Fujitsu DL3750+/3850+ User manual

FUJITSU DL3750+/3850+

DOT MATRIX PRINTER

USER'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT NOTE TO USERS

READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. INCORRECT USE OF

THE PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO USERS, BYSTANDERS OR PROPERTY.

While FUJITSU ISOTEC has sought to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual, FUJITSU ISOTEC

assumes no liability to any party for any damage caused by any error or omission contained in this manual, its

updates or supplements, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. In

addition, FUJITSU ISOTEC assumes no liability with respect to the application or use of any product or system

in accordance with descriptions or instructions contained herein; including any liability for incidental or conse-

quential damages arising therefrom. FUJITSU ISOTEC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES REGARDING THE

INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.

FUJITSU ISOTEC reserves the right to make changes to any products described herein without further notice and

without obligation.

Using This Product in High-risk Situations

This product is designed and manufactured for use in standard applications such as office work, personal devices,

household appliances, and general industrial use. This product is not intended for special uses (nuclear-reactor

control in atomic energy facilities, aeronautic and space systems, air traffic control, operation control in mass

transit systems, medical devices for life support, or missile firing controls in weapons facilities) where particu-

larly high reliability requirements exist, where the pertinent levels of safety are not guaranteed, or where a failure

or operational error could threaten a life or cause a physical injury (hereafter referred to as "high-risk" use).

Customers considering the use of this product for high-risk applications must have safety-assurance measures in

place beforehand. Moreover, they are requested to consult our sales representative before embarking on such

specialized use.

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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 M33331A or

M33333A.

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. The length of the LAN cable must be 100 meters

(330feet) or less.

3. The length of the power cord must be 2 meters (6.6 feet) or less.

User's Manual

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

BescheinigungdesHerstellers/Importeurs

Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/die/das

• M33330B

• M33331B

• M33332B

• M33333B

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.

• Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung-3. GPSGV, 06.01.2004:

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

EN ISO7779

User's Manual iii

Energy Saving

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, FUJITSU ISOTEC LIMITED has deter-

mined 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.

User's Manual

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 Isotec

Limited 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-E047-01EN July 2004

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 Isotec 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 Corporation. 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, Hamburg.

Other product names mentioned in this manual may also be trademarks of

their respective companies.

TRADEMARK

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for buying the Fujitsu DL3750+/3850+ 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 DL3750+, an 80-column printer and model

DL3850+, a 136-column printer. Each model has a 100-120 VAC or 220-240

VAC power supply. A serial interface is a factory option. A LAN card, a user

add-on option, can be installed only on printer models with the Centronics

parallel+USB interfaces. You must specify these when purchasing the printer.

DL3750+/3850+

Basic specifications

Print line at 10 cpi: 80 columns (DL3750+)

136 columns (DL3850+)

Interface: Centronics parallel

Centronics parallel + RS-232C

Centronics parallel + USB + LAN (LAN:use option)

Alternative specification

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

Factory option

RS-232C serial interface (for Centronics parallel model only.

It must be installed by a field engineer.)

User add-on option

LAN card

cpi: characters per inch

PRINTER MODELS AND

OPTIONS

User's Manual

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.

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

and explains how to install them.

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