Printronix P7000 H User Manual

P7000 H-Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer User’s Manual

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User’s Manual

P7000 H-Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer

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Table of Contents

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

Printer Overview .......................................................................................9

Printronix P7000 H-Series Printers ....................................................9

Conventions In This Manual ................................................................... 11

Warnings And Special Information .........................................................11

Related Documents ................................................................................12

Taking Care Of Your Printer ...................................................................12

Protocols And Emulations.......................................................................12

2 Setting Up The Printer .......................................... 13

Before You Begin....................................................................................13

Power Requirements ..............................................................................13

Select A Site ...........................................................................................13

Printer Dimensions .................................................................................14

Printer Component Locations ................................................................. 17

3 Operating The Printer ........................................... 19

Powering On The Printer ........................................................................19

Operating Modes ....................................................................................19

The Control Panel...................................................................................20

Control Panel Keys ..........................................................................20

Cancel A Print Job ...........................................................................23

Operational Procedures..........................................................................24

Reload Paper ................................................................................... 24

Unload Paper ................................................................................... 33

Integrated Print Management System ....................................................36

Output Darkness ..............................................................................36

Loading a Used Ribbon Cartridge.................................................... 37

Lighter Or Darker Print .....................................................................37

Changing Ribbon Cartridge..............................................................38

Table of Contents

4 The Configuration Menus .....................................41

Configuration Overview ..........................................................................41

Changing And Saving Parameter Settings.......................................41

Saving Parameter Settings ..............................................................41

Default And Custom Configurations................................................. 42

Navigating The Menus .....................................................................42

Changing Parameters Example ....................................................... 43

Auto Save Configuration .................................................................. 46

Saving Your New Configuration .......................................................46

Optimizing Print Quality....................................................................51

Optimizing Print Speed ....................................................................51

Main Menu .............................................................................................. 52

QUICK SETUP ....................................................................................... 54

ZTP SETTINGS...................................................................................... 58

CONFIG. CONTROL .............................................................................. 58

HOST INTERFACE ................................................................................ 60

Auto Switching Submenu .................................................................61

Centronics (Parallel) Submenu ........................................................ 63

Dataproducts Submenu ...................................................................65

Serial Submenu................................................................................68

IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu....................................74

E-Net Adapter Submenu .................................................................. 75

Ethernet Submenu ........................................................................... 76

NETWORK SETUP MENU.....................................................................77

ADAPTER ADDRESS ...................................................................... 77

ADAPTER PARAMS ........................................................................78

ETHERNET ADDRESS ...................................................................81

ETHERNET PARAMS...................................................................... 82

WLAN ADDRESS ............................................................................84

WLAN PARAMS............................................................................... 85

WLAN KERBEROS.......................................................................... 89

WLAN LEAP..................................................................................... 91

EMULATION...........................................................................................92

Hanzi GB LP+ Emulation ................................................................. 92

Hanzi Big5 LP+ Emulation ...............................................................93

Kanji LP+ Emulation......................................................................... 94

Hangul LP+ Emulation .....................................................................95

Page Format Submenu .................................................................. 100

PRINTER CONTROL ...........................................................................102

ADVANCED USER...............................................................................104

DIAGNOSTICS ..................................................................................... 110

Table of Contents

DATE ....................................................................................................113

Printer MGMT .......................................................................................114

5 Interfaces............................................................ 115

Overview...............................................................................................115

Centronics Parallel Interface................................................................. 116

Centronics Parallel Interface Signals ............................................. 117

IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface................................................................. 117

Compatibility Mode.........................................................................117

Nibble Mode ...................................................................................118

Byte Mode ......................................................................................118

Signals ...........................................................................................118

Terminating Resistor Configurations.............................................. 121

RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interfaces ..................................................122

RS-232 ...........................................................................................122

RS-422 ...........................................................................................123

Dataproducts Parallel Interface ............................................................124

Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals .........................................125

6 Reprogramming the Security Key....................... 127

Reprogramming The Security Key........................................................ 127

How To Program The Security Key................................................127

7 Troubleshooting.................................................. 129

Cleaning Requirements ........................................................................129

Exterior Cleaning............................................................................129

Interior Cleaning .............................................................................130

Diagnosing Problems............................................................................ 132

Bar Code Verification .....................................................................132

Printing A Hex Dump......................................................................132

Fault Messages .............................................................................. 133

A Printer Specifications ......................................... 169

Ribbon Cartridge Specifications ...........................................................169

Paper Specifications .............................................................................169

Labels ................................................................................................... 170

Printer Weight And Dimensions............................................................ 170

Environmental Characteristics..............................................................170

Acoustic Noise Level ............................................................................171

Energy Star........................................................................................... 171

Table of Contents

Electrical Characteristics ......................................................................171

Input Voltage ..................................................................................171

Power Consumption .......................................................................172

Interfaces..............................................................................................172

Printing Rates .......................................................................................173

B ASCII Character Set........................................... 175

C Zero Tear Pedestal ............................................ 177

Overview...............................................................................................177

Position The Paper Input And Adjust The Paper Guides ...............178

Load Paper.....................................................................................180

Position The Paper Out Sensor .....................................................182

Set The Tear Bar Distance.............................................................183

Set The Top Of Form .....................................................................184

ZTP SETTINGS Menu ..........................................................................185

Performance Limitations .......................................................................186

D Customer Support .............................................. 189

Printronix Customer Support Center..................................................... 189

Printronix Supplies Department ............................................................189

Corporate Offices.................................................................................. 190

E Communication Notices ..................................... 191

Notices..................................................................................................191

Energy Star........................................................................................... 193

Communication Statements.................................................................. 193

Software License Agreement................................................................ 198

Printer Overview

This chapter provides a general overview of your printer and the conventions

used within this manual.

Printronix P7000 H-Series Printers

Printronix® has been the global leader in industrial printing solutions for over

30 years, earning a reputation for designing and manufacturing leading edge

products and delivering them to market with unsurpassed service and

support.

The Printronix P7000™ Line Matrix Printing Platform extends the series of

technology innovations that cement Printronix’s leadership position. Line

matrix printing is Printronix’s flagship technology, and it remains the

workhorse solution for supply-chain and back-office printing applications

because of its reliability, lower cost of ownership and flexibility of printing

applications.

Introduction

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Most reliable printer ever – provides more up time and lower operating costs

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Ultra capacity ribbons – deliver darker image, last longer, and costs less to operate than other print technologies

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Integrated print management system – provides precise control over print quality, print costs, and job planning

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Cabinet or Pedestal styles – best user access and forms handling flexibility

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Unsurpassed ease of use – simplifies operation and enhances productivity

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Printer Overview

There are three printer configurations:

Enclosed Cabinet (P72XXH)

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The enclosed cabinet models provide for near silent operation, making these printers perfectly suitable for use in the quietest of office environments.

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Provides the best paper handling for large print runs. All paper input and output is contained inside the cabinet and protected from bumping and contamination.

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Highly effective combination of moveable fences and chains allows for precise stacking all the way up to a full box of paper.

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For tougher forms that tend not to refold well, a SureStak power stacker option is available for the enclosed cabinet models.

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Available in four print speeds – 200 line per minute, 300 line per minute, 600 line per minute, and 800 line per minute models.

Pedestal (P70XXH )

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The pedestal model has a clamshell design that allows easy access to all controls providing faster ribbon replacements and easier paper loading

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Oversized casters are standard making movement easy.

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Versatility to configure the paper path for either top or rear exit.

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Using the top paper exit, this printer is ideal for short print runs and easy access to output

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Available in four print speeds – 200 line per minute, 300 line per minute, 600 line per minute, and 800 line per minute models.

Zero Tear Pedest al (P70XXZ TH)

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Special push tractor configuration enables printing from the very first to the very last line of a form and then tear-off with no forms lost

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The elimination of wasted forms between jobs can yield significant savings.

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An ideal solution for supply-chain and back-office applications.

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Available in three print speeds – 200 line per minute, 300 line per minute, and 600 line per minute models.

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.

W arnings And Sp ecial Information

Read and comply with all information highlighted under special headings:

Printronix P7000 H-Series Printers

WARNING

CAUTION

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

WARNUNG

Ein Warhinweis dieser Art weist auf Verletzungsgefahr hin.

AVISO

Las notas de adviso llaman la atención sobre una condición que puede

causar lesiones.

ATTENTION

Attire votre attention sur une opération pouvant présenter un dan ger.

AVVERTENZA

Un’indicazione di avvertenza segnala una condizione di pericolo

suscttibile causare lesioni all’operatore.

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

printer.

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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 paper and ribbons ensures optimum performance. Chapter 7 explains how to clean the printer, and printer supplies are listed in Appendix A.

Protocols And Emulations

A protocol is a set of rules governing the exchange of information between the printer and its host computer. These rules consist of codes that manipulate and print data and allow for machine-to-machine communication. A printer and its host computer must use the same protocol. As used in this manual, protocol and emulation mean the same thing.

Most impact printers use single ASCII character codes to print text, numbers, and punctuation marks. Some characters, are defined as control codes. Control codes instruct the printer to perform specific functions, such as underlining text, printing subscripts, setting page margins, etc. The main difference between most printer protocols is in the characters used to create control codes and the ways in which these characters are formatted.

When the printer executes the character and control codes of a particular printer protocol, it is “emulating” that printer.

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 88 to 270 volts

AC. 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. See

power specifications.

“Electrical Characteristics” on page 171 for additional

IMPORTANT

Select A Site

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.

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

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Permits complete opening of the printer cover and doors.

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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.)

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Has a standard power outlet that supplies 88-135 Volts AC or 178-270 Volts AC power, at 47 to 63 Hz.

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Is relatively dust-free.

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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.

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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 1 on page 14.

