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Printronix P5205B User Manual (366 pages)
P5000 series Line Matrix Printers PSA3
Brand:
Printronix
| Category:
Printer
| Size: 12.52 MB
Table of Contents
Trademark Acknowledgments
4
Table of Contents
5
1 Introduction
11
Printer Overview
11
The Printer Family
11
Conventions in this Manual
14
Warnings and Special Information
14
Related Documents
15
Graphics Enhancements
16
Taking Care of Your Printer
16
Protocols and Emulations
17
2 Setting up the Printer
19
Before You Begin
19
Power Requirements
19
Select a Site
20
Printer Dimensions
21
Printer Component Locations
24
Remove Packing Materials
25
Adjust the Paper Supports
30
Release the Paper Chains (Cabinet Models)
31
Remove Tags
32
Attach the Output Basket (Pedestal Models)
34
Remove the Shipping Restraints from the Surestak Power Paper Stacker
34
Connect the Interface and Power Cables
37
Cabinet Models
37
Pedestal Models
40
Interface Connections
41
Install Basic Components
43
Attach the Control Panel Overlays
43
Load the Ribbon
44
Load the Paper
47
Install Optional Components
52
Surestak Power Paper Stacker
52
Quick Access Cover (Pedestal Models)
58
Set the Top-Of-Form
59
Procedure
59
3 Operating the Printer
63
Powering on the Printer
63
Operating Modes
63
The Control Panel
64
Control Panel Keys
65
Operational Procedures
70
Reloading Paper
70
Unloading Paper
81
Replacing the Ribbon
84
Canceling a Print Job
87
4 The Configuration Menus
89
Configuration Overview
89
Changing and Saving Parameter Settings
90
Default and Custom Configurations
90
Navigating the Menus
91
Changing Parameters Example
92
Saving Your New Configuration
94
Optimizing Print Quality
97
Optimizing Print Speed
98
Main Menu
99
Config. Control
101
Delete Config
102
Protect Configs
102
Name Configs
103
Active Igp Emul
104
IGP/PGL Emulation
105
Features
105
Configuring the Emulation with the Control Panel
107
IGP/PGL Submenu
108
Select Sfcc
109
Define Lf (Line Feed) Code
109
Select Font
110
Select Lpi
111
Auto Uppercase
111
Ext Execute Copy
112
Barcode Options
113
Host Form Length
115
Var Form Adjust
115
Ignore Char
116
Var Form Type
116
Compressed Cpi
116
Expanded Font
117
Compatbl. Mode
117
Scalable Size
118
True Form Slew
118
Error Report
120
IGP/VGL Emulation
122
Features
122
Configuring the Emulation with the Control Panel
123
IGP/VGL Submenu
124
Sfcc & Pwrup
126
Graphics Options
127
Width Limit
131
Error Handling
133
Font Set
135
Prt to Emulate
136
Igp/Vgl Font Set Menu
137
Emulation
138
Coax/Twinax (CTHI) Emulation
139
Standard
139
Simple Prot Conv
140
Coax Emulation
141
Translation Tbl
143
Buffer Reprint
144
Scs Buffer Cntrl
145
Change Case
146
Set Text Orientn
146
Image Buf Size
147
Intervention Req
147
Translate Table
150
Buffer Print
151
Twinax Emulation
152
World Trade
154
Device ID
154
Lac Option
156
Lac Approx
157
Format Control
158
3270 Params
159
Host Override
166
5250 Params
169
SPC Coax Params
174
Logical Buff Size
174
Column 132 Wrap
175
Usr Defined Htrn
175
SPC Twx Params
178
Lineprinter Plus Emulation
181
Printer Protocol
183
Font Attributes
184
Page Format
187
Print Char. Set
188
Barcode X-Offset
189
Set Substitution
189
Control Code 06
190
P-Series Emulation
190
Control Code
191
Define Cr Code
191
Define Lf Code
192
Character Set
193
Pseries Dbl High
194
P-Series Character Set Menu
195
P-Series XQ Emulation
196
Compressed Print
198
Slew Relative
199
Serial Matrix Emulation
200
Esc D Command
202
Printer Select
202
Serial Matrix Character Set Menu
203
Proprinter XL Emulation
204
Alt. Char Set
206
Proprinter Xl Character Set Menu
207
Epson FX Emulation
208
Epson Fx Character Set Menu
