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P7000 User’s Manual

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User’s Manual

The Printronix P7000 Series PSA3™ Printers

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Trademark Acknowledgements

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.

ANSI is a registered trademark of the American National Standards Institute, Inc.

Centronics is a registered trademark of Genicom Corporation. CSA is a registered certification mark of the Canadian Standards Association. Dataproducts is a registered trademark of Dataproducts Corporation. EIA is a registered service mark of the Electronic Industries Association. Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation. IEEE is a registered service mark of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics

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Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

Partner, Printronix has

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction........................................................... 11

Printer Overview .....................................................................................11

Printronix P7000 Series Printers ......................................................11

Integrated Print Management System.............................................. 12

Graphics Enhancements ..................................................................14

Taking Care Of Your Printer............................................................. 14

Conventions In This Manual ...................................................................15

Warnings And Special Information .........................................................15

Related Documents ................................................................................15

Contact Information ................................................................................16

Printronix Customer Support Center ................................................16

Printronix Supplies Department........................................................16

Corporate Offices .............................................................................17

2 Setting Up The Printer .......................................... 19

Before You Begin.................................................................................... 19

Power Requirements ..............................................................................19

Select A Site ...........................................................................................19

Printer Dimensions .................................................................................20

Printer Component Locations .................................................................23

3 Operating The Printer ........................................... 25

Powering On The Printer ........................................................................25

Operating Modes ....................................................................................25

The Control Panel...................................................................................26

Control Panel Keys ..........................................................................27

Operational Procedures..........................................................................30

Reload Paper ................................................................................... 30

Unload Paper ................................................................................... 39

Integrated Print Management System ....................................................42

Lighter Or Darker Print .....................................................................42

Changing Ribbons............................................................................43

Cancel A Print Job ...........................................................................46

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4 The Configuration Menus .....................................47

Configuration Overview ..........................................................................47

Changing Parameter Settings ..........................................................47

Saving Parameter Settings ..............................................................47

Default And Custom Configurations.................................................48

Navigating The Menus .....................................................................48

Changing Parameters Example .......................................................49

Auto Save Configuration ..................................................................52

Saving Your New Configuration .......................................................52

Optimizing Print Quality....................................................................57

Optimizing Print Speed ....................................................................58

Main Menu .............................................................................................. 59

QUICK SETUP ....................................................................................... 62

ZTP SETTINGS......................................................................................68

CONFIG. CONTROL ..............................................................................69

HOST INTERFACE ................................................................................ 72

Auto Switching Submenu .................................................................73

IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu.................................... 75

Centronics (Parallel) Submenu ........................................................ 76

Dataproducts Submenu ...................................................................79

Serial Submenu................................................................................ 81

E-Net Adapter Submenu..................................................................86

Ethernet Submenu ........................................................................... 86

NETWORK SETUP MENU.....................................................................87

ADAPTER ADDRESS ......................................................................87

ADAPTER PARAMS ........................................................................ 88

ETHERNET ADDRESS ................................................................... 91

ETHERNET PARAMS......................................................................92

WLAN ADDRESS ............................................................................94

WLAN PARAMS............................................................................... 95

WLAN KERBEROS ..........................................................................99

WLAN LEAP................................................................................... 101

ACTIVE IGP EMUL............................................................................... 102

ACTIVE EMULATION...........................................................................103

EMULATION.........................................................................................103

Coax/Twinax (CTHI) Emulation ............................................................104

Standard......................................................................................... 104

Simple Prot Conv ...........................................................................105

Coax Emulation ..............................................................................106

Twinax Params ..............................................................................115

3270 Params..................................................................................121

5250 Params..................................................................................128

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SPC Coax Params .........................................................................132

SPC Twx Params ...........................................................................135

LinePrinter Plus Emulation ...................................................................137

LinePrinter Plus Emulation (With PCL-II).............................................. 139

P-Series Emulation ........................................................................144

P-Series Emulation (with PCL-II)....................................................144

P-Series Emulation (With LG) ........................................................145

P-Series XQ Emulation .................................................................. 152

Serial Matrix Emulation .................................................................. 154

Proprinter XL Emulation ................................................................. 159

Epson FX Emulation ......................................................................163

ANSI Emulation ....................................................................................168

IGP/PGL Emulation ..............................................................................175

Features .........................................................................................175

Configuring The Emulation With The Control Panel.......................176

IGP/PGL Submenu ........................................................................177

IGP/PGL Submenu (With PCL-II)................................................... 178

IGP/PGL Submenu (With LG) ........................................................179

IGP/VGL Emulation ..............................................................................189

Features .........................................................................................189

Configuring The Emulation With The Control Panel.......................190

IGP/VGL Submenu ........................................................................190

IGP/VGL Submenu (with PCL-II)....................................................192

IGP/VGL Submenu (with LG).........................................................194

IPDS Emulation ....................................................................................205

PCL - II Emulation................................................................................. 209

LG Emulation ........................................................................................ 213

PRINTER CONTROL ...........................................................................218

ADVANCED USER...............................................................................221

DIAGNOSTICS ..................................................................................... 227

DATE ....................................................................................................230

Printer MGMT .......................................................................................231

5 Interfaces............................................................ 233

Overview...............................................................................................233

Dataproducts Parallel Interface ............................................................234

Dataproducts Parallel Interface Signals .........................................235

Centronics Parallel Interface................................................................. 236

Centronics Parallel Interface Signals ............................................. 237

IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface................................................................. 238

Compatibility Mode......................................................................... 238

Nibble Mode ...................................................................................238

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Byte Mode ...................................................................................... 238

Signals ...........................................................................................239

Terminating Resistor Configurations..............................................241

RS-232 And RS-422 Serial Interfaces.................................................. 244

RS-232 ........................................................................................... 244

RS-422 ........................................................................................... 245

6 Reprogramming the Security Key....................... 247

Reprogramming The Security Key........................................................ 247

How To Program The Security Key................................................ 247

7 Troubleshooting ..................................................249

Cleaning Requirements ........................................................................249

Exterior Cleaning............................................................................ 249

Interior Cleaning .............................................................................250

Diagnosing Problems............................................................................252

Bar Code Verification .....................................................................252

Printing A Hex Dump...................................................................... 253

Fault Messages..............................................................................254

A Printer Specifications.......................................... 285

Ribbon Specifications ........................................................................... 285

Paper Specifications ............................................................................. 286

Printer Weight And Dimensions............................................................287

Environmental Characteristics.............................................................. 287

Electrical Characteristics ......................................................................289

Interfaces.............................................................................................. 289

Printing Rates .......................................................................................290

B ASCII Character Set........................................... 291

C Zero Tear Printer................................................ 293

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

Operation.............................................................................................. 294

Position The Paper Input And Adjust The Paper Guides ...............294

Load Paper..................................................................................... 296

Position The Paper Out Sensor .....................................................298

Set The Tear Bar Distance............................................................. 299

Set The Top Of Form .....................................................................300

Control Panel Menus ............................................................................301

Performance Limitations....................................................................... 302

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D Customer Support.............................................. 305

Printronix Customer Support Center..................................................... 305

Printronix Supplies Department ............................................................305

Corporate Offices..................................................................................306

E Communication Notices ..................................... 307

Notices..................................................................................................307

Energy Star...........................................................................................309

Product Recycling and Disposal........................................................... 309

Communication Statements..................................................................310

Lithium Battery Warning .......................................................................313

Software License Agreement................................................................314

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1 Introduction

Printer Overview

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

used within this manual.

