MAI COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL FIELD INFORMATION BULLETIN SERVICE GROUP(S): MINI MFG: HONEYWELL NACS TYPE(S): 4222 MFG. MODEL(S): 4/66 CATEGORY: PRINTER DESC: 400 CPS DOT MATRIX *** TABLE OF CONTENTS AS OF 10/07/93 *** FIB 00001.General Information [ WPSH 15 ]............................12/29/87 FIB 00002.Sample Bar Code Programs [ WPS 427 ].......................02/16/88 FIB 00003.Prints garbage configured as a parallel printer.............06/02/88 FIB 00004.Paper Runaway...............................................04/15/88 FIB 00005.Don't Overlook the Protocol Cartridge - revised 12/27/88....12/27/88 FIB 00006.Loses Top of Forms [ WPSF 479R ]..........................05/12/89 FIB 00007.Pull Tractor Option - Spare Parts Information...............08/02/89 FIB 00008.Stacking Characters or Poor Print Quality...................01/11/90 FIB 00009.BUFFER SIZE.................................................02/19/90 FIB 00010.VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS........................................02/26/90 FIB 00011.Paper.Runaway When Loading Paper............................11/06/90 FIB 00012.Bar code checksum formula [ WPSF 724 ].....................06/27/91 FIB 00013.Info on latest firmware [ WPSF 716 ].......................06/27/91 FIB 00014.Paper Jams When Using Push Tractors.........................12/23/91 FIB 00015.Power.Suppy Continually Going Bad in Printer................06/25/93 FIB 00016.Paper Intermittantly Spaces Backwards ......................09/18/92 FIB 00017.Bar Code printing problems after conversion to OpenBASIC....04/19/93 FIB 00018.Flow control problem unless set for 7, ODD 1 [ WPSF 795 ]...10/05/93 PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------Table Of Contents Pg01 of 01 FIB 00001 12/29/87 *** General Information [ WPSH 15 ] *** *** NACS MACHINE TYPES AND FEATURE NUMBERS *** Basic Four PT-4222, Sorbus 4522 MAI Basic Four is pleased to announce the addition of a new 400 CPS matrix printer, the PT-4222. This printer offers many user requested features such as, rear and bottom feed capability, demand document tear bar positioning, color ribbon feature, manual sheet feed capability, bar code generation, 5 part carbonless and 6 part carbon forms print through capability, and optional character font cartridges. This announcement provides information about configuring the printer and using it on MAI Basic Four systems. Copyright 1987 by MAI Basic Four, Inc. All rights reserved. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1.2 MECHANICAL CONTROLS 2.0 CONFIGURATION INFORMATION 2.1 PRINTER 2.1.1 CONFIGURATION SETTINGS 2.2 SYSTEMS 3.0 POWER REQUIREMENTS 4.0 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 5.0 CABLE INFORMATION 5.1 I/O CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS 5.2 I/O CABLE DRAWINGS 6.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 7.0 FOR YOUR INFORMATION 1.0 INTRODUCTION The PT-4222 is a 400 cps matrix printer intended to fulfill data processing and near letter quality needs on systems all across our product line. It is an 18 wire dot matrix impact printer with demand document capability that can run in both draft (400 cps at 10 cpi) and near letter quality (75 cps at 10 cpi) modes. Some of its additional features and options include; a pull tractor option (used in conjunction with multipart forms routed through the bottom feed slot), a single and dual bin sheet feeder (available in the future), dot addressable graphics, bar code printing, serial PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg001 and parallel interfaces, a color ribbon feature, and various optional font cartridges. The PT-4222 is capable of operating in three different emulation modes - 4214 (DMP), IBM GP, and EPSON FX 80. The printer has many user-friendly features. It incorporates a 7 digit alphanumeric LED display that shows, during normal operation, the current printer status (there is nothing displayed if the printer is ON LINE with no errors) other than a separate ON LINE indicator LED ; and is alternately used to show configuration settings, error messages, and diagnostic information during abnormal printer operations. The printer is capable of printing a function menu report showing the set up parameters. This menu is printed out by pressing the "PROG" switch (printer OFF LINE), selecting "PR Y" under the "PRNT" display code, and then pressing "PROG" again. This sequence will cause an 80 column printout, at 10 cpi, of the current settings. All existing diagnostics for DMP can be used for this printer, except the test for Plot Mode. Three different self tests can be run, as follows: o Normal Self Test - Power the printer on while holding down the ON LINE switch o Print Head Alignment Test - Enter this procedure through the User Diagnostic test. See the User Manual for details. o User Diagnostic Test - Power the printer on while holding down the PROG switch. The printer executes an internal diagnostic procedure. See the User Manual for details. 1.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators There are a number of operator controls and indicators on the front panel. A diagram of the panel and summary of the features is shown below: Summary of switches and functions: Power LED - Green LED is lit when AC power is applied ON LINE LED - Green LED is lit when the printer is able to receive and print data. This indicator blinks when printing is disabled and data is present in the print buffer. QUALITY LED - Green LED is lit if near letter quality (NLQ) printing is selected either via the front panel QUALITY switch or by a program command. Digital Display LED - 4 character, red LED display that indicates various printer fault, status, and diagnostic conditions, as well as abbreviated configuration settings. PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg002 Audible Indicator - An audible buzzer sounds, if enabled in the configuration set up, alerting the operator of a fault condition as follows: Continuous Beep = front cover open with printer ON LINE Single Beep = paper out, BEL code, or a switch on the front panel has been pressed and released ON LINE switch - An alternate action switch enabling the operator to switch between the ON LINE and OFF LINE states. FORM FEED switch - With the printer OFF LINE and "WAIT" on the LED display, this touch sensitive switch: ...advances continuous fanfold forms to the next TOF position based on the current function menu "FORM" setting. In "4214" emulation, VFU form length setting overrides the "FORM" setting. ...loads a new single sheet that has been fed into the manual paper entry slot. ...ejects a previously inserted single sheet. ...loads a single sheet to TOF position if the printer is in the auto sheet feeder mode when "P.E." (paper out) is indicated on the display. LINE FEED switch - With the printer OFF LINE and "WAIT" on the LED display, this touch sensitive switch advances forms to the next line for printing. Holding this switch on for longer than one second causes continuous line feeds. QUALITY switch - This touch sensitive switch enables the operator to select between DRAFT and QUALITY (NLQ) printing. FONT