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Printronix LMPCHS Maintenance Manual (520 pages)

Cartridge Ribbon Printer Series of Line Matrix Printers

Brand: Printronix | Category: Printer | Size: 27.65 MB

Table of Contents

7
- Maintenance Manual
  1
- Trademark Acknowledgements
  4
- 1 Maintenance Overview
  
  15
  - Printronix P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer (CRP)
    15
    
    Order the Correct Spares
    18
    
    How to Identify a P8000 Cartridge Ribbon Printer
    19
    
    Printer Serial Number
    19
    
    H-Series Printers
    20
    
    HD Printers
    20
    
    Zero Tear Pedestal (ZTP) Printers
    20
    
    Cabinet Models
    21
    
    Forms Handling
    21
    
    Pedestal Models
    21
    
    Printer Configuration Code
    21
  - Important Maintenance Notes
    22
    
    Notices
    23
  - About this Manual
    23
    
    How to Use this Manual
    24
    
    Printing Conventions in this Manual
    24
  - Safety Notices
    25
  - Hinweise zur Sicherheit
    25
  - Indicators and Controls
    26
    
    Control Panel Keys
    26
    
    Indicators
    26
    
    Status Indicator
    26
    
    Cabinet Model
    31
    
    Pedestal Model
    31
    
    Mechanical Controls
    32
  - Tools and Test Equipment
    34
  - Plugging in the Printer
    35
    
    Interface Cable Requirements
    35
    
    Power Cord Requirements
    35
  - Printronix Customer Support Center
    36
    
    Printronix Supplies Department
    36
- 2 Preventive Maintenance
  
  37
- 3 Troubleshooting
  
  47
  - Introduction
    47
  - Troubleshooting Aids
    47
  - Start here
    48
  - Troubleshooting Display Messages
    49
  - Diagnostics for EXX, BAD NVM, or ILL NVM Errors
    50
  - Fault Messages (ASCII in Alphabetical Order)
    51
    
    P8000 CRP H-Series (Numerical Prefix Listing)
    92
  - Troubleshooting Other Symptoms
    131
    
    General Symptom List
    132
    
    Power Stacker
    138
    
    Print Quality
    143
    
    Printer Operation
    146
  - Communications Failures
    153
  - Diagnostic Printer Tests
    155
    
    Selecting and Running Diagnostic Printer Tests
    156
  - Boot Diagnostics Menu
    163
  - Factory Menu
    165
  - Exception Menu
    168
    
    Autodump on Printer Exception
    168
  - Firmware Diagnostic Port
    169
    
    Capturing Information
    169
    
    Diagnostic Cable
    169
  - Hex Code Printout
    171
    
    How to Print a Hex Dump
    172
  - ASCII Character Set
    175
  - Soft Vs. Hard Reset
    176
4 Adjustments and Tests

177
- Introduction
  177
- Preparing the Printer for Maintenance
  178
- Returning the Printer to Normal Operation
  179
- Belt, Paper Feed Timing, Adjustment
  180
- Belt, Platen Open, Adjustment
  182
- Paper Scale Alignment
  184
- Platen Gap Adjustment
  186
  - Hammerspring Assembly, Versions 1 and 2
    186
  - Hammerspring Assembly, Version 3
    188
- Paper out Adjustment
  189
- Hammer Phasing Adjustment
  192
- Downloading Firmware
  194
- Firmware File Types (.Prg) and (.Exe)
  195
- Web Page Download
  196
- Windows Driver Download
  198
- Automatic Download (.Exe)
  199
- Manual Two-Key Download Sequence
  201
- Manual Three-Key Download Sequence
  202
- Sending Firmware in Download Mode
  203
  - Sending Firmware Via Ethernet (LPR)
    203
  - Sending Firmware Via USB
    203
  - Installing a Microsoft Loopback Adapter
    204
  - Sending Firmware Via Parallel
    209
  - Sending Firmware Via Serial
    210
- Reprogramming the Security Key
  211
  - How to Reprogram the Security Key
    211
- Coil Temperature Adjustment
  213
- Dynamic Paper Tension Adjustment
  214
- Tractor Belt Tension Adjustment
  216
- Shuttle Electrical Short Check
  217
- Hammerbank Power Cable Shorts Test
  218
- Cable Shorts Test
  219
- Main Wire Harness Test Diagnostic
  221
- Set Printer Serial Number
  222
5 Replacement Procedures

