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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    ® Setup Guide The Printronix P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation...
  • Page 3 The Printronix P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Setup Guide ® 172292-001, Rev B...

  • Page 4: Trademark Acknowledgments

    Torx is a registered trademark of Camcar/Textron Inc. Utica is a registered trademark of Cooper Power Tools. Printronix, Inc. makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Printronix, Inc. shall not...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Warnings and Special Information ..........9 Printing Conventions in This Guide ..........9 Related Documents................. 9 The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Printer Family....10 Printer Emulations ................. 11 Host Computer Interfaces ............. 11 Graphics Enhancement Option ............. 13 Taking Care of Your Printer............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Connect the Interface and Power Cables ........34 Install the Ribbon ................36 Load the Paper................40 Power On the Printer..............44 Set the Top-of-Form ..............45 Test the Printer................48 3 Configuring the Printer........49 Overview....................49 Changing and Saving Parameter Settings ........
  • Page 7 Table of Contents HOST INTERFACE ................103 Serial Submenu................104 Parallel Submenu ................ 107 PRINTER CONTROL ................ 112 DIAGNOSTICS .................. 114 RIBBONMINDER................117 5 Interfaces............119 Overview.................... 119 Dataproducts Parallel Interface ............120 Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals ........120 Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration......121 Centronics Parallel Interface..............
  • Page 8 Printer Dimensions ................158 Environmental Characteristics ............158 Electrical Characteristics ..............159 Interfaces ................... 159 Printing Rates ..................160 B Standard ASCII Character Set ......161 C Printronix Technical Support ......163 Sources of Support ................163 D Glossary ............165...

  • Page 9: Overview

    Related Documents Following is a list of related documentation: • The Printronix P5000 series of Line Matrix Printers with DEC LG Emulation Maintenance Manual Explains how to maintain and repair the DEC LG Emulation line matrix printer at the field service level of maintenance. This manual covers alignments and adjustments, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic principles of operation.

  • Page 10: The P5000 Series With Dec Lg Emulation Printer Family

    Chapter The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation • The Printronix P5000 series of Line Matrix Printers with DEC LG Operator’s Guide Describes the keys on the control panel and provides quick reference information on daily printer operations such as loading paper and replacing ribbons.

  • Page 11: Printer Emulations

    LinePrinter Plus, which consists of: ® ® Proprinter III XL ® Epson FX-1050 Printronix P-Series • IGP/PGL (optional) • IGP/VGL (optional) Each emulation provides a different set of configuration menus, control codes, and character sets. Host Computer Interfaces The following host computer interface choices are available: ®...
  • Page 12 Chapter The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation P5205 P5210 P5215 P5005 P5010 Figure 1. The DEC LG Emulation Printers...

  • Page 13: Graphics Enhancement Option

    Graphics Enhancement Option Graphics Enhancement Option The IGP/PGL and IGP/VGL emulations allow you to create and store forms, generate logos, bar codes, expanded characters, and create other graphics. Alphanumeric and bar code data are added as the form is printed. These emulations are available as factory-installed or field-installed options.

  • Page 14: Protocols And Emulations

    Chapter The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation Graphics and Vertical Formatting Several graphics and vertical formatting features are available: • Four built-in graphics generators: 1) IBM Proprinter III XL bit-image graphics 2) Epson FX dot graphics mode 3) P-Series Plot 4) LG Sixel Graphics •...

  • Page 15: Line Matrix Printing

    Line Matrix Printing Line Matrix Printing Your printer creates characters and graphics by a printing technique called line matrix printing. Line matrix printing consists of printing patterns of ink dots on paper, an entire line at a time. Each text character is stored in memory as a pattern of dots on a logical grid called the dot matrix.

  • Page 16: Printing Speed

    Chapter The P5000 series with DEC LG Emulation After a line of characters is printed, hammer action stops while the paper advances to the first dot row of the next printable line. The number of rows allowed for line separation depends on the line spacing you select.

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Printer

    Setting Up the Printer Before You Begin Read this chapter carefully before installing and operating the DEC LG Emulation printer. The printer is easy to install, but for your safety, and to protect valuable equipment, perform all the procedures in this chapter in the order presented. Power Requirements IMPORTANT It is recommended that printer power be supplied from a separate AC...
  • Page 18 Chapter Before You Begin • Is located within the maximum allowable cable length to the host computer. This distance depends on the type of interface you plan to use, as shown in Table 2: Table 2. Interface Connections Interface Type Maximum Cable Length Centronics Parallel 5 meters (15 feet)
  • Page 19 Select a Site 25 in. (63.5 cm.) 10.5 in. (26.67 cm.) 48.0 in. (122 cm.) 30 in. 24.6 in. (76.2 cm.) (62.48 cm.) Figure 5. Pedestal Model Dimensions...

  • Page 20: Printer Component Locations

    Chapter Before You Begin Printer Component Locations Familiarize yourself with the names and locations of the printer components shown in Figure 6 before continuing with the rest of the installation procedure. Horizontal Tractor Lock Adjustment Knob Paper Scale Splined Shaft Paper Support Tractor Hammer Bank Cover...

  • Page 21: Remove The Shipping Restraints (Cabinet Model)

    Remove the Cardboard Packing Remove the Shipping Restraints (Cabinet Model) Cardboard packing, protective foam, and tie wraps protect printer mechanisms from damage during shipment. This section describes how to remove these shipping restraints from the cabinet model before you operate the printer.

  • Page 22: Remove The Hammer Bank Protective Foam And Foam Strips

    Chapter Remove the Shipping Restraints (Cabinet Model) Remove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam and Foam Strips Hammer Bank Protective Foam Foam Strips (2) Tractor Door Tractor Lock Figure 8. Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam and Foam Strips 1. Open the tractor doors. Push the tractor locks down. Slide the tractors and paper supports outward as far as they will go.

  • Page 23: Remove The Platen Protective Foam

    Remove the Platen Protective Foam Remove the Platen Protective Foam Platen Protective Foam Support Shaft Forms Thickness Lever Figure 9. Removing the Platen Protective Foam 1. Rotate the forms thickness lever downward to position “A”. 2. Rotate the platen protective foam toward the front of the printer and out from under the support shaft.

  • Page 24: Adjust The Paper Supports

    Chapter Remove the Shipping Restraints (Cabinet Model) Adjust the Paper Supports Tractor Door Paper Supports Tractor Door Figure 10. Adjusting Paper Supports 1. Slide paper supports inward until they are approximately four inches from the tractor door.

  • Page 25: Release The Paper Chains

    Release the Paper Chains Release the Paper Chains Tie Wrap Paper Chains Tie Wrap Plastic Bags Figure 11. Releasing the Paper Chains 1. Open the cabinet rear door. 2. Cut the tie wraps and release the paper chains from the bags at the top rear of the printer frame.

  • Page 26: Remove The Tags

    Chapter Remove the Shipping Restraints (Cabinet Model) Remove the Tags Tie Wrap Tie Wrap Fence Passive Paper Stacker Figure 12. Remove Tag and Tie Wrap from Fence or Passive Paper Stacker 1. Remove the tie wrap and large red tag attached to the passive paper stacker.

