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Printronix P8000 Series Maintenance Manual (520 pages)

Cartridge Ribbon Printer Series of Line Matrix Printers

Brand: Printronix | Category: Printer | Size: 27 MB

Table of Contents

7
- Maintenance Manual
  1
- Trademark Acknowledgements
  4
- 1 Maintenance Overview
  
  15
  - Printronix P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer (CRP)
    15
    
    Order the Correct Spares
    18
    
    How to Identify a P8000 Cartridge Ribbon Printer
    19
    
    Printer Serial Number
    19
    
    H-Series Printers
    20
    
    HD Printers
    20
    
    Zero Tear Pedestal (ZTP) Printers
    20
    
    Cabinet Models
    21
    
    Forms Handling
    21
    
    Pedestal Models
    21
    
    Printer Configuration Code
    21
  - Important Maintenance Notes
    22
    
    Notices
    23
  - About this Manual
    23
    
    How to Use this Manual
    24
    
    Printing Conventions in this Manual
    24
  - Safety Notices
    25
  - Hinweise zur Sicherheit
    25
  - Indicators and Controls
    26
    
    Control Panel Keys
    26
    
    Indicators
    26
    
    Status Indicator
    26
    
    Cabinet Model
    31
    
    Pedestal Model
    31
    
    Mechanical Controls
    32
  - Tools and Test Equipment
    34
  - Plugging in the Printer
    35
    
    Interface Cable Requirements
    35
    
    Power Cord Requirements
    35
  - Printronix Customer Support Center
    36
    
    Printronix Supplies Department
    36
- 2 Preventive Maintenance
  
  37
- 3 Troubleshooting
  
  47
  - Introduction
    47
  - Troubleshooting Aids
    47
  - Start here
    48
  - Troubleshooting Display Messages
    49
  - Diagnostics for EXX, BAD NVM, or ILL NVM Errors
    50
  - Fault Messages (ASCII in Alphabetical Order)
    51
    
    P8000 CRP H-Series (Numerical Prefix Listing)
    92
  - Troubleshooting Other Symptoms
    131
    
    General Symptom List
    132
    
    Power Stacker
    138
    
    Print Quality
    143
    
    Printer Operation
    146
  - Communications Failures
    153
  - Diagnostic Printer Tests
    155
    
    Selecting and Running Diagnostic Printer Tests
    156
  - Boot Diagnostics Menu
    163
  - Factory Menu
    165
  - Exception Menu
    168
    
    Autodump on Printer Exception
    168
  - Firmware Diagnostic Port
    169
    
    Capturing Information
    169
    
    Diagnostic Cable
    169
  - Hex Code Printout
    171
    
    How to Print a Hex Dump
    172
  - ASCII Character Set
    175
  - Soft Vs. Hard Reset
    176
4 Adjustments and Tests

177
- Introduction
  177
- Preparing the Printer for Maintenance
  178
- Returning the Printer to Normal Operation
  179
- Belt, Paper Feed Timing, Adjustment
  180
- Belt, Platen Open, Adjustment
  182
- Paper Scale Alignment
  184
- Platen Gap Adjustment
  186
  - Hammerspring Assembly, Versions 1 and 2
    186
  - Hammerspring Assembly, Version 3
    188
- Paper out Adjustment
  189
- Hammer Phasing Adjustment
  192
- Downloading Firmware
  194
- Firmware File Types (.Prg) and (.Exe)
  195
- Web Page Download
  196
- Windows Driver Download
  198
- Automatic Download (.Exe)
  199
- Manual Two-Key Download Sequence
  201
- Manual Three-Key Download Sequence
  202
- Sending Firmware in Download Mode
  203
  - Sending Firmware Via Ethernet (LPR)
    203
  - Sending Firmware Via USB
    203
  - Installing a Microsoft Loopback Adapter
    204
  - Sending Firmware Via Parallel
    209
  - Sending Firmware Via Serial
    210
- Reprogramming the Security Key
  211
  - How to Reprogram the Security Key
    211
- Coil Temperature Adjustment
  213
- Dynamic Paper Tension Adjustment
  214
- Tractor Belt Tension Adjustment
  216
- Shuttle Electrical Short Check
  217
- Hammerbank Power Cable Shorts Test
  218
- Cable Shorts Test
  219
- Main Wire Harness Test Diagnostic
  221
- Set Printer Serial Number
  222
5 Replacement Procedures

