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P7000 H-Series User’s Manual

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User’s Manual

P7000 H-Series Line Matrix Printers

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IBM, AS/400, and Proprinter are registered trademarks, and Intelligent Printer Data Stream and IPDS are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Printronix, PGL, LinePrinter Plus, and IGP are registered trademarks, and P7005, P7010, P7015, P7205, P7210, P7215, P7220, and SureStak are trademarks of Printronix, Inc.

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Partner, Printronix has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Table of Contents

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

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

The Printer Family .............................................................................. 9

Conventions In This Manual.............................................................10

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

Related Documents.......................................................................... 11

Taking Care Of Your Printer............................................................. 11

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

Operational Procedures..........................................................................23

Reload Paper ................................................................................... 23

Unload Paper ................................................................................... 31

Integrated Print Management System .................................................... 34

Lighter Or Darker Print .....................................................................34

Changing Ribbons............................................................................35

Cancel A Print Job ...........................................................................38

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4 The Configuration Menus .....................................39

Configuration Overview ..........................................................................39

Changing And Saving Parameter Settings.......................................39

Saving Parameter Settings ..............................................................39

Default And Custom Configurations.................................................40

Navigating The Menus .....................................................................40

Changing Parameters Example ....................................................... 41

Auto Save Configuration ..................................................................44

Saving Your New Configuration .......................................................44

Optimizing Print Quality....................................................................49

Optimizing Print Speed ....................................................................49

Main Menu .............................................................................................. 50

QUICK SETUP ....................................................................................... 52

ZTP SETTINGS......................................................................................56

CONFIG. CONTROL ..............................................................................57

HOST INTERFACE ................................................................................ 59

Auto Switching Submenu .................................................................60

Centronics (Parallel) Submenu ........................................................ 62

Dataproducts Submenu ...................................................................64

Serial Submenu................................................................................ 67

IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu.................................... 73

E-Net Adapter Submenu..................................................................74

Ethernet Submenu ........................................................................... 75

NETWORK SETUP MENU.....................................................................76

ADAPTER ADDRESS ......................................................................76

ADAPTER PARAMS ........................................................................77

ETHERNET ADDRESS ................................................................... 80

ETHERNET PARAMS...................................................................... 81

WLAN ADDRESS ............................................................................83

WLAN PARAMS............................................................................... 84

WLAN KERBEROS ..........................................................................88

WLAN LEAP..................................................................................... 90

EMULATION...........................................................................................91

Hanzi GB LP+ Emulation ................................................................. 91

Hanzi Big5 LP+ Emulation ...............................................................92

Kanji LP+ Emulation.........................................................................93

Hangul LP+ Emulation .....................................................................94

Page Format Submenu .................................................................... 98

PRINTER CONTROL .............................................................................99

ADVANCED USER...............................................................................101

DIAGNOSTICS ..................................................................................... 107

Printer MGMT .......................................................................................110

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5 Interfaces............................................................ 111

Overview...............................................................................................111

Centronics Parallel Interface................................................................. 112

Centronics Parallel Interface Signals ............................................. 113

IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface................................................................. 113

Compatibility Mode......................................................................... 113

Nibble Mode ...................................................................................114

Byte Mode ......................................................................................114

Signals ...........................................................................................114

Terminating Resistor Configurations..............................................117

RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interfaces.................................................. 119

RS-232 ...........................................................................................119

RS-422 ...........................................................................................120

Dataproducts Parallel Interface ............................................................121

Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals .........................................122

6 Reprogramming the Security Key....................... 123

Reprogramming The Security Key........................................................ 123

How To Program The Security Key................................................ 123

7 Troubleshooting.................................................. 125

Cleaning Requirements ........................................................................125

Exterior Cleaning............................................................................125

Interior Cleaning ............................................................................. 126

Diagnosing Problems............................................................................ 128

Bar Code Verification .....................................................................128

Printing A Hex Dump...................................................................... 128

Fault Messages ..............................................................................129

A Printer Specifications ......................................... 165

Ribbon Specifications ...........................................................................165

Paper Specifications .............................................................................166

Printer Weight And Dimensions............................................................167

Environmental Characteristics..............................................................167

Electrical Characteristics ......................................................................168

Interfaces ..............................................................................................169

Printing Rates .......................................................................................170

B ASCII Character Set........................................... 171

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C Zero Tear Pedestal ............................................ 173

Overview...............................................................................................173

