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Lexmark™ D500

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Revised: January 29, 2008

Edition: January 29, 2008

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Safety Information

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Safety information

• The safety of this product is based on testing and approvals of the original design and specific components. The manufacturer is not responsible for safety in the event of use of unauthorized replacement parts.

• The maintenance information for this product has been prepared for use by a professional service person and is not intended to be used by others.

• There may be an increased risk of electric shock and personal injury during disassembly and servicing of this product. Professional service personnel should understand this and take necessary precautions.

Consignes de sécurité

• La sécurité de ce produit repose sur des tests et des agréations portant sur sa conception d'origine et sur des composants particuliers. Le fabricant n'assume aucune responsabilité concernant la sécurité en cas d'utilisation de pièces de rechange non agréées.

• Les consignes d'entretien et de réparation de ce produit s'adressent uniquement à un personnel de maintenance qualifié.

• Le démontage et l'entretien de ce produit pouvant présenter certains risques électriques, le personnel d'entretien qualifié devra prendre toutes les précautions nécessaires.

Norme di sicurezza

• La sicurezza del prodotto si basa sui test e sull'approvazione del progetto originale e dei componenti specifici. Il produttore non è responsabile per la sicurezza in caso di sostituzione non autorizzata delle parti.

• Le informazioni riguardanti la manutenzione di questo prodotto sono indirizzate soltanto al personale di assistenza autorizzato.

• Durante lo smontaggio e la manutenzione di questo prodotto, il rischio di subire scosse elettriche e danni alla persona è più elevato. Il personale di assistenza autorizzato deve, quindi, adottare le precauzioni necessarie.

Sicherheitshinweise

• Die Sicherheit dieses Produkts basiert auf Tests und Zulassungen des ursprünglichen Modells und bestimmter Bauteile. Bei Verwendung nicht genehmigter Ersatzteile wird vom Hersteller keine Verantwortung oder Haftung für die Sicherheit übernommen.

• Die Wartungsinformationen für dieses Produkt sind ausschließlich für die Verwendung durch einen Wartungsfachmann bestimmt.

• Während des Auseinandernehmens und der Wartung des Geräts besteht ein zusätzliches Risiko eines elektrischen Schlags und körperlicher Verletzung. Das zuständige Fachpersonal sollte entsprechende Vorsichtsmaßnahmen treffen.

Pautas de Seguridad

• La seguridad de este producto se basa en pruebas y aprobaciones del diseño original y componentes específicos. El fabricante no es responsable de la seguridad en caso de uso de piezas de repuesto no autorizadas.

• La información sobre el mantenimiento de este producto está dirigida exclusivamente al personal cualificado de mantenimiento.

• Existe mayor riesgo de descarga eléctrica y de daños personales durante el desmontaje y la reparación de la máquina. El personal cualificado debe ser consciente de este peligro y tomar las precauciones necesarias.

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Informações de Segurança

• A segurança deste produto baseia-se em testes e aprovações do modelo original e de componentes específicos. O fabricante não é responsável pela segunrança, no caso de uso de peças de substituição não autorizadas.

• As informações de segurança relativas a este produto destinam-se a profissionais destes serviços e não devem ser utilizadas por outras pessoas.

• Risco de choques eléctricos e ferimentos graves durante a desmontagem e manutenção deste produto. Os profissionais destes serviços devem estar avisados deste facto e tomar os cuidados necessários.

Informació de Seguretat

• La seguretat d'aquest producte es basa en l'avaluació i aprovació del disseny original i els components específics. El fabricant no es fa responsable de les qüestions de seguretat si s'utilitzen peces de recanvi no autoritzades.

• La informació pel manteniment d’aquest producte està orientada exclusivament a professionals i no està destinada a ningú que no ho sigui.

• El risc de xoc elèctric i de danys personals pot augmentar durant el procés de desmuntatge i de servei d’aquest producte. El personal professional ha d’estar-ne assabentat i prendre les mesures convenients.

Safety Information

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

OVERVIEWIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Printer Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Setting Up the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6Loading Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7Label Sensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10Operating Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10Configuration: The Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11The Configuration Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12Offsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONSInterface types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5The Receive Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6IEEE1284 Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8RS-232C Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9RS-232C Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10Universal Serial Bus Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11Local Area Network Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

TROUBLESHOOTINGInterface troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5Parallel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5RS-232 serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5LAN Ethernet interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5Wireless LAN Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Troubleshooting Flowcharts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7Problem: Printer does not power up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7Problem: Label does not feed outward in a straight path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7Problem: Printer does not print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8Problem: Printer does not print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8Problem: Printer does not feed labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9Problem: Printer does not stop at the correct position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Problem: Wireless lan printer is not printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

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Problem: Printing is too dark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11Problem: Printing is too light on one side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11Problem: Printing is too light on one side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12Problem: Print start position is incorrect vertically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12Problem: Print start position is incorrect horizontally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13Problem: White line appear in printed labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13Problem: Cutter is not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14Problem: Cutter is not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

HANDLING ESD-SENSITIVE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

REPLACEMENT PROCEDURESAccessing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3Print Head Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4Platen Roller Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6Main Circuit Board Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7Panel Board Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8Relay Board Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9Label Sensor Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12Cover Sensor Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14Drive Motor Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16Drive Gear Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18Cutter Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURESTop of Forms Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2Factory Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3Print Darkness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4Printer Counter Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5Cutter Counter Clear (if cutter is installed). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5Test Print Counter Clear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6Cut Position (if cutter is installed). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6Paper End Sensor Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7Paper End Sensor Sensitivity (ALTERNATE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7Gap Sensor Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8Gap Sensor Sensitivity (ALTERNATE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8Eye-mark sensor adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9Power Supply Checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11DATA Dump Diagnostic Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12

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Printing Test Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13Printing Factory/Service Test Prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

LABELS AND SPECIALTY MEDIA GUIDELINES FOR THERMAL PRINTINGLabel Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3Inks (Preprinted Stock)/Topcoats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Printhead Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Adjusting the Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3Cleaning the Print Head, Platen and Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4Releasing/Replacing the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5Cleaning the LABEL SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

PARTS CATALOGBase Cover Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2Frame Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7Print Head Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8Packing Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10Test Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

PCL EMULATIONSelecting PCL Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2Page Formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3Font and Symbol Set Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4Command Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6Command Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7PCL Emulation Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9GL/2 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27Raster Image Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38

PRINTER JOB LANGUAGEPJL Command Notation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2Kernel Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3Job Separation Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4Environment Commands and Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7

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Status Readback Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-12Status Message Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-18

APPENDIX A: PCL SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

APPENDIX B: PRINTER JOB LANGUAGE SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

APPENDIX C: BAR CODE COMMANDSTwo-dimensional bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 5

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1OVERVIEW

Unit 1: Overview

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OVERVIEWThis Service Manual contains information about the specifications, replacement procedures,checking/calibration procedures, and troubleshooting of common problems associate with theD500. A total of five topics are covered herein, and they are organized as follows:

Section 1: Overview

Section 2: Basic and Interface Specifications

Section 3: Replacement Procedures

Section 4: Adjustment Procedures

Section 5: Troubleshooting

The Basic Specifications section summarizes all the mechanical, electrical and engineeringspecifications needed for service personnel to understand this product.

The Interface Specifications section serves as a guide to personnel who need to understandthe communication protocols needed to control the printer using third party software, and fortroubleshooting interface problems.

The Troubleshooting section aids in the process of diagnosing and correcting commonproblems. After troubleshooting, the service personnel can then determine whether any repairs,parts replacements and/or adjustments are necessary,

The Replacement Procedures section covers the main components of the product, and how theservice personnel can dismantle and reassemble the parts in order to maintain, clean, repair orreplace them.

Finally, the Adjustment Procedures are needed after certain maintenance or repair workinvolving certain precision component.

It is recommended that you become familiar with each section before attempting to service theproduct. Refer to the Table Of Contents at the front of this manual to search for the relevantinformation needed. All page numbers in this manual consist of a section number followed by thepage number within the stated section.

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INTRODUCTION

The Lexmark D500 Direct Thermal Printer is a complete, high-performance on-site labelingsystem. All printer parameters are user programmable using PCL software commands. Allpopular bar codes and 9 human-readable fonts, are resident in memory providing literallyhundreds of typestyles and sizes. Additional fonts can be loaded into memory.

Employing a thermal 305dpi print head, the D500 produces sharp looking graphics and smallpoint-size text with excellent legibility. It can print labels up to four inches in width and providesan economical labeling solution for most applications. The printer is compatible with a subset ofthe Printer Command Language 5e (PCL). In addition, users can choose an interface—such asparallel (IEEE1284), serial (RS-232C), Ethernet (10/100-BaseT), USB 1.1and Wireless LANIEEE 802.11b.

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UNPACKING

When unpacking the printer, take note of the following:

Note: The following parts shown here are representative only. Due to regional requirements and our policy ofcontinual improvement, your printer may not be packed with the exact parts as shown here, but theunpacking steps are similar.

The box should stay right-side up.Lift the printer out of the box carefully.

If the printer has been stored in the cold, allow it to reach room temperature before turning it on.

Remove the plastic covering from the printer.

Set the printer on a solid, flat surface. Inspect the shipping container and printer for any sign of damage that may have occurred during shipping.

Remove the accessory items from their protective containers.

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D500 Printer AC adaptor and cable

User documentation and software package (where applicable)

• Setup sheet• Warranty• Software• Cleaning sheet

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PRINTER PART NAMES

Clear window and fanfold-label Loading Top Cover

Label Outlet

Front cover(allows access to optional cutter unit, DIP switches and potentiometers)

LINE/FEED/Power buttons andLEDs

7-segment Error Status LED

Release latch for Top Cover

Mini Screwdriver

Label Holders

Thermal Print Head assembly

Label Holder Release KnobPlaten Assembly

Label Sensor

Optional Cutter

Unit 1: Overview


SETTING UP THE PRINTERConsider the following when setting up the printer:

Locate a solid flat surface with adequate room to set the printer. Make sure the AC adaptor can be located so that the AC power cable can be attached to the printer and an AC power outlet. The location should be near the host or computer terminal. The maximum distance recommended is:

- 10 feet for a Parallel interface cable. Make sure it meets IEEE1284 specifications

- 18 feet for the optional Serial RS232 Interface

- 10 feet for the optional USB interface without hub

- the optional 10baseT Ethernet Interface depends upon the LAN cabling

- Up to 100m for the Wireless LAN, depending on structural conditions

Follow these steps to set up your printer:

1. Make sure the power switch on the Operator Panel is in the OFF (0) position and place the AC adaptor in a safe and secure location.

2. Connect the Input Power connector to the printer. This connector is buttoned and must be turned approximately 3/4 turn clockwise to secure it to the printer.

3. Connect the AC Power Cable to the adapter inlet and then to an AC Outlet supply of an appropriate voltage.

4. Connect the interface cable to the host system. If you are using the Parallel Port connection, a parallel IEEE1284 interface cable must be used to realize the high data transfer rate of the printer's parallel port. If another interface is installed, the appropriate cable should be used.

5. Load the label media following the instructions in this section.

6. Configure the printer for label width and operating mode using the instructions in this section.

7. Press the printer power button to the ON (I) position.8. Print a test label to verify the printer is set up and operating correctly.

Unit 1: Overview


LOADING MEDIAThe Lexmark D500 printer can print to direct thermal die-cut labels, tags or continuous media. The media supply can be either in Roll or Fanfold format.

Roll MediaRoll media should be between 0.98" (25 mm) and 4.3" (110 mm) in width and wound face-out on a core with a minimum internal diameter of 1.6" (40 mm).

1. Make sure the printer is turned OFF.

2. Open the Top Cover by pressing on cover release points located on the right-hand side of the printer. This releases the Top Cover and allows it to swing upward on the rear mounted hinge points.

3. With the Top Cover in the upright position, press the Paper Guide Release while adjusting the Paper Guides until they allow a media roll to fit between them. A millime-ter scale is molded into the case to provide a guide when making the adjustment. The Paper Guides are center justified and inter-act with each other so that each moves an equal distance.

4. Make sure the Roll Holders are in the released position. If they are not, lift up on each one and they will snap to the open position.

5. Unwind approximately 12" of label material from the roll. The labels should be wound face-out (printing side to the outside of the roll). Drop the roll in-between the Paper Guides so that the labels come off the top of the roll. The Paper Guides will automati-cally position the Roll Holders to suspend the roll.

Cover/Print Head Release Latch

Roll Holders

PaperSensor

Millimeter scale

Paper Guide Release

Label path

Unit 1: Overview


6. Route the label material through the Paper Sensor Assembly and over the Platen. Note that the Sensor is part of the left Label Roll Guide so that the Paper Sensor is always positioned in the same location relative to the left edge of the label.

7. Close the Top Cover.

8. Press the LINE button so that the printer is in the OFF LINE mode and then press the FEED button. The label should advance to the next index position.

Fanfold media

1. Place the fanfold media behind the printerwith the printing surface up.

2. Open the Top Cover by pressing on the cover release latch located on the right-hand side of the printer. This releases the cover and allows it to swing upward on the rear mounted hinge points.

3. Carefully pull up the Fanfold-label Loading Slot from the back of the Top Cover.

4. With the Top Cover in the upright position, press the Paper Guide Release while adjust-ing the Paper Guides until they allow a media to fit between them. A millimeter scale is molded into the case to provide a guide when making the adjustment. The Paper Guides are center-justified and interact with each other so that each moves an equal distance apart from each other.

5. Route the label material through the Sensor Assembly and over the Platen.

Paper Sensor Paper Guide

Platen

Pull up the loading slot

Pull open the Top Cover

Load the fanfold paper

Unit 1: Overview


6. Close the Top Cover.

7. After loading the label media, it is recommended that you run a Test Print to make sure the labels are correctly loaded and printed.

LABEL SENSINGThe Lexmark D500 can use either label Gap (see-thru) sensing or Eye-Mark (reflective) sensing. The Sensor Assembly is located on the left edge of the media and is automatically positioned by the Paper Guides.

Fanfold-label path

Roll-label path

Overview of the fanfold-paper loading path

Unit 1: Overview


CONFIGURATIONBefore using the printer, it is best to read this manual thoroughly first. Otherwise, you may disturb default settings around which the instructional procedures in this manual are based upon.

OPERATING PANELThe Operator Panel consists of three LED indicators and three switches.

POWERThe green LED lights up when the printer is ON.

ERRORThe red LED lights up when there is a system fault such as an unlatched print head.

ON LINEThe green LED lights up when the printer is ON LINE and ready to receive data. The ON LINE button takes the printer ON LINE or OFF LINE.

ON LINE ButtonIf the ONLINE LED is lit, pressing it will take the printer OFF LINE. Pressing the button again then takes the printer back ON LINE. When ON LINE, the printer is ready to receive data from the host. When OFF LINE, the printer will not print or accept data from the host. While the printer is printing, press this button to suspend the printing. To resume printing, press this button again.

FEED BUTTONPress this button to eject one label in OFF LINE mode. Hold this button down while power is applied, to print a printer status label.

POWER SWITCHA two position switch for turning the printer ON (I) or OFF (0).

Unit 1: Overview


CONFIGURATION: THE REAR PANELAll of the printer cable connectors are located on the Rear Panel, as follows.

Fanfold-label Loading SlotRemove this panel to route fanfold paper into the printer

Unit 1: Overview


THE CONFIGURATION PANEL

The Configuration Panel is accessible when you lift up the top cover. The panel consists of an eight-position DIP switch, three adjustment potentiometers and a seven- segment LED Error Status display. Receptacles for connecting the optional Cutter (factory installed) are also located on this panel.

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

This is an eight-position switch used for setting the operating conditions of the printer. Switches 1 to 3 act as control for both paper handling and the loading of programs or fonts into the printer.

Switches 1–3: Paper Handling settingsThese three switches select the method used for controlling paper handling:

Continuous mode - (default mode) Does not use the sensor for paper indexing. The paper movement will stop after all the label data has been printed.

Tear Off mode - Paper is fed out to the cut/tear off position after printing is complete. Before the next label is printed, the paper is pulled back in to the first print line position.

Cutter mode - Enables the Cutter option if installed.

DIP switch for Configuration

Error StatusLED

VR1potentiometer

Paper handling Reserved Head Check VR1 adjust DATA Dump Reserved

DSW1 DSW2 DSW3 ModeOff Off Off ContinuousOn Off Off Tear OffOff On Off Cutter On Off On Reserved Off On On Load Font

Configuration SwitchON

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Unit 1: Overview


DIP SWITCH SETTINGS (CONT’D)

Switches 1–3: Font/Graphic loading settingsEnables the loading of fonts and/or graphics into printer memory for faster retrieval.

Switch 4: Unused

This switch is reserved for future use.

Switch 5: Head Check

Enables or Disables the printer function that checks the print head automatically.

Switch 6: VR1 Potentiometer Adjustment mode

Selects the function adjusted by VR1, VR4 Potentiometer Adjustment mode, and VR4. If DSW6 is Off, VR4 adjusts the top of form offset value over a range of +/- 3.75 mm. When DSW6 is On, VR1 adjusts the print darkness range.

DSW1 DSW2 DSW3 ModeOff On On Load Font


OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

DSW4 ModeOff DTOn TT


OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

DSW5 ModeOff DisabledOn Enabled


OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

DSW6 ModeOff Top Of Form OffsetOn Print Darkness


OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Unit 1: Overview


DIP SWITCH SETTINGS (CONT’D)

Switch 7: DATA DumpWhen ON, the printer will print out the hex value for each character received. When OFF, the printer will accept and process the data stream in a normal fashion. Four-inch wide media is required to print all data.

Switch 8: UnusedThis switch is reserved for future use.

OFFSETSThere are two offset settings stored in the printer; one for the Cut mode and one for the Tear-Off mode.

These two offsets can be set independently and will remain in the printer until a new command is received changing the setting or until power is turned off.

The default settings can be determined by printing a User Test Label.

The following should be used as starting points for establishing the three Offset values:

Mode Length of Offset (mm) Length of Offset (in) Print head resolutionCUTTER 17.9 0.70 143/215

TEAR-OFF 29.2 1.15 234/350

DSW7 ModeOff DISABLEDOn ENABLED


OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

DSW8 Mode- -- -


OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8


1BASIC AND INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

• Basic Printer Specs• Interface Specs

Unit 2: Interface Specifications


BASIC PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS

AttributePRINTPrint Method Direct ThermalCPU 32-bit RISC processorPrinter Command Language PCL5e subsetResident Fonts PCL Emulation font (9 types):

CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed BoldUnivers MediumCourier Regular

OCR-AOCR-B

Roman Pillar RegularRoman Pillar BoldRoman Pillar Italic

Roman Pillar Bold Italic(supports Universal Font Scaling Technology Ver.4.1)

Font Memory 4 MBPrint Head Resolution 12 dots per mmPrint Speed 2, 3 or 4 ips (selectable via @PJL SET SPEED command)Max. Print Area 104 mm (width) by 400 mm (top of form)

MEDIALabel Thickness(Label + backing paper)

0.06 mm* ~ 0.19 mm(*Check with your dealer regarding conditions

for using thin 0.06 mm labels)Label Form Roll Label: Maximum outer diameter of 110mm (face out),

Core Inner Diameter of 40mmFan-fold label: Max foldable height 100 mm (loaded externally)

Label Size (adhesive labels) For continuous feed:Width: 25~115 mm (including liner 28~118 mm)

Top Of Form: 15~397mm (including liner 18~400 mm)

For Cutter usage (optional):Width: 25~115 mm (including liner 28~118 mm)


For Tear Off mode:Width: 25~115 mm (including liner 28~118 mm)


Label Size (non-adhesive labels) For continuous feed or tear off mode:Width: 25~118mm

Top Of Form: 15~400 mm

With cutter installed:Width: 25~118mm

Top Of Form: 20~400 mm

SENSINGSee-Thru for labels or tags Fixed, 0.25" (6.3 mm) from left label edge Reflective eye-mark Fixed, 0.25 (5mm) from left label edgeContinuous Form Sensor not used

*All specifications subject to change without notice.



BASIC PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D)

AttributesCONTROLS AND SIGNALSOn-Line LED Green Power LED Green Error LED RedLED Display Panel 7-Segment Single CharacterOn/Off-Line Button Front Panel Label Feed Button Front Panel Power On/Off Button Front Panel Self Diagnostics Head check

Paper endCover open

Test printPOTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENTSAdjustment Potentiometers VR1: Offset level (DIPSW6 = OFF)

VR1: Print darkness (DIPSW6 = ON)VR2: Eye-mark sensor VR3: Gap sensor (to adjust the threshold)VR4: Label top of form offset

DIP switches DIP-SW -1,2,3: Operation mode (Print mode/Download mode)DIP-SW -4: Reserved (constantly OFF)DIP-SW -5: Head check (ON-Enabled / OFF-Disabled)DIP-SW -6: VR1 function switch (ON-Print darkness level / OFF-Offset)DIP-SW -7: DATA dump (ON-HEX dump print / OFF-Normal print)DIP-SW -8: Reserved (constantly OFF)

INTERFACE CONNECTIONSParallel (Option) IEEE1284Serial (Option) RS232C (9600 to 57.6K bps) Hardware Flow Control (Ready/Busy)

Software Flow Control (X-On/X-Off)Bi-directional Status

USB (Option) USB Specification Version 1.1LAN (Option) 10/100 Base-TRFID (Option) 13.56 MHz band, TBAWireless LAN (Option) TBA




BASIC PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D)Barcodes

SYMBOLOGIESSupported 1D formats(excluding customized barcode addressing in firmware)

UPC-A/E EAN, JAN

CODE39, CODE93 CODE128

UCC/EAN128 Interleaved 2 of 5 Industrial 2 of 5

Matrix 2of5NW-7 MSI

POSTNETCustomer Barcode

Supported 2D formats PDF417 (Ver2.4), Maxi code (Ver3.0)Ratios 1:2, 1:3, 2:5 User definable bar widths (depending on software)Bar Height 4 to 600 dots (depending on software)Rotation 0°, 90°, 180° and 270° (depending on software)

Physical AttributesDIMENSIONSWidth 7.8 in. (198 mm)Depth 9.1 in. (230 mm) Height 6.6 in. (167 mm)Weight 5.5 lbs (2.5 Kg) excluding AC adaptor

POWER REQUIREMENTSVoltage USA: AC 115 V (+/- 10%)

Europe: AC 230V (+/- 10%)50/60 Hz (+/-1%)

Power Consumption 67W nominal

ENVIRONMENTALOperating Temperature Operation environment 0~35°/30~80%

(without condensation)Storage environment -5~45°/20~80%

(without condensation)

REGULATORY APPROVALSSafety USA: UL(UL60950-1)

CANADA: C-UL(CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-3)Europe: TUV(EN60950-1), CE

EMC/EMS USA: FCC15B (Class B)Europe: EN55022 Class B, EN61000-3-2,

EN61000-3-3,EN55024

Optional AccessoriesInternal Cutter User or factory installed Internal option allowing

labels to be cut at specified intervals. IEEE1284 Interface Parallel interface. Factory or User installableSerial Interface High Speed RS232 Interface option, 9600 bps to

57.6 Kbps. Factory or User installable.LAN Interface TCP/IP Protocol Interface option. Factory or User

installable. USB Interface Universal Serial Bus Interface option. Factory or

User installable.RFID/Wireless LAN Interface To Be Announced




INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

INTERFACE TYPESThe Lexmark D500 printer can be ordered with any of the interfaces described in this section.The user can specify the desired interface at the time of placing an order. Thereafter, if the user needs to change the interface, it is a simple matter of purchasing a suitable interface card from a Lexmark dealer.

