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  • Page 1 Setup Guide P4280-CT Twinax Printer...

  • Page 3: Setup Guide

    P4280-CT Twinax Printer Setup Guide P/N 155063–001, Rev B...
  • Page 4 Printronix, Inc. makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Printronix, Inc. shall not...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction About This Setup Guide ......... 1–2 How to Locate Information .
  • Page 6 Configuring the Printer Printer Configuration ......... . . 3–3 Configuration Methods .
  • Page 7 Diagnostics and Error Messages Printer Self–Tests ..........4–3 Enter the Program Mode .
  • Page 8 RibbonMinder Introduction ........... 5–2 How it Works .

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction Chapter Contents About This Setup Guide ....... 1–2 How to Locate Information .

  • Page 10: About This Setup Guide

    About This Setup Guide This Setup Guide is designed so you can quickly find the information you need to install and configure your P4280–CT Twinax printer. How to Locate Information • Use the Table of Contents at the front of the guide. •...

  • Page 11: Switches And Display Messages

    Combinations are indicated with the plus (+) sign. “Press FUNC + CANCL” means to hold down the FUNC switch and then press CANCL. Related Documents For more information about your printer, refer to the following Printronix documents: • P4280–CT Operator’s Guide — Includes step–by–step instructions on daily printer operations.

  • Page 12: The P4280-Ct Twinax Printer

    The P4280–CT Twinax Printer The P4280–CT TwinaxCoax printer provides the following features: • Print speeds of up to 800 lines per minute (lpm) • Emulation of IBM 5225 Models 1, 2, 3 and 4 printers • Emulation of IBM 4234 Model 2 printers •...

  • Page 13: Options

    Alphanumeric and bar code data are added as the form is printed. The IGP is available as a factory–installed or field–installed option. For more information about the IGP option, talk to your authorized Printronix representative. Operation The printer is equipped with a twinaxial integrated interface, referred to as the CT.

  • Page 14: Emulation Exceptions

    Emulation Exceptions The following IBM features are not available with the P4280–CT printer: • AC line cords of 12 and 15 feet • AC line cord with locking power plug • Friction feed paper handling • Character dot matrix of 9 positions wide by 8 high •...

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Printer

    Setting Up the Printer Chapter Contents Before You Begin........2–2 Select a Power Source .

  • Page 16: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin... Read this chapter carefully. The P4280–CT printer is easy to install, but for your safety and to protect valuable equipment, do all the procedures in this chapter, and do them in the order presented. Select a Power Source CAUTION It is recommended that printer power be supplied from a separate AC circuit protected at 20 amperes for 120 volts, or 10 amperes for 240 volts...

  • Page 17: Select A Site

    Select a Site Select a printer site that: • Permits complete opening of the printer cover and both doors of the floor cabinet. • Has a power source of 100–120 VAC or 200–240 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz. • Is relatively dust–free.

  • Page 18: Remove The Shipping Restraints

    Remove the Shipping Restraints WARNING To prevent possible injury, do not connect the AC power source before removing the shipping restraints. If the power source has already been connected, disconnect it before performing the shipping restraint removal procedures. To avoid shipping damage, reinstall the shipping restraints whenever the printer is moved or shipped.

  • Page 19: Remove The Tie Wraps And Outer Foam Pads

    Remove the Tie Wraps and Outer Foam Pads 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. Cut and remove the tie wraps securing the paper fence. (See Figure 2–2.) 3. Remove the outer foam pads. Tie Wrap Paper Fence Outer Foam Pad (Left) Tie Wrap Outer Foam Pad (Right)

  • Page 20: Remove The Platen Protective Foam

    Remove the Platen Protective Foam 1. Open the tractor gates. Push the tractor locks down. Move the tractors outward as far as they will go. (See Figure 2–3.) 2. Rotate the forms thickness lever away from you as far as it will go; this is the fully open position.