Printronix P7000 Series Printers

The Printronix® P7000 Series Printers are the latest line matrix printers to

feature PSA3

models (see

offer software versatility and the latest refinements in printing technology. The

print mechanisms are housed in sound-insulated cabinets which make the

printer among the quietest line matrix printers in the world. Additionally, your

printer has a flexible architecture that allows you to add new features and

emulations as they become available.

LinePrinter Plus® is the standard emulation. LinePrinter Plus includes the

Epson

Proprinter

IGP®/PGL®, and IGP/VGL graphics enhancement emulations are available

as optional upgrades. No matter what emulation is installed, your printer is

easy to use. The message display and lights on the control panel

communicate with you directly and clearly. You can select every function on

your printer at the control panel, or you can send commands from the host

computer.

™ (Printronix System Architecture, third generation). All printer

Table 1 on page 12) are packaged in various configurations that

FX-1050, Printronix P-Series, P-Series XQ, Serial Matrix and

III XL emulations. Coax/Twinax, IPDSTM, ANSI®, LG, PCL2,

The printer model numbers indicate physical configuration and printing speed.

Model numbers beginning with P70 indicate pedestal models. Model numbers

beginning with P72 indicate cabinet models. The final two digits in the model

number (except for P7080 and P7280) refer to the printer’s maximum speed

in lines per minute (lpm): 02 for 200 lpm, 03 for 300 lpm, 05 for 500 lpm,

06 for 600 lpm, 10 for 1000 lpm, 15 for 1500 lpm, and 20 for 2000 lpm.

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

NOTE: H = H-Series

HD = High Density

HZT = H-Series Zero Tear

ZT = Zero Tear

Tabl e 1. The Printronix P7000 Series Printers

Model

Number

P7002H 200 lpm Pedestal

P7202HZT 200 lpm Zero Tear Pedestal

P7003HZT 300 lpm Zero Tear Pedestal

P7005 500 lpm Pedestal

P7005ZT 500 lpm Zero Tear Pedestal

P7205 500 lpm Cabinet N/A

P7006HZT 600 lpm Zero Tear Pedestal

P7010 1000 lpm Pedestal

P7010ZT 1000 lpm Zero Tear Pedestal

P7015 1500 lpm Pedestal

P7015ZT 1500 lpm Zero Tear Pedestal

P7080HD 133 lpm Pedestal

P7080HDZT 133 lpm Zero Tear Pedestal

P7210 1000 lpm Cabinet Option

Speed

Model Type

Power

Stacker

P7215 1500 lpm Cabinet Option

P7220 2000 lpm Cabinet Option

P7280HD 133 lpm Cabinet Option

Integrated Print Management System

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

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Integrated Print Management System

When the ribbon life gets near the end point, the printer displays a ribbon low

message and flashes the indicator light. Printing will continue without

interruption. Once the ribbon reaches 0% remaining, the alarm sounds, the

indicator light flashes, the display updates, and printing pauses. If a new

ribbon is loaded, the system automatically detects the change, clears the

condition, and restarts the life at 100%. If it is not convenient to change the

ribbon immediately, press the Online key and it will resume printing for a few

minutes. This should be enough to complete the job. If not, repeat the same

procedure indefinitely to extend printing on the same ribbon.

Output Darkness

By default the system is configured to meet most user requirements.

However, some applications require that the output remains darker than the

nominal set point while some applications are less critical and could tolerate a

lighter final image. The system can easily adjust to this variability. A setting

under the Printer Control menu is available that allows the user to adjust the

final output. The range is as follows:

Normal (Default)

Darker +1 through +6

Lighter -1 through -10

The ribbon life indicator always cycles between 100% and 0%, but if a darker

setting is selected, zero will be reached more quickly.

If a lighter setting is selected, the system will extend the amount of printing it

takes to reach zero.

Ribbon Flipping

In some cases, the application’s print pattern is narrow enough where only

half of the ribbon is used when printing. In these cases, you can flip the ribbon

and use the other half. The Integrated Print Management System detects the

flip and resets the ribbon life to 100%.

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

narrow to support flipping. If not, the ribbon life may falsely indicate 100% for the flipped ribbon.

Loading a Used Ribbon

You can take ribbons off the printer and reload it at a later time. The ribbon life

gauge automatically updates to reflect the correct remaining capacity.

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

same orientation as it was removed. If the used ribbon is loaded onto a different printer, or if it is flipped over, it will incorrectly indicate the ribbon as new.

Ribbon Log

The Integrated Printer Management System tracks all used ribbons. This data

allows you to monitor how many ribbons and ribbon types have been used on

the printer. This data is contained in the ribbon log. To print the ribbon log, see

page

227.

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Consumable Monitoring With PrintNet Enterprise

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

Graphics Enhancements

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

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

Taking Care Of Your Printer

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

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Conventions In This Manual

All uppercase print indicates control panel keys.

Example: Press the CLEAR key, then press the ON LINE key.

Quotation marks (“ ”) indicate messages on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).

Example: Press the ON LINE key. “OFFLINE” appears on the LCD.

The + (plus) symbol represents key combinations.

Example: “Press = + >” means press the = (UP) key and the

> (DOWN) key at the same time.

Warnings And Special Information

Read and comply with all information highlighted under special headings:

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

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

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

printer.

Information vital to proper operation of the printer.

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

maintenance.

Related Documents

•

Maintenance Manual —

matrix printer at the field service level of maintenance.

•

Coax/Twinax Programmer's Reference Manual —

codes and character sets for the Coax and Twinax emulations.

•

Coax/Twinax Programmer's Reference Manual for the Simple Protocol Converter Option —

the Coax and Twinax Simple Protocol Converter emulations.