The following are the different types of interface boards available:

1) RS232C Interface Board

2) IEEE1284 Parallel Interface Board

4) USB Interface Board

5) LAN Interface Board (standard 10Base-T/100Base-T interface with RJ-45 connector)

6) Wireless LAN

For programmers and technical personnel to fully utilize the printer, the following information is presented in this section:

• The Receive Buffer

• IEEE1284 Parallel Interface

• Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface

• Local Area Network (LAN) Interface

• RS232C Serial Interface

General Specifications Electrical Specifications Pin AssignmentsReady/Busy Flow ControlX-On/X-Off Flow Control



THE RECEIVE BUFFERThis printer has the ability to receive a data stream from the host in one of two ways. The receive buffer may be configured to accept one print job at a time or multiple print jobs. The single job print buffer is generally used by software programs that wish to maintain control of the job print queue so that it can move a high priority job in front of ones of lesser importance. The multiple job buffer, on the other hand prints all jobs in the order they are received by the printer, and the order of printing cannot be changed.

Single Job BufferThe printer receives and prints one job at a time. Each job must not exceed 2.95MB.



THE RECEIVE BUFFER (CONT’D)

Multi Job BufferThe printer is able to continuously receive print jobs, compiling and printing other jobs at the same time. It acts much like a “print buffer” to maximize the performance of the host and the printer.

When you are using the RS232 Serial interface, the Multi Job Buffer uses either the Ready/Busy with DTR (pin 20) or X-On/X-Off flow control protocols. With an empty receiving buffer, the status of DTR is “high” (or an X-On status if using X-On/X-Off), meaning the printer is ready to receive data. When the receive buffer is holding 1.95MB of data (1MB from being full), DTR will go “low” (or an X-Off is sent) indicating the printer can no longer receive data. This condition is called “Buffer Near Full.”

The receiving buffer will not be able to receive more data again until a “Buffer Available” condition occurs. This takes place when the receiving buffer has emptied so that only 1MB bytes of data are being held (1.95MB bytes from being full). At this time, DTR will go “high” or an X-On is sent to tell the host that it can again receive data.

All printer error conditions (i.e., label out, Time-out Error, etc) will cause the printer to go busy (DTR “low” or X-Off) until the problem is corrected and the printer is placed on-line. The printer will also be busy if taken off-line from the front panel.



IEEE1284 PARALLEL INTERFACEThe parallel interface for this printer conforms to the IEEE1284 specification. It will automatically detect the IEEE1284 signals and operate in the high speed mode. If it does not detect the IEEE1284 signals, it will operate in the standard Centronics mode, which is significantly slower. For this reason, an interface cable and host interface conforming to the IEEE1284 specification must be present to fully utilize the speed capabilities. This interface also operates bidirectionally and can report the status of the printer back to the host.

Electrical Specifications

Printer Connector AMP 57-40360 (DDK) or equivalent Cable Connector AMP 57-30360 (DDK) or equivalent Cable Length 10 ft. (3 m) or lessSignal Level High = +2.4V to +5.0V Low = 0V to -0.4V

(1) Signals required for IEEE1284 mode

PIN SIGNAL DIRECTION PIN SIGNAL DIRECTION

1 STROBE To Printer 19 STROBE Return Reference

2 DATA 1 To Printer 20 DATA 1 Return Reference








10 ACK To Host 28 ACK Return Reference

11 BUSY To Host 29 BUSY Return Reference

12 PTR ERROR To Host 30 PE Return Reference

13 SELECT To Host 31 INIT From Host

14 AUTOFD (1) To Host 32 FAULT To Host

15 Not Used 33 Not Used

16 Logic Gnd 34 Not Used

17 FG Frame Ground 35 Not Used

18 +5V(Z=24Kohm) To Host 36 SELECTIN (1) From Host



RS-232C INTERFACE

The High Speed Serial Interface is an factory installed option that must be installed in the printer at the time of order. The D500 recognizes the RS-232 interface automatically.

General SpecificationsAsynchronous ASCII Half-duplex communication

Ready/Busy Hardware Flow ControlPin 20, DTR ControlPin 4, RTS Error Condition

X-On/X-Off Software Flow ControlBi-Directional Communication

Data Transmission Rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 bps

Character Format 1 Start Bit (fixed)7 or 8 data bits (selectable)Odd, Even or No Parity (selectable)1 or 2 Stop bits (selectable)

Electrical Specifications

Connector DB-25S (Female)

Cable DB-25P (Male), 50 ft. maximum length. For cableconfiguration, refer to Cable Requirements appropriate to the RS232C protocol chosen.

Signal Levels High = +5V to +12V Low = -5V to -12V



Pin Assignments

RS-232C INTERFACE SIGNALS

Cable Requirements

Pin Direction Signal Definition1 Reference FG (Frame Ground)

2 To Host TD (Transmit Data) -Data from the printer to the host computer. Sends X-On/X-Off characters or status data (Bi-Directional protocols).

3 To Printer RD (Receive Data) -Data to the printer from the host computer.

4 To Host RTS (Request to Send) -Used with Ready/Busy flow control to indicate an error condition. RTS is high and remains high unless the print head is open (in this case, RTS would return to the high state after the print head is closed and the printer is placed back on-line) or an error condition occurs during printing (e.g. Time Out error, label out).

5 To Printer CTS (Clear to Send) -When this line is high, the printer assumes that data is ready to be transmitted. The printer will not receive data when this line is low. If this line is not being used, it should be tied high (to pin 4).

6 To Printer DSR (Data Set Ready) -When this line is high, the printer will be ready to receive data. This line must be high before data is transmitted. If this line is not being used, it should be tied high (to pin 20).

7 Reference SG (Signal Ground)

20 To Host DTR (Data Terminal Ready) -This signal applies to Ready/Busy flow control. The printer is ready to receive data when this pin is high. It goes low when the printer is off-line, either manually or due to an error condition, and while printing in the Sin-gle Job Buffer mode. It will also go low when the data in the buffer reaches the Buffer Near Full level.

Pin 1

Pin 14Pin 25

Pin 13



* This connection at the host side of the interface would depend upon the pin that is being used as the Ready/Busy signal by the driving software. Typically, on a PC, it would be either CTS (pin 5) or DSR (pin 6) on a DB-25 connector.

READY/BUSY FLOW CONTROLReady/Busy is the hardware flow control method for the serial interface on the printer. By raising/lowering the voltage level on Pin 20 of the RS232 port, the printer notifies the host when it is ready to receive data. Pin 4 (RTS) and pin 20 (DTR) are the important signals on the printer for this method of flow control. The host must be capable of supporting this flow control method for it to function properly.

X-ON/X-OFF FLOW CONTROL

X-On/X-Off flow control is used whenever hardware (Ready/Busy) flow control is not available or desirable. Instead of a voltage going high/low at pin 20, control characters representing “Printer Ready” (X-On =11 hexadecimal) or “Printer Busy” (X-Off = 13 hexadecimal) are transmitted by the printer on pin 2 (Transmit Data) to the host. In order for this method of flow control to function correctly, the host must be capable of supporting it. X-On/X-Off operates in a manner similar to the function of pin 20 (DTR) as previously explained. When the printer is first powered on it sends an X-Off when the “Buffer Near Full” level is reached and a X-On when the data level of the buffer drops below the “Buffer Available” mark. When the printer is taken off-line manually, it transmits an X-Off indicating it cannot accept data. When it is placed back on line manually, it sends an X-On, indicating it is again available for receipt of data. If an error occurs during printing (paper out, Time Out), the printer sends an X-Off as soon as an error condition is detected. When the error is cleared and the printer is placed back on-line, it transmits an X-On indicating it is again ready to accept data.

Upon power up if no error conditions are present, the printer will continually send X-On characters at five millisecond intervals until it receives a transmission from the host.UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS INTERFACE

DB9 DB25

HOST INTERCONNECTION PRINTER

1 1 FG 1 FG (Frame Ground)

2 3 RD 2 TD (Transmit Data)

3 2 TD 3 RD (Receive Data)

8 5 CTS 4 RTS (Request to Send)

7 4 RTS 5 CTS (Clear to Send)

4 20 DTR 6 DSR (Data Set Ready)

6 6 DSR* 20 DTR (Data Terminal Ready)

5 7 SG 7 SG (Signal Ground)



The Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface is a factory installed option that must be specified at the time of order. It requires a driver (shipped with each printer that has the interface installed) that must be loaded on your PC and the PC must be configured to support USB peripherals using Microstate Windows. Details for loading the USB driver are contained in the USB Interface Manual that is shipped with each printer with a USB Optional interface installed. Up to 127 devices may be connected to a USB port.

LOCAL AREA NETWORK INTERFACEA Local Area Network (LAN) interface is a factory installed interface option that must be specified at the time of order. It requires a driver (shipped with each printer that has the interface installed) that must be loaded on your PC and the PC must be configured to support the TCP/IP network protocol using a 10BaseT LAN connection. Details for loading the LAN driver are contained in the LAN Interface Manual that is shipped with each printer with a LAN Optional interface installed.


1TROUBLESHOOTING• Error Signals• Troubleshooting Table• Interface Troubleshooting• Test Print Troubleshooting

Unit 3: Troubleshooting


TROUBLESHOOTING

ERROR SIGNALS

DISPLAY LINELED

ERRORLED BUZZER ERROR

CONDITION CORRECTIVE ACTION

0 Off On 1 Beep Flash Memory error Replace circuit board

1 Not Assigned

2 Off On 1 Beep Machine error Replace circuit board

3 Off On 1 Beep EEPROM error Replace circuit board

4 Off On 1 Beep Head error Replace Print Head

5 Off Blink 3 Beeps Top Cover Open Clean or replace cover sensor

6 Off Blink 3 Beeps Out of Paper 1) Replenish media supply2) Properly route media

7 Off Blink 3 Beeps Sensor error Adjust sensor sensitivity

8 Off Blink 3 Beeps Cutter error 1) Reconnect cutter2) Replace cutter

8. On On 0 Beeps Program error Resend data to printer

A On 1 Beep Receive Buffer Overflow 1) Restart printer and retry2) Ensure correct protocol

B On 1 Beep Serial Parity error 1) Ensure correct parity.2) Replace serial I/F card

C On 1 Beep Serial Framing error 1) Ensure correct data bit2) Replace serial I/F card

D On 1 Beep Serial Overrun error 1) Ensure correct flow control2) Retry

E On 1 Beep LAN Time Out error 1) Check Interface card2) Check connections3) Replace the interface card

F 3 Beeps Serial Font/Graphic error Ensure correct data stream



TROUBLESHOOTING TABLEIMAGE VOIDS

Damaged print head Replace print head

Damaged electronics Replace circuit board

Damaged or worn platen roller Replace platen roller

Vertical line in printed image Dirty or defective print head

LIGHT PRINT IMAGES

Low print head energy/darkness Adjust darkness control

Low print head pressure Check for obstructions and ensure proper printhead installa-tion

Foreign material on print head Clean print head and platen roller

Poor head alignment Check for obstructions and ensure proper printhead installa-tion

Excessive print speed Reduce print speed setting

UNEVEN PRINT DARKNESS

Unbalanced print head Check for obstructions and ensure proper printhead installa-tion

Worn platen roller Replace platen roller as required

Dirty print head Clean as necessary

SMEARED PRINT IMAGES

Poor label quality Use high quality label stock

Foreign material on print head and platenroller

Clean print head and platen roller

Foreign material on labels Use high quality label stock

Excessive print head energy Adjust darkness control

Excessive print speed Adjust speed as required

Excessive head pressure Check for obstructions and ensure proper printhead installa-tion

NO LABEL MOVEMENT

Incorrect label top of form sensorselected

Select the correct label sensor type

No voltage output Replace fuse on main circuit board. Test power supply andreplace as required

Drive motor not operating Ensure wiring harness connection. Replace as necessary

Defective main board Troubleshoot board and replace as necessary



NO PRINTED IMAGE

Print head is disconnected Ensure print head wiring harness is connected on each end

No voltage output Test power supply and replace as necessary

Damaged print head Replace print head

Damaged electronics Replace circuit board

Interface problems See “Interface troubleshooting” on page 3-5

Data input error Ensure correct data stream

MEANDERING MEDIA

Incorrectly loaded media Ensure correct loading

Improperly adjusted media guides Adjust as required

Unbalanced print head Ensure proper printhead installation and check for obstruc-tions

Worn or improperly installed platen roller Properly install. Replace as required

PRINTER CREATES A BLANK LABEL


Improper media selected Ensure correct media is in use

Disconnected print head Cycle off power and ensure proper connection

Defective print head Replace print head as required

Defective circuit board Replace circuit board as required

INCORRECT LABEL POSITIONING

Improper sensor adjustment Adjust as required

Incorrect media in use Ensure the correct media is being used




INTERFACE TROUBLESHOOTINGThis unit provides a checklist for the various interface types. Locate the checklist relative to theinterface used and perform each of the troubleshooting tasks until the problem has been isolated.

PARALLEL INTERFACE

CHK TROUBLESHOOTING STEP

Ensure the interface card is correctly installed. Run self-test to verify.

Ensure the printer cable is connected to the appropriate LPT port on the host computer. If using aWindows printer driver, ensure the correct port is selected.

Ensure a IEEE1284 printer cable is being used.

Ensure the host’s peripheral settings are set to ECP for faster throughput. Refer to the computermanufacturer’s documentation for details.

Ensure the printer is receiving information from the computer using the Receive Buffer Data Dumpmode. Refer to that procedure within this manual for instructions. The command stream should becontinuous and possess 0Dhex and/or 0Ahex (carriage return and line feed) charactersthroughout.

Replace the interface board with another to isolate the problem.

Replace the interface board permanently if determined to be the problem.

RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE


Ensure the correct interface card is correctly installed. Run self-test to verify.

Ensure the serial cable (Null Modem) meets specifications and is correctly connected at each end.

Ensure the serial cable is not defective.

Ensure the communication parameters for the baud rate, parity, data bits and stop bits are consis-tent with those being sent from the host computer.

Ensure the printer is receiving information from the computer using the Receive Buffer Data Dumpmode. Refer to that procedure within this manual for instructions. The command stream should becontinuous and possess 0Dhex and/or 0Ahex (carriage return and line feed) characters through-out.

Replace the interface board with another to isolate the problem.

Replace the interface board permanently if determined to be the problem.

LAN ETHERNET INTERFACE


Ensure the interface has been correctly configured. Wait two minutes and run self-test to verify. If atest label does not print, there may be a hardware problem.



Ensure the serial cable meets specifications and is correctly connected at each end.

Ensure the cable and its ports are not defective.

Ensure that a faulty print server or other protocol related scenarios are not creating a queue setupissue. Systematically perform checks and tests to isolate the cause.

If using TCP/IP, ensure a valid IP address is specified and that all parameters are correct (subnetmask, gateway, etc.). Attempt to PING the IP address assigned to the network interface.

Install the IPX/SPX protocol on a workstation to determine if the network device can be discoveredvia the MAC address. If able, configure the appropriate protocols and retest connectivity.

Use a crossover cable to isolate the printer from the network by connecting from the interface andworkstation. Verify that the parameters match on each. Test connectivity.

WIRELESS LAN INTERFACE


Ensure the interface has been correctly configured. Wait two minutes and run self-test to verify. If atest label does not print, there may be a hardware problem.

Check the Wireless LAN connection by using the Ping command. If the Ping fails, double-check allWLAN hardware and connection settings. Print test labels to verify that the new settings can work.

If the Ping test is OK, check the printer’s location to adequate signal strength. For weak signals, tryrelocating the printer close to the access point. If the signal strength is high, replace the WLANinterface card.

UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) INTERFACEIf nothing prints during a test print, verify the device drivers have been successivelyinstalled by performing the following:

Click on Start, Settings, and then Control Panel.

Click on System within the new window.

Click on the Device Manager tab.

Ensure that the View Device By Type is checked.

Scroll to printer driver for your Lexmark device. Ensure that errors do not exist. Reinstall the driveras required.

Reboot the PC and the printer.

Contact Microsoft technical support for further assistance as required.

LAN ETHERNET INTERFACE




TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHARTS

PROBLEM: PRINTER DOES NOT POWER UP

PROBLEM: LABEL DOES NOT FEED OUTWARD IN A STRAIGHT PATH

See page 5-11

See page 4-7

See page 4-5



PROBLEM: PRINTER DOES NOT PRINT

PROBLEM: PRINTER DOES NOT PRINT

See page 4-4

See page 4-7



PROBLEM: PRINTER DOES NOT FEED LABELS

See page 1-12

See page 4-7

See page 4-5

See page 4-16



PROBLEM: PRINTER DOES NOT STOP AT THE CORRECT POSITION

PROBLEM: WIRELESS LAN PRINTER IS NOT PRINTING

See page 1-12

See page 5-8

See page 4-7



PROBLEM: PRINTING IS TOO DARK

PROBLEM: PRINTING IS TOO LIGHT ON ONE SIDE

See page 4-7

See page 4-4

See page 5-4

See page 5-4

See page 4-5

See page 4-4



PROBLEM: PRINTING IS TOO LIGHT ON ONE SIDE

PROBLEM: PRINT START POSITION IS INCORRECT VERTICALLY

See page 4-5

See page 4-4

See page 5-8

See page 5-2



PROBLEM: PRINT START POSITION IS INCORRECT HORIZONTALLY

PROBLEM: WHITE LINE APPEAR IN PRINTED LABELS

See page 4-5

See page 4-4



PROBLEM: CUTTER IS NOT WORKING

PROBLEM: CUTTER IS NOT WORKING

See page 4-20

See page 1-12

See page 4-20


1REPLACEMENTPROCEDURES

•Accessing Main Circuit Board•Print Head•Platen Roller•Fuse•Main Circuit Board•Panel Board•Label Sensor Board•Label Sensor•Cover Open Sensor•Drive Motor•Drive Gear•Cutter Replacement

Unit 4: Replacement Procedures


HANDLING ESD-SENSITIVE PARTSMany electronic products use parts that are known to be sensitive to electrostatic discharge(ESD). To prevent damage to ESD-sensitive parts, follow the instructions below in addition to allthe usual precautions, such as turning off power before removing system board:

• Keep the ESD-sensitive part in its original shipping container (a special “ESD bag”) until you are ready to install the part into the machine.

• Make as few movements as possible with your body to prevent an increase of static electric-ity from clothing fibers, carpets, and furniture.

• Put the ESD wrist strap on your wrist. Connect the wrist band to the system ground point. This discharges any static electricity in your body to the machine.

• Hold the ESD-sensitive part by its edge connector shroud (cover); do not touch its pins. If you are removing a pluggable module, use the correct tool.

• Do not place the ESD-sensitive part on the machine cover or on a metal table; if you need to put down the ESD-sensitive part for any reason, first put it into its special bag.

• Machine covers and metal tables are electrical grounds. They increase the risk of damage because they make a discharge path from your body through the ESD-sensitive part. (Large metal objects can be discharge paths without being grounded.)

• Prevent ESD-sensitive parts from being accidentally touched by other personnel. Install machine covers when you are not working on the machine, and do not put unprotected ESD-sensitive parts on a table.

• If possible, keep all ESD-sensitive parts in a grounded metal cabinet (case).• Be extra careful in working with ESD-sensitive parts when cold-weather heating is used,

because low humidity increases static electricity.



REPLACEMENT PROCEDURESThis unit contains step-by-step instructions for the removal and replacement of all primarycomponents and sub-assemblies.

ACCESSING THE MAIN BOARDTo access the main board, follow the instructions below.

1 Turn the printer OFF and disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet.

2 Place the printer with its underside facing upward.

3 Remove the bottom housing cover (See Figure below) by removing four screws.

4 Put the screws in a safe place so that they can be used to re-secure the bottom housingcover when servicing is complete.



PRINT HEAD REPLACEMENTIf the print head becomes damaged or worn, it can be easily removed and replaced withouthaving to make critical adjustments.


2 Lift up the top housing cover (1) (See Figure 4-1) to access the print head assembly.

3 Press the central release latch (2) to release the print head (3) from the bracket (4).

4 Disconnect the wiring harness from worn print head (3).

5 Connect the print head wiring harness to the replacement print head (3).

6 Latch the replacement print head (3) into the head bracket (2).

7 Load some media, close the cover, and do a test print to confirm proper function.

Figure 4-1, Print Head Replacement

NOTE: To detach the print head, press the release latch (2), then simultaneously tilt the print head downwards.Tilt it at an angle and pull it out.

