Panasonic KX-P1124 ROM Version

DocumentID: 634091
Revision Date: 29-Feb-96 3:03:32 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

Solutions: Many WordPerfect users have reported printing problems after upgrading their printer ROM to version D on the Panasonic KX-P1124. The two problems reported are selecting Bold fonts (see table below) and getting extra line feeds which cause documents to appear double spaced when printed. The only change to the new ROM (ver. D) that should affect printing in WordPerfect is the code for selecting Bold fonts. The code in the original ROM (ver. A) for the Bold font now selects the Courier font. The table below lists problems based on different ROM version and printer driver combinations. ROM 5.0 Driver Date Result when Selecting Bold Font A before 12/08/89 Bold fonts will print correctly A 12/08/89 or after Bold font selection will be ignored D before 12/08/89 Bold fonts will print Courier D 12/08/89 or after Bold fonts will print correctly The change made to the WP 5.0 driver on 12/08/89 was also made to the initial 5.1 driver and should display the same results as those listed as 12/08/89 or after above. The variable in the 5.0 driver called "bold" is used in all Bold fonts to select the Bold typeface. For ROM A this variable should be "font[1]." For ROM D this was changed to "font[6]" as of 12/08/89. The extra line feed problem (double spacing) appears to be related to the Auto LF (not Auto CR) setting in the printer INITIAL SET-UP. If ON, this causes a line feed to be sent with every carriage return. This must be set to OFF for proper printing. It is possible that the ROM upgrade affected these initial settings, causing Auto LF to be set to ON. In addition, some users may have been mistakenly directed to set Auto LF ON. This setting must be changed at the printer. It cannot be changed using software commands when in Epson LQ-2500 mode. To find out the ROM version of the printer and the current initial settings, turn the printer on while pressing the FUNCTION button. The ON LINE indicator should start blinking. Then press the ROW button (5 times) until all three lights on the far left are ON. Press the SET button to print the current INITIAL SET-UP. The ROM version is listed at the top of the printout and the Automatic LF setting should be displayed in the list. If Automatic LF is ON it must be changed to OFF. To do this, press the ROW button (6 times) until only the bottom light at the far left is on. Press the COLUMN button (4 times) to highlight the fourth light across the top of the panel. This light will be solid (not blinking) if Auto LF is ON. If it is, press the SET button to turn it off and the light should start blinking. The FUNCTION button can then be pressed again to exit the INITIAL SET-UP mode and save the changes. Be sure to have the user check to see that the paper is aligned properly (top of form) before continuing.

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