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6 General Specifications

 

 

Print System 

Serial impact dot matrix 

Print 
Technology 

Uni-/bi-directional logic seeking for text and graphics (software selectable) 

Pitch DRAFT  NLQ  LQ 
10 CPI 

300 CPS 

200 CPS 

100 CPS 

12 CPI 

360 CPS 

240 CPS 

120 CPS 

Print Speed 

15 CPI 

450 CPS 

300 CPS 

150 CPS 

Print Head 

Number of pins:            24 pins/ 12x2 staggered 
Life:                      400 million strokes/pin  
Pin diameter:              0.2 mm 

Font 

Draft, Roman, Sans Serif, Courier, Prestige, Script, OCR-B,OCR-A, 
ORATOR,GOTHIC,SOUVENIR 

Character Set 

Standard character set I

Standard character set II 

IBM character set I

IBM character set II 

OCR-A character set I

OCR-A character set II 

OCR-B character set I

OC-B character set II 

International Character sets:15 country (see the note) 
Note

USA

France

Germany

UK

Denmark I

Sweden

Italy

Spain I

Japan

Norway

Denmark II

Spain II

Latin America

Denmark/Norway

China 

Printable 
Columns 

Characters per line (CPL) 
Pica (10 CPI)                              82 CPL 
Elite(12 CPI)                                98 CPL 
Micron(15 CPI)              123 CPL 
Condensed(17.1 CPI)         140 CPL 
Condensed Elite(20 CPI)     164 CPL 
Proportional                 changeable 

Font Matrix 

Character                          Matrix(Draft)                    Matrix(LQ) 
Pica                                      24*12                                  24*36 
Elite                                      24*10                                  24*30 
Half condensed         16*7                  16*10 
Super/Subscript         16*8                  16*24 
Proportional                                   24*n 
Proportional super/subscript                     16*n 

Graphics 

Graphics Matrix                         DPI 
8*480(single density)                     60 
8*960(double density)                    120 
8*960(high speed double density*)         120 
8*1920(quadruple density*)               240 
8*640(CRT I)                            80 
8*720(CRT II)                           90 
24*480(single density)                    60 
24*960(double density)                   120 
24*720(CRT III)                         90 
24*1440(triple)                          180 
24*2880(sextuple*)                      360 
(note: the asterisk marks only printing one adjacent dot ) 

Line Spacing 

1/6", 1/8", n/60", n/180", n/360" 

Summary of Contents for 1330

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Page 2: ...rrect mains voltage Always disconnect the printer from the mains before opening the device to perform maintenance work or remedy errors Do not expose the printer to high temperatures direct sunlight or dust Keep all liquids away from the printer Protect the printer from shock impact and vibration Make sure that the printer and computer are switched off before connecting the data cable The print he...

Page 3: ...nen wollen den Drucker ausschalten und immer den Netzstecker an der Steckdose ziehen Den Drucker weder hohen Temperaturen noch direktem Sonnenlicht und Staub aussetzen Keine Flüssigkeiten mit dem Drucker in Berührung bringen Den Drucker keinen Erschütterungen Stößen oder Vibrationen aussetzen Sicherstellen dass der Drucker und der Computer ausgeschaltet sind bevor das Datenkabel angeschlossen wird...

Page 4: ...tre l imprimante hors tension et toujours débrancher le connecteur secteur de la prise murale Ne pas exposer l imprimante à des températures élevées à la lumière directe du soleil ou à la poussière Ne pas mettre l imprimante en contact avec des liquides Ne pas exposer l imprimante à des chocs impacts ou vibrations S assurer que l imprimante et l ordinateur sont hors tension avant de connecter le c...

Page 5: ... stampante dalla rete di alimentazione spegnere la stampante e disinserire sempre il connettore di rete dalla presa Non esporre la stampante ad elevate temperature né alla luce solare diretta e alla polvere Evitare il contatto della stampante con liquidi Non esporre la stampante a colpi scosse o vibrazioni Verificare che la stampante e il computer siano spenti prima di collegare il cavo di trasmis...

Page 6: ...uando quiera desconectar la impresora de la red apague la impresora y siempre tire la clavija de alimentación del enchufe No exponga la impresora a temperaturas altas a la luz solar directa y al polvo No ponga la impresora en contacto con fluidos Nunca exponga la impresora a sacudidas choques o vibraciones Asegúrese de que la impresora y el ordenador estén apagdos antes de conectar el cable de dat...

