Page 1 User’s Manual ™ ™ The Printronix SL5000 and T5000 Series of Thermal Printers...
Page 3: Software License Agreement
The term “Software Product” includes the Software resident in the printer and its documentation. The Software Product is licensed (not sold) to you, and Printronix, Inc. either owns or licenses from other vendors who own all copyright, trade secret, patent and other proprietary rights in the Software Product.
Page 4: Limited Software Product Warranty
LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 3. Printronix, Inc. will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by delay in furnishing a Software Product or any other performance under this Agreement.
Page 5: Communication Notices
Termination of License Agreement This License shall continue until terminated. This license may be terminated by agreement between you and Printronix, Inc. or by Printronix, Inc. If you fail to comply with the terms of this License and such failure is not corrected within thirty (30) days after notice.
Page 6 This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Printronix cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-Printronix option cards.
Page 7 This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment.
Page 8 SL5204e, SL5304e con i suffissi facoltativi è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Por medio de la presente Printronix, Inc. declara que el T5204e, T5304e, SL5204e, SL5304e con sufijos opcionales cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Page 9 Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Printronix is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Page 10: Declaration Of Conformity
This printer is a Class B product for use in a typical Class B domestic environment. CE Symbol Declaration Of Conformity Manufacturer: Printronix, Inc. 14600 Myford Rd. Irvine, CA 92623 U.S.A. declares that the product: Product Type: Information Technology Equipment, Printer...
Page 11: Lithium Battery Warning
Printronix 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 shall not be held responsible for errors contained herein or any omissions from this material or for any damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, in connection with the furnishing, distribution, performance or use of this material.
Page 12: Trademark Acknowledgements
Trademark Acknowledgements Printronix, IGP, IGP/Auto Label Mapping, LinePrinter Plus, PGL, and PrintNet are registered trademarks of Printronix, Inc. ThermaLine, T5000 , and SL5000 is a trademark of Printronix. HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Page 13: Important Warranty Information
IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION PRINTER WARRANTY Printronix ® warrants to purchaser that under normal use and service, this printer (excluding the thermal printhead) purchased hereunder shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of shipment from Printronix.
Page 15: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Introduction ............21 Printronix Customer Support Center............ 21 Training Available On Printronix Products ........... 21 Warnings And Special Information ............22 Manual Conventions ................22 The T5000 Series Label Printer............23 Standard Features ................ 24 Optional Features................25 Thermal Printer Technology ..............
Page 16 Table of Contents Printing Adjustments................66 Printhead Pressure Adjustment ............ 66 Printhead Pressure Block Adjustments ......... 67 Positioning The Media Sensors ............ 68 Sensing Different Media Types ............. 73 Running Auto Calibrate ..............74 Running Media Profile..............75 Running Manual Calibrate............. 77 Cleaning....................
Page 17 Table of Contents IPDS SETUP ..................166 TN3270 SETUP ................. 170 TN5250 SETUP ................. 173 IGP/PGL SETUP ................175 IGP/VGL SETUP ................178 IGP/PPI1 SETUP................181 IGP/PPI2 SETUP................183 P-SERIES SETUP ................184 P-SER XQ SETUP................187 SER MATRIX SETUP................ 189 PROPRINTER SETUP ..............
Page 18 Table of Contents 4 Interfaces ............299 Overview.................... 299 Auto Switching ................... 299 Centronics Parallel Interface.............. 300 Centronics Parallel Interface Signals .......... 301 IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface.............. 302 Compatibility Mode..............302 Nibble Mode ................302 Byte Mode ................... 302 Signals ..................303 Terminating Resistor Configurations ...........
Page 19 B Printer Options ..........345 Hardware Options................345 Interface Options ................. 346 Supplies And Accessories ..............347 Genuine Printronix Thermal Transfer Ribbons......348 Genuine Printronix Media............349 Accessories ................. 351 C ASCII Control Codes......... 353 D Standard And Heavy-Duty Media Cutter Installation............
Page 20 Table of Contents...
Page 21: Introduction
Training Available On Printronix Products Printronix offers Product Maintenance Training Classes designed to enhance the knowledge of your service personnel. Led by Printronix’ staff of highly trained, experienced instructors, these structured classes include: • Hands-on work with the product •...
Page 22: Warnings And Special Information
Chapter Warnings And Special Information Warnings And Special Information For your safety and to protect valuable equipment, read and comply with all information highlighted under special headings: WARNING Conditions that could harm you and damage the equipment. WARNING Achten Sie auf folgendes, um keine Personen in Gefahr zu bringen bzw. das Gerät zu beschädigen.
Page 23: The T5000 Series Label Printer
The T5000 Series Label Printer NOTE: As used in this manual, the terms “T5000” and “printer” refer to all models within the T5000 series. “SR” refers to all models that are Smart Ready. “SL” refers to all SmartLine models. The T5000 series consists of a family of high quality, direct thermal and thermal transfer printers specifically designed for printing labels and tags from ®...
Page 24: Standard Features
The T5000 Series Label Printer Standard Features ® • Your thermal printer has the standard LinePrinter Plus (LP+) emulation which provides direct compatibility with Printronix P-series printers. In ® ® addition, the printer has co-resident IGP /PGL and IGP/VGL emulations which provide printer system commands for text, barcodes, graphics, lines, and boxes.
Page 25: Optional Features
Optional Features Optional Features Ask your authorized representative about the following enhancement options: • Fonts: A selection of fonts is available to extend the capabilities of the standard resident fonts. • Internal Label Rewinder: In label peel-off mode, peels off labels one at a time before printing the next label and rewinds the liner into a discardable roll.
Page 26 ZPL and TEC application environments without requiring modification to host data stream. PPI 1.0 (Zebra) enables you to print files formatted for Zebra printers to the Printronix T5000e. PPI 2.0 (TEC) prints files formatted for TEC printers to the Printronix T5000e.
Page 27: Thermal Printer Technology
The Printing Process Thermal Printer Technology Quiet and fast, with excellent print quality, your multifunction thermal printer uses an inline thermal printhead. The thermal printer operates differently from a line matrix or laser printer, because the thermal printer uses a printhead with heating elements and special paper or ribbon.
Page 28: Thermal Consumables
Most of these media options can be die-cut for easy label applications. The wide selection of media sizes and face stocks have been tested with Printronix ribbons for print quality and usage. Consult your Genuine Printronix Supplies Catalog, call the Printronix Customer Solutions Center at (714) 368-2686, or access the Printronix web page at www.printronix.com.
Page 29: Setting Up The Printer
Unpacking The Printer Setting Up The Printer Unpacking The Printer The printer is shipped in a carton and protective bag. The top lid of the carton has instructions for removing the internal packing material. Keep all packing material in case repacking is required. CAUTION Avoid touching the electrical connectors to prevent electrostatic discharge damage while setting up the printer.
Page 30 Chapter Setting Up The Printer Foam 4. Remove the foam pad between the pivoting deck and the frame. Pivoting Deck Platen Foam Deck Lock Lever Printhead 5. Open the pivoting deck by rotating the blue deck lock lever fully clockwise. 6.
Page 31: Installation
Installation Installation The following sections will guide you through the printer installation process. 1. Place the printer on a flat level surface that allows easy access to all sides of the printer. CAUTION Never operate the printer while it is resting on its side or upside down. 2.
Page 32 Chapter Setting Up The Printer 5. Attach Interface: a. Parallel Interface Attach a suitable parallel printer cable from the computer to the Centronics/IEEE 1284 interface connector at the back of the printer. Snap the bail locks to the Centronics connector to secure the interface cable to the printer.
Page 33 Installation If your printer is equipped with the Coax/Twinax, Network Interface Card (NIC), or Dual NIC interfaces, the rear I/O panel will appear as illustrated below. Coax/Twinax and NIC Interface Panel Twinax Connection Coax Connection NIC Connection Dual NIC Interface Panel Dual NIC Note: This illustration is...
Page 34 Chapter Setting Up The Printer c. Coax Connection Attach a suitable coaxial cable from the computer to the coax connector located in the I/O plate in the back of the printer. d. Twinax Connection Attach a suitable twinax cable from the computer to the twinax connector located in the I/O plate in the back of the printer.
Page 35: Operation
Operation Controls And Indicators Power Switch The power switch is located on the bottom back panel of the printer. To apply power, place the switch in the | (ON) position. When you first power on the printer, a series of initialization messages will appear on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on the control panel.
Page 36 Chapter Controls And Indicators Status and Display Indicators...
Page 37 Control Panel Control Panel Keys...
Page 38 Chapter Controls And Indicators Control Panel Keys (cont.)
Page 39: Powering On The Printer
Powering On The Printer Powering On The Printer When you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. During the self-test, the LCD momentarily displays the DPI resolution (203 or 300 DPI) of the installed printhead. The default power-on state is online. Once the printer has successfully initialized, the ONLINE status indicator light illuminates, and the LCD indicates the communication interface selected and the type of emulation installed.
Page 40: Loading Media And Ribbon
Chapter Loading Media And Ribbon • Peel-Off. When the optional internal rewinder is installed, the printer prints and peels die-cut labels from the liner without user assistance. The label liner is wound on the rewinder. The printer waits for you to take away the label before printing the next one (on-demand printing).
Page 41: Loading Roll Media
Loading Roll Media Loading Roll Media Media Cover Media Hanger Media Hanger Guide Pivoting Deck Media Width Guide Deck Lock Lever 1. Open the media cover. 2. Slide the blue media hanger guide outward to the end of the media hanger, and flip it down horizontally.
Page 42 Chapter Loading Media And Ribbon Media Roll Media Hanger Media Hanger Guide 5. Slide a roll of media onto and towards the back of the media hanger. The media feeds from the top of the roll and towards the front of the printer. 6.
Page 43 Loading Roll Media Media Loading Instruction Label Printhead Media Damper Platen (Rubber Drive Roller) 7. Thread the media under the media damper and then between the platen (rubber drive roller) and the printhead. You can also refer to the arrows on the printer frame or to the label inside the media cover for media loading instructions.
Page 44 Chapter Loading Media And Ribbon Media Sensor Media Guard Fixed Guide Media Width Guide Media Sensor Handle Media Damper 8. Verify that the left (inside) edge of the media is against the fixed guide on the bottom of the media damper. 9.
Page 45 Loading Roll Media Upper Sensor Visible Red Beam Lower Sensor Upper Sensor Handle Media Guard Opening 11. Slide the upper sensor directly over the lower sensor. Media Platen (left edge) (left edge) 12. Align the left (inside) edge of the media with the left straight edge of the platen (rubber drive roller).
Page 46 Chapter Loading Media And Ribbon Pivoting Deck Deck Lock Lever 13. Close the printhead by pressing down on both sides of the pivoting deck and rotating the deck lock lever fully counterclockwise. IMPORTANT Ensure the pivoting deck is down and locked before attempting to advance media or print.
Page 47 Loading Roll Media For direct thermal operation (no ribbon required): • If you have not run an Auto Calibrate, do so now. See “Running Auto Calibrate” on page 74. • If you have already run an Auto Calibrate, complete the following steps: a.
Page 48: Loading Fanfold Media
Chapter Loading Media And Ribbon Loading Fanfold Media Media Cover Fanfold Tension Fanfold Media Pivoting Media Deck Hanger Guide Media Hanger Bottom Panel Opening Deck Lock Lever 1. Open the media cover. 2. Slide the media hanger guide outward to the end of the media hanger and rotate it downward to a horizontal position to remove any roll media.
Page 49 Loading Fanfold Media Media Sensor Media Guard Fixed Guide Media Width Guide Media Damper Media Sensor Handle 8. Slide the media width guide outward to the end of the media damper. 9. Thread the media under the media damper and then between the platen (rubber drive roller) and the printhead.
Page 50 Chapter Loading Media And Ribbon Media Platen (left edge) (left edge) 12. Align the left (inside) edge of the media with the left straight edge of the platen (rubber drive roller).
Page 51 Loading Fanfold Media Pivoting Deck Deck Lock Lever 13. Close the printhead by pressing down on both sides of the pivoting deck and rotating the deck lock lever fully counterclockwise. This locks the pivoting deck and printhead assembly into the printing position. IMPORTANT Ensure the pivoting deck is down and locked before attempting to advance media or print.
Page 52 Chapter Loading Media And Ribbon For direct thermal operation (no ribbon required): • If you have not run an Auto Calibrate, do so now. See “Running Auto Calibrate” on page 74. • If you have already run an Auto Calibrate, complete the following steps: a.
Page 53: Loading Ribbon
Loading Ribbon Loading Ribbon Skip this section for 4 inch DT models or when using direct thermal printing. Empty Supply Core Ribbon Take-up Pivoting Spindle Deck Ribbon Roll Ribbon Supply Spindle Deck Lock Lever 1. Install the empty ribbon supply core onto the take-up spindle. 2.
Page 54 Chapter Loading Media And Ribbon Printhead Media Rear Ribbon Guide Roller 4. Thread the end of the ribbon under the rear ribbon guide roller, then between the platen and the printhead. You can also refer to the arrows on the printer frame or to the label inside the media cover for media loading instructions.
Page 55 Loading Ribbon Media Cover Take-up Core Take-up Spindle 5. Wrap the ribbon from the front of the printhead assembly to the front of the ribbon take-up spindle. Attach the ribbon to the fiberboard core on the ribbon take-up spindle with tape. When installing a new roll of ribbon, attach the ribbon leader adhesive strip to the ribbon take-up core.
Page 56: Using The Optional Internal Rewinder
Chapter Using The Optional Internal Rewinder 7. Verify that Print Mode (in the QUICK SETUP menu) is set for Transfer. See “QUICK SETUP” on page 100 for more information. 8. If you have not run an Auto Calibrate with this media and ribbon, do so now.
Page 57 Batch Rewind Mode Installing The Media Guide The media guide must be installed when using Batch Rewind mode. Front Door Media Guide Hook Groove To install the media guide: 1. Open the front door by pulling it upwards, then forward. 2.
Page 58: Loading Media
Chapter Using The Optional Internal Rewinder Loading Media Rewinder Release Lever Rewinder 1. To load media, refer to “Loading Roll Media” on page 41 and complete steps 1 through 10.
Page 59 Batch Rewind Mode Media Media Guide Slot Rewinder Release Lever 2. Thread the media over the front of the media guide and through the opening under the front door toward the internal rewinder. IMPORTANT If you do not complete the following step, it will be extremely difficult to remove the printed labels from the rewinder.
Page 60 Chapter Using The Optional Internal Rewinder Media Cover Deck Lock Lever 6. Press down on both sides of the pivoting deck and rotate the deck lock lever counterclockwise against its stop to place the printhead assembly into the printing position. 7.
Page 61 Batch Rewind Mode Removing Printed Media from the Rewinder Release Lever Printhead Rewinder 1. Open the media cover. 2. Press the FEED key to advance the last printed label past the printhead, and tear the liner from behind the last printed label. 3.
Page 62: Label Peel-Off
Chapter Using The Optional Internal Rewinder Label Peel-Off You can set up the printer to automatically peel die-cut labels off their liner (backing) and dispense them one at a time while rewinding the liner. You can install the media guide to prevent long labels from accidentally adhering to the front door assembly, but it is normally not needed when using labels less than two inches long (see “Installing The Media Guide”...