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27.0 in

(68.84 cm)

83.0 in

(210.8 cm)

29.0 in

(73.7 cm)

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

41.0 in

(104 cm)

57.5 in

(146.1 cm)

Printer Dimensions

T a ble 1. 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)

Dataproducts Long Line 150 meters (492 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

Figure 1. Printer Dimensions - Cabinet Model

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27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

83.0 in

(210.8 cm)

32.5 in

(82.6 cm)

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

32.0 in

(81.3 cm)

42.5 in

(107.8 cm)

59.0 in

(149.9 cm)

Figure 2. Printer Dimensions - Cabinet Model with Paper Stacker

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T O

183882a

25 in.

(63.5 cm)

10.5 in.

(26.67 cm.)

48.0 in.

(122 cm)

30 in.

(76.2 cm.)

24.6 in.

(62.48 cm)

Printer Dimensions

Figure 3. Printer Dimensions - Pedestal Model

Printer Component Locations

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Ribbon

Cartridge

Ribbon Tension Knob

Air Shroud Assembly

Tab (2)

Tab

Slot (2)

Blue Tractor

Lock (2)

Paper

Support (2)

Tractor (2)

Vertical Position Knob

Platen Lever

Splined Shaft

Platen Stop

Hammer Bank Cover and Ribbon Mask

Ribbon Cartridge

Interface

Familiarize yourself with the names and locations of the printer components,

shown in

procedures.

Figure 4 before continuing with the rest of the installation

Figure 4. Printer Component Locations

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Printer Component Locations

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 in the

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

134 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

to offline 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

printer from offline to online 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 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.

(

ON LINE/CLEAR) key toggles the printer from online

(

ON LINE/CLEAR) key toggles the

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JOB SELECT/ PRINT MODE

PRT CONFIG

SET TOF

ENTER

ON LINE/CLEAR

PAPER ADVANCE

VIEW/EJECT

CANCEL

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 U +

” means to press the U key and the V key at the same time.

Figure 5. Control Panel

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 before pressing this key, the fault

message will reappear when attempting to place the printer online.

Control Panel Keys

PAPER ADVANCE

Performs advance to top-of-form, as defined by the current active form length.

The key works both online and offline.

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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 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” menu (see page 104). 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.

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The Control Panel

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. See the Quick Setup Guide for the complete top-of-form setting procedure.

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 printer configuration. This key requires a confirmation with the ENTER key; pressing any other key will exit from this function. See explanation of configuration menus.

“The Configuration Menus” on page 41 for an

JOB SELECT/PRINT MODE

In offline mode, this key allows for fast selection of any of the previously stored configurations or typeface of the printer. Pressing this key causes the printer to cycle through the following messages: Load Config., Factory Config, Load Config 1, Load Config 2, Load Config 3,...,Load Config 8.

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

UP or DOWN ( = or

Moves up or down between levels in the configuration menus and makes vertical forms adjustment. After pressing VIEW, press paper up or down in 1/72 inch increments for fine vertical forms alignment. When the printer is in offline mode, press configuration menus.

)

+ > (see page 108).

or > to move through levels in the

or > to adjust the

Cancel A Print Job

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

PREV or NEXT (

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

configuration menu, press

through the menu selections on the same level.

PREV + NEXT ( ; +

When both keys are pressed simultaneously, the printer will reset to the

power-up configuration and reset its internal state (in offline mode).

;

or < )

)

+ > (see page 108).

;

to scroll backward or press

)

to scroll forward

Ribbon Life Indicator

The second line of the LCD displays the remaining life 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

End Point” on page 102.

“Ribbon

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

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

(

CANCEL).

See “ADVANCED USER” on page 104 for details.

(

ON LINE/CLEAR) to place the printer in

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Paper Slot

Cabinet Model Pedestal Model

Paper Slot

Metal Paper Guide (P7208H)

Wire Guide (2)

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.

Figure 6. Paper Slot Location

1. Raise the printer cover. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go. (See “Printer Component Locations” on page 17 for the location of the lever.)

2. Press 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

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

(

ON LINE/CLEAR) to turn off the alarm. Do not open the tractor

paper over the existing paper, go to step

15.

Reload Paper

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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. The ribbon mask location is shown on the ribbon path diagram. 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.

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Platen Lever

Vertical Position Knob

Platen Stop Knob

Platen Stop

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Paper Thickness Indicator

Operational Procedures

Figure 8. Setting the Platen Lever

9. Turn the 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).

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

readjust.

10. Lower the platen lever.

NOTE: Do not set the platen lever too tightly; excessive friction can cause

paper jams, ribbon jams with potential for ribbon damage, smeared ink, or wavy print.

11. Press

(

ON LINE/CLEAR) to remove the “LOAD PAPER” fault

message from the display.

12. 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.

13. Close the printer cover. Close the cabinet front door.

14. Press

(

ON LINE/CLEAR) to place the printer in online mode and

resume printing.

Reload Paper

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Paper Slot

Cabinet Model Pedestal Model

Paper Slot

Metal Paper Guide (P7208H)

Wire Guide (2)

Figure 9. Paper Slots on the Printers

NOTE: Perform steps 15 through 32 only if you are unable to load the new

paper over the existing paper.

15. Open both tractor doors.

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

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

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Paper

Left Tractor Door

Left Tractor Lock

Operational Procedures

Figure 10. Loading Paper on the Left Tractor

18. Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask. See Figure 4 on page 17 for the ribbon mask location.

19. Load the paper on the left tractor.

20. Close the tractor door.

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Paper Scale

Tractor

Splined Shaft

Tractor Lock

CAUTION

Figure 11. Positioning the Left Tractor to Avoid Damage

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.

21. Normally, you should not need to adjust the position of the left tractor. If adjustment is necessary, unlock the left tractor by placing the tractor lock in the middle position. 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.)

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Tractor Lock

Tractor Door

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Wire Guide (2)

Paper Slot

Upper Paper

Guide

Upper Paper

Guide

Operational Procedures

Figure 12. Loading Paper onto the Sprockets

22. Unlock the right tractor.

23. 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.

Figure 13. Using the Paper Guide to Orient the Paper

Reload Paper

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Perforation

Vertical Position Knob

24. Pedestal models:

Using the vertical position knob to move the paper up, guide the paper over the lower paper guide and through the slot in the top cover. For pedestal models with the Quick Access Cover, refer to the Quick Setup Guide for paper exiting options.

25. 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.

26. Ca binet 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.

Figure 14. Aligning the Perforation with the TOF Indicator

27. 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, set the top-ofform at least 1/2 inch 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 EJECT) key a second time moves the paper back to the adjusted

(VIEW/

print position. The key owrks 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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Platen Lever

Vertical Position Knob

Platen Stop Knob

Platen Stop

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Paper Thickness Indicator

Operational Procedures

Figure 15. Adjusting the Platen Lever

28. Turn the 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

29. Lower the platen lever until it stops.

30. Press

lever.

(

ON LINE/CLEAR) to clear any fault messages (such as “LOAD

PAPER”) from the LCD.

31. 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.

32. Press

(

ON LINE/CLEAR) and close the printer cover.

Unload Paper

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Paper

Perforation

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.

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

Operational Procedures

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.

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Tractor Door

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.

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Integrated Print Management System

The P7000 has a new feature that automatically monitors and communicates the status of the ribbon life to help the operator know when to change ribbons. Using an ink delivery system called the Cartridge Ribbon System (CRS), the printer can automatically detect when a new or used ribbon is loaded, and all ribbon properties. The ribbon is contained in a plastic box (the cartridge) and feeds only in one direction. The CRS contains an interface board that allows communication between the printer and the cartridge. Using the CRS, 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

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. If a new ribbon is loaded, the system automatically detects the change, clears the condition when the platen is closed, and restarts the life at 100%. If a partially used ribbon is loaded, the system continues the life at the percentage indicated for the used ribbon.

Figure 5 on page 20.

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.

Ribbon usage information is calculated by maintaining a count of impressions (dots) that is stored on the ribbon cartridge and updated periodically so that the cartridge can be used on a different printer with the information intact. 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, if the displayed ribbon life were low, you can install a new ribbon before printing a large print job.

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

Loading a Used Ribbon Cartridge

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

NOTE: Since the ribbon usage information is stored on the ribbon cartridge,

you can reload a partially used cartridge onto a different printer.

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 102.

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Platen Lever

Integrated Print Management System

Changing Ribbon Cartridge

Before changing the ribbon cartridge, determine whether at the end of ribbon life if 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 End Point” on page 57 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.

NOTE: Ribbon cartridge instructions and illustrations shown in the following

section are for the pedestal model. Follow the same procedures for the cabinet model.

“Ribbon

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 cartridge and discard properly.

Changing Ribbon Cartridge

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Ribbon

Ribbon Cartridge

Ribbon Tension Knob

Air Shroud Assembly

Tab (2)

Tab Slot (2)

CAUTION

Figure 20. Installing the Ribbon Cartridge

5. Remove the ribbon slack on the new ribbon cartridge by turning the ribbon tension knob clockwise.

Do not turn the ribbon tension knob counterclockwise. This could damage the ribbon cartridge.

6. Hold the cartridge at an angle, so that the rear side nearest you is lower than the side with the ribbon. Find the two tabs on the outside of the cartridge and place them into the corresponding slots on the air shroud assembly (see

Figure 20).

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Hammerbank Cover

Ribbon Mask

Ribbon Cartridge

Ribbon

Ribbon Tension Knob

Integrated Print Management System

7. Rock the cartridge downward, making sure that the ribbon goes between

CAUTION

Make sure that the ribbon does not twist or fold over.

8. Turn the ribbon tension knob clockwise a few times to make sure the

9. Close the platen lever.

10. 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 57 and follow the procedures for adjusting the image density.

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

Figure 21. The Ribbon Cartridge Snapped in Place

the guide and the mask (see

Figure 21). You will feel it snap into place.

ribbon tracks correctly in the ribbon path.

(

ON LINE/CLEAR)

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.

Changing And Saving 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

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.

page 43.

Saving Parameter Settings

The parameter settings that you have changed can be permanently stored in the printer’s memory as a configuration. page 46. and “Saving Your New Configuration” on page 46.

You may also save your new configurations using the PTX_SETUP command host control code. See your LinePrinter Plus Programmer’s Reference Manual for details.

