Taking Care Of Your Printer - Printronix P5000 Quick Reference Manual

Taking Care Of Your Printer

Your printer will produce high quality jobs if it is well taken care of. Periodic
cleaning, handling the printer properly, and using the correct consumables,
such as paper and ribbons, will ensure optimum performance.
Whenever it is necessary to service the printer, remember these important
concepts:
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Do not set the forms thickness lever too tightly
Incorrect closure of the forms thickness lever can cause paper jams,
ribbon jams with the potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or
wavy print.
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Do not print beyond the paper width
Excessive printing beyond the paper width will degrade the print
quality and can cause hammer bank damage.
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Use only authorized ribbons
Use of incorrect ribbons can lead to ink migration problems, poor print
quality, and extensive damage to the printer.
About This Quick Reference Guide
This Quick Reference Guide has five sections (English, French, German,
Italian, and Spanish). Turn to the appropriate language and continue.
Printronix wants you to feel comfortable using the P5000LJ printer and this
guide. This book has been designed to meet the needs of all users, from
beginners to those experienced with line matrix printers.
Follow the directions in this guide and the User's Guide in order to avoid
injury to you and damage to the printer.
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