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Print Function (DIP) Switches . Setting the Rotary Switch . Ee Connecting the DMP-200 to a Power Source ......+++4++ Carriage Movement Test ....+-ssessseeeessteessseeseee 17 eerste. Self-Test . 7 Connecting the DMP-200 to a TRS-80.......ese00ee00802 17 Power-Up Sequence . - 18 3/ Using the DMP-200 (General Printed Operation)..... 19 Control Codes . a Sending Control Codes from BASIC . Data Processing Mode . Word Processing Mode Graphics Mode .....eeeseceeeeeeeeeesenee Selecting a Print Mode... 4/ Print Font Styles and Character Widths Selecting Font Styles........e.e0005 Standard Character Font Style. Correspondence Quality Font Style Proportional Spaced Font Style Graphic Characters ........6.ceceeeees Right Justification. Wrap-Around = Elongated Characters ......... Bold Characters. . 5/ General Control Codes...........-2+2seeseeeeeeees Line Feed (LF)... Carriage Return (CR) . Backspace (BS) .........s000eeeeeeee Setting Top-of-Form and Form Length. Form Feed (FF).. Ignored or Undefined Codes . DMP-200 Buffer Operation ..6/ Word and Data Processing Modes Superscript and Subscript . Repeat Printing . Underline Printing Print Head Positioning 7/ Graphics Mode. Printing Graphics Patterns Line Feed .. Repeat Function Print Density . Leaving Graphics Mode. Mixing Modes .. Free Hand Drawing . Appendix A/ Control Code Summary Appendix B/ Character Sets ..... Appendix C/ Programming Information . Appendix D/ Care and Maintenance . DMP-200 Printing Limits (Duty Cycle) Appendix E/ SpecificationsIntroduction Congratulations for selecting this Radio Shack computer product! The DMP-200is a high-density dot-matrix printer which can perform.a variety of different printing operations. Forinstance, itcan print ¢# Proportional spaced characters # Monospaced characters (Normal, Condensed and Compressed). © Correspondence Quality characters. © Graphic characters Formaximum efficiency, the DMP-200 operates in three mod Data Processing Mode for fastest output of program listings or data © Word Processing Mode for letter-writing or the creation of any text documentation © Graphics Mode for drawing pictures, figures. or graph. For word processing, you'll find the DMP-200's Proportional spaced characters (created on variable 15 x9 dot-matrix) can produce leter-quality results. If, however, you need a print-out thats produced faster, Monospaced characters (created ‘onan 9x 8 dot-matrix) are just the thing for you Inthe Graphics Mode, you can use graphic data to draw just about any typeof configuration you desize. raphic ‘Youcan use three types of paper with the DMP-200. ‘© Standard (4"-10" wide) computer fanfold forms with guide holes. The Printer can also print one original and up to two carbon-copies. ‘© Standard single-sheet typewriter paper for use as an ordinary typewriter. © Roll paper (8/4" wide) witha 1” core anda maximum diameter of Other software-controlled features include: © Bi-directional logic-seeking carriage motion. (uni-directional in Graphic Mode.) (© Full-or Half-Line Forward and Reverse (fo printing above or below the “current” line) and 3/4 Line Feed. © Underline capability ¢¢ Paper Empty sensor automatically stops the printer so you can replenish the paper. © Parallel and Serial Interfaces, and much more!1/ Description of the DMP-200 (Carefully unpack the DMP-200, being sure to locate the Ribbon Cassette, the Paper Tray, the Roll Paper Holder and the Roll Paper Shai. Keep the empty box and packing material Justin case you ever need to transport the Printer. Be sure to remove the protective black plastic tube from the rear Carriage Guide. Figure 1. Removing the Black Tube It’s important to become familiar withthe DMP-200 before you sett up and begin using it,Figure2. DMP.200 (Top View) © POWER On Indicator. This Indicator wil illuminate when the DMP-200%s properly ‘connected and the Power ON/OFF Switch is set to ON. © ALERT Indicator. This lamp will ome on when the Printers outof paper, when there is acarriage fault, or when there is some sor of electrical problem © ON-LINE/OFF-LINE Switch, This Switch mustbe set to ON-LINE before the DMP-200 will prin. To stop printing at anytime orto use other Front Pane! Switches, set this Switch to OFF-LINE, © RESTART Switch. When the Printer runs out of paper, pushing ths switch resumes Printing, then stop after completion another line printing or loading new paper, then Dress this Switch to return the Printer to its status before the out-ol-paper condition occurred, © PAPER FEED. When this Switch is pressed. the paper wll advance one line, Holding the Switch “down” will eause continuous paper feed, The Printer must be OFF-LINE: before pressing this Switch © Power ON/OFF Switch. Press the white dot totum the power ON, Press the Switch the other way totum power OFF. Note that turning te power OFFand ON during ‘operation may cause loss of the current program. © Print Head Control Lever. Move this Lever towards you (e.g.. move the Print Head ‘away from the paper) when changing ribbons. If printing is faint, move the Lever away from you (c.g.,the Print Head rowards the paper); i smudging occurs during print ‘move the Print Head slightly away from the papere Platen Pressure Lever. Ifyou are “friction feeding” paper (single sheets or roll papaer), positon this lever toward the rear ofthe printer ‘o apply pressure on the Platen. If YYou are “tractor feeding” (Fanfold), postion this lever toward the front of the printer. © Paper Bail Lever. For optimum print quality, keep the Bail down ont toward rear of printer). ® Tractor Feed. See Setting Up the DMP-200 for details on usi the Tractor Feed. @ Paper Feed Knob. Turn this Knob to manvally advance the paper. @ Paper Insertion Opening. Be sure the paperenters the DMP-200 here (just ‘underneath the black metal shield) jown for fan fold @ Paper Guide Rack. Prop this rack up for single sheet paper feeding, paper. and remove it for rll paper feeding. ‘When the Printer stops because itis out of paper, imp will urinate, and the Printer automstically goes OFF-LINE, To continue printing press RESTART, then printing will be dor ‘one more line, or insert more paper and press RESTART. The DMP-200 will automaticaly go back ON-LINE (and continue printing without loss of data in the print buffer). Mode! Il users: Ifa BASIC program stops execution because ofa Printererror, typing: CONT ENTER) after you have put the printer back on-line will cause printing to resume However, the entire contents of the print buffer will be printed starting with the current Print Head position, Figure 3. DMP-200 (Rear View) ° Parallel Interface Connector. If your TRS-80 has parallel interface capabilities, connect the cable here. ® Serial Interface Coni the cable here. See Si ‘tor. If your TRS-80 has serial