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  • Page 3 P/N 136462–001, Rev C...

  • Page 4: Communication Notices

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Printronix is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 5 Trademark Acknowledgements Printronix, IGP, and LinePrinter Plus, are registered trademarks of Printronix, Inc. PGL and ThermaLine are trademarks of Printronix. HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett–Packard Company. PCL is a trademark of Hewlett–Packard Company. Code V is a trademark of QMS, Inc.

  • Page 6: Important Warranty Information

    (90) days from the date of shipment from Printronix. Consumable items such as media and ribbons are not covered under this warranty. This warranty does not cover equipment or parts that have been misused, altered, or used for purposes other than those for which they were manufactured.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ........... . The T3306 and T3308 Label Printers...
  • Page 8 ..........Printer Control Menu Options Media Handling .
  • Page 9 Gap Sensor ........... . Font Memory Menu Options Paper Feed Shift .
  • Page 10 ..........Appendices Appendix A: Specifications Appendix B: Printer Options Appendix C: Setting the Page Length Appendix D: ASCII Control Codes Chart...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    ............The T3306 and T3308 Label Printers...

  • Page 12: About This Manual

    Operation and Supplies Loading Specifying the proper media and ribbon Post sales service support questions Call the Printronix ThermaLine Help Desk at (714) 221–2488 or visit the Printronix Web Page at http://www.printronix.com. 1–2 Printer. Procedures for installing the printer and Printer.

  • Page 13: Warnings And Special Information

    Conditions that could harm you as well as damage the equipment. Conditions that could damage the printer or related equipment. Information vital to proper operation of the printer. NOTE: Information and helpful tips about printer operation.

  • Page 14: The T3306 And T3308 Label Printers

    Label Matrix for Printronix label generation software package is available as an option. The T3306 and T3308 print at a maximum speed of 8 inches (203.2 mm) and 5 inches (127.0 mm) per second, respectively, with maximum print quality. All popular bar codes are resident in the printer memory and can be printed with adjacent, human-readable bar code interpretations.

  • Page 15: Thermal Printer Technology

    Thermal Printer Technology Quiet and fast, with excellent resolution output, the T3306 and T3308 are multifunction printers using an inline thermal printhead. The operation of a thermal printer is different from that of a line-matrix or laser printer. The thermal printer uses a printhead with heating elements and special paper or ribbon.

  • Page 16: Media Selection

    There is a wide range of Printronix thermal transfer media available, such as film or synthetic paper substitutes that are excellent in their ability to transfer an image (print quality) and others in scratch resistance (long storage).

  • Page 17: Printer Standard Features

    One serial RS–232/RS–422 and one parallel Centronics host interfaces Programmable I/O for label applicators. Emulations The printer comes with Printronix LP+ as standard, which provides direct compatibility with Printronix P series printers. In addition, Printronix IGP/PGL and IGP/VGL emulations are optionally available. They provide printer system control commands along with label formatting commands for text, bar code, graphics lines and boxes.

  • Page 18: Hardware Options

    Hardware Options Ask your Printronix representative about the following options, which can enhance the versatility of your printer. Fonts A selection of fonts is available to extend the capabilities of the internal fonts. Optional fonts are installed via font modules.

  • Page 19: Fonts And Bar Codes

    Labels can be designed and printed using the following: Printronix LP+ the optional Printronix IGP/PGL or IGP/VGL graphics languages the optional Label Matrix for Printronix Label Generation software, which operates with Windows-based PCs Optional application memory modules provide storage for fonts, label formats and for graphic images.
  • Page 20 1–10 Introduction...

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Printer

    Setting Up the Printer Chapter Contents Safety Precautions ........... . .

  • Page 22: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Your Printronix Label Printer has been designed to give you many years of safe, reliable service. As with all electrical equipment, there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid getting hurt or damaging the printer: Read the installation and operating instructions in the documents provided with your printer carefully.

  • Page 23: Power Requirements

    AC input voltage between 90–132 or 180–264 VAC, 50/60 Hz. The operating AC input current for the printer will not exceed 7.0 amps and 3.5 amps for AC input voltages of 115 VAC and 230 VAC, respectively.

  • Page 24: Select A Site

    To protect your printer from overheating, make sure none of the openings on the printer are blocked. Do not place the printer on or near a heat source, such as a radiator or heat register. The printer should be placed no more than eight feet (2.5 meters) from the power outlet.
  • Page 25 33 inches 25 inches 26 inches Figure 2–1. Clearance Requirements, T3306 39 inches 25 inches 28 inches Figure 2–2. Clearance Requirements, T3308 Setting Up the Printer 2–5...