Page 63 Label Peel-Off Raised Ridge Back Flange Slot Rewinder Release Liner Lever IMPORTANT If you do not complete the following step, it will be difficult to remove the liner from the rewinder. 6. Turn the release lever on the rewinder counterclockwise and lock it in place.
Page 64 Chapter Using The Optional Internal Rewinder Media Cover Deck Lock Lever 12. Press down on both sides of the pivoting deck and rotate the deck lock lever fully counterclockwise. 13. Press the FEED key. The label advances to the peel-off position, and “Remove Label”...
Page 65: Removing The Media Guide
Removing The Media Guide Removing Label Liner from the Rewinder 1. Open the media cover. 2. Open the front door. 3. Tear the liner at the tear bar. 4. Manually rewind the remaining liner onto the rewinder by turning the rewinder counterclockwise.
Page 66: Printing Adjustments
Chapter Printing Adjustments Printing Adjustments Printhead Pressure Adjustment Active Pressure Setting Printhead Pressure Adjustment Dial Sometimes you will need to adjust printhead pressure because of variations in media thickness and width. The printhead pressure adjustment dial is shown above. The value shown at the bottom of the dial is the active setting. In general, adjust printhead pressure to the lowest value which produces the desired print quality.
Page 67: Printhead Pressure Block Adjustments
Printhead Pressure Block Adjustments Printhead Pressure Block Adjustments Pressure Block Adjustment Scale Right Pressure Block Pointer Lead Screw Left Knob Pressure Block Left Pressure Block Handle Right Pressure Block Printhead pressure block adjustments are used to obtain a uniform print density across the width of the installed media under a variety of media and ribbon conditions.
Page 68: Positioning The Media Sensors
Chapter Printing Adjustments 3. Press the ↵ key to start the Grey test pattern. The pattern will start and continue to print. 4. Press ↵ again to stop printing. 5. Check the test pattern. If necessary reposition the pressure blocks to obtain a uniform print density across the media width.
Page 69 Positioning The Media Sensors Sensing Media with Horizontal Black Marks (Mark) or Media with No Label Length Indicators (Disable) Visible Red Beam from Lower Sensor Lower Sensor Black Mark (underside of media) Sensor Handle Media Guard Opening Sensing Media with Horizontal Black Marks Position the lower media sensor for detecting horizontal black marks located on the underside of media, and position the upper sensor above the lower sensor to provide a consistent background.
Page 70 Chapter Printing Adjustments Sensing Media with Gaps, Notches, or Holes (Gap) Visible Red Beam from Lower Sensor Media Guard Opening Position the lower media sensor for detecting gaps, notches, or holes in media with a white background. Place the upper sensor above the lower sensor to provide a consistent background.
Page 71 Positioning The Media Sensors Sensing Media with Dark Background Labels with Gaps (Advanced Gap) Upper Sensor Visible Red Beam Lower Sensor Upper Sensor Handle Media Guard Opening NOTE: Ribbon is not displayed in this illustration. The upper and lower sensors are designed to function with or without ribbon installed. The upper sensor and lower sensor are used together to detect liner gaps between die cut labels that have a black or dark background on white or clear liner.
Page 72 Chapter Printing Adjustments Sensing Dark Background Media with Notches or Holes (Advanced Notch) Upper Sensor Visible Red Beam Lower Sensor Black line on underside of media Media Guard Opening Upper Sensor Handle NOTE: Ribbon is not displayed in this illustration. The upper and lower sensors are designed to function with or without ribbon installed.
Page 73: Sensing Different Media Types
Sensing Different Media Types Sensing Different Media Types The printer’s media sensors can detect the different types of label length indicators on a large variety of media types. This is accomplished by selecting the correct sensor option: Gap, Mark, Advanced Gap, Advanced Notch, or Disable under Gap/Mark Sensor in the CALIBRATE CTRL menu.
Page 74: Running Auto Calibrate
Chapter Printing Adjustments Calibrating The Media Sensors Due to manufacturing differences in media and ribbon, the media sensors may have difficulty differentiating between the label and the liner or the label and the black mark. When this occurs, the printer may intermittently skip a label or display a fault message such as “GAP NOT DETECTED/See Manual”...
Page 75: Running Media Profile
Running Media Profile 5. Auto Calibrate is successful when the Sensed Distance value correctly matches that of the installed media: • Gap/Mark Sensor = Gap, Advanced Gap, or Advanced Notch: The Sensed Distance value is the physical length of one label plus the length of one gap, notch, or hole.
Page 76 Chapter Printing Adjustments NOTE: Verify the CALIBRATE CTRL menu Gap/Mark Sensor option (Gap, Mark, Advanced Gap, Advanced Notch, or Disable) matches the installed media. See “Sensing Different Media Types” on page 73. You will need a minimum installed label width of two inches to support the Profile printout.
Page 77: Running Manual Calibrate
Running Manual Calibrate Running Manual Calibrate Manual Calibrate should be performed only when the values derived from Auto Calibrate fail to improve the media sensors’ ability to sense label length indicators on the installed media. You must first enable “Admin User” in the PRINTER CONTROL menu before accessing or initializing Manual Calibrate in the CALIBRATE CTRL menu.
Page 78: Cleaning
Chapter Cleaning NOTE: After a form feed, the position of the leading edge of the next label depends on the type of Media Handling mode selected under the QUICK SETUP menu. Tear-Off and Tear-Off Strip Media Handling positions the label edge at the tear bar, while Continuous positions the label edge under the printhead.
Page 79 Printhead Cleaning Pivoting Deck Printhead Elements Deck Lock Lever 1. Rotate the deck lock lever clockwise to open the pivoting deck and remove any media and ribbon (if loaded) to gain access to the printhead assembly heating element area. 2. Gently rub the felt tip of the cleaning pen or a cotton swab with Isopropyl alcohol across the printhead heating elements (light brown area).
Page 80 Chapter Cleaning...
Page 81: Configuring The Printer
Configuring The Printer Overview This chapter provides information about: • Setting, saving, modifying, and printing configurations • Configuration menus • Downloading emulation and operating system software Setting Printer Configuration Parameters Configuration parameters are set from the control panel or are retrieved from the printer’s memory.
Page 82: Moving Within The Configuration Menu
Chapter Overview Moving Within The Configuration Menu You can move through the configuration menus using the appropriate navigation keys, as shown in Figure 2. (See “Controls And Indicators” on page 35 for more details on the function of the operator panel keys.) You can select different options and save them as the power on default;...
Page 83: Selecting A Menu Option
Selecting A Menu Option Selecting A Menu Option To select an option, you need to press the ↵ key. By default, however, the ↵ key is “locked” when the printer is turned on to prevent accidental changes to the configuration menu. If you press the ↵ key when the key is locked, the message “ENTER SWITCH LOCKED”...
Page 84: Saving A Configuration
Chapter Overview • Ver Image Shift • Hor Image Shift • Orientation • Gap/Mark Sensor • Auto Calibrate • Save Config. • Power-Up Config. or − key to scroll 3. When the desired submenu displays, press the through the values or options. 4.
Page 85: Specifying A Power-Up Configuration
Specifying A Power-Up Configuration 4. When the desired number displays, press the ↵ key to select it. The following message displays briefly: Saving Configuration When processing is completed, the display shows: Save Config. NOTE: If the configuration number has been previously saved and Protect Configs.
Page 86: Modifying A Saved Configuration
Chapter Overview NOTE: If the configuration number has not been saved previously, the following error message displays: CONFIG. DOES NOT EXIST/Save First If this error message displays, see “Saving A Configuration” on page 84. Once you have saved a configuration, repeat the steps in this procedure.
Page 87: Printing A Configuration
Printing A Configuration 4. Before saving the modified configuration, you must delete the original configuration if the Protect Configs. option is enabled. a. Press the ↑ or ↓ key until the following message displays: Delete Config. or − key to cycle through the options (1-8). When the b.
Page 88 Chapter Overview or − key to cycle through the following printout options: 3. Press the Current* Factory Power-Up 1-8 customized configurations 4. When the desired option displays, press the ↵ key. The printer prints the specified configuration. NOTE: If the configuration you want to print has not been saved, the following message displays momentarily: CONFIG.
Page 89 Printing A Configuration Figure 3. Sample Configuration Printout...
Page 90 Chapter Overview Sample Configuration Printout (cont.)
Page 91: Menu Overview
Printing A Configuration Menu Overview QUICK VALIDATOR CONFIG. MEDIA CALIBRATE SETUP CONTROL CONTROL CTRL Set the basic Online validator Name, store, and Control various Select the correct menus needed to setup and status retrieve up to parameters media sensing configure the reporting.
Page 92: Main Menu
Chapter Main Menu Main Menu QUICK VALIDATOR CONFIG. MEDIA SETUP CONTROL CONTROL (page 100) (page 108) (page 115) (page 118) Print Intensity Validator Report Load Config. Print Intensity Print Speed Auto Report Save Config. Print Speed Print Mode Clear Data Print Config.
Page 93 Printing A Configuration TWINAX SPC COAX PRINTER COAX (1)(3)(4) (1)(3)(7) (1)(3)(4) SETUP SETUP CONTROL SETUP (page 161) (page 164) (page 141) (page 158) LP+ Emulation Primary Sets Primary Sets SPC Type CTHI Emulation Translation Tbl Translation Tbl Logical Buf Size Host Interface Buffer Print Intervention Req...
Page 94 Chapter Main Menu SPC TWINAX IPDS SETUP 3270 SETUP 5250 SETUP (1)(2)(3) SETUP (page 165) (page 166) (page 170) (page 173) SPC Type Default Font Primary Sets Primary Sets SFCC Char Default Code Pag Translation Tbl Translation Tbl User-Defined St1 Code Page Subset Active Char Set Active Char Set...
Page 95 Printing A Configuration IGP/PPI1 IGP/PGL IGP/VGL SETUP SETUP SETUP (page 181) (page 175) (page 178) ZPL Compatible Character Group SFCC Command Prefix Standard Sets Power-up ^X Label Prefix Select LPI Power-up ^F Delimiter Define CR Code Power-up ^PY LP+ Text Mode Define LF Code Preparser Command Autowrap...
Page 96 Chapter Main Menu P-SERIES P-SER XQ IGP/PPI2 (3)(4) (3)(4) SETUP SETUP SETUP (page 183) (page 184) (page 187) Active Select CPI Select CPI Print Errors Select LPI Select LPI Character Set Typeface Typeface Slash Zero Character Group Horizontal DPI Image Scale Character Set Vertical DPI SFCC Select...
Page 97 Printing A Configuration SER MATRIX PROPRINTER EPSON FX (1)(2) (1)(2) (1)(2) SETUP SETUP SETUP (page 189) (page 191) (page 193) Select CPI Select CPI Select CPI Select LPI Select LPI Select LPI Typeface Typeface Typeface Character Group Character Group Character Group Character Set Character Set Character Set...
Page 98 Chapter Main Menu DIAGNOSTICS SERIAL C/T PORT PARALLEL PORT PORT (page 249) (page 257) (page 265) (page 253) Printer Tests Port Type Port Type Port Type Test Count Baud Rate Device Address Data Bit 8 Software Build Word Length Image Buf Size PI Ignored Security PAL Stop Bits...
Page 99 Printing A Configuration KERBEROS WIRELESS WIRELESS BATTERY PARAMS PARAMS PARAMS CONTROL (page 283) (page 286) (page 275) (continued) Kerberos Enable Battery Monitor Signal Strength WEP Key 3 BYTE1: Kerb. Pwd(01-15) Time To Go Operation Mode WEP Key 3 BYTE2: Kerb. Pwd(16-30) Percent Charge SSID Name(01-15) WEP Key 3 BYTE3:...
Page 100: Quick Setup
Chapter QUICK SETUP QUICK SETUP QUICK SETUP Print Intensity -15 to 15 Print Speed 6 ips* 2-10 ips Print Mode Transfer* Direct Media Handling Tear-Off Strip* Tear-Off Peel-Off Continuous Paper Feed Shift 0.00 inches* -0.50 to X inches Label Length (2)(4) 4 or 6 inches* 00.1 to 99.0 inches...
Page 101: Quick Setup Submenus
QUICK SETUP Submenus QUICK SETUP Submenus Print Intensity This option specifies the level of thermal energy from the printhead to be used for the type of media and ribbon installed. Large numbers imply more heat (thermal energy) to be applied for each dot. This has a significant effect on print quality.
Page 102 Chapter QUICK SETUP • Peel-Off. Prints and peels die-cut labels from the liner without assistance. The printer waits for you to take away the label before printing the next one (on-demand printing). The label liner is rewound on the internal rewinder.
Page 103 QUICK SETUP Submenus • Continuous media (no label length indicators) – measurable length should be within + 1-2% the Label Length value entered in the QUICK SETUP, MEDIA CONTROL menu, or the value sent via host software command. • Logical Label Length (Host Forms Length) is the length that a user or programmer bases his printable image on.
Page 104 Chapter QUICK SETUP Ver Image Shift This option specifies the amount to shift an image vertically up (-) or down (+) for precise positioning on the label. The actual height of the image is not affected by this parameter. The allowable range is -1.00 inches to the current Label Length value setting, up to a maximum of 12.80 inches, in .01 inch increments.
Page 105 QUICK SETUP Submenus • Inv. Portrait. Inverse Portrait refers to vertical page orientation, where the height of a page is greater than its width. The top edge of the image is parallel to the trailing edge of the media. The following illustration is an example, with the operator viewing the front of the printer.
Page 106 Chapter QUICK SETUP Gap/Mark Sensor The available options specify the sensor type needed for detecting the Top-of- Form position on media with label length indicators (gaps, notches, holes, or black marks). • Disable. Select when using media with no label length indicators (no gaps, notches, holes, or black marks), or when you want the printer to ignore all existing label length indicators on the installed media.
Page 107 QUICK SETUP Submenus Validator Funct. This menu appears only if a validator is installed. • Enable. The printer will command the validator to begin scanning and errors will be reported. The counters will be incremented while the validator is enabled. •...
Page 108: Validator
Chapter VALIDATOR VALIDATOR VALIDATOR Validator Report Auto Report Disable* Enable Clear Data Good Barcodes Good Forms Overstrike Forms Average BWD Last BWD Validator Funct. Enable* Disable Telemetry Path Disabled* Serial Port Network Port Telemetry Data Short Report* Full Report Validation Mode Number of Codes Auto* 1-99...
Page 109 QUICK SETUP Submenus VALIDATOR (cont. from previous page) Min. Code Gap 0.25 inch* 0.15-1.00 inch Skip Labels Minimum* Maximum F/W Revision version: XXXX Overstrike Style Grid* Grey Checkerboard Error Type Msg I2of5 Checksum Disable* Enable Num Retry Infinite Decodeability 37%* 30-90% Percent Decode 60%*...
Page 110: Validator Submenus
Chapter VALIDATOR VALIDATOR Submenus NOTE: The Validator menu will only display on the control panel if a validator is installed. Also, if you have previously enabled the validator and have stored a printer configuration and then you disconnect the validator, the LCD will display a warning that the validator is disabled.
