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  • Page 1 User's Reference Manual P3000 Series Multifunction Printer...
  • Page 3 P3000 Series Multifunction Printer User's Reference Manual P/N 112392–001, Rev B...
  • Page 4 Printronix, Inc. makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Printronix, Inc. shall not...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Paper Stacking (Floor Cabinet Model) P3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference Manual ............
  • Page 6 ............. P3000 Series Multinational User’s Refernce Manual 2–16...
  • Page 7 Character Set Select: 80–9F = Printable Symbols P3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference Manual .............
  • Page 8 ............P3000 Series Multinational User’s Refernce Manual 6–25...
  • Page 9 Alphabetical Character Location Listing P3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference Manual ..........
  • Page 10 ............P3000 Series Multinational User’s Refernce Manual 10–1...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    This manual was written with you in mind. It contains all the information you need for trouble–free printer operation, and is designed for fast and easy use. The comprehensive Table of Contents is aug- mented by chapter contents listings on the first page of each chapter and a detailed index at the back of the book.
  • Page 12 P3000 Series Multinational User’s Refernce Manual...

  • Page 13: Overview

    Introduction The Printronix P3000 Series Multinational printers are quiet, full–featured, multifunction line print- ers. In addition to the basic Printronix P–Series printer functions, the P3000 Series includes correspon- dence quality print for near–letter–quality (NLQ) printing requirements, high–speed printing, and character–by–character attributes for wide application compatibility.

  • Page 14: Features

    Two separate graphics capabilities are included in the printer: standard P–Series odd–even dot Plot Mode graphics and Bit Image graphics standard on Printronix MVP 150B printers and many serial matrix printers. Intelligent graphics capabilities are available by using the Printronix Intelligent Graphics Processor (IGP) options.

  • Page 15: Optional Features

    Figure 1–1. Dot impressions are made by an assembly of hammers installed on an oscillating shuttle. P3000 Series printers have 34 hammers. The hammers impact the paper through a moving ink ribbon. Horizontal shuttle movement and vertical paper advancement combine for precise dot printing to form the character matrix.

  • Page 16: Line Matrix Printing

    Line Matrix Printing Unlike moving–head dot matrix printers, Printronix P3000 Series printers create graphics and charac- ters by printing an entire dot row at one time. As shown in Figure 1–2, dots are printed in both direc- tions of shuttle travel at a printer stroke length of .4 inches to print through several character positions in 10 pitch Data Processing print mode.

  • Page 17: Plot Rate

    Barcode 160 Plot Rate As well as character printing, the P3000 Series printers are capable of dot–addressable graphic plot- ting. Based on the protocol selected, either P–Series Plot Mode or Serial Matrix Bit Image Graphics is used; the plot rate specifications apply to both P–Series and Serial Matrix types of graphic plotting.
  • Page 18 1–6 Overview...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Introduction This chapter describes P3000 Series controls and operating procedures. The following information is discussed in this chapter: Basic Operation Features Power Switch ........

  • Page 20: Basic Operation Features

    Enter Hex Dump Mode Set Line Spacing Command Sets (Protocol Modes) The P3000 Series Multinational printers respond to two different command sets (protocols): P–Series and Serial Matrix. The protocol is selected from the control panel and must correspond with the programming standard used by the host computer to communicate with the printer.

  • Page 21: Power Switch

    The floor cabinet model (P3240) power switch is located at the lower left corner of the rear panel. (Refer to Figure 2–1.) To turn the printer power on, set the power switch to the ON (|) position. Power Switch – Pedestal Models Operation Power Switch –...

  • Page 22: Control Panel Switches And Indicators

    32–character alphanumeric Message Display, as shown in Figure 2–2. The eight con- figuration function switches on the Display control panel are accessible only when the printer cover is raised. These switches and indicators are described on the following pages.

  • Page 23: On Line Switch

    ON LINE Switch Press this switch to place the printer alternately on line or off line. When the printer is on line, the ON LINE LED lights. The printer must be on line to receive data from the host computer. When the printer is on line, the display indicates the current print mode, and only the PAPER ADV control panel switch functions.

  • Page 24: Paper Adv Switch

    PI–3287 printer interface and operate independently of all other control panel switches. The PI–3287 enables a Printronix printer to emulate an IBM 3287 printer; the printer may then be used with an IBM 3274 or 3276 control unit. Information on the operation and function of these switches is contained in the PI–3287 User’s Reference Manual.

  • Page 25: R/S Switch

    OFFLINE. Resetting the printer or turning the power off and on will relock the ENTER switch. MODE Switch The print MODE switch functions only when the printer is off line. Press this switch to display the current print mode. Subsequently pressing the NEXT VALUE, PREV VALUE, or MODE switches updates the Message Display through all of the available print modes listed below.

  • Page 26: F/L Switch

    NOTE: Print mode control from the host computer overrides the control panel setting. F/L Switch The F/L (Forms Length switch functions only with the printer off line. Press F/L to enter the Forms Length menus. You can select Forms Length in inches or lines via printer configuration. Refer to the Setting Forms Length section on page 2–15.

  • Page 27: Loading Paper

    Open both tractor gates (B) by swinging them out. Feed the paper up through the paper slot at the base of the printer. (In floor cabinet models, open the front printer door and align the paper supply with the position of the tractor sprockets (D).
  • Page 28 Figure 2–3. Loading Paper 2–10 Operation...

  • Page 29: Unloading Paper

    Replacing the Ribbon Each printer is shipped with a standard black ink, one–inch nylon fabric ribbon on two spools. OCR (extra dark) ribbons are also available. Replace the ribbon when the print contrast is too light or ap- proximately after each box of standard size computer paper.

  • Page 30: Setting Top-Of-Form

    Once top–of–form has been set, press and hold the PAPER ADV switch to advance to the top of the next form. Unless otherwise configured, the printer assumes 11–inch length paper is used. For alter- nate length forms, refer to Setting Forms Length on page 2–15.

  • Page 31: Setting Top-Of-Form - Forward Paper Motion

    FAULT CONDITION PLATEN OPEN displays.) Rotate the Vertical Position Knob (on the right side of the printer) to align the first print line with the top–of–form alignment notch on the left tractor gate (A, Figure 2–5).

  • Page 32: Setting Top-Of-Form - Reverse Paper Motion

    FAULT CONDITION PLATEN OPEN display.) Rotate the Vertical Position Knob (on the right side of the printer) to align the first print line with the top–of–form alignment indicator on the left tractor gate (Figure 2–5).

  • Page 33: Setting Forms Length

    The printer has been preset for 11–inch length paper. When using paper of a different length, the top– of–form setting and the forms length setting must be changed to match the designated length. To set the forms length: Place the printer off line.

  • Page 34: To Set Forms Length In Lines

    Simultaneously press MENU UP and MENU DOWN to lock the printer configuration. Set the top of form according to the instructions on page 2–12. Selecting Print Mode During normal operation, the message display indicates the printer is on line and what print mode is currently selected; for example: ON LINE DP AT 10 CPI Place the printer off line and raise the printer cover.

  • Page 35: Setting Line Spacing

    However, it is recommended that you reset the printer only when it is off line to prevent the possible loss of data. The printer can also be reset through the host.
  • Page 36 2–18 Operation...

  • Page 37: Configuration

    Introduction Configuration refers to the set of operating parameters that define how the printer responds to the elec- tronic interface signals and the commands sent from the host computer. Most configuration parameters are selected from the control panel, as shown in the Control Panel Configuration Diagram at the end of this chapter.

  • Page 38: Configuration Printout

    ENTER. You can exit from a configuration menu by pressing CLEAR, which places the printer off line. NOTE: If an “E” is displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD, the VFU is enabled. If a “L”...
  • Page 39 Figure 3–1. Sample Configuration Printout Configuration 3–3...

  • Page 40: Factory Default Configuration Values

    Factory Default Configuration Values The printer comes with a set of Printronix factory configuration values, shown in Table 3–1. These values are set at the factory, and are operational when the printer is received. New values can be saved and applied as necessary for each application, but factory default values remain accessible using the LOAD PARAMETERS configuration.

  • Page 41: Configuration Procedure

    Most configuration options are selected from the control panel. To change the configuration from the control panel, the printer must be powered up, off line (OFFLINE READY), and the control panel EN- TER switch enabled (unlocked). The current configuration may be examined—but not changed—by leaving the ENTER switch locked.

  • Page 42: Load Configuration Values

    Load Configuration Values The previously saved default value set or the permanently stored Printronix factory value set can be loaded for use as needed. This procedure provides a convenient method of resetting the printer con- figuration to a known value set.

