Printronix P3000 Series, P3040, P3040–12, P3240 User's Reference Manual

User's Reference Manual

P3000 Series Multifunction Printer

User's Reference Manual

P/N 112392–001, Rev B

US and CANADA Radio Interference Note

Note: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The input/output (I/O) cable must be shielded for the printer to comply with FCC rules and regulations Part 15 governing the radiation limits for Class “A” equipment.

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference–Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Printronix, Inc. makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Printronix, Inc. shall not be held responsible for errors contained herein or any omissions from this material or for any damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, in connection with the furnishing, distribution, performance or use of this material. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated or incorporated in any other material in any form or by any means, whether manual, graphic, electronic, mechanical or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Printronix, Inc.

Trademark Acknowledgements

The following trademarks are hereby acknowledged: IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Epson is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Printronix is a registered trademark of Printronix, Inc. IGP is a registered trademark of Printronix, Inc.

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17500 Cartwright Road, P.O. Box 19559

Irvine, California 92713

Telephone (714) 863–1900 FAX (714) 660–8682

Technical Support (714) 221–2686

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Page

1 OVERVIEW

Features 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Optional Features 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Formation 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Matrix Printing 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Print Rate 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plot Rate

2 OPERATION

Introduction 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic Operation Features

On Line 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Off Line 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Command Sets (Protocol Modes) 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Set Options 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power Switch 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Control Panel Switches and Indicators 2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alphanumeric Message Display

ON LINE Switch 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CLEAR Switch and CHECK Indicator 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6/8 LPI Switch 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PAPER ADV Switch 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VFU LOADED Indicator 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ENABLE/HOLD, PA1 REPRINT, PA2 CANCEL, ALT MODE (Optional Switches) 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MENU UP, MENU DOWN, NEXT

R/S Switch 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ENTER Switch 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MODE Switch 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F/L Switch 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loading Paper 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unloading Paper 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing the Ribbon

Setting Top–Of–Form 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Top–of–Form – Forward Paper Motion 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Top–of–Form – Reverse Paper Motion 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Paper Stacking (Floor Cabinet Model) 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

, and PREV Switches

1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2 OPERATION (continued)

Setting Forms Length 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To Set Forms Length in Inches 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To Set Forms Length in Lines 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting Print Mode 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Line Spacing 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printer Reset 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 CONFIGURATION

Introduction 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lock/Unlock Printer Configuration 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuration Menus

Configuration Printout 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Factory Default Configuration Values 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuration Procedure 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Load Configuration Values 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Control Panel Configuration Diagram 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Level I – Print Format 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Level II – Main Configuration Menus 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Level III – Configuration Menu Parameters 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 GRAPHICS

Introduction 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Serial Matrix Compatible Bit Image Graphics 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plotting a Bit Image Pattern 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How Bit Image Graphics Are Produced 4–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bit Image Density

Bit Image Programming Format 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bit Image Sample Program 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

P–Series Compatible Plot Mode

Plot Density 4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plot Data Byte Format 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plot Data Line Format 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plotting the Data 4–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To Exit the P–Series Plot Mode 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Combining Graphics and Text 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 VERTICAL FORMAT UNITS

Introduction 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General VFU Programming 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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VFU Load/Save/Clear 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

P–Series EVFU 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Start Load Code – 1E or 6E Hex 5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Channel Assignment

End Load – 1F or 6F Hex 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the EVFU 5–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clearing the EVFU Memory 5–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Relative Line Slewing 5–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DVFU 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Start Load Code – 6C, 6D, or 6E Hex 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Channel Assignment

End Load Code – 6F Hex 5–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the DVFU

Clearing the DVFU Memory 5–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Relative Line Slewing 5–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Serial Matrix Vertical Formatting 5–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vertical T

Executing Vertical Tabs 5–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ab Positions

5–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 PROGRAMMING

Introduction 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overstrike/Overlay Mode 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Control Code Functions

Special Function Control Code – Control Code Header 6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Attribute Set and Reset Codes

Control Code Reference Index 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Backspace 6–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bell 6–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bit Image Mode, Single Density Bit Image Mode, Double Density Bit Image Mode, Double Density Double Speed Bit Image Mode, Quadruple Density

