Performance Limitations; Ztp Platen Open - Printronix P7000 User Manual

Appendix C

Performance Limitations

ZTP Platen Open

This option allows the user to have the platen open whenever forms are
reversed. Enabled is the default, used for most papers and labels. The feature
can be disabled as required by some multi-part forms.
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 14, dot compression and line separation may
occur. The user should match the media to the application to ensure
acceptable print quality. Also, because paper is pushed from below the print
station, the last form in the tractors may not print fully or may not be presented
to the printer exit for retrieval.
All paper used in the ZT printer requires standard half inch spaced tractor
feed holes. Cut sheet and continuous friction fed paper is not supported. The
forms specified in Table 14 can have no more than one form per page
horizontally.
Description
One to three part, continuous, with carbon, fan-folded,
edge-perforated paper forms
One to four part, continuous, with carbon, fan-folded,
edge-perforated paper forms
One to four part, continuous, carbonless,
fan-folded, edge-perforated paper forms
One to six part, continuous, carbonless, fan-folded, edge-
perforated paper forms
Forms with a paper weight of 20 to 100 pounds and a maxi-
mum thickness of 0.025 inches
Forms with a paper weight of 18 to 100 pounds and a maxi-
mum thickness of 0.025 inches
Forms with all approved types of interleaf edge attachment
except those using metallic or other hard devices
NOTE: If you use forms outside these limits, the print quality may not be
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Table 14. Forms Type
optimum, the printer may lose top-of-form, or the frequency of paper
jams will increase.
Width
Length
(edge to edge)
3 to 12 inches 7 to 16.5 inches
3 to 12 inches 7 to 12 inches
3 to 12 inches 7 to 16.5 inches
3 to 12 inches 7 to 12 inches
3 to 12 inches 7 to 16.5 inches
3 to 12 inches 7 to 12 inches