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Printronix P8006 Administrator's Manual

Printronix P8006 Administrator's Manual (422 pages)

Cartridge Ribbon Printer

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

Table of Contents

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
8 Troubleshooting

289
- Cleaning Requirements
  289
  - Exterior Cleaning
    289
  - Interior Cleaning
    290
- Diagnosing Problems
  292
  - Bar Code Verification
    292
  - Printing a Hex Dump
    293
- Most Frequent Problems and Solutions
  295
- Diagnostics for EXX, BAD NVM, or ILL NVM Errors
  296
- Fault Messages (ASCII in Alphabetical Order)
  296
  - Fault Messages Requiring Field Service Attention
    297
  - Lcd Message Troubleshooting Table
    315
- Fault Messages (H-Series with Numerical Prefix)
  316
Printer Specifications

333
- Ribbon Cartridge Specifications
  333
  - Ascii
    333
  - HD and H-Series
    333
- Paper Specifications
  334
- Labels
  334
- Printer Weight and Dimensions
  335
- Environmental Characteristics
  335
- Acoustic Noise Level
  336
- Electrical Characteristics
  337
  - Input Voltage (ASCII Models)
    337
  - Input Voltage (H-Series Models)
    338
- Interfaces
  338
- Printing Speed
  339
ASCII Character Set

341
Surestak™ Power Stacker

343
- Introduction
  343
- Stacker Operation
  343
- Setting up the Power Stacker
  344
Zero Tear Pedestal Printer

349
- Overview
  349
- Operation
  350
  - Position the Paper Input and Adjust the Paper Guides
    350
  - Load Paper
    352
  - Position the Paper out Sensor
    354
  - Set the Tear Bar Distance
    355
  - Set the Top of Form
    356
- ZTP SETTINGS Menu
  357
- Performance Limitations
  358
- Paper Jams
  359
Quick Change Memory Cartridge (QCMC)

361
- Overview
  361
- Installing the QCMC
  362
- Saving the Printer's Configuration to the QCMC
  363
- Copying the QCMC "Snapshot" Image to a Second Printer
  365
- Updating the QCMC Image
  367
- Erasing the QCMC Image
  368
PTX_SETUP Commands

369
- Overview
  369
- The PTX_SETUP Commands
  369
  - General Commands
    370
  - Line Matrix Commands
    377
Customer Support

379
- Printronix Customer Support Center
  379
- Printronix Supplies Department
  379
- Corporate Offices
  380
Communication Notices

381
- Notices
  381
- Communication Statements
  383
- Software License Agreement
  389
  - Gnu General Public License
    389
  - Bsd License
    394

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Printronix P8006 Administrator's Manual

Printronix P8006 Administrator's Manual (336 pages)

Line Matrix Printers Cartridge Ribbon Printer Series

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

Table of Contents

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
Standard ASCII Character Set

295
Zero Tear Pedestal Printer

297
- Overview
  297
- Operation
  298
  - Position the Paper Input and Adjust the Paper Guides
    298
  - Load Paper
    300
  - Position the Paper out Sensor
    302
  - Set the Tear Bar Distance
    303
  - Set the Top of Form
    304
- ZTP SETTINGS Menu
  305
- Performance Limitations
  306
Quick Change Memory Card (QCMC)

309
- Overview
  309
- Installing the QCMC
  310
- Saving the Printer's Configuration to the QCMC
  311
- Copying the QCMC "Snapshot" Image to a Second Printer
  312
- Updating the QCMC Image
  314
- Erasing the QCMC Image
  314
PTX_SETUP Commands

315
- Overview
  315
- The PTX_SETUP Commands
  315
  - General Commands
    315
  - Line Matrix Commands
    321
Customer Support

323
- Printronix Customer Support Center
  323
  - Printronix Supplies Department
    323
  - Corporate Offices
    324
Communication Notices

325
- Notices
  325
- Communication Statements
  326
- Software License Agreement
  332

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