NOTE: Insert the lower portion of the print head first, sliding it into the pivot pins at each end of the bracket. Press inward and raise upward, the upper portion of the print head until it locks into position.



PLATEN ROLLER REPLACEMENTThe platen roller is a high wear component due to its treading against the print media. Thistreading will eventually wear grooves into the rubber material and negatively affect print output.


2 Lift up the top housing cover (1) (See Figure 4-2) to access the platen roller (2).

3 Detach the platen gear cover (3) from the printer housing (4).

4 Lift the dispenser bar (5) upward and away from the assembly (2, 5).

5 Install a replacement platen roller assembly (5, 2) to the housing (4).

6 Lower the dispenser bar (5) and reattach the gear cover (3).

7 Load some media, close the cover, and do a test print to ensure proper function.

Figure 4-2, Platen Roller Replacement



FUSE REPLACEMENT1 Turn the printer OFF and disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet.

2 Remove the base cover from the housing cover to access the fuse.

3 Locate fuse (1), (See Figure 4-3) on the main circuit board (2).

4 Detach the defective fuse (1) from the metal holders (3).

5 Attach a replacement fuse (1) to the metal holders (3) on the main circuit board (2).

6 Attach base cover to the housing cover.

7 Load some media, and run some tests to confirm proper function.

Figure 4-3, Fuse Replacement



MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD REPLACEMENT1 Turn the printer OFF and disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet.

2 Remove the base cover from the housing cover to access the main circuit board.

3 Remove the five screws (1) (See Figure 4-4) that secure the main circuit board (2) to theprinter (3).

4 Disconnect all wiring harnesses from the defective main circuit board (2).

5 Remove the defective main circuit board (2), along with the interface cover (4), from theprinter (3).

6 Detach the interface cover (4) from the defective board (2) and attach it to the replacementboard (2).

7 Insert the replacement main circuit board (2) into the printer (3) and secure it using the fivescrews (1) previously removed from the old board.

8 Reconnect all the appropriate wiring harnesses to the replacement circuit board (2).

9 Attach the base cover to the housing cover.


11 Perform adjustments as necessary.

Figure 4-4, Main Circuit Board Replacement

NOTE: Each wiring harness connector is different from the others. To reconnect the wiring harnesses, simply match mating halves.



PANEL BOARD REPLACEMENT1 Turn the printer OFF and disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet.

2 Remove the base cover from the housing cover to access the panel board.

3 Remove the two screws (1) (See Figure 4-5) that secure the panel board bracket (2) to theprinter (3).

4 Disconnect the wiring harness for the defective panel board (4) from the main circuit board(5).

5 Detach the lens unit (6), button unit (7), and panel board (4), from the bracket, in this order(2).

6 Insert the wiring harness of the replacement panel board (4) through bracket (2) and connectto main circuit board (5).

7 Reattach the replacement panel board (4), button unit (7), and lens unit (6) consecutively tobracket (2).

8 Insert the assembly (7, 6, 4, 2) into the printer (3) and secure using two screws (1).



Figure 4-5, Panel Board Replacement

NOTE: When properly installed, the lens, buttons, and power switch should protrude through their respective slots on the printer’s front panel.



RELAY BOARD REPLACEMENT1 Turn off the printer and disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet.

2 Remove all media from the printer.

3 Remove one screw (1) (See Figure 4-6a) that secures the bar (2) to the printer (3).

4 Remove one screw (4) and gear (5) from the printer (3).

5 Lift away the left-side media holder (6) from the printer (3).

Figure 4-6a, Label Sensor Board Replacement



6 Remove the three screws (7) (See Figure 4-6b) securing the cover (8) to the left-side mediaholder (6).

7 As the main signal cable of the relay board (9) is soldered on, you need to disconnect theother end of the cable from the main board by the following steps.

Figure 4-6b, Relay Board Replacement

NOTE: Each wiring harness connector is different from the others. To reconnect the wiring harnesses, simply match mating halves.

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8 Remove the base cover from the housing cover to access the main board (10) (Figure 4-6c).

9 Remove the five screws (11) securing the main circuit board (10) to the printer (3).

Figure 4-6c, Detachment of Relay Board signal cable from Main Board10 Lift the main board (10) and disconnect the wiring harness of the relay board.

11 Now replace the relay board and reconnect the main signal wire to the main board.

12 Reinstall the main board and the cover.

13 Re-attach the base cover (8) to the left-side media holder (6) using three screws (7).

14 Place the left-side media holder (6) (See Figure 4-6a) into the printer (3). Locate mediaholders in their outermost position and install the gear (5) and secure using a screw (4).

15 Secure the bar (2) to the printer (3) using a screw (1).





LABEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT1 Turn the printer OFF and disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet.

2 Remove all media from the printer.

3 Remove one screw (1) (See Figure 4-7a) that secures the bar (2) to the printer (3).

4 Remove one screw (4) and gear (5) from the printer (3).

5 Lift away the left-side media holder (6) from the printer (3).

6 Remove one screw (7) that secures the sensor cover (8) to the left-side media holder (6).

7 Remove one screw (9) that secures the sensor (10) to the sensor cover (8).

Figure 4-7a, Label Sensor Replacement



8 Remove three screws (11) (See Figure 4-7b) securing the cover (12) to the left-side mediaholder (6).

9 Disconnect the wiring harnesses of the defective sensors (10&13) from the sensor board(14).

10 Insert replacement sensors (13&10) into the left-side media holder (6) and connect theirrelative wiring harnesses to the sensor board (14).

11 Secure the cover (12) to the media holder (6) using three screws (11).

12 Insert the sensor (10) (See Figure 4-7a) into the underside of the sensor cover (8) andsecure using a screw (9).

13 Attach the sensor cover (8) to the side of media holder (6) using a screw (7).

14 Place the media holder (6) into the printer (3). Locate media holders in their outermostposition and install the gear (5) and secure using a screw (4).

15 Secure the bar (2) to the printer (3) using a screw (1).



Figure 4-7b, Label Sensor Replacement

NOTE: Each wiring harness connector is different from the others. To reconnect the wiring harnesses, simply match mating halves. Ensure to properly route the wiring harnesses as before their removal.



COVER SENSOR REPLACEMENT1 Turn the printer OFF and disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet.

2 Lift up the top housing cover (1) (See Figure 4-8a) to access the sensor area.

3 Remove the two screws (2) securing the cable cover (3) to the top housing cover (1).

4 Remove the screw (4) that secures the cover sensor (5) to the top housing cover (1).

Figure 4-8a, Cover Sensor Replacement

5 Remove the base cover from the printer to access the main board (6) (See Figure 4-8b).

6 Remove the five screws (7) that secure the main board (6) to the printer (8).

7 Remove the main board (6) and disconnect all wiring harnesses of the defective cover-opensensor.

8 Detach the defective sensor from the printer and route the replacement sensor in its place.

9 Connect the replacement sensor to the main board (6) and re-secure the board (6) to theprinter (8) using five screws (7).

10 Secure the base cover to the printer (8).



11 Secure the sensor (5) (See Figure 4-8a) to the top housing cover (1) using screw (4).

12 Return the cable cover (3) to the top housing cover (1) and secure it using two screws (2).


Figure 4-8b, Cover Sensor Replacement



DRIVE MOTOR REPLACEMENT1 Turn the printer OFF and disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet.

2 Remove the base cover from the housing cover to access the drive motor.

3 Remove the five screws (1) (See Figure 4-9a) that secure the main circuit board (2) to theprinter (3).


5 Remove the circuit board (2), along with the interface cover (4), from the printer (3), and setit aside.

6 Remove the two screws (5) that secure the drive train (6) to the printer (3).

7 Remove the drive train (6) from the printer (3) and disconnect the motor’s wiring harness.

Figure 4-9a, Drive Motor Replacement8 Remove the three screws (7) (See Figure 4-9b) that secure the gear cover (8) to the motor

bracket (9).

9 Remove the screw (10) that secures the defective motor (11) to the motor bracket (9).

10 Install the replacement motor (11) to the motor bracket (9) using one screw (10).

11 Attach the gear cover (8) to the motor bracket (9) using three screws (7).

12 Insert the drive train (6) (See Figure 4-9a) into the printer (3) using two screws (5).

13 Connect the motor’s wiring harness to main circuit board (2).

14 Apply circuit board (2), along with interface cover (4), to printer (3), and secure using fivescrews (1).

15 Reconnect all the appropriate wiring harnesses to the main circuit board (2).






Figure 4-9b, Drive Motor Replacement



DRIVE GEAR REPLACEMENT1 Turn the printer OFF and disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet.

2 Remove the base cover from the housing cover to access the drive motor.

3 Remove the five screws (1, Figure 4-10a) that secure the main circuit board (2) to the printer(3).


5 Remove the circuit board (2), along with the interface cover (4), from the printer (3), and setit aside.

6 Remove the two screws (5) securing the drive train (6) to the printer (3).

7 Withdraw the drive train (6) from the printer (3) and disconnect the motor’s wiring harness.

Figure 4-10a, Drive Gear Replacement

8 Remove the three screws (7) (See Figure 4-10b) that secure the gear cover (8) to the motorbracket (9).

9 Detach the two snap rings (10) securing the worn gears (11 &12) and remove.

10 Insert replacement gears (12 & 11) onto their relative spindles using the snap rings (10).

11 Attach the gear cover (8) to the motor bracket (9) using three screws (7).

12 Insert the drive train (6) (See Figure 4-10a) into the printer (3) and secure using two screws(5).

13 Connect the motor’s wiring harness to the main circuit board (2).



14 Install the circuit board (2), along with the interface cover (4), to the printer (3), using fivescrews (1).

15 Reconnect all the appropriate wiring harnesses to the main circuit board (2).




Figure 4-10b, Drive Gear Replacement



CUTTER ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: Cutter assembly is made up of parts with sharp edges. To avoid injury usecaution when working around the cutter assembly.

The cutter assembly is an optional unit typically pre installed at the factory. To retrofit a D500printer that was not originally delivered with a cutter, follow the procedures here but make sure toorder the complete set of components that also includes the cutter alignment assembly thatmounts near the print head.

1 Turn off the printer and disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet.

2 Open top housing cover (1) and remove front cover (2) from printer base (3).

3 Connect the cutter unit’s wiring harness to the accessory connector.

4 Pivot the dispenser bar (4) upward (Figure 4-1a) to permit cutter assembly (5) installation.

Figure 4-1a, Cutter Installation

NOTE: If unsure which connector is the accessories connector, refer to the Introduction unit of this manual for identification.



5 Apply cutter assembly (5) to the front of printer base (3) and secure using two screws (6).

6 Lower the dispenser bar (4) and apply the front cover (2).

7 Perform steps 7 through 13 to install/replace the cutter blade as the situation requires.

8 Press latch (7, Figure 4-1b) to release print head (8) from mounting bracket (9). Lift awayprint head (8).

9 Remove two screws (10) securing alignment assembly (11) to mounting bracket (9). Liftaway (11).

10 Remove two screws (12) securing upper plate (13) to lower plate (14) and separate.

Figure 4-1b, Cutter Blade Installation

11 Install the cutter blade (15) between the plates (14) and (13), secure it using two screws(12).

NOTE: When mantling the cutter unit, ensure the hangers on the back side of the assembly insert into their respective slots on the printer base so as to suspend the assembly. If this is performed correctly, the two mounting holes will be properly aligned for the attaching hardware.

NOTE: If the cutter assembly was pre-existing on this particular printer and this is a replacement operation, the cutter blade may not require installation nor replacement. Perform step 6 only if deemed necessary.

NOTE: Press on the latch while manually lowering the print head to remove.


1CHECKS/ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

• Top of Form Position• Factory Clear• Print Darkness• Printer Counter Clear• Cutter Counter Clear• Test Print Counter Clear• Cut Position• Paper Sensor Sensitivity• Gap Sensor Sensitivity• Eye-Mark Sensor Adjustment• Power Supply Checks

Unit 5: Adjustment Procedures


ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURESThis unit covers all of the printer adjustment procedures that may occur following the initial configuration.

TOP OF FORMS OFFSETThis can be done using the VR4 potentiometer on the Configuration Panel. This potentiometer is set at the factory so that it has a range of +/-3.75 mm. The midpoint setting should have no effect on the label top of form. Turning the potentiometer all the way clockwise should move the print position 3.75 mm upwards towards the leading edge of the label. Turning the it all the way counterclockwise should move the print position down 3.75mm away from the leading edge of the label.

1 Place DSW6 on the Configuration Switch in the OFF position.

2 Turn the power OFF.

3 While pressing the FEED button on the Operator Panel, turn the power ON.

4 When you hear one beep from the printer, release the FEED button.

5 Press the LINE button to begin printing large Test Labels (press the FEED button if you are using labels smaller than 4.1" (104 mm) in width).

6 Adjust potentiometer VR4 until the first print position is at the desired location on the label.

7 Press the FEED button to stop printing.

Note: Adjusting the Label Top Of Form with VR4 will affect the stop position of the label and the cut/tear-off positions.

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FACTORY CLEARThis procedure clears all data from the EEPROM. Once initialized and completed, the process cannot be reversed.

1 Open the Top Cover and remove the front cover.

2 Switch ON the DSW5 and DSW6 dip switches.

3 Press and hold the LINE and FEED buttons while switching on the printer.

4 Release the LINE and FEED buttons when a beep sounds.

5 Switch OFF the DSW5 and DSW6 dip switches and latch the Top Cover closed.

NOTE: Refer to Figure 5-1 for visual assistance in performing this procedure.

NOTE: When the Top Cover is closed, the clear process will automatically be initialized. During the clear process, the printer will be in an offline state.Press the LINE button to test print a large label and the FEED button to test print a small label.

NOTE: Press the LINE button to test print a large label and the FEED button to test print a small label. Pressing the FEED button terminates printing activity. Print at least two labels to ensure the clear process was successful.



PRINT DARKNESSA fine adjustment for PRINT DARKNESS can be made using potentiometer VR1 on the Front Operator Panel. It provides a continuous range of adjustment, allowing you to make precise changes. Turning VR1 clockwise will make the print darker, and counterclockwise will make it lighter.

1 Place DSW6 on the Configuration Switch in the ON position.

2 Turn the Power Switch OFF.

3 While pressing the FEED button on the Operator Panel, turn the Power Switch ON.

4 When you hear one beep from the printer, release the FEED button.

5 Press the LINE button to begin printing large Test Labels (press the FEED button if you are using labels smaller than 4.1" (104 mm) in width).

6 Adjust potentiometer VR1 until the desired print darkness is obtained.

7 Press the FEED button to stop the printing.

Adjustment of the Print Darkness using VR1 will affect the darkness range adjustable using the PCL command @PJL SET SPEED= [2 - 4]. That is, if the print darkness is adjusted with VR1 for lighter print, the print will be lighter in all the Print Darkness ranges selected by the @PJL SET SPEED command.

Figure 5-1, Test Panel



PRINTER COUNTER CLEARThis procedure clears the internal cycle counters of various components and returns their values to zero.


2 Set the DSW5 dip switch to the ON position.

3 Press and hold the LINE and FEED buttons while switching ON the printer.


5 Switch OFF the DSW5 dip switch and latch the Top Cover closed.

CUTTER COUNTER CLEAR (IF CUTTER IS INSTALLED)1 Open the Top Cover and remove the front cover.

2 Switch the DSW6 dip switch to the ON position.



5 Switch OFF the DSW6 dip switch and latch the Top Cover closed.


NOTE: When the Top Cover is closed, the clear process will automatically be initialized. During the clear process, the printer will be in an offline state. Press the LINE button to test print a large label and the FEED button to test print a small label.

NOTE: Pressing the FEED button pauses test printing activity. Allow a minimum of two labels to be printed before terminating to ensure the clear process was successful.






TEST PRINT COUNTER CLEAR1 Open the Top Cover.



4 Latch the Top Cover closed.

CUT POSITION (IF CUTTER IS INSTALLED)1 Open the Top Cover and remove the front cover.

2 Switch the DSW6 dip switch to the OFF position and adjust the VR1 potentiometer to its center position.

3 Press and hold the FEED button while switching ON the printer.


5 Press either the LINE or FEED button to print a test label.

6 Use the printed test label to determine the required direction for the desired adjustment.

7 Adjust the VR1 potentiometer accordingly and repeat the test print process.

8 Repeat steps 3 through 5 until a proper offset adjustment is achieved.




NOTE: Press the LINE button to test print a large label and the FEED button to test print a small label. Pressing the FEED button pauses test printing activity.



PAPER END SENSOR SENSITIVITY


2 Turn the VR2 potentiometer fully counter-clockwise.

3 Connect the Test Module to the test connector on the printer’s test panel.

4 Connect the multimeter ground probe to the pin identified as GND on the test module.

5 Connect the multimeter positive probe to the pin identified as SIG on the test module.

6 Set the multimeter to DC Voltage mode and turn the test module dial to position 4.

7 Physically place the media’s reference point into the sensor.

8 Adjust the VR2 potentiometer until the multimeter displays a value of +0.5 V ± 0.2 V.

9 Remove the label from the sensor and confirm that the voltage displayed is now 0.9 volts above the previous reading.

10 Repeat steps 7 through 9 until a acceptable sensitivity level is established.

PAPER END SENSOR SENSITIVITY (ALTERNATE)

CAUTION: Care should be taken not to short the pins on the test connector damage to the PCB board could occur if the pins are shorted.


2 Turn the VR 2 potentiometer fully counter-clockwise.

3 Connect an insulated multimeter ground probe to pin 3 (GND) on the test connector.

4 Connect an insulated multimeter positive probe to pin 2 on the test connector.

5 Set the multimeter to D C Voltage mode.

6 Physically place the media into the sensor.

7 Adjust the VR 2 potentiometer until the multimeter displays a value of +0.5 V ± 0.2 V.

8 Remove the label from the sensor and confirm that the voltage displayed is now 0.9 volts above the previous reading.

9 Repeat steps 7 through 9 until an acceptable sensitivity level is established.


NOTE: Use of the Test Module on this printer also requires the use of a connector adapter cable that should also be purchased with the module.



GAP SENSOR SENSITIVITY1 Open the Top Cover and remove the front cover.

2 Turn the VR3 potentiometer fully counter-clockwise.

3 Connect the Test Module to the test connector on the printer’s test panel.

4 Connect the negative multimeter ground probe to the pin identified as GND on the test module.

5 Connect the multimeter positive probe to the pin identified as SIG on the test module.

6 Set the multimeter to DC Voltage mode and turn the test module dial to position 3.

7 Physically place the media’s reference point into the sensor.

8 Adjust the VR3 potentiometer until the multimeter displays a value of +0.5 volts or less.

9 Physically move the media so that its printable surface is over the sensor.

10 Confirm the voltage displayed on the multimeter is now +1.0 volts or greater.


GAP SENSOR SENSITIVITY (ALTERNATE)

CAUTION: Care should be taken not to short the pins on the test connector damage to the PCB board could occur if the pins are shorted.


2 Turn the VR 3 potentiometer fully counter-clockwise.

3 Connect an insulated negative multimeter ground probe to pin 3 (GND) on the test connector.

4 Connect an insulated positive multimeter positive probe to pin 1 on the test connector.

5 Set the multimeter to D C Voltage mode.

6 Physically place the media's reference point or gap into the sensor.

7 Adjust the VR 3 potentiometer until the multimeter displays a value of +0.5 volts or less.

8 Physically move the media so that its printable surface is over the sensor.

9 Confirm the voltage displayed on the multimeter is now +1.0 volts or greater.

10 Repeat steps 7 through 10 until an acceptable sensitivity level is established.



NOTE: Use of the Test Module on this printer also requires the use of a connector adapter cable that should also be purchased with the module.



EYE-MARK SENSOR ADJUSTMENT

Required equipment:

• Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver• DC Multimeter

1 Power OFF the printer before attaching the Multimeter leads to the meter.

2 Rotate VR2 fully counterclockwise.

3 Place the Multimeter in the DC mode.

4 Connect an insulated Negative (-) ground probe from the Multimeter to Pin 3 (GRD) of CN3 on the configuration panel.

5 Connect an insulated Positive (+) probe from the Multimeter to Pin 2 of CN3.

6 Power ON the printer.

7 For Low level (no “Eye-Mark” part) adjustment, put the paper part in the sensor. Then adjust the electrical level with VR2 so that it will measure +0.5V +/- 0.2V.

8 For High level (“Eye-Mark” part) adjustment, put paper part in the senor and check the electrical level. If the level difference is +1.2V more than the Low level, it is acceptable. If not, return to Step 7 and readjust.

9 Standard values: Low level (no “Eye-Mark”): +0.5V +/- 0.2V High level (“Eye-Mark”): Low level + 1.2V or higher. If these values do not result, try the following:

a) Repeat the process b) Clean the sensor c) Verify the sensor is operational d) Replace labels with higher quality labels e) Perform factory reset

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POWER SUPPLY CHECKSObtain a DC Multimeter and Number 2 Phillips screwdriver for this check. To check voltage levels, first check the Main PCB fuse (see next page) and replace it if necessary. Then follow the steps below:

1 Turn the printer OFF.

2 Set the multimeter to DC mode.

3 Attach the negative (-) lead from the multimeter to Pin 3 (GND) of CN3 on the configuration panel.

4 Attach the positive (+) lead from the multimeter to Pin 4 of CN3 on the configuration panel.

5 Turn the printer ON.

6 Confirm that the voltages are correct. If not, remove the power connector from the rear of the printer, connect the test probes to Pin 1 (+) and Pin 4 (-) and measure the voltages.