Page 7: ...зетку только с соответствующим напряжением Если Вы хотите отключить принтер от напряжения сначала выключите принтер сам и затем выньте штекер из розетки Берегите принтер от нагревания от попадания на него прямых солнечных лучей и пыли Не допускайте попадания жидкости на принтер Нельзя подвергать принтер тряске ударам и вибрации Убедитесь что принтер и компьютер выключены только после этого соедини...

Page 8: ...voltagem apro priada Quando desligar a impressora da rede desligue sempre a impressora e retire o cabo da tomada Não exponha a impressora a temperaturas altas ou luz solar direta Não aproxime substâncias líquidas da impressora Proteja a impressora de choques impactos e vibrações Desligue a impressora e o computador antes de conectar o cabo da rede A cabeça da impressora pode ficar muito quente Por...

Page 9: ... şebeke ağından ayırmak istediğinizde yazıcıyı kapatın ve ağ fişini her zamanprizden çıkartın Yazıcıyı ne yüksekısılı ne de doğrudan güneşışığına ve toza mâruz kalanmekânlarda bulundurun Yazıcıhiçbir sıvı maddeyle temastaolmamalıdır Yazıcı hiçbir sarsıntıya darbeye veyatitreşime mâruzkalmamalıdır Veri kablosu bağlanmadan önce hemyazıcının hem de bilgisayarın kapalıolduklarından emin olmalısınız Ya...

Page 10: ...trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation DOS is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation SAP is a trademark of SAP AG Windows Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows 2003 2008 2013 Server Windows XP and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other product names and company names appearing in this manual are the registered trademarks or trad...

Page 11: ...ER ROLLERS 12 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 5 1 PRINT QUALITY PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS 13 5 2 PAPER HANDLING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS 14 5 3 OPERATING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS 14 5 4 PRINTER FAILURES 15 5 5 ERROR INDICATIONS ON LEDS 15 5 6 DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS 15 5 7 FIRMWARE UPDATE 16 6 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 17 FCC STATEMENT 19 DASCOM REPRESENTATIVES 20 Symbols used Important information is highlighted in this...

Page 12: ...ms If you find any transport damage or if any accessories are missing please contact your dealer The following items should be included o Printer o Paper feed knob o Sheet feeder o Power cord o Ribbon cartridge o CD ROM o Installation Guide Remove the packaging materials from the printer as follows 1 Remove all the visible tapes on the front cover and the tractor 2 Open the front cover of the prin...

Page 13: ...o not expose the printer to direct sunlight If you cannot avoid placing the printer near a window protect it from the sunlight with a curtain When connecting a computer to the printer make sure the maximum recommended cable length is not exceeded Ensure sufficient distance between the printer and any heating devices radiators Avoid exposing the printer to extreme temperature or air humidity fluctu...

Page 14: ...the gap between the print head and various form thickness Control Panel Shows printer status for printer setup Paper Feed Lever Two positions continuous forms single sheet paper Paper Feed Knob Manual feed or vertical positioning of paper Power Switch Power printer ON or OFF Ribbon Cartridge Install ribbon in the printer Ribbon Frame For guiding ribbon installation on print head Tractors For feedi...

Page 15: ... Front Flap as shown in below picture 3 Move the Head Gap Lever forward to the most open position labeld Ribbon This is to make the biggest gap between the print head and the print bar 4 Pull the Upper Friction Frame and then press down it until it is fixed on the side plates ...

Page 16: ...he Ribbon Cartridge slightly and make sure it is fixed correctly 7 Release the Ribbon Guide from the Ribbon Cartridge Push the Ribbon Guide onto the Printhead And then turn the ribbon knob in clockwise direction until the ribbon fabric is taut Move the carriage left and right to make sure the ribbon fabric is taut 8 Press the front of Upper Friction Frame and make it back to the original position ...

Page 17: ...rinter 2 Turn off the printer power 3 Set the gap lever to the most open position labeled RIBBON 4 Open the front cover 5 Move the carriage to the middle Be careful not to touch the print head if printing had just been performed as the print head may be hot 6 Remove the blue ribbon frame from the print head 7 Use fingers to take hold of the handle on the ribbon cartridge firmly and pull the cartri...

