Printronix P8210, P8220, P8205, P8215, P8015, P8005, P8010 User Manual
P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printer
User’s Manual
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User’s Manual
P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printers
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This chapter provides a general overview of your printer and the conventions
used within this manual.
Printronix P8000 Series Cartridge Ribbon Printers
(CRP)
Printronix® has been the global leader in industrial printing solutions for over
30 years, earning a reputation for designing and manufacturing leading edge
products and delivering them to market with unsurpassed service and
support.
The Printronix P8000™ Line Matrix Printing Platform extends the series of
technology innovations that cement Printronix’s leadership position. Line
matrix printing is Printronix’s flagship technology, and it remains the
workhorse solution for supply-chain and back-office printing applications
because of its reliability, lower cost of ownership and flexibility of printing
applications.
Introduction
•
Most reliable printer ever – provides more up time and lower operating
costs
•
Cartridge ribbons – deliver darker image, last longer, and costs less to
operate than other print technologies
•
Integrated print management system – provides precise control over print
quality, print costs, and job planning
•
Tabletop, cabinet, pedestal, enclosed pedestal, or zero tear pedestal
(ZTP) styles – best user access and forms handling flexibility
•
Unsurpassed ease of use – larger graphics LCD simplifies operation and
enhances productivity
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Printer Overview
Table 1. P8000 Series Models and Configurations
Model NumberConfiguration
LMPPLS
(Line Matrix Printer Pedestal Low Speed)
LMPPHS
(Line Matrix Printer Pedestal High Speed)
LMPCLS
(Line Matrix Printer Cabinet Low Speed)
Print Speed
(Lines per Minute)
P8003H300
P8003HZT300
P8005500
P8005ZT500
P80101000
P8010ZT1000
P8006600
P8006HZT600
P8000HD600
P8000HDZT600
P8203H300
P8205500
P82101000
P82151500
LMPCHS
(Line Matrix Printer Cabinet High Speed)
P82202000
P8215 (with stacker)1500
P8220 (with stacker)2000
P8206H600
P8208H800
P8200HD800
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Five printer configurations are available:
T abletop (P80XX or P80XXH)
•
The tabletop models are designed for space constrained environments,
allowing for the printer to be placed on a desk or tabletop for quiet use.
•
Paper guides allow for paper input under the table or as a small stack on
the table.
•
Output forms are easily accessible from the front of the printer.
•
Using the top paper exit, this printer is ideal for short print runs and easy
access to output.
•
Available in the following print speeds:
ASCII – 500 and 1000 line per minute models
H-Series – 300 and 600 line per minute models
Cabinet (P82XX, P8200HD, or P82XXH)
•
The enclosed cabinet models provide for near silent operation, making
these printers perfectly suitable for use in the quietest of office
environments.
•
Provides the best paper handling for large print runs. All paper input and
output is contained inside the cabinet and protected from bumping and
contamination.
•
Highly effective combination of moveable fences and chains allows for
precise stacking all the way up to a full box of paper.
•
For tougher forms that tend not to refold well, a SureStak power stacker
option is available for the 1500, 2000, H-Series, and OpenPrint HD
enclosed cabinet models.
•
Available in the following print speeds:
ASCII – 500, 1000, 1500 and 2000 line per minute models
H-Series – 600 and 800 line per minute models
OpenPrint HD (available only for cabinet models)
Pedestal (P80XX, P8000HD, or P80XXH)
•
The pedestal model has a clamshell design that allows easy access to all
controls providing faster ribbon replacements and easier paper loading.
•
Oversized casters are standard making movement easy.
•
Available in the following print speeds:
ASCII – 500 and 1000 line per minute models
H-Series – 300 and 600 line per minute models
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Consumable Monitoring with PrintNet Enterprise
Enclosed Pedestal (P80XX or P80XXH )
•
The enclosed pedestal model has a lower enclosure that holds the input
paper while providing for near silent operation.
•
The paper enclosure can accommodate a full paper box (12” maximum
length forms).
•
The paper output area is not enclosed for easy access to printed media.
•
Available in the following print speeds:
ASCII – 500 and 1000 line per minute models
H-Series – 300 and 600 line per minute models
Zero Tear Pedest al (P80XXZ T or P80XXHZ T)
•
Special push tractor configuration enables printing from the very first to
the very last line of a form and then tear-off with no forms lost
•
The elimination of wasted forms between jobs can yield significant
savings.
•
An ideal solution for supply-chain and back-office applications.
•
Available in the following print speeds:
ASCII – 500 and 1000 line per minute models
H-Series – 300 and 600 line per minute models
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.
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Protocols and Emulations
A protocol is a set of rules governing the exchange of information between the
printer and its host computer. These rules consist of codes that manipulate
and print data and allow for machine-to-machine communication. A printer
and its host computer must use the same protocol. As used in this manual,
protocol and emulation mean the same thing.
Most impact printers use single ASCII character codes to print text, numbers,
and punctuation marks. Some characters are defined as control codes.