7 If the voltages are not correct, replace the power supply.

Ideal Voltage Test Points Voltage Range

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+4.8 V to +5 V

CN3

Pin

1 G

AP

Pin

3 G

ND

Pin

4 +

5V

Pin

2 E

ye

Power Supply Connector



DATA DUMP DIAGNOSTIC LABELThe contents of the printer buffer can be examined using the DATA Dump mode. This printout labels each line of the received data in the left hand column, the data in the middle column followed by the same data in ASCII format in the right-hand column. Four-inch wide media is required to print all data.

1 Turn the printer OFF.

2 Place DSW7 on the configuration Switch in the ON position.

3 Turn the printer ON.

4 Transmit data to the printer.

5 The data received is printed on the label.

6 Place DSW7 in the OFF position.

7 Turn the printer OFF and then back ON to place it back in the normal print mode.



PRINTING TEST LABELS1 The User Test Label prints the current default settings of the printer.

2 Press the FEED button while turning the power ON.

3 When the printer beeps, release the FEED button.

4 To print a large (4" wide) test label, press the ON LINE button. To print a small (2" wide) test label, press the FEED button.

5 The printer will continuously print the USER TEST LABEL until the FEED button is pressed. If the FEED button is pressed another time, printing will resume.

6 To remove the printer from the Test Label mode, power the printer OFF.

Note:Depending on the version of your printer’s onboard software, the appearance of your test printout may be different from that shown here.



NOTE: The only print problem that the following sample test label does not display is fading of print image from one side of the label to the other. This is the result of improper print head balance.



PRINTING FACTORY/SERVICE TEST PRINTSThe Factory/Service Test Label prints the internal operating parameters of the printer.

1 Power the printer off.

2 Open the top cover.

3 Press the LINE and FEED buttons while turning the printer ON.

4 When the printer beeps, release the LINE and FEED buttons. The printer will then beep 3 times indicating it is in the Factory/Service Print Test mode.

5 Close the top cover.

6 Press the LINE button to print a large (4" wide) Factory/Service Test Label. Press the FEED button to print a small (2" wide) Factory/Service Test Label.

7 The printer will begin printing a series of test labels, the first containing the operational parameters of the printer followed by one containing the internal printer settings. These two label formats will alternate until the FEED button is pressed, suspending the print operation. If the FEED button is pressed again, the printing will resume.

To remove the printer from the Factory/Service Print Test mode, remove power by placing the POWER switch in the OFF position.

Note:Depending on the version of your printer’s onboard software, the appearance of your test printout may be different from that shown here.


1LABEL GUIDELINES• Label Characteristics• Environment• Inks (Preprinted Stock)/Top-

coats

Unit 6: Label Guidelines


LABELS AND SPECIALTY MEDIA GUIDELINES FOR THERMAL PRINTINGCaution: THERMAL LABELS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FADING. Thermal labels

require special coatings to help lessen fading/damage from heat, moisture, humidity, chemicals, UV light, etc. However, even with special coatings, ther-mal labels will fade over time. You should contact your media supplier for questions pertaining to any life issues with your thermal labels.

Thermal print media can be paper, paper labels and vinyl labels. The labels have a variety ofcoatings and inking that can be applied to them. Selecting the appropriate print media for thethermal printer helps you avoid contamination issues and printing problems.

The heat and pressure that is required by a direct thermal printer can create a particularly difficultenvironment for printing labels. Temperatures and pressures vary between thermal printers, soyou should use labels that have been designed for use with thermal printers and theircharacteristics. Since printhead life can be shortened with increased contact pressure andlabel contaminates, it is important to understand the media thickness, coatings and inksthat the label supplier is using and how these characteristics can impact the printheadlife.

To prevent labels from peeling off or delaminating, make sure the release strength of the labelsyou use is sufficient to withstand the temperature and pressure extremes generated duringprinting.

Before purchasing large quantities of labels, you should extensively test labels for bothapplication requirements and printer compatibility. You should verify that the labels being testedmeet your application expectations in the areas of chemical resistance, scuff resistance, UVresistance, heat resistance, and manufacturing consistency. Since inks and topcoats canincrease the risk of print head contamination, the label that is tested should have the inks andtopcoats that are to be used in the final design of the label. The primary areas to review duringthese tests are: printhead contamination, feed reliability, printer contamination and label fadingissues.

Base materials, inks and topcoats are all important components of label durability, so the labelsshould be engineered to prevent diminishing the life of the printhead. Also, be aware that thesecritical factors —such as the physical characteristics of the base stock, inks, topcoats and themanufacturing processes—may change over time. Your label supplier should be able to helpwith any label concerns you encounter.

LABEL CHARACTERISTICSLabels are multi-ply materials consisting of a “sandwich” of various combinations of face sheets(printable stock), adhesives, and removable protective backings (liners). Labels are among themost difficult print materials for any printer to feed and print reliably.

The materials used to construct labels have a wide range of properties that can affect printing.We recommend that volatile emissions from the label should be a minimal amount. Preprintedinks can also cause printhead contamination.



Paper dust can cause damage to the thermal printer. It is important that the label converter orvendor provides media that is clean and free of paper debris. Excessive paper dust can damagethe printhead and cause other print quality issues. It is very important that the printhead iscleaned at least every time a label roll is changed or more often in harsh environments. See“Printhead Care” on page 7-2.

Observing recommended label design guidelines can minimize contamination as well as preventother critical problems, such as labels peeling off and causing jams in the printer, or the label oradhesive melting if the sheet sticks to the printhead.

Review label designs with a converter or vendor who is knowledgeable about labels and thermalprinter characteristics to ensure you use labels suitable for your applications.

ENVIRONMENTTemperature and humidity can have an impact on printing. Follow the guidelines suggested bythe label converter or vendor for conditioning and storage of the media.

INKS (PREPRINTED STOCK)/TOPCOATSPreprinted stock can introduce volatile components in the thermal printing process with the heatand pressure in the system. Preprinted inks and coloration must withstand the temperature andpressure within the thermal printer without contaminating the printer or creating hazardousfumes.

Preprinted inks must be abrasion resistant to reduce ink dust and ink contamination in the printer.Preprinted inks can increase the risk of printhead contamination.

All preprinted inks must be thoroughly dry before using printed materials. Check with your labelsupplier to determine if the ink and topcoats that are being used are compatible with thermalprinters.


1CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

• Print Quality Adjustment• Print head, Platen and Rollers

Cleaning• Printhead Releasing/Replacing• Label Sensor Cleaning

Unit 7: Cleaning and Maintenance


CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEINTRODUCTIONThis section provides information on user maintenance for the D500 printers. This sectioncontains the following information.

• Adjusting the Print Quality• Cleaning the Print Head, Platen and Rollers• Replacing the Print Head• Cleaning the Sensor

PRINTHEAD CARETo ensure optimum life and overall print quality from the Lexmark D500 printer, one must takesteps to alleviate potential damage to the printhead and rollers due to the operation andconsumables being used. The print head in will over time deteriorate due the nature of itsapplication. The printhead is made of several heater elements (dots) per millimeter, whichdictates the overall printhead resolution. It is protected with a thin glass coating and whenenergized produce heat that will transfer an image directly when using direct thermal media.Since the printhead is a critical component, it is essential to optimize its longevity through properoperational settings, maintenance and use of matched media combinations. There are severalreasons why a printhead can have a shortened life expectancy:

• Overdriving the Printhead • Excessive Abrasion • Abusive Contact • Electrostatic Discharge • Impurities

The printhead is one of the most delicate, critical and expensive components contained in athermal printer. The printhead wears from friction and heat used in the printing process. In orderto maximize the printhead life, you must handle and maintain the printhead properly and attemptto avoid those issues outlined above. The printer needs to be cleaned properly and regularly.General recommendations are after each roll of direct thermal. If using less than desirable highquality materials or if environmental conditions warrant, you may need to frequent theseprocedures. You should refer to the documentation in this section for the specifics of thesecleaning techniques. Of course the most critical component to clean is the printhead, but careshould also be taken for cleaning the roller assemblies, especially the platen roller. Using 91%isopropyl alcohol with a lint free cloth/cleaning swabs are the only recommended materials to beused for optimum printer cleaning. In the event a label has become stuck in the printer, pleaseconsult the appropriate service documentation for component removal if necessary for thoroughcleaning and operation. Avoid using any sharp or hard objects to dislodge the label from theprinter. In the event excessive debris has become solidified and you are experiencing faded print,streaking or a failed print element void that cannot be corrected by the cleaning methoddescribed above, the use of the Printhead Cleaning Sheet (Lexmark p/n 56P4439) should beused. If this does not rectify the printing issue, remove the printhead from the assembly and lookfor signs of wear in the area producing the void and if necessary, replace the printhead.



ADJUSTING THE PRINT QUALITYThe Lexmark D500 printer is equipped with two different methods of adjusting the quality of theprint—print darkness and print speed.

When adjusting the printer for optimum print quality, a barcode verifier system is highlyrecommended for evaluating the printouts. The human eye is a poor judge of the relative widthsof the bars in a symbol, a characteristic that is extremely important for good bar code quality.

Print Darkness

This adjustment allows the user to control (within a specified range) the amount of power that isused to activate the print head heating elements. It is important to find a proper print darknesslevel based on your particular label. The printed images should not be too light nor should theedges of text or graphics be smudged. Instead, the edges of each image should be crisp and welldefined.

Once the range has been selected, the PRINT Potentiometer (VR1) on the front panel can beused to make finer adjustments. It provides a continuous range of adjustment, allowing you tomake precise changes. Use a small cross-point screwdriver, turning clockwise for darker printand counterclockwise for lighter print. See page 5-4 for instructions on performing potentiometeradjustments

Note: The PRINT potentiometer adjustment will affect the darkness levels controlled using the PCLcommand @PJL SET SPEED, i.e., if the PRINT potentiometer is adjusted for lighter print, thedarkness will be lighter in all speed ranges selected by the @PJL SET SPEED command.

Print Speed

The other method of controlling print quality is by controlling the speed at which the label isprinted. It is especially critical when printing “ladder” bar codes (bar codes printed with the barsparallel to the print line). When printing a “ladder” bar code, it is important to allow the head tocool sufficiently before stepping to the next position. If it does not have sufficient time to cool, thebar will be “smeared” on the trailing edge.

This adjustment is made only on an individual label basis using the @PJL SET SPEED= [2 - 4]command. For more details on this command, see the Programming Reference.



CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD, PLATEN AND ROLLERS

Cleaning the Print Head

1 Before starting, obtain 91% isopropyl alcohol and a lintfree cotton swab. Make sure the printer is OFF, andremove the power cable.

2 Lift up the Top Cover and locate the Print HeadAssembly which is mounted under the cover.

3 Apply the alcohol to a cotton swab.

4 The Print Head faces downward along the front edgeof the assembly. Pass the end of the dampened swabalong the entire width of the Print Head.

5 Check for any black coloring or adhesive on the swab after cleaning.

6 Repeat if necessary until the swab is clean after it is passed over the head.

7 The head should be cleaned at least every time the label roll is changed, and more often in harsh environments.

Clearing Stubborn Debris on the Print Head

1 If certain stains on the print head cannot be removedeasily with cotton swabs dabbed in cleaning solution,obtain cleaning sheets designed for cleaning printheads (Lexmark part number 56P4439.)

2 Load the cleaning sheet with the rough side facing theprint head.

3 With the printer turned OFF, and the Top Coverclosed, slowly pull the cleaning sheet outwards.Repeat the process until the print head is clean.



CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD, PLATEN AND ROLLERS (CONT’D)

Cleaning the Platen and Paper Roller

1 Before starting, obtain 91% isopropyl alcohol and alint free cotton swab or lint free cloth. Make sure theprinter is OFF, and remove the power cable.

2 Lift up the Top Cover.

3 The platen roller is the black rubber roller near thefront panel. The print rollers are located at the printhead assembly, near the fanfold-label loading window.

4 Wet the cotton swab or lint-free cloth with the alcohol.While rotating the platen roller with your fingers, cleanthe entire length of the roller using one or more cotton swabs or lint free cloth. The roller should be cleaned of any label or adhesive residue.

5 Repeat the whole cleaning process if necessary. Theplaten and rollers should be cleaned whenever foreignmatter such as dust or adhesive is present.

RELEASING/REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD

The print head on the printer is a replaceable item. If itbecomes damaged for any reason, it can be easily removedand replaced.

1 Make sure the printer is OFF, and remove the powercable.

2 Lift up the Top Cover.

3 Locate the small center tab above the print head. Pressand hold down this tab. At the same time, pull the wholeprint head below it, downwards. If necessary, use the twohooks at the sides of the print head for leverage.

4 After pulling the print head downwards, press its bottomportion so that it tilts inwards on the two aluminum pivotsat the sides of the assembly.

5 Now lift the print head upwards and outwards, so that it isno longer restrained by the metal pivots. The cableconnector at the rear of the print head is now exposed.

6 Disconnect the connecting cable from the print headconnectors and set the print head aside.

PaperRoller

Hook

Pivot

Connector



7 Carefully attach a replacement print head to the cableconnector. The connectors are keyed so that they canonly be inserted in the correct orientation. Note: While handling the print head, be careful not to scratchthe printing surface of the print head. Scratching thesurface will cause permanent and irreparable damagethat is not covered by the warranty!

8 Reinsert the print head into the printer, making sure thatthe metal slots at the sides of the print head fit back overthe aluminum pivots on the printer.

9 Press and hold down the center tab which was previouslyused to release the print head. Push the print headupwards so that it snaps into place.

10 Release the center tab and close the Top Cover. Proceedto perform a test print to ensure that the print head isconnected properly.

CLEANING THE LABEL SENSORThe label sensor is used to control the positioning of the label.

So when dust, dirt or other foreign matter interferes with the light path of the sensor, erratic labelpositioning occurs. The sensor should thus be cleaned regularly, after every two rolls of labels.

1Turn the printer OFF and remove the power cable.

2Open the Top Cover.

3 Locate the sensor located next to the yellowscrewdriver, near the left-hand side label guide.Apply 91% isopropyl alcohol to a cotton swab.

4 Use the cotton swab to clean any foreign matter fromthe exposed surface of the sensor by inserting thecotton tip in the paper slot and briskly cleaning it witha back and forth motion.

Key

Key

print

slot forpivot


1PARTS CATALOG • Base Cover Assembly• Frame Assembly• Print Head Assembly• Packing Assembly• Interface• Test Module

Unit 8: Parts Catalog


PARTS CATALOGBASE COVER ASSEMBLY

Item No. Part No. Description Type Qty

1 56P4400 Screw Pan Head 4

2 56P4401 Screw Pan Head 1

3 56P4402 Screw Pan Head P Tight 1

4 56P4403 Screw Pan Head P Tight 1

5 56P4404 Shaft Label Guide 1

6 56P4405 Button Opening 1

7 56P4406 Cover RFID 1

8 56P4407 Driver Micro 1

9 56P4408 Gear L Guide 1

10 56P4409 Cabinet Bottom 1



BASE COVER ASSEMBLY (CONT’D)

Item No. Part No. Part

Type Part Name Qty Item No. Part No. Part

Type Part Name Qty

1 56P4410 Screw P-TAP PAN TIGHT

7 11 56P4420 Guide LABEL (L) 1

2 56P4411 Screw FLAT HEAD P TIGHT

1 12 56P4421 Guide LABEL (R) 1

3 56P4412 Ring E SNAP 2 13 56P4422 Cover SENSOR 1

4 56P4413 Cover GUIDE 2 14 56P4423 Stopper GUIDE 1

5 56P4414 Spring PLATE G 1 15 56P4424 Assy LABEL SENSOR (A) (EYE-MARK AND LOWER GAP)

1

6 56P4415 Shaft LABEL 2 16 56P4425 Assy LABEL SENSOR (B) (UPPER GAP)

1

7 56P4416 Shaft FLAP 2 17 56P4426 Relay PB ASSY 1

8 56P4417 Spring FLAP 2 18 56P4427 Guide LABEL (L) SA 1

9 56P4418 Collar LABEL 2 19 56P4428 GuideAssy

LABEL (R) 1




Note:Parts not labelled here are part of the associated main assemblies listed in the table below

Item No. Part No. PartType Part Name Qty

1 56P4429 Screw PAN HEAD 2

2 56P4488 Ring E-SNAP 2

3 56P4433 Cover GEAR 1

4 56P4435 Unit CUTTER 1

5 56P4440 Asm PLATEN SA 1

6 56P4441 Set FRONT PANEL 1






Type Part Name Qty

1 56P4442 Clamp NYLON 1 9 56P4450 Bracket POWER SWITCH 1

2 56P4473 Clamp CKN 1 10 56P4451 Foot 4

3 56P4402 Screw PAN HEAD P TIGHT 14 11 56P4452 Cover I/F MAIN 1

4 56P4403 Screw PAN HEAD P TIGHT 4 12 56P4453 PCB MAIN 1

5 56P4446 Clamp 1 13 56P4454 Assy CONTROL PANEL 1

6 56P4447 Lens 1 14 56P4455 Assy POWER CABLE, 110V 1

7 56P4448 Button 1 15 56P4456 Case BOTTOM SA 1

8 56P4449 Cover IF 1 16 56P4457 Assy POWER CABLE, 220V 1

17 56P1365 Fuse 250V 5A 1






Type Part Name Qty

1 56P4458 Sensor PHOTO 1 9 56P4466 Cover UW 1

2 56P4459 Screw P TAP FLAT 1 10 56P4467 Spring DAMPER 1

3 56P4400 Screw PAN HEAD 1 11 56P4468 Label ROUTE 1

4 56P4402 Screw PAN HEAD P TIGHT 5 12 56P4469 Shaft HINGE L 1

5 56P4462 Ring E-SNAP 1 13 56P4470 Cabinet TOP SA 1

6 56P4463 Shaft HINGE R 1 14 56P4471 Assy HEAD CABLE 1

7 56P4464 Holder HINGE SHAFT 2 15 56P4472 Hinge CLUTCH 1

8 56P4465 Cover CABLE 1



FRAME ASSEMBLY



Type Part Name Qty

1 56P4473 Clamp CKN 1 8 56P4480 Arm HEAD LOCK 1

2 56P4474 Motor STEPPING 1 9 56P4481 Collar HEAD LOCK 2

3 56P4475 Screw PAN HEAD 8 10 56P4482 Sink HEAT 1

4 56P4476 Ring E-SNAP 2 11 56P4483 Gear DOUBLE 1

5 56P4477 Pad HEAT CONDUCTION 1 12 56P4484 Gear IDLE 1

6 56P4478 Spring HEAD LOCK 1 13 56P4485 Plate MOTOR 1

7 56P4479 Frame ENGINE 1



PRINT HEAD ASSEMBLY



Type Part Name Qty

1 56P4475 Screw PAN HEAD 4 11 56P4496 Sheet ANTI STATIC 1

2 56P4429 Screw PAN HEAD 11 12 56P4497 Shaft H PRESSURE 2

3 56P4488 Ring E-SNAP 4 13 56P4498 Shaft P 1

4 56P4489 Spring PRINT HEAD 2 14 56P4499 Guide FRONT LABEL 1

5 56P4490 Plate PRINT HEAD SPRING 1 15 56P4500 Rollers TURN 4

6 56P4491 Spring LEVER 1 16 56P4501 Label CAUTION 1

7 56P4492 Lever RELEASE 1 17 56P4502 Bracket TOP PRINT HEAD 1

8 56P4493 Collar 4 18 56P4503 Bracket PRINT HEAD 1

9 56P4494 Shaft TURN ROLLER 1 19 56P4504 Cover CUTTER 1

10 56P4495 Stop CUTTER 1 20 56P4505 Head PRINT 1



PACKING ASSEMBLY


Type Part Name Qty

1 56P4506 Cord POWER (115V) 1

2 56P4507 Cord POWER (220V) 1

3 56P4508 Adapter AC 115 V 1

4 56P4509 Adapter AC 220 V 1

5 56P4510 Set CUSHION 1

6 56P4511 Cushion LABEL GUIDE 1

7 56P4512 Package PACKAGE 1

8 56P4513 Carton 1

9 56P4514 Guide QUICK 1

10 56P4515 Bag POLY 1



INTERFACES


Type Part Name Qty

1 56P4430 Card IEEE1284 PARALLEL 1

2 56P4431 Card RS232 SERIAL 1

3 56P4432 Card USB I/F 1

4 56P4434 Card ETHERNET 1

5 56P4436 Card WIRELESS LAN 1



TEST MODULE


Type Part Name Item No. Part No. Part

Type Part Name

1 56P4437 Module TEST MOD ASM 2 56P4438 Connector TESTCONNECTOR


1PCL EMULATION• Selecting PCL Emulation• Page Formatting• Font and Symbol Set Support• Command Structure• PCL Emulation Commands• GL/2 Commands• Raster Image Graphics• Macros

Unit 9: PCL Emulation


PCL EMULATIONThe D500 printer supports the Hewlett-Packard Company’s LaserJet Printer Command Language. This chapter discusses PCL emulation commands, along with resident PCL emulation font and symbol set support.

To determine which commands your printer supports, see Appendix A: “PCL Support” on page A-2.

SELECTING PCL EMULATION

USING YOUR SOFTWARE PROGRAMThe D500 requires a PJL prologue, or series of commands, at the start of each print job, including the Printer Job Language (PJL) Enter Language Command. See “ENTER LANGUAGE Command” on page 10-3 for more information. See “Printer Job Language” on page 10-2 for the syntax and use of PJL. An example of a well-structured PJL prologue would be the following:

[esc]%-12345X@PJL SET LCUSTOMPAPERUNITS=INCHES@PJL SET LCUSTOMPAPERHEIGHT=6@PJL SET LCUSTOMPAPERWIDTH=4@PJL SET RESOLUTION=300@PJL ENTER LANGUAGE=PCL



PAGE FORMATTING

The printable areas and logical pages for PCL emulation (both portrait and landscape orientation) are illustrated below. See the Legend that follows for definitions of areas A through I.

