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Printronix P8000 Plus Series Administrator's Manual

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P8000™ Line Matrix Printers (P8000 and P8000 Plus Series)
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  • Page 1 Administrator’s Manual P8000™ Line Matrix Printers (P8000 and P8000 Plus Series) Cartridge Ribbon Printer Series...
  • Page 2 This License shall continue until terminated. This license may be terminated by agreement between you and Printronix, LLC or by Printronix, LLC. If you fail to comply with the terms of this License and such failure is not corrected within thirty (30) days after notice.
  • Page 3 Printronix 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 shall not be held responsible for errors contained herein or any omissions from this material or for any damages, whether direct or indirect, incidental or consequential, in connection with the furnishing, distribution, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..............11 Printer Overview ....................11 Printronix P8000™ LMP Cartridge Ribbon Printers (CRP) ......11 Consumable Monitoring with PrintNet Enterprise ..........13 Protocols and Emulations .................. 13 Graphics Enhancements ................... 14 Taking Care of Your Printer ................14 Conventions in this Manual ................
  • Page 6 Changing Parameters Example ..............45 Auto Save Configuration ................48 Saving Your New Configuration ..............48 Optimizing Print Quality ................53 Optimizing Print Speed ................54 Dynamic Menu Options ..................54 Active Emulations ....................55 P8000 Standard Firmware ................57 P8000 TN Firmware ..................
  • Page 7 P-Series XQ Emulation ................127 Serial Matrix Emulation ................129 Serial Matrix Character Set Menu ............. 131 Proprinter XL Character Sets Menu ............134 Epson FX Emulation ................. 135 Epson FX Character Set Menu ..............137 ANSI Emulation ..................138 IGP/PGL Submenu ...................
  • Page 8 Firmware File Types (.prg) and (.exe) ............. 221 Web Page Download ..................221 Windows Driver Download ................223 Automatic Download (.exe) ................224 Manual Two-Key Download Sequence ............225 Manual Three-Key Download Sequence............226 Sending Firmware in Download Mode (Various Host IO) ....... 226 Sending Firmware via Ethernet (LPR) ............
  • Page 9 The PTX_SETUP Commands ................. 311 General Commands .................. 311 Line Matrix Commands ................317 Customer Support ............319 Printronix Customer Support Center ............... 319 Printronix Supplies Department ..............319 Corporate Offices ..................320 Communication Notices ..........321 Notices ......................321 Communication Statements ................

  • Page 11: Introduction

    The Printronix P8000™ Line Matrix Printing Platform product line encompasses both P8000 and the new P8000 Plus series of printers. The addition of P8000 Plus extends the series of technology innovations that cement Printronix’s leadership position. Line matrix printing is Printronix’s flagship technology, and it remains the workhorse solution for supply-chain and back-office printing applications because of its reliability, lower cost of ownership and flexibility of printing applications.
  • Page 12 LMPPLS (Line Matrix Printer Pedestal Low Speed) P8Z05/Z6805 P8P10 1000 P8Z10 1000 P8PH6 LMPPHS (Line Matrix Printer Pedestal High Speed. P8ZH6 Note: P8000 Plus Series) P8CH3 LMPCLS P8C05 (Line Matrix Printer Cabinet Low Speed) P8C10 1000 P8C15 1500 P8C20 2000 LMPCHS (Line Matrix Printer Cabinet High Speed.

  • Page 13: Consumable Monitoring With Printnet Enterprise

    • Available in the following print speeds: ASCII – 500, 1000, 1500 and 2000 line per minute models H-Series – 600 and 800 line per minute models OpenPrint HD (available only for cabinet models) Pedestal (P8PXX) • The pedestal model has a clamshell design that allows easy access to all controls providing faster ribbon replacements and easier paper loading.

  • Page 14: Graphics Enhancements

    Graphics Enhancements The IGP/PGL and IGP/VGL emulations allow you to create and store forms, generate logos, bar codes, expanded characters, and create other graphics. Alphanumeric and bar code data are added as the form is printed. These emulations are available as factory-installed or field-installed options, except on H-series models. For more information, contact your authorized service representative.
  • Page 15 • IGP/PGL Programmer's Reference Manual — Provides information used with the optional IGP Printronix emulation enhancement feature. • IGP/VGL Programmer's Reference Manual — Provides information used with the optional Code V emulation enhancement feature. • PrintNet Ethernet User's Manual — Information about network protocols, configuration, and operation.

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Printer

    Setting Up The Printer Before You Begin Read this chapter carefully before installing and operating the printer. The printer is easy to install. However, for your safety and to protect valuable equipment, perform all the procedures in this chapter in the order presented.

  • Page 18: Printer Dimensions

    Table 2 Maximum Interface Connection Cable Length Interface Type Maximum Cable Length Centronics Parallel 5 meters (15 feet) IEEE 1284 Parallel 10 meters (32 feet) Serial RS-232 15 meters (50 feet) USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus 5 meters (15 feet) Twisted Pair / Type 3 300 meters (985 feet) Ethernet 10/100Base-T...
  • Page 19 29.5 in (74.93 cm) 11.36 in (28.9 cm) 54.0 in (137.2 cm) 25.92 in (65.8 cm) 19.1 in 29.1 in (48.5 cm) (73.9 cm) Figure 2 Pedestal Model...
  • Page 20 60.1 in (152.7 cm) 42.0 in (106.7 cm) 31.95 in (81.2 cm) 25.92 in 19.1 in (65.8 cm) (43.8 cm) 38.9 in (98.8 cm) Figure 3 Zero Tear Pedestal Model...

  • Page 21: Printer Component Locations

    Printer Component Locations Ribbon Ribbon Cartridge Tab (2) Ribbon Tension Knob Tractor (2) Blue Tractor Lock (2) Splined Shaft Paper Support (2) Hammerbank Cover and Ribbon Mask Tab Slot (2) Vertical Position Knob Platen Lever Platen Stop Ribbon Cartridge Interface Air Shroud Assembly Figure 4 Printer Component Locations...

  • Page 23: Operating The Printer

    Operating The Printer Powering on the Printer When you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. The default power-up state is online. When the self-test completes and the software has initialized successfully, the status indicator light turns on, indicating the printer is online. The default value of the type of emulation you have installed appears in the LCD display.

  • Page 24: The Control Panel

    The Control Panel Figure 5 shows the keys, displays, and indicators as they appear on the control panel. The following section provides the descriptions, and functions of the control panel keys. Key combinations are indicated with the plus (+) sign. For example, “Press  + ” means to press the ...

  • Page 25: Control Panel Keys

    Control Panel Keys ONLINE Toggles the printer between online and offline modes. The key performs the following in Online, Offline, Fault, and Menu modes: • Online Mode – sets the printer to Offline Mode. • Offline Mode – sets the printer to Online Mode. •...
  • Page 26 NOTE: 1. Use of this key will cause loss of data. 2. For OpenPrint products, pressing the CANCEL key advances the paper to the next TOF. Sets the top-of-form on the printer. This key is active only when the printer is offline and will not operate if the printer is in a fault condition.

  • Page 27: Cancel A Print Job

    UP or DOWN ( or ) Moves up or down between levels in the configuration menus and makes vertical forms adjustment. After pressing VIEW, press  or  to adjust the paper up or down in 1/72 inch increments for fine vertical forms alignment.

  • Page 28: Operational Procedures

    NOTE: If the print job is not stopped from the host system before pressing CANCEL, the print job continues with data missing when the printer returns to online mode. Exercise caution to prevent unwanted data loss occurrences, as this function deletes unprinted data in the printer. This function is active only in offline mode;...
  • Page 29 1. Raise the printer cover. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go. (See Figure 4 on page 21 for the location of the lever.) NOTE: Do not open tractor doors or remove the existing paper. 2. Cabinet models: open the front door and align the paper supply with the label on the floor. Pedestal models: place the paper supply on the floor of the printer, centered under the paper slot.
  • Page 30 Vertical Position Knob Paper Thickness Indicator Platen Stop Platen Stop Knob Platen Lever Figure 8 Setting the Platen Lever 9. Turn the platen stop knob clockwise or counterclockwise to match the paper thickness. (The 1-2-3 scale corresponds approximately to 1-, 3-, and 6-part paper thickness). NOTE: If you are using the same thickness of paper, there is no need to readjust.
  • Page 31 Left Tractor Door Paper Left Tractor Lock Figure 9 Loading Paper on the Left Tractor 18. Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask. See Figure 4 on page 21 for the ribbon mask location. 19. Load the paper on the left tractor. 20.
  • Page 32 21. Normally, you should not need to adjust the position of the left tractor. If adjustment is necessary, unlock the left tractor by placing the tractor lock in the middle position. Slide the tractor until it is directly to the left of the number “1” on the paper scale and lock it. (You can also use the paper scale to count columns.) Tractor Door Tractor Lock...
  • Page 33 Zero Tear Pedestal Model Upper Paper Pedestal Model Guide Upper Paper Guide Wire Guide (2) Wire Guide Paper Slot Paper Slot Upper Paper Guide Cabinet Model Metal Paper Guide (2000 lpm only) Paper Slot Figure 12 Using the Paper Guide to Orient the Paper 24.
  • Page 34 TOF Indicator Perforation Vertical Position Knob Figure 13 Aligning the Perforation with the TOF Indicator 27. Align the top of the first print line with the TOF indicator on the tractor by rotating the vertical position knob. For best print quality, it is recommended that the top-of-form be set at least one print line or more below the perforation.

  • Page 35: Unload Paper

    28. Turn the platen stop knob clockwise or counterclockwise to match the paper thickness. (The 1-3-6 scale corresponds approximately to 1-, 3-, and 6-part paper thickness. Adjust until you have the desired print quality). NOTE: The platen stop allows you to set an optimum and consistent thickness that is not affected when opening and closing the platen lever.

  • Page 36: Integrated Print Management System

    Tractor Door Platen Lever Figure 16 Completely Removing the Paper 8. To completely remove the paper from the printer: a. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go and open both tractor doors. CAUTION Be careful when pulling any paper backward through the paper path, especially when using a label stock.

  • Page 37: Output Darkness

    You may also resume printing for approximately two more minutes without changing the ribbon by pressing the ONLINE key twice. This may be done as many times as needed to complete the job in progress. Ribbon usage information is calculated by maintaining a count of impressions (dots) that is stored on the ribbon cartridge and updated periodically so that the cartridge can be used on a different printer with the information intact.
  • Page 38 Blue Tractor Door (2) Platen Lever Figure 17 Preparing to Load the Ribbon 1. Open the printer cover. 2. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go. 3. Close the tractor doors. 4. Remove the old ribbon cartridge and discard properly.
  • Page 39 Ribbon Ribbon Cartridge Tab (2) Ribbon Tension Knob Tab Slot (2) Air Shroud Assembly Figure 18 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 5. Remove the ribbon slack on the new ribbon cartridge by turning the ribbon tension knob clockwise. CAUTION Do not turn the ribbon tension knob counterclockwise. This could damage the ribbon cartridge.
  • Page 40 Ribbon Cartridge Hammerbank Cover Ribbon Mask Ribbon Ribbon Tension Knob Ribbon Cartridge Figure 19 The Ribbon Cartridge Snapped in Place 7. Rock the cartridge downward, making sure that the ribbon goes between the guide and the mask (see Figure 19). You will feel it snap into place. CAUTION Make sure that the ribbon does not twist or fold over.

  • Page 41: The Configuration Menus

    The Configuration Menus Configuration Overview To print data, the printer must respond correctly to signals and commands received from the host computer. Configuration is the process of matching the printer's operating characteristics to those of the host computer and to specific tasks, such as printing labels or printing on different sizes of paper. The characteristics which define the printer's response to signals and commands received from the host computer are called configuration parameters.

  • Page 42: Changing Parameter Settings

    Changing Parameter Settings You may change a printer parameter setting, such as line spacing or forms length, either by pressing keys on the control panel or by sending emulation control codes in the data stream from a host attached to the printer. The control panel allows you to configure the printer’s resident set of configuration menus. An example procedure for using the control panel to change parameter settings begins on page 45.

