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Parts of the Printerao(5-<ocsS'3.00Pressing this switch will select the font style. ( DS* p. 37)@ ON LINE switchThis switch opens and clos

Parts of the PrinterPaper Feed Selector“ fl” (Friction) Single sheets and envelopes “ II ” (Tractor) Fanfold paperPaper support ( “S’ P. 23)Top cover

Connecting to a Computer1Attach the parallel interface cable from your computer and secure the printer clips.Note;• tf you do not have a

Connecting to a ComputerPlug printer into a grounded 3 prong AC socket.When the power is supplied to the printer, the power indicator on the con

Ribbon CassetteInstalling the Ribbon Cassette1Turn the power on.The carriage will automatically move to the ribbon exchange area.Note:• The printer al

Ribbon CassetteMove the head gap lever to the (-1-) position.Rotate the knob on the ribbon cassette to remove any slack.O Slip the ribbon between the

Ribbon Cassette@ Press down on rear of the cassette until the wing tab snaps into place.Replace the smoked plastic cover.Adjust the head g

Removing the Ribbon CassetteRibbon CassetteTurn the power on.The carriage will automatically move to the ribbon exchange area.Note:• The printer allow

Ribbon CassetteMove the head gap lever to the (+) position.Spread the wing tab and lift up the cassette.18

Installing PaperYour Panasonic printer offers two paper handling choices:— Fanfold paper (Tractor push mode)— Single sheets and envelopes (Friction mo

FOR USER IN THE UNITED STATES ONLYThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

Installing PaperO Unlock the tractors by pulling the tractor clamping ievers forward.Q Siide the tractors to accommodate the approximate width o

Installing PaperO Adjust the tractors to remove any slack.@ Lock the tractor clamping levers.8ON LINETEAROFFLF/FFLOAD 1 PARK 1Press [ LOAD/PARK ).Thi

Installing PaperSingle Sheets and Envelopes (Friction Mode)O Turn the power on.The PAPER OUT indicator will flash indicating that no paper is install

Installing PaperPaper supportPaper guidesO Rotate the paper support.O Separate the paper guides to the approximate width of your paper or envelope.O R

Printer-Driver SelectionThis procedure is the final step before printing and Is performed in your application software program. The steps will vary, d

Installing a Printer-Driver (Windows Ver. 3.1)If you are using Windows Ver. 3.1, please use a Printer-Driver for Windows Ver. 3.1 of the attached Setu

Installing a Printer-Driver (Windows Ver. 3.1)Insert the disk.Click OK .The printer diriver of KX-P2023 is shown in a dialog box.8Ciick OKAdd Unlisted

Self TestThe printer has a self test feature which allows you to test the printer.1Load a sheet of paper (fanfold or single sheet), then turn the powe

Using Setup Disk(fiooQ.(DThe printer allows you to select 17 Initial Setup items shown in the table below. You can select all these items by using the

Using the Setup DiskThis Setup Disk can only be used in an iBM-PC or a compatible computer.Before you use the Setup Disk, it is recommended t

WARNINGThe power source voltage of this unit is listed on the nameplate. Plug the printer only into an outlet with the proper voltage.To prevent fire

Using the Setup DiskSetting and saving the Initial Setup itemsH Press [t] or (J].Select the desired country.Note;If the name of your country does

Using the Setup Diskg Press [ Enter].Screen 3 will be displayed.Press [y] or (^.Screen 3“Y”: All the items will be set and screen 4 will be displaye

Using the Setup DiskPress [y] or ® •Screen 6*Y”: All the settingswill be printout and screen 7 will be displayed.‘N”: The current settings won’t be

Using the Control PanelThe Control Panel allows you to set only Emulation, Auto Line Feed, Cut Sheet Feeder, Graphic direction and Page length. ( ^ P.

Using the Control Panel^ Setting the Item’s Status(Ex; Epson/IBM)^_________Press and release [ ON LINE ].Tochange the item’s status, press ON LINE. Th

Using the Control PanelEXAMPLES1. While pressing [ LOAD/PARK], turn the power on.2. Press [ FONT] until font indicators reflect the item you wish to

Using the Control PanelResetting All Current Settings to the Factory SettingsFollow the instructions below:If there is paper loaded, you will automati

Selecting a Character Font• Press and release [ FONT)You can select any one of the character fonts by pressing the FONT switch on the Control Panel. T

(DT)3.5'(DSuper Quiet ModeThe Super Quiet mode is a useful feature for further reducing print noise. Your printer has the capability of saving th

Feeding PaperYou can adjust the paper position by using the control panel switches when the printer is in the OFF LINE mode or when the printer is not

Table of ContentsIntroductionFeatures6Chap. 1 Before You StartCautions... . . .