PRINTABLE AREAS

Legend:A Portrait physical page width and landscape physical page lengthB Portrait physical page length and landscape physical page widthC Portrait logical page widthD Landscape logical page widthE Distance between the side edge of the physical page and the logical

page in portraitF Distance between the side edge of the physical page and the logical

page in landscapeG Distance between the top and bottom edge of the physical page and

logical pageH Distance between the left and right edge of the physical page and the

printable area in portrait, or distance between the top and bottom edge of the physical page and printable area in landscape

I Distance between the top and bottom edge of the physical page and the printable area in portrait, or distance between the left and right edge of the physical page and the printable area in landscape



FONT AND SYMBOL SET SUPPORT

Your printer has 10 resident scalable PCL fonts.

Several parameters are used to select a font from the data stream. These include symbol set, spacing, point, or pitch, style, weight, and typeface number. For scalable fonts, you can vary the size of a font by specifying pitch or point size (point size for proportional fonts, pitch for fixed space fonts.

A symbol set defines which characters are available for a font and the code point for each of these characters. Your printer supports 16 resident symbol sets. The table beginning on page 9-5 shows the symbol sets available for each font in PCL emulation. Not all fonts support all symbol sets.

STANDARD PCL EMULATION FONTSThe following table lists the parameters to be used in the font selection commands for each of the10 standard PCL emulation fonts.

Table 9-1: Forward and Backward Compatibility Font Selection Commands

Standard PCL Emulation Font Name

Forward and Backward Compatibility Mode

Spacing Style Weight Typeface

Courier Regular 0 0 0 4099

Univers Medium 1 0 0 4148

Univers Bold 1 0 3 4148

CG Triumvirate Condensed Bold 1 4 3 4100

Roman Pillar Regular 0 0 0 30211

Roman Pillar Italic 0 1 0 30211

Roman Pillar Bold 0 0 3 30211

Roman Pillar Bold Italic 0 1 3 30211

OCR-A 0 0 0 23584

OCR-B 0 0 0 23590



SELECTING SYMBOL SETS FOR THE LEXMARK D500To determine if a font or typeface supports a symbol set, see the complete listing of PCL emulation fonts and symbol sets in the table below.

Table 9-2: PCL Emulation Symbol Sets

Typeface / Symbol Set US

Asc

ii (0

U)

Win

dow

s L

atin

1 (

19U

)

Win

dow

s L

atin

1 (

9E)

Win

dow

s L

atin

1 (

5T)

Win

dow

s L

atin

1 (

19L

)

Win

dow

s C

yrill

ic (

9R)

Win

dow

s G

reek

(9G

)

ISO

8859

-1 (

0N)

(Lat

in 1

)

ISO

8859

-2 (

2N)

(Lat

in 2

)

ISO

8859

-9 (

5N)

(Lat

in 5

)

ISO

8859

-10

(6N

) Lat

in 6

)

ISO

8859

-5 (

10N

) Cyr

illic

)

Ro

man

8 (

8U)

IBM

CP

850

(12U

)

OC

R-A

(0O

)

OC

R-B

(1O

)

Symbol Set ID 0U 19U

9E 5T 19L

9R 9G 0N 2N 5N 6N 10N

8U 12U

0O 1O

Courier Regular ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Univers Medium ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Univers Bold ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CG Triumvirate Condensed Bold

✓ ✓ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✓ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✓ ✓ ✘ ✘

Roman Pillar Regular ✓ ✓ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✓ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘

Roman Pillar Italic ✓ ✓ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✓ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘

Roman Pillar Bold ✓ ✓ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✓ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘

Roman Pillar Bold Italic ✓ ✓ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✓ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘

OCR-A ✓ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✓ ✘

OCR-B ✓ ✓ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✓

✓ Indicates Typeface supports the specified Symbol Set.✘ Indicates Typeface does not support the specified Symbol Set.



COMMAND STRUCTURE

This section introduces the different types of PCL emulation commands and their structure, or syntax. It also demonstrates how you can link commands to abbreviate them.

CONTROL CODESControl Codes are single-character instructions.

COMMANDSPCL commands are multibyte strings (also known as “escape sequences”) that begin with the Escape control code (ESC, ←, decimal 27, or hexadecimal 1B). The ESC control code notifies the printer that the characters that follow are to be interpreted as part of a command and are not control codes or data to be printed.

Table 9-3: Control Codes

Code Dec Hex Function Result

BS 8 08 Backspace Moves the cursor toward the left margin one horizontal space equal to the last printed character

HT 9 09 Horizontal Tab Moves the cursor to the next defined tab stop

LF 10 0A Line Feed Advances the cursor to the same horizontal position on the following line as determined by either the Vertical Motion Index (VMI) or Set Line Spacing command

FF 12 0C Form Feed Advances the cursor to the same horizontal position at the top margin of the next page

CR 13 0D Carriage Return Moves the cursor to the left margin

SP 32 20 Space Moves the cursor to the right one column

SI 15 0F Primary Font Selects the primary font

SO 14 0E Secondary Font Selects the secondary font



COMMAND STRUCTURE

Most PCL emulation commands have the following structure:

ESC & a # C

Spaces have been added to this example for readability. The command parameter variables are indicated by a number sign (#).

COMMAND PARAMETERSA command parameter sets the value for a command. This value stays constant until either a different value resets the command or a command resets the printer to the default values. For example, after the printer receives a command that selects a right margin beginning at column 63, the right margin of each printed page begins at column 63. That margin stays constant until a right margin command with a different value resets it or until the printer is reset.

Parameters for each command are listed in the command tables beginning on page 9. Use the Symbol Set Tables to determine the decimal or hexadecimal value for each parameter. To determine a decimal or hex value, first locate the value of the parameter you require in the Symbol Set Table. The decimal value is the value shown in the bottom of the cell or box with that parameter. To find a hex value, go straight up the grid from the desired parameter and read the value in the top heading. This is the first character of the hex value. Next, go straight across the grid to the left of the parameter and read the value in the left column heading. This is the second character of the hex value. For example, ESC (←) is coded 1B in Hex and 27 in decimal. (Any one of the three values ←, 1B, or 27 might be used in your application. Read your documentation to determine which to use.) The example sets the pitch of the primary font to16.66 characters per inch.

Example:ESC(s16.66H•Decimal: 27 40 115 49 54 46 54 54 72•Hex: 1B 28 73 31 36 2E 36 36 48

Table 9-4: Description of Command Structure

Element Description

ESC Decimal 27 or hex 1B

& Parameterized character from American National Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) table (ranging from 33 to 47 decimal)

a Group character from ASCII table (ranging from 96 to 126 decimal) that specifies a group type of control

# Decimal character string value within specified numeric ranges; may be preceded by a + or - sign and contain a decimal point

C Termination character from ASCII table (ranging from 64 to 94 decimal)



Use the plus symbol (+) or the minus symbol (-) to select a position relative to the current cursor position. For example:

ESC&a6C Move to horizontal cursor position, column sixESC&a+6C Move six columns to the right of the current positionESC&a-6C Move six columns to the left of the current position

LINKING COMMANDSYou can combine PCL emulation commands by linking them if the first 3 bytes of the commands are identical. The combined, short form sends the first 3 bytes only once in the string. To combine commands:

• Use the first 3 bytes (characters) of the command only once at the start of the command string.

• Make the last letter of each command in the string lowercase.

• Capitalize the last letter of the string.

For example, notice that the first 3 bytes of these two commands are the same:

ESC(s10H Select 10 characters per inchESC(s4099T Select Courier typeface

To combine these two commands, use this form:

ESC(s10h4099T

which is 3 bytes shorter than the long form:

ESC(s10HESC(s4099T

You can combine more than two commands; for example, you can add Select Stroke Weight Bold (ESC(s3B) to the previous two commands:

ESC(s10h3b4099T

or in the long form:

ESC(s10HESC(s3BESC(s4099T



PCL EMULATION COMMANDS

See the following tables for a listing of the commands grouped by function.

To determine which commands your printer supports, see “Table A-1: PCL Emulation Commands”.

PCL EMULATION COMMANDS BY FUNCTION

Table 9-5: Job Control

Command / Parameters Function / Result

ESCE Printer Reset

• Prints any partial pages.• Resets printer environment to defaults.• Deletes all temporary downloaded resources.

ESC&d#A

0 = Collation off

1 … 999 (number of Copies)

Number of Collated Copies

Turns collation of pages off or sets the number of collated copies.

ESC&l#X

# = number of Copies (1 to 32767)

Default = 1

Number of Copies

Affects the page currently in process and subsequent pages.

ESC&l#S Simplex/Duplex Print

This command is parsed and ignored.

ESC&l#U

# = number of Decipoints

Range = -32767 to 32767

(1 Decipoint = 1/720 inch)

Default = 0

Long-Edge Offset Registration

Also known as Left Offset.

Adjusts placement of logical page along the width of the physical page.

ESC&l#Z

# = number of Decipoints

Range = -32767 to 32767


Default = 0

Short-Edge Offset Registration

Also known as Top Offset.

Adjusts placement of logical page along the length of the physical page.



ESC&u#D

Range = 300

Unit of Measure

Sets the size for the PCL Unit (units per inch).

The Unit of Measure defines the unit used in the following commands:

• Horizontal Cursor Position by PCL Unit (ESC*p#X)• Vertical Cursor Position by PCL Unit (ESC*p#Y)• Horizontal Rectangle Size by PCL Unit (ESC*c#A)• Vertical Rectangle Size by PCL Unit (ESC*c#B)

The Unit of Measure also affects the rounding of character escapements and the Horizontal Motion Index.

Note: This command does not affect the interpretation of binary raster data for bitmapped fonts, raster graphics, or user defined fill patterns.

ESC% – 12345X Universal Exit Language (UEL) / Start of PJL

This command terminates the current printer language and allows switching into PJL. For more information, see “UNIVERSAL EXIT LANGUAGE Command” on page 10-3.

Table 9-6: Page Control


ESC&l#A Set Page Size


ESC&l#H Paper Source


ESC&f#G Set Universal Width


ESC&f#F Set Universal Height


ESC&f#O Set Universal Feed Direction


ESC&f#W [custom name]

# = number of bytes in the custom name

Set Universal Custom Name


ESC&l#O

0 Portrait (Default)1 Landscape2 Reverse Portrait3 Reverse Landscape

Select Orientation

Specifies the position of the logical page with respect to the physical page.

Note: This setting resets margins, the number of printable lines per page, and the cursor position.

Table 9-5: Job Control (continued)




ESC&a#P

# = Degrees (0, 90, 180, 270)

Default = 0

Print Direction

Rotates the coordinate system counter-clockwise in 90° increments with respect to the current orientation.

Note: Margins are not rotated or cleared.

ESC&c#T

0 Horizontal Printing-1 Vertical Rotated Printing

Character Text Path Direction

Vertically rotates text for use in vertical writing, such as printing Japanese text.

ESC&a#L

# = Column

Default = 0

Set Left Margin

Sets the left margin to the left edge of the designated column.

Note: The column width is defined by the space character of the active font and the Horizontal Motion Index (HMI).

ESC&a#M

# = Column

Default = Logical Page Width

Set Right Margin

Sets the right margin to the right edge of the designated column.

Note: The column width is defined by the space character of the active font and the HMI.

ESC9 Clear Horizontal Margins

Clears left and right margins.

ESC&l#E

# = number of lines

Default = 3 (1/2 inch)

Set Top Margin

Sets the number of lines between the top of the physical page and first line of print. Line height is determined by the current Vertical Motion Index (VMI) and/or line spacing value.

Note: Setting a top margin of 0 results in the first line of text falling outside of the printable area.

ESC&l1T Job Separation


ESC&l#F

# = number of lines

Default = 60 or 64 (Country specific)

Set Text Length

Sets the bottom margin length in lines, measured from the first line of the page.

Text Length equals Logical Page Length –1 inch (–1/2 inch for top and –1/2 inch for bottom).

ESC&l#G Set Output Bin


ESC&l#L

0 Off1 On (Default)

Skip Perforation

Perforation area includes the area from the bottom margin of the current page to the top margin of the next page. When skipping perforations, a line feed past the bottom margin ejects a page and places the cursor at the top margin of the next page.

ESC&k#H

# = number of 1/120 inch increments

(Valid to 4 decimal places)

Set Horizontal Motion Index (HMI)

Sets the width of all characters for fixed-space fonts. Sets only the width of the space for proportional spaced fonts.

Table 9-6: Page Control (continued)




ESC&l#C

# = number of 1/48 inch increments

(Valid to 4 decimal places)

Default = 8

Set Vertical Motion Index (VMI)

Sets Vertical Motion Index in 1/48 inch increments. The VMI determines the vertical distance between lines.

Notes: • Use of this command alters any previous Set Line Spacing

command settings.

ESC&l#D

1 1 line/inch2 2 lines/inch3 3 lines/inch4 4 lines/inch6 6 lines/inch (Default)8 8 lines/inch12 12 lines/inch16 16 lines/inch24 24 lines/inch48 48 lines/inch

Set Line Spacing (Alternative Method)

Specifies VMI in lines per inch.

Notes: • Unsupported values are ignored.• Use of this command alters any earlier VMI setting.

ESC&a#G Duplex Page Side Selection


ESC&l#P

# = number from 0 to 140 = default page length is used(1 to 14 = new page length is set)

Set Page Length

Sets the logical page length in number of lines.

Notes: • This command is sent at the beginning of a page in a print job

and prior to any printable data.• When the command is sent, the current page is closed and

printed.• Unsupported values are ignored.

ESC&k#W Text Scale Mode


Table 9-6: Page Control (continued)




Table 9-7: Cursor Positioning


ESC&a#C

# = number of Columns1

Horizontal Cursor Position (in Columns)

Moves the cursor to a new position along the horizontal axis.

Note: The column width is determined by the space character width of the active font or the Horizontal Motion Index (HMI), if set.

ESC&a#H

# = number of Decipoints1


Horizontal Cursor Position (in Decipoints)


ESC*p#X

# = number of PCL Units1

Horizontal Cursor Position (in PCL Units)


Note: PCL units are set by the Unit-of-Measure Command.

ESC&a#R

# = number of Rows1

Vertical Cursor Position (in Rows)

Moves the cursor to a new position along the vertical axis.

Note: Row height is determined by either the Vertical Motion Index (VMI) or the Set Line Spacing Command.

ESC&a#V

# = number of Decipoints1


Vertical Cursor Position (in Decipoints)


ESC*p#Y

# = number of PCL Units1

Vertical Cursor Position (in PCL Units)


Note: PCL units are set by the Unit-of-Measure Command.

ESC= Half Line-Feed

Moves the cursor down 1/2 line (1/2 of the current VMI).

ESC&k#G

0 CR=CR, LF=LF, FF=FF (Default)1 CR=CR+LF, LF=LF, FF=FF2 CR=CR, LF=CR+LF, FF=CR+FF3 CR=CR+LF, LF=CR+LF,

FF=CR+FF

Set Line Termination

Controls how the printer responds to the Carriage Return (CR), Line Feed (LF), and Form Feed (FF) control codes.

ESC&f#S

0 Push1 Pop

Push / Pop Cursor Position

Sets up a cursor position stack for storing and recalling various cursor positions. The stack can store up to 20 cursor positions.

1 Parameter preceded by + or - sign denotes a relative cursor move from the current cursor position. Parameter without a sign denotes an absolute cursor move from the top left margin.



Note: For the commands listed in Table 9-8, font selection is based on all parameters set following the best fit selection rules.

Table 9-8: Font Selection


ESC(# (primary)ESC)# (secondary)

# = symbol set ID

Select Symbol Set

See Table 9-2 for the symbol sets which are supported.

ESC(s#P (primary)ESC)s#P (secondary)

0 Fixed (Default)1 Proportional

Select Spacing

Selects a font with proportional or fixed spacing.

ESC(s#H (primary)ESC)s#H (secondary)

# = characters per inch

Default = 10

Select Pitch

Selects the number of characters per inch (cpi) for a fixed-space bitmapped or monospaced scalable font. Valid to 2 decimal places.

Note: Pitch is not needed for proportional spaced fonts.

ESC(s#V (primary)ESC)s#V (secondary)

# = height in points (.25 to 999.75)

Default = 12

Height (Select Point Size)

Sets the font height in points. Valid to 2 decimal places.

Note: Point size is not needed for monospaced fonts. For fonts larger than 12 points, it may be necessary to change the line spacing.

ESC(s#S (primary)ESC)s#S (secondary)

0 Upright (Default)1 Italic4 Condensed5 Condensed Italic8 Compressed24 Expanded32 Outline64 Inline128 Shadowed160 Outline Shadowed

Select Style

Identifies the physical traits of a character and the composition of the font symbols.

Note: You can only use this command to select fonts currently available in the printer. It cannot alter the appearance of the available fonts.



ESC(s#B (primary)ESC)s#B (secondary)

-7 Ultra Thin-6 Extra Thin-5 Thin-4 Extra Light-3 Light-2 Demi Light-1 Semi Light0 Medium (Default)1 Semi Bold2 Demi Bold3 Bold4 Extra Bold5 Black6 Extra Black7 Ultra Black

Select Stroke Weight

Selects a font with a particular thickness.

Note: This command will not alter the stroke weight of an available font. See Table 9-1: “Forward and Backward Compatibility Font Selection Commands” on page 9-4 for the stroke weight variations available for the resident fonts.

ESC(s#T (primary)

ESC)s#T (secondary)

# Typeface identifier (0 - 65535)

Note: For a list of typeface numbers, see Table 9-1: “Forward and Backward Compatibility Font Selection Commands” on page 9-4 and “Font and Symbol Set Support” on page 9-4.

Select Typeface

Selects the best fit font design.

ESC(#X (primary)ESC)#X (secondary)

# = Font ID (0 - 32767)

Select Font by Font ID

Selects the font by the identification number.

ESC(3@ (primary)ESC)3@ (secondary)

Select Default Font

Sets all font selection characteristics to the Default Font.

ESC&p#X[data]

# = number of data of bytes to print as text

Transparent Print Data

This command is only supported when used to enter data to be encoded in a Maxicode barcode.

ESC&d#D

0,1 Fixed2 Fixed - double3 Floating4 Floating - double

Select Underline Type (Enable)

Notes: • Fixed underline is drawn 5 pels below cursor position.• Floating underline position is determined by all the positions of

the characters with descenders in the fonts that are to be underlined.

• Underline thickness is 1/100 inch. Double underline is not supported and will be printed as a single underline.

ESC&d@ Underline - Disable

Table 9-8: Font Selection (continued)




ESC&t#P

0, 1 1 byte characters21 1 or 2 byte characters31 1 or 2 byte characters38 1 or 2 byte characters1008 1, 2, or 3 byte characters (UTF-8)

Text Parsing Method

Communicates to the PCL parser whether character codes are interpreted as 1-byte or 2-byte character codes. This command is parsed and ignored.

ESC&k#S

0 10.00 cpi2 16.66 cpi4 12.00 cpi

Select Primary and Secondary Pitch

Selects the pitch for the primary and secondary font.

Table 9-9: User-Defined Symbol Set


ESC*c#R

# = Symbol Set ID (0 - 32767)

Default = 0

Symbol Set ID Code

Sets the symbol set identification for the symbol set downloaded.

ESC(f#W[data]

# = number of data bytes

Define Symbol Set

Contains the data for the user-defined symbol sets.

ESC*c#S

0 Delete all (temporary and permanent)1 Delete all temporary2 Delete current (ID)4 Make current temporary5 Make current permanent

Symbol Set Control

Manages user-defined symbol sets.

Table 9-8: Font Selection (continued)




Table 9-10: Font Creation


ESC*c#D

# = Font ID # (0 - 32767)

Default = 0

Set Font ID

Sets the identification number for the font being downloaded.

ESC)s#W[data]


Load Font Header

Downloads soft font header information.

Note: Set Font ID before using this command.

ESC*c#F

0 Delete all (temporary and permanent)1 Delete all temporary 2 Delete previous font ID3 Delete previous specified character4 Make previous font ID temporary5 Make previous font ID permanent6 Copy current font

Font Control

Manages soft fonts.

ESC*c#E

# = Code Point (0 - 65536)

Default = 0

Set Character Code

Sets the decimal code point associated with the next character downloaded or deleted.

ESC(s#W[data]


Load Character

Downloads character descriptor and data to the current character code.

Table 9-11: Macros


ESC&f#Y

# = Macro ID (0 - 32767)

Default = 0

Set Macro ID

Sets the ID for the macro you have created on flash.

ESC&f#X

0 Start definition1 End definition2 Execute macro (previous macro ID)3 Call macro (previous macro ID)4 Enable overlay (previous macro ID)5 Disable overlay6 Delete all macros7 Delete all temporary macros8 Delete current macro ID9 Make last ID temporary10 Make last ID permanent

Macro Control

Manages use of macros.

Notes: • GL/2 commands are supported inside macros.• Only call and execute macro commands are allowed within a

macro.• A macro may call or execute another macro. This is called

nesting. A maximum of two nesting levels are allowed, for a total of three levels.

See “Macros” on page 9-38 for additional information.



Table 9-12: Print Model


ESC*c#G

Gray Scale Fills

0 White (default)1-2 2% gray3-10 10% gray11-20 15% gray21-35 30% gray36-55 45% gray56-80 70% gray81-99 90% gray100 100% gray (Black)

Cross-Hatch Fills

1 Horizontal line2 Vertical line3 Diagonal line4 Diagonal line5 Square grid6 Diagonal grid

User-Defined Patterns

# = User-Defined Pattern ID

Area Fill ID

Selects pattern used to fill a rectangular area.

Note: This command is also used to set the user-defined pattern ID. Cross-Hatch Fills are not supported.

ESC*v#N

0 Transparent (Default)1 Opaque

Source Transparency Mode

Affects copying of white pixels from the source onto the destination image.

ESC*v#O

0 Transparent (Default)1 Opaque

Pattern Transparency Mode

Affects copying of white pixels from the pattern onto the destination image.