  • Page 43: Control Panel Configuration Diagram

    Host Interface Load Parameters Save Parameters Diagnostics Level III – Configuration Menu Parameters Select Set IBM PC Select Set Multinational Printer Protocol Printer Select Paper Advance Switch Power On State Alarm On Fault Unidirectional Configuration Select Set ECMA–94 Latin 1...
  • Page 44 Latch Data On Data Protocol Load Saved Parameters Load IGP Parameters Load IBM 3287 Parameters Configuration Printout Print Data Stream In Hex Code Printer Test 8 Inch Width Printer Test Full Width Shift Recycle Ribbon All E’s Stroke Time Shuttle Rebound Index Hammer Phasing Index 3–8...
  • Page 45 Figure 3–2. P3000 Control Panel Configuration Diagram Symbols Configuration CONTROL PANEL CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM SYMBOLS: MESSAGE DISPLAY OL = PRESS ON LINE CL = PRESS CLEAR LS = PRESS PAPER PA = PRESS D = PRESS MENU DOWN U = PRESS MENU N = PRESS NEXT...
  • Page 46 U or U or Figure 3–3. Control Panel Overview NOTE: DP 10 CPI is the factory print mode setting. Press OL in any submenu (except when running diagnostic tests) to place the printer ON LINE. LEVEL II Main Configuration Menus...
  • Page 47 PRINT MODE LINE SPACING DP AT 10 CPI SET AT 6 LPI LS or N DP AT 12 CPI DP AT 13 CPI DP AT 15 CPI LINE SPACING DP AT 17 CPI SET AT 8 LPI NLQ AT 10 CPI LS or N NLQ AT 12 CPI NLQ AT 15 CPI...
  • Page 48 ON LINE NOTE: If configuration changes are to be made, DP AT 10 CPI unlock the ENTER switch at this point by simultaneously pressing MENU UP and MENU DOWN. OFFLINE READY U or CL U or CL APPLICATION CHARACTER SET COMPATIBILITY SHEET 3 SHEET 4...
  • Page 49 FROM SHEET 2 LEVEL III – CONFIGURATION MENU PARAMETERS CHARACTER SET SELECT SET SELECT SET IBM PC MULTINATIONAL SELECT LANGUAGE SELECT LANGUAGE ASCII ASCII (3) (4) FRENCH SELECT LANGUAGE GERMAN EBCDIC ENGLISH DANISH SWEDISH ITALIAN SPANISH JAPANESE FRENCH CANADIAN SELECT LANGUAGE LATIN AM NOTE: OCR–A and OCR–B are selected from the print format at...
  • Page 50 PRINTER PROTOCOL PRINTER SELECT PRINTER PROTOCOL PRINTER SELECT P–SERIES DISABLE N or P N or P PRINTER PROTOCOL PRINTER SELECT SERIAL MATRIX ON=DC1 / OFF=DC3 Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 4 of 15) FROM SHEET 2 APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY PAPER ADVANCE SW...
  • Page 51 Continued from sheet 4 SELECT SFCC 80–9F HEX SELECT SFCC 80–9F HEX 01 SOH CONTROL CODES 80–9F HEX SELECT SFCC PRINTABLE 03 ETX SELECT SFCC 1B ESC SELECT SFCC 5E HAT SELECT SFCC 7E TILDE Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 5 of 15) CONTROL CODE 08 CONTROL CODE 08 DOUBLE HIGH...
  • Page 52 AUTO LINE FEED DEFINE CR CODE DEFINE CR CODE AUTO LINE FEED CR = CR AFTER FULL LINE N or P N or P DEFINE CR CODE AUTO LINE FEED CR = CR + LF DISABLE Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 6 of 15) PAPER FORMAT DEFINE LF CODE VFU SELECT...
  • Page 53 Continued from sheet 6 PERFORATION SKIP PERFORATION SKIP DISABLE PERFORATION SKIP 1/2 INCH PERFORATION SKIP 2/3 INCH PERFORATION SKIP 5/6 INCH PERFORATION SKIP 1 INCH Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 7 of 15) PMD FAULT PAPER OUT PMD FAULT PAPER OUT ENABLE END OF PAPER N or P...
  • Page 54 FROM SHEET 2 HOST INTERFACE HOST INTERFACE CENTRONICS SHEET 9 FOR DATAPRODUCTS MENUS DATA BIT 8 PI LINE DATA BIT 8 PI LINE ENABLE DISABLE N or P N or P DATA BIT 8 PI LINE DISABLE ENABLE Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 8 of 15) SHEET 10 FOR SERIAL RS–232 MENUS...
  • Page 55 HOST INTERFACE FROM SHEET 8 DATAPRODUCTS DATA BIT 8 PI LINE DATA BIT 8 PI LINE ENABLE DISABLE N or P N or P PI LINE DATA BIT 8 ENABLE DISABLE Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 9 of 15) DATA POLARITY RESP.
  • Page 56 HOST INTERFACE FROM SHEET 8 SERIAL RS–232 DATA PROTOCOL DATA RATE DATA PROTOCOL DATA RATE XON/XOFF 150 BAUD DATA RATE DATA PROTOCOL 300 BAUD ACK / NAK DATA RATE 600 BAUD DATA PROTOCOL ETX / ACK DATA RATE 1200 BAUD DATA PROTOCOL DTR, RC, OR RTS DATA RATE...
  • Page 57 Continued from sheet 10 BIT 8 FUNCTION CD AND CTS CD AND CTS BIT 8 FUNCTION FONT SELECT DISABLE BIT 8 FUNCTION PI LINE CD AND CTS ENABLE BIT 8 FUNCTION IGNORE (1) Not applicable for a 7–bit word (NOT APPLICABLE displayed when appropriate) Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 11 of 15) DISABLE N or P...
  • Page 58 Continued from sheet 11 DATA TERM READY DATA TERM RDY ONLINE AND BNF DATA TERM RDY OFFLINE OR BF DATA TERM RDY FALSE DATA TERM RDY TRUE BF = Buffer Full BNF = Buffer Not Full Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 12 of 15) REQUEST TO SEND REQUEST TO SEND ONLINE AND BNF...
  • Page 59 FROM SHEET 2 LOAD PARAMETERS LOAD SAVED LOAD IGP PARAMETERS PARAMETERS LOAD SAVED LOAD IGP COMPLETED COMPLETED User defined Same as FACTORY PARAMETERS except: Host Interface: Dataproducts 80–9F Hex: Printable Character Set: Multinational Auto Line Feed: Disable PI Line: Enable Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 13 of 15) LOAD IBM 3287 PARAMETERS...
  • Page 60 OFF LINE CONFIGURATION HEX DUMP PRINTING (1) Returns after completion of printout ON LINE HEX DUMP PRINTER TEST PRINTER TEST SHIFT RECYCLE ALL E’S RUNNING TEST RUNNING TEST ALL E’S SHIFT RECYCLE Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 14 of 15)
  • Page 61 FROM SHEET 14 SERVICE AIDS STROKE TIME STROKE TIME (1) Increment/decrement the PHASING INDEX by pressing the N/P buttons Control Panel Configuration Diagram (sheet 15 of 15) SHUTTLE REBOUND INDEX HAMMERBANK MOTORBAR HAMMER PHASING INDEX PHASING INDEX +/– XX...
  • Page 62 3–26 Configuration...

  • Page 63: Graphics

    Introduction The printer can produce Bit Image graphics when in Serial Matrix protocol and P–Series Plot Mode graphics when in P–Series protocol. You can print text and graphics on the same line only by using the Bit Image protocol in Serial Matrix protocol. In either mode, printing text is the default mode. Conse- quently, each line of graphics data must include the necessary plot mode commands to enable the print- er to perform the desired graphics functions.

  • Page 64: How Bit Image Graphics Are Produced

    DECIMAL WEIGHTS How Bit Image Graphics Are Produced The binary data byte bit pattern for the ASCII character “A” (hex 41, decimal 65) is pictured in Figure 4–2. If this data byte is rotated clockwise, the result is a vertical data byte pattern with the MSB at the top.

  • Page 65: Bit Image Density

    The relationship of ASCII character, decimal value, and Bit Image plot is shown in Figure 4–3. The data bytes can be identified by their binary, octal, hexadecimal, or decimal equivalents. These values are used to generate the Bit Image pattern. Bit Image plotting is not limited to printable ASCII characters.

  • Page 66: Bit Image Programming Format

    Single Density graphics. Control code ESC Z selects the Quadruple Density Mode. When printing Quadruple Density graphics, the printer pairs adjacent quadruple density Bit Image bytes. The compounded data is then printed in the Double Density mode.

  • Page 67: Bit Image Sample Program

    Figure 4–4. Sample Single Density Bit Image Graphics P–Series Compatible Plot Mode P–Series compatible odd/even dot Plot Mode is available only in P–Series printer protocol. Plot Mode can address and print any individual dot position. This produces a variety of graphics, including bar codes, complex curve graphs, pie and bar charts, block characters, or halftones.
  • Page 68 In Normal Density Plot: The mode is selected with the odd dot plot control code ENQ (05 hex). The odd–numbered dot columns are addressed to produce a horizontal and vertical density that varies, based on the mode of operation: Print Mode Data Processing (DP) Correspondence (NLQ) High Speed (HS)

  • Page 69: Plot Data Byte Format

    Plot Data Byte Format In P–Series Plot Mode, the format is as follows: Each data byte specifies six out of twelve dot columns. Using odd dot plot mode, bits 1 to 6 of the data byte address the odd–numbered dot col- umns;...

