Introduction
Printer Overview
This chapter provides a general overview of your printer and the conventions used within this manual.
Printronix P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printers (CRP)
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Printronix
has been the global leader in industrial printing solutions for over 30 years, earning a
reputation for designing and manufacturing leading edge products and delivering them to market with
unsurpassed service and support.
The Printronix P8000™ Line Matrix Printing Platform extends the series of technology innovations that
cement Printronix's leadership position. Line matrix printing is Printronix's flagship technology, and it
remains the workhorse solution for supply-chain and back-office printing applications because of its
reliability, lower cost of ownership and flexibility of printing applications.
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Most reliable printer ever – provides more up time and lower operating costs
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Cartridge ribbons – deliver darker image, last longer, and costs less to operate than other print
technologies
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Integrated print management system – provides precise control over print quality, print costs, and job
planning
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Cabinet, pedestal, or zero tear pedestal (ZTP) styles – best user access and forms handling flexibility
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Unsurpassed ease of use – larger graphics LCD simplifies operation and enhances productivity
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