225
- Organization of this Chapter
  225
  - List of Removal / Installation Procedures
    225
  - Belt, Paper Feed Timing
    227
  - Belt, Platen Open
    228
  - Cartridge Interface Board (CIB)
    229
  - Control Panel Assembly - Cabinet Model
    230
  - Control Panel Assembly - Pedestal Model
    231
  - Controller Board
    232
  - Cover Assembly, Hammerbank / Ribbon Mask
    234
  - Cover Assembly, Shuttle
    235
  - Dashpot
    236
- Cover Assembly, Top, Pedestal Models
  236
  - Electronics Barrier Panel
    237
  - Fan Assembly, Cabinet Exhaust
    238
  - Fan Assembly, Card Cage
    239
  - Fan Assembly, Hammerbank
    239
  - Magnetic Pickup (MPU) Assembly
    240
  - Paper Feed Motor
    241
  - Paper Ironer
    242
  - Paper Guide Assembly
    243
  - Platen
    244
  - Platen Open Motor
    248
  - Platen Stop Assembly
    250
- Platen Stop Assembly (and Forms Thickness Lever)
  250
  - Power Supply Board
    251
  - Power Switch
    252
  - Ribbon Drive Motor
    253
  - Security Key
    254
  - Shaft, Splined
    256
  - Shaft, Support
    258
  - Shuttle Frame Assembly
    259
  - Spring, Extension, Hammerbank
    261
  - Switch Assembly, Paper Detector
    262
  - Switch Assembly, Platen Interlock
    263
  - Tractor (L/R)
    264
  - Weld Sensor
    264
- 6 Illustrated Parts Breakdown
  
  265
  - Illustrations of Printer Components
    265
- 7 Principles of Operation
  
  303
  - Line Matrix Printing
    303
  - Printing Rates
    306
  - Printing Mechanism
    306
  - Shuttle Frame Assembly
    307
    
    Shuttle Drive Motor
    307
    
    Hammerbank Assembly
    308
  - Paper Transport System
    309
  - Ribbon Transport System
    310
  - Integrated Print Management System
    311
    
    Operation
    311
    
    Ribbon Action
    312
    
    Ribbon End Point
    312
  - Logical Control of the Printer
    313
  - Control Panel
    314
  - Controller Board
    315
  - Power Supply Board
    315
    
    AC Power
    315
  - Printer Interface
    316
  - Graphics
    316
Wire Data

317
- A Wire Data
  
  317
- Appendix B (Page 369).
  
  319
  - Interconnection Diagram
    319
  - Cable Routing
    320
    
    Low Speed - Cabinet Model
    320
    
    Low Speed - Pedestal Model
    321
    
    High Speed - Cabinet Model
    322
    
    High Speed - Pedestal Model
    323
  - Low Speed Controller Board
    324
  - High Speed Controller Board
    334
  - Power Supply
    343
    
