Printronix H-SERIES P7000 User Manual

P7000 User’s Manual

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User’s Manual

The Printronix P7000 Series PSA3™ Printers

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction............................................. 13

Printer Overview ..................................................................13

The P7000 Series PSA3 Printer....................................13

Integrated Print Management System...........................15

Graphics Enhancements...............................................17

Taking Care Of Your Printer..........................................17

Conventions In This Manual ................................................18

Warnings And Special Information ......................................18

Related Documents .............................................................19

Printronix Customer Support Center ...................................20

2 Setting Up The Printer ............................ 21

Before You Begin ................................................................21

Power Requirements ...........................................................21

Select A Site ........................................................................22

Printer Dimensions ..............................................................23

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

Operational Procedures.......................................................34

Reload Paper ................................................................34

Unload Paper ................................................................45

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Integrated Print Management System .................................48

Lighter Or Darker Print ..................................................48

Changing Ribbons ........................................................49

Cancel A Print Job ........................................................52

4 The Configuration Menus........................53

Configuration Overview .......................................................53

Changing Parameter Settings.......................................54

Saving Parameter Settings ...........................................54

Default And Custom Configurations..............................55

Navigating The Menus ..................................................56

Changing Parameters Example ....................................57

Auto Save Configuration ...............................................60

Saving Your New Configuration....................................61

Optimizing Print Quality.................................................68

Optimizing Print Speed .................................................69

Main Menu...........................................................................70

QUICK SETUP ....................................................................73

CONFIG. CONTROL ...........................................................82

HOST INTERFACE .............................................................85

Auto Switching Submenu..............................................86

IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu.................88

Centronics (Parallel) Submenu .....................................91

Dataproducts (Standard) Submenu ..............................94

Serial Submenu ............................................................98

E-Net Adapter Submenu.............................................106

Ethernet Submenu ......................................................107

NETWORK SETUP MENU................................................108

ADAPTER ADDRESS.................................................109

ADAPTER PARAMS ...................................................110

ETHERNET ADDRESS ..............................................113

ETHERNET PARAMS.................................................115

WLAN ADDRESS .......................................................117

WLAN PARAMS..........................................................119

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WLAN KERBEROS.....................................................121

WLAN LEAP................................................................123

ACTIVE (IGP) EMUL .........................................................125

IGP/PGL Emulation ...........................................................126

Features ......................................................................126

Configuring The Emulation With The Control Panel ...128

IGP/PGL Submenu .....................................................129

IGP/PGL Submenu (with PCL-II) ................................131

IGP/PGL Submenu (with LG)......................................132

IGP/VGL Emulation ...........................................................146

Features ......................................................................146

Configuring The Emulation With The Control Panel ...147

IGP/VGL Submenu .....................................................148

IGP/VGL Submenu (with PCL-II) ................................150

IGP/VGL Submenu (with LG)......................................152

EMULATION......................................................................166

Coax/Twinax (CTHI) Emulation .........................................167

Standard......................................................................167

Simple Prot Conv ........................................................168

Coax Emulation...........................................................169

Twinax Params ...........................................................180

3270 Params...............................................................187

5250 Params...............................................................196

SPC Coax Params ......................................................202

SPC Twx Params........................................................206

LinePrinter Plus Emulation ................................................209

LinePrinter Plus Emulation (with PCL-II) ...........................212

P-Series Emulation .....................................................219

P-Series Emulation (with PCL-II) ................................220

P-Series Emulation (with LG)......................................221

P-Series XQ Emulation ...............................................228

Serial Matrix Emulation ...............................................232

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Proprinter XL Emulation ..............................................236

Epson FX Emulation ...................................................241

ANSI Emulation .................................................................248

IPDS Emulation .................................................................257

PCL - II Emulation .............................................................263

LG Emulation.....................................................................269

PRINTER CONTROL ........................................................276

ADVANCED USER............................................................281

DIAGNOSTICS..................................................................289

5 Interfaces .............................................. 293

Overview............................................................................293

Dataproducts Parallel Interface .........................................294

Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals......................295

Centronics Parallel Interface .............................................296

Centronics Parallel Interface Signals ..........................297

IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface .............................................298

Compatibility Mode......................................................298

Nibble Mode ................................................................298

Byte Mode...................................................................298

Signals ........................................................................299

Terminating Resistor Configurations...........................302

RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interfaces...............................304

RS-232........................................................................305

RS-422........................................................................306

6 Reprogramming The Security Key........ 307

Reprogramming The Security Key ....................................307

How To Program The Security Key.............................307

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7 Troubleshooting.................................... 311

Cleaning Requirements .....................................................311

Exterior Cleaning.........................................................311

Interior Cleaning..........................................................312

Diagnosing Problems ........................................................314

Bar Code Verification ..................................................314

Printing A Hex Dump...................................................315

Fault Messages...........................................................316

A Printer Specifications............................ 345

Ribbon Specifications ........................................................345

Paper Specifications ..........................................................346

Printer Weight And Dimensions.........................................348

Environmental Characteristics...........................................348

Electrical Characteristics ...................................................350

Interfaces...........................................................................351

Printing Rates ....................................................................351

B ASCII Character Set............................. 353

C Communication Notices ....................... 355

Notices...............................................................................355

Energy Star........................................................................358

Product Recycling and Disposal........................................359

Communication Statements ..............................................360

Lithium Battery Warning ....................................................365

Software License Agreement ............................................366

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

Printer Overview

This chapter provides a general overview of your printer and the conventions used within this manual.

The P7000 Series PSA3 Printer

The Printronix® P7000 PSA3™ Printer consists of 500, 1000, 1500, lines per minute (lpm) cabinet and pedestal models and a 2000 lpm cabinet model. All printer models are packaged in various configurations that offer software versatility and the latest refinements in printing technology. The print mechanisms are housed in sound-insulated cabinets which make the printer among the quietest line matrix printers in the world. Additionally, your printer has a flexible architecture that allows you to add new features and emulations as they become available.

LinePrinter Plus includes the Epson Serial Matrix and Proprinter IPDS enhancement emulations are available as optional upgrades. No matter what emulation is installed, your printer is easy to use. The message display and lights on the control panel communicate with you directly and clearly. You can select every function on your printer at the control panel, or you can send commands from the host computer.

is the standard emulation. LinePrinter Plus

FX-1050, Printronix P-Series, P-Series XQ,

, ANSI®, LG, PCL2, IGP®/PGL®, and IGP/VGL graphics

III XL emulations. Coax/Twinax,

Chapter 1 Printer Overview

The printer model numbers indicate printing speed and physical configuration. Model numbers beginning with P70 indicate pedestal models. Model numbers beginning with P72 indicate cabinet models. The final two digits in the model number refer to the printer’s maximum speed in lines per minute (lpm): 05 for 500 lpm, 10 for 1000 lpm, 15 for 1500 lpm, and 20 for 2000 lpm.

Refer to the following table for a complete listing of model numbers and options.

Table 1. The Printronix P7000 Printers

Model

Number

P7005 500 lpm Pedestal

P7010 1000 lpm Pedestal

P7015 1500 lpm Pedestal

P7205 500 lpm Cabinet N/A

P7210 1000 lpm Cabinet Option

P7215 1500 lpm Cabinet Option

P7220 2000 lpm Cabinet Option

Speed

Model

Type

Power

Stacker

Integrated Print Management System

The P7000 has a new feature that automatically monitors and communicates ribbon life. Using a specially barcoded spool, the printer can automatically detect when a new or used ribbon is loaded, and all ribbon properties. With a sophisticated algorithm, the system monitors all jobs printed and automatically updates the remaining ribbon life on the front panel display. This allows the system administrator to have precise control over print quality and consumable costs. The accurate presentation of available ribbon life allows for efficient planning of print jobs. For example, you can install a new ribbon before printing large print jobs.

When the ribbon life gets near the end point, the printer displays a ribbon low message and flashes the indicator light. Printing will continue without interruption. Once the ribbon reaches 0% remaining, the alarm sounds, the indicator light flashes, the display updates, and printing pauses. If a new ribbon is loaded, the system automatically detects the change, clears the condition, and restarts the life at 100%. If it is not convenient to change the ribbon immediately, cycle the printer on and offline and it will resume printing for a few minutes. This should be enough to complete the job. If not, repeat the same procedure indefinitely to extend printing on the same ribbon.

Output Darkness

By default the system is configured to meet most user requirements. However, some applications require that the output remains darker than the nominal set point while some applications are less critical and could tolerate a lighter final image. The system can easily adjust to this variability. A setting under the Printer Control menu is available that allows the user to adjust the final output. The range is as follows:

Normal (Default) Darker +1 through +6 Lighter -1 through -10

The ribbon life indicator always cycles between 100% and 0%, but if a darker setting is selected, zero will be reached more quickly.

Chapter 1 Printer Overview

If a lighter setting is selected, the system will extend the amount of printing it takes to reach zero.

Ribbon Flipping

In some cases, the application’s print pattern is narrow enough where only half of the ribbon is used when printing. In these cases, you can flip the ribbon and use the other half. The Integrated Print Management System detects the flip and resets the ribbon life to 100%.

NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the print pattern is

sufficiently narrow to support flipping. If not, the ribbon life

may falsely indicate 100% for the flipped ribbon.

Loading a Used Ribbon

You can take ribbons off the printer and reload it at a later time. The ribbon life gauge automatically updates to reflect the correct remaining capacity.

NOTE: The ribbon must be reloaded back onto the same printer,

and in the same orientation as it was removed. If the used

ribbon is loaded onto a different printer, or if it is flipped

over, it will incorrectly indicate the ribbon as new.

