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Printronix T8000 Administrator's Manual

Printronix T8000 Administrator's Manual (338 pages)

Brand: Printronix | Category: Printer | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents

Trademark Acknowledgements
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Introduction

14
- The T8000 Family of Printers
  14
- Standard Features
  15
- Optional Features
  16
- Thermal Printer Technology
  17
- The Printing Process
  17
- Dynamic Print Control
  17
- Warnings and Special Information
  17
- Manual Conventions
  18
2 Operation

20
- Controls and Indicators
  20
- Power Switch
  20
- Control Panel
  20
- Operating Modes
  21
- Online Screen
  22
- Offline (Home) Screen
  23
  - Wizard
    23
  - Settings
    24
  - Calibration
    25
  - Fault
    25
- Job in Process
  26
- Media Handling Modes
  26
- Using the Optional Internal Rewinder
  27
- Batch Rewind Mode
  27
- Configuring the Printer Menu
  27
- Installing the Paper Path
  28
- Loading Media
  29
- Removing Printed Media from the Rewinder
  30
- Label Peel-Off
  30
- Configuring the Printer Menu
  30
- Loading Media
  30
- Removing Label Liner from the Rewinder
  32
- Removing the Paper Path
  32
- Printing Adjustments
  33
- Printhead Pressure Adjustment
  33
- Printhead Pressure Block Adjustments
  34
- Left Pressure Block
  34
- Right Pressure Block
  34
- Positioning the Media Sensors
  35
- Media with Horizontal Black Marks
  36
- Media with no Label Length Indicators
  36
- Media with Gaps, Notches, or Holes (Gap)
  37
- Media with Dark Background Labels with Gaps (Advanced Gap)
  38
- Dark Background Media with Notches or Holes (Advanced Notch)
  39
- Sensing Different Media Types
  40
- Calibrating the Media Sensors
  40
- Running Auto Calibrate
  41
- Running Media Profile
  42
- Gap Sensing
  43
- Advanced Gap Sensing
  45
- Running Manual Calibrate
  46
- Cleaning
  47
- Exterior Cleaning
  47
- Interior Cleaning
  48
- Cleaning the Printhead, Platen Roller, Media Sensors/Damper
  48
- Printhead Cleaning
  48
- Platen Roller Cleaning
  48
- Media Sensor Cleaning
  49
- Media Damper Cleaning
  50
- Cutter Option Cleaning
  50
3 Configurations

52
- Overview
  52
- Setting Printer Configuration Parameters
  52
- Saving a Configuration
  54
- Auto Save Configuration
  55
- Naming Configurations
  55
- Loading a Configuration
  56
- Specifying a Power-Up Configuration
  57
- Modifying a Saved Configuration
  57
- Viewing the Current Configuration
  57
- Printing a Configuration
  57
- Settings Organization
  58
- Quick Setup
  59
- Menu Items
  59
- Entering Safe Mode
  60
- Exiting Safe Mode
  61
- Forgot the Password
  61
- Media
  61
- Intro: Label Length
  61
- Intro: Clip Page
  62
- Media > Image
  62
- Media > Speed
  69
- Media > Handling
  69
- Media > Ribbon
  75
- Media > TOF
  76
- Media > Fault
  78
- Media > Auto Label Map
  79
- Auto Label Map Examples
  80
- Example 1: Simple Case
  80
- Example 2: Uneven Number Case
  80
- Example 3: Past Maximum File Width
  81
- Example 4: Blank Label Case
  82
- Sensors
  83
- Intro: Sensor Types
  83
- Sensors > Control
  83
- Sensors > Calibrate
  86
- Sensors > Diagnostics
  92
- System
  93
- System > Control
  93
- System > Energy Star
  97
- System > Flash File View
  97
- System > Flash File Edit
  97
- System > SD File View
  99
- System > SD File Edit
  99
- System > Printer Mgmt
  101
- System > GPIO
  103
- Application
  104
- LP+, PGL, VGL Character Sets
  104
- Application > Control
  108
- Application > IPDS Setup
  113
- Application > TN 5250 Setup
  119
- Application > PS/PDF
  125
- Application > PGL Setup
  126
- Application > VGL Setup
  136
- Application > ZGL SETUP
  149
- Application > TGL SETUP
  149
- Application > IGL SETUP
  149
- Application > STGL SETUP
  149
- Application > DGL SETUP
  149
- Application > IEGL SETUP
  149
- Application > MGL SETUP
  149
- Application > LP+ SETUP
  149
- Application > P-SERIES Setup
  154
- Application > P-SERIES XQ Setup
  161
- Application > Serial Matrix Setup
  164
- Application > Proprinter Setup
  170
- Application > Epson FX Setup
  173
- Application > Fonts
  177
- Host IO
  179
- Host IO > Control
  179
- Host IO > Centronics
  179
- Host IO > IEEE-1284
  184
- Host IO > USB
  185
- Host IO > Serial
  185
- Network
  194
- Network > Control
  194
- Network > Ethernet
  196
- Network > WLAN
  198
- Network > WLAN Params
  201
- Network > WLAN EAP
  207
- Network > Date
  208
- Configs
  210
- Configs > Control
  210
- Configs > Custom
  212
- Tools
  212
  - Tools > Print Tests
    212
  - Tools > Diagnostics
    214
  - Tools > Statistics
    215
  - Tools > about
    216
  - Validator
    218
4 Downloading Firmware