211
ANSI Emulation
212
Esc C Sequence
218
Received Cr
219
Received del
219
Private Mode
219
Pos. on Bc/Ovrsz
219
Bc Check Digit
219
Barcode Darkmode
220
Pum Default
220
Truncate Pi Slew
220
IPDS Emulation
221
Font Size
222
Graphics Quality
222
Barcode Size
223
Barcode Quality
223
Barcode Speed
223
Early Print Comp (Complete)
224
Graphics Scaling
224
Graphic Charsize
224
Default Font
225
I 2/5 Checksum
225
Code Page Subset
225
Hexdump Mode
226
Vpa Check
226
Maint / Misc
227
Hex Dump Mode
228
Display Language
228
Power-Up State
228
Downloaded Fonts
229
Cancel Key
229
Eject Function
230
Power Stacker
231
Auto Elevator
231
Auto Locking
231
Set Lock Key
232
Ptx Setup Option
233
Accented Chars
233
File System
234
Set Sharing
235
Host Interface
236
Auto Switching Submenu
237
Auto Switching
238
Port Type
238
Report Status
239
Centronics (Parallel) Submenu
239
Data Polarity
240
Busy on Strobe
241
Trickle Time
242
Data Bit
243
Dataproducts (Standard & Long Lines) Submenu
243
Serial Submenu
246
Interface Type
247
Data Protocol
247
Baud Rate
250
Word Length
250
Request to Send
251
Data Term Ready
251
Poll Character
252
Poll Response
252
Framing Errors
253
Idle Response
253
One Char Enquiry
253
IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu
254
E-Net Adapter Submenu
256
Ethernet Submenu
257
Network Setup Menu
258
Adapter Address
258
Gateway Address
259
Mac Address
259
Adapter Params
260
Novell Protocol
260
Nest Serv Type
260
Netbios Protocol
261
Novell Frame
261
Ethernet Speed
262
Job Control
262
Ethernet Address
263
Subnet Mask
263
Ethernet Params
264
Ascii Data Port
265
Keep Alive Timer
265
Printer Control
267
Slow Paper Slew
268
Power Saver Time
268
Shuttle Timeout
269
Bar Code Quality
269
Print Line Select
270
Diagnostics
271
Printer Tests
271
System Memory
273
Print Statistics
274
Ribbonminder
275
New Ribbon
276
Ribbon Action
277
Ribbon Type
278
Ribbon End Point
279
5 Interfaces
281
Overview
281
Dataproducts Parallel Interface
282
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals
283
Centronics Parallel Interface
284
Centronics Parallel Interface Signals
285
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
286
Compatibility Mode
286
Nibble Mode
286
Byte Mode
286
Signals
287
Terminating Resistor Configurations
290
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces
292
6 Troubleshooting
297
Cleaning Requirements
297
Exterior Cleaning
297
Interior Cleaning
298
Diagnosing Problems
300
Bar Code Verification
300
Printing a Hex Dump
301
Fault Messages
302
Printer Specifications
321
Ribbon Specifications
321
Paper Specifications
322
Printer Dimensions
324
Environmental Characteristics
324
Electrical Characteristics
326
Power Consumption
327
Interfaces
328
Printing Rates
328
B Demand Printing
329
Overview
329
Simple Tear
329
Form Saver Mode
332
C ASCII Character Set
335
D Communication Notices
337
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
337
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
338
European Community (EC) Conformity Statement
338
German Conformity Statement
338
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Printronix P5205B User Manual (332 pages)
Line Matrix Printers
Brand:
Printronix
| Category:
Printer
| Size: 14.65 MB
Table of Contents
Trademark Acknowledgments
4
Table of Contents
5
1 Introduction
11
Printer Overview
11
The Printer Family
11
Conventions in this Manual
14
Warnings and Special Information
14
Related Documents
15
Graphics Enhancements
16
Taking Care of Your Printer
16
Protocols and Emulations
17
2 Setting up the Printer
19
Before You Begin
19
Power Requirements
19
Select a Site
20
Printer Dimensions
21