Ribbon Log

The Integrated Printer Management System tracks all used ribbons. This data allows you to monitor how many ribbons and ribbon types have been used on the printer. This data is contained in the ribbon log. To print the ribbon log, see page 289.

Graphics Enhancements

Consumable Monitoring With PrintNet Enterprise

The Integrated Print Management System works with PrintNet Enterprise (PNE). PNE allows a system administrator to remotely view the current consumable status of all printers. PNE can be configured to deliver alerts on all consumable warnings. When a ribbon reaches the low state, PNE notifies the system administrator remotely via an automated e-mail alert of the low condition. This allows corrective action to be taken before the ribbon reaches its end of life. If the ribbon is not changed, an alert will again be initiated once the ribbon reaches the 0% end point. Refer to your PrintNet Enterprise Remote Management Software manual for details.

Graphics Enhancements

The IGP/PGL and IGP/VGL emulations allow you to create and store forms, generate logos, bar codes, expanded characters, and create other graphics. Alphanumeric and bar code data are added as the form is printed.

These emulations are available as factory-installed or field-installed options. For more information, contact your authorized service representative.

Taking Care Of Your Printer

Your printer will produce high print quality jobs if it is well taken care of. Periodic cleaning, handling the printer properly, and using the correct printer supplies such as ribbon and paper ensures optimum performance. Chapter 7 explains how to clean the printer, and printer supplies are listed in Appendix A.

Whenever it is necessary to service the printer, remember these important maintenance concepts:

• Incorrect closure of the platen lever can lead to smearing,

degraded print quality, paper jams, and damage to the platen and shuttle assembly. Never close the platen lever too tightly.

Chapter 1 Conventions In This Manual

Conventions In This Manual

All uppercase print indicates control panel keys. Example: Press the CLEAR key, then press the ON LINE key.

Quotation marks (“ ”) indicate messages on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Example: Press the ON LINE key. “OFFLINE” appears on the LCD.

The + (plus) symbol represents key combinations. Example: “Press

= + >” means press the = (UP) key and the

> (DOWN) key at the same time.

Warnings And Special Information

Read and comply with all information highlighted under special headings:

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

A warning notice calls attention to a condition that could harm you.

A caution notice calls attention to a condition that could damage the printer.

Information vital to proper operation of the printer.

NOTE: A note gives you helpful tips about printer operation and

maintenance.

Printronix Customer Support Center

The Printronix Customer Support Center offers technical support with:

• Installation

• Configuration and setup

• Operation and supplies loading

• Specifications of the proper print media and ribbon

• Answers to post-sale service support questions

Call the Printronix Customer Support Center at:

1-714-368-2686 in the Americas

31-24-6489489 in Europe, Middle East, and Africa

65-65484114 in Asia Pacific or visit the Printronix web page at www.printronix.com

http://www.printronix.com/public/servicesupport/default.aspx

2 Setting Up The Printer

Before You Begin

Read this chapter carefully before installing and operating the printer. The printer is easy to install. However, for your safety and to protect valuable equipment, perform all the procedures in this chapter in the order presented.

Power Requirements

The printer must be connected to a power outlet that supplies AC 100V to 240V +/- 10% at 50 to 60 Hz. The printer automatically senses and adjusts itself to conform to the correct voltage range.

Primary circuit protection is provided by the power switch, which is also a circuit breaker. Consult an electrician if printer operation affects local electrical lines.

IMPORTANT

Printer power should be supplied from a separate AC circuit protected at 10 amperes for 100 - 120 volts or 5 amperes for 200 - 240 volts at 50 or 60 Hertz.

Chapter 2 Select A Site

Select A Site

Select a printer site that meets all of the following requirements:

• Permits complete opening of the printer cover and doors.

• For cabinet models, allows at least three feet of clearance

behind the printer. (This permits air to circulate freely around the printer and provides access to the paper stacking area.)

• Has a standard power outlet that supplies 88-135 Volts AC or

178-270 Volts AC power, at 47 to 63 Hz.

• Is relatively dust-free.

• Has a temperature range of 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F)

and a relative humidity from 15% to 90% non-condensing.

• Is located within the maximum allowable cable length to the

host computer. This distance depends on the type of interface you plan to use, as shown in Table 2.

Table 2. Maximum Interface Connection Cable Length

Interface Type Maximum Cable Length

Centronics Parallel 5 meters (15 feet)

Dataproducts Parallel 12 meters (40 feet)

IEEE 1284 Parallel 10 meters (32 feet)

Serial RS-232 15 meters (50 feet)

Serial RS-422 1220 meters (4000 feet)

Coax 1500 meters (4920 feet)

Twinax 1500 meters (4920 feet)

Twinax (shielded cable) 1500 meters (4920 feet)

Twisted Pair / Type 3 300 meters (985 feet)

Ethernet 10/100Base-T 100 meters (328 feet)

Printer Dimensions

27.0 in

(68.84 cm)

29.0 in

(73.7 cm)

83.0 in

(210.8 cm)

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

Figure 1. Printer Dimensions - Cabinet Model

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

41.0 in

(104 cm)

57.5 in

(146.1 cm)

Chapter 2 Printer Dimensions

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

32.5 in

(82.6 cm)

83.0 in

(210.8 cm)

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

59.0 in

(149.9 cm)

42.5 in

(107.8 cm)

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

32.0 in

(81.3 cm)

Figure 2. Printer Dimensions - Cabinet Model with Paper Stacker

25 in.

(63.5 cm)

Printer Dimensions

48.0 in.

(122 cm)

10.5 in.

(26.67 cm.)

24.6 in.

(62.48 cm)

30 in.

(76.2 cm.)

Figure 3. Printer Dimensions - Pedestal Model

Chapter 2 Printer Component Locations

Printer Component Locations

Barcode

Ribbon Spool

Ribbon Hub

Blue Tractor Lock (2)

Splined Shaft

Ribbon

Date Code Label

Paper Support

Tractor (2)

Hammer Bank Cover and Ribbon Mask

Vertical Position Knob

Platen Lever

Barcode Sensor

Figure 4. Printer Component Locations

Platen Stop

Ribbon Guide (2)

3 Operating The Printer

Powering On The Printer

When you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. The default power-up state is online. When the self-test completes and the software has initialized successfully, the status indicator light turns on, indicating the printer is online. The default value of the type of emulation you have installed appears upper right corner of the display. The ribbon life remaining is shown on the second line.

If there is a fault during the self-test, the status indicator flashes and a specific fault message appears on the display (such as “LOAD PAPER”). The alarm also sounds if it is configured to do so. See “ LCD Message Troubleshooting Table” on page 317 for information on fault messages and solutions.

Operating Modes

Online. In online mode, the printer can receive and print data sent

from the host. Pressing the ON LINE key toggles the printer from offline to online mode. The status indicator is lit in online mode.

Offline. In offline mode, you can perform operator functions, such as loading paper and setting top-of-form. You can also move within the printer configuration menus. Pressing the ON LINE key toggles the printer from online to offline mode. The status indicator is off in offline mode.

Fault. In fault mode, a condition exists which must be cleared before printing can continue. The status indicator flashes, the alarm

Chapter 3 The Control Panel

beeps (if configured to sound), and a descriptive fault message displays.

The current operating mode can be selected via control panel keys or can result from routine operations such as powering on the printer.

The Control Panel

Figure 5 shows the keys, displays, and indicators as they appear on the control panel. The following section provides the descriptions, and functions of the control panel keys.

Key combinations are indicated with the plus (+) sign. For example, “Press same time.

 + ” means to press the  key and the  key at the

Circular Pad

JOB SELECT

PRT CONFIG

ENTER

SET TOF

Ribbon Life Indicator

Figure 5. Control Panel

Message Display

ONLINE <PGL> RIBBON LIFE = 100%

ON LINE/CLEAR

Emulation

VIEW/EJECT

PAPER ADVANCE

Status Indicator

CANCEL

Control Panel Keys

ON LINE / CLEAR

Toggles the printer between online and offline modes. If a fault condition exists, pressing this key will clear the fault message and return the printer from fault mode to offline mode.

NOTE: If the fault condition is not corrected

key, the fault message will reappear when attempting to place the printer online.

PAPER ADVANCE

Performs advance to top-of-form, as defined by the current active form length. The key works both online and offline.

before

pressing this

• If online with data in the printer buffer, the data will print and

then the paper will move to the next top-of-form.

• In the fault state, PAPER ADVANCE will advance the paper.

The first press moves to the top of the next available form. All subsequent presses advances one forms length as defined by the current active forms length.

VIEW / EJECT

When the printer is online or offline, pressing this key executes the view or eject function, depending on whether the printer is a cabinet or a pedestal (or zero tear pedestal).

If online with data in the printer buffer, the data prints and the key functions as described below.

If in a fault state, this key will be ignored.

• View Function — for cabinet models, pressing the

VIEW/EJECT key moves the last data printed to the tractor area for viewing. While in the view state, the message "Printer in View" displays, pressing the UP or DOWN arrow keys moves the paper up or down in 1/72 inch increments. This is done to align the image within a pre-printed form, for example. Refer to the UP and DOWN key functions for additional details on the

Chapter 3 The Control Panel

microstep feature. Pressing VIEW/EJECT a second time moves the paper back to the adjusted print position.

Eject Function — for pedestal models, when the VIEW/EJECT key is pressed, the bottom of the last printed form will move to the tear bar position. The message "READY TO TEAR/EJECT To Return" displays. While in this position, pressing the UP or DOWN arrow keys moves the paper up or down in 1/72 inch increments. Refer to the Up and Down key functions for additional details on the microstep feature. When the VIEW/EJECT key is pressed a second time, the printer will move the paper to enable printing on the next available form.

