Important Maintenance Notes; About This Manual - Printronix P5000 Maintenance Manual

Important Maintenance Notes

To ensure the best performance of the printer, remember these maintenance
principles when you service it. Failure to observe these guidelines can result
in damage to the equipment:
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About This Manual

This is a field service maintenance manual. It is designed so that you can
locate maintenance information quickly.
This manual does not explain how to install, operate, or configure the printer.
For that information, refer to the User's Manual.
This manual does not explain how to program application software for
operation with the printer. Programming information for the protocols used by
the printer is in the appropriate programmer's reference manual:
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Do not adjust the platen gap unless
1) the original shuttle frame assembly or platen has been replaced with a
new/rebuilt unit, or
2) you are instructed to do so in a troubleshooting procedure.
Never bend or tweak hammer springs. Always handle hammer springs
by the thick mounting base. The hammer springs and hammer tips are
delicate and precisely aligned.
Use only the ribbons specified in the User's Manual. Use of incorrect
ribbons can lead to ink migration problems, degraded print quality, and
expensive damage to the printer.
Do not close the forms thickness lever too tightly. Closing the forms
thickness lever too tightly can lead to smearing, degraded print quality,
paper jams, and damage to the platen and shuttle assembly.
LinePrinter Plus Programmer's Reference Manual
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Defines host control codes for the LinePrinter Plus emulations.
Character Sets Reference Manual
Information about and examples of the character sets available in
Printronix line matrix printers.
Network User's Manual
Information about network protocols, configuration, and network
operation.
Coax/Twinax Programmer's Reference Manual
Defines host control codes and character sets for the optional coax/twinax
emulations.
ANSI Programmer's Reference Manual
®
Defines host control codes and character sets for the ANSI emulation.
IPDS Twinax Emulation Programmer's Reference Manual
™
An overview of Intelligent Printer Data Stream™ (IPDS) features,
commands, and diagnostics.
IGP/PGL Programmer's Reference Manual
®
Describes the optional IGP Printronix emulation. The IGP Printronix
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