  • Page 70: Plot Data Line Format

    A form feed (0C hex) used as the line terminator plots the contents of the buffer and ad- vances the paper to the top of the next form. Regardless of which line terminator code is sent, the printer defaults to the previously selected print mode unless further plot control codes are provided with the data.

  • Page 71: Plotting The Data

    Send the even dot plot control code EOT (04 hex), followed by plot data bytes. (Refer to Table 4–1 on page 4–11.) Send a line terminator, which causes the printer to plot the data bytes. The paper is not advanced in Double Density Plot; the printer now waits for the second plot command and plot data bytes.
  • Page 72 The following program uses the Odd Dot Plot control code to produce the image. 10 LPRINT “Odd Dot Plot” 20 FOR I=1 TO 8 30 READ R1 40 READ R2 50 LPRINT CHR$(5); 60 FOR N=1 TO 25 70 LPRINT CHR$(R1);CHR$(R2); 80 NEXT N 90 LPRINT 100 NEXT I...
  • Page 73 2 4 6 8 1012 BINARY ASCII 1 3 5 7 9 11 0100000 Space 1000000 0100001 1000001 0100010 1000010 ” 0100011 1000011 0100100 1000100 0100101 1000101 0100110 & 1000110 0100111 1000111 ’ 0101000 1001000 0101001 1001001 0101010 1001010 0101011 1001011 0101100 1001100...

  • Page 74: To Exit The P-Series Plot Mode

    Combining Graphics and Text The printer can combine Serial Matrix Bit Image graphics and characters (text) on the same line. P–Series graphics and printable symbols cannot be intermixed on the same line. 4–12 @ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR This example shows a text line fol–...

  • Page 75: Vertical Format Units

    Paper Runaway Protection – If the VFU is selected but not loaded when a VFU command is sent from the host computer, the printer will move the paper a single line feed. If the VFU is selected and the memory has been loaded, a channel code sent from the host, which is not a part of the assigned se- quence currently in memory, will move the paper a single line feed.

  • Page 76: Vfu Load/Save/Clear

    LPI, and VFU channel data. Load – Upon printer powerup or printer reset, a previously saved VFU loads if the saved VFU table matches the VFU type (see page 3–16). Upon loading the VFU, LPI sets to the value stored in the VFU table if the saved VFU was loaded using the 6 or 8 lpi DVFU.

  • Page 77: End Load - 1F Or 6F Hex

    Once the EVFU program has been enabled and loaded, the VFU LOADED indicator on the control panel glows. Sending the appropriate channel code to the printer causes any data in the buffer to print and slew the paper to the next line on the form having the specified channel number assigned in EVFU memory.
  • Page 78 Table 5–1. P–Series EVFU Codes – PI Line Enabled ASCII Code X = Undefined, 0 or 1 NOTE: Disabling or enabling the PI interface line is configuration controlled. 5–4 Data Bits 1 = High Channel 1 (TOF) 12 (VT) Start Load End Load 0 = Low Vertical Format Units...

  • Page 79: Clearing The Evfu Memory

    Table 5–2. P–Series EVFU Codes – PI Line Disabled or Not Used ASCII Code X = Undefined, 0 or 1 NOTE: The ESC code cannot be used simultaneously as the EVFU VT code and the Special Function Control Character (SFCC). If ESC is used as the SFCC, the EVFU must be used with the PI line enabled and set high.

  • Page 80: Relative Line Slewing

    Relative Line Slewing Another method of moving paper using the PI line results in vertical slews of a specified number of lines within the form relative to the current print line (rather than slewing to a specific line). For this to occur, three criteria must be met: The PI line must be enabled and set high;...

  • Page 81: Dvfu

    CH 2 VT – Channel 2 is designated as the vertical tab channel. After the memory is loaded, a VT code (0B hex) moves the paper to the next channel 2. If the printer receives a VT code but channel 2 is not loaded, the paper advances a single line at the current line spacing.

  • Page 82: End Load Code - 6F Hex

    The VFU LOADED indicator on the control panel glows when the DVFU program has been enabled and loaded. Sending an appropriate channel code to the printer causes any data in the buffer to print and slew the paper to the next line on the form having the specified channel number assigned in DVFU memory.

  • Page 83: Clearing The Dvfu Memory

    Sending only the start load and end load codes (no channel assignment data). Sending an odd number of DVFU characters (channel assignment data). (The printer de- tects the characters after it receives the end load code.) Remember, two data bytes are re- quired per line.

  • Page 84: Serial Matrix Vertical Formatting

    The Slew Relative configuration and the status of data bits 1 through 4 determine the number of lines slewed as described in Table 5–6. (Note that the state of data bit 5 is the difference between line slew- ing and using the interface lines as DVFU channel codes.) As long as the DVFU is selected, this type of vertical paper motion will occur, regardless of whether the DVFU memory is loaded or not.

  • Page 85: Vertical Tab Positions

    Vertical Tab Positions Vertical tab positions are assigned to a line number. A maximum of 16 vertical tab positions can be assigned on the form. A sample format is shown in Figure 5–1. The first vertical tab is assigned line 6 for part number data, a second tab is assigned line 8 for part name data, and a third tab is assigned line 14 for quantity data.
  • Page 86 5–12 Vertical Format Units...

  • Page 87: Programming

    Introduction You can configure the printer from the control panel to respond to control codes in one of two standard protocols: Printronix P–Series or Serial Matrix. If equipped with the Intelligent Graphics Processor (IGP) option, the printer responds to the Special Function Control Character and IGP commands as described in the IGP User’s Reference Manual.

  • Page 88: Control Code Functions

    ESC G Serial Matrix codes use only ESC as the control code introducer. For example, to enable bold print in the Serial Matrix printer protocol, use the Serial Matrix SFCC and the bold print control code character G as follows:...

  • Page 89: Attribute Set And Reset Codes

    Command Line. Command Lines are “string” type commands placed between complete lines of text and affect the text which follows. The printer has six Command Lines: PMODE, OSET, PSET, LPI, LINES, and INCHES. Each of these Command Lines is discussed in this chapter under the appropriate Control Code function.

  • Page 90: Control Code Reference Index

    Control Code Reference Index The following index lists the control codes by function and lists the ASCII mnemonic and page num- ber. Alphabetical listings by mnemonic and function are provided in Appendix D. NOTE: Some control code functions can be accomplished using another control code se- quence or via control panel selection.
  • Page 91 FUNCTION Bold Print Bold Print (1 line only) Bold Print Reset Condensed Print Condensed Print Reset Character Pitch 10 cpi Character Pitch 12 cpi Elongated (Double High) Print (1 line) Emphasized Print Emphasized Print Reset Expanded (Double Wide) Print Expanded (Double Wide) Print Reset Expanded (Double Wide) Print (1 line) Overscoring Print Mode/Pitch Selection...
  • Page 92 Character Set Select (Printable Symbols) Character Set Select: ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended Character Set Select: International Languages Download a Language Extended Character Set Extended Character Set Cancel Printer Reset Printer Select Printer Deselect 6–6 OTHER FUNCTIONS (continued) P–SERIES SERIAL SFCC 7...

  • Page 93: Backspace

    Moves the logical print head to the left one character space toward the first column. Comment When configured for backspace (in P–Series printer protocol), BS moves the char- acter position indicator (the logical print head position) one character space to the left at the current character pitch setting.

  • Page 94: Bell

    Bell ASCII P–Series/ Serial Purpose Sounds a buzzer/beeper. Comment The BEL function sounds a buzzer/beeper for 0.2 seconds upon receipt of this com- mand. 6–8 Decimal Programming...

  • Page 95: Bit Image Mode, Single Density

    Bit Image Mode, Single Density ASCII P–Series Serial ESC K Purpose Selects Single (Normal) Density Bit Image graphics. Expression CHR$(27);”K”;CHR$(n1);CHR$(n2);”DATA” where n1 + 256 n2 define the number of data bytes to follow. DATA = ASCII characters for the dot pattern bytes. NOTE: The DATA can be expressed in a CHR$(DATA) format with the appropriate decimal values of the ASCII characters supplied, especially in cases where the dot patterns of non- printable characters are required.

  • Page 96: Bit Image Mode, Double Density

    Bit Image Mode, Double Density ASCII P–Series Serial ESC L Purpose Selects Double Density Bit Image graphics. Expression CHR$(27);”L”;CHR$(n1);CHR$(n2);”DATA” where n1 + 256 n2 define the number of data bytes to follow. DATA = ASCII characters for the dot pattern bytes. NOTE: The DATA can be expressed in a CHR$(DATA) format with the appropriate decimal values of the ASCII characters supplied, especially in cases where the dot patterns of non- printable characters are required.

  • Page 97: Bit Image Mode, Double Density Double Speed

    Bit Image Mode, Double Density Double Speed ASCII P–Series Serial ESC Y Purpose Prints graphics at twice the speed of Double Density (same speed as Single Density) by ignoring adjacent dots. Expression CHR$(27);”Y”;CHR$(n1);CHR$(n2);”DATA” where n1 + 256 n2 define the number of data bytes to follow. DATA = ASCII characters for the dot pattern bytes.