CANCEL

In offline mode, this key cancels all data in the print buffer, if enabled in “ADVANCED USER” on page 281. The print buffer is cleared without printing any of the data and the current paper position is set as the top-of-form. If this function is disabled, the CANCEL key will be ignored.

NOTE: Use of this key will cause loss of data

SET TOF

Sets the top-of-form on the printer. This key is active only when the printer is offline and will not operate if the printer is in a fault condition. The paper moves down to the print position and aligns to the top-of-form. Refer to the instructions on how to set the top-of-form.

NOTE: If there is any data in the buffer, the paper will move to the

last print position.

PRT CONFIG

In offline mode, PRT CONFIG prints the current short configuration. This key requires a confirmation with the ENTER key; pressing any other key will exit from this function. See “The Configuration Menus” on page 53 for an explanation of configuration menus.

Quick Setup Guide

for complete

Control Panel Keys

JOB SELECT

In offline mode, this key allows you to change the active configuration if multiple configurations have been saved or the typeface of the printer.

ENTER

When navigating the configuration menus, ENTER selects the currently displayed option value as the active value. An asterisk (*) appears next to the active value on the display. ENTER is also used for starting and stopping printer tests and generating a configuration printout.

NOTE: The ENTER key must be unlocked in order to function.

See UP + DOWN, below. The ENTER key lock and unlock function can be configured to be a key combination other than (see page 288).

= + >

UP or DOWN (

Moves up or down between levels in the configuration menus and makes vertical forms adjustment. After pressing VIEW, press

= or > )

= or

> to adjust the paper up or down in 1/72 inch increments for fine

vertical forms alignment. When the printer is in offline mode, press

= or > to move through levels in the configuration menus.

UP + DOWN (

Locks and unlocks the ENTER key.

NOTE: The ENTER key lock and unlock function can be

= + > )

configured to be a key combination other than (see page 288).

= + >

Chapter 3 The Control Panel

PREV or NEXT ( ; or < )

Moves between the options on the current level of configuration menu. In the configuration menu, press

< to scroll forward through the menu selections on the same

press level.

; to scroll backward or

PREV + NEXT (

When both keys are pressed simultaneously, the printer will reset to the power-up configuration and reset its internal state.

; + < )

= + ON LINE (IPDS Emulation only)

In offline mode, press = + ON LINE. If there is data in the printer buffer, the printer will be placed in online mode, print one page, and return to the offline mode. This action can be repeated until the end of a print job. Only one page prints each time you press

= + ON LINE. If there is no data in the printer buffer, the printer is

placed in online mode.

In the fault state,

= + ON LINE does not work.

= + PAPER ADVANCE (IPDS Emulation only)

In offline mode, press perform a reverse linefeed. If you hold down the ADVANCE keys for longer than 1/2 second, the printer moves to the previous top-of-form position. If there is data in the printer buffer, the data does not print.

In the fault state,

= + PAPER ADVANCE. The printer will

= + PAPER

= + PAPER ADVANCE does not work.

= + VIEW (IPDS Emulation only)

Control Panel Keys

In offline mode, press buffer, the printer will be placed in online mode, print one line, and return to offline mode. This action can be repeated until the end of the job. This function prints only one line of text. If the data is not text, only 1/6 inch prints. If there is no data in the printer buffer, the printer is placed in online mode for one second and then returns to offline mode.

In the fault state,

Ribbon Life Indicator

Indicates life remaining of the currently installed ribbon. The default settings for this feature should match the requirements for most applications; no special user setup is needed. If your particular application requires darker printing or can tolerate lighter printing, the ribbon end point can be adjusted as appropriate. Please refer “Ribbon End Point” on page 80.

= + VIEW. If there is data in the IPDS printer

= + VIEW does not work.

Chapter 3 Operational Procedures

Operational Procedures

This section contains routine printer operating procedures on how to:

• reload paper

• unload paper

• cancel a print job.

Reload Paper

Do this procedure when “LOAD PAPER” displays. (This message occurs when the last sheet of paper passes through the paper slot.) This procedure reloads paper without removing the last sheet of the old paper supply, while retaining the current top-of-form setting.

Paper Slot

Metal Paper Guide (P7220 Only)

Cabinet Models Pedestal Models

Figure 6. Paper Slot Location

Paper Slot

Reload Paper

1. Raise the printer cover. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go. (See Figure 4 on page 26 for the location of the lever.)

2. Press ON LINE/CLEAR to turn off the alarm. Do not open the tractor doors or remove the existing paper.

3. For cabinet models, open the front door. Align the paper supply with the label on the floor. Ensure the paper pulls freely from the box.

4. Feed the paper up through the paper slot (see Figure 6). It may be easier to feed one corner of the new paper up through the slot first. When this corner can be grasped from the top, rotate the paper back to the normal position.

NOTE: If you are using thick, multi-part forms and are unable to

load the new paper over the existing paper, go to step 16.

5. Hold the paper to prevent it from slipping down and through the paper slot.

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New Paper

Existing Paper

Figure 7. Loading New Paper into the Printer

6. Pull the new paper above and behind the ribbon mask, but in front of the existing paper. See Figure 4 on page 26 for the ribbon mask location. If necessary, gently press the existing paper back.

7. Align the top edge of the new paper with the top perforation of the existing paper.

8. Load the new paper over the existing paper. Open and load the tractors one at a time to prevent the paper from slipping.

NOTE: Make sure that the top edge of the new paper lines up with

the top horizontal perforation of the last page.

Vertical Position Knob

Reload Paper

Paper Thickness Indicator

Platen Stop

Platen Lever

9. Turn the vertical position knob to feed the paper up into the

10. Turn the platen stop knob clockwise or counterclockwise to

NOTE: If you are using the same thickness of paper, there is no

Platen Stop Knob

Figure 8. Setting the Platen Lever

paper guide assembly, removing the last printed sheet.

match the paper thickness. (The A-B-C scale corresponds approximately to 1-, 3-, and 6-part paper thickness).

need to readjust.

11. Lower the platen lever until it stops.

12. Press ON LINE/CLEAR to remove the “LOAD PAPER” fault message from the display.

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13. Press PAPER ADVANCE several times to make sure the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors and over the lower paper guide. Feed sufficient paper to ensure the paper stacks correctly.

14. Close the printer top cover. Close the cabinet front door.

15. Press ON LINE/CLEAR

to place the printer in online mode and

resume printing.

Paper Slot

Metal Paper Guide (P7220 Only)

Paper Slot

Cabinet Models Pedestal Models

Figure 9. Paper Slots on the Printers

NOTE: Perform steps 16 to 33 only if you are unable to load the

new paper over the existing paper.

16. Open both tractor doors.

17. Remove the old paper from the tractors. Allow the paper to fall into the paper supply area.

18. Feed the new paper up through the paper slot. Hold the paper to prevent it from slipping down through the paper slot.

Left Tractor Lock

Reload Paper

Left Tractor Door

Paper

Figure 10. Loading Paper on the Left Tractor

19. Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask. See Figure 4 on page 26 for the ribbon mask location.

20. Load the paper on the left tractor.

21. Close the tractor door.

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Tractor Splined

Figure 11. Positioning the Left Tractor to Avoid Damage

CAUTION

Shaft

Tractor

Paper

Scale

To avoid damage to the printer caused by printing on the platen, always position the left tractor unit directly to the left of the “1” mark on the paper scale.

22. Normally, you should not need to adjust the position of the left tractor. If adjustment is necessary, unlock the left tractor. Slide the tractor until it is directly to the left of the number “1” on the paper scale and lock it. (You can also use the paper scale to count columns.)

Tractor Door

Tractor Lock

Figure 12. Loading Paper onto the Sprockets

Reload Paper

23. Unlock the right tractor.

24. Load the paper onto the sprockets and close the tractor door. If necessary, slide the right tractor to remove paper slack or to adjust for various paper widths. Then, lock the tractor.

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Upper Paper

Upper Paper Guide

Guide

Upper Paper

Guide

Wire Guide (2)

Paper Slot

Cabinet Model Pedestal Model

Figure 13. Using the Paper Guide to Orient the Paper

25. Pedestal models: Using the vertical position knob to move the paper up, guide the paper over the upper paper guide and through the slot to the rear of the top cover. For pedestal models with the Quick Access Cover, refer to the

Quick Setup Guide

for paper exiting

options.

26. Press PAPER ADVANCE several times to make sure the paper feeds properly beyond the tractors and over the lower paper guide. Feed sufficient paper to ensure the paper stacks correctly.

27. Cabinet models: Open the cabinet rear door. Make sure the paper is aligned with the label in the output area (inside the cabinet). Close the front and rear doors.

TOF Indicator

Reload Paper

Perforation

Vertical Position Knob

Figure 14. Aligning the Perforation with the TOF Indicator

28. Align the top of the first print line with the TOF indicator on the tractor by rotating the vertical position knob. For best print quality, it is recommended that the top-of-form be set at least one print line or more below the perforation.

NOTE: For exact positioning, press the VIEW/EJECT key to move

the last data printed to the tractor area for viewing. While in View mode “Printer in View” displays. Press the Up or Down Arrow keys to move the paper vertically in small increments. Pressing the VIEW/EJECT key a second time moves the paper back to the adjusted print position. The key works both online and offline provided that the printer is in View mode. (This procedure is applicable for both the cabinet and pedestal models.)

