DMP 2120 (260-2811) Setup Mode Faxback Doc. # 4620
Setup is performed in three levels:
1. Function
2. Item
3. Option
At the function level, the LCD displays FUNCTN: and the name of the
function.
Example: When the display shows FUNCTN:STYLE:, the function is STYLE.
or
When the display shows FUNCTN:SAVE, the function is SAVE. (This
function stores a selected option in the non-volatile memory of
the printer.)
At the item level, the LCD displays both the item and the selectable
option.
Example: When the display show QUALITY:LETTER, the function is STYLE, the
item is QUALITY, and the selected option is LETTER.
or
When the display shows LANGUGE:USE, the function is STYLE, the
item is LANGUGE, and the selected option is USA.
An asterisk (*) is displayed in the last position of the LCD if the
selected option is already stored in the non-volatile memory of the
printer.
FUNCTION MODE
To enter the setup mode, hold down the RESET/ALT switch and press SETUP.
The display briefly shows SETUP MODE, then FUNCTN:STYLE.
In the function (FUNCTN) mode, the display shows FUNCTN: followed by one of
these functions: STYLE, SAVE, LIST, SELF TST, HEX DUMP, or DEFAULT.
FUNCTION CHART
DISPLAY FUNCTION
FUNCTN:STYLE Allows you to select character and page format options.
FUNCTN:SAVE Allows you to store selected options in non-volatile
memory (not affected by power on/off).
FUNCTN:LIST Allows you to show selected option on the display.
FUNCTN:SELF TST Allows you to perform self-test printing.
FUNCTN:HEX DUMP Allows you to print the data received from the host in
hexadecimal.
FUNCTN:DEFAULT Returns the options to the default settings.
In the setup mode, press FUNCTION to move from function to function. When
the function you want is displayed, press ITEM.
ITEM MODE
To enter the item mode, press ITEM when the display shows the function you
want. In the item mode, the display shows the name of an item, such as
QUALITY: or LANGUGE:, followed by the name of an option that is currently
selected, such as LETTER or DRAFT.
There are several different items you might select in the STYLE function.
However, if you choose one of the other five functions, you select a single
action (SAVE, LIST, SELF TST, HEX DUMP, or DEFAULT).
STYLE FUNCTION SELECTIONS
When the display shows FUNCTN:STYLE, press ITEM to enter the function
STYLE.
To change the item, press ITEM again. The display show the next item and
its currently selected option.
Example: When QUALITY:LETTER is on the display, the selected option for the
item QUALITY is LETTER.
To change the selection, press the RESET/SELECT switch until the option you
want is displayed; then press ITEM. Your selection is set until power is
turned off, unless you save the selected options before turning off the
printer. After you choose an option for a given item, the next item is
shown on the display. Again, an option can be selected.
The following chart provides an explanation of the items and selectable
options in the STYLE function:
STYLE FUNCTION SELECTABLE OPTIONS
NO. ITEM SELECTABLE OPTION (STYLE FUNCTION)
1 EMULATE: Command emulation: IBM - IBM emulation mode.
TANDY * - TANDY emulation mode.
2 PROCESS: Process: DP * - Data Processing mode
WP - Word Processing mode (only in Tandy
emulation mode)
3 QUALITY: Print Quality: LETTER * - Letter quality is valid for
Courier 10, Prestige Elite 12
Draft - Draft quality is a resident font
in the printer.
4 FONT: Print font: COUR 10 * - Courier 10
PRSTG 12 - Prestige Elite 12
DLLNo.4 or DLLNo.5 - Font 4 or 5 in the
download RAM
5 CHR SET: Character set: SET 2 - Uses IBM printer character set 2
(Only in IBM emulation mode)
SET 1 - Uses IBM printer character set 1
TANDY * - Uses TANDY printer character
set (Only in Tandy emulation mode) For
the character sets, see Appendix B.
6 5BH-5EH: TANDY - Characters 5BH-5EH are arrow symbols
ASCII * - Characters 5BH-5EH are ASCII codes.
7 ATTRIB: Character attribute: NONE * - Standard character
ITALICS
ELONGTD - Elongated
CONDNSD - Condensed
BOLD
ENHANCD - Enhanced
8 COLOR: Printed color: AUTOSEL * (computer mode. This option is
displayed only with the TANDY emulation mode.), BLACK,
YELLOW, MAGENTA (red), or CYAN (blue)
9 LANGUGE: Language: USA *, UK, GERMAN, FRENCH, ITALIAN, SPANISH,
SWEDISH, FINISH, DANISH, or NORWEGN (Norwegian),
BELGIUM, HOLLAND (Only in Tandy emulation mode)
10 CHAR SP: Characters per inch: 10 CPI *, 12 CPI, 17 CPI, OR PROP
SP (Proportional spaced) Some characters may overlap
other characters if the specified spacing is narrow.
Proportional spacing is valid for any selection of type
style and print quality.
11 LINE SP: Lines per inch: 6 LPI *, 8 LPI
12 PAGE LG: Page length (in inches): 11.0 * (letter size), 11.6,
12.0, 14.0, 18.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 7.0,
8.0, 8.5
13 PRF SKP: Skip 1 inch over the perforation at the end of each
continuous form sheet (YES), or print through it (NO) *
14 LFT END: Left end position offset: You can set the left margin at
column 1 through 41. The selected number plus software
left margin spacing determines the position of the left
margin. The column is determined based on the character
spacing currently selected, but 12 CPI (Elite pitch) is
assumed for proportional spacing. 1 COLM *, 2 COLM, -,
41 COLM
15 TOP MRG: Set top margin at line 1 * through 10
16 OFFSET: -n (n: 1 to 7) - Backward shift of n/60" 0 * - Standard
+m )m: 1 to 8) - Forward shift of m/60"
Set top-of-form alignment variable from -7 to +8. Used
with an optional sheet feeder to provide a consistent
top-of-form.
17 CR-CODE: Select CR ONLY * or CR & LF
18 LF-CODE: Select LF ONLY (not only LF code, 0A hexadecimal, but
also all of the other line feed commands) - LF & CR *
19 AUTO CR: Select causing a Carriage Return when the print head
reaches the physical right end (YES) * or not (NO)
20 PRT-DIR: Select BI-DIRectional * or UNI-DIRectional printing
21 BUZZER: Turns the buzzer ON * or OFF when an error occurs
22 FEEDER: Optional sheet feeder is INSTalled or no (NONE *).
* Default Setting
SAVE FUNCTION
When the display shows FUNCTN:SAVE and either the ITEM or RESET/SELECT
button is pressed, the display briefly shows SAVING NOW!! and the
currently selected options are saved in non-volatile memory. If you do not
perform this operation, your selections are lost when power is turned
off. Saved selections are indicated by an asterisk (*) in the last
position of the display.
LIST FUNCTION
When the display shows FUNCTN:LIST and with the ITEM or RESET/SELECT button
is pressed, the display briefly shows all selected options.
This function is provided for checking the parameters currently stored in
the RAM by the STYLE function. It does not display the contents of
nonvolatile memory. Therefore, to check whether the parameters are
correctly stored in non-volatile memory, execute this function after
turning power off and on.
If, during the LIST process, either the ITEM or RESET/SELECT button is
pressed, the listing stops and the display shows the last item and option
shown before pressing this button. If either the ITEM of RESET/SELECT
button is pressed again, the selected options continue to be listed.
Press the FUNCTION button to return to the FUNCTN level.
(smm 07/26/93)
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