  • Page 98: Bit Image Mode, Quadruple Density

    Bit Image Mode, Quadruple Density ASCII P–Series Serial ESC Z Purpose Selects Quadruple Density Bit Image graphics. Expression CHR$(27);”Z”;CHR$(n1);CHR$(n2);”DATA” where n1 + 256 n2 define the number of data bytes to follow. DATA = ASCII characters for the dot pattern bytes. NOTE: The DATA can be expressed in a CHR$(DATA) format with the appropriate decimal values of the ASCII characters supplied, especially in cases where the dot patterns of non- printable characters are required.

  • Page 99: Bold Print

    When the bold character printing control code is received, all characters are printed in bold until reset by the bold print reset control code or printer reset. Bold Print is the same as printing double strike. Bold character printing may reduce print speed to half.

  • Page 100: Bold Print Reset

    Bold Print Reset ASCII P–Series SFCC H Serial ESC H Purpose Resets bold character printing. Comment The bold print reset control code only resets the bold print character attribute. Other print attributes such as double wide printing are not affected. Example Refer to the Bold Print control code for a sample program of bold character print set and reset.

  • Page 101: Cancel

    This control code may be used as a “delete line” function. However, use it with ex- treme care to avoid possible misprinting. This control code cancels the double wide attribute set by SO (in Serial Matrix printer protocol) if active. No other print attrib- utes are affected.

  • Page 102: Carriage Return

    If the DEFINE CR CODE submenu displays: control code CR is converted to perform a carriage return and line feed function. The CR code in Serial Matrix printer protocol cancels expanded (double wide) print when set by code SO and ESC SO (single line printing attribute).

  • Page 103: Character Pitch 10 Cpi

    Character Pitch 10 CPI ASCII P–Series Serial ESC P Purpose Sets character pitch to 10 cpi. Comment Control Code ESC X can also select a character pitch of 10 cpi. Refer to Print Mode/ Pitch Selection on page 6–57. Programming Decimal 1B 50 27 80...

  • Page 104: Character Pitch 12 Cpi

    Character Pitch 12 CPI ASCII P–Series Serial ESC M ESC : Purpose Sets character pitch to 12 cpi. Comment Control Code ESC X can also select a character pitch of 12 cpi. Refer to Print Mode/ Pitch Selection on page 6–57. 6–18 Decimal 1B 4D...

  • Page 105: Character Set Select

    Character Set Select ASCII P–Series SFCC l xyz (lowercase L) Serial ESC l xyz (lowercase L) Purpose Selects the character set, extended character set, and the international language for a specific character set. Expression CHR$(27);”l”;CHR$(x);CHR$(y);CHR$(z); where x is the character set (Table 6–1); y is the international language for the selected character set (Table 6–2);...
  • Page 106 V, Download a Language, is discussed on page 6–31. The character set, international language and extended character set can also be se- lected from the printer control panel. The control code setting overrides the control panel selection. Except for the asterisk and X values discussed above, values other than those shown in the tables result in the control sequence being terminated.
  • Page 107 Example The following example illustrates Character Set Select, where the character set is ECMA–94, the international language is Norwegian, and the extended character set is Multinational DP 10. Programming 6–21...

  • Page 108: Character Set Select: 80-9F = Control Codes

    Purpose: Selects the character set wherein hex codes 80 to 9F are control codes. Also includes hex codes 03 to 06 and 15 in Serial Matrix printer protocol. Cancels Character Set Select activated by SFCC 6 or ESC u. Comment: This feature is also selectable from the control panel (Application Compatibility configuration menu structure).

  • Page 109: Character Set Select: 80–9F = Printable Symbols

    ESC 6 Purpose: Selects the character set wherein hex codes 80 to 9F are printable symbols. Also in- cludes hex codes 03 to 06 and 15 in Serial Matrix printer protocol. Cancels Charac- ter Set Select activated by ESC u. Comment: This feature is also selectable from the control panel (Application Compatibility configuration menu structure).

  • Page 110: Character Set Select: 80–9F = Printable Symbols

    Character Set Select: 80–9F = Printable Symbols ASCII P–Series Serial ESC u Purpose: Selects the character set wherein hex codes 80 to 9F are printable symbols. Hex codes 03 to 06 and 15 are control codes. Cancels Character Set Select activated by SFCC 6.

  • Page 111: Character Set Select: International Languages

    Character Set Select: International Languages ASCII P–Series SFCC PSET;n SFCC R n Serial ESC R n Purpose Specifies the international language set identified by “n” in the basic character set selected from the control panel (ECMA–94 Latin 1, IBM PC, Multinational, and DEC Multinational).
  • Page 112 Character Set Select: International Languages (continued) Comment The international character set can also be selected from the control panel. The con- trol code setting overrides the control panel character set selection. Values other than those selectable from Table 6–4 are ignored, except for SFCC RX discussed below.

  • Page 113: Character Set Select: Ecma-94 Latin 1 Extended

    Character Set Select: ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended ASCII P–Series SFCC OSET;n Serial Purpose Selects the Extended Character Set and the print mode and pitch at which the ex- tended character will print. This command is valid only in the ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended Character Set;...

  • Page 114: Condensed Print

    After receiving code SI, all characters are printed in condensed print until reset by ESC M, ESC P, the condensed print reset control code DC2, printer reset, or a new print mode control code. The Serial Matrix SI code (hex 0F) is equivalent to the ESC SI code.

  • Page 115: Condensed Print Reset

    Condensed Print Reset ASCII P–Series Serial Purpose Resets condensed character printing to 10 cpi. Comment The condensed print reset control code selects 10 cpi character pitch. Other print attributes are not affected. Other control code sequences which cancel condensed print are ESC M, ESC P, ESC @, or a new print mode control code.

  • Page 116: Delete

    Delete ASCII P–Series Serial Purpose Deletes the previously received character on a line. Comment Characters that have been truncated due to line length restrictions are not affected by this code. 6–30 Decimal Programming...

  • Page 117: Download A Language

    {SSSSS}, representing the decimal value between 0 and 65535 identifying the symbol point in the Printronix standard Character Library (page 9–4). No lead- ing zeros are required for less than five–digit entries. Comment The character substitution table is valid only for the current base character set.
  • Page 118 Download a Language (continued) Example The following sample program illustrates Downloading a Language. where: ESC V {2}E{65}E{224}E{66}E{225}E ESC V is the Serial Matrix Control Code Header introducing the Download a Language command. is the quantity of entries (characters) in the substitution table (in this example, the letters A and B).

  • Page 119: Elongated (Double High) Print (1 Line)

    P–Series SFCC h Serial ESC h NOTE: SFCC h replaces SFCC d used in some previous Printronix firmware versions. Purpose Selects elongated (double high) character printing for one line only. Elongated char- acters are approximately double height but standard width.

  • Page 120: Emphasized Print

    Comment When the emphasized print control code is received, all characters are printed in emphasized print until reset by the emphasized print reset control code or printer reset. The emphasized print attribute is implemented by horizontal “shadow” print- ing and may reduce the print speed to half.

  • Page 121: Emphasized Print Reset

    Emphasized Print Reset ASCII P–Series SFCC F Serial ESC F Purpose Resets emphasized character printing. Comment The emphasized print reset control code only resets the emphasized print character attribute. Example See the Emphasized Print control code example for an example of Emphasized Print Reset.

  • Page 122: Expanded (Double Wide) Print

    Comment When expanded print using SFCC W is received, all characters are printed double wide until reset by the expanded print reset control code, printer reset (or DC4 when in Serial Matrix printer protocol). Also refer to Serial Matrix control code SO and ESC SO, Expanded (Double Wide) Print for one line only.

  • Page 123: Expanded (Double Wide) Print (One Line Only)

    Reset this control code by a paper motion control code (LF, VT, CR, etc.), by the DC4 (double wide cancel) code, ESC @ (printer reset), CAN or ESC W (double wide print). When set by SO, double wide print is not cancelled by the Auto Line Feed configuration.

  • Page 124: Extended Character Set

    Extended Character Set ASCII P–Series SO (Shift Out) SFCC SO SFCC n SFCC 4 Serial ESC 4 Purpose Accesses the extended character set in the range A0 to FF hex using codes 20 to 7F hex. Comment Used in 7–bit systems as if data bit 8 was set to 1. For example, sending code 20 hex accesses the symbol at code point A0 hex.

  • Page 125: Extended Character Set Cancel (Primary Character Set Select)

    Extended Character Set Cancel (Primary Character Set Select) ASCII P–Series SI (Shift In) SFCC SI SFCC o SFCC 5 Serial ESC 5 Purpose Cancels Alternate Character Set as selected by SO, SFCC SO, SFCC n, SFCC 4 and ESC 4, and selects the Primary Character Set. Comment Used in 7–bit systems.

  • Page 126: Form Feed

    Form Feed ASCII P–Series/ Serial Purpose Prints the data in the buffer, advances the paper to the next top–of–form, and moves the printhead to the first character column. Comment The default forms length is determined by the configuration in nonvolatile memory. Forms length is set by using the control panel F/L switch or forms length control codes.