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Vertical Position Knob

Platen Stop

Paper Thickness Indicator

Platen Lever

Platen Stop Knob

Figure 15. Adjusting the Platen Lever

29. Turn the Auto Platen Stop Knob clockwise or counterclockwise to match the paper thickness. (The A-B-C scale corresponds approximately to 1-, 3-, and 6-part paper thickness. Adjust until you have the desired print quality).

NOTE: The platen stop allows you to set an optimum and

consistent thickness that is not affected when opening and closing the platen lever.

30. Lower the platen lever until it stops.

31. Press ON LINE/CLEAR to clear any fault messages (such as “LOAD PAPER”) from the LCD.

32. Press SET TOF. The top-of-form you have set moves down to the print position. If there is data in the buffer, the paper moves forward to the last print position on the next page.

33. Press ON LINE/CLEAR and close the printer cover.

Unload Paper

1. Press ON LINE/CLEAR to place the printer in offline mode and open the printer cover.

2. For cabinet models, open the cabinet rear door. For models with the power stacker installed, press the STACKER UP key on the rear control panel.

Paper

Perforation

Figure 16. Unloading the Paper from the Printer

3. Tear off the paper at the perforation.

4. Allow the paper to fall to the back of the printer and into the paper stacking area.

5. For pedestal models, remove the stacked paper from the paper tray.

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Paper

Power Stacker

Figure 17. Removing Stacked Paper from the Printer

6. For cabinet models, remove the stacked paper from the rear cabinet floor. For cabinet models with the power stacker installed, remove the paper from the wire paper tent and press the STACKER DOWN key to lower the stacker mechanism.

7. Close the cabinet rear door.

Tractors Doors (2)

Platen Lever

Unload Paper

CAUTION

Figure 18. Completely Removing the Paper

8. To completely remove the paper from the printer:

a. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go and open both

tractor doors.

Be careful when pulling any paper backward through the paper path, especially when using a label stock. If you are not careful, labels can detach and adhere to the printer within the paper path, where only an authorized service representative can remove them.

b. Open the cabinet front door.

c. Gently pull the paper down through the paper slot. Allow

the paper to fall into the paper supply area.

d. Remove the paper from the paper supply area.

Chapter 3 Integrated Print Management System

Integrated Print Management System

The P7000’s Integrated Print Management System feature automatically monitors and communicates the status of the ribbon’s life to help the operator know when to change ribbons. Using a special bar coded spool, the P7000 automatically detects when a new or used ribbon is installed and determines the ribbon’s length, ink color, and expected yield. The ribbon life, starting from 100% when new and decreasing to 0% when depleted, is always displayed on the control panel. See Figure 5 on page 28.

When the ribbon life reaches 2%, a warning message “RIBBON UNDER 2%/Change RBN soon” appears on the control panel display. The control panel status indicator lamp flashes. The printer will continue printing in this condition until the ribbon life reaches 0% at which time, printing will stop. The ribbon may be changed at any time while the printer is in the “RBN END POINT/Change Ribbon” condition without losing data in the printer’s buffer. Simply follow the procedures outlined below to change the ribbon.

You may also resume printing for approximately two more minutes without changing the ribbon by pressing the ON LINE/CLEAR key twice. This may be done as many times as needed to complete the job in progress.

Lighter Or Darker Print

The ribbon life value as determined by the Integrated Print Management System is factory set so that the image quality at the end of the ribbon life is as good as it was when the ribbon was new. You may adjust the ribbon end point for a lighter or darker image as required for your printing needs. See “PRINTER CONTROL” on page 276.

Blue Tractor Door (2)

Changing Ribbons

Before changing the ribbon, determine whether you want to make the print lighter (extend the ribbon life) or darker (shorten the ribbon life). If you want to make the print lighter, go to “Ribbon End Point” on page 277 and follow the procedures for adjusting the image density. If you are satisfied with the print darkness, or if you want to increase the darkness at the end of ribbon life, continue with the following steps.

Platen Lever

Figure 19. Preparing to Load the Ribbon

1. Open the printer cover.

2. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go.

3. Close the tractor doors.

4. Remove the old ribbon and discard properly.

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Date Code Label

Spool

Right Hub

IMPORTANT

Figure 20. Loading the Barcoded Ribbon

5. Place the full spool on the right hand side ribbon hub and press it into place.

The full spool has a barcode label on the bottom side and a date code label on the top. Once the sensor reads and logs the ribbon barcode, the Integrated Print Management System starts to track ribbon usage. A date code label is on the top side of the right hand spool.

If you remove the ribbon during the course of its life and want to re-install the same ribbon, be sure to place the same spools on the correct hubs.

Ribbon Spool

Left Hub

Changing Ribbons

Ribbon Loading Instructions For Future Reference

Figure 21. Threading the Ribbon Around the Ribbon Guide

Hammer Bank Cover

Ribbon Mask

Ribbon Guide (Both Sides)

6. Thread the ribbon around the ribbon guide and along the ribbon path. Be sure to thread the ribbon between the hammer bank cover and the ribbon mask.

7. Place the empty spool on the left hub.

8. Press the spool down until it snaps into place.

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9. Turn the left spool by hand to make sure the ribbon tracks correctly in the ribbon path and around the ribbon guides.

10. Close the platen lever.

11. Close the printer top cover.

If you want to increase the darkness level of the ribbon at the end of life, go to “Ribbon End Point” on page 277 and follow the procedures for adjusting the image density.

If you are satisfied with the print darkness, press the ON LINE/CLEAR key twice to return the printer to operation.

Cancel A Print Job

The procedure to cancel a print job depends on the printer emulation and your application software. Contact your system administrator for additional information.

1. If the printer is online, press ON LINE/CLEAR to place the printer in offline mode.

2. From the host system, stop the print job.

NOTE: If the print job is not stopped from the host system before

pressing CANCEL, the print job continues with data missing when the printer returns to online mode. Exercise caution to prevent unwanted data loss occurrences, as this function deletes unprinted data in the printer. This function is active only in offline mode; the purpose of this function is to eliminate the necessity of printing unwanted data when print jobs are canceled.

3. Press CANCEL.

NOTE: You may need to enable the Cancel option on the front

panel. See “ADVANCED USER” on page 281 for details.

4. Set the top-of-form. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide.

4 The Configuration

Menus

Configuration Overview

To print data, the printer must respond correctly to signals and commands received from the host computer. Configuration is the process of matching the printer's operating characteristics to those of the host computer and to specific tasks, such as printing labels or printing on different sizes of paper. The characteristics which define the printer's response to signals and commands received from the host computer are called configuration parameters.

You can configure the printer using the configuration menus and the control panel or by sending control codes in the data stream from a host computer attached to the printer. This chapter provides an introduction to configuring the printer and includes the configuration menus available (depending on which emulation you have installed in the printer).

IMPORTANT

Configuration directly affects printer operation. Do not change the configuration of your printer until you are thoroughly familiar with the procedures in this chapter.

Chapter 4 Configuration Overview

Changing Parameter Settings

You may change a printer parameter setting, such as line spacing or forms length, either by pressing keys on the control panel or by sending emulation control codes in the data stream from a host attached to the printer. The control panel allows you to configure the printer’s resident set of configuration menus. An example procedure for using the control panel to change parameter settings begins on page 57.

When control codes are sent from a host attached to the printer, they override control panel settings. For example, if you set the line spacing to 6 lpi with the control panel, and application software later changes this to 8 lpi with a control code, the control code overrides the control panel setting.

Saving Parameter Settings

The parameter settings that you have changed using the menus and control codes will be permanently stored in the printer’s memory. Changes made to the Factory Default configuration menu items will always be written to the first available Config (#) where # equals the next available unassigned configuration number and can be made with or without the Protect Config option disabled.

You may also save your new configurations using the PTX_SETUP command host control code. See your

Programmer’s Reference Manual

LinePrinter Plus

for details.

Default And Custom Configurations

A configuration consists of a group of parameter settings, such as line spacing, forms length, etc. Your printer provides a fixed default configuration and allows you to define several custom configurations for use with particular print jobs.The factory default configuration can be loaded, but it cannot be altered.

Eight configurations can be modified for unique print job requirements. The “Save Config.” option allows you to save eight groups of parameter settings in memory as custom configurations numbered from 1 through 8. An explanation on how to save a set of parameter values as a custom configuration using the “Save Config.” menu option begins on page 61.

Chapter 4 Configuration Overview

Navigating The Menus

To manipulate configurations review the following instructions about navigating through the menus.

You must be offline to move within the menus.

ON LINE/CLEAR

ENTER

Press to toggle between ONLINE and OFFLINE. Menus are accessed with the printer offline.

Press to move up or down through the menu levels.

Press to scroll through the available choices on a chosen level.

Press to confirm selection.

Press to lock and unlock the ENTER key. The ENTER key is locked by default to prevent you from accidentally changing the printer configuration. The lock and unlock function

can be configured to be other than

= + > (See

“Set Lock Key” on page 288.)

To experiment with navigating the menus, use the example on the next page as a tutorial.

Changing Parameters Example

OFFLINE

QUICK SETUP

. . .

PRINTER

CONTROL

Ribbon End

Point

Darker +6 Darker +5 Darker +4 Darker +3 Darker +2 Darker +1 Normal* Lighter -1 Lighter -2 Lighter -3 Lighter -4 Lighter -5 Lighter -6 Lighter -7 Lighter -8 Lighter -9 Lighter -10

Open Platen

@ BOF

Disable* Enable

Unidirectional

Disable* Enable

Barcode

Quality

Dark* Draft

Display

Language

English German French Italian Spanish Portuguese

* = Factory Default

Tear Bar

Dist.