  • Page 21: Remove The Hammer Bank Protective Foam

    Remove the Hammer Bank Protective Foam 1. Rotate the hammer bank protective foam toward the front of the printer and remove it from between the ribbon mask and hammer bank. (See Figure 2–4.) Hammer Bank Protective Foam Figure 2–4. Removing the Hammer Bank Protective Foam Setting Up the Printer 2–7...

  • Page 22: Remove The Protective Film

    Remove the Protective Film 1. Carefully peel the protective film off the control panel. (See Figure 2–5.) Protective Film Figure 2–5. Removing the Protective Film 2–8 Setting Up the Printer...

  • Page 23: Release The Paper Chains

    Release the Paper Chains 1. Open the rear cabinet door. 2. Cut the tie wraps and release the paper chains from the bags at the rear of the printer frame. Remove the tie wraps and bags. (See Figure 2–6.) 3. Make sure each chain hangs freely, with no kinks or knots. 4.

  • Page 24: Connect The Cables

    Connect the Cables 1. Verify that the voltage source at the printer site conforms to the requirements specified on page 2–2. 2. Make sure the printer power switch is set to O (off). (See Figure 2–7.) 3. Plug the power cord into the printer’s AC power connector and into the AC line receptacle.
  • Page 25 Coax/Twinax Switch 15–pin “D” Connector “Smart T” Twinax Power Switch Connector AC Power Connector Figure 2–7. Connecting the Cables Setting Up the Printer 2–11...

  • Page 26: Test The Printer

    Test the Printer To test your printer: 1. Referring to your Operator’s Guide, do the following: a. Install the ribbon. b. Turn the printer on. c. Load full–width (132 column) computer paper. 2. Raise the printer cover. 3. Make sure the printer is in the hold mode. If the message display reads ENABLE PRINT, press the ENABLE / HOLD switch to put the printer in the hold mode.

  • Page 27: Configuring The Printer

    Configuring the Printer Chapter Contents Printer Configuration ....... . . 3–3 Configuration Methods .
  • Page 28 Unidirectional ........3–26 Device Address .

  • Page 29: Printer Configuration

    Printer Configuration IMPORTANT Configuration directly affects printer operation. Do not change the configuration of your printer until you are thoroughly familiar with the procedures in this chapter. In order to print data, the printer must respond correctly to signals and commands received from the host computer.

  • Page 30: Data Stream Commands And The Message Display

    Data Stream Commands and the Message Display Suppose you send data stream commands and they are allowed to override the control panel settings. This does not affect the message on the message display. For example, if you set the line spacing to 8 lpi with the control panel and later set the lpi to 12 with a data stream command, the data stream setting overrides the control panel setting.

  • Page 31: Configuring The Printer

    Configuring the Printer 1. Place the printer in the hold mode by pressing ENABLE / HOLD. 2. Press PGM. The message display shows this message: FORMAT PARAMETER 3. Press the switch to move through the Level I menu options appearing on the second line of the display. •...
  • Page 32 For information regarding the Level II and Level III selections under each Level I option, refer to the Configuration Diagrams beginning on page 3–6. Each option is further defined in this chapter. To move down to the next menu level: Press To advance through the options at the current menu level: Press...
  • Page 33 Configuring the Printer 3–7...
  • Page 34 3–8 Configuring the Printer...
  • Page 35 Configuring the Printer 3–9...
  • Page 36 3–10 Configuring the Printer...
  • Page 37 Configuring the Printer 3–11...
  • Page 38 3–12 Configuring the Printer...

  • Page 39: Format Parameter Options

    Format Parameter Options 1. When FORMAT PARAMETER displays, press the switch. The message display shows: FORMAT PARAMETER (option) 1. Press the switch to move through the Level II options. 2. Press the switch to select the option. Table 3–1 provides a list of the available options.

  • Page 40: Font Selection

    Font Selection 1. Press the switch to move through the FORMAT PARAMETER options. 2. When FONT SELECTION displays, press the switch. The message display shows: FONT SELECTION (fonts) 3. Press the switch to move through the options. You can select from the following fonts: •...