Feeding PaperTear off the page.Press (TEAR OF^ to reverse the paper back to the first print line.IS.5'<o<D"05'(DReplace the

Feeding PaperMove the paper feed selector to “ Q (Friction mode).Load a single sheet or an envelope.{DS* P. 22 “Single Sheets and Envelopes")When

Feeding PaperMove the paper feed selector to (Tractor Push mode).NLINETEAROFFLF/FFLOAD 1 1/Press [ LOAD/PARK] to reload the fanfold paper to the

Epson LQ-850 ModeThis printer has the software commands of Epson LQ-850 mode. More detailed information has been stored in the Command Reference progr

Epson LQ-850 ModeCharacter Highlight SelectionCOo(5oo33Q>3aCOFunctionName ParameterSets emphasized printing ESC “E”Releases emphasized printing ESC

Epson LQ-850 ModeCharacter Set SelectionFunctionNameParameterSets Italic printingESC “4”Releases Italic printing ESC “5”Sets international character s

Epson LQ-850 ModePaper Feed Selection—AmountFunction NameParameterSets paper feed to Ve inch (3.2 mm)ESC “0"Sets paper feed to Ve inch (4.2 mm)ES

Epson LQ-850 ModeTabulation—VerticalFunction. Name- " Parameter *Sets vertical tabESC "B” ni ... nx 0(1^x^16)Releases vertical tab ESC “B” 0

Epson LQ-850 ModeDownload Character SelectionFunction Name ParameterDefines download fontESC “&” 0 n m do di d2DataSelects ROM CG ESC “%” n n=0: S

IBM Proprinter X24E ModeThis printer has the software commands of IBM Proprinter X24E mode. More detailed information has been stored in the Command R

Chap. 5 Software Commands _______Epson LQ-850 Mode... 43IBM Proprinter X24E Mode...

IBM Proprinter X24E ModeCharacter Highlight SelectionFuifictlonName ParameterSets emphasized printing ESC “E"Releases emphasized printingESC “PSe

IBM Proprinter X24E ModeBit Image (Graphics) Mode SeiectionFunctionNameParameterSets 8-pin image standard densityESC “K" ni n2 Data(60 dpi)Sets 8

IBM Proprinter X24E ModePaper Feed Selectioni0)oD)OOoB3D>3Q.COFunction Name ParameterFeeds paper one lineLFFeeds paper to next top of form FFExecut

IBM Proprinter X24E ModeCarriage ControlFunctionNameParameterPrints, then backspaces on characterBSPrints a line, then returns carriage CRSets/Release

Command Reference ProgramThe Command Reference program allows you to display the detailed explanation of each software command on the screen. Each dis

0 Press [t]or[J].Select an emulation.Command Reference ProgramPress [ Enter).Screen 2The emulation will be set and screen 2 will be displayed.8Press [

Command Reference ProgramScreen 3Press [ Entef).The screen will show the detailed explanation of the command.If you want to print out this explanation

Periodic MaintenanceThe printer does not require any routine maintenance. However, reasonable care of the printer will extend its life. The following

TroubleshootingMost problems associated with the printer can be traced to improper setup, installation, or cabling. The following table 5.1 will assis

Printer SpecificationsPower requirements:Frequency:Refer to the nameplate located on the rear of the printer.Current:Interface: Centronics parallelPri

IntroductionCongratulations on purchasing a Panasonic printer.This printer is a versatile, high quality 24-pin dot matrix printer which is designed to

Printer SpecificationsHead service life:Approx. 200 miiiion strokes in draft modeRibbon:Cassette seamless fabric ribbon Biack ribbon cassette KX-P145:

Paper SpecificationsPaper which may be used with this unit must be within the specifications provided below.Fanfold PaperWidth: 4 ~ 10 inches (102 ~ 2

Paper SpecificationsPrinting AreaFanfold paperooooooooooool-Oooooooooo:^FPaper perforationsNnttngaiea'oIQlo|0'olo|0lolo|0loIQFanfold PaperA1

InterfacingParallel InterfacingCommunication with a computer is accomplished through a parallel interface based on the Centronics standard.Specificati

InterfacingConnector pin signalsSTB...STROBE• This is a synchronizing input signal to read data into the printer.• This signal is normally high. Dat