ESC*l#O Logical Operation


ESC*l#R Pixel Placement


ESC*v#T

0 Solid Black (Default)1 Solid White2 Gray Shading Pattern3 Cross-Hatch Pattern4 User Defined Pattern9 True gray Level Fill

Select Current Pattern

Selects pattern used when printing text and raster images.

Note: Cross-Hatch Patterns are not supported.



Table 9-13: User-Defined Pattern


ESC*c#W[data]


User-Defined Pattern

Downloads binary pattern data.

ESC*p#R

0 Rotate with print (Default)1 Fixed

Set Pattern Reference Point

Sets the pattern reference point to the current cursor position for user-defined patterns.

Note: Default pattern reference point is the upper left corner of the logical page.

ESC*c#Q

0 Delete all patterns (temporary and permanent)

1 Delete all temporary patterns2 Delete pattern (last ID specified)4 Make pattern of last ID # temporary5 Make pattern of last ID # permanent

Caution: Pattern Control

Manages the use of user-defined patterns.

Note: Use the Area Fill ID command (ESC*c#G) to set the ID.

Table 9-14: Rectangular Area Fill Graphics


ESC*c#H

# = Number of Decipoints (0 - 32767)


Default = 0, valid to 4 decimal places

Horizontal Rectangle Size (in Decipoints)

Specifies the rectangle width in decipoints.

ESC*c#A

# = Number of PCL Units (0 - 32767)

Default = 0

Horizontal Rectangle Size (in PCL Units)

Specifies the rectangle width in PCL units.

Note: The size of PCL Units is set by the Unit-of-Measure command.

ESC*c#V

# = Number of Decipoints (0 - 32767)


Default = 0, valid to 4 decimal places

Vertical Rectangle Size (in Decipoints)

Specifies the rectangle height in decipoints.

ESC*c#B

# = Number of PCL Units (0 - 32767)

Default = 0

Vertical Rectangle Size (in PCL Units)

Specifies the rectangle height in PCL units.

Note: The size of PCL Units is set by the Unit-of-Measure command.



ESC*c#G

Gray Scale Fills

0 White (default)1-2 2% Gray3-10 10% Gray11-20 15% Gray21-35 30% Gray36-55 45% Gray56-80 70% Gray81-99 90% Gray100 100% Gray (Black)

Cross-Hatch Fills

1 Horizontal Line2 Vertical Line3 Diagonal Line4 Diagonal Line5 Square Grid6 Diagonal Grid

User-Defined Patterns

# = User-Defined Pattern ID

Area Fill ID

Selects the pattern used to fill the rectangular area.

Note: This command is also used to set the user-defined pattern ID. Cross-Hatch Patterns are not supported

ESC*c#P

0 Black Fill (Default)1 White Fill2 Gray Fill3 Pre-Defined Cross-Hatch

Pattern Fill4 User-Defined Pattern5 Current Pattern Fill9 True gray Level Fill

Fill Rectangular Area

Fills a rectangular area defined by Horizontal and Vertical Rectangle Sizes with the selected pattern.

Note: Cross-Hatch Patterns are not supported.

Table 9-14: Rectangular Area Fill Graphics (continued)




Table 9-15: Raster Graphics


ESC*t#R

300 300 dpi

Raster Resolution

Note: Only 300 dpi is supported. All other values are parsed and ignored.

ESC*r#F

0 Rotate with print3 Fixed (Default)

Raster Graphics Presentation

Sets the Raster Image Orientation in relation to the logical page.

ESC*r#S

# = Number of Input Pixels

Raster Width (Source)

Sets the width of the clip window for raster graphics.

ESC*r#T

# = Number of Raster Lines

Raster Height (Source)

Sets the height of the clip window for raster graphics.

ESC*r#A

0 Left Graphics Margin at 0 (Default)

1 Current Cursor Position2 At logical left page limit with

scaling On3 At current cursor position with

scaling On

Start Raster Graphics

Sets the left margin for raster graphics.

ESC*b#V[data]

# = Number of Data Bytes

Transfer Raster Data by Plane

This command is used when the raster data is encoded by plane as specified by the Simple Color command or the Configure Image Data command. The command sends each plane in the row except the last.

ESC*b#Y

# = Number of Raster Lines

Y Offset

Moves the cursor position down by the specified number of raster lines.

ESC*b#M

0 Uncoded (Default)1 Run-Length Encoded2 Tagged Image File Format (TIFF)

byte3 Delta Row5 Adaptive Compression9 Replacement Delta Row999 Zlib1002 Group 41003 Group 3 one dimensional1004 Group 3 two dimensional K=21005 Group 3 two dimensional K=41006 TIFF word (16 bit)1007 TIFF double-word (32 bit)1008 Adaptive compression (includes

TIFF word and TIFF double-word)

Set Raster Compression Mode

Identifies the compression mode the host uses to transfer RIG data. For instance, this command can be run-length encoding or TIFF encoding.

Note: For further information, see “Raster Compression Mode” on page 9-30 and “Group 3 and Group 4 Raster Compression” on page 9-37.



ESC*b#W[data]

# = Number of Data Bytes

Transfer Raster Data by Row/Block

Transfers RIG data.

Note: After each command, the cursor position is moved to the beginning of the next raster row.

ESC*rB End Raster Graphics (Version B)

Signals the end of the raster graphics transfer. If a Raster Height is specified, the cursor is moved to the first raster row past the Raster Height.

ESC*rC End Raster Graphics (Version C)

Same as Version B, but:

• Resets the compression mode to uncoded.• Sets the left graphics margin to 0.

ESC*t#H Raster Width (Destination)

Sets the width of the destination raster.

Table 9-15: Raster Graphics (continued)




ESC*t#V Raster Height (Destination)

Sets the height of the destination raster.

ESC*g#W[data]

# - 8 (K-only) or 26 (KCMY)

Data

Byte 0 - 0x02 (constant)

Byte 1 - number of colors

0x01 - K only

0x04 - CMYK

Byte 2,3 - X res for K plane

0x012C (300) or 0x0258 (600)

Byte 4,5 - Y res for K plane

0x012C (300) or 0x0258 (600)

Byte 6,7 - K plane intensity levels

0x02 (1 bit/plane) or 0x04 (2 bits/plane)

Byte 8,9 - X res for C plane

0x012C (300) or 0x0258 (600)

Byte 10,11 - Y res for C plane

0x012C (300) or 0x0258 (600)

Byte 12,13 - C plane intensity levels


Byte 14,15 - X res for M plane

0x012C (300) or 0x0258 (600)

Byte 16,17 - Y res for M plane

0x012C (300) or 0x0258 (600)

Byte 18,19 - M plane intensity levels


Byte 20,21 - X res for Y plane

0x012C (300) or 0x0258 (600)

Byte 22,23 - Y res for Y plane

0x012C (300) or 0x0258 (600)

Byte 24,25 - Y plane intensity levels


Set Raster Configuration

Sets the configuration of the destination raster.

Table 9-15: Raster Graphics (continued)




Table 9-16: Status Readback


ESC*s#T

0 Invalid location (Default)1 Use currently selected location2 All locations3 Internal (resident)4 Downloaded entity5 Cartridge7 User-installable flash200 Disk

Set Status Readback Location Type

Sets the status location type to the specified value.

The 5 value for Cartridge may be specified, but since your printer does not support font cards or cartridges, the command is ignored.

The 7 value for User-installable flash is only valid when flash memory is installed.

The 200 value is only valid when a hard disk is installed.

ESC*s#U

0 All1 If download, temporary;

otherwise, highest priority2 If download, permanent;

otherwise, next higher priority

Set Status Readback Location Unit

Sets the status location unit to the specified value.

The location unit is used along with the location type to identify a location for the Inquire Status Readback Entity command.

Note: The unit value is interpreted differently, depending on the location type specified.

ESC*s#I

0 Font1 Macro2 User-defined pattern3 Symbol set (for unbound scalable

fonts)4 Font extended

Inquire Status Readback Entity

Returns the requested information set by Set Status Readback Location Type and Set Status Readback Location Unit.

ESC*s1M Free Space

Returns the total available memory and the largest available block of memory.

ESC&r#F

0 Flush all complete pages1 Flush all pages

Flush All Pages

Holds print jobs in the print buffer until the current job finishes printing.

ESC*s#X

-32767 to 32767

Default = 0

Echo

Returns # back to host computer.



Table 9-17: Picture Frame


ESC*c#X

# of Decipoints: 0 to 32767


Picture Frame Horizontal Size (in Decipoints)

Specifies the horizontal dimension of the picture frame used when printing a GL/2 plot.

ESC*c#Y

# of Decipoints: 0 to 32767


Picture Frame Vertical Size (in Decipoints)

Specifies the vertical dimension of the picture frame used when printing a GL/2 plot.

ESC*c0T

0 Set Anchor Point to Cursor Position

Set Picture Frame Anchor Point

Sets the position of the picture frame anchor point to the cursor position. The picture frame anchor point defines the location of the upper left corner of the picture frame.

ESC*c#K

Size in inches: 0 to 32767

GL/2 Horizontal Plot Size

Specifies the horizontal scaling factor used when importing an image into the picture frame.

ESC*c#L

Size in inches: 0 to 32767

GL/2 Vertical Plot Size

Specifies the vertical scaling factor used when importing an image into the picture frame.

ESC%#B

0 Use Previous GL/2 Pen Position1 Use Current PCL Cursor Position

Enter GL/2 Language

Exits PCL emulation and uses GL/2 commands to print.

ESC%#A

0 Use Previous PCL Cursor Position1 Use Current GL/2 Pen Position

Enter PCL Emulation

Exits GL/2 mode and uses PCL emulation commands to print.

Table 9-18: Miscellaneous Commands


ESC&s#C End-Of-Line Text Wrap


ESCY Display Functions On


ESCZ Display Functions Off


ESCz Print Test Page




ESC*o#M(b) Print Quality


ESC&l#M(b) Paper Type


Table 9-18: Miscellaneous Commands (continued)




GL/2 COMMANDS

Note: GL/2 is not a stand-alone plotter emulation. It can only be entered from within PCL emulation and cannot be used with software without a unique printer driver written explicitly for GL/2.

Table 9-19: Configuration Group

Escape Sequence Function Support

CO GL/2: Comment

DF GL/2: Default Values

IN GL/2: Initialize

IP GL/2: Input P1 and P2

IR GL/2: Input Relative P1 and P2

IW GL/2: Input Window Limited

RO GL/2: Rotate Coordinate System

SC GL/2: Scale Limited

Table 9-20: Vector Group


AA GL/2: Arc Absolute Not supported

AR GL/2: Arc Relative Not supported

AT GL/2: Absolute Arc Three Point Not supported

BR GL/2: Bezier Relative Not supported

BZ GL/2: Bezier Absolute Not supported

CI GL/2: Circle Limited

PA GL/2: Plot Absolute

PC GL/2: Pen Color Not supported

PD GL/2: Pen Down Limited

PE GL/2: Polyline Encoded Not supported

PR GL/2: Plot Relative

PU GL/2: Pen Up Limited

RT GL/2: Arc Relative Three Point Not supported



Table 9-21: Polygon Group


EA GL/2: Edge Rectangle Absolute Limited

EP GL/2: Edge Polygon Not supported

ER GL/2: Edge Rectangle Relative Limited

EW GL/2: Edge Wedge Not supported

FP GL/2: Fill Polygon Not supported

PM GL/2: Polygon Mode Not supported

RA GL/2: Fill Rectangle Absolute Limited

RR GL/2: Fill Rectangle Relative Limited

WG GL/2: Fill Wedge Not supported

Table 9-22: Character Group


AD GL/2: Alternate Font Definition Not supported

CF GL/2: Character Fill Mode Not supported

CP GL/2: Character Plot Not supported

DI GL/2: Absolute Direction Limited—only right angles supported (DI1,0, DI0, 1, DI-1, 0, and DI0,-1

DR GL/2: Relative Direction Not supported

DT GL/2: Define Label Terminator

DV GL/2: Define Variable Text Path Limited—only left to right (DV0) and right to left (DV2) supported

ES GL/2: Extra Space

FI GL/2: Primary Font Not supported

FN GL/2: Secondary Font Not supported

LB GL/2: Label

LO GL/2: Label Origin Limited—only end points 1, 3, and 7 supported

SA GL/2: Select Alternate Font Not supported

SB GL/2: Scalable or Bitmap Fonts Not supported

SD GL/2: Define Standard Font

SI GL/2: Absolute Character Size Not supported

SL GL/2: Character Slant Not supported

SR GL/2: Relative Character Size Not supported



SS GL/2: Select Standard Font

TD GL/2: Transparent Data Not supported

Table 9-23: Line and Fill Attributes Group


AC GL/2: Anchor Corner

FT GL/2: Fill Type Not supported

LA GL/2: Line Attributes Not supported

LT GL/2: Line Type Not supported

PW GL/2: Pen Width Limited

RF GL/2: Raster Fill Definition Not supported

SM GL/2: Symbol Mode Limited

SP GL/2: Select Pen Limited

SV GL/2: Screened Vectors Not supported

TR GL/2: Transparency Mode Not supported

UL GL/2: User-Defined Line Type Not supported

WU GL/2: Pen Width Unit Selection Limited

Table 9-24: Miscellaneous Group

Command / Parameter Command Name Support

CR GL/2: Color Range Not supported

LM GL/2: Language Model Not supported

MC GL/2: Logical Operation Not supported

NP GL/2: Number of Pens Not supported

PP GL/2: Pixel Placement Not supported

TM GL/2: Threshold Matrix Not supported

Table 9-22: Character Group (continued)




RASTER IMAGE GRAPHICS

These commands utilize the raster area. Before sending data, set the presentation mode, the resolution, the compression mode, the raster height and width, and start raster graphics. These parameters are in effect until you overwrite them with a different command or there is a printer reset. To ensure that the printed image appears in the expected area, set width and height parameters.

RASTER COMPRESSION MODEThe Raster Compression Mode command determines how raster data is coded. It affects the amount of code required to create an image, and the efficiency of image printing.

Syntax:

ESC*b#M

Parameters:

0 Uncoded (default)1 Run-Length Encoded2 Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) Byte3 Delta5 Adaptive Compression9 Replacement Delta Row999 Zlib1002 Group 41003 Group 3 one dimensional1004 Group 3 two dimensional K=21005 Group 3 two dimensional K=41006 TIFF word (16 bit)1007 TIFF double-word (32 bit)1008 Adaptive Compression (includes TIFF word and TIFF double-

word)

Descriptions and examples of the different parameters appear on the following pages. Each example draws the same square outline 64 bits (8 bytes) wide by 64 scan lines long.




UNCODED DATAUncoded Data is not compressed. Only those bytes needed to form the image are sent. Each bit represents a single dot. In the first byte, bit 7 corresponds to the first dot in the raster row, bit 5 to the third dot, and so forth.

Example:

ESC*p300x300Y |Move the cursor to 1" x 1" (1 in. fromtop margin and 1 in. from left edgeof logical page)

ESC*t100R |Set resolution to 100 dots per inchESC*r0F |Rotate image to match current

orientationESC*b0M |Set compression mode to UncodedESC*r1A |Start raster graphics at current

positionESC*b8W 'FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF'x |Raster data uncompressedESC*b8W '80 00 00 00 00 00 00 01'xESC*b8W '80 00 00 00 00 00 00 01'x… |Repeat to provide 64 total scan linesESC*b8W '80 00 00 00 00 00 00 01'xESC*b8W 'FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF'xESC*rB |End graphics



RUN-LENGTH ENCODED DATARun-Length Encoded Data is interpreted in pairs of bytes. The first byte:

• Acts as a counter, or control byte.

• Indicates how many times to repeat the data in the second byte.

• Can be from 0 (no repetition) to 255.

• The second byte is the data byte.

Example:

ESC*p300x600Y |Move cursor to 1" x 2"ESC*b1M |Set compression to Run-LengthESC*r1A |Start raster graphics at current

positionESC*b2W '07FF'x |Run-Length: 8x'FF'xESC*b6W '0080 0500 0001'x |1x'80'x, 6x'00'x, 1x'01'xESC*b6W '0080 0500 0001'x |1x'80'x, 6x'00'x, 1x'01'x… |...ESC*b6W '0080 0500 0001'x |1x'80'x, 6x'00'x, 1x'01'xESC*b2W '07FF'x |8x'FF'xESC*rB |End graphics



TAGGED IMAGE FILE FORMATTIFF “Packbits” contain a control byte (a signed number) that indicates whether the raster data bytes are to be repeated (up to 127 times) or printed as encoded data.

• For control values of 0 through 127, the next (Control+1) byte(s) uncoded.

• For control values of -1 through -127 (FF’x - ‘81’x), the next byte is repeated (Abs(Control)+1) times.

Example:

ESC*p300x900Y |Move cursor to 1" x 3"ESC*b2M |Set compression to TIFFESC*r1A |Start Raster Graphics at current

positionESC*b2W 'F9FF'x | TIFF: 8x'FF'xESC*b6W '0080 FB00 0001'x |1:'80'x, 6x'00'x, 1: '01'x orESC*b9W '078000000000000001'x |8: '8000000000000001'x… |…ESC*b6W '0080 FB00 0001'x |1:'80'x, 6x'00'x, 1: '01'xESC*b2W 'F9FF'x |8x'FF'xESC*rB |End graphics



DELTA ROWDelta Row is a compression mode that identifies and transmits only those bytes different from the ones in a preceding row. The control byte consists of two parts:

• High 3 bits: Number of bytes to replace +1 (1 to 8).

• Low 5 bits: Offset from last unmodified byte (0-30); if the offset is 31, the next byte(s) is added to the offset until the next byte is not 255.

Example:

ESC*p300x1200Y |Move cursor to 1" x 4"ESC*b3M |Set compression to Delta RowESC*r1A |Start raster graphics at current

position|Num Offset

ESC*b9W 'E0FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF'x |'111 00000'b=8 at 0:'FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF'x

ESC*b9W 'E08000000000000001'x |8 at 0: '8000000000000001'xESC*b0W |No bytes change…ESC*b0W |No bytes changeESC*b9W 'E0FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF'x |8 at 0: '8FFFFFFFFFFFFFF'xESC*rB |End graphics



ADAPTIVE COMPRESSIONAdaptive compression allows the combined use of compression methods 0 through 3 (Uncoded, Run-Length Encoded, TIFF, and Delta Row). It also allows the printing of empty rows (all zeros) or duplicate rows.

• The Transfer Raster Data command size includes all rows (scan lines).

• Scan Mode and SizeH,L are three-byte primary control strings: CountH and CountL.

Example:

ESC*p300x1500Y |Move cursor to 1" x 5"ESC*b5M |Set the compression to Adaptive

CompressionESC*b29W |Raster Data: 29 bytes follow'03 0009'x 'E0FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF'x |Delta Row: 8 at 0:

'FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFh'x'01 0006'x '0080 FB00 0001'x |Run Length: 1:'80'x, 6x'00'x, 1:'01'x'05 0035'x |Duplicate rows: 61 times'02 0002'x'F9FF 'x |TIFF: 8x'FF'x

ESC*rB |End graphics

Table 9-25: Adaptive Compression Control Strings

Scan Mode CountH,CountL Data

0 Data sizeH,L Uncoded raster scan data

1 Data sizeH,L Size of Run-length encoded data (high,low)

2 Data sizeH,L Size of Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) data (high,low)

3 Data SizeH,L Size of Delta Row data (high,low)

4 NumberH,L of empty rows

None

5 NumberH,L of duplicate rows

None

254 Data SizeH,L TIFF word

255 Data SizeH,L TIFF double-word



ZLIBZlib is a generic compression method. It refers to a standard for compression as well as the library that implements the standard.

The zlib compression method uses the deflate algorithm. This same algorithm is used by more widely known compression utilities such as PKZIP and GZIP.

Compressed data is a series of variably-sized blocks. An encoder determines how to break the data into blocks and finds the best compression method to use for each block.

An encoder works based on the following principles. The encoder creates a dictionary containing different characters in a set of data. Short strings of bits represent more commonly occurring characters, and long strings of bits represent less frequently used characters. A probability tree determines which characters are frequently used. Repeated patterns in a string of characters are identified and stored, so the string doesn’t have to be stored multiple times.

A three-bit zlib header is added to the beginning of a block to describe the type of compression used and indicates whether the block is a final block. Other information in the header includes checksums, compression algorithm used, and the level of compression. In compression all checksums are set to zero and in decompression the checksums are ignored.

The memory required for zlib compression and decompression is independent of the size of the data to be compressed or decompressed.

The number 999 does not conflict with other compression types, so it is used to represent zlib compression. See “Raster Compression Mode” on page 9-30 for more information.



GROUP 3 AND GROUP 4 RASTER COMPRESSIONSince Group 4 images do not use line endings, the width of the image must be specified using the Raster Width command (ESC*r#S).

The compressed image data is sent to the printer using the Transfer Raster Data command (ESC*b#W). The maximum number of bytes that can be sent using the Transfer Raster Data command is 32K bytes. Images larger than 32K bytes must be broken up and sent using multiple commands. It does not matter where the image is broken, or how many Transfer Raster Data commands are used. Once the image is started (with a Transfer Raster Data command), no other commands are allowed until the entire image has been sent.

The following example prints a Group 4 image file that is 256 bits wide and 9,645 bytes long:

ESC*b1002M |Set Raster Compression to Group 4ESC*r256S |Define width of image in input bitsESC*r1A |Start Raster Graphics at current

positionESC*b9645W |9,645 bytes of a Group 4 image…[Group 4 image data]…ESC*rB |End Raster Graphics

All lines of data must be the same length. If they are not, zeroes (0) must be added to attain the same length.

Note: If the uncompressed image extends beyond the logical page dimensions or beyond the raster width specified in the Raster Width command (ESC*r#S), the image is clipped at print time.



MACROS

When creating a macro, first assign it an ID number. If this number is identical to an existing macro ID in RAM, the old macro is deleted when you specify the Macro Control Start Definition. Next, start the macro definition, send the contents of the macro, and stop the macro definition.