    Low Speed Power Supply: 300, 500, and 1000 LPM Models
    343
    
    Low Speed: 300, 500, and 1000 LPM Models
    343
    
    Models
    343
    
    High Speed: 600, 800, 1500, and 2000 LPM Models
    345
    
    Surestak Power Stacker PCBA
    347
  - Cable Assemblies Centronics I/O
    348
    
    AC In, Power Supply
    349
    
    AC Power Input
    350
    
    Control Panel
    351
    
    Hammerbank Logic
    352
    
    Hammerbank Power
    353
    
    Dual Hammerbank Power
    354
    
    Motor Harness
    355
    
    Sensor Harness
    356
    
    Shuttle Motor Drive
    357
- Appendix A
  
  358
  - Frame Cable, Power Stacker
    358
  - Logic Cable, Power Stacker
    359
  - Power Cable, Power Stacker
    360
  - Rail Cable, Power Stacker
    361
  - Elevator I/O Cable, Power Stacker
    362
  - Fan Assembly, Hammerbank
    363
  - Card Cage (Intake) Fan and Exhaust Fan
    364
  - Magnetic Pickup (MPU) Assembly
    365
    
    Switch Assembly, Paper Detector
    366
    
    Switch Assembly, Platen Interlock
    367
- B Abbreviations
  
  369
- C Metric Conversion Tables
  
  377
Surestak Power Stacker

379
- D Surestak™ Power Stacker
  379
  - Contents
    379
  - Introduction
    380
  - Stacker Operation
    380
    
    Setting up the Power Stacker
    381
    
    Loading and Starting the Power Stacker
    384
  - Stacker Problems
    385
    
    Stacker First Inspection
    385
    
    Stacker Confidence Check
    386
    
    Stacker Motor Check
    387
  - Removing the Power Stacker
    390
  - Installing the Power Stacker
    396
  - Replacing the Constant Force Spring
    408
    
    Constant Force Spring
    408
  - Replacing the Timing Belts
    410
    
    Timing Belts
    410
  - Replacing the Roller Drive Shaft
    413
    
    Roller Drive Shaft
    413
Appendix D Illustrated Parts Breakdown

416
- Illustrated Parts Breakdown
  416

Printronix P8000 Series Administrator's Manual (422 pages)

Cartridge Ribbon Printer

Brand: Printronix | Category: Printer | Size: 9 MB

Trademark Acknowledgements
4
Table of Contents
5
1 Introduction

11
2 Setting up the Printer

19
- Before You Begin
  19
- Power Requirements
  19
- Select a Site
  19
- Printer Dimensions
  21
- Printer Component Locations
  26
3 Operating the Printer

27
- Powering on the Printer
  27
- Operating Modes
  27
- The Control Panel
  28
  - Control Panel Keys
    29
  - Cancel a Print Job
    33
- Operational Procedures
  34
  - Reload Paper
    34
  - Unload Paper
    45
- Integrated Print Management System
  48
  - Output Darkness
    48
  - Loading a Used Ribbon Cartridge
    49
  - Lighter or Darker Print
    49
  - Changing Ribbon Cartridge
    50
4 The Configuration Menus

53
- Configuration Overview
  53
  - Main Menu
    53
  - Changing Parameter Settings
    54
  - Saving Parameter Settings
    54
  - Default and Custom Configurations
    54
  - Navigating the Menus
    55
- Top Level Menu Overview
  56
  - Changing Parameters Example
    58
  - Auto Save Configuration
    62
  - Saving Your New Configuration
    63
  - Optimizing Print Quality
    68
  - Optimizing Print Speed
    69
- Dynamic Menu Options
  70
- Active Emulations
  71
  - P8000 Standard Firmware
    73
  - P8000 TN Firmware
    74
  - P8000 PCL-II Firmware
    75
  - P8000 LG Firmware
    76
  - P8000 ANSI Firmware
    77
  - Openprint P8000 Standard Postscript/Pdf Firmware
    78
  - Openprint P8000 HD Postscript/Pdf Firmware
    79
- H-Series Firmware
  80
- P8000 Indian and Arabic Language Firmware
  81
- QUICK SETUP Menu
  82
- Active Host
  82
- Active Emulation
  83
- Active Igp Emulation
  83
  - Form Length
    84
  - Form Width
    84
- Select Lpi
  84
- Indian Option (Indian Language)
  88
- Ribbon End Point
  90
  - Load Config
    90
  - Save Config
    90
- Slow Paper Slew
  90
- CONFIG. CONTROL Menu
  91
- Delete Config
  92
- Protect Configs
  92
  - Name Configs
    92
  - Reset Cfg Names
    92
  - Auto Save
    92
- HOST INTERFACE Menu
  93
  - Auto Switching Submenu
    94
  - Port Type
    94
  - Trickle Time
    95
  - Report Status
    95
  - IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu
    96
  - Centronics (Parallel) Submenu
    98
  - Data Bit
    98
  - Busy on Strobe
    99
  - Latch Data on
    99
  - Serial Submenu
    100
  - Data Protocol
    101
  - Baud Rate
    102
    