  • Page 41: Pitch Selection

    Pitch Selection Pitch is the number of text characters printed per horizontal inch. It is specified in characters per inch (cpi). 1. Press the switch to move through the FORMAT PARAMETER options. 2. Press the switch when PITCH SELECTION displays. The message display shows: PITCH SELECTION (values)

  • Page 42: Line Length

    Table 3–2. Pitch and Maximum Line Length Print Density 10 CPI 12 CPI 13.3 CPI 15 CPI 17.1 CPI Data Processing PMPP* Near Letter Quality High Speed OCR A OCR B PMPP = Physical Maximum Print Position CPI = Characters Per Inch Line Length Line length is also known as Maximum Print Position (MPP).
  • Page 43 The xxx field displays the new MPP. MPP value ranges from 1 to the Physical Maximum Print Position (PMPP). NOTE: If the line length (MPP) is longer than the maximum line length (PMPP) for that pitch, the MPP value reverts to the PMPP value. Refer to Table 3–2, which displays the valid values of the PMPP.

  • Page 44: Line Spacing

    Line Spacing 1. Press the switch to move through the FORMAT PARAMETER options. 2. Press the switch when LINE SPACING displays. The message display shows: LINE SPACING (values) 3. Press the switch to move through the options. You can select 3, 4, 6, or 8 lines per inch.

  • Page 45: 5225 Only - World Trade Extended Character Set

    5225 Only — World Trade Extended Character Set The 5225 emulation has a multinational character set that serves as a base and 14 world trade character sets that serve as overlays. You can configure the printer as STANDARD so the printer contains the IBM world trade character set, such as the Austria/Germany character set.

  • Page 46: Forms Length

    Forms Length Forms length is referred to as Maximum Page Length (MPL), which defines the number of lines that can be printed on a page. 1. Press the switch to move through the FORMAT PARAMETER options. 2. Press the switch when FORMS LENGTH displays. The message display shows: FORMS LENGTH CURRENT MPL xxx...

  • Page 47: Character Set

    5. Press FUNC + CANCL to exit from the Forms Length selection option. 6. Press the switch to exit to the FORMAT PARAMETER level of the menu. 7. Press ENABLE / HOLD to return the printer to the enable mode. Character Set Refer to Appendix D for individual character set definitions.

  • Page 48: Buffer Print

    Buffer Print Enabling the Buffer Print option causes the printer to print the host input buffer’s contents. Use this test to see what hex codes the host is sending to the printer. 1. Press the switch to move through the FORMAT PARAMETER options.
  • Page 49 Table 3–3 describes the buffer print format. Table 3–3. Buffer Print Format Line Contents Left margin is the buffer number being printed (Buffer 00 or 01) followed by numbers noting every 16 character blocks 2 & 3 Hexadecimal value for the character code. Line 2 = most significant hex digit Line 3 = least significant hex digit EBCDIC representation of the hex code in the World...

  • Page 50: Setting Printer Parameters

    Setting Printer Parameters Setting Printer Parameters allows you to set these features: Feature Default OVERRIDE HOST ALARM RIBBONMINDER DISABLED UNI_DIRECTIONAL DISABLED DEVICE ADDRESS DEVICE ID 4234 PANEL LANGUAGE ENGLISH PTX. TRANSPARENT SET 1 <%> 1. Press the switch to select PRINTER PARAMS when it displays. The message display shows: PRINTER PARAMS (options)

  • Page 51: Overriding The Host

    Overriding the Host You can configure the printer with the control panel or with commands in the host data stream. Sending a command from the host overrides the control panel settings, such as lpi or page length. To freeze the control panel settings (prevent them from being overridden), you can set a parameter called Overriding the Host to ON.