See “Auto Save Configuration” on

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ON LINE/CLEAR

OR OR

ENTER

Configuration Overview

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 46.

Navigating The Menus

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

You must be offline to move within the menus.

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 Key” on page 108.)

+ > (See “Set Lock

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

Open Platen

@ BOF

Unidirectional

Tear Bar

Dist.

Display

Language

Disable* Enable

7.46 in.* (4.5-10.5 in.)

English*

* = Factory Default

Only for P7000 Pedestal Model

Accented

Char

Standard* Tall

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

View

Function

Disable* Enable

Changi ng Parameters E xample

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 Unidirectional and Accented Char options. Use these guidelines to navigate the configuration menus and change other parameters.

NOTE: When changing Ribbon End Point parameters, all changes will apply

to every configuration saved. Changes to Ribbon End Point cannot be saved to an individual configuration.

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ON LINE/CLEAR

UNTIL

ENTER

Step Press LCD Notes

1. Make sure the printer is on.

Configuration Overview

2. OFFLINE QUICK SETUP

3. ENTER SWITCH UNLOCKED

OFFLINE

QUICK SETUP

4. OFFLINE PRINTER CONTROL

5. PRINTER CONTROL Ribbon End Point

6. PRINTER CONTROL Unidirectional

Allows you to make configuration changes.

7. Unidirectional Disable*

8. Unidirectional Enable

9. Unidirectional Enable*

10. PRINTER CONTROL Unidirectional

Cycle through the choices.

The * indicates this choice is active.

Changi ng Parameters E xample

UNTIL

ENTER

ON LINE/CLEAR

ENTER

ON LINE/CLEAR

Step Press LCD Notes

11. PRINTER CONTROL Accented Char

12. Accented Char Standard*

13. Accented Char Ta ll

14. Accented Char Tall*

15. ENTER SWITCH LOCKED

Press until the desired parameter displays.

The * indicates this choice is active.

Locks the ENTER key.

16. ENTER = Save ONLINE = No Save

17A. Cfg = 1*

= Power-Up Cfg

17B. ONLINE

Ribbon Life 100%

18. The printer is ready for operation

The parameters you have changed will remain active as long as the printer is on. When you turn off the printer, the parameters will be erased from memory unless you save them in a configuration. If you do not save the configuration, the printer will revert to the default values next time the printer is powered on.

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.

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Configuration Overview

Auto Save C onf igu r atio n

After any changes are made to the Factory Default configuration menu items, you will be prompted to save the changes to “Config #” when you place the printer online. “#” represents the next available unassigned configuration number. When prompted, press one of the following:

•

Enter. Saves to Config 1 or the next available Config, and becomes the power-up config.

•

Online. Changes will be implemented but saved only temporarily until deliberately saved as a new configuration or until you power off the printer. All changes will be lost when you power off the printer.

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 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.

page 47) or a named configuration (Example 2 on page 49)

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 You may want to print your configurations (see “Print Config.” on page 59) 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

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

“Load Config.” on page 58). You can also modify and resave it.

“Delete Config.” on page 59).

selected emulation will be gone unless they have been saved.

Saving Your New Configuration

ON LINE/CLEAR

UNTIL

ENTER

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 QUICK SETUP

3. ENTER SWITCH UNLOCKED

OFFLINE QUICK SETUP

4. OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL

5. CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config.

6. CONFIG. CONTROL Save Config.

Allows you to make configuration changes.

7. Save Config. 1*

8. Save Config. 2

9. Save Config. 2*

Cycle through the choices.

The * indicates this choice is active.

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UNTIL

ENTER

ON LINE/CLEAR

Step Press LCD Notes

Configuration Overview

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 Save Config.

11. CONFIG. CONTROL Print Config.

12. Print Config. Current

13. Print Config. 2

14. OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL

Press until the desired parameter displays.

The selected configuration is printed.

15. ENTER SWITCH LOCKED

16. ONLINE Ribbon Life 100%

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

Locks the ENTER key.

Saving Your New Configuration

ON LINE/CLEAR

UNTIL

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 QUICK SETUP

3. ENTER SWITCH UNLOCKED

OFFLINE QUICK SETUP

4. OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL

5. CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config.

6. CONFIG. CONTROL Name Configs.

Allows you to make configuration changes.

7. Name Configs. 1

8. Name Configs 2

9. 2 2*

10. 2 T

The LCD flashes.

You will rename config 2.

Cycle through the choices until “T” displays.

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UNTIL

ENTER

UNTIL

Step Press LCD Notes

Configuration Overview

11. 2

12. 2

13. 2

14. 2

15. 2

Saves the first character.

Cycle through the choices until “E” displays.

Saves the second character.

TE_

Cycle through the choices until “S” displays.

TES

Saves the third character.

TES_

16. 2 TEST

17. 2 TEST_

18. Name Configs TEST

19. CONFIG. CONTROL Name Configs

20. CONFIG. CONTROL Save Config.

21. Save Config. 1*

Cycle through the choices until “T” displays.

Saves the fourth character.

The configuration is renamed TEST.

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ENTER

ON LINE/CLEAR

Step Press LCD Notes

22. Save Config. TEST

23. Saving Configuration

Save Config. TEST*

24. ENTER SWITCH LOCKED

25. ONLINE Ribbon Life 100%

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

TEST now appears as one of configuration choices.

Your configuration is saved as TEST.

Locks the ENTER key.

Optimizing Prin t Quality

The print quality will vary according to the typeface selected. Both text and barcodes will print using the resolution of the typeface selected.

Optimizing Prin t S peed

The print speed will vary according to the typeface selected.

OFFLINE

CONFIG.

CONTROL

page 58

Load Config. Save Config. Print Config. Delete Config. Power-Up Config. Protect Configs. Name Configs Reset Cfg Names Auto Save

NOTE:

Available for Hanzi and Kanji LP+ Printers Only

Available for Hangul LP+ Printers Only

If installed

Available for Zero Tear Pedestal Printers only.

Only for P7000 Pedestal Model

Not available if PNE Port is set to Seria

If Real Time Clock (RTC) option is installed.

If a Feature File has been downloaded.

QUICK

SETUP

page 54

Host Interface Adapter Address

Ethernet Address

WLAN Address

ZTP Data Time

ZTP Wait Time

ZTP TearDistance

Graphic Spd Up Typeface DBCS CPI Select LPI DBCS ASCII Style DBCS/ASCII Mode

Ribbon End Point Reset Cmd CFG Ld Load Config. Save Config. Power-Up Config.

HOST

INTERFACE

page 60

E-Net Adapter

Ethernet

Auto Switching* Centronics Dataproducts Serial IEEE 1284

NETWORK

SETUP

page 77

Adapter Address

Adapter Params

Ethernet Address

Ethernet Params

WLAN Address

WLAN Params

PRINTER

CONTROL

page 102

Ribbon End Point Open Platen @ BOF Tear Bar Dist. View Function

Unidirectional Display Language Accented Chars

ADVANCED

USER

page 104

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 Ret. Status Port Set Lock Key Job Set/Typeface Print Hist. Log RBN Low Warn@ RBN Low Action RBN End Action

DIAGNOSTICS

page 110

Printer Tests Test Width Paper Out Dots System Memory Print Statistics Software Build Feature File

Shuttle Type

Printer MGMT

page 114

PNE Port Mgmt Protocol PNE Port Number

PNE Port Timeout

Status Port Numb Mgmt Port Number

EMULATION

page 92

LinePrinter+

Printer Protocol

LQ 1600K

KSSM

ZTP

SETTINGS

page 185

ZTP Data Time ZTP Wait Time ZTP Tear Distance ZTP Function ZTP Platen Open

DATE

page 113

Hour Minute Year Month Day

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Main Menu

Figure 22. Main Menu Configuration

Optimizing Print Speed

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

•

QUICK SETUP — These options allow quick access to the main printer options used most.

•

ZTP SETTINGS These options allow you to set parameters for zero tear pedestal printers.

•

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 Ethernet printer. This menu also allows you to configure several parameters for each interface.

•

NETWORK SETUP — This option allows you to select from Ethernet Address option and Ethernet Parameters options.

•

EMULATION — This menu allows you to configure the options which are available for the current operating (active) emulation.

•

PRINTER CONTROL — These options allow you to select several operating parameters for the printer, such as the speed at which paper will advance when slewing.

™

, IEEE® 1284 parallel, or Auto Switching interface for the

parallel, Data Products parallel,

Main Menu

•

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 — This menu includes the diagnostic tests, system memory, software build part number, Feature File (if one exists), the shuttle type, and statistics of the printer.

•

DATE — This menu allows you to set the printer’s real time clock. The parameters include hour, minute, year, month, and day.

•

PRINTER MGMT — These options allow you to select the PNE port type, port number, port timeout period, status port number, and management port number.

QUICK

SETUP

(from page 52)

Typeface

Host

Interface

* = Factory Default

Available for Hanzi and Kanji LP+ Printers Only

Available for Hangul LP+ Printers Only

If installed.

Available for Zero Tear Pedestal Printers only.

DBCS

CPI

Graphics

Spd-Up

LQ Near LQ* Normal Hi-Speed Super Hi-Speed Ultra Hi-Speed

Auto Switching* Centronics Dataproducts Serial IEEE 1284 E-Net Adapters

Ethernet

5.0 CPI

6.0 CPI

6.7 CPI*

7.5 CPI

8.5 CPI

9 CPI

10.0 CPI

Others CPI

Normal* Enhanced Turbo Match Typeface

Adapter

Address

IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address MAC Address DHCP

Ethernet

Address

IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address MAC Address DHCP

WLAN

Address

IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address MAC Address DHCP

ZTP

Data Time

.5 Sec*

1.0 - 15.0 Sec

ZTP

Wait Time

2 Sec* 3 - 10 Sec 1 Sec

ZTP

TearDistance

1060/144 Inch*

Select

LPI

6.0 LPI*

8.0 LPI

DBCS/ASCII

Mode

DBCS ASCII

Style

DBCS Mode* ASCII Mode

Normal* Oversize

OCR B

Load

Config.