interface capabilities, connect 1g Up the DMP-200 for the correct cable for your TRS-80, ® Function Selection (DIP) Switeh. The settings ofthis switch define the printer's use ® Rotary Switch. This switch selects the character style tobe used by the printer. ® Power Cord. Plug the power cord intoa wall-outletor approved power strip.2/ Setting Up the DMP-200 ‘This section will show you how to setup the DMP-200 so you can begin using itas quickly as possible. This includes: Loading paper. © Replacing ribbon. © Connecting the DMP-200 to a TRS-80 and more! ‘The following Start-Up Checklist isa summary of how to setup your Printer. You should follow this procedure everytime you start-up the Printer — not justthe frst time, © Finda good spot for your Printer. Be sure to consider: ‘© The Printer should be placed on asturdy work surface ‘© The length ofthe printer cable will determine how far from the TRS-80 you can pl the Printer. ‘© Paper akes up space. Be sure to leave enough room forsmooth paper flow. © Don’t place the Printer near noise generators such as refrigerators and industrial ‘equipment. Be sure the POWER switch (at left side of Pinter) is OFF. Remove the Top Cover and the packing materials. Install continuous form fanfold paper, single-sheet paper, or roll paper. R Loading, Check the Ribbon Cassette. If it has n6t been installed, see Ribbon Installation/Replacement. Set Front Panel Switches, Rotary Dial and Print Function (DIP) Switch (rear of Printer), Connect the AC power plugto a3-wire, 120 volt, 60 Hz grounded AC outlet (220/240v, 50 Hz where the unitis so marked). Check that the Printer is ready by running the Self-Test. © Connect the interface cable from the TRS-80 to the printer interface connector. © Tum the Power ON and check thatthe Power On Indicator (onthe Front Panel) is illuminated. © Push the RESTART Switch. @ Place ON-LINE/OFF-LINE Switch in OD LINE position. Tractor Installation and Removal ‘This printer can be used with either the Tractor Feed system or the Friction Feed system. ‘The difference is that the Tractor Feed system is used with paper which has guide holes on both edges while the paper used withthe Friction Feed system does not have these holes. The Friction Feed system may be used with the tractor installed; however, better operation can be acheived if itis removed especialy with single sheets of paper.Removing the Tractor Setthe ON/OFF Power Switch t0 OFF. Remove the Top Cover. Hold the back bar ofthe Tractor (close to the edges) between te thumb and forefinger of ‘each hand and pall upward to unlock and remove the tractor, Replace the Top Cover. Installing the Tractor 1, Setthe ON/OFF Power Switchto OFF. 2. Remove the Top Cover. 3. Place the front cutouts in the Tractor unit onto the outside studs (see Figure 4), then press ‘on the rearof the Tractor until the back posts snap into pace. 4. Replace the Top Cover. Figure 4. Installing the TractorHow Does the DMP-200 Handle Paper? ‘The DMP-200 provides both Tractor Feed for continuous forms and Friction Feed for single-sheet printing. Paper Loading ‘Warning! When toading paper (single-sheets roll or fanfold), be sure the paper correctly centers the Paper Insertion Opening, Ifthe paperis correctly loaded. it should enter berween the body of the Printer and the Paper Separator. Once the paper is loaded and power is ON, check the ALERT Indicator. If the lamp is illuminated. press the RESTART Switch. Ifthe lamp remains on, the paper is, probably loaded incorrectly the lamp isnot illuminated aftr the paper is loaded, you may begin print is ON). Single-Sheet Paper Loading We supgest you remove the tractor feed unit before loading single-sheet paper into the DMP-200, the power 1. Besure the Power Switch is OFF Remove the Tap Cover. Gently move the Print Head Control Lever away from the paper. Move the Platen Pressure Lever forward {toward the front of the Printe Insert the paper into the Paper Insertion Opening (underneath black shield) the Release Lever back towards the rear ofthe Printer. Use the Paper Feed: advance the paper until itappears between the Platen and the Print Head. (See Figure 5) 6. Move the Release Lever forward and align the paper. Push the Release Lever back 7. Setthe Penetration Control Lever:o the appropriate position, © Single-Part Forms. Move the Lever towards the paper as far as it will go. (© Multiple-part Forms. Move the Lever as far as it will o toward the Platen without smudging the paper. Check for smudging by moving the Carriage back and forth at each ofthe Lever settings, Note: If you use carbon paper or other duplicate form paper with the friction fe system, take extreme care when seting up and printing out with the paper. slighe shifting of paper between the original and the copy could occur resulting in poor printing or improper registration Warning! The Penetration Control Lever must always be as close tothe platen as possible: otherwise damage to the Print Head may result. 8. Replace the Top Cover. Note: When the Paper reaches the end of a page, the printer will automatically stop printing about 2” from the bottom of the page. lf you want to print a few extra lines, press RESTART and another line willbe printed. Press RESTART mote and another line wil be printed, etc, We do not recommend that you print more than three extra lines if you are using Friction Feed (single sheet). We do not recommend that you attempt to use the RESTART Switch if the extra lines require reverse line feeds (superscript or subscript for example). If you do not want to print extra lines, load a new piece of paper into the printer and press this switch once, The printer will be restored to the status Just before the “out-of-paper” condition oveurred, WRONG10 Figure5. Single-Sheet Paper Feeding Roll Paper Loading 1. Setthe Power ON(OFF Switchto OFF. 2. Be sure that there is enough space ona flat, wide surface behind the Printer forthe Roll Paper Holder. 3. Insert both support arms of the Paper Holder i the Printer and place the other end of the Hold othe two round holes inthe top rear of inthe flat surface. +4. Insert the Roll Paper Shaft through the standard 1” roll paper core. Place the Paper Shaft assembly onto the Holder so that the paper feeds from the bottom of the rol. (See Figure 6.) Move the Print Head Control Lever away from the Platen. Refer to Figure 7. Move the Platen Release Lever and the Paper Bail Lever forward, Insert the end of the paper into the Paper Insertion Opening. then push the Platen Release Lever towards the rear ofthe Printer. Turn the Paper Feed Knob until the paper appears between the Platen and the Paper Bail ". Be sure the 8, Pull the Release Lever forward and pull out the paper approximately paperis straight, then push the Release Lever back. 9. Adjust the Paper Guides on the Roll Paper Holder so thatthere is avery small space ‘between the guides and the edges ofthe paper. 