  • Page 52: Unidirectional

    Unidirectional Turn on this feature when printing bar codes. The message display shows: UNI_DIRECTIONAL ENABLED Although this feature reduces throughput, it enhances vertical alignment of dots and produces cleaner, sharper bar codes. Device Address The Device Address option allows you to choose from seven channel addresses within the printer.

  • Page 53: Device Id

    NVRAM and power must be cycled. PTX. Transparent Extensions You can enable various Printronix features not available on IBM models 4234 and 5225 printers. To access these features, you must send commands in the data stream. The commands must have a start and end code. Three defaults (each containing a start and end code) are available.

  • Page 54: Nvram Options

    NOTE: These character codes may represent various EBCDIC hex codes, depending on which Word Trade Character Set the printer is set to. 1. Press the switch to move through the options. You may select Set 1, 2, or 3. • Set 1 uses <% as the two start codes and >...
  • Page 55 You can save the following parameters in NVRAM: • Line Spacing • Forms Length • Character Set • Pitch Selection • Font Selection • Line Length • Override Host • Alarm • Program Mode Locked • Panel Language • Device Address •...

  • Page 56: Restoring Nvram

    Restoring NVRAM The RESTORE NVRAM option reloads one of four sets of parameters stored in NVRAM. When restoring the setup, the host performs an internal block check for the selected setup number. If the verification fails, the setup is not restored.
  • Page 57 Diagnostics and Error Messages Chapter Contents Printer Self–Tests ........4–3 Enter the Program Mode .
  • Page 58 Graphic Check Error ....... 4–18 Twinax SCS Error ....... . . 4–18 Twinax SCS Parameter Error .

  • Page 59: Diagnostics And Error Messages

    Printer Self–Tests The printer provides self–test information used to diagnose problems. To run the self–tests, place the printer in the program mode and run the tests as described below: Enter the Program Mode 1. Press ENABLE / HOLD to place the printer in the hold mode. 2.

  • Page 60: Run The Test

    4. Press the switch to make your test selection when it appears on the second line of the display. Now the display shows the third level of options: DCU [or CTPC] TESTS (options) 5. Press the switch to move through the test options. See Table 4–1 and Table 4–2 for the DCU and CTPC test options.
  • Page 61 Table 4–1. DCU Tests Test Function DCU Hex Dump Prints out all of the hex codes that the CT sends to the DCU. This test must be terminated before running any other tests. Demo Print Out Demonstrates all the functions and features available on the printer All E’s Produces tests designed to run the printer benchmark, which tests...

  • Page 62: Clearing An Error Log

    Table 4–2. CTPC Tests Test Function CTPC Config Prints out the host and the CT internal parameter settings. NVRAM Print Out Prints out the parameters set in all four NVRAM blocks. Print Error Log Prints a log of errors that have occurred in the printer. To clear the log, press FUNC + CANCL.

  • Page 63: Key Test

    Key Test Press FUNC + TEST / ENTER to activate the key test. The key test allows you to test individual switches on the control panel. Perform this test for diagnostic purposes, especially if there is no response after pressing a switch. The name of the switch being tested appears on the message display as you press the switch: KEY TEST...

  • Page 64: Error Processing

    Error Processing When the printer detects an error, it reverts to an error recovery mode or fault mode. In the fault mode, the following occurs: • The ATTN LED lights. • A continuous alarm sounds when the front panel alarm feature is set to on.
  • Page 65 Diagnostics and Error Messages 4–9...
  • Page 66 4–10 Diagnostics and Error Messages...
  • Page 67 Diagnostics and Error Messages 4–11...

  • Page 68: Error Ranking

    Error Ranking The message display shows only one error at a time. If multiple errors occur simultaneously, the errors are prioritized to determine which error is displayed. Table 4–4 lists the error priority ranking. The highest priority error appears at Level 1.

  • Page 69: Invalid Entry Message

    Table 4–5. Error Log Two–Digit Codes Display Message Error Two–Digit Code INTERNAL ERROR System Communication Error Illegal Protocol Communication Illegal Function Request Initialization Error Internal Error NVRAM ERROR NVRAM Error MECHANISM ERROR Mechanism Error RIBBON ERROR Ribbon Error SHUTTLE STALL Shuttle Stall Error PAPER JAM Paper Jam Error...

