DataMetrics 2000 Series, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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MODEL 2000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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2. GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1. Introduction
This manual provides information and instructions required for the operation and
maintenance of the Model 2000 dot matrix printer manufactured by Peripheral Equipment
Corporation.
2.2. Applicable Documents
Military Standards
MIL-STD-461C Electromagnetic Emission and Susceptibility Requirements for
the Control of Electromagnetic Interference
MIL-STD-810E Environmental Test Methods
2.3. Printer Description
The Model 2x00 printer is a ruggedized, general-purpose dot matrix printer that is
configured in a single enclosure. The equipment is packaged using environmental
management techniques that protect internal components from shock, vibration,
temperature extremes, and EMI/RFI. The Model 2000 printer (Figure 2-1) is provided in a
tabletop configuration. The Model 2100 (Figure 2-2) is a rack-mount configuration. The
tabletop configuration operates with externally fed paper. The rack-mount configuration
utilizes paper fed from an internal roll. The printer includes the following primary functional
elements:
• Power subsystem • Control panel
• Printing subsystem • External interfaces
2.3.1. Power Subsystem
The printer operates with either 115 Vac or 230 Vac input power. The power subsystem
includes a line filter, power switch/circuit breaker, and power supply.
2.3.2. Printing Subsystem
The printer incorporates a Panasonic Model KX-P2130 dot matrix print engine that provides
letter quality (30 x 24 dpi) resolution with a minimum print speed of 56 cps. Print speeds up
to 250 cps are supported in draft mode. The printer controller includes a 14 Kbyte buffer
that is expandable to 46 Kbyte. The printer may be operated with any host computer that
supports Windows or DOS operating environments. The printer supports Epson LQ-860
and IBM Proprinter X24E emulation with a variety of fonts and character sets. Printing is
accomplished in bidirectional mode. Printed paper exits the chassis through an aperture in
the top cover of the unit. The Model 2000 printer supports page widths of 4 to 11.7 inches
and lengths of 5 to 14.3 inches. The Model 2100 printer supports A and A4 size page
widths and lengths of 5 to 14.3 inches.