•

LinePrinter Plus Programmer's Reference Manual —

control codes for the LinePrinter Plus emulation.

•

IGP/PGL Programmer's Reference Manual —

with the optional IGP Printronix emulation enhancement feature.

Explains how to maintain and repair the line

Covers the host control

Covers the host control codes and character sets for

Covers the host

Provides information used

•

IGP/VGL Programmer's Reference Manual —

with the optional Code V

ANSI Programmer's Reference Manual —

and character sets for the ANSI emulation.

IPDS Twinax Emulation Programmer's Reference Manual —

overview of Intelligent Printer Data Stream and diagnostics.

Character Sets Reference Manual —

the character sets available in line matrix printers.

emulation enhancement feature.

Information about and examples of

Provides information used

Provides host control codes

(IPDS) features, commands,

Provides an

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•

Integrated Network Interface Card User's Manual —

network protocols, configuration, and operation.

•

External Network Interface Card User’s Manual —

network protocols, configuration, and operation.

Contact Information

Printronix Customer Support Center

Information about

IMPORTANT

Please have the following information available prior to calling the Printronix Customer Support Center:

• Model number

• Serial number (located on the back of the printer)

• Installed options (i.e., interface and host type if applicable to the problem)

• Configuration printout (Press PRT CONFIG on the control panel, then

press Enter)

• Is the problem with a new install or an existing printer?

• Description of the problem (be specific)

• Good and bad samples that clearly show the problem (faxing of these

samples may be required)

Americas (714) 368-2686

Europe, Middle East, and Africa (31) 24 6489 410

Asia Pacific (65) 6548 4114

China (86) 800-999-6836

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

Printronix Supplies Department

Contact the Printronix Supplies Department for genuine Printronix supplies. Americas (800) 733-1900

Europe, Middle East, and Africa 33 (0) 1 46 25 19 07

Asia Pacific (65) 6548 4116

China (86) 400-886-5598

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

or (65) 6548 4182

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Corporate Offices

Printronix, Inc.

14600 Myford Road

P.O. Box 19559

Irvine, CA 92623-9559

Phone: (714) 368-2300

Fax: (714) 368-2600

Printronix, Inc.

Nederland BV

P.O. Box 163, Nieuweweg 283

NL-6600 Ad Wijchen

The Netherlands

Phone: (31) 24 6489489

Fax: (31) 24 6489499

Printronix Schweiz GmbH

42 Changi South Street 1

Changi South Industrial Estate

Singapore 486763

Phone: (65) 6542 0110

Fax: (65) 6546 1588

Corporate Offices

Printronix Commercial (Shanghai) Co. Ltd

22F, Eton Building East

No.555, Pudong Av.

Shanghai City, 200120, P R China

Phone: (86) 400 886 5598

Fax: (86-21) 5138 0564

Visit the Printronix web site at www.printronix.com

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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 AC 100V to

240V +/- 10% at 50 to 60 Hz. The printer automatically senses and adjusts

itself to conform to the correct voltage range.

Primary circuit protection is provided by the power switch, which is also a

circuit breaker. Consult an electrician if printer operation affects local

electrical lines.

IMPORTANT

Select A Site

Printer power should be supplied from a separate AC circuit protected

at 10 amperes for 100 - 120 volts or 5 amperes for 200 - 240 volts at 50 or

60 Hertz.

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

• Permits complete opening of the printer cover and doors.

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

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

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

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

• Is relatively dust-free.

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

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

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

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

Table 2.

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Table 2. Maximum Interface Connection Cable Length

Interface Type Maximum Cable Length

Centronics Parallel 5 meters (15 feet)

Dataproducts Parallel 12 meters (40 feet)

IEEE 1284 Parallel 10 meters (32 feet)

Serial RS-232 15 meters (50 feet)

Serial RS-422 1220 meters (4000 feet)

Coax 1500 meters (4920 feet)

Twinax 1500 meters (4920 feet)

Twinax (shielded cable) 1500 meters (4920 feet)

Twisted Pair / Type 3 300 meters (985 feet)

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

Printer Dimensions

27.0 in

(68.84 cm)

83.0 in

(210.8 cm)

(73.7 cm)

183468a

29.0 in

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

41.0 in

(104 cm)

57.5 in

(146.1 cm)

Figure 1. Printer Dimensions - Cabinet Model

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183469a

42.5 in

27.0 in

(107.8 cm)

(68.6 cm)

32.5 in

83.0 in

(210.8 cm)

(82.6 cm)

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

27.0 in

(68.6 cm)

32.0 in

(81.3 cm)

Figure 2. Printer Dimensions - Cabinet Model with Paper Stacker

59.0 in

(149.9 cm)

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(63.5 cm)

10.5 in.

(26.67 cm.)

25 in.

48.0 in.

(122 cm)

183470a

30 in.

24.6 in.

(62.48 cm)

(76.2 cm.)

Figure 3. Printer Dimensions - Pedestal Model

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Printer Component Locations

Barcode

Printer Component Locations

Ribbon

Ribbon Spool

Ribbon Hub

Date Code Label

Splined Shaft

Tractor (2)

Hammer Bank

Cover and

Ribbon Mask

183471a

Blue Tractor

Lock (2)

Paper Support (2)

Barcode Sensor

Ribbon Guide (2)

Platen Stop

Figure 4. Printer Component Locations

Vertical

Position Knob

Platen Lever

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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

Operating Modes

254 for information on fault messages and solutions.

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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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.

Circular Pad

JOB SELECT

Circular Pad

PRT CONFIG

ENTER

PRT CONFIG

SET TOF

Ribbon Life

Indicator

SET TOF

Message Display

ONLINE <PGL> RIBBON LIFE 100%

ON LINE/CLEAR

Message Display

Emulation

VIEW/EJECT

PAPER ADVANCE

Emulation

Status Indicator

CANCEL

Status Indicator

JOB SELECT

ENTER

Ribbon Life

ONLINE <PGL> RIBBON LIFE 100%

ON LINE/CLEAR

Indicator

Figure 5. Control Panel

VIEW/EJECT

PAPER ADVANCE

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CANCEL

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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

message will reappear when attempting to place the printer online.

before

pressing this key, the fault

PAPER ADVANCE

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

The key works both online and offline.

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

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

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

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

•

VIEW / EJECT

When the printer is online or offline, pressing this key executes the view or

eject function, depending on whether the printer is a cabinet or a pedestal (or

zero tear pedestal).

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

described below.

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

• View Function — for cabinet models, pressing the

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

Eject Function — for pedestal models, when the VIEW/EJECT key is

pressed, the bottom of the last printed form will move to the tear bar position.