Performance Limitations....................................................................... 173

Control Panel Menus ............................................................................175

Operation.............................................................................................. 176

Adjust The Paper Guides...............................................................176

Load Paper..................................................................................... 177

Set The Tear Bar Distance............................................................. 178

Set The Top Of Form .....................................................................179

Position The Paper Out Sensor .....................................................180

D Customer Support .............................................. 181

Printronix Customer Support Center..................................................... 181

Printronix Supplies Department............................................................181

Corporate Offices..................................................................................182

E Communication Notices ..................................... 183

Notices..................................................................................................183

Energy Star...........................................................................................185

Product Recycling And Disposal........................................................... 185

Communication Statements..................................................................186

Lithium Battery Warning ....................................................................... 190

Software License Agreement................................................................190

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1 Introduction

Printer Overview

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

used within this manual.

The Printer Family

The Printronix® P7000 H-Series consists of P7002H, P7202H, P7003H,

P7203H, P7006H, P7206H, P7008H, and P7208H models that are packaged

in various configurations. All of the models offer software versatility and the

latest refinements in line matrix printing technology. The print mechanisms

are housed in sound-insulated cabinets which make the printer family among

the quietest printers in the world. Additionally, your printer has a flexible

architecture that allows you to add new features and emulations as they

become available.

The printer combines the use of Flash and RAM for program execution. The

Flash is used for all program, font, and emulation storage. New fonts,

emulations, or program updates can be downloaded to Flash memory via the

parallel or serial interface, or through the PrintNet

interface. The RAM is used for buffers, print image storage, and execution variables. The Flash also stores configuration, statistics, and internal parameters.

The printer model numbers indicate printing speed and physical configuration. Model numbers beginning with P70 indicate pedestal models. Model numbers

beginning with P72 indicate cabinet models. The final two digits in the model number refer to the printer’s maximum speed in lines per minute (lpm): 02 for 200 lpm, 03 for 300 lpm, 06 for 600 lpm, and 08 for 800 lpm.

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

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.

Table 1. The P7000 H-Series Printers

Model

Number

Speed

Pedestal Cabinet

P7002H 200 lpm



P7202H 200 lpm



P7003H 300 lpm



P7203H 300 lpm



P7006H 600 lpm



P7206H 600 lpm



P7008H 800 lpm



P7208H 800 lpm



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Warnings And Special Information

Read and comply with all information highlighted under special headings:

WARNING

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 danger.

AVVERTENZA

Un’indicazione di avvertenza segnala una condizione di pericolo suscttibile causare lesioni all’operatore.

CAUTION

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

Related Documents

•

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.

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Protocols And Emulations

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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2 Setting Up The Printer

Before You Begin

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

Power Requirements

The printer must be connected to a power outlet that supplies 88 to 135 Volts AC or 178 to 271 Volts AC at 50 to 60 Hz. The printer automatically senses and adjusts itself to conform to the correct voltage range.

Primary circuit protection is provided by the power switch, which is also a circuit breaker. Consult an electrician if printer operation affects local electrical lines. See “Electrical Characteristics” on page 168 for additional power specifications.

IMPORTANT

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

Select A Site

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

• Permits complete opening of the printer cover and doors.

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

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

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

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

• Is relatively dust-free.

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

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

• Is located within the maximum allowable cable length to the host

computer. This distance depends on the type of interface you plan to use, as shown in Table 2 on page 14.

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Printer Dimensions

Figure 1. Printer Dimensions - Cabinet Model

Table 2. Maximum Interface Connection Cable Length

Interface Type Maximum Cable Length

Centronics Parallel 5 meters (15 feet)

Dataproducts Parallel 12 meters (40 feet)

IEEE 1284 Parallel 10 meters (32 feet)

Serial RS-232 15 meters (50 feet)

Serial RS-422 1220 meters (4000 feet)

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)

Cabinet Rear Door

Printer Cover

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)

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Figure 2. Printer Dimensions - Cabinet Model with Paper Stacker

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)

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Figure 3. Printer Dimensions - Pedestal Model

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)

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Printer Component Locations

Familiarize yourself with the names and locations of the printer components, shown in Figure 4 before continuing with the rest of the installation procedures.