  • Page 27: Attach The Control Panel Overlays

    Attach the Control Panel Overlays Attach the Control Panel Overlays Figure 13. Attaching Control Panel Overlay 1. Choose the overlay labels in the appropriate language. 2. Open the printer cover, peel off the back of the overlay and apply to the control panel.

  • Page 28: Remove The Hammer Bank Protective Foam

    Chapter Remove the Shipping Restraints (Pedestal Model) Remove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam Hammer Bank Protective Foam Tractor Door Tractor Lock Figure 14. Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. Open the tractor doors. Push the tractor locks down. Slide the tractors and paper supports outward as far as they will go.

  • Page 29: Remove The Platen Protective Foam

    Remove the Platen Protective Foam Remove the Platen Protective Foam Platen Protective Foam Support Shaft Forms Thickness Lever Figure 15. Removing Platen Protective Foam 1. Rotate the forms thickness lever downward to position “A”. 2. Rotate the platen protective foam toward the front of the printer and out from under the support shaft.

  • Page 30: Adjust The Paper Supports

    Chapter Remove the Shipping Restraints (Pedestal Model) Adjust the Paper Supports Tractor Door Paper Supports Tractor Door Figure 16. Adjusting Paper Supports 1. Slide paper supports inward until they are approximately four inches from the tractor door. 2. Close the printer cover.

  • Page 31: Remove Tag

    Remove Tag Remove Tag Tie Wrap Figure 17. Removing Tag from Cage Remove the tie wrap attached to the wireform paper path. It is marked with a large, red tag.

  • Page 32: Attach The Output Basket

    Chapter Remove the Shipping Restraints (Pedestal Model) Attach the Output Basket Figure 18. Attaching the Output Basket 1. Place the output basket in the holes in the back of the printer. 2. Screw the ground wire attached to the output basket to the printer.

  • Page 33: Attach The Control Panel Overlays

    Attach the Control Panel Overlays Attach the Control Panel Overlays Figure 19. Attaching Control Panel Overlays 1. Choose the overlay labels in the appropriate language. 2. Open the printer cover and insert overlay labels by sliding them behind the control panel assembly in the appropriate place.

  • Page 34: Install Basic Components

    Chapter Install Basic Components Install Basic Components The following section gives instructions on essential procedures which keep your printer operational on a day-to-day basis. Connect the Interface and Power Cables Before you connect the interface and power cables, verify the voltage source at the printer site conforms to the requirements specified on page 17.
  • Page 35 Connect the Interface and Power Cables Cabinet Model Pedestal Model Host Interface Connectors I/O Cover OFF/ON Host Interface Connectors AC Power Connector Power Switch AC Power Cable Cable-Routing Notch (2) AC Power Connector pq$rv‚ Figure 21. Interface and Power Locations 1.

  • Page 36: Install The Ribbon

    Chapter Install Basic Components Install the Ribbon Figure 22. Ribbon Path Diagram Location 1. Refer to the ribbon path diagram molded onto the shuttle cover. 55cabopn MAy 1, 2001 Figure 23. Opening the Printer Cover 2. Verify that the printer is offline and that the printer cover is open.
  • Page 37 Install the Ribbon Tractor Door Forms Thickness Lever Figure 24. Forms Thickness Lever 3. Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it will go. 4. Swing open the tractor doors. Hub Latch Figure 25. Right Hub Latch 5. Squeeze the right hub latch and place the full spool on the right hub. Be sure the ribbon feeds off the outside of the spool.
  • Page 38 Chapter Install Basic Components Paper Hammer Bank Cover Ribbon Mask Ribbon Mask Hammer Bank Cover Platen Ribbon Front of Printer Hammer Tip 55rib2a April 27, 2001 Ribbon Guide Figure 26. Ribbon Path 6. Thread the ribbon around the ribbon guide and along the ribbon path. Refer to the ribbon path diagram on the shuttle cover.
  • Page 39 Install the Ribbon Cabinet Model 55rib3 August 15, 2000 Pedestal Model p55rib3 May 1, 2001 Figure 27. Left Ribbon Hub 7. Place the empty spool on the left hub. Press the spool down until the hub latch snaps into place. Turn the spool by hand to make sure the ribbon tracks correctly in the ribbon path and ribbon guides.

  • Page 40: Load The Paper

    Chapter Install Basic Components Load the Paper This section explains how to load paper for the first time. If you are loading paper over existing paper, see the Operator’s Guide. Tractor Door Forms Thickness Lever Figure 28. Forms Thickness Lever and Tractor Doors When you start this procedure, verify that the printer cover is open, the forms thickness lever is raised, and the tractor doors are open.
  • Page 41 Load the Paper Paper Slot is 8 inches below printer base Paper Slot Figure 30. Paper Slot Location 2. Feed the paper up through the paper slot. Hold the paper in place with one hand (to prevent it from slipping down through the paper slot) while pulling it through from above with your other hand.
  • Page 42 Chapter Install Basic Components Paper Scale Figure 32. Paper Scale 4. If adjustment is necessary, unlock the left tractor. Slide the tractor until it is directly to the left of the number “1” on the paper scale and lock it. (You can also use the paper scale to count columns.) CAUTION To avoid damage to the printer caused by printing on the platen, always...
  • Page 43 Load the Paper Horizontal Adjustment Knob Figure 34. Horizontal Adjustment Knob 8. After both tractors are secured, you may use the horizontal adjustment knob to make fine horizontal paper adjustments. Thin Paper Medium Paper Thick Paper Figure 35. Lowering the Forms Thickness Lever 9.

  • Page 44: Power On The Printer

    Chapter Install Basic Components Power On the Printer Following are instructions for powering on the printer after you have installed the ribbon and loaded paper. Figure 36. The Power Switch 1. When you start this procedure, verify that paper and ribbon are installed, the forms thickness lever is lowered, and the tractor doors are closed.

  • Page 45: Set The Top-Of-Form

    Set the Top-of-Form Set the Top-of-Form Following are instructions for setting the top-of-form after you have powered on the printer. Paper Path Figure 37. The Lower Paper Guide 1. When you start this procedure, verify that the printer is in offline mode, with the printer cover open and the forms thickness lever lowered.
  • Page 46 Chapter Install Basic Components Forms Thickness Lever Figure 38. Raising the Forms Thickness Lever 3. Raise the forms thickness lever as far as it will go. This allows you to turn the vertical position knob freely in order to align the top-of-form. Perforation TOF Indicator Vertical Position...
  • Page 47 Set the Top-of-Form Thin Paper Medium Paper Thick Paper Figure 40. Lowering the Forms Thickness Lever 6. Lower the forms thickness lever. Set it to match the paper thickness. The A-B-C scale corresponds approximately to 1-, 3-, and 6-part paper thickness.

  • Page 48: Test The Printer

    Chapter Install Basic Components Test the Printer Table 3. Printer Test Procedure Step Result Notes Make sure that the printer top cover is open and the forms thickness lever is lowered. The printer must be off line for ONLINE OFFLINE testing.

