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Jolimark DP321 - User Manual

Jolimark DP321
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Users' Manual
DP321
Dot Matrix Printer

Table of Contents

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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

The Guide

Install Print Paper Easily

Easy installation of print paper for quick operation.

Tear Off Function

Automatically feeds paper to tear-off position for easy tearing.

Switch Between Cut-Sheet and Tractor Paper

Allows switching between cut-sheet and tractor paper feeding.

Automatic Data Transfer Interface Selection

Automatically switches between parallel, USB, or serial interfaces.

Chapter 1 Preparation

1.1 Unpacking and Checking

Check all items in the package against the packing list.

1.2 Unpacking Protective Materials

Steps to remove protective materials from the printer.

1.3 Printer Main Parts

1.4 Printer Placement

1.5 Printer Assembly

1.5.1 Install Paper Feed Knob

Step-by-step guide to install the paper feed knob.

1.5.2 Install Ribbon Cartridge

Procedure for installing the ribbon cartridge correctly.

1.6 Tractor Installation

1.6.1 Install Push Tractor

Steps to install the push tractor at the back of the printer.

1.6.2 Install Pull Tractor

1.7 Connect Power Cord

1.8 Run Self-test

1.9 Connect Printer to Computer

1.9.1 Connect Parallel Interface

Guide for connecting the printer via parallel interface.

1.9.2 Connect USB Interface

Guide for connecting the printer via USB interface.

1.9.3 Connect Serial Interface

Guide for connecting the printer via serial interface.

1.10 Install Printer Driver

Auto-Install Driver

Automatic installation via setup.exe on the driver disc.

Hand-Operated Driver Installation

Manual installation process for serial and parallel interfaces.

USB Driver Installation (Windows 2000;XP;Vista;Win7)

Guide for installing USB drivers on various Windows versions.

Driver Installation for Windows 98

Windows 98 USB Driver Installation

Installing USB drivers on Windows 98/ME.

Chapter 2 Control Panel Operations

2.1 LED Description

Explains the meaning of each LED indicator on the control panel.

2.2 Basic Control Panel Operations

Details how to operate the printer using control panel buttons.

2.2.1 Tractor Paper Mode Operations

2.2.2 Cut-Sheet Mode Operations

2.2.3 Print Speed Settings

2.2.4 Micro-Adjust Function

2.3 Paper Select Lever

2.5 Adjust Gap Adjust Lever

Chapter 3 Printer Usage

3.1 Install Print Paper

Loading various types of paper into the printer.

3.1.1 Print on Cut-Sheets

3.1.2 Print on Tractor Papers

Print in Push Tractor Position

Print in Pull Tractor Position

3.1.3 Print Multi-part Forms

3.1.4 Print Labels

3.1.5 Print Envelopes

3.2 Printer Setting Mode

3.2.1 Print Current Settings

Printing the current configuration report.

Input Setup Menu System

Accessing and navigating the printer's setup menu.

3.2.2 Online-Aptitude Parameter Settings

3.3 Explain Menu Terms

EMULATION

Selects printer emulation mode (EPSON or IBM).

LANGUAGE

Sets the language for menu content and printing.

CHAR. MODE

Selects between ASCII or Chinese character modes.

FONT

Sets the font for printing in absence of software control.

Detailed Menu Term Explanations

3.4 Restore Default Settings

TEAR OFF

Enables tearing off paper at the tear position.

PIN SWITCH

Selects pin switch mode for printing table lines.

SERIAL INTERFACE SETTINGS

Settings for serial interface: Baud rate, parity, etc.

Chapter 4 Problems and Solutions

4.1 General Problems and Solutions

Troubleshooting common printer issues.

4.2 Power Supply Issues

4.3 Printing Problems

Print Faint or Uneven

Diagnosing and fixing faint or uneven print quality.

Missing Dots in Printout

Troubleshooting missing dots in characters or graphics.

Incorrect Print Position

Adjusting print position when it's not as expected.

4.4 Paper Handling Issues

Cut-Sheets Feed Properly

Troubleshooting cut-sheet paper feeding issues.

Tractor Paper Feed Properly

Troubleshooting tractor paper feeding issues.

4.5 Alignment Adjust Mode

Chapter 5 Printer Maintenance

5.1 Printer Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning the printer components.

Periodical Cleaning and Tools

Schedule and tools for periodic printer cleaning.

Cleaning Carriage Shaft

Instructions for cleaning the carriage shaft.

Appendix A Specifications

A.1 General Specifications

General technical specifications of the printer.

A.2 Printable Area

Information on the printer's printable area.

A.2.1 Cut Sheets Printable Area

Printable area specifications for cut-sheet paper.

A.2.2 Tractor Paper Printable Area

Printable area specifications for tractor paper.

A.3 Interface Specifications

Technical details of printer interfaces.

A.3.1 Parallel Interface Specifications

Specifications for the parallel interface.

A.3.2 USB Interface Specifications

Specifications for the USB interface.

A.3.3 Serial Interface Specifications

Specifications for the serial interface.

Appendix B Command Summary

Jolimark DP321 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDot Matrix Printer
InterfaceUSB, Parallel
Weight1.1 kg
Noise Level55dB
Print Width72mm
Paper TypeContinuous paper
Dimensions186 x 145 x 133 mm
Printing MethodImpact dot matrix
Paper HandlingFriction feed
Print Speed250mm/s

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