Page 111 VALIDATOR Submenus Average BWD This is a display item only. It indicates the average of all bar width deviations reported since the last reset. If no data has been received since the last clear operation, this field will be zero. Last BWD This is a display item only.
Page 112 Chapter VALIDATOR Number of Codes This menu tells the printer how many codes to expect on a form. It is required in conditions where the host sends bitmapped graphics to the printer to produce bar codes. Therefore, the printer does not know how many codes to expect and cannot tell when a code is skipped.
Page 113 VALIDATOR Submenus Min. Code Gap Minimum Code Gap represents the distance between the closest barcodes within a print job. The distance is measured from the bottom of one barcode to the top of the next barcode. The closest barcodes can be located on two separate labels or on the same label.
Page 114 Chapter VALIDATOR • Infinite: The printer stops after every 5 retry attempts and displays the appropriate fault message. When you clear the fault message, the printer continues to print the same label. It does not attempt to print the next label until the previous (problem) label is printed correctly.
Page 115: Config. Control
VALIDATOR Submenus CONFIG. CONTROL CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config. Factory* Save Config. Print Config. Current* Factory Power-Up Delete Config. Power-Up Config. Factory* Protect Configs. Disable* Enable Name Config 1 Name Config 2 Name Config 3 Name Config 4 Name Config 5 Name Config 6 Name Config 7 Name Config 8...
Page 116: Config. Control Submenus
Chapter CONFIG. CONTROL CONFIG. CONTROL Submenus Load Config. The printer can store up to eight configurations in memory. This parameter allows you to select and load a specific configuration. The factory default is Factory. Save Config. This option allows you to save up to eight unique configurations to meet different print job requirements.
Page 117 CONFIG. CONTROL Submenus Name Config (1-8) You may specify a 15-character name which can be used to refer to a configuration. The name you enter for a configuration will be used in the Load Config., Save Config., Print Config., Delete Config., and Power-Up Config. menus.
Page 118: Media Control
Chapter MEDIA CONTROL MEDIA CONTROL MEDIA CONTROL Print Intensity -15 to 15 Print Speed 6 ips* 2-10 ips Print Mode Transfer* Direct Media Handling Tear-Off Strip* Tear-Off Peel-Off Continuous Paper Feed Shift -0.50 to X inches 0.00 inches* Label Length (2)(4) 4 or 6 inches* 00.1 to 99.0 inches...
Page 119 CONFIG. CONTROL Submenus MEDIA CONTROL (cont. from previous page) Print Direction Head First* Foot First Tear-Strip Time 1.0 seconds* .1-60.0 seconds Pre-Peel Mode Disable* Enable Pre-Peel Adjust 1.00 inches* 0.00 to 2.00 inches Clip Page Enable* Disable Error Recover Disable* Enable Ribbon Width Same as Paper*...
Page 120: Media Control Submenus
Chapter MEDIA CONTROL MEDIA CONTROL Submenus Print Intensity This option specifies the level of thermal energy from the printhead to be used for the type of media and ribbon installed. Large numbers imply more heat (thermal energy) to be applied for each dot. This has a significant effect on print quality.
Page 121 MEDIA CONTROL Submenus • Peel-Off. Prints and peels die-cut labels from the liner without assistance. The printer waits for you to take away the label before printing the next one (on-demand printing). The label liner is rewound on the internal rewinder.
Page 122 Chapter MEDIA CONTROL • Continuous media (no label length indicators) – measurable length should be within + 1-2% the Label Length value entered in the MEDIA CONTROL menu or the value sent via host software command. • Logical Label Length (Host Forms Length) is the length that a user or programmer bases his printable image on.
Page 123 MEDIA CONTROL Submenus Ver Image Shift This option specifies the amount to shift an image vertically up (-) or down (+) for precise positioning on the label. The actual height of the image is not affected by this parameter. The allowable range is -1.00 inches to the current Label Length value setting, up to a maximum of 12.80 inches, in .01 inch increments.
Page 124 Chapter MEDIA CONTROL • Inv. Portrait. Inverse Portrait refers to vertical page orientation, where the height of a page is greater than its width. The top edge of the image is parallel to the trailing edge of the media. The following illustration is an example, with the operator viewing the front of the printer.
Page 125 The IGP/Auto Label Mapping feature allows backward compatibility of programs written for P5000 line-matrix printers using the Printronix PGL graphics language. It allows the printer to print two-up (or other multi-up) labels. Instead of printing multiple labels across the printer, it prints the leftmost label and the rightmost label, so the printout will be twice as long but half as wide.
Page 126 Chapter MEDIA CONTROL Example 2: Uneven Number Case Problem: A file has been constructed with three horizontally adjacent 2” labels. The user now desires to use this file with a printer that has a 4” physical width. Solution #1: The user sets Auto Label Width to 4” (the width of two labels), configures the Num Auto Labels to 2, and enables the Auto Label Mapping feature.
Page 127: Auto Label Width
MEDIA CONTROL Submenus Example 3: Past Maximum File Width Problem: A file has been constructed with three horizontally adjacent 4” labels. The user now desires to use this file with a printer that has a 8” physical width. The user should have used a solution similar to one of the solutions in the section above, but the user erroneously enters an Auto Label Width of 12”...
Page 128 Chapter MEDIA CONTROL Num Auto Labels The desired number of labels to be printed vertically adjacent on the form. The value is selectable with a range of 1 through 40 (T5X04), 1 through 21 (T5X06) and 1 through 17 (T5X08). The factory default is 2.
Page 129 MEDIA CONTROL Submenus Print Direction and Orientation are two independent options that can be combined to produce the following results depending on the Active IGP Emulation: Table 4. Head First Print Direction Result in Active IGP Emulations Orientation Option Option (IGP/PGL or IGP/VGL) Head First Portrait...
Page 130 Chapter MEDIA CONTROL Pre-Peel Adjust Pre-Peel Adjust represents the selectable distance that the label advances during Pre-Peel Mode. The Pre-Peel Adjust distance selected is automatically used when Pre-Peel Mode is enabled. The range is 0.00 to 2.00 inches in .01 inch increments. The factory default is 1.00 inch.
Page 131 MEDIA CONTROL Submenus Length value is equal to the physical length of a die cut or removable label. When using Mark sensing, the Label Length value is the physical distance from the leading edge of one black mark to the leading edge of the next black mark.
Page 132 Chapter MEDIA CONTROL Units This item selects either millimeters or inches as the unit of measure. The options are In Inches (the factory default) and In Millimeters. Set Label Length This feature selects whether the Sensed Distance value derived from an Auto or Manual Calibrate will be used to set the Label Length value in the MEDIA CONTROL menu (and the QUICK SETUP menu).
Page 133 MEDIA CONTROL Submenus Continuous Mode Allows selection of special media modes when Continuous Media Handling mode (see page 120) is selected. • Standard. Labels are printed and sent out the front. The cross perforation following the last printed label is aligned at the tear bar. No auto feeding of a blank label should exist between print jobs, but you may need to press the FEED key to move approximately .80 inches of the last printed label from under the printhead.
Page 134: Calibrate Ctrl
Chapter CALIBRATE CTRL CALIBRATE CTRL CALIBRATE CTRL Gap/Mark Sensor Disable* Mark Advanced Gap Advanced Notch Auto Calibrate Run Calibrate Media Profile Print Profile Sensed Distance 0.00 inches Gap/Mark Thresh 171* 000-255 Paper Out Thresh 136* 000-255 Paper Out Sensor Reflective* Transmissive Manual Calibrate Run Calibrate...
Page 135: Calibrate Ctrl Submenus
CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus Gap/Mark Sensor The available options specify the sensor type needed for detecting the Top-of- Form position on media with label length indicators (gaps, notches, holes, or black marks). • Disable. Select when using media with no label length indicators (no gaps, notches, holes, or black marks), or when you want the printer to ignore all existing label length indicators on the installed media.
Page 136 Chapter CALIBRATE CTRL Mark is selected, the Sensed Distance should match the length from the leading edge of one black mark to the leading edge of the next black mark. Auto Calibrate supports label lengths up to 24 inches. Media Profile This feature provides a graphical printout showing the relationship of the Paper Out Threshold and the Gap/Mark Threshold.
Page 137 CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus Paper Out Sensor Selects which type of media sensing, Reflective or Transmissive, will be used to detect a paper out condition. The printer automatically selects the type of sensing based on the Gap/Mark sensing selected (see Table 6 on page 134). NOTE: Whenever you select Transmissive, you must position the upper media sensor directly over the lower media sensor (see “Positioning The Media Sensors”...
Page 138 Chapter CALIBRATE CTRL Online Auto-Cal NOTE: Online Auto-Cal will not function when the validator is enabled or when Error Recover (under MEDIA CONTROL) is enabled (see page 131). The options for Online Auto-Cal are: • Disable. • Enable. Whenever the printer is brought online, it automatically performs an Auto Calibrate (see “Auto Calibrate”...
Page 139 CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus Cal in Peel Mode This option allows you to perform a calibration (Auto Calibrate or Pwr Up Auto-Cal) in Peel-Off Media Handling mode. • Enable. Auto Calibrate can be performed from the front panel, and if the Pwr Up Auto-Cal option is enabled, calibration will be performed at power NOTE: Calibration in Peel-Off mode does not stop and wait for you to remove peeled labels.
Page 140 Chapter CALIBRATE CTRL • Disable. Auto Calibrate relies exclusively in its ability to detect varying transitions between labels and gaps, notches, holes, or black marks while advancing media during the calibrate process to determine Sensed Distance. The amount of media advanced is based on the number of transitions detected.
Page 141: Printer Control
CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus PRINTER CONTROL PRINTER CONTROL P-Series* P-Series XQ Serial Matrix Proprinter XL Epson FX LP+ Emulation page 184 page 187 page 189 page 191 page 193 CTHI Emulation Simp Prot Conv Standard* Host Interface Auto Switching* Centronics Serial IEEE 1284 Twinax Coax...
Page 142 Chapter PRINTER CONTROL PRINTER CONTROL (cont. from previous page) Save Char to Fls Del Char frm RAM Ld Char at PwrUp Disable* Enable Del Set frm Flsh Ld Set from Flsh Save Set to Flsh Del Set from RAM Ld Set at PwrUp Disable* Enable Overwrite Files...
Page 143 CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus PRINTER CONTROL (cont. from previous page) Max Cached Char 01 KBytes* 01-20 KBytes Standard Chars. 340* 0-512 Bold Chars. 448* 0-512 Extra Bold Char. 504* 0-512 OCR-A Chars. 384* 0-512 OCR-B Chars. 304* 0-512 Tall Characters Disable* Enable Batch Counter Disable*...
Page 144: Printer Control Submenus
The Simple Protocol Converter (SPC) option allows those who use add- on coax or twinax protocol converters to produce the same output on a Printronix thermal printer with the Coax/Twinax (CTHI) capability as done using a non-CT printer with the third party converter interfaces. The SPC...
Page 145 PRINTER CONTROL Submenus The SPC will support the same models for Twinax as the Printronix P5000 printer. The printer emulations supported by the SPC are Twinax 5225 and Coax 3287. The SPC also provides a range of interfaces available in your thermal printer: Centronics, serial, coax, and twinax.
Page 146 Chapter PRINTER CONTROL Power Saver Time The time interval you specify for this parameter sets the amount of idle time before the printer goes into Power Saver mode. Pressing any key removes the power saver message from the control panel. Sending a print job to the printer also turns off power saver mode.
Page 147 PRINTER CONTROL Submenus Save Set to Flsh This option saves downloaded overlay set(s) to flash memory. Del Set from RAM This option deletes the downloaded overlay set(s) from RAM. Ld Set at PwrUp This option loads the downloaded overlay set from flash memory at Power The options are Disable (the factory default) and Enable.
Page 148 Chapter PRINTER CONTROL Delete Files Allows you to delete files in the file list. Contact your administrator for assistance. Optimize&Reboot Reclaims flash space from deleted flash files. After pressing ↵ wait for the printer to reboot. Print File List Prints a summary of the files stored in flash memory and several statistics on File System usage.
Page 149 PRINTER CONTROL Submenus Set Sharing This option allows character sets to be shared between the active LP+ protocol and the active emulation. If CT is installed and active, choosing a character set in the CT activates that character set in the active emulation and LP+ protocols.
Page 150 Chapter PRINTER CONTROL 2. Press ↵. The display reads, “Select a new lock key.” 3. Press the combination of keys that you want to be the new lock key. Make sure you press all keys selected at the same time. 4.
Page 151 PRINTER CONTROL Submenus Max Cache Memory The Maximum Cache Memory option specifies the size of the memory block that can be allocated to the font cache. The font cache stores bitmaps that are created on demand from the font outlines stored on the printer flash. The cache allows the printer to print scalable fonts at optimum speed.
Page 152 Chapter PRINTER CONTROL Standard Chars. This menu entry permits you to adjust the thickness or font weight of standard text fonts. The range is 0-512, and the factory default is 340. Bold Chars. This menu entry permits you to adjust the thickness or font weight of bold text fonts.
Page 153 PRINTER CONTROL Submenus Batch Counter Displays the number of pages remaining in a print job. • Enable. The # Pages remaining to be printed will display on the second line of the control panel LCD. This feature is supported in PGL and PPI1 only.
Page 154: Emulations
Chapter EMULATIONS EMULATIONS Overview This section covers the following emulations: • Coax (page 158) • Twinax (page 161) • SPC Coax (page 164) • SPC Twinax (page 165) • IPDS (page 166) • TN3270 (page 170) • TN5250 (page 173) •...
Page 155: Simple Protocol Converter
Auto Switching feature. Because of hardware restrictions, coax and twinax cannot be selected together. The PGL emulation is the software based Printronix Graphics Language (PGL) for the Printronix thermal printer family. It is based upon, and compatible with, the IGP-100/200/400 board. It includes the following features: On-Line Form and Label Generation makes it easy to create forms or labels with a “preprinted”...
Page 156 Chapter EMULATIONS Expanded and Compressed Character Print attract attention where needed. Alphanumeric height and width are controlled independently for a wide range of character sizes up to 113 times the standard character size (up to 11.3 inches wide and tall). Compressed print sizes of 12, 13, 15, and 17 characters per inch (cpi) are available.
Page 157 Overview Expanded and Compressed Print draws attention where needed. Alphanumeric height and width are controlled independently for a tremendous range of character sizes up to 9.9 inches wide and tall. Several compressed print sizes are available: 12, 13.33, 15, 17.65, and 20 cpi (characters per inch), permitting up to 170 columns in an 8.5 inch printed area (20 cpi).
Page 158: Coax Setup
Chapter COAX SETUP COAX SETUP (1)(2)(3) COAX SETUP Primary Sets See page 160 Translation Tbl (page 242) (page 229) (page 229) Buffer Reprint (page 201) Buffer Print Disable* Enable (page 200) Coax Type 4234* 3287 (page 208) Active Char Set Secondary Set* Primary Set (page 196)
Page 159: Cont. From Prev. Page
Overview COAX SETUP (cont. from prev. page) Last Char = FF (page 225) Null Suppression Off* (page 228) FF Validity Off* (page 216) Auto Skip At End Off* (page 198) FF After Job Off* (page 215) CR, EM, & NL (page 209) Translate Table Default*...