    Word Length
    103
    
    Stop Bits
    103
    
    Request to Send
    103
    
    Poll Character
    104
    
    Poll Response
    104
  - Idle Response
    104
  - One Char Enquiry
    104
- NETWORK SETUP Menu
  105
  - Ethernet Address
    105
    
    Subnet Mask
    106
    
    Gateway Address
    106
    
    Mac Address
    106
  - Ethernet Params
    107
  - Ethernet Speed
    108
  - Job Control
    108
- ACTIVE IGP EMUL and ACTIVE EMULATIONS
  109
- EMULATION Menu
  111
  - Params
    112
  - 3270 Params
    113
    
    Translation Tbl
    114
    
    Change Case
    115
  - Intervention Req
    115
    
    Set Text Orientn
    115
    
    Format Control
    118
  - Host Override
    118
  - 5250 Params
    119
  - Lineprinter Plus Emulation (ASCII, Indian Language)
    124
  - Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hanzi GB)
    126
  - Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Kanji)
    128
  - Character Set
    130
  - Define Cr Code
    130
  - Define Lf Code
    130
  - Printer Select
    130
  - Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hangul)
    132
  - Character Sets
    135
  - Kssm Emulation
    135
  - Font Attributes
    138
  - Page Format
    143
  - Barcode Height
    146
  - P-Series Emulation
    147
  - Sfcc D Command
    149
  - P-Series Character Set Menu
    150
  - P-Series XQ Emulation
    153
  - Compressed Print
    154
  - Elong/Alt. Font
    154
  - Hs Print (High Speed Print)
    154
  - Serial Matrix Emulation
    155
  - Control Code 06
    156
  - Serial Matrix Character Set Menu
    158
  - Proprinter XL Emulation
    160
  - Alt. Char Set
    161
  - Epson FX Emulation
    163
  - Epson Fx Character Set Menu
    165
  - ANSI Emulation
    166
  - Esc C Sequence
    171
  - Received Cr
    171
  - Private Mode
    172
  - Pum Default
    172
  - Received del
    172
  - Truncate Pi Slew
    172
  - IGP/PGL Emulation
    173
  - Configuring the Emulation with the Control Panel
    174
  - IGP/PGL Submenu
    175
  - Define Lf (Line Feed) Code
    176
  - Pi Slew Range
    176
  - Auto Uppercase
    177
  - Forms Handling
    177
  - Select Font
    177
  - Skip CMD Prefix
    177
  - Barcode Options
    178
  - Optimized Ratio
    179
  - Host Form Length
    180
  - Compatbl. Mode
    181
  - Ignore Char
    181
  - Printer Pi Line
    182
  - True Form Slew
    182
  - Error Report
    183
  - Trunc Dyn Data
    183
  - IGP/VGL Emulation
    185
  - IGP/VGL Submenu
    186
  - Sfcc & Pwrup
    187
  - Graphics Options
    188
  - Ignore Dots
    188
  - Error Handling
    193
  - Ignore Ch
    194
  - Prt to Emulate
    195
  - Igp/Vgl Font Set Menu
    196
  - IPDS Emulation
    197
  - Font Size
    198
  - Barcode Quality
    199
  - Barcode Size
    199
  - Barcode Speed
    199
  - Early Print Comp (Complete)
    199
  - Graphics Quality
    199
  - Code Page Subset
    200
  - Default Code Page
    200
  - Default Font
    200
  - Graphic Charsize
    200
  - Graphics Scaling
    200
  - I2/5 Checksum
    200
  - Vpa Check
    200
  - Hexdump Mode
    201
  - Print Ipds Fonts
    201
  - PCL - II Emulation
    202
  - Face Cpi Delay
    204
  - Graphics Density
    204
  - Page Length Rep
    204
  - Perforation Skip
    204
  - Primary Char. Set
    204
  - Second Char. Set
    204
  - Display Functions
    205
  - Line Terminator
    205
  - Ptx Linefeed
    205
  - Config Print
    206
  - LG Emulation
    206
  - Symbol Set Print
    206
    
