TallyGenicom 2265+ - User Manual

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Introduction11
- Printer Features11
- Symbols Used11
- About this Manual12
Printer at a Glance13
- Printer in Tractor Mode14
- Printer in Single-Sheet Mode14
- Paperway15
Installation17
- Unpacking the Printer17
- Placing Your Printer18
- Checking the Printer Voltage19
- Connecting the Printer19
- Switching on the Printer20
Inserting the Ribbon Cassette21
- Installing the Ribbon Cassette the First Time21
- Changing the Ribbon Cassette27
Printer Drivers33
- Installing a Printer Driver in Windows 95/98/ME33
- Installing a Printer Driver in Windows 2000/2003/XP34
- Other Operating Systems35
- Changing Printer Settings36
  - Form Settings (Windows 2000/2003/XP)36
- Loading Optional Firmware37
  - Troubleshooting37
The Control Panel39
- The LC Display40
- Online Mode41
- Offline Mode41
- Setup Mode42
- Messages in the LC Display43
- Key Functions When Turning on the Printer44
Paper Handling45
- Changing the Paper Type45
  - Changing the Paper Type in the Setup Menu46
- Loading Paper47
  - Fanfold Paper47
  - Single Sheets49
- Paper Transport51
- Moving the Paper to the Tear Position52
- Removing Paper53
Settings55
- Setting the Print Head Gap55
- Setting the Tear Position56
- Setting the First Printing Line (TOF)57
- Selecting Character Density and Font58
Model59
- Introduction59
  - Rear Tractor Paper Path59
- Loading Paper into the Rear Tractor60
- Paper Guiding Bracket62
- Selecting the Rear Tractor62
The Menu65
- Programming Via the Control Panel65
- Enabling Access to Menu Mode65
- Calling up the Menu65
- Menu Configurations66
- Menu Handling67
- Menu Structure70
- Menu Parameters71
- Menu Settings (Example)100
Advanced Menu101
- Test Functions101
  - Printer Self-Test (Rolling ASCII)102
    - Exiting Rolling ASCII Test Mode103
  - Interface Test (Hex-Dump)104
    - Printout in Hex-Dump104
    - Terminating Hex-Dump105
- Advanced Settings106
Troubleshooting119
- General Print Problems120
- Problems with the Print Quality123
- Error Messages Via the Display124
- Additional Display Messages127
Care and Maintenance129
- Replacing the Fuse129
- Cleaning the Housing130
- Cleaning the Interior130
- Cleaning the Platen131
- Ribbon131
- Cleaning the Upper Friction132
- Carriage Shafts132
Specifications133
- Printer Specifications133
- Interface Specifications137
- Paper Specifications138
Character Sets141
- MTPL Standard Character Set142
- MTPL, International Substitution Characters143
- OCR-A Character Set144
- OCR-B Character Set145
- Available Character Sets and Fonts146
Emulations149
- General149
- Escape Sequences149
- What Are Escape Sequences150
- How Are Escape Sequences Used151
  - Mtpl151
- List of Available Control Codes152
- Barcode162
Interfaces167
- Parallel Interface168
  - Connector Assignment168
- Ethernet Interface169
- Physical Printer Port in Ethernet with TCP/IP170
  - Example of a Printer Connected to a Computer in an Ethernet170
  - Example of Several Devices in an Ethernet170
- Serial Interface V.24/RS232C171
Options and Accessories175
- Options175
- Accessories177
  - Ribbon Cassettes177
  - Programming Manuals177
Index179

Questions and Answers

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grahamericaJul 28, 2025
What to do if an error occurs during the TallyGenicom 2265+ Printer download?
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  Lori WestJul 28, 2025
  If a download error occurs with your TallyGenicom Printer, you should repeat the entire procedure.

Summary

Inserting the ribbon cassette

Installing the ribbon cassette the first time

Step-by-step instructions for installing a new ribbon cassette into the printer.

Changing the ribbon cassette

Procedure for replacing an existing ribbon cassette with a new one.

Printer drivers

Installing a printer driver in Windows 95;98;ME

Instructions for installing printer drivers for Windows 95/98/ME.

Installing a printer driver in Windows 2000;2003;XP

Instructions for installing printer drivers for Windows 2000/2003/XP.

Loading optional firmware

Paper handling

Changing the paper type

Loading paper

Guidance on loading fanfold paper and single sheets into the printer.

Settings

Setting the print head gap

How to adjust the print head gap for optimal print appearance and paper thickness.

Setting the tear position

Selecting character density and font

The Menu

Menu configurations

Menu parameters

Introduces and explains all possible menu settings available for printer configuration.

Advanced menu

Test functions

Details various tests to check printer operation, print quality, and data transmission.

Printer self-test (Rolling ASCII)

Procedure for performing a printer self-test to check configuration and print quality.

Advanced settings

Troubleshooting

General print problems

Solutions for common issues like the printer display remaining dark or not printing.

Paper jam (fanfold paper)

Instructions for clearing paper jams when using fanfold paper.

Problems with the print quality

Solutions for print quality issues like pale print, smudged print, or undefined characters.

Error messages via the display

Lists and describes messages displayed on the printer's LC screen for faults or user actions.

Specifications

Printer specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the printer models 2265+ and 2280+.

Interface specifications

Technical details for parallel, Ethernet, and serial interfaces.

Paper specifications

Character sets

MTPL standard character set

Available character sets and fonts

Emulations

List of available control codes

Barcode

Interfaces

Parallel interface

Ethernet interface

Serial interface V.24;RS232 C

TallyGenicom 2265+ Specifications

General

Print Technology	Dot Matrix
Weight	22 lbs
Resolution	360 x 360 dpi
Interface	Parallel, Serial
Number of Pins	24
Emulation	IBM ProPrinter
Paper Handling	Continuous forms
Noise Level	55 dBA