  • Page 127: Forms Length Set (Inches)

    SFCC INCHES;7.5 results in a form length setting of 7–1/2 inches. In Serial Matrix printer protocol, you can specify whole numbers only; thus, sending the command ESC C NUL 7 results in a form length of 7 inches.

  • Page 128: Forms Length Set (Lines)

    Forms Length Set (Lines) ASCII P–Series SFCC LINES;n Serial ESC C n Purpose Sets the length of a form (paper) in lines. where n = 1 to 192 (P–Series) or 1 to 127 (Serial) to specify the number of lines per page at the current line spacing.

  • Page 129: Horizontal Tab

    Power–on default horizontal tabs are set at every eighth character in the Serial Ma- trix printer protocol. If there are no horizontal tabs set or the logical printhead is lo- cated at the last character column, the code is ignored and no movement occurs.

  • Page 130: Horizontal Tab Set

    (1/pitch), excluding double wide. Tabs in excess of 32 or those positioned beyond 13.2 inches are also ignored. Clear the tab positions by sending the CHR$(27);“D”;CHR$(0) sequence. Power- ing the printer on/off initializes the tabs to every eighth character column. Horizon- tal tabs are accessed by control code HT. Example The following example illustrates horizontal tab setting and accessing.

  • Page 131: Line Feed

    Line Feed ASCII P–Series/ Serial Purpose Prints the data in the buffer (if any) and advances the paper one line at the current line space setting. Comment If configured for LF equals newline (LF=CR+LF), the logical print head is posi- tioned at character column 1 of the new line.

  • Page 132: Line Feed N/216 Inch (One Line Only)

    The n/216–inch line feed control code is effective for one line only. All single–line– only print attributes are canceled. If the printer is configured for LF equals newline (LF=CR+LF), the paper advances one line at the current line space setting and the logical print head is positioned at character column 1.

  • Page 133: Line Spacing 1/6 Inch

    Line Spacing 1/6 Inch ASCII P–Series SFCC LPI;n SFCC 2 Serial ESC 2 Purpose Sets line spacing to 6 lpi or as set by ESC A. Comment The value of n can only be 6 or 8. In P–Series protocol and LPI mode, if n = 6, this command sets line spacing to 1/6 inch.

  • Page 134: Line Spacing 1/8 Inch (8 Lpi)

    Line Spacing 1/8 Inch (8 lpi) ASCII P–Series SFCC LPI;n SFCC 0 Serial ESC 0 Purpose Specifies continuous line spacing at 1/8–inch increments (8 lpi). Comment When the 1/8–inch line spacing control code is received, all lines are printed at 8 lpi until a new line spacing is selected or the power is reset.

  • Page 135: Line Spacing 8 Or 10.3 Lpi (One Line Only)

    ACK control code will set line spacing to 10.3 lpi (7/72 inch). In Serial Matrix printer protocol, you can use this line spacing command for a single line with ESC J (Line Feed n/216–Inch), where n=27 for 8 lpi, or n= 21 for 10.3 lpi, and Line Feed = Newline.

  • Page 136: Line Spacing 7/72 Inch

    Line Spacing 7/72 Inch ASCII P–Series SFCC 1 Serial ESC 1 Purpose Specifies the line spacing at 7/72–inch increments. Comment When the 7/72–inch line spacing control code is received, all lines are printed at the 7/72–inch line spacing until a new line spacing is selected or the power is reset. The control code line spacing selection overrides the control panel line spacing setting, and the message display reflects the line spacing as 10.3 lines per inch.

  • Page 137: Line Spacing N/72 Inch

    Line Spacing n/72 Inch ASCII P–Series SFCC A n Serial ESC A n Purpose Stores a line spacing of n/72–inch increments. where n = 1 to 85 (all others are ignored) Comment When the ESC A control sequence is received, all line feed commands following an ESC 2 sequence* are at n/72–inch line spacing until a new line spacing is selected or the power is reset.

  • Page 138: Line Spacing N/216 Inch

    Line Spacing n/216 Inch ASCII P–Series SFCC 3 n Serial ESC 3 n Purpose Specifies the line spacing at n/216–inch increments. where n = 1 to 255 Comment When the n/216–inch line spacing control code is received, all line feeds following are at n/216–inch line spacing until a new line spacing is selected or the power is reset.

  • Page 139: Overscoring

    Overscoring ASCII P–Series SFCC _ n Serial ESC _ n Purpose Enables or disables automatic overscoring of all characters. where n = 0 to disable automatic overscoring (hex 00 or hex 30) n = 1 to enable automatic overscoring (hex 01 or hex 31) Comment When automatic overscore is enabled, all characters, including spaces, are over- scored until overscoring is disabled.

  • Page 140: Plot, Even Dot (P-Series High Density Graphics)

    Plot, Even Dot (P–Series High Density Graphics) ASCII P–Series SFCC d Serial Purpose Prints dots at the even numbered dot columns. Comment The even dot plot code is used for programming high density graphics and must be used in conjunction with the Odd Dot Plot code (05 hex). Refer to the P–Series Compatible Plot Mode section in the Graphics chapter for detailed plot mode infor- mation.

  • Page 141: Plot, Odd Dot (P-Series Normal Density Graphics)

    Plot, Odd Dot (P–Series Normal Density Graphics) ASCII P–Series SFCC e Serial Purpose Prints dots at the odd numbered dot columns. Comment This is the P–Series programming normal density graphics control code. The ENQ code should occur before any printable data in the data stream. For high density graphics, the Even Dot Plot code (04 hex) must be used in conjunction with (and precede) the Odd Dot Plot code.

  • Page 142: Printer Reset

    Printer Reset ASCII P–Series SFCC @ Serial ESC @ Purpose Initializes all print mode related parameters to values previously saved. Comment When reset to the previously saved values, the current line is set to the top–of–form position. Print mode, line spacing, international language selection, form length, skip–over perforation, and character pitch are reset to previously saved values.

  • Page 143: Print Mode/Pitch Selection

    Values other than those shown in Table 6–7 are ignored. NOTE: While the value X used in earlier Printronix firmware versions remains valid for m or n, it is recommended that the asterisk replace X.
  • Page 144 Print Mode/Pitch Selection (continued) Table 6–7. Character Pitches Available by Print Mode NOTE: The hex values shown (i.e., 0 and 30) are evuivalent. Either value can be used in your program expression. 0(30) m (hex): Data Print Processing Mode: (DP) n (hex): 0(30) 1(31)

  • Page 145: Print Mode/Pitch Selection (Mvp)

    Print Mode/Pitch Selection (MVP) ASCII P–Series SFCC [ nq Serial ESC [ nq Purpose: Selects the print mode (Data Processing, Correspondence, or High Speed) and se- lected character pitches in characters per inch (cpi). Expression: P–Series Serial Matrix where: n = Print Mode/Pitch code (Values other than shown in Table 6–8 below are ignored.) q = Command sequence terminator Comment:...

  • Page 146: Printer Select

    Purpose Places printer in the selected state. Comment When the configuration parameter PRINTER SELECT is enabled, this control code allows the printer to receive and print data from the host. Printer Deselect (code DC3) disables the printer from receiving data.

  • Page 147: Printer Deselect

    Comment When the configuration parameter PRINTER SELECT is enabled, this control code disables the printer from receiving and printing data from the host. Until a DC1 (Printer Select) command is received, all subsequent data to the printer is ignored. NOTE: When the configuration parameter PRINTER SELECT is enabled and saved in NOVRAM, the printer powers up in the deselected state.

  • Page 148: Skip-Over Perforation

    Skip–Over Perforation ASCII P–Series Serial ESC N n Purpose Selects the number of lines (at the current line spacing) for the paper “skip” at the bottom of the perforated page. where n = 1 to 127 to select the number of lines to skip. If the value of n exceeds the current forms length, it is ignored.

  • Page 149: Skip-Over Perforation Cancel

    Skip–Over Perforation Cancel ASCII P–Series Serial ESC O (alpha O) Purpose Resets skip–over perforation to zero. Programming Decimal 1B 4F n 27 79 n 6–63...

  • Page 150: Superscript/Subscript Printing

    When the super/subscript control code is re- ceived, all characters are superscript or subscript until this feature is reset by the su- per/subscript reset control code or printer reset. Emphasized print is ignored in the super/subscript print mode.

  • Page 151: Superscript/Subscript Printing Reset

    Superscript/Subscript Printing Reset ASCII P–Series SFCC T Serial ESC T Purpose Resets superscript and subscript printing. Comment/ See the Superscript/Subscript control code example for an example of Example superscript/subscript reset. Programming Decimal SFCC 54 SFCC 84 1B 54 27 84 6–65...

  • Page 152: Underline

    Underline ASCII P–Series SFCC – n Serial ESC – n Purpose Enables or disables automatic underlining of all characters. where n = 0 to disable automatic underlining (hex 00 or hex 30) n = 1 to enable automatic underlining (hex 01 or hex 31) Comment When automatic underline is enabled, all characters, including spaces, are under- lined until underlining is disabled.