The message "READY TO TEAR/EJECT To Return" displays. While in this

position, pressing the UP or DOWN arrow keys moves the paper up or down

in 1/72 inch increments. Refer to the Up and Down key functions for additional

details on the microstep feature. When the VIEW/EJECT key is pressed a

second time, the printer will move the paper to enable printing on the next

available form.

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CANCEL

In offline mode, this key cancels all data in the print buffer, if enabled in the “ADVANCED USER” menu (see page 221). 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. Refer to the

Quick Setup Guide

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

position.

for complete instructions on how to set the top-of-form.

PRT CONFIG

In offline mode, PRT CONFIG prints the current short configuration. This key requires a confirmation with the ENTER key; pressing any other key will exit from this function. See explanation of configuration menus.

“The Configuration Menus” on page 47 for an

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 225).

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Control Panel Keys

UP or DOWN ( = or > )

Moves up or down between levels in the configuration menus and makes

vertical forms adjustment. After pressing VIEW, press

paper up or down in 1/72 inch increments for fine vertical forms alignment.

When the printer is in offline mode, press

configuration menus.

= or > to move through levels in the

= or > to adjust the

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 225).

PREV or NEXT ( ; or < )

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

configuration menu, press

through the menu selections on the same level.

; to scroll backward or press < to scroll forward

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).

= + ON LINE (IPDS Emulation only)

In offline mode, press = + ON LINE. If there is data in the printer buffer, the

printer will be placed in online mode, print one page, and return to the offline

mode. This action can be repeated until the end of a print job. Only one page

prints each time you press

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

online mode.

In the fault state, = + ON LINE does not work.

= + PAPER ADVANCE (IPDS Emulation only)

In offline mode, press = + PAPER ADVANCE. The printer will perform a

reverse linefeed. If you hold down the

than 1/2 second, the printer moves to the previous top-of-form position. If

there is data in the printer buffer, the data does not print.

In the fault state, = + PAPER ADVANCE does not work.

= + PAPER ADVANCE keys for longer

= + VIEW (IPDS Emulation only)

In offline mode, press = + VIEW. If there is data in the IPDS printer buffer, the

printer will be placed in online mode, print one line, and return to offline mode.

This action can be repeated until the end of the job. This function prints only

one line of text. If the data is not text, only 1/6 inch prints. If there is no data in

the printer buffer, the printer is placed in online mode for one second and then

returns to offline mode.

In the fault state, = + VIEW does not work.

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Ribbon Life Indicator

The second line of the LCD displays the remaining life of the currently installed ribbon. The default settings for this feature should match the requirements for most applications; no special user setup is needed. If your particular application requires darker printing or can tolerate lighter printing, the ribbon end point can be adjusted as appropriate. Please refer End Point” on page 68.

Operational Procedures

This section contains routine printer operating procedures on how to:

• reload paper

• unload paper

• cancel a print job.

Reload Paper

“Ribbon

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.

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Paper Slot

Metal Paper Guide (P7220 Only)

Paper Slot

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1. Raise the printer cover. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go. (See Figure 4 on page 23 for the location of the lever.)

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

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

Figure 6. Paper Slot Location

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Reload Paper

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.

New Paper

Existing Paper

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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. See Figure 4 on page 23 for the ribbon mask location. If necessary, gently press the existing paper back.

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

8. Load the new paper over the existing paper. Open and load the tractors

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

one at a time to prevent the paper from slipping.

horizontal perforation of the last page.

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Vertical Position Knob

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Paper Thickness Indicator

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Platen Stop

Platen Lever

Platen Stop Knob

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 until it stops.

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

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

13. Close the printer top 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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Paper Slot

Reload Paper

Paper Slot

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Cabinet Models

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

15. Open both tractor doors.

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

17. Feed the new paper up through the paper slot. Hold the paper to prevent

Metal Paper Guide (P7220 Only)

Pedestal Models

Figure 9. Paper Slots on the Printers

over the existing paper.

paper supply area.

it from slipping down through the paper slot.

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Left Tractor Lock

Left Tractor Door

Paper

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Figure 10. Loading Paper on the Left Tractor

18. Pull the paper above and behind the ribbon mask. See Figure 4 on page 23 for the ribbon mask location.

19. Load the paper on the left tractor.

20. Close the tractor door.

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Tractor

Splined Shaft

Reload Paper

Tractor

Paper

CAUTION

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Paper Scale

Figure 11. Positioning the Left Tractor to Avoid Damage

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

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

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Tractor Lock

Tractor Door

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Upper Paper

Guide

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.

Upper Paper

Guide

Wire Guide (2)

Paper Slot

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Cabinet Model Pedestal Model

Figure 13. Using the Paper Guide to Orient the Paper

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Reload Paper

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

Quick Setup Guide

for paper exiting options.

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.

Perforation

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TOF Indicator

Vertical Position Knob

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, it is recommended that the top-of-form be set at least one print line or more below the perforation.

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

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

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Vertical Position Knob

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Platen Stop

Platen Lever

Paper Thickness Indicator

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Platen Stop Knob

Figure 15. Adjusting the Platen Lever

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

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

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

29. Lower the platen lever until it stops.

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

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

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

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Unload Paper

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

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

Paper

Perforation

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Figure 16. Unloading the Paper from the Printer

3. Tear off the paper at the perforation.

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

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

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Paper

Power Stacker

Figure 17. Removing Stacked Paper from the Printer

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

7. Close the cabinet rear door.

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Tractor Door

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Unload Paper

CAUTION

Platen Lever

Figure 18. Completely Removing the Paper

8. To completely remove the paper from the printer: a. Raise the platen lever as far as it will go and open both tractor doors.

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

b. Open the cabinet front door. c. Gently pull the paper down through the paper slot. Allow the paper to

fall into the paper supply area.

d. Remove the paper from the paper supply area.

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Integrated Print Management System

The 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

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

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

Figure 5 on page 26.

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. “PRINTER CONTROL” on page 218..

See

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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 page 218 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.

Blue Tractor Door (2)

“Ribbon End Point” on

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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.

Platen Lever

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Spool

Date Code Label

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Right Hub

IMPORTANT

Figure 20. Loading the Barcoded Ribbon

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

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

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

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Ribbon Spool

Left Hub

Ribbon Loading Instructions (for future reference)

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Hammer Bank Cover

Changing Ribbons

Ribbon Mask

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Ribbon Guide (both sides)

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 empty spool on the left hub.

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

9. Turn the left 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 218 and follow the procedures for adjusting the image density.

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

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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 ON LINE/CLEAR to place the printer in offline mode.

