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100Chapter 4 Emulation MenuExt Execute Copy• Disable. Dynamic data, overlay data, etc. are not allowed if the optional Form Count parameter (number o

IGP/PGL Emulation 101IGP100 Compatbl.This option instructs the IGP/PGL to behave similarly to the IGP-100 with respect to certain commands. All new us

102Chapter 4 Emulation MenuIGP/VGL (Code V) EmulationThe IGP/VGL (Code V) emulation can be configured either through the printer’s front panel or fro

IGP/VGL (Code V) Emulation 103SFCC & PwrupThis option has several suboptions which define the SFCC and power-up configuration used with Code V.SFC

104Chapter 4 Emulation MenuFree Format• Disable. The default.• Enable. Selects free format mode as the power-up default, and selects the graphics mod

IGP/VGL (Code V) Emulation 105Truncate AlphaWhen enabled, this parameter prevents the printing of Error 48 (Element Off Page Error) if alphanumeric da

106Chapter 4 Emulation MenuMidline PY (includes ^PN) • Disable. The Graphics mode Enable command, ^PY, must be the first three characters of a line.

IGP/VGL (Code V) Emulation 107Offpage Errors• Disable. Does not report errors for elements that start or end beyond the right edge of the page. • Enab

108Chapter 4 Emulation MenuISO Char SetThis parameter allows you to select a font for the IGP/VGL (Code V) feature. The default is 0, which is U.S. A

Maint/Misc Menu 109Maint/Misc MenuMaint/Misc MenuHex Dump ModeA hex code printout (or hex dump) translates all incoming data to hexadecimal equivalent

Table of Contents1 Introduction... 19About This Manual...

110Chapter 4 Host Interface MenuHost Interface MenuThe Host Interface Menu Diagram enables you to select and configure an interface between the print

Bi-Tronics Submenu 111Bi-Tronics SubmenuPrime Signal• Disable. The parallel port does not perform a warm start (reboot) if the host asserts the prime

112Chapter 4 Host Interface MenuCentronics (Parallel) SubmenuThe Centronics submenu provides the options and settings available to configure the inte

Centronics (Parallel) Submenu 113Data PolarityThe Data Polarity parameter must be set to match the data polarity of your host computer. • Standard. Do

114Chapter 4 Host Interface MenuSerial SubmenuThe serial submenu allows you to choose the configuration of the Serial host interface type, as shown a

Serial Submenu 115Data ProtocolYou can select one of the following serial interface protocols to meet the host interface requirements. • XON / XOFF. T

116Chapter 4 Host Interface MenuStop BitsSets the number of stop bits in the serial data word. Either one or two stop bits can be selected. The setti

Ethernet Submenu 117Ethernet SubmenuThe Ethernet interface allows you to locate the printer on a LAN rather than attach the host directly into the pri

118Chapter 4 Host Interface MenuAuto Switching SubmenuAuto SwitchingGives the printer the ability to handle multiple data streams sequentially. With

Auto Switching Submenu 119Trickle TimeWhen the printer is printing data from a host and a second job is received by the printer from a different host,

Table of ContentsChanging Parameters... 48Example...

120Chapter 4 Ethernet Params MenuEthernet Params MenuThe ETHERNET PARAMS menu helps your printer communicate on a network. For information on assigni

Printer Control 121Printer Control MenuThe Printer Control Menu allows you to choose the printer’s behavior. Options on this menu, as shown below, are

122Chapter 4 Printer Control Menu• Enable. The printer will print all data in only one direction of the shuttle sweep (unidirectional printing). This

Diagnostics 123Diagnostics MenuThe diagnostics menu allows you to choose the diagnostics tests to be run and provides you with important system inform

124Chapter 4 Diagnostics Menu• All E’s. A pattern of all uppercase E’s that identifies missing characters, misplaced dots, smeared characters, improp

Diagnostics 125Test WidthThis parameter permits you to run the self-tests at full width or 80 columns.Paper Out DotsIt is recommended that only a Hewl

126Chapter 4 RibbonMinderRibbonMinderRibbonMinder is a user-definable software feature which notifies the user when a ribbon should be changed. It do

RibbonMinder Menu 127RibbonMinder MenuRibbon SizeThe standard ribbon size is 60 yards. You can use the Ribbon Size option to specify the ribbon length

128Chapter 4 RibbonMinder

1295 Approaches To Network PrintingOverviewConfiguring your network printing is based on the network protocols and host environments you already use

Table of Contents5 Approaches To Network Printing... 129Overview...

130Chapter 5 OverviewPrint Job ServersIn most larger networks, print jobs usually are managed by designating one protocol and method for printing and

1316 TCP/IP ConfigurationTCP/IP LineJet Print Server ConfigurationThis configuration procedure assumes you have an existing network and TCP/IP attach

132Chapter 6 TCP/IP LineJet Print Server ConfigurationCreating AliasesAll TCP/IP systems are designed to make multiple operations easy by using an al

Methods For Setting TCP/IP Values 133Methods For Setting TCP/IP ValuesMethods available to set TCP/IP values vary based the operating environment (see

134Chapter 6 TCP/IP LineJet Print Server ConfigurationAssign TCP/IP ValuesMethod 1: Using the Printer Control PanelAll of the basic TCP/IP values can