Printer Component Locations
24
Remove Packing Materials
26
Adjust the Paper Supports
31
Release the Paper Chains (Cabinet Models)
32
Remove Tags
33
Attach the Output Basket (Pedestal Models)
35
Remove the Shipping Restraints from the Surestak Power Paper Stacker
35
Connect the Interface and Power Cables
38
Cabinet Models
38
Pedestal Models
41
Interface Connections
42
Install Basic Components
44
Attach the Control Panel Overlays
44
Load the Ribbon
45
Load the Paper
48
Install Optional Components
53
Surestak Power Paper Stacker
53
Quick Access Cover (Pedestal Models)
59
Set the Top-Of-Form
60
Procedure
60
3 Operating the Printer
63
Powering on the Printer
63
Operating Modes
63
The Control Panel
64
Control Panel Keys
65
Operational Procedures
70
Reloading Paper
70
Unloading Paper
81
Replacing the Ribbon
84
Canceling a Print Job
87
4 The Configuration Menus
89
Configuration Overview
89
Changing and Saving Parameter Settings
90
Default and Custom Configurations
90
Navigating the Menus
91
Changing Parameters Example
92
Saving Your New Configuration
94
Optimizing Print Quality
97
Optimizing Print Speed
98
Main Menu
99
Config. Control
101
Load Config
101
Save Config
102
Print Config
102
Delete Config
102
Power-Up Config
102
Protect Configs
102
Name Configs
103
Reset Cfg Names
103
Active Igp Emul
104
IGP/PGL Emulation
105
Features
105
Configuring the Emulation with the Control Panel
107
IGP/PGL Submenu
108
Select Sfcc
109
Define Lf (Line Feed) Code
109
Select Font
110
Select Lpi
110
Auto Uppercase
111
Barcode Options
112
Host Form Length
114
Ignore Char
115
Compressed Cpi
115
Compatbl. Mode
115
Expanded Font
116
Scalable Size
116
True Form Slew
116
Print Quality
117
Power-On S-Mode
117
Error Report
118
IGP/VGL Emulation
120
Features
120
Configuring the Emulation with the Control Panel
121
IGP/VGL Submenu
122
Sfcc & Pwrup
124
Graphics Options
125
Error Handling
131
Font Set
133
Prt to Emulate
134
Igp/Vgl Font Set Menu
135
Emulation
136
Coax/Twinax (CTHI) Emulation
137
Standard
137
Simple Prot Conv
138
Coax Emulation
139
Translation Tbl
141
Buffer Reprint
142
Scs Buffer Cntrl
143
Change Case
144
Image Buf Size
145
Intervention Req
145
Translate Table
147
Host Override
148
Format Control
148
Buffer Print
149
Twinax Emulation
150
World Trade
152
Device ID
152
Lac Option
154
Graphic Chek Err
154
Graphic Chek Cod
154
Lac Approx
155
SPC Coax Params
157
Logical Buff Size
157
Column 132 Wrap
158
SPC Twx Params
161
Lineprinter Plus Emulation
164
Printer Protocol
166
Font Attributes
167
Page Format
170
Print Char. Set
171
P-Series Emulation
172
Set Substitution
172
Control Code 06
173
Define Cr Code
173
Define Lf Code
174
Character Set
175
Sfcc D Command
175
P-Series XQ Emulation
178
Compressed Print
180
Slew Relative
181
Serial Matrix Emulation
182
Esc D Command
184
Printer Select
184
Serial Matrix Character Set Menu
185
Proprinter XL Emulation
186
Proprinter Xl Character Set Menu
189
Epson FX Emulation
190
Epson Fx Character Set Menu
193
ANSI Emulation
194
Esc C Sequence
200
Received Cr
201
Received del
201
Private Mode
201
Pos. on Bc/Ovrsz
201
Bc Check Digit
201
Barcode Darkmode
202
Pum Default
202
Truncate Pi Slew
202
IPDS Emulation
203
Font Size
204
Graphics Quality
204
Barcode Size
205
Barcode Quality
205
Barcode Speed
205
Early Print Comp (Complete)
206
Graphics Scaling
206
Graphic Charsize
206
Default Font
207
I 2/5 Checksum
207
Code Page Subset
207
Hexdump Mode
208
Vpa Check
208
Maint / Misc
209
Hex Dump Mode
210
Display Language
210
Downloaded Fonts
211
Cancel Key
211
Eject Function
212
Power Stacker
213
Auto Elevator
213
Ptx Setup Option
215
Accented Chars
215
File System
216