  • Page 49: Configuring The Printer

    Configuring the Printer Overview IMPORTANT Configuration directly affects printer operation. Do not change the configuration of your printer until you are thoroughly familiar with the procedures in this chapter. In order to print data, the printer must respond correctly to signals and commands received from the host computer.
  • Page 50 Chapter Overview OFFLINE CONFIG. ACTIVE EMULATION MAINT/MISC HOST CONTROL EMULATION INTERFACE Load Config. Serial* Hex Dump Mode Save Config. LinePrinter+ LinePrinter+ Power-Up State Parallel Print Config. Centronics IGP/PGL & LP+ IGP/PGL & LP+ Display Language Delete Config. IGP/VGL & LP+ IGP/VGL &...

  • Page 51: Changing And Saving Parameter Settings

    Changing and Saving Parameter Settings Changing and Saving Parameter Settings You can change a parameter setting, such as line spacing or forms length, by pressing keys on the control panel or by sending emulation control codes in the host data stream. Refer to the appropriate Programmer’s Reference Manual for information about control codes.

  • Page 52: Operating Modes

    Chapter Overview Operating Modes The printer has three operating modes: online mode, offline mode, and fault mode. • Online Mode. When the printer is online, it is controlled by the host computer and prints data sent by the host computer. •...

  • Page 53: Unlocking And Locking The Enter Key

    Unlocking and Locking the ENTER Key Unlocking and Locking the ENTER Key The ENTER key is locked by default, to prevent you from accidentally changing the printer configuration. You should generally unlock the ENTER key directly before you begin configuration using the menus; once the changes are made, relock the ENTER key to secure your new settings.
  • Page 54 Chapter Overview Italic PrintDisable Slashed ZeroDisable Page Format Margins Left Margin0 columns Right Margin0 columns Bottom Margin0 lines Perforation SkipDisable Form Length Abs. Length IN11.0 inches Abs. Length MM279.4 mm Function of lines66 lines Form Width Abs. Width IN13.6 inches Abs.

  • Page 55: Changing Parameters

    Example Changing Parameters A configuration consists of several parameters. The default factory configuration has a starting set of parameters. Your print jobs may require different parameter settings from the default that is provided. This section provides an example procedure for changing and saving individual parameter values.
  • Page 56 Chapter Changing Parameters Table 4. Parameter Change Example Procedure (continued) Step Result Notes OFFLINE UNTIL PRINTER CONTROL PRINTER CONTROL Unidirectional Unidirectional Disable* Cycle through the choices. Unidirectional Enable An asterisk (*) indicates this ENTER Unidirectional choice is active. Enable* TO SAVE YOUR CHANGES AS A CONFIGURATION THAT IS STORED IN MEMORY: OFFLINE UNTIL PRINTER CONTROL...

  • Page 57: Saving Your New Configuration

    Saving Your New Configuration Saving Your New Configuration * = Factory Default CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config. Save Config. Print Config. Delete Config. Power-Up Protect Config. Configs. After changing all of the necessary parameters, it is recommended you save them as a configuration that can be stored and loaded later for future use. If you do not save your configuration before you power off the printer, all of your parameter changes will be erased.
  • Page 58 Chapter Changing Parameters Table 5. Saving Configurations Step Result Notes If you are already in the configuration menu, go to step 5. ONLINE OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL Allows you to make configuration ENTER SWITCH changes. UNLOCKED OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config.

  • Page 59: Deleting Your Configuration

    Deleting Your Configuration Deleting Your Configuration * = Factory Default CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config. Save Config. Print Config. Delete Config. Power-Up Protect Config. Configs. If you wish to delete a configuration from memory, select the appropriate configuration number from the menu and press ENTER. The Protect Configs.
  • Page 60 Chapter Changing Parameters Table 6. Deleting Configurations Step Result Notes Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover. ONLINE OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL Allows you to make configuration ENTER SWITCH changes. UNLOCKED OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config. CONFIG.

  • Page 61: Protecting Your Configurations

    Protecting Your Configurations Protecting Your Configurations * = Factory Default CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config. Save Config. Print Config. Delete Config. Power-Up Protect Config. Configs. Enable* Disable In order to save or delete a configuration you must set the Protect Configs. option to disable.
  • Page 62 Chapter Changing Parameters Table 7. Printing Configurations Step Result Notes Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover. ONLINE OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL Allows you to make configuration ENTER SWITCH changes. UNLOCKED OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config. CONFIG.

  • Page 63: Loading Configuration Values

    Loading Configuration Values Loading Configuration Values * = Factory Default CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config. Save Config. Print Config. Delete Config. Power-Up Protect Config. Configs. You can load any of the eight customized configurations or the factory default configuration. The loaded configuration remains active as long as the printer is on. If you power off the printer, the power-up configuration will load.
  • Page 64 Chapter Changing Parameters Table 8. Loading Configurations Step Result Notes Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover. ONLINE OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL Allows you to make configuration ENTER SWITCH changes. UNLOCKED OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config. Load Config.

  • Page 65: The Power-Up Configuration

    The Power-Up Configuration The Power-Up Configuration * = Factory Default CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config. Save Config. Print Config. Delete Config. Power-Up Protect Config. Configs. When you power on the printer for the first time, it loads configuration 0, the factory default configuration. If you save a configuration, such as configuration 1, and turn the power off and then back on, the printer will load the designated power-up configuration, not the last saved configuration.
  • Page 66 Chapter Changing Parameters Table 9. Setting The Power-Up Configuration Step Result Notes Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover. ONLINE OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL Allows you to make configuration ENTER SWITCH changes. UNLOCKED OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config.

  • Page 67: The Configuration Menus

    The Configuration Menus Overview Once you have familiarized yourself with the configuration process using the tutorial information in Chapter 3, you are ready to complete your configuration of the printer. This chapter provides descriptions for each parameter. Figure 44 shows the main configuration menu. Configuration Main Menu Brief descriptions follow for the first-level configuration menu options: •...
  • Page 68 Chapter Overview OFFLINE CONFIG. ACTIVE IGP EMULATION MAINT/MISC Continued on CONTROL EMULATION (see page 73) (see page 102) the next page (see page 70) (see page 72) Load Config. Hex Dump Mode 0* - 8 LinePrinter+ LinePrinter+ Disable*/Enable Save Config. IGP/PGL IGP/PGL Power-Up State...
  • Page 69 Configuration Main Menu HOST PRINTER DIAGNOSTICS RIBBON INTERFACE (see page 114) CONTROL MINDER (see page 103) (see page 112) (see page 117) Serial* Parallel Printer Tests Unidirectional New Ribbon Interface Type Centronics Disable* Shift Recycle* Ribbon Action RS-232*/RS-422 Data Bit 8 All E’s Enable Disable*...

  • Page 70: Config. Control

    Chapter CONFIG. CONTROL CONFIG. CONTROL Menu * = Factory Default CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config. Delete Config. Save Config. Print Config. Power-Up Protect Config. Configs. Current* Enable* Factory Disable Power-Up ⇓ To view options, press: Down ⇑ ⇒ Next ⇐ Prev To select an option, press ENTER.