  • Page 26: Unpack The Printer

    If any damage is evident, contact the carrier directly to specify the nature and extent of damage. The printer is packed in molded Styrofoam and is also enclosed in a plastic bag to reduce the chance of moisture damage during shipment.

  • Page 27: Initial Setup

    Media width can range from 2 in (50.8 mm) to 6.7 in (170 mm) for the T3306 and from 3 in (76.2 mm) to 9.00 in (228.6 mm) for the T3308. The printer will accommodate media thicknesses ranging from 0.0046 in (0.117 mm) to 0.01 in (0.254 mm).

  • Page 28: Media Loading

    Open the media supply door. Slide a roll of the chosen media onto the media hub assembly, as far as possible toward the inside of the printer as shown in Figure 2–5. Raise the printhead latch wing, and rotate it counterclockwise one half-turn to unlock the printhead.

  • Page 29: Fan-Fold

    Slide the media forward, until it extends beyond the printer front slot. Slide the adjustable guide so that it is slightly touching the edge of the media. Do not turn the knurled nut on top of the guide. Lower the printhead, and engage the printhead latch. Rotate the latch wing one half-turn clockwise, and snap the latch wing down to lock the printhead into position.

  • Page 30: Using The Tear Bar

    Using the Tear Bar The tear bar is already installed on the printer. If the rewind bracket, cutter or peel and present option were installed, that option must first be removed and then replaced by the tear bar. (See Figure 2–8.)

  • Page 31: Optional Media Rewind Hub

    Optional Media Rewind Hub The printer can be equipped with a rewind hub that will automatically roll up the label media for convenient handling. The hub is used in the following cases: When large quantities of labels must be printed as single batches for...
  • Page 32 Front Slot Rewind Bracket Media Rewind Hub Tension Bar 2–12 Figure 2–3) on the media rewind Media Retainer Figure 2–10. Media Rewind Hub Bouncer Setting Up the Printer...

  • Page 33: Optional Peel And Present

    Following Steps 1 through 4 under the Roll-Feed Media Lodging section above. Thread the media over the top of the fixed bracket and under the peel roller of the roller bracket as shown in Figure 2–11. Figure 2–11. Peel and Present Mechanism Setting Up the Printer Figure 2–10. 2–13...
  • Page 34 To operate in this mode, media should be routed as shown in Handling menu selection should be set to Self Strip (see Figure 2–14 Figure 2–12. Media Loading Figure 2–7 3–7). and the Media Setting Up the Printer...

  • Page 35: Ribbon Installation

    Ribbon Installation A ribbon must be used when the printer is operated in the thermal transfer mode. To install a ribbon, perform the procedure below. As noted previously, when printing in direct thermal mode, the printer does not use a ribbon. There may, however, be occasions when the use of a direct thermal medium is required, but a previously-installed ribbon has not been completely used up.
  • Page 36 NOTE: The unused portion of the ribbon may be left in place until the next thermal transfer print job, at which time it may be reinstalled following the ribbon installation procedure. 2–16 Figure 2–5, on page 2–15. Do not cut directly over the idler roller. page 2–8, and in Setting Up the Printer...

  • Page 37: Connect The Cables

    Operate the printer using the power source indicated adjacent to the power switch. Failure to do so may cause injury to you and damage to the printer. Unplug the printer before performing any removal, replacement or cleaning procedure.
  • Page 38 Refer to Figure 2–14 Connect the interface cable to the appropriate printer interface connector and to the host computer. The printer supports a variety of standard and optional interfaces: Centronics-compatible parallel RS–232 and RS–422 serial Coax/Twinax (optional) NOTE: The serial and parallel ports are both active. If data is received simultaneously on both ports, the output may be mixed.
  • Page 39 NOTE: The printer must be properly configured for the appropriate interface. The RS–422 port is enabled or disabled via a DIP switch inside the printer. Make sure this selection is properly made for your application. If your application requires a change in switch setting, contact your authorized Printronix service person.

  • Page 40: Operator Panels

    There is also a secondary operator panel, consisting of an (LCD) message display and six keys. This is used to configure the printer and to run self-tests via the configuration menus. NOTE: In addition to the primary and secondary controls, an operator adjustment media widths.

  • Page 41: Operator Panel Layout

    Lit when the printer is on line or blinking when: the printer is off line the printer is in a standby/fault state Lit when the printer sensors fail to detect label media or the presence of a ribbon Figure 2–15. Keys and Indicators...

  • Page 42: Keys

    Clears faults and puts the printer in the off line state, if pressed when the printer is in a fault state, either on line or off line; will not clear imaged and buffered data...