10. Move the Paper Bail towards the paper. 1 Move the Print Head Control Leveras fara it will go towards the Platen, Warning! The Print Head Control Lever mustalways be as close to the Platen as possible to avoid possible damage othe Print Head. 12. Replace the Top Cover. Note: The DMP.200 can only use roll paper that is not greater than 5" in diameter, Radio Shack catalog number 26-1402 is ideal for this printer,Figure 7. Roll Paper Installation Hints and Tips On Single-Sheet Paper and Roll Paper Loading . . ‘© With the paper properly installed, printing will continue until the paper passes the Paper Empty Sensor. The Printer wll ten go off-line andthe Alert lamp will ight. Insert ‘another piece of paper and tur the Paper Feed Kaob to advance the paper. When the paperis in place, press the RESTART Switch and the DMP-200 will continue printing ” from where itleftorf, ‘© Remember to set the Platen Pressure Lever tothe rear ofthe Printer while using single-sheet paper, and keep the Paper Bail down for maximum print quality ilFanfold Paper Loading ‘The DMP-200 will accept standard fanfold and mailing label strips from 4" to 10" wide, The paper may be either single or multi-part, up tothree pars Toload fanfold paper into the DMP-200: 1 Remove the Top Cover. Move the Print Head Control Lever away from the paper. Refer to Figure 8 Move the Platen Release Lever and the Paper Bail Lever oward the front ofthe printer. Pass the paper through the Paper Insertion Opening. (Ifthe Roll Paper Rack is installed, pass the paper underneath the center ofthe rack then through the Opening.) Return the Release Leverand turn the Paper Feed Knob to advance the paper 6. Move the Release Lever towards the front once again and pull out approximately 6" of paper. Raise the clamps on the Paper Feed Sprocket Units. Align the paper guide holes with the sprockets and snap the clamps back onto the sprockets. © ‘ifthe paper guide holes do not fit over the sprockets, release the lever on the ‘Sprocket Units, re-position the Unit, then snap lever close. Ifthe paper i stretch too tightly oris loose and wrinkled, it may not feed through correctly © Be sure thatthe paper is stright (i.e, even across top of page) when itis clamped conto the sprockets. 8. Adjust the Paper Guides on the top rear of the Printer so th between the Guides and the paper edges. ere isasmall space 9. Adjust the Print Head Control Lever as follows: Single-Part Forms. Move the Control Lever toward the Platen as farasit will go, (© Muitiple-Part Forms. Move the Lever toward the Platen as faras possible without smudging the paper. Check for smudging by manually moving the Carriage back and forth across the paper ateach of the Lever settings. Warning! The Print Head Control Lever must always be as close tothe Platen as ‘possible, otherwise damage to the Print Head may result. 10. Replace the Top Cover. Figure 8. Fanfold Paper LoadingHints and Tips On Fanfold Paper Loading... . ‘© Whenever the Tractor Feed is used. the Platen Pressure Lever must be toward the front of the Printer. For fiction feed paper. set the Lever tothe rear ofthe Printerto apply pressure to the paper. ‘© Be sure thatthe paper is positioned so that itcan travel through the printer without binding © Donor et paper pile up on top of unprinted paper or printed paper may be pulled back into the Paper Insertion Opening. This could jam the paper feed or damage the Printer. Ribbon Installation/Replacement Ifthe Ribbon Cassette is already installed, simply check to see that itis properly threaded between the paper and Print Head. Sec Figure 9 Ifthe Ribbon Cassette is not installed, or if it must be replaced due to excessive wear, faint printing, etc, follow this procedure: 1. ‘Setthe Power switch to OFF. (Note: When you tur the power OFF, any information stored inthe Printer's buffer will automatically be lost.) 2, Remove the Top Cover and gently move the Print Head Control Lever toward the front of the Printer as faras it will go. 3. Gently grasp the Print Head towards the center ofthe printer, 4, Toremove the used Ribbon Cassette, grasp the Cassette by the edges nearest othe platen and liftitupwards. 5. Before installing the New Cassette tighten its ribbon by turning the knob on the Cassette in direction indicated by the arrow. 6. Gently press the Cassette down until itis firmly secured by the ‘stopperclaws."" Do not force the Cassette into place! Ifthe Cassette is not properly fited, the Cassette knob will not match up with the shaft from the Carriage. Do not force the Cassette down but fititin gradually while turing the Cassette knob inthe indicated direction. 7. Once the new Cassette is installed, gently slide the ribbon in between the paper and the Print Head. Tighten te ribbon by turning the Cassette knob in the indicated direction. 8, Move the Carriage back and forth manually to check that the ribbon advances properly the ribbon has not been properly fitted between the paper and Print Head (i.e. into the Print Head Ribbon Guide Bezel), the Ribbon feed will notoperate smoothly. 9. Move the Print Head Control Lever towards the rear of the Pri 10, Replace the Top Cover. Remember! Itis extremely important that the Print Head is as close o the paper as possible; otherwise damage to the Print Head may occur. To find the proper distance, ‘move the Prin: Head Control Lever towards the paper and move the Carriage back and ‘forth until smudging occurs. Then gradually move the Control Lever away from the ‘paper until the smudging stops. 714 Figure 9. Ribbon Cassette Installation Print Function and Character Selection Switches ‘There are two switches at the right rear of the Printer; one DIP Switch and one Rotary Switch. These switches allow you ro customize some of the DMP-200 features for your own applications Setting the Print Function Switch (DIP switch) When ou reeive DMP-200 al Switch positions soul setto OFF. nthe down position), By setting certain DIP Switch positions ON, before turning the DMP-200's ower OW, youcan select ferent processing modes. inaface rode ‘Table | defines the DIP switch setings. These switches establish the the DMP-200.SSS Pos. Symbol (OFF ON 1 NUCR. generates CReauses “CR + LF" Carriage Return operation operation only 2 DPAWP Data Processing Word Processing Mode Mode 3 1200/ 1200 Baud trans- 600 Baud trans- 600 BPS ——missionrate mmission rate for for serial serial interface interface mode mode 4 Parallel’ —_—Parallelintertace Serialinterface Serial mode mode 5 European’ European Symbol Japanese KANA set KANA, tedin willbe selected thecodes AOthrough _inthe codes AO BF (Hex) through DF (hex) 6 Not Used ee 7 Not Used 8 Not Used Table 1 Remember! The Printer power must be OFF before you change any