7.46 in.* (4.5-10.5 in.)

Accented

Char

Standard* Tall

A configuration consists of several parameters. The default factory configuration has a starting set of parameters. In the configuration menu above, and in all the configuration menus in this chapter, the factory default values are indicated by an asterisk (*).

Your print jobs may require parameter values which vary from the default settings. This section provides an example procedure for changing individual parameter values.

The following procedure shows how to change and save the settings for the Barcode Quality and Language options. Use these guidelines to navigate the configuration menus and change other parameters.

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Step Press LCD Notes

1. Make sure the printer is on.

2. OFFLINE

3. ENTER SWITCH

ON LINE/CLEAR

QUICK SETUP

UNLOCKED

OFFLINE

4. OFFLINE

UNTIL

5. PRINTER CONTROL

6. PRINTER CONTROL

UNTIL

QUICK SETUP

PRINTER CONTROL

Ribbon End Point

Barcode Quality

Allows you to make configuration changes.

7. Barcode Quality Dark*

Changing Parameters Example

Step Press LCD Notes

8. Barcode Quality Draft

9. Barcode Quality

10. PRINTER CONTROL

11. PRINTER CONTROL

12. Display Language

13. Display Language

ENTER

Draft*

Barcode Quality

Display Language

UNTIL

English*

Spanish

Cycle through the choices.

The * indicates this choice is active.

Press until the desired parameter displays.

14. Display Language

15. ENTER SWITCH

ENTER

Spanish*

LOCKED

The * indicates this choice is active.

Locks the ENTER key.

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Step Press LCD Notes

16. ENTER = Save

17A. Cfg = 1*

17B. ONLINE

18. The printer is ready for operation

ON LINE/CLEAR

ENTER

ON LINE/CLEAR

ONLINE = No Save

= Power-Up Cfg

Ribbon Life = 100%

Auto Save Configuration

After any changes are made to the Factory Default configuration menu items, you will be prompted to save the changes to “Config #”, where # equals the next available unassigned configuration number. If you do not select this option, the printer will be brought ONLINE and the changes will be implemented but saved only temporarily until deliberately saved as a new configuration or until you power off the printer.

Press ENTER to automatically save configuration changes. Press ONLINE to continue without saving.

Configuration changes have been saved as Configuration 1, and will be set as the Power-Up config. The printer will then be brought online.

Places the printer online without permanently saving the configuration changes.

Saving Your New Configuration

The Save Config. option allows you to save up to eight custom configurations to meet different print job requirements. Once you have changed all of the necessary parameters, you may save them as a numbered configuration (Example 1 on page 62) or a named configuration (Example 2 on page 65) that can be stored and loaded later for future use. If you do not save your configuration using the Auto Save, or this option, all of your parameter changes will be erased when you power off the printer.

Once you have saved a custom configuration using this option, it will not be lost if you power off the printer. You can load a configuration for a specific print job (see “Load Config.” on page 82). You can also modify and resave it. You may want to print your configurations (see “Print Config.” on page 83) and store them in a safe place, such as inside the printer cabinet. If the Protect Configs. parameter is enabled and you try to resave an existing configuration, the new configuration will not be saved until the existing configuration has been deleted (see “Delete Config.” on page 83).

NOTE: Once you change active emulations, any changes to the

previously selected emulation will be gone unless they have been saved.

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Example 1

This example shows how to save a configuration as a numbered configuration, then later print it.

Step Press LCD Notes

1. Make sure the printer is on.

2. OFFLINE

3. ENTER SWITCH

ON LINE/CLEAR

CONFIG. CONTROL

UNLOCKED

OFFLINE QUICK SETUP

4. OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL

UNTIL

5. CONFIG. CONTROL

6. CONFIG. CONTROL

UNTIL

Load Config.

Save Config.

Allows you to make configuration changes.

7. Save Config. 1*

Saving Your New Configuration

Step Press LCD Notes

8. Save Config. 2

9. Save Config.

NOTE: We recommend that you print the configuration. To print the configuration go to Step 9. To

skip this procedure and resume printer operation, go to Step 14.

10. CONFIG. CONTROL

11. CONFIG. CONTROL

12. Print Config.

ENTER

UNTIL

Save Config.

Print Config.

Current

Cycle through the choices.

The * indicates this choice is active.

13. Print Config.

14. OFFLINE ENTER

CONFIG. CONTROL

Press until the desired parameter displays.

The selected configuration is printed.

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Step Press LCD Notes

15. ENTER SWITCH LOCKED

Locks the ENTER key.

16. ONLINE

17. If you printed out the configuration, store it in a safe place. The printer is ready for

ON LINE/CLEAR

operation.

Ribbon Life = 100%

Saving Your New Configuration

Example 2

This example shows how to save a configuration as a named configuration.

Step Press LCD Notes

1. Make sure the printer is on.

2. OFFLINE

3. ENTER SWITCH

ON LINE/CLEAR

CONFIG. CONTROL

UNLOCKED

OFFLINE QUICK SETUP

4. OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL

UNTIL

5. CONFIG. CONTROL

6. CONFIG. CONTROL

UNTIL

Load Config.

Name Configs.

Allows you to make configuration changes.

7. Name Configs. 1

The LCD flashes.

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Step Press LCD Notes

8. Name Configs 2

UNTIL

9. 2 2*

10. 2 UNTIL

11. 2

12. 2 UNTIL

13. 2

TE_

You will rename config 2.

Cycle through the choices until “T” displays.

Saves the first character.

Cycle through the choices until “E” displays.

Saves the second character.

14. 2 UNTIL

15. 2

TES

TES_

Cycle through the choices until “S” displays.

Saves the third character.

Saving Your New Configuration

Step Press LCD Notes

16. 2 UNTIL

17. 2

18. Name Configs

19. CONFIG. CONTROL

20. CONFIG. CONTROL

21. Save Config.

ENTER

UNTIL

TEST

TEST_

TEST

Name Configs

Save Config.

Cycle through the choices until “T” displays.

Saves the fourth character.

The configuration is renamed TEST.

22. Save Config.

TEST

23. Saving Configuration

ENTER

Save Config. TEST*

TEST now appears as one of configuration choices.

Your configuration is saved as TEST.

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Step Press LCD Notes

24. ENTER SWITCH LOCKED

25. ONLINE

ON LINE/CLEAR

Now you have the saved configuration for later use if needed.

Ribbon Life = 100%

Optimizing Print Quality

LP+, IGP/PGL, and IGP/VGL Emulations

You can optimize print quality for darker and sharper barcodes and characters. Doing so, however, will decrease the printer speed.

To optimize print quality, you can change the values of the following configuration parameters:

• Bar Code Quality (Printer Control menu): Select “Dark” or

“Recommended.” Recommended prints the darkest images, but at the slowest speed. Dark prints at a faster speed than Recommended, but the characters are not as dark. (See page 279 for a written description of Bar Code Quality.)

Locks the ENTER key.

• Print Quality (IGP/PGL emulation): Select “Best” or “High.”

Best prints the darkest images, but at the slowest speed. High prints at a faster speed than Best, but the characters are not as dark. (See page 129 for the IGP/PGL Configuration Menu, and see page 143 for a written description of Print Quality.)

• Print Quality (IGP/VGL emulation): Select “High.” (See page

148 for the IGP/VGL Configuration Menu, and see page 157 for a written description of Print Quality.)

Optimizing Print Speed

LP+, IGP/PGL, and IGP/VGL Emulations

The printer has been configured at the factory for optimal print speed. To optimize print quality instead, you can change values for specific configuration parameters such as Barcode Quality and Print Quality. Doing so, however, will decrease the printer speed.

If you have optimized the printer for print quality, you can change it to optimal speed by selecting the values as follows:

• Bar Code Quality (Printer Control menu): Select “Draft.”

(See page 70 for the Configuration Main Menu, and see page 279 for a written description of Bar Code Quality.)

• Print Quality (IGP/PGL emulation): Select “Dataprocessing.”

(See page 129 for the IGP/PGL Configuration Menu, and see page 143 for a written description of Print Quality.)

• Print Quality (IGP/VGL emulation): Select “Dataprocessing.”

(See page 148 for the IGP/VGL Configuration Menu, and see page 157 for a written description of Print Quality.)

Coax/Twinax Emulation

You can increase print speed by selecting the Enable mode for the Early Print Complete configuration parameter in the Coax/Twinax Emulation. However, if an error occurs while in Enable mode, you may lose data. For more information, refer to “Early Print Complete” on page 172. (For the Coax/Twinax Emulation menu, refer to page 167.)

Chapter 4 Main Menu

Main Menu

OFFLINE

QUICK SETUP

page 73

Host Interface Device ID

Adapter Address Ethernet Address WLAN Address

Active IGP Emul PGL SFCC Printer Protocol Form Length Form Width P-Series SFCC Margins Form Length Form Width Vert Forms Horiz Forms Page Length Rep. Max Line Width

Ribbon End Point Save Config Power Up Config

CONFIG.

CONTROL

page 82

Load Config. Save Config.

Print Config.

Delete Config. Power-Up Config.