  • Page 43: Media Width Adjustment

    The printer is factory-set, using standard 4-mil thick, 6.5-inch wide print media for the T3306 and 4-mil thick, 9.0-inch wide media for the T3308 (cam knob position 9). The cam adjustment is designed to compensate for changes in printhead pressure when narrower width stock is used.

  • Page 44: Check For Interference

    Check for Interference The printer should be used only with FCC or CE certified computing devices. If the printer is installed within 10 feet of audio or video equipment, interference may occur. Determine if there is interference by turning the printer on and off while checking the audio and video equipment for noise spikes.

  • Page 45: Configuring The Printer

    ..........Printer Control Menu Options Media Handling .
  • Page 46 3–32 3–32 3–32 3–32 3–32 3–33 3–34 3–34 3–34 3–34 3–34 3–35 3–35 3–36 3–36 3–36 3–36 3–37 3–37 3–38 3–38 3–38 3–38 3–38 3–39 3–39 3–39 3–40 3–41 3–41 3–42 3–42 3–42 3–42 3–42 3–42 3–42 Configuring the Printer...
  • Page 47 IGP Configurations LP+ LP+ Configuration Menu Configuring the Printer ............

  • Page 48: Overview

    Overview The configuration process is directed by the secondary operator panel and includes the following: Configuring the printer for different host interface options Customizing label formats Checking printer status Running various maintenance tests NOTE: Control codes sent by the host system will override the operator panel settings.
  • Page 49 This key causes the printer to go up one level in the menu structure. Pressing This key causes the printer to go down one level in the menu structure.

  • Page 50: Using The Secondary Operator Panel

    To enter either mode, the printer must first be set to the OFFLINE status. Press the down arrow key to begin using the configuration menus. To enter the service menus, press the SHIFT and down arrow keys simultaneously.

  • Page 51: Selecting A Menu Option

    To configure the printer, it must be off line. If the ON LINE/PAUSE indicator is lit, press and release the ON LINE key to place the printer off line. When the printer is placed off line, OFF LINE appears in the message display.
  • Page 52 Power-Up State Serial Hex Dump Mode Interface PTX_SETUP Option (1) Depends on emulation installed Module Control Page 3–33 Dir. Listing Delete File Format Module Print Directory Module Info Diagnostics Page 3–41 Power-Up State Hex Dump Mode PTX_SETUP Option Configuring the Printer...
  • Page 53 Length in Inches 1.0 inches 1.5 inches 2.0 inches 2.5 inches 4.0 inches 24.0 inches Figure 3–4. Moving within the Configuration Menu Configuring the Printer ON LINE/ PAUSE Length in 25 mm 26 mm 27 mm 28 mm 102 mm...

  • Page 54: Changing Printer Settings

    Changing Printer Settings Changing printer settings, such as page length or emulation, is referred to as configuration. Configure the printer through the control panel. Make sure the printer is off line. If the ON LINE/PAUSE LED is lit, press ON LINE/ PAUSE...

  • Page 55: Saving Your New Configuration

    At any time, you may also press the ON LINE/ PAUSE printer on line. Once you have finished selecting all your options, save your configuration. If you do not save your configuration, all your new values will be lost when you turn off the printer.
  • Page 56 When the desired number displays, press If the configuration number has been previously saved and the Protect Save CFG option is enabled, the following error message displays: 3–12 to take the printer off line. OFF LINE IMPACT PRINTER for the following display: USER CONFIG.

  • Page 57: Modifying A Saved Configuration

    Selects RS–232 Serial Interface Selects Page Width of 4 inches Selects Page Length of 24 inches Selects image Horizontal Shift of 0.20 inches, etc. ON LINE/ to take the printer off line. PAUSE OFF LINE IMPACT PRINTER for the following display: USER CONFIG.
  • Page 58 (1–8). Note STANDBY . . . Load Config. key to save each new value. An asterisk (*) displays. ON LINE/ to take the printer off line. PAUSE to select it. The Configuring the Printer...
  • Page 59 Print a copy of this newest configuration and store it in a safe place. Refer to the “Printing a Configuration” section, on Configuring the Printer for the following display: USER CONFIG. PAPER CONTROL...

  • Page 60: Printing A Configuration

    Press Current Factory (this is 0) Power-Up 1–8 customized configurations When the desired option displays, press LED flashes, and the printer prints the specified configuration. Refer to Figure 3–5, on 3–16 to take the printer off line. OFF LINE IMPACT PRINTER for the following display: USER CONFIG.
  • Page 61 Figure 3–5. Sample Configuration Printout (sheet 1 of 3) Configuring the Printer 3–17...
  • Page 62 Figure 3–5. Sample Configuration Printout (sheet 2 of 3) 3–18 Configuring the Printer...
  • Page 63 Figure 3–5. Sample Configuration Printout (sheet 3 of 3) Configuring the Printer 3–19...