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

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

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

3. Press CANCEL.

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

See “ADVANCED USER” on page 221. for details.

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

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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 Parameter Settings

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

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

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Saving Parameter Settings

The parameter settings that you have changed can be permanently stored in the printer’s memory as a configuration. page 52. and “Saving Your New Configuration” on page 52.

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

Manual

for details.

LinePrinter Plus Programmer’s Reference

See “Auto Save Configuration” on

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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

Navigating The Menus

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

You must be offline to move within the menus.

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ON LINE/CLEAR

ENTER

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

Press to move up or down through the menu levels.

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

Press to confirm selection.

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

configured to be other than = + > (See “Set Lock Key” on page 225.)

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

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Changing Parameters Example

OFFLINE

QUICK

SETUP

. . .

PRINTER

CONTROL

Ribbon End

Point

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

Open Platen

@ BOF

Disable* Enable

Unidirectional

Disable* Enable

Barcode

Quality

Dark* Draft

Display

Language

English German French Italian Spanish Portuguese

* = Factory Default

Tear Bar

Dist.

7.46 in.* (4.5-10.5 in.)

Accented

Char

Standard* Tall

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

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

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

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Step Press LCD Notes

1. Make sure the printer is on.

2. OFFLINE

3. ENTER SWITCH

ON LINE/CLEAR

QUICK SETUP

UNLOCKED

OFFLINE

4. OFFLINE

UNTIL

5. PRINTER CONTROL

6. PRINTER CONTROL

UNTIL

QUICK SETUP

PRINTER CONTROL

Ribbon End Point

Barcode Quality

Allows you to make configuration changes.

7. Barcode Quality

8. Barcode Quality

9. Barcode Quality

10. PRINTER CONTROL

ENTER

Dark*

Draft

Draft*

Barcode Quality

Cycle through the choices.

The * indicates this choice is active.

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Changing Parameters Example

Step Press LCD Notes

11. PRINTER CONTROL

UNTIL

12. Display Language

13. Display Language

14. Display Language

15. ENTER SWITCH

ENTER

Display Language

English*

Spanish

Spanish*

LOCKED

Press until the desired parameter displays.

The * indicates this choice is active.

Locks the ENTER key.

16. ENTER = Save

17A. Cfg = 1*

17B. ONLINE

18. The printer is ready for operation

ON LINE/CLEAR

ENTER

ON LINE/CLEAR

ONLINE = No Save

= Power-Up Cfg

Ribbon Life = 100%

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

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

Places the printer online without permanently saving the configuration changes.

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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 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.

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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 70). You can also modify and resave it. You may want to print your configurations (see “Print Config.” on page 70) 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 Config.” on page 70).

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

selected emulation will be gone unless they have been saved.

“Delete

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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

3. ENTER SWITCH

ON LINE/CLEAR

QUICK SETUP

UNLOCKED

OFFLINE QUICK SETUP

4. OFFLINE

UNTIL

5. CONFIG. CONTROL

6. CONFIG. CONTROL

UNTIL

CONFIG. CONTROL

Load Config.

Save Config.

Allows you to make configuration changes.

7. Save Config.

8. Save Config.

9. Save Config.

ENTER

Cycle through the choices.

The * indicates this choice is active.

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Step Press LCD Notes

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

procedure and resume printer operation, go to Step 14.

10. CONFIG. CONTROL

11. CONFIG. CONTROL

UNTIL

12. Print Config.

13. Print Config.

14. OFFLINE ENTER

Save Config.

Print Config.

Current

CONFIG. CONTROL

Press until the desired parameter displays.

The selected configuration is printed.

15. ENTER SWITCH

LOCKED

Locks the ENTER key.

16. ONLINE

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

ON LINE/CLEAR

Ribbon Life = 100%

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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

3. ENTER SWITCH

ON LINE/CLEAR

QUICK SETUP

UNLOCKED

OFFLINE QUICK SETUP

4. OFFLINE

UNTIL

5. CONFIG. CONTROL

6. CONFIG. CONTROL

UNTIL

CONFIG. CONTROL

Load Config.

Name Configs.

Allows you to make configuration changes.

7. Name Configs.

8. Name Configs

9. 2

10. 2

UNTIL

The LCD flashes.

You will rename config 2.

Cycle through the choices until “T” displays.

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Step Press LCD Notes

11. 2

12. 2 UNTIL

13. 2

14. 2 UNTIL

15. 2

Saves the first character.

Cycle through the choices until “E” displays.

Saves the second character.

TE_

Cycle through the choices until “S” displays.

TES

Saves the third character.

TES_

16. 2 UNTIL

17. 2

18. Name Configs

19. CONFIG. CONTROL

20. CONFIG. CONTROL

21. Save Config.

ENTER

UNTIL

TEST

TEST_

TEST

Name Configs

Save Config.

Cycle through the choices until “T” displays.

Saves the fourth character.

The configuration is renamed TEST.

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Step Press LCD Notes

22. Save Config.

23. Saving Configuration

24. ENTER SWITCH

ENTER

TEST

Save Config. TEST*

LOCKED

25. ONLINE ON LINE/CLEAR

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

Ribbon Life = 100%

TEST now appears as one of configuration choices.

Your configuration is saved as TEST.

Locks the ENTER key.

Optimizing Print Quality

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

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

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

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

“Recommended.” Recommended prints the darkest images, but at the slowest speed. Dark prints at a faster speed than Recommended, but the characters are not as dark. (See Code Quality.)

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

the darkest images, but at the slowest speed. High prints at a faster speed than Best, but the characters are not as dark. (See the IGP/PGL Configuration Menu, and see page 186 for a written description of Print Quality.)

• Print Quality (IGP/VGL emulation): Select “High.” (See page 190 for the

IGP/VGL Configuration Menu, and see page 197 for a written description of Print Quality.)

page 219 for a written description of Bar

page 177 for

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Optimizing Print Speed

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

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

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

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

(See page 59 for the Configuration Main Menu, and see page 219 for a written description of Bar Code Quality.)

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

page 177 for the IGP/PGL Configuration Menu, and see page 186 for a written description of Print Quality.)

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

page 190 for the IGP/VGL Configuration Menu, and see page 197 for a written description of Print Quality.)