  • Page 70: Out Of Forms

    Out of Forms When the printer runs out of paper, the message display shows the following correctable error message: ATTENTION OUT OF FORMS 1. To clear the error, install more paper in the printer paper supply. For information on how to replace the paper, refer to the Operator’s Guide. While this error is displayed, the FORM FEED, INDEX, SETUP, INSPC / ADJUST and the arrow switches are active.

  • Page 71: Paper Jam

    Paper Jam When the printer detects a lack of paper motion over a specified distance, the message display shows this message: ATTENTION PAPER JAM To clear the error, remove the paper jam and press ENABLE / HOLD to return the printer to the enable mode. •...

  • Page 72: Ribbon Error

    Ribbon Error The ribbon motor drive circuitry is monitored to ensure ribbon motion. If the ribbon fails to move for a time, this fault is generated. ATTENTION RIBBON FAULT NVRAM Error When you turn on the printer, it performs an internal block check of the NVRAM.

  • Page 73: Mechanism Error

    3. Examine the #1 block parameters again. If the block check does not verify, the new parameters are saved in memory and printer operation continues. No more NVRAM errors are reported until the printer is powered on again. Mechanism Error Certain internal mechanism errors will trigger an error message.

  • Page 74: Graphic Check Error

    Graphic Check Error If the host receives a non–printable character and the printer is configured to stop on a graphic error, printing is stopped and the message display shows: ATTENTION GRAPHIC CHECK Press ENABLE / HOLD to clear the error. The printer returns to the hold mode.

  • Page 75: Twinax Parity Error

    Twinax Parity Error When the printer detects a parity error on the twinax line, the system makes an entry in the error log. The ATTN LED flashes and the message display shows: ATTENTION PARITY ERROR The host detects and clears the error, and the printer returns to the previous state.
  • Page 76 4–20 Diagnostics and Error Messages...
  • Page 77 RibbonMinder Chapter Contents Introduction ......... 5–2 How it Works .

  • Page 78: Ribbonminder

    Introduction  RibbonMinder monitors ink consumption and alerts you when the print quality falls below a level that you designate. This chapter explains how to configure RibbonMinder parameters to meet your specific print job requirements. How it Works The RibbonMinder indicates how much usable ink remains in the ribbon. For example, a new ribbon causes the message display to display as 100% (full).

  • Page 79: Configuring The Ribbonminder

    Configuring the RibbonMinder This section explains how to enter the program mode and select RibbonMinder parameters. Each parameter is explained in the following pages. Refer to the RibbonMinder Configuration Menu on page 5–4. All RibbonMinder parameters are saved in Non–Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM).
  • Page 80 5–4 RibbonMinder...

  • Page 81: Setting Up A New Ribbon

    Setting Up a New Ribbon Replace worn or damaged ribbons. Refer to the Operator’s Guide to change the ribbon, then continue with the next sections. NOTE: If the message display indicates to install a new ribbon and your print job is one page short of completion, press ENABLE to print the last page.

  • Page 82: Enabling And Disabling

    Enabling and Disabling This option allows you to enable or disable RibbonMinder. (You may want to disable the RibbonMinder when printing rough draft text or graphics.) 1. Enter the program mode. Refer to the section “Configuring the RibbonMinder” steps 1 through 8 on page 5–3. 2.

  • Page 83: Setting Ribbon Size

    Setting Ribbon Size Set the ribbon size every time you replace a ribbon. Changing the ribbon size always resets the new ribbon life value to 100%. 1. Enter the program mode. Refer to the section “Configuring the RibbonMinder” steps 1 through 8 on page 5–3. 2.