  • Page 64: Factory Settings

    3–2, on page available for loading at any time and are maintained until new configuration settings are saved as the default. Configuration Option Definitions The printer provides the following main level configuration options: Paper Control Printer Control Font Memory Emulation...

  • Page 65: Page Width

    Print Directory Internal (A:) External (B:) Module Info External (B:) Configuring the Printer Table 3–2. Factory Settings 6.4 or 8.5 inches (T3306 or T3308, respectively) 4.0 inches (102 mm) 0.00 inches (0 mm) 0.00 inches (0 mm) Disable Thermal XFER Other Continuous 8.0 or 5.0 IPS (T3306 or T3308, respectively)
  • Page 66 Test Print Printhead Test Print Statistics System Memory 3–22 Current Disable None 9600 None Enable On Line Disable 21h (“!” character) Checkerboard, 1 page Disable Used for displaying printer life counts Used for displaying system memory configuration Configuring the Printer...
  • Page 67 Enable: Page=Narrow Web Enable: Page=Wide Web Press to view options. Press to select an option. Press to exit the configuration menu. = Factory Default Configuring the Printer Image Shift Length Shift Inches 25 mm –100/100 inches –25.40 mm 26 mm –99/100 inches –25.15 mm...
  • Page 68 The allowable range in inches is 1.0 to the maximum print width of the printer (6.4 and 8.5 inches for the T3306 and T3308, respectively), in 0.1-inch increments. The allowable range in millimeters is 25 to the maximum print width of the printer (162 and 216 millimeters for the T3306 and T3308, respectively), in 1-millimeter increments.

  • Page 69: Auto Label Mapping

    This option specifies the maximum print width to be used by the application. The IGP/Auto Label Mapping feature allows backward compatibility of programs written for Printronix Wide Web line-matrix printers using Printronix IGP graphics languages. It allows the printer to print two-up (or other multi-up) labels. Instead of printing multiple labels across the printer, it prints the leftmost label and the rightmost label, so the printout will be twice as long but half as wide.

  • Page 70: Selection

    This option specifies the printing mode: direct thermal or thermal transfer. Ribbon Selection This menu contains part numbers for Printronix ribbons and one “other” selection. When a part number is selected, the print speed and print intensity are set to predefined defaults.

  • Page 71: Printer Control Menu Options

    Media Handling This option specifies how the printer will handle the paper. Tear-Off – After each label is printed, the printer waits for you to tear off the label before printing the next one ( on-demand printing). Cutter – Cuts continuous roll paper or labels without assistance.

  • Page 72: Print Intensity

    Print Speed This option specifies the speed at which the paper will pass through the printer. This parameter has a significant effect on print quality (refer to “Print Intensity”). Gap Sensor This option specifies whether either of the label gap sensors are enabled or disabled.

  • Page 73: Font Memory Menu Options

    This option allows the user to set the amount of memory reserved for scalable font caching. The maximum amount of memory which can be selected is determined by the total amount of memory installed in the printer. (1) Maximum for printer with 1 MByte total memory.

  • Page 74: Emulation Menu Options

    The LinePrinter+ emulation is the standard emulation on the printer. IGP/PGL and IGP/VGL emulations are available as options. The contents of the emulation menu structure will be created by the printer at run-time, and, when powered up, the printer will automatically load the default configuration values.

  • Page 75: Configuration Control Menu Options

    Configuration Control Menu Options Load Configuration The printer can store numerous configurations. This option allows you to select and load a specific configuration. The factory default for loading is configuration 0. Note that configuration 0 is a factory-preset configuration that cannot be changed and is always available for loading.

  • Page 76: Save Configuration

    You can delete one or all of your eight customized configurations. Configuration 0 is a factory-preset configuration and cannot be changed or deleted. Power-up Configuration You can specify one of nine (0 – 8) configurations to be used upon printer power-up. The factory default for power-up is configuration 0. Protect Configuration You can specify whether or not a new configuration should overwrite an existing configuration when you activate the SAVE CONFIG option.

  • Page 77: Module Control Menu Options

    Module Control Menu Options The Module Control Menu provides the capability to view and print the directories of all files located in the printer non-volatile memories. These memories are identified as Internal (A:), Top Module (B:) and Bottom Module (C:). The Internal Memory is supplied as standard, while the Top Module and Bottom Module are available in either 1 or 4 MByte flash memory cards.

  • Page 78: Delete File

    The total size of the memory module is also printed. Select the desired memory module and press the ENTER key. Note that the Page Width must be set equal to the width of the media actually installed in the printer for proper operation.