Set Sharing
217
Host Interface
218
IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu
219
Auto Switching Submenu
220
Port Type
221
Trickle Time
221
Report Status
222
Centronics (Parallel) Submenu
222
Data Polarity
223
Busy on Strobe
223
Data Bit
225
Dataproducts (Standard & Long Lines) Submenu
225
Latch Data on
226
Serial Submenu
228
Interface Type
229
Data Protocol
229
Baud Rate
232
Word Length
232
Request to Send
233
Data Term Ready
233
Poll Character
234
Poll Response
234
Framing Errors
235
Idle Response
235
One Char Enquiry
235
Ethernet Submenu
236
Ethernet Params
237
Gateway Address
238
Mac Address
238
Ip Address
238
Subnet Mask
238
Novell Protocol
238
Nest Serv Type
239
Netbios Protocol
239
Novell Frame
239
Ascii Data Port
239
Keep Alive Timer
239
Ethernet Speed
240
Job Control
240
Printer Control
241
Slow Paper Slew
242
Power Saver Time
242
Shuttle Timeout
243
Bar Code Quality
243
Print Line Select
244
Diagnostics
245
Printer Tests
245
System Memory
247
Print Statistics
248
Ribbonminder
249
New Ribbon
250
Ribbon Action
250
Ribbon Type
252
5 Interfaces
255
Overview
255
Dataproducts Long Lines Interface
256
Dataproducts Long Lines Interface Signals
257
Dataproducts Parallel Interface
258
Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals
259
Centronics Parallel Interface
260
Centronics Parallel Interface Signals
261
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
262
Compatibility Mode
262
Nibble Mode
262
Byte Mode
262
Signals
263
Terminating Resistor Configurations
266
RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces
268
6 Troubleshooting
271
Cleaning Requirements
271
Exterior Cleaning
271
Interior Cleaning
272
Diagnosing Problems
274
Bar Code Verification
274
Printing a Hex Dump
275
Fault Messages
276
Printer Specifications
289
Ribbon Specifications
289
Paper Specifications
290
Printer Dimensions
292
Environmental Characteristics
293
Acoustic Noise Level
293
Electrical Characteristics
294
Input Voltage
294
Power Consumption
295
Interfaces
296
Printing Rates
296
B Demand Printing
297
Overview
297
Simple Tear
297
Form Saver Mode
300
C ASCII Character Set
303
D Communication Notices
305
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
305
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
306
European Community (EC) Conformity Statement
306
German Conformity Statement
306
Printronix P5205B User Manual (270 pages)
Line Matrix Printers
Brand:
Printronix
| Category:
Printer
| Size: 6.09 MB
Table of Contents
Trademark Acknowledgments
4
Table of Contents
5
1 Introduction
9
Printer Overview
9
The Printer Family
9
Conventions in this Manual
12
Warnings and Special Information
12
Related Documents
13
Graphics Enhancements
14
Taking Care of Your Printer
14
Protocols and Emulations
15
2 Setting up the Printer
17
Before You Begin
17
Power Requirements
17
Select a Site
18
Printer Dimensions
19
Printer Component Locations
20
Remove Packing Materials
21
Adjust the Paper Supports
27
Release the Paper Chains (Cabinet Model)
28
Remove Tags
29
Pedestal Model
30
Attach the Output Basket (Pedestal Model)
31
Remove the Shipping Restraints from the Optional Power Stacker
31
Connect the Interface and Power Cables
33
Cabinet Model
34
Pedestal Model
36
Interface Connections
37
Install Basic Components
38
Attach the Control Panel Overlays
38
Load the Ribbon
39
Load the Paper
41
Install Optional Components
45
Surestak Power Paper Stacker
45
Power Stacker Component Locations
46
Setting up the Power Stacker
47
Quick Access Cover (Pedestal Model)
50
Set the Top-Of-Form
51
Procedure
51
3 Operating the Printer
55
Powering on the Printer
55
Operating Modes
55