ofthe Switch settings. WP Serial Not used Not used cr seqers, KANA |Not used me ce eee [=| UU onsive be { WR 3a SETS LL [| Lf] Perse IT | | NL }2008FS Europea Not OP Parallel Not used Not used Figure 10. Function Switch Settings16 Setting the Character Selection Switch (Rotary Switch) ‘This switch selects the desired character pitch (i.e, number of Character Per Inch — CPD, This is also referred to as character spacing since the DMP-200 adjusts the space between the font style characters you have selected. Always set he Switch when the power is OFF. ‘When the Printeris switched ON, the rotary switch condition is recognized and the initial character style set into memory. Table 2 deseribes the Rotary Switch serings. CHARACTER SELECTION SWITCH SETTINGS Position | Character Style 0 | __ Standard 40 CPI 1 Compressed (Elite) x2cPi__| 2 Condensed 1670P_| Sime | 5 _|\ Correspondence toc 6 | duality 7 8 ‘Standard 10 CPI 9 Compressed (Elite) 12 CPI Table 2 ote RL I 4 Figure 11. Rotary Switch Set For Normal Printing Connecting the DMP-200 to a Power Source ‘Before plugging the power cord into an AC power outlet, check the following: Is Printer Power ON/OFF Switch set to OFF? Have you removed the black plastic protective tube from the Carriage Guide? Don't connect the Printer to the Computer yet Connect the AC power plug toa 3-wire, 120 volt, 60 Hz grounded AC outlet (220/240v, 50 Ha where the unit is so marked) or an approved power strip such as the Radio Shack Plug-In Power Strip (61-2619) or the Automatic Power Controller, SW-301 (26-1429).Carriage Movement Test ‘The Carriage Movement Test allows you to check thatthe Carriage moves frely from one end ofthe Platen to the other and that the Platen is tuming properly Printingiis not performed during the Carriage Movement Test. 1, Setthe ON-LINE/OFF-LINE Switch to ON-LINE. 2, Pressand hold the RESTART Switch while seting the Power Switch to ON. The Carriage will move back and forth, performing a Line Feed atthe end of each line. 3, Tum the power OFF to end the Carriage Movement Test Self-Test The DMP-200 has a “built-in” self-test feature which lets you check printing quality and general printer operation before you connect the Printer toa TRS-80. This isa good time 10 check that the Print Head is adjusted properly (printing is neither too faintor smudging occurs) and if the paper is feeding properly Printing character font styles wil be selected in accordance with Character Selection Switeh seting Before running the Self-Test, however, always be sure to load the DMP-200 with 10” wide paper since the Test prints from one end of the Platen tothe other, Printing onthe Platen can shorten the life of the Platen and the Print Head. ‘Torunthe Self-Test 1. Plug the Prinerino an AC power outlet Setthe ON-LINE/OFF-LINE Switch to OFF-LINE. Press and hold the RESTART Switch Sethe Power ON/OFF Switch 0 ON. ‘The Printer will begin printing all the characters thatit’s capable of printing 5. Ifthe printing is too light, gently move the Penetration Control Lever towards the paper, [printing is too dark or begins smudging, move the Penetration Control Lever away from the paper slightly 6. Printing will continue until you tum the power OFF. Connecting the DMP-200 to the TRS-80 ‘Before making any connections between the Printer and TRS-80, be sure all units are off! ‘You must also be sure you have the correct cable for your TRS-80 ifthe DMP-200 isto ‘operate properly. Table 3 describes the printer cables Radio Shack provides: Table + provides quick instructions for printer connection locations. 1. Attach the molded male end ofthe cable to the connector atthe left rear ofthe Printer Do not force the plug. IFitdoesn’t fitone way, tum itover and try again, 2. Connect the other end ofthe cable to the Printer Jack of your Computer. See your ‘TRS-80 owner's manual for specific instructions. 1718 TRS-80 to DMP-200 Cables TRS-30 Cable Number Model | (Keyboard aniy) 26-1411 Model | (Exp. Interface) 26-1401 Model IN16/0T-1 26-4401 Model It 26-1401 Color Computer 26-3020 Table 3 TRS-80 Connection Points TRS-80 Connector Model | (Keyboard only) Rear of Keyboard Model | (Exp. Interface) Lott side of E.1 Model 116 Rear Panel of Computer Model lIVOT-1 Underneath panel Color Computer Rear Panel of Computer Table 4 Power-Up Sequence The specie power yp sequence wil depend upon your Computer, Wesuggest you ons ‘owner's manual for deails on powering up your TRS-80 with peripheral Sevices sacha piers), Inany event, the Power Lamp will remain lit while the Printers ON. Itis essential thatthe Printer remain ON when connected to the Computer. I'youturn the power ON or OFF, ora Printers connected but not tumed on, erratic operation ofthe entire system may occur.3/ Using the DMP-200 (General Printer Operation) ‘The DMP-200 is designed for three distinct applications © Data Processing © Word Processing © Graphics Printing ‘The Printer has tree different ways itresponds to software codes from the TRS-80— one foreach application, The three response Patterns, or modes; have many similarities, but cach has its own unique features, Data and Word Processing modes are used for printing characters. The only difference between these two modes is the way they handle Line Feed commands (commands that ecide which direction and how far the paperis fed). © Inthe Word Processing mode, each Line Feed command causes immediate paper advancement. Word Processing programs (such as SCRIPSIT) can use immediate line feeds for superscripts, subscripts, and the like, © Inthe Data Processing mode, Line Feed Commands do not cause immediate print Instead, they are stored in the Printer's memory along with the other data. When the ccurrentlineis printed, the Line Feed commands stored in memory determine the direction and pitch ofthe paper feed, Both Data and Word Processing can printin different Print ont Styles and in different Pitches (character spacing). One font style isthe Proportional character set and the ather is Monospaced character set. © Proportionally spaced characters have variable widths: an M takes up more space than ‘an Proportional characters are used to create professional looking dacurments. ‘© Monospaced characters are so named because each character takes up the same width, ‘This uniformity makes it preferable for tables and chars that require vertical alignment. ‘The fontstyles are determined by the dot-matrix pattem. Monospaced characters use a9 x 8 ‘and 12x 6 matrix while Proportional spaced characiers use 15x 9, and x 9. ‘The Print Pitch (character spacing) is determined by the space the DMP-200 puts berween ceach printed character and also by the Font Style. Consequently, you must think of Pitch in terms ofthe number of characters printed per inch — 10CPI, 12CPI, and 16.7 CPI for ‘Standard printing and 5 CPI, 