Bold Print 6–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bold Print Reset

Cancel 6–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Carriage Return 6–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Pitch 10 CPI 6–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Pitch 12 CPI 6–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Set Select 6–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Set Select: 80–9F = Control Codes

Character Set Select: 80–9F = Printable Symbols 6–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Set Select: 80–9F = Printable Symbols 6–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Character Set Select: International Languages 6–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Set Select: ECMA–94 Latin 1 Extended 6–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Condensed Print Condensed Print Reset

Delete 6–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Download a Language 6–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Elongated (Double High) Print (1 Line) 6–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emphasized Print 6–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emphasized Print Reset

Expanded (Double Wide) Print 6–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Expanded (Double Wide) Print (One Line Only) 6–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Extended Character Set 6–38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Extended Character Set Cancel (Primary Character Set Select) 6–39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Form Feed 6–40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Forms Length Set (Inches) 6–41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Forms Length Set (Lines) 6–42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Horizontal Tab 6–43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Horizontal Tab Set 6–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Feed 6–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Feed n/216 Inch (One Line Only) 6–46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Spacing 1/6 Inch 6–47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Spacing 1/8 Inch (8 lpi) 6–48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Spacing 8 or 10.3 lpi (One Line Only) 6–49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Spacing 7/72 Inch 6–50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Spacing n/72 Inch 6–51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Spacing n/216 Inch 6–52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overscoring 6–53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plot, Even Dot (P–Series High Density Graphics) 6–54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plot, Odd Dot (P–Series Normal Density Graphics) 6–55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printer Reset 6–56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Print Mode/Pitch Selection 6–57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Print Mode/Pitch Selection (MVP) 6–59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printer Select 6–60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printer Deselect 6–61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Skip–Over Perforation 6–62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Skip–Over Perforation Cancel 6–63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Superscript/Subscript Printing 6–64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Superscript/Subscript Printing Reset 6–65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Underline 6–66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VFU Commands (P–Series) 6–67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vertical Tab 6–68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vertical Tab Set/Clear (Serial Matrix) 6–69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6–35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Introduction 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dataproducts Parallel Interface 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dataproducts Interface Signals 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dataproducts Parallel Interface Configuration 7–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Centronics Parallel Interface 7–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Centronics Interface Signals 7–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Centronics Parallel Interface Configuration 7–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alternate T

Remove Printer Cabinet (Pedestal Model) 7–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remove Paper Guide Assembly (Floor Cabinet Model) Remove Controller Board and Install T

Restore Printer to Operation (Pedestal Model) 7–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Restore Printer to Operation (Floor Cabinet Model) 7–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS–232 Serial Interface 7–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS–232 Interface Signals 7–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS–232 Serial Interface Protocols 7–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RS–232 Serial Interface Configuration 7–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

erminating Resistors

7–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8 ROUTINE SERVICE & DIAGNOSTICS

Introduction 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Cleaning

Exterior Cleaning 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interior Cleaning 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printer Self–Tests 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Running the Self–Tests 8–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hex Code Printout 8–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fault Messages

9 MULTINATIONAL CHARACTER SETS

Introduction 9–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting the Character Set and Language 9–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting Extended Character Set ECMA 9–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OCR–A and OCR–B Downloading Languages Character Set Charts and International Language Substitution T

Character Address Table (Character Library) 9–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Numeric Character Location Listing 9–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alphabetical Character Location Listing 9–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ables

8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Introduction 10–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power Requirements 10–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Site Requirements Shipping Restraints

Shipping Restraint Removal

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APPENDICES:

A Standard ASCII Character Chart A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C Specifications C–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Character Sets

Control Code Cross Reference

10–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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This

manual was written with you in mind. It contains all the information you

printer

operation, and is designed for fast and easy use. The comprehensive T

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by chapter contents listings on the first page of each chapter and a detailed index at the back

the

book. Supplemental and reference information is charted in four appendices. The chapters provide introductory information, installation instructions, complete operating information, graphics data, Vertical interface

WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE

Format Unit data, control code information for programmers, maintenance procedures,

descriptions.

need for trouble–free

able of Contents is aug

and

Information ply with this information. The heading reveals the nature of the information:

requiring special attention is highlighted

WARNING tells you of conditions that could cause you physical harm.