Protect Configs. Name Configs Reset Cfg Names

HOST

INTERFACE

page 85

Auto Switching* Dataproducts Centronics Serial

Twinax

Coax E-Net Adapter IEEE 1284

Ethernet

Adapter Address Adapter Params Ethernet Address Ethernet Params WLAN Address WLAN Params

NETWORK

SETUP

page 108

If installed

If Twinax is selected

If VGL is enabled

If LP+ is selected

If ANSI is installed

If LG is installed

If PCL-II is installed

ACTIVE

(IGP) EMUL

page 125

IGP/PGL* IGP/VGL (not shown if any below are installed)

ANSI (if installed) PCL-II (if installed) LG (if installed) LP+ (with any above)

Figure 22. Main Menu Configuration

Optimizing Print Speed

Main Menu

EMULATION

page 166

CTHI LinePrinter+ 44/48XX-ANSI IGP/PGL IGP/VGL IPDS LG PCL-II

PRINTER

CONTROL

page 276

Ribbon End Point Eject Function

Open Platen @ BOF Barcode Quality Tear Bar Dist. Unidirectional Display Language Accented Char

Ptx Setup Option Hex Dump Mode Power-up State Downloaded Fonts PMD Fault Power Stacker Auto Elevator

Auto Locking File System Set Sharing Shuttle Timeout Slow Paper Slew Alarm Power Saver Time Pwr Save Control Cancel Key Set Lock Key Ribbon Action Ink Saver Mode

ADVANCED

USER

page 281

DIAGNOSTICS

page 289

Printer Tests Test Width Paper Out Dots

System Memory

Print Statistics DRAM Avail. Flash Avail.

If installed

If Ethernet is installed

Not available in LG or PCL-II

Chapter 4 Main Menu

Brief descriptions follow for the first-level configuration menu options:

• QUICK SETUP — These options allow quick access to the

most frequently changed or inputted parameters during the installation of the printer.

• CONFIG. CONTROL — These options allow you to save, print,

load, delete, name, and reset entire sets of configuration parameters.

• HOST INTERFACE — These options allow you to select either

the Serial RS-232, Serial RS-422, Centronics Dataproducts 1284 parallel, Auto Switching, Coax or Twinax interface for the printer. This menu also allows you to configure several parameters for each interface.

parallel and Long Lines, Ethernet™, IEEE®

parallel,

• NETWORK SETUP — This option allows you to select from

Ethernet Address options and Ethernet Parameters options.

• ACTIVE (IGP) EMUL — This menu allows you to select the

PGL or VGL emulation from the menu if IGP is installed.

• EMULATION — This menu allows you to configure the options

which are available for the current operating (active) emulation. For example, if LinePrinter+ is the active emulation, then the LinePrinter+ emulation options can be configured using this menu.

• PRINTER CONTROL — These options allow you to select

parameters common to a general user, such as display language and Barcode quality.

• ADVANCED USER — These options allow you to select

several advanced operating parameters for the printer, such as the speed at which paper will advance when slewing.

• DIAGNOSTICS — These options include the diagnostic tests,

system memory, and statistics of the printer.

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QUICK SETUP

(from page 70)

Host

Interface

Auto Switching* Centronics Dataproducts Serial IEEE 1284

Coax

Twinax Ethernet

WLAN

Address

IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address MAC Address DHCP

Printer

Protocol

Device ID

IPDS* 5225 4234-2

Active IGP

EMUL

IGP/PGL* IGP/VGL

Form

Length

* = Factory Default

1 2 3 4 5

If installed If Enet is selected If Wireless is selected If VGL is enabled If VGL is selected

Adapter

Address

IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address MAC Address DHCP

PGL SFCC

7E*

1-FF

Form

Width

If LP+ is selected

If ANSI is installed

If LG is installed

If PCL-II is installed

If PGL is selected

Ethernet

Address

IP Address Subnet Mask

Gateway Address MAC Address

DHCP

VGL SFCC

5E*

Select CPI

P-Series* P-Series XQ Serial Matrix Proprinter XL Epson FX

Funct. of Lines

66 lines* 1-192 lines

Funct. of CPI

132 characters* 1-272 characters

10.0 CPI*

12.0 CPI

13.3 CPI

15.0 CPI

17.1 CPI

20.0 CPI

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QUICK SETUP

(continued)

* = Factory Default

If installed

If Enet is selected

If Wireless is selected

If VGL is enabled

If VGL is selected

If LP+ is selected

If ANSI is installed

If LG is installed

If PCL-II is installed

Select CPI

6.0 LPI*

8.0 LPI

10.3 LPI

Form

Width

Funct. of CPI 136 Characters* (1-272)

Max Line

Width

13.2 Inches*

13.6 Inches

P-Series

SFCC

1* 00-7F

Forms

Bot. Frm 66/6* (0-198) Top Mrg 0/6* (0-198)

Ribbon End

Point

Darker +6 Darker +5 Darker +4 Darker +3 Darker +2 Darker +1 Normal* Lighter -1 Lighter -2 Lighter -3 Lighter -4 Lighter -5 Lighter -6 Lighter -7 Lighter -8 Lighter -9 Lighter -10

Vert

Margins

Left Margin Right Margin Top Margin Bottom Margin

Left Mrg 0.00* (0-198) Top Mrg 0/6* (0-198)

Save Config

1* 2 - 8

Horiz

Forms

Factory* 1 - 8

Funct. of Lines 66 Lines* (1-192)

Page Length

Inches/Page* Lines/Page

Power Up

Config

Form

Length

Rep

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Host Interface

The Host Interface menu enables you to select and configure interfaces between the printer and your host computer.

Device ID

This parameter defines the printer emulation as IPDS, 4234-2 or

5225. After the emulation has been changed, a POR status is sent to the host. IPDS is the default.

Adapter Address

• IP Address. A numeric address such as 123.45.61.23 which

identifies a printer or server in a LAN or WAN.

• Subnet Mask. A binary value used to divide IP networks into

smaller subnetworks or subnets. This mask is used to help determine whether IP packets need to be forwarded to other subnets.

• Gateway Address. A gateway address is the IP address of a

hardware device (gateway) that translates data between two incompatible networks, which can include protocol translation.

• MAC Address. This menu item is the Manufacturer’s Assigned

Number, and is unique for each printer. It is read-only.

• DHCP. You can enable/disable the DHCP protocol using this

option, but consult your administrator for the appropriate setting.

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Ethernet Address

• IP Address. A numeric address such as 123.45.61.23 which

identifies a printer or server in a LAN or WAN.

• Subnet Mask. A binary value used to divide IP networks into

smaller subnetworks or subnets. This mask is used to help determine whether IP packets need to be forwarded to other subnets.

• Gateway Address. A gateway address is the IP address of a

hardware device (gateway) that translates data between two incompatible networks, which can include protocol translation.

• MAC Address. This menu item is the Manufacturer’s Assigned

Number, and is unique for each printer. It is read-only.

• DHCP. You can enable/disable the DHCP protocol using this

option, but consult your administrator for the appropriate setting.

WLAN Address

• IP Address. A numeric address such as 123.45.61.23 which

identifies a printer or server in a LAN or WAN.

• Subnet Mask. A binary value used to divide IP networks into

smaller subnetworks or subnets. This mask is used to help determine whether IP packets need to be forwarded to other subnets.

• Gateway Address. A gateway address is the IP address of a

hardware device (gateway) that translates data between two incompatible networks, which can include protocol translation.

• MAC Address. This menu item is the Manufacturer’s Assigned

Number, and is unique for each printer. It is read-only.

• DHCP. You can enable/disable the DHCP protocol using this

option, but consult your administrator for the appropriate setting.

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Active IGP Emulation

The Active Emulation menu enables you to activate either the PGL or VGL emulation.

PGL SFCC

You can specify which hex code (1-FF) will be used as the Special Function Control Character (SFCC). The SFCC denotes that the following data is an IGP command.

• 7E (the default)

• 1 – FF

VGL SFCC

You can specify which hex code (1-FF) will be used as the Special Function Control Character (SFCC). The SFCC denotes that the following data is an IGP command.

• 5E (the default)

• 1 – FF

Printer Protocol

Select the LinePrinter+ protocol you wish to use. Refer to the

LinePrinter Plus Programmer's Reference Manual

information.

for more

Form Length

Form length is the number of lines that can be printed on a page. You can set the form length in inches, millimeters (mm), or as a function of the current lpi (lines per inch).

Form Width

The form width can be specified in inches, millimeters, or as a function of the current cpi (characters per inch). The forms width set should not exceed the actual paper width.

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Select CPI

This parameter lets you specify the characters per inch (cpi) values.

Select LPI

This parameter lets you specify the lines per inch (lpi) values.

P-Series SFCC

This parameter allows you to select which ASCII codes will function as the Special Function Control Code (SFCC) command delimiter. P-Series codes can use hex 00 through hex 7F. Options include the following:

• SOH (hex 01) (the default)

• ESC (hex 1B)

• ETX (hex 03)

• CIRCUMFLEX (hex 5E) – also called caret (^)

• TILDE (hex 7E) – (~)

NOTE: SOH, ETX, and ESC are non-printables. The characters (^)

and (~) are printable; however, do not use them as printables in the host data stream if either is chosen as a delimiter because print errors will occur.

Margins

• Left Margin. Set in columns. Column zero is defined as the far

left edge of the page, and column numbering increments from left to right.

• Right Margin. Set in columns. Column zero is defined as the

far right edge of the page, and column numbering increments from right to left.

• Top Mar gin. Defined in lines, starting from line zero at the top

of the page and incrementing from the top down.

• Bottom Margin. Defined in lines, starting from line zero at the

bottom of the page and incrementing from the bottom up.

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Form Length

Form length is the number of lines that can be printed on a page. You can set the form length in inches, millimeters (mm), or as a function of the current lpi (lines per inch).