6 CPI, and 8.3 CPI for Elongated printing In Graphics Mode, you have complete control ofthe Print Head. This Mode can be used t0 create acustom letterhead, designs, special type fonts, etc. However, with Graphic operation, many control codes (which can be used with Data and Word Processing) cannot be used. The DMP-200 doesn’t return an error when you send sucha code — itsimply ignores the code. This includes codes that change line feed pitch and direction. Graphics Mode uses only one line feed (7/72")1o insure full coverage of the paper. Control Codes Before investigating the various print modes, consider how the TRS-80 communicates with the Printer, =@ THEN LPRINT CHRS(1284N)} : GOTO 90 30 READ 5 LPRINT CHRS(28)CHRS(-N)CHRS(128+") 5 78 GoTo 30 and RUN. “The figure still doesn’t look like much. Add the remaining DATA lines and see what you've been working on. 110 DATA -7 10164 /64196 96 100 18072572 1-2 1100-2 5114157 +57 140 DATA -5 112d 124120 )-9 121 y-2 6113-39114 198 SB r~2 108 150 DATA -2/116 9218072 54.3232 +16 18091041725 s101 151 170 DATA 127 9-0/0 1-5 4581-517 1-5 415 9-5 191 1-5 9691-8 1127 200 DATA -510-S ilo 121-5 0G 1-5 9B y-5 918-5 132 9-Gy 64127132632 and RUN. Now that's worth the effort!en APPENDIX A/Control Code Summary code Dec. Hex Data Processing Mode Word Processing Mode Graphics Mode Remarks 00 00 Ignored Ignored Ignored o o 080 08 Backspace (n Backspace (n= Binary] Ignored 1; Back Spaced 1; Back Spaced Receives n as Dot number Dot number character data 10 oF 138, 0A Executive Line Feed Full Line Feed 1/6" 7/72! Line Feed (Execute LF in ace (Executive) (Executive) 8A cordance with BA hex, 198 dec. \ Information latched 2 0G Form Feed Form Feed Form Feed 33.01 141 0D Carriage Return Cartiage Return Carriage Return NUCR, (When NL, LF pitch (When NL, LF pitch ‘only 00 Hex. selectable 8D is latched one.) is 1/6" per line.) (When NL LF pitch is 7/72" per line.) 14 OE End Underline End Underline Ignored 15 OF Start Undertine Start Underine Ignored 18 12 Select Graphic Mode Select Graphic Mode Ignored 19 13 Ignored Select Data Processing Ignored Mode 20 14 Select Word Processing Ignored Ignored Mode 2701~09 1801-09 Proportional Spacing Proportional Spacing Ignored (2nd Byte is dot column (2nd Byte is column umber.) umber) 2714 1B0E Start Elongation Start Elong ‘Sart Elongation 271s 1B OF End Elongation End Elongation End Elongation 27,16 ‘n1,.n2 Positioning (3 pitches Positioning (@ pitches Positioning (S pitches nt, m2 are available.) are available are available) Binary vaiue| (1, n2 indicate dot (ry n2 indicate dot (nt, n2 indicate dot : 1810 nt, m2 position trom Home position rom Home position from Home position) position.) position.)2Bnt.n2 1Cat,ne Feed 1/8" (No motion) Repeat Print Data (Undefined Code is, changed to "E.") Feed 1/8" Repeat Print Data (Undefines Code is changed to “E.) Repeat Print Data (IF MS8=0, Data is ignored.) Code Dec, Hex. Data Processing Mode Word Processing Mode Graphics Mode Remarks air 1811 Select Proportional ‘Selec Proporional ignored character character zie 1812 Select Corespon Select Correspon ‘gnored ence Qualty character dence Quallty charactor are 1B 13 Select Standard Select Standard lonores character character 2720 18 14 Select Condensed Select Condensed lonores character character 22 1B17 Select Compressed Select Compressed ignored character character ignored 2731 1B IF Stan Bod Start Bold lanored 2732 1820. End Bold 4 Bots tgnored 2752.0 18.34,n Form Feed set Form Feed set For Feed set 2750 18.32 1/12 Forward Line 112 Forward Line 12 Forward Line Feed Feee Fees 2710 18.08 Set Full Reverse Full Reverse Line Ignored | Line Feed 1/6" Feed 1/6" | (No motion) * (Executive) | 2728 1810 Set Hal Forward Halt Forward Line tgnored | Line Feed (No mation) Feed (Executive) i we wie 2730 1B IE Set Half Reverse Hatt Revers Ignored Une Feed 1/12" Food 1/12" | (No motion) (Executive) | 2rse 18.36 Set Full Forward Ignored Ignored Line Fees 1/6 | {No mation | erse 18.38 Set3id Forward Line 3/4 Forward Line Ignored 46Area | 210 31 decimal) (02 to 1F hex.) Other Codes Jn Function Area (128 to 159 decimal) (80 to 9F hex) Prints "5." marks Prints "Z" marks code Des. Hex. Data Processing Mode Word Processing Mode Graphics Mode Remarks 20 1E Ignored Ignored End Graphic Mode 127 TF Ignored Ignored Ignored 255 FF Ignored Ignored (Printing Data) Other Codes Prints “&" marks Prints ".° marks Ignored in Function (Printing Data) 47eee ee Appendix B/Character Sets “The DMP-200 has 339 dot matrix patterns in the ROM (Read Only Memory). The following is a table of the character codes. ‘The printable charactors may be classed as follows «© Proportion ot Proportional Elongated sci 4 «© Comesponconce Guaity oF European Symbol a} Correspondance Quaily Elongated © Condensed oF ‘Condonsos Elongated asc nay st ‘© Compressed or European Symo0\ 25 Selectable (Compressed Elongated ‘Japanese Kana’ eee (* Siancara oF Block Graghie 30 Standars Elongated 94 ASCII Code ASCII Character Sets Code ——] Ghar | Gose[ Ghar [Coda [rar Doe [Hex [Oa [ea] Hox [Oa | [Boe:[ hex [5a] ‘a2_| 20 | 40 |Goace)| 64 | 40 1100) @ | 6} eo | tol \ solaris | 1 [ests tir] at el eri) a aelelal ee [a2 [roa || oe ex [sez sels ler|a lus] ¢ | le [le ae 2s Ta [soe | ae [roe | 9 fia | es [ree] o a7 [esas] % |e9 | 45 [tos] € |r| os [us| e sofas [as [a | 70 [ae [106 |e foe os [06 | t separ bar [pn Lar Dore P09 or [a7 apes [so] C72 | «8 [oA foo | os | 180-[ apes Pst] —t | re Pas far [1 fos Poe fs az[aat sa] [re faa als [ros [oa [ose 43 [ep [sa + 75 [aa [iis] « [107] 68 | 153) k a2 | 4 reac [ve] ufroe bec [ses a [20 bss = p77 Pao [15 | m[ 108 | 601155 | ze | $6 ma_[az [116] N | 0] 6e [158 efete| T patetmlo tute Tete ote: Fotowing characters are ofa fer] 1 parts [ors [ie | descended by one dots so | 3262] 2 | 02] se |i] A [irs] 72 | 192] + ‘Small Letter; g,p.ay.i. spas tes] a [es (ss vos [us| 7 [ress (Underline) se foe [es] «foe | [re] 1 [ve] 70 | tee] en so [ss bests pas [ss [vas unr | 7s | ves | u se [a6 Pes Ts pes [se [28] v [6 | 76 [106 |v star bert? ers Le | w [ne 7 [er | w se [38 [ro] 8] ee [se [ao x [zo] 78 [oT Fr se_[3a | 72 eo"[sa [rea] 2 | i22| 7a Lia] sofa pa]; per | se feast foes re [ora | eofac tm |< [sa [so fre, [rs [ re [aval apap ps] = fsa [so | x95] [ras [70 [r75 [7 ae fae Pre T= Loe [se [198 [A Pes [re [76 elertr i? les | sF {url 4932 European Symbol Code ‘Standard, Compressed or Condensed Character Set Proportional Correspondence Quality Character Set Cade Char Dec | Hex | Ost . [Bee 160 | Ad | 240 iar 160 ver Dar [eer | a 161 62] az | 242 | 762 veo [aa [ean | 163 164 | Ad | 244 [lant 164 es [AS [245 | 165 es [as [246 | 168 ner [a7 [2e7 | 167 sea [aa [250 t 168 ea [ao [esi | § 169 70 [aa | 252 [lana] 170 avi [as [253 | © i 7a [ac [254 | 172 73 AD | 255 [and 17a nia [az [256 | 174 7s. [at Lear [ 175 176 | 80_| 200 | ¥ 75 17 ze K 17 178 | 82 | 262] 0 178 we[ es | 263 [0 78 160-| 8 | 206 | e 10 181 | 85. 