  • Page 71: Protect Configs

    Menu Save Config. This option allows you to save up to eight unique configurations to meet different print job requirements. This eliminates the need to change the parameter settings for each new job. The configurations are stored in memory, and will not be lost if you turn off the printer.

  • Page 72: Active Emulation

    Chapter ACTIVE EMULATION ACTIVE EMULATION ACTIVE EMULATION LinePrinter+ IGP/PGL IGP/VGL & LP+ & LP+ ⇓ To view options, press: Down ⇑ ⇒ Next ⇐ Prev To select an option, press ENTER. To return to main menu, press CLEAR. To exit menu, press ONLINE. * = Default Setting = if installed The ACTIVE EMULATION menu allows you to select the emulation to be...

  • Page 73: Emulation

    Epson FX-1050 printer control language. • P-Series. This LinePrinter+ emulation is provided for compatibility with the Printronix P-Series printer control language. • IGP/PGL & LP+. If you have installed the IGP/PGL optional upgrade, then the options for this emulation can be selected and configured. The IGP/PGL emulation is fully described in the DEC LG Emulation IGP/PGL Programmer’s Reference Manual.

  • Page 74: Digital Lg

    Chapter Digital LG Digital LG Submenu * = Factory Default EMULATION Font Vert. Forms Horiz. Forms Autowrap Unsolicited Bot. Frm 66/6* Left Mrg 0.00* = CR* = LF* (0-198) (0-13.1) = CR + LF = CR + LF Small Top Mrg 0/6* Right Mrg 13.2* (0-198) (0-13.2)
  • Page 75 Submenu Font Select a default font style and character set for the LG emulation, as follows: • Style. This option allows you to specify a print quality that includes a characters per inch (cpi) and lines per inch (lpi) setting, in the format Type cpi lpi.

  • Page 76: Unsolicited Rpt

    Chapter Digital LG Autowrap • No. The default. Any print data received past the forms width setting is discarded. • Yes. An automatic carriage return and line feed is performed when data is received past the forms width setting. CR (Carriage Return) The CR option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Carriage Return code (hex 0D) from the host computer.

  • Page 77: Print Mode Opt

    Submenu Print Mode Opt When enabled, this option affects the SPI, SHS, and DECSHORP commands. The printer will no longer be forced into these commands and print speed improves significantly when in portrait orientation. For SHS and DECSHORP, the character size will change with the selected pitch. In addition, SGR attributes such as bold, crossed-out, and italics, will be done in print mode with greater efficiency.

  • Page 78: Lineprinter

    Chapter LinePrinter+ LinePrinter+ * = Factory Default EMULATION LinePrinter+ Printer Print Char. Set CPI/LPI Select Font Attributes Page Format Protocol Select CPI Typeface (see next page) 10.0 CPI* Data Proc.* 12.0 CPI 13.3 CPI OCR-A 15.0 CPI OCR-B 17.1 CPI High Speed 20.0 CPI NLQ Sans Serif...

  • Page 79: Font Attributes

    Submenu * = Factory Default Page Format (from page 78) Margins Perforation Form Length Form Width Skip Left Margin Disable* Abs. Length IN Abs. Width IN 0* columns 1/2 inch 11.0* inches 13.6* inches (0-369) 2/3 inch (0.1-24) (0.1-13.6) Right Margin 5/6 inch Abs.
  • Page 80 Chapter LinePrinter+ • High Speed. A draft quality font printing at 120 dpi horizontally and 48 dpi vertically. The width of the font varies with the cpi. • NLQ Sans Serif. A high quality font printing at 180 dpi horizontally and 96 dpi vertically.

  • Page 81: Page Format

    Submenu Page Format Margins • Right Margin. Set in columns. Column zero is defined as the far right edge of the page, and column numbering increments from right to left. • Left Margin. Set in columns. Column zero is defined as the far left edge of the page, and column numbering increments from left to right.

  • Page 82: Proprinter Xl Emulation

    Chapter LinePrinter+ Proprinter XL Emulation * = Factory Default Printer Protocol (from page 78) Proprinter XL Define CR FF Valid at Auto LF Define LF Character Set Alt. Char Set 20 CPI Code Code Condensed CR = CR* Enable* LF = LF* Enable* Code Page 437* Set 1*...

  • Page 83: Define Lf Code

    Proprinter XL Emulation Define LF Code • LF = LF. Does not perform an automatic carriage return when a line feed command is received. The next print position will be the current print position of the next line. • LF = CR + LF. Forces an automatic carriage return with each line feed command received.

  • Page 84: Epson Fx Emulation

    Chapter LinePrinter+ Epson FX Emulation * = Factory Default Printer Protocol (from page 78) Epson FX Define CR Printer Select Auto LF Define LF Character Set 20 CPI Alt. Set 80-9F Code Code Condensed CR = CR* Enable* LF = LF* Disable* Epson Set* Enable*...

  • Page 85: Printer Select

    Epson FX Emulation Auto LF This option defines the printer actions when print data is received past the forms width setting. • Enable. Performs an automatic carriage return and line feed when data is received past the forms width. • Disable.

  • Page 86: P-Series Emulation

    Chapter LinePrinter+ P-Series Emulation * = Factory Default Printer Protocol (from page 78) P-Series Control Code Auto LF Control Code Define CR Overstrike Define LF Code Code 6.0 LPI Elongated* CR = CR* Disable* Enable* LF = CR + LF* 8.0 LPI* Backspace CR = CR + LF...

  • Page 87: Control Code

    P-Series Emulation Control Code 06 Control Code 06 defines the function of ASCII code hex 06 (ACK). You can select an alternate line spacing of 6, 8 or 10.3 LPI. Control Code 08 Control Code 08 defines the function of ASCII code hex 08 (BS). You can define the code to output an elongated character or a backspace.

  • Page 88: Select Sfcc

    Chapter LinePrinter+ Select SFCC This parameter allows you to select which ASCII codes will function as the Special Function Control Code (SFCC) command delimiter. P-Series codes can use hex 00 through hex 7F. Options include the following: • ESC (hex 1B) •...

  • Page 89: Igp/Pgl Emulation

    Submenu IGP/PGL Emulation The IGP/PGL emulation can be configured either through the printer’s front panel or from the host computer with control codes. For a detailed description of configuration with control codes, see the DEC LG Emulation IGP/PGL Programmer’s Reference Manual. For information on configuring the emulation through the printer’s front panel, see the submenu below and the parameter descriptions that follow.

  • Page 90: Pi Slew Range

    Chapter IGP/PGL Emulation Define CR Code (Carriage Return) This parameter forces the printer to insert an automatic Line Feed code into the data stream whenever a Carriage Return code occurs. This is to be used only if the host computer does not send Line Feeds to the printer. •...

  • Page 91: Select Font

    Submenu CR Edit This parameter determines if a carriage return will be followed by a line feed. • Disable. The printer ignores all carriage returns that are not followed by line feeds. • Enable. The printer processes all carriage returns, even for those that are not followed by line feeds.