Coax/Twinax Emulation

You can increase print speed by selecting the Enable mode for the Early Print Complete configuration parameter in the Coax/Twinax Emulation. However, if an error occurs while in Enable mode, you may lose data. For more information, refer to “Early Print Complete” on Twinax Emulation menu, see page 104.)

page 109. (For the Coax/

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Main Menu

OFFLINE

QUICK

SETUP

page 62

Host Interface Device ID

Adapter Address Ethernet Address WLAN Address ZTP DataTime ZTP WaitTime ZTP TearDist

Active Emulation Active IGP Emul PGL SFCC VGL SFCC Printer Protocol Form Length Form Width

Select CPI Select LPI P-Series SFCC Margins Form Length Form Width Vert Forms Horiz Forms Page Length Rep. Max Line Width

Ribbon End Point Save Config Power Up Config

SETTINGS

ZTP Function ZTP TearDistance

ZTP Data Time

ZTP Wait Time ZTP Platen Open

5, 6, 7

ZTP

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CONFIG.

CONTROL

page 69

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

HOST

INTERFACE

page 72

Auto Switching* Centronics Dataproducts IEEE 1284 Serial

Twinax

Coax E-Net Adapter Ethernet

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

WLAN LEAP

NETWORK

SETUP

page 87

If installed

If Twinax is selected

If VGL is enabled

If LP+ is selected

If ANSI is installed

If LG is installed

If PCL-II is installed

If Ethernet is installed

Not available in LG or PCL-II

Not available if PNE Port number is set to Serial.

If Real Time Clock (RTC) option is installed.

Available for Zero Tear Pedestal printer only.

Only if a Cisco radio card is installed.

Figure 22. Main Menu Configuration

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ACTIVE

IGP EMUL

page 102

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

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

DIAGNOSTICS

page 227

Active

Emulation

5, 6, 7

page 103

44/48XX-ANSI

PCL-II

LG IGP/PGL + LP+ IGP/VGL + LP+

DATE

page 230

EMULATION

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

Printer MGMT

page 231

page 103

PRINTER

CONTROL

page 218

Ribbon End Point Open Platen @ BOF

Bar Code Quality Tear Bar Dist. View Function Unidirectional Display Language Accented Chars.

ADVANCED

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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 RBN Low Warn@ RBN Low Action RBN End Action

USER

Printer Tests Test Width Paper Out Dots System Memory Print Statistics

Hour Minute Year Month Day

PNE Port Mgmt Protocol PNE Port Number PNE Port Timeout

Status Port Numb Mgmt Port Number

If installed

If Twinax is selected

If VGL is enabled

If LP+ is selected

If ANSI is installed

If LG is installed

If PCL-II is installed

If Ethernet is installed

Not available in LG or PCL-II

Not available if PNE Port number is set at Serial

If Real Time Clock (RTC) option is installed.

Available for Pedestal printer only.

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

• QUICK SETUP — These options allow quick access to the most

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

• 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 Long Lines, Ethernet Twinax interface for the printer. This menu also allows you to configure several parameters for each interface.

™

, IEEE® 1284 parallel, Auto Switching, Coax or

parallel, Dataproducts® parallel and

• NETWORK SETUP — This option allows you to select from Ethernet

Address options and Ethernet Parameters options.

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

emulation from the menu if IGP is installed.

• ACTIVE EMULATION — This menu allows you to activate the desired

emulation to be used with your printer.

• EMULATION — This menu allows you to configure the options which are

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

• PRINTER CONTROL — This menu allows you to select parameters

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

• ADVANCED USER — This menu allows you to select several advanced

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

• DIAGNOSTICS — This menu includes the diagnostic tests, system

memory, and statistics of the printer.

• DATE – This menu allows you to set the printer’s real time clock. The

parameters include hours, minutes, year, month, and day.

• Printer MGMT – These options allow you to select the PNE port type,

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

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QUICK SETUP

(from page 59)

Host

Interface

Auto Switching* Centronics Dataproducts Serial IEEE 1284

Coax

Twinax E-Net Adapter Ethernet

ZTP

Data Time

.5 Sec*

1.0 - 5.0 Sec

PGL SFCC

7E*

1-FF

Device ID

IPDS* 5225 4234-2

2 Sec* 3 - 10 Sec 1 Sec

ZTP

Wait Time

VGL SFCC

5E*

Address

IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address MAC Address DHCP

TearDistance

1074/144 Inch*

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

Adapter

ZTP

Printer

Protocol

Ethernet

Address

IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address MAC Address DHCP

Active

Emulation

44/48xx-ANSI PCL-II LG

IGP/PGL + LP+ IGP/VGL + LP+

Form

Length

4 4

Funct. of Lines

66 lines* 1-192 lines

WLAN

Address

IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address MAC Address DHCP

Active IGP

EMUL

IGP/PGL* IGP/VGL

Form

Width

Funct. of CPI

132 characters* 1-272 characters

Select CPI

10.0 CPI*

12.0 CPI

13.3 CPI

Select LPI

6.0 LPI*

8.0 LPI

10.3 LPI

15.0 CPI

17.1 CPI

20.0 CPI

* = Factory Default

If installed

If VGL is enabled

If VGL is selected

If LP+ is selected

If ANSI is installed

If LG is installed

P-Series

1* 00-7F

SFCC

Margins

Left Margin Right Margin Top Margin

Form

Length

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

Bottom Margin

If PCL-II is installed

If PGL is selected

Available for Zero Tear Pedestal printer only

If CTHI is installed and Autoswitching or Twinax is selected

Available only if ANSI, LG, or PCL is installed

Available only if ANSI, LG, and PGL are not installed

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QUICK SETUP

(from page 62)

Form

Width

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

Ribbon End

Point

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

Vert

Forms

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

Save Config

1* 2 - 8

Horiz

Forms

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

Power Up

Config

Factory* 1 - 8

Page Length

Rep

Inches/Page* Lines/Page

* = Factory Default

If installed

If VGL is enabled

If VGL is selected

If LP+ is selected

If ANSI is installed

If LG is installed

If PCL-II is installed

If PGL is selected

Available for Zero Tear Pedestal printer only

If CTHI is installed and Autoswitching or Twinax is selected

Available only if ANSI, LG, or PCL is installed

Available only if ANSI, LG, and PGL are not installed

Max Line

Width

13.2 Inches*

13.6 Inches

Host Interface

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

Device ID

This parameter defines the printer emulation as IPDS, 4234-2 or 5225. After the emulation has been changed, a POR status is sent to the host. IPDS is the default.

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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.

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ZTP Data Time

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

Active Emulation

The Active Emulation menu enables you to select either the ANSI, PCL, LG, PGL, or VGL emulation.

Active IGP Emulation

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

PGL SFCC

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

• 7E (the default)

• 1 – FF

VGL SFCC

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

• 5E (default)

• 1 – FF

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Printer Protocol

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

Programmer's Reference Manual

for more information.