265 [(Blana 18 ez"[ 96 | 266] a 182 a 195 | 87 | 267} 0 183 @ 196 [es [ 270) 0 ves [86 | 270 | a 195 | 89 [ 971 |B ves [69 [ai | p 186_[ BA zs an 06 | 6a | 272 | Tw a7 | 85 | 273 ver 668 | 275 | 3 wee | e¢_[ 274 | —w ves [8c | 274 | 0 we | 80 | 275 | 6 169"[ 601275 |e 190 | Be | 276 {Bian s0_| 8 | 276 | ior [ar ber] ii [ee Lert 7 Note: 1 The “optimizer function” allows the following: If a spacing code (fixed space and/or Proportional space) js received, the carriage moves only the shortest distance, and the action will take place without unnecessary movement. This saves printing time. When the character data (SP, prdportional space or printable code) are sent to the Printer within a 1 sec. interval, the Printer automatically stores them until; (1) Function codes are sent (2) when the interval is greater than 1 sec. The printing is then executed. (See page 22). If a blank code (in the left table) is received under Standard, Elite or Condensed character set condition, the carriage will move in the same manner as when receiving a printable character. When printing, the use of blank code can be very convenient, and produce attractiveluseful printouts. 2 The number of dots comprising the following characters are reduced by one dot, 50ee 30 Block Graphic Code Standard, Compressed or Condensed Code Char | Code 1 Char Bee | Hex [Oe Des | Hex [Oat | 22s | €0 | 340 [(Giani)| 240 | FO | 960} zs er [se] = lente ent — ze [eo [owe] = [eee | 2 382] a gar (es [oaa |S aes [rs 360 |r 228 sea [Fs [o6e] 229 me [2s | Fs | 365 [1 230 wr 246 | F6 | 386 | — 231 ee eae [22 | me | ee] Fo | 570 | 233 [240 [ro Tar | 4 [2s Tlesofra bse] 235 [ Ee ae 236 I [es2 | Fo [ore | zs7 |e [355 | [255 | Fo 1375] W zoe] ce [ase | wd [ase [re [are] & | zoe |e [367] t Note: 1 When Proportional or Correspondence Quality character set condition is selected, these characters will be changed to "Z” mark (invalid code). 2 These characters are composed of six vertical dots. When using these codes to prepare diagrams, Line Feed should be set to “half line in forward.” If other paper feed pitch is used, the diagram will not be accurate. 51Proportional or Correspondence Quality Character Set Proportional or Correspondence Quality characters are selected by using ESC DC1 or ESC DC2 control code sequence. The characters are composed by n x 9 dot matrix. These S (n) vary from 10 dot columns to 20 dot columns. Since all proportional numerals are composed of the same number of dots the horizontal axis (16 dot columns), tabulation of numbers are aligned vertically. © Proportional Character Code Table The following lists all printable Proportional or Correspondence Quality characters: ‘Goze [Ghar [wien] Gade] Char [wan] Gade [Ghar [wien] _Coge | Ghar wat Dec [Hex[Ox| | |Oee] Hex Toa! Dee [Hex [Oe | Delve ton) |_| 32 | 20 | 40 feoace| 0 64 [0 L100) @ 36 [60 [10] N | 1 | 190 | ad [eso] 7 | v6 spate + fe fro -a are pm| a |e fort ar lan] a | 18 mp2 tel | 2102 |B 38 [ 62 a3 [22 = | 16: asta [alot [i018 | 0 |e e118 za] f [20 os [ee fae s “Tree To [a0 ioe et € [16 fee N18 a fas [sls | Tos} [re [vor (6s ets “Tass wt 20 we [26 [as a | vos | F | 18 | 102! 66 4 Tee] + | 2 2 fea 1076 105.| 67 ¢ 116 arty [1 fe tol cl # oe | 68 nL 16 zo] 1 [16 apa [sr] ee ‘10 a1 $18 2 [ease [ie [06 [6 19 a2) 8 [20 fs (s| =| [18 [07 | 6a ae [7s [as [25a |e 20 44 | ac | 54 I ut 108 | 6c [to _[s72 Tac jesat uw | 20 = [o[s|—| w 1o9 | 60 mm] a0 [17a [Ao 12551 % | 20 3E | 6 N 110 | 6 116 AE | 956 [4 | 20 fer | ° it LaF 16 ar io57 | [16 30 | eo | 0 P Te p | 16 0 | 260] ¥ | 20 Tafer[4 ops [us 7s ¢ 116 1 {os | A | 20 Lae fe | 2 [we [na [ 72 ram e282 6 | 29 wpe | 3 s |e [1s | 73 216 63 [263] 0 | 20 34 tes 4 T 1 20 [16 [74 tle Bs [26s | e | 18 [ss [es Js (ETS dee! v | 6 es [265 | ~ | 16 36 | 66 | 6 v_ 18 [ire | 76 vs 6 |206{ 8 | 18 ar fer [7 wo ise | 77 w [20 eres 3 [16 3e [70 | 2 k [16 [120 | 76 x 16 ge [270] uv | 16 33 [te vate [21 [79 y 16 eo [zr |e | 20 aa [72 | z [16 [122 [7A 2] sa [ere [TM | 20 Tests] Lis [ies era] sa [ora] e | 16 ee oe 134 he ia [re [ars t 10 ec | 274] 16 30-1 = 135 1} pa [125] 1 Bo [275| 8 | 16 | 36176 | >| 136 [Aa _| 126 | 16 BE [276| - | 16 | Tae Tr et sa7 [= [20 8 ee Ler | 16 Note: The number on width-column indicates a dot size of each character. 52e Proportional Character Sets Dots Per Column 10 DOTS Space —32/20 _ 1 —s3/2t ' acute —39/27 ° (| 40/28 ) 41/29 —46/2E —58/3A, + 5988 i 105/69 j —106-6A 1 —108/6C 124/70 yo —167/A7 16 DOTS + 4228 + 49/28 = —45/20 1 —47/2F —48/30 —49/31 50/82 51/33 52/34 53/35 55/37 56/38 —57/39 —61/3D —63/3F —90/5A, —92/5C 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 —54/36 7 8 9 2 Zi \ Underline(2) —95/5F b —98/62 © —99/63 d —1000 4 12 DOTS. 34/22 73149 166/A6 | IR* m w —36/24 38/26 —64/40 —66/42 67/43 —69/45 70/46 744A 75/48 —76/4C —78/4E —80/50 81/51 82/52 35/23, 37/25 65/41 68/44 77 72/48 774d —79/4F 84/54 87/57 —95/5F 109/60 119777 83/53 95/55 86/56 88/58 89/59 94/5E 96/60 97/61 160/80 16/1 164iA4 169/A9 180/84 182/86 163/A3 165/A5 17OIAA, ITA 172/AC 173/AD 174/AE 176/B0 177/81 178/82 179/83 185/89 186/BAa Appendix C/ Programming Information “The following items should be considered when you program the Computer. ‘© When Printer Powers turned on. ‘© Selects optional function set by Function Selection Switch, If Data Processing mode is selected, Full Forward Line Feedis set. Selects one of five character styles By Rotary Switch position. Underline isnot set. ‘Sets normal character (not-Elongated and not-Bold) ‘© Buffer memory is completely cleared Every character font ean be intermixed with another style of characterin the same Line However, the printer will insert dot spaces to ensure that the new dot position i valid for the current character size. This may cause unexpected auto-wraparound. To prevent this, intermix characters only on shor lines, or don’t mix character sizes on the same line. ‘© Since a proportional spacing command may be used in any characte set co right-justfication can be performed. You must consider that proportional spacing commands can indicate up to 9 dot spacing while using Standard, (10 or 5 CP), Compressed (12 or 6 CPI) ox condensed (16.7 or 8.3 CPI) characters, therefore, a normal space 20 Hex (32 Dee) gives 12 or 24 dot spaces. ‘© Elongated (Double-width) characters and Underline ae not terminated atthe end of the line and Printing continues until a terminating command is receives. @ You should avoid wrap-around. Wrap-around will disturb the dot count ofthe ext in @ line ‘© Backspace is performed in the same manner under any character set condition. This ‘command indicates the number of dots o backspace. {© If block graphic character codes (EO Hex through FE Hex —224 Dec through 254 Dec) is accessed in Proportional character mode, these codes will be converted toan invalid code (K mark). «© Inthe Repeat Data command, printable characters can be repeated as many times as provided forin the count number. f any function code is received for repetition, it will be ‘considered an invalid symbol (X mark) POS command can be used at any carriage position. If designated dot column address is in the current ext which is already printed out, overprint will occur. ‘© Underblock graphic printing, Half Line Feed Forward should be used for printing of, diagrams. © Line Feed in Graphics mode is different from Line Feed pitches in Data Processing or Word Processing mode. It will generate an odd vertical spacing in Graphic mode while the other modes intermix ina form. Consider the following relationship between Line Feed pitches. 