  • Page 153: Vfu Commands (P-Series)

    VFU Commands (P–Series) ASCII P–Series Refer to the Vertical Format Units chapter. Serial NOTE: If the SFCC being used is ESC, the PI line must be set high when using the EVFU. Purpose Load and execute the VFU. Comment Refer to the Vertical Format Units chapter for details. Programming Decimal 6–67...

  • Page 154: Vertical Tab

    (channel 12), or DVFU (channel 2) and the VFU is enabled, the paper is moved to the next vertical tab position. In the Serial Matrix printer protocol, vertical tab positions are set by control code ESC B and executed by control code VT. In this mode, if Vertical Tabs are loaded, the paper moves to the next vertical tab position.

  • Page 155: Vertical Tab Set/Clear (Serial Matrix)

    In Serial Matrix printer protocol, vertical tab positions are set by control code ESC B and executed by control code VT. The tab positions must be in ascending order or the sequence terminates.
  • Page 156 6–70 Programming...

  • Page 157: Interfaces

    Introduction The P3000 Series printers are equipped with resident parallel and serial interfaces. Only one interface can be enabled at a time via the control panel. Only one parallel host can be connected at any time. Other optional interfaces include an Intelligent Graphics Processor (IGP), PI–3287, and PI–5225.

  • Page 158: Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration

    Paper Instruction (PI) – Optional standard or inverted level EVFU or DVFU signal from the host with the same timing and polarity as the data lines. PI line sensing is controlled by printer configura- tion. NOTE: The PI line must be disabled (configuration option selected from the control panel) if the host computer does not drive or control the PI line.

  • Page 159: Centronics Parallel Interface

    PE – A high true level from the printer indicating the printer is in a check condition. SLCT – A high true level from the printer indicating the printer is ready for data transfer and the ON LINE switch has been activated.

  • Page 160: Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration

    Return Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration The printer is configured at the factory according to the specified interface. However, the configura- tion is also user selectable. The following configuration parameters can be verified or changed as nec- essary to meet specific application requirements:...

  • Page 161: Alternate Terminating Resistors

    Printronix provides the 220 ohm pullup and 330 ohm pulldown alternate terminating resistors. If the 220 ohm pullup resistor is used, the 330 ohm pulldown resistor should be used with it.
  • Page 162 Note: Loosen, do not remove, the screws securing the control panels to the printer. Figure 7–1. Printer Cabinet Removal (Pedestal Model) 7–6 Interfaces...
  • Page 163 NOTE: Loosen, but do not remove, the two upper attachment screws securing the paper guide as- sembly to the printer base. Figure 7–2. Paper Guide Assembly Removal (Floor Cabinet Model) Interfaces 7–7...

  • Page 164: Remove Controller Board And Install Terminating Resistors

    To install the alternate terminating resistors, perform the following steps and refer to page Figure 7–3. Loosen three screws from the rear of the EMI shield cover (A). Remove EMI shield cover. Firmly grasp the Controller board (B) and lift it straight up to unseat the connectors at the printer base.
  • Page 165 Figure 7–3. Controller Board Access (Pedestal and Floor Cabinet Models) Interfaces 7–9...

  • Page 166: Restore Printer To Operation (Pedestal Model)

    From the front of printer, position keyhole slots of Paper Guide Assembly (B) over the upper attachment screws (A). From the rear of printer, line up the four holes on the back side of the Paper Guide Assembly (B) and insert four screws (D) and tighten to the printer base (C).

  • Page 167: Rs-232 Serial Interface Protocols

    ETX character, the printer releases the data block to be printed and checks the space available in the buffer. If space is available for the next block of data, the printer sends ACK to the host. If space is not available, the printer withholds ACK until sufficient space is available.

  • Page 168: Rs-232 Serial Interface Configuration

    ACK/NAK – With ACK/NAK protocol selected, the printer responds as described for ETX/ACK pro- tocol except the printer monitors the received data for parity error. If a parity error is detected, a NAK character is transmitted to the host upon receipt of the ETX character. The host is expected to repeat the data transmission.

  • Page 169: Routine Service & Diagnostics

    The printer requires periodic cleaning to ensure efficient operation and clear print quality. Clean the printer approximately every three months or after 250 hours of operation. If the printer is located in a particularly dusty area, or is used for heavy duty printing, a shorter cleaning interval is recommended.
  • Page 170 To clean the interior of the printer, perform the following steps and refer to Figure 8–1. Turn off the printer power and unplug the printer. Raise the printer top cover. Fully raise the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever (A) to open the platen.

  • Page 171: Printer Self-Tests

    Printer Self–Tests The printer contains several self–tests that are helpful in maintaining optimum printer performance. Each of these tests is initiated from the DIAGNOSTICS/PRINTER TEST 8 INCH WIDTH or DIAG- NOSTICS/PRINTER TEST FULL WIDTH configuration menus. Select additional printer tests (i.e., stroke time, shuttle rebound, and hammer phasing) from the DIAGNOSTICS/SERVICE AIDS con- figuration menu.

  • Page 172: Running The Self-Tests

    Press MENU DOWN; repeatedly press NEXT or PREV VALUE until DIAGNOSTICS is dis- played. Press MENU DOWN, then repeatedly press NEXT or PREV VALUE until either PRINTER TEST FULL WIDTH or PRINTER TEST 8 INCH WIDTH is displayed. To select one of the 8 INCH WIDTH or FULL WIDTH paper tests, press MENU DOWN then repeatedly press NEXT or PREV VALUE until the appropriate test displays.

  • Page 173: Hex Code Printout

    NOTE: Any data remaining in the buffer prints before the hex code printout starts. Fault Messages If a fault condition occurs in the printer, the CHECK light flashes alternately with the ON LINE indica- tor and the first line of the message display reads FAULT CONDITION. If configured, an alarm sounds when the fault condition occurs.
  • Page 174 CLEAR, turn the printer off and contact your authorized service representative. If LOADING FACTORY DEFAULTS appears on the display every time the printer power is cycled, non–volatile memory must be replaced. You can temporarily bypass Non–volatile memory by pressing the CLEAR switch.

  • Page 175: Multinational Character Sets

    Alphabetical Character Location Listings Selecting the Character Set and Language The character sets and languages within each character set are selectable via the printer control panel and are illustrated in the Multinational Character Set Structure located on page 9–4. Select the appro-...

  • Page 176: Ocr-A And Ocr-B

    The complete Character Address Table (Character Library) is shown on page 9–4. The Character Li- brary identifies each character’s location in printer memory by its Printronix standard hexadecimal address value (see the Numeric Character Listing starting on page 9–6or the Alphabetical Character Listing starting on page 9–14).
  • Page 177 OFFLINE READY CHARACTER SET SELECT SET SELECT SET IBM PC MULTINATIONAL SELECT LANGUAGE SELECT LANGUAGE ASCII ASCII (3) (4) FRENCH SELECT LANGUAGE GERMAN EBCDIC ENGLISH DANISH SWEDISH ITALIAN SPANISH JAPANESE FRENCH CANADIAN SELECT LANGUAGE LATIN AM SELECT SET ECMA–94 LATIN 1 SELECT SUBSET PRIMARY SELECT LANGUAGE...

  • Page 178: Character Address Table (Character Library)

    Character Address Table (Character Library) 00 0_ 00 1_ 00 2_ 00 3_ — Ø Ï À È ” Ì ¶ § Ò & ¨ Ù ¤ Á Í Ó ’ < Ú – > ø 9–4 00 4_ 00 5_ 00 6_ 00 7_ 00 8_...
  • Page 179 Multinational Character Sets 01 4_ 01 5_ 01 6_ 01 7_ 01 8_ Blank character addresses from 0119–01D3 and 01D9–01E2 are used in other Printronix printer mod- els. 01 9_ 01 A_ 01 B_ 01 C_ 01 D_ 01 E_ Œ...