225
- Organization of this Chapter
  225
  - List of Removal / Installation Procedures
    225
  - Belt, Paper Feed Timing
    227
  - Belt, Platen Open
    228
  - Cartridge Interface Board (CIB)
    229
  - Control Panel Assembly - Cabinet Model
    230
  - Control Panel Assembly - Pedestal Model
    231
  - Controller Board
    232
  - Cover Assembly, Hammerbank / Ribbon Mask
    234
  - Cover Assembly, Shuttle
    235
  - Dashpot
    236
- Cover Assembly, Top, Pedestal Models
  236
  - Electronics Barrier Panel
    237
  - Fan Assembly, Cabinet Exhaust
    238
  - Fan Assembly, Card Cage
    239
  - Fan Assembly, Hammerbank
    239
  - Magnetic Pickup (MPU) Assembly
    240
  - Paper Feed Motor
    241
  - Paper Ironer
    242
  - Paper Guide Assembly
    243
  - Platen
    244
  - Platen Open Motor
    248
  - Platen Stop Assembly
    250
- Platen Stop Assembly (and Forms Thickness Lever)
  250
  - Power Supply Board
    251
  - Power Switch
    252
  - Ribbon Drive Motor
    253
  - Security Key
    254
  - Shaft, Splined
    256
  - Shaft, Support
    258
  - Shuttle Frame Assembly
    259
  - Spring, Extension, Hammerbank
    261
  - Switch Assembly, Paper Detector
    262
  - Switch Assembly, Platen Interlock
    263
  - Tractor (L/R)
    264
  - Weld Sensor
    264
- 6 Illustrated Parts Breakdown
  
  265
  - Illustrations of Printer Components
    265
- 7 Principles of Operation
  
  303
  - Line Matrix Printing
    303
  - Printing Rates
    306
  - Printing Mechanism
    306
  - Shuttle Frame Assembly
    307
    
    Shuttle Drive Motor
    307
    
    Hammerbank Assembly
    308
  - Paper Transport System
    309
  - Ribbon Transport System
    310
  - Integrated Print Management System
    311
    
    Operation
    311
    
    Ribbon Action
    312
    
    Ribbon End Point
    312
  - Logical Control of the Printer
    313
  - Control Panel
    314
  - Controller Board
    315
  - Power Supply Board
    315
    
    AC Power
    315
  - Printer Interface
    316
  - Graphics
    316
Wire Data

317
- A Wire Data
  
  317
- Appendix B (Page 369).
  
  319
  - Interconnection Diagram
    319
  - Cable Routing
    320
    
    Low Speed - Cabinet Model
    320
    
    Low Speed - Pedestal Model
    321
    
    High Speed - Cabinet Model
    322
    
    High Speed - Pedestal Model
    323
  - Low Speed Controller Board
    324
  - High Speed Controller Board
    334
  - Power Supply
    343
    
    Low Speed Power Supply: 300, 500, and 1000 LPM Models
    343
    
    Low Speed: 300, 500, and 1000 LPM Models
    343
    
    Models
    343
    
    High Speed: 600, 800, 1500, and 2000 LPM Models
    345
    
    Surestak Power Stacker PCBA
    347
  - Cable Assemblies Centronics I/O
    348
    
    AC In, Power Supply
    349
    
    AC Power Input
    350
    
    Control Panel
    351
    
    Hammerbank Logic
    352
    
    Hammerbank Power
    353
    
    Dual Hammerbank Power
    354
    
    Motor Harness
    355
    
    Sensor Harness
    356
    
    Shuttle Motor Drive
    357
- Appendix A
  
  358
  - Frame Cable, Power Stacker
    358
  - Logic Cable, Power Stacker
    359
  - Power Cable, Power Stacker
    360
  - Rail Cable, Power Stacker
    361
  - Elevator I/O Cable, Power Stacker
    362
  - Fan Assembly, Hammerbank
    363
  - Card Cage (Intake) Fan and Exhaust Fan
    364
  - Magnetic Pickup (MPU) Assembly
    365
    