Factory* 1-8

Power-Up

Config.

Factory* 1-8

Save

Config.

1* 2-8

Ribbon End

Point

Darker +6 Darker +5 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

Reset Cmd

CFG Ld

Disable* Power up config Current config Factory config

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QUICK SETUP

Host Interface

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

Adapter Address

•

IP Address. A numeric address such as 123.45.61.23 which identifies a printer or server in a LAN or WAN.

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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.

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DHCP. You can enable/disable the DHCP protocol using this option, but consult your administrator for the appropriate setting.

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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ZTP Data Time

This option sets the pause time in the data stream that the ZTP requires before moving the form to the tear bar once a print job is completed. The values range from .5 to 15 seconds. The default is .5 seconds.

ZTP W ait Time

This option sets the minimum amount of time that the form stays at the tear bar. This allows you time to remove the form before the form is retracted to print the next form. The adjustable values range from 1 to 10 seconds in increments of 1 second. The default value is 2 seconds.

ZTP TearDistance

This option sets the tear off distance from the current print position to the tear bar. Adjustable values in increments of 1/144th of an inch range from 200 to

2880. The up and down arrows adjust the display value. When you press the Enter key, the selected value is stored and a scale is printed to indicate the current tear off position. The default value is 1060.

NOTE: When a new value is selected, the printer will lose the current print

position. You must reset the top of form to automatically save the new value.

Graphics Sp d-Up

This menu is used to increase (speed up) graphic printing speed by turning on Enhanced/Turbo mode. See “Graphics Spd Up” in the Programmer’s Reference manual.

Typeface

Sets the typeface of the printer. This key requires confirmation with the ENTER key.

NOTE: The factory default for the Hanzi GB and Kanji SJIS LP+ is Near LQ.

The factory default for the Hangul and Hanzi Big5 LP+ is LQ.

DBCS CPI

Defines the default values for horizontal character spacing in DBCS mode. For the Hanzi and Kanji LP+ printer, select from 5.0, 6.0, 6.7, 7.5, and Others CPI. For the Hangul LP+ printer, selected from 5.0, 6.0, 6.7, 7.5, 8.5, 10, and others CPI.

NOTE: The factory default for the Hanzi LP+ printer is 6.7 cpi. The factory

default for the Hangul LP+ printer is 6.0 cpi. The factory default for the Kanji LP+ printer is 7.5 cpi.

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QUICK SETUP

Select LPI

Defines the default values for vertical character spacing. The number of lines per inch can be 6.0 or 8.0.

NOTE: The factory default for the Hanzi and Hangul LP+ is 6.0. The factory

default for Kanji LP+ is 8.0.

DBCS ASCII Style

This option specifies the appearance of the single-byte numeric characters. For the Hanzi and Kanji LP+ printer, select from Normal, Oversize and OCRB. For the Hangul LP+ printer, select from Normal, and OCRB.

DBCS/ASCII Mode

This option specifies the operating mode of the Hanzi printer. Refer to “Font Attribues” in the LQ1600K Programmer's Reference Manual for more information.

NOTE: Available for the Hanzi and Kanji LP+ printers only.

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%.

Reset Cmd CFG Ld

When the printer receives a host data stream reset command (ESC @ or ESC[K) in addition to resetting printer variables, the selected configuration will be loaded.

•

Disable (default). The active emulation parameters are loaded when the reset command is executed.

•

Power-Up Config. The power-up configuration is loaded when the reset command is executed.

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Current Config. The currently selected configuration is loaded when the reset command is executed.

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Factory Config. The factory installed configuration is loaded when the reset command is executed.

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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CONFIG.

CONTROL

(from page 52)

Load

Config.

Save

Config.

Delete

Config.

Power-Up

Config.

Protect

Configs.

Name

Configs

Reset Cfg

Names

Factory* 1-8

1* 2-8

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

1* 2-8

Factory* 1-8

Disable* Enable

1-8

1* 2-8 All

* = Factory Default

Auto

Save

Enable* Disable

ZTP SETTINGS

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 46 for details.

Power-Up Config.

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

ZTP SETTINGS

See Appendix C, page 177.

CONFIG. CONTROL

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

Load Config.

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

CONFIG. CONTROL

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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 configuration will not overwrite the existing configuration, and the message “CONFIG. EXISTS / Delete First” displays.

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 ( for that character at the cursor location. Press the NEXT ( the next character to be modified. Press the PREV key ( character you have already modified. 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.

)

keys to cycle through the values available

) key to move to

;

) to go back to a

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INTERFACE

(from page 52)

IEEE 1284Auto

Switching*

Centronics Serial

Ethernet

(see page 74)

(see page 61)

(see page 63) (see page 68)

(see page 76)

* = Factory Default

Available when an Ethernet is present.

Available when an Adapter is present.

E-Net

Adapter

(see page 75)

Dataproducts

(see page 65)

HOST INTERFACE

Reset Cfg Names

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

Auto Save

•

Enable (default). When a change has been made to a configuration menu, this option automatically prompts you to save or not save the change to config #. If you are currently in the Factory Config. menus and make a change, pressing Enter saves to Config 1 or the next available config. and becomes the Power-Up config. If the current config is Config 1 and a menu change is made, pressing Enter will save the change to Config 1.

•

Disable. The printer will not prompt you to save any changes made.

HOST INTERF ACE

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.

Auto Switching Submenu

Auto Switching

(from page 60)

Parallel Hotport

Serial

Hotport

Port Type

Centronics* (see page 63 for options) Dataproducts (see page 65 for options) IEEE 1284 (see page 74 for options) Disable E-Net Adapter (see page 75 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

Switch Out On

Data Timeout* Session Close

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

* = Factory Default

= If installed

Ethernet

Hotport

Timeout

10 sec.* (10-60)

Switch Out On

Data Timeout* Session Close

Auto Switching Submenu

HOST INTERFACE

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, 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.

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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.

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.

Switch Out On

•

Data Timeout (default). Allows Autoswitching when no data has been received for the selected Time Out period.

•

Session Close. Allows Autoswitching only when the Network Socket is closed. If the Ethernet option is not installed the Network Socket is always reported as closed and this menu option is ignored.

Centronics (Parallel) Submenu

Centronics

(from page 60)

Prime

Signal

TOF Action

Buffer Size

in K

Enable Disable*

Reset* Do Nothing

1 2 4 8 16 32 64* 128 256

* = Factory Default

Auto Trickle

Disable* Enable

Trickle Time

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

Data Bit 8

Enable* Disable

PI Ignored

Enable* Disable

Data Polarity

Standard* Inverted

Resp.

Polarity

Standard* Inverted

Busy on

Strobe

Enable* Disable

Latch Data

Leading* Trailing

Centronics (Parallel) 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). Ignores the PI signal and treats the data as characters or control codes.

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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.

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Inverted. Expects the data received on the data lines from the host computer to be inverted. Ones become zeros, and vice versa.

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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.

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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.

Prime Signal

•

Enable. The parallel port will perform a warm start (reboot) if the host asserts the prime signal.

•

Disable (default). The parallel port will not perform a warm start (reboot) if the host asserts the prime signal.

TOF Action

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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.

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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, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256.

Auto T rickle

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.

Dataproducts Submenu

Dataproducts

(from page 60)

Data Bit 8

PI Ignored Data

Polarity

Resp.

Polarity

Latch Data

Prime Signal

TOF Action

Buffer Size

in K

Enable* Disable

Standard* Inverted

Middle* Trailing Leading

Disable* Enable

Reset* Do Nothing

64* 1 2 4 8 16 32 128 256

* = Factory Default

Auto

Trickle

Disable* Enable

Trickle

Time

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

T rickle Time

Dataproduct s Subme nu

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). 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.

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, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256 Kbytes.

Dataproducts Submenu

Auto T rickle

T rickle Time

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Serial

(from page 60)

Interface

Type

Data

Protocol

Baud

Rate

Word

Length 8

Stop

Bits 1

Parity

Data Term

Ready

Request to

Send

Buffer Size

in K

Poll

Character

Poll

Response

Idle

Response

RS 232* RS 422

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

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

8* 7

1* 2

None* Odd Even Mark Sense

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

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

1 2 4 8 16* 32 64 128 256

00 Hex* (0-FF hex)

0 ms* (0-30 ms)

Disable* Enable

* = Factory Default

One Char

Enquiry

Disable* Enable

Framing

Errors

Enable* Disable

HOST INTERFACE

Serial Submenu

Interface Type

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

Serial Submenu

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.

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 n milliseconds later (configurable from the Poll Character xx MS on the front panel from 0 through 30). This n milliseconds is called the poll delay. 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.

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The response characters are described in Table 2.

T able 2. Series1 1 Char Response Characters

Printer State Response

Online and Buffer Empty CR

Online and Buffer Full 3

Offline and Buffer Empty 0

Offline and Buffer Full 2

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SERIES1 2 CHAR. This protocol behaves exactly the same as the Series1 Char except there is a two-character response to the host. The response characters are described in

Table 3.

T able 3. Series1 2 Char Response Characters

Printer State Response

Online and Buffer Empty 1 CR

Online and Buffer Full 3 CR

Offline and Buffer Empty 0 CR

Offline and Buffer Full 2 CR

•

ENQ / ACK. ENQ selects odd dot plot mode to print dots in odd numbered dot columns for normal density plotting. It defines certain data between the next and last paper motion commands as odd dot plot data. ACK selects line spacing of 1/8” or 7/72” for current line only.

•

DTR. The printer controls the data flow by sending this hardware signal to the host. If there is enough room in the printer buffer, the printer will send a high signal; if the buffer is full, the printer will send a low signal. DTR tells the host if it is safe to send more data. (If the host sends data during an unsafe condition, data will be lost.) DTR is not available when RS-422 is selected.

Serial Submenu

Baud Rate

Sets the baud rate of the serial interface in the printer. Baud rate is the speed at which serial data is transferred between the host computer and the printer. The choices for the RS-232 and RS-422 interfaces are 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 Baud. The default is 9600 Baud.