Page 160 Chapter COAX SETUP Coax Setup - Primary Sets and Secondary Sets COAX SETUP Primary Sets (from page 158) 0037 English US* 0880 Cyril. Old 0037 Eng Nether 0423 Greek Old 0285 English UK 875 Gr New Euro 0273 Austr/Germ 0871 Icelandic 0274 Belg.
Page 161: Twinax Setup
Overview TWINAX SETUP (1)(2)(3) TWINAX SETUP Primary Sets (page 163) Translation Tbl (page 242) Buffer Print Disable* Enable (page 200) Twinax Type IPDS 256 Bytes* IPDS 1024 Bytes 5225 4234 (page 243) Active Char Set Secondary Set* Primary Set (page 196) Secondary Sets See page 163 5225 World Trade...
Page 162 Chapter TWINAX SETUP (1)(2)(3) TWINAX SETUP (cont. from prev. page) Graphic Chek Cod 40 - FE (page 218) LAC Option Enable* Disable (page 225) LAC Approx. (page 225) Set Text Orientn Control By Host* Left to Right Right to Left (page 236) Host Override Disable*...
Page 163 Overview Twinax Setup - Primary Sets and Secondary Sets TWINAX SETUP Primary Sets (from page 161) 0037 English US* 0871 Icelandic 0037 Eng Nether 0290 Japan Kata 0500 Swiss Bil 0870 Latin 2 0500 Belg. New 0838 Thai 0273 Austr/Germ 1026 Turkish 0274 Belg.
Page 164: Spc Coax Setup
Chapter SPC COAX SETUP SPC COAX SETUP SPC COAX (1)(2)(3) SETUP SPC Type PTX NI* Avatar Comp (page 240) Logical Buf Size 1920* 2560 3440 3564 (page 226) Intervention Req Send To Host* Do Not Send (page 224) Buffer Print Disable* Enable (page 200)
Page 165: Spc Twinax Setup
Overview SPC TWINAX SETUP SPC TWINAX (1)(2)(3) SETUP SPC Type MODE PTX NI* MODE 219 MODE P5000 MODE IBM (page 240) SFCC Char Set 1 <%>* Set 2 ^^$ Set 3 _%_ User Defined (page 237) User Defined St1 40-FF (page 244) User Defined St2 5F *...
Page 166: Ipds Setup
Chapter IPDS SETUP IPDS SETUP IPDS SETUP Default Font See page 167 Default Code Pag See page 167 Code Page Subset Version 0* Version 1 (page 208) Emulation 4028 IPDS* 3816 IPDS (page 212) Early Print Comp Off* (page 212) Host Form Length Disable* Enable...
Page 167 Overview IPDS Setup - Default Font and Default Code Pag IPDS SETUP Default Font (from page 166) Courier 10* Times Roman 8 Prestige 10 Times Roman 10 Courier it 10 Times Roman 12 OCRA Times Roman B10 APL 12 Times Roman B12 Courier 12 Times Roman B14 Prestige 12...
Page 168 Chapter IPDS SETUP IPDS Setup - Print IPDS Fonts This feature allows you to print a list of all resident fonts currently available in the active IPDS emulation (4028 or 3816). Figure 4. IPDS Fonts - 4028 Emulation Sample Printout...
Page 169 Overview IPDS Setup - Print IPDS Fonts (cont.) Figure 5. IPDS Fonts - 3816 Emulation Sample Printout...
Page 170: Tn3270 Setup
Chapter TN3270 SETUP TN3270 SETUP 3270 SETUP Primary Sets (page 172) Translation Tbl (page 242) Active Char Set Secondary Set* Primary Set (page 196) Secondary Sets (page 172) Early Print Cmpl Disable* Enable (page 212) Alt. Set 80-9F Printable* Control Code (page 197) Intervention Req Send To Host*...
Page 171 Overview 3270 SETUP (cont. from page 170) FF After Job Off* (page 215) CR , EM, & NL (page 209) Host Override Disable* Enable (page 221) Format Control Disable* Enable (page 217) Lead-in Chars Set 1 <%>* Set 2 ¬¬$ Set 3 _%_ User Defined (page 226)
Page 172 Chapter TN3270 SETUP TN3270 Setup - Primary and Secondary Sets Primary Sets (from page 170) 0037 English US* 0880 Cyril. Old 0037 Eng Nether 0423 Greek Old 0285 English UK 875 Gr New Euro 0273 Austr/Germ 0871 Icelandic 0274 Belg. Old 0290 Japan Kata 0275 Brazilian 0870 Latin 2...
Page 173: Tn5250 Setup
Overview TN5250 SETUP 5250 SETUP Notes: * = Factory Default Italicized items are available only when you Primary Sets enable Admin User (in the PRINTER (page 174) CONTROL menu). This menu appears only if the TN5250 option is installed. Translation Tbl (page 242) This menu appears only if you select the “User Defined”...
Page 174 Chapter TN5250 SETUP TN5250 Setup - Primary and Secondary Sets 5250 SETUP Primary Sets (from page 174) 0037 English US* 0871 Icelandic 0037 Eng Nether 0290 Japan Kata 0500 Swiss Bil 0870 Latin 2 0500 Belg. New 0838 Thai 0273 Austr/Germ 1026 Turkish 0274 Belg.
Page 175: Igp/Pgl Setup
Overview IGP/PGL SETUP IGP/PGL SETUP Character Group Standard Sets* Arabic Sets Cyrillic Sets European Sets (page 203) Greek Sets Hebrew Sets Turkish Sets Standard Sets 0) ASCII* 1) German 2) Swedish 3) Danish 4) Norwegian 5) Finnish (page 203) 6) English 7) Dutch 8) French 9) Spanish...
Page 176 Chapter IGP/PGL SETUP IGP/PGL SETUP (cont. from prev. page) PI Slew Range (page 230) CR Edit Disable* Enable (page 209) Skip Cmd Prefix Enable* Disable (page 238) Ignore Text Disable* Enable (page 223) Power on IGP/PGL Enable* Disable (page 230) Ext Execute Copy Disable* Enable...
Page 177 Overview IGP/PGL SETUP (cont. from prev. page) PGL Normal LP+ Menu* PGL Menu (page 230) UPC Descenders Always* Never Only With PDF (page 243) I-2/5 Selection Leading Zero* Trailing Space X2 DPD Modulo 7 CD (page 221) User-Def Ratio Enable* Disable (page 244) Lead PDF Dist...
Page 178: Igp/Vgl Setup
Chapter IGP/VGL SETUP IGP/VGL SETUP IGP/VGL SETUP SFCC 17-255 (page 237) Power-up ^X Disable* Enable (page 231) Power-up ^F Disable* Enable (page 231) Power-up ^PY Disable* Enable (page 231) 6-10 (page 227) Btm Margin Ctl LP+ Menu* VGL Text Length (page 200) Text Length 1-255...
Page 179 Overview IGP/VGL SETUP (cont. from prev. page) Select SO Char 0-255 (page 236) Rot. Char Size Adjusted* Not Adjusted (page 234) Ignore Spaces Disable* Enable (page 223) Ignore ^Lxx Cmd. Disable* Enable (page 222) Midline PY Disable* Enable (page 228) Width Limit Disable* Enable...
Page 180 Chapter IGP/VGL SETUP IGP/VGL SETUP (cont. from prev. page) Ignore Ch#2 0-255 (page 222) Data Bit 8 Enable* Disable (page 210) Cmd Resolution Low Resolution* High Resolution (page 208) ^Dnn Dot Slew Low Resolution* High Resolution (page 195) Barcode var. Low Resolution* High Resolution (page 200)
Page 181: Igp/Ppi1 Setup
Overview IGP/PPI1 SETUP IGP/PPI1 SETUP ZPL Compatible ZPL-II* ZPL-I (page 248) Command Prefix 126* 1-255 (page 208) Label Prefix 1-255 (page 225) Delimiter 1-255 (page 211) LP+ Text Mode Absorb* Auto Pass-thru PPI1 Quiet (page 226) Preparser Command HS Command* JA Command (page 231) Preparser Port...
Page 182 Chapter IGP/PPI1 SETUP IGP/PPI1 SETUP (cont. from prev. page) Vertical Adjust Enable* Disable (page 246) Vertical Density 207* 201-220 (page 246) IS Label Format List Format* Bitmap Format (page 224) Character Group Standard Sets* Arabic Set Cyrillic Set European Set (page 206) Greek Set Hebrew Set...
Page 183: Igp/Ppi2 Setup
Overview IGP/PPI2 SETUP IGP/PPI2 SETUP Active Yes* (page 196) Print Errors Enable* Disable (page 232) Character Set PC-850* PC-8 (page 208) Slash Zero Disable* Enable (page 239) Image Scale Disable* Enable (page 223) SFCC Select Auto Select* <ESC><LF><NULL> User Defined (page 238) SFCC 0x7B*...
Page 184: P-Series Setup
Chapter P-SERIES SETUP P-SERIES SETUP P-SERIES SETUP Select CPI 10.0 CPI* 12.0 CPI 13.3 CPI 15.0 CPI 17.1 CPI 20.0 CPI (page 235) Select LPI 6.0 LPI* 8.0 LPI 10.3 LPI (page 235) Typeface Letter Gothic* Courier New OCR-A OCR-B (page 243) Character Group Standard Sets*...
Page 185 Overview P-SERIES SETUP (cont. from prev. page) Top Margin 0* linespaces 0-451 linespaces (page 241) Bottom Margin 0* linespaces 0-451 linespaces (page 200) Print Char. Set (page 232) Define CR code CR = CR* CR = CR + LF (page 210) Auto LF Disable* Enable...
Page 186 Chapter P-SERIES SETUP P-SERIES SETUP (cont. from prev. page) Text Position Bottom of Line* Top of Line (page 241) Host Command Enable* Ignore All Ignore CPI Ignore LPI (page 219) Reset Cmd CFG Ld Disable* Power up config Current config Factory config (page 234) (1)(2)
Page 187: P-Ser Xq Setup
Overview P-SER XQ SETUP P-SER XQ SETUP Select CPI 10.0 CPI* 12.0 CPI 13.3 CPI 15.0 CPI 17.1 CPI 20.0 CPI (page 235) Select LPI 6.0 LPI* 8.0 LPI 10.3 LPI (page 235) Typeface Letter Gothic* Courier New OCR-A OCR-B (page 243) Horizontal DPI 120 DPI*...
Page 188 Chapter P-SER XQ SETUP P-SER XQ SETUP (cont. from prev. page) Control Code 06 8.0 LPI* 10.3 LPI 6.0 LPI Notes: (page 209) * = Factory Default Compressed Print All three Form Length Char 01 SOH* Char 03 ETX Char 09 HT (page 208) submenus work in conjunction.
Page 189: Ser Matrix Setup
Overview SER MATRIX SETUP SER MATRIX SETUP Select CPI 10.0 CPI* 12.0 CPI 13.3 CPI 15.0 CPI 17.1 CPI 20.0 CPI (page 235) Select LPI 6.0 LPI* 8.0 LPI 10.3 LPI (page 235) Typeface Letter Gothic* Courier New OCR-A OCR-B (page 243) Character Group Standard Sets*...
Page 190 Chapter SER MATRIX SETUP SER MATRIX SETUP (cont. from prev. page) Define CR code CR = CR* CR = CR + LF (page 210) Auto LF Enable* Disable (page 198) Define LF code LF = LF* LF = CR + LF Notes: (page 211) * = Factory Default...
Page 191: Proprinter Setup
Overview PROPRINTER SETUP PROPRINTER SETUP Select CPI 10.0 CPI* 12.0 CPI 13.3 CPI 15.0 CPI 17.1 CPI 20.0 CPI (page 235) Select LPI 6.0 LPI* 8.0 LPI 10.3 LPI (page 235) Typeface Letter Gothic* Courier New OCR-A OCR-B (page 243) Character Group Standard Sets* Arabic Sets...
Page 192 Chapter PROPRINTER SETUP PROPRINTER SETUP (cont. from prev. page) Notes: Define CR code CR = CR* CR = CR + LF * = Factory Default (page 210) All three Form Length submenus work in conjunction. When you Auto LF Enable* Disable change the default in one (page 198)
Page 193: Epson Fx Setup
Overview EPSON FX SETUP EPSON FX SETUP Select CPI 10.0 CPI* 12.0 CPI 13.3 CPI 15.0 CPI 17.1 CPI 20.0 CPI (page 235) Select LPI 6.0 LPI* 8.0 LPI 10.3 LPI (page 235) Typeface Letter Gothic* Courier New OCR-A OCR-B (page 243) Character Group Standard Sets*...
Page 194 Chapter EPSON FX SETUP EPSON FX SETUP (cont. from prev. page) Bottom Margin 0* linespaces 0-451 linespaces (page 200) Print Char. Set (page 232) Notes: Define CR code * = Factory Default CR = CR* CR = CR + LF (page 210) When the CTHI option is installed, the factory default is Printable.
Page 195: Emulation Submenus
Overview Emulation Submenus NOTE: The following descriptions are grouped together for all emulations and are listed in alphabetical order. ^Dnn Dot Slew (From page 179.) • Low Resolution. Sets the dot slew command dot values to be interpreted as 60 dpi P-Series dots. •...
Page 196 Chapter Emulation Submenus Absorb After ^PY (From page 178.) • Absorb Motion. The paper motion line terminator immediately following the graphics ^PY command will be ignored. • Absorb All. The system ignores all the data following ^PY until a host generated terminator is detected and ignored.
Page 197 Overview Alt. Set 80-9F (P-Series, Serial Matrix, Epson FX) (From page 185, page 190, page 194.) • Control Code. Interprets data in the range of hex 80 through hex 9F as a control code. • Printable. Prints data in the range of hex 80 through hex 9F. The factory default is Control Code.
Page 198 Chapter Emulation Submenus Auto LF (P-Series, P-Series XQ) (From page 185, page 187.) This option defines the printer action when print data is received past the forms width setting. • Disable. Discards any data past the forms width. • Enable. Performs an automatic carriage return and line feed when data is received past the forms width.
Page 199 Overview Autoeject (VGL) (From page 178.) Determines paper handling upon exiting the VGL Repeated Form and Dynamic Form commands. • Disable. Holds the print position at the bottom of the form. • Enable. Issues a form feed after the last form is printed so all pages will be physically printed.
Page 200 Chapter Emulation Submenus Barcode var. (From page 180.) This command only applies for IBARC barcode command format. • Low Resolution. Sets barcode ratio dot values to be interpreted as line matrix printer dots (60 x72). • High Resolution. Sets barcode ratio dot values to be interpreted as print engine dots (300 x 300 or 203 x 203).
Page 201 Overview Buffer Reprint (From page 158, page 164.) This option is valid only when the printer is printing in Coax SCS mode. When the ENTER key is pressed, “Buffer Reprint Enabled” displays and an Intervention Required status is sent to the host. Pressing ENTER again cancels the Buffer Reprint function and displays “Buffer Reprint Disabled”...
Page 202 Chapter Emulation Submenus Character Group and Character Sets (Epson FX) (From page 193.) This menu item selects the character set used by the printer. The available character sets are shown below. Character Group (Epson FX) Standard Arabic Sets Cyrillic Sets European Hebrew Sets Greek Sets...