  • Page 43: Top Level Menu Overview

    Press to move up or down through the menu selections. The highlighted menu is the active selection. Press to scroll through the available choices for the highlighted menu. If the highlighted menu contains submenus, these buttons have no effect and the ...
  • Page 44 Table 3 provides brief descriptions of first level configuration menu options: Table 3 Icon Level Menus Menu Icon Menu Description QUICK SETUP These options allow quick access to the most frequently changed or inputted parameters during the installation of the printer. PRINTER This menu allows you to select parameters common to CONTROL...

  • Page 45: Changing Parameters Example

    Changing Parameters Example OFFLINE *= Factory Default QUICK CONFIG. CONTROL SETUP Load Delete Save Print Config Config. Config Config. Current Short* All* Factory* Cfg 1* Cfg 1 – Cfg 8 Cfg 1 – Cfg 8 Cfg 2 – Cfg 8 Current Full Factory Power-Up...
  • Page 46 The following procedure shows how to change and save the settings for the Barcode Quality and Panel Display options. Use these guidelines to navigate the configuration menus and change other parameters. Step Press Notes Make sure the printer is on. ONLINE Shows the top level icons.
  • Page 47 Step Press Notes The * indicates this choice is active. ENTER UNTIL The * indicates this choice is active. ENTER Locks the ENTER key. Press ENTER to go back into the menus or press ONLINE again to go ONLINE. ONLINE Configuration changes were detected and you are prompted to save the configuration permanently...

  • Page 48: Auto Save Configuration

    Step Press Notes Saves the Configuration as Config 17A. 1 then returns the printer ONLINE. ENTER 17B. Places the printer online after permanently saving the configuration changes as Config 1. The printer is ready for operation Auto Save Configuration If the user makes a menu change and attempts to place the printer online without saving the changes to a configuration, the following prompt displays: The active option is highlighted.
  • Page 49 can be stored and loaded later for future use. If you do not save your configuration using the Auto Save, or this option, all of your parameter changes will be erased when you power off the printer. Once you have saved a custom configuration using this option, it will not be lost if you power off the printer.
  • Page 50 Step Press Notes ENTER The * indicates this choice is active. We recommend that you print the configuration. To print the configuration go to Step 10. To skip NOTE: this procedure and resume printer operation, go to Step 13. ENTER Locks the ENTER key.
  • Page 51 Step Press Notes Press ENTER to go back into the menus or press ONLINE again to go ONLINE. Places the printer ONLINE. If you printed the configuration, store it in a safe place. The printer is ready for operation. Example 2 This example shows how to save a configuration as a named configuration.
  • Page 52 Step Press Notes Press the left or right key to choose the character that is highlighted. Press the up key to select the next character in the string. Press the down key to go back to the previous character and continue editing as necessary.

  • Page 53: Optimizing Print Quality

    Step Press Notes Press ENTER to go back into the menus or press ONLINE again to go ONLINE. Places the printer ONLINE. Now you have the saved configuration for later use if needed. Optimizing Print Quality LP+, IGP/PGL, and IGP/VGL Emulations You can optimize print quality for darker and sharper barcodes and characters.

  • Page 54: Optimizing Print Speed

    Optimizing Print Speed LP+, IGP/PGL, and IGP/VGL Emulations The printer has been configured at the factory for optimal print speed. To optimize print quality instead, you can change values for specific configuration parameters such as Barcode Quality and Print Quality. Doing so, however, will decrease the printer speed.

  • Page 55: Active Emulations

    Active Emulations The emulations present in the printer are based on the firmware installed and the emulation options included. Both are configured from the Factory and do not require any action from the user. IMPORTANT Be sure to know which type of firmware and options are purchased (see Table 4) to understand the ACTIVE IGP EMUL, ACTIVE EMULATION, and EMULATION main menus.
  • Page 56 Table 4 Available Firmware Types and Options Optional ACTIVE IGP ACTIVE Firmware Type Emulations EMULATION EMUL EMULATION Available Postscript Postscript/PDF / PDF* IGP/PGL IGP/PGL OpenPrint PGL/VGL & LP+ LinePrinter+ P8000 Standard IGP/VGL IGP/VGL & LP+ LinePrinter+ Postscript/PDF OpenPrint P8000 HD H-Series LinePrinter+ Indian Language...

  • Page 57: P8000 Standard Firmware

    P8000 Standard Firmware OFFLINE QUICK CONFIG. HOST NETWORK EMULATION SETUP CONTROL INTERFACE SETUP Page 90 Page 68 Page 75 Page 76 Page 86 Active Host Load Config. Active Host Ethernet Address ACTIVE IGP EMUL ZTP DataTime Save Config. Auto Switching Ethernet Params IPDS ZTP WaitTime...

  • Page 58: P8000 Tn Firmware

    P8000 TN Firmware OFFLINE QUICK CONFIG. HOST NETWORK EMULATION SETUP CONTROL INTERFACE SETUP Page 90 Page 68 Page 75 Page 76 Page 86 Active Host Load Config. Active Host Ethernet Address ACTIVE IGP EMUL ZTP DataTime Save Config. Auto Switching Ethernet Params 3270 Params ZTP WaitTime...

  • Page 59: P8000 Pcl-Ii Firmware

    P8000 PCL-II Firmware OFFLINE QUICK CONFIG. HOST NETWORK EMULATION SETUP CONTROL INTERFACE SETUP Page 90 Page 68 Page 75 Page 76 Page 86 Active Host Load Config. Active Host Ethernet Address ACTIVE EMULATION ZTP DataTime Save Config. Auto Switching Ethernet Params ILnePrinter+ ZTP WaitTime Print Config.

  • Page 60: P8000 Lg Firmware

    P8000 LG Firmware OFFLINE QUICK CONFIG. HOST NETWORK EMULATION SETUP CONTROL INTERFACE SETUP Page 90 Page 68 Page 75 Page 76 Page 86 Active Host Load Config. Active Host Ethernet Address ACTIVE EMULATION ZTP DataTime Save Config. Auto Switching ILnePrinter+ Ethernet Params ZTP WaitTime Print Config.

  • Page 61: P8000 Ansi Firmware

    P8000 ANSI Firmware OFFLINE QUICK CONFIG. HOST NETWORK EMULATION SETUP CONTROL INTERFACE SETUP Page 90 Page 68 Page 75 Page 76 Page 86 Active Host Load Config. Active Host Ethernet Address ACTIVE EMULATION ZTP DataTime Save Config. Auto Switching Ethernet Params LinePrinter+ ZTP WaitTime Print Config.

  • Page 62: Openprint P8000 Standard Postscript/Pdf Firmware

    OpenPrint P8000 Standard Postscript/PDF Firmware OFFLINE QUICK CONFIG. HOST NETWORK EMULATION SETUP CONTROL INTERFACE SETUP Page 90 Page 68 Page 75 Page 76 Page 86 Active Host Load Config. Active Host Ethernet Address ACTIVE EMULATION ZTP DataTime Save Config. Auto Switching LinePrinter+ Ethernet Params ZTP WaitTime...

  • Page 63: Openprint P8000 Hd Postscript/Pdf Firmware

    OpenPrint P8000 HD Postscript/PDF Firmware OFFLINE QUICK CONFIG. HOST NETWORK EMULATION SETUP CONTROL INTERFACE SETUP Page 90 Page 68 Page 75 Page 76 Page 86 Active Host Load Config. Active Host Ethernet Address Postscript/PDF ZTP DataTime Save Config. Auto Switching Ethernet Params ZTP WaitTime Print Config.

  • Page 64: H-Series Firmware

    H-Series Firmware OFFLINE QUICK CONFIG. HOST NETWORK EMULATION SETUP CONTROL INTERFACE SETUP Page 90 Page 68 Page 75 Page 76 Page 86 Active Host Load Config. Active Host Ethernet Address LinePrinter+ ZTP DataTime Save Config. Auto Switching Ethernet Params Printer Protocol ZTP WaitTime Print Config.

  • Page 65: Oki Menu

    OKI Menu OFFLINE Factory Default EMULATION Line Printer+ Printer Protocol Define CR Define LF Character Auto LF Printer Select Code Code Enable* LF = CR = LF* Disable* HS ANK 1* CR = CR* Disable LF = LF Enable HD ANK 1 CR = CR + LF HS ANK 2 HD ANK 2...
  • Page 66 Define LF Code The Define LF Code option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Line Feed code (hex 0A) from the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the printer receives a Line Feed, it inserts an additional Carriage Return code (hex 0D) into the data stream.

  • Page 67: P8000 Indian And Arabic Language Firmware

    P8000 Indian and Arabic Language Firmware OFFLINE QUICK CONFIG. HOST NETWORK EMULATION SETUP CONTROL INTERFACE SETUP Page 90 Page 68 Page 75 Page 76 Page 86 Active Host Load Config. Active Host Ethernet Address LinePrinter+ ZTP DataTime Save Config. Auto Switching Ethernet Params ANALYZER ZTP WaitTime...

  • Page 68: Quick Setup Menu

    QUICK SETUP Menu When the printer is in offline mode, QUICK SETUP is the first Main Menu option that appears on the control panel. The QUICK SETUP menu offers basic menu items required to configure your printer. This section describes the options within the QUICK SETUP menu. NOTE: The options in your menu will vary depending on the firmware, host IO, emulations selected, and other features available with your printer.
  • Page 69 Graphics Spd-Up (H-Series) This menu is used to increase (speed up) graphic printing speed by turning on Enhanced/Turbo mode. • Normal (factory default). The printer prints at the given input graphics resolution. • Enhanced. The printer provides first-level speed up, which means the speed is faster than Normal mode.
  • Page 70 Select CPI This parameter allows you to specify the characters per inch (cpi) values. The standard options are 10.0, 12.0, 13.3, 15.0, 17.1, and 20.0. The factory default is 10.0 CPI. Some special additions for certain firmware types: • 6.0 CPI is also available for the Indian Language firmware. •...
  • Page 71 Vert Forms (LG) • Bot Frm 66/6 (factory default). This option sets the bottom margin for the forms. You must specify the bottom margin in lines (at 6 lines per inch), ranging from 0 to 198 lines (33 inches). The default setting is 66.
  • Page 72 Paper Size (OpenPrint) This parameter allows selection of available paper sizes. Available options include: • Custom. Sets a user-defined paper size. • Width. Defines the paper width. The range is 1” to 15” in 0.1 inch increments. The default is 13.6 inches.
  • Page 73 Indian Option (Indian Language) • Indian Formatter. The available options include Disable, Script Page, and Data Page. • Disable (factory default). The Indian characters will print without composing. • Script Page. Allows printing of Indian characters with composing for non-table format. •...
  • Page 74 Ribbon End Point This parameter adjusts the point at which the system will declare the ribbon as being expended. The life count will always be from 100% to 0%, but if a darker setting is selected 0% will be reached more quickly. If a lighter setting is selected, the system will extend the time it takes to reach 0%.

  • Page 75: Config. Control Menu

    CONFIG. CONTROL Menu The CONFIG. CONTROL menu allows you to control your printer’s configurations according to the specifications necessary for your print jobs. CONFIG. CONTROL (from page 57, *= Factory Default 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64) Delete Power-Up Protect Load Config.

  • Page 76: Host Interface Menu

    Power-Up Config. You can specify which of the nine configurations (Factory or 1-8) will be the power-up configuration. Protect Configs. You can specify whether or not a new configuration should overwrite an existing configuration when you activate the Save Configs. parameter. When disabled (factory default), the new configuration will overwrite the existing configuration.

  • Page 77: Auto Switching Submenu

    The Host Interface Menu enables you to select and configure one of many types of interfaces between the printer and your host computer. The currently selected interface is indicated with an asterisk on the control panel message display. Each interface has its own submenu with a set of interface parameters which can be configured.

  • Page 78: Ieee 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu

    Trickle Time When the printer is printing data from a host and a second job is received by the printer from a different host, Trickle Time prevents the second host from timing out while it is waiting for its data to be printed. In order to support this feature, the port has to be able to accept data from the host and store it for future use.
  • Page 79 The IEEE 1284 interface is faster and more versatile than Centronics and supports bidirectional communication. Configuration of this interface is controlled from the host. Refer to IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface on page 213 for more details about the available modes (Compatibility, Nibble, and Byte). Prime Signal •...