  • Page 79: Host Interface Menu Options

    Host Interface Menu Options The printer provides the following standard host interface options: Parallel (Centronics compatible) Serial (RS–232 or RS–422) The configurations for each interface type are described in the following pages. Set these options to meet the specific data communications requirements set by the host system and by the application program running on the host.

  • Page 80: Data Bit 8

    Fault Polarity Values: Normal or Inverted. This must be set to match the host computer. When the printer detects a paper error or a fatal machine check, it sends a Fault signal to the host, which, in turn, stops sending data.

  • Page 81: Serial Interface

    (i.e., the printer is on line and the data buffer is empty). The printer sends ASCII code DC3 (Device Code 3, hex 13, XOFF) when it is not ready to receive data (i.e., the buffer is full or the printer is off line).

  • Page 82: Baud Rate

    DTR Function Values: ENABLE or DISABLE. The factory default is ENABLE. Must be set to match your host computer. This selection determines if the DTR and CTS signals are used for flow control. 3–38 Configuring the Printer...

  • Page 83: Maintenance/Miscellaneous Menu Options

    Maintenance/Miscellaneous Menu Options Power-Up State This option allows you to configure the printer to power-up in the off line or on line state. From MAIN / MISC, press the POWER UP STATE. Press the ON LINE (default). Press Hex Dump Mode This option allows the printer to be placed in the HEX-DUMP mode, in which the printer will output a hexadecimal data stream.

  • Page 84: Ptx_Setup Option

    The paper then may be advanced to the next top-of-form. If a fault occurs while printing a hex dump, the printer reverts to the normal fault state. When the fault is cleared, the printer resumes printing the hex dump (either a partial line with a form feed, or nothing at all).

  • Page 85: Diagnostics Menu Options

    Printer LIfe Paper Length Printed NOTE: Print statistics can be viewed only when using this option. The values are included in the printer configuration printout. Configuring the Printer Press to start and stop diagnostic test printing. To clear old data when replacing the printhead, press “Rest Head Data”...

  • Page 86: Test Selection

    Use the Reset Head Data menu item when you replace the printhead. System Memory This menu provides information about system memory configuration. Total RAM – Total RAM in printer Firmware Rev – Firmware revision 3–42 key to start and stop diagnostic test printing.

  • Page 87: Configuring The Igp/Pgl With The Control Panel

    The IGP/PGL parameters are described on the following pages. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) indicate the default value. The printer must be off-line to enter the configuration structure. Pressing an invalid key to enter a parameter value may move you to another level in the configuration or exit the configuration menu completely.

  • Page 88: The Igp/Pgl Emulation Submenu

    Autowrap SFCC Disable* 1–255 Enable 126* Auto Skip Cmd Select Uppercase Prefix 1–10 Disable* Enable Host Form Length Compatibilty Disable* Disable* Enable Enable Power On IGP/PGL Enable* Enable* Skip All Spaces Disable Disable ø Slash Disable* Enable Configuring the Printer...

  • Page 89: Configuration Mode

    Value If the last page of a job is only 1/2 full (the data does not fill the entire page), you can instruct the printer to eject the page or leave it in the printer. ENABLE causes the printer to eject the last page after the entire page has been processed and printed.
  • Page 90 3–46 Value DISABLE sets the form length to the value set from the front panel. ENABLE sets the printer page size equal to the form length defined in the CREATE FORM mode. DISABLE does not change the PGL behavior. ENABLE makes PGL behavior compatible to that of IGP 100.

  • Page 91: Pgl Mneumonic List

    Magnification Factor (bar code) IGP-20 Printer Mode XON Threshold Level XOFF Threshold Level Off Set For Duplication Print Data Field (bar code) Reverse Contrast IGP-20 Printer Return Mode Starting Column Starting Row Uppercase Only Vertical Expansion Factor Vertical Length Vertical Bar Code Printing...
  • Page 92 The IGP/VGL parameters are described on the following pages. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) indicate the default value. The printer must be off-line to enter the configuration structure. Pressing an invalid key to enter a parameter value may move you to another level in the configuration or exit the configuration menu completely.