    Plot Mode Opt
    210
    
    Print Mode Opt
    210
    
    Unsolicited Rpt
    210
  - Arabic Context Analyzer
    211
    
    Automatic Line Feed
    213
    
    Custom Settings
    213
  - Openprint POSTSCRIPT/PDF Emulation
    216
  - Postscript/Pdf Interpreter
    216
  - Paper Size
    218
  - Paper Size Fault
    219
- PRINTER CONTROL Menu
  221
- Ztp Settings
  222
- Bar Code Quality
  222
- Display Language
  223
- Panel Display
  223
- View Function
  223
- Accented Char
  224
- ADVANCED USER Menu
  225
  - SURE SCAN Submenu
    227
  - Optimize Barcode
    227
  - Hor. Quiet Zone
    232
  - Ver. Erase Zone
    233
  - Quiet Zone Fault
    233
  - Update Pdf
    234
  - Hex Dump Mode
    235
  - Barcodes on Page
    235
  - Bcodes Optimized
    235
  - Downloaded Fonts
    236
  - Pmd (Paper Motion Detection) Fault
    236
  - Auto Elevator
    237
  - Auto Locking
    237
  - Main File System
    237
  - Shuttle Timeout
    238
  - Sd File System
    238
  - Set Sharing
    238
  - Cancel Key
    239
  - Power Saver Time
    239
  - Pwr Save Control
    239
  - Rcv. Status Port
    239
  - Ret. Status Port
    240
  - Set Lock Key
    240
  - Job Sel/Typeface
    240
  - Rbn Low Warn
    241
  - Rbn Low Action
    241
  - Rbn End Action
    241
  - Disp. Intensity
    242
- DIAGNOSTICS Menu
  243
- Printer Tests
  244
  - System Memory
    245
  - Print Statistics
    245
  - Printer Mgmt
    246
- Printer Mgmt Menu
  247
- Pne Port
  247
- Mgmt Protocol
  247
- Pne Port Number
  247
- Pne Port Timeout
  247
- Status Port Numb
  247
- Mgmt Port Number
  247
5 Interfaces

249
- Overview
  249
- RS-232 Serial Interface
  251
- Usb
  252
- Centronics Parallel Interface
  253
  - Centronics Parallel Interface Signals
    254
- IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
  255
  - Compatibility Mode
    255
  - Nibble Mode
    255
  - Byte Mode
    255
  - Signals
    256
- Ethernet
  258
6 Reprogramming the Security Key

259
- How to Program the Security Key
  259
7 Downloading Firmware

261
- Firmware File Types (.Prg) and (.Exe)
  262
- Web Page Download
  263
- Windows Driver Download
  265
- Automatic Download (.Exe)
  266
- Manual Two-Key Download Sequence
  268
- Manual Three-Key Download Sequence
  269
- Sending Firmware in Download Mode
  270
  - Sending Firmware Via Ethernet (LPR)
    270
  - Sending Firmware Via USB
    270
  - Installing a Microsoft Loopback Adapter
    271
  - Sending Firmware Via Parallel
    276
  - Sending Firmware Via Serial
    277
- Downloading Files to the Main File System
  278
- Filename Extensions Not Shown in Menus
  278
- File Properties Not Shown in Menus
  279
- Web Page Download
  279
- PTX_SETUP Download
  281
- Manual Two-Key Download
  281
- Downloading Files to the SD Card
  282
- Using Truetype Fonts
  283
  - Downloading Truetype Fonts
    283
  - Select and Print Downloaded Truetype Fonts
    285
- Demo Facility
  286
- Deleting a Demo File
  287