  • Page 84: Analyzing Jobs

    Analyzing Jobs This section explains how to analyze a print job. Remember three key points about analyzing print jobs: • Every print job must be analyzed to determine its job rate. • Print jobs must only be analyzed once. If the same job will be run again, record the job rate and keep this log for future use.

  • Page 85: Running And Analyzing Jobs

    Running and Analyzing Jobs There are two ways to analyze jobs. This section explains the longer method; a shortcut is provided in the section entitled “Analyzing Jobs Quickly.” 1. Verify analyze mode is enabled. If not, refer to the section “Setting Analyze Mode”...

  • Page 86: Analyzing Jobs Quickly

    Analyzing Jobs Quickly To analyze a job without running the entire ribbon, follow these steps: 1. Generate a sample printout of the job. 2. Find the vertical dot column with the most printed dots. 3. Compare the number of dots printed with the total number of dots that could have been printed.
  • Page 87 4. Press the switch. If the printer is in normal mode, the message display shows message A. If it is in analyze mode, the message display shows message B. CURRENT RATE xxxx NEW RATE yyyy SET JOB RATE CURRENT RATE xxxx 5.

  • Page 88: When Worn Action

    When Worn Action When the RibbonMinder detects zero percentage of ribbon ink remaining, the message display shows: RIBBON MINDER WHEN WORN ACTION 1. Press the switch to select one of the following When Worn actions: • NO STOP ON 0% causes the printer to continue to print; the ribbon life value will continue to decrease until –99% is reached.

  • Page 89: A: Printer Specifications

    Printer Specifications Contents Cleaning Interval ........A–2 Ribbon Specifications .

  • Page 90: Cleaning Interval

    Every 6 months or 1000 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Cleaning instructions are in the Operator’s Guide. Ribbon Specifications NOTE: Use only the Printronix ribbons listed below. Each kit contains six ribbons. Extended Life Text Ribbon Kit P/N 107675–001 Bar Code Ribbon Kit P/N 107675–005...

  • Page 91: Printer Dimensions

    fanfold perforation. Backing adhesive must not be squeezed out during printing. Sheet Size 3– to 16–inches (7.62 to 40.64 cm) wide, including the two standard perforated tractor feed strips. maximum sheet size of 12 inches (30.48 cm) between top and bottom perforations. Thickness Not to exceed 0.025–inch (0.635 mm), including backing sheet...

  • Page 92: Electrical Characteristics

    Electrical Characteristics Input Power Voltage 120 or 240 VAC (92 – 135 VRMS; 184 – 270 VRMS) Phase Single Frequency 50 or 60 Hz (47 to 63 Hz) Max RMS Current 9A @ 120V; 5A @ 240V Power Rating Standby 121 Watts Operating 360 Watts, maximum (black plot) Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

  • Page 93: Printing Rates

    Printing Rates Printer throughput, in lines per minute (LPM), is a factor of the selected font. These rates assume that the printing mechanism is the limiting factor, not the data source. Printing speed is independent of the number of characters in the character set repertoire.
  • Page 94 Table A–1. Nominal Print Rates Print Performance Dimensions Uppercase Descenders Plot Characters Only & Underline Mode Density (DPI) Inch Matrix LPM* LPM* IPM** NOTE 1 (CPI) NOTE 2 9 (17) X 14 + 2 90 (180) X 144 7 (13) X 9 + 3 6 (11) X 9 + 3 Near Letter Quality 12.9...
  • Page 95 A Quick Look at Line Matrix Printing The P4280–CT is an impact printer: it creates characters by printing ink dots on paper. The dots are made by an array of steel hammers mounted on a rapidly oscillating shuttle. The hammers strike the paper through a moving ink ribbon.