CAUTION tells you of conditions that could damage the printer or related equipment.

IMPORTANT gives you information vital to proper operation of the printer.

NOTE:

ovides information affecting printer operation considered important enough to

emphasize.

Switches and Indicators

under special headings. Always read and com

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

Switches, indicators, and switch positions are printed as they appear on the printer — in uppercase letters. For example, “Set the power switch to the ON (|) position.”

Controls and indicators without identification labels are assigned functional names printed with the

letter of each word capitalized. For example, “Raise the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever to the

first fully

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Introduction

CHAPTER 1

OVERVIEW

The Printronix ers.

In addition to dence quality print for near–letter–quality (NLQ) printing requirements, high–speed printing, and character–by–character attributes for wide application compatibility.

The

P–3000 Series

the

P3240 floor cabinet model printer

providing a quick access cover for easy printout retrieval, and a smaller produce P3040 is the pedestal model illustrated throughout this manual.

This chapter presents an overview of the printer:

• Features Page 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Line Matrix Printing Page 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Optional Features Page 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Print Rate Page 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Character Formation Page 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

•

P3000 Series Multinational printers are quiet, full–featured, multifunction line print

the basic

family of printers consists of the P3040 and P3040–12 pedestal model printers and

very fine bar code print quality

Plot Rate

Printronix

P–Series printer functions, the P3000 Series includes correspon

. The P3040–12 pedestal model dif

. All three printers are identical in function

fers from the standard P3040

, .012–inch hammer tip to

and operation. The

Page 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–1Overview

Features

P3000 Series Multinational printers provide the following standard features:

• P–Series and Serial Matrix emulation protocols

• P–Series Plot and Bit Image compatible graphics

• By–Character attributes:

Selectable pitch

⋅ ⋅ Bold print ⋅ Emphasized (shadow) print ⋅ Expanded (double wide) print ⋅ Elongated (double high) print ⋅ Automatic underline and overscore ⋅ Superscript/subscript print

• Selectable forms length

• Electronic vertical formatting ⋅ Standard Printronix Electronic Vertical Format Unit (EVFU) ⋅

Direct Access V

⋅ Serial Matrix compatible vertical formatting

ertical Format Unit (DVFU)

•

Resident multinational character sets, including OCR–A and OCR–B

• Selectable 13.2” or 13.6” print widths

•

Built–in diagnostic self–tests

• Configuration printout

• Data stream hex code printout

Resident serial and parallel interfaces

•

Downloadable international languages

Two separate graphics capabilities are included in the printer: standard P–Series odd–even dot Plot Mode graphics and Bit Image graphics standard on Printronix MVP 150B printers and many serial matrix printers. Intelligent graphics capabilities are available by using the Printronix Intelligent Graphics Processor (IGP) options.

Serial Matrix compatibility extends printer versatility, enabling it to be used with a wide variety of applications bility (similar to the IBM Graphic Printer) from the control panel.

programmable V

The repetitive P–Series compatible EVFU or Dataproducts compatible DVFU. Serial Matrix compatible vertical formatting is used in Serial Matrix protocol.

software. Y

and continuous forms. When P–Series compatible protocol is used,

ou may select industry standard

ertical Format Unit provides rapid

Printr

onix

P–Series or Serial Matrix

paper advance to specified lines for printing

compati

you can select either the

International character library and are accessible in P–Series and Serial Matrix printer protocol.

languages can be selected and downloaded. International languages can be added to

the

Overview1–2

Optional Features

P3000

Series Multinational printer capability

below. For more information, contact an authorized Printronix representative.

and versatility can be enhanced with the options listed

• Intelligent

logos,

of graphic components and overlayed with alphanumeric

ety pass. Available as a factory–installed or field–installed option. The IGP is ture for the P3040–12.

• IBM Interfaces – Allows P3000 Series printers to attach to coax (PI–3287) or twinax (PI–5225)

• Special

labels,etc.). Available as a factory–installed option.

• Maintenance

Troubleshooting, and Illustrated Parts Breakdown.

• Quick

feature is standard for the P3040–12.