  • Page 93: Igp Configurations Vgl

    Text Length Power-up ^PY Copy Count Host Form Length Ignore/ DB8 Setup Ignore chars Ignore ch#1 Ignore ch#2 Data Bit 8 Figure 3–18. Printer Configuration Menu Configuring the Printer Graphics Page Options Format Slash 0 Ignore dots Append rotated Truncate alpha...
  • Page 94 Enable prevents paper motion following a system termi- nator in a graphics (cc)PY command. When disabled, system terminators following a graphics command are sent to the printer and result in paper motion. Enable appends logos to an alphanumeric string rotated in a clockwise, counterclockwise, or inverted orientation.
  • Page 95 ENABLE * Error Msgs DISABLE ENABLE * Configuring the Printer Comments When data bit 8 is enabled, all 8 bits are used for data bits, and characters in the 80–FF hex range can be ac- cessed. When data bit 8 is disabled, only characters from 0–7F hex may be accessed.
  • Page 96 11 = Turkish DISABLE turns off the feature that uses the form length command ^L or ^H to set the page length for the printer. ENABLE sets the printer page size to equal the form length, which was set by ^L or ^H.
  • Page 97 DISABLE * ENABLE Power-up ^X DISABLE * ENABLE Configuring the Printer Comments Can also be set by using the ^@L command. When disabled, the Graphics mode Enabled command, ^PY, must be the first three characters of a line. When enabled, the ^PY can occur anywhere in a line.
  • Page 98 Default is disabled. Vert 1/10 equals 7/72nd inches. En- able actual inch equals 72/72. When disabled, the IGP/VGL will not leave gaps for the human-readable data in the UPC/EAN bar codes when there is no human-readable data. Configuring the Printer...
  • Page 99 Table 3–5. Other IGP/VGL-related Parameters Option Left Margin Top Margin Bottom Margin Orientation Configuring the Printer Comments When disabled, the typeface selected while in Extended Graphics mode will be cancelled when the graphics pass is complete. When enabled, a typeface selected while in Extended Graphics mode will also be used in Standard Graphics mode and Normal mode.

  • Page 100: Vgl Mneumonic List

    Character Type Parameter Vertical Border Thickness (Box) Vertical Length of Box Character Width Variable Ratio Length Bar Code Selection Compressed Print Terminator Compressed Print Font Selection Graphic Line Feed Mnemonic Graphic Vertical Tab Mneumonic Increment/Decrement Numeric Data Configuring the Printer...
  • Page 101 0010000 0010001 0010010 0010011 0010100 0010101 0010110 0010111 0011000 0011001 0011010 0011011 0011100 < 0011101 0011110 > 0011111 Configuring the Printer Binary Pattern ASCII 20 0100000 40 1000000 0100001 0100010 0100011 0100100 0100101 0100110 0100111 0101000 0101001 0101010 0101011 0101100...

  • Page 102: Configuring Lp+ With The Control Panel

    The LP+ parameters are described on the following pages. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) indicate the default value. The printer must be off-line to enter the configuration structure. Pressing an invalid key to enter a parameter value may prove you to another level in the configuration or exit the configuration menu completely.

  • Page 103: Lp+ Configuration Menu

    LP+ Configuration Menu OFFLINE MODE Impact Printer Printer Orientation Protocol Page 3–61 Page 3–60 Figure 3–19. LP+ Configuration Menu Configuring the Printer CPI/LPI Font Select Attributes Page 3–65 Page 3–66 Plot Page Attributes Format Page 3–67 Page 3–68 3–59...
  • Page 104 Font Select Attributes Page 3–65 Page 3–66 Press Press to select an option. Press = Factory Default Figure 3–20. Orientation Menu Plot Page Attributes Format Page 3–67 Page 3–68 to view options. to exit the configuration menu. Configuring the Printer...
  • Page 105 Code 08 Code 06 6.0 LPI Elongated * 8.0 LPI * Backspace 10.3 LPI Select SFCC EVFU Select Disable Enable * Configuring the Printer Font CPI/LPI Attributes Select Page 3–65 Page 3–66 Serial Matrix Proprinter XL Page 3–63 Page 3–64...
  • Page 106 Attributes Format Page 3–67 Page 3–68 Compressed Print char 01 SOH * char 03 ETX char 09 HT Slew Relative 1 to 16 lines * 1 to 15 lines to view options. to exit the configuration menu. Configuring the Printer...
  • Page 107 Printer Orientation Protocol Page 3–60 P-Series P-Series XQ Serial Matrix Page 3–61 Page 3–62 Configuring the Printer CPI/LPI Font Select Attributes Page 3–65 Page 3–66 Proprinter XL Page 3–64 Control Define CR Code 06 Code 6.0 LPI CR = CR * 8.0 LPI *...
  • Page 108 Press Press to select an option. Press to exit the configuration menu. = Factory Default Page Plot Format Attributes Page 3–68 Page 3–67 Auto LF Disable Enable * 20 CPI Condensed Disable Enable * to view options. Configuring the Printer...
  • Page 109 Printer Orientation Protocol Page 3–60 Page 3–61 Figure 3–25. CPI/LPI Select Menu Configuring the Printer CPI/LPI Font Select Attributes Page 3–66 Select CPI Select LPI 10.00 CPI * 6.0 LPI * 12.00 CPI 8.0 LPI 13.04 CPI 10.3 LPI 15.00 CPI 17.65 CPI...
  • Page 110 OCR–A OCR–B Press Press to select an option. Press to exit the configuration menu. = Factory Default Page Plot Format Attributes Page 3–68 Page 3–67 Prop. Slashed Zero Spacing Disable Disable* Enable * Enable to view options. Configuring the Printer...
  • Page 111 Printer Orientation Orientation Protocol Page 3–61 Page 3–60 Figure 3–27. Plot Attributes Menu Configuring the Printer CPI/LPI Font CPI/LPI Select Attributes Select Page 3–65 Page 3–66 Press Press to select an option. Press to exit the configuration menu. = Factory Default...
  • Page 112 0 characters 00.0 inches 00.1 inches 80* characters 00.2 inches 272 characters 8.0* inches 13.6 inches Bottom Margin Margin 00.00* 00.00* 00.01 00.01 00.02 00.02 00.03 00.03 24.00 24.00 Inches to view options. to exit the configuration menu. Configuring the Printer...