switch - This touch sensitive switch allows the operator to select one of the fonts available on the printer. When "WAIT" or "P.E." is displayed, momentarily pressing FONT once causes the last selected font code to be indicated on the digital display for 5 seconds. Scanning the FONT menu is accomplished by repeated pressing of the FONT switch. The last code displayed before releasing the FONT switch becomes the selected font. The printer has one resident "BASE" font and the capability to support two optional font cartridges in font ports labeled "1" and "2". Each font cartridge contains one or two selectable font styles providing a maximum of five font selections available on the printer at one time. PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg003 Pressing the FONT switch causes the digital display to indicate one of the following font codes, when two font cartridges are installed: DISPLAY CODE DESCRIPTION BASE Standard printer font selected C1.1 Cartridge one, font #1 C1.2 Cartridge one, font #2 (if available) C2.1 Cartridge two, font #1 C2.2 Cartridge two, font #2 (if available) A green LED on each font cartridge will be on if that font cartridge has been selected either by the front panel switch or via a program. Printing in the font styles selected from the optional font cartridges is possible ONLY when the printer is in the QUALITY print mode. The "BASE" font style will be printed whenever the printer is in the "DRAFT" mode regardless of which font is selected. WHITE UP ARROW switch - Momentary pressing of this touch sensitive switch moves the paper forward 1/48 of an inch when "WAIT" or "JAM" is displayed. Keeping the switch depressed, causes paper to feed forward continuously (slewing). This switch is also enabled when the front cover is open and will function only when the printer is OFF LINE. WHITE DOWN ARROW switch - Momentary pressing of this touch sensitive switch moves the paper backward 1/48 of an inch when "WAIT" or "JAM" is displayed. Keeping the switch depressed, causes paper to feed backward continuously (slewing). This switch is also enabled when the front cover is open and will function only when the printer is OFF LINE. RED ARROW direction switches - These four touch sensitive switches are activated only in the program mode. They are used to scan UP, DOWN, LEFT, or RIGHT through the function menu and are used for altering or reviewing the various menu selections. PROG switch - This touch sensitive switch is used to enter the printer into the program Function Menu mode and will function only when the printer is OFF LINE. 1.2 Mechanical Controls Please refer to the figures below for the location of the PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg004 controls. Refer to Hardware Announcemet 15 for illustrations Summary of mechanical controls: Paper Thickness Lever - This eleven position lever allows the operator to increase or decrease the distance between the print head and platen assembly to allow for easy paper insertion and adjustment to obtain the best print quality. This lever is located externally on the left side of the front access cover. Moving the lever toward the back of the printer moves the print head closer to the platen. Drive Selection Lever - This two position lever determines which type of paper drive is selected. Turning the lever clockwise to the "TRACTOR" position engages the internal push tractor for use with fanfold paper. Turning the lever counterclockwise to the "FRICTION" position disengages the internal push tractor and permits cut sheet use or optional pull tractor use with bottom feed. Bottom Feed Lever - This two position lever, located under the the front access cover on the right, enables or disables pinch rollers located toward the bottom of the printer. Setting the lever to the "BOTTOM FEED" position, disables the pinch rollers to permit fanfold forms to pulled through the bottom feed when using the optional pull tractor. Setting the lever to the "REAR FEED" position, enables the pinch rollers to permit rear feeding of fanfold forms or feeding of cut sheets through the manual paper entry slot of from a sheet feeder. Paper Feed Knob - This knob is located under front access cover on the far right side and is used to assist in unjamming forms. Adjustable Paper Guides - Left and right paper guides are located in the manual paper entry slot and are used to position and guide cut sheets of varying sizes. Paper Bail Assembly - The paper bail assembly can be raised away from the paper path to enable the operator to install/remove the ribbon cartridge or to clear a jam. Tear Bar - The tear bar is an integral part of the front access cover. Paper Installation Levers (optional sheet feeders only) - Each optional sheet feeder has a lever, located to the right of the feed bin, that disengages the feed rollers when raised to permit loading PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg005 of forms and engages the feed rollers when lowered to enable normal sheet feeder operation. For complete details of all functions, features, indicators, switches, controls, and status messages; refer to the User Guide or Service Manual. 2.0 CONFIGURATION INFORMATION 2.1 Printer The PT-4222 is supported on all currently offered MBF systems and is available with three possible emulations, 4214 (DMP), IBM GP, and EPSON FX 80. There are two interface versions of the printer available, parallel (Centronics) and dual (Centronics/RS-232C). Not all systems support both versions of the printer. Refer to the Systems Configuration Section 2.2 for details. 2.1.1 Configuration Settings All of the selectable printer parameters can be set by changing the set up configurations via the front panel switches. Setting these parameters is accomplished as follows: 1. Place the printer OFF LINE (either WAIT or P.E. will be displayed) 2. Press PROG, (QUIT will be displayed) 3. Use the UP or DOWN RED ARROW keys to select the function to modify (the function abbreviation will be displayed, see below) 4. Use the RIGHT RED ARROW key to view the function setting (the function setting abbreviation will be displayed) 5. Use the UP or DOWN RED ARROW keys to modify the function setting 6. Use the LEFT RED ARROW key to return to the function 7. Pressing PROG to exit when QUIT function is not selected will; save changes, reset VFU to zero, set horizontal tabs to every 8 columns, and clear the buffer 8. Pressing PROG to exit when QUIT function is selected reverts back to previous values and ignores just changed values. Shown below is a sample printout of the factory settings for both the serial and parallel versions: _____________________________________________________________________ | | | | | CPI 10 LPI 6/I FORM 066 T MA 000 B MA 000 | | L MA 000 R MA 136 SETI CS1 SETN USA 8INV IN N | PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg006 | QUIK QK N OVRL OV N PULL PL N TEAR DIS BUZZ BZ Y | | N.L. NL N MODE 4214 HEX HX N GAP STD I/F PAR | | BUFF 12K CODE 8BIT AFXT AF N | | | | | | PARALLEL I/O FACTORY SETTING PRINTOUT | | | | | | | | CPI 10 LPI 6/I FORM 066 T MA 000 B MA 000 | | L MA 000 R MA 136 SETI CS1 SETN USA 8INV IN N | | QUIK QK N OVRL OV N PULL PL N TEAR DIS BUZZ BZ Y | | N.L. NL N MODE 4214 HEX HX N GAP STD I/F SER | | TYPE 232 LOCL LC Y DFC XON BAUD 96 NBIT 7BIT | | PARI ODD LGL GL 1 | | | | | | SERIAL I/O FACTORY SETTING PRINTOUT | | | --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following table describes every display and its corresponding function: (* = factory setting) FUNCTION MENU DISPLAY CODE DESCRIPTIONS Display Function QUIT Printer has entered the program mode. If program mode is exited with QUIT displayed no new menu values will be set. PRNT Function Menu printout selection. PR N * No printout required (default). PR Y Printout of current Function Menu option settings is required. The printout is listed in 80 column format only. PR Y shall only appear if paper is already loaded. The printout shall only be performed if the line previously printed was terminated by a CR, LF, VT or FF code. CPI Horizontal spacing selection. 