7 Full Line Feed = 12 Graphic Line Feed 7 Half Line Feed = 6 Graphic Line Feed © Graphic printing can be intermixed with character printing in a same line’ Dotdensity in Graphic mode is same as the density of former character style. (© Bold characteris useful for heading oil.Programming Examples Note to Model Il Pr Ifthe Printer goes off-line during a print operation. and remains off-line fora certain period oftime, Model I TRSDOS will present an error message. Application programs should be writen to trap such errors, inform the o chance to correct the condition and continue printing. Ifitisa BASIC applications program, an /O error will occur, and the operator may type CONT (ENTER). ‘The BASIC statements LPRINT and LLIST outputto the Line Printer. See Your Computer's Reference Manual for syntax details, Ifyou havea Color Computer, read all “LPRINT” as “PRINT #— 2,” Examples: LLIST Lists the resident pro LPRINT “THIS IS A TEST" Prints the message in quotes and tells the Printer that the next print character brings anew line, LPRINT "THIS IS PART OF A LINE”’::LPRINT “THIS IS THE REST” Prints both messages on the same line (because ofthe semicolon). ‘The next printable character received starts anew line LPRINT "SN CHRS(27); CHRS( 14), "LARGE"; CHRS(27); CHRS(13); “SMALLAC Prints both normal and elongated characters on LPRINT "X"; CHRS(20); CHRS(27); CHRS(30); ee nto the Printer CHRS(27):CHRS(28): "+ Prints an aluebraical function expression X2 + X = Y. LPRINT CHRS(19); "START"; CHRS(27); CHRS(56); CHRS(138); “ONE LINE"; CHRS(138); “TWO LINE Prints these lettersat %line pitch. LPRINTCHRS(15); "UNDERLINE" ;CHRS(14); Prints both messages underlined and non-under LPRINT CHRS(27); CHRSGI)" “BOLD LETTER: NORMAL LETTERS Prints Bold letters and normal leters inthe same line. LPRINT CHRS(28): CHRS(9); ""ABC™ Prints 9 characters of “A"” and one character “BC LPRINT CHRS(13); CHRS(27); CHRS(16); CHRS(01);CHRS(44); “300TH. POSITION” Prints above message from 300th colurnn address. LPRINT CHRS(27): CHRS(17);"°A'"; CHRS(27); CHRS(09); *B""; CHRS(27); CHRS(06): °C"; CHRS(27); CHRS(03); "DE Prints ABCDE by using proportional spacing, LPRINTCHRS(18); CHRS(255); CHRS(247); CHRS(227); CHRS(193); (CHRS(227): CHRS(247), CHRS(255); CHRS(30) Prints. special symbol in Graphic mode. LPRINT “DELETE”; CHRS(08); CHRS(72) : Pints the message DELETE, then itis deleted by diagonal lines ‘WITHOUT UNDERLINE”Appendix D/ Care and Maintenance ‘Alvways plug printer into a3-wire grounded receptacle (© Be sure that Front Coveris closed and secured while in operation. ‘© Never operate Printer without paper. If paper used is less than 4” wide, take care to see that printing does not ‘© Avoid leaning objects against Printer or placing anything on top. If any object is accidentally dropped into the machine, turn power off and carefully remove object. «© Be sure to tum power off before adjusting the penetration orreplacing ribbon, Note: When you tun power off, all data stored in Printer’s buffer willbe lost; Keep this in mind as you perform routine maintenance. Remember that toggling the printer's power can also cause erratic operation of the Computer. © Use only lint-free cloth to clean printer surface. Do not use solvents orharsh cleaning agents. Mild detergent solution or desk top cleanser may be used sparingly ‘© Keep hands away from carriage mechanism while Printers in operation. Since carriage moves with considerable force, inserting hand would be extremely hazardous. 1 Printer must be kept dry. If waters accidentally spilled on machine, tum power OFF immediately and wipe dry. Do not :ur power ON until completely éry © fprinted material is too light ortoo dark, check to see ifthe Print Head is adjusted properly. See the section entitled ‘Fanfold Paper Loading’ for specific details on adjusting the Print Head. Care ‘© Donotuse organic solvents or alcohol when cleaning the cover. © Never operate Printer when Front Cover is opened, © Never setthe Printer where itis exposed to direct sunlight. ‘© Prevent the Printer from vibrating during operation. © Graphics printing places heavier load on the printhead than do text characters. If you printtoo many block graphic characters orbit images without pausing, the print head could overheat, causing the fuse to blow, ‘When you must print graphies continuously, be sure to pause the printing forat least one ‘minute after each 1/6th paper is printed. This will prevent the unt fromoverheating. In terms of Load on the print head, the underline falls into the graphics category, and should be treated as such. Maintenance - © Ifthe Print Head becomes clogged with ribbon material or paper lint, carefully remove such material with afinely pointed tool (preferably atoothpick). This should be regularly checked, A Print Head's life expectancy is approximately 2000 hours (in other words, if you use the Printer two hours a day on the average, the Print Head should be changed every 32 months). When poor print quality, sticking ribbon, or bent character printing occurs, you should have the Print Head replaced by a Radio Shack service technician, 57© Aftercleaning with soft cloth, lightly oil the two carriage guides with ahigh-grade ester lubrication oi or with high-grade sewing machine vil. (This should be done at least every sixmonths.) Lubricate the platen removing shaft, the left wire pulley shaft, the right wire pulley shaft, the bon feed revolving shaft and the gear revolving shaft, using ‘molybdenum disulfide compound or other high-grade lubricating grease '® Because ink from the paper can get on the paper bal zollers, we suggest a periodic leaning of the rollers. Use 90% isopropyl alcohol to remove ink build up on the rollers as often as necessary. _If You Have Problems. . . Ifthe Printer fails o operate prop table. ly, ty to solve the trouble by using the following ‘SYMPTOM INSPECTION and ADJUSTMENT. Printer does not operate when Ispower ord properly connected? POWER switch is tumed ON, © Is power source