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Printronix 9012 User's Reference Manual

Printronix 9012 User's Reference Manual (194 pages)

P9000 Series line printers

Brand: Printronix | Category: Printer | Size: 2.01 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
About this Manual
12
P9012 Overview
13
Features
13
- Optional Features
  14
  - Character Formation
    14
- Dot Matrix Line Printing
  15
Introduction
13
Typical Character Formation
15
Print Rate
16
- Dot Matrix Line Printing
  16
- Plot Rate
  17
- Operation
  19
Introduction
19
- Control Panel Switches and Indicators
  20
- Alphanumeric Message Display
  21
- ON LINE Switch
  21
- CLEAR Switch and CHECK Indicator
  21
- 6/8 LPI Switch
  21
  - PAPER ADV Switch
    22
  - VFU LOADED Indicator
    22
  - HOLD ENABLE REPRINT PA1, CANCEL PA2, ALT MODE (Optional Switches)
    22
    
    MENU UP, MENU DOWN, NEXT, and PREV Switches
    22
    
    Enter
    23
    
    Print Mode
    23
    
    Run/Stop
    23
    
    F/L (Forms Length)
    24
    
    Paper Adjustment Controls
    24
  - Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever
    24
    
    Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever
    25
    
    Paper Adjustment Controls
    25
    
    Horizontal Adjustment Knob
    26
    
    Vertical Position Knob
    26
    
    Tractors
    27
  - Loading Paper
    27
    
    Left Paper Tractor
    27
    
    Loading Paper
    28
- Unloading Paper
  29
Replacing the Ribbon
29
- Ribbon Replacement
  30
- Paper Stacking
  31
  - Front Paper Fence Installation
    32
    
    Paper Tent Installation
    33
- Setting Top-Of-Form
  34
  - Setting Forms Length
    35
    
    Selecting Print Mode
    35
Setting Line Spacing
36
- Printer Reset
  36
Hex Code Printout
37
- Running the Self-Test
  37
- Fault Condition Messages
  38
  - Operator Correctable Faults
    38
  - Field Service Required
    38
Configuration
41
- Introduction
  41
Configuration Menus
41
- Configuration Procedure
  41
Load Configuration Values
42
- Factory Default Configuration Values
  43
  - Configuration Printout
    44
  - Sample Configuration Printout
    44
  - Control Panel Configuration Diagram
    45
  - Level I - Print Format
    45
    
    Control Panel
    46
- Control Panel Configuration Diagram Symbols
  46
  - Control Panel Overview
    47
  - Level II - Main Configuration Menus
    49
Level III - Configuration Menu Parameters
50
Graphics
59
- Introduction
  59
- Serial Matrix Compatible Bit Image Graphics
  59
  - Plotting a Bit Image Pattern
    59
Bit Image Density
60
- Bit Image Pattern Plan
  60
  - Bit Image Programming Format
    61
  - P-Series Compatible Plot Mode
    61
  - Plot Density
    61
Plot Data Line Format
62
- Normal Density Plot
  62
- High Density Plot
  63
- Plot Data Line Format
  63
Plot Data Byte Format
64
- Combining Graphics and Text
  64
- Truncated Character Line
  64
  - P-Series Plot Data Byte Format
    64
Davfu
65
- Start Load Code - 6C, 6D, or 6E Hex
  66
  - Channel Assignment
    66
  - End Load Code - 6F Hex
    66
    
