Genicom LA36N Manual de usuario
GENICOM Matrix Printer LA36
Installation Guide
GENICOMCorporation
First Printing, February 2000
The contents of this guide 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, GENICOM Corporation 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).
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GENICOM Corporation.
© GENICOM Corporation 2000. All rights reserved.
The following are trademarks of GENICOM Corporation: GENICOM Matrix Printer LA36N, GENICOM Matrix
Printer LA36W, and the GENICOM logo.
Centronics is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. IBM PC, IBM Proprinter X24E 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, Windows and Microsoft BASIC 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 guide may also be trademarks of their respective companies.
As an Energy Star™ Partner, GENICOM Corporation has determined that this product meets the Energy Star™
guidelines for energy efficiency.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
maycauseundesiredoperation.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This digital apparatus is in conformity with standard NMB-003 of Canada.
CetappareilnumériqueestconformeàlanormeNMB-003duCanada.
Radio and Television Interference
When installed at a certain location, the machine may cause interference with radio and
television reception. If you notice flickering or distorted images or noises on your audio-
visual units, your machine may be causing radio interference.
Switch it off, and if the interference disappears, the machine is the cause of radio
interference. Perform the following procedure until the interference is corrected.
•Movethemachine and the TV and/or radioaway fromeach other.
•RepositionorreorientthemachineandTVand/orradio.
•Unplugthemachine, TV and/or radio, and re-plug them intooutletsthat operate on
different circuits.
•ReorienttheTV and/orradioantennasand cablesuntiltheinterference stops.Foranout-
door antenna, ask your local electrician for support.
•Use coaxial cable antennas.
FCC warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Notes
1. The use of a nonshielded parallel 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 serial
interface cable must be 600 meters (1970 feet) or less.
2. The length of the power cord must be 3 meters (10 feet) or less.
Notice to Canadian Users
This digital apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
This equipment is in the 2nd class category (information equipment to be used in a
residentialarea oranadjacentareathereto)andconforms tothestandardssetbythe
Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment aimed at
preventing radio interference in such residential area.
* When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.
Read the instructions for correct handling.
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Introduction
The information provided in this guide applies both to the GENICOM Matrix Printer
LA36N (80-column printer) and to the GENICOM Matrix Printer LA36W (136-column
printer). However, illustrations are of the LA36N Printer.
Your new LA36 printer is easy to install and set up. Just follow the step-by-step procedures
contained in this part to set up the printer and starting printing right away. If this is your
first printer, you should read the entire part before attempting to use the printer.
GENICOMMATRIXPRINTERLA36 TABLE OFCONTENTS:
Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1
Step 1 - Selecting a Good Location for the Printer 1-2
Step 2 - Unpacking the Printer 1-3
Step 3 - Assembling the Printer 1-5
Step 4 - Connecting the Power Cord 1-12
Step 5 - Testing the printer before connecting it to your host system 1-14
Step 6 - Connecting the printer to your host system, including
selecting a protocol and a printer driver, and printing
a test page from your host system 1-17
Chapter 2 Maintenance 2-1
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1
Appendix A Supplies and Options A-1
Appendix B Technical Support B-1
Appendix C Software and Documentation CD-ROM C-1
If you have any problems while setting up the printer, review the section, "Trouble-
Shooting," in Chapter 3 of this guide. If the problem persists, contact your dealer.
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Step 1
Selecting a Good Location
To obtain peak performance from the printer, select a location that meets the following
guidelines:
Environments
• Do not place the printer in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near heaters.
• Make sure that the room is well-ventilated and free from excessive dust.
• Do not expose the printer to extreme temperature and humidity levels.
Work Location
• Place the printer on a stable, level surface.
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Ensure easy access to the front and rear of the printer by leaving about eight inches (20
cm) of space around the printer. Do not block the air vents 1on the left side of the
printer.
Do not Block the Air Vents
Power Supply
• Place the printer near a well-groundedAC power outlet.
• Use only the power cord supplied with the printer or one recommended by your dealer.
Do not use an extension cord.
• Do not plug the printer into a power outlet that is shared with heavy industrial
equipment, such as motors, or appliances, such as copiers or coffee makers. Such
equipment often emits electrical noise or causes power degradation.
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Step 2
Unpacking the Printer
OpeningtheCarton
Unpack the printer as follows:
1. Open the carton and remove the printer and its components. Make sure that you have
all of the items shown below:
1 - GENICOM Matrix Printer LA36N 5 - InstallationGuide
2 - Blackribboncartridge 6 - Power cord
3 - Cut sheet stand 7 - SerialInterfaceCable
4 - Platen knob - not mounted 8 - Software and Documentation CD
when shipped. ROM.
Carton Contents
2. Carefully examine each item for damage. Report any problems to your dealer or shipping
agent.
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3. Place the printer where you plan to use it.
4. Remove the tape securing the acoustic cover 1.
5. Open the front cover 2and remove the print head shipping restraint (cardboard) 3.
Removing the Print Head Shipping Restraint
6. At the back of the printer, remove the two tractor unit securing tapes (adhesive tapes) 4
and the bail unit shipping restraints (two adhesive tapes 5and a cardboard 6).
Removing the Shipping Restraints (Back of the Printer)
7. Remove the protective film from the control panel by lifting it up from a corner.
8. Store the original shipping carton and packaging materials for future use. For example,
the original packaging is ideal for use when you move or ship your printer to another
location or return it to your authorized service provider for maintenance.
Note: The parallel interface cable is not part of the shipping package. For specific
information on cables, see Appendix A, “Supplies and Options."
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Step 3
Assembling the Printer
This section explains how to mount the platen knob and how to install the cut sheet stand
and ribbon cartridge.
MountingthePlatenKnob
The platen knob allows you to manually feed the paper.
To mount the platen knob:
1. Insert the platen knob 1 on the platen axle 2on the right side of the printer.
2. Push the platen knob 1until it stops against the axle 2.
Mounting the Platen Knob
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InstallingtheCutSheetStand
The cut sheet stand enables smooth feeding of both single sheets and continuous forms.
To install the cut sheet stand:
1. Tilt the acoustic cover 1towards the front of the printer
Tilting the Acoustic Cover
2. Locate the two grooved notches 2on each side of the top of the printer, behind the top
cover. Note that each notch has a front groove and a rear groove.
Locating the Grooved Notches
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