    Switch Assembly, Paper Detector
    366
    
    Switch Assembly, Platen Interlock
    367
- B Abbreviations
  
  369
- C Metric Conversion Tables
  
  377
Surestak Power Stacker

379
- D Surestak™ Power Stacker
  379
  - Contents
    379
  - Introduction
    380
  - Stacker Operation
    380
    
    Setting up the Power Stacker
    381
    
    Loading and Starting the Power Stacker
    384
  - Stacker Problems
    385
    
    Stacker First Inspection
    385
    
    Stacker Confidence Check
    386
    
    Stacker Motor Check
    387
  - Removing the Power Stacker
    390
  - Installing the Power Stacker
    396
  - Replacing the Constant Force Spring
    408
    
    Constant Force Spring
    408
  - Replacing the Timing Belts
    410
    
    Timing Belts
    410
  - Replacing the Roller Drive Shaft
    413
    
    Roller Drive Shaft
    413
Appendix D Illustrated Parts Breakdown

416
- Illustrated Parts Breakdown
  416
Zero Tear Pedestal (Ztp) Printer

427
- E Zero Tear Pedestal (ZTP) Printer
  
  427
  - Contents
    427
  - Overview
    428
  - Operation
    429
    
    Load Paper and Set up the Tractors
    429
    
    Remove Paper
    430
    
    Adjust the Paper Guides
    431
    
    Position the Paper out Sensor
    432
    
    Set the Tear Bar Distance
    433
    
    Set the Top of Form
    434
  - Control Panel Menus
    435
  - Performance Considerations
    436
    
    How to Set the ZTP Printer to Help Mitigate Paper Jams
    437
    
    Removing the Paper Ironer
    438
  - Adjustments and Tests
    439
    
    List of Adjustments and Tests Procedures
    439
    
    Preparing the ZTP Printer for Maintenance
    440
    
    Returning the Printer to Normal Operation
    440
    
    Barrier Panel
    441
    
    Belt, Paper Feed Timing, Adjustment
    442
    
    Paper Guide Leaf, Front, Center, Outer
    444
    
    Paper out Sensor, Adjustment
    444
    
    Paper Tension, Horizontal
    444
  - Replacement Procedures
    445
    
    List of Removal / Installation Procedures
    445
    
    Belt, Paper Feed Timing
    446
    
    Control Panel Assembly
    447
    
    Paper Feed Motor
    448
    
    Paper Guide Leaf, Center
    449
    
    Paper Guide Leaf, Front
    449
    
    Paper Guide Leaf, Outer
    449
    
    Paper out Sensor
    450
    
    Shaft, Splined
    452
    
    Shaft, Support
    455
    
    Tractor (L/R)
    456
    
    Tractor Assembly Support Gate
    456
  - Illustrated Parts Lists
    458
    
    Illustrations of ZTP Components
    458
- F Paper Specifications and Forms Design
  
  475
  - Introduction
    475
  - General Paper Specifications
    476
  - Paper Guidelines
    477
    
    Terms and Definitions
    477
    
    Environmental Considerations
    479
    
    Form Evenness
    479
    
    Form Thickness
    479
    
    Form Types
    479
    
    Form Weight
    479
    
    Tractor Pin Engagement
    479
    
    Methods of Forms Attachment
    480
    
    Chaff Content
    481
  - Form Design Checklist
    482
  - Summary
    485
    
    Storage and Handling
    485
- Customer Support
  
  487
  - Printronix Customer Support Center
    487
  - Printronix Supplies Department
    487
  - Corporate Offices
    488
- H Communication Notices
  
  489
  - Notices
    489
  - Energy Star
    491
  - Communication Statements
    492
    
    German Conformity Statement
    493
    
    Industry Canada Compliance Statement
    493
  - Software License Agreement
    496
  - Bsd License
    502

Printronix LMPCHS Administrator's Manual (336 pages)

Line Matrix Printers Cartridge Ribbon Printer Series

Brand: Printronix | Category: Printer | Size: 6.65 MB

Table of Contents
5
Introduction

11
Setting up the Printer

17
- Before You Begin
  17
- Power Requirements
  17
- Select a Site
  17
- Printer Dimensions
  18
- Printer Component Locations
  21
Operating the Printer