The Control Panel
56
Control Panel Keys
57
Operational Procedures
62
Reloading Paper
62
Unloading Paper
70
Replacing the Ribbon
72
Canceling a Print Job
75
4 The Configuration Menus
77
Configuration Overview
77
Changing and Saving Parameter Settings
78
Default and Custom Configurations
78
Navigating the Menus
79
Changing Parameters Example
80
Saving Your New Configuration
82
Optimizing Print Quality
85
Optimizing Print Speed
85
Main Menu
87
Config. Control
89
Menu
89
Save Config
90
Print Config
90
Delete Config
90
Protect Configs
90
Name Configs
91
Reset Cfg Names
91
Active Igp Emul
92
IGP/PGL Emulation
93
Features
93
Configuring the Emulation with the Control Panel
94
Submenu
95
Select Font
98
Select Lpi
98
Auto Uppercase
98
Skip Command Prefix
99
Extended Execute Copy
99
Barcode Options
100
Host Form Length
101
Expanded Font
103
True Form Slew
103
Print Quality
104
Error Report
105
IGP/VGL Emulation
107
Features
107
Configuring the Emulation with the Control Panel
108
Submenu
109
Graphics Options
112
Error Handling
116
Prt to Emulate
120
Emulation
122
Menu
122
Coax/Twinax Emulation
123
Standard C/T Interface
123
Simple Protocol Converter
124
Coax Emulation Menu
125
Change Case
130
Image Buf Size
130
Compatibility Options
131
Translate Table
133
Twinax Emulation Menu
135
World Trade
137
Lac Option
139
Set Text Orientn
139
SPC Coax Params
141
Translation Tbl
142
Column 132 Wrap
142
SPC Twx Params
144
Lineprinter Plus Emulation
147
Submenus
147
Downloaded Fonts
154
P-Series Emulation
155
P-Series XQ Emulation
160
Compressed Print
161
Slew Relative
162
Serial Matrix Emulation
163
Serial Matrix Character Set Menu
166
Proprinter XL Emulation
167
Proprinter Xl Character Set Menu
170
Epson FX Emulation
171
Epson Fx Character Set Menu
174
ANSI Emulation
175
Menu
175
Esc C Sequence
181
Received del
181
Private Mode
181
Bc Check Digit
182
Barcode Darkmode
182
Pum Default
182
Truncate Pi Slew
182
IPDS Emulation
183
Font Size
184
Graphics Quality
184
Barcode Size
185
Graphics Scaling
186
Graphic Charsize
186
Default Code Page
186
Default Font
187
Maint / Misc
188
Hex Dump Mode
189
Display Language
189
Cancel Key
189
Eject Function
190
Power Stacker
191
Auto Elevator
191
Auto Locking
191
Set Lock Key
191
Ptx Setup Option
192
File System
193
Set Sharing
194
Host Interface
195
Auto Switching Submenu
196
Port Type
197
Trickle Time
197
Centronics (Parallel) Submenu
198
Dataproducts (Standard & Long Lines) Submenu
201
Serial Submenu
203
Interface Type
204
Data Protocol
204
Baud Rate
206
Word Length
206
Stop Bits
207
Request to Send
207
Poll Character
208
Poll Response
208
Idle Response
208
One Char Enquiry
208
IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu
209
Ethernet Submenu
211
Ethernet Parameters
212
Menu
212
Printer Control
213
Slow Paper Slew
214
Power Saver Time
214
Shuttle Timeout
215
Bar Code Quality
215
Diagnostics
216
Test Width
218
Paper out Dots
218
System Memory
218
Print Statistics
218
Ribbonminder
219
New Ribbon
220
Ribbon Action
220
Ribbon Size
221
Ribbon Adjust
221
Fault Action
221
Ribbonminder Fault
221
5 Troubleshooting
223
Cleaning Requirements
223
Exterior Cleaning
223
Interior Cleaning
224
Diagnosing Problems
226
Bar Code Verification
226
Printing a Hex Dump
226
Fault Messages
228
A Printer Specifications
241
Ribbon Specifications
241
Paper Specifications
242
Printer Dimensions
243
Environmental Characteristics
244
Electrical Characteristics
245
Interfaces
246
Printing Rates
246
B Demand Printing
247
Overview
247
Simple Tear
247
Form Saver Mode
250
C ASCII Character Set
253
D Communication Notices
255
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