    DAVFU (Continued)
    66
  - Using the DAVFU
    67
Vertical Format Units
65
Introduction
65
- General VFU Programming
  65
Clearing the DAVFU Memory
67
- Relative Line Slewing
  68
- P-Series EVFU
  69
Start Load Code - 1E or 6E Hex
69
- Channel Assignment (Line Identification Codes)
  70
  - Relative Line Slewing
    72
Serial Matrix VFU
73
Executing Vertical Tabs
73
Vertical Tab Positions
73
- Sample Serial Matrix Vertical Tab Positions
  74
- Programming
  75
  - Introduction
    75
Overstrike Mode
75
- Overstrike/Underlining Example
  75
Control Code Functions
76
- Special Function Code - Control Code Header
  76
Attribute Set and Reset Codes
76
Control Code Reference Index
77
Alternate Character Set
79
Bit Image Mode, Single Density
83
- Bit Image Mode, Double Density
  84
Bit Image Mode, Double Density Double Speed
85
- Bit Image Mode, Quadruple Density
  86
Block Transfer Header
87
- Bold Print
  88
Bold Print Reset
89
Cancel
90
- Carriage Return
  91
Character Set Select (Control Codes)
92
Character Set Select (Printable Symbols)
93
- Condensed Print
  94
- Condensed Print Reset
  95
- Download Character Set
  96
Elongated (Double High) Print
97
Emphasized Print
98
Emphasized Print Reset
99
EVFU Commands (P-Series)
100
Expanded (Double Wide) Print
101
Expanded (Double Wide) Print (One Line Only)
102
Form Feed
103
- Forms Length Set (Inches)
  104
- Forms Length Set (Lines)
  105
Horizontal Tab
106
Horizontal Tab Set
107
International Character Set Select
108
Line Feed
109
Line Feed N/216 Inch (One Line Only)
110
- Line Feed N/72 Inch
  111
- Line Spacing 1/6 Inch
  112
Line Spacing 1/8 Inch (8 Lpi)
113
Line Spacing 8 Lpi (One Line Only)
114
Line Spacing 7/72 Inch
115
Line Spacing N/72 Inch
116
Line Spacing N/216 Inch
117
Overscoring
118
Plot, Even Dot (P-Series High Density Graphics)
119
- Plot, Odd Dot (P-Series Normal Density Graphics)
  120
  - Printer Reset
    121
- Print Mode/Pitch Selection
  122
- Printer Select
  123
- Printer Deselect
  124
  - Skip-Over Perforation
    125
- Skip-Over Perforation Cancel
  126
  - Superscript/Subscript Printing
    127
Superscript/Subscript Printing Reset
128
Underline
129
- Vertical Tab
  130
  - Vertical Tab Set (Serial Matrix)
    131
Interfaces
133
- Introduction
  133
- Dataproducts Parallel Interface
  133
  - Dataproducts Interface Signals
    133
  - Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration
    134
    
    Centronics Parallel Interface
    135
Centronics Interface Signals
136
- Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration
  136
- Alternate Terminating Resistors
  137
- Rs-232 Serial Interface
  138
- RS-232 Interface Signals
  138
- RS-232 Serial Interface Protocols
  139
- RS-232 Serial Interface Configuration
  140
Introduction
141
- General Cleaning
  141
- Exterior Cleaning
  141
  - Interior Cleaning
    141
- Interior Cleaning
  143
- Cleaning the Paper Motion Detector
  144
  - Printer Self-Tests
    145
Running the Self-Tests
145
Fault Messages
146
Hex Code Printout
146
- Installation
  149
- Introduction
  149
  - Power Requirements
    149
  - Site Requirements
    150
Shipping Restraints
151
- Shipping Restraint Removal
  151
- Site Requirements
  151
- Paper Stacking Chain Assembly Installation
  153
- Chain Assembly Installation
  153
- Cable Connections
  154
- Loading Paper
  154
- Setting Top-Of-Form
  155
- Preliminary Test
  156
- Appendices
  158
- Appendix B
  159
- Specifications
  165
- Printing Characteristics
  165
- Appendix C
  165
  - Physical Characteristics
    166
  - Environmental Characteristics
    166
  - Electrical Characteristics
    166
- Appendix D
  169
- Control Code Cross Reference
  169
- Downloading Characters
  173
- Appendix E
  173
- Appendix F
  183
- Hardware Jumper Configuration
  183

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