  • Page 96: Printing Speed

    Printing Speed The speed of text printing is measured in lines per minute (lpm). This speed is directly proportional to the number of dot rows required to produce a character line, regardless of the number of characters in the line. Since more dot rows are required to print lowercase characters with descenders, those character lines will print at a fractionally lower rate.
  • Page 97 System Priority Table C–1 shows the priority applied by the printer upon receipt of format parameter settings. Depending on whether or not the Override Host option is turned on, the printer applies either the control panel settings or those sent through the host data stream.
  • Page 98 Table C–1. Printer Priority With Override Host Format Parameter Host Mode Turned On MPP (Maximum Print Posi- Uses SHF settings defined Uses control panel settings. tion) through host data stream. Uses control panel settings. *Change takes effect on the next print line.

  • Page 99: Character Sets

    4234 and 5225 Character Sets 4234 Character Sets NOTE: Use the following character set information for printing without the IGP–210 Graphics Option. Refer to the IGP–210 User’s Reference Manual for more information on character mapping, since a different character mapping is used when IGP–210 Graphics programs are installed.
  • Page 100 Figure D–1. DP & NLQ Mode Character Set D–2 4234 and 5225 Character Sets...
  • Page 101 Figure D–2. DP and NLQ Mode Character Set National Language Definitions (Sheet 1 of 5) 4234 and 5225 Character Sets D–3...
  • Page 102 Figure D–2. DP and NLQ Mode Character Set National Language Definitions (Sheet 2 of 5) D–4 4234 and 5225 Character Sets...
  • Page 103 Figure D–2. DP and NLQ Mode Character Set National Language Definitions (Sheet 3 of 5) 4234 and 5225 Character Sets D–5...
  • Page 104 Figure D–2. DP and NLQ Mode Character Set National Language Definitions (Sheet 4 of 5) D–6 4234 and 5225 Character Sets...
  • Page 105 Figure D–2. DP and NLQ Mode Character Set National Language Definitions (Sheet 5 of 5) 4234 and 5225 Character Sets D–7...
  • Page 106 Character Sets for the 5225 Emulation The 5225 emulation has a multinational character set that serves as a base and 14 world trade character sets that serve as overlays. You can configure the printer as STANDARD so that it accepts only one world trade character set, such as the Austria/Germany character set.
  • Page 107 Figure D–4. U.S. English Character Set Overlay 4234 and 5225 Character Sets D–9...
  • Page 108 Figure D–5. Austria/Germany Character Set Overlay D–10 4234 and 5225 Character Sets...
  • Page 109 Figure D–6. Belgium Character Set Overlay 4234 and 5225 Character Sets D–11...
  • Page 110 Figure D–7. Brazil Character Set Overlay D–12 4234 and 5225 Character Sets...
  • Page 111 Figure D–8. Canadian French Character Set Overlay 4234 and 5225 Character Sets D–13...
  • Page 112 Figure D–9. Denmark/Norway Character Set Overlay D–14 4234 and 5225 Character Sets...
  • Page 113 Figure D–10. Finland/Sweden Character Set Overlay 4234 and 5225 Character Sets D–15...
  • Page 114 Figure D–11. French Character Set Overlay D–16 4234 and 5225 Character Sets...
  • Page 115 Figure D–12. Italian Character Set Overlay 4234 and 5225 Character Sets D–17...
  • Page 116 Figure D–13. Japan/English Character Set Overlay D–18 4234 and 5225 Character Sets...
  • Page 117 Figure D–14. Portuguese Character Set Overlay 4234 and 5225 Character Sets D–19...
  • Page 118 Figure D–15. Spanish Character Set Overlay D–20 4234 and 5225 Character Sets...
  • Page 119 Figure D–16. Spanish–Speaking Character Set Overlay 4234 and 5225 Character Sets D–21...
  • Page 120 Figure D–17. U.K. English Character Set Overlay D–22 4234 and 5225 Character Sets...