  • Page 80: Centronics (Parallel) Submenu

    Centronics (Parallel) Submenu Centronics *= Factory Default (from page 76) OpenPrint HD and H-Series products have an extended range to 256 with a default of 64. Data Resp. Busy On Latch Data Bit 8 PI Ignored Polarity Polarity Strobe Data On Enable* Enable* Standard*...
  • Page 81 Busy On Strobe • Enable (factory default). Asserts a busy signal after each character is received. • Disable. Asserts a busy signal only when the print buffers are full. Latch Data On Specifies whether the data is read on the leading or trailing edge of the data strobe signal. The default is leading.

  • Page 82: Serial Submenu

    Serial Submenu Serial * = Factory Default (from page 76) OpenPrint HD products have an extended range to 256. H-Series and OpenPrint HD products have an extended range to 256 with a default setting of 64. Data Baud Word Stop Data Term Parity Protocol...
  • Page 83 receives the ETX signal, it will acknowledge the ETX, thereby acknowledging it has received the entire block of data. • ACK / NAK. ACK means acknowledge; the device acknowledges it has accepted a transmission. NAK means negative acknowledge; the device did not receive the transmission. •...
  • Page 84 • DTR. The printer controls the data flow by sending this hardware signal to the host. If there is enough room in the printer buffer, the printer will send a high signal; if the buffer is full, the printer will send a low signal.
  • Page 85 Buffer Size in K This option configures the amount of memory allocated for the serial port buffer. You may specify between 1 and 16 Kbytes, in 1-Kbyte increments. The default is 16K. NOTE: 1. If you select a baud rate that is 19200 or greater, you may want to increase the Buffer Size in K parameter to improve performance.

  • Page 86: Network Setup Menu

    Offline Process • Disable (factory default). When set to disable, the printer does not process serial data while in offline mode. • Enable. When set to enable, the printer continues to process without printing the current serial job while the printer is offline until the printer’s buffer is full. NETWORK SETUP Menu NETWORK SETUP...

  • Page 87: Ethernet Params

    IP Assignment This menu provides two options to control IP Assignment: DHCP and BootP. • DHCP. You can enable/disable the DHCP protocol using this option, but consult your administrator for the appropriate setting. Options include Disable and Enable (factory default). •...

  • Page 88: Active Igp Emul And Active Emulations

    Ethernet Speed This menu option only appears if a 10/100Base-T network interface card (NIC) is installed. The Ethernet Speed menu allows compatibility with different systems and networks. The factory default is Auto Select. • Auto Select. (factory default) This setting tells the 10/100Base-T NIC to perform an auto detection scheme and configure itself to be 10 Half Duplex, 10 Full Duplex, 100 Half Duplex, or 100 Full Duplex.
  • Page 89 When changing from one emulation to the other, the printer will load the power-up configuration and the new emulation parameters. Any configuration settings performed before selecting these emulations that are not saved in NVRAM will be lost. Table 10 Available Firmware Types and Options ACTIVE ACTIVE Firmware Type...

  • Page 90: Emulation Menu

    EMULATION Menu The EMULATION menu allows you to configure the emulation used with your printer. The Proprinter XL, Epson FX, P-Series, P-Series XQ, and Serial Matrix emulations are all part of ASCII LinePrinter+. The H- Series LinePrinter+ has a unique set of emulations such as LQ1600K, KS, and KSSM depending on the firmware type.

  • Page 91: 3270 Params

    3270 Params 3270 Params Factory Default (from page 57) This menu appears only if the TN3270 option is installed. Char Set Translation Active Char Prt Partial Early Print Line Cmpl Transparent Select (see page 92) Secondary Sets* Enable* Disable* Lead-in chars Primary Sets Disable Enable...
  • Page 92 3270 Params Factory Default Char Set Select (from page 91) Primary Sets Secondary Sets 0037 English US* English US* 0037 Eng Nether English UK 0285 English UK Austrian/German 0273 Austr/Germ German (Alt.) 0274 Belg. Old Belgian 0275 Brazilian Brazilian 0260 Canad Fren Canadian French 0277 Danish Danish/Norweg.
  • Page 93 Translation Tbl Prints out a table of the Coax interface’s current character set. This operation is valid only when the TN3270 interface is the current interface. Active Char Set Specifies which character language set will be the active set. • Secondary Sets (factory default) •...
  • Page 94 This option is used to set user defined lead-in characters. The range is ASCII character. This option allows users to define their own lead-in characters for the Printronix Specific commands. Select a hex value for the following codes for the User Defined option: •...
  • Page 95 CR At MPP+1 MPP is Maximum Print Position, which is also known as line length. This option controls a carriage return at the end of a print line and at MPP+1. • On (factory default). Produces a carriage return to the first print position of the next line. •...
  • Page 96 FF After Job Determines the print position after an operator-initiated local copy (print screen function). • Off (factory default). Performs an automatic new line command after completing a print buffer (unless a new line, form feed, or carriage return command was the last one executed). The printer is set to print at print position 1 of the next line.

  • Page 97: 5250 Params

    5250 Params Factory Default 5250 This menu appears only if the TN5250 option is installed. Params (from page 57) Translation Active Char Prt Partial Char Set Graphic Select Line Transparent Chek Err Secondary Sets* Enable* (see page 98) Enable* Lead-in Chars Primary Sets Disable Disable...
  • Page 98 5250 Params Factory Default Char Set Select (from page 97) Primary Sets Secondary Sets 0037 English US* English US* 0037 Eng Nether Austrian/German 0500 Swiss Bil Belgian 0500 Belg. New Brazilian 0273 Austr/Germ Canadian French 0274 Belg. Old Danish/Norweg. 0275 Brazilian Finnish/Swedish 0260 Canad Fren French...
  • Page 99 This option is used to set user defined lead-in characters. The range is ASCII character. This option allows users to define their own lead-in characters for the Printronix Specific commands. Select a hex value for the following codes for the User Defined option: •...
  • Page 100 • Disable. Ignores the SGEA command from the host. The printer does not stop when an error is detected; instead, it substitutes the character selected in the Graphic Chek Code parameter. Graphic Chek Cod Specifies the replacement character to print in place of any unprintable character that is received from the host.

  • Page 101: Lineprinter Plus Emulation (Ascii, Indian Language)

    LinePrinter Plus Emulation (ASCII, Indian Language) EMULATION Factory Default (from page 90) Indian Language Firmware ASCII Firmware LinePrinter+ Printer CPI/LPI Host Font Page Print Char. Protocol Select Command Attributes Format (see page 102) Select CPI Enable* (see page 102) (see page 102) 6.0 CPI Ignore All 10.0 CPI*...
  • Page 102 Factory Default Hidden when IPDS is active. Printer Protocol Indian Language Firmware (from page 101) Arabic Language Firmware Active P-Series P-Series XQ Serial Matrix Proprinter XL Epson FX Protocol (see page 127) (see page 129) (see page 132) (see page121) (see page 135) P-Series* P-Series XQ...

  • Page 103: Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hanzi Gb)

    LinePrinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hanzi GB) EMULATION (from page 90) Factory Default LinePrinter+ Printer CPI/LPI Host Font Protocol Select Command Attributes Select CPI Enable* Typeface DBCS ASCII Style 10.0 CPI* Ignore All Normal* 12.0 CPI Ignore CPI Near LQ* Oversize LQ-1600K 13.3 CPI Ignore LPI...

  • Page 104: Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hanzi Big5)

    LinePrinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hanzi Big5) EMULATION (from page 90) Factory Default LinePrinter+ Printer CPI/LPI Host Font Protocol Select Command Attributes Select CPI Enable* Typeface DBCS ASCII Style 10.0 CPI* Ignore All Normal* 12.0 CPI Ignore CPI Near LQ Oversize LQ-1600K 13.3 CPI Ignore LPI...

  • Page 105: Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Kanji)

    LinePrinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Kanji) EMULATION (from page 90) Factory Default LinePrinter+ Printer CPI/LPI Host Font Protocol Select Command Attributes Select CPI Enable Typeface DBCS ASCII Style 10.0 CPI Ignore All Normal* 12.0 CPI Ignore CPI Near LQ* Oversize LQ-1600K 13.3 CPI Ignore LPI Normal...

  • Page 106: Lq-1600K Emulation

    LQ-1600K Emulation Printer Protocol Factory Default For Hanzi GB and Kanji SJIS only LQ-1600K (from pages 103, 104, 105) Define CR Define LF Printer Character Autowrap Code Code Select CR = CR* With LF+CR* LF = CR + LF* Disable* Standard Sets* CR = CR + LF With CR...
  • Page 107 Define CR Code The Define CR Code option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Carriage Return code (hex 0D) from the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the printer receives a Carriage Return, it inserts an additional Line Feed code (hex 0A) into the data stream. Do not use this feature if the host computer sends Line Feeds to the printer.
  • Page 108 Currency Sign (for GB and Kanji) • RMB Select (factory default). The ASCII code hex 24 is printed as a RMB “¥” character in DBCS mode. Default for GB. • $ Select. The ASCII code hex 24 is printed as a dollar “$” character in DBCS mode. Default for Kanji. AR3240 (for GB and Kanji) •...

  • Page 109: Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hangul)

    LinePrinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hangul) EMULATION (from page 90) Factory Default Hangul KSSM only. LinePrinter+ Printer CPI/LPI Host Font Protocol Select Command Attributes Select CPI Enable* Typeface DBCS ASCII Style (see page 110) 10.0 CPI* Ignore All Normal* 12.0 CPI Ignore CPI Near LQ OCRB...

  • Page 110: Ks Emulation

    KS Emulation Printer Protocol (from page 109) Define CR CR Bold Define LF Printer Autowrap Code Select Code Select CR = CR* Enable* With LF+CR* LF = CR + LF* Disable* CR = CR + LF Disable With CR LF = LF Enable Disable Emulation...

  • Page 111: Kssm Emulation

    Define LF Code The Define LF code option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Line Feed code (hex 0A) from the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the printer receives a Line Feed, it inserts an additional Carriage Return code (hex 0D) into the data stream.
  • Page 112 Character Sets This parameter selects a character set for the KSSM emulation. CR Bold Select This option determines whether CR (0x0D) will turn on the bold attribute. • Enable (factory default). The text after CR will be printed as bold together with the text before CR. •...

  • Page 113: Page Format Submenu (H-Series)

    Alt. Set 80-9F • Control Code (factory default). Interprets data in the range of hex 80 through hex 9F as a control code. • Printable. Prints data in the range of hex 80 through hex 9F. Page Format Submenu (H-Series) Page Format = Factory Default (from page 103,...
  • Page 114 Font Attributes Typeface (ASCII) NOTE: Not all firmware types have the entire list of typefaces. • Data Processing (factory default). A general purpose font printing out at 120 dpi horizontally and 72 dpi vertically. The width of the font will vary with each cpi. For Indian Language firmware, the Indian character sets must be selected for Indian characters to print.
  • Page 115 Typeface (H-Series) This parameter allows you to select the typeface for printing in the emulation. • LQ. Default value for Hanzi Big5/Hangul. • Near LQ. Default value for Hanzi GB/Kanji printer. • Normal • Hi-Speed • Super Hi-Speed • Ultra Hi-Speed Styling Typeface (H-Series) •...
  • Page 116 Slashed Zero This parameter allows you to print the numeral “0” with or without the slash. This option applies to all character sets except OCR-A and OCR-B. • Disable (factory default). Zero is printed without a slash. • Enable. Zero is printed with a slash. DBCS/ASCII Mode (H-Series) •...
  • Page 117 • Enable. The ASCII characters print position shifts up to align (horizontally) with standard ASCII characters. If Indian character sets, such as Hindi, Kannada, Gujarati or Tamil are selected, the menu will automatically switch to Disable. Enable will not be available for selection until non-Indian character sets are selected.
  • Page 118 Vertical Expnd (H-Series) This parameter allows you to specify dot character vertical expansion for both ASCII and DBCS characters in DBCS mode. Graphics Spd Up (H-Series) This menu is used to increase (speed up) graphic printing speed by turning on the Enhanced/Turbo mode.
  • Page 119 • Script Page. Allows printing of Indian characters with composing for non-table format. • Data Page. Allows Indian character printing with composing for table- formatted data. Data Page does not support ESC sequence commands nor other single byte commands except for CR, LF, FF, BEL, DC1, and DC3.
  • Page 120 • Disable (factory default). The active emulation parameters are loaded when the reset command is executed. • Power-Up Config. The power-up configuration is loaded when the reset command is executed. • Current Config. The currently selected configuration is loaded when the reset command is executed. •...