  • Page 180: Numeric Character Location Listing

    Black Heart Black Diamond Black Club Black Spade Umlaut (used in other Printronix printer models) Uppercase Eth Uppercase A with Acute Accent Mark Uppercase I with Acute Accent Mark Uppercase O with Acute Accent Mark Uppercase U with Acute Accent Mark...
  • Page 181 Hex Value Decimal Value 0026 0038 0027 0039 0028 0040 0029 0041 002A 0042 002B 0043 002C 0044 002D 0045 002E 0046 002F 0047 0030 0048 0031 0049 0032 0050 0033 0051 0034 0052 0035 0053 0036 0054 0037 0055 0038 0056 0039...
  • Page 182 Hex Value Decimal Value 0052 0082 0053 0083 0054 0084 0055 0085 0056 0086 0057 0087 0058 0088 0059 0089 005A 0090 005B 0091 005C 0092 005D 0093 005E 0094 005F 0095 0060 0096 0061 0097 0062 0098 0063 0099 0064 0100 0065...
  • Page 183 Hex Value Decimal Value 007E 0126 007F 0127 0080 0128 0081 0129 0082 0130 0083 0131 0084 0132 0085 0133 0086 0134 0087 0135 0088 0136 0089 0137 008A 0138 008B 0139 008C 0140 008D 0141 008E 0142 008F 0143 0090 0144 0091...
  • Page 184 Hex Value Decimal Value 00AA 0170 00AB 0171 00AC 0172 00AD 0173 00AE 0174 00AF 0175 00B0 0176 00B1 0177 00B2 0178 00B3 0179 00B4 0180 00B5 0181 00B6 0182 00B7 0183 00B8 0184 00B9 0185 00BA 0186 00BB 0187 00BC 0188 00BD...
  • Page 185 Hex Value Decimal Value 00CE 0206 00CF 0207 00D0 0208 00D1 0209 00D2 0210 00D3 0211 00D4 0212 00D5 0213 00D6 0214 00D7 0215 00D8 0216 00D9 0217 00DA 0218 00DB 0219 00DC 0220 00DD 0221 00DE 0222 00DF 0223 00E0 0224 00E1...
  • Page 186 Hex Value Decimal Value 00F9 0249 00FA 0250 00FB 0251 00FC 0252 00FD 0253 00FE 0254 00FF 0255 0100 0256 0101 0257 0102 0258 0103 0259 0104 0260 0105 0261 0106 0262 0107 0263 0108 0264 0109 0265 010A 0266 010B 0267 010C...
  • Page 187 Hex Value Decimal Value 01EA 0490 01EB 0491 01EC 0492 01ED 0493 Multinational Character Sets Symbol Name Lowercase O with Dot Up Arrow Down Arrow Right Arrow 9–13...

  • Page 188: Alphabetical Character Location Listing

    Alphabetical Character Location Listing The complete Character Library is listed below, arranged in alphabetical order by the symbol’s techni- cal name. Included are the hexadecimal and decimal values for each symbol. Hex Value Decimal Value 010C 0268 0026 0038 00F7 0247 002A 0042...
  • Page 189 Hex Value Decimal Value 00AC 0172 0109 0265 009F 0159 00B8 0184 00BB 0187 00B9 0185 00BC 0188 00B5 0181 00BE 0190 00CD 0205 00D1 0209 00CB 0203 00CE 0206 00CA 0202 00D8 0216 00CF 0207 00D5 0213 00C9 0201 00CC 0204 00C8...
  • Page 190 Hex Value Decimal Value 00C1 0193 00DA 0218 00D6 0214 00C7 0199 00D3 0211 00C3 0195 00C0 0192 00B3 0179 00DB 0219 00DC 0220 00DD 0221 00DE 0222 00DF 0223 0060 0096 00B0 0176 00B1 0177 00B2 0178 00F2 0242 003E 0062 01E5...
  • Page 191 Hex Value Decimal Value 00E1 0225 0063 0099 0087 0135 0088 0136 0064 0100 00EB 0235 0065 0101 0082 0130 0088 0136 008A 0138 0089 0137 0113 0275 00EE 0238 001A 0026 0066 0102 0067 0103 0115 0277 0068 0104 0069 0105 00A1...
  • Page 192 Hex Value Decimal Value 0071 0113 0072 0114 0073 0115 0117 0279 00E5 0229 0074 0116 00E7 0231 0002 0002 0075 0117 00A3 0163 0096 0150 0097 0151 0081 0129 0076 0118 0077 0119 0078 0120 0079 0121 000E 0014 0098 0152 007A...
  • Page 193 Hex Value Decimal Value 0015 0021 003B 0059 00FF 0255 0037 0055 0027 0039 0036 0054 002F 0047 00FA 0250 00FE 0254 001B 0027 0020 0032 00FC 0252 010A 0266 00FD 0253 010B 0267 0033 0051 007E 0126 0032 0050 0007 0007 005F...
  • Page 194 Hex Value Decimal Value 00E2 0226 0048 0072 0049 0073 01E7 0487 01E8 0488 01E9 0489 000B 0011 0102 0258 0013 0019 0118 0280 0001 0001 0110 0272 004A 0074 004B 0075 004C 0076 004D 0077 004E 0078 00A5 0165 004F 0079 000C...
  • Page 195 Hex Value Decimal Value 0056 0086 0057 0087 0058 0088 0059 0089 000F 0015 01D8 0472 005A 0090 009D 0157 0030 0048 Multinational Character Sets Symbol Name Uppercase V Uppercase W Uppercase X/Chi Uppercase Y/Upsilon Uppercase Y with Acute Accent Mark Uppercase Y with Umlaut Uppercase Z/Zeta Yen Sign...
  • Page 196 9–22 Multinational Character Sets...

  • Page 197: Introduction

    The printer must be connected to the specified power source in the proper range, 92 to 132 VAC or 184 to 264 VAC, at 50 to 60 Hz. The printer automatically senses and adjusts itself to conform to the proper voltage range.

  • Page 198: Site Requirements

    10 percent to 90 percent. The site selected for the printer must also allow air to circulate freely all around the printer. Provide a minimum of three feet clearance behind the printer to allow air circulation and easy access to the paper stacking area.
  • Page 199 Figure 10–1. Pedestal Model Site Requirements 62.7” 38.7” 22.5” 26.9” 75.4” 27.0” 27.0” Figure 10–2. Floor Cabinet Model Site Requirements Installation 10–3...

  • Page 200: Shipping Restraints

    Replace the shuttle cover (B) with the tabs sliding into the slots at the front. If you do not properly replace the cover, an error condition will show on the display when you try to operate the printer. Retighten the captive screws (A) to secure the shuttle cover.
  • Page 201 Figure 10–3. Shipping Restraint Removal Installation 10–5...

  • Page 202: Cable Connections

    Verify that the voltage shown on the printer ID label (A) is within the same range as the site line voltage and that the proper power cord has been selected. Refer to the Power Requirements sec- tion on page 10–1.
  • Page 203 Figure 10–5. Cable Connections – Floor Cabinet Models Installation 10–7...

  • Page 204: Preliminary Test

    Set top–of–form as described in the Setting Top–of–Form section of the Operation chapter. If the printer is on line, press the ON LINE switch until the display shows OFFLINE READY. Press and hold the PAPER ADV switch. The paper advances to the next top–of–form.

  • Page 205: Standard Ascii Character Chart

    STANDARD ASCII CHARACTER CHART BITS COLUMN (XON) 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 (XOFF) 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1...
  • Page 206 A–2 Appendix...

  • Page 207: B Character Sets

    NOTE: The character examples provided in this appendix are representative examples and not exact replications generated by the printer. Not all characters are available in all print modes. IBM PC Character Set Charts Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Control Codes)
  • Page 208 IBM PC Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) See the IBM–PC International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
  • Page 209 IBM PC Extended Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN (XON) 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 (XOFF) 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0...
  • Page 210 IBM PC Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) See the IBM–PC International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
  • Page 211 IBM PC Extended Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN Ç É ü æ 0 0 1 0 é Æ â ô 0 0 1 1 ä ö 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 à ò...
  • Page 212 IBM PC Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) See the IBM–PC International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
  • Page 213 IBM PC Extended Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN (XON) 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 (XOFF) 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1...
  • Page 214 IBM PC Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) See the IBM–PC International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
  • Page 215 IBM PC Extended Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN Ç É ü æ 0 0 1 0 é Æ â ô 0 0 1 1 ä ö 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 à...
  • Page 216 IBM PC International Languages Substitution Table LANGUAGE 0023 0024 0040 005B 005C 005D 005E ASCII à French § German £ English Danish ¤ É Swedish Italian Spanish Japanese French à Canadian Latin American B–10 Hex Address 005F – ç § –...

