecting the Interface Cable

Guidance on connecting the printer to a computer via an interface cable.

Connecting the Power Supply

Steps for connecting the printer to a power source.

Installing the Windows Driver

Instructions for installing the necessary printer driver software on Windows.

CHAPTER 3 PAPER INSTALLATION GUIDE

Adjusting the Print Gap Lever

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

Friction Feed Handling

Procedures for loading and using paper via the friction feed mechanism.

Tractor Feed Handling

Instructions for loading and using paper with the tractor feed mechanism.

Continuous Paper Placement

Guidelines for positioning continuous paper for optimal printing.

Tips on Paper Handling

General advice and best practices for handling printer paper.

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION

LED Indicators

Explanation of the printer's various LED status lights and their meanings.

Control Panel Keys

Description of each key on the printer's control panel and its functions.

Panel Operation

Overview of the printer's different operating states and panel interactions.

Online State

Details on how the printer operates in the online state and its functions.

Setup State

Information on accessing and using the printer's setup state.

Power-on State

Functions available and accessible when the printer is powered on.

CHAPTER 5 PRINTER SETTING CHANGES

System Setup

Configuration options for system-wide printer settings like language and emulation.

Paper Setup

Settings related to paper handling, margins, and page length.

Interface Setup

Configuration of communication interfaces like USB, Parallel, and Serial.

Character Setup

Settings for character tables, fonts, and international character sets.

Other Setup

Miscellaneous settings not covered in other setup categories.

Black Mark Parameters

Configuration for printing with pre-printed black marks on forms.

Bidirectional Alignment

Procedures for adjusting and correcting bidirectional print alignment.

Restore Factory Defaults

Steps to reset printer settings to their original factory configurations.

CHAPTER 6 CUSTOMIZED FORM

Customize Cut Sheet Form Length

How to set the form length for single cut sheet paper.

Customize Cut Sheet TOF

Adjusting the Top Of Form (TOF) setting for single cut sheet paper.

Customize Cut Sheet Bottom Margin

Setting the bottom margin for single cut sheet paper.

Customize Cut Sheet Left Margin

Setting the left margin for single cut sheet paper.

Customize Fanfold Page Formatting Parameters

Customizing page format parameters for fanfold paper.

Customize Tear Position

Adjusting the position where paper is torn off.

CHAPTER 7 MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning the printer's exterior and interior components.

Cleaning the Platen(Paper Roller)

Specific instructions for cleaning the printer's platen and paper rollers.

Replace the ribbon

Step-by-step guide on how to replace the printer's ribbon cartridge.

CHAPTER 8 TROUBLE-SHOOTING

Print Quality Problems

Troubleshooting issues related to the quality of printed output.

Paper Handling Problems

Solutions for issues concerning paper loading, feeding, and jamming.

Operating Problems

Addressing common operational issues and how to resolve them.

Printer Failures

Identifying and understanding printer error indications and failures.

Diagnostic Functions

Information on using printer diagnostic tools like self-test.

Getting Help

Guidance on how to contact support and what information to provide.

CHAPTER A SUPPLIES AND OPTIONS

SUPPLIES

List of available supplies for the printer, such as ribbon cartridges.

CHAPTER B PRINTER AND PAPER SPECIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Details on the printer's physical dimensions, weight, and power requirements.

FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Information on the printer's operational capabilities and print methods.

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Data on print speed, line feed, and ribbon life.

PAPER SPECIFICATIONS

Information on supported paper types, sizes, and weights.

CHAPTER C COMMAND SETS

ESC;P2 Emulation Command List

Reference for ESC/P2 emulation commands used to control the printer.

IBM Emulation Command List

Reference for IBM emulation commands used to control the printer.

CHAPTER D INTERFACE INFORMATION

USB INTERFACE

Details on the USB interface pin assignments and connection.

PARALLEL INTERFACE

Information on the parallel interface signals and connector pin assignments.

SERIAL INTERFACE

Details on the RS-232C serial interface settings and pin assignments.

ETHERNET INTERFACE

Information on the Ethernet interface for network connectivity and setup.

CHAPTER E CHARACTER SETS & CODE PAGES

CHARACTER SETS

Displays standard and IBM character sets supported by the printer.

CODE PAGE COMMANDS

Lists ESC R parameters for selecting different code pages.

CODE PAGE TABLES

Visual representation of character mappings for various code pages.

CHAPTER F RESIDENT FONTS

Roman 10

Sample print of the Roman font at 10 cpi.

Sanserif 10

Sample print of the Sanserif font at 10 cpi.

Courier 10

Sample print of the Courier font at 10 cpi.

Prestige 10

Sample print of the Prestige font at 10 cpi.

Script 10

Sample print of the Script font at 10 cpi.

OCR B 10

Sample print of the OCR B font at 10 cpi.

OCR A 10

Sample print of the OCR A font at 10 cpi.

Orator 10

Sample print of the Orator font at 10 cpi.

Draft 10

Sample print of the Draft font at 10 cpi.

Gothic 10

Sample print of the Gothic font at 10 cpi.

Souvenir 10

Sample print of the Souvenir font at 10 cpi.

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