Printek FP5000 series User Manual page 3

For Users of Printek Legacy Heavy Duty Matrix Printers (all 4xxx or 8xxx series)
Printek has made every effort to ensure a smooth transition of the new FP5000 series printers into
operations which presently incorporate our popular legacy matrix printer products. To this end, we have
attempted to use familiar conventions in the FP5000 for key concepts such as forms definitions, tractor
switching, network services, etc.
Those users who are very ingrained with the operation and function of Printek's previous flagship
models will want to review this section first to learn how to directly apply past Printek printer
experience to the operation of their new FP5000.
Forms Configuration
As in all Printek model printers, a "FORM" is defined as a specific set of configuration parameters that the
printer uses to drive its printing actions. And like previous models, in the FP5000 users may define and
store a number of different forms, using default names for them "Form0, Form1, ........, Form7". Unlike
previous Printek models, however, only 8 total Forms are available, and users cannot choose and assign
other names to their forms in the FP5000. The specific Form you want to be active in the printer can be
selected via the control panel or programmatically, as always. See page 55 for details on the methods
for configuring your FP5000.
Tractor Assignment (applies to FP5002 series only)
As in all Printek model printers, the user assigns a tractor path to a Form, and the act of selecting a
tractor path (which usually has been loaded with a specific physical media type for a certain operation) is
as simple as selecting the Form to use for that operation. Tractor path is assigned to a Form in the
following manner:
Push the SETUP button to enter the Menu system
Push the Form button (1)
Push the Form button (3)
Use the < > buttons (2and 3) to select the Form number you want to assign a tractor to
Push the Set button (1) when the desired form number is displayed
Push the Exit button (4) to return the previous menu screen
Push the ON LINE button
Push the SETUP button
Push the PAPERWAY button (3)
Use the < > buttons (2and 3) to select which tractor you want to assign to the Form you previously
selected
Push the Set button (1) to save the selection
Push the ON LINE button to exit the Menu system
Tractor Switching (applies to FP5002 series only)
Manual
If a tractor has been assigned to a Form you just need to select the Form number from the Menu system:
Push the SETUP button to enter the Menu system
Push the Form button (1)
Push the Form button (3)
Use the < > buttons (2and 3) to select the Form number
Push the Set button (1) to select the form
Push the ON LINE button to exit the Menu system