10 * 10 cpi (factory setting). 12 12 cpi 15 15 cpi 17 17.1 cpi 20 20 cpi LPI Vertical spacing selection. 6/I * 6 lines/inch (factory setting). 8/I 8 lines/inch 3/M 3 lines/30 mm. PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg007 4/M 4 lines/30 mm. 6/M 6 lines/30 mm. 8/M 8 lines/30 mm. 12/M 12 lines/30 mm. FORM Form length selection 001 Forms length shall be selected in number of lines - per page in the range 1 to 244. *66 = (factory 244 setting). A2 forms (24 inch-609 mm), A3 forms (16.5 inch-420 mm.), A4 forms (11.6 inch-297 mm.), A2 and A5 forms (8 inch-210 mm.). When a new forms A3 length is set, it shall become immediately A4 effective and a new logical page shall begin. When A5 selecting a form length value, vertical spacing set via function must be taken into account. T MA Set top margin selection. 000 * Set the number of lines to be skipped from the top - of form. The lines are based on the current 243 vertical spacing set in menu. 000 = (factory setting), which corresponds to the first printable line. Other page formatting parameters set in menu must be considered prior to setting top margin. Top margin will be accepted if its value calculated at the current vertical spacing set in menu is less than the form length. Otherwise the new top margin will be discarded and the default value (000) set. B MA Set bottom margin selection. 000 * Set the number of lines to be skipped at the end of - the form. The lines are based on the current 243 vertical spacing set in menu. 000 = (factory setting). Other function menu page formatting parameters must be considered prior to setting bottom margin. The bottom margin setting will be accepted if its value added to the top margin value is less than the form length. All of these values will be calculated at the current vertical spacing value set in the menu. Otherwise, the new bottom margin will be discarded and the default value (000) set. L MA Set left margin selection. 000 * Number displayed is the left margin column number. - 000 = (factory setting). 268 R MA Set right margin selection. 001 Number displayed is the right margin column number. - *136 = (factory setting). 272 SETI IBM character set selection. PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg008 CS1 * IBM character set 1 (factory setting). CS2 IBM character set 2. SETN National character set selection. USA * US ASCII (factory setting). UK ISO United Kingdom S ISO Swedish modified I ISO Italian P ISO Portuguese E ISO Spanish D ISO German F ISO French N MBF Norwegian LA MBF Latin American GR MBF Greek 8INV Selects inversion of 8th data bit. IN N * 8th data bit not inverted (factory setting). IN Y 8th data bit inverted. QUIK ON LINE mode enabled automatically after single sheet loading. Single sheet use only. The OVRL display code must be set to OV N in Function Menu. QK N * Printing not enabled automatically after single sheet loading (factory setting). QK Y Printing enabled automatically after single sheet loading. OVRL Allows a single sheet to be loaded over the top of fanfold forms. The QUIK code must be set to QK N in Function Menu. OV N * Loading of single sheet over fanfold forms disabled (factory setting). OV Y Loading of single sheet over fanfold forms enabled. PULL Allows bottom paper feed operation with pull tractor option. Enables or disables bottom feed paper sensor. PL N * Disables bottom feed paper sensor to permit rear paper feed and single sheet operation. (factory setting). PL Y Enables bottom feed paper sensor for fanfold forms for using optional pull tractor. TEAR Selected the paper tear off feature for fanfold forms only. The OVRL display code must be set to OV N in Function Menu. MAN While entering OFF LINE status (WAIT), this selection causes the paper to automatically advance to the tear bar (2.5 inches from the print line). While entering ON LINE status, this selection PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg009 causes the paper to move backwards 2.5 inches to first print line. AUT This selection causes the paper upon receipt of FF (Form Feed) code, to be advanced 2.5 inches and then to be moved backwards as soon as characters are to be printed. DIS * Tear off feature is deselected (factory setting). BUZZ Buzzer setting. BZ Y * Buzzer will sound (factory setting). BZ N The buzzer will not sound. N.L. Set line feed after carriage return. NL N * No line feed after carriage return (factory setting). NL Y Automatic line feed after carriage return. MODE 4214/IBM/EPSON emulation selection. 4214 * MBF Model 4214 DMP printer emulation selected (factory setting). MD I IBM Graphics Printer emulation selected with IBM vertical spacing commands. MD E Epson FX 80 printer emulation selected with Epson vertical spacing commands. ASF Selection of automatic sheet feeder model (single or dual bin). Has no effect if sheetfeeder is not installed. ASF1 * Single bin model selected (factory setting). ASF2 Dual bin model selected. ADD: HEX Hexadecimal dump selection. HX N * Hex. dump deselected (default). HX Y Hex. dump selected and effective if the line previously printed was terminated by CR, LF, VT or FF code. RSTR Re-initialize the printer to factory settings and clear input buffer. RS N * Re-initialization deselected (default). RS Y Re-initialization selected. GAP Optimizes printing on multiform paper (single sheet overlay on fanfold). Throughput is decreased in Draft mode. PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg010 STD * Printing is optimized for single form paper (one type paper only) (factory setting). HIGH Printing optimized for multiform paper (single sheet overlay on fanfold). I/F Interface selection. PAR Parallel interface selected. BUFF Buffer size selection. 12K * Set buffer size to 12KB. Down-line loading of characters is not allowed. (factory setting). 2K Set buffer size to 2KB. Down-line loading of Draft characters and up to 96 Quality characters are allowed. .25K Set buffer size to 256 Bytes. Down-line loading of Draft and Quality characters are allowed. CODE Word length selection (7 or 8 data bits). 7BIT 7 data bits selected. 