Figure 4. Printer Component Locations

Ribbon Spool

Ribbon Hub

Blue Tractor

Lock (2)

Paper Support

Tractor (2)

Vertical

Position Knob

Platen Lever

Ribbon Guide (2)

Ribbon

Splined

Shaft

Platen Stop

Barcode

Hammer Bank

Cover and

Ribbon Mask

Date Code Label

Barcode Sensor

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3 Operating The Printer

Powering On The Printer

When you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. The default power-up state is online. When the self-test completes and the software has initialized successfully, the status indicator light turns on, indicating the printer is online. The default value of the type of emulation you have installed appears 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 130 for information on fault messages and solutions.

Operating Modes

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

host. Pressing the ON LINE key toggles the printer from online 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 ON LINE key toggles 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.

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Chapter 3 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

>” means to press the = key and the > 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.

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.

SET TOF

PRT CONFIG

JOB SELECT

ENTER

ON LINE/CLEAR

PAPER ADVANCE

VIEW/EJECT

CANCEL

Message Display

Status Indicator

Circular

Pad

ONLINE <LP+> RIBBON LIFE 100%

Emulation

Ribbon Life

Indicator

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Control Panel Keys

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 101). The print buffer is cleared without printing any of the data and the current paper position is set as the top-ofform. If this function is disabled, the CANCEL key will be ignored.

NOTE: Use of this key will cause loss of data

SET TOF

Sets the top-of-form on the printer. This key is active only when the printer is offline and will not operate if the printer is in a fault condition. The paper moves down to the print position and aligns to the top-of-form. 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 “The Configuration Menus” on page 39 for an explanation of configuration menus.

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JOB SELECT

In offline mode, this key allows for fast selection of any of the previously stored configurations. 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

= + > (see page 105).

UP or DOWN ( = or > )

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

= or > to adjust the

paper up or down in 1/72 inch increments for fine vertical forms alignment. When the printer is in offline mode, press

= or > to move through levels in the

configuration menus.

UP + DOWN ( = + > )

Locks and unlocks the ENTER key. NOTE: The ENTER key lock and unlock function can be configured to be a

key combination other than

= + > (see page 105).

PREV or NEXT ( ; or < )

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

; to scroll backward or press < to scroll forward

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).

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 “Ribbon End Point” on page 99.

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Reload Paper

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 ONLINE/CLEAR to turn off the alarm. Do not open the tractor doors or remove the existing paper.

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

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

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

paper over the existing paper, go to step 15.

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

Paper Slot

Cabinet Models

p7clod1

Paper Slot

Pedestal Models

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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.

New Paper

Existing Paper

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Reload Paper

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 ONLINE/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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Platen Lever

Vertical Position Knob

Platen Stop

Knob

Platen Stop

Paper Thickness

Indicator

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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.

Figure 10. Loading Paper on the Left Tractor

Paper Slot

Cabinet Models

p7clod1

Paper Slot

Pedestal Models

Paper

Tractor Door

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Reload Paper

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.

Figure 11. Positioning the Left Tractor to Avoid Damage

CAUTION

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. 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.)

Paper

Tractor

Tractor Splined

Shaft

Scale

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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

Tractor Lock

Tractor Door

p7clod2

Paper Slot

Cabinet Model Pedestal Model

Wire Guide (2)

Upper Paper

Guide

Upper Paper

Guide

Upper Paper

Guide

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Reload Paper

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

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 VIEW/EJECT key a second time moves the paper back to the adjusted 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.)

Perforation

TOF Indicator

Vertical Position Knob

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Figure 15. Adjusting the Platen Lever

28. Lower the platen lever. Set it 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.)

29. Lower the platen lever to set it to the paper thickness indicated by the auto platen stop.

30. Press ONLINE/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 ONLINE/CLEAR and close the printer cover.

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Platen Lever

Vertical Position Knob

Platen Stop

Knob

Platen Stop

Paper Thickness

Indicator

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Unload Paper

1. Press ON LINE 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.

Paper

Perforation

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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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Paper

Power Stacker

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Unload Paper

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.

CAUTION

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.

Platen Lever

Tractor Door

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Chapter 3 Integrated Print Management System

Integrated Print Management System

The P7000’s Integrated Print Management System feature automatically monitors and communicates the status of the ribbon’s life to help the operator know when to change ribbons. Using a special bar coded spool, the P7000 automatically detects when a new or used ribbon is installed and determines the ribbon’s length, ink color, and expected yield. The ribbon life, starting from 100% when new and decreasing to 0% when depleted, is always displayed on the control panel. See Figure 5 on page 20.