NOTE: If you select a baud rate that is greater than 19200, you may need to

use RS-422 or select a lower baud rate to prevent data loss. You also may need to increase the Buffer Size in K parameter from the default (16 Kbyte) to improve performance.

Word Length

Sets the length of the serial data word. The length of the data word can be set to 7 or 8 bits, and must match the corresponding data bits setting in the host computer.

Stop Bits 1

Sets the number of stop bits in the serial data word. Either one or two stop bits can be selected. The setting must match the corresponding stop bit setting in the host computer.

Parity

Set for odd parity, even parity, mark, sense, or no parity. The setting must match the corresponding parity setting in the host computer.

Data Term Ready

This configuration is part of hardware flow control and determines when the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal is generated. This signal indicates if the printer is ready to receive data.

•

True (default). Continuously asserts the DTR signal.

•

On Line and BNF (buffer not full). Asserts the DTR signal when the printer is online and the internal serial buffer is not full.

•

Off Line or BF (buffer full). Asserts the DTR signal when the printer is offline or the internal serial buffer is full.

•

On Line. Asserts the DTR signal when the printer is online.

•

False. Never asserts the DTR signal.

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Request To Send

This configuration is part of hardware flow control and determines when the Request to Send (RTS) signal is generated. This signal indicates whether or not the printer is ready to receive data.

•

On Line and BNF (default). Asserts the RTS signal when the printer is online and the internal serial buffer is not full.

•

Off Line or BF. Asserts the RTS signal when the printer is offline or the internal serial buffer is full.

•

On Line. Asserts the RTS signal when the printer is online.

•

False. Never asserts the RTS signal.

•

True. Continuously asserts the RTS signal.

Buffer Size in K

This option configures the amount of memory allocated for the serial port buffer. You may specify between 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256.

NOTE: If you select a baud rate that is 19200 or greater, you may need to

increase the Buffer Size in K to improve performance.

Poll Character

This option is for the Series1 protocol. Whenever the printer receives this character, it sends a response to the host indicating the current state of the printer (see Series1 protocol). It may be configured from 0 through FF hexadecimal.

Poll Response

This option is for the Series1 protocol. After receiving a poll character, the printer will wait the poll response time in milliseconds before sending the response. It may be configured from 0 through 30.

Idle Response

This option is for the Series1 protocol.

•

Disable (default)

•

Enable. 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.

Serial Submenu

One Char Enquiry

The One Char Enquiry mode uses the Poll Character to detect a request from the host and sends a response back to the host. This option also allows you to turn on and off this feature.

Table 4. One Char Enquiry Response Characters

Printer State Response (hex)

Online and Buffer Not Full 22

Online and Buffer Full 23

Offline and Buffer Not Full 20

Offline and Buffer Full 21

The Poll Character is removed from the data stream. If the Data Protocol is set to ETX/ACK, ACK/NAK, or Series 1, One Char Enquiry is automatically disabled.

Framing Errors

Possible errors that can occur when the printer’s serial interface settings do not match those of the host computer.

•

Enable (default). If a framing error occurs, a fault message will display on the control panel.

•

Disable. If a framing error occurs, a fault message will not display on the control panel.

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IEEE 1284

(from page 60)

Prime

Signal

TOF

Action

Buffer Size

in K

Enable Disable*

Reset* Do Nothing

1 2 4 8 16 32 64* 128 256

* = Factory Default

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

HOST INTERFACE

IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu

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

ον παγε 117

more details about the available modes (Compatibility, Nibble,

ΙΕΕΕ 1284 Παραλλελ Ιντερφαχε

and Byte).

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, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256 Kbytes. The default is 64 K.

Auto T rickle

E-Net Adapter Submenu

E-Net Adapter

(from page 60)

Buffer Size

in K

64* 1 2 4 8 16 32 128 256

* = Factory Default

T rickle Time

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.

E-Net Adapter S ubmenu

The E-Net Adapter interface allows you to locate the printer on a LAN rather than attach the host directly into the printer. The detailed configuration of this option is given in the Network Interface Card User's Manual.

Chapter 4

Ethernet

(from page 60)

Buffer Size

in K

16* 1-16

* = Factory Default

HOST INTERFACE

Buffer Size in K

This option configures the amount of memory allocated for the Ethernet buffer. You can specify between 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 128, and 256 Kbytes. The default is 64 Kbytes.

Ethernet Submenu

The Ethernet interface allows you to locate the printer on a LAN rather than attach the host directly into the printer. The detailed configuration of this option is given in the Network Interface Card User's Manual.

Buffer Size in K

This option configures the amount of memory allocated for the Ethernet buffer. You can specify between 1 and 16 Kbytes, in 1-Kbyte increments. The default is 16 Kbytes.

NETWORK SETUP MENU

NETWORK

SETUP

(from page 52)

ADAPTER

ADDRESS

See page 77.

WLAN

ADDRESS

See page 84.

ETHERNET

PARAMS

See page 82.

ETHERNET

ADDRESS

See page 81.

ADAPTER

PARAMS

See page 78.

WLAN

PARAMS

See page 85.

WLAN

KERBEROS

See page 89.

WLAN

LEAP

See page 91.

Only if the Ethernet Adapter feature is installed.

Only if the Integrated Ethernet feature is installed.

Only if the Wireless Adapter feature is installed.

Only if a Symbol radio card is installed.

Only if a Cisco radio card is installed.

ADAPTER

ADDRESS

(from page 77)

IP Address Subnet

Mask

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx hhhhhhhhhhhh

* = Factory Default

Gateway

Address

MAC

Address

DHCP

Disable* Enable

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.

Chapter 4

ADAPTER

PARAMS

(from page 77)

Novell

Protocol

Enable* Disable

Auto* Bindery NDS

* = Factory Default

If Installed

Novell

Frame

IPDS

Data Port

Ethernet

Speed

Ethernet 802.2*

802.2 Snap Auto Sensing Ethernet II Ethernet 802.3

5001* 1023-65535

Auto Select* 10 Half Duplex 10 Full Duplex 100 Half Duplex 100 Full Duplex

Nest Serv

Type

Keep Alive

Timer

3 Minutes* 2 - 10 Minutes

NetBIOS

Protocol

Enable* Disable

Job Control

Standard* Enhanced Off

ASCII

Data Port

9100* 1023 - 65535

NETWORK SETUP MENU

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.

The options include:

•

Disable (default)

•

Enable.

ADAPTER P ARAMS

You may enable or disable the Novell or NetBIOS Protocols within this menu, as well as selecting which Novell Frame scheme to use in processing Novell signals. See the Novell chapter in the Network Interface Card User's Manual for more details.

ADAPTER PARAMS

Novell Protocol

This option determines whether the Novell protocol will be available. The selections are as indicated below:

•

Enable (default). Makes the Novell protocol available with the ethernet installed.

•

Disable. Makes the Novell protocol unavailable during printer operation.

Nest Serv Type

You can change the Nest Server using this option, but consult your administrator for the appropriate setting.

The options are Auto (default), Bindery, and NDS.

NetBIOS Protocol

This option determines whether the NetBIOS protocol will be available. The selections are as indicated below:

•

Enable (default). Makes the NetBIOS protocol available with the ethernet installed.

•

Disable. Makes the NetBIOS protocol unavailable during printer operation.

Novell Frame

This selection determines which framing scheme will be used in processing Novell signals.

•

Ethernet 802.2 (default)

•

802.2 Snap

•

Auto Sensing

•

Ethernet II

•

Ethernet 802.3

ASCII Data Port

This option sets the port number for ASCII print jobs. The data port number needs to match your host system setting.

•

9100 (default)

•

1023 - 65535

IPDS Data Port

This option allows you to set the port number for IPDS print jobs only if the IPDS option is installed.

The range is 0 - 5000, and the factory default is 5001.

Chapter 4

NETWORK SETUP MENU

Keep Alive Timer

This is the time that the Keep Alive Timer will run. With the Keep Alive Timer on, the tcp connection will stay connected even after the print job has terminated.

•

3 Minutes (default)

•

2 - 10 Minutes

Ethernet Speed

This menu option only appears if a 10/100Base-T network interface card (NIC) is installed. The Ethernet Speed menu allows compatibility with different systems and networks. The factory default is Auto Select.

•

Auto Select. (default) This setting tells the 10/100Base-T NIC to perform an auto detection scheme and configure itself to be 10 Half Duplex, 10 Full Duplex, 100 Half Duplex, or 100 Full Duplex.

•

10 Half Duplex. Tells the 10/100Base-T NIC to communicate at 10 Megabits per second using half duplex.

•

10 Full Duplex. Tells the 10/100Base-T NIC to communicate at 10 Megabits per second using full duplex.

•

100 Half Duplex. Tells the 10/100Base-T NIC to communicate at 100 Megabits per second using half duplex.

•

100 Full Duplex. Tells the 10/100Base-T NIC to communicate at 100 Megabits per second using full duplex.

Job Control

The job control mode has three options:

•

Standard (default). The NIC waits for the printer to finish receiving the current job before sending another job. The status line shows “done” when the job is completely received by the NIC. This is the default.

•

Enhanced. The NIC waits for the printer to finish receiving the current job before sending another job. The status line shows “done” when the job is fully printed.

•

Off. No job synchonization between the NIC and the printer.

ETHERNET ADDRESS

ETHERNET

ADDRESS

(from page 77)

IP Address Subnet

Mask

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx hhhhhhhhhhhh

* = Factory Default

Gateway

Address

MAC

Address

DHCP

Disable* Enable

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.

The options include:

•

Disable (default)

•

Enable.

Chapter 4

ETHERNET

PARAMS

(from page 77)

* = Factory Default

If Installed

ASCII

Data Port

Ethernet

Speed

9100* 1023 - 65535

Auto Select* 10 Half Duplex 10 Full Duplex 100 Half Duplex 100 Full Duplex

Keep Alive

Timer

3 Minutes* 2 - 10 Minutes

NetBIOS

Protocol

Enable* Disable

Job Control

Standard* Enhanced Off

IPDS Data

Port

5001* 1023 - 65535

NETWORK SETUP MENU

ETHERNET P ARAMS

The ETHERNET PARAMS menu helps your printer communicate on a network.