  • Page 121 Glossary A programming language. active column The horizontal location on the paper where the next character will print. After printing a character, the printer advances the active column. active line The vertical location on the paper where the next character will print.
  • Page 122 character cell The invisible rectangular space occupied by a character, including the white space around the character. The height of a cell is equal to the current line spacing, and the width is equal to the current character spacing. Used as a unit of spacing. character set A set of codes instructing the printer how to construct a set of printable characters, including symbols, punctuation, numbers,...
  • Page 123 diagnostic Pertaining to the detection and isolation of a printer malfunction or mistake. Dual In–line Package: a method of packaging semiconductor components in rectangular cases with parallel rows of electrical contacts. DIP switch A dual in–line package equipped with toggle switches. DIP switches on the IGP board allow you to set the application’s features of the IGP or CPI.
  • Page 124 Hertz. Cycles per second. Intelligent Graphics Processor. interface The hardware component used to link two devices by common physical interconnection, signal, and functional characteristics. Intervention Required. Load Alternate Characters. LCID Local Coded Graphic Character Set Identifier. Light Emitting Diode. Line Feed. Left Margin.
  • Page 125 parity (check) Parity checking is the addition of non–data bits to data, resulting in the number of 1 bits being either always even or always odd. Parity is used to detect transmission errors. Parity represents value in the check digit of the received or transmitted data. PCBA Printed Circuit Board Assembly.
  • Page 126 Systems Network Architecture. Supports IBM mainframe network. Set Vertical Format. Top Margin. Transparent. The Hex Transparency commands enable Printronix printers to access features that are not available in the IBM emulation. twinax Twinaxial. A type of cable with two wires surrounded by insulation and a braided shield.
  • Page 127 Index Numbers Controls and indicators, printing conventions, 1–3 5225 World Trade Extended Character Set, Correctable errors, 4–8 3–19 CTPC test, 4–3 ACTIVATE LOST message, 4–20 DCU, hex dump, 4–3 Address, device, enabling/disabling, 3–26 DCU test, 4–3 Alarm, enabling/disabling, 3–25 Default character sequences. See PTX. trans- Analyzing jobs (RibbonMinder), 5–8 parent extensions Device address, enabling/disabling, 3–26...
  • Page 128 INPUT QUEUE OVER, 4–20 Host INTERNAL ERROR, 4–17 overriding option, setting, 3–25 INVALID ACTIVATE, 4–20 printing hex buffer contents, 3–22 INVALID COMMAND, 4–20 INVALID ENTRY, 4–13 MECHANISM ERROR, 4–17 NVRAM ERROR, 4–16 IBM emulation exceptions, 1–6 OUT OF FORMS, 4–14 INPUT QUEUE OVER message, 4–20 PAPER JAM, 4–15 Installing...
  • Page 129 Locking program mode, 3–4 Power, requirements, printer, 2–2 print jobs, analyzing, 5–8 Printer dimensions, A–3 MECHANISM ERROR message, 4–17 features, 1–5 Message display, 1–3 installation, 2–1 parameters changing, 3–5 setting, 3–24 New ribbon, installing, 5–5 self–tests, 4–3 Non–intervention errors, 4–8 specifications, A–1 test after installation, 2–12 Notes, 1–2...
  • Page 130 ribbon size, setting, 5–7 paper, A–2 printing rates, A–5 RibbonMinder, 5–2 ribbon, A–2 analyzing jobs, 5–8 configuring, 5–3 Speed, printing, A–5 enabling/disabling, 5–6 job rate, setting, 5–10 new ribbon, 5–5 Test parameters, 3–25 running multiple jobs, 5–12 after installation, 2–12 key (control panel), 4–7 Tests, printer, 4–3 SCS CODE ERROR message, 4–19...
  • Page 132 RINTRONIX 17500 C ARTWRIGHT 19559 92713–9559 RVINE, 714/863–1900 HONE: 714/660–8682 RINTRONIX EDERLAND OX 163, IEUWEWEG 283 NL–6600 A IJCHEN ETHERLANDS (31) 8894–90111 HONE: (31) 8894–19768 RINTRONIX 512 C 02–15 ANE, EDOK NDUSTRIAL STATE 1646 INGAPORE (65) 449–7555 HONE: (65) 449–7553 155063–001B...

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