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Printronix T4204 User Manual

Printronix T4204 User Manual (232 pages)

Printronix Label Printer User's Manual T4204

Brand: Printronix | Category: Label Maker | Size: 3.09 MB

Table of Contents

Software License Agreement
3
Limited Software Product Warranty
4
Communication Notices
5
Trademark Acknowledgements
7
Important Warranty Information
8
Printer Warranty
8
Thermal Printhead
8
Table of Contents
9
1 Introduction

13
- Printronix Thermaline Help Desk
  13
- Warnings and Special Information
  13
- The T4204 Label Printer
  14
- Thermal Printer Technology
  15
- The Printing Process
  15
- Dynamic Print Control
  15
- Media Selection
  16
- Ribbons
  16
- Emulations
  16
- Hardware Options
  17
- Unpacking the Printer
  18
- Check List
  20
- Printer Installation
  21
2 Operation

25
- Controls & Indicators
  25
- The POWER Switch
  26
- Powering on the Printer
  26
- Operating Modes
  27
- Primary Control Panel Keys
  27
- Secondary Control Panel Keys
  27
- Loading Media
  28
- Loading Roll Media
  29
- Loading Fanfold Media
  34
- Loading Ribbon
  38
- Label Rewinding
  41
- Label Peel off
  44
- Label Variations and the Label Sensor
  47
- Sensor Assembly Horizontal Adjustment
  47
- Calibrating the Transmissive and Reflective Sensors
  48
- Run Calibrate Procedure
  49
- Cleaning the Printhead
  50
3 Configuring the Printer

51
- Overview
  51
- Menu Navigation
  51
- Changing Printer Settings
  56
- Saving a Configuration
  57
- Modifying a Saved Configuration
  59
- Printing a Configuration
  60
- Menu Options
  65
  - CONFIG. CONTROL Menu
    65
  - Load Config
    65
  - Print Config
    66
  - Delete Config
    66
  - Active IGP EMUL Menu
    67
  - Emulation Menu
    68
  - MAINT / MISC Menu
    69
    
    Hex Dump Mode
    70
    
    Display Language
    70
    
    Downloaded Fonts
    71
    
    File System
    71
    
    Cancel Key
    71
    
    Set Lock Key
    72
    
    Auto Map Select
    73
    
    Power Saver Time
    76
  - HOST INTERFACE Menu
    77
    
    Auto Switching
    78
    
    Port Type
    78
  - Trickle Time
    78
  - Report Status
    79
  - Data Polarity
    80
  - Response Polarity
    81
  - Busy on Strobe
    81
  - Latch Data on
    81
  - Interface Type
    82
  - Data Protocol
    82
  - Baud Rate
    84
  - Word Length
    84
  - Stop Bits
    84
  - Request to Send
    85
  - Data Terminal Ready
    85
  - Printer Status
    87
  - Ieee 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional)
    88
  - ETHERNET PARAMETERS Menu
    90
  - Printer Control Menu
    91
    
    Page Width
    92
    
    Page Length
    92
  - Print Speed
    93
  - Print Intensity
    93
  - Print Mode
    93
  - Media Sensor
    93
  - Media Handling
    94
  - Error Recovery
    96
  - Tear-Strip Time
    96
  - Clip Page
    96
  - Font Memory Menu
    97
  - Activating Font Memory Options
    98
  - Max Char Memory
    98
  - Max Cache Memory
    98
    
    Font Weight
    99
    
    Installed Fonts
    99
  - Max Cache Size
    99
  - Max Cached Char
    99
  - Max Fonts Loaded
    99
  - DIAGNOSTICS Menu
    100
  - Printer Tests
    100
  - System Memory
    101
  - Print Statistics
    101
- IGP/PGL Emulation
  102
  - IGP/PGL Features
    102
  - Configuring the Emulation with the Control Panel
    103
  - IGP/PGL Submenu
    104
  - Define Cr Code (Carriage Return)
    105
  - Define Lf Code (Line Feed)
    105
  - Select Font
    106
  - Select Lpi
    106
  - Auto Uppercase
    106
  - Cr Edit
    106
  - Skip Command Prefix
    107
  - Extended Execute Copy
    107
  - Barcode Options
    108
  - Upc Descenders
    108
  - Host Form Length
    109
  - Error Report
    110
  - Igp 100 Compatibility
    110
  - Ignore Character
    110
- IGP/VGL Emulation
  112
  - IGP/VGL Features
    112
  - Configuring the VGL with the Control Panel
    113
  - IGP/VGL Submenu
    114
    
    Sfcc & Pwrup
    114
    
    Page Format
    115
    
    Graphics Options
    116
  - Error Handling
    119
  - Ignore / Db8 Setup
    119
    