For information on assigning the IP Address, Gateway Address, Subnet Mask, and MAC Address, refer to the Network Interface Card User's Manual.

NetBIOS Protocol

This option determines whether the NetBIOS protocol will be available. The selections are as indicated below:

•

Enable (default). Makes the NetBIOS protocol available with the ethernet installed.

•

Disable. Makes the NetBIOS protocol unavailable during printer operation.

ASCII Data Port

This option sets the port number for ASCII print jobs. The data port number needs to match your host system setting.

•

9100 (default)

•

1023 - 65535

IPDS Data Port

This option allows you to set the port number for IPDS print jobs only if the IPDS option is installed.

The range is 1023 - 65535, and the factory default is 5001.

Keep Alive Timer

This is the time that the Keep Alive Timer will run. With the Keep Alive Timer on, the tcp connection will stay connected even after the print job has terminated.

•

3 Minutes (default)

•

2 - 10 Minutes

ETHERNET PARAMS

Ethernet Speed

•

Auto Select. (default) This setting tells the 10/100Base-T NIC to perform an auto detection scheme and configure itself to be 10 Half Duplex, 10 Full Duplex, 100 Half Duplex, or 100 Full Duplex.

•

10 Half Duplex. Tells the 10/100Base-T NIC to communicate at 10 Megabits per second using half duplex.

•

10 Full Duplex. Tells the 10/100Base-T NIC to communicate at 10 Megabits per second using full duplex.

•

100 Half Duplex. Tells the 10/100Base-T NIC to communicate at 100 Megabits per second using half duplex.

•

100 Full Duplex. Tells the 10/100Base-T NIC to communicate at 100 Megabits per second using full duplex.

Job Control

The job control mode has three options:

•

Enhanced. The NIC waits for the printer to finish receiving the current job before sending another job. The status line shows “done” when the job is fully printed.

•

Off. No job synchonization between the NIC and the printer.

Chapter 4

WLAN

ADDRESS

(from page 77)

IP Address Subnet

Mask

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx hhhhhhhhhhhh

* = Factory Default

Gateway

Address

MAC

Address

DHCP

Disable* Enable

NETWORK SETUP MENU

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.

The options include:

•

Disable (default)

•

Enable.

WLAN

PARAMS

(from page 77)

Signal

Strength

SSID

Name

SSID Name (01 - 15) SSID Name (16 - 30) SSID Name (31 - 32)

Preamble

Default* Short Long

Operation

Mode

Infrastructure* Pseudo IBSS Ad Hoc

Ant. Diversity

Diverse Primary* Auxiliary

* = Factory Default

Only when 40 Bits is selected

Only when 128 Bits is selected

Only when a Symbol radio card is installed.

Only when a Cisco radio card is installed.

Read only

Not displayed if LA5127 radio card is installed.

Only if LA5127 radio card is installed.

Min xfer

Rate

Auto-negotiate* 1Mb/Sec 2Mb/Sec

5.5Mb/Sec 11Mb/Sec

Power

Mgmt

0 ms.* 100 ms. 200 ms. 300 ms. 400 ms. 500 ms. 600 ms. 700 ms. 800 ms. 900 ms. 1000 ms.

Channel

Default* 1 - 15

Reset SSID

Name

Transmit

Power

100%* 0 - 100 %

Antenna

Primary* Auxiliary

Internat.

Mode

Disable* Enable

Auth

Method

Open* Shared Kerberos

LEAP

WEP Key 1

Key Format

Hexadecimal* ASCII

Key Width

128 Bits* 40 Bits

Byte 1 - Byte 5

Byte 1 - Byte 13

WEP Key 2

Key Format

Hexadecimal* ASCII

Key Width

128 Bits* 40 Bits

Byte 1 - Byte 5

Byte 1 - Byte 13

WEP Key 3

Key Format

Hexadecimal* ASCII

Key Width

128 Bits* 40 Bits

Byte 1 - Byte 5

Byte 1 - Byte 13

WEP Key 4

Key Format

Hexadecimal* ASCII

Key Width

128 Bits* 40 Bits

Byte 1 - Byte 5

Byte 1 - Byte 13

Default WEP

Keys

Reset WEP

Keys

WPA

Mode

Disable* Personal

WPA

Cipher

TKIP* AES TKIP+AES

WPA

P-Phs (01-15)

WPA P-Phs

(16-30)

WPA P-Phs

(31-32)

Reset WPA

P-Phs

WLAN PARAMS

Chapter 4

NETWORK SETUP MENU

Signal Strength

This menu displays the strength of the wireless signal.

NOTE: This is a display value only and cannot be changed.

Operation Mode

Allows you to select the way the Wireless option communicates:

•

Infrastructure (default). The Wireless option must go through a server.

•

Pseudo IBSS. Proprietary, peer-to-peer communication (without a server). The two peers must be specific to one manufacturer.

•

Ad Hoc. Standard, peer-to-peer communication (without a server). The two peers can be from different manufacturers.

SSID Name

A 1 - 32 character, case sensitive string that identifies the group the printer talks to.

NOTE: The SSID name may be edited in three parts (1-15), (16-30), and

(31-32).

For each part of the SSID name, press the MICRO UP or MICRO DOWN keys to cycle through the values available for that character at the cursor location. Press the SCROLL UP key to move to the next character to be modified. Press the SCROLL DOWN key to go back to the name you want to give to this SSID name, then press ENTER to save. The name you entered will now represent this SSID name on the printer’s front panel. To exit this menu without saving, press any key other than the ENTER key. The SSID name will revert to the last saved value.

Reset SSID Name

Allows you to reset the SSID name.

Min Xfer Rate

Allows you to set the minimum speed at which the Wireless Option will accept a connection (in million bits per second). The options are:

•

Auto-negotiate (default)

•

1Mb/Sec.

•

2Mb/Sec.

•

5.5Mb/Sec

•

11Mb/Sec

Channel

Allows you to select the RF channel. The options are Default (the factory default) and 1-15.

WLAN PARAMS

Ant. Diversity

The type of antenna used:

•

Diverse. Select when you want to use the antenna with the best reception.

•

Primary (default). Select when you want to use the Primary antenna on the server.

•

Auxiliary. Select when you want to use the Auxiliary antenna on the server.

Preamble

The length of the preamble in transmit packets.

•

Default. The Wireless option automatically determines the length.

•

Short. For newer printers which can handle higher transer rate speeds.

•

Long. For older printers which cannot handle higher transfer rate speeds.

Antenna

•

Primary (default). Select when you want to use the primary antenna on the RF card.

•

Auxiliary. Select when you want to use the Auxiliary antenna on the RF card.

Power Mgmt

This allows you to set power-save mode and sleep time. A value specifying the sleep time in milliseconds will be provided. If set to zero, power-save mode will be disabled. The range includes:

•

0 ms. (default)

•

100 ms. - 1000 ms.

Transmit Power

The power level as a percentage of full power (0 - 100%).

Internat. Mode

When enabled, the Wireless option adapts to international frequency requirements in Europe. The options include:

•

Disable (default)

•

Enable

Chapter 4

NETWORK SETUP MENU

Auth Method

This feature allows the user to select the authentication method used for the wireless network interface.

•

Open (the default). Selects open authentication.

•

Shared. Selects shared key authentication.

•

Kerberos. Selects Kerberos authentication (for use when a Symbol RF card is installed).

•

LEAP. Selects LEAP authentication (for use with a Cisco RF card installed).

WEP Key 1 Through WEP Key 4

•

WEP Key Format. Allows you to format the WEP keys in ASCII or hexadecimal code. The default is hexadecimal.

•

WEP Key Width. This is the encryption strength. The options are 40 Bits and 128 Bits; 40 Bits are weaker and 128 Bits are stronger.

NOTE: If you select 40 Bits, the WEP key BYTE6 through WEP Key BYTE13

menus will not display.

The default is 128 Bits.

•

WEP Key BYTE1 through BYTE13. These are the individual characters of the encryption key.

Default WEP Key

This feature enables you to encrypt (scramble) information for security purposes. With this feature, you can set up to four encryption keys, in either ASCII or hexadecimal format, and in either 40 or 128 bits. (The more bits you choose, the more difficult it will be to decode the information.)

NOTE: None of the WEP Key Configuration menus display on the

configuration printout.

Reset WEP Keys

Allows you to reset all four WEP keys (WEP Key 1 through WEP Key 4) at one time.

WPA Mode

Selects the WPA wireless security mode.

•

Disable (the default). WPA security is disabled.

•

Personal. Selects personal or pre-shared key mode for WPA security.

WLAN KERBEROS

WLAN

Kerberos

(from page 77)

Kerberos

Enable

Disable* Enable

Kerb.

Passwd

Kerb Pwd(01-15) Kerb Pwd (16-30) Kerb Pwd (31-40)

Reset

Kerb. Pwd

Ticket Lifetime

Tckt Life Units

Seconds* Minutes Hours Days

Tckt Life (SEC)

43200* 300, 305, 310, ..., 259200

* = Factory Default 1 = Only if a Symbol radio card is installed.

KDC Port

Number

88* 0-65535

Clock Skew

Clock Skew Units

Seconds* Minutes

Clock Skew (Sec)

300* 60, 65, 70, ..., 900

Renew

Lifetime

Renew Life Units

Seconds* Minutes Hours Days

Renew Life (SEC)

0* 0, 5, 10, ..., 604800

WPA Cipher

Selects the WPA wireless security cipher setting. Options include:

•

TKIP (the default)

•

AES

•

TKIP+AES

WPA P-Phs

Allows you to set the individual bytes of the WPA passphrase.

Reset WPA P-Phs

Allows you to reset all 32 bytes of the WPA passphrase at once.