Assign TCP/IP Values 135For Windows 95/98/NT or OS/2, open a DOS window. For AS/400, start from a command prompt. For Unix, start from a terminal sess

136Chapter 6 TCP/IP LineJet Print Server ConfigurationNow power the printer up, and wait a minute or more for the LineJet Print Server to obtain the

Using BOOTP 137Web BrowserInitiate the Web browser and enter the IP Address or hosts table name in the URL line.Click on “Configuration.”Log in as roo

138Chapter 6 TCP/IP LineJet Print Server Configuration2. Turn the LineJet Print Server on so that it immediately sends out a BOOTP request. Wait one

1397 HP e3000/LineJet Print Server ConfigurationOverviewThis chapter details the HP e3000 Host Configuration setup and the HP e3000 LineJet Print Ser

Table of ContentsWindows Troubleshooting Tips... 163LineJet Print Server Card Cannot Be Found

140Chapter 7 HP e3000 / MPE-XL / MPE / iX: Host Configurationg. at the SYSGEN prompt, enter the commands:SYSGEN> keepSYSGEN> exit h. to have th

141c.set dest d1prn backchannel prnsavelist dest (this will allow you to see your change)exit5. The npconfig file is read each time the printer comma

142Chapter 7 LineJet Print Server Configuration VerificationLineJet Print Server Configuration Verification1. Print the Current Configuration in the

143c. Place the printer online and wait for the front panel to display “E-Net Ready.” This will write the Gateway address to the network I/F NvRam.d.

144Chapter 7 LineJet Print Server Configuration VerificationThe line setup_file = filename is the file that contains customized setup strings to spec

Method 1 145Methods Of Adjusting Paper PositionWhen the HP e3000 spooler is active and the paper needs to be adjusted (the print is too far up or too

146Chapter 7 Using Page Level Recovery On LineJet PrintersUsing Page Level Recovery On LineJet PrintersThe native mode spooler on MPE/iX 5.5 (and lat

Method 2 147Because LineJet printers are typically connected to the network with a Print Server internal network card or JetDirect EX interface, many

148Chapter 7 HP e3000 / MPE-XL / MPE / iX: DTC ConfigurationHP e3000 / MPE-XL / MPE / iX: DTC ConfigurationMPE-XL / MPE / iX Typical ConfigurationWit

1498 Windows ConfigurationOverviewThis chapter details a complete Windows configuration setup including:1. Identifying the LineJet Print Server on th

Table of ContentsNovell Troubleshooting Tips... 193NetWare 3.x - No PSERVER Connection...

150Chapter 8 Windows LineJet Print Server ConfigurationFigure 10. Windows IntegrationWindows LineJet Print Server ConfigurationThe IP address and sub

Communicating Across Routers 151Communicating Across RoutersSince Windows environments rely on TCP/IP to communicate with the LineJet Print Server, cr

152Chapter 8 Windows LineJet Print Server ConfigurationChanging Destination NamesWhen defining some printers within Windows environments, the LineJet

Windows NT 3.51 Host Setup 153Windows Host ConfigurationThis section covers Windows NT and Windows 95, Windows 3.1 and Printronix Printing System (PPS

154Chapter 8 Windows Host Configuration8. Type in the name of a pre-defined destination/queue on the LineJet Print Server in the second field.9. Clic

Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup 1554. At the next window, click on “Add Port ...”5. Double click on LPR Port. If LPR Port is not listed, it means that Micro

156Chapter 8 Windows Host Configuration6. In the “Name or address of server providing lpd:” box, enter the IP address of the LineJet Print Server ada

Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup 1578. In the “Copy manufacturer’s files from” box, enter the path to the LineJet Utility CD printer driver folder containing

158Chapter 8 Windows Host Configuration10. In the “Printer name” box, enter a name for this printer. Click “Next.”11. Determine if the printer is sha

Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup 15912. Print a Windows test page.13. If there are any problems during or after installation, see “Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup

Table of Contents13 Extra Features ... 235LineJet Print Server Security...

160Chapter 8 Windows Host ConfigurationWindows 95/98 Host SetupTo configure a new printer on a Windows 95 station:1. Select “Settings:Printers” from

Windows 3.1 Host Setup 1615. Once your computer is rebooted, open the Settings:Printers folder to view your existing printers. 6. Select the printer t

162Chapter 8 Windows Host ConfigurationThe most common print method offered with Windows TCP stacks is LPR/LPD, a multi-platform remote printing prot

LineJet Print Server Card Cannot Be Found On The 163Windows Troubleshooting TipsThis section provides information on possible solutions to some stand

164Chapter 8 Windows Troubleshooting TipsErrors Occur When Defining An LPR Printer• Can you ping the LineJet Print Server from your Windows NT statio

TCP/IP Access Problem 165TCP/IP Access ProblemIf you can ping the printer from a workstation, but you cannot Web browse, Telnet, or print to the print

166Chapter 8 Windows Troubleshooting Tips9. At the system prompt, enter:store tcpip from defaultconfig http onsavereset10. Power the printer off and

Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup Problems 167Windows NT 4.0 Host Setup ProblemsThe installation procedure covered earlier in this chapter assumes that the Li

168Chapter 8 Windows Troubleshooting Tips

1699 Unix ConfigurationOverviewThis chapter details a complete Unix setup including:1. Configuring the LineJet Print Server with its mandatory TCP/IP

Table of ContentsB Paper Specifications And Forms Design... 275Introduction...

