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Printronix P9212 Maintenance Manual (298 pages)

Line matrix Printer

Brand: Printronix | Category: Printer | Size: 4.29 MB

Table of Contents

5
- Maintenance Manual
  3
- Overview
  11
  - About this Manual
    12
    
    How to Use this Manual
    12
    
    Warnings and Special Information
    12
    
    Related Documents
    13
    
    Printing Conventions in this Manual
    13
  - Controls and Indicators
    14
  - Standard Electrical Controls
    15
  - Coax Electrical Controls
    16
  - Twinax Electrical Controls
    18
  - IPDS Electrical Controls
    20
  - Mechanical Controls
    22
    
    Mechanical Controls
    23
    
    Tools, Test Equipment, and Supplies
    24
Principles of Operation

27
- Line Matrix Printing
  29
  - The Hammer Bank
    31
  - Character Generation
    32
  - Normal Operation
    34
- P9212 Architectures
  36
  - P9212 (CCB, Triple I/O)
    36
  - P9212-Ct
    36
  - P9212 LMI (Quad I/O)
    37
  - P9212 Cthi
    37
- Functional Elements of the Printer
  38
- The Control Panel
  41
- Controller Boards
  42
  - Controller Communication with the Host and Operator
    44
    
    Control Panel
    44
    
    Diagnostic UART (LMI Models)
    44
    
    Floppy Disk Controller Module (LMI Models)
    44
  - Printing
    44
    
    Hammer Driver Interface Functions
    45
    
    Mechanical Interface Functions
    46
    
    Fault Monitoring
    47
    
    Hammer Bank and Hammer Driver Faults
    47
    
    Paper Faults
    47
    
    Ribbon and Shuttle Faults
    47
  - CCB Hardware Summary
    48
    
    Communicating with the Host Computer
    50
    
    Communicating with the Operator
    50
    
    Printing
    50
    
    Fault Monitoring
    51
  - LMI Hardware Summary
    52
    
    Communicating with the Host Computer
    54
    
    Communicating with the Operator
    55
    
    Printing
    55
    
    Fault Monitoring
    56
- Mechanism Driver Board
  57
  - Ribbon Drive System
    59
    
    Ribbon Velocity
    59
    
    Ribbon Tension
    59
    
    Start / Stop Ribbon
    60
    
    The Shuttle Drive System
    60
  - Paper Feed System
    60
  - Reverse Paper Feed System
    60
- Hammer Driver Board
  61
  - Hammer Driver Logic and Control
    61
  - Power Filtering
    62
  - Hammer Bank Cooling
    63
  - Power Supply
    64
  - AC Power
    64
  - DC Power
    64
- Print Mechanisms
  65
  - Hammer Bank, Shuttle, and MPU
    65
  - Ribbon Deck
    67
  - Paper Feed Control
    68
- Preventive Maintenance
  69
  - Cleaning the Printer
    69
  - Cleaning the Printer
    70
Troubleshooting

75
- Fault Messages
  77
  - 48V Power Fail
    78
  - 48 Volt Failed
    78
  - CCB to Mech Err
    80
  - Dcu Ram
    81
  - Disk Read Error
    82
  - Disk Write Error
    82
  - Dynamic RAM Fault
    83
  - Font PROM
    84
  - Ham. Bank Hot
    85
  - Ham. Coil Open
    86
  - Ham. Coil Short
    87
  - Ham. Drv. Short
    88
  - Hmr Driver Short
    88
  - Internal Error
    89
  - Mech Driver Hot
    90
  - Mech Driver Link
    91
  - Nvram
    92
  - Off Line / Line Check Par
    93
  - On Line / Line Check Par
    94
  - Paper Jam
    95
  - Paper out
    96
  - Platen Open
    97
  - Ribbon Stall
    98
  - Shuttle Fan
    99
  - Shuttle Jam
    100
  - Software Error
    101
- Introduction
  77
- Troubleshooting Aids
  102
- Troubleshooting Symptoms Not Indicated by Fault Messages
  102
- Printer Confidence Check
  103
- CCB Diagnostic Check
  104
- Diagnostic Self-Tests
  111
- Hex Code Printout
  113
  - ASCII Character Set
    114
- Clearing Nonvolatile Memory (NVRAM)
  115
Adjustments

117
- Chapter Contents
  117
- Special Procedures
  
  118
  - Hammer Bank Service Position
    118
  - Adjustments
    118
- Adjustments
  