Page 203 Overview Character Group and Character Sets (IGP/PGL) (From page 175.) This menu item selects the character set used by the printer. The available character sets are shown below. Character Group (IGP/PGL) Standard Cyrillic Sets European Arabic Sets Greek Sets Sets* Sets 0) ASCII* ASMO 449*...
Page 204 Chapter Emulation Submenus Character Group and Character Sets (IGP/VGL) (From page 180.) This menu item selects the character set used by the printer. The available character sets are shown below. Character Group (IGP/VGL) Standard Arabic Sets Cyrillic Sets European Greek Sets Sets* Sets 0) ASCII*...
Page 205 Overview Character Group and Character Sets (P-Series, Serial Matrix) (From page 184, page 189.) This menu item selects the character set used by the printer. The available character sets are shown below. Character Group (P-Series, Serial Matrix) Standard Arabic Sets Cyrillic Sets European Greek Sets...
Page 206 Chapter Emulation Submenus Character Group and Character Sets (PPI1) (From page 182.) This menu item selects the character set used by the printer. The available character sets are shown below. Character Group (PPI1) Standard Arabic Sets Cyrillic Sets European Greek Sets Sets* Sets USA 1*...
Page 207 Overview Character Group and Character Sets (Proprinter XL) (From page 191.) This menu item selects the character set used by the printer. The available character sets are shown below. Character Group (Proprinter XL) Standard European Arabic Sets Cyrillic Sets Greek Sets Hebrew Sets Sets* Sets...
Page 208 Chapter Emulation Submenus Character Set (P-Series, Serial Matrix, Proprinter, Epson FX) (From page 184, page 189, page 191, page 193.) This item allows selection of the character set to be used by the printer. Character Set (PPI2) (From page 183.) Selects the character set: either PC-850 or PC-8. The factory default is PC-850.
Page 209 Overview Control Code 06 (From page 185, page 188, page 190.) Control Code 06 defines the function of ASCII code 06 hex (ACK). You can select an alternate line spacing of 6.0, 8.0, or 10.3 LPI. The options factory default is 8.0 LPI. Control Code 08 (From page 185.) Control Code 08 defines the function of ASCII code 08 hex (BS).
Page 210 Chapter Emulation Submenus Data Bit 8 (From page 179.) • Enable. The PI line is not passed directly from host to printer; all 8 bits are used for data bits, and characters in the hex 80-FF range can be accessed. •...
Page 211: Do Ff At Tof
Overview • CR = CR + LF. Inserts an extra line feed after each carriage return. The next print position will be print position 1 of the next line. The factory default is CR = CR. Define LF code (PGL, Serial Matrix, Proprinter XL, Epson FX) (From page 175, page 190, page 192, page 194.) This parameter forces the printer to insert an automatic Carriage Return code into the data stream whenever a Line Feed code occurs.
Page 212 Chapter Emulation Submenus Early Print Cmpl (Coax, TN3270) (From page 158, page 170.) Early Print Complete capability allows the printer to send print (order) complete status to the host before the printer is actually done printing all data. This option is valid only when the printer is in DSC/DSE mode.
Page 213 Overview Error Markers (From page 179.) • Enable. Prints the following error markers for those elements that print beyond the page boundaries: >> for elements that begin off the right side of the page; << for elements that begin at the indicated position but end off the page; ♦...
Page 214 Chapter Emulation Submenus ESC d command (From page 190.) This item is for backward compatibility. • Even dot plot. This option interprets the ESC d command as even dot plot. • Double high. This option interprets the ESC d command as double high. Select this option for backward compatibility.
Page 215: Ext Execute Copy
Overview Expanded Fonts (IPDS) (From page 166.) This option specifies which algorithm is used for expanding a character string in Write Graphics. • Compatible. A resizing and smoothing algorithm will be performed on the bitmapped font. • Scalable. A substitution will be done to a scalable outline font. Using Scalable will increase performance and quality, however, the substitution will only be done for Latin 1 characters of resident bitmapped fonts, and the type is limited to Courier and Gothic.
Page 216 Chapter Emulation Submenus FF valid at TOF (From page 185, page 192.) The FF valid at TOF option determines whether the printer will perform a Form Feed when the host sends a Form Feed command, if the printer is at the top of form. •...
Page 217 Overview Form Width (char.) (From page 186, page 188, page 190, page 192, page 194.) The forms width can be specified as a function of the current CPI (characters per inch). The forms width set should not exceed the actual paper width. The factory default is the maximum printing width divided by the selected number of characters per inch.
Page 218 Chapter Emulation Submenus Graphic Chek Cod (From page 161, page 173.) Specifies the replacement character to print in place of any unprintable character that is received from the host. Choose a hex character from 40 through FE. The character becomes the printer default when: •...
Page 219 Overview NOTE: Values will vary based on printhead width. Subsequent printing observes the current setting for skip-over perforation, form length, and top-of-form position parameters. IMPORTANT You must have a minimum of 4.1 inches of media installed and have Label Width set to 4.1 inches. If not, the hexdump data will be truncated and lost.
Page 220 Chapter Emulation Submenus Host Form Length (PGL) (From page 175.) Determines how the physical label length (see Label Length under the MEDIA CONTROL menu) is affected upon receiving an EXECUTE command. • Enable. The physical label length will change to match the form length (specified in CREATE command).
Page 221 Overview Host Form Length (VGL) (From page 178.) Sets the printer page size. • Enable. Sets the printer label size equal to Label Length from the host form length command. (For more information, refer to the IGP/VGL Programmer’s Reference Manual .) •...
Page 222 Chapter Emulation Submenus Ignore Ch#1 (From page 179.) Specifies character 1 for the character filtering option. Valid decimal values are from 0 through 255. The factory default is 0. Ignore Ch#2 (From page 179.) Specifies character 2 for the character filtering option. Valid decimal values are from 0 through 255.
Page 223: Ignore Mode
Overview Ignore Mode (From page 176.) This parameter instructs the IGP to ignore the character selected under the Select Character menu. • Disable. The IGP does not ignore any characters. • Enable. The IGP ignores the character specified in the Select Character menu.
Page 224 Chapter Emulation Submenus Intervention Req (From page 158, page 164, page 170.) • Send To Host. The printer sends a signal to the host computer when a printer fault or hold mode time-out occurs. NOTE: If you select Send To Host, make sure the Error Recover option (under MEDIA CONTROL) is set to Disable.
Page 225 Overview Label Prefix (From page 181.) This item allows you to select the prefix for the format instructions command. The range is 1-255, and the factory default is 94. LAC Approx. (From page 161.) This item controls whether or not the LAC Approximation is used.
Page 226 Chapter Emulation Submenus Lead-in Chars (From page 159, page 161, page 171, page 173.) You can enable additional printer features which are not accessible through standard coax emulations. To access these features, send text commands in the data stream. The commands must have a start and end code.
Page 227 Overview • PPI1 Quiet. All data and PPI commands are passed to the LP+ emulation. For information on setting the LP+ Text Mode through the host data stream, refer to the PPI1 Programmer’s Reference Manual . The factory default is Absorb. (From page 178.) This item selects the number of lines printed per inch.
Page 228 Chapter Emulation Submenus Midline PY (includes ^PN) (From page 179.) • Disable. The Graphics mode Enabled command, ^PY, must be the first three characters of a line. • Enable. The ^PY or ^PN can occur anywhere in a line. The factory default is Disable. NL at MPP+1 (From page 158, page 164, page 170.) Specifies the linespacing action when the printline exceeds the rightmost print position and text continues from the...
Page 229 Overview Offpage Errors (From page 179.) • Disable. Does not report errors for elements that start or end beyond the right edge of the page. • Enable. Reports errors for elements that start or end beyond the right edge of the page. The factory default is Disable.
Page 230: Pi Slew Range
Chapter Emulation Submenus Page Rotation (From page 166.) This option rotates the physical IPDS page. The options are 0, 90, 180, and 270. The factory default is 0. PGL Normal (From page 176.) This option determines whether PGL passes the text data in Normal mode according to LP+ or whether PGL will print the text data itself.
Page 231 Overview Power-up ^F (From page 178.) • Disable. • 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 VGL to ignore carriage returns, line feeds, and all characters below 20 hex sent from the host.
Page 232 Chapter Emulation Submenus Preparser Port (From page 181.) • Disable. Disables the Preparser Command feature. • Parallel. Select Parallel if the data is coming to the printer through the parallel port. • Serial. Select Serial if the data is coming to the printer through the serial port.
Page 233 The factory default is Enable. PSeries Dbl High (From page 185.) This menu option allows printing compatibility between the current and older models of Printronix printers. • Normal. This is normal Double High printing for current model printers. •...
Page 234 Chapter Emulation Submenus Reset Cmd CFG Ld (From page 186, page 188, page 190, page 192, page 194.) When the printer receives a host data stream reset command (ESC@ or ESC[K) in addition to resetting printer variables, the selected configuration is loaded.
Page 235: Scalable Size
Overview Scalable Size (From page 176.) This option determines whether scalable characters are sized based on normal scaling or based on the size of block characters. If the option Block is set, then the scalable character are made to be the same size as block characters in the old IGP-X00 printers.
Page 236: Select So Char
Chapter Emulation Submenus Select SFCC (P-Series) (From page 185.) This P-Series feature allows you to select an ASCII code which defines the Special Function Control Code (SFCC) command code value. The factory default value is hex 01, but the P-Series options allow selection of any value ranging from hex 00 through hex 7F.
Page 237 Overview Set Text Orientn (TN3270, TN5250) (From page 171, page 173.) Specifies the direction in which characters are printed on the page. This allows the printer to print languages which are printed right to left instead of left to right. •...
Page 238: Skip Cmd Prefix
Chapter Emulation Submenus SFCC Select (From page 183.) Use this menu to select the SFCC, SFCC-Separator, and SFCC-Terminator sets. • Auto Select. The printer selects the SFCC set based upon the received host data. • <ESC><LF><NULL> is a predefined set. The ESC character is the SFCC, the LF is the SFCC-Separator, and the NULL character is the SFCC-Terminator.
Page 239 Overview Slash Zero (From page 183.) • Enable. When enabled, the zero character is overlaid with a slash character. • Disable. If disabled, the zero character does not have a slash character. The factory default is Disable. Slashed Zero (From page 184, page 187, page 189, page 191, page 193.) This parameter allows you to print the numeral “0”...
Page 240 Emulation Submenus SPC Type (SPC Coax Setup) (From page 164.) • PTX NI (Printronix Non-impact). This option causes the printer to not line wrap at 132 characters. • Avatar Comp. This option causes the printer to line wrap at 132 characters despite the current print density allowing more characters per line.
Page 241: Text Length
Overview Text Length (From page 178.) Text Length is the printable length on the page below the top margin. The range is 1-255, and the factory default is 66. Text Position (From page 186, page 188, page 190, page 192, page 194.) Specifies where the text will be positioned in the line space.
Page 242 Chapter Emulation Submenus Translate Table (From page 159.) • Default. The option is disabled. The table is not stored in the real translation table until the option is enabled. • Downloaded. The option is enabled. The LU3 Translation Table is loaded from the buffer into the permanent table.
Page 243 Overview Twinax Type (From page 161.) This parameter defines the printer emulation as follows: • IPDS 256 Bytes • IPDS 1024 Bytes • 5225 • 4234 After the emulation has been changed, a POR status is sent to the host. The factory default is IPDS 256 Bytes.
Page 244 Chapter Emulation Submenus • Only With PDF. UPC/EAN bar codes are printed with descenders only when the PDF command is presented. The factory default is Always. UPC Descenders (VGL) (From page 178.) • Enable. UPC/EAN bar codes are printed with descenders, even if there is no human readable data.
Page 245 Overview User-Defined St2 (Start Code 2) (From page 159, page 161, page 164, page 165, page 171, page 173.) This option allows you to define your own value (in ASCII characters) for the User Defined option in the Lead-in Chars menu. “St2” specifies Start Code 2. See “Lead-in Chars”...
Page 246 Chapter Emulation Submenus Vertical Adjust (From page 182.) This option allows you to enable or disable vertical density adjustment. • Enable. Vertical density adjustment is active and will use the Vertical Density value selected. • Disable. No vertical density adjustment will take place. The factory default is Enable.
Page 247 Overview Width Limit (From page 179.) When enabled, the system will limit the length and width for expanded characters to a limit shown in Table 7, which shows the maximum width allowed for a specific height in the range of 00 through 40 (0.0 through 4.0 inches).
Page 248 Chapter Emulation Submenus XS Media ‘D’ Act (From page 183.) This option defines in which media mode PPI2 will operate on receipt of a ‘D’ (strip mode) for the issue mode parameter in the XS command. Any of the supported media modes can be selected. When you select “Ignore,”...
Page 249: Diagnostics
Overview DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS Printer Tests Auto Calibrate* Checkerboard Grey Grid Current Config Left Test Right Test E-Net Test Page Barcode Demo Valid. Report Test Count Continuous* 1 Page 2 Pages 5 Pages 10 Pages Software Build XXXXXX Ver. XXX Security PAL XXXXXX - XXX Feature File XXXXXX - XXX...
Page 250: Diagnostics Submenus
Chapter DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS Submenus Printer Tests The printer tests below allow you to check for proper printer operation and print quality: • Auto Calibrate. Senses paperout, perforation, gap, or mark, and calibrates the printer for the currently installed media. • Checkerboard.
Page 251 DIAGNOSTICS Submenus Software Build This is the reference number which includes the program file part number and revision number of the software installed in the printer, e.g., 358186 V1.07G. Security PAL Displays the part number of the Security PAL (device) installed. Feature File Displays the part number only when a feature file has been installed.
Page 252 Chapter DIAGNOSTICS Head Print Dist Displays the length of media actually printed since the last Reset Head Data operation. This value is set to zero at the factory after burn-in testing. Head On Time Displays the time that power has been applied to the printhead since the last Reset Head Data operation.
Page 253: Parallel Port
DIAGNOSTICS Submenus PARALLEL PORT PARALLEL PORT Port Type IEEE 1284* Disable Centronics Ethernet Data Bit 8 Enable* Disable PI Ignored Enable* Disable Buffer Size in K 1-16 Auto Trickle Disable* Enable Trickle Time 1/4 sec* 1/2 sec 1 sec 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec 16 sec...
Page 254: Parallel Port Submenus
Chapter PARALLEL PORT PARALLEL PORT Submenus Port Type This menu item selects the type of printer parallel port interface to be used with the host. The options are IEEE 1284, Disable, Centronics, and Ethernet. NOTE: The Ethernet option is available only if Ethernet is installed. When Ethernet is installed, the IEEE 1284 and Centronics options do not display.
Page 255: Trickle Time
PARALLEL PORT Submenus Auto Trickle This feature is used to prevent a host computer from “timing out” because the parallel interface is “busy” for too long. • Enable. When the printer’s buffers are almost full, the printer begins to trickle data in from the host (at the rate set in the Trickle Time menu) until the buffers start to empty out.
Page 256 Chapter PARALLEL PORT Prime Signal • Disable. The parallel port will not perform a warm start (reboot) if the host asserts the Prime Signal. • Enable. The parallel port will perform a warm start (reboot) if the host asserts the Prime Signal. The factory default is Disable.