WLAN KERBEROS

Kerberos Enable

•

Disable (the default). Disables Kerberos authentication in the wireless network interface.

Enable. Enables Kerberos authentication in the wireless network interface.

Chapter 4

NETWORK SETUP MENU

Kerb. Passwd

•

Kerb. Pwd (01-15). The first 15 characters of the Kerberos password (maximum number of characters is 40).

•

Kerb. Pwd (16-30). Characters 16 to 30 of the Kerberos password (maximum number of characters is 40).

•

Kerb. Pwd (31-40). Characters 31 to 40 of the Kerberos password (maximum number of characters is 40).

Reset Kerb. Pwd

Resets the Kerberos password to an empty string.

KDC Port Number

KDC (Key Distribution Center) port number is the 2-byte UDP/TCP port used for Kerberos Communication.

The range is 0-65535, and the factory default is 88.

Clock Skew

Sets the maximum allowable amount of time in seconds or minutes that Kerberos authentication will tolerate before assuming that a Kerberos message is valid. The range for Seconds is 60-900, and the default is 300. The range for Minutes is 1-15, and the default is 5.

Ticket Lifetime

Sets the maximum allowable amount of time in Seconds, Minutes, Hours, or Days that a ticket obtained from the Kerberos server is valid before getting a new one.

•

Seconds. The range is 300-259200, and the default is 43200.

•

Minutes. The range is 5-4320, and the default is 720.

•

Hours. The range is 1-72, and the default is 12.

•

Days. The range is 1-3, and the default is 1.

•

Tckt Life (SEC). The ticket lifetime unit in seconds. The default is 43200.

Renew Lifetime

Sets the maximum allowable amount of time in Seconds, Minutes, Hours, or Days before warning that a new Kerberos password is needed.

•

Seconds. The range is 0-604800, and the default is 0.

•

Minutes. The range is 0-10080, and the default is 0.

•

Hours. The range is 1-168, and the default is 0.

•

Days. The range is 0-7, and the default is 0.

•

Renew Life (SEC). Renew lifetime unit in seconds. The default is 0.

WLAN LEAP

WLAN

LEAP

(from page 77)

Auth Method

Open* Shared Kerberos

LEAP

* = Factory Default 1 = Only if a Symbol radio card is installed. 2 = Only if a Cisco radio card is installed.

LEAP

Username

Reset LEAP

User

Reset LEAP

Password

LEAP Username (01-15) LEAP Username (16-30) LEAP Username (31-32)

LEAP

Password

LEAP Password (01-15) LEAP Password (16-30) LEAP Password (31-32)

WLAN LEAP

Auth Method

This feature allows the user to select the authentication method used for the wireless network interface.

•

Open (the default). Selects open authentication.

•

Shared. Selects shared key authentication.

•

Kerberos. Selects Kerberos authentication (for use when a Symbol RF card is installed).

•

LEAP. Selects LEAP authentication (for use with a Cisco RF card installed).

LEAP Username

•

LEAP Username (01-15). The first 15 characters of the LEAP user name (maximum number of characters is 32).

•

LEAP Username (16-30). Characters 16 to 30 of the LEAP user name (maximum number of characters is 32).

•

LEAP User (31-32). Characters 31 to 32 of the LEAP user name (maximum number of characters is 32).

Reset LEAP User

Resets the LEAP user name to an empty string.

LEAP Password

•

LEAP Password (01-15). The first 15 characters of the LEAP password (maximum number of characters is 32).

•

LEAP Password (16-30). Characters 16 to 30 of the LEAP password (maximum number of characters is 32).

•

LEAP Password (31-32). Characters 31 to 32 of the LEAP password (maximum number of characters is 32).

Reset LEAP Password

Resets the LEAP password to an empty string.

Chapter 4

EMULATION

(from page 52)

LinePrinter+

Printer

Protocol

CPI/LPI

Select

Select CPI

10.0 CPI*

12.0 CPI

13.3 CPI

15.0 CPI

17.1 CPI

20.0 CPI

Select LPI

6.0 LPI*

8.0 LPI

DBCS CPI

5.0 CPI

6.0 CPI

6.7 CPI*

7.5 CPI Others CPI

Host

Command

Enable Ignore All Ignore CPI Ignore LPI Ignore Unidir*

Font

Attributes

Typeface

LQ Near LQ* Normal Hi-Speed Super Hi-Speed Ultra Hi-Speed

Styling Type

SONG*

High Density

Disable* Enable

Prop. Spacing

Disable*/Enable

Bold Print

Disable*/Enable

Italic Print

Disable* Forward Slant Backward Slant

Slashed Zero

Disable*/Enable

DBCS/ASCII Mode

DBCS Mode* ASCII Mode

DBCS ASCII Style

Normal* Oversize OCRB

Text Position

Bottom of Line* Top of Line

Compressed Mode

Disable* Enable

DBCS Compressed

Disable* Enable

Encoding

Address Table* UTF-8

Taller 15 CPI

Disable* Enable

Horizontal Expnd

24* pt size (24 - 72) pt size

Vertical Expnd

24* pt size (24 - 72) pt size

Graphics

Spd Up

Normal* Enhanced Turbo Match Typeface

Page

Format

See page 100.

Reset Cmd

CFG Ld

Disable* Power up Config. Current Config. Factory Config.

Error

Handling

Illegal Code Pt.

Normal* As Space

* = Factory Default

LQ-1600K

EMULATION

EMULA TION

The EMULATION menu allows you to select the emulation to be used with your printer. You can configure options for the active emulation via the EMULATION menu. Emulation options are further described in their corresponding Programmer's Reference Manual.

Hanzi GB LP+ Emulation

Hanzi Big5 LP+ Emulation

EMULATION

(from page 52)

LinePrinter+

Printer

Protocol

CPI/LPI

Select

Select CPI

10.0 CPI*

12.0 CPI

13.3 CPI

15.0 CPI

17.1 CPI

20.0 CPI

Select LPI

6.0 LPI*

8.0 LPI

DBCS CPI

5.0 CPI

6.0 CPI

6.7 CPI*

7.5 CPI Others CPI

Host

Command

Enable Ignore All Ignore CPI Ignore LPI Ignore Unidir*

Font

Attributes

Typeface

LQ* Near LQ Normal Hi-Speed Super Hi-Speed Ultra Hi-Speed

Styling Type

MING*

High Density

Disable* Enable

Prop. Spacing

Disable*/Enable

Bold Print

Disable*/Enable

Italic Print

Disable* Forward Slant Backward Slant

Slashed Zero

Disable*/Enable

DBCS/ASCII Mode

DBCS Mode* ASCII Mode

DBCS ASCII Style

Normal* Oversize OCRB

Text Position

Bottom of Line* Top of Line

Compressed Mode

Disable* Enable

DBCS Compressed

Disable* Enable

Encoding

Address Table* UTF-8

Taller 15 CPI

Disable* Enable

Horizontal Expnd

24* pt size (24 - 72) pt size

Vertical Expnd

24* pt size (24 - 72) pt size

Graphics

Spd Up

Normal Enhanced Turbo Match Typeface*

Page

Format

See page 100.

Reset Cmd

CFG Ld

Disable Power up Config. Current Config.* Factory Config.

Error

Handling

Illegal Code Pt.

Normal As Space* As Square

* = Factory Default

LQ-1600K

Hanzi Big5 LP+ Emulation

Chapter 4

EMULATION

(from page 52)

LinePrinter+

Printer

Protocol

CPI/LPI

Select

Select CPI

10.0 CPI

12.0 CPI

13.3 CPI

15.0 CPI*

17.1 CPI

20.0 CPI

Select LPI

6.0 LPI

8.0 LPI*

DBCS CPI

5.0 CPI

6.0 CPI

6.7 CPI

7.5 CPI* Others CPI

Host

Command

Enable Ignore All Ignore CPI Ignore LPI Ignore Unidir*

Font

Attributes

Typeface

LQ Near LQ* Normal Hi-Speed Super Hi-Speed Ultra Hi-Speed

Styling Type

Mincho*

High Density

Disable* Enable

Prop. Spacing

Disable*/Enable

Bold Print

Disable*/Enable

Italic Print

Disable* Forward Slant Backward Slant

Slashed Zero

Disable*/Enable

DBCS/ASCII Mode

DBCS Mode* ASCII Mode

DBCS ASCII Style

Normal* Oversize OCRB

Text Position

Bottom of Line* Top of Line

Compressed Mode

Disable* Enable

DBCS Compressed

Disable* Enable

Encoding

Address Table* UTF-8

Taller 15 CPI

Disable* Enable

Horizontal Expnd

24* pt size (24 - 72) pt size

Vertical Expnd

24* pt size (24 - 72) pt size

Graphics

Spd Up

Normal* Enhanced Turbo Match Typeface

Page

Format

See page 100.

Reset Cmd

CFG Ld

Disable* Power up Config. Current Config. Factory Config.

Error

Handling

Illegal Code Pt.

Normal* As Space

* = Factory Default

LQ-1600K

EMULATION

Kanji LP+ Emulation

Hangul LP+ Emulation

EMULATION

(from page 52)

LinePrinter+

Printer

Protocol

CPI/LPI

Select

Select CPI

10.0 CPI*

12.0 CPI

13.3 CPI

15.0 CPI

17.1 CPI

20.0 CPI

Select LPI

6.0 LPI*

8.0 LPI

DBCS CPI

5.0 CPI

6.0 CPI*

6.7 CPI

7.5 CPI

8.5 CPI

9.0 CPI

10.0 CPI Others CPI

Host

Command

Enable* Ignore All Ignore CPI Ignore LPI Ignore Unidir Ignore Pg. Fmt

Font

Attributes

Typeface

LQ* Near LQ Normal Hi-Speed Super Hi-Speed Ultra Hi-Speed

Styling Type

Myungjo* Gothic

High Density

Disable* Enable

Bold Print

Disable*/Enable

Italic Print

Disable* Forward Slant Backward Slant

Slashed Zero

Disable*/Enable

DBCS/ASCII Mode

DBCS Mode* ASCII Mode

DBCS ASCII Style

Normal* OCRB Normal Thin

Text Position

Bottom of Line* Top of Line

Encoding

Address Table* UTF-8

Taller 15 CPI

Disable* Enable

Horizontal Expnd

24* pt size (24 - 72) pt size

Vertical Expnd

24* pt size (24 - 72) pt size

Graphics

Spd Up

Normal* Enhanced Turbo Match Typeface

Page

Format

See page 100.