170Chapter 9 Unix Environment DescriptionUnix Environment DescriptionThe LineJet Print Server supports network printing under various TCP/IP environm

Mandatory 171Unix LineJet Print Server ConfigurationThere are mandatory settings needed before the print server can be detected on the network, as wel

172Chapter 9 Unix Host Configuration3. At the Network Configuration HTML form that displays, click in the first field below the “Gateway” heading and

Printing Setup On HP-UX 173Method 2, Command LineThe following procedure requires root privilege.1. Assume a print queue (aka Unix printer). Quality i

174Chapter 9 Unix Host ConfigurationHP-UX Configuration GuidelinesWithin SAM follow the menu:Printers and PlottersPrinters/PlottersPrinter/Plotter Ma

Printing Setup On Sys V 175Printing Setup On Sys V This setup involves any Unix operating system using System V print spooling (e.g., SCO, Solaris, D

176Chapter 9 Unix Host ConfigurationExample 2: Using the dest d1prn (Sun 2.6, 2.7 and Similar)lpshutlpadmn -p lobby -v/dev/null (gives file locking)l

LPR/LPD Printing Setup On BSD Systems (Sun 4.x, 177LPR/LPD Printing Setup On BSD Systems(Sun 4.x, DEC‚ Ultrix‚, Free BSD, etc.)The LineJet Print Serv

178Chapter 9 Unix Host Configuration5. Start the printer daemon for this new printer.Example:lpc start LPQ1000You now have a new printer which relies

FTP Printing 179FTP PrintingThe LineJet Print Server contains four logical printers (destinations) labeled as d1prn through d4prn. For FTP printing, e

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180Chapter 9 Unix Troubleshooting TipsUnix Troubleshooting TipsThis section provides information on possible solutions to some standard configuration

Stair-stepped Output 181Stair-stepped OutputStair-stepped output is print which starts at the top left of the page but every line thereafter starts a

182Chapter 9 Unix Troubleshooting Tips

18310 Novell ConfigurationOverviewThis chapter details a complete Novell setup, including:1. Identifying the LineJet Print Server card on the network

184Chapter 10 Novell Environment DescriptionNovell Environment DescriptionThe LineJet Print Server card supports network printing under Novell enviro

Using HTML Forms 185OptionalAdditional settings are available to fine-tune the LineJet Print Server’s Novell functionality. These options include:• ND

186Chapter 10 Novell Host ConfigurationTo use the HTML forms to define a print queue, do the following:1. Load a Web browser on a network station tha

NetWare Version 3.x PSERVER Setup 1877. Select “Print Server Information” and press ENTER.8. Press INSERT when the list of existing print servers disp

188Chapter 10 Novell Host ConfigurationNetWare Version 3.x RPRINTER SetupThese steps are for Novell environments with Netware 3.x (or earlier) file s

NetWare Version 4.x PSERVER Setup 18914. Select “Printer Configuration” from the next menu to display a list of configured printers.15. Select an item

191 IntroductionAbout This ManualThis manual explains how to configure and perform routine service on the HP LineJet printer for maximum efficiency.W

190Chapter 10 Novell Host Configuration5. Press INSERT to add a queue.6. Type in a new queue name and press ENTER.7. Press ESCAPE.8. Select “Print Se

NetWare Version 4.x RPRINTER Setup 191To communicate with the unit using npsh.exe: a. From a DOS prompt on a Novell workstation, begin an npsh session

192Chapter 10 Novell Host Configurationc. create a printer object to use with the print server object you chose or created, and attach it to the chos

NetWare 3.x - No PSERVER Connection 193Novell Troubleshooting TipsThis section provides information on possible solutions to some standard configurati

194Chapter 10 Novell Troubleshooting TipsNetWare 4.x - No PSERVER Connection • Has the LineJet Print Server been power cycled once the PCONSOLE steps

19511 Novell Configuration For10/100Base-T InterfacesOverviewThis chapter provides additional information for Novell environments using the 10/100Bas

196Chapter 11 Novell LineJet Print Server Configuration (10/100Base-T)Novell LineJet Print Server Configuration (10/100Base-T)There are no mandatory

Preferred File Server (NDS & Bindery) 197Preferred File Server (NDS & Bindery)In a bindery setup, the preferred file server specifies the file

198Chapter 11 Novell LineJet Print Server Configuration (10/100Base-T)3. At the prompt, enter: store pserver novell fserver add fservernamewhere fser

Setting Password Security (NDS & Bindery) 199Setting Password Security (NDS & Bindery)In addition to the general security measures, a Novell s

20Chapter 1 About This Manual• Command syntax and examples are formatted as follows:• The Courier font in boldface indicates commands that you type:E

200Chapter 11 Novell LineJet Print Server Configuration (10/100Base-T)3. Look under the “Novell” section and add the new password to the “Pserver Pas

Changing The Print Server Name (NDS & Bindery) 2014. Change the “Service Interval” to the desired number (in seconds).5. Re-power the LineJet Prin

202Chapter 11 Novell LineJet Print Server Configuration (10/100Base-T)HTML Method1. Load a Web browser on a network station that can communicate with

Changing The Print Server Mode (NDS & Bindery) 2032. Direct your Web browser to URL:http://LineJetIPaddress/networkConf.html(e.g., http://192.75.1

204Chapter 11 Novell LineJet Print Server Configuration (10/100Base-T)2. Direct your Web browser to URL:http://LineJetIPaddress/networkConf.html(e.g.