Page 257: Serial Port
PARALLEL PORT Submenus SERIAL PORT SERIAL PORT Port Type RS 232* RS 422 Disable Baud Rate 9600 BAUD* 19200 BAUD 38400 BAUD 57600 BAUD 115200 BAUD 600 BAUD 1200 BAUD 2400 BAUD 4800 BAUD Word Length Stop Bits Parity None* Even Mark Sense...
Page 258: Serial Port Submenus
Chapter SERIAL PORT SERIAL PORT Submenus Port Type This item allows you to select the type of printer serial port interface, RS-232 or RS-422, to be used with its host. The serial port can also be disabled. The factory default is RS 232. Baud Rate Sets the baud rate of the serial interface in the printer.
Page 259 SERIAL PORT Submenus Data Protocol You can select one of the following serial interface protocols to meet the host interface requirements. • XON / XOFF. The printer controls the flow of communication from the host by turning the transmission on and off. In some situations, such as when the buffer is full or the timing of signals is too slow or too fast, the printer will tell the host to stop transmission by sending an XOFF character.
Page 260 Chapter SERIAL PORT The response characters are described below. Printer State Response Online and Buffer Empty Online and Buffer Full Offline and Buffer Empty Offline and Buffer Full • Series1 2 Char. This protocol behaves exactly the same as the Series 1 Char except there is a two-character response to the host.
Page 261 SERIAL PORT Submenus Trickle Time When the printer is printing data from a host and a second job is received by the printer from a different host, Trickle Time prevents the second host from timing out while it is waiting for its data to be printed. In order to support this feature, the port has to be able to accept data from the host and store it for future use.
Page 262 Chapter SERIAL PORT Request to Send This configuration is part of hardware flow control and determines when the Request to Send (RTS) signal is generated. This signal indicates whether or not the printer is ready to receive data. • On-Line and BNF. Asserts the RTS signal when the printer is online and the internal serial buffer is not full.
Page 263 SERIAL PORT Submenus One Char Enquiry The One Char Enquiry mode uses the Poll Character to detect a request from the host and sends a response back to the host. This option also allows you to turn on and off this feature. Table 8.
Page 264 Chapter SERIAL PORT Table 10. ENQ Status Byte Printer Status Set when the label has printed. Set when the label is presented. Set while the printer is online. Always set. Set printing in the batch mode. Set during a Ribbon fault. Set during a Paper Out fault.
Page 265: C/T Port
C/T PORT Submenus C/T PORT C/T PORT Port Type Twinax* Coax Disable Device Address Address 1* Address 0-6 Image Buf Size Timeout 10 sec.* 5-60 sec. Report Status Disable* Enable Notes: * = Factory Default Appears only if the CTHI option is installed. C/T PORT Submenus Port Type This item selects the desired active CTHI interface and appears only when...
Page 266 Chapter C/T PORT Timeout This item allows you to set the time that the printer, when it has not received data from its host, will begin to service all other host ports looking for data to print. The range is 5-60 seconds, and the factory default is 10 seconds. Report Status When a fault condition occurs in the printer, normally only the active port reports the fault to the host.
Page 267: Ethernet Address
C/T PORT Submenus ETHERNET ADDRESS ETHERNET ADDRESS IP Address 000* 0-255 SEG1: IP Address 000* 0-255 SEG2: IP Address 000* 0-255 SEG3: IP Address 000* 0-255 SEG4: Subnet Mask 000* 0-255 SEG1: Subnet Mask 000* 0-255 SEG2: Subnet Mask 000* 0-255 SEG3: Subnet Mask...
Page 268: Ethernet Address Submenus
Chapter ETHERNET ADDRESS ETHERNET ADDRESS Submenus IP Address This item allows you to set the IP Address for the TCP/IP protocol in four three-digit segments (SEG1 through SEG4). If the IP Address is assigned by Bootp, ARP or DHCP, it is dynamic and read-only. The factory defaults for the SEG1 through SEG4 are 000, 000, 000, and 000.
Page 269: Ethernet Params
ETHERNET ADDRESS Submenus DHCP You can enable/disable the DHCP protocol using this option, but consult your administrator for the appropriate setting. The options are Disable (the factory default) and Enable. ETHERNET PARAMS ETHERNET PARAMS Novell Protocol Enable* Disable Nest Serv Type Auto* Bindery NetBIOS Protocol...
Page 270: Ethernet Params Submenus
Chapter ETHERNET PARAMS ETHERNET PARAMS Submenus Novell Protocol • Enable. The NIC will respond to the Novell protocol. • Disable. The NIC does not recognize the Novell protocol. The factory default is Enable. Nest Serv Type You can change the Nest Server using this option, but consult your administrator for the appropriate setting.
Page 271: Ethernet Speed
ETHERNET PARAMS Submenus Ethernet Speed This menu appears only if a 10/100Base-T Network Interface Card (NIC) is installed. The Ethernet Speed menu has five different speed modes to allow compatibility with different systems and networks: • Auto Select. Tells the 10/100Base-T NIC to perform an auto detection scheme and configure itself to be 10 Half Duplex, 10 Full Duplex, 100 Half Duplex, or 100 Full Duplex.
Page 272: Wireless Address
Chapter WIRELESS ADDRESS WIRELESS ADDRESS WIRELESS ADDRESS IP Address 000* 0-255 SEG1: IP Address 000* 0-255 SEG2: IP Address 000* 0-255 SEG3: IP Address 000* 0-255 SEG4: Subnet Mask 000* 0-255 SEG1: Subnet Mask 000* 0-255 SEG2: Subnet Mask 000* 0-255 SEG3: Subnet Mask...
Page 273: Wireless Address Submenus
WIRELESS ADDRESS Submenus WIRELESS ADDRESS Submenus IP Address This item allows you to set the IP Address for the TCP/IP protocol in four three-digit segments (SEG1 through SEG4). If the IP Address is assigned by Bootp, ARP or DHCP, it is dynamic and read-only. The factory defaults for the SEG1 through SEG4 are 000, 000, 000, and 000.
Page 274 Chapter WIRELESS ADDRESS MAC Address This item is the Manufacturer’s Assigned Number, and is unique for the NIC and the Wireless option. It is read-only. DHCP You can enable/disable the DHCP protocol using this option, but consult your administrator for the appropriate setting. The options are Disable (the factory default) and Enable.
Page 275: Wireless Params
WIRELESS ADDRESS Submenus WIRELESS PARAMS WIRELESS PARAMS Signal Strength XX % Infrastructure* Pseudo IBSS Ad Hoc Operation Mode SSID Name(01-15) 101* SSID Name(16-30) SSID Name(31-32) Reset SSID Name Min Xfer Rate Auto-negotiate* 1Mb/sec 2Mb/sec 5.5Mb/sec 11Mb/sec Channel Default* 1-15 Ant. Diversity Diverse* Primary Auxiliary...
Page 276 Chapter WIRELESS PARAMS WIRELESS PARAMS (cont. from prev. page) WEP Key 1 BYTE1: WEP Key 1 BYTE2: WEP Key 1 BYTE3: WEP Key 1 BYTE4: WEP Key 1 BYTE5: WEP Key 1 BYTE6: WEP Key 1 BYTE7: WEP Key 1 BYTE8: WEP Key 1 BYTE9:...
Page 277 WIRELESS ADDRESS Submenus WIRELESS PARAMS (cont. from prev. page) WEP Key 2 BYTE3: WEP Key 2 BYTE4: WEP Key 2 BYTE5: WEP Key 2 BYTE6: WEP Key 2 BYTE7: WEP Key 2 BYTE8: WEP Key 2 BYTE9: WEP Key 2 BYTE10: WEP Key 2 BYTE11:...
Page 278 Chapter WIRELESS PARAMS WIRELESS PARAMS (cont. from prev. page) WEP Key 3 BYTE5: WEP Key 3 BYTE6: WEP Key 3 BYTE7: WEP Key 3 BYTE8: WEP Key 3 BYTE9: WEP Key 3 BYTE10: WEP Key 3 BYTE11: WEP Key 3 BYTE12: WEP Key 3 BYTE13:...
Page 279 WIRELESS ADDRESS Submenus WIRELESS PARAMS (cont. from prev. page) WEP Key 4 BYTE6: WEP Key 4 BYTE7: WEP Key 4 BYTE8: WEP Key 4 BYTE9: WEP Key 4 BYTE10: WEP Key 4 BYTE11: WEP Key 4 BYTE12: WEP Key 4 BYTE13: Reset WEP Keys Notes:...
Page 280: Wireless Params Submenus
Chapter WIRELESS PARAMS WIRELESS PARAMS Submenus Signal Strength This menu displays the strength of the wireless signal. NOTE: This is a display value only and cannot be changed. Operation Mode Allows you to select the way the Wireless option communicates: •...
Page 281: Ant. Diversity
WIRELESS PARAMS Submenus Ant. Diversity The type of antenna used: • Diverse. Select when you want to use the antenna with the best reception. • Primary. Select when you want to use the Primary antenna on the server. • Auxiliary. Select when you want to use the Auxiliary antenna on the server.
Page 282: Reset Wep Keys
Chapter WIRELESS PARAMS WEP Key Format Allows you to format the WEP keys in ASCII or hexadecimal code. The factory default is Hexadecimal. WEP Key Width This is the encryption strength. The options are 40 Bits and 128 Bits; 40 bits are weaker and 128 bits are stronger.
Page 283: Kerberos Params
WIRELESS PARAMS Submenus KERBEROS PARAMS KERBEROS PARAMS Kerberos Enable Disable* Enable Kerb. Pwd(01-15) Kerb. Pwd(16-30) Kerb. Pwd(31-40) Reset Kerb. Pwd KDC Port Number 0-65535 Clock Skew Units Seconds* Minutes Clock Skew (SEC) 300* 60-900 Tckt Life Units Seconds* Minutes Hours Days Tckt Life (SEC) 43200*...
Page 284: Kerberos Params Submenus
Chapter KERBEROS PARAMS KERBEROS PARAMS Submenus Kerberos Enable • Disable. Disables Kerberos authentication in the wireless network interface. • Enable. Enables Kerberos authentication in the wireless network interface. The factory default is Disable. Kerb. Pwd(01–15) First 15 characters of the Kerberos password (maximum number of characters is 40).
Page 285: Tckt Life Units
KERBEROS PARAMS Submenus Tckt Life Units Ticket lifetime unit in Seconds, Minutes, Hours, or Days. The factory default is Seconds. Tckt Life (SEC) Sets the maximum allowable amount of time in Seconds (SEC), Minutes (MIN), Hours (HR), or Days (DAY), as specified by the Tckt Life Units, that a ticket obtained from the Kerberos server is valid before getting a new one.
Page 286: Battery Control
Chapter BATTERY CONTROL BATTERY CONTROL BATTERY CONTROL Battery Monitor Disable* Enable Time To Go xxx.xx Hours Percent Charge xxx.x % Current Draw +/- xx.xx Amps Voltage xx.xx Volts Amp-Hour Used +/- xx.x Amp-Hours Time To Go Alert 1.0 Hours* .3 - 12.0 Hours High Volt Alert 16.0 Volts* 12.5 - 16.0 Volts...
Page 287: Battery Control Submenus
BATTERY CONTROL Submenus BATTERY CONTROL Submenus Battery Monitor • Disable. When set to Disable, the other Battery Control menus do not display. The Serial Port is restored to normal use, and the Serial Port menu displays. • Enable. When set to Enable, the other Battery Control menus display. The Serial Port is reserved for monitoring the power cart, and the Serial Port menu does not display.
Page 288: Time To Go Alert
Chapter BATTERY CONTROL Time To Go Alert This allows you to set the minimum Time to Go value for determining when a “RECHARGE BATTERY” warning occurs. When the printer receives a status from the battery that is less than the value of the Time To Go menu, the “RECHARGE BATTERY”...
Page 289: Downloading Emulation And Operating System Software
Flash Memory Downloading Emulation And Operating System Software Flash Memory Flash memory retains its contents when printer power is turned off. (Compare this to RAM, which loses its contents when power is removed.) Flash memory is contained in an 80-pin 4MB (or optional 10MB) SIMM (Single Inline Memory Module) at location J38 on the controller board.
Page 290: Downloading Software Through The Serial Or Parallel Port
Chapter Downloading Emulation And Operating System Software Downloading Software Through The Serial Or Parallel Port 1. Make a printout of all saved configurations. (Installing new software erases all saved configurations. You will use the printouts to restore the printer configurations.) 2.
Page 291 Downloading Software Through The Serial Or Parallel Port 14. When the printer download port you want to use is displayed on the LCD, press ↵. “WAITING DOWNLOAD / PORT = < your selection >” appears on the display. 15. Using Windows Explorer, create a directory named download at the root level of your C: hard drive.
Page 292 Chapter Downloading Emulation And Operating System Software Figure 8. Copying the Emulation File to the Download Directory 19. Copy the file to the download directory. NOTE: You may need to hold Ctrl to make sure a + appears to the right of the pointer.
Page 293: Downloading Software Through The Network Interface Card (Nic)
Downloading Software Through The Network Interface Card (NIC) CAUTION Do not interrupt the downloading process once it has started. Interrupting a download will damage the flash memory on the controller board and NIC card. While the file is copied into memory, the printer LCD informs you of the load process and status.
Page 294 Chapter Downloading Emulation And Operating System Software Figure 9. Navigating to the Appropriate Emulation File on the CD 8. Using Windows Explorer, navigate to the appropriate file on the CD (using the Unzipped directory) based on the printer model number and desired emulation, e.g., Unzipped T5000 IGP.
Page 295: Downloading Optional Font Files To Flash Memory
Downloading Optional Font Files To Flash Memory 14. Log in to the printer by typing: root<Enter> You are given a password prompt. NOTE: The default is no password. If the FTP program requires a password, contact your system administrator. 15. At the password prompt, press <Enter>. 16.
Page 296 Chapter Downloading Emulation And Operating System Software ↓ 5. On the printer control panel, press and hold down the keys ↓ while powering the printer on. Continue holding the keys down. 6. When you see “WAITING FOR PROGRAM DOWNLOAD” on the LCD, ↓...
Page 297 Downloading Optional Font Files To Flash Memory 15. At the command prompt type: copy /b filename.dwn LPT1<Enter> (where filename .dwn is file name you noted in step 14.) NOTE: If you are loading the file using the LPT2 port on the computer, type the following command: copy /b filename.dwn LPT2<Enter>...
Page 298: Downloading True Type Fonts
There are several ways to download TrueType fonts to your Thermaline printer. Printronix Windows Driver Load the Printronix Windows driver (provided with your printer on the Manuals and Utilities CD). Follow the instructions within the driver to download and access TrueType fonts.
Page 299: Interfaces
Interfaces Overview This chapter describes the host 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 communications signals and data to and from the host computer. Plus, with the Auto Switching feature, you can configure the printer to accept several interfaces at the same time.
Page 300: Centronics Parallel Interface
Chapter Centronics Parallel Interface Centronics Parallel Interface Table 11. Centronics Interface Connector Pin Assignments Input Signals Output Signals Miscellaneous Signal Signal Signal DATA LINE 1 ACKNOWLEDGE CHASSIS GROUND Return Return DATA LINE 2 ONLINE GROUND Return Return DATA LINE 3 FAULT Spares Return...
