Ithaca Series 70 Impact Printer
Where can I order paper and ribbons?
Paper and ribbons can be ordered online through our TransAct Supplies website at www.transactsupplies.com.
Do you offer a repair service?
Yes, we offer repair of the Series 70 printer at one of Repair Centers in and outside the United States. Pleas use our convenient RMA web form. Click here.
What communication interface do I have?
The Series 70 printer can be purchased with several different communication interfaces. Please use the below chart to identify which interface your printer has:
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36 pin Centronics Parallel Interface
Cable Required:
Parallel Cable, 25 pin male to 36 pin Centronics male.
This cable is available for purchase from us.
Item No: 253-9800002
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25 pin Serial Interface
Cable Required:
Serial Null Modem Cable, 9 pin female to 25 pin male.
This cable is available for purchase from us.
Item No: 253-9800006
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What is the basic difference between parallel and serial?
A parallel printer must be connected to a parallel port, commonly labeled as an LPT port on a PC. The LPT port should be set for bi-directional, standard, or SPP. A serial printer must be connected to a serial port, commonly labeled as a COM port on a PC. Consult your PC’s literature to learn how to change this setting. The COM port settings must match the printer serial settings to communicate properly. The dipswitches within the printer adjust the serial settings. The settings can be found on the main Series 70 web page.
Why is the length of my receipt always the same no matter how many printed lines are on it?
Your software is probably sending a form feed at the end of each printed document. You may be able to adjust the length of the form feed within your software.
What printer driver should I be using?
Use the Generic Text Only driver that is available within the Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.
The printer will cut the paper when the printer receives the cut command below from the system.
ASCII DECIMAL HEX IPCL
Cut EM 25 19 &%FC
Why am I missing characters in my print?
If it is a parallel printer, be sure the parallel port is set for bi-directional, standard, or SPP. If it is a serial printer, be sure the serial port settings match the printer serial settings.
When I print to my Series 70 nothing prints?
If no alarm light appears, try the following:
Parallel Version:
1. Be sure the port is set for bi-directional, standard, or SPP.
2. Get to a DOS prompt on your system.
3. Type the following: dir > lpt1 (assuming you on LPT1)
4. If nothing prints and the printer is mechanically functioning, the problem may be the systems parallel port or the data cable.
Serial Version:
1. Get to a DOS prompt on your system.
2. Type the following: mode com1:9600,n,8,1 (assuming your on COM1 and the printer settings are 9600,n,8,1)
3. Hit Enter on the keyboard, the above command should display again on the monitor
4. Type the following: dir > com1 (assuming your on COM1)
5. If nothing prints and the printer is mechanically functioning, the problem may be the systems serial port or the data cable.
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