  • Page 113: Chapter Contents

    Interfacing Controlling Print Quality Other Printer Problems Printer Alarms ........... . .

  • Page 114: Printer Self-Test

    Printer Control menu selections on Printing Test Labels The printer has a built-in function that prints a selected number of test labels using a checkerboard, grid or gray test pattern. The patterns are useful for isolating printer faults and checking print quality.

  • Page 115: Data Exchange

    J2 (at the back of the printer). The signal will go high when the printer is ready to receive data. The signal will go low when the printer is in the busy state, which indicates that the printer input buffer is full and can no longer receive data.

  • Page 116: Interfacing

    Interfacing The printer will not function properly with an incorrectly wired cable or the wrong interface cable installed. If the cable is suspect, contact Printronix or your authorized service representative. When the printer is first powered up, it will reset itself to the communication default parameters.

  • Page 117: Controlling Print Quality

    , which means that it takes a great deal of heat to make a clear image. Resin ribbons and film media may require higher print intensity for a quality image. The printer provides four ways to increase the heat: Running the printer slower Using the Print Intensity host command Setting the print intensity to a higher value with the Print Intensity function, accessed via the host or through the secondary operator panel.

  • Page 118: Other Printer Problems

    Prints strange characters instead of the correct label format Possible causes include the following: Printer serial baud rate setting does not match the host baud rate. Reset the printer via software, or turn the printer off and then on. Printer serial host interface set for 8 data, bits but the transmitting device is set for 7 data bits (or vice-versa).

  • Page 119: Printer Alarms

    Printer fails to turn on. Possible causes include the following: Blown fuse. Call your authorized Printronix service representative. Faulty AC cord. Bad printer power switch. Call your authorized Printronix service representative. Faulty AC wall outlet. Power indicator on but nothing in display Possible causes include: Contrast set too low.
  • Page 120 Thermal printhead control circuit failed. Call your authorized service representative. Analog-to-digital converter failed. Call your authorized service representative. Printer failed to find the top-of-form position. Possible causes: 1. Paper jam. 2. Maximum label length is set to a size smaller than three times the page length setting.

  • Page 121: Specifications

    Direct thermal or thermal transfer 300 dots per inch (11.8 dots/mm) T3306 – 2.0 in (50.8 mm) to 8.0 in (203.2 mm) per second T3308 – 2.0 in (50.8 mm) to 5.0 in (127.0 mm) per second 3.3 mil to 110 mil “X” dimension in picket or ladder orientation T3306 –...
  • Page 122 Standard widths are: T3306 – 60 mm, 80 mm, 110 mm, 130 mm; 145 mm, and 165 mm ; 1476 ft. (450 m) in length T3308 – 80 mm, 110 mm, 130 mm, 145 mm, 165 mm, 190 mm and 217 mm;...
  • Page 123 Edge of media to edge of sensor opening distance Reflective sensor mark width Distance between reflective mark Reflective sensor mark length Specifications Direction of Media Motion T3306 Max(in.) Min(in.) 6.700 2.000 6.700 2.000 99.99 0.100 24.00 0.500 0.010 0.0046 0.500...

  • Page 124: Indicators And Switches

    Lists of Approved Media For a current list of approved standard media for use in Printronix thermal and thermal transfer label printers, please call Printronix at (800) 733–1900 or FAX (714) 476–2135. Further information can be obtained by calling the Printronix Thermaline Help Desk at (714) 221–2488 or from the Printronix Web Page at...
  • Page 125 10% to 95%, non-condensing Forced air movement Non-conducting, non-corrosive T3306 – 14.4 in H x 12.3 in W x 18.9 in D (365 mmH x 312 mmW x 480 mmD) T3308 – 15.0 in H x 15.0 in W x 18.9 in D (381 mmH x 381 mmW x 480 mmD) T3306 –...
  • Page 126 A–6 Specifications...