  • Page 121: P-Series Emulation

    P-Series Emulation Printer Protocol (from page 104) *= Factory Default P-Series Control Code Control Code Define CR Define LF Autowrap Overstrike Code Code 8.0 LPI* Elongated* CR = CR* Wrap LF+CR* Enable* LF = CR + LF* 10.3 LPI Backspace CR = CR + LF Wrap CR Disable...
  • Page 122 Autowrap This option defines the printer action when print data is received past the forms width setting. • With LF+CR (factory default). Performs an automatic carriage return and line feed when data is received past the forms width, causing the excess text to print on the next line. •...
  • Page 123 Alt. Set 80-9F Determines whether the printer processes ASCII codes hex 80 through hex 9F as control codes or as printable characters. The options include: • Control Code (factory default) • Printable. Character Set Specifies a character set as shown in the P-Series Character Set Menu on page 124. To use one of these sets, choose the desired group heading (such as European Sets) and press ENTER.

  • Page 124: P-Series Character Set Menu

    P-Series Character Set Menu Factory Default Character Set (from page 121) Standard Arabic Cyrillic European Active Char Sets Sets Sets Sets ASMO 449* Cyrillic 866* Standard Sets* See page 126 Latin 2 8859-2* ASMO 449+ Cyrillic CP 437 Arabic Sets Latin 2 852 ASMO 708 Cyrillic 113...

  • Page 125: Indian Language Character Set Menu

    Indian Language Character Set Menu Character Set (from page 121) Factory Default Indian Language firmware Standard Arabic Cyrillic European Active Char Sets Sets Sets Sets ASMO 449* Cyrillic 866* Standard Sets* See page 126 Latin 2 8859-2* Arabic Sets ASMO 449+ Cyrillic CP 437 Latin 2 852 ASMO 708...
  • Page 126 Character Set (P-Series) (from page 121) Standard Sets ECMA Active CP 858 IBM PC Multinational DEC Mult. Latin 1 Std Sets EURO ASCII (USA)* IBM PC* Primary Subset Primary Subset ASCII (USA)* EBCDIC Multinational ASCII (USA)* ASCII (USA)* French EMCA Latin 1 French German German...

  • Page 127: P-Series Xq Emulation

    P-Series XQ Emulation Printer Protocol (from page 102) *= Factory Default P-Series XQ Control Code Define CR Define LF Compressed Elong/Alt. Autowrap Code Code Print Font 8.0 LPI* CR = CR* Wrap LF+CR* LF = CR + LF* char 01 SOH* Elng=BS Font=SO* 10.3 LPI CR = CR + LF...
  • Page 128 Define LF Code • LF = CR + LF (factory default). Forces an automatic carriage return with each line feed command received. The next print position is print position 1 of the next line. • LF = LF. Does not perform an automatic carriage return when a line feed command is received. The next print position will be the current print position of the next line.

  • Page 129: Serial Matrix Emulation

    Slew Relative “Slewing” is rapid vertical paper movement. This parameter determines the number of lines slewed (either 1-15 lines or 1-16 lines) when an EVFU Slew Relative command is received. The options include: • 1-15 Lines • 1-16 Lines (factory default) Serial Matrix Emulation Printer Protocol...
  • Page 130 Autowrap This option defines the printer action when print data is received past the forms width setting. • With LF+CR (factory default). Performs an automatic carriage return and line feed when data is received past the forms width. • With CR. Performs an automatic carriage return (without line feed) when data is received past the forms width.

  • Page 131: Serial Matrix Character Set Menu

    Serial Matrix Character Set Menu Factory Default Character Set Note: Indian Language Character sets are shown on page 125 (from page 129) Standard Arabic Cyrillic European Active Char Sets Sets Sets Sets ASMO 449* Cyrillic 866* Standard Sets* See page 132 Latin 2 8859-2* ASMO 449+ Cyrillic CP 437...
  • Page 132 Character Set (Serial) (from page 131) Standard Sets* ECMA CP 858 IBM PC* Multinational DEC Mult. Latin 1 EURO ASCII (USA)* Primary Subset Primary Subset ASCII (USA)* EBCDIC ASCII (USA)* ASCII (USA)* French French German German German Swedish English English Danish Norw./Danish Danish...
  • Page 133 Define CR Code This option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Carriage Return code (hex 0D) from the host computer. If this feature is enabled, each time the printer receives a Carriage Return, it inserts an additional Line Feed code (hex 0A) into the data stream.

  • Page 134: Proprinter Xl Character Sets Menu

    Proprinter XL Character Sets Menu Factory Default Character Set Note: Indian Language Character sets are shown on page 125 (from page 132) Standard Arabic Cyrillic European Active Char Sets Sets Sets Sets ASMO 449* Cyrillic 866* Standard Sets* Active Std Sets Latin 2 8859-2* ASMO 449+ Cyrillic CP 437...

  • Page 135: Epson Fx Emulation

    Epson FX Emulation Printer Protocol (from page 102) *= Factory Default Epson FX Define CR Define LF Character 20 CPI Autowrap Printer Select Alt. Set 80-9F Code Code Condensed CR = CR* With LF+CR* LF = LF* Disable* (see page 137) Enable* Control Code* With CR...
  • Page 136 Character Set This parameter selects a character set for the Epson emulation, as shown in Epson FX Character Set Menu on page 137. NOTE: When OCR-A or OCR-B is selected as the print language, the Font Attribute Typeface option under the LinePrinter Plus menu (page 101) is changed to OCR-A or OCR-B, respectively. To use one of these sets, choose the desired group heading (such as European Sets) and press ENTER.

  • Page 137: Epson Fx Character Set Menu

    Epson FX Character Set Menu Factory Default Character Set Note: Indian Language Character sets are shown on page 125 (from page 135) Standard Arabic Cyrillic European Active Char Sets Sets Sets Sets ASMO 449* Cyrillic 866* Standard Sets* Active Std Sets Latin 2 8859-2* ASMO 449+ Cyrillic CP 437...

  • Page 138: Ansi Emulation

    ANSI Emulation EMULATION (from page 90) Factory Default 44/48XX- ANSI CPI/LPI Font Page Define CR Define LF Autowrap Select Attributes Format Code Code Select CPI (see page 139) (see page 139) CR = CR* With LF+CR* LF = CR + LF* 10.0* CPI CR = CR + LF With CR...
  • Page 139 Font Attributes (from page 138) Prop. Slashed Typeface Bold Print Spacing Zero Data Processing* Disable* Disable* Disable* Gothic NLQ Enable Enable Enable Char. Graphics High Speed Italics NLQ Courier NLQ OCR-A OCR-B Character Set (from page 138) Latin 1 8859-1* Latin 9 8859-15 Cyrillic 8859-5 DEC 256 Greek...
  • Page 140 CPI/LPI Select Defines the default values for the horizontal and vertical character spacing. The number of characters per inch can range from 10.0 through 17.1. The number of lines per inch can range from 3.0 through 8.0. Font Attributes Typeface Choose a typeface from the available options.
  • Page 141 Form Length Specifies the form length in lines. The maximum form length in lines depends on the current LPI setting; it is equal to the maximum form length in inches multiplied by the current LPI setting. For example, at 6 LPI the maximum form length is 6 LPI x 24 inches = 144 lines.
  • Page 142 Autowrap Defines the printer actions when print data is received past the form width setting. • With LF+CR (factory default). Performs an automatic carriage return and line feed when data is received past the form width. • With CR. Performs an automatic carriage return (without line feed) when data is received past the forms width.
  • Page 143 Received DEL • Observe (factory default). A DEL code received from the host is handled as a Delete command. • Ignore. A DEL code received from the host is ignored. Private Mode Determines the default type of character set (Set 1 or Set 2). This can also be set by ESC sequences ESC [>5h and ESC [>5l.
  • Page 144 IGP/PGL Emulation The PGL emulation is the software based Intelligent Graphics Processor (IGP) for the line matrix family of printers. It is based upon, and is compatible with, the IGP-100/200/400 board using the PGL. The IGP graphics processing features are detailed below. Features On-Line Form and Label Generation makes it easy to create forms or labels with a “preprinted”...
  • Page 145 IMPORTANT BEFORE you reconfigure the IGP/PGL, print a configuration sheet to see all of the current settings.

  • Page 146: Igp/Pgl Submenu

    IGP/PGL Submenu EMULATION (from page 90) Factory Default IGP/PGL Define CR Define LF PI Slew Select Autowrap CR Edit Code Code SFCC Range Font Disable* (see page 154) CR = CR* LF = LF* Disable* 1-FF Enable CR = CR + LF LF = CR + LF Enable Auto...
  • Page 147 Define CR (Carriage Return) Code This parameter forces the printer to insert an automatic Line Feed code into the data stream whenever a Carriage Return code occurs. This is to be used only if the host computer does not send line feeds to the printer.
  • Page 148 • Disable (factory default). Zero is printed without a slash. • Enable. Zero is printed with a slash. Select LPI This is the number of lines to be printed per inch. For example, at 6 lpi there is 1/6 inch from the top of one print line to the top of the next print line.
  • Page 149 Barcode Options Factory Default (from page 146) Optimized I-2/5 AI 00 Select SO User-Def Descenders Ratio Selection Spaces Char Ratio Compatbl. Disable* Enable* Disable* Always* Disable* Leading Zero* Enable Disable Enable Never Enable Trailing Space (0-255) Only with PDF X2 DPD Modulo 7 CD Barcode Options The following sub-options help define specific options regarding barcode printing.
  • Page 150 AI 00 Spaces This option is designated for EAN/UCC-128 barcodes whose application identifier (AI) is 00. • Disable (factory default). The printable data field is printed with the AI enclosed in parentheses. This is the standard EAN/UCC-128 format. • Enable. The printable data field is printed with the UCC fields separated by spaces. This option is IGP-X00 compatible.
  • Page 151 Compressed CPI This parameter allows you to choose a compressed character (60% shorter) for 17 or 20 cpi instead of the normal height character. • Disable (factory default). The PGL does not use compressed 17 or 20 cpi font. • Light Font.
  • Page 152 True Form Slew This option is related to slewing within forms when using the PMODE command. Customers with new applications are advised to keep this option enabled. • Enable (factory default). Form length is accurate according to the form length parameter in the CREATE command.
  • Page 153 • Fault. When an error occurs, the error is printed and the message “IGP/ PGL ERROR” appears on the printer front panel. The printer then stops printing and goes offline. The error must be cleared before the printer can resume normal operation. •...

  • Page 154: Igp/Pgl Font Set Menu

    IGP/PGL Font Set Menu Factory Default Select Font (from page 146) Standard Arabic Cyrillic European Active Font Sets Sets Sets Sets ASMO 449* Code Page 866* Standard Sets* 0) ASCII* Latin 2 8859-2* ASMO 449+ Cyrillic CP 437 Arabic Sets 1) German Latin 2 852 Cyrillic Sets...

  • Page 155: Igp/Vgl Emulation

    IGP/VGL Emulation Code V Graphics language (VGL) is an Intelligent Graphics Printing (IGP) software emulation designed for your Line Matrix printer. The IGP Code V emulation of the QMS® Code V Version II programming language produces online forms, barcodes, and alphanumeric text-generation. The graphics processing features are detailed below.

  • Page 156: Igp/Vgl Submenu

    IGP/VGL Submenu EMULATION Factory Default (from page 90) IGP/VGL SFCC & Graphics Error Ignore/DB8 Pwrup Options Handling Setup VGL SFCC (see page 157) Error Msgs Ignore Chars Enable* Disable* (11-FF hex) Disable Char 1 Power-up ^X Error Markers Char 2 Disable* Enable* Char 1&2...