Setting The Print Server Preferred NDS Tree (NDS) 2053. Look under the “Novell” section and enter the new context in the “NDS Context” field.4. Click

206Chapter 11 Novell LineJet Print Server Configuration (10/100Base-T)Manual (Telnet) Method1. Telnet to the print server. This will bring up a login

NDS PSERVER Setup (Netware 4.x) 207Novell Host Configuration (10/100Base-T)This section covers PSERVER and RPRINTER/NPRINTER setups on the LineJet Pri

208Chapter 11 Novell Host Configuration (10/100Base-T)10. Type in the name for the printer in the “Printer name” field.In NDS, a printer object can o

Bindery PSERVER Setup (Netware 3.x and 4.x) 209of the print server’s Ethernet address found on the bottom of the device (e.g., M_091C1A).20. Select th

The LineJet Printer Family 21Printer OverviewThe LineJet Printer FamilyThe LineJet series of line matrix printers consists of 500, 1000, and 1500 line

210Chapter 11 Novell Host Configuration (10/100Base-T)RPRINTER/NPRINTER Setup (Netware 3.x and 4.x)This procedure associates an existing PSERVER with

RPRINTER/NPRINTER Setup (Netware 3.x and 4.x) 2115. Click on “Enabled” and enter the name used with the PSERVER.NLM started in step 1 into the “Print

212Chapter 11 Troubleshooting (10/100Base-T)5. Physically re-power the printer to make the new settings take effect.Wait two minutes and then check y

PSERVER Setup 213• When setting the LineJet Print Server up as a PSERVER, did you specify a destination on the LineJet Print Server (e.g., d1prn) for

214Chapter 11 Troubleshooting (10/100Base-T)there is a valid “Destination =” line, then double check that there is an entry for this number under the

RPRINTER/NPRINTER Setup 215• Is there an entry when a list rprinter telnet command is done on the LineJet Print Server (not found on the Novell HTML s

216Chapter 11 Troubleshooting (10/100Base-T)Printing RelatedThe job goes to the queue but nothing printsIf nothing is printing, make sure you have a

Printing Related 217• Did you turn off banner pages and form feeds if this is already taken care of within an application or on the LineJet Print Serv

218Chapter 11 Troubleshooting (10/100Base-T)

21912 CommandsCommand Shell OverviewThe LineJet Print Server comes with an in-depth command shell which allows you to manipulate objects like destina

22Chapter 1 Printer OverviewFigure 1. The LineJet Printers 55flcab2April 3, 2000C3202DC3204DC3205DC5640DC3201D

220Chapter 12 Complete Command ListCommand PrefixesTyping in the first portion of a command will produce an error message showing the correct syntax.

Store Commands 221store pserver tcpsocket TCPportnumber dest destinationstore pserver tcpsocket 5000 dest d1prnAssign a pre-defined TCPportnumber to a

222Chapter 12 Complete Command Liststore tcpip ifnum addr IPaddressstore tcpip 1 addr 192.75.11.9Store the IP address for the LineJet Print Server.st

Set Commands 223not buffer any data when there is a blocked situation with the printer. Normally it is best to have both keepalive and disbufmgmt enab

224Chapter 12 Complete Command Listset dest destination service [[-]socket][[-]lpd] [[-]lpsched] [[-]rprinter] [[-]pserver] [[-]netbios] [[-]ftpd]set

Set Commands 225set logpath logpath port TCPportnumber| email|syslogset logpath l3 port 2000Determine where the log information should be sent for a p

226Chapter 12 Complete Command Listset model model trailer trailerstringset model m7 trailer $FFSet a trailer string to be sent to the printer at the

Set Commands 227set snmpTo add a user named snmp with root privileges, please follow the steps below: 1. Login to the LineJet Print Server as a root u

228Chapter 12 Complete Command Listset sysinfo loginfo [-]sys | [-]tcp | [-]ipx | [-]spxset sysinfo loginfo -sys ipxSet the LineJet Print Server debu

Set Commands 229set sysinfo module [[-]novell] [[-]netbios]set sysinfo module -novellEnable and disable certain network protocol stacks within the Lin

Taking Care Of Your Printer 23Taking Care Of Your PrinterYour printer will produce high quality print jobs if it is well taken care of. Periodic clean

230Chapter 12 Complete Command ListDefined variables are referenced in strings by placing an $ before the variable name (e.g., set model m1 trailer $

Debug Commands 231list snmp List Trap Table containing SNMP Managers.list sysinfoList the current LineJet Print Server system information (e.g., conta

232Chapter 12 Complete Command Listdebug nest logsView miscellaneous Novell log messages.debug nest odiDetermine what frame type is bonded to which b

Miscellaneous Commands 233cancel jobIDcancel d1prn-10Remove a job from an I/O port queue. Use lpstat to find a particular job ID first.start fox|tts|l

234Chapter 12 Complete Command Listtelnet hostIPaddress [escapecharacter]telnet 192.75.11.35Start a Telnet session with another TCP/IP host specified

23513 Extra FeaturesLineJet Print Server SecurityThere are TCP access lists available to restrict host connections with the device.Users And Password