LinePrinter Plus

Form Length

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

Form Width

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

Select CPI

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

Select LPI

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

P-Series SFCC

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

• SOH (hex 01) (the default)

• ESC (hex 1B)

• ETX (hex 03)

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

• TILDE (hex 7E) – (~)

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

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

Margins

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

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

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

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

• Top Margin . Defined in lines, starting from line zero at the top of the page

and incrementing from the top down.

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

the page and incrementing from the bottom up.

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Form Length

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

Form Width

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

Vert Forms

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

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

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

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

Horiz Forms

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

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

• Right Mrg 13.2. This sets the right margin for the forms. You must specify

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

Page Length Rep

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

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

Max Line Width

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

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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%.

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 52 for details.

Power Up Config

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

ZTP SETTINGS

ZTP

SETTINGS

(from page 59)

Function

Enable* Disable

ZTP

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

ZTP TearDistance

* = Factory Default

Available for Zero Tear Pedestal printers only.

ZTP

TearDistance

1074/144 Inch* .5 Sec*

ZTP

Data Time

1.0 - 5.0 Sec

2 Sec* 3 - 10 Sec 1 Sec

and Slow Paper Slew is enabled.

ZTP

Wait Time

ZTP

Platen Open

Enable* Disable

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

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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 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.

CONFIG.

CONTROL

(from page 59)

Load

Config.

Factory* 1-8

Name

Configs

1-8

Save

Config.

1* 2-8

Reset Cfg

Names

1* 2-8 All

Config.

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

Auto Save

Enable* Disable

1* 2-8

Delete

Config.

Power-Up

Config.

Factory* 1-8

* = Factory Default

Protect

Configs.

Disable* Enable

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Load Config.

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

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 existing configuration, and the message “CONFIG. EXISTS / Delete First” displays.

not

overwrite the

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

<) key to move to

;) to go back to a

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 Config. menu, this

option automatically prompts the user to save or not save the change to a 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.

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HOST INTERFACE

HOST

INTERFACE

(from page 59)

Switching*

(see page 73)

Serial Ethernet

(see page 81) (see page 86)

Twinax Coax IEEE 1284Auto

(Available with CT Option)

E-Net

Adapter

(see page 86)

(Available with CT Option)

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

(see page 75)

* = Factory Default

If installed

Centronics Dataproducts

(see page 76)

(see page 79)

IMPORTANT

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

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Auto Switching Submenu

Auto Switching

(from page 72)

Parallel Hotport

Port Type

Centronics* (see page 76 for options) Dataproducts (see page 79 for options) IEEE 1284 (see page 75 for options) Disable E-Net Adapter (see page 86 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

Serial

Hotport

Port Type

RS 232* RS 422 Disable

Trickle Time

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

Timeout

10 sec.* (10-60)

Report Status

Disable* Enable

Ethernet

Hotport

Timeout

10 sec.* (10-60)

Switch Out On

Data Timeout Session Close

* = Factory Default

If Installed

C/T

Hotport

Port Type

Twinax* Coax Disable

Timeout

10 sec.* (10-60)

Report Status

Disable* Enable

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

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

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Port Type

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

Trickle Time

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

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

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

Timeout

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

Report Status

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

reports the fault to the host.

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

port.

Switch Out On

• Data Timeout (default). Allows Autoswitching when no data has been

received for the selected Time Out period.

• Session Close. Allows Autoswitching only when the Network Socket is

closed. If the Ethernet option is not installed the Network Socket is always reported as closed and this menu option is ignored.

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IEEE 1284

(from page 72)

IEEE 1284 Parallel (Bidirectional) Submenu

* = Factory Default

Prime

Signal

Enable* Disable

TOF

Action

Reset* Do Nothing

Buffer Size

in K

16* 1-16

Auto

Trickle

Disable* Enable

Trickle

Time

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

Offline

Process

Disable* Enable

The IEEE 1284 interface is faster and more versatile than Centronics and supports bidirectional communication. Configuration of this interface is controlled from the host. Refer to

“IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface” on page 238

more details about the available modes (Compatibility, Nibble, and Byte).

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

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

Auto Trickle

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

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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.

Centronics

(from page 72)

Data Bit 8

Enable* Disable

Prime Signal

Enable* Disable

Centronics (Parallel) Submenu

PI Ignored

Enable* Disable

TOF Action

Reset* Do Nothing

Data

Polarity

Shared* Inverted

Buffer Size

16* (1-16)

in K

Resp.

Polarity

Standard* Inverted

Auto

Trickle

Disable* Enable

Busy On

Strobe

Enable* Disable

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

* = Factory Default

Latch

Data On

Leading* Trailing

Trickle

Time

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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.

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. The default is leading.

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.

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TOF Action

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

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

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

asserted from the host.

Buffer Size in K

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

Auto Trickle

Trickle Time

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Dataproducts

(from page 72)

Dataproducts Submenu

* = Factory Default

Data Bit 8

Enable* Disable

TOF Action

Reset* Do Nothing

PI Ignored

Enable* Disable

Buffer Size

in K

16* (1-16)

Data

Polarity

Standard* Inverted

Auto

Trickle

Disable* Enable

Resp.

Polarity

Standard* Inverted

Trickle

Time

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

Latch DataOnPrime Signal

Middle* Trailing Leading

Disable* Enable

Data Bit 8

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

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

zero, regardless of its actual setting.

PI Ignored

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

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

DVFU commands when the PI signal is true.

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

codes.

Data Polarity

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

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

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

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

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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 16 Kbytes, in 1-Kbyte increments.

Auto Trickle

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Serial Submenu

Trickle Time

Serial Submenu

Serial

(from page 72)

Interface

Type

RS 232* RS 422

Data Term

Ready

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

Data

Protocol

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

Request to

Send

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

Baud

Rate

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

Buffer Size

in K

16* (1-16)

Length 8

8* 7

Word

Poll

Character

00 Hex* (0-FF hex)

1* 2

Stop

Bits 1

Response

0 ms* (1-30 ms)

* = Factory Default

Parity

None* Odd Even Mark Sense

Poll

Idle

Response

Disable* Enable

One Char

Enquiry

Disable* Enable

Framing

Errors

Enable* Disable

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Interface Type

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

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 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.

milliseconds later (configurable from the Poll

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Serial Submenu

The response characters are described in Table 3.

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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 to improve performance.

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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.

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 and 16 Kbytes, in 1-Kbyte increments.

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

increase the Buffer Size in K parameter to improve performance.

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Serial Submenu

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.

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.

Tabl e 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

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

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

the control panel.

control panel.