  • Page 157: Igp/Vgl Graphics Options Submenu

    IGP/VGL Graphics Options Submenu Graphics Options Factory Default (from page 156) Append Truncate True Vert Absorb After Slash 0 Ignore Dots Rotated Alpha 1/10 Disable* Disable* Disable* Enable* Disable* Absorb Motion* Enable Enable Enable Disable Enable Absorb All Disable Rot. Char Ignore Print Expanded...
  • Page 158 Power Up ^F • Disable (factory default). • Enable. Selects free format mode as the power-up default and selects the graphics mode ^PY as the power-up default. Free format causes the VGL to ignore carriage returns, line feeds, and all characters below hex 20 sent from the host.
  • Page 159 Absorb After ^PY • Absorb Motion (factory default). The first paper motion following a ^PY command is ignored. • Absorb All. The system ignores all the data and terminator until a host generated motion terminator is detected. • Disable. System terminators following a graphics command are sent to the printer and result in paper motion.
  • Page 160 I25 Selection • I25 Odd Data (factory default). When an odd number of data is provided, the default setting, Leading Zero, will add a zero to the beginning of the bar code data. The setting, Check Digit, will add a check digit to the end of the bar code data so that the results add up to an even number of data.
  • Page 161 Absorb After ^PN • Disable (factory default). All line terminators that follow the ^PN command are sent to the printer and processed. • Enable. The first motion line terminator that follows the ^PN command is ignored. IGP110 Compatbl. This option instructs the VGL to behave similarly to the IGP-10 with respect to certain commands. All new users with new applications should select the “Disable”...
  • Page 162 Error Markers • Enable (factory default). Prints the following error markers for those elements that print beyond the page boundaries: >> for elements that begin off the right side of the page; << for elements that begin at the indicated position but end off the page; ...
  • Page 163 Conversely, when Data Bit 8 is disabled and the PI signal is used, Data Bit 8 of the data is reserved for use as the PI function, and you cannot access characters in the hex 80-FF range. Therefore, to access characters in the hex 80-FF range, Data Bit 8 must be enabled. Font Set The Font Set specifies which language is currently selected for use with the VGL.

  • Page 164: Igp/Vgl Font Set Menu

    IGP/VGL Font Set Menu Factory Default Font Set (from page 156) Standard Arabic Cyrillic European Active Font Sets Sets Sets Sets ASMO 449* Code Page 866* Standard Sets* 0) ASCII* Latin 2 8859-2* ASMO 449+ Cyrillic CP 437 Arabic Sets 1) German Latin 2 852 ASMO 708...

  • Page 165: Ipds Emulation

    IPDS Emulation EMULATION Factory Default (from page 90) IPDS Graphics Barcode Barcode Font Size Print Quality Quality Quality Speed Select By Host* Select By Host* High* High* High* Standard Default Font Select By Host Select By Host Select By Host Compressed Default Code Early Print...
  • Page 166 Factory Default Code Page Default Print IPDS Emulation Hexdump Undef Char VPA Check Subset Font Fonts Mode Mode Subst Thai DRAFT 10* Enable* 0x60* None* Disable* 0x40 – 0xFE Version 0* DRAFT 12 Disable 4234 Enable Version 1 DRAFT 13 67xx DRAFT 15 64xx/65xx...
  • Page 167 Barcode Quality This parameter chooses the horizontal print quality of barcode labels. • High (factory default). Label is printed at 144 dots per inch. • Select By Host. The application decides the quality of the labels. • Low. Label is printed at 72 dots per inch. Barcode Speed This parameter chooses the vertical print quality of barcode labels.
  • Page 168 Default Font Choose a font quality and size from the available selections. All fonts in the Default Font menu are available in standard and compressed vertical resolution (see page 165). VPA Check • Enable (factory default). The printer checks for dots that fall outside the intersection of the logical and physical pages.

  • Page 169: Pcl - Ii Emulation

    PCL – II Emulation EMULATION Factory Default (from page 90) PCL-II Primary Second Char. Page Length Max. Line Face CPI Symbol Set Char. Set Rep. Width Delay Delay Inches/Page* 13.2 inches* Enable* Disable* 0* - 109 0* - 109 Lines/Page 13.6 inches Disable Enable...
  • Page 170 Secondary Primary Char. Char. Set (from page 169) (from page 169) Symbol Set Symbol Set Roman-8[8U]* Math-8[8M] (same as Primary Turkish-8[8T] PS Math[5M] Character Set) Arab-8[8V] Greek-7[12N] Cyrillic[8R] Postnet4[15Y] PC858 MtLi[13U] Postnet11.25 MC Text[12J] Greek-8[8G] Roman-9[4U] Hebrew-8[8H] Latin-9[9N] Katakana-8[8K] Win3.0Lat-1[9U] DEC 256 Greek Hebrew Old ELOT 928 Greek...
  • Page 171 Primary Char. Set You can select one of 92 pre-defined character sets by ID (although character sets range from 0 - 109, not all sets are available on the LJ500 printer), or you can select pitch, symbol set, and typeface individually.
  • Page 172 • Enable. The Linefeed moves to the next line as calculated from the Top of Form position, thereby retaining vertical text alignment. When printing graphics or bar codes, you may want to set the PTX Linefeed parameter to Enable to maintain text alignment. PTX Linefeed Disabled PTX Linefeed Enabled LINE 1...

  • Page 173: Lg Emulation

    LG Emulation EMULATION Factory Default (from page 90) Font Vert. Forms Horiz Forms Autowrap (see page 174) Left Mrg 00.0* = CR* Bot Frm 66/6 = LF* Right Mrg 13.2 = CR + LF Top Mrg 0/6 = CR + LF Bot Mrg 66/6 Unsolicited Print Mode...
  • Page 174 Font (from page 173) Style Character Set DP 10 6* GL Char Set DP 10 8 U.S. ASCII* DP 12 6 DEC Finnish DP 12 8 French DP 15 6 DEC Fr. Can. DP 15 8 German DP 15 10 Italian HS 10 6 JIS Roman...
  • Page 175 Vert Forms • Bot Frm 66/6 (factory default). This option sets the bottom margin for the forms. You must specify the bottom margin in lines (at 6 lines per inch), ranging from 0 to 198 lines (33 inches). The default setting is 66.

  • Page 176: Arabic Context Analyzer

    • = CR + LF. Each time the printer receives a Line Feed, it inserts an additional Carriage Return code (hex 0D) into the data stream. This feature can be used in most installations, but it is required if the host computer does not send Carriage Returns to the printer.
  • Page 177 Theory of Operation The Arabic printer is equipped with a built-in front end analyzer that preprocesses all incoming data from a host before it is sent to the LinePrinter Plus emulation. This front-end analyzer has two functions: 1. Cross-emulation: Translates all incoming commands from the host to the LinePrinter Plus emulation.
  • Page 178 Analyzer Custom Arabization Activate Emulation Settings Refer to the next Yes* page Range (0 -> 999) Step 1 Input Auto CR Auto LF Default DP Wrap Around Emulation Epson FX* Disabled* Disabled* Lines/Columns Data Processing Disabled* Epson LQ Enabled Enabled Decipoints* DP Enhanced* Enabled...
  • Page 179 PUM (Position Unit Mode) This menu only has an effect when the Analyzer emulation is set to ANSI. It has two different possible values: • Decipoints (factory default). The printer interprets ANSI escape sequence parameters as decipoint values. • Lines/Columns. The printer interprets ANSI escape sequence parameters as line or column counts. Default Data Processing Your printer has two “Data Process”...
  • Page 180 Arabization Major Mode Activate Mechanism Left Code Set Disabled 7-bit SWCs Latin* 000 ASCII* 010 IBM Xbas.L Enabled* 7-bit ESCs Arabic 001 IBM 437 L 011 ASCII COMTRM 8-bit Pure* 002 IBM 437 U 012 Res. 8-bit Neutrals 003 IBM 850 013 Res.
  • Page 181 Arabization (Continued) End Arb Ins End Lat Ins Scope of Line Numeric Display Arith. Oper. 125* Non Numerals* 123* Local* Arabic range (33 -> 126) Step 1 range (33 -> 126) Step 1 Numerals Global Bilingual Hindu* Local 16 Reversed Hindu Hindu Bilingual Farsi Farsi...

  • Page 182: Arabization Menus

    Arabization Menus The menus in the Arabization section are equivalent to ESC commands and their options as described in the Arabic Programmer’s Reference Manual. OpenPrint POSTSCRIPT/PDF Emulation EMULATION (from page 63) Factory Default Values for standard printers. Values for HD printers. Postscript/PDF Paper Size Resolution...

  • Page 183: Postscript/Pdf Interpreter

    Postscript/PDF Interpreter The Postscript/PDF data is handled by Ghostscript by Artifex, an interpreter compatible with the following: • Portable Document Format (“PDF”) 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6 as defined in the Portable Document Format Reference Manual, distributed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. •...
  • Page 184 • Length. Defines the paper length. The default is 11 inches. Three length options are available: Inches. Defines the length in inches. The range is 1” to 24” in 0.1 inch increments. 1/6 Inch Lines. Defines the length in 1/6 inch lines. The range is 6 to 144 lines. 1/8 Inch Lines.
  • Page 185 NOTE: When host jobs have page sizes that do not match the Paper Size parameter, the printer will behave based on the Paper Size Fault, Clip Page, and Move to TOF parameters. Paper Size Fault If a page is sent to the printer with dimensions that do not match the printer, then the following will happen based on the Paper Size Fault menu selected.

  • Page 186: Printer Control Menu

    PRINTER CONTROL Menu *= Factory Default PRINTER Not available in LG or PCL-II CONTROL Available for Pedestal printers only. (from page 57, Not available when Postscript/PDF is active. 58, 59, 60, 61, Available for Zero Tear Pedestal printer only. 62, 63, 64) Availability based on Firmware type.
  • Page 187 ZTP SETTINGS Refer to the ZTP SETTINGS Menu section in Appendix C, page 301. This menu only appears for Zero Tear Pedestal printers. Ribbon End Point This parameter adjusts the point at which the system will declare the ribbon as being expended. The life count will always be from 100% to 0%, but if a darker setting is selected 0% will be reached more quickly.
  • Page 188 Unidirectional The Unidirectional feature affects both print quality and printing speed. By setting this feature, you can configure the printer to print in both directions of the shuttle sweep (bidirectional), or to print in one direction only (unidirectional). • Disable (factory default). The printer will print all data in both directions of the shuttle sweep (bidirectional printing).
  • Page 189 Heavy Forms (6H, 8H, and OpenPrint HD Shuttles only) Can improve print quality and maintain top of form on certain thick or heavy media. • Disable (factory default). The printer slews normally • Heavy 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Increasing the Heavy number increasingly slows certain movements to maintain top of form with heavy media.

  • Page 190: Advanced User Menu

    ADVANCED USER Menu *= Factory Default If installed ADVANCED Not available in PCL-II USER Not available in LG or PCL-II (from page 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, Available for OpenPrint products only. 62, 63, 64) For 1000 LPM models only. For H-Series printers only.

  • Page 191: Sure Scan Submenu

    *= Factory Default If installed ADVANCED Not available in PCL-II USER Not available in LG or PCL-II (continued from page 190) Available for OpenPrint products only. For 1000 LPM models only. For H-Series printers only. Available for the ASCII bundle firmware only. Rcv.
  • Page 192 Optimize Barcode Defines whether the barcode optimization feature is active. • Yes (factory default). Activates the barcode optimization feature. • No. Deactivates the barcode optimization feature. • Test. Boxes will print around all barcodes that are detected and replaced. This provides a simple method to confirm that the software correctly detects and replaces all the barcodes on any given form.
  • Page 193 Any form elements (text, graphics, or dots) immediately to the right of the original barcode can force this first attempted placement to be modified. The replacement barcode will shift left to avoid obstacles on the right provided that there are also no obstacles on the left. •...
  • Page 194 If form elements interfere with this placement on the right or the left, the barcode will automatically adjust away from these obstacles. Form obstacles may force a center-aligned barcode to look left or right aligned. For instance, in the below picture, a center-aligned barcode has text 0.2 inches away from the right edge of the original barcode.
  • Page 195 If the replacement barcode is larger than the original barcode, the replacement barcode will end at the right edge of the original barcode and extend past the left edge. Any form elements (text, graphics, or dots) immediately to the left of the original barcode, however, can force this first attempted placement to be modified.
  • Page 196 Ver. Erase Zone This menu defines the area above and below the bars that will be erased, regardless of picket fence or ladder orientation. It is used when the barcode has extraneous data beyond the bars that need to be deleted as it is being replaced.
  • Page 197 When the PDF is printed above or below the barcode, the behavior will depend on the Update PDF menu setting. • Embedded Only (factory default). Embedded PDFs will not be replaced. This allows the user to keep the present PDF data and its font, etc. •...
  • Page 198 PTX_SETUP Option Selects the Special Function Control Code for the PTX_SETUP command and functions. • Setup Parse. Disables or enables the PTX_SETUP command. • Setup SFCC. Allows you to choose the hex value of the ASCII character you wish to use as the SFCC for the PTX_SETUP command.
  • Page 199 CAUTION Once PMD is disabled, paper motion is not monitored. If a paper jam occurs, the printer ignores the condition and continues to print, possibly causing damage to the printer. Auto Locking • Disable (factory default). The ENTER key must be locked manually. •...
  • Page 200 • Copy From SD. Copies selected files from the SD card (root directory) to the Main File System. • Print File List. Prints a summary of the files stored on the SD card (root directory) and several statistics on the SD File System usage. •...
  • Page 201 Pwr Save Control Allows you to enable or disable the Power Save mode. • Enable (factory default). Allows you to enable the Power Save mode. • Disable. Allows you to disable the Power Save mode. Cancel Key • Disable • Enable (factory default).
  • Page 202 This option allows the user to change the printer’s active configuration or typeface in Offline mode. • Job-Select On (factory default). Allows the user to change the printer’s active configuration. • Typeface On. Allows the user to change the printer’s typeface. Print Hist.
  • Page 203 message "EXCESS RBN WEAR / Install New RBN", printing will stop and the user must install a new ribbon before printing can resume. NOTE: The excess ribbon wear is set below the "Lighter -10" Ribbon End Point setting. Print Energy (1000 lpm only) This menu allows the user to optimize energy or impact of the hammers when printing single or multipart forms.