Graphics Pr

bar codes, expanded characters, and other graphics. Forms can be created with a vari

systems. A

Paint/Labeling

Access Cover – For easy printout retrieval. A

Character Formation

The

printer generates

solid

appearing character of uniform assembly hammers impact the paper through a moving ink ribbon. Horizontal shuttle movement and vertical paper advancement combine for precise dot printing to form the character matrix.

of hammers installed

characters by assembling groups of dots in matrices. Dots overlap to produce a

ocessor (IGP)

vailable as a factory–installed or field–installed option.

– Of

fers custom cabinet colors or special labels (company

Manual

– Covers Theory of Operation, Cleaning, Corrective Maintenance,

density as shown in Figure 1–1. Dot impressions are made by an

on an oscillating shuttle. P3000 Series printers have 34 hammers. The

– Allows you to create and store forms, generate

and bar code data in a single

a standard fea

vailable on pedestal models only

logos,

. This

Figur

e 1–1. T

ypical Character Formation

1–3Overview

Line Matrix Printing

Unlike

moving–head dot matrix printers,

ters

printing an entire dot row at one time. As shown in Figure 1–2, dots are printed in both direc

tions

of shuttle travel at a printer stroke length of .4 inches to print through several character positions in

10 pitch Data Processing print mode. By printing a row of dots, line matrix printers achieve higher

print duty cycles than moving head dot matrix (serial) printers. During

each sweep of the shuttle, hammers are activated to print

row.

When the shuttle reaches the end of a sweep, it reverses direction, paper advances one dot row

the hammers print the next consecutive row of dots. After

an entire line of

first

dot row of the next print line. This creates a series of blank rows between lines of characters.

number

of rows allowed

selected from the control panel or the host computer.

characters is printed, hammer print action ceases and the paper advances to the

Printr

onix

P3000 Series printers create graphics and charac

dots at selected positions in that dot

, and

The

for line separation depends on the line spacing selected. Line spacing may be

DIRECTION OF SHUTTLE MOVEMENT

ONE

CHARACTER

ROW

Print Rate

DOT

ROW START

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SPACE

1 2

NOTE: P3000 shuttle sweeps through 4 character spaces at 10 cpi.

1 HAMMER PRINT SPAN

USED FOR LOWERCASE DESCENDER ONLY

USED FOR UNDERLINE AND LOWERCASE DESCENDER

Figure 1–2. Line Matrix Printing

PAPER

ADVANCES

PAPER

FEED

PAPER

ADVANCES

The

print rate, in lines per minute (lpm),

character

line regardless of the number of characters in the line. For example, more dot rows are re quired to print lowercase characters with descenders; consequently slower

rate. T

able 1–1 describes the print rate according to type of character printed and print mode.

Complete printing specifications are provided in Appendix C.

is a function of the number of dot rows required to produce the

, those characters are printed at a

Overview1–4

Table 1–1. P3000 Series Print Rates

Plot Rate

well as character printing, the P3000 Series printers are capable of

ting.

Based on the protocol selected, either P–Series Plot Mode or Serial Matrix Bit Image Graphics is used; the plot rate specifications apply to both P–Series and Serial Matrix types of graphic The

bidirectional plot rate (in inches per minute, “ipm”) is described in T

density (in dots per inch, “dpi”). Complete plotting specifications are provided in Appendix C.

Print Mode Upper

Data Processing (DP) Correspondence (NLQ) High Speed (HS) Barcode 145 Barcode 160

Table 1–2. Plot Rates

case Only

300 175 400 267 250

Upper/Lowercase

240 134 350 214 200

dot–addressable graphic plot

plotting.

able 1–2 according to the dot

P3000 Plot RatesDensity (dpi)

(ipm)

60 Horiz x 72 Vert (DP mode)

90 Horiz x 96 Vert (NLQ mode)

60 Horiz x 48 Vert (HS mode) 50

72.5 Horiz x 72 Vert (Barcode 145 mode) 15

80 Horiz x 72 Vert (Barcode 160 mode) 14

NOTE:

Unidir

selected

ectional plotting pr

om the contr

ol panel; however

oduces better print quality than bidir

, unidir

ectional plot r

educes the plot rate to half.