Printronix P8000 Series Administrator's Manual (336 pages)

Line Matrix Printers Cartridge Ribbon Printer Series

Brand: Printronix | Category: Printer | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
5
Introduction

11
Setting up the Printer

17
- Before You Begin
  17
- Power Requirements
  17
- Select a Site
  17
- Printer Dimensions
  18
- Printer Component Locations
  21
Operating the Printer

23
- Powering on the Printer
  23
- Operating Modes
  23
- The Control Panel
  24
  - Control Panel Keys
    25
  - Cancel a Print Job
    27
- Operational Procedures
  28
  - Reload Paper
    28
  - Unload Paper
    35
- Integrated Print Management System
  36
  - Output Darkness
    37
  - Loading a Used Ribbon Cartridge
    37
  - Lighter or Darker Print
    37
  - Changing Ribbon Cartridge
    37
The Configuration Menus

41
- Configuration Overview
  41
  - First Power on
    41
  - Main Menu
    41
  - Changing Parameter Settings
    41
  - Saving Parameter Settings
    42
  - Default and Custom Configurations
    42
  - Navigating the Menus
    42
- Top Level Menu Overview
  43
  - Changing Parameters Example
    46
  - Auto Save Configuration
    49
  - Saving Your New Configuration
    49
  - Optimizing Print Quality
    54
  - Optimizing Print Speed
    55
- Dynamic Menu Options
  55
- Active Emulations
  56
  - P8000 Standard Firmware
    58
  - P8000 TN Firmware
    59
  - P8000 PCL-II Firmware
    60
  - P8000 LG Firmware
    61
  - P8000 ANSI Firmware
    62
  - Openprint P8000 Standard Postscript/Pdf Firmware
    63
  - Openprint P8000 HD Postscript/Pdf Firmware
    64
  - H-Series Firmware
    65
  - OKI Menu
    66
  - P8000 Indian and Arabic Language Firmware
    68
- QUICK SETUP Menu
  69
- CONFIG. CONTROL Menu
  76
- HOST INTERFACE Menu
  77
  - Auto Switching Submenu
    78
  - IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu
    79
  - Report Status
    79
  - Centronics (Parallel) Submenu
    81
  - Serial Submenu
    83
- NETWORK SETUP Menu
  87
  - Ethernet Address
    87
  - Ethernet Params
    88
  - Ascii Data Port
    88
- ACTIVE IGP EMUL and ACTIVE EMULATIONS
  89
- EMULATION Menu
  91
  - 3270 Params
    92
  - 5250 Params
    98
  - Lineprinter Plus Emulation (ASCII, Indian Language)
    102
  - Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hanzi GB)
    104
  - Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hanzi Big5)
    105
  - Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Kanji)
    106
  - LQ-1600K Emulation
    107
  - Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hangul)
    110
  - KS Emulation
    111
  - KSSM Emulation
    112
  - Page Format Submenu (H-Series)
    114
  - P-Series Emulation
    122
  - P-Series Character Set Menu
    125
  - Indian Language Character Set Menu
    126
  - P-Series XQ Emulation
    128
  - Serial Matrix Emulation
    130
  - Serial Matrix Character Set Menu
    132
  - Proprinter XL Emulation
    133
  - Proprinter XL Character Sets Menu
    135
  - Epson FX Emulation
    136
  - Epson FX Character Set Menu
    138
  - ANSI Emulation
    139
  - IGP/PGL Submenu
    147
  - Barcode Options
    150
  - IGP/PGL Font Set Menu
    155
  - IGP/VGL Emulation
    156
  - IGP/VGL Submenu
    157
  - IGP/VGL Graphics Options Submenu
    158
  - IGP/VGL Font Set Menu
    165
  - IPDS Emulation
    166
  - PCL - II Emulation
    170
  - LG Emulation
    174
  - Arabic Context Analyzer
    177
  - Arabization Menus
    185
  - Openprint POSTSCRIPT/PDF Emulation
    185
  - Postscript/Pdf Interpreter
    186
- PRINTER CONTROL Menu
  190
- ADVANCED USER Menu
  194
  - SURE SCAN Submenu
    195
- DIAGNOSTICS Menu
  208
- Printer Mgmt Menu
  211
Interfaces

