LGplus Series Text and Graphics Printer Setup Guide

This document is a comprehensive setup and configuration guide for the LGplus Series Text and Graphics Printer. It provides instructions for physically installing the printer, including site selection, power requirements, removing shipping restraints, connecting interface and power cables, installing the ribbon, loading paper, and performing initial power-on and top-of-form adjustments.

The guide extensively covers printer configuration using the control panel menus, detailing how to change and save parameter settings, manage default and custom configurations, and understand various operating modes. It outlines menu options for active emulation (Digital LG, LinePrinter+ emulations like Proprinter XL, Epson FX, P-Series), text formatting, graphics and vertical formatting, and built-in diagnostic tools.

Further sections delve into the specifics of different host interfaces, including Dataproducts Parallel, Centronics Parallel, IEEE 1284 Parallel, RS-232 Serial, and RS-422 Serial, providing detailed pin assignments, signal descriptions, and configuration parameters for each. It also covers routine service and diagnostics, such as cleaning requirements, self-tests, generating hex dumps, and troubleshooting fault messages. Appendices offer detailed printer specifications, including dimensions, environmental characteristics, electrical data, interface types, printing rates, and an ASCII character set.