Reset Cmd

CFG Ld

Disable* Power up Config. Current Config. Factory Config.

Error

Handling

Illegal Code Pt.

Normal* As Space

* = Factory Default 1 = Hangul KSSM only

KS* KSSM.

Hangul LP+ Emulation

Printer Protocol

For the Hanzi/Kanji LP+ printer, refer to the the LQ-1600K Programmer’s Reference Manual for details. For the Hangul LP+ printer, refer to the KS or KSSM Programmer’s Reference Manual for details.

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EMULATION

CPI/LPI Select

This parameter lets you specify the characters per inch (cpi) and lines per inch (lpi) values. The defaults are 10 cpi, 6 lpi, and 6.7 cpi for the Hanzi LP+ printer. For the Hangul LP+ printer, the default is 6 cpi and 6 lpi. For the Kanji LP+ printer, the default is 15 cpi, 8 lpi, and 7.5 cpi.

Host Command

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Enable. Enables all host printing commands.

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Ignore All. This function ignores all host commands.

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Ignore CPI. This function ignores the CPI selection commands only (e.g., ESC M, ESC P, and ESC g).

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Ignore LPI. This function ignores the LPI selection commands only (e.g, ESC 2 and ESC 0).

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Ignore Unidirectional (the default). All unidirectional commands sent by the host are ignored by the printer.

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Ignore Pg. Fmt. All page format commands sent by the host are ignored by the printer. This is applicable only for Hangul LP+ printers only.

Font Attributes

Typeface

This parameter allows you to select the typeface for printing in the emulation.

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LQ. Default value for Hanzi Big5/Hangul.

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Near LQ. Default value for Hanzi GB/Kanji printer.

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Normal.

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Hi-Speed

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Super Hi-Speed

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Ultra Hi-Speed

Styling Typeface

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SONG. Only for Hanzi GB printer.

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MING. Only for Hanzi Big5 printer.

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Mincho. Only for Kanji printer.

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Myungjo, Gothic. Only for Hangul printer. Myungjo is the default value.

High Density

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Disable (default)

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Enable. Allows the LQ typeface to print in higher print density, and it will not take effect when other typefaces are selected.

Hangul LP+ Emulation

Prop. Spacing

Each printed character is contained inside a character cell. The width of the character cell includes the character and the space arround the character. This parameter only works in ASCII mode. This is not applicable for Hangul printer.

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Disable (default). Each character cell is printed with the same width.

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Enable. The width of each character cell varies with the width of the character.

Bold Print

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Disable (default). Text is printed normally.

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Enable. Text is printed with a heavy line thickness.

Italic Print

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Disable (default). Text is printed normally.

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Forward Slant. Text is printed with a forward slant.

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Backward Slant. Text is printed with a backward slant.

Slashed Zero

This parameter allows you to print the number “0” with or without the slash.

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Disable (default). Zero is printed without a slash.

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Enable. Zero is printed with a slash.

DBCS/ASCII Mode

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DBCS Mode (default). The printer is in DBCS mode. It can print doublebyte characters as well as a limited number of single-byte characters.

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ASCII Mode. The printer is in ASCII mode. It can only print single-byte characters.

DBCS ASCII Style

This parameter allows you to specify the appearance of the single-byte alphanumeric characters in DBCS mode.

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Normal (default).

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Oversize. The alphanumeric characters will appear larger than normal single-byte characters. For example, the appearance of character “8” will be changed to “8”.

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OCRB. The alphanumeric characters will print in OCRB style. It only takes effect on LQ typeface for Hanzi/Kanji printer.

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Normal Thin. The alphanumeric characters will be slightly thinner compared with Normal style. This is only applicable for Hangul printer.

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Top of Linespace

Bottom of 8 LPI Linespace

Bottom of 6 LPI Linespace

Dot Row

Text Position

Top of Line

Text Position

Bottom of Line

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

Text Position

Top-of-Line

Text Position

Bottom-of-Line

EMULATION

Text Position

Specifies where the text will be positioned in the line space. When set to Top of Line, text will be positioned at the top of the line space. When set to Bottom of Line, the text will be positioned as if it was at the bottom of a 6 lpi line space. The following example shows both Top-of-Line and Bottom-of-Line text positions:

Compressed Mode

This parameter allows you to specify the appearance of ASCII/DBCS characters in ASCII mode. It is not applicable for Hangul printer.

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Disable (default)

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Enable. Prints out ASCII mode ASCII characters and half-width DBCS characters.

DBCS Compressed

This parameter allows you to specify the appearance of ASCII/DBCS characters in DBCS mode. It is not applicable for Hangul printer.

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Disable (default)

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Enable. Both the DBCS and ASCII characters will be printed as half-width of their original size.

Encoding

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Address Table (default). Specifies the address table supported.

GB18030 is for Hanzi GB printer. BIG5 (default), CNS, TCA, ETEN, IBM5550, TELETEXT, BIG5+,

BIG5E, and HKSCS are for Hanzi Big5 printer.

KSC5601 is for Hangul printer. Shift-JIS is for Kanji printer.

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UTF-8. The printer takes in UTF-8 data stream and prints out according to Unicode format.

Hangul LP+ Emulation

Taller 15 CPI

This parameter allows you to specify the appearance of ASCII characters as 15 CPI in ASCII mode.

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Disable (default). The characters in 15 CPI appear shorter than other CPIs such as 10 CPI.

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Enable. The height of 15 CPI characters is the same as other CPIs such as 10 CPI.

Horizontal Expnd

This parameter allows you to specify dot character horizontal expansion for both ASCII and DBCS characters in DBCS mode.

Vertical Expnd

This parameter allows you to specify dot character vertical expansion for both ASCII and DBCS characters in DBCS mode.

Graphics Sp d Up

This menu is used to increase (speed up) graphic printing speed by turning on the Enhanced/Turbo mode.

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Normal (the default). The printer prints at the given input graphics resolution.

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Enhanced. The printer provides first-level speed up, which means the speed is faster than Normal mode.

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Turbo. The printer provides second-level speed up, which means the speed is faster than Enhanced mode.

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Match Typeface. The input 180x180 dpi graphics resolution will drop-dot to the resolution which matches the typeface selected.

Page Format

See page 100.

Reset Cmd CFG Ld

When the printer receives a host data stream reset command (ESC @) in addition to resetting printer variables, the power-up configuration will be loaded.

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Disable (the default). The active emulation parameters are loaded when the reset command is executed.

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Power-Up Config. The power-up configuration is loaded when the reset command is executed.

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Current Config. The currently selected configuration is loaded when the reset command is executed.

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Factory Config. The factory installed configuration is loaded when the reset command is executed.

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Page Format

(from page 92)

Margins

Left Margin

0* columns (0-369)

Right Margin

0* columns (0-369)

Bottom Margin

0* lines (0-451)

* = Factory Default for Hanzi and Hangul printer ** = Factory Default for Kanji printer

Perforation

Skip

Disable* 1/2 inch 2/3 inch 5/6 inch 1 inch

Form

Length

Abs. Length IN

11.0* inches

08.5** inches (0.1-24)

Abs. Length MM

279.4* mm

215.9** mm (0.1-609.6)

Funct. of Lines

66* Lines 68** Lines (1-192)

Form

Width

Abs. Width IN

13.6* inches (0.1-13.6)

Abs. Width MM

345.4* mm (0.1-345.5)

Funct. of CPI

136* Characters 204** Characters (1-272)

EMULATION

Error Handling

This command determines the way illegal DBCS characters are processed:

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Normal (the default). Will ignore illegal DBCS characters.

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As Space. Will insert two space characters (0X20, 0X20) when the data stream contains the illegal DBCS character.

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As Square. Will insert a black square (0xAIBD) when the data stream contains the illegal DBCS character. This is applicable for the Hanzi Big5 build only.

Page Format Submenu

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Page Format

Form Length.

Forms 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 exced the actual paper width.

Printronix P7000 H User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Printer Overview

Printronix P7000 H-Series Printers

Introduction

Conventions In This Manual

W arnings And Sp ecial Information

Related Documents

Taking Care Of Your Printer

Protocols And Emulations

Setting Up The Printer

Before You Begin

Power Requirements

Select A Site

Printer Dimensions

Printer Component Locations

Operating The Printer

Powering On The Printer

Operating Modes

The Control Panel

Control Panel Keys

Cancel A Print Job

Operational Procedures

Reload Paper

Unload Paper

Integrated Print Management System

Output Darkness

Loading a Used Ribbon Cartridge

Lighter Or Darker Print

Changing Ribbon Cartridge

The Configuration Menus

Configuration Overview

Changing And Saving Parameter Settings

Saving Parameter Settings

Default And Custom Configurations

Navigating The Menus

Changing Parameters Example

Auto Save C onf igu r atio n

Saving Your New Configuration

Optimizing Print Quality

Optimizing Prin t S peed

Main Menu

QUICK SETUP

ZTP SETTINGS

CONFIG. CONTROL

HOST INTERFACE

Auto Switching Submenu

Centronics (Parallel) Submenu

Dataproducts Submenu

Serial Submenu

IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu

E-Net Adapter Submenu

Ethernet Submenu

NETWORK SETUP MENU

ADAPTER ADDRESS

ADAPTER P ARAMS

ETHERNET ADDRESS

ETHERNET P ARAMS

WLAN ADDRESS

WLAN PARAMS

WLAN KERBEROS

WLAN LEAP

EMULATION

Hanzi GB LP+ Emulation

Hanzi Big5 LP+ Emulation

Kanji LP+ Emulation

Hangul LP+ Emulation

Page Format Submenu