ectional, and can be

1–5Overview

Overview1–6

Introduction

This

chapter discussed in this chapter:

CHAPTER 2

OPERATION

describes P3000 Series controls and operating procedures. The following information is

Basic Operation Features

•

• Power Switch Page 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Control Panel Switches and Indicators Page 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Loading Paper Page 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Unloading Paper Page 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

•

Replacing the Ribbon

• Setting Top–of–Form Page 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Paper Stacking (Floor Cabinet Models) Page 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Setting Forms Length Page 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Selecting Print Mode Page 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Setting Line Spacing Page 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Printer Reset Page 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 2–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–1Operation

Basic Operation Features

On Line

The

printer functions either “on line” or “of

data

and control commands from the host computer

indicates that the printer is on line and shows the current print mode.

Off Line

When

the printer is of stopped the

and the message OFFLINE READY appears on the display

following tasks:

•

Display/Change Configuration V

• Run the Self–Test • Advance to Top of Form

f line, communication between the printer and the host computer is

f line.” When on line, the printer is capable of receiving

. The message display on the printer control panel

temporarily

. Set the printer of

alues • Load Paper and Ribbon

f line to perform

• Set Top–of–Form •

• Enter Hex Dump Mode • Adjust Paper Tractors

• Set Line Spacing • Advance Paper

Change Print Modes

Command Sets (Protocol Modes)

The

P3000 Series Multinational printers respond to two dif

and Serial Matrix.

protocol is selected from the control panel and must correspond with the programming standard

The used

by the host computer to communicate with the printer

the application. The P–Series emulation mode generates standard graphics Programming chapter for detailed information on P–Series and Serial Matrix protocols and control code definitions.

P–Series control code protocol. The Serial Matrix emulation mode generates characters and using Serial Matrix control

code protocol similar to the IBM Graphics Printer

ferent command

. Y

ou can select either protocol as required

characters and graphics using

sets (protocols): P–Series

Printronix

. Refer to the

Character Set Options

Four basic character set choices are selectable from the control panel: IBM PC, Multinational, ECMA–94 eign

Latin 1, and DEC Multinational. W

language set.

ithin each

character set, specify the desired specific for

You

can also define and download a custom character substitution table to replace any symbol residing in the character library (see page 6–31). This Programming chapter.

downloading feature is discussed in more detail in the

Operation2–2

Power Switch

pedestal model printers (P3040 and P3040–12), the AC power switch is located on the rear panel of

the

printer. The floor cabinet model (P3240) power switch is located at the lower left corner of the rear

panel.

(Refer to Figure 2–1.) T

o turn the printer power on, set the power switch to the ON (|) position.

Power Switch – Pedestal Models

Figur

e 2–1.

Power Switch

Power Switch – Floor Cabinet Model

2–3Operation

Control Panel Switches and Indicators

The

printer control panels contain twelve momentary–contact switches (16 switches if the

PI–3287 option), four Light–Emitting Diode (LED) indicators (eight if the printer has the PI–3287 option), figuration raised.

and a 32–character alphanumeric Message Display

function switches on the Display control panel are accessible only when the printer cover is

These switches and indicators are described on the following pages.

Exterior Control Panel:

the printer has

, as shown in Figure 2–2. The eight con

ON LINE

CHECK

8 LPI VFU

Accessible with the Printer Cover Open:

ALPHANUMERIC

MESSAGE DISPLAY

Exterior Control Panel with the PI–3287 Option:

CHECK 8 LPI VFUON LINE

HOLD READY ERROR ALT

ON LINE CLEAR 6/8 LPI PAPER

F/L

MODE

ENABLE/

HOLD

DOWN

VALUE

CLEAR 6/8 LPI

PA1 PA2

REPRINT CANCEL

R/S

ENTER

ADV

PAPER

ADV

ALT MODE

Alphanumeric Message Display

The

Message Display shows printer status, operator selections, and fault condition messages. The dis

play

has two rows with sixteen characters on line status and the current print mode (and pitch) selection. When off line, the display reads OFFLINE READY or OFFLINE DATA IN BUFFER.