236Chapter 13 LineJet Print Server SecurityWeb Browser1. Using a Web browser, direct the browser to URL http://LineJetIPaddress/adminConf.html (e.g.,

TCP Access Lists 237TCP Access ListsWithin TCP/IP environments, the LineJet Print Server can restrict host access to destinations/queues and remote co

238Chapter 13 Printer Monitoring And LoggingPrinter Monitoring And LoggingOne of the key aspects of maintaining a computing environment is monitoring

Printer Logging Through Logpaths 239Printer Logging Through LogpathsDestinations are logical queues with associated models and logpaths. Models allow

24Chapter 1 Printer OverviewOutput ControlDepending on the active emulation, the printers have the following output control features:• Four modes for

240Chapter 13 LineJet Print Server Naming SchemesWeb Browser1. Using a Web browser, direct the browser to URL http://LineJetIPaddress/destConf.html (

24114 InterfacesOverview The printer interface is the point where the data line from the host computer plugs into the printer. The interface processe

242Chapter 14 Centronics Parallel InterfaceCentronics Parallel InterfaceThe Centronics interface enables the printer to operate with controllers desi

Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration 243Data Strobe. Carries a low true, 100 ns min. pulse from the host that clocks data into the printer. Pap

244Chapter 14 Bi-Tronics Parallel InterfaceBi-Tronics Parallel InterfaceBi-Tronics is a parallel interface with bidirectional capabilities. Features

The Negotiation Phase 245The Negotiation PhaseThe negotiation phase determines which operating mode will be used. At this time, the host and the print

246Chapter 14 Bi-Tronics Parallel InterfaceNote The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer should not exceed 10 meters (32 fe

Signals 24724 Signal Ground (Data 5)25 Signal Ground (Data 6)26 Signal Ground (Data 7)27 Signal Ground (Data 8)28 Signal Ground (PError, Select, nAck)

248Chapter 14 RS-232 And RS-422 Serial InterfacesRS-232 And RS-422 Serial InterfacesThe RS-232 and RS-422 serial interfaces enable the printer to ope

RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interface Signals 249RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interface SignalsThe RS-232/RS-422 connector mounted on the printer is a 25-pin

Graphics Options 25Graphics OptionsThe PGL and QMS emulations allow you to create and store forms; generate logos, bar codes, and expanded characters;

250Chapter 14 RS-232 And RS-422 Serial InterfacesRS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interface Error HandlingParity Error Handling. Parity error checking is a c

25115 Routine Service And DiagnosticsRoutine ServicePeriodic cleaning ensures efficient operation and clear print quality, and it is the only mainten

252Chapter 15 Routine Service3. Unlatch both ribbon spools and carefully lift them off the hubs. Raise the ribbon out of the ribbon path.4. Using a s

Interior Cleaning 253Figure 18. Cleaning the Print Mechanism (Cabinet Models)Ribbon SpoolBase CastingPlaten(hidden)SplinedShaftPaper SupportTractorFor

254Chapter 15 Routine ServiceFigure 19. Cleaning the Print Mechanism (Pedestal Models)phpclenAugust 15 2000Ribbon SpoolLockingLatchRibbon HubForms Th

Printer Self-Tests 255Diagnosing ProblemsThis section is designed to help you recover from any problems which may arise with normal printer operation.

256Chapter 15 Diagnosing Problems8. Cycle through the choices.X = Full Width or 80 columns.9. The width you have chosen will be used for the printer

Printing A Hex Dump 257Printing A Hex DumpFigure 20. Hex Dump Sample A hex code printout (or hex dump) is a translation of all host interface data to

258Chapter 15 Diagnosing ProblemsTable 20. Printing a Hex DumpStep Key Result Notes1. Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover.2. The pri

Fault Messages 259Fault MessagesIf a fault condition occurs in the printer, the status indicator on the control panel flashes on and off, and the mess

26Chapter 1 Printer OverviewLine Matrix PrintingYour printer is an impact printer; it creates characters by printing ink dots on paper. The dots are

260Chapter 15 Diagnosing ProblemsTable 21. LCD Message Troubleshooting TableDisplayed Message Explanation Action Required8.5V PWR FAIL* Internal powe

Fault Messages 261ERROR: DC PROGRAMNOT VALIDPrinter cannot find the data controller program or the validation checksum is corrupt.Download the program

262Chapter 15 Diagnosing ProblemsERROR: WRITINGTO FLASHHardware or software fault in flash memory.Download the program again. If the message occurs a

Fault Messages 263HMR BANK FAN FLT Sensors cannot detect current in fan circuit.Power off printer and remove paper path. Check that fan cable is conne

264Chapter 15 Diagnosing ProblemsPAP ILLGL ST* Fatal firmware error on controller board.Contact your Hewlett-Packard Customer Service Engineer.1PAP I

Fault Messages 265RESETTING . . .PLEASE WAITThe printer finished loading the program into flash memory and is automatically resetting itself.NoneRESTO

266Chapter 15 Diagnosing ProblemsSTACK UNDERFLOW* Fatal firmware error on controller board.Contact your Hewlett-Packard Customer Service Engineer.1ST

267A Printer Specifications And Regulatory InformationRibbon SpecificationsUse only these Hewlett-Packard ribbons in LP Series and LineJet printers:F