  • Page 204: Diagnostics Menu

    DIAGNOSTICS Menu *= Factory Default If Ethernet adapter is present DIAGNOSTICS Not available in PCL-II or LG (from page 57, 58, Not available in LG 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, If a Feature File exists. Values for OpenPrint P8000 HD printers. If the network is enabled.
  • Page 205 Printer Tests These tests are used to check the print quality and operation of the printer. NOTE: Your authorized service representative will typically run the tests. They are described in more detail in the Maintenance Manual. • Shift Recycle. A sliding alphanumeric pattern which identifies missing or malformed characters, improper vertical alignment, or vertical compression.
  • Page 206 “autodbg1.dbg” or “autodbg2.dbg” in the printer file system. This file can be uploaded to the host using the PrintNet Enterprise Suite application. Upon receipt of this file, it should be sent to Printronix Customer Support for review and evaluation.

  • Page 207: Printer Mgmt Menu

    Printer Mgmt Refer to the Printer Mgmt Menu on page 207. Printer Mgmt Menu Printer Mgmt *= Factory Default (from page 204) Only available if PNE Port is set to Ethernet Mgmt PNE Port PNE Port Status Port Mgmt Port PNE Port Protocol Number...

  • Page 209: Interfaces

    Interfaces Overview This chapter describes the host interfaces provided with the printer. The printer interface is the point where the data line from the host computer plugs into the printer. The interface processes all communications signals and data to and from the host computer. Plus, with the Auto Switching feature, you can configure the printer to accept several interfaces at the same time (see Auto Switching Submenu on page 77).
  • Page 210 Optional Parallel I/O Connection Serial Port (RS-232) Debug Port USB 2.0 Ethernet 10/100 BaseT Figure 21 Cabinet Model Interface Connectors Optional Parallel I/O Connection Serial Port (RS-232) USB 2.0 Ethernet Debug Port 10/100 BaseT Figure 22 Pedestal Model Interface Connectors...

  • Page 211: Rs-232 Serial Interface

    RS-232 Serial Interface NOTE: The RS-232 serial interface circuit characteristics are compatible with the Electronic Industry Association Specifications EIA-232-E and EIA-422-B. The RS-232 serial interface enables the printer to operate with bit serial devices that are compatible with an RS-232 controller. The input serial data transfer rate (in baud) is selectable from the printer's control panel.

  • Page 212: Usb

    Menus The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is part of Auto Switching and is active when the Host Interface menu is set to Auto Switching. It can also be selected as the only Host Interface under the Host Interface menu by selecting USB.

  • Page 213: Centronics Parallel Interface Signals

    Centronics Parallel Interface Signals Data Lines 1 through 8. Provides eight standard or inverted levels from the host that specify character data, plot data, or a control code. Data Line 8 allows access to the extended ASCII character set. You may enable or disable this line via the Data Bit 8 parameter on the Centronics submenu (see page 80).
  • Page 214 Table 18 1284 Signals Type of Mode Source of Data Compatible Nibble Byte Host nStrobe HostClk Host/Clk Host/Printer Data 1 (LSB) Host/Printer Data 2 Host/Printer Data 3 Host/Printer Data 4 Host/Printer Data 5 Host/Printer Data 6 Host/Printer Data 7 Host/Printer Data 8 (MSB) Printer nAck...

  • Page 215: Ethernet

    Table 18 1284 Signals Type of Mode Source of Data Compatible Nibble Byte Host nInit Printer NFault nDataAvail aDataAvail Not Defined Not Defined Not Defined Host nSelectIn 1284 Active 1284 Active NOTE: The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer should not exceed 32 feet (10 meters).

  • Page 217: Reprogramming The Security Key

    Reprogramming the Security Reprogramming the Security Key The security key on the PSA3 controller board can be reprogrammed with a Software Program Exchange (SPX) module. The SPX is an intelligent module that plugs into the debug port on the back of the P8000. The SPX is used only once;...
  • Page 218 4. Power on the printer. The printer will begin its boot-up sequence. 5. When the printer detects a valid SPX, the control panel displays: “NEW SPX DETECTED PRESS ENTER” NOTE: If an error message displays, find the message in the Message List in Chapter 8 and follow the troubleshooting instructions.

  • Page 219: Downloading Firmware

    Downloading Firmware There is 256 MB of FLASH memory on the controller board. The printer firmware which includes printer control languages (the “emulations”), the engine control, and printer operating system software are loaded into FLASH memory at the factory, but there are occasions when you may have to load this software: •...
  • Page 220 For a detailed description, refer PrintNet Enterprise application from the PrintNet CD or to the PrintNet Ethernet User's download the installer from the Printronix website. This is Manual. the most versatile and powerful method to upgrade printers but requires your computer can run Java™...

  • Page 221: Firmware File Types (.Prg) And (.Exe)

    Firmware File Types (.prg) and (.exe) Using firmware with an .exe extension FILENAME.exe is convenient. However, firmware with the .exe extension may not be available in all situations. Download methods described in Table 19 which require the .prg extension, FILENAME.prg, is required (e.g., Windows Drivers and Web Page). The FILENAME.prg file can be extracted from the FILENAME.exe file by executing the command in a Windows Command Prompt session: FILENAME<Enter>...
  • Page 222 6. Click the “Upgrade” button. 7. Browse to the directory or enter FILENAME.prg in the “File to upload” field and click “Upgrade”. A Warning message opens. Figure 25 Uploading Firmware File for Upgrade 8. Click “Ok” to continue. After a few minutes, you are prompted to reboot. 9.

  • Page 223: Windows Driver Download

    2. Install the Windows Driver Win8, Win10, Server 2012, Server 2016. Drivers can be found on the http://www.printronix.com/products/drivers.aspx website. 3. Once the Windows Driver is installed on the PC, open Printers under Settings. 4. Click on desired driver -> Manage -> Printing Preferences -> Advanced.

  • Page 224: Automatic Download (.Exe)

    For USB connections, the Windows Driver must be installed. 3. Install the Windows Driver Win8, Win10, Server 2012, Server 2016. Drivers can be found on the http://www.printronix.com/ products/drivers.aspx website. During the installation, make sure to share the printer when prompted and record the “Share name”.

  • Page 225: Manual Two-Key Download Sequence

    Start a Windows Command Prompt session. 5. Navigate to the directory with the target firmware (e.g., c:\download). 6. Execute FILENAME.exe as follows: Connection Type Enter Command Parallel FILENAME –a -pb <Enter> Serial mode COM1:9600,N,8,1 <Enter> mode LPT1=COM1 <Enter> FILENAME –a -pb <Enter> USB FILENAME –a –pbSharedName <Enter>...

  • Page 226: Manual Three-Key Download Sequence

    This section describes how to send the firmware data to the printer using the desired host IO. NOTE: The three-key download sequence only allows download through USB or Parallel. Although the program file FILENAME.prg is used in the examples, any file with a Printronix header can be substituted in this process to download flash files.

  • Page 227: Sending Firmware Via Usb

    Sending Firmware via USB This section explains how to download firmware through the USB port. This can be completed with firmware in the form FILENAME.exe or FILENAME.prg. If the PC or laptop you are using is connected to a network or the Microsoft Loopback Adapter is installed, then proceed as shown.
  • Page 228 Figure 30 Adding Legacy Hardware For Windows 10 a. Press the Windows key, type “Control Panel” into the search box in the Start menu, and press Enter. Windows will search for and open the Control Panel application. b. Start the “Add legacy hardware” process from the “Action” menu as shown Figure 30. c.
  • Page 229 Figure 32 Adding a New Hardware Device 5. When asked how you would like to have the hardware installed, select the “Advanced” option that allows you to select the hardware from a list. Then click “Next”. Figure 33 Selecting the Advanced Installation Method 6.
  • Page 230 7. For Windows 10 system, select “Microsoft KM-Test Loopback Adapter”, for Windows 7/XP [NOTE: Windows 7/XP is no longer supported by Microsoft. Printronix’s is providing this comparison only as a reference and there will no longer be any technical support for Window 7/XP] , select “Microsoft Loopback Adapter”, then click “Next”.
  • Page 231 Windows10 Windows 7/XP Figure 36 Starting the Installation 9. After installation is complete, click “Finish” to close the wizard. Windows 10 Windows 7/XP Figure 37 Complete Hardware Installation 10. To verify installation, go back to the Control Panel and select “System” for WinXP. Under the “Hardware”...

  • Page 232: Sending Firmware Via Parallel

    Windows10 Windows 7/XP Figure 38 Utilizing the Device Manager to Verify Installation 12. Upon verification, go to Sending Firmware via USB on page 227. Sending Firmware via Parallel This download method can be completed with firmware in the form FILENAME.exe or FILENAME.prg. NOTE: The parallel option must be installed.

  • Page 233: Downloading Files To The Main File System

    PrintNet Enterprise (Ethernet only). User must install the PrintNet For a detailed description, Enterprise application from the PrintNet CD or Printronix webpage. refer to the PrintNet This is the most versatile and powerful method to download files but Ethernet User's Manual.

  • Page 234: File Properties Not Shown In Menus

    Table 21 Filename Extensions Not Shown In Menus Extensions *.bin *.inf *.ras *.cpg *.lfi *.rfv *.eng *.map *.sec *.fon *.pat *.gz *.qsm File Properties Not Shown in Menus Files with one of the properties listed below (case sensitive) are considered system files and are not shown in the View File List within the Delete Files menu.
  • Page 235 Figure 39 Downloading Files using the File Management Webpage 6. Click “Browse” to navigate the directory and find the download file, then click “Download File”. Figure 40 Navigating to Download a File...

  • Page 236: Ptx_Setup Download

    2. Navigate to the directory with the target file (e.g., c:\download). 3. Download cnvt2fls.exe from the Printronix Website and move it to the directory with the target file. 4. Convert the file to a downloadable format using the following command at the command prompt: cnvt2fls file_name1 file_name2 file_name3 A FONT <Enter>...

  • Page 237: Downloading Files To The Sd Card

    5. Place the printer in download mode as described in Manual Two-Key Download Sequence on page 225. 6. Send the file as described in Sending Firmware in Download on page 226. Substitute file_name2 in place of the firmware FILENAME.prg. The process is complete when the file successfully loads into flash memory and the printer resets. 7.
  • Page 238 Header for Main File System 1. Start a Command prompt window. 2. Copy (or unzip) cnvt2fls.exe and addtthdr.bat from the Printronix website to your working directory (e.g., c:\download). 3. Copy the target TrueType font (.ttf) file to your working directory.

  • Page 239: Select And Print Downloaded Truetype Fonts

    6. Place the printer in download mode as described in Manual Two-Key Download Sequence on page 225. 7. Send the file as described in Sending Firmware in Download on page 226. Substitute the file *.dwn (e.g., arial.dwn) in place of the firmware FILENAME.prg. The process is complete when the file has successfully loaded into flash memory and the printer resets itself.