Control codes instruct the printer to perform specific functions, such as
underlining text, printing subscripts, setting page margins, etc. The difference
between most printer protocols is the characters used to create control codes
and the ways in which these characters are formatted.
When the printer executes the character and control codes of a particular
printer protocol, it is emulating that printer.
Graphics Enhancement s
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,
except on H-series models. 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 8
explains how to clean the printer, and printer supplies are listed in
Appendix A.
Conventions in this Manual
Control panel keys and indicators are highlighted in UPPERCASE BOLD
PRINT.
Example: Press the CANCEL key, then press the ONLINE key.
Quotation marks (“ ”) indicate messages on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
Example: Press the ONLINE 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.
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Warnings and Special Information
W arnings 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
•
Quick Reference Guide — Explains how to set up the printer for basic
operation (load ribbon cartridge and media, and clear paper jams).
•
Maintenance Manual — Explains how to maintain and repair the line
matrix printer at the field service level of maintenance.
•
ANSI Programmer's Reference Manual — Provides host control codes
and character sets for the ANSI emulation.
•
PCL®-II/LinePrinter Plus Programmer’s Reference Manual — Provides
host control codes and character sets for the PCL-II emulation.
•
LG Programmer’s Reference Manual — Provides host control codes and
character sets for the LG emulation.
•
Character Sets Reference Manual — Information about and examples of
the character sets available in line matrix printers.
•
IGP/PGL Programmer's Reference Manual — Provides information used
with the optional IGP Printronix emulation enhancement feature.
•
IGP/VGL Programmer's Reference Manual — Provides information used
with the optional Code V
•
PrintNet Ethernet User's Manual — Information about network protocols,
configuration, and operation.
•
IPDS Emulation Programmer's Reference Manual — Provides an
overview of Intelligent Printer Data Stream
and diagnostics.
•
LinePrinter Plus Programmer's Reference Manual — Covers the host
control codes for the LinePrinter Plus emulation.
•
LQ-1600K Emulation For The P8000 H-Series Of Line Matrix Printers
Programmer’s Reference Manual — Covers the host control codes for the
LQ-1600K emulation.
•
KS Programmer’s Reference Manual — Covers the host control codes for
the KS emulation.
•
KSSM Programmer’s Reference Manual — Covers the host control codes
for the KSSM emulation.
TM
emulation enhancement feature.
TM
(IPDS) features, commands,
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Contact Info rmation
Printronix Customer Support Ce nter
Printronix Customer Support Center
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 CONFIG on the control panel, then press
ENTER)
•
Network test page if Ethernet is enabled.
•
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 or emailing
of these samples may be required)
Americas(714) 368-2686
Europe, Middle East, and Africa(31) 24 6489 311
Asia Pacific(65) 6548 4114
China(86) 800-999-6836
http://www.printronix.com/support.aspx
Printronix Supplies Dep artment
Contact the Printronix Supplies Department for genuine Printronix supplies.
Americas(800) 733-1900
Printronix, Inc.
15345 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
U.S.A.
Phone: (714) 368-2300
Fax: (714) 368-2600
Printronix Inc.
c/o Printronix Nederland BV
Bijsterhuizen 11-38
6546 AS Nijmegen
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
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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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 supply outlet that supplies 90 to
264 volts AC at its upper and lower limits. These limits take into account
normal voltage sags and surges created on the nominal line voltage by other
AC power loads associated with the AC distribution line. The printer
automatically senses and adjusts itself to conform to the correct voltage
range.
Primary circuit protection is provided by the AC source protection device.
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 20 amperes maximum for 100 - 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.)
•
For pedestal models, DO NOT place the side of the printer (inlet and exit
air vents) against a wall or other object. A minimum of 6 inch spacing is
recommended.
•
Has a standard power outlet that supplies 100-135 Volts AC or
178-240 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.
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Select a Site
•
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.
T a ble 2. Maximum Interface Connection Cable Length
Interface TypeMaximum Cable Length
Centronics Parallel5 meters (15 feet)
IEEE 1284 Parallel10 meters (32 feet)
Serial RS-23215 meters (50 feet)
USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus5 meters (15 feet)
Twisted Pair / Type 3300 meters (985 feet)
Ethernet 10/100Base-T100 meters (328 feet)
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Printer Dimensions
184751c
37.73 in
(95.8 cm)
11.36 in
(28.9 cm)
6.1 in
(15.5 cm)
19.1 in
(73.9 cm)
25.92 in
(65.8 cm)
.75 in
(1.9 cm)
Figure 1. Tabletop Model
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184819a
83.0 in
(210.8 cm)
29.0 in
(73.7 cm)
27.0 in
(68.6 cm)
27.0 in
(68.6 cm)
27.0 in
(68.6 cm)
57.5 in
(146.1 cm)
41.0 in
(104 cm)
184820a
59.0 in
(149.9 cm)
42.5 in
(107.8 cm)
27.0 in
(68.6 cm)
32.0 in
(81.3 cm)
27.0 in
(68.6 cm)
83.0 in
(210.8 cm)
32.5 in
(82.6 cm)
27.0 in
(68.6 cm)
Printer Dimensions
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Figure 2. Cabinet Model
Figure 3. Cabinet Model with Paper Stacker
184564 REV B
184564b
29.5 in.