Figur

e 2–2.

per row

Control Panel

. During normal operation, the display indicates the

Operation2–4

ON LINE Switch

Press

this switch to place the printer alternately on line or of

LINE

LED lights. The printer must be on line to receive data from the host computer

on line, the display indicates the current print mode, and only the PAPER ADV control panel switch functions. (except host automatically if a fault occurs.

When the printer is of

the ENTER switch unless it has been unlocked), and the printer cannot communicate with

computer

. The printer must be of

f line, the display reads OFFLINE READY

f line to change printing format or configuration and goes of

f line. When

the printer is on line, the ON

. When the printer

. All switches are active

f line

the

If the display shows causes

the printer to go on line, and data from the host computer is printed in “hex dump” format. The

display

shows ON LINE HEX DUMP

OFFLINE

HEX DUMP state.

OFFLINE HEX DUMP (a diagnostic selection), pressing the ON LINE switch

. Pressing the ON LINE switch

again takes the printer back to the

CLEAR Switch and CHECK Indicator

a fault condition occurs, a fault message appears on the Message flashes

alternately with the ON LINE indicator

switch.

The fault

play will indicate the printer is off line.

addition,

printer (#1 below), the CLEAR switch operates only when the printer is off line.

1. Simultaneously pressing CLEAR and R/S (RUN/STOP) resets the printer. You may reset the

printer the printer only when it is off line and no data is in the buffer, or loss of data may result.

2. CLEAR

Form

3. Pressing

back to of chapter.

status will be validated and the display updated. If all faults were corrected, the dis

the CLEAR switch has the special functions noted below

at any time, on line, of

is used with the P

section on page 2–12.)

CLEAR when one of the configuration parameter values is displayed places the printer

f line status. Refer

f line, or while printing. However

APER ADV switch to set top–of–form. (Refer to Setting the T

to the Control Panel Configuration Diagram in the Configuration

. After you correct the fault condition, press the

Display

, and the CHECK indicator

CLEAR

. Except when used to reset the

, it is recommended that you reset

op–of–

4. Pressing CLEAR silences the audio alarm during a fault condition.

6/8 LPI Switch

Press

this switch to display the current line spacing in lines per inch (lpi). Subsequently pressing this

switch

steps the select the line spacing. The LED next to this switch lights when line spacing is LPI switch functions only when the printer is off line.

NOTE: codes reflected

selection through 6, 8 and 10.3 (7/72”) lpi. Use of the ENTER switch is not required to

Line spacing contr

om the host computer can select line spacing other than the 6, 8, or 10.3 lpi and is

on the message display

other

ol fr

om the host computer overrides the switch setting.

than 6 lpi. The 6/8

Contr

2–5Operation

PAPER ADV Switch

Momentarily the

top–of–form of the next page. This switch can be configured to advance the paper only after print

ing

any data remaining in the buf chapter.) When the printer is on line, press the PAPER ADV switch to advance to the next top–of– form.

However

DATA IN BUFFER momentarily displays.

NOTE: host of

The PAPER ADV switch is also used to set top–of–form. (Refer to Setting T page 2–12.)

press this switch to advance the paper

fer

, or to move paper without printing. (Refer to the Configuration

, if there is any data in the buf

If the Paper Advance Switch is configur

does not end in a paper motion command, the last line of text will print on the first line

the next page.

one line, or press and hold the switch to advance to

fer

, no paper

motion occurs and the message ON LINE

ed for Move Paper Only and data fr

op–of–Form section on

om the

VFU LOADED Indicator

This LED indicator lights when the form (paper) format is being controlled by the Vertical Format Unit. (Refer to the Configuration and VFU chapters.) When the appropriate VFU is selected by the operator and loaded by the host computer, this indicator lights.