  • Page 240: Demo Facility

    Demo Facility To exercise the function of a Printronix printer in an environment where there is no host computer system available, you may need to execute a demo test file from the menu system. When executed, the demo test file will run through the emulations as if the host computer sent the file. Once completed, it will run the file again until terminated.
  • Page 241 Stopping a Demo File Stop the demo by executing a soft reset on the printer (press the LEFT and RIGHT keys simultaneously). This will resume normal operation. Deleting a Demo File Delete demo files similar to any other file in the Main File System. Once deleted, the file will no longer appear as a selection in the Printer Tests submenu.

  • Page 243: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Cleaning Requirements Clean the printer every six months or after every 1000 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. If the printer is located in a dusty area or is used for heavy duty printing, clean it more often. WARNING Disconnect the power source before cleaning the printer.
  • Page 244 Ribbon Ribbon Cartridge Tab (2) Ribbon Tension Knob Tractor (2) Blue Tractor Lock (2) Splined Shaft Paper Support (2) Hammerbank Cover and Ribbon Mask Tab Slot (2) Vertical Position Knob Platen Lever Platen Stop Ribbon Cartridge Interface Air Shroud Assembly Figure 42 Interior Printer Components...

  • Page 245: Diagnosing Problems

    To clean the interior of the printer perform the following steps. 1. Power off the printer and unplug the printer power cord. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. Fully raise the platen lever. 4. Unload the paper. 5. Remove the ribbon cartridge. 6.

  • Page 246: Printing A Hex Dump

    Printing a Hex Dump A hex code printout (or hex dump) is a translation of all host interface data to its hexadecimal equivalent, listing all ASCII character data received from the host computer with their corresponding two-digit hexadecimal codes. Hex dumps are used to troubleshoot printer data reception problems. Printable characters print as the assigned symbol;...
  • Page 247 The Printronix website has a utility that one can download called hexcode.exe. This utility can be run from a DOS window to convert an input file into a hexadecimal equivalent. The output from this utility can then be used to compare what is received when printing a hex dump.

  • Page 248: Most Frequent Problems And Solutions

    PrintNet Enterprise Suite and sent to Printronix Customer Support Center for analysis (see Appendix F, page 319). This diagnostic option must be enabled for the printer to capture the information. If you choose to perform this diagnostic perform the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 249: Fault Messages (Ascii In Alphabetical Order)

    5. If present, use PrintNet Enterprise Suite to upload these files to your host computer. 6. Contact Printronix Customer Support Center and send them the files along with the printer’s configuration printout. Refer to the PrintNet Enterprise Suite User’s Manual on how to accomplish these tasks.
  • Page 250 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? 12 VOLT FAILED* The power supply 12 volt Contact your authorized service output has failed. representative. B12 ERROR: The printer does not see There is no program in printer PROGRAM MISSING* a program in flash memory.
  • Page 251 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? BAD NVM CALL 1 Printer firmware code Cycle power. Run the error with the Novram print job again. If the BAD NVM CALL 2 module that stores message appears, load BAD NVM CALL 3 configurations and...
  • Page 252 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? CLEARING PROGRAM Status message: No action is required. FROM FLASH emulation software successfully loaded into printer RAM and the checksum matched. The old program is now being deleted from flash memory.
  • Page 253 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? CARTRIDGE NOT SEATED The ribbon cartridge is Make sure a ribbon Re-install Cart not properly positioned. cartridge is installed in the printer. Make sure the ribbon cartridge is seated properly.
  • Page 254 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? DP FIFO Busy* There is a timing Cycle power. Run the problem in the Engine print job again. If the Controller firmware. message appears, download the emulation software again.
  • Page 255 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? E00 EXE @ ADDR0 An illegal or unsupported Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message E01A TYPE 0x40 instruction was attempted E01B TYPE 0x60 in the application program.
  • Page 256 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? ERROR OCCURRED An interim message that Wait. When the asterisk (*) FLUSHING QUEUES* displays while the printer stops rotating, a different fault discards host data it message will appear: cannot use because a troubleshoot the final...
  • Page 257 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? ERROR: WRONG PRINTER The SPX inserted in the Contact your authorized service TYPE debug port is not representative. intended for this model printer or this OEM. ETHERNET DETECTED Status message No action is required.
  • Page 258 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? FLASH: WAS NOT Printer encountered an Contact your authorized service CLEARED error while trying to representative. program Flash memory. FLASH: WRITE ERROR # 2 Printer encountered an Contact your authorized service error while trying to representative.
  • Page 259 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? <Online, etc...> Status message: The No action is required. If the Half Speed Mode controller samples the message appears often, operating temperature of contact your authorized key components of the service representative.
  • Page 260 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? ILL NVM VALUE 5 Illegal value was stored Cycle power. Run the print into the Novram module. job again. If the message ILL NVM VALUE 6 appears, load the latest ILL NVM VALUE 7 emulation software.
  • Page 261 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? LOADING PROGRAM INTO The printer has deleted No action is required. FLASH the previous program from flash memory and is loading the new program into flash memory. NEW SPX DETECTED The printer detects an Contact your authorized...
  • Page 262 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? PAP INVLD PARM* Paper Invalid Parameter. Contact your authorized service Firmware error on representative. controller board. PAPER REQUESTED A paper size mismatch is Check the paper size setting Install A4 detected.
  • Page 263 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? PROTECTED INSTR* Protected Instruction. Contact your authorized Firmware error on service representative. controller board. PS/PDF ERROR: Fault displayed when Check the Postscript/PDF job CHECK ERROR Postscript/PDF failed to for syntax (Postscript) errors.
  • Page 264 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? PS/PDF ERROR: Fault displayed when Check the Postscript/PDF job STACK ERROR Postscript/PDF failed to for syntax (Postscript) errors. process a job. One or Clear the fault. Postscript/PDF more of the following will continue with the next job.
  • Page 265 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? SD CARD ERROR The printer has been Power down, reseat card, and Remove SD Card powered up with a card power up again. If error in the SD slot, but the persists, power down, remove card is not functioning card, and try another card.
  • Page 266 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? SDSC CARD The printer has been Power down, remove SD card, NOT SUPPORTED powered up with an and insert an SDHC card in the Remove SD Card SDSC card, and SDSC printer.
  • Page 267 Task Control Block Contact your authorized service Corrupted. Firmware representative. error on controller board. TCP PORT BUSY Refer to the Printronix P8000 Error message reported by the Printer Manager Maintenance Manual. when ethernet interface option is installed. The network address given in...
  • Page 268 Table 23 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (ASCII) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? WELD SNSR MISSING The incorrect cartridge Make sure the correct See User Manual type is being used for ribbon cartridge type is the printer. installed. Make sure the cartridge is properly seated.

  • Page 269: Fault Messages (H-Series With Numerical Prefix)

    Fault Messages (H-Series with Numerical Prefix) If a fault condition occurs in the printer, the status indicator on the control panel flashes on and off, and the message display indicates the specific fault. Fault messages are summarized in Table 24. Many of the error messages for H-Series have a numerical prefix to help the user find the description within this manual.
  • Page 270 Table 24 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (H-Series) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? 000:SHUTTLE TYPE The shuttle type was not Contact your authorized service NOT SUPPORTED* detected at power-up or the representative. shuttle installed in the printer is not supported by the firmware.
  • Page 271 Table 24 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (H-Series) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? 415:SHUTTLE JAM No shuttle movement or Check for obstruction to shuttle, shuttle moving at the wrong a twisted ribbon, or platen lever speed. closed too tightly. If fault source is not apparent, contact your authorized service representative.
  • Page 272 Table 24 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (H-Series) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? 432:CRT NOT SET The ribbon cartridge is not Make sure a ribbon correctly positioned. cartridge is installed in the printer. Make sure the ribbon cartridge is seated properly. Remove and replace the cartridge if necessary.
  • Page 273 Table 24 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (H-Series) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? 450:SD FILE FULL A write operation to the SD Delete files on the SD card to File Too Big make space. has failed because the file is too big to fit in the remaining space on the SD card.
  • Page 274 Table 24 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (H-Series) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? 615:HAMMER FAN Sensor cannot detect current Check that fan cable is CHECK in fan circuit. connected. Check for obstruction of vents and fan airway; remove any obstructions.
  • Page 275 Table 24 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (H-Series) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? 706:PAP BAD TABLE* Paper Bad Table. The paper Contact your authorized service feed process on the representative. controller board has a corrupted table. 708:PAPER FIFO Paper First In First Out Contact your authorized service OVERFLOW* Overflow.
  • Page 276 Table 24 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (H-Series) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? 725:SHUTL OVER The shuttle is oscillating too Contact your authorized service SPEED* rapidly. representative. 727:SOFTWARE Application software tried to Contact your authorized service ERROR* perform illegal printer representative.
  • Page 277 Table 24 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (H-Series) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? B30 STATUS: No action is required. Status message: the printer INITIALIZING... is running its initialization routines after startup and successful memory tests. B50 STATUS: Saved version of Panel Reload released Firmware.
  • Page 278 Table 24 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (H-Series) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? DIAGNOSTIC Status message: the printer No action is required. PASSED passed its memory and hardware initialization tests. DO NOT POWER OFF Status message: The printer No action is required, but do not is performing an operation power off the printer until the that must be completed...
  • Page 279 Table 24 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (H-Series) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? E00 EXE @ ADDR0 An illegal or unsupported Cycle power. Run the print instruction was attempted in E01A TYPE 0x40 job again. If the message E01B TYPE 0x60 the application program.
  • Page 280 Table 24 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (H-Series) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? ERROR NOR Problem programming Boot Contact your authorized service FLASHED WAS Code. representative. NOT CLEARED ERROR: DC The printer cannot find the Download the program again. If PROGRAM NOT data controller program or the message appears, contact...
  • Page 281 Table 24 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (H-Series) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? ETHERNET Status message: the internal No action is required. INITIALIZING Network Interface Card is processing the boot procedure. (May occur with older versions of microcode.) EXCEPTION ERROR An EXCEPTION Contact your authorized service INTERRUPT has occurred.
  • Page 282 Table 24 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (H-Series) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? ILL NVM VALUE 5 Illegal value was stored into Cycle power. Run the print the Novram module. job again. If the message ILL NVM VALUE 6 appears, load the latest ILL NVM VALUE 7 emulation software.
  • Page 283 Table 24 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (H-Series) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? NON VOLATILE Large emulations reduce the Contact your authorized service MEMORY FAILED amount of space available representative. for saving configurations, which means that sometimes fewer than eight configurations can be saved.
  • Page 284 SYS R/T ERROR Software issue. Contact your authorized service representative. TCP PORT BUSY Error message reported by Refer to the Printronix P8000 the Printer Manager when Maintenance Manual. ethernet interface option is installed. The network address given in the printer properties was reached, but the printer port is busy.
  • Page 285 Table 24 LCD Message Troubleshooting Table (H-Series) Can User Displayed Message Explanation Solution Correct? Before contacting an authorized service representative, power off the printer, wait 15 seconds, then power it back on and rerun your print job. If the message reappears, press CLEAR. If the fault message still displays, then contact your authorized service representative.

  • Page 287: Printer Specifications

    * Yield based on ISO LSA page, 8.5" x 11" letter size, approximately 5% page coverage Fits all Printronix P8000 ASCII Cartridge Pinter Models (500, 1000, 1500, & 2000lpm) Fits Printronix P8000 ASCII 1000, 1500, & 2000lpm Cartridge Printer Models only...

  • Page 288: Labels

    Labels On Backing: One-part continuous perforated fanfold back form. Labels must be placed at least 1/6 inch (0.42 cm) from the fan-fold perforation. Backing adhesive must not be squeezed out during printing. Sheet Size: 3 to 17 inches (7.62 to 43.18 cm) wide, including the two standard perforated tractor feed strips.

  • Page 289: Electrical Characteristics

    Electrical Characteristics Input Voltage (ASCII Models) Printer Voltage Freq Amps Watts BTU/Hr Configuration Type (+/-10%) (+/-10%) (Max) (Typical) (Typical) Cabinet P8205 AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz 320W 1093 Cabinet P8210 AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz 320W 1093 Cabinet P8215 AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz 475W 1622 Cabinet...