  124
  - Hammer Spring Retensioning
    124
  - Hammer Tip Alignment
    126
  - Magnetic Pickup Gap
    128
  - Magnetic Pickup Gap Adjustment
    129
  - Magnetic Pickup Phasing Adjustment
    130
  - Magnetic Pickup Phasing
    130
  - Paper Feed Belt Tension
    132
  - Paper out Switch Adjustment
    134
  - Platen Gap
    138
  - Platen Gap Adjustment
    139
  - Platen Open Belt Adjustment
    140
  - Ribbon Tracking Check and Adjustment
    142
  - Shuttle and Counterweight Preload
    144
  - Setting Shuttle and Counterweight Preload
    145
  - Shuttle and Counterweight Spring Adjustment
    148
  - Shuttle Belt Tension
    152
Replacement Procedures and Parts

155
- Blower Assembly
  158
  - Replacement Procedures
    158
  - Cabinet Fan
    159
- Card Cage Fan
  160
- Control Panel
  161
- Counterweight Assembly
  162
- (Shuttle) Cam and Flywheel
  163
- Gas Shock
  165
- Hammer Bank
  166
  - Hammer Cover Assembly
    177
- Hammer Spring and Hammer Coil
  178
- I/O Panel and Cable Assembly
  179
- Magnetic Pickup Assembly (MPU)
  180
- Oil Wick
  180
- Paper Feed Motor and Belt
  181
- Paper Motion/Out Detector
  182
- Platen Open Motor and Belt
  183
- Platen Open Switch
  184
- Power Supply
  185
- Ribbon Hub
  187
- Ribbon Motor
  188
- Shuttle Motor
  189
- Shuttle Motor Belt
  190
- Tractor Assemblies
  191
- Illustrated Parts Lists
  192
  - Printer Assembly
    192
  - Print Mechanism
    194
  - Ribbon Deck
    196
  - Tractor Shafts
    198
  - Hammer Bank Assembly
    202
  - Hammer Springs and Coils
    204
  - Shuttle Counterweight Assembly
    206
  - Shuttle Cam and Flywheel
    208
  - Card Cage and Control Panel (CCB)
    210
  - Card Cage and Control Panel (LMI)
    212
    
    Blower Assembly
    214
  - Power Supply and I/O Assemblies
    216
    
    A Wire Data
    219
    
    D Torque Table
    279
Printer Specifications

283
- Paper Specifications
  284
  - Paper
    284
  - Labels
    284
- Ribbon Specifications
  284
- Environmental Characteristics
  285
  - Temperature
    285
  - Relative Humidity
    285
  - Acoustic Noise Level
    285
- Interfaces
  285
- Printer Dimensions
  285
- Electrical Characteristics
  286
  - Input Power
    286
  - Power Rating
    286
  - Data Input Rate
    286
  - Print Rates
    287
- Duty Cycle
  289

Printronix P9212 Setup Manual (206 pages)

Line Matrix Printers

Brand: Printronix | Category: Printer | Size: 1.15 MB

Setup Guide
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Introduction

11
- About this Setup Guide
  12
  - How to Locate Information
    12
  - Warnings and Special Information
    12
  - Keys and Display Messages
    13
  - Related Documents
    13
- The P9212 Line Matrix Printer
  14
- Standard Features
  15
  - General
    15
  - Host Computer Interface
    15
  - Printer Command and Control
    15
  - Output Control
    15
  - Graphics and Vertical Formatting
    16
  - Built-In Diagnostic Tools
    16
- Optional Features
  17
- Protocols and Emulations
  18
  - Protocols
    18
  - Emulations
    18
2 Setting up the Printer

19
- Before You Begin
  20
- Select a Site
  20
- Remove the Shipping Restraints
  23
- Release the Paper Chains
  28
- Connect the Interface Cable and Power Cord
  30
- Load the Paper
  31
- Set the Top of Form
  36
- Install the Ribbon
  38
- Test the Printer
  40
3 Configuring the Printer