8BIT * 8 data bits selected (factory setting). AFXT Enables AUTOFEEDXT signal. AF Y If the signal is low, this setting causes an automatic line feed after carriage return. If the signal is high, only a carriage return is performed. AF N * No effect (factory setting). SER Serial interface selected (factory setting) when optional serial port PCBA is installed. TYPE 232* RS-232/C interface selected (factory setting). 422 RS-422/A interface selected. LOCL Selection of local or remote. LC N Remote connection selected. LC Y * Local connection selected (factory setting). DFC Selection of data flow control. DTR Hardware handshaking selected. XON * XON/XOFF DFC selected (factory setting). ETX ETX/ACK procedure selected. BAUD Selection of baud rate. 3 300 baud 6 600 baud 12 1200 baud PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg011 18 1800 baud 24 2400 baud 48 4800 baud 96 * 9600 baud (factory setting) 192 19200 baud NBIT Word length selection (data bits). 7BIT * 7 data bits selected (factory setting). 8BIT 8 data bits selected. PARI Parity check selection. MARK MARK parity selected. SPAC SPACE parity selected. EVEN EVEN parity selected. ODD * ODD parity selected (factory setting). NONE No parity bit selected. (8BIT only). LGL Selection of low guard level. HGL (high guard level) = buffer size minus 256 bytes. GL1 * HGL minus 3 bytes selected (factory setting). GL2 HGL minus 256 bytes selected. GL3 512 bytes remaining in buffer selected. 2.2 Systems =============================================================================== : : : : : : SUPPORTED/ SYSTEM/ : : :CONFIGURE: CABLE :USE : NOT SUPPORTED OS LEVEL :APPLICATION : CONNECTION : PORT AS : P/N :EMUL.: RESTRICTIONS ==========:============:============:=========:=======:=====:================== 13xx : : : : : : .........:............:............:.........:.......:.....:................... All OS :Data :CCA/parallel:"p" :906887 :4214 :Supported, functs levels :Processing : :type ptr :906889 : :same as DMP except : : : : : :plot mode, mode 3, : : : : : :mode 4. : : : : : : : :CCA/serial :"s" :906693 :4214 :Supported, limited : :w/*SPPC :type ptr :906694 : :mnemonics Support : : : : : :(see note 1). : : : : : : : :Slave with :Slave Ptr:906694 :4214 :Supported on all : :*SPPC : :SPPC to: :terminals. Limited : : : :Term. : :mnemonic support : : : :907148 : :(see note 1). : : : :SPPC to: : : : : :Ptr. : : : : : : : : : :Slave w/o :Slave Ptr:906694 :4214 :Supported on 4313 . : :*SPPC : : : :terminal w/Rev E : : : : : :firmware. Limited : : : : : :mnemonic support. : : : : : :(See note 2). : : : : : : :OMS WP : :Same as : : :Supported with Drft : : :for DP : : :mode printing only : : : : : :(no attributes). : : : : : : PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg012 =============================================================================== *SPPC = Serial Printer Protocol Converter QN005AA. =============================================================================== : : : : : : SUPPORTED/ SYSTEM/ : : :CONFIGURE: CABLE :USE : NOT SUPPORTED OS LEVEL :APPLICATION : CONNECTION : PORT AS : P/N :EMUL.: RESTRICTIONS ==========:============:============:=========:=======:=====:================== 2000/3000 : : : : : : .........:............:............:.........:.......:.....:................... . :Data :CCA/Parallel:"dmp" :907455 :4214 :Supported Functions :Processing : :or "4214": : :same as DMP except : : : : : :plot mode, mode 3, : : : : : :mode 4. : : : : : : 7.2A and : :CCA/Serial :"dmp" :907752 :4214 :Supported Functions Above : : :or "4214":907753 : :same as DMP except. : : : : : :plot mode, mode 3, : : : : : :mode 4. : : : : : : : :Slave :isp type :906694 :4214 :Supported with EDT, : : :slave : : :4312 (Rev. K : : : : : :firmware), 4313, : : : : : :4314 terminals. : : : : : :Limited mnemonic : : : : : :support. (See note : : : : : :3). : : : : : : :OFFICE 3.1 :CCA/Parallel:"dmp" or :same as:4214 :Supported with drft :3.2 MAI WORD:or serial :"4214 :for DP : :mode printing only : : : : : :(no attributes). : : : : : : :OFFICE :-- :-- :-- :-- :Not Supported. :3.1/3.2 : : : : : :MAI GRAPH : : : : : : : : : : : =============================================================================== =============================================================================== : : : : : : SUPPORTED/ SYSTEM/ : : :CONFIGURE: CABLE :USE : NOT SUPPORTED OS LEVEL :APPLICATION : CONNECTION : PORT AS : P/N :EMUL.: RESTRICTIONS ==========:============:============:=========:=======:=====:================== MPX : : : : : : .........:............:............:.........:.......:.....:................... 8.5B and :Data :CCA/Parallel:-- :-- :-- :Not Supported Above/9.5C:Processing : : : : : and Above,: : : : : : with the : :CCA/Serial :"dual" :907647 :4214 :Supported. Fnctions following : : :mode :(BKPLN): :same as DMP except exception:: : : :907116 : :plot mode, mode 3, If config-: : : :(8-WAY): :mode 4. ured for 8: : : : : : data bits : :Slave with :Slave Ptr:906694 :4214 :Supported on all 8.6/ : :*SPPC : :term. : :terminals. Limited. 9.6B*54 or: : : :to SPPC: :mnemonic support. above is : : : :907148 : :(See note 1). PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg013 required. : : : :SPPC to: : : : : :Ptr : : : : : : : : : :Slave w/o :Slave Ptr:906694 :4214 :Supported on 4313 . : :SPPC : : : :terminal with Rev E : : : : : :firmware. Limited : : : : : :mnemonic support. : : : : : :(See note 2). : : : : : : :OFFICE 3.1/ :CCA/Serial :"dual :907647 :4214 :Supported with drft :3.2 MAI WORD: :mode" :(BKPLN): :mode printing only. : : : :907116 : :(no attributes). : : : :(8-WAY): : : : : : : : :OFFICE :-- :-- :-- :-- :Not Supported. :3.1/3.2 : : : : : :MAI GRAPH : : : : : : : : : : : =============================================================================== * SPPC = Serial Printer Protocol Converter QN005AA. =============================================================================== : : : : : : SUPPORTED/ SYSTEM/ : : :CONFIGURE: CABLE :USE : NOT SUPPORTED OS LEVEL :APPLICATION : CONNECTION : PORT AS : P/N :EMUL.: RESTRICTIONS ==========:============:============:=========:=======:=====:================== 1500 : : : : : : .........:............:............:.........:.......:.....:................... BOSS 6.3 :All :Parallel :4214 :907933 :4214 :Supported. Fnctions : : : : : :same as DMP except : : : : : :plot mode, mode 3, : : : : : :mode 4. : : : : : : : :Serial :4214 :916074 :4214 :Supported. Fnctions : : : :907753 : :same as DMP except : : : : : :plot mode, mode 3, : : : : : :mode 4. : : : : : : DOS :All :Parallel :N/A :907933 :EPSON:Supported : : : : :or :No restrictions : : : : :IBM : : : : : : : : :Serial :N/A :916074 :EPSON:Supported : : : :907753 :or :No restrictions : : : : :IBM : : : : : : : =============================================================================== =============================================================================== : : : : : : SUPPORTED/ SYSTEM/ : : :CONFIGURE: CABLE :USE : NOT SUPPORTED OS LEVEL :APPLICATION : CONNECTION : PORT AS : P/N :EMUL.: RESTRICTIONS ==========:============:============:=========:=======:=====:================== DS-500 : : : : : : .........:............:............:.........:.......:.....:................... DOS :All :Parallel :N/A :907933 :EPSON:Supported : : : : :or :No restrictions : : : : :IBM : PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg014 : : : : : : : :Serial :N/A :See FB :EPSON:Supported : : : :"137" :or :No restrictions : : : : :IBM : : : : : : : =============================================================================== =============================================================================== : : : : : : SUPPORTED/ SYSTEM/ : : :CONFIGURE: CABLE :USE : NOT SUPPORTED OS LEVEL :APPLICATION : CONNECTION : PORT AS : P/N :EMUL.: RESTRICTIONS ==========:============:============:=========:=======:=====:================== 1800 : : : : : : .........:............:............:.........:.......:.....:................... BOSS/IX :Data :Parallel :"4214" :907933 :4214 :Supported 7.2N :Processing : : : : :No restrictions : : : : : : : :Serial :"isp" :916074 :4214 :Supported. Limited : : : :916117 : :mnemonic support. : : : : : :(See note 3). : : : : : : : :Slave :isp type :906694 :4214 :Supported on 4310, : : :slave : : :4312 Rev K frmware, : : : : : :4313 and 4314 : : : : : :terminals. Limited : : : : : :mnemonic support. : : : : : :(See note 3). : : : : : : DOS :All :Parallel :N/A :907933 :EPSON:Supported. : : : : :or :No Restrictions. : : : : :IM : : : : : : : : :Serial :N/A :916074 :EPSON:Supported. : : : :916117 :or :No restrctions : : : : :IBM : : : : : : : =============================================================================== NOTES: 1. The mnemonics supported in this configuration are the same as those supported for a Whisper (4213) printer, with some exceptions, as follows: Mnemonics supported: @(x,y), 'SL', 'EL', "012...8", 'S2', 'S3',..., 'S8', 'VT', 'LF', 'CR', 'FF', 'OP', 'RB' Mnemonics not supported: 'SS', 'SP', '10', '16', 'EP' 2. The mnemonics supported in this configuration are the same as those supported for a Whisper (4213) printer, with some exceptions, as follows: Mnemonics supported: @(x,y), 'SL', 'EL', "012...8", 'S2', 'S3',...'S8', 'VT', 'LF', 'CR', 'FF', 'RB' PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg015 Mnemonics not supported: 'SS', 'SP', '10', '16', 'EP', 'OP' 3. In this configuration, only the following mnemonics are supported: @(x,y), 'SL', 'EL', "012...8", 'LF', 'CR', 'FF', 'S2', 'S3',...'S8', 'VT' 3.0 POWER REQUIREMENTS Nominal Tolerances Line Voltages: 120 VAC 102 - 132 VAC 220-240 VAC 187 - 254 VAC Line Frequency: 49.5 - 60.5 Hz Power Dissipation: 140 W Maximum Phases: The printer utilizes single phase voltages with third wire ground. Grounding: The third wire chassis ground is permanently attached to the logic ground. Line Cord Specs: 120 VAC Line Cord - 18AWG SVT NEMA 5-15P/CEE22V 220 VAC Line Cord - .75mm CEE7/VII/CEE22V 4.0 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Size: Printer (no options) Printer w/pull tractor option Height - 7.8 inches 11.5 inches Width - 25.0 inches 25.0 inches Depth - 17.5 inches 17.5 inches Printer w/single bin Printer w/dual bin sheet feeder option sheet feeder option Height - 19.0 inches 22.2 inches Width - 25.4 inches 25.4 inches Depth - 21.0 inches 22.0 inches Weight: 46 lbs (maximum) unpackaged, without pull forms tractor or sheet feeder options. Print Speed: 10 pitch, Draft mode 400 cps peak 10 pitch, Quality mode 75 cps peak 12 pitch, Draft mode 480 cps peak 12 pitch, Quality mode 75 cps peak Resolution: Horizontal Vertical PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg016 Text Mode (10 cpi): Draft 60 dots/inch 72 dots/inch Quality 120 dots/inch 144 dots/inch Graphics Mode 60, 72, 80, 72, 144 dots/in. 90, 120, 144, 120 vir., 240 vir. dots/inch Acoustic Noise: Less than 59 dBA in all octave band spectra, 65 dBA overall (draft mode, ISO 7779 test pattern) Rated Duty Cycle: 25% with an average page density of 35% Character Spacing: Normal width - 10, 12, 15, 17.1, 20 cpi Expanded width - 5, 6, 7.15, 8.57, 10 cpi Languages: US ASCII, ISO UK, ISO German, ISO French, ISO Italian, ISO Swedish (mod), MBF Norwegian, MBF Latin American, ISO Portuguese, ISO Spanish, MBF Greek, IBM Sets 1 and 2. Resident Font: Courier Paper: The following applies to the printer without options: Width Fanfold Paper 3.0 - 17.5 inches Cut Sheet Paper 4.7 - 16.5 inches Length Fanfold Paper 3.0 - 21.0 inches Cut Sheet Paper 4.0 - 21.0 inches Weight Cut Sheet Paper 17 - 24 lb. No. of Copies Fanfold Paper - 1 original plus 3 copies (carbon or carbonless forms) Cut Sheet Paper - 1 original plus 4 copies (carbonless forms) 1 original plus 3 copies (carbon forms) Forms Thickness Fanfold Paper .0205 inches max. Cut Sheet Paper .0205 inches max. The following applies to the printer with Pull Tractor Option (All previously mentioned specifications apply except): No. of Copies Fanfold Paper - 1 original plus 4 copies (carbonless forms) Cut Sheet Paper - 1 original plus 5 copies (carbon forms) The following applies to the printer with Sheet Feeder Option: PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg017 Max. Forms Capacity: Output Hopper 80 ea. 20 lb. cut sheet forms Feed Bins 130 ea. 20 lb. cut sheet forms Paper: Single Part: Width First Bin 4.7 - 16.5 inches Second Bin 4.7 - 16.5 inches Length First Bin 5.8 - 16.5 inches Second Bin 9.0 - 16.5 inches Weight 17 - 24 lbs. Snap-out Carbonless: No. of Copies - 1 original plus 4 copies Weight First Sheet 17.5 - 20 lbs. Copies 10.0 - 17 lbs. Last Sheet 17.5 - 20 lbs. Snap-out Carbon: No. of Copies - 1 original plus 3 copies Weight First Sheet 17.5 - 20 lbs. Copies 10.0 - 17 lbs. Last Sheet 17.5 - 20 lbs. Paper Handling: Manual cut sheets, rear feed fanfold with integral push tractor, bottom feed fanfold with optional pull tractor. Operator Panel: 4 character LED display Interface: RS-232/C and RS-422/A serial, Centronics parallel . Regulatory Agency Approvals: 120 V unit - UL478; CSA 22.2 No. 154; CSA 22.2 No. 220; FCC Part 15, Subpart J, Class A 220 V unit - IEC (435, 380); ERG (GS); VDE (0871/6.7A) 5.0 CABLE INFORMATION 5.1 I/O Connector Pin Assignments Parallel Connector (Amphenol 36 pin female, Amphenol # 57-40360 or equiv.) SIGNAL PIN NUMBER NAME SIGNAL | RETURN SOURCE DESCRIPTION --------------------------------------------------- STROBE 1 19 HOST Clock signal. PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg018 Active LOW. DATA BIT 1 2 20 HOST "1" = HIGH DATA BIT 2 3 21 HOST "0" = LOW DATA BIT 3 4 22 HOST Bit 1 = LSB DATA BIT 4 5 23 HOST DATA BIT 5 6 24 HOST DATA BIT 6 7 25 HOST DATA BIT 7 8 26 HOST DATA BIT 8 9 27 HOST ___ ACK 10 28 PRINTER Data received and stored in buffer. Active LOW. BUSY 11 29 PRINTER Printer cannot accept data or control codes. Active HIGH. PE 12 30 PRINTER Paper out. Active HIGH. SLCT 13 -- PRINTER Printer is ready to receive data. Active HIGH. __________ AUTOFEEDXT 14 -- HOST Active LOW. GND -- 16,33 -- Common GND --- 15,34 -- -- Not used +5v 18 -- PRINTER Optional 100mA DC voltage. +5v 35 -- -- Pulled-up signal. CHASSIS -- 17 -- Frame ground for cable shield. ____ INIT 31 -- HOST Active LOW. _____ ERROR 32 -- PRINTER Active LOW. ________ SELECTIN 36 -- HOST Allows data to be xmitted to printer. Active LOW. GND 19 30 Twisted wire return sig. GND Serial Connector (DB-25) RS-232/C SIGNAL PIN SOURCE NAME NUMBER LOCAL REMOTE PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg019 ----------------------------------- CHASSIS 1 - - GROUND TXD 2 PRINTER PRINTER RXD 3 HOST DATA SET RTS 4 PRINTER PRINTER CTS 5 HOST DATA SET DSR 6 HOST DATA SET GND 7 - - DCD 8 HOST DATA SET SRTS 11 PRINTER PRINTER -10V DC 18 PRINTER PRINTER DTR 20 PRINTER PRINTER +10V DC 21 PRINTER PRINTER 5.2 I/O Cable Drawings The following STANDARD SERIAL INTERFACE CABLES are available for the systems, as shown. 