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

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

Lighter Or Darker Print

The ribbon life value as determined by the Integrated Print Management System is factory set so that the image quality at the end of the ribbon life is as good as it was when the ribbon was new. You may adjust the ribbon end point for a lighter or darker image as required for your printing needs. See “PRINTER CONTROL” on page 99..

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Changing Ribbons

Before changing the ribbon, 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 “Ribbon End Point” on page 55 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.

Figure 19. Preparing to Load the Ribbon

1. Open the printer cover.

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

3. Close the tractor doors.

4. Remove the old ribbon and discard properly.

Blue Tractor

Door (2)

Platen Lever

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Figure 20. Loading the Barcoded Ribbon

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

IMPORTANT

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

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

Right Hub

Spool

Date Code Label

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Changing Ribbons

Figure 21. Threading the Ribbon Around the Ribbon Guide

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

7. Place the full spool on the left hub.

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

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

NOTE: If there are ink stained fingerprints on the ribbon barcode (located on

the ribbon spool), wipe it clean with a soft cloth or towelette moistened with alcohol.

10. Close the platen lever.

11. Close the printer top cover.

If you want to increase the darkness level of the ribbon at the end of life, go to “Ribbon End Point” on page 55 and follow the procedures for adjusting the image density.

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

Ribbon Guide

(Both Sides)

Left Hub

Ribbon Spool

Ribbon Mask

Hammer

Bank Cover

Ribbon Loading

Instructions For

Future Reference

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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 ONLINE/CLEAR to place the printer in offline mode.

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

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

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

3. Press CANCEL.

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

“ADVANCED USER” on page 101 for details.

4. Set the top-of-form. Refer to the

Quick Setup Guide

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4 The Configuration Menus

Configuration Overview

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

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

IMPORTANT

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

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 page 41.

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

Saving Parameter Settings

The parameter settings that you have changed can be permanently stored in the printer’s memory as a configuration. See “Auto Save Configuration” on page 44. and “Saving Your New Configuration” on page 44.

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.

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Chapter 4 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 44.

Navigating The Menus

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

You must be offline to move within the menus.

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

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

Press to move up or down through the menu levels.

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

Press to confirm selection.

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

configured to be other than

= + > (See “Set Lock

Key” on page 105.)

ON LINE/CLEAR

ENTER

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Changing Parameters Example

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.

. . .

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

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Chapter 4 Configuration Overview

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.

Step Press LCD Notes

1. Make sure the printer is on.

2. OFFLINE QUICK SETUP

3. ENTER SWITCH UNLOCKED

Allows you to make configuration changes.

OFFLINE

QUICK SETUP

4. OFFLINE PRINTER CONTROL

5. PRINTER CONTROL Ribbon End Point

6. PRINTER CONTROL Unidirectional

7. Unidirectional Disable*

8. Unidirectional Enable

Cycle through the choices.

9. Unidirectional Enable*

The * indicates this choice is active.

ON LINE/CLEAR

UNTIL

ENTER

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Changing Parameters Example

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.

10. PRINTER CONTROL Unidirectional

11. PRINTER CONTROL Accented Char

12. Accented Char Standard*

13. Accented Char Ta ll

Press until the desired parameter displays.

14. Accented Char Tall*

The * indicates this choice is active.

15. ENTER SWITCH LOCKED

Locks the ENTER key.

16. ENTER = Save ONLINE = No Save

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

17A. Cfg = 1*

= Power-Up Cfg

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

17B. ONLINE

Ribbon Life 100%

Places the printer online without permanently saving the configuration changes.

18. The printer is ready for operation

Step Press LCD Notes

UNTIL

ENTER

ON LINE/CLEAR

ENTER

ON LINE/CLEAR

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Chapter 4 Configuration Overview

Auto Save Configuration

After any changes are made to the Factory Default configuration menu items, you will be prompted to save the changes to “Config #” 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 page 45) or a named configuration (Example 2 on page 47) that can be stored and loaded later for future use. If you do not save your configuration using the Auto Save, or this option, all of your parameter changes will be erased when you power off the printer.

Once you have saved a custom configuration using this option, it will not be lost if you power off the printer. You can load a configuration for a specific print job (see “Load Config.” on page 57). You can also modify and resave it. You may want to print your configurations (see “Print Config.” on page 58) and store them in a safe place, such as inside the printer cabinet. If the Protect Configs. parameter is enabled and you try to resave an existing configuration, the new configuration will not be saved until the existing configuration has been deleted (see “Delete Config.” on page 58).