ENABLE/HOLD, PA1 REPRINT, PA2 CANCEL, ALT MODE (Optional Switches)

These four switches and their associated LEDs are included on printers equipped with a Printronix PI–3287 enables 3274 the these

printer interface and operate independently of all other

Printronix

or 3276 control unit. Information on the operation and function of these switches is contained in

PI–3287 User’s Reference Manual. If the printer is not configured to emulate an IBM 3287 printer

switches are not provided.

printer to emulate an IBM 3287 printer;

THE SWITCHES DESCRIBED BELOW ARE ACCESSED BY RAISING THE PRINTER COVER:

control panel switches. The PI–3287

the printer may then be used with an IBM

MENU UP, MENU DOWN, NEXT, and PREV Switches

make configuration changes, the ENTER switch must be unlocked. When the printer is OFFLINE READY, ENTER switch. No other switches are affected by this action. Use the MENU UP, MENU DOWN, NEXT, and PREV switches to display configuration parameter main menus, submenus, and certain diagnostic Control The memory.

simultaneously pressing MENU UP and MENU DOWN alternately locks and unlocks the

tests. After the required menu displays, use the NEXT and PREV switches (shown on the

Panel Configuration Diagram in the Configuration chapter) to display individual parameters.

value shown on the display with an asterisk (*) is the current parameter value retained in printer

Operation2–6

NOTE: When the printer is off line, configuration menus and parameter values may be

at any time. T

viewed switch from the OFFLINE READY display. The ENTER switch cannot be unlocked or locked from within a menu. Pressing ENTER loads a displayed configuration value into printer

working memory

is power

er your

ed down unless

changes.

o make any configuration changes

. However

saved. Be sur

, these configuration changes will be lost when the print

e to r

elock the configuration after you have made

, you must first unlock the ENTER

R/S Switch

R/S (Run/Stop) performs the following functions:

• Press R/S simultaneously with CLEAR to reset the printer.

• If

a diagnostic test is selected and shown on the display

again

to stop the test.

• If

the CONFIGURA

R/S to print a list of the current configuration.

TION PRINT

OUT message is selected and shown on the display

, press R/S to start the test and press it

ENTER Switch

, press

Press

ENTER to enter a displayed parameter value into printer working memory replaced parameters switches do not use the ENTER switch.)

The multaneously pressing MENU UP and MENU DOWN alternately locks and unlocks the ENTER switch. this action. The ENTER switch can only be locked or unlocked when the display shows OFFLINE (and there is no data in the buffer), after which the display reads either ENTER SWITCH NOT LOCKED OFFLINE. Resetting the printer or turning the power off and on will relock the ENTER switch.

by the displayed value. The ENTER switch must be used to alter a menu selection and those

displayed using the MODE and F/L switches. (Functions activated by the R/S and 6/8 LPI

ENTER switch must be enabled (unlocked) before making configuration or format changes. Si

(This sequence protects against accidental reconfiguration.) No other switches are af

or ENTER SWITCH LOCKED for approximately

one second. The display then returns to

. The previous value is

fected by

MODE Switch

The print MODE switch functions only when the printer is off line. Press this switch to display the current print mode. Subsequently pressing the NEXT VALUE, PREV VALUE, or MODE switches updates lected with the ENTER switch.

the Message Display through all of the available print modes listed below

• High Speed (HS) at 10, 12, 13.3, 15, and 17.1 cpi

• Data Processing (DP) at 10, 12, 13.3, 15, and 17.1 cpi

. Print mode is se

• Correspondence (NLQ) at 10, 12, and 15 cpi

•

OCR–A at 10 cpi

•

OCR–B at 10 cpi

2–7Operation

Barcode 145 at 12.1 cpi

•

Barcode 160 at 13.3 cpi

NOTE: Print mode contr

ol fr

om the host computer overrides the contr

ol panel setting.

F/L Switch

The

F/L (Forms Length switch functions only with the printer of

Length menus.

can select Forms Length in inches or lines via printer configuration. Refer to the Setting Forms

You Length

section on page 2–15.

You

can also set Forms Length by control code from the host computer

host computer overrides the control panel setting. Refer to the Programming chapter for details.

f line. Press F/L to enter the Forms

. Forms length control from the

Operation2–8

Loading Paper

The

printer uses standard fanfold paper from 3 to 16 inches wide (perforation

100

lb. bond (0.025 inches thick maximum). T

Figure 2–3.