13XX (110-410), CCA to Printer P/N - 906693 Multi-system VDT (slave) to Printer MPx (backplane), CCA to Printer 13XX (510-710), CCA to Printer P/N - 907647 P/N - 906694 MPx, 8-Way to Printer P/N 907116 2000/3000, 4-Way/8-Way to Printer P/N - 907752 2000/3000, CMB to Printer P/N - 907753 1800/1500 Serial/Parallel Bd. to Printer P/N 916074 1800 8-Way to Printer P/N - 916117 DS-500 Serial Port to Printer (See Field Bulletin #137) The following STANDARD PARALLEL INTERFACE CABLES are are available for the systems, as shown. 13XX (110-410), Parallel Port to Printer P/N - 906887 PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg020 13XX (510-710), Parallel Port to Printer P/N - 906889 SPPC to Parallel Port P/N - 907148 2000/3000 Parallel Port to Printer P/N - 907455 DS-500, 1800/1500 Parallel Port to Printer P/N - 907933 6.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS M8206A PT-4222 SERVICE MANUAL M5195 PT-4222 USER GUIDE 7.0 FOR YOUR INFORMATION The purpose of this section is to provide information about known problems and to discuss other pertinent issues of interest. 7.1 Known Printer Problems THERE ARE NO KNOWN PRINTER PROBLEMS AT THIS TIME. 7.2 Miscellaneous Issues 1. When the printer is in the 4214 (DMP) emulation, it performs just like the DMP from a software aspect with the following exceptions: A. The printer is not Plot Mode compatible with the DMP, so all software using this fuction will not work. The printer does support dot addressable graphics, however it uses a different format for graphics data. B. The printer is not compatible with existing DMP bar code programs. C. The printer does not support Print Mode 3 of the DMP. This mode is a 5 dot high, 12.5 cpi high speed draft font of the DMP. The PT-4222 simply ignores the mode 3 software command, so software which uses this feature probably will not require any changes, however the output will not be printed at 12.5 cpi. D. The PT-4222 also does not support the DMP Print Mode 4, which is a special low dot density mode, used only in Plot Mode. 2. Due to the mechanical design of the integral push tractor, the correct top-of-form set up for continuous paper when using the TEAR feature should be achieved as follows: A. Install fanfold paper in the push tractor B. Press the Load Lever C. Press the FORM FEED switch (on the front panel) D. Position the perforation of the paper at the tear PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg021 bar using the WHITE UP and DOWN ARROW switches NOTE: When the above set up procedure is followed, no data should be printed on the first print line since it will print on the perforation. 3. On MPx systems prior to 9/8.6C, the system inverts the 8th data bit on all codes sent by the user. Also, some control codes and control sequences sent prior to 9/8.6C have bit 8 set HIGH. WORKAROUND - Use 9/8.6C or later OS DRAWING INFRMATION: For drawing information refer to Hardware Bulletin 15 ORIGINATOR: Tom Sears/N. JONES PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB001 Pg022 FIB 00002 02/16/88 *** Sample Bar Code Programs [ WPS 427 ] *** The initial version of the PT-4222 User Manual (M5195A) has limited programming information covering bar coding. The attached program generates a sample printout of each type of bar code available in the PT-4222. By studying this program and referring to the User Manual, Appendix B, the bar code commands will be more easily understood. The PT-4222 User Manual is currently being updated to add more detailed programming information, and the updated verison will be released soon. This printer generates 7 types of bar code formats internally: 3 OF 9 EAN-8 EAN-13 UPC-A 2 OF 5 INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 INDUSTRIAL 2 OF 5 MATRIX For each type of format there are 2 types of commands required to generate a bar code, a Bar Code Selection Command and a Bar Code Printing Command. The commands have the following formats: A. Bar Code Selection Command - Hex 01 01 1B 21 (n) xx (p) 19 Dec 1 1 27 33 (n) xx (p) 25 n = bar code height in 1/6 inch increments, including the human readable field (e.g. n = hex 03 gives height of 1/2 inch). (range varies depending on format) xx = code representing bar code format, as follows: _ xx _ HEX DEC Bar Code Format _ 01 1 EAN-8 02 2 EAN-13 03 3 UPC-A 11 17 2 OF 5 INTERLEAVED 12 18 2 OF 5 INDUSTRIAL 13 19 2 OF 5 MATRIX 14 20 3 OF 9 p = 0 hex, 0 dec = no human readable characters print p = 1 hex, 1 dec = human readable characters print B. Bar Code Printing Command o single bar code per line - Hex 01 01 1B 28 1D (n1) (data) 19 Dec 1 1 27 40 29 (n1) (data) 25 o multiple bar codes per line - Hex 01 01 1B 28 1D (n1) (data) 1D (n2) (data)... 19 Dec 1 1 27 40 29 (n1) (data) 29 (n2) (data)... 25 nx = distance in 1/70 inch increments from the beginning of the line PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB002 Pg001 to the first bar code symbol (n1); or the distance between bar code symbols (n2....nX). Range 00 - FF hex. (e.g. nx = hex 23 gives distance of 1/2 inch.) data = format varies depending on bar code. Refer to the program for examples of inplementing these general commands. Some formats have a Check Digit and System Number included in the Data field. Refer to the Symbol Specification for those formats in order to generate those numbers correctly. Pages 3 and 4 of Field Bulletin 427 contain the program listings and sample bar code printouts. Consult FB 427 for these. DRAWING INFORMATION: refer to Field Bulletin 427 for listings & bar code printouts ORIGINATOR: Tom Sears PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB002 Pg002 FIB 00003 06/02/88 *** Prints garbage configured as a parallel printer *** When you want to use a 4222 printer on a 2000, 3000, or 4000 as a parallel; it is necessary to insert the 8th bit by changing the 8INV setting from IN N to IN Y and to select the parallel interface by changing the I/F setting from SER to PAR. This requires changing the factory settings. This procedure is not specifically covered in the manuals. If the 8INV parameter is not changed, the printer will print incorrect characters. The procedure for modifying 8INV and selecting Parallel I/O is: 1. Take the printer OFF LINE (WAIT or P.E. displayed) 2. Press PROG and QUIT will be displayed 3. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW key until 8INV is displayed 4. Press the RIGHT ARROW key and IN N should be displayed 5. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW key until IN Y is displayed 6. Press the LEFT ARROW key and 8INV will be displayed 7. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW key until I/F is displayed 8. Press the RIGHT ARROW key and SER should be displayed 9. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW key until PAR is displayed 10. Press PROG and the changes will be saved 11. Press ON LINE ORIGINATOR: T. Sears PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB003 Pg001 FIB 00004 04/15/88 *** Paper Runaway *** SYMPTOM/TEXT: Paper runs away for about 3 sheets, then stops with a JAM message on indicator panel when feeding paper from the front. FIX: Parameter "PULL" must be set for "PL Y". This enables the bottom feed paper sensor. ORIGINATOR: John Tank LOGON: 11DPS1 PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB004 Pg001 FIB 00005 12/27/88 *** Don't Overlook the Protocol Cartridge - revised 12/27/88 *** The Protocol Cartridge (firmware module) P/N 400682-194 is frequently overlooked when troubleshooting. This contains more than just the character font, it contains ALL of the printer firmware, buffer RAM, and the Non-Volatile RAM that stores the Setup (configuration) information. The Protocol Cartridge (black plug-in module at the rear paper entry slot) should be considered first when troubleshooting not last. Before replacing it, check for the correct setup parameters, as they may have been changed in error. NOTE: The number (400682-194) for the protocol cartridge is now the part number for the whole assembly. The component part numbers on the second list are for reference only since some field stock may exist. The original requirement to order piece-parts is eliminated: PART NUMBER FOR THE PROTOCOL CARTRIDGE -------------------------------------- PROTOCOL CARTRIDGE ASM 400682-194 MM200235 PROTOCOL CARTRIDGE COMPONENT PARTS (NO FIELD ORDERS PLEASE) ----------------------------------------------------------- PCBA,FIRMWARE PROTOCOL 400682-193 MM200236 (256kb) EPROM U07,EP2 400682-199 MM200241 (512kb) EPROM U05,EP1 400682-198 MM200240 Updated 12/27/88 by John VanderHeyden, MBF Repair Center (714) 730-2971 ORIGINATOR: Tom Sears/Bob Berard PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB005 Pg001 FIB 00006 05/12/89 *** Loses Top of Forms [ WPSF 479R ] *** PROBLEM: When printing barcodes on the PT-4222 printer, the barcode symbol height is not correctly monitored by the printer in 4214 mode, thus causing top of forms to be incorrect. PROBLEM: If paper is loaded from a paper empty condition during a printing job, the beginning of the second page will gain an extra line feed. CAUSE: The PT-4222 in 4214 mode does not correctly monitor line spacing on systems that automatically load the VFU at the open of the printer. WORKAROUND: Add: "PRINT(1)'BO',$1B40$,'EO' as the next basic statement after the open of the printer. The mnemonics 'BO' and 'EO' are only used on MPx and 2000/3000/4000 systems. All other systems can omit these mnemonics. CAUTION: When using the re-initialization command ($1B40$) the following will occur: o The printer's internal parameters are reset according to the function menu settings. o The command will cancel any print attributes program- matically set. o The command will set the current paper position to top of form. o The printer buffer will be cleared. o The command will set the horizontal tabs every eight columns, reset the column counter and clears all vertical tabulations. This is fixed in the latest firmware level. Replace the firmware with | MAI Basic Four Part# 400682-204, MM# MM200350 at location U-05 and MAI | Basic Four Part# 400682-205, MM# MM200351 at location U-07. | ORIGINATOR: L. Sanders PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB006 Pg001 FIB 00007 08/02/89 *** Pull Tractor Option - Spare Parts Information *** The Pull Tractor is an optional tractor recommended when printing on more than four part forms is desired. The Pull Tractor is attached to the top of the printer and is used with bottom feeding of fanfold paper. The following parts are available to maintain the Pull Tractor: 1. MM200115/400682-005 Pull Tractor Assembly (complete unit) 2. MM200061/400682-139 Tractor, Right 3. MM200062/400682-140 Tractor, Left Items 2 and 3 are used to repair both the standard Push Tractor and the optional Pull Tractor. ORIGINATOR: JAVIER VAN OORDT PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB007 Pg001 FIB 00008 01/11/90 *** Stacking Characters or Poor Print Quality *** SYMPTOM/TEXT: Poor print quality or stacking characters caused by ribbon drive clutch or bad ribbon cartridge. FIX: Lub ribbon clutch assembly or replace ribbon. ORIGINATOR: M. Buhl PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB008 Pg001 FIB 00009 02/19/90 *** BUFFER SIZE *** SYMPTOM/TEXT: The printer has two different buffer sizes, depending if it is parallel.or serial. The parallel buffer is programmable from the printer Function Menu for 256 bytes, 2K bytes or 12K bytes. MBF default setting is 12K. Be aware that 12K is alot of print lines, so the printer will print a long time after data stops being sent to it and the buffer was filled. . The serial buffer is a fixed 4K byte buffer and its size cannot be.altered. Xon/Xoff flow control to the printer is contolled from the printer Function Menu option LGL (Low Guard Level). There are 3 options for this, (GL1, GL2, GL3). MBF default is GL1. The LGL and the HGL (High Guard Level) determine what percentage of buffer full results in a busy or ready signal from the printer to the host. The HGL is always the buffer size minus 256 bytes, which is a level of 3840 bytes. When the number of bytes in the buffer reaches the HGL (3840.bytes), the printer will indicate "busy". When the number of bytes falls to the LGL, the printer will again indicate "ready" to the host. The LGL options are as follows: GL 1 -- HGL minus 3 bytes (factory setting) GL 2 -- HGL minus 256 bytes GL 3 -- 512 bytes from buffer empty state FIX: ORIGINATOR: John Tank PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB009 Pg001 FIB 00010 02/26/90 *** VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS *** SYMPTOM/TEXT: BELOW IS A CONVENIENT PLACE TO CHECK FOR VOLTAGES. ** NOTES:* IN ORDER TO READ +12 VOLTS, THE FONT CARTRIDGE MUST BE . INSERTED. * THESE VOLTAGES ARE NON-ADJUSTABLE J05 (GREEN PLUG ON LOGIC BD.) PINS 2,7,9,10 (GROUND) PIN 5 (+5V REGULATED) PIN 6 (-12V REGULATED) . PIN 3 (+12V REGULATED -- FONT CARTRIDGE INSERTED) PIN 8,11 (+39V DC UNREGULATED) FIX: ORIGINATOR: JOHN TANK PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB010 Pg001 FIB 00011 11/06/90 *** Paper Runaway When Loading Paper *** SYMPTOM/TEXT: On rear feed printers when loading or unloading paper, if the paper is inserted far enough to make the rear paper out sensor and then removed far enough to break the sensor, the paper will runaway continuously when an auto load cycle is initiated. Cycle power to correct. FIX: Load and unload paper correctly. ORIGINATOR: Richard Van Pelt PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB011 Pg001 FIB 00012 06/27/91 *** Bar code checksum formula *** PRELIMINARY FIELD BULLETIN Product : Printers Author : Anthony J. Kaczoroski PT-4222 Issue : Bar code checksum formula Type : Informational The way that the PT-4222 400 CPS Matrix Printer User Manual (M5195) lists information on the procedure for calculating the check character (See page 4-78) misleads the user into thinking that this only applies to the UPC-A Bar Code (See page 4-78). In reality, this same formula is also to be used to calculate the check character for the EAN-8 (See pages 4-72/73) and EAN-13 (See pages 4-74/75) Bar Codes. ORIGINATOR: Tony Kaczoroski PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB012 Pg001 FIB 00013 06/27/91 *** Info on latest firmware *** Preliminary Field Bulletin Product : PT-4222 Author : Anthony J. Kaczoroski Issue : Latest Firmware Type : Informational The following is information on the latest firmware for the PT-4222 printer. The two documented reasons for the release of this firmware are: 1- To correct the loss of TOF (Top of form) for bar code printing in 4214 mode. 2- To add the 4K, 2K, and .25 serial buffer selection to the Function Menu. To determine the current level of the PT-4222 printer that you are working on you need to turn power off on the printer, press in the PROG button (Last button on the right side of the front panel), and while holding this button in turn power back on. The printer will perform internal self tests which will take approx. 