InterfacingSG...SIGNAL GROUND• The twisted pair return wires (pins 19-30) are connected to signal ground.FG...FRAME GROUND• Frame ground is the same

InitializationThe printer is initialized under the following conditions:— the AC power is turned on— the PRIME signal is received— the RESET PRINTE

Hex DumpIn this mode, all data received from the computer is printed in hex code instead of the normal ASCII characters. Function

Character Set TablesEpson Italic Character Set (USA)Epson Graphic Character Set 2 (USA)Oaa0 IS 32 48 64 80 96 112 120144160 178 192208224240Hax.012 34

Character Set TablesEpson Character Set 2 (Canada-French)Epson Character Set 2 (Norway)Ok, 0 10 32 48* 0 400 08 112 120 144100 17BIK 200 224Hbl0 1 .2

CautionsOperating EnvironmentThis printer can be installed in any normal office environment.No special wiring or cooling is required.• Do not use the

Character Set TablesIBM Character Set 2 (USA)IBM All Character Chart (USA)Dec.0 16 32 436460 96112 12S 144 160 176192 208224240Hsx. 0 1 2 3456 78 9 A

Character Set TablesIBM Character Set 2 (Portugal)IBM All Character (Portugal)Dtc.0 IB 32 4B04SO 9B 112 12B1441B0 17B 192 20B224240НШ. 0 1 2 3 4 5 В 7

Character Set TablesIBM Character Set 2 (Norway)IBM All Character (Norway)Dk. 0 10 3 2 48 0480 90 112 120 144 100170 192 208224240Hex. 0 1 2 345 078 9

International Character SetCharacter Set Tablesn36o36d 64o 91oS2d 93b 94d 98t> 123d 1240 12So 1260 ISSO 157o23n 24h 40H sen 5Ch SOh5Eh60h7Bh 7Cm TD

Proportional Spacing TablesASCII CharacterEpson Mode CharactersASCflcodeChar.WkfthNormalScript32SPACEX2033 1 181234 XX35«X2036$X2037% X2438 8 362439 1

Proportional Spacing TablesSpecial CharactersEpson Mode CharactersAscacodeChar.WktthNonnatScript36030204B030 2064$302091•241692036249218 1292w42289330

Proportional Spacing TablesEpson Mode Characters (Portugal)AscacodsChar.WidthNormal Script36a30 2048930 2064§30 2091/E42 2891Ä362492¥36 2492 0 362492

Epson Mode Characters (Norway)Proportional Spacing TablesASC»codeChar.widthNormal Script48 0 30 2064§30 2091 * 241692 ¥362492 362492m422893 3624941130

Proportional Spacing TablesIBM Mode CharactersASCIIcodeChar.widthNormal Script00 301302•303304 305*306* 307•308 a30903010 в 3011d" 301293013P 301

Proportional Spacing TablesIBM Mode Characters (Portugal)AscacodaChar.WWthNormalScript0 0 301 302•303304 ♦305306 * 307•308D309O3010 B 30IId 301293013P

UnpackingHaving unpacked the printer, make sure none of the contents shown below are missing or damaged. Report damages or shortages to the store from

Proportional Spacing TablesIBM Mode Characters (Norway)AscacodeChar.widthNonnalScript00 301 302•303¥ 304 *305*306«307'308fl309o3010 8 3011tf 3012

GlossaryASCII: “ASCII” is an acronym for “American Standard Code for Information Interchange”. In ASCII, each character has a unique code.BASIC: Bau

GlossaryDouble strike printing:Double high printing:Double wide printing:Download character: Draft:Double printing is a print quality enhancing mode w

GlossaryI/O: “I/O” is the symbolic notation for “Input/Output”.LF (Line Feed): “LP is a control code that advances the paper one line.LSB: “LSB” is

RAM: RAM is an acronym for “Random Access Memory”. It is the part of theprinter’s memory in which data is stored, control codes or download characte

IndexAcknowledge...64Alternate Graphic Mode (A.G.M.)...28Auto CR...

□ON LINE switch...10ON LINE indicator...10Operating environment...

Options and SuppliesKX-PT12 Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (Single bin)This option allows you to automatically load 50 cut sheets (20 lbs) of paper into the

Panasonic Communications & Systems Company, Computer Products DivisionDivision of Matsushita Electric Corporation of AmericaTwo Panasonic Way, Sec

UnpackingAssembling the partsO Fold the smoked plastic cover, and remove the protective paper.Protective paperTabSmoked plastic cover0)Qi):xe Return t