268Appendix A Ribbon SpecificationsRibbon LifeProduct NumberDescription Use OnProduct LifetimeC3207A Box of six 60 yard black text ribbonsAny LineJet

269Printer DimensionsEnvironmental CharacteristicsTemperatureOperating:41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C) up to 5000 feet (1524 meters)41° to 90° F (5° to 3

Printing Speed 27After a line of characters is printed, the paper advances to the first dot row of the next print line. This creates a number of blank

270Appendix A Electrical CharacteristicsENERGY STAR®LineJet printers comply with the requirements of the ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program of the

271Material Safety Data SheetsIf the customer site needs a Material Safety Data Sheet, provide the following information:• HP part or product number•

272Appendix A Communication NoticesCommunication NoticesFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement: This equipment has been tested and found t

273EN 55022 Klasse A Geräte bedürfen folgender Hinweise:Nach dem EMVG: “Geräte dürfen an Orten, für die sie nicht asreichend entstört sind, nur mit b

274Appendix A Communication Notices

275B Paper Specifications And Forms DesignIntroductionLP Series and LineJet printers use dot matrix line printing technology, which permits a high de

276Appendix B General Paper SpecificationsGeneral Paper SpecificationsThis section describes the minimum paper specifications that must be met to ens

Terms And Definitions 277Test the paper first if you plan to use it in environments with humidity of less than 20% or greater than 80%. Also test pape

278Appendix B Paper GuidelinesThe figures below illustrate the terms used in this appendix.Figure 21. Basic Forms TerminologyFigure 22. Inward and Ou

Environmental Considerations 279Environmental ConsiderationsBefore they are used, forms should be stored for at least 24 hours—preferably 48 hours—in

28Chapter 1 LineJet Print ServerLineJet Print ServerThe LineJet Print Server allows you to attach printers on a local area network (LAN) rather than

280Appendix B Paper GuidelinesMethods Of Forms AttachmentAny method of attachment (staples, crimps, gluing, etc.) must be designed in a way that does

Chaff Content 281Cut-To-Tie RatioA common cut-to-tie ratio for bond forms is 4:1 (that is, 80% cut to 20% ties). This value is dictated chiefly by the

282Appendix B Form Design ChecklistForm Design ChecklistUse this checklist to help you remember key areas of consideration when designing and orderin

Chaff Content 283Tractor Pin HolesThe holes which engage the tractor pins must conform to the following specifications:Methods Of Forms Attachment____

284Appendix B Form Design ChecklistPerforation Intersections________ Horizontal-vertical perforations are tie points. Cut points at such intersection

Storage And Handling 285SummaryBecause it is impossible to test all possible forms available for use in the printer, Hewlett-Packard recommends that p

286Appendix B Summary

287C Standard ASCII Character SetKEYASCII CHARACTER ESC33271BOCTALDECIMALHEXB70000111 1B6 0B5 001101100011011COLUMN01234567BITSROWB4 B2B3 B10123456

288Appendix C

289D Monitoring PrintersImplementing Printer ManagementPrinter management includes the following tasks:• Monitoring the status of network printers• R

Print Server Interface 29Print Server InterfaceThe LineJet Print Server interface card at the rear of the printer has two indicator lights and two dip

290Appendix D Implementing Printer ManagementComponents of the Printer MIBThe printer MIB gives the network manager access to most of the information

Monitoring With AIX NetView/6000 291Monitoring ToolsMany tools can be used to monitor printers with SNMP agents. One of these tools is NetView. There

292Appendix D Monitoring ToolsReferenceFor further information on SNMP and MIB, refer to the following:• RFC 1155 — Structure and Identification of M

293IndexSymbols? Command, 219Numerics15V PWR FAIL * message, 26020 CPI Condensed, 88, 9123.5V PWR FAIL * message, 26048V PWR FAIL * message, 2608.5V

294Latch Data On, 113Prime Signal, 113Response Polarity, 113Centronics parallel interfaceconfiguration menu, 112configuring, 112ChangingLineJet Print

295Data Bits parameter, 115Data carrier detect (DCD) signalRS-232 serial interface, 249Data lines 1 through 8 signal, 242Data Polarity parameterCentr

296FFactory default parameters, 44Fault Action, 127Fault messages, 25915V PWR FAIL *, 26023.5V PWR FAIL *, 26048V PWR FAIL *, 2608.5V PWR FAIL *, 260

297ERROR PROGRAM NOT COMPATIBLE, 261ERROR PROGRAM NOT VALID, 261ERROR SECURITY PAL NOT DETECTED, 261ERROR SHORT AT ADDRESS XXXX, 261ERROR WRITING TO

298LineJet Print Server Naming Scheme, 240LineJet Print Server Security, 235LinePrinter Plusmenu, 80Lines Per Minute (lpm), 27List Commands, 230LO DR

299PAP FIFO UNDRFL * message, 263PAP ILLGL ST * message, 264PAP INCMPL ENER * message, 264PAP INVLD CMD * message, 264PAP INVLD PARM * message, 264PA

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30Chapter 1 LineJet Print ServerNetwork IndicatorThe NET LED displays the status of the network link. When the NET LED is on, link integrity is confi

300Printing speed, 27Printout, generating hex dump, 109Printoutsconfiguration, 52hex code, 257Printronix Printing SystemPPS, 160Proprinter XL Emulati