219
- Firmware File Types (.Prg) and (.Exe)
  220
- Web Page Download
  221
- Windows Driver Download
  223
- Automatic Download (.Exe)
  224
- Manual Two-Key Download Sequence
  226
- Manual Three-Key Download Sequence
  226
- Sending Firmware in Download Mode
  227
- Sending Firmware Via Ethernet (LPR)
  227
- Sending Firmware Via USB
  227
- Sending Firmware Via Parallel
  228
- Sending Firmware Via Serial
  229
- Downloading Files to the Main File System
  230
- Filename Extensions Not Shown in Menus
  230
- File Properties Not Shown in Menus
  231
- Web Page Download
  231
- PTX_SETUP Download
  233
- Manual Two-Key Download
  233
- Downloading Files to the SD Card
  234
- Using Truetype Fonts
  234
- Downloading Truetype Fonts
  234
- PGL Emulation
  235
- Adding a Header/Manual Two-Key Download
  235
- Header for SD Card
  236
- Labeling Applications
  236
- Select and Print Downloaded Truetype Fonts
  236
- To Print ASCII Characters
  236
- To Print All Characters
  236
- Demo Facility
  236
- Downloading a Demo File
  237
- Configuring the Printer to Run a Demo File
  237
- Starting a Demo File
  237
- Pausing a Demo File
  237
- Stopping a Demo File
  237
- Deleting a Demo File
  238
- WLAN Radio Firmware Upgrade
  238
- Firmware Download Methods
  238
- Firmware File Types (.Fls) and (.Exe)
  239
- Web Page Download
  239
- Windows Driver Download
  240
- Automatic Download (.Exe)
  240
- Manual Two-Key Download Sequence
  240
5 Reprogramming the Security Key

241
- How to Program the Security Key
  241
6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

243
- Printer Tests
  243
- Troubleshooting Common Situations
  243
- Interfacing
  243
- Hex Dump Mode
  244
- Controlling Print Quality
  244
- Replacing the Printhead
  246
- Restore the Printer to Operation
  248
- Diagnostics for Fatal Error
  248
- Solving Other Printer Problems
  249
  - Power Failures
    250
  - Print Quality
    250
  - Printer Operation
    254
- Printer Alarms
  257
- Fault Messages
  257
- Operator-Correctable Fault Messages
  257
- Fault Messages Requiring Field Service Attention
  257
- Fatal Messages Requiring Firmware Upgrade or Diagnostics
  257
A Specifications

273
- Print Method
  273
- Media
  274
- Ribbon
  276
- Indicators and Switches
  276
- Memory
  277
- Media Cutter Option
  277
- Cutter
  277
- Host Interfaces
  278
- Power
  278
- Environmental
  279
- Physical
  279
- Acoustic Specifications
  279
B Printer Options

281
- Hardware Options
  281
- Media Cutter
  281
- Internal Rewinder
  281
- Media Cutter Tray
  281
- Online Data Validator
  281
- Real Time Clock (RTC)
  281
- Interface Options
  281
- Wireless NIC (802.11 A/B/G/N Wireless)
  281
- IPDS over Ethernet
  282
- General Purpose Input/Ouput (GPIO)
  282
- Parallel (Centronics or IEEE-1284)
  282
- Supplies and Accessories
  282
- Genuine Printronix Thermal Transfer Ribbons
  282
- Printronix Wide Spectrum Wax Ribbon 8300
  282
- Printronix Wax Resin Blend Ribbon 8500
  282
- Printronix Flood-Coat Specialty Wax Resin Blend Ribbon 8550
  282
- Printronix Specialty Resin Ribbon 8600
  283
- Printronix Harsh Environment Resin Ribbon 8700
  283
- Printronix Gasoline Resistant Specialty Resin Ribbon 8770
  283
- Genuine Printronix Media
  283
- Accessories
  285
C ASCII Control Codes

288
D Media Cutter Installation

290
- Prepare the Printer
  290
- Installing the Cutter
  291
- Restore the Printer to Operation
  292
- Removing the Media Cutter
  292
E Media Cutter Tray Installation

294
- Assembling the Media Cutter Tray
  294
- Installing the Media Cutter Tray
  295
F Loading WLAN Certificates

297
G PTX_SETUP Commands

299
- Overview
  299
- The PTX_SETUP Commands
  299
- General Commands
  299
- Summary of the CONFIG Command
  304
- Operation of the FILE_IO Command
  304
- Thermal Commands
  305
H Quick Change Memory Card (QCMC)

307
- Overview
  307
- Installing the QCMC
  308
- Saving the Printer's Configuration to the QCMC
  308
- Copying the QCMC "Snapshot" Image to a Second Printer
  310
- Updating the QCMC Image
  312
- Erasing the QCMC Image
  312
I Custom Configuration Module (CCM)

315
- Overview
  315
- Creating a CCM
  315
- Using CCM to Configure a Printer
  316
J Customer Support

318
- Printronix Customer Support Center
  318
- Corporate Offices
  319
K Glossary

320
L Communication Notices and Warranties

326
- Communication Statements
  327
- Industry Canada Compliance Statement
  328
- Statement of CISPR 22 Compliance
  328
- Japanese VCCI Class a
  328
- German Conformity Statement
  329
- Korea
  329
- Taiwan
  330
- China
  330
- Software License Agreement
  331
- Ecos
  332
- Open SSL
  333
- Openssl License
  333
- Original Ssleay License
  334
- WPA Supplicant License
  335
- Brian Gladman AES Library
  335
- Artifex Portions Software Copyright Notices
  336
- Google Font Open Sans
  336
- Cousine Font
  336
- Limited Software Product Warranty
  337
- Remedy
  337
- Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Remedies
  337
- Termination of License Agreement
  337
- U.S. Government Restricted Rights
  337
- Acknowledgement of Terms and Conditions
  338

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