  • Page 92: Skip Command Prefix

    Chapter IGP/PGL Emulation Skip Command Prefix This parameter determines if the printer will print any data before an IGP/PGL command is received. • Enable. The printer ignores all data on the current line before an IGP/ PGL command. • Disable. The printer will print all data on the current line before an IGP/ PGL command.

  • Page 93: Optimized Ratio

    Submenu Ignore Character Ignore Mode This parameter instructs the IGP/PGL to ignore the character selected under the Select Character menu. • Disable. The IGP/PGL does not ignore any characters. • Enable. The IGP/PGL ignores the characters specified in the Select Character menu.

  • Page 94: Igp/Vgl Emulation

    Chapter IGP/VGL Emulation IGP/VGL Emulation The IGP/VGL emulation can be configured either through the printer’s front panel or from the host computer with control codes. For a detailed description of configuration with control codes, see the IGP/VGL Programmer’s Reference Manual. For information on configuring the emulation through the printer’s front panel, see the submenu below and the parameter descriptions that follow.
  • Page 95 Submenu * = Factory Default Graphics Options (from page 94) Slash 0 Ignore Dots Append Truncate Alpha True Vert 1/10 Absorb After Rotated Disable* Disable* Disable* Enable* Disable* Absorb Motion* Enable Enable Enable Disable Enable Absorb All Disable Rot. Char Size Ignore Spaces Midline PY Dark Barcode...

  • Page 96: Graphics Options

    Chapter IGP/VGL Emulation Power Up ^F • Disable. The default. • Enable. Selects free format mode as the power-up default, and selects the graphics mode ^PY as the power-up default. Free format causes the IGP/VGL to ignore carriage returns, line feeds and all characters below hex 20 sent from the host.
  • Page 97 Submenu True Vert 1/10 • Enable. A vertical 1/10 of an inch parameter is used as 1/10 of an inch. Rounding occurs to the nearest 1/72 of an inch. This can cause vertical ± moves that have the same value to differ by 1/72 of an inch.
  • Page 98 Chapter IGP/VGL Emulation Dark Barcode • Disable. Dark mode printing will only occur if the dark mode command is sent before the bar code command. • Enable. Bar codes will be printed in dark mode no matter what the dark mode is set for.

  • Page 99: Error Handling

    Submenu Absorb After ^PN • Disable. All line terminators that immediately follow the ^PN command are sent to the printer and processed. • Enable. All line terminators that immediately follow the ^PN command are ignored. IGP 110 Compatbl. This option instructs the IGP/VGL to behave similar to the IGP-110 with respect to certain commands.
  • Page 100 Chapter IGP/VGL Emulation NOTE: When Barcode Errors is disabled, the IGP/VGL emulation will try to make the best use of invalid data by either truncating extra digits or adding zeros to the end of bar code data to meet minimum data length requirements for some bar codes.
  • Page 101 Submenu Font Set This parameter allows you to select a font for the IGP/VGL feature. The default is 0, which is U.S. ASCII. The following values are valid choices: U.S. ASCII German Swedish Danish Norwegian Finnish English Dutch French Spanish Italian Turkish Code Page 437...

  • Page 102: Maint / Misc

    Chapter MAINT / MISC MAINT / MISC Menu MAINT/MISC Hex Dump Power-up Display Mode State Language Disable* Online* English* Enable Offline German French Italian Spanish ⇓ To view options, press: Down ⇑ ⇒ Next ⇐ Prev To select an option, press ENTER. To return to main menu, press CLEAR.

  • Page 103: Host Interface

    Menu HOST INTERFACE IMPORTANT The printer will not print unless the type of interface selected from the Host Interface Menu matches the type of interface in your host computer. The interface in your host computer is the one that connects to the data cable of the printer.

  • Page 104: Serial Submenu

    Chapter HOST INTERFACE Serial Submenu IMPORTANT The serial parameters in the printer must be set the same as the serial interface in the host computer. Otherwise, the printer might not work online, and data characters from the computer might not print or might print as “garbled”...

  • Page 105: Baud Rate

    Serial Submenu If the host keeps sending data after an XOFF is sent, the printer firmware will continue to send an XOFF for every 16 characters received. When cleared, the printer will resume receiving data (XON). The data does not have any End of Text codes; XON / XOFF is a non-block protocol.

  • Page 106: Request To Send

    Chapter HOST INTERFACE Data Terminal Ready This configuration is part of hardware flow control and determines when the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal is generated. This signal indicates whether or not the printer is ready to receive data. • True. Continuously asserts the DTR signal (the default). •...

  • Page 107: Parallel Submenu

    Parallel Submenu Parallel Submenu Centronics Interface IMPORTANT The Centronics parameters in the printer must be set the same as the Centronics interface in the host computer. Otherwise, the printer might not work online, and data characters from the computer might not print or might print as “garbled”...

  • Page 108: Response Polarity

    Chapter HOST INTERFACE Strobe Polarity The Strobe Polarity must be set to match the data strobe polarity of your host computer. When the host computer sends a data strobe signal to the printer, this enables the printer to read the data bus. •...

  • Page 109: Dataproducts Submenu

    Parallel Submenu Dataproducts Submenu IMPORTANT The Dataproducts parameters in the printer must be set the same as the Dataproducts interface in the host computer. Otherwise, the printer might not work online, and data characters from the computer might not print or might print as “garbled” text. * = Factory Default Parallel (from page 103)

  • Page 110: Data Request Polarity

    Chapter HOST INTERFACE Data Request Polarity The Data Request Polarity parameter must be set to match the data request polarity of your host computer. • Standard. Does not invert the request signal. • Inverted. Inverts the request signal sent to the host computer. Strobe Polarity The Strobe Polarity must be set to match the data strobe polarity of your host computer.
  • Page 111 Parallel Submenu Bidirectional Submenu The IEEE 1284 (Bidirectional) interface is faster and more versatile than Centronics and supports bidirectional communication. Chapter 5 discusses the available modes (Compatibility, Nibble, and Byte) in more detail. * = Factory Default Parallel (from page 103) Bidirectional Buffer Size in (1-16)

  • Page 112: Printer Control

    Chapter PRINTER CONTROL PRINTER CONTROL The printer control menu allows you to choose the printer’s behavior. Options on this menu, as shown below, are described in the following pages. PRINTER CONTROL Unidirectional PMD Fault Slow Paper Power Saver Time Slew Disable* Enable* Disable*...

  • Page 113: Slow Paper Slew

    Parallel Submenu PMD (Paper Motion Detection) Fault • Enable. If a paper jam occurs, an audible alarm beeps, “CLEAR PAPER JAM” appears on the message display, and the printer stops printing. • Disable. You should disable PMD only if special paper requires it. CAUTION Once PMD is disabled, paper motion is not monitored.

  • Page 114: Diagnostics

    Chapter DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS The diagnostics menu allows you to choose the diagnostics tests to be run and provides you with important system information. Options on this menu, as shown below, are described in the following pages. DIAGNOSTICS Printer Tests Test Width Paper Out System Print Statistics...