30-45 seconds at which time the printer firmware configuration will be printed. The values that specify the firmware level are the EP1 and EP2 levels. For the latest firmware these should be as follows: EP1= W0181 EP2= T0354 If you have levels different that these then you will need to order the following part numbers: MFG # SPA # Location EP1= 400682-204 MM200350 U-05 EP2= 400682-205 MM200351 U-07 The firmware is located inside the Firmware Cartridge which is on the middle top back of the printer. Please refer to the PT-4222 400 CPS Matrix Printer User Manual (M5195) page 2-19 for information on location/removal of the Cartridge. ORIGINATOR: Tony Kaczoroski PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB013 Pg001 FIB 00014 12/23/91 *** Paper Jams When Using Push Tractors *** SYMPTOM/TEXT: Paper begins to bunch up after several sheets between the rear push tractors and upper feed roller, eventually causing paper jams and paper spacing problems. FIX:.Rubber on upper feed roller assembly (MM200093) is probably worn. When this . happens the diameter of the roller changes slightly and therefore paper is not being pulled at the same rate as the tractors are pushing it. Replace upper feed roller assy. ORIGINATOR: John Tank PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB014 Pg001 FIB 00015 MAI COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL 06/25/93 *** Power Suppy Continually Going Bad in Printer *** SYMPTOM: Power supply (MM200015) goes out in printer. Power supply replaced, several months later new power supply goes out. PROBLEM DETERMINATION: Printer muffin fan (MM200020) may not be out-putting properly. FIX: Replace printer mufffin fan. New style fan (MM200020) has more output. ORIGINATOR: J.O'Brien PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB015 Pg001 FIB 00016 MAI COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL 09/18/92 *** Paper Intermittantly Spaces Backwards *** SYMPTOM/TEXT: When using push tractors and paper saver is enabled, paper may run away.backwards when printer is placed ONLINE. FIX: The most probable cause is a marginal lower paper sensor located in front . of printer by the ribbon area. Replace with MM200090. Both upper & lower sensors are the same, so if problem still exists, replace the upper also. Due to the age of these printers, those parts are now beginning to get weak. ORIGINATOR: John Tank PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB016 Pg001 FIB 00017 MAI COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL 04/19/93 *** Bar Code printing problems after conversion to OpenBASIC *** SYMPTOM: After conversion to OpenBASIC a bar code program which worked on previous BASIC levels now prints question marks (?) in place of alpha text. CAUSE: If an end output transparency mnemonic ('EO') occurs in the middle of a print statement the OpenBASIC printer driver inserts a ribbon select escape sequence (ESC r #) which confuses the printer. Examples (from Field Bulletin 427): Failing 3 of 9 bar code program: 10 OPEN (1) "LP" 20 PRINT (1)'BO',$01011B2102140119$,'EO', 30 PRINT (1)'BO',$01011B281D00,'E0',"*1234567890*" Working 3 of 9 bar code program: 10 OPEN (1) "LP" 20 PRINT (1)'BO',$01011B2102140119$,'EO', 30 PRINT (1)'BO',$01011B281D00,"*1234567890*",'EO' FIX: Move the 'EO' mnemonics to the end of print lines. NOTE: Since the 'EO' mnemonic can be placed in any position on a print line the symptoms may vary. ORIGINATOR: Norm Jones PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB017 Pg001 FIB 00018 MAI COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL 10/05/93 *** Flow control problem unless set for 7, ODD 1 [ WPSF 795 ] *** TYPE: Problem PURPOSE: To warn that the PT-4222 and PT-4225/6/7/8 printers have flow control errors running at 8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit. To run without flow control errors the printers should be configured as 7 data bits, odd parity and 1 stop bit. CONFIGURING SPOOLED PRINTERS IN SCO UNIX To print spooled jobs on the printer running 7 data bits, odd parity and 1 stop bit, the spooler will have to be notified what parameters will have to be changed. To change parameters run 'sysadmsh': Select printers-->configure-->parameters the following screen will appear: Printer name [ ] Printer name in terminfo database [ ] Print wheels which can be mounted [ ] Alternate character set mappings [ ] Default initial settings length width [ ] cpi [ ] lpi [ ] stty [ ] [ ] [ ] At the printer name prompt enter the name of the printer as it appears in the UNIX spooler. An example name could be laser. Press to proceed down to the stty prompt. At this prompt any stty parameter can be entered. To set a printer to 7 data bits, odd parity and 1 stop bit, the following would be entered at the stty prompt: cs7 parenb parodd Press until the screen is exited and the lpadmin is executed by sysadmsh. The system will now attempt to communicate with the printer using 7 data bits, odd parity and 1 stop bit, WHEN GOING THROUGH THE SPOOLER. CONFIGURING NON-SPOOLED PRINTERS To configure a printer to communicate at 7 data bits, odd parity and 1 stop. bit /etc/inittab must be modified. /usr/ob/bin/setport is used to set the protocol of the port to which the printer is connected. 'setport' has default settings of 9600 baud, 7 data bits, even parity and 1 stop bit. When setport is used, only the parameters that need to be changed have to be used with the command. To use setport make the following changes: vi /etc/inittab Find the line which corresponds to the port to which the printer is connected. As an example use ttya08. The line will appear as follows: PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB018 Pg001 a08:23:off:/etc/getty /dev/ttya08 mai9600 The line should be changed to: a08:23:respawn:/usr/ob/bin/setport ttya08 cs7 parodd The port is now ready to communicate at 7 data bits, odd parity and 1 stop bit. RELATED DOCUMENTATION For more information refer to Software Announcement #199 (SCO SOFTWARE FIB 3), Section 5.3 for printer configuration hints. ORIGINATOR: Dan Arteritano PRINTER-HONEYWELL-4/66------------------------------FIB018 Pg002