43
- Overview
  47
  - Operating States
    49
  - The Configurations
    49
  - Unlocking the ENTER Key
    50
  - Locking the ENTER Key
    50
  - Saving Parameters
    51
- Factory Default Configuration Values
  52
- Printing the Current Configuration
  54
- Changing Configuration Values
  56
- Saving Your New Configuration
  59
- Loading Predefined Configurations
  61
- Loading Customized Configurations
  64
- Resetting the Printer to Default or Saved Parameters
  65
- Configuration Menu Diagrams
  66
- Ribbon Life Menu Options
  68
  - New Ribbon
    69
  - Set Job Rate
    69
  - Analyze Job
    69
  - Set Ribbon Size
    69
  - When Worn Action
    69
  - Enable/Disable
    70
- Font Menu Options
  70
- Character Set Menu Options
  72
- Application Compatibility Menu Options
  74
  - Printer Protocol
    76
  - Buffer Size
    76
  - Uppercase Select
    77
  - Printer Select
    77
  - Paper Advance SW (Switch)
    78
  - Power on State
    78
  - Alarm on Fault
    79
  - Shuttle Timeout
    79
  - Unidirectional
    79
  - Select SFCC
    80
  - 80-9F Hex
    80
  - Control Code 06
    80
  - Control Code 08
    81
  - Overstrike
    81
  - Compress Print
    82
  - Draft Print
    82
  - Font Select/Elongated
    83
  - View
    83
  - Display Language
    83
  - Paper Format Menu Options
    84
  - Line Spacing
    85
  - Form Length Set
    85
  - Auto Line Feed
    86
  - Define CR (Carriage Return) Code
    86
  - Define LF (Line Feed) Code
    86
  - VFU (Vertical Format Unit) Select
    87
  - VFU (Vertical Format Unit) Table
    88
  - Perforation Skip
    88
  - Paper out
    88
  - Paperout Adjust
    89
  - PMD (Paper Motion Detection) Fault
    89
  - Slew Relative
    90
  - Set Platen @ BOF
    90
  - Print Width
    90
  - Slow Paper Slew
    91
  - Host Interface Menu Options
    92
  - Centronics Menu Options
    93
  - Data Bit 8
    94
    
    Data Polarity
    95
    
    Strobe Polarity
    96
  - Dataproducts Menu Options
    97
  - PI (Paper Instruction) Line
    98
  - Data Polarity
    98
  - Data Bit 8
    98
  - Strobe Polarity
    99
  - Response Polarity
    99
  - Data Protocol
    100
  - Serial RS-232 Menu Options
    100
  - Data Rate
    101
  - Word Length
    101
  - Data Protocol
    101
  - Stop Bit
    102
  - Parity
    102
  - Bit 8 Function
    102
  - Data Term Ready
    103
  - Request to Send
    103
  - Reverse Channel
    104
  - Load Parameters Menu Options
    105
  - Load Saved Parameters (1, 2, 3, or 4)
    106
  - Load IGP Parameters
    106
  - Load IBM 3287 Parameters
    106
  - Load IBM 5225 Parameters
    106
  - Load Factory Parameters
    107
  - Save Parameters Menu Options
    108
  - Diagnostics Menu Options
    109
  - Printer Interfaces
    111
  - Overview
    112
  - Dataproducts Parallel Interface
    113
  - Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals
    114
  - Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration
    115
  - Centronics Parallel Interface
    116
  - Centronics Parallel Interface Signals
    117
  - Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration
    118
  - Alternate Terminating Resistors
    119
  - Removal and Installation
    119
  - RS-232 Serial Interface
    120
  - RS-232 Serial Interface Signals
    120
  - RS-232 Serial Interface Protocols
    121
  - RS-232 Serial Interface Error Handling
    122
  - RS-232 Serial Interface Configuration
    123
  - Routine Service and Diagnostics
    125
  - Overview
    126
  - Cleaning Requirements
    126
  - Cleaning Outside the Cabinet
    127
  - Cleaning Inside the Cabinet
    128
  - Diagnostic Tests
    131
  - Configuration Printout
    133
  - Print Data Stream in Hex Code
    134
  - Printer Test 8 Inch Width
    134
  - Printer Test Full Width
    134
  - Print Statistics
    134
  - Running the Diagnostic Tests
    136
  - Printing Hex Code
    138
  - Fault Messages
    141
  - Ribbonminder
    146
  - Overview
    146
  - Running a Job
    147
  - Configuring the Ribbonminder
    148
  - Setting up a New Ribbon
    150
  - Setting Ribbon Size
    152
  - Enabling and Disabling Ribbonminder
    154
  - When Worn Action
    156
  - Analyzing Jobs
    158
  - Setting Analyze Job Mode
    159
  - Analyzing Jobs Quickly
    161
  - Setting the Job Rate
    162
  - Ribbonminder Host Data Stream Commands
    165
  - Set Job Rate
    165
  - When Worn Action
    165
  - Enable/Disable
    166
  - A Printer Specifications
    167
  - Ribbon Specifications
    168
  - Paper Specifications
    168
  - Printer Dimensions and Weight
    169
  - Environmental Characteristics
    170
  - Electrical Characteristics
    171
  - Interfaces
    172
  - Printing Rates
    172
    
    Character Formation
    176
    
    Printing Speed
    178

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