Fujitsu DL3700 Pro User manual

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FUJITSU DL3700 Pro/3800 Pro

DOT MATRIX PRINTER

USER'S MANUAL

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Federal Communications Commission

Radio Frequency Interference Statement

for United States Users

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15B of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measure:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

FCC warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

NOTES

1. Testing of this equipment was performed on model number

M33051A or M33061A.

2.. The use of a nonshielded interface cable with the referenced

device is prohibited. The length of the parallel interface cable

must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less. The length of the optional serial

interface cable must be 15 meters (50 feet) or less.

3. The length of the power cord must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less.

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Notice for Canadian Users

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences

du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Notice for German Users

Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs

Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/die/das

• M33051B/M33061B

in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der

• EN 45014 (CE)

funk-entstört ist.

Der Deutschen Bundesport wurde das inverkehrbringen dieses

Gerätes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie

auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.

• Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18.01.1991:

Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß

EN 27779-1991.

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Energy Saving

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, FUJITSU LIMITED has determined that

this product meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.

The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an

international program that promotes energy saving through the use

of computers and other office equipments. The program backs the

development and dissemination of products with functions that

effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which

business proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted

products are office equipment such as computers, displays, printers,

facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among

participating nations.

CE Declaration

This product sold in Europe conforms to the standard in accordance

with EC Directives. The copy of “Declaration of Conformity” is

attached in the next page.

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The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice and

without obligation to incorporate changes and improvements into

units already shipped.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information included

here is complete and accurate at the time of publication; however,

Fujitsu cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions.

Printer model specifications differ with the print column (80 or 136)

and the power supply input voltage (100-120 or 220-240 VAC).

C147-E042-02EN June1998

reproduced or translated, stored in a database or retrieval system, or

transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,

photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written

permission of Fujitsu Limited.

FUJITSU is a registered trademark and Fujitsu Creative Faces is a

trademark of Fujitsu Limited. Centronics is a trademark of

Centronics Data Computer Coporation. IBM PC and IBM Proprinter

XL24E are trademarks of International Business Machines Corpora-

tion. ESC/P2 is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Microsoft

is a registered trademark and MS-DOS and Windows are trademarks

of Microsoft Corporation. Nimbus Sans is a registered trademark of

URW Unternehmensberatung Karow Rubow Weber GmbH, Ham-

burg.

Other product names mentioned in this manual may also be trade-

marks of their respective companies.

TRADEMARK

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for buying the Fujitsu DL3700 Pro/3800 Pro dot matrix printer.

You can expect years of reliable service with very little maintenance.

This manual explains how to use your printer to full advantage. It is

written for both new and experienced printer users.

This manual describes how to install, set up, and use your printer and

printer options. It also explains how to keep the printer in good

working condition and what to do should something go wrong.

Detailed procedures are provided for first-time users. Experienced

users can skip some of the details, using the table of contents and

chapter introductions to locate information.

This manual has several appendixes, a glossary, and an index.

Appendix A lists supplies and additional documentation and

information available from your dealer or authorized Fujitsu

representative. Fujitsu offices are listed at the end of the manual.

This manual covers model DL3700 Pro, an 80-column printer, and

model DL3800 Pro, a 136-column printer. Each model has a 100-120

VAC or 220-240 VAC power supply. A serial interface is a factory

add-on option. You must specify these when purchasing the printer.

Other options include a cut sheet feeder and a color print feature,

both of which can be added by yourself after purchasing the printer.

Unless otherwise stated, the information given here applies to both

models. However, illustrations are of either model.

DL3700 Pro/3800 Pro

Basic specifications

Print line at 10 cpi: 80 columns (DL3700 Pro)

136 columns (DL3800 Pro)

Interface: Centronics parallel

Alternative specification

Power supply: 100–120 VAC or 220–240 VAC

Factory add-on option

RS-232C serial interface

User add-on options

Cut sheet feeder

Color printing feature

cpi: characters per inch

PRINTER MODELS AND

OPTIONS

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ORGANIZATION This manual is organized as follows:

Quick Reference summarizes everyday printer operations. After you

become familiar with the printer, use this section as a memory aid.

Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces the printer and identifies key

features and options that enhance the printer’s capabilities.

Chapter 2, Setting Up, gives step-by-step procedures for setting up

the printer for immediate use and identifies the main parts of the

printer. If this is your first printer, you should read the entire chapter

before attempting to use the printer.

Chapter 3, Paper Handling, explains how to load and use paper with

your printer.

Chapter 4, Printing, covers basic printing operations. This chapter

describes everyday operations from the printer’s control panel, such

as loading paper and selecting print features, in detail. After you

become more familiar with the printer, use Quick Reference at the

beginning of the manual to refresh your memory as needed.

Chapter 5, Using Setup Mode, describes how to change the printer’s

optional settings, such as print features, hardware options, and top-

of-form. Most settings only affect print features such as the typestyle

and page format. Note that certain settings directly affect hardware

and software compatibility. Refer to this chapter as indicated in

Chapter 2 or as required.

Chapter 6, Maintenance, explains basic maintenance procedures for

this printer.

Chapter 7, Trouble-Shooting, describes problem-solving techniques.

Before you contact your dealer for help, check the list of problems and

solutions provided in this chapter.

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Chapter 8, Installing Options, describes the options available for the

printer and explains how to install them.

At the end of this manual, you will find several appendixes, a

glossary, and an index. Appendix A gives order numbers for printer

supplies, options, and publications. Other appendixes provide

additional technical information about the printer.

Special information, such as warnings, cautions, and notes, are

indicated as follows:

WARNING

A WARNING indicates that personal injury may result if you do not follow

a procedure correctly.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates that damage to the printer may result if you do not

follow a procedure correctly.

NOTE

A NOTE provides “how-to” tips or suggestions to help you perform

a procedure correctly. NOTEs are particularly useful for first-time

users.

For Experienced Users:

If you are familiar with this printer or with dot matrix printers in general,

this information will help you use the manual effectively.

CONVENTIONS

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