  • Page 115: System Memory

    Parallel Submenu • All H’s. A pattern of all uppercase H’s used to detect missing characters, misplaced dots, smeared characters, or improper phasing. • All Underlines. An underline pattern useful for identifying hammer bank misalignment. • All Black. A condition where all dot positions are printed, creating a solid black band.

  • Page 116: Print Statistics

    Chapter DIAGNOSTICS Print Statistics You can view various printer statistics, such as hours of usage, and refer to these figures for preventive maintenance purposes. Printer statistics accumulate continuously; they do not reset when you turn off the printer. All of the printer statistics are set to zero at the factory after burn-in testing.

  • Page 117: Ribbonminder

    Parallel Submenu RIBBONMINDER RibbonMinder™ monitors ink consumption to ensure quality printing. The “RibbonMinder” chapter explains how to use this feature and its options in more detail. RIBBON MINDER New Ribbon Ribbon Action Ribbon Size Ribbon Adjust Fault Action Press ENTER Disable* 60 yards* New Ribbon*...
  • Page 118 Chapter RIBBONMINDER Ribbon Size The standard ribbon size is 100 yards in the cabinet model and 60 yards in the pedestal model; these are the factory default settings. You can use the Ribbon Size option to specify the ribbon length in increments of one yard with a maximum of 255 yards.

  • Page 119: Interfaces

    Interfaces Overview This chapter describes the interfaces provided with the printer. The printer interface is the point where the data line from the host computer plugs into the printer. The interface processes all communication signals and data to and from the host computer. It consists of a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and a connector for the data cable from the host computer.

  • Page 120: Dataproducts Parallel Interface

    Chapter Dataproducts Parallel Interface Dataproducts Parallel Interface The Dataproducts parallel interface allows the printer to operate with a 50-pin Amplimite (AMP) HDH-20 data cable connector. The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer must not exceed 40 feet (12 meters). Table 11.

  • Page 121: Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration

    Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration edge of the strobe signal can be configured as leading, middle (default), or trailing. Paper Instruction (PI). Carries a DVFU signal from the host with the same timing and polarity as the data lines. Ready. Carries a high true signal from the printer when AC power and DC voltages are present, paper is loaded properly, and the printer is not in a check condition.

  • Page 122: Centronics Parallel Interface

    Chapter Centronics Parallel Interface Centronics Parallel Interface The Centronics interface enables the printer to operate with controllers designed for buffered Centronics printers. The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer must not exceed 15 feet (5 meters). Table 12.

  • Page 123: Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration

    Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration Acknowledge. A low true pulse from the printer indicating the character or function code has been received and the printer is ready for the next data transfer. Online. A high true level from the printer to indicate the printer is ready for data transfer and the ON LINE key on the control panel has been activated.

  • Page 124: Terminating Resistor Configurations

    Chapter Terminating Resistor Configurations Terminating Resistor Configurations The factory equips the printer with several resistors that are used for parallel interface configurations and are suitable for most applications. These 470 ohm pull-up and 1K ohm pull-down terminating resistors are located at RP1 and RP2, shown in Figure 45.

  • Page 125: Removal And Installation

    Removal and Installation The shipping kit for this printer includes 220 ohm pull-up and 330 ohm pull- down alternate terminating resistors. If you install the 220 ohm pull-up resistor, you must also install the 330 ohm pull-down resistor. Table 13 lists the three terminating resistor configurations you can install: Table 13.

  • Page 126: Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface

    Chapter IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface The IEEE 1284 is a parallel interface with bidirectional capabilities. Features include the following: • Timing of the signals has been reduced, therefore speeding data transmission. • Bidirectional communication. Both the host and the printer can send data. •...

  • Page 127: The Negotiation Phase

    The Negotiation Phase The Negotiation Phase The negotiation phase determines which operating mode will be used. At this time, the host and the printer will sense what devices are attached, the supported signals available, and which mode to use. The selected mode, in turn, defines the pins on the 1284 connector.
  • Page 128 Chapter IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Table 14. 1284 Signals Type of Mode Source of Data Compatible Nibble Byte Host nStrobe HostClk Host/Clk Host/Printer Data 1 (LSB) Host/Printer Data 2 Host/Printer Data 3 Host/Printer Data 4 Host/Printer Data 5 Host/Printer Data 6 Host/Printer Data 7 Host/Printer...
  • Page 129 Signals Table 14. 1284 Signals (continued) Type of Mode Source of Data Compatible Nibble Byte Signal Ground (PError, Select, nAck) Signal Ground (Busy, nFault) Signal Ground (nAutoFd, nSelectIn, nInit) Host nInit Printer NFault nDataAvail aDataAvail Not Defined Not Defined Not Defined Host nSelectIn 1284 Active...

  • Page 130: Rs-232 And Rs-422 Serial Interfaces

    Chapter RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces NOTE: The RS-232 and RS-422 serial interface circuit characteristics are compatible with the Electronic Industry Association Specifications ® -232-E and EIA-422-B. The RS-232 and RS-422 serial interfaces enable the printer to operate with bit serial devices that are compatible with an RS-232 controller.

  • Page 131: Rs-232 And Rs-422 Serial Interface Signals

    RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Signals RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interface Signals The RS-232 connector mounted on the printer is a 25-pin DB-25S type. The mating connector is a DB-25P. RS-232 and RS-422 compatible serial interface signals are defined as follows: RS-232 Received Data (RD).

  • Page 132: Rs-232 And Rs-422 Serial Interface Configuration

    Chapter RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces Framing Error Handling. Framing error checking is always in effect for the serial interface. When a framing error occurs, an exclamation point (!) is printed. If 20 successive errors are received, a line feed is added to force printing to occur. Overrun Error Handling.

  • Page 133: Vms Operating System

    Interface Configuration VMS Operating System When using the parallel interface with the VMS™ operating system, configure the printer with the SET PRINTER command, as shown below. Interface Configuration Printer LCA0:, device type unknown, is on-line, allocated record-oriented device, carriage control, device is spooled through an intermediate device, error logging is enabled.
  • Page 134 Chapter VMS Operating System When using the serial interface with the VMS operating system, configure the terminal characteristics with the SET TERM command, as shown below: Terminal: _TXA3: Device_Type: Unknown Owner: SYMBIONT_0001 Username: SYSTEM Input: 9600* LFfill: 0 Width: 132** Parity: None Output: 9600* CRfill: 0 Page: Terminal Characteristics:...

  • Page 135: Routine Service And Diagnostics

    Routine Service and Diagnostics Cleaning Requirements Periodic cleaning is the only routine maintenance your printer requires to ensure efficient operation and clear print quality. If print quality deteriorates even after cleaning, contact your authorized customer service engineer. Clean the printer every six months or after every 1000 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 136 Chapter Cleaning Requirements 3. Unlatch both ribbon spools and carefully lift them off the hubs. Raise the ribbon out of the ribbon path. 4. Using a soft-bristled, non-metallic brush (such as a toothbrush), brush paper dust and ribbon lint off the tractors, shuttle cover assembly, base casting, and ribbon guides.
  • Page 137 Interior Cleaning Splined Shaft Paper Support (2) Tractor Base Casting Shuttle Cover Assembly Forms Thickness Lever Ribbon Guide Figure 46. Cleaning the Interior of the Printer...