23
- Powering on the Printer
  23
- Operating Modes
  23
- The Control Panel
  24
  - Control Panel Keys
    25
  - Cancel a Print Job
    27
- Operational Procedures
  28
  - Reload Paper
    28
  - Unload Paper
    35
- Integrated Print Management System
  36
  - Output Darkness
    37
  - Loading a Used Ribbon Cartridge
    37
  - Lighter or Darker Print
    37
  - Changing Ribbon Cartridge
    37
The Configuration Menus

41
- Configuration Overview
  41
  - First Power on
    41
  - Main Menu
    41
  - Changing Parameter Settings
    41
  - Saving Parameter Settings
    42
  - Default and Custom Configurations
    42
  - Navigating the Menus
    42
- Top Level Menu Overview
  43
  - Changing Parameters Example
    46
  - Auto Save Configuration
    49
  - Saving Your New Configuration
    49
  - Optimizing Print Quality
    54
  - Optimizing Print Speed
    55
- Dynamic Menu Options
  55
- Active Emulations
  56
  - P8000 Standard Firmware
    58
  - P8000 TN Firmware
    59
  - P8000 PCL-II Firmware
    60
  - P8000 LG Firmware
    61
  - P8000 ANSI Firmware
    62
  - Openprint P8000 Standard Postscript/Pdf Firmware
    63
  - Openprint P8000 HD Postscript/Pdf Firmware
    64
  - H-Series Firmware
    65
  - OKI Menu
    66
  - P8000 Indian and Arabic Language Firmware
    68
- QUICK SETUP Menu
  69
- CONFIG. CONTROL Menu
  76
- HOST INTERFACE Menu
  77
  - Auto Switching Submenu
    78
  - IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu
    79
  - Report Status
    79
  - Centronics (Parallel) Submenu
    81
  - Serial Submenu
    83
- NETWORK SETUP Menu
  87
  - Ethernet Address
    87
  - Ethernet Params
    88
  - Ascii Data Port
    88
- ACTIVE IGP EMUL and ACTIVE EMULATIONS
  89
- EMULATION Menu
  91
  - 3270 Params
    92
  - 5250 Params
    98
  - Lineprinter Plus Emulation (ASCII, Indian Language)
    102
  - Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hanzi GB)
    104
  - Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hanzi Big5)
    105
  - Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Kanji)
    106
  - LQ-1600K Emulation
    107
  - Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hangul)
    110
  - KS Emulation
    111
  - KSSM Emulation
    112
  - Page Format Submenu (H-Series)
    114
  - P-Series Emulation
    122
  - P-Series Character Set Menu
    125
  - Indian Language Character Set Menu
    126
  - P-Series XQ Emulation
    128
  - Serial Matrix Emulation
    130
  - Serial Matrix Character Set Menu
    132
  - Proprinter XL Emulation
    133
  - Proprinter XL Character Sets Menu
    135
  - Epson FX Emulation
    136
  - Epson FX Character Set Menu
    138
  - ANSI Emulation
    139
  - IGP/PGL Submenu
    147
  - Barcode Options
    150
  - IGP/PGL Font Set Menu
    155
  - IGP/VGL Emulation
    156
  - IGP/VGL Submenu
    157
  - IGP/VGL Graphics Options Submenu
    158
  - IGP/VGL Font Set Menu
    165
  - IPDS Emulation
    166
  - PCL - II Emulation
    170
  - LG Emulation
    174
  - Arabic Context Analyzer
    177
  - Arabization Menus
    185
  - Openprint POSTSCRIPT/PDF Emulation
    185
  - Postscript/Pdf Interpreter
    186
- PRINTER CONTROL Menu
  190
- ADVANCED USER Menu
  194
  - SURE SCAN Submenu
    195
- DIAGNOSTICS Menu
  208
- Printer Mgmt Menu
  211
Interfaces

213
- Overview
  213
- RS-232 Serial Interface
  215
- Usb
  216
- Centronics Parallel Interface
  216
  - Centronics Parallel Interface Signals
    217
- IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
  217
  - Compatibility Mode
    217
  - Nibble Mode
    217
  - Byte Mode
    217
  - Signals
    217
  - Ethernet
    219
Reprogramming the Security Key