voltage too low? Printer should stop if below Printer stops before paper runs 90% of rated voltage. out © Ifyoucannot bear any sound orsce any movement, remove the Front Cover and check the fuses. (Evenif DC driver power use is broken, the indicator on the control pane! willbe lit when power is ON.) stops with ALERT © Ispaper loaded properly? Print indicator lit, © Iscarriage guide diny? Ifso, cleanitby using soft cloth and lubricate high-grade ester lubricating ofl orhigh-grate sewing machine oil {¢ Has some object dropped inside the Printer? © fnothing is wrong, turn power OFF, then ON. ‘Ribbon fils to rack proper. © Isribbon caste properly set? @ Has ribton come off from printhead ribbon guide ands loose? @ lsribbon so wor that it does ot feed smoothly from cassette? Has the print head reacheditslife expectancy? Worm out, head willsticeto ribbon and interfere with smooth Poor Print Quality orsmudging sribbon old and/or worn? onpaper. ¢ Is Penezration Control Lever setat proper position? © stip of printhead dirty? If diny, clean off witha toothpick or needle Enraticoperationorwrong—=S~S™S* “As interface cable and/or connector damaged? character printing. «© Are interface connectors inserted properly tothe Computer ‘and tothe Pritec? The paper cannot be advanced ‘ Ispaperloaded properly into entrance ofnsertion opening? smoothly. ¢ Isany obstacle preventing smooth paper motion? © Does paper stick or tear because of side guide pins? Ifthe trouble cannot be corrected after making the above check-up and adjustment, check for secure contacts of all ‘connectors. If you can’telimate the problem, take the unitto your Radio Shack Store or Computer Center haveitback to you ASAP! 58EE DMP-200 Printing Limits (Duty Cycle) DMP-200 Printing Limits ‘TypeofPrinting _ % for ~ Number of Pages Character 100% 13 70% 50 50% continuous Bitimage 100% TH 70% 4 50% 20 Block Graphies| 100% We 10% 3 50% 5 Note: These figures are based on a 80-column printing width. 100% printing would mean, ‘every column is printed; 50% printing means that every other column is printed aAppendix E/ Specifications Printings ‘Standard .... Elongated Standard Compressed . Elongated Compressed.» Correspondence Quality. os Elongated Correspondence Quality Proportional .....2+-24.20++ Elongated Proportional Condensed -..... Elongated Condensed. ‘Characters Per Line Standard cee Elongated Standard Compressed Elongated Compressed Corzespondence Quality Elongated Conespondence Quay Proportional Elongated Propor Condensed Elongated Condensed, nal Dots Per Character Standard, . Elongated Standard Compressed .....- Elongated Compressed Correspondence Quality Elongated Correspondence Quality Proportional . . Elongated Proportional Condensed -.... Elongated Condensed. Vertical Spacing Dots Per Line Standard Elongated Standard Elite . Elongated Elie Correspondence Quality. : Elongated Correspondence Quality Proportional Elongated Proportional Condensed Elongated Condensed. 120 characters per second. 60 characters per second 116 characters per second, '58 characters per second 70 characters per second 435 characters per second 95 (Typical) characters per second 47.5 (Typical) chracters per second 116 characters per second ‘58 characters per per line “48 characters per line BOcharacters per line 440 chatacters per ine 80~ 160 characters per line 40~ 80 characters per line 133 characters per line (66 characters per line [2 dots per charact 2Adots percharacter 12 dots per character 2 dors percharacter 20dors pereharacter 40 dots per character 10-20 dots per character 20-40 dots per character 12 dots per character dots per character 12, 6,8 lines per inch (Computor select able), 7/72" and 1/72" (1/12 line feed) svailable. (Bidirectional when [2 or 6 lines per inch are selected.) 960 dots 960 dors = LIS2 dots 1152 dats 1600 dots 1600 dots 1600 dots 1600 dors 1600 dots 1600 dots 61Character set Proportional. Correspondence Quality ASCIL94, European symbols:32 Condensed, Flite, Standard ASCIL94, European symbols: 25, Kana:64, Block Graghics:30 Interface Parallel. 8-bit with strobe signal Serial 8-bit, Baud rate selectable (600 BPS or 1200 BPS). Print Head Life prod cece 2000 Hours typical Preventive Maintenance... TILL Normally every 6 months ‘Temperature and Humidity Rat Operating a a 2 AUF108F (5°C-40°C) 40%-80% Storage os conn seer eee 40E160F (=40°C-71°C) 20%-90% Paper Fan Fold Paper. aon 47-10" wide with guide holes Single Sheets : 4 “4°"11" wide, good quality, 40.60 Kg (14-22 Ibs.) Roll paper, poctu -+8.5" wide, 1” core, 5" dia, Max. Copy Paper... .2..2 original, 2 copies 34 Kg (11 Ibs.) non-carbon pa Ribbon Cassette... . «s+ Radio Shack Catalog Number 26-1483 26-1489 (Refill pack) Power Requirements . cessesess e120 VAC, 60H, (for USA/Canada), ‘or 220/240 VAC, S0Hz (for European and Australian models). 85W maximum, 62IMPORTANT INFORMATION ‘This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy. Ifitis not installed and used properly, that is, n strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it may cause interference to radio and television reception. Ithas been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in ‘Subpart J of Part |5 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection ‘against such interference ina residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. f this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception. which can be determined by tuning the ‘equipment off and on. the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or ‘more ofthe following measures: © reorient the receiving antenna relocate the computer with respect tothe receiver ‘© move the computer away from the receiver ‘© plug the computer into a different outlet so that computer and receiver are on different ranch circuits. Ifnecessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radioitelevision technical for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal (Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet isavailable from the United States Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No, 004-000-0035-4. Warning: This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits fora Class B ‘computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Only peripherals (computer inpuvoutput devices, terminals printers, etc.) that are certified © comply with the Class B limits may'be attached to his computer. Operation with non-certiied peripherals likely toresultin interference toradio and TV receptionRADIO SHACK, A DIVISION OF TANDY CORPORATION U.S.A.: FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76102 CANADA: BARRIE, ONTARIO L4M 4WS TANDY CORPORATION AUSTRALIA BELGIUM UK 280-316 VICTORIA ROAD BILSTON ROAD WEDNESBURY RYOAUMERE, N.S.W. 2716 WEST MIDLANDS WSt0 724 PRINTED IN JAPAN era8000%00 oe £1-16518 82095000 ©