  • Page 138: Diagnosing Problems

    Chapter Diagnosing Problems Diagnosing Problems This section is designed to help you recover from any problems which may arise with normal printer operation. Printer Self-Tests The printer self-tests are used to check the print quality and operation of your printer. An example procedure for running the self-test “All E’s”, which determines whether print quality is acceptable, is described in Table 17.
  • Page 139 Printer Self-Tests Table 17. Sample Print Test (All E’s) (continued) Step Result Notes DIAGNOSTICS UNTIL Test Width DIAGNOSTICS UNTIL Printer Tests Printer Tests Shift Recycle* Printer Tests All E’s Starts the test. Printer Tests All E’s* Stops the test. Printer Tests All E’s* Locks the ENTER key.

  • Page 140: Printing A Hex Dump

    Chapter Diagnosing Problems Printing a Hex Dump A hex code printout (or hex dump) is basically a translation of all host interface data to its hexadecimal equivalent. A hex dump lists all ASCII character data received from the host computer with their corresponding two- digit hexadecimal codes.
  • Page 141 Printing a Hex Dump Table 18. Printing a Hex Dump Step Result Notes Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover. The printer must be offline for ON LINE OFFLINE testing. CONFIG. CONTROL Allows you to make configuration ENTER SWITCH changes.

  • Page 142: Fault Messages

    Chapter Diagnosing Problems Fault Messages If a fault condition occurs in the printer, the status indicator on the control panel flashes on and off and the message display indicates the specific fault. Fault messages are summarized in Table 19. Displayed faults fall into one of two categories: •...
  • Page 143 Fault Messages Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? 8.5V PWR FAIL* Internal power failure. Contact your authorized customer service engineer. 15V PWR FAIL* Controller voltage Contact your authorized failure. customer service engineer. 23.5V PWR FAIL* Controller voltage Contact your authorized failure.
  • Page 144 Chapter Diagnosing Problems Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (continued) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? EXHAUST FAN FLT Sensors cannot detect Power off the printer and remove current in fan circuit. the paper path. Check that the fan cable connector is connected.
  • Page 145 Fault Messages Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (continued) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? ILL INST ACCSS* Fatal firmware error on Contact your authorized controller board. customer service engineer. INTAKE FAN FAULT Sensors cannot detect See description for current in fan circuit.
  • Page 146 Chapter Diagnosing Problems Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (continued) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? PLAT INV CMD* Fatal firmware error on Contact your authorized controller board. customer service engineer. PLAT INV PARM* Fatal firmware error on Contact your authorized controller board.
  • Page 147 Fault Messages Table 19. LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (continued) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? SHUTL INV CMD* Fatal firmware error on Contact your authorized controller board. customer service engineer. SHUTL INV PARM* Fatal firmware error on Contact your authorized controller board.
  • Page 148 Chapter Diagnosing Problems...

  • Page 149: Ribbonminder

    RibbonMinder Overview RibbonMinder is a user-definable software feature that determines when a ribbon should be changed. It does this by monitoring printer ribbon usage and alerts you when the print quality may fall below a level that you designate. This is especially important if you are printing bar codes to be scanned. This chapter explains how RibbonMinder works and how to configure it to meet your specific print job requirements.

  • Page 150: Using The Ribbonminder

    Chapter Using the RibbonMinder Using the RibbonMinder This chapter outlines how to configure the RibbonMinder each time you change your ribbon, as well as how to set the options available with the RibbonMinder feature. Configuration This section explains how to unlock the ENTER key, find the RibbonMinder options, make changes, exit the configuration menu, and lock the ENTER key.
  • Page 151 Configuration Table 20. RibbonMinder Configuration Step Result Notes Make sure the printer is on. Raise the printer cover. ON LINE OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL Allows you to make configuration ENTER SWITCH changes. UNLOCKED OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL OFFLINE UNTIL RIBBONMINDER RIBBONMINDER New Ribbon XXX% Scroll through to find Ribbon RIBBONMINDER Action, Ribbon Size, Ribbon...

  • Page 152: Running A Job

    Chapter Using the RibbonMinder Running a Job Once you have set up options for RibbonMinder, it works without attention. When you begin printing with RibbonMinder enabled, the message display shows a ribbon life value of 100%. The ribbon life decreases as the ink is consumed.

  • Page 153: Ribbon Action

    Ribbon Action Ribbon Action The Ribbon Action option allows you to perform three functions: activate the RibbonMinder ink consumption display, disable the ink consumption display, and flash a fault message when the display reaches 0%. Table 22. Ribbon Action Configuration Step Result Notes...

  • Page 154: Ribbonminder Fault

    Chapter Using the RibbonMinder RibbonMinder Fault By pressing the CLEAR key, you clear the fault which will allow the printer to continue printing for an additional two minutes. This allows you to complete a nearly finished print job before changing the ribbon. After the two-minute period has elapsed, the fault will reoccur if the Ribbon Action remains set on FAULT (page 153).

  • Page 155: Ribbon Size

    Ribbon Size Ribbon Size When replacing a ribbon, if the new ribbon is a different size than the previous one, you must change the Ribbon Size option. Table 23. Ribbon Size Configuration Step Result Notes Perform steps 1 through 5 from Table 20. RIBBONMINDER UNTIL Ribbon Size...

  • Page 156: Ribbon Adjust

    Chapter Using the RibbonMinder Ribbon Adjust You can adjust RibbonMinder to allow the printing of more or less pages before the display reaches 0%. The adjustment is a percentage of the default (0%) and ranges from -99% to 99%. For example, if the printer ordinarily printed 1000 pages at the default setting (0%), by setting the adjustment to 10% it would print 1100 pages (1000 + 10%) before the display reached 0%.

  • Page 157: A Printer Specifications

    Printer Specifications Ribbon Specifications NOTE: Only cabinet models support 100-yard ribbons. Pedestal models must use 60-yard ribbons. Use only the ribbons listed below. Each kit contains six ribbons. Table 24. Printer Ribbons Part Number Description 107675-905 Carton of 6 OCR Application ribbons, used on both cabinet and pedestal models.

  • Page 158: Printer Dimensions

    Storage 15% to 90% (noncondensing) Energy Star Printronix DEC LG Emulation printers comply with the requirements of the Energy Star Office Equipment Program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. When in the reduced-power idle state, the printer displays “Power Saver...

  • Page 159: Electrical Characteristics

    Electrical Characteristics Input Voltage Line Voltage Line RMS Current RMS Current RMS Current Design Range Frequency 500 LPM 1000 LPM 1500 LPM 88-135 V RMS 47-63 Hz 6A @ 100 V 6A @ 100 V 8A @ 100 V 178-270 V RMS 47-63 Hz 3A @ 200 V 3A @ 200 V...

  • Page 160: Printing Rates

    Appendix A Printing Rates Printing Rates The printing speed of text is measured in lines per minute (lpm), and is a function of the selected font and the vertical dot density. Printing speed is independent of the number of characters configured in the character set repertoire.