Note: Although a macro may be called or executed from within another macro (nesting), a macro cannot be defined within another macro definition. Each macro must be defined separately.

Example:

This example creates a macro to print the Wigit Corp. logo, then calls the logo macro in the body of a letter.

ESC&f1Y |Set the macro ID to 1ESC&f0X |Start the macro definitionESC&a+72H |Relative move right 1/10 inch

(+72/720th)ESC(8U |Select Roman-8 symbol setESC(s1p18v0s3b4101T |Select CG Times 18 point boldW |Print WESC&a-21.6H |Relative move left 0.03 inchESC(s12v1S |Select (CG Times) 12 point (bold) italicigit |Print igitESC&a+72H |Relative move right 1/10 inchESC(s18v0S |Select 18 point and turn off italicC |Print CESC(s12v1S |Select 12 point italicorp. |Print orp.ESC&a+72H |Relative move right 1/10 inchESC&f1X |End of macro definitionESC&f10X |Make Macro ID 1 permanent……From: |Print the header From:ESC&f1y3X |Set the macro ID to 1 and call the

macro… |Print the letterThank you for … |Print the closingESC&f1y3X |Set the macro ID to 1 and call the

macro…


1PRINTER JOB LANGUAGE

• PJL Command Notation• Kernel Commands• Job Separation Commands• Environment Commands and

Variables• Status Readback Commands• Status Message Format

Unit 10: Printer Job Language


PRINTER JOB LANGUAGEYour printer supports complete Printer Job Language (PJL) commands, including certain commands that cause the printer to enter PCL emulation.

To determine which commands your printer supports, see Appendix A: “PCL Support” on page A-2.

PJL COMMAND NOTATION

The syntax for each supported PJL command is listed in this chapter. The following character codes are used throughout the chapter to illustrate the syntax of each PJL command.

Note:

• Parameters enclosed in square brackets ([ ]) are optional and not required for command execution.

• The PJL interpreter requires uppercase for the @PJL prefix for all PJL commands except the Universal Exit Language (UEL) command. The rest of the PJL command is not case sensitive. The UEL command is case sensitive.

• All PJL commands except UEL must be terminated with a line feed character (<LF>).

Table 10-1: PJL Command Notation

Character Code Description Hex Code Decimal Code

<ESC> Escape Character 0x1B 27

<LF> Line Feed Character 0x0A 10

<CR> Carriage Return Character 0x0D 13

<FF> Form Feed Character 0x0C 12

<HT> Horizontal Tab 0x09 9

<UEL> Universal Exit Language 0x1B 25 2D 31 32 33 34 35 58



KERNEL COMMANDS

UNIVERSAL EXIT LANGUAGE CommandThe Universal Exit Language (UEL) command terminates the current printer language and allows dynamic switching into PJL.

Syntax:

<ESC>%-12345X

Notes:

The PJL commands must immediately follow the UEL command (that is, the X in the UEL syntax must be immediately followed by the @PJL of the next PJL command).

ENTER LANGUAGE CommandThis command causes the printer to enter PCL emulation.

Syntax:

@PJL ENTER LANGUAGE = pcl[<CR>]<LF>

Note: You can use uppercase, lowercase, or mixed case. (@PJL must be uppercase; all others can be mixed or lowercase.)

COMMENT CommandThis command lets you add descriptive comments to your PJL job.

Syntax:

@PJL COMMENT words[<CR>]<LF>

Notes:

• When the printer receives this command, it is ignored.

• The words parameter can be any combination of printable characters, spaces, and horizontal tabs.

• The COMMENT command is terminated by the line feed character (<LF>).



JOB SEPARATION COMMANDS

You printer supports the PJL JOB and EOJ commands.

JOB CommandThe host computer can use the JOB command to separate print data into various parts or jobs. Specifically, the JOB command signifies to the printer the start of a print job. Use the EOJ command to signify the end of a job. In addition, use the JOB/EOJ pair to accomplish the following:

• Provide a job name.

• Indicate which pages of the job should be printed.

• Monitor the job status as it prints.

Syntax:

@PJL JOB [NAME = "job name"] [START = first page][END = last page] [PASSWORD = number][<CR>]<LF>

Notes:

• The JOB command should only be used in conjunction with the EOJ command.

• After receiving a JOB command, the printer does not process a UEL command as a PJL job boundary until it receives the corresponding EOJ. Instead, UELs occurring within a JOB/EOJ pair are processed as printer language resets (for example, PCL ESCE).



Parameters:

NAME = "job name"

Use the NAME parameter to assign a character string name to a particular job. The name may be any combination of printable characters, spaces or horizontal tabs up to a maximum of 80 characters, spaces, or tabs. The job name must be enclosed in double quotes, as indicated by the command syntax.

START = first page

Use the START parameter in conjunction with the END parameter to skip the printing of a particular portion of the job. The emulator discards pages of a job until the page specified by this parameter is reached. The first page range is from 1 to 2,147,483,647. Omission of the START parameter causes the printer to start printing with page 1 of the job.

END = last page

Use the END parameter in conjunction with the START parameter to skip the printing of a particular portion of the job. The emulator discards all pages of a job after the last page has been printed. The specification of last page is relative to page 1 of the print job and its range is from 1 to 2,147,483,647. Omission of the END parameter causes the printer to print all pages to the end of the job.



EOJ CommandThe EOJ command signifies the end of a print job.

Syntax:

@PJL EOJ [NAME = "job name"][<CR>]<LF>

Note:

Only use the EOJ command in conjunction with the JOB command.

Parameter:

NAME = "job name"

Use the NAME parameter to assign a character string name to a particular job. The name may be any combination of printable characters, spaces, or horizontal tabs up to a maximum of 80 characters, spaces, or tabs. The NAME string may be different from the NAME string specified in the JOB command. The job name must be enclosed in double quotes.



ENVIRONMENT COMMANDS AND VARIABLES

This section describes the printer environment variables and the PJL commands used to modify or query the variables.

The following commands modify the environment variables, and are described in this section:

• DEFAULT

• SET

• INITIALIZE

• RESET

The following commands query the environment variables, and are described in “Status Readback Commands” on page 10-12.

• INQUIRE

• DINQUIRE

• INFO

• ECHO



DEFAULT CommandThis command modifies the default setting for the specified environment variable and stores the setting in the printer NVRAM. The new setting is activated with the occurrence of the next PJL reset condition.

Syntax:

@PJL DEFAULT [command modifier:value] variable=value[<CR>]<LF>

[command modifier:value]

The [command modifier:value] parameter specifies the type of PJL variables to be modified. The variables supported are listed in “Table 10-2: PJL Variables” on page 10-10.

variable=value

The supported variables and values are listed in “Table 10-2: PJL Variables” on page 10-10.

Note: Variables may be modified by the DEFAULT command, except those marked Read Only. Some variables may only be modified using the PJL SET command. These variables cannot be modified using the DEFAULT command. They are marked Set Only.



SET CommandThis command modifies the current setting for the specified environment variable. The new setting is active immediately, and remains active until the next occurrence of a PJL reset condition.

Use the SET command to modify any currently defined environment variable that cannot be set using the desired printer language. For example, use the PJL SET command to set Page Protect, which cannot be set within a printer language such as PCL emulation.

Syntax:

@PJL SET [command modifier:value] variable=value[<CR>]<LF>

where


The [command modifier:value] parameter specifies the type of PJL variables to be modified. The variables supported are listed in “Table 10-2: PJL Variables” on page 10-10.

variable=value

The supported variables and values are listed in “Table 10-2: PJL Variables” on page 10-10.

Note: Variables may be modified by the DEFAULT command, except those marked Read Only. Some variables may only be modified using the PJL SET command. These variables cannot be modified using the DEFAULT command. They are marked Set Only.

INITIALIZE CommandThis command restores both the current and default environment variables to their factory default values and updates the printer NVRAM. This command affects all of the variables listed in “Table 10-2: PJL Variables” on page 10-10, except all read-only variables.

Syntax:

@PJL INITIALIZE[<CR>]<LF>



RESET CommandThis command resets the current environment variables to the settings stored in the printer NVRAM. Therefore, any variables modified by the PJL SET command are returned to their default value after execution of the PJL RESET command.

Syntax:

@PJL RESET[<CR>]<LF>

To determine which variables your printer supports, see “Table 1: PJL Variables” on page 10-2.

Table 10-2: PJL Variables

Variable Function Selections Factory Default

COPIES Number of copies of each page

1 to 999

Note: If a value greater than 999 is specified by a SET or DEFAULT command, the value is changed to 999.

1

FORMLINES Lines per page 1 to 255

Note: If a value greater than 255 is specified by a SET or DEFAULT command, the value is changed to 255.

60

JOBNAME

(SET only)

Print and Hold Jobname

“jobname”

jobname is a text string truncated to 24 characters.

Note: A null (“ ”) string is an acceptable value and indicates no Print and Hold Jobname is specified.

NULL(No jobname)

ORIENTATION Print orientation PORTRAIT, LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT

RESOLUTION Print Resolution 300 300

LAUTOCRLF Auto CR after LF ON, OFF OFF

LAUTOLFCR Auto LF after CR ON, OFF OFF

LBLANKPAGES Blank Pages DONOTPRINT, PRINT

Note: Some printers have a fixed value of DONOTPRINT.

DONOTPRINT

LCUSTOMPAPERUNITS Universal Units of Measure

INCHES, MILLIMETERS INCHES

LCUSTOMPAPERWIDTH Universal Width 3 to 36.01 in increments of 0.01 in.

Note: Values are determined to be inches or millimeters based on the LCUSTOMPAPERUNITS setting.

216, 305 mm8.5, 12 in.(Model and country specific)

LCUSTOMPAPERHEIGHT Universal Height 76 to 915 in increments of 1 mm3 to 36.01 in increments of 0.01 in.

4.2

LCUSTOMPAPERFEED Universal Feed Direction

SHORTEDGE, LONGEDGE SHORTEDGE



FONTNUMBER Font Number 0–17 0

FONTSOURCE Font Source I, S

I Internal font sourceS Permanent download

fonts

I

PITCH Default pitch(fixed-pitch fonts)

0.08 to 100 (in increments of 0.01)

Note: If an invalid pitch is requested, the printer selects the closest pitch.

10.00

PTSIZE Default point size (proportional spaced fonts)

1 to 1008 (in increments of 0.25)

Note: If an invalid point size is requested, the printer selects the closest point size.

12.00

SYMSET Symbol set for the default font

If a symbol set is requested that is not resident in the printer, the symbol set is not changed.

PC8

Table 10-2: PJL Variables (continued)

Variable Function Selections Factory Default



STATUS READBACK COMMANDS

Applications can request configuration and status information from the printer using the Status Readback commands. In addition, the printer can also be instructed to send unsolicited status information back to the host computer when asynchronous events occur, such as a memory error or a paper jam.

To determine which commands your printer supports, see “Table 4: Status Readback Commands” on page 10-5.

DINQUIRE CommandThis command is used to query the default setting (NVRAM) of the specified environment variable.

Syntax:

@PJL DINQUIRE [command modifier:value] variable[<CR>]<LF>

Response Syntax:

@PJL DINQUIRE [command modifier:value] variable<CR><LF>value<CR><LF><FF>

where:


The [command modifier:value] parameter specifies the type of PJL variable to be queried. The variables supported are listed in “Table 10-2: PJL Variables” on page 10-10.

variable=value

The supported variables are listed in “Table 10-2: PJL Variables” on page 10-10.

This printer returns a ? for inquiries of an unsupported variable, or inquiries of a variable associated with an option that is not installed.



ECHO CommandThe ECHO command instructs the printer to return the specified words after the command is parsed. This command provides a method of capturing the status information returned by a specific print job.

Syntax:

@PJL ECHO [words][<CR>]<LF>

Response Syntax:

@PJL ECHO [words]<CR><LF><FF>

words parameter

The words parameter must start with a printable character and can consist of a combination of printable characters, spaces, and horizontal tabs.

Note: The ECHO command is terminated by the line feed character.



INFO CommandThe INFO command is used to query status information from the printer. Table 10-3 lists the categories of information that can be queried.

See “Status Message Format” on page 10-18 for additional information about the messages returned by the INFO STATUS, USTATUS DEVICE, and USTATUS TIMED commands.

Syntax:

@PJL INFO category[<CR>]<LF>

Response Syntax:

@PJL INFO category<CR><LF>[one or more lines of printable characters, spaces, or tabs]<CR><LF><FF>

category

Table 10-3 lists the supported categories.

INFO CONFIG Response Syntax (An Example):

@PJL INFO CONFIG<CR><LF>USTATUS [4 ENUMERATED]<CR><LF>

DEVICE<CR><LF>JOB<CR><LF>PAGE<CR><LF>TIMED<CR><LF>

MEMORY=2097152<CR><LF><FF>

Table 10-3: INFO Category Parameter Values

Category Values Description

ID Returns the model name or the model number stored in the printer NVRAM.

CONFIG Returns the printer configuration, including paper sources, paper sizes, and installed options.

MEMORY Returns the printer available memory.

PAGECOUNT Returns the printer page count.

STATUS Returns the printer current status.

VARIABLES Returns the printer environment variables and values.

USTATUS Returns the printer unsolicited status variables and values.



INQUIRE CommandThis command is used to query the current setting of the specified environment variable.

Syntax:

@PJL INQUIRE [command modifier:value] variable[<CR>]<LF>

Response Syntax:

@PJL INQUIRE [command modifier:value] variable<CR><LF>value<CR><LF><FF>


The [command modifier:value] parameter specifies the type of PJL variables to be queried. The variables supported are listed in “Table 10-2: PJL Variables” on page 10-10.

variable=value

The supported variables are listed in “Table 10-2: PJL Variables” on page 10-10.

This printer returns a ? for inquiries of an unsupported variable, or inquiries of a variable associated with an option that is not installed.



USTATUS CommandThis command is used to enable and disable unsolicited status from the printer. Unsolicited status information is sent automatically when an asynchronous event occurs. Table 10-4 lists the asynchronous information that can be enabled and disabled.

Syntax:

@PJL USTATUS ustatus variable=value[<CR>]<LF>

Response Syntax:

@PJL USTATUS ustatus variable<CR><LF>[one or more lines of printable characters, spaces, or tabs]<CR><LF><FF>

To determine which variables your printer supports, see “Table 5: USTATUS Unsolicited Status Variables” on page 10-5.

See “Status Message Format” on page 10-18 for additional information about the messages returned by the INFO STATUS, USTATUS DEVICE, and USTATUS TIMED commands.

ustatus variable=value

The following values are supported for the ustatus variable=value parameter.

Table 10-4: USTATUS Unsolicited Status Variable Values

Ustatus Variable Value Description

DEVICE ON Enables unsolicited status for device changes.

VERBOSE Enables unsolicited status for all device changes. Also enables warnings from the PJL parser.

OFF Disables unsolicited status for device changes.

JOB ON Enables unsolicited status for job changes. The printer sends a status message when a job begins and ends.

OFF Disables unsolicited status for job changes.

PAGE ON Enables unsolicited status for page changes. The printer sends a status message when a printed sheet reaches the standard output bin.

OFF Disables unsolicited status for page changes.

TIMED 5 to 300 in seconds

Enables timed unsolicited status. The printer automatically sends status at a specified time interval.

0 Disables timed unsolicited status.



USTATUSOFF CommandThis command turns off unsolicited status. Unsolicited status may also be turned off by using the USTATUS command on each variable.

Syntax:

@PJL USTATUSOFF[<CR>]<LF>



STATUS MESSAGE FORMAT

The format of the returned information from the INFO STATUS, USTATUS DEVICE, and USTATUS TIMED commands is described in this section.

INFORMATION MESSAGESInformation messages are returned in this form:

CODE=status code

DISPLAY=display string (in double quotes)

ONLINE=online status

Table 10-5: PJL Information Messages

Printer State Status Code Display String Online Status

Ready 10001 Ready TRUE

Ready 10001 RDYMSG TRUE

Not Ready 10002 Not Ready FALSE

Lexmark D500 Service Manual Page A-1

1PCL SUPPORT

Appendix A: PCL emulation support

Page A-2 Lexmark D500 Service Manual

PCL SUPPORT

Table A-1 lists PCL emulation commands and identifies printers that support them.

For detailed information about PCL emulation commands and how to select them, see “PCL Emulation” on page 9-2.

“Table 2: GL/2 Commands” on page 10-6 identifies printer support for the GL/2 commands.

Table A-1: PCL Emulation Commands

✓ Supported

✘ Not Supported

Command

Page numbers reference command descriptions Printer Model

Function Page D500

ESCE Printer Reset 9-9 ✓

ESCY Display Functions-On 9-25 ✘

ESCZ Display Functions-Off 9-25 ✘

ESCz Print Test Page 9-25 ✘

ESC&a#C Horizontal Cursor Position (in Columns) 9-13 ✓

ESC&a#G Duplex Page Side Selection 9-12 ✘

ESC&a#H Horizontal Cursor Position (in Decipoints) 9-13 ✓

ESC&a#L Set Left Margin 9-11 ✓

ESC&a#M Set Right Margin 9-11 ✓

ESC&a#P Print Direction 9-11 ✓

ESC&a#R Vertical Cursor Position (in Rows) 9-13 ✓

ESC&a#V Vertical Cursor Position (in Decipoints) 9-13 ✓

ESC&c#T Character Text Path Direction 9-11 ✘

ESC&d@ Underline-Disable 9-15 ✓

ESC&d#A Number of Collated Copies 9-9 ✘

ESC&d#D Underline-Enable 9-15 ✓

ESC&f#F Set Universal Height 9-10 ✘

ESC&f#G Set Universal Width 9-10 ✘

ESC&f#O Set Universal Feed Direction 9-10 ✘

ESC&f#W Set Universal Custom Name 9-10 ✘

ESC&f#S Push / Pop Cursor Position 9-13 ✓

ESC&f#X Macro Control 9-17 ✓

ESC&f#Y Set Macro ID 9-17 ✓

ESC&k#G Set Line Termination 9-13 ✓



ESC&k#H Set Horizontal Motion Index 9-11 ✓

ESC&k#S Select Primary and Secondary Pitch 9-16 ✓

ESC&k#W Text Scale Mode 9-12 ✘

ESC&l#A Page Size 9-10 ✓

ESC&l#C Set Vertical Motion Index 9-12 ✓

ESC&l#D Set Line Spacing 9-12 ✓

ESC&l#E Set Top Margin 9-11 ✓

ESC&l#F Set Text Length 9-11 ✓

ESC&l#G Set Output Bin 9-11 ✘

ESC&l#H Paper Source 9-10 ✘

ESC&l#L Skip Perforation 9-11 ✓

ESC&l#O Select Orientation 9-10 ✓

ESC&l#M(b) Paper Type 9-26 ✘

ESC&l#P Set Page Length 9-12 ✓

ESC&l#S Simplex/Duplex Print 9-9 ✘

ESC&l1T Job Separation 9-11 ✘

ESC&l#U Long-Edge Offset Registration 9-9 ✓

ESC&l#X Number of Copies 9-9 ✓

ESC&l#Z Short-Edge Offset Registration 9-9 ✓

ESC&n#W [operation] [string id]

Alphanumeric ID ✓

ESC&p#C Palette Control ✘

ESC&p#I Palette Control ID ✘

ESC&p#S Select Palette ✘

ESC&p#X[data] Transparent Print Data 9-15 ✓

ESC&r#F Flush All Pages 9-21 ✘

ESC&s#C End-Of-Line Text Wrap 9-25 ✓

ESC&t#P Text Parsing Method 9-16 ✘

ESC&u#D Unit of Measure 9-10 ✓

ESC(# Primary Font Symbol Set 9-14 ✓

ESC(#X Select Primary Download Font (by Font ID) 9-15 ✓

ESC(3@ Select Default Primary Font 9-15 ✓

ESC(f#W[data] Define Symbol Set 9-16 ✓

ESC(s#B Primary Font Stroke Weight 9-15 ✓

Table A-1: PCL Emulation Commands (continued)

✓ Supported

✘ Not Supported

Command


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ESC(s#H Primary Font Pitch 9-14 ✓

ESC(s#P Primary Font Spacing 9-14 ✓

ESC(s#S Primary Font Style 9-14 ✓

ESC(s#T Primary Font Typeface Selection 9-15 ✓

ESC(s#V Primary Font Height (Point Size) 9-14 ✓

ESC(s#W[data] Load Character 9-17 ✓

ESC)# Secondary Font Symbol Set 9-14 ✓

ESC)#X Select Secondary Download Font (by Font ID) 9-15 ✓

ESC)3@ Select Default Secondary Font 9-15 ✓

ESC)s#B Secondary Font Stroke Weight 9-15 ✓

ESC)s#H Secondary Font Pitch 9-14 ✓

ESC)s#P Secondary Font Spacing 9-14 ✓

ESC)s#S Secondary Font Style 9-14 ✓

ESC)s#T Secondary Font Typeface Selection 9-15 ✓

ESC)s#V Secondary Font Height (Point Size) 9-14 ✓

ESC)s#W[data] Load Font Header 9-17 ✓

ESC*b#M Set Raster Compression Mode 9-21 ✓

ESC*b#V[data] Transfer Raster Data (by Plane) 9-21 ✓

ESC*b#W[data] Transfer Raster Data (by Row / Block) 9-22 ✓

ESC*b#Y Y Offset 9-21 ✓

ESC*c#A Horizontal Rectangle Size (in PCL Units) 9-19 ✓

ESC*c#B Vertical Rectangle Size (in PCL Units) 9-19 ✓

ESC*c#D Set Font ID 9-17 ✓

ESC*c#E Set Character Code 9-17 ✓

ESC*c#F Font Control 9-17 ✓

ESC*c#G Area Fill ID 9-18, 9-20

✓

ESC*c#H Horizontal Rectangle Size (in Decipoints) 9-19 ✓

ESC*c#K GL/2 Horizontal Plot Size (in Inches) 9-25 ✓

ESC*c#L GL/2 Vertical Plot Size (in Inches) 9-25 ✓

ESC*c#P Fill Rectangular Area 9-20 ✓

ESC*c#Q Pattern Control 9-19 ✓

ESC*c#R Symbol Set ID Code 9-16 ✓

ESC*c#S Symbol Set Control 9-16 ✓


✓ Supported

✘ Not Supported

Command


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ESC*c0T Set Picture Frame Anchor Point 9-25 ✓

ESC*c#V Vertical Rectangle Size (in Decipoints) 9-19 ✓

ESC*c#W[data] User-Defined Pattern 9-19 ✓

ESC*c#X Picture Frame Horizontal Size (in Decipoints) 9-25 ✓

ESC*c#Y Picture Frame Vertical Size (in Decipoints) 9-25 ✓

ESC*l#O Logical Operation 9-18 ✓

ESC*l#R Pixel Placement 9-18 ✘

ESC*l#W[data] Color Lookup Tables ✘

ESC*m#W[data] Download Dither Matrix ✘

ESC*o#M(b) Print Quality 9-26 ✘

ESC*o#W[data] Driver Configuration Command ✘

ESC*p#P Push / Pop Palette ✘

ESC*p#R Set Pattern Reference Point 9-19 ✓

ESC*p#X Horizontal Cursor Position (in PCL Units) 9-13 ✓

ESC*p#Y Vertical Cursor Position (in PCL Units) 9-13 ✓

ESC*r#A Start Raster Graphics 9-21 ✓

ESC*r#F Raster Graphics Presentation Mode 9-21 ✓

ESC*r#S Raster Width (Source) 9-21 ✓

ESC*r#T Raster Height (Source) 9-21 ✓

ESC*r#U Simple Color ✘

ESC*rB End Raster Graphics (Version B) 9-22 ✓

ESC*rC End Raster Graphics (Version C) 9-22 ✓

ESC*s#I Inquire Status Readback Entity 9-24 ✓

ESC*s1M Free Space 9-24 ✘

ESC*s#T Set Status Readback Location Type 9-24 ✓

ESC*s#U Set Status Readback Location Unit 9-24 ✓

ESC*s#X Echo 9-24 ✓

ESC*t#H Raster Width Destination 9-22 ✘

ESC*t#I Gamma Correction ✘

ESC*t#J Render Algorithm ✘

ESC*t#R Raster Resolution 9-21 ✓

ESC*t#V Raster Height Destination 9-23 ✓

ESC*g#W Set Raster Configuration 9-23 ✘

ESC*v#A Color Component One ✘


✓ Supported

✘ Not Supported

Command


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Table 2 lists GL/2 commands and identifies the printers that support them.