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

selected emulation will be gone unless they have been saved.

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Saving Your New Configuration

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 CONFIG. CONTROL

3. ENTER SWITCH UNLOCKED

Allows you to make configuration changes.

OFFLINE QUICK SETUP

4. OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL

5. CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config.

6. CONFIG. CONTROL Save Config.

7. Save Config. 1*

8. Save Config. 2

Cycle through the choices.

9. Save Config. 2*

The * indicates this choice is active.

ON LINE/CLEAR

UNTIL

ENTER

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Chapter 4 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

Press until the desired parameter displays.

14. OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL

The selected configuration is printed.

15. ENTER SWITCH LOCKED

Locks the ENTER key.

16. ONLINE Ribbon Life 100%

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

Step Press LCD Notes

UNTIL

ENTER

ON LINE/CLEAR

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Saving Your New Configuration

Example 2

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

Step Press LCD Notes

1. Make sure the printer is on.

2. OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL

3. ENTER SWITCH UNLOCKED

Allows you to make configuration changes.

OFFLINE QUICK SETUP

4. OFFLINE CONFIG. CONTROL

5. CONFIG. CONTROL Load Config.

6. CONFIG. CONTROL Name Configs.

7. Name Configs. 1

The LCD flashes.

8. Name Configs 2

You will rename config 2.

9. 2 2*

10. 2 T

Cycle through the choices until “T” displays.

ON LINE/CLEAR

UNTIL

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11. 2 T_

Saves the first character.

12. 2 TE

Cycle through the choices until “E” displays.

13. 2 TE_

Saves the second character.

14. 2 TES

Cycle through the choices until “S” displays.

15. 2 TES_

Saves the third character.

16. 2 TEST

Cycle through the choices until “T” displays.

17. 2 TEST_

Saves the fourth character.

18. Name Configs TEST

The configuration is renamed TEST.

19. CONFIG. CONTROL Name Configs

20. CONFIG. CONTROL Save Config.

21. Save Config. 1*

Step Press LCD Notes

UNTIL

ENTER

UNTIL

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Optimizing Print 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 Print Speed

The print speed will vary according to the typeface selected.

22. Save Config. TEST

TEST now appears as one of configuration choices.

23. Saving Configuration

Save Config. TEST*

Your configuration is saved as TEST.

24. ENTER SWITCH LOCKED

Locks the ENTER key.

25. ONLINE Ribbon Life 100%

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

Step Press LCD Notes

ENTER

ON LINE/CLEAR

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Chapter 4 Main Menu

Main Menu

Figure 22. Main Menu Configuration

OFFLINE

CONFIG.

CONTROL

page 57

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

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

7 Available for Pedestal Printers only.l

QUICK

SETUP

page 52

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 59

IEEE 1284 E-Net Adapter

Ethernet

Auto Switching* Centronics Serial Dataproducts

NETWORK

SETUP

page 76

Adapter Address

Adapter Params

Ethernet Address

Ethernet Params

WLAN Address

WLAN Params

PRINTER

CONTROL

page 99

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

Unidirectional Display Language Accented Char View Function

ADVANCED

USER

page 101

Ptx Setup Option Hex Dump Mode Power-Up State Downloaded Fonts PMD Fault Power Stacker

Auto Elevator

Auto Locking File System Set Sharing Shuttle Timeout Slow Paper Slew Alarm Power Saver Time Pwr Save Control Cancel Key Set Lock Key Job Set/Typeface Print Hist. Log RBN Low Warn@ RBN Low Action RBN End Action

DIAGNOSTICS

page 107

Printer Tests Test Width Paper Out Dots System Memory Print Statistics

Printer MGMT

page 110

PNE Port Mgmt Protocol PNE Port Number

PNE Port Timeout

Status Port Numb Mgmt Port Number

EMULATION

page 91

LinePrinter+

Printer Protocol

LQ-1600K

KSSM

ZTP

SETTINGS

page 56

ZTP Function ZTP TearDistance ZTP Data Time ZTP Wait Time ZTP Platen Open

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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

parallel, Data Products parallel,

Ethernet

™

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

• ADVANCED USER — These options allow you to select several

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

• DIAGNOSTICS — These options include the diagnostic tests, system

memory, and statistics of the printer.

• PRINTER MGMT — These options allow you to select the PNE port type,

port number, port timeout period, status port number, and management port number.