301pin assignments, 248protocol, 249X-ON/X-OFF signal, 249RS-422 serial interface signals, 249received data (RD), 249transmitted data (TD), 249Run Mo

302Timeout, 119TOF action at prime signal parameter, 111, 113Transmitted data (TD) signalRS-232 serial interface, 249RS-422 serial interface, 249Tric

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312 Downloading Function Code In LineJet PrintersIntroductionDownloading the function code is equivalent to updating firmware in the printer. This ch

32Chapter 2 IntroductionPreparation For DownloadingThere are several function code files available for the LineJet printers. The file you use depends

Preparation For Downloading 33Copying Function Code To Your ComputerIn order to download function code to a printer if using a serial or parallel port

34Chapter 2 Loading Function Code To Flash Memory In The PrinterLoading Function Code To Flash Memory In The PrinterThis section contains two loading

Loading Code Through The Parallel Or Serial Port 35RS232-38.4K (RS-232 serial, 38400 baud)RS232-115K (RS-232 serial, 115000 baud)RS422-9600 (RS-422 se

36Chapter 2 Loading Function Code To Flash Memory In The Printer15. If you had to install a data cable to the computer and printer in step 5, disconn

Loading Code Through The Ethernet Port Using ftp 378. Log in to the printer and at the user prompt type:root<Return>Default is no password. If t

38Chapter 2 Loading Function Code To Flash Memory In The Printer

393 Configuring The PrinterOverviewThis chapter is a tutorial that explains how to configure the LineJet printer and LineJet Print Server.Configuring

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40Chapter 3 Configuring The PrinterFigure 5. The Control Panels55opspnlApril 3, 2000DOWNPREVUP SET TOFENTERFF VIEWCLEARON LINENEXTSHIFTLFMessage Disp

41Figure 6. Configuration Menu OverviewOFFLINECONFIG. CONTROLpage 71ACTIVE EMULATION1page 73EMULATIONpage 74MAINT/MISCpage 109HOST INTERFACEpage 110L

42Chapter 3 Configuring The PrinterOperating ModesThe printer has two operating modes: online and offline. When the printer is online, it is controll

Changing And Saving Parameter Settings 43Changing And Saving Parameter SettingsYou can change a parameter setting, such as line spacing or forms lengt

44Chapter 3 Configuring The PrinterFactory Default Configuration ValuesThe factory default values are permanently stored in memory as a configuration

Factory Default Configuration Values 45Font AttributesTypeface Data ProcessingProp. Spacing DisableBold Print DisableItalic Print DisableSlashed Zero

46Chapter 3 Configuring The PrinterPrint Server (Ethernet) Interface ACTIVE EMULATION PCL-IIPCL-IIPrimary Char. setID 0Symbol Set Roman-8 [8U]Pitch 1

Factory Default Configuration Values 47Page FormatForm LengthAbs. Length IN 11.0 inchesAbs. Length MM 279.4 mmFunct. of lines 66 linesForm WidthAbs. W

48Chapter 3 Changing ParametersChanging ParametersA configuration consists of several parameters. The factory configuration is PCL-II emulation using

Example 493. Allows you to make configuration changes.4.5.6.7. Cycle through the choices.8. An asterisk (*) indicates this choice is active.TO SAVE YO

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50Chapter 3 Changing ParametersSaving Your New ConfigurationA configuration must be saved in order to load it later. You can save up to eight configu

Saving Your New Configuration 51Table 6. Saving ConfigurationsStep Key Result Notes1. Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover (on cabinet

52Chapter 3 Changing ParametersPrinting The Current ConfigurationThe configuration printout lists the stored parameters. You can print any or all of

Printing The Current Configuration 53Table 7. Printing ConfigurationsStep Key Result Notes1. Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover (on

54Chapter 3 Changing ParametersLoading Configuration ValuesYou can load any of the eight customized configurations or the factory default configurati

Loading Configuration Values 55Table 8. Loading ConfigurationsStep Key Result Notes1. Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover (on cabinet

56Chapter 3 Changing ParametersThe Power-Up ConfigurationWhen you power on the printer for the first time, it loads configuration 0 which is the fact

The Power-Up Configuration 57Table 9. Setting The Power-Up ConfigurationStep Key Result Notes1. Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover (

58Chapter 3 Changing ParametersDeleting ConfigurationsYou can delete any of your customized configurations. You cannot, however, delete the configura

Deleting Configurations 59Table 10. Deleting ConfigurationsStep Key Result Notes1. Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover (on cabinet mo

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60Chapter 3 Changing ParametersProtecting Your ConfigurationsIn order to save or delete a configuration you must set the Protect Configs. option to d

Connecting To The Network 61Configuring The Print Server Connecting To The NetworkTo attach the LineJet Print Server card to a network, plug the netwo

62Chapter 3 Configuring The Print Server2. Configuring a host with a new printer so it knows how to send data to the LineJet Print Server. Just being

Configuration Using The Printer Control Panel 638. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key to select the portion of the IP Address to be changed.9. Press th

64Chapter 3 Configuring The Print ServerConfiguration AlternativesBesides the HTML forms and software provided, the LineJet Print Server internal com

Configuration Alternatives 652. Make sure your network station can successfully ping the LineJet Print Server over the network.3. Direct your Web brow