  • Page 161: B Standard Ascii Character Set

    Standard ASCII Character BITS OCTAL DECIMAL ASCII CHARACTER BITS COLUMN (XON) " 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 (XOFF) 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 & 0 1 1 0 ’ 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 <...
  • Page 162 Appendix B...

  • Page 163: C Printronix Technical Support

    Printronix Technical Support Your Printronix Vendor Your local Printronix vendor from whom you purchased this printer may be best equipped to help you. Your vendor has specially trained service technicians available to answer questions and the equipment to analyze your printer problems.
  • Page 164 Appendix C Sources of Support Printronix Technical Support Printronix Technical Support is available world-wide. When calling Printronix for assistance, please have the following information readily available: • Your phone number, fax number and shipping address. • A description of the problem.

  • Page 165: D Glossary

    Glossary active column The horizontal location on the paper where the next character will print. active line The vertical location on the paper where the next character will print. active position The position on the paper where the next character will print.
  • Page 166 Appendix D character cell The invisible rectangular space occupied by a character, including the white space around the character. The height of a cell remains constant even with changes in the current line spacing, and the width is equal to the current character spacing.
  • Page 167 decipoint One tenth of a point. A unit of length equal to 1/720 inch. See also point. default A value, parameter, attribute, or option assigned by a program or system if another is not specified by the user. descender The portion of a printed, lowercase character that appears below the base line.
  • Page 168 Appendix D 4) scale factor (character height/width ratio) 5) type style (Roman or italic) 6) character weight (bold, normal, etc.) 7) character proportion (normal, compressed, expanded). font, landscape A font printed parallel to the long edge of a page, or a font capable of being produced on a landscape page orientation.
  • Page 169 interface The hardware components used to link two devices by common physical interconnection, signal, and functional characteristics. invoke To put into effect or operation. Abbrev. for inches per minute. A measurement of the speed of a printer printing in graphics print mode (plotting speed).
  • Page 170 Appendix D Abbrev. for optical character recognition. A process by which a machine can “read” characters printed in a special standardized font. Data are read by a photoelectric optical scanner and can be recorded on magnetic tape or disk. OCR-A and OCR-B are two widely used OCR fonts.
  • Page 171 Acronym for random-access memory. Also called “main memory” or “working memory.” RAM is the active memory of a printer, into which programs are loaded. This memory can be read from or written to at any time. RAM is also termed “volatile” because whatever information is in RAM is lost when power is turned off or interrupted.
  • Page 172 Appendix D serif A short line stemming from and at an angle to the upper or lower end of the stroke of a letter or number character. serif To turn on, activate, invoke, or enable. SFCC Abbrev. for special function control character. The first character in a printer command sequence.
  • Page 173 warm start A reboot or soft reset. The following occurs: 1) data are cleared from all buffers (I/O and internal print buffers); 2) all internal system variables are reset to default values, which is transparent to the user; and 3) the power-up configuration values-except the host I/O selection-are loaded.
  • Page 174 Appendix D...
  • Page 175 Index A TO D OVERUN * message , 143 Cable connections , 34 Absorb after ^PY , 97 pedestal model , 34 ACCESS NULL PTR * message , 143 Cable length Acknowledge signal Centronics , 122 Centronics parallel interface , 123 Dataproducts interface , 120 Active IGP Emulation , 72 IEEE 1284 parallel , 127...
  • Page 176 Chains Emulation , 73 paper Host Interface , 103 cabinet model , 25 IEEE 1284 Parallel , 111 Changing parameters , 55 Maint/Misc , 102 Character formation overview Printer Control , 112 dot matrix , 15 Serial Interface , 104 Character Set , 83, 85, 88 Configurations, types of , 51 ASCII , 161...
  • Page 177 Data strobe signal Display/Disable RibbonMinder , 117 Centronics parallel interface , 122 Distance required from host Data Terminal Ready parameter , 106 printer installation , 17 Data terminal ready (DTR) signal Documentation list , 9 RS-232 serial interface , 131 Dot matrix character formation , 15 Dataproducts menu , 109 DRVR CIR BAD * message , 143...
  • Page 178 FRAMING ERROR , 144 UNDEF INTERRUPT * , 147 HAM. COIL OPEN * , 144 UNDFNED OPCODE * , 147 HB NOT INSTALLD * , 144 UP DRV. SHORT * , 147 ILL EXT BUS ACC * , 144 15V PWR FAIL * , 143 ILL INST ACCSS * , 145 23.5V PWR FAIL * , 143 ILLGL OPR ACCSS * , 144...
  • Page 179 pedestal model , 32 IGP/VGL upgrade option , 13 cardboard packing removal ILL EXT BUS ACC * message , 144 cabinet model , 21 ILL INST ACCSS * message , 145 hammer bank foam removal ILLGL OPR ACCSS * message , 144 cabinet model , 22 Installation pedestal model , 28...
  • Page 180 LG Autowrap option , 76 New ribbon LG Font submenu , 75 installing , 152 LG Horiz. Forms option , 75 parameter , 152 LG Vert. Forms option , 75 Nibble mode , 126 line feed , 76 plot mode opt , 77 Offpage Errors , 99 print mode opt , 77 Online signal...
  • Page 181 Centronics interface , 123 Powering on the printer , 44 Dataproducts parallel interface , 121 POWERSUPPLY HOT * message , 146 Paper motion detection See PMD Fault parameter , Power-up configuration , 65 parameter , 71 Paper out condition, specifying last line of text , 115 Power-up state , 102 Paper Out Dots parameter , 115 Predefined configurations , 51...
  • Page 182 PROTECTED INSTR * message , 146 RibbonMinder , 149 Protecting a configuration , 61 configuring , 150 Protocols display/disable , 153 defined , 14 Fault Action , 156 RS-232 serial interface , 131 fault conditions , 154 RS-422 serial interface , 131 fault message , 117, 153 selecting , 104 new ribbon , 117, 152...
  • Page 183 Slewing paper speed , 113 Save Configuration parameter , 71 Slow Paper Slew parameter , 113 Saving a configuration , 57 SOFTWARE ERROR * message , 147 Saving parameters , 51, 57 Specifications Saving parameters See Locking/unlocking ENTER dimensions, printer , 158 key , 51 electrical , 159 SECURITY VIOLATION message , 146...
  • Page 184 Unlocking the ENTER key , 53 Unpacking a new printer X-ON/X-OFF signal cabinet model , 21 RS-232 serial interface , 131 pedestal model , 27 RS-422 serial interface , 131 Unsolicited reports LG emulation , 76 UP DRV. SHORT * message , 147 1284 Parallel interface , 126 UPC Descenders , 92, 97 15V PWR FAIL * message , 143...
  • Page 186 Nederland BV P.O. Box 163, Nieuweweg 283 NL-6600 Ad Wijchen The Netherlands Phone: (31) 24 6489489 Fax: (31) 24 6489499 Printronix Schweiz GmbH 42 Changi South Street 1 Changi South Industrial Estate Singapore 486763 Phone: (65) 6542-0110 Fax: (65) 6542-0220 Visit our Web site at: www.printronix.com...

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