  • Page 217: Multinational Character Set Charts

    Multinational Character Set Charts Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Extended Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Printable Symbols) Extended Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Printable Symbols) Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Extended Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Primary Character Set...
  • Page 218 Multinational Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) See the Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN (XON) 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 (XOFF) 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1...
  • Page 219 Multinational Extended Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN (XON) 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 (XOFF) 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0...
  • Page 220 Multinational Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) See the Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN (XON) 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 (XOFF) 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1...
  • Page 221 Multinational Extended Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 ¨...
  • Page 222 Multinational Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) See the Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN (XON) 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 (XOFF) 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1...
  • Page 223 Multinational Extended Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN (XON) 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 (XOFF) 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0...
  • Page 224 Multinational Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) See the Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN (XON) 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 (XOFF) 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1...
  • Page 225 Multinational Extended Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 ¨...
  • Page 226 Multinational Primary Character Set in OCR–A See the Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: OCR–A characters can only be selected when using the OCR–A print mode. The OCR charts indicate appropriate character codes only and do not represent the actual character style and shape.
  • Page 227 Multinational Extended Character Set in OCR–A NOTE: P–Series and Serial Matrix Control Codes and Printable Symbols for the OCR–A character set are identical to the Multinational Character Set charts shown on pages B–12 through B–19. * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0...
  • Page 228 Multinational Primary Character Set in OCR–B See the Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: OCR–B characters can only be selected when using the OCR–B print mode. The OCR charts indicate appropriate character codes only and do not represent the actual character style and shape.
  • Page 229 Multinational Extended Character Set in OCR–B NOTE: P–Series and Serial Matrix Control Codes and Printable Symbols for the OCR–B character set are identical to the Multination- al Character Set charts shown on pages B–12 through B–19. * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1...
  • Page 230 Multinational International Languages Substitution Table LANGUAGE ASCII EBCDIC B–24 Hex Address 005B 005D 005E ¢ Example: 005B = [ in ASCII 005B = ¢ in EBCDIC Appendix...
  • Page 231 ECMA–94 Latin 1 Character Set Charts Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Extended Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Printable Symbols) Extended Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Printable Symbols) Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Extended Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F Control Codes)
  • Page 232 ECMA–94 Latin 1 Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) See the ECMA–94 Latin 1 International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
  • Page 233 ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN (XON) 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 (XOFF) 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1...
  • Page 234 ECMA–94 Latin 1 Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) See the ECMA–94 Latin 1 International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
  • Page 235 ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 ¨...
  • Page 236 ECMA–94 Latin 1 Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) See the ECMA–94 Latin 1 International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
  • Page 237 ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN (XON) 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 (XOFF) 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1...
  • Page 238 ECMA–94 Latin 1 Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) See the ECMA–94 Latin 1 International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively.
  • Page 239 ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 ¨...
  • Page 240 ECMA–94 Latin 1 International Languages Substitution Table LANGUAGE 0021 0022 0023 0024 ” ASCII ” German ” Swedish ” Danish ” Norwegian ” Finnish ” £ English ” £ Dutch ” French ” Spanish ” Italian Ç ç Turkish ” Japanese B–34 Hex Address...
  • Page 241 DEC Multinational Character Set Charts Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Extended Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Printable Symbols) Extended Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F Printable Symbols) Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F Control Codes) Extended Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F Control Codes)
  • Page 242 DEC Multinational Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) See the DEC Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively. * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN...
  • Page 243 DEC Multinational Extended Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN (XON) 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 (XOFF) 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0...
  • Page 244 DEC Multinational Primary Character Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) See the DEC Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively. * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN...
  • Page 245 DEC Multinational Extended Set P–Series Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0...
  • Page 246 DEC Multinational Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) See the DEC Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively. * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN...
  • Page 247 DEC Multinational Extended Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Control Codes) * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN (XON) 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 (XOFF) 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1...
  • Page 248 DEC Multinational Primary Character Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) See the DEC Multinational International Languages Substitution Table for the International Language selected. NOTE: In the OCR–A print mode with ASCII International Language selected, the characters at addresses 5F, 60 and 7E will be replaced by the Fork, Chair, and Hook, respectively. * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN...
  • Page 249 DEC Multinational Extended Set Serial Matrix Emulation (80–9F=Printable Symbols) * IF ENABLED BITS COLUMN 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0...
  • Page 250 DEC Multinational International Languages Substitution Table LANGUAGE 0023 0040 005B ASCII £ French à § Ä German English £ Norwegian/ Ä Æ Danish Swedish É Ä § Italian £ ¡ Spanish £ Japanese French à â Canadian Dutch ù à é...

  • Page 251: Specifications

    Printing Characteristics Printer throughput, in lines per minute (LPM), is a factor of the selected print mode. The P3000 Series nominal print rates are listed below and assume a tolerance of five percent and an adequate input data rate. Printing speed is independent of the number of characters configured in the character set repertoire.

  • Page 252: Physical Characteristics

    Physical Characteristics Printer Dimensions Floor Cabinet Model Height Width Depth Weight Pedestal Model Height Width Depth Weight Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating Storage Relative Humidity Operating Storage Acoustic Noise NOTE: Accoustic noise levels tested per ISO 7779, in the Data Processing print mode at 10 cpi.

  • Page 253: Electrical Characteristics

    Electrical Characteristics Input Power Voltage Phase Frequency Power Rating Nominal Standby Nominal Operating Dissipated Power Per Hour Standby Printing Data Input Rate (maximum) Dataproducts Centronics RS–232 Radio Frequency Interference Tested/Certified to RFI Standards FCC Subpart J of Part 15 Class A; VDE 0871 Class B;...

  • Page 254: Forms Control

    Not to exceed 0.025” (including backing sheet) 1, 1/2, 2/3, 5/6 inch; Control Panel Selectable Programmable P–Series EVFU Dataproducts compatible direct access DVFU Printronix P/N 107463 Printronix P/N 108506 OCR Nylon, 1 inch x 60 yards spool–to–spool; Metal reverses on each end Appendix...
  • Page 255 Miscellaneous (continued) Cleaning Interval Character Sets ASCII Standard International Appendix 3 months or 250 hours of operation Up to 229 characters Data Processing, Correspondence, High Speed ECMA–94 Latin 1 IBM PC ASCII (USA) ASCII (USA) German French Swedish German Danish English Norwegian Danish...
  • Page 256 C–6 Appendix...
  • Page 257 CONTROL CODE CROSS REFERENCE The following lists provide the programming control codes alphabetically by function and alphabetically by code. In the Programming chapter, an alphabetical list of control code functions is presented by functional groups (format, paper motion, graphics, etc.). NOTE: Some control code functions can be accomplished using another control code sequence or via control panel selection.
  • Page 258 (as executed by ESC 2) Line Spacing n/216 Inch Overscoring Plot, Even Dot Plot, Odd Dot Print Mode/Pitch Selection Print Mode/Pitch Selection (MVP) Printer Reset Printer Select Printer Deselect Skip–Over Perforation Skip–Over Perforation Cancel Superscript/Subscript Printing Superscript/Subscript Printing Reset D–2 P–Series...
  • Page 259 VFU Commands Plot, Odd Dot Plot, Even Dot Form Feed Line Feed Extended Character Set Extended Character Set Cancel SFCC @ Printer Reset SFCC – Underline SFCC _ Overscoring SFCC [ Print Mode/Pitch Selection (MVP) SFCC d Plot, Even Dot (high density)
  • Page 260 Print Mode/Pitch Selection Vertical Tab Alphabetical By Serial Matrix Code Serial Code Function Bell Backspace Cancel Carriage Return Printer Select Condensed Print Reset Printer Deselect Expanded (Double Wide) Print Reset Delete Form Feed Horizontal Tab Line Feed Condensed Print Expanded (Double Wide) Print (1 line only)
  • Page 261 Alphabetical By Serial Matrix Code (continued) Serial Code Function ESC 1 Line Spacing 7/72 Inch ESC 2 Line Spacing n/72 Inch (as set by ESC A) ESC 2 Line Spacing 1/6 Inch ESC 3 Line Spacing n/216 Inch ESC 4 Extended Character Set ESC 5 Extended Character Set Cancel...
  • Page 262 D–6 Appendix...
  • Page 263 10 cpi, 6–17 12 cpi, 6–18 Selection, 6–57, 6–59 Character Set, ASCII, A–1 Character Set Select ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended, 6–27 P3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference Manual INDEX Extended, 6–38 International, 6–25 Primary, 6–39 Select, 6–19 Select (Control Codes), 6–22 Select (Printable Symbols), 6–23, 6–24...
  • Page 264 Switch (F/L), 2–9 Forms Specifications, C–4 Graphics Bit Image, 4–1 Bit Image Plotting, 4–1, 4–2 Combining with Text, 4–12 P–Series High Density, 6–54 P–Series Normal Density, 6–55 Serial Interface (RS–232), 7–10 Serial Matrix, 4–1 P3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference Manual...
  • Page 265 Load Configuration Values, 3–6 Loading Paper, 2–10 LPI, SFCC, 6–47, 6–48 Maintenance See Service & Diagnostics P3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference Manual MENU UP/DOWN Switches, 2–7 MODE Switch, 2–8 Modes, 2–2 Bit Image Double Density, 6–10 Bit Image Double Density/Speed, 6–11 Bit Image Quadruple Density, 6–12...
  • Page 266 Routine Service & Diagnostics, 8–1 RS–232 Serial Interface, 7–10 RUN/STOP (R/S) Switch, 2–8 Selecting Print Mode, 2–17 Self–Tests, 8–3 Serial Interface, RS–232, 7–10 Serial Matrix Bit Image Graphics, 4–1 Serial Matrix Vertical Formatting, 5–10 P3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference Manual...
  • Page 267 Superscript/Subscript Printing Reset, 6–65 Switches and Indicators, 2–5 See also Control Panel (or the switch by name) Symbol Set (Character Library), 9–4 Horizontal, 6–43 P3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference Manual Horizontal Set, 6–44 Vertical, 6–68 Vertical Tab Set/Clear, 6–69 Terminating Resistors, 7–5 Test Preliminary, 10–8...
  • Page 268 P3000 Series Multinational User’s Reference Manual Index–6...
  • Page 270 RINTRONIX 17500 C ARTWRIGHT 19559 92713-9559 RVINE, 714/863-1900 HONE: 714/660-8682 RINTRONIX EDERLAND OX 163, IEUWEWEG 283 NL-6600 A IJCHEN ETHERLANDS (31) 8894-90111 HONE: (31) 246-419768 RINTRONIX 512 C 02-15 ANE, EDOK NDUSTRIAL STATE 1646 INGAPORE (65) 449-7555 HONE: (65) 449-7553 112392–001B...

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