66Chapter 3 Configuring The Print Server

674 The Configuration MenusOverviewOnce you have familiarized yourself with the configuration process using the tutorial information in Chapter 3, yo

68Chapter 4 Configuration Main MenuConfiguration Main Menu Figure 9. Configuration Main MenuOFFLINECONFIG. CONTROL(see page 71)ACTIVE EMULATION1(see

69Figure 9. Configuration Main Menu (continued)HOST INTERFACE(see page 110)ETHERNET PARAMS(see page 120) Bi-Tronics*Prime SignalDisable*EnableTOF Act

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70Chapter 4 Configuration Main MenuThe first-level configuration menu options are briefly described below:• CONFIG. CONTROL. Allows you to save, prin

71Config. Control MenuThe CONFIG. CONTROL menu manages configurations, which are groupings of parameter values that can be stored in printer memory.

72Chapter 4 Config. Control MenuSave Config.This option allows you to save up to eight unique configurations to meet different print job requirements

73Active Emulation MenuThe ACTIVE EMULATION menu determines what emulations are available.• PCL-II. The default. The PCL-II emulation is active.• LP

74Chapter 4 Emulation MenuEmulation MenuThe EMULATION menu is the gateway to configure the emulations available with the LineJet printer. The control

PCL-II Emulation 75PCL-II EmulationEMULATION(from page 74)PrimaryChar. SetSecondary Char. SetGraphics DensityDisplay FunctnsLPI AdjustPage L. /LinesPa

76Chapter 4 Emulation MenuPrimary Char. set(from previouspage)Symbol SetRoman-8[8U]*Turkish-8[8T]Arab-8[8V]Cyrillic[8R]PC858 MtLi[13U]MC Text[12J]Rom

PCL-II Emulation 77Primary Char. setYou can select one of 92 pre-defined character sets by ID (although character sets range from 0 - 109, not all set

78Chapter 4 Emulation MenuDisplay Functns• Disable. The default. Control characters are not printed.• Enable. Control characters are printed before t

PCL-II Emulation 79Page L. /InchesThis parameter allows you to set physical page length from 2 to 16 inches, in increments of half an inch. The defaul

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80Chapter 4 Emulation MenuLP Plus EmulationEMULATION(from page 74)Printer ProtocolPrint Char.SetFontAttributesPageFormatTypefaceData Processing*NLQOC

LP Plus Emulation 81Printer ProtocolSelect the LinePrinter+ protocol you wish to use. Refer to the PCL-II/LinePrinter Plus Technical Reference Manual

82Chapter 4 Emulation MenuBold Print• Disable. Text is printed normally.• Enable. Text is printed with a heavy line thickness.Italic Print• Disable.

LP Plus Emulation 83Reset Cmd CFG LdWhen the printer receives a host data stream reset command in addition to resetting printer variables, the selecte

84Chapter 4 Emulation MenuP-Series EmulationPrinter Protocol(from page 80)Control Code 06Control Code 08Define CR CodeAuto LFOverstrike Define LF Cod

P-Series Emulation 85Control Code 06Control Code 06 defines the function of ASCII code hex 06 (ACK). You can select an alternate line spacing of 6, 8,

86Chapter 4 Emulation Menu• ETX (hex 03)• CIRCUMFLEX (hex 5E)—also called caret (^)• TILDE (hex 7E)—(~)EVFU SelectControls how the printer handles ve

Proprinter XL Emulation 87Proprinter XL EmulationDefine CR CodeThis option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Carriage Return code

88Chapter 4 Emulation MenuAuto LF This option defines the printer actions when print data is received past the forms width setting. • Enable. Perform

Epson FX Emulation 89Epson FX EmulationPrinter Protocol(from page 80)Define CR CodeAuto LF Define LF CodePrinter SelectCharacterSet20 CPI CondensedAlt

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90Chapter 4 Emulation MenuDefine CR CodeThe Define CR Code option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Carriage Return code (hex 0D)

Epson FX Emulation 9120 CPI CondensedCondensed print characters are narrower than the normal character set. This is helpful for applications for which

92Chapter 4 Emulation MenuSerial Matrix Emulation Control Code 06Control Code 06 defines the function of ASCII code hex 06 (ACK). You can select an a

Serial Matrix Emulation 93OverstrikeThis option enables you to print bold characters.• Enable. Turns on bold print. When enabled, overstrike printing

94Chapter 4 Emulation MenuSerial Matrix Character Set Menu* = Factory DefaultIBM PC*Multinational ECMA Latin 1DEC Mult.Primary SubsetASCII (USA)*Fren

P-Series XQ Emulation 95P-Series XQ EmulationControl Code 06Control Code 06 defines the function of ASCII code hex 06 (ACK). You can select an alterna

96Chapter 4 Emulation Menu• LF = LF. Does not perform an automatic carriage return when a line feed command is received. The next print position will

IGP/PGL Emulation 97IGP/PGL EmulationThe IGP/PGL emulation can be configured either through the printer’s front panel or from the host computer with c

98Chapter 4 Emulation MenuDefine LF Code (Line Feed)This parameter forces the printer to insert an automatic Carriage Return code into the data strea

IGP/PGL Emulation 99Select FontThis parameter allows you to select a font for the IGP/PGL feature. The default is 0, which is U.S. ASCII. The followin