ESC*v#B Color Component Two ✘

ESC*v#C Color Component Three ✘

ESC*v#I Assign Color Index ✘

ESC*v#N Source Transparency Mode 9-18 ✘

ESC*v#O Pattern Transparency Mode 9-18 ✘

ESC*v#S Foreground Color ✘

ESC*v#T Select Current Pattern 9-18 ✓

ESC*v#W[data] Configure Image Data ✘

ESC*i#W[data] Viewing Illuminant ✘

ESC9 Clear Horizontal Margins 9-11 ✓

ESC= Half Line-Feed 9-13 ✘

ESC%#A Enter PCL Emulation 9-25 ✓

ESC%#B Enter GL/2 Language 9-25 ✓

ESC%–12345X Universal Exit Language (UEL) / Start of PJL 9-10 ✓

Table A-2: GL/2 Commands

✓ Supported

✘ Not Supported

Command

Page numbers reference command descriptions. Printer Model

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AA Arc Absolute 9-27 ✘

AC Anchor Corner 9-29 ✓

AD Define Alternate Font 9-28 ✘

AR Arc Relative 9-27 ✘

AT Arc Absolute Three Point 9-27 ✘

BR Bezier Relative 9-27 ✘

BZ Bezier Absolute 9-27 ✘

CF Character Fill 9-28 ✘

CI Circle 9-27 ✓

CO Comment 9-27 ✓

CP Character Plot 9-28 ✘

CR Color Range 9-29 ✘

DF Default 9-27 ✓


✓ Supported

✘ Not Supported

Command


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DI Absolute Direction 9-28 ✓

DR Relative Direction 9-28 ✘

DT Define Label Terminator 9-28 ✓

DV Define Variable Text Path 9-28 ✓

EA Edge Rectangle Absolute 9-28 ✓

EP Edge Polygon 9-28 ✘

ER Edge Rectangle Relative 9-28 ✓

ES Extra Space 9-28 ✓

EW Edge Wedge 9-28 ✘

FI Primary Font 9-28 ✘

FN Secondary Font 9-28 ✘

FP Fill Polygon, Odd/Even 9-28 ✘

FP Fill Polygon, Non-Zero Winding 9-28 ✘

FT Fill Type 9-29 ✘

FT Fill Type - 22 9-29 ✘

FT Fill Type - 9 9-29 ✘

IN Initialize 9-27 ✓

IP Input P1 and P2 9-27 ✓

IR Input Relative P1 and P2 9-27 ✓

IW Input Window 9-27 ✓

LA Line Attributes 9-29 ✘

LB Label, Default Terminator = ‘03’x 9-28 ✓

LO Label Origin 9-28 ✓

LO Uses PCL Label Origin 9-28 ✓

LT Line Type 9-29 ✘

LM Label Mode 9-29 ✘

MC Logical Operation 9-29 ✘

NP Number of Pens 9-29 ✘

PA Plot Absolute 9-27 ✓

PC Pen Color 9-27 ✘

PD Pen Down 9-27 ✓

PE Polyline Encoded 9-27 ✘

PM Polygon Mode 9-28 ✘

PP Pixel Placement 9-29 ✘

Table A-2: GL/2 Commands (continued)

✓ Supported

✘ Not Supported

Command


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PR Plot Relative 9-27 ✓

PU Pen Up 9-27 ✓

PW Pen Width 9-29 ✓

RA Fill Rectangle Absolute 9-28 ✓

RF Define Raster Fill 9-29 ✘

RO Rotate Coordinate System 9-27 ✓

RR Fill Rectangle Relative 9-28 ✓

RT Arc Relative Three Point 9-27 ✘

SA Select Alternate Font 9-28 ✘

SB Scalable/Bitmapped Fonts 9-28 ✘

SC Scale 9-27 ✓

SD Define Standard Font 9-28 ✓

SI Absolute Character Size 9-28 ✘

SL Character Slant 9-28 ✘

SM Symbol Mode 9-29 ✓

SP Select Pen 9-29 ✓

SR Relative Character Size 9-28 ✘

SS Select Standard Font 9-29 ✓

SV Screened Vectors 9-29 ✘

SV Screened Vectors - 9, level 9-29 ✘

TD Transparent Data 9-29 ✘

TM Threshold Matrix 9-29 ✘

TR Transparency Mode 9-29 ✘

UL User Defined Line 9-29 ✘

WG Fill Wedge 9-28 ✘

WU Pen Width Units 9-29 ✓

Table A-2: GL/2 Commands (continued)

✓ Supported

✘ Not Supported

Command


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Lexmark D500 Service Manual Page B-1

1PJL SUPPORT

Appendix B: Printer Job Language Support

Page B-2 Lexmark D500 Service Manual

PRINTER JOB LANGUAGE SUPPORT

The following tables list PJL commands and identify printers that support them.

For detailed information about PJL commands, see “Printer Job Language” on page 1-2. All commands may not have a full description.

Table B-1: PJL Variables

✓ Supported

Printer Model

✘ Not Supported

Page numbers reference variable descriptions and are listed for supported variables only.

Default values are listed for exceptions only.

Variable Name Page D500

AUTOCONT ✘

AUTOSELECT ✘

BINDING ✘

BITSPERPIXEL ✘

CLEARABLEWARNINGS ✘

CONTEXTSWITCH ✘

COPIES 10-10 ✓

CPLOCK ✘

DENSITY ✘

DISKLOCK ✘

DUPLEX ✘

ECONOMODE ✘

FORMATTERNUMBER ✘

FORMLINES 10-10 ✘

HOLD ✘

HOLDKEY ✘

HOLDTYPE ✘

IMAGEADAPT ✘

INTRAY1 ✘

INTRAY2 ✘

INTRAY3 ✘

INTRAY4 ✘

INTRAY5 ✘

INTRAY1SIZE ✘

INTRAY2SIZE ✘



INTRAY3SIZE ✘

INTRAY4SIZE ✘

INTRAY5SIZE ✘

IOBUFFER ✘

IOSIZE ✘

JOBATTR ✘

JOBNAME 10-10 ✘

JOBOFFSET ✘

LANG ✘

LOWTONER ✘

MANUALFEED ✘

MEDIASOURCE ✘

MEDIATYPE ✘

MPTRAY ✘

ORIENTATION 10-10 ✓

OUTBIN ✘

PAGEPROTECT ✘

PAPER ✘

PARALLEL ✘

PASSWORD ✘

PERSONALITY ✘

POWERSAVE ✘

POWERSAVETIME ✘

PRINTQUALITY ✘

QTY ✘

RENDERMODE ✘

REPRINT ✘

RESOLUTION 10-10 ✓

RESOURCESAVE ✘

RESOURCESAVESIZE ✘

RET ✘

TIMEOUT ✘

Table B-1: PJL Variables (continued)

✓ Supported

Printer Model

✘ Not Supported






USERNAME ✘

WIDEA4 ✘

Table B-2: Common Variables for PCL Emulation

✓ Supported

Printer Model✘ Not Supported

Page numbers reference variable descriptions.


FONTNUMBER ✘

FONTSOURCE ✘

PITCH ✘

PTSIZE ✘

SYMSET ✘

Table B-3: Common Variables for PostScript Emulation

✓ Supported




JAMRECOVERY ✘

PRTPSERRS ✘

ADOBEMBT ✘

Table B-1: PJL Variables (continued)

✓ Supported

Printer Model

✘ Not Supported






Table B-4: Status Readback Commands

✓ Supported


Page numbers reference command descriptions.

Command Name Page D500

Dinquire 10-12 ✓

Echo 10-13 ✓

Info 10-14 ✓

Inquire 10-15 ✓

Ustatus 10-16 ✓

Ustatusoff 10-17 ✓

Table B-5: USTATUS Unsolicited Status Variables

✓ Supported




DEVICE 10-16 ✓

JOB 10-16 ✓

PAGE 10-16 ✓

TIMED 10-16 ✓

Table B-6: Device Attendance Messages

✓ Supported


Page numbers reference message descriptions.

Message Page D500

RDYMSG ✘

OPMSG ✘

STMSG ✘

Lexmark D500 Service Manual Page C-1

1BARCODE COMMANDS

Appendix C: Bar Code Commands

Page C-2 Lexmark D500 Service Manual

BAR CODE COMMANDS

Table C-1: PCL Emulation Escape Sequences


ESC(s#P

orESC)s#P

Determines the location of human-readable text printed with the bar code.

0 Use default value1 Do not print text4 Print text under bar code5 Print text above bar code

Example: ESC(s4p24670T

Select Code 3 of 9 with human-readable text under the barcode. Because the v and h parameters are not specified, their values default to:

v 0.4 inchh automatically sized Roman Pillar bold

ESC(s#H

orESC)s#H

Selects the font used for human-readable text. The numeric value of # is of the form CBA, where:

A = typeface 0–5Note: The valid range is 0 to 5, regardless of the selection, the human-readable is printed with Roman Pillar Bold.

B = size 0 Automatic font size (default)C = style 0 Default (bold)

1 Bold2 Bold Italic3 Bold4 Bold Italic

Example: ESC(5p504h24671T

Selects Code 3 of 9 with check digit with automatically sized Roman Pillar Bold Italic text above the bar code. Because the v parameter is not specified, it value defaults to:

v 0.7 inch

ESC(s#V

orESC)s#V

Selects the height of the bar in points (1/72 inch).

Except in symbologies where #V is a fixed value, the bar height can be varied from a minimum of 3 points (0.04 inch, 1 mm) to a maximum of 960 points (13.33 inch, 33 cm).

Example: ESC(s36v24750T

Selects the Codabar symbology with a bar height of 0.5 inch. Because the p and h parameters are not specified, their values default to:

p Do not print texth Not applicable because of #p parameter value



Table C-2: PCL Emulation Parameter List

Command Function / Parameter (#v units are in 1/72”

ESC(s#TorESC)s#T

Select the bar code symbology.

Default Parameters1

Ch

arac

ters

En

cod

ed

Sym

bo

l2 L

eng

th

Ch

ecks

um

Ch

arac

ter

Typeface # Bar Code Symbology #v #p

24600 UPC-A 74.4 4 N 11 Yes3

24601 UPC-A + 2-digit supplemental 74.4 4 N 13 Yes3

24602 UPC-A + 5-digit supplemental 74.4 4 N 16 Yes3

24610 UPC-E 28.8 4 N 6 Yes3

24611 UPC-E + 2-digit supplemental 28.8 4 N 8 Yes3

24612 UPC-E + 5-digit supplemental 28.8 4 N 11 Yes3

24620 EAN/JAN-8 50.4 4 N 7 Yes3

24621 EAN/JAN-8 + 2-digit supplemental 50.4 4 N 9 Yes3


24630 EAN/JAN-13 74.4 4 N 12 Yes3



24640 Interleaved 2 of 5 28.8 1 N Even No

24641 Interleaved 2 of 5 + check digit 28.8 1 N Odd Yes

24650 Industrial 2 of 5 28.8 1 N --- No

24651 Industrial 2 of 5 + check digit 28.8 1 N --- Yes

24660 Matrix 2 of 5 28.8 1 N --- No

24661 Matrix 2 of 5 + check digit 28.8 1 N --- Yes

24670 Code 3 of 9 28.8 1 M --- No

24671 Code 3 of 9 + check digit 28.8 1 M --- Yes

24672 Code 3 of 9 space encoding 28.8 1 M --- No

24673 Code 3 of 9 space encode +check digit 28.8 1 M --- Yes

24680 Code 3 of 9 extended 28.8 1 M --- No

24681 Code 3 of 9 extended + check digit 28.8 1 M --- Yes

24690 Code 93 28.8 1 M --- Yes

24691 Code 93 extended 28.8 1 M --- Yes

24700 Code 128 autoswitch 28.8 1 M --- Yes

1 For bar code symbologies, the default value of the #H text font parameter is CBA = 000 (automatically sized Roman Pillar bold).

2 Does not include checksum character.3 Checksum character is always printed if human-readable text is specified.

* = Fixed value, cannot be changedN = NumericM = Mixed



CURSOR POSITIONINGCursor positioning is set as follows when printing with the Lexmark Bar Code Option:

• From the current cursor position, bar code printing begins at the bottom left corner of the left bar.

• The cursor is located at the bottom right corner of the right bar when printing is complete.

• This cursor positioning applies both with and without accompanying human-readable text.

24701 Code 128 A 28.8 1 M --- Yes

24702 Code 128 B 28.8 1 M --- Yes

24704 Code 128 C 28.8 1 M --- Yes

24710 UCC 128 28.8 5 M ---

24720 EAN 128 28.8 1 M --- Yes

24750 Codabar 28.8 1 M --- No

24751 Codabar +MOD 16 check digit 28.8 1 M --- Yes

24760 MSI 28.8 1 N --- No

24761 MSI + mod10 + mod10 check digits 28.8 1 N --- Yes



24770 POSTNET 5-digit ZIP code 9* 1* N 5 Yes

24771 POSTNET 9-digit ZIP code 9* 1* N 9 Yes

24772 POSTNET 11-digit Delivery Point Code 9* 1* N 11 Yes

24880 MaxiCode --- 1 Y 1’ square Yes

24850 PDF417 --- 1 Y --- Yes

1 For bar code symbologies, the default value of the #H text font parameter is CBA = 000 (automatically sized Roman Pillar bold).

2 Does not include checksum character.3 Checksum character is always printed if human-readable text is specified.

* = Fixed value, cannot be changedN = NumericM = Mixed

Table C-2: PCL Emulation Parameter List (continued)

Command Function / Parameter (#v units are in 1/72”

ESC(s#TorESC)s#T

Select the bar code symbology.

Default Parameters1

Ch

arac

ters

En

cod

ed

Sym

bo

l2 L

eng

th

Ch

ecks

um

Ch

arac

ter

Typeface # Bar Code Symbology #v #p



TWO-DIMENSIONAL BAR CODES

MAXICODE PCL 5 COMMANDS TO SUPPORT MAXICODE BAR CODESLexmark provides two methods to print MaxiCode bar codes. The final method uses two Lexmark unique commands ESC&x#W and ESC&y#W.

BAR CODE DESCRIPTOR ESC&X#W[DESCRIPTOR DATA]This escape sequence is used to describe not only what bar code to print, but also all of the parameter settings required to build the bar code. The first two bytes of this command always designate the symbology. The remaining byte is then interpreted to specify the mode. # is the number of bytes of descriptor data. The descriptor data for MaxiCode would be the binary string 00 02 01 (for mode 1), 00 02 02 (for mode 2), and so on.

TRANSFER BAR CODE DATA ESC&Y#W[BAR CODE DATA]This new PCL 5 command is used to transfer a raw block of bar code data to be encoded. The bar code data is encoded according to what was specified in the last valid Bar Code Descriptor command received. If no valid Descriptor is sent, then this command is ignored and the data is flushed. # is the number of bytes of bar code data.

BAR CODE DESCRIPTOR FOR MAXICODEBelow is the header definition of the bar code descriptor for MaxiCode:

Symbology ID bytes 0 and 1: (Required = 00 02x)These two bytes signify the symbology. For MaxiCode, these two bytes must be 00x and 02x.

Mode: (Default = 02x)This field designates what mode to use when interpreting the input data. Valid modes are (in hex).

Table C-3: MaxiCode Descriptor Header Definition

Bytes MSB LSB

0–1 Symbology ID byte (00x) Symbology ID byte 2 (02x)

2–3 Mode Reserved

Table C-4: MaxiCode Mode Values

Bytes MSB

02x Structured carrier message with numeric postal code

03x Structured carrier message with alphanumeric postal code

04x Standard symbol with standard error correction

05x Full symbol with enhanced error correction

06x Reader Program with standard error correction



MaxiCode NotesDepending on the mode, the input data sent with the Transfer Bar Code Data command must follow the following rules:

Rule 1: For all modes the input data must start with a label-number field andnumber-of-labels field. Both fields are one digit in length and areterminated with either a comma or Group Separator (GS, ASCII 29,hexadecimal 1D).

Rule 2: For modes 2 and 3 there are 3 extra fields that must follow the labelfields. These include the postal code, country code, and class ofservice. Each field must be terminated with either a comma or GS.

Rule 3: A mode 2 postal code can be 0 to 9 digits.

Rule 4: A mode 3 postal code can be 0 to 6 alphanumeric characters (anyprintable character in code set A as defined in AIM spec).

Rule 5: The country code must be 3 digits in length and thus padded withleading zeros if necessary.

Rule 6: The class of service must be 3 digits in length and thus padded withleading in zeros if necessary.

Rule 7: For modes 2 and 3 an optional ANSI Message Header (for example[)>RS01GSyy) can be inserted prior to the postal code. (RS = recordseparator, ASCII 30, hexadecimal 1D;yy is a two digit year). Thismessage is automatically moved to the secondary message. Neithera group separator nor a comma should terminate this message.

An optional secondary message follow the class of service for modes 2 and 3. For modes 4, 5, and 6 the message follows the number-of-labels field.



MAXICODE EXAMPLES USING TRANSFER BAR CODE DATA COMMANDHere are some MaxiCode examples of the ASCII data that would be sent with the Transfer Bar Code Data Command:

Mode 2, separated with commas:ESC&y48W1,1,40361,840,001,This is the secondary message.

Mode 3, separated with commas:ESC&y48W1,1,ABC01,840,001,This is the secondary message.

Mode 3, separated with GS and commas plus optional ANSI Message Header (yy=99):ESC&y45W1,1,[)RS01GS99ABC01GS840GS022GSsecondary message

Mode 4, separated with commas:ESC&y28W1,1, Here is a mode 4 message

HUMAN-READABLE TEXTBecause two-dimensional bar codes are capable of encoding thousands of characters, human-readable interpretation of the data may not be practical. Alternatively, descriptive text rather than literal text may be printed with the symbol. If printed, any character size and font available may be selected, and the text may be printed anywhere desired near the symbol. The text must not interfere with the bar code symbol or the quiet zones.

FUNCTIONAL PARAMETERS FOR MAXICODE (TYPEFACE SELECTION METHOD)The data sent when using this second technique of printing MaxiCode symbols will follow the same rules that exist for data sent using the Transfer Bar Code Data Command to print MaxiCode symbols, with the following change to rule 1. (See “Rule 1” on page 10-6.) The input data must start with a label-number field, a number-of-labels field, and a mode field. All three of these fields are one digit in length and are terminated with either a comma or Group Separator (GS, ASCII 29).

Example of MaxiCode commands using typeface selection: ESC(s24800TESC&p105X1,1,3,152382802,840,001,[)RS01GS961Z00004951GSUPSNGS06X610GS159GS1234567GS 1/1GS10GSYGS634 ALPHADRGSGSPITTBURGHGSPARS

Where:

ESC=escape character decimal 27, hexadecimal 1BRS=record separator decimal 30, hexadecimal 1EGS=group separator decimal 29, hexadecimal 1D



FUNCTIONAL PARAMETERS FOR PDF417The #p parameter specifies the level of error correction to use: 0–8. In relation to the fields of the Lexmark Bar Code Descriptor for PDF417, the following correspondences exist when using this technique:

ECC Level Specified by #p parameter

Examples of PDF 417 commands:ESC(s0p24850TABCDEFGEncodes the string “ABCDEFG” in a PDF417 symbol with error correction level 0.

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