213
- Overview
  213
- RS-232 Serial Interface
  215
- Usb
  216
- Centronics Parallel Interface
  216
  - Centronics Parallel Interface Signals
    217
- IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
  217
  - Compatibility Mode
    217
  - Nibble Mode
    217
  - Byte Mode
    217
  - Signals
    217
  - Ethernet
    219
Reprogramming the Security Key

221
- How to Program the Security Key
  221
Downloading Firmware

223
- Firmware File Types (.Prg) and (.Exe)
  224
- Web Page Download
  225
- Windows Driver Download
  227
- Automatic Download (.Exe)
  228
- Manual Two-Key Download Sequence
  230
- Manual Three-Key Download Sequence
  230
- Sending Firmware in Download Mode
  231
  - Sending Firmware Via Ethernet (LPR)
    231
  - Sending Firmware Via USB
    231
  - Installing a Microsoft Loopback Adapter
    232
  - Sending Firmware Via Parallel
    237
  - Sending Firmware Via Serial
    237
- Downloading Files to the Main File System
  237
- Filename Extensions Not Shown in Menus
  238
- File Properties Not Shown in Menus
  239
- Web Page Download
  239
- PTX_SETUP Download
  241
- Manual Two-Key Download
  241
- Downloading Files to the SD Card
  242
- Using Truetype Fonts
  242
  - Downloading Truetype Fonts
    242
  - Select and Print Downloaded Truetype Fonts
    244
- Demo Facility
  245
Troubleshooting

247
- Cleaning Requirements
  247
  - Exterior Cleaning
    247
  - Interior Cleaning
    247
- Diagnosing Problems
  249
  - Bar Code Verification
    249
  - Printing a Hex Dump
    250
- Most Frequent Problems and Solutions
  252
- Diagnostics for EXX, BAD NVM, or ILL NVM Errors
  252
- Fault Messages (ASCII in Alphabetical Order)
  253
- Fault Messages (H-Series with Numerical Prefix)
  273
Printer Specifications

291
- Ribbon Cartridge Specifications
  291
  - Ascii
    291
  - HD and H-Series
    291
- Paper Specifications
  291
- Labels
  292
- Printer Weight and Dimensions
  292
- Environmental Characteristics
  292
- Acoustic Noise Level
  292
- Electrical Characteristics
  293
  - Input Voltage (ASCII Models)
    293
  - Input Voltage (H-Series Models)
    293
- Interfaces
  294
- Printing Speed
  294

Printronix P8000 Series Administrator's Manual (332 pages)