Form Width

The form width can be specified in inches, millimeters, or as a function of the current cpi (characters per inch). The forms width set should not exceed the actual paper width.

Vert Forms

• Bot Frm 66/6 (default). This option sets the bottom margin for

the forms. You must specify the bottom margin in lines (at 6 lines per inch), ranging from 0 to 198 lines (33 inches). The default setting is 66. Press the right arrow to increase the value, left arrow to decrease the value, and ENTER to change units. Selecting a value for this option resets the top margin to 0, so the top margin must be redefined after this option is selected.

• Top Mrg 6/0 This option sets the top margin for the forms. You

must specify the top margin in lines (at 6 lines per inch), ranging from 0 to 198 lines (33 inches). The default setting is 0. Press the right arrow to increase the value, left arrow to decrease the value, and ENTER to change units. The margins will automatically adjust so that the top and bottom margins do not cross each other.

Chapter 4 QUICK SETUP

Horiz Forms

• Left Mgr 0.00 (default). This sets the left margin for the forms.

You must specify the left margin in 1/10 inch increments, from 0 to 13.1 inches. The default value is 0. Press the right arrow to increase the value, left arrow to decrease the value, and ENTER to change units. The margins will automatically adjust so that the left and right margins do not cross each other.

• Right Mrg 0/6. This sets the right margin for the forms. You

must specify the right margin in 1/10 inch increments, from 0.1 to 13.2 inches. The default value is 13.2. Press NEXT to increase the value, PREV to decrease the value, and ENTER to change units. The margins will automatically adjust so that the left and right margins do not cross each other.

Page Length Rep

• Inches/Page (default). Allows the user to set the page length in

inches.

• Lines/Page. Allows the user to set the page length in number

of lines.

Max Line Width

Set the maximum line width at either 13.2 inches or the maximum width of the printer.

Ribbon End Point

This parameter adjusts the point at which the system will declare the ribbon as being expended. The life count will always be from 100% to 0%, but if a darker setting is selected 0% will be reached more quickly. If a lighter setting is selected, the system will extend the time it takes to reach 0%.

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Save Config

This option allows you to save up to eight configurations to meet different print job requirements. This eliminates the need to change the parameter settings for each new job. The configurations are stored in memory and will not be lost if you turn off the printer. If the Protect Configs. parameter is enabled, the new configuration will not be saved unless the existing configuration has been deleted first. The factory default configuration cannot be changed. See “Saving Your New Configuration” on page 61 for details.

Power Up Config

This option allows you to specify which of the nine configurations (Factory or 1-8) will be the power-up configuration.

Chapter 4 CONFIG. CONTROL

CONFIG. CONTROL

The CONFIG. CONTROL menu allows you to control your printer’s configurations according to the specifications necessary for your print jobs.

CONFIG.

CONTROL

(from page 70)

* = Factory Default

Load

Config.

Factory* 1-8

Name

Configs

1-8

Config.

1* 2-8

Reset Cfg

1* 2-8 All

Save

Names

Config.

Current Short* Current Full Factory Power-Up All 1-8

1* 2-8

Delete

Config.

Power-Up

Config.

Factory* 1-8

Protect

Configs.

Disable* Enable

Load Config.

The printer can store numerous configurations in memory. This parameter allows you to select and load a specific configuration.

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Save Config.

Print Config.

This option is used to print a listing of various stored printer configurations. Store printouts of your configurations in a safe place for quick referral.

Delete Config.

You can delete one or all of your eight customized configurations. The factory default configuration cannot be deleted.

Power-Up Config.

You can specify which of the nine configurations (Factory or 1-8) will be the power-up configuration.

Protect Configs.

You can specify whether or not a new configuration should overwrite an existing configuration when you activate the Save Configs. parameter. When disabled (default), the new configuration will overwrite the existing configuration. When enabled, the new

not

configuration will message “CONFIG. EXISTS / Delete First” displays.

overwrite the existing configuration, and the

Chapter 4 CONFIG. CONTROL

Name Configs

You may specify a 15-character name which can be used to refer to a configuration. The name you enter for a configuration will be used in the Load Config., Save Config., Print Config., Delete Config., and Power-Up Config. menus. The name can only be cleared by using the Reset Cfg Names menu.

When you move into the Name Configs. menu, the top line of the display shows the current configuration name. The second line of the display is initially the same as the top line. You can modify the second line of the display without affecting the top line until the ENTER key is pressed, which sets the modified name.

Press the UP or DOWN ( available for that character at the cursor location. Press the NEXT (

<) key to move to the next character to be modified. Press the

PREV key ( Continue until you have entered the name you want to give to this configuration, then press ENTER to save. The name you entered will now represent this configuration on the printer's front panel. To exit this menu without saving, press any key other than the ENTER key. The configuration name will revert to the last saved value.

;) to go back to a character you have already modified.

= or > ) keys to cycle through the values

Reset Cfg Names

You can reset specific configuration names back to the default value of the configuration number.

HOST INTERFACE

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HOST

INTERFACE

(from page 70)

Switching*

Serial Ethernet

(see page 98) (see page 107)

Twinax Coax IEEE 1284Auto

(Available with CT Option)

E-Net

Adapter

(see page 106)

(Available with CT Option)

The Host Interface Menu enables you to select and configure one of many types of interfaces between the printer and your host computer. The currently selected interface is indicated with an asterisk on the control panel message display. Each interface has its own submenu with a set of interface parameters which can be configured.

* = Factory Defaultt

Centronics Dataproducts

(see page 88)(see page 86)

(see page 91) (see page 94)

IMPORTANT

When switching between Twinax, Coax, or Auto Switching, the printer will load the power-up configuration and the new interface parameters. Any settings made and not saved before selecting these interfaces will be lost.

Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACE

Auto Switching Submenu

Auto Switching

(from page 85)

* = Factory Default

If Installed

Parallel Hotport

Port Type

Centronics* (see page 91 for options) Dataproducts (see page 94 for options) IEEE 1284 (see page 88 for options) Disable E-Net Adapter (see page 106 for options)

Trickle Time

1/4 sec* 1/2 sec 1 sec 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec 16 sec Off

Timeout

10 sec.* (10-60)

Report Status

Disable* Enable

Serial

Hotport

Port Type

RS 232* RS 422 Disable

Trickle Time

1/4 sec* 1/2 sec 1 sec 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec 16 sec Off

Timeout

10 sec.* (10-60)

Report Status

Disable* Enable

Ethernet Hotport

Timeout

10 sec.* (10-60)

C/T

Port Type

Timeout

Report Status

Hotport

Twinax* Coax Disable

10 sec.* (10-60)

Disable* Enable

Auto Switching Submenu

Auto Switching

Gives the printer the ability to handle multiple data streams sequentially. With Auto Switching, the printer can service hosts attached to the serial, parallel, Ethernet, coax and twinax ports as if they were the only interface connected.

For example, if the host computer sends one print job to the RS-232 serial port and a separate print job to the IEEE 1284 parallel port, the printer's Auto Switching is able to handle both jobs, in the order they were received. The user does not have to reconfigure the selected interface between jobs.

Port Type

Select the types of parallel, serial and/or C/T interfaces which are connected to the printer. For example, if your printer is attached to one host with a Centronics connection and a second host with an RS-422 serial connection, you would select Centronics under the Parallel Hotport menu, RS-422 under the Serial Hotport menu, and Disable under the C/T Hotport menu.

Trickle Time

When the printer is printing data from a host and a second job is received by the printer from a different host, Trickle Time prevents the second host from timing out while it is waiting for its data to be printed. In order to support this feature, the port has to be able to accept data from the host and store it for future use.

For example, if the printer is printing a job from the serial port, and then receives a second print job from the parallel port, the data from the parallel port will “trickle” bit by bit into the printer buffer to prevent a timeout error from being sent back to the host connected to the parallel port.

The selected value is the time that the printer waits before getting the next byte of data from the host. The Trickle Time value should be less than the host time out value, but not too much shorter or else the printer fills up its buffer too fast. This function is not applicable for C/T hotport.

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Timeout

This is the value used by the printer to time out from the current port and check the other selected port types for data to print. When the printer has not received data from the host after a certain period of time, it needs to timeout in order to service the other ports.

Report Status

• Disable (default). When a fault occurs on the printer, only the

active port reports the fault to the host.

• Enable. The port will report any fault even when it is not the

current active port.

IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu

IEEE 1284

(from page 85)

* = Factory Default

Prime

Signal

Enable* Disable

TOF

Action

Reset* Do Nothing

Buffer Size

in K

16* 1-16

Auto

Trickle

Disable* Enable

Trickle

Time

1/4 sec* 1/2 sec 1 sec 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec 16 sec Off

Offline

Process

Disable* Enable

The IEEE 1284 interface is faster and more versatile than Centronics and supports bidirectional communication. Configuration of this interface is controlled from the host. Refer to “IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface” on page 298 more details about the available modes (Compatibility, Nibble, and Byte).

IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu

Prime Signal

• Disable (default). The parallel port will not perform a warm start

(reboot) if the host asserts the prime signal.

• Enable. The parallel port will perform a warm start (reboot) if

the host asserts the prime signal.

TOF Action

• Reset (default). A form feed is performed before a warm start

when the prime signal is asserted from the host. This setting is used only if the prime signal parameter is enabled.

• Do Nothing. Nothing occurs before a warm start when the

prime signal is asserted from the host.

Buffer Size in K

This option configures the amount of memory allocated for the IEEE 1284 parallel port buffer. You can specify between 1 and 16 Kbytes, in 1-Kbyte increments.