Page 301: Centronics Parallel Interface Signals
Centronics Parallel Interface Signals Centronics Parallel Interface Signals Table 12. Centronix Parallel Interface Signals Signals Purpose Data Lines 1 through 8 Provide eight standard or inverted levels from the host that specify character data, plot data, or a control code. Data Line 8 allows access to the extended ASCII character set.
Page 302: Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface
Chapter IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface The IEEE 1284 supports three operating modes, which are determined by negotiation between the printer and the host. Compatibility Mode This mode provides compatibility with Centronics-like host I/O (see Table 11). Data is transferred from the host to the printer in 8-bit bytes over the data lines.
Page 303: Signals
Signals Signals Table 13 lists each of the signals associated with the corresponding pins on the IEEE 1284 interface. Descriptions of the signals follow. Table 13. IEEE 1284 Signals Type of Mode Source of Data Compatible Nibble Byte Host nStrobe HostClk Host/Clk Host/Printer...
Page 304 Chapter IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface Table 13. IEEE 1284 Signals (continued) Type of Mode Source of Data Compatible Nibble Byte Signal Ground (Data 7) Signal Ground (Data 8) Signal Ground (PError, Select, nAck) Signal Ground (Busy, nFault) Signal Ground (nAutoFd, nSelectIn, nInit) Host nInit Printer...
Page 305: Terminating Resistor Configurations
Terminating Resistor Configurations nReverse Request. Driven by the host. Resets the interface and forces a return to Compatibility Mode idle phase. nData Available / nPeripheral Request. Driven by the printer. Indicates the printer has encountered an error. (Data bits 1 and 5 in Nibble Mode.) 1284 Active / nAStrobe.
Page 306 Chapter RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interfaces RS-232 Table 14. RS-232 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignments Input Signals Output Signals Miscellaneous Signal Signal Signal Receive Data (RD) Transmit Data (TD) Chassis Ground Clear To Send (CTS) Request To Send (RTS) Signal Ground Data Set Ready (DSR) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Data Carrier Detect (DCD)
Page 307: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting
Diagnostics And Troubleshooting Printer Tests A sequence of automatic tests is performed during printer power-up. If any faults are detected at that time, a fault message will display. Before setting the printer for online operation, run the Test Print program. The Test Print program has a number of tests which allow you to check for proper printer operation and print quality.
Page 308: Improving Processing Time
Chapter Troubleshooting Common Situations Improving Processing Time Before looking at solutions for decreasing processing time and increasing throughput, it may help to understand what happens during processing. When the printer receives a format command, it enters the label formatting mode. Label formatting requires time to process the label data into the printer buffers.
Page 309 Interfacing The printer will not function properly with an incorrectly wired cable or the wrong interface cable installed. If the cable is suspect, contact Printronix or your authorized service representative. When the printer is first powered up, it will reset itself to the communication default parameters.
Page 310: Controlling Print Quality
Chapter Troubleshooting Common Situations Controlling Print Quality Three factors have the greatest effect on print quality: • The amount of heat applied by the printhead (print intensity) • The speed at which media is moving under the printhead (print speed) •...
Page 311: Determining Printhead Wear
Determining Printhead Wear Determining Printhead Wear The most common signs of a worn printhead are fixed vertical streaks that are always the same size and in the same place on the printout. To determine if vertical streaks are caused by a worn printhead, follow these methods: 1.
Page 312: Replacing The Printhead
Chapter Replacing The Printhead Replacing The Printhead 1. Set the printer power switch to O (Off). WARNING Always unplug the printer power cord from the printer or power outlet before doing any installation procedure. Failure to remove power could result in injury to you and damage the equipment. When applicable, you will be instructed to apply power.
Page 313 Determining Printhead Wear Printhead Retainer Clip (2) Pivoting Deck Pull-Tab Lower Tab (2) Printhead Assembly Printhead Controller Cable Assembly Printhead Cover Power Supply Release Cable Assembly Release Upper Media Sensor Cable Assembly Figure 12. Replacing the Printhead Assembly CAUTION To prevent electrostatic damage to electronic components, ground yourself by touching an unpainted part of the printer frame before handling and installing the printhead.
Page 314: Restore The Printer To Operation
Chapter Restore The Printer To Operation NOTE: The upper media sensor cable assembly connects in the middle for 4 inch models, on the left side for 6 inch models (Figure 12), and on the right side for 8 inch models. 11.
Page 315: Solving Other Printer Problems
Solving Other Printer Problems Solving Other Printer Problems Table 16. Printer Problems and Solutions Symptom Solution/Explanation Communications Failures. 1. Check the interface cable. 2. Check the configuration to ensure the correct interface is enabled. 3. Verify the printer is receiving data by viewing the Job In Process indicator on the control panel.
Page 316 Chapter Restore The Printer To Operation Table 16. Printer Problems and Solutions (continued) Symptom Solution/Explanation Power Failures Printer fails to turn on, the 1. Check that the printer AC power cord is correctly attached display is not backlit, and the to the printer and to the AC power outlet.
Page 317 Solving Other Printer Problems Table 16. Printer Problems and Solutions (continued) Symptom Solution/Explanation Media and ribbon move, but 1. Print the Checkerboard diagnostic test pattern and check no image prints in Thermal that the image appears on the used portion of ribbon. If the Transfer mode.
Page 318 Chapter Restore The Printer To Operation Table 16. Printer Problems and Solutions (continued) Symptom Solution/Explanation • Start of image is printed 1. In the MEDIA CONTROL menu, set Clip Page to Disable. an erroneous distance 2. Make sure the Label Length value matches the actual from the top-of-form.
Page 319 Solving Other Printer Problems Table 16. Printer Problems and Solutions (continued) Symptom Solution/Explanation Smears or voids in printed 1. Clean the printhead. image. 2. Make sure the printhead temperature (Print Intensity) is not too high. Change the Print Intensity value in the QUICK SETUP or MEDIA CONTROL menu.
Page 320 Chapter Restore The Printer To Operation Table 16. Printer Problems and Solutions (continued) Symptom Solution/Explanation PRINTER OPERATION Advances several labels 1. Check that labels are loaded correctly. (See “Loading when FEED key is pressed. Media And Ribbon” on page 40.) 2.
Page 321 Solving Other Printer Problems Table 16. Printer Problems and Solutions (continued) Symptom Solution/Explanation RIBBON Printer advances media, but 1. Make sure the ribbon is installed correctly. the ribbon does not advance. 2. A poor ribbon/media combination can cause insufficient friction between the media and ribbon. Verify that the correct ribbon and media are being used.
Page 322: Printer Alarms
Chapter Restore The Printer To Operation Printer Alarms The printer has built-in alarms that monitor printer status and media stock conditions. Alarm messages display indicating the present status of the printer and media stock levels. The alarms also indicate if the printer electronics detect an error condition.
Page 323 Fault Messages Table 17. LCD Message Troubleshooting Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? 06 HOST REQUEST Status message: in CT Not a printer problem. emulation, the host computer or printer controller requires attention. 08 HOLD PRINT Status message: in CT Press PAUSE to put the printer online.
Page 324 Chapter Restore The Printer To Operation Table 17. LCD Message Troubleshooting (continued) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? 300 DPI Head Normal power-up message. No action required. Installed The printer is running its initialization routine and indicating DPI resolution of the installed printhead.
Page 325 Fault Messages Table 17. LCD Message Troubleshooting (continued) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? BUFFER OVERRUN Receive overrun (serial 1. Make a configuration printout. interface). 2. Verify that the printer matches the host serial interface configuration settings for Data Protocol, Baud Rate, Data Bits, Stop Bits, Parity, Data Terminal Ready, and Request to Send.
Page 326 Chapter Restore The Printer To Operation Table 17. LCD Message Troubleshooting (continued) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? DEACTIVATING Normal message that No action required. HOST SERIAL displays when you set Validator Funct. = Enable in the VALIDATOR menu or Battery Monitor = Enable in the BATTERY CONTROL menu.
Page 327 Fault Messages Table 17. LCD Message Troubleshooting (continued) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? ERROR: DRAM AT Yes/No The printer found a defective Power off the printer for 15 seconds, ADDRESS XXXXXXXX memory location. then power back on. If the problem persists, contact your authorized customer service representative.
Page 328 Chapter Restore The Printer To Operation Table 17. LCD Message Troubleshooting (continued) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? ERROR: WRONG Yes/No The printer received the Power off the printer for 15 seconds, CHECKSUM complete program but the then power back on. If the problem checksum did not match.
Page 329 Fault Messages Table 17. LCD Message Troubleshooting (continued) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? FRAMING ERROR Serial framing error over a Match the serial interface settings of serial interface. the printer to those of the host computer. GAP NOT DETECTED The printer is set for Gap or 1.
Page 330 Chapter Restore The Printer To Operation Table 17. LCD Message Troubleshooting (continued) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? INSUFFICIENT RAM Yes/No Not enough RAM memory 1. Power off the printer for 15 Reboot/Add RAM available for a printer seconds, then power back on again. function.
Page 331 Fault Messages Table 17. LCD Message Troubleshooting (continued) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? NON VOLATILE MEMORY Yes/No The printer assigns a certain 1. If the message appears at power- FAILED amount of simulated NVRAM up, call your authorized customer for storage of saved service representative.
Page 332 Chapter Restore The Printer To Operation Table 17. LCD Message Troubleshooting (continued) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? PAPER OUT The printer does not sense 1. Install media. If a break occurred, Load Paper media: reinstall the media. Press the PAUSE key to clear the fault •...
Page 333 Fault Messages Table 17. LCD Message Troubleshooting (continued) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? POOR SCANNING Yes/No Data validation failure: 1. Check paper and ribbon to make Inspect head Defects failure; blemishes sure they are clean, unwrinkled, with the bar code are and installed properly.
Page 334 Chapter Restore The Printer To Operation Table 17. LCD Message Troubleshooting (continued) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? RBN TAKEUP FULL The ribbon takeup spool is 1. Empty the takeup spool. Remove Used Rbn full. 2. If the takeup spool is not full, try re-threading the ribbon.
Page 335 Fault Messages Table 17. LCD Message Troubleshooting (continued) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? RFID MAX RETRY:Check Failed tag. Error displays in Clear the error. When the error is System OVERSTRIKE mode. Each cleared, the label with the failed tag failed label prints with the moves forward such that the next label OVERSTRIKE pattern;...
Page 336 Chapter Restore The Printer To Operation Table 17. LCD Message Troubleshooting (continued) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? SOFTWARE ERROR* Yes/No 1. Application software tried 1. Recycle the printer power. If Recycle Power to perform an illegal possible, print a job that has printer function.
Page 337: A Specifications
Specifications Print Method Table 18. Printing Specifications T5204 T5304 T5206 T5306 T5208 T5308 SL5204 SL5304 Print Resolution (dpi) .005 .0033 .005 .0033 .005 .0033 Min. Dot Size (sq. in) (.127 mm) (.083 mm) (.127 mm) (.083 mm) (.127 mm) (.083 mm) Bar Code Modulus (mils) Picket Fence 5 - 127...
Page 338: Media
Appendix A Media Table 19. Media - General Information Type: Roll-fed, die-cut continuous or fanfold labels, tags or tickets; most direct thermal or thermal transfer materials. Supply Roll: 8 inch (203 mm) maximum diameter on 1.5-inch (37.5 mm) to 3-inch (76 mm) diameter cores. Internal Rewinder: Accepts up to a 5-inch diameter roll of label backing.
Page 339 Media I. Tag Specification II. Tag Specification III. Label Specification (Mark Sensing) (Gap Sensing) (Gap Sensing) Black Mark (on underside) Recommended Recommended Cross Perf Cross Perf Location Location Direction of Media Motion Direction of Media Motion Direction of Media Motion Figure 13.
Page 340: Ribbon
Appendix A Ribbon Table 21. Ribbon Specifications T5X04 T5X06 T5X08 SL5X04 Ribbon Width Range 0.75-4.5 in. 2.0-6.8 in. 3.0-8.75 in. 19 -114.3 mm 50.8-172.7 mm 76.2-222.25 mm Max. Ribbon Length (m) Indicators And Switches Table 22. Indicators and Switches Indicator Lights: ONLINE, Job-In-Process Switches: POWER...
Page 341: Media Cutter Options
Media Cutter Options Media Cutter Options Cutters are designed to cut tags and label liner. Avoid cutting through the adhesive backed portion of any media. Standard Cutter The Standard Cutter is designed to cut lightweight tags and label liner. Table 24. Standard Duty: 4 inch Model Only Typical Life >...
Page 342: Host Interfaces
Appendix A Host Interfaces Table 26. Host Interface Characteristics 1. Serial RS-232 or RS-422 at 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 baud. 2. Parallel (Centronics compatible) or IEEE 1284 bi-directional. The RS-232 and RS-422 host interfaces shall have the following characteristics: Character Set: ®...
Page 343: Environmental
Environmental Environmental Table 29. Environmental Information Operating Temperature: 41° F to 104° F (5° C to 40° C) Storage Temperature: -40° F to 150° F (-40° C to 60° C) Operating Humidity: 20% to 85%, non-condensing Storage Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing Ventilation: Free air movement Dust:...
Page 344: Maximum Page Length
Appendix A Maximum Page Length The maximum page length allowed is dependent on the following factors: • The software emulations installed. • The DRAM memory installed. • The DPI of the printhead. 300 DPI uses more memory than 203 DPI, therefore, 300 DPI printers have a smaller maximum page length than 203 DPI printers.
Page 345: B Printer Options
Printer Options Options are offered with the printer to enhance its capabilities and to provide a large degree of application flexibility. A description of the option complement is given below. Field-installable options include installation instructions. Hardware Options Memory Expansion The printer internal Flash memory can be upgraded from a 4MB SIMM to a 10MB SIMM, providing additional memory for forms, logos, and fonts.
Page 346: Interface Options
Appendix B Hardware Options Interface Options Coax/Twinax Host Interface The coax/twinax host interface option mounts inside the printer and functions as a protocol converter to allow the direct connection of the printer to a host computer that uses either a coax or a twinax data interface. The printer may be ordered with the coax/twinax option installed, or it can be field installed by an authorized service representative.
Page 347: Supplies And Accessories
Thermal Media and Ribbons will ensure optimum image quality, consistent bar code performance, and extended life of the printhead. Please refer to the Printronix Media Selection Guide for details concerning the application suitability for all media and ribbon products. To obtain a copy of...
Page 348: Genuine Printronix Thermal Transfer Ribbons
Appendix B Supplies And Accessories Genuine Printronix Thermal Transfer Ribbons The following is a list of Genuine Printronix Thermal Transfer ribbons: Printronix Wide Spectrum Wax Ribbon 8300 Provides superior print quality for coated and uncoated paper and tag stocks. Printronix Wax Resin Blend Ribbon 8500 Provides excellent high speed print quality with premium durability performance on a wide range of thermal transfer receptive papers and films.
Page 349: Genuine Printronix Media
Genuine Printronix Media Genuine Printronix Media Printronix provides a wide variety of sizes, colors, and shapes of labels and tags readily available to meet all of your labelling needs. The Printronix Expanded Die Library details hundreds of label sizes and configurations...