    Ignore Chars
    120
    
    Font Options
    121
  - Igp/Vgl Character Set Menu
    123
- Lineprinter Plus Emulation
  124
  - Lineprinter Plus Submenus
    125
  - Printer Protocol
    126
  - Font Attributes
    127
  - Cpi/Lpi Select
    127
  - Lineprinter Plus P-Series Emulation
    132
  - Control Code 06
    132
  - Define Cr Code
    132
  - Define Lf Code
    133
  - Select Sfcc
    133
  - Character Set
    134
  - Sfcc D Command
    134
  - P-Series Character Set Menu
    135
  - Lineprinter Plus P-Series XQ Emulation
    136
  - Compressed Print
    137
  - Slew Relative
    138
  - Lineprinter Plus Serial Matrix Emulation
    139
  - Printer Select
    140
  - Serial Matrix Character Set Menu
    141
  - Lineprinter Plus Proprinter XL Emulation
    142
  - Proprinter XL Character Set Menu
    144
  - Lineprinter Plus Epson FX Emulation
    145
  - Lineprinter Plus Epson FX Character Set Menu
    147
- Coax/Twinax Emulation
  148
  - Standard C/T Interface
    148
  - Simple Protocol Converter
    148
  - Coax Emulation Menu
    150
  - Buffer Reprint
    152
  - Scs Buffer Control
    152
  - Early Print Complete
    152
  - Change Case
    153
  - Ptx Transparent Control
    153
  - Image Buf Size
    154
  - Compatibility Options
    154
  - Translate Table
    156
  - Format Control
    157
  - Buffer Print
    157
  - Twinax Emulation Menu
    158
  - Ptx Transparent
    160
  - Lac Option
    161
  - Lac Approx
    161
  - Set Text Orientn
    161
  - Host Override
    162
  - SPC Coax Params
    163
  - Translation Tbl
    164
  - Spc Null Suppression
    164
  - SPC Twx Params
    165
- Loading Flash Memory
  167
  - Downloading Software to Flash Memory
    167
  - Downloading Optional Font Files to Flash Memory
    170
4 Interfaces

177
- Overview
  177
- Centronics Parallel Interface
  178
  - Centronics Parallel Interface Signals
    179
- IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface
  180
  - Compatibility Mode
    180
  - Nibble Mode
    180
  - Byte Mode
    180
  - Signals
    181
  - Terminating Resistor Configurations
    183
  - Removal and Installation
    184
- RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Interfaces
  185
- Rs-232
  185
- Rs-422
  186
5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

187
- Printer Self-Test
  187
- Troubleshooting Common Situations
  188
  - Improving Processing Time
    188
  - Data Exchange
    188
  - Controlling Print Quality
    190
  - Other Printer Problems
    191
  - Printer Alarms
    194
  - Fault Messages
    194
  - Fault Messages Requiring Field Service Attention
    195
A Specifications

201
- Indicators and Switches
  204
B Printer Options

207
- Hardware Options
  207
  - Interface Options
    208
- Supplies and Accessories
  209
  - Genuine Printronix Thermal Transfer Ribbons
    209
  - Genuine Printronix Media
    210
  - Accessories
    212
C Setting the

213
D ASCII Control Codes

215
E Glossary

219

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Printronix T4204 Maintenance Manual

Printronix T4204 Maintenance Manual (142 pages)

Brand: Printronix | Category: Label Maker | Size: 5.66 MB

Table of Contents

Communication Notices
4
Table of Contents
9
1 Maintenance Overview

13
- About this Manual
  13
  - Replacing Parts
    13
  - Ordering Parts
    13
  - Printronix Thermaline Help Desk
    14
  - Notes and Notices
    14
  - Related Manuals and Packaging Components
    15
- About the Printer
  15
  - Thermal Printer Technology
    15
  - Thermal Printer Media
    16
  - Ribbons
    17
  - Emulations and Languages
    17
- Fonts and Bar Codes
  17
- Controls and Indicators
  18
  - The POWER Switch and Indicator
    19
  - Powering on the Printer
    19
  - Operating Modes
    20
  - Primary Control Panel Keys
    20
  - Secondary Control Panel Keys
    20
2 Preventive Maintenance

23
- Cleaning the Printer
  23
  - Clean the Outside Surfaces
    23
  - Clean the Thermal Printhead
    24
- Printer Inspection
  25
  - Inspect Drive Belts
    25
  - Inspect Cables and Cords
    25
3 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

27
- Introduction
  27
  - A Word about Print Quality
    27
- How to Troubleshoot
  28
  - Printer Self-Test and Verifying Printer Operation
    28
- Troubleshooting Display Messages
  29
  - How to Clear LCD Messages
    29
- Troubleshooting Other Symptoms
  38
- Communications Failures
  43
- Ribbon Wrinkle Adjustment
  45
4 Replacing Printer Components

49
- Removal Procedures
  49
  - Required Tools
    49
  - Torque Requirements
    50
  - List of Removal and Replacement Procedures
    50
  - Top Cover Assembly
    52
  - Printhead
    54
  - Power Supply
    56
  - Converting Power Supply Voltage
    58
  - Power Supply Fuse
    60
  - AC Power Switch
    61
  - Controller PCBA
    62
  - Label Guide and Sensor Assembly
    64
  - Control Panel Assembly
    66
  - Front Door Assembly
    68
  - Motor Assembly
    70
  - Printhead Data/Power Cable Assembly
    72
  - Flash SIMM and DRAM SIMM
    74
  - Ribbon Drive Belt (324 Tooth)
    76
  - Platen Drive Belt (120 Tooth)
    78
  - Platen
    80
  - Platen Bearing, Flanged
    82
  - Clutch Pulley
    82
  - Label Rewind Pulley
    84
  - Ribbon Take-Up Pulley
    86
  - Printhead Carriage Assembly
    88
  - Label and Ribbon Tube Assemblies
    90
  - Shaft Support Housings
    92
  - Media Support Assembly
    93
  - Checking and Adjusting Cable Clearances
    94
  - Sensor and Printhead Data/Power Cable Clamp
    96
  - Sensor and Printhead Data/Power Cable Clamps
    96
  - Terminating Resistors
    98
5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown

99
- Organization of this Chapter
  99
A Specifications

117
- Printer Specifications
  117
- Printing Specifications
  119
B Printer Supplies

121
- Printronix Supplies Work Best
  121
- Supplies
  121
  - Genuine Printronix Thermal Transfer Ribbons
    121
  - Genuine Printronix Media
    122
C ASCII Codes

125
D Downloading Software

129
- Flash Memory
  129
- Loading Flash Memory
  129

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