Page 18: ... now installed successfully To remove the sheet feeder use one hand to hold the printer and the other hand to pull and unlatch the sheet feeder 2 3 Connecting the Interface Cable The 36 pin Centronics parallel and USB ports are located at the rear of the printer IMPORTANT Make sure the printer and the computer are switched off before connecting or disconnecting the interface cable to prevent elect...

Page 19: ...the printer Contact your dealer if the setting is incorrect Never switch on the printer if the voltage setting is incorrect this may result in electrical damage to the printer Make sure that the power switch A located to the right side of the printer is in the OFF position Connect the power cord to the power inlet of the printer Connect the power cord plug to a mains socket Switch on the printer ...

Page 20: ...ess this key again to switch the printer to online status And this Online LED is on When the paper is not loaded or paper out and the printer is offline Power LED is flashing After the paper is loaded the printer will be reset to online status Power LED is on The printer is available If the paper is at tear off position press this key to eject the paper to starting print position 2 Line skip Key W...

Page 21: ...n 3 2 Starting up function Self checking When the printer is power off hold down the Online key and POWER switch at the same time until restoration of the printhead is finished Please load paper and then the printer will start self checking The printer will print the version number of the firmware first and then print current parameter setting and test needles After then the printer will printer t...

Page 22: ...he printer power cord 2 Using a soft vacuum brush vacuum the exterior of the printer Also vacuum the cut sheet edge 3 Use a soft damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the printer including the cover A mild detergent may be used Do not use solvents kerosene or abrasive cleaning materials that may damage the printer 4 Open the cover of the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge Using a soft vacuum bru...

Page 23: ... characters are printed Many or unexpected characters are printed Make sure that the interface cable is securely connected to both the printer and computer Make sure that the printer driver selected in your software is the same as the emulation selected on the printer Check the length of the interface cable Maximum Parallel USB 2 meters Try another interface cable The page is blank Make sure that ...

Page 24: ...t the forms tractors are positioned correctly for the width of your paper and that the perforated holes of the paper fit directly over the tractor pins 5 3 Operating Problems and Solutions Problem Solution The power does not turn on Check whether the mains voltage is correct Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to both the printer and the mains power outlet Make sure that the power ...

Page 25: ...flashing No change No change flashing continuous Paper end rear Sensor trouble Off Off On Off None Printhead temperature is too low flashing Off Off flashing None Carriage initial position Off Off flashing flashing continuous 5 6 Diagnostic Functions The printer diagnostic functions are Self Test page hex dump mode and print alignment adjustment Self Test page Tells you whether the printer hardwar...

Page 26: ...o load new firmware proceed as follows 1 Switch off the printer Connect your PC to the parallel port on the printer 2 Press and hold down 4 keys while powering on the printer 3 Alternate flashing of L1 and L4 LEDs indicates printer is ready for firmware update 4 Go to the DOS prompt window Copy the firmware file with extension MOT to your printer as follows COPY B filename mot PRN 5 When new firmw...

Page 27: ...country see the note Note USA France Germany UK Denmark I Sweden Italy Spain I Japan Norway Denmark II Spain II Latin America Denmark Norway China Printable Columns Characters per line CPL Pica 10 CPI 82 CPL Elite 12 CPI 98 CPL Micron 15 CPI 123 CPL Condensed 17 1 CPI 140 CPL Condensed Elite 20 CPI 164 CPL Proportional changeable Font Matrix Character Matrix Draft Matrix LQ Pica 24 12 24 36 Elite ...

Page 28: ...and by 20 to 55 C Humidity Operating 10 to 96 RH No condensation Stand by 5 to 96 RH No condensation MTBF 30 000 hours at 25 duty cycle Dimensions 395mm L 320mm W 205mm H 15 55 L 12 60 W 8 07 H Weight 4 2kg Power Supply Voltage rating AC220V 15 Frequency 50 60Hz Power Consumption 34W Conform to the highest level of energy efficiency of GB25956 2010 for detail power consumption information please r...

Page 29: ... in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more ...

Page 30: ...481481 Fax 44 0 1256 481400 www dascom com AMERICAS DASCOMAmericas Corporation 421 W MainStreet Waynesboro VA22980 USA Phone 1 877 434 1377 www dascom com CHINA JIANGMEN DASCOM COMPUTER PERIPHERALS CO LTD No 399 jinxing Road Jianghai District Jiangmen P R China www dascom com All rights reserved Translations reprinting or copying by anymeansof this manual completeor in part or in any different for...

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