Auto Trickle

Auto Trickle is used to prevent a host computer from timing out because the parallel interface was busy for too long. When Auto Trickle is enabled and the printer's buffers are almost full, the printer will begin to trickle data in (at the rate set in the Trickle Time menu) until the buffers start to empty out.

Trickle Time

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Offline Process

• Disable (the default). When set to disable, the printer does not

process parallel/network data while offline.

• Enable. When set to enable, the printer continues to process

(but not print) the current network/parallel job while the printer is offline until the printer's buffer is full.

Centronics

(from page 85)

Centronics (Parallel) Submenu

* = Factory Default

Data Bit 8

Enable* Disable

Prime Signal

Enable* Disable

PI Ignored Data

Polarity

Enable* Disable

TOF Action

Reset* Do Nothing

Standard* Inverted

Buffer Size

16* (1-16)

in K

Resp.

Polarity

Standard* Inverted

Trickle

Disable* Enable

Auto

Busy on

Strobe

Enable* Disable

1/4 sec* 1/2 sec 1 sec 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec 16 sec Off

Latch Data

Leading* Trailing

Trickle

Time

Data Bit 8

• Enable (default). Allows access to the extended ASCII

character set.

• Disable. The printer interprets bit 8 of each incoming data

character as a zero, regardless of its actual setting.

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PI Ignored

The PI (Paper Instruction) signal is used to control vertical paper motion.

• Enable (default). Ignores the PI signal and treats the data as

characters or control codes.

• Disable. Causes the printer to interpret the eight data lines as

VFU commands when the PI signal is true.

Data Polarity

The Data Polarity parameter must be set to match the data polarity of your host computer.

• Standard (default). Does not expect the host computer to invert

the data.

• Inverted. Expects the data received on the data lines from the

host computer to be inverted. Ones become zeros, and vice versa.

Resp. Polarity

The Resp. Polarity parameter must be set to match the response polarity of your host computer.

• Standard (default). Does not invert the response signal.

• Inverted. Inverts the response signal sent to the host

computer.

Busy On Strobe

• Enable (default). Asserts a busy signal after each character is

received.

• Disable. Asserts a busy signal only when the print buffers are

full.

Latch Data On

Specifies whether the data is read on the leading or trailing edge of the data strobe signal.

Centronics (Parallel) Submenu

Prime Signal

• Enable (default). The parallel port will perform a warm start

(reboot) if the host asserts the prime signal.

• Disable. The parallel port will not perform a warm start (reboot)

if the host asserts the prime signal.

TOF Action

• Reset (default). A form feed is performed before a warm start

when the prime signal is asserted from the host. This setting is used only if the prime signal parameter is enabled.

• Do Nothing. Nothing occurs before a warm start when the

prime signal is asserted from the host.

Buffer Size in K

Configures the amount of memory allocated for the Centronics parallel port buffer. You can specify between 1 and 16 Kbytes, in 1-Kbyte increments.

Auto Trickle

Trickle Time

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Dataproducts (Standard) Submenu

Dataproducts

(from page 85)

* = Factory Default

Enable* Disable

Reset* Do Nothing

Data Bit 8

TOF Action

PI Ignored Data

Enable* Disable

Buffer Size

in K

16* (1-16)

Standard* Inverted

Disable* Enable

Polarity

Auto

Trickle

Resp.

Polarity

Standard* Inverted

Trickle

Time

1/4 sec* 1/2 sec 1 sec 2 sec 4 sec 8 sec 16 sec Off

Latch DataOnPrime Signal

Middle* Trailing Leading

Disable* Enable

Dataproducts (Standard) Submenu

Data Bit 8

• Enable (default). Allows access to the extended ASCII

character set.

• Disable. The printer interprets bit 8 of each incoming data

character as a zero, regardless of its actual setting.

PI Ignored

The PI (Paper Instruction) signal is used to control vertical paper motion.

• Enable (default). Causes the printer to interpret the eight data

lines as DVFU commands when the PI signal is true.

• Disable. Ignores the PI signal and treats the data as characters

or control codes.

Data Polarity

The Data Polarity parameter must be set to match the data polarity of your host computer.

• Standard (default). Does not expect the host computer to invert

the data.

• Inverted. Expects the data received on the data lines from the

host computer to be inverted. Ones become zeros, and zeros become ones.

Resp. Polarity

The Response Polarity parameter must be set to match the response polarity of your host computer.

• Standard (default). Does not invert the response signal.

• Inverted. Inverts the response signal sent to the host

computer.

Latch Data On

Specifies whether the data is read on the leading, middle, or trailing edge of the data strobe signal. The default is Middle.

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Prime Signal

• Disable (default). The parallel port will not perform a warm start

(reboot) if the host asserts the prime signal.

• Enable. The parallel port will perform a warm start (reboot) if

the host asserts the prime signal.

TOF Action

• Reset (default). A form feed is performed before a warm start

when the prime signal is asserted from the host. This setting is used only if the prime signal parameter is enabled.

• Do Nothing. Nothing occurs before a warm start when the

prime signal is asserted from the host.

Buffer Size in K

Configures the amount of memory allocated for the Dataproducts parallel port buffer. You can specify between 1 and 16 Kbytes, in 1-Kbyte increments.

Auto Trickle

Trickle Time

Dataproducts (Standard) Submenu

Chapter 4 HOST INTERFACE

Serial Submenu

Serial

(from page 85)

* = Factory Default

Interface

Type

RS 232* RS 422

Data Term

Ready

True* On-Line and BNF Off-Line or BF On-Line False

One Char

Enquiry

Disable* Enable

Data

Protocol

XON/XOFF* ETX/ACK ACK/NAK Series1 1 Char Series1 2 Char DTR

Request to

Send

On-Line and BNF* Off-Line or BF On-Line False True

Framing

Errors

Enable* Disable

Baud

Rate

9600 Baud* 19200 Baud 38400 Baud 57600 Baud 115200 Baud 600 Baud 1200 Baud 2400 Baud 4800 Baud

Buffer Size

in K

16* (1-16)

Word

Length 8

8* 7

Poll

Character

00 Hex* (0-FF hex)

Stop

Bits 1

1* 2

Poll

Response

0 ms* (1-30 ms)

Parity

None* Odd Even Mark Sense

Idle

Response

Disable* Enable

Serial Submenu

Interface Type

This parameter allows you to select either the RS-232 or RS-422 serial port interface.

Data Protocol

You can select one of the following serial interface protocols to meet the host interface requirements.

• XON / XOFF (default). The printer controls the flow of

communication from the host by turning the transmission on and off. In some situations, such as when the buffer is full or the timing of signals is too slow or too fast, the printer will tell the host to stop transmission by sending an XOFF character. An XOFF character is sent when the number of empty bytes in the buffer is less than or equal to 25 percent of the buffer size. If the host keeps sending data after an XOFF is sent, the printer firmware will continue to send an XOFF for every 16 characters received. When cleared, the printer will resume receiving data (XON). The data does not have any End of Text codes; XON / XOFF is a non-block protocol.

• ETX / ACK. End of Text / Acknowledge. The host controls the

flow of communication to the printer by sending a block of data and ending the block with an End of Text (ETX) signal. When the printer receives the ETX signal, it will acknowledge the ETX, thereby acknowledging it has received the entire block of data.

• ACK / NAK. ACK means acknowledge; the device

acknowledges it has accepted a transmission. NAK means negative acknowledge; the device did not receive the transmission.

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SERIES1 1 CHAR. The printer controls the flow of

communication from the host by turning the transmission on and off using response characters sent to the host. If the number of valid bytes in the buffer reaches 75 percent of the buffer size, the online or offline and buffer full response character is sent. If the buffer is completely full, an online or offline buffer full response is sent every time a character is sent from the host. Whenever the printer state changes to online or offline, the appropriate response character is sent. If the idle response option is enabled, the printer will send a response character every two seconds while the number of valid bytes in the buffer is less than 75 percent of the buffer size. If a poll character is received (configurable from the Poll Character xx Hex option on the front panel from hex 0 through FF), the printer will send a response character (configurable from the Poll Character xx MS on the front panel from 0 through 30). This The poll character will be removed from the input data stream and will not be processed. This may cause problems with the transmission of binary data (e.g., control codes, bit image, etc.). If a poll delay is started due to the receipt of a poll character and another poll character is received, the second poll character has no effect and is removed from the input data stream. If a transition (from buffer full to empty or online to offline) occurs during a poll delay, the new printer state will be sent at the end of the poll delay.

milliseconds later

milliseconds is called the poll delay.

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Printronix H-SERIES P7000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Trademark Acknowledgements

1 Introduction

Printer Overview

The P7000 Series PSA3 Printer

Integrated Print Management System

Graphics Enhancements

Taking Care Of Your Printer

Conventions In This Manual

Warnings And Special Information

Related Documents

Printronix Customer Support Center

2 Setting Up The Printer

Before You Begin

Power Requirements

Select A Site

Printer Dimensions

Printer Component Locations

3 Operating The Printer

Powering On The Printer

Operating Modes

The Control Panel

Control Panel Keys

Operational Procedures

Reload Paper

Unload Paper

Integrated Print Management System

Lighter Or Darker Print

Changing Ribbons

Cancel A Print Job

Configuration Overview

Changing Parameter Settings

Saving Parameter Settings

Default And Custom Configurations

Navigating The Menus

Changing Parameters Example

Auto Save Configuration

Saving Your New Configuration

Optimizing Print Quality

Optimizing Print Speed

Main Menu

QUICK SETUP

CONFIG. CONTROL

HOST INTERFACE

Auto Switching Submenu

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