  • Page 290: Interfaces

    Interfaces Type: Standard: USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus RS-232 serial Ethernet 10/100Base-T Optional: IEEE 1284 Parallel Centronics Parallel ® Logic Levels: TTL/EIA -232E/EIA-422B Transfer Rates: Up to 200 Kilobytes on parallel interface. Up to 115.2K baud on RS-232 serial interface. Printing Speed The printing speed of text is measured in lines per minute (lpm) and is a function of the selected font and the vertical dot density.

  • Page 291: Standard Ascii Character Set

    Standard ASCII Character OCTAL DECIMAL ASCII CHARACTER BITS COLUMN B4 B3 B2 B1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 (XON) " 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 (XOFF) 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 &...

  • Page 293: Zero Tear Pedestal Printer

    Zero Tear Pedestal Printer Overview The P8000 Zero Tear Pedestal (ZTP) printer can print a form and present it for tear off without losing a form between print jobs. The printer automatically presents the current print line to the tear bar when it finishes printing and no data are being sent to the printer.

  • Page 294: Operation

    Operation Position the Paper Input and Adjust the Paper Guides Center Paper Outer Paper Guide Leaf Guide Leaf (2) Note: Paper guides located underneath Front Paper Guide Leaf (3) Paper Guide Knob (3) Figure 44 Adjusting the Paper Guides NOTE: This operation is typically done during initial setup. Before beginning the procedure, ensure that the paper guides are not damaged.
  • Page 295 Center Paper Guide Leaf .5” .5” Outer Paper Guide Leaf (2) Paper Tractor (2) Center Mount Outboard Mount Block Block (2) Figure 45 Adjusting Paper Guide Leaves 4. Slide the left outboard mount block so that the left outer paper guide leaf is .5 inches from the left tractor.

  • Page 296: Load Paper

    Load Paper Outer Paper Guide Leaf (2) Center Paper Guide Leaf Tractor Door Front Paper Guide Leaf (3) Paper Paper Edge Paper Paper Out Sensor Label Paper Supply Box Figure 46 Loading Paper onto the Printer 1. Align the paper supply box with the label on the left side of the floor. (See Figure 46 on page 296.) 2.
  • Page 297 Paper Tractor (2) Tractor Lock (2) Figure 47 Adjusting the Horizontal Paper Tension 5. Adjust the paper web tightness by sliding the right tractor to remove slack or to adjust for various paper widths. (See Figure 47.) 6. Lock the tractors in position by pressing down on the tractor locks. Paper Tear Bar Figure 48 Paper Exiting the Top of the Printer...

  • Page 298: Position The Paper Out Sensor

    Position the Paper Out Sensor At least 2 inches Sensor Knob Paper Out Sensor Paper Figure 49 The Paper Out Sensor The paper out sensor indicates when the printer runs out of paper. (The sensor does not work with black backed forms.) Unlike the standard pedestal printer, the ZT printer requires you to load the paper through the paper out sensor slot (Figure 46 and Figure 49).

  • Page 299: Set The Tear Bar Distance

    Set the Tear Bar Distance To set the tear bar distance, do the following steps: 1. Make sure the printer is offline. 2. Press ENTER key to enter Menu mode. 3. Press the right arrow  until the PRINTER CONTROL icon is highlighted. 4.

  • Page 300: Set The Top Of Form

    Set the Top of Form Paper Tear Bar Form Advance Knob Figure 51 Setting The Tear Off Position The ZT printer uses the tear bar as the reference point for setting the tear off position. To set the position of the forms perforation to the tear bar, use the SET TOF button as follows: 1.

  • Page 301: Ztp Settings Menu

    ZTP SETTINGS Menu The ZTP SETTINGS menu includes the ability to enable and disable features unique to the Zero Tear printer (ZTP), set the tear bar distance, set the auto present data time, and set the auto present wait time. This section defines these options.

  • Page 302: Performance Limitations

    Performance Limitations Forms Type The paper feed tractors on the ZT printer push the paper up through the print station instead of pulling it through, as in the standard pedestal printer. This limits the variety of forms the ZT printer can use. If the forms do not fall within the range specified in Table 26, dot compression and line separation may occur.
  • Page 303 To Clear Paper Jams 1. Raise the platen lever to open the platen. 2. Open the left and right tractor doors. 3. Pull the paper upward through the top of the printer. NOTE: DO NOT pull the paper downwards from the bottom. This could cause the paper guides to bend. 4.

  • Page 305: Quick Change Memory Card (Qcmc)

    Quick Change Memory Card (QCMC) Overview The QCMC provides the ability to duplicate an entire printer’s firmware, saved configurations, and custom files quickly through the printer’s control panel with a user friendly interface. No external host or files are needed to transfer this information to the QCMC. A “snapshot image” is saved of the printer’s firmware, configuration settings, and custom files.

  • Page 306: Installing The Qcmc

    Installing the QCMC CAUTION You must power off the printer before you install or remove the QCMC, or you may damage the QCMC and the printer. If you remove the QCMC after powering on the printer with the QCMC installed, the fault message “SD REMOVED Reboot Printer” will display.

  • Page 307: Saving The Printer's Configuration To The Qcmc

    Saving the Printer’s Configuration to the QCMC NOTE: The MAC address residing on the QCMC will be used in place of the MAC assigned to the printer’s own network card whenever the QCMC is installed. If you do not want to identify the printer with this MAC address, make sure the QCMC is removed from the printer before attaching the printer to the network.

  • Page 308: Copying The Qcmc "Snapshot" Image To A Second Printer

    Save Complete Printer Will Now Reboot... If there is not enough space on the SD to save the entire flash image, you will be prompted with the following message. NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON SD Delete SD File This is a fatal error and requires user intervention. Cycle power on the printer, when prompted to save the QCMC select <CANCEL>...
  • Page 309 fail, a message will display on the front panel (in the hierarchy shown on page 308) and the printer will not copy any settings. INVALID SD Power Off Printer Remove Cartridge This means that the QCMC is not compatible with the printer’s software. A software upgrade is required, or a different configured QCMC will be needed.

  • Page 310: Updating The Qcmc Image

    Updating the QCMC Image This option should only be used when a QCMC has already been stored and when that QCMC already contains the printer build and files on the printer. If only some configuration settings have been altered, the menu “Update QCMC” can be used to update the configuration settings in the image stored on the QCMC.

  • Page 311: Ptx_Setup Commands

    PTX_SETUP Commands Overview The PTX_SETUP commands are a superset of commands which allow the printer to perform several tasks by parsing commands either stored in flash or sent to the printer by the host. Commands range from re-routing debug statements to downloading complete printer configurations. This appendix describes the PTX_SETUP commands available to line matrix printers.
  • Page 312 PTX_SETUP commands have the following format: (SFCC)PTX_SETUP Command–Sub Command;Value PTX_END For example, if the SFCC assigned to PTX_SETUP is the default value of the exclamation mark (!, hex 21), and you wanted to load configuration number 4 and capture all incoming data to a file named “BIN”, you would use the following command: !PTX_SETUP CONFIG–LOAD;4 FILE_IO–CAPTURE;BIN...
  • Page 313 Table 27 PTX_SETUP Commands (Non-Platform Specific) Command Sub-Command Parameter Description CONFIG DELETE Deletes Configuration number Cfg. Cfg must be in the range of 1-8. UPLOAD Port;Cfg This command uploads the configuration stored in location Cfg to the port specified by Port. Port must either be 1284 or SERIAL.
  • Page 314 Table 27 PTX_SETUP Commands (Non-Platform Specific) Command Sub-Command Parameter Description This command locks the operator CONFIG PANEL LOCK out of the printer’s configuration menu. This command unlocks the printer’s UNLOCK configuration menu and allows the operator access to the menus. By default, the menu is unlocked.
  • Page 315 Table 27 PTX_SETUP Commands (Non-Platform Specific) Command Sub-Command Parameter Description FILE_IO PROPS File;Prop The PROPS command will set the file properties of a given file. The file (DISK_IO) properties are a four letter, case sensitive file descriptor. The properties field can be used to ensure that a file is used for its intended purpose.
  • Page 316 Summary of the CONFIG Command The UPLOAD and DOWNLOAD command can be used for uploading and downloading complete printer configurations. If a customer needs to configure 50 printers identically, the customer needs only configure one printer and UPLOAD the configurations. The UPLOADed configurations may then be DOWNLOADed to other printers eliminating the necessity for the operator to configure each printer manually.

  • Page 317: Line Matrix Commands

    Line Matrix Commands Table 28 lists PTX_SETUP commands which apply to line matrix printers only. Table 28 Line Matrix PTX_SETUP Commands Command Sub-Command Parameter Description ENGINE EJECT Performs a page eject.

  • Page 319: Customer Support

    Customer Support Printronix Customer Support Center IMPORTANT Please have the following information available prior to calling the Printronix Customer Support Center: • Model number • Serial number (located on the back of the printer) • Installed options (i.e., interface and host type if applicable to the problem) •...

  • Page 320: Corporate Offices

    Printronix India Pvt Ltd Unit No. 211/212A, H-A Wing Building No. 2, Kailas Business Park Park Site, Veer Savarkar Marg Vikhroli West, Mumbai - 400 079 India Toll Free No.: 1800 102 7869 Landline: +91-22-4158 5555 Visit the Printronix web site at www.printronix.com...

  • Page 321: Communication Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Printronix product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the results obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly.

  • Page 322: Communication Statements

    Printronix encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Printronix offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. Information on these product recycling offerings can be found on Printronix’s Internet site at http://www.printronix.com.
  • Page 323 Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to reduce the potential for causing interference to radio and TV communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment. Printronix cannot accept responsibility for any interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors.
  • Page 324 In solch einem Fall ist der Abstand bzw. die Abschirmung zu der industriellen Störquelle zu öergrvßern. Anmerkung: Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte, wie in den Printronix Handbüchern angegeben, zu installieren und zu betreiben. China Declaration: This is a Class A product.
  • Page 325 為保護您的安全，使用本設備時，請遵循下列安全注意事項： • 請依照設備上所有的警告與說明進行操作。 • 請確定電源的電壓與頻率符合設備的電氣等級標籤上指定的電壓與頻率。 • 請不要將任何物件塞入設備的開口。導電的異物可能會導致短路，引起火 災、電擊、 或設備損傷。 • 不要對本設備進行機械或電氣修改。對經過修改的產品的安全與法規符合 性，不負任何責任。 • 不要阻礙或覆蓋產品的開口。永遠不要將產品放在靠近輻射來源或熱源的 地方。 未能依照這些指引，將可能導致過熱情況，影響產品的可靠性。 • 產品是設計來配合有中性地線的電源系統使用。為降低電擊風險，請不要 將產品插入任何其他類型的電源系統。如果您不確定建物提供的電源類 型， 請向建物管理員或合格電氣技師尋求協助。 • 不是所有的電源線都有相同的電流等級，請千萬不要將隨附於您設備的電 源線用在其他產品上。請勿在產品上使用家用延長電源線。對於那些有多 條電源線的產品，請確認您將所有的電源線拔下後，才算將系統電源完全 中斷。 • 甲類警語 :...
  • Page 326 Taiwan Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user will be required to take adequate measures. 多溴二苯醚 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 單元 鉛Lead 汞Mercury 鎘Cadmium Polybrominated Hexavalent Polybrominated diphenyl ethers Unit (Pb)
  • Page 327 Korea Class A (Broadcasting Communication Equipment for Office Use) As an electromagnetic wave equipment for office use (Class A), this equipment is intended to use in other than home area. Sellers or users need to take note of this. A 급 기기 ( 업무용...

  • Page 328: Software License Agreement

    Software License Agreement Your printer contains, among other software, Printronix operating software including, but not limited to the Embedded Configurable Operating System (the “eCos Software”) as embedded software. The terms of this Agreement apply only to the eCos Software, and all other embedded software supplied with the printer.
  • Page 329 For example, if you distribute copies of such a program, whether gratis or for a fee, you must give the recipients all the rights that you have. You must make sure that they, too, receive or can get the source code.
  • Page 330 These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can be reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves, then this License, and its terms, do not apply to those sections when you distribute them as separate works.
  • Page 331 on the recipients' exercise of the rights granted herein. You are not responsible for enforcing compliance by third parties to this License. • If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation of patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on you (whether by court order, agreement or otherwise) that contradict the conditions of this License, they do not excuse you from the conditions of this License.
  • Page 332 REPAIR OR CORRECTION 9. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU...

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