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E-Net Adapter Submenu

E-Net Adapter

(from page 72)

Buffer Size

in K

16* 1-16

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

PrintNet User's Manual

* = Factory Default

Buffer Size in K

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

Ethernet Submenu

* = Factory Default

Ethernet

(from page 72)

Buffer Size

in K

16* 1-16

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.

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NETWORK SETUP MENU

NETWORK

SETUP

(from page 59)

ADAPTER ADDRESS

ADAPTER

ADDRESS

See page 87.

WLAN

PARAMS

See page 95.

ADAPTER ADDRESS

(from page 87)

ADAPTER

PARAMS

See page 88.

WLAN

KERBEROS

See page 99.

ETHERNET ADDRESS

See page 91.

WLAN

LEAP

See page 101.

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

ETHERNET

PARAMS

See page 92.

WLAN

ADDRESS

See page 94.

* = Factory Default

IP Address Subnet

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

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.

Mask

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

(from page 87)

Novell

Protocol

Enable* Disable

Keep Alive

Timer

3 Minutes* 2 - 10 Minutes

ADAPTER PARAMS

* = Factory Default

Nest Serv

Type

Auto* Bindery NDS

Ethernet

Speed

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

NetBIOS

Protocol

Enable* Disable

Novell

Frame

Ethernet 802.2*

802.2 Snap Auto Sensing Ethernet II Ethernet 802.3

Job Control

Standard* Enhanced Off

ASCII

Data Port

9100* 1023 - 65535

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.

IPDS

Data Port

5001* 1023-65535

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ADAPTER PARAMS

Novell Protocol

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

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

installed.

• Disable. Makes the Novell protocol unavailable during printer operation.

Nest Serv Type

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

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

NetBIOS Protocol

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

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

installed.

• Disable. Makes the NetBIOS protocol unavailable during printer

operation.

Novell Frame

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

• Ethernet 802.2 (default)

• 802.2 Snap

• Auto Sensing

• Ethernet II

• Ethernet 802.3

ASCII Data Port

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

• 9100 (default)

• 1023 - 65535

IPDS Data Port

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

The range is 0 - 5000, and the 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

ETHERNET

ADDRESS

(from page 87)

IP Address Subnet

Mask

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

Gateway

Address

MAC

Address

* = Factory Default

DHCP

Disable* Enable

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.

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ETHERNET PARAMS

ETHERNET

PARAMS

(from page 87)

NetBIOS

Protocol

Enable* Disable

* = Factory Default

ASCII

Data Port

9100* 1023 - 65535

IPDS Data

Port

5001* 1023 - 65535

Keep Alive

Timer

3 Minutes* 2 - 10 Minutes

Ethernet

Speed

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

Job Control

Standard* Enhanced Off

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 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

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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

WLAN

ADDRESS

(from page 87)

IP Address Subnet

Mask

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

Gateway

Address

MAC

Address

* = Factory Default

DHCP

Disable* Enable

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.

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WLAN

PARAMS

(from page 87)

WLAN PARAMS

* = 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.

Signal

Strength

Ant. Diversity

Diverse* Primary Auxiliary

Auth

Method

Open* Shared Kerberos LEAP

Infrastructure* Pseudo IBSS Ad Hoc

Key Format

Key Width

Byte 1: - Bytes 5 Byte 1: - Bytes 13

Operation

Mode

Preamble

Default* Short Long

WEP Key 1

Hexadecimal* ASCII

128 Bits* 40 Bits

SSID

Name

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

Antenna

Primary* Auxiliary

WEP Key 2

Key Format

Hexadecimal* ASCII

Key Width

128 Bits* 40 Bits

Byte 1: - Bytes 5

Byte 1: - Bytes 13

Reset SSID

Name

Min xfer

Rate

Auto-negotiate* 1Mb/Sec

Channel

Default* 1 - 15

2Mb/Sec

5.5Mb/Sec 11Mb/Sec

Power

Mgmt

0 ms.* 100 ms.

Transmit

Power

100%* 0 - 100 %

Internat.

Mode

Disable*

Enable 200 ms. 300 ms. 400 ms. 500 ms. 600 ms. 700 ms. 800 ms. 900 ms. 1000 ms.

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

Reset WEP

Keys

WPA P-Phs

(31-32)

Reset WPA

P-Phs

Keys

WPA

Mode

Disable* Enable

Cipher

TKIP* AES

WPA

P-Phs (01-15)

XXX

WPA P-Phs

(16-30)

TKIP+AES

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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 (default). The Wireless option automatically determines the

length.

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

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

Antenna

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

the RF card.

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

card.

Power Mgmt

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

• 0 ms. (default)

• 100 ms. - 1000 ms.

Transmit Power

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

Internat. Mode

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

• Disable (default)

• Enable

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Auth Method

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

• Open (default). Selects open authentication.

• Shared. Selects shared key authentication.

• Kerberos. Selects Kerberos authentication (for use when a Symbol RF

card is installed).

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

installed).

WEP Key 1 Through WEP Key 4

• WEP Key Format. Allows you to format the WEP keys in ASCII or

hexadecimal code. The default is hexadecimal.

• WEP Key Width. This is the encryption strength. The options are 40 Bits

and 128 Bits; 40 Bits are weaker and 128 Bits are stronger.

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

menus will not display.

The default is 128 Bits.

• WEP Key BYTE1 through BYTE13. These are the individual characters

of the encryption key.

Default WEP Key

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

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

configuration printout.

Reset WEP Keys

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

WPA Mode

Selects the WPA wireless security mode.

• Disable (default). WPA security is disabled.

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

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WPA Cipher

Selects the WPA wireless security cipher setting. Options include:

• TKIP (default)

• AES

• TKIP+AES

WPA P-Phs

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

Reset WPA P-Phs

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

WLAN KERBEROS

WLAN

Kerberos

(from page 87)

Kerberos

Disable* Enable

Tckt Lifetime Units

Tckt Lifetime (SEC)

Enable

Ticket

Lifetime

Seconds* Minutes Hours Days

43200*

* = Factory Default

Only if a Symbol radio card is installed.

Kerb.

Passwd

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

Renew

Lifetime

Renew Life Units

Seconds* Minutes Hours Days

Renew Life (SEC)

Reset

Kerb. Pwd

KDC Port

Number

88* 0-65535

Clock Skew

Clock Skew Units

Seconds* Minutes

Clock Skew (Sec)

300*

Kerberos Enable

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

network interface.

• Enable. Enables Kerberos authentication in the wireless network

interface.

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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 default is 88.

Clock Skew

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

Ticket Lifetime

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

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

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

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

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

• Tckt 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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