221
- How to Program the Security Key
  221
Downloading Firmware

223
- Firmware File Types (.Prg) and (.Exe)
  224
- Web Page Download
  225
- Windows Driver Download
  227
- Automatic Download (.Exe)
  228
- Manual Two-Key Download Sequence
  230
- Manual Three-Key Download Sequence
  230
- Sending Firmware in Download Mode
  231
  - Sending Firmware Via Ethernet (LPR)
    231
  - Sending Firmware Via USB
    231
  - Installing a Microsoft Loopback Adapter
    232
  - Sending Firmware Via Parallel
    237
  - Sending Firmware Via Serial
    237
- Downloading Files to the Main File System
  237
- Filename Extensions Not Shown in Menus
  238
- File Properties Not Shown in Menus
  239
- Web Page Download
  239
- PTX_SETUP Download
  241
- Manual Two-Key Download
  241
- Downloading Files to the SD Card
  242
- Using Truetype Fonts
  242
  - Downloading Truetype Fonts
    242
  - Select and Print Downloaded Truetype Fonts
    244
- Demo Facility
  245
Troubleshooting

247
- Cleaning Requirements
  247
  - Exterior Cleaning
    247
  - Interior Cleaning
    247
- Diagnosing Problems
  249
  - Bar Code Verification
    249
  - Printing a Hex Dump
    250
- Most Frequent Problems and Solutions
  252
- Diagnostics for EXX, BAD NVM, or ILL NVM Errors
  252
- Fault Messages (ASCII in Alphabetical Order)
  253
- Fault Messages (H-Series with Numerical Prefix)
  273
Printer Specifications

291
- Ribbon Cartridge Specifications
  291
  - Ascii
    291
  - HD and H-Series
    291
- Paper Specifications
  291
- Labels
  292
- Printer Weight and Dimensions
  292
- Environmental Characteristics
  292
- Acoustic Noise Level
  292
- Electrical Characteristics
  293
  - Input Voltage (ASCII Models)
    293
  - Input Voltage (H-Series Models)
    293
- Interfaces
  294
- Printing Speed
  294
Standard ASCII Character Set

295
Zero Tear Pedestal Printer

297
- Overview
  297
- Operation
  298
  - Position the Paper Input and Adjust the Paper Guides
    298
  - Load Paper
    300
  - Position the Paper out Sensor
    302
  - Set the Tear Bar Distance
    303
  - Set the Top of Form
    304
- ZTP SETTINGS Menu
  305
- Performance Limitations
  306
Quick Change Memory Card (QCMC)

309
- Overview
  309
- Installing the QCMC
  310
- Saving the Printer's Configuration to the QCMC
  311
- Copying the QCMC "Snapshot" Image to a Second Printer
  312
- Updating the QCMC Image
  314
- Erasing the QCMC Image
  314
PTX_SETUP Commands

315
- Overview
  315
- The PTX_SETUP Commands
  315
  - General Commands
    315
  - Line Matrix Commands
    321
Customer Support

323
- Printronix Customer Support Center
  323
  - Printronix Supplies Department
    323
  - Corporate Offices
    324
Communication Notices

325
- Notices
  325
- Communication Statements
  326
- Software License Agreement
  332

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Table of Contents

1 Maintenance Overview

2 Preventive Maintenance

3 Troubleshooting

4 Adjustments and Tests

5 Replacement Procedures

6 Illustrated Parts Breakdown

7 Principles of Operation

Wire Data

A Wire Data

Appendix B (Page 369).

Appendix A

B Abbreviations

C Metric Conversion Tables

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F Paper Specifications and Forms Design

Customer Support

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Printronix LMPCHS Administrator's Manual (336 pages)

Table of Contents

Introduction

Setting up the Printer

Operating the Printer

The Configuration Menus

Interfaces

Reprogramming the Security Key

Downloading Firmware

Troubleshooting

Printer Specifications

Standard ASCII Character Set

Zero Tear Pedestal Printer

Quick Change Memory Card (QCMC)

PTX_SETUP Commands

Customer Support

Communication Notices

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