Graphics Enhancements; Taking Care Of Your Printer - Printronix P5000 Series User Manual

Chapter 1
Printer Overview

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. For more information, contact your authorized service
representative.

Taking Care Of Your Printer

Your printer will produce high print quality jobs if it is well taken care
of. Periodic cleaning, handling the printer properly, and using the
correct printer supplies such as paper and ribbons ensures
optimum performance. Chapter 6 explains how to clean the printer,
and printer supplies are listed in Appendix A.
Whenever it is necessary to service the printer, remember these
important maintenance concepts:
•
Use only the ribbons specified in Appendix A. Use of incorrect
ribbons can lead to ink migration problems, degraded print
quality, and expensive damage to the printer.
•
Incorrect closure of the forms thickness lever can lead to
smearing, degraded print quality, paper jams, and damage to
the platen and shuttle assembly. Never close the forms
thickness lever too tightly.
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