Main Menu

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Chapter 4 QUICK SETUP

QUICK SETUP

Host Interface

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

QUICK SETUP

(from page 50)

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 Ethernet

5.0 CPI

6.0 CPI

6.7 CPI*

7.5 CPI

8.5 CPI

9 CPI

10.0 CPI

Other 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 - 5.0 Sec

ZTP

Wait Time

2 Sec* 3 - 10 Sec 1 Sec

ZTP

TearDistance

1074/144 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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Adapter Address

• IP Address. A numeric address such as 123.45.61.23 which identifies a

printer or server in a LAN or WAN.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

consult your administrator for the appropriate setting.

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.

ZTP Data Time

QUICK SETUP

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Chapter 4 QUICK SETUP

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 5 seconds. The default is .5 seconds.

ZTP Wait 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 500 to 5000 milliseconds in increments of 500 milliseconds. 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 Spd-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 Other CPI. For the Hangul LP+ printer, selected from 5.0, 6.0, 6.7, 7.5, 8.5, 10, and other 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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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.

• Current Config. The currently selected configuration is loaded when the

reset command is executed.

• 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.

QUICK SETUP

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Save Config.

This option allows you to save up to eight configurations to meet different print job requirements. This eliminates the need to change the parameter settings for each new job. The configurations are stored in memory and will not be lost if you turn off the printer. If the Protect Configs. parameter is enabled, the new configuration will not be saved unless the existing configuration has been deleted first. The factory default configuration cannot be changed. See “Saving Your New Configuration” on page 44 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

ZTP Function

This option enables or disables all unique ZTP functions. The default is Enable.

NOTE: When the ZTP Function is enabled, the View/Eject key is disabled

and Slow Paper Slew is enabled.

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

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.

ZTP

SETTINGS

(from page 50)

ZTP

Function

ZTP

TearDistance

ZTP

Data Time

ZTP

Wait Time

ZTP

Platen Open

Enable* Disable

1074/144 Inch* .5 Sec*

1.0 - 5.0 Sec

2 Sec* 3 - 10 Sec 1 Sec

Enable* Disable

* = Factory Default

Available for Zero Tear Pedestal printers only.

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ZTP Data Time

ZTP Wait Time

ZTP Platen Open

This option allows the user to have the platen open whenever forms are reversed. Enabled is the default, used for most papers and labels. The feature can be disabled as required by some multi-part forms.

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

(from page 50)

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

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 (

= or > ) keys to cycle through the values available

for that character at the cursor location. Press the NEXT (

<) key to move to

the next character to be modified. Press the PREV key (

;) to go back to a

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.

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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 INTERFACE

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.

HOST

INTERFACE

(from page 50)

IEEE 1284Auto

Switching*

Centronics Serial

Ethernet

(see page 73)

(see page 60)

(see page 62) (see page 67)

(see page 75)

* = Factory Default

Available when an Ethernet is present.

Available when an Adapter is present.

E-Net

Adapter

(see page 74)

Dataproducts

(see page 64)

HOST INTERFACE

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Auto Switching Submenu

Auto Switching

Gives the printer the ability to handle multiple data streams sequentially. With Auto Switching, the printer can service hosts attached to the serial, parallel, 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.

Auto Switching

(from page 59)

Parallel Hotport

Serial

Hotport

Port Type

Centronics* (see page 62 for options) Dataproducts (see page 64 for options) IEEE 1284 (see page 73 for options) Disable E-Net Adapter (see page 74 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

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Auto Switching Submenu

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.

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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.

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

commands when the PI signal is true.

Data Polarity

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

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

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

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

Centronics

(from page 59)

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

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Centronics (Parallel) Submenu

Resp. Polarity

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

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

• Inverted. Inverts the response signal sent to the host computer.

Busy On Strobe

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

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

Latch Data On

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

Prime Signal

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

host asserts the prime signal.

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

asserts the prime signal.

TOF Action

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

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

• Do Nothing. Nothing occurs before a warm start when the prime signal is

asserted from the host.

Buffer Size in K

Configures the amount of memory allocated for the Centronics parallel port buffer. You can specify between 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256.

Auto Trickle

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

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Trickle Time

Dataproducts 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.

Dataproducts

(from page 59)

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

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Dataproducts Submenu

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 and 256 Kbytes, in 1-Kbyte increments.