Brand: Printronix | Category: Printer | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents
5
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
14
Warnings and Special Information
14
Related Documents
14
Setting up the Printer
17
Before You Begin
17
Power Requirements
17
Select a Site
17
Printer Dimensions
18
Printer Component Locations
21
Operating the Printer
23
Powering on the Printer
23
Operating Modes
23
The Control Panel
24
Control Panel Keys
25
Cancel a Print Job
27
Operational Procedures
28
Reload Paper
28
Unload Paper
35
Integrated Print Management System
36
Output Darkness
37
Loading a Used Ribbon Cartridge
37
Lighter or Darker Print
37
Changing Ribbon Cartridge
37
The Configuration Menus
41
Configuration Overview
41
First Power on
41
Main Menu
41
Changing Parameter Settings
42
Saving Parameter Settings
42
Default and Custom Configurations
42
Navigating the Menus
42
Top Level Menu Overview
43
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
58
P8000 PCL-II Firmware
59
P8000 LG Firmware
60
P8000 ANSI Firmware
61
Openprint P8000 Standard Postscript/Pdf Firmware
62
Openprint P8000 HD Postscript/Pdf Firmware
63
H-Series Firmware
64
OKI Menu
65
P8000 Indian and Arabic Language Firmware
67
QUICK SETUP Menu
68
CONFIG. CONTROL Menu
75
HOST INTERFACE Menu
76
Auto Switching Submenu
77
IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu
78
Centronics (Parallel) Submenu
80
Serial Submenu
82
NETWORK SETUP Menu
86
Ethernet Address
86
Ethernet Params
87
ACTIVE IGP EMUL and ACTIVE EMULATIONS
88
EMULATION Menu
90
3270 Params
91
5250 Params
97
Lineprinter Plus Emulation (ASCII, Indian Language)
101
Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hanzi GB)
103
Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hanzi Big5)
104
Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Kanji)
105
LQ-1600K Emulation
106
Lineprinter Plus Emulation (H-Series Hangul)
109
KS Emulation
110
KSSM Emulation
111
Page Format Submenu (H-Series)
113
P-Series Emulation
121
P-Series Character Set Menu
124
Indian Language Character Set Menu
125
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
146
IGP/PGL Font Set Menu
154
IGP/VGL Emulation
155
IGP/VGL Submenu
156
IGP/VGL Graphics Options Submenu
157
IGP/VGL Font Set Menu
164
IPDS Emulation
165
PCL - II Emulation
169
LG Emulation
173
Arabic Context Analyzer
176
Arabization Menus
182
Openprint POSTSCRIPT/PDF Emulation
182
Postscript/Pdf Interpreter
183
PRINTER CONTROL Menu
186
ADVANCED USER Menu
190
SURE SCAN Submenu
191
DIAGNOSTICS Menu
204
Printer Mgmt Menu
207
Interfaces
209
Overview
209
RS-232 Serial Interface
211
Usb
212
Centronics Parallel Interface
212
Centronics Parallel Interface Signals
213
IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
213
Compatibility Mode
213
Nibble Mode
213
Byte Mode
213
Signals
213
Ethernet
215
Reprogramming the Security Key
217
How to Program the Security Key
217
Downloading Firmware
219
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)
226
Sending Firmware Via USB
227
Installing a Microsoft Loopback Adapter
227
Sending Firmware Via Parallel
232
Sending Firmware Via Serial
232
Downloading Files to the Main File System
233
Filename Extensions Not Shown in Menus
233
File Properties Not Shown in Menus
234
File Download Via Web Page
234
PTX_SETUP Download
236
Manual Two-Key Download
236
Downloading Files to the SD Card
237
Using Truetype Fonts
237
Downloading Truetype Fonts
237
Select and Print Downloaded Truetype Fonts
239
Demo Facility
240
Troubleshooting
243
Cleaning Requirements
243
Exterior Cleaning
243
Interior Cleaning
243
Diagnosing Problems
245
Bar Code Verification
245
Printing a Hex Dump
246
Most Frequent Problems and Solutions
248
Diagnostics for EXX, BAD NVM, or ILL NVM Errors
248
Fault Messages (ASCII in Alphabetical Order)
249
Fault Messages (H-Series with Numerical Prefix)
269
Printer Specifications
287
Ribbon Cartridge Specifications
287
Storage Temperature
287
Paper Specifications
287
Labels
288
Printer Weight and Dimensions
288
Environmental Characteristics
288
Acoustic Noise Level
288
Electrical Characteristics
289
Input Voltage (ASCII Models)
289

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