(74.93 cm)
11.36 in.
(28.9 cm.)
54.0 in.
(137.2 cm)
29.1 in.
(73.9 cm.)
25.92 in.
(65.8 cm)
19.1 in.
(48.5 cm)
Figure 4. Pedestal Model
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184750b
54.0 in.
(137.2 cm)
6.5 in.
(16.5 cm)
19.1 in.
(48.5 cm)
38.9 in.
(98.8 cm)
25.92 in.
(65.8 cm)
35.9 in.
(91.2 cm)
Printer Dimensions
Figure 5. Enclosed Pedestal
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184821b
60.1 in.
(152.7 cm)
42.0 in.
(106.7 cm)
31.95 in.
(81.2 cm)
25.92 in.
(65.8 cm)
19.1 in.
(43.8 cm)
38.9 in.
(98.8 cm)
Figure 6. Zero Tear Pedestal Model
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184555b
Ribbon
Ribbon
Cartridge
Ribbon
Tension Knob
Air Shroud
Assembly
Tab (2)
Tab Slot (2)
Blue Tractor
Lock (2)
Paper Support (2)
Tractor (2)
Vertical
Position Knob
Platen Lever
Splined Shaft
Platen Stop
Hammer Bank
Cover and
Ribbon Mask
Ribbon Cartridge
Interface
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Printer Component Locations
Printer Component Locations
Figure 7. Printer Component Locations
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Operating The Printer
Powering on the Printer
When you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. The default power-up
state is online. When the self-test completes and the software has initialized
successfully, the status indicator light turns on, indicating the printer is online.
The default value of the type of emulation you have installed appears in the
LCD display. The ribbon life remaining is shown on the bottom of the LCD
display.
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 291 for information on fault messages and solutions.
Operating Modes
Online. In online mode, the printer can receive and print data sent from the
host. Pressing the ONLINE 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. Pressing the ONLINE key toggles the printer
from offline to online mode. The status indicator is off in offline mode.
Menu. In offline mode, pressing ENTER moves the printer into Menu mode.
In this mode, you can navigate through all menus and change the printer
configuration. To return to offline mode, press the ONLINE key.
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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ONLINE
TOF
VIEW
CONFIG
CANCEL
ADVANCE
SELECT
184554a
Cabinet Model
Enter
ONLINE
TOF
VIEW
CONFIG
CANCEL
ADVANCE
SELECT
184732a
Pedestal Model
Enter
Legend:
TOF = Set TOF (Top of Form)
VIEW = View/Eject
ADVANCE = Paper Advance
CONFIG = Print Config
SELECT = Load Config/Print Mode
1
CANCEL = Cancel Job
ONLINE = Online/Clear
NOTE:
1
Print Mode only available for H-Series
printers.
The Control Panel
The Control Panel
Figure 8 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.
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Figure 8. Control Panel
Control Panel Keys
Control Panel Keys
ONLINE
Toggles the printer between online and offline modes. The key performs the
following in Online, Offline, Fault, and Menu modes:
•
Online Mode – sets the printer to Offline Mode.
•
Offline Mode – sets the printer to Online Mode.
•
Fault Mode – causes the printer to recheck the faults; if the faults are
cleared, the printer toggles to Offline Mode. If the fault condition is not
corrected before pressing the ONLINE key, the fault message reappears.
•
Menu Mode – sets the printer to Offline Mode.
NOTE: When changing to Online Mode, if the user has changed menu items
without saving the changes in a configuration, the user will be
prompted to save the changes.
ADV ANCE
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, pressing 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
When the printer is online or offline, pressing this key executes the view or
eject function, depending on the setting of the menu View Function.
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 — When the View Function menu is set to Enable,
pressing the VIEW key for a short time (less than 1/2 second) 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 a second time moves the paper back to the adjusted print
position.
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The Control Panel
•
Eject Function — When the VIEW key is pressed and the View Function
menu is set to Disable, or when the View Function menu is set to Enable
and the VIEW key is pressed for a long time (more than 1/2 second), the
bottom of the last printed form will move to the tear bar position as set by
the Tear Bar Dist. menu value. 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 key is pressed a second time, the printer will
move the paper either forward or backward to enable printing on the next
available form.
CANCEL
In offline mode, this key cancels all data in the print buffer, if enabled in the
“ADVANCED USER Menu” (see page 220). 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: 1. Use of this key will cause loss of data.
2. For OpenPrint products, pressing the CANCEL key advances the
paper to the next TOF.
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 for complete instructions on how to set the top-of-form.
NOTE: If there is any data in the buffer, the paper will move to the last print
position.
CONFIG
In offline mode, 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 “The Configuration Menus” on page 53 for an
explanation of configuration menus.
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 configuration load options: Factory, Cfg 1, Cfg 2, Cfg 3,..., Cfg 8.
For H-Series models, this key can be alternatively configured to select Print
Mode.
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