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P7000 H-Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer
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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
1
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
•
Most reliable printer ever – provides more up time and lower operating
costs
•
Ultra capacity ribbons – deliver darker image, last longer, and costs less
to operate than other print technologies
•
Integrated print management system – provides precise control over print
quality, print costs, and job planning
•
Cabinet or Pedestal styles – best user access and forms handling
flexibility
•
Unsurpassed ease of use – simplifies operation and enhances
productivity
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Printer Overview
There are three printer configurations:
Enclosed Cabinet (P72XXH)
•
The enclosed cabinet models provide for near silent operation, making
these printers perfectly suitable for use in the quietest of office
environments.
•
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.
•
Highly effective combination of moveable fences and chains allows for
precise stacking all the way up to a full box of paper.
•
For tougher forms that tend not to refold well, a SureStak power stacker
option is available for the enclosed cabinet models.
•
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 )
•
The pedestal model has a clamshell design that allows easy access to all
controls providing faster ribbon replacements and easier paper loading
•
Oversized casters are standard making movement easy.
•
Versatility to configure the paper path for either top or rear exit.
•
Using the top paper exit, this printer is ideal for short print runs and easy
access to output
•
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)
•
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
•
The elimination of wasted forms between jobs can yield significant
savings.
•
An ideal solution for supply-chain and back-office applications.
•
Available in three print speeds – 200 line per minute, 300 line per minute,
and 600 line per minute models.
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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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Related Documents
Related Documents
•
Quick Reference Guide — Explains how to set up the printer for basic
operation (load ribbon cartridge and media, and clear paper jams).
•
Maintenance Manual — Explains how to maintain and repair the line
matrix printer at the field service level of maintenance.
•
Network Interface Card User's Manual — Information about network
protocols, configuration, and operation.
•
LQ-1600K Emulation For The P7000 H-Series Of Line Matrix Printers
Programmer’s Reference Manual — Covers the host control codes for the
LQ-1600K emulation.
•
KS Programmer’s Reference Manual — Covers the host control codes for
the KS emulation.
•
KSSM Programmer’s Reference Manual — Covers the host control codes
for the KSSM emulation.
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.
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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:
•
Permits complete opening of the printer cover and doors.
•
For cabinet models, allows at least three feet of clearance behind the
printer. (This permits air to circulate freely around the printer and provides
access to the paper stacking area.)
•
Has a standard power outlet that supplies 88-135 Volts AC or
178-270 Volts AC power, at 47 to 63 Hz.
•
Is relatively dust-free.
•
Has a temperature range of 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F) and a
relative humidity from 15% to 90% non-condensing.
•
Is located within the maximum allowable cable length to the host
computer. This distance depends on the type of interface you plan to use,
as shown in
Table 1 on page 14.
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183468b
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
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Figure 1. Printer Dimensions - Cabinet Model
183469b
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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183882 REV A
T
O
F
T
O
F
T
O
F
T
OF
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
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Printer Component Locations
TOF
TOF
TOF
T
OF
183871 REV A
183871a
Ribbon
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
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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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183452b
JOB SELECT/
PRINT MODE
PRT CONFIG
SET TOF
ENTER
ON LINE/CLEAR
PAPER ADVANCE
VIEW/EJECT
CANCEL
The Control Panel
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
+
V
” 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.
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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.
•
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
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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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Slot
Cabinet Model Pedestal Model
Paper Slot
Metal Paper Guide
(P7208H)
Wire
Guide (2)
Operational Procedures
Operational Procedures
This section contains routine printer operating procedures on how to:
•
reload paper;
•
unload paper;
•
cancel a print job.
Reload Paper
Do this procedure when “LOAD PAPER” displays. (This message occurs
when the last sheet of paper passes through the paper slot.) This procedure
reloads paper without removing the last sheet of the old paper supply, while
retaining the current top-of-form setting.
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.
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(
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
A
Platen
Stop
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Paper Thickness
Indicator
A
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.
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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
Paper Scale
Tractor
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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F
TO
F
T
OF
TO
F
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Tractor Lock
Tractor Door
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183439 REV B
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Cabinet Model Pedestal Model
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
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