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Auto Trickle

Trickle Time

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Serial Submenu

Interface Type

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

Serial

(from page 59)

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

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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

milliseconds later (configurable from the Poll

Character xx MS on the front panel from 0 through 30). This

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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Serial Submenu

The response characters are described in Table 3.

• 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 4.

• 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.

Table 3. 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

Table 4. 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

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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 (1 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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Serial Submenu

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.

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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.

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.

Table 5. 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

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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 “IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface” on page 113 more details about the available modes (Compatibility, Nibble, 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 and 16 Kbytes, in 1-Kbyte increments.

Auto Trickle

IEEE 1284

(from page 59)

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

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Trickle 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 Submenu

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

E-Net Adapter

(from page 59)

Buffer Size

in K

64* 1 2 4 8 16 32 128 256

* = Factory Default

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Ethernet Submenu

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.

Ethernet

(from page 59)

Buffer Size

in K

16* 1-16

* = Factory Default

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NETWORK SETUP MENU

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.

NETWORK

SETUP

(from page 50)

ADAPTER

ADDRESS

See page 76.

WLAN

ADDRESS

See page 83.

ETHERNET

PARAMS

See page 81.

ETHERNET

ADDRESS

See page 80.

ADAPTER

PARAMS

See page 77.

WLAN

PARAMS

See page 84.

WLAN

KERBEROS

See page 88.

WLAN

LEAP

See page 90.

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 76)

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

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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 PARAMS

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

(from page 76)

Novell

Protocol

Enable* Disable

Auto* Bindery NDS

* = Factory Default

If Installed

Novell

Frame

IPDS

Data Port

Ethernet

Speed

Auto Sensing* Ethernet II Ethernet 802.3 Ethernet 802.2

802.2 Snap

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

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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 Bindery (the factory default), NDS, and Auto.

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.

• Auto Sensing (default)

• Ethernet II

• Ethernet 802.3

• Ethernet 802.2

• 802.2 Snap

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.

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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.

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ETHERNET ADDRESS

IP Address

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

Subnet Mask

A binary value used to divide IP networks into smaller subnetworks or subnets. This mask is used to help determine whether IP packets need to be forwarded to other subnets.

Gateway Address

A gateway address is the IP address of a hardware device (gateway) that translates data between two incompatible networks, which can include protocol translation.

MAC Address

This menu item is the Manufacturer’s Assigned Number, and is unique for each printer. It is read-only.

DHCP

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

The options include:

• Disable (default)

• Enable.

ETHERNET

ADDRESS

(from page 76)

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

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ETHERNET PARAMS

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

(from page 76)

* = 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

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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:

• 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.

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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

ADDRESS

(from page 76)

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

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WLAN PARAMS

WLAN

PARAMS

(from page 76)

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 Bites 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: - Bytes 5

Byte 1: - Bytes 13

WEP Key 2

Key Format

Hexadecimal* ASCII

Key Width

128 Bits* 40 Bits

Byte 1: - Bytes 5

Byte 1: - Bytes 13

WEP Key 3

Key Format

Hexadecimal* ASCII

Key Width

128 Bits* 40 Bits

Byte 1: - Bytes 5

Byte 1: - Bytes 13

WEP Key 4

Key Format

Hexadecimal* ASCII

Key Width

128 Bits* 40 Bits

Byte 1: - Bytes 5

Byte 1: - Bytes 13

Default WEP

Keys

Reset WEP

Keys

WPA

Mode

Disable* Enable

WPA

Cipher

TKIP* AES TKIP+AES

WPA

P-Phs (01-15)

XXX

WPA P-Phs

(16-30)

WPA P-Phs

(31-32)

Reset WPA

P-Phs

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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.

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Ant. Diversity

The type of antenna used:

• Diverse (default). Select when you want to use the antenna with the best

reception.

• Primary. 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.

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

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).

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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WLAN KERBEROS

Kerberos Enable

• Disable (the default). Disables Kerberos authentication in the wireless

network interface.

• Enable. Enables Kerberos authentication in the wireless network

interface.

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.

WLAN

Kerberos

(from page 76)

Kerberos

Enable

Disable* Enable

Kerb.

Passwd

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

Reset

Kerb. Pwd

Ticket Lifetime

Tckt Lifetime Units

Seconds* Minutes Hours Days

Tckt Lifetime (SEC)

43200*

* = 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*

Renew

Lifetime

Renew Life Units

Seconds* Minutes Hours Days

Renew Life (SEC)

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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 Lifetime (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.

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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