Compuprint 4247 X03, User Manual

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Using different forms on two paths
Setting up printer
Some setup is needed to be able to print on two different form types.
1. Place "form-type-1" on the front tractor pins and "form-type-2" on the rear
tractor pins. Do not load the forms up to the print line.
2. Ensure that Continuous Forms Linking = Disabled is set in the Printer Setup
section of the Configuration Menu. Disabled is the default value for this setting.
3. Also in the Printer Setup section of the Configuration Menu, set Automatic
Eject and Automatic Restore to the values you want, based on the information
and descriptions, including the recommended usage tables, in “Controlling tear
off operations” on page 106.
Using path switching
The path switching can be controlled either at the operator panel or by the data
stream. In either method, manual intervention will be required to tear off the
current form if the forms are past the print area when the path switching is
initiated. If forms are not past the print area when the path switching is initiated,
the path switch will start automatically.
Note: If you are running IPDS applications, such as PSF, path switching is always
controlled by the IPDS data stream. Operator panel control of the path
switching is not available with these applications.
If the 4247 is being shared by more than one user, data stream controlled switching
will probably work best since the timing of operator panel controlled switching
with the arrival of the job can get complicated.
Data stream control of path switching
With data stream control of the path switching, some actions are taken by the
printer based on the data stream commands received and some based on operator
panel keys being pressed.
The following description assumes that the Backup parameter in the Printer Setup
section of the Configuration Menu is enabled for the current forms path.
When a path selection command is received at the printer that requires the printer
to switch paths, and forms need to be torn off, the message ‘091 FANFOLD
PARK...’ will be displayed on the operator panel display. From that point, perform
the following:
1. The forms will already have been ejected, so tear off the forms at the form
perforation at the tear bar.
2. Press PARK/PATH to confirm to the printer that it can proceed with the park
operation. The printer will park the forms on the current path then
automatically switch to the other path and print the job.
Note: When a path selection command is received at the printer that requires the
printer to switch paths, and forms do not need to be torn off, the printer
will automatically park the forms on the current path then switch to the
other path and print the job.
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