  • Page 127: B Printer Options

    External Memory Modules The printer has two standard Printronix external memory module slots. The slots are located toward the rear of the printer and may be accessed from the stock door side (see Figure B–1). External memory modules are used to expand the printer’s built-in capabilities.
  • Page 128 Internal Memory Expansion The DRAM memory in the printer can be expanded to 5 (T3306 only) or 17 MB. Additional memory allows for larger label formats to be loaded into the printer memory, thereby making it possible to print long labels. This option should be installed only by an authorized service representative.
  • Page 129 When large quantities of labels must be printed as single batches for later use, the printer may be equipped with a rewind hub that will automatically roll up the label media for convenient handling. The rewind hub is also used in conjunction with the peel-and-present option to roll up the used media backing after labels have been peeled off.

  • Page 130: Interface Options

    “one up” printing. In this mode, the printer will not print the next label in the internal buffer until the last label printed has been removed from the printer.

  • Page 131: C Setting The Page Length

    If the user-selected page length is greater than the physical page length, the printer will clip the page to fit onto the physical page.
  • Page 132 Table C–1 shows the maximum label lengths for the T3306 and T3308 printers, given different memory configurations. Note that these are worst-case measurements. Depending upon the complexity of the label, you may be able to get longer label lengths than those listed in the table. In addition, the table figures assume you are using full width pages.
  • Page 133 ASCII Control Codes Chart ASCII Control Codes Chart D–1...
  • Page 134 NOTE: For the hardware handshake XON/XOFF commands: = Ctrl Q (DC1) XOFF = Ctrl S (DC3) ASCII Control Codes Chart D–2...
  • Page 135 For example, one baud equals one bit per second in a series of binary signals. Both the printer and the computer must be configured to the same baud rate. Binary digIT. A digit in the binary number system, represented by a 0 or a 1.
  • Page 136 A data channel used for receiving data from or transmitting data to one or more external devices. The rules and conventions that govern communication between a printer and a host computer. A protocol includes codes for printing text and graphics and codes instructing the printer to perform special operations.
  • Page 137 Absorb After ^PY, configuration, 3–50 Adjustments, media width, 2–23 Alarms, printer, 4–7 Append Rotated, configuration, 3–50 Application memory modules, 1–8 ASCII Table, 3–57 Auto Eject, 3–45 Auto label mapping, 3–25 Auto Wrap, 3–45 Automatic label peel-off dispenser, 1–8 Bar codes, 1–9 Baud rate, 3–38...
  • Page 138 power–up ^X, 3–53 resolution, 3–50 rotated character size, 3–54 SFCC, 3–54 slashed zeros, 3–54 text length, 3–54 truncate alpha, 3–54 UPC descenders, 3–54 variable ratio bar code, 3–55 Configuring IGP/VGL with the control panel, 3–48 Connecting cables, 2–17 Controlling print quality, 4–5 Conversion Table, ASCII, 3–57 Copy Count, 3–50 CR Code, define, 3–45...

  • Page 139: Direct Listing

    installing, 2–15 Installing ribbon, 2–15 Interface parallel, 3–35 serial, 3–37 Interfacing, 4–4 Interference, checking for, 2–24 Internal media rewinder, 1–8 Keys cancel, 2–22 feed, 2–22 on line/pause, 2–22 operator panel, 2–22 Label Present Sensor, 1–8 Labels, printing test, 4–2 LED, status, 2–21 LF Code, define, 3–45 Load configuration, 3–31 Logos, Rotating, 3–50...
  • Page 140 4–7 problems, 4–6 self–test, 4–2 skips labels, 4–7 the printing process, 1–5 transporting, 2–24 unpacking, 2–6 Printer control menu, 3–27 Printer life, 3–42 Printhead test, 3–42 Printing test labels, 4–2 Problems, printer, 4–6 Processing time, improving, 4–2 Programmable cutter, 1–8 Protocol, host, 3–37...
  • Page 141 Test count, 3–42 Test labels, printing, 4–2 Test print, 3–41 Test selection, 3–42 Text Length, 3–54 Time, processing, improving, 4–2 Transporting the printer, 2–24 long–distance, 2–24 short–distance, 2–24 Troubleshooting, 4–2 True Vert 1/10, Configuration, 3–54 Truncate Alpha, Configuration, 3–54 Twinax/coax host interface, 1–8 Unpacking the printer, 2–6...
  • Page 142 Index–6...
  • Page 144 136462–001C...

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