Page 350 Appendix B Supplies And Accessories Besides the standard roll label configuration, Genuine Printronix ThermaLine labels are also available in fanfold configurations. Type Media (Stock) Ribbon Features Typical Applications Direct Thermal Paper Label Not Used Low cost. Shipping. Ease of use.
Page 351: Accessories
Accessories Accessories Field installable accessories available for your thermal printer are listed below. Contact your authorized supplier for more details. • Media Cutter, Standard Duty 4 inch • Media Cutter, Heavy-Duty 4, 6, and 8 inch • Media Cutter Tray (used with a Media Cutter option) •...
Page 352 Appendix B Supplies And Accessories...
Page 353: C Ascii Control Codes
ASCII Control Codes Char Char Char Char & <...
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Page 355: D Standard And Heavy-Duty Media Cutter Installation
Standard And Heavy-Duty Media Cutter Installation Prepare The Printer NOTE: Before you begin, please note that steps 1 through 3 below are applicable for both the standard and heavy-duty media cutters. When you get to step 4, you will directed to separate instructions specific to the standard or heavy-duty cutter.
Page 356: Installing The Standard Cutter
Appendix D Installing The Standard Cutter Installing The Standard Cutter RJ-11 Receptacle RJ-11 Connector Lower Support Assembly Mounting Bracket Screw (2) Cutter Assembly Thumbscrew (Not visible in this view.) Figure 2. Standard Cutter Assembly 1. Loosen the knurled thumbscrew on the front of the cutter and swing open the cutter assembly from the cutter assembly mounting bracket.
Page 357: Restore The Printer To Operation
Restore The Printer To Operation Restore The Printer To Operation 1. Set the printer power switch to | (ON). 2. Press to place the printer in Menu Mode. 3. Press the ↓ and ↵ keys at the same time until “ENTER SWITCH UNLOCKED”...
Page 358: Installing The Heavy-Duty Cutter
Appendix D Installing The Heavy-Duty Cutter Installing The Heavy-Duty Cutter RJ-11 Receptacle RJ-11 Connector Lower Support Assembly Cutter Assembly Mounting Bracket Metal Tab (2) Magnetic Catch (2) Cutter Assembly Screw (2) Figure 3. Heavy-Duty Cutter Assembly 1. Plug the RJ-11 connector into the RJ-11 receptacle. 2.
Page 359: Restore The Printer To Operation
Restore The Printer To Operation Restore The Printer To Operation 1. Set the printer power switch to | (ON). 2. Press to place the printer in Menu Mode. 3. Press the ↓ and ↵ keys at the same time until “ENTER SWITCH UNLOCKED”...
Page 360: Removing The Media Cutter
Appendix D Removing The Media Cutter Removing The Media Cutter 1. Set the printer power to O (OFF). 2. Pull the cutter assembly to the down (open) position. 3. Using the appropriate metric hex key, remove the two screws securing the cutter bracket to the lower support assembly.
Page 361: E Media Cutter Tray Installation
Media Cutter Tray Installation Assembling The Media Cutter Tray Slots Cutter Tray Flanges (4) Cutter Tray Base Figure 1. Attaching the Cutter Tray Bin to the Cutter Tray Base 1. Align the flanges of the cutter tray bin with the slots in the cutter tray base. 2.
Page 362: Installing The Media Cutter Tray
Appendix E Installing The Media Cutter Tray Installing The Media Cutter Tray Figure 2. Placing the Media Tray Cutter in Position 1. Position the output area of the printer adjacent to the edge of the supporting table or stand. 2. Open the media cover and slide the lip of the media cutter tray over the lip of the printer base pan.
Page 363 Figure 3. Installing the Media Cutter Tray 3. Rotate the media cutter tray into position with the tray resting against the table. 4. Close the media cover.
Page 364 Appendix E Installing The Media Cutter Tray...
Page 365: F Ppi1 And Ppi2 Menu Conversions
PPI1 and PPI2 Menu Conversions When substituting a Zebra Xi III model printer with a T5000e printer, refer to the PPI1 conversion table beginning on page 365. When substituting a TEC B-470/870 model printer with a T5000e printer, refer to the PPI2 conversion table beginning on page 371. Table 32: PPI1 Menu Zebra Xi lll Series T5000e with PPI1 Emulation...
Page 366 Appendix F Table 32: PPI1 Menu (continued) Zebra Xilll Series T5000e with PPI1 Emulation Media Type - Continuous*, Non-Continu- QUICK SETUP Menu, ous. Gap/Mark Sensor- Disable*- Same as Zebra Continuous Media Type (no label length indicators). Non-Continuous N/A. Assumed when Gap, Adv Gap or Sensor Type - Adv Notch selected.
Page 367 Table 32: PPI1 Menu (continued) Zebra Xilll Series T5000e with PPI1 Emulation Network ID (000* - 999) used for RS-422/ RS-485 Network only. Communications - NOTE: Ptr Defaults to Normal Mode Comm. Hex Dump Normal Mode* - Prints label image. (same as Zebra Diagnostic Mode) can be Enabled in Diagnostics - All data sent from host printed DIAGNOSTIC Menu.
Page 368 Appendix F Table 32: PPI1 Menu (continued) Zebra Xilll Series T5000e with PPI1 Emulation Label Top - (-120 to +120 dot rows) +00*. QUICK SETUP Menu, Adjusts vertical print position on label. Ver Image Shift - (-1 to+12.8”) 0.0*”. Adjusts vertical print position on label.
Page 369 Table 32: PPI1 Menu (continued) Zebra Xilll Series T5000e with PPI1 Emulation Ribbon LED - Automatically set during Automatically set during Auto Calibrate. calibrate. Mark LED - Automatically set during Automatically set during Auto Calibrate calibrate. LCD Adjust- Adj. display brightness. Resolution - Full*, Half.
Page 370 Appendix F Table 32: PPI1 Menu (continued) Zebra Xilll Series T5000e with PPI1 Emulation Set Date (opt) mm/dd/yy dd/mm/yy Set Time (opt) 24 hour 12 hour IP Resolution (opt) - Dynamic* - Server selects IP Address. Permanent - User selects IP Address. IP Protocols (opt) - (All*, Gleaning only, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP).
Page 371 Table 33: PPI2 Menu TEC B-470/870 Series T5000e with PPI2 Emulation PARAMETER SET MODE, QUICK SETUP Menu, Feed Adjust - (-50.0 to +50.0 MM) +0.0 MM* Ver Image Shift - (-1 to+12.8”) 0.0*”. Adjusts vertical - Feed length, fine adjustment. Adjusts print position on label.
Page 372 Appendix F Table 33: PPI2 Menu (continued) TEC B-470/870 Series T5000e with PPI2 Emulation PARAMETER SET MODE, QUICK SETUP Menu, Ribbon - (Trans. or Non-Trans*) - Print Mode - (Transfer* or Direct) Non-Transmissive - With ribbon Transmissive - Ribbon out Auto Ribbon Save Function - (Without*, With) –...
Page 373 Table 33: PPI2 Menu (continued) TEC B-470/870 Series T5000e with PPI2 Emulation IGP/PPI2 SETUP Menu, Speed CMDs - (Process*, Ignore) Process - Print speed in the XS command & slew speed in the T command will be used and override the Media Control menu settings.
Page 374 Appendix F...
Page 375: G Glossary
Glossary Baud (rate) Baud Rate is the number of information bits that can be transmitted between the printer and the computer in one second. For example, one baud equals one bit per second in a series of binary signals. Both the printer and the computer must be configured to the same baud rate.
Page 376 Appendix G Data Bits Binary information sent to the printer; a character set grouping containing letters, digits, and punctuation marks to be printed. Default A value, parameter, attribute, or option that is assigned by a program or system when another has not been specified by the user.
Page 377 Host Computer The computer that stores, processes, and sends data to be printed, which communicates directly with the printer. The term “host” is used to indicate the controlling computer, since modern printers are themselves microprocessor-controlled computer systems. Interface The hardware component used to link two devices by common physical interconnection, signal, and functional characteristics.
Page 378 Appendix G Nonvolatile Memory Nonvolatile memory stores variables that must be preserved when the printer is turned off, such as configuration parameters and printer usage statistics. Nonvolatile memory is preserved because RAM is housed on the controller board, which contains an independent, battery-operated power supply.
Page 379 Sensed Distance Gap/Mark Sensor = Gap, Advanced Gap, or Advanced Notch: The Sensed Distance value is the physical length of one label plus the length of one gap. Gap/Mark Sensor = Mark: The Sensed Distance value is the physical distance from the leading edge of one black mark to the leading edge of the next.
Page 380 Appendix G...
Page 381 Index Symbols Alt. Set 80-9F option (Coax, Twinax, TN3270, TN5250), 197 ^Dnn Dot Slew option, 195 Alt. Set 80-9F option (P-Series, Serial Matrix, Numerics Epson FX), 197 Ambient light Validator failure fault message, 324 06 HOST REQUEST fault message, 323 Amp-Hour Used option, 287 08 HOLD PRINT TIMEOUT fault message, 323 Ant.
Page 382 BAR CODE QUIET Zone too small fault CALIBRATION Warning fault message, 325 message, 324 Calibration warning fault message, 325 Barcode Errors option, 199 Cancel IGP/DCU option, 201 Barcode var. option, 200 Cancel Key option, 148 Batch Counter option, 153 CANNOT CALIBRATE Disable Peel-Off fault Batch Rewind mode, 56 message, 325 BATT HIGH VOLT fault message, 324...
Page 383 COAX SETUP menu, 158 Create and send download file - online Coax Type option, 208 (PGL only), 298 Coax/twinax host interface, 346 CSC, 21 Code Page Subset option, 208 CTHI, 346 Command Prefix option, 208 CTHI Emulation option, 144 Current Draw option, 287 Communication Centronics parallel, 300 Customer Support Center, 21...
Page 384 Delete Files option, 148 EPSON FX SETUP menu, 193 Delimiter option, 211 Epson Set option, 212 Device Address option, 265 ERROR DC PROGRAM NOT VALID fault DHCP option, 269, 274 message, 326 Diagnostic tests, 250 ERROR DRAM AT ADDRESS XXXXXXXX fault DIAGNOSTICS message, 327 menu, 249...
Page 385 Exchange, data, 308 DOWNLOADING TO VALIDATOR, 326 Expanded Font option (PGL), 214 EC SOFTWARE FAIL, 326 Expanded Font option (VGL), 214 E-NET INIT, 326 Expanded Fonts option (IPDS), 215 E-NET READY, 326 Ext Execute Copy option, 215 E-NET RESET, 326 ENTER to Stop, 326 Extended Subset option, 215 Extra Bold Char.
Page 386 MENU MODE QUICK SETUP, 330 Fault Message Troubleshooting Table, 323 NON VOLATILE MEMORY FAILED, 331 operator-correctable, 322 OPTION NOT INSTALLED, 331 requiring field service attention, 322 PAPER OUT Load Paper, 332 Fault mode, 39 PAPER OUT TIMEOUT, 332 Feature File option, 251 PARITY ERROR, 332 FF After Job option, 215 POOR SCANNING Check Head&Heat, 332...
Page 387 Glob Mem Adjust option, 150 IEEE 1284 Good Barcodes option, 110 interface, 302 Good Forms option, 110 operating modes, 302 Gothic Typeface option, 217 Ignore ^Lxx Cmd. option, 222 Graphic Chek Cod option, 218 Ignore Ch#1 option, 222 Graphic Chek Err option, 218 Ignore Ch#2 option, 222 GRF CHK ERROR PRESS PAUSE fault Ignore Chars option, 222...
Page 388 Last Char = FF option, 225 general information, 338 Latch Data On option, 256 loading, 40 LCD, 35 Printronix, 349 LCD Fault Message Troubleshooting Table, 323 roll, 41 Ld Char at PwrUp option, 146 MEDIA CONTROL Ld Char from Fls option, 146...
Page 389 Media guide Network Interface Card, 25 installing, 57 Network Interface Card (NIC), 346 removing, 65 Nibble mode, 302 Media handling modes, 39 NIC, 26 continuous, 39 NL at MPP+1 option, 228 cut, 40 NON VOLATILE MEMORY FAILED fault peel-off, 40 message, 331 tear-off, 39 Notches, 70...
Page 390 internal rewinder, 345 Percent Charge option, 287 IPDS, 25 Percent Decode option, 114 media cutter, 25, 345 PGL, 155 media cutter tray, 25, 345 PGL Normal option, 230 memory expansion, 345 Physical dimensions, 343 memory expansion (for non-IPDS printers PI Ignored option, 254 only), 25 PI Slew Range option, 230 network interface card, 25...
Page 391 337 model specifications, 23 test labels, 307 options, 345, 365 Printronix media, 349 printer tests, 250 Printronix windows driver, 298 printhead replacement, 312 Processing time, improving, 308 problems and solutions, 315 Prop Line Length option, 233 self-test, 307 Prop. Spacing option, 233...
Page 392 RFID TAG FAILED Check Media fault message, menu, 100 submenus, 101 Ribbon, 28 Quiet Zones option, 112 loading, 40, 53 Printronix, 348 Ribbon 8300, 348 RAM Disk Size option, 150 Ribbon 8500, 348 Rbn Takeup Full option, 131 Ribbon 8550, 348...
Page 393 Signal Strength option, 280 Signals, Centronics parallel interface, 301 Save Char to Fls option, 146 Simple Protocol Converter, 144, 155 Save Config. option, 107, 116 Skip Cmd Prefix option, 238 Save Set to Flsh option, 147 Skip Labels option, 113 Saving new configurations, 84 Slash 0 option, 238 Scalable Size option, 235...
Page 394 Standard C/T Interface, 154 TN5250/TN3270, 25 Standard Chars. option, 152 TOF Detect Fault option, 133 Standard Duty cutter, 341 Top Margin option, 241 Standard features, 24 Top Position option, 241 Standard host interfaces, 299 Training classes for T5000, 21 Standard Sets option, 240 Translate Table option, 242 Status and Display Indicators matrix, 36 Translation Tbl option (Coax), 242...
Page 395 Upr. Case Select option, 244 Voltage option, 287 Use Label Length option, 139 VPA Check option, 246 User-Def Ratio option, 244 User-Defined St1 (Start Code 1) option, 244 WAITING FOR PROGRAM DOWNLOAD fault User-Defined St2 (Start Code 2) option, 245 message, 336 User-Defined Stp (Stop Code) option, 245 Warranty information, 13...
Page 398 For technical assistance, contact your Distributor/VAR/Reseller for service. For further assistance, contact the Printronix Customer Support Center. Printronix Customer Support Center Americas (714) 368-2686 Europe, Middle East, and Africa (31) 24 6489 410 Asia Pacific (65) 65484114 Web site: http://www.printronix.com/public/servicessupport/default.aspx...

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Operation

3 Configuring the Printer

Table of Contents

Igp/Pgl Setup

4 Interfaces

5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

A Specifications

B Printer Options

C ASCII Control Codes

D Standard and Heavy-Duty Media Cutter Installation

E Media Cutter Tray Installation

F PPI1 and PPI2 Menu Conversions

G Glossary

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