1. Place the printer off line and raise the printer cover.

2. Fully raise the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever (A).

3. Open both tractor gates (B) by swinging them out.

o load paper

to perforation) and 15 to

, perform the following steps and refer to

4. Feed

5. Load

6. Continue to feed the paper through the paper path at the top of the cabinet (F).

7. For

8. Press PAPER ADV to advance paper into the paper stacking area. Verify unobstructed paper

9. Set the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever (A) with slight friction to approximate the paper

the paper up the front printer door and align the paper supply with the position of the tractor sprockets (D). Feed

the paper up through the paper slot until it appears above the ribbon mask (C). If the paper snags, fold the top edge down before feeding.

the paper on the tractor sprockets (D); close the tractor gates (B). If necessary, slide the right

tractor

to remove paper slack or to adjust for various paper widths by releasing the right

lock

(E) by raising or lowering it to the center; slide the tractor into position. After positioning the

tractor, lock it in place.

NOTE:

Lock the left tractor in alignment with the number “1” on the

left

mar

gin with the first character space.

printers with a Quick Access cover, close the printer cover cover by pulling the Quick Access lever located on the through

feeding.

thickness. to 6–part paper thicknesses. (If closed too tightly, the shuttle may stall or tear the paper.)

the clear plastic Quick Access cover

through the paper slot at the base of the printer

right

The A–B–C scale indicates relative positioning to correspond approximately with 1–

. (In floor cabinet models, open

tractor

paper scale to set the

. Open the plastic Quick Access

side of the printer

. Feed the paper

10. Set the top–of–form as described in the Setting Top–of–Form procedure on page 2–12.

11. Close the printer cover.

12. Press CLEAR and place the printer on line.

NOTE: The P3040 is the pedestal model illustrated thr

oughout this manual.

2–9Operation

Figure 2–3. Loading Paper

Operation2–10

Unloading Paper

1. Place the printer off line.

2. Tear off the paper at the slot at the bottom of the printer.

3. Fully raise the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever.

4. Open both tractor gates and remove the paper from the tractor sprockets.

5. Gently

pull the paper up through the paper slot. Be careful not to let paper perforations or sprock

holes catch on the ribbon mask.

Replacing the Ribbon

Each

printer is shipped with a standard black ink, one–inch nylon fabric ribbon on two spools.

(extra

dark) ribbons are also available. Replace the ribbon when the print contrast is too light or ap proximately ing steps and refer to Figure 2–4.

1. Place the printer off line and raise the top cover.

2. Fully

3. Unlatch

4. Place

6. Thread

after each box of standard size computer paper

raise the

alarm,

press the CLEAR switch.)

ribbon

path. Discard the used ribbon.

each new ribbon spool (B) on a hub (C) with the ribbon to the outside. Either ribbon spool

can be loaded on either hub. Press the spools down until the latch (D) snaps in place.

diagram (F) on the ribbon deck cover called

the hammer bank cover (G) and the ribbon mask (H). Manually turn the ribbon spools to

ensure that the ribbon is tracking correctly in the ribbon path.

Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever (A) to open the platen. (T

the ribbon spools (B) and carefully lift them of

the ribbon around the two ribbon guides (E) and through the ribbon path as shown in the

. T

o replace the ribbon, perform the follow

f the hubs

. The ribbon must pass between

(C). Raise the ribbon out of the

OCR

o disable the audio

the two thin metallic strips

The

ribbon must not be twisted. A twisted ribbon can lower print quality

bon life, or cause paper jams.

Das Farbband darf nicht verdreht sein. Ein verdrehtes Farbband kann die Druckqualität und die Farbbandlebensdauer erniedrigen, oder könnte Papiertransportfehler hervorrufen.

7. Lower the Forms Thickness Adjustment Lever (A) to the appropriate operating position.

CAUTION

VORSICHT

, shorten rib

2–11Operation

8. Press CLEAR (on the control panel) to clear the PLATEN OPEN fault condition.

9. Close the top cover and place the printer on line.

Setting Top–Of–Form

Figure 2–4. Ribbon Replacement

Top–of–form cally,

the first line of print is set approximately one–half

cific application requirements dictate otherwise. Once

top–of–form has been set, press and hold the P next form. Unless otherwise configured, the nate length forms, refer to Setting Forms Length on page 2–15.

determines where the first line of print will appear and is set when paper is loaded. T

inch below the paper perforation unless spe

APER ADV switch to advance to the top of

printer assumes